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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1914-03-19, Page 1VOL. XLIIL—NO, ?193 WINGHAM. TIM WINGLIA111, ONTARIO BIURSDAY 'MARCEL 19 1914 SI A YEAR 11:‘ We erases Shoes and RubberS, • TOILLT SOAPS The beet soap to use in the Spring or any old time is Harmony Glycerine Soap • I5c Cake 2 cakes 25c Friday and Saturday only we will give a Wash Cloth FREt with each purchase of Harmony Glycerine Soap Soap BarAwns Olive Oil and Cucumber Castile and Olivine Soaps 3 for 10c 8 for 25c. A li cc ol IV ci rr b ts P L 3 , t, V $ h yt e h t c I f --- J. W. McKIBBON' DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN nr4 t';';.',.R,R.,e1: Start, "Eyesight Tested Free" Glasses Fitted and Satisfaction Guaranteed 101110•Will111111 C E I i I tr.-..........—.............------.....--.........-.....-.-7) . Your Order for Spring Hardware will be Ap- preciated . , Rae 86 Thompson Phone 27 L........,......••••••••••.040W4.0..., ainMa.M.MIMOM WROMMOMMEN...0.0.000.0riniiiiain./ hristie's Grocery PHONE 59 ...,.—......-....,..—,...............—................... , HERE , for Choice Groceries Three Montlea Extension. In the Legislature on Monday, Mr. °well again discussed the question of enses being granted Huron and Peel unties, which recently voted in favor the Canada Temperace Aet, after ay 1 next. Ur. Hanna said that new enses would not issue, but with the neurrenee of the local license corn- ission three went& extensions would granted under the present licenses enable the hotel preprietors to t3;s- se of their stock. This is what was one a year ago. Hydro Electric Figures. In the annual report of the lirdro- ectric Power Commission, tabled in egisIature, Monday, it is shren that 7,47 miles of lines are completes. end 8 miles are under contruction. The tit capital investment is $5,9115,724, bile the Province had advanced to date ,022,646, Of this amount $5,1908 as been expended on the Niagara sys- m. On Provincial account for the oar 191243, $138,835 was spent for ngineering assistance to municipalities, ydrographic surveys, rules and regale - ons, shop and developement work and ther servieee not chargeable to the unicipalities direct. Hardware Store Remodelled, Mr. A. Young is having the interior f his hardware store entirely remodel- ed. Mr. W. IC Rintoul has completed he carpenter work and the painters re now doing their work./ New shelli- ng has been placed in the store and an ntire new lot of boxes for hardware upplies has been installed. The office as been moved to the centre of the tore. When the work is completed r. Young will have one of the ,best ardware stores in Western Ontario. Eclipse of the Moon CHIEF DOINGS IN THE LEGISLATURE re*Ir..• (From our own Correspondent). Evanturel resigns on Tuesday with - cut any fuss, without any speech, The House adjourned on Monday out of respect to the memory of the late Sir George Ross, after Hon, j. J. Foy, Mr. Rowell and other members had given their appreciations of the former Prime Minister of Ontario. Wednesday night Wingham people saw lunar eclipse. It was worth noting s it was the only eelipse that will be enn this year, according to those who ake a study of the heavens. There vill be a short eclipse on September 4, arly in the morning, but it will be vis- ble on the western coast of the pontin- nt. Wednesday night's eclipse was sot complete. The surface of the moon as not wholly in shadow, but about 1 o'clock nine -tenths of the orb was overed. Mr. Hanna made his third statement in regard to the visit of W. K. Snider, Provincial License Inspector, to the Counties of Peel, Huron and Welland in the week preeeecling the votes on the Canada Temperance Act. The fact that Mr. Hanna has had to make so many statements in regard to this seems to show that they are not receiv- ed with satisfaction. Indications point to this Snider affair as one of the most important subjects for the Legislature, and much more will undoubtedly be heard of it in the following weeks, It is admitted by Mr. Hanna that this Provincial License Inspector visited the three Counties and advised against the passing of the Act. Mr, Hanna, however, infers that Mr. Snider went only to officers of the law, whereas the charge is that he visited prominent Conservatives and told them that it would embarrass the Government if the Canada Tempe ance Act carried. Mr. Hanna has dodged this issue but the affair is by no means closed. There are many indications of great public inter- est and it is felt that nothing but a thorough investigation will be satisfac- tory, Hon, W. H. Hearst introduced a Bill providing for a reward of $25,000to the first person who discovers radium in Ontario in sufficient quantity for com- mercial extraction. In concluding the debate on the Bud- get, Mr, Rowell estimated the net defi- cit of the Province last year at $3,450,- 000, severely arraigned the Provincial Treasurer for not presenting a financial statement which was fair, charged a gross abuse of authority on the part of the Government, in securing loans under the Northern Ontario Grant Act and then using the money for ether purposes, which amounted to a mis-use of trust funds, and declared that if the Treasurer of any private Company con- ducted business like the Provincial Treas- urer has done during the last year, he would quickly be called to account. Government votes down resolution of Dr. McQueen, Liberal Member for North Wentworth, declaring that the patron- age system was inimical to the highest efficiencY of the public service and that the public interests demanded a non- partisan civil service commission. House passed resolution urging the Federal Government to grant aid to the iron industry. Mr. Rowell advised that the Legislature would be wise not to pass upon matters outside of their jur- isdiction. House diecussed the Bills of J. C. Elliott, Liberal Member for West Middlesex, to grant the Municipal fran- chise to married wo.nen, otherwise qualified. Debate adjourned until next week. Must Move Refuse Now that indications point to open weather, citizens are reminded to see that all coal ashes or other refuse are prepared for removal from their prem. - sea. The Ontario Health Act providee or municipalities proceeding agains • people who fail to have the winter's re use removed from their property on or afore May 15tn of this year. It is till two months to that date, but the old adage of forewarned is fore- armed, should meet with, the pablic's atteneion For a breach of this clau- e in the health aet °fenders are liable to a fine of $10. A Rural Mail Rule. It is strietly against the rules of the Post Cate Department to distribute bills or any kind of mail matter in rural mail boxes unless full postage is paid thereon, and couriers are instructed to collect all such deposits and deliver them at the post office, where they will be treated as "dead" matter. This is a point in eonnection with the mai mail delivery system that is not generally known, ad we give it as a piece of in formation. Any person, however, can deposit a fully prepaid letter or parcel in a rural mail box for any other rural mail patron along the same route and it will be delivered by the courier as if mailed at a post office. It is necessary, however, that the courier obliterate or deface the stamp before placing it in the box to which it is addressed. siessmessvainmenssoctatesmarsosnommortmessmanseatom IW. FL WILLIS & CO A SPECIAL INVITATION Read our ad on last page •••••••••111,11111 CHURCH NOTES. A Literary evening was enjoyed by the members of the Anglican Young, People's Assoeiation on Monday even- ing, when excellent papers were given by Miss Greta Kennedy and Miss Freda VanStorte on "Canadian Story Writers, Robert E. Knowles and Ralph Connor." Next Monday evening, 2drd inst., will be a musical evening when a splendid programme will be given. AnnualtYlissionary Day in the Metho- dist Church next Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Dr. Endicott, the Mis- sionary Secretary of the Methodist Church of Canada, will preach at both services, Dr. Endicott, for many years was a missionary in China, and is recog- nized as one of Methodism leading statesmen and orators. Let everyone come. The pastor will have charge of the serviees. Good music. A. hearty weleorne. Leigh -Smith Concert Coming. The Leigh-Sinith Concert Company will give an entertainment in the opera , house on Friday evening, March 20th, under the auspices of the Methodist Church Choir. The company is compos- ed of Vera K. Mullen, soprano, whister, pianist; Bessie Leigh, reader; Alice ! Genevieve Smith, harpist; Harry Robin- son, violinist. The company Is a good one and so well pleased in Lucknow that they are making the second visit there. The admission is 25c, with reserved seats at 35e. Pisa of hall opens on Friday of this week at McRibbon's drug store. Good News for Wingham. On Monday, the 9th instant, the shareholders of The Cana.la Furniture Manufacturers, Limited, met at the Head Office of the Company in Toronto, to and approve of a plan for the re -ors ganization of the Company's finances, which had been prepared by a Special Committeeof the shareholders, where- by the preferred shares of the Company are to be upon a dividend paying basis, and the proceeds of $1,000,000.00 of eecurities turned into the coffers of the Company. This transaction will have the effect of making the Company one of the strongest finaneial industrial in- stitutions in the Dominion. Any mis- giving that may have prevailed in re- gard to the permanency and the contin- uence of their works here are now therefore, effectively removed, and we may confidently look forward to the enlarging of the sphere of their opera- tions here. Good Telephone Advice. If a woenan who lives on a certain party line doesn't stop listening there is going to be trouble. She is the only woman On the line Who has a dying baby, and you can pick up a receiver any time of the day or night and hear a baby bawling. If she wad devote years of work for the Master, and more time to her baby and would spend hoped that MIMI good would be accom- less time spying on the conversation of plished in the future of the Society, her neighbors maybe her brat wont n t DOLLAR DAY A SUCCESS Large Crowd 11.1.NIMPINI,M1111101}11.••••110.R...1.4 of people in Town—Merchants Report a Big Day's Business \(-Dollar Day was a success. °^*-2 Tuesday of this week clearly demon- strated what can be accomplished by a little united effort on the part of the business men of the town. The Dollar Day venture was it success in every particular and St. Patriek's Day, 1914, will long be remembered by the people of Wingham and for many miles around the town. / The mild weather had played the mischief with the roads and there was a rather blue outlook on Tuesday morn- ing, but notwithstanding the bad roads the people "came to town," and they came in all kinds of conveyances - sleighs, cutters, wagons, buggies and many came to town on the train. The co-operative energy of the busi- ness men, the wide publicity given the campaign, the real bargains offered by the merchants—these were the things that made Dollar Day long to be re- membered in Wingham. Not only were tha merchants satisfied with the day's business, but., if looks count, the custo- mers were also satisfied. It was a big happy throng that crowded the streets from noon until evening. in search of bargains, which were being offered. The croveds were far in advance of any day prior to the Christmas holidays and the crowd was composed of people who were out to buy goods. Even business men who could hardly expect to benefit from Dollar Day, saw an advance in their business for the day. There was not a line of business in Wingham that did not reap some benefit from this co-operative scheme. The Timm man heard merchants say on Tuesday even- ing that it was the best day for busi- neas that they ever had in Wingham. The program of prizes was carried out as advertised. There was a keen contest for the prizes in all the horse lasses. The judges on horses were Geo. Cruickshank, of Turnberry, and Wm. Hartley, of Winnipeg. The names of prize winners are given below. „ The Citizen's Band, rendered an ex- cellent program of music which was very much appreciated by the large of people. The "17th of Ould Ireland" was fit- tiugly celebrated in the Presbyterian Schoolroom on Tuesday, when the Ladies Aid of that church held an Irish social, The room was crowded, and Irish emblenss were as plentiful among the audience as on the walls, which were tastfully and appropriately decor- ated for the occasion Rev. D. Perrie was chairman and in a riled address pointed out that this was without doubt the most Important, St. Patrick's day ever celebrated, coming so close to and heralding. the return of Irish National- ity which would come with the 'sussing of the Home Rule Bill. He also spoke of the claim which the Scottish people had to St. Patrick. A fine programme of approrriate songs and recitations was given by Mrs. II, Campbell, Misses Currie, Griffin, Gillespie, Vannorman and Messrs Parker, Wilson, Hill and Elliott. The church choir also assisted. Miss Gracey presided at the piano. After the concert the ladies served refreshments, the waiters and waitress- es being appropriately decorated for the occasion. The meeting of the W. F. M. S. of St. Andrew's church, which was held Wednesday afternoon, 4th. was well at - attended. The program was entertain- ing and helpful to all present, Mrs. Perrie, the President, gave a most bene- ficial Bible -reading and talk on "The Women of Samaria" and two very in- teresting papers, dealing with the W. F. M. Board, in all its relations, were read by Mrs. McGillivray and Mrs. Carruth. Miss Mary Currie sang very nicely "Somebody's waiting for me." At the close of the regular meeting, Mrs. Petrie was requested to vacate the chair, and Mrs. John Campbell pre- sided for the remainder of the program. After a solo by Miss Jean Vannorman, Mrs, Perrie, who has been President of the Society for twenty years was pre- sented with the following address, which was read by Mrs. John McLean:— Dear Mrs. Perrie:— On this/ the twentieth anniversary of your coming to Wingham, we, the mem- bers of the Women's Foreign Mission- ary Sodety, the Happy Gleaners Mis- sion Band, and the ladies •of St. An- drew's ehurch, desire to convey to you some expressions of our appreciation and respect. As President of our Missionary So- ciety you have ever been devoted .1 faithful; zealous for the noble wor f the Society. As a friend you have I n kind and obliging, willing to aiu in times of sickness and distress. You have encouraged and advised as only a pastor's wife is called upon to do You have been an example to us in many ways—by your modest demeanor, earnestness, and faithfullness to your duty, arid by your Christain c ittracter— inspiring us always to that higher life of whieh Cheist is the example. Our earnest and heartfelt hope is that you may long be soured to dwell among no, and that the continued blessings of God may be bestowed upon you. We ask you to accept this expression of our more appreciation and regard. Signed on behalf of— The W. F. M. S. --Mrs John Campbell, The Happy Glearners Mission Band— . 1?‹ TII4 PRIZS WINNuns. he Association's prize of $5 for the largest load of people brought into Wingham was awarded to Albert Fox, ton, of Culross, who brought in a load of thirty-one people. Jas. Forster, of West Wawanosh won Dr. A. J. Irwin's $5 prize for the best team of heavy draught horsea, Thos. Gilmore, of Turnberry won Geo. Spetton's $5 prize for tbe best single driving horse, A. M Scully's 35 prize for team of gen- eral purpose or agricultural horses was awarded to Jas. Forster, of West Wawanosh. A. H. Wilford's $5 prize for team of horses suitable for a creamery wagon, went to Thos. Weir, of Turnberry. W, G. Patterson's $15 gold filled wateh to the party spending the largest amount of mono with Wingham mer- chants was won by J. D. Anderson, of East Wawanosh. The Western Foundry Co's prize of $5 to the rnost recently married couple went to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McGee, of Morris. The $5 prize to the party coming the longest distance was won by David Gidclins, lot 10, con. 1, Hovvick, 15 miles from Wingham. Walker and Clegg's $12 upholstered chair to the oldest lady went to Mrs. Vanalstine, who was born in Prince Ed- ward County on Sane 4th, 1821, being in her 93rd year. The $5 armchair to the oldest man was awarded to Adam Reid, who was born in Ireland on May the 23th, 1827, being in his 87th yew" In addition to the prize winners, the following old ladies and gentleman registered at Ritchie & Cosens' offfice: —Mrs. Mary Ann Holmes, berg in Ire- land in 1821; Mrs. Elizabeth Dodds, born in Ireland, January 25th, 1828: Mrs. E. J. Barbour, born in Ontario, February 24th, 1832; S‘Irs Sarah Brydges, born on board ship, May 20tle, 1835; Robt. Barbour, born in Scotland, Deceraber 22nd, 1828; John Bell, born in Ireland, August 5th, 1830. PERSONALS. Mr. Alex. Scott left on Tuesday for!, the West. Messrs. Arthur Gurney and C. Mor- rison left last week for London. Mr. John Kerr, of London was calling on old friends in Wingham last week. Miss Leo Kerr, of Toronto, is visit- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Alder- son. Mr. Albert Coling has returned home 1 after spending the past few. wecks in California. Miss W. B. Henderson, of Lucknow, • spent a few days this week visiting friends here. Miss Jamima McKenzie has returned home after spending a few weeks with friends in St. Thomas. Rev. J. W. Ilibbeet was in London for a few days this week attending a meeting of a committee of the London Conference. Rev, D. Perrie was in Landon last week attending a meeting of the Mis- sionary Committee of the General As- sembly of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Lott, who have been spending the past few months with relatives and friends in Wingham and vicinity, left on Saturday for their home in the West. Mr. J. L. Awde was calling on old friends in town this week. Mr Awde intends locating in London where he will likely engage in the flour and feed bt.sin.ess. Dr. II, J. M. Adams left on Tuesday for South Carolina, acconsphnping a patient, who will spend a few months in the southern climate. Dr. Adams expeets to be home in a week to resume his practice. Mr U. Howard Ferguson, M. P. P. The Mrs sces 'of 'Si. Andrew's Church— for Greeelue, has, aecording to the re- . Mrs. IL Campbell, vised statutes of Ontario, forfeited his Little Miss Edna Campbell and Mao- seat in the Legislature and become Ha- ter Walton IVIcEihbon then presented ble to a penalty of $2,000 per day for Mrs. Petrie with a baguet of flowers. every day on whioh he has occupied his ; In her reply, g1.8' rerrie expressed her legislative seat since his acceptance of , appreciation a the eneoura.gement the Trent Canal Investigations Comm - which had heeh give° her dilririg her Won from the Dominion Government. According to questions placed upon the Parliamentary order paper on Monday under which it is not imprahle the De- partment of Justice may be called up- on to take a hand. Mr. .Vurguson's lia- Spring Millinery. The milliners of Wingharn announce that their annual spring opening will be held on Thursday of this week and fol- lowing days. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to the ladies of Wingham and vicinity to visit the different millinery parlors in the town. d ' daintyAlunch was then served by bawl quite so much.—Very much in some of the ladies of the "Aid Society" ......•••••••••* Mail No Matches or Explosives. A bulletin issued by the Postoffice Department states that: Notwith- standing the urgent and repeated wern- ings of • the Postoffice Department against the mailing of matches and other inflammable artielee in the mails, the:practice still continues, and the department is now referring such cases to the criminal authorities for action. Under the postoffice aet, section 122, the sending of inflammable or explosive articles in the mails is an indictable of- fence and renders the offender liable to imprisonment for five years. FIELD CROP COMPETITION. The Chief Seat of Foototrouble Nearly all foot -trouble is in the toes. The fore part of the ordinary shoe, then, is the chief mischief -maker. It is just here that "The Best Good Shoe" receives special attention in the rti eking The box, the cap and the lining, are sewn together in such a marmes as to prevent undue pressure on the toes and joints, thereby ensuring for "1NVICT- US" wearers comfort as well as perfect style. W. j. GREER THE SHOE MAN Those interested in Agricultural Society work will be pleased to learn that the Government grant for field crop competitions has again been in- creased this year. The amount grant- ed by the Government this year is $24,- 500 for thio work, These conapetitions Were inaugurated in 1907 with cnly ten societies and a grant of $1,000 for the work. The increasing grants year by year not only show that the public ap- preciate the benefits of these compet- itions but that the Government are fuIlly alive to the importance of the -work. There are few departments of agricul- tural work capable of greater benefi- cial results than thie and it is gratifying to know that the people are taking ad- vantage of it so generally, as the in- creased amounts appropriated by the Government. The Turnberry Agrield- tural Society is this year conducting a field crop competition and the grain is white oats. Last year's eompetition Was a suceems and it is expeeted that there will be more farmers take ad- vantage of the competition. The prizes offered are liberal. Blank entry forms and full information tan be obtained the Secretary, a 13. Elliott, at the TIMES Otrit'O. earnest. —Atchison Globe. and all present enjoyed the society. I bility extends back to,1912. READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS House and Lot For Sale Mr. Wm. Cartuthers Lifers for sale his fine property on Cather- ine St. consisting of a seven room brick house, and three lots. There is a stable on the premises also a variety of fruit trees and beerry bushes. 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Thit ty you'' expo. ti•iie.- Ler(' t LI tritit ets in ct, find P. - e e . et ..,eni.ett 9, Vet t pet•t-e) ettleIrt e, for ttoci .4... tM A ff Hinted 'with Calumet dal l'elitcar i' tors' Association of Canada Sommer .5choo1 at the famous Spotton Business College., Landon. I *Ingham Rusioes College OW. Spottoii, 4.;., • . . !il te