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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-12-07, Page 4( SSe - P1'Ve' 4 THE WINGHAIVI TIMES December 7, 1916 4"'esos'ssisis•ss s e's-ee•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••oe e * is e c. + * Chn a Ftt• TAKE NOTICE' • • BuyERs SISTA/31.18111D 18'3 •••••••"..Y. The Whighahl Ones • U141,1IOrrp P V KASH Eft AND PROVINTOK TO ADVRRTISEES Notice of changes must be left at this office not later than saturday noon. The copy for changes must be left • • not later than Monday evening. • Casual advertisements accepted 1 • • to noon Wednesday of each wee ••••10.0.,1•011,0.........m.•••••••••••••Mmni...•..•••=1•••••••=11_, 4' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1916 • 4 4 4. 4. $ • • • • • 4. • • • • • 4.• • 4. 4. • 4. 4.• • • 4. • e • • • 4 4. •° 4. 4.° 4.• 4.* • • • • • The Gifts That Are Sure to Please: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 • • • • • • • IneallfiV"StesenONSIONeRMNSIMIROSIONACMIMMIIIIIIII 1.11•Maalmblmo ND follow the crowds to W. G. Patterson's Jewelry store, where they get good goods at right prices, and gifts that will please every- body, and the man at the back of them is here to stay. A la-ge stock of Ladies' Wrist Watches All kinds ot the newest styles of Ladies' Necklets in white gold, yellow gold p'atinum set with diamonds,pearls,ca r eos, periots, aquamarines, sapphires and emeralds. GOLD BROAC ES In diamond. ,pearl, came amethyst, topaz and emerald, of signs. all the newest de - PEARL AND CAMEO RINGS All kinds of Gents Tie Pins and Cuff Links, Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Cut Glass, Manicure Pieces, Toilet Sets, Suite Case Um- brellas, Etc. • • 4. • • • • • • 1, 30 Per cent. Saved on Diamonds I . • 4. 30 per cent. saved on Diamond Rings by • 4. 4. • purchasing them before JAN. 1st, 1917, at • .: Patterson's Jewelry store. A large stock • • . • 4 • to choose from ranging in price from $8 5o • to $300. • • • 4.° • _______________________________ se • • • 4, 6 W. G. PATTERTON .• THE GREAT WATCH DOCTOR : 4° II WINGHAM, - ONTARIO 4... : : 4, • 4•••:,,• :,•)::,›,x,re'.,,,•,)4,,3,:***t-G*4•4•4,4,4*************..0**** EaTABIAZEIE,CG ECONOMY It is not as easy to acquire the saving habit as to learn extrav- agance. The incentive to econ- omize is now very real. Open a Savings Account at the Bank of Hamil- ton. Interest allowed on deposits of one dollar and upward Wingham Branch C. P. Smith. Manager Capital Authorized $5,000,000 Capital Paid-up - $3,000.000 Surplus - - - $3,475.000 Turkeysl 1Wanted.l AT ONCE Highest Market Prices Paid s • • • 1 d 1 Smiaislimi•iimi • • • I • is • 1 1 • r I • • • • • • A. H. WILFORD Produce Dealer WI/wham Ontario Phone/a-Office 1/41- Residence 106 EDITORIAL NOTES With Canada's war pension bill just getting well started more than one million dollars has already been paid out to maimed soldiers, or their depenents. The total pension bill has now climbed to the rate of two millions per year, and with several thousand cases now be- fore the Peoslon Board for adjudication the monthly expenditure is steadily going up. For the eight months of the present fiscal year the expenditure for pensions has totalled $848,000. Canada's 400,000 men in training at home or fighting overseas and all the government expenses incidental to them, including separation allowances for families of soldiers, are costing the country $600,000 a day, or about $13,- 000,000 a month, The income of the government in the excess of the ex- penditure for purposes other than war for the seven months was $50,282,000. The army's cost is daily growing much heavier, with the raising of new bat- talions, but it is expected that for the year the cost will not be more than four dews as great as the proportion of the current revenue which can be set aside for the army. Great Britain stands between Ger- many and the United States like a fortress. The London Morning Post warns Pacifists in the Unite? States in the following words: "If the Allies are ever reduced to an armistice by the American intrigues they would regard the United States as a traitor to the cause of world freedom. Therefore we suggest to our American cousins that as they have decided to take no part in the war except to make money out of it, it would be wisdom for them to leave us to fight it out what is, after all, their battle. . . . Any time in the last ten years we could have had an agreement with Germany by allowing her a free hand across the Atlantic. Great Britain stands between Germany and America like the counterscrap of a fortress, and if the Americans induce us to peace before this job is finished, what they will have accomplished is to destroy,their best defence against Ger- many. The Americans, who, if we may say so with politeness, are rather painfully ignorant of European affairs, do not seem to realize what Germany is fighting for -not merely the Dominion of Europe, but the Dominion of the whole world. And if the Allies are de- feated what is there to stand against Germany. ALWAYS TOO LATE Just what amount of pressure is necessary to persuade the Ontario Government to take action? Lethargy of the most lamentable sort has invaded practically every department of the government and nothing seems to be done until the government is simply driven to it. The latest example of this is Mr. Ferguson's announcement of a re- organization of the Forestry and Fire Prevention Service of Ontario. Talk about "locking the stable door after the horse is stolen!" In spite of the terrible warning of the 1911 fire in Northern Ontaria fo spite of the cois- stunt urgings of the Opposition for a progressive policy. the government year after year neglected its duty until this summer came the still more dis- astrous northern fire, destroying hundreds of human lives and millions oe dollars worth of property. Not long ago the Ottawa Journal, one of the leading Conservative papers in Canada, described the policy of the Ontario government as a "provincial disgrace." "In the matter of forest fire proteetion," said the Journal, "this province has shown an amazing lack of progressiveness and intelligence. It is doubtful if there is a earemanity on this ur any other continent that has suffered more in life and treasure in recent years from forest fires than the province of Ontario. It is certain that none has shown greater feebleness or negligence in dealing with the problem." Now the government has announeed, in auswer to a deputation, a re -organ- ization of the Voreetry Department and • the appointtnnnt of Mr. E. J. Zavitz as Chief of the new departinent. Time kill show how effective the re.organiz- atiOnis, but in the mean timethe govern- ment obviously stands convicted of the most appalling lethargy and neglect in the years between 1911 and 1910. Canadian trade exclusive of coin and bullion for the twelve months ending with September, $2,738,174,3t0, an in - create of more than $800,000,000 over the year previous. seeetrieesene eneene teestineeeeesesentateett 1 Your 1 r't Christmas Gifts 1 1 1 3 "MAW SetWeesageleeleseetsaleefflellelSsellelekuis We have a large stock of Books and Stationery which make a suitable Christmas Gift. BOOKS Popuiar Books at.... 50c Good Books ranging 100 to 25c Canadian Boy's Annual -$L25 Canadian Girl's Annual - U.25 STATIONERY Nicely Boxed Stationery ranging in price from 25e to $3,00 Christmas Greeting Cards, Post Cards, Tags, Seals etc. See our stock before buying. Prices right. Alt popular Magazines on sale and subscriptions taken for Magazines and Newspapers THE TIMES STATIONERY STORE 1 1 1 1 g. Five Million Christmas Seals. The Natipnal Sanitarium Association has issued over five million seals, to meet the requirement of this year's Xmas Seal Campaign. Last year in the United States alone, over eighty million seals were sold, and this year no less than three hundred million have been issued. The use of these seals on letters, Xmas parcels, etc.. is becoming more palmier, year by year. No easier way may be found by which you may "do your bit" in stamping out the plague of Tuberculosis. Ontario, the Fruit Province. In the Province of (111taria there is a total fruit acreage of 330.340, of which 298,627 acres are orchard, 10,850 vines yard, and 28,863 for small fruits. Apple trees easily prodominate, there being no fewer than 6,710,033 in beav- ing and 2,073,576 non-bearing. The next highest bearing trees in number are peaches, which number 701,192, whilst pears are the lowest, 505,308. Seventy-five per cent. of the fruit grown in alt Canada is produced in Ontario, but fruit -growing in this province is the smallest part of the agricultural industry, its annual value being $20,000,000, and entire capital invested amounting to U0,000,000. The acreage of peaches in the province had increased by 31 per cent. in the ten years' period 1901-1911, but the prices obtained suggested over -planting or under -consumption, TU RE1 RKV The mild weather of the past few days has been welcomed by those be- loted farmers in gathering in the last of their root crop and straightening up their ploughing. A thunder storm during the first week of December is somewhat unusual. Those weather wise persons who have been predicating a green Christmas may be right for things are pointing that way now. BMA/RAVE The Patriotic Society desires to acknowledge with thanks the following donations - Morris Tp. Council $25.00. George Armstrong $2.00. Charles Campbell $2.00. Canadian Order Forest- ers $5.00. Wm. 3. Geddes $1.00. Mrs. Wm. C. Scottl0 yds cotton, The Society shipbed to Hyman Hall London on Nov. 14, 23 pair of socks. Dec. 4, 23 pair of socks, 1 pair of writlete. WitOmSenSit. A wave of sorrow passed over the Village Monday morning Nov. 27th, when it became known that May, only daughter of John and Mrs. Brethauer, had passed away, at the age of 23 years. .Although death was not unexpected, coming after a prolonged illness, the realization came as a shock to all whp kneee her. While her sufferings at tinee were intense, she bore them 141 With Christian fortitude. May was a a eheerful disposition and will be greatly m ssed, espeeially in the Sunday School whore she had been organist for a number of years. Iler early demise 13 deeply regretted by old and yoeng and sincerest Sympathy is expressed for the betetieed parents. The funetal took place on Wednesday afternoon service being concluded by Rev. A. Lova, in the Methodist church, inter- ment following after in the Wroxeter cemetery. Among the floral tributes Were teteaths from the Methodist Sun- day School and from the young people of the village. W f4 mown() ti Mrs. Jas. Moore received the sad news recently that her son, Pte. Wm. P. Moore had been dangerously wound- ed and last week word was received that he had died of wounds. Pte. Moore had been at the front for some time Mrs. Moore will have the sympathy of many friends, 1 DISTRICT I'MVIS Word has been received that the 160th Bruce Battalion, after landing in Eng- land began training at Witley Camp, near London, but has been tranferred to Bramshott Camp, where the boys will probably winter, We extend congratulations to Edgar Swarts, son of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Swarts, Waterloo St. Goderich, who has successfully passed his second year's medical cource examinations at Queen's University, Kington. Edgar begins his third year studies in medicine Dec. 1st. The many friends in Goderich of Gunner Ernest Swarts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Swarts, Waterloo St., Goderich who underwent a critical oper- ation in a military hospital, London, England, will be glad to know that he is now out of danger and able to sit up a portion of each !day. John Wiseman, collector of inland re. venue at Clinton, has received • word that his son, W. J. Wiseman, has been admitted into the Edmonton Hospital, London, England, as a result of gunshot wounds in the right leg, received on the Belgian front, after having been in the trenches a few days. The sons of Mr. J. A'. MacKenzie, the well known insurance agent of Kincardine, are a fearless lot. Three of them are with the Canadian army and now a fourth, who is younger than those in the army, has enlisted for the British Navy and has gone to Halifax to commence training, Donald Patterson of Lucknow has re- ceived word that his son, Pte. Fraser, has been wounded. No particulars are known, but his fathe. intends to make inquiries Pte. Patterson enlisted in the 33rd Battalion.Of four boys who en- listed from Lucknow with the 33rd Bat- talion, three have paid the supreme sacrifice. Those killed are Ptes. Mur- doch, McLeod, Andrew Habbick and Arnold Rathwell. Inspector John Torrance, of South Huron, has brought several cases re- cently before Police Magistrate Andrews at Clinton and in each case fines have been imposed for the viola- tion of the Canada Temperance Act, The Managers of the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, figured in two charges, and as a result about $300 has been added to the county treasury. A quiet wedding took place on Nov. 29th, in the Ontario Street Methodist Church, at Clinton, when Effie Alberta, youngest daughter of Mrs. George Pickett, was united in marriage to Glen Ray, son of Mr. James Cornish, and a prosperous young farmer of Hullett Township. The ceremony was perform- ed by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Agnew, and the happy couple left on the 8 o'clock train for London and Detroit. The Commercial Hotel, at Hensall, narrowly escaped from what threatened to be a very serious fire a few days ago owing to a match or stub of a cigar falling into a box in which there was considerable waste material, but fortunately the blaze was detected by a traveller who was in the sample room at an early hour in the morning, and assistance being speedily secured the fire was quickly extinguished just as it had got under good headway. The personal of the Liberal Cebinet of British Columbia is announced and, as expected, Mr. Malcolm A. Mac- donale is named as Attorney -General. Mr. Macdonald is an Ashfield and Goderich "old boy" who gave early promise of making a high mark in public life, and his many friends here are pleased to see that his abilities have won for him so exalted and honourable a position as that for which he has been selected by the Premier of the Coast Province. •- The McDonald brothers, two Goderich fishermen, had an experience hest week en Lake Huron, which fortunately, did not end seriously. They were out about 11 miles in their gasoline launch lifting their nets when a heavy sea struck them so hard that their boat sprung a leak and began to fill. It happened that Graham's fish tug was not far I distant and they headed for her, barely reaching her before the engine became dead, in spite of the efforts of three men to keep her bailed out. A quiet wedding was solemized on Wednesday of last Weak in Knox Pres- byterian Church, Goderith, when Mar- garet Mabel, daughter of Mrs. Arai - bald G. McDonald, Was united in marriage to Roderick Geo. Johnston. son of Mr. Alex, Johnston, the me- mony being performed by the Rev. R. C. MeDermid, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends. After the ceremony the happy couple left on the 1.05 G. T. R. train for ,parnilton and Niagara Falls for a abort trip, atter which they will take up residence in Goderieb. OW. awe • 0,--. • `..,•• 11 Happy Thoughts ! for fft CHRISTMAS! at1t Knox.'s Jewelry Store iiiim•mmaimmummommo.... fiett 4' E have a fine assortment of the following: tffi Ladies' and Gents' Watches, Bracelets and I't 1.0 Military Watches, Diamond Rings, and Pearl I f Necklets and Pendants, Broaches, Scarf Pins, Cuff fe if.0 Links, Fobs, Lockets and Chains, Cut Glass and 111) tffi Silverware. Ladies'. and Gents' Umbrellas. fe f.0 ................. 4 4ft i.e• SPECIAL VALUES ft 1.0 , In French6nd English, Ivory and ft 1.01.0 1.0 Ebony Toilet andjManicure goods ft fffi ft 0.0 IA f.e , Xmas Booklets ancl Post Cards ft 0 fe iei 1.0 gi, 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 ft /Irk 1.0MMOINMOMMOMIMOIM.P..., fe ft 4 1.0 1.0 ft ft 1.0 14 1.0 ............................ ft '•-.:0111---- ' 1.0 , 10 1.0 ft A. M. KNOX (P f.0' Jeweller and Optician 4 Phone 65 Eyes Tested Free Watch our windows next week for Christmas Bargains •••••••.••••••`.4."..e.fi NEW WINTER VELVETS are now being in a profusion 01 colors in plain and cords. It is an -excellent oppor- tunity for every lady to secure material for Winter Dresses, Waists and Suits. New Novelties in Sweater Coats You can get better value if you come to this store and a variety of styles to select from at usually low prices. Ladies' Neck Wear New Collars in a variety of styles and at Low Prices in the most wanted designs, 25c to 75c. Ladies' Underwear In this department we have a few lines at the same prices as last year, oc to $I.25 per garment. IVIen's Wool Underwear in this department we can show you good heavy rib knit garments at $1.25. We also carry a full range of Stanfield's Underwear. Men's Wool Socks These you will find here from 25c per pair up to 75c per pair. Men's and Boys' Snits and Overcoats' Here you will find Men's Ready-made Suits from $ro to $22. Men's good heavy Overcoats from $7 to $21 in good tweed effects. Boys' Suits and Overcoats also at Special Values. kir MILLS Successor to 1'. A. Mills PHONE 89. WIN-011A1V1 ONT