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The Wingham Times, 1914-05-14, Page 1VOL. 21o3 11:111111.11111.NIMMW weacargearaRnasommacsam• No. 2 Folding Brownie $5.00 We carry a fine line of Broweie Cameras, Kodaks, Premo's and Supplies Cameras are priced from $2.00 and upwards Kodak weather is with us -the nicest season of the year. Why not take a Kodak with you in your rambles? It makes an ideal third party -never in the way. You secure snaps of friends and scenes that in future years will be very highly prized. J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Steer e .00106 ,W011.101M111111•1611111EMIIISS cr.,------- GARDEN TOOLS We have a good stock of Gar- den Tools such as : Rakes, • Hoes, Spades, Shovels, Digging rorks, Sprinkling Cans Etc., Etc. - a-,11,---c- Garden Hose We handle the best lines of Garden Hose , Coal Leave your orAer early for your supply of Genuine Lehigh Valley Hard Coal e.5--"kAr-g ROO& Thompson Hardware Merchants Phone 27 Reese- se -se -W., i imemeasiomis Christie's Grocery PHONE 50. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m Agent Mr Fleischman's Yeast, Figure It Up. Somerimes Good Groceriek Cost a little more than the questionable kinds, Bnt in the long run, it is real eeonomy to buy them. This isn*fa store of Bargain Sell- ing or Drives 111 Job Lot Eatables Pure Foods of the hest kinds are neither bought nor sold that way Satisfied Customers are what we want, and everyone has the right to the satisfaction that conies from the use of superior foods. Every order, Little or Big, re - delves the game careful and personal attention. TRY oun CREAM OP TARTAR BAKING POWDER. wINGUAlki, ONTARIO THURSDAY lAY 14 1914 Wear Gres Shoes and libbers THE COMPENSATION ACT, ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. The anniversary services of the Wing, hana Methodist Sunday School were held last Sunday. The church was tasti- ly decorated for the occasion, the gal- leries being decorated with a profusion of rad, white and blue bunting and Union Jacks. Large Union Jecks were draped from the organ and choir gallery while the pulpit was literally covered with plants and flowers. There were splendid congregations at all three ser- vices and the children excelled them- selves in their singing. The solos, by Miss Mable Isard and in the evening by Mrs. Wellwood, were much appreciat- ed. „ Mr. Ivor Brcelt, of Toronto, gave the addresses in the morning and afternoon, his morning subject being "Opportun- ity," and was illustrated by gardening. He represented each life as a garden and showed that the seed we sow largely tells of the harvest we shall reap. His talk was beautifully illustrated by the use of the black board. In the afternoon he gave antiQlr illus trated talk on the "Seven Stars,»- 'each one being a virtue, such as persever- ance, truth, jo, etc., which if faith- fully revealed will bring the crown. The evening service was a combina- tion of Mother's Day and Sunday School work, and from II, Kings 4 19, the pastier, Mr. J. W. Hibbert, illustrated the influence, of Mother and gasie reas on why we should pay our tribute to her. A very pleasing feature of the service was that practically all wore their littl bouquet as a tribute to Mother. The Sunday School is under the Sup- erintendency of Mr. \F. Buchanan and by the reports given in the afternoon, it was shown that the Sunday School is in a flourishing condition in as much as the membership, average attendance and the finances revealed a considerable increase during the past year. Wingham Tower Clock, The clock in the tower of the Po st Office, which was installed by Mr. A. IVI; Knox, was iput into commission on Saturday last/and by the courtesy of Mr. Knox the Tams reporter visited the belfry. On landing you find a large 800 lb. bell made a brass, copper and zinc, and which is said to have the finest tone of any other in Western Ontario. On a table beside the bell there is attached a 25 lb. gong, whieh strikes off the hours and is worked by a striking weight of 350 lbs. and connect- ed to the clock by a cable. Above the belfry is the clock room, in the dead centre of which the movement sits on a large frame, and from where the con- nections to the dials are made. The dials are 5 ft. 6 inches in diameter, set in one piece skeleton cast iron frames and are made of transparent china, which will be illuminated at night by strong electric lights, allowing the time to be distinguished at a great distance. The clock is controlled by two large weights, the striking weight weighing 350 lbs., the running weight 150 lbs., the latter working in a shaft 30 feet deep and connected to the clock by strong cables. The clock is regulated by a pendalum weighing 50 lbs. and cat be regulated to vary only a few seconds a week, and is wornd 1:T., once a week, but will run for about a week and a half. A warning sound is given five minutes before clock strikes, and a simall dial inside that. corresponds with the time on large dials outside. The minute hands are 2 feet 8 inches in length and hour hands 2 feet. The total weight of the clock is 3,000 lbs. and is made by the W. F. Evans Clock Co., Birmingham, England. rThual 1VIeeting. e annual meeting of the Citizens' Band was held in the band room on Friday evening last, when the following officers were elected: - Presidetit, Fred Johnson; viee-president, Ray Dunlop; secretary, John Hewer; treasurer, Harry Hinscliffe; property committee. A. J. Pilon, Carruth, W. Reid; ser- geant and librarian, A. Hingston. The band is in first class form for their summer's engagements having all new and up-to-date music. Al! tont- munications should be sent to Mr. John Hewer, Box 247, Davis -Shaw. A very pretty wedding took place in Wierton on April 28th, when our towts- man, Mr. John J. Davis, druggist, was united in marriage to Miss Zella Shaw, youngest datighter of Mrs. Wm. Shaw. The nuptial knot was tiedby the Rev. E. L Flagg at the britld's home on Berford St, Mr. and Ma. Davis, after a trip to Weiland and Niagara Frills, have taken up their residenceth toWni Ilillitl1214190111151WOMILI FigiSZEMISMIN/CaN Hall on Thursday evening last to hear W. H. WILLIS 8z CO Read our ad, on last page Big Sale Men's Shoes The public meeting held in the Town Friday, 7 p.m,. the Compensation Act explained by A. H. Mdsgrove, M.P,P., was rather poor- ly attended, The chair was taken by Mayor Irwin, who, after" giving a short history of the bill, intro- duced the speaker. Mr. Musgrove told how an outline of the bill had been drafted by Sir W. R, Meredith after years of patient study and investigation of similar acts in operationin Germany, France, United States and England, and after the bill had been before the House for the past four years had fin- • ally become law. The Act provided that a Commission of three shall be appoined by the Government at a salary of $10,000 per year for the chair- man and $7,000 per year for the other two members, with power to appoint inspectors, collectors and other neces- sary help to put the Act into operation, and will be given $10),000 by the G ov- ernment to work on until the necessary amount has been contributed by the manufacturers, who will be assessed at a rate on the dollar invested. Under this Act the industries of the Province will be divided into several groups, as wood working, leather working, etc., and the assessment . made from the total investment of that group. The beneficiciaries to be received will be 55 per cent. of the wages earned. That is, if a workman earning $12 per week, becomes totally disabled for life he will receive $6.60 per week for life. If killed, the widow receives the 55 per cent., and if any children, four will receive 5 per cent. up to the age of sixteen. If more than four children are in the family, tbe first four receive their share until 16 when the younger will come on the list as a beneficiary. In the case of partial disablement the whrkman will receive 55 per cent. of the difference between his present earnings and that of the previous year, Widows remarrying receive in a lump sum three years' payment, and drop off the list. All accidents have to be reported to the commission witlin three days with name, address and nature of injury. All werkmen have to be in the employment of any industry seven days before compensation can be claimed. Fdreign contractors taking work in Ontario must place sufficent funds .with a Trust Compaily to protect the work- men under his employ. Wedding Anniversary. A unique and happy gathering took place on Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breen, Patrick St., when this venerable and respected couple celebrated the fifty-fifth anniver- sary of their marriage. On May 10th, 1850, the marriage took place in their native home in the County of Ferman- agh, Ireland, and in June of the same year they came to Canada, moving to Turnberry township in the year 1868. Here they resided until about eleven years ago when they came to Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Breen were joined by their children and grandchildren in the celebration of this occasion, and all the members of the family had dinner together on Sunday at the old home- stead in Turnberry. Those present were: -Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breen, jr., of Wingham; W. J. Breen, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. John Fortune and Mr Thos. Breen, all of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; C. A. Breen, of Milwaukee, 111.; Mr, and Mrs, Will Mines and Mr. David Breen, of Turn - berry and Mr. George Breen, Dighton, Mich. On Monday evening a few of the old friends came in. Among whom were: -Mr. and Mrs R. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mulvey, Mrs, James Weir, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Pat- terson, Mrs. G. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Virtue Breen, Mr. and Mrs, W. Mines, Mrs. Andrew Mitchell, Miss Cosy Weir, Miss Lily Robinson and Miss Agnes Mitchell. A remarkable feature of this occasion is the fact that of their nine children, alt are living and were present at the parental home for the festivities. Mr. and Mrs, Breen have many friends in this vicinity who will wish them many years yet of life to- gether. Lacrosse Notes. The grouping of the various teams Were made by the 0.A.L. A. in Toronto on Saturday, by which Wingham has been placed in group 5, of the inter- mediate series, compromising, Wing - ham, Clinton, ,Seaforth and Mitchell. The juniors will be in group 3, consis- ting of Wingham, Seaforth, Mitchell and St. Mary's. W. H. Gurney was eleeted Convenor and the convention will tient at Clinton The sehedule of games will be made before May 22nd. Owing to Hcarorth and Clinton teams not being organized asyet, the Winghatn Intermediates will ask to be grouped with London and St. Mary's, 511119119110 NORTH HURON LIBERALS, The annual. meeting of the North Huron Liberal Association will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Friday afternoon, May 22nd, commencing at 2 o'clock, when officers are to be elected for the ensuing year and a candidate will be selected to contest theriding for the Provincial Legislature election. Prominent Liberals will be present and deliver addresses, Every Liberal is in- vited to attend this meeting and it is the desire of the officers that this be the best meeting of Liberals ever held in the riding. North Huron is good fighting ground and with a good candi- date in the field, the Liberals should be able to send a supporter to N. W. Row- ell to Toronto. Let there be a grand rally of Liberals in Wingham, on Fri- day, May 22nd. S,S. Entertainment. The entertainment in connection with the Methodist Sunday School Anniver- sary was held in the church on Monday evening last. There was a large atten- dance and the frequent applause indi- cated the appreciation of the program, which showed much patience and hard work on the part of the teachers and scholars in preparation of their parts. The doll drill, by sixteen little girls, was very amusing and each little mother acted her part very nicely, The can- tata, "Crowning of the May Queen," was very prettily rendered by 12 girls and was quite, realistic of school girls' life. The entertainment was brought to a close by a patriotic drill, which moved the whole audience, and perform- ed by a number of young men bearing Union Jacks, who, after going through the drill, sang "0 Canada" and the audience standing sang "God Save the King." Died in Brussels. An old and well known resident of this locality was summoned to his long home last Saturday, in the person of ichard T. Hingston, Mill street, in his 76th year. He had an attack of pneu- monia but as he appeared to be improv- ing no a:arm was felt until the collapse came. He was the second son of the late W. G. Hingston. an old time resi- dent of Morris to wnship, and learned the carpenter and joiner trade. He was a competent workman and -spent most of his life in Brussels. While not en- joying rugged health for a number of years he was usually able to get about. 47 years ago deceased was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Hayeroft, of town, who with three sons (Addison, of Wingham; Will. of Vancouver, and Char- lie in Outlook, Sask.) and two daugh- ters (Mrs, Parr, Bradwitane, Manito- ba; and Miss Carrie, at home) survive. -Brussels Post. Unique Display The window display in Mr. W. A. Campbell's store has been attracting considerable attention for the past few days from both old and young. The window represents a jungle scene with two life-size lions in the foreground. The figures are ae true to life as could be possible to make them and the mechanical action gives them a real- istic appearance, The display is adver- tising Lion Brand Clothing for boys. The Woman's Institute. The annual meeting of the Wingham' Branch of the Weman's Institute will be held on Thnrsday, May 21st at p.m., in the Council Chamber. The subject for this meeting will be, "Our Year's Work," by the President. Offi- cers will be eleeted for the ensuing year. A full attendance of the members is urgently requested. Oddfellows Service. The members of Maitland Lodge, 1.0.0.1?. will attend divine service in the Methodist Church on Sunday, May 17th, when Rev. J. W. Hibbert will preach a special sermon. The members will meet at the lodge room at 6 p. m. All members of the order are invited to be present Leant -a on Tuberculosis. Rev, J. H. Dyke, Field Secretary of the National Santarium Association will give a free illustrated leeture, 70 lantern views, in the Town Hall, Sun- day evening, July 19th, at 8 p. in., at close of churdh services. Do not fail to hear this lecture. Mayor in chair. The Late Horace Grain. Many friends in this locality will re- gret to hear of the death of Mr Her- • ace George Grain at Swan Lake, Mani- toba, which occurred, on the 24th of April. Mr. Grain was the son of the late Henty Grain, of Turnberry, who with his wife and one yonng son have long since passed to the Great Beyond. The deceased had been in failing health for about three years, but his illness became critical some three months ago and no hope was entertained for his recovery. Mr. Grain was born on November 5th, 1871, in the Township of East Wawanosh, and spent the years of his young manhood near the town of Winghatn, until going to the West eleven years ago, when he located at Swan Lake. The surviving members of the family are, Mrs. Grain, Roland, Lancelot and Miss Ruby, of Turnberry, and Frank, of Pilot Mound, Man, The subject of this notice was a Conserva- tive, a member of the Church of Eng- land, and of the Orange Order. The funeral took place on April 26th, and was conducted by the Orange Order to the cemetery of Swan Lake. The sympathy of the community will be extended to the bereaved. Public School Board. The regular monthly meeting of the Public School Board was held on Tues- day evening with all members present and Chairman Dudley Holmes presiding. The Principal's report was read and adopted. A number of accounts were ordered to be paid. 5h motion of Trust- ees.Tipling and Isard, the matter of in- stalling drinking fountains was refer- red to the Property Committee to re- port at next meeting. The teachers' and caretaker's salaries were ordered to be paid on motion of Tipling and Robertson. On motion of Trustees Allan and Isard, Trustees Bisbee, Lloyd and•Tipling vvere. named as a conemittee to purchase a car load of coal. Princi- pal Posliff reported that two fire drills had been concluded at the school during the past month. In one drill the school was emptied in 59 seconds and in the other in 60 seconds. This is a few sec- onds iower than previously on account of the extra room. Fire Losses for April. The Monetary Times' estimate of Canada's fire losses during April amount- ed to $1,916,238, compared with a March loss of 32,139,552, and $1,470,622 for the corresponding period of last year. The fire waste in Ontario for the first four months of 1914 has been estimated at $3,806,640. The destruction of the Al- gonquin Hotel, St. Andrew's, N. B. was the most expensive fire of the month, the loss totalling $400,000. Twenty-two persons perished by fire in the Dominion during April. The muni- cipal bond sales in Canada for April, as compiled by the Monetary Times, amounted to 82,708,153, compared with $5,108,776 for March and $3,693,957 for the corresponding period of last year. High School Board. The High School Board met in the Council Cnamber on Tuesday evening for the traesaction of business. Mr. J. A. McLean was elected chairman for the ensuing year, and all the old coni mittees were re-appointad, as they were last year. The Inspeetor made his report, showing that the school is in a very satisfaetory condition. 'After a few accounts had been ordered to be paid the Board adjourned for the month. Division Court Business, The Government report recently is- sued coVering the Division Courts of the Province show that the 8th Division Court of Huron, located in Wingham has done a larger amount of business than any ether Court in the County. Bailiff Phippen's fees for last year were $35.56 higher than the previous year. Clerk Griffin and Bailiff Phippen are good officers and faithfully perform their &ties. Extending His Busieess. Mr. Geo. Moir has installed a pope rn roaster in connection with his shoe shining parlor and will shortly install a peanut roaster also, George has now a varied stock at his disposal and will no doubt meet with success as this is the only machine of its kind in town./ Heating. A. postcard addressed to us 1 Bemire free of charge the service Our chief heating engineer, Mr. •. D. Varey, Who will give yo the • ist modern and il up -to date ideas f li inK, and what it would cost to m t ts. • 11 'a new outflt' ur home, school, or 1 ehureli, As we manufachire a full line ' of these goods and install thendirect 1 from the factory, you Will aecure first elass work at factory eott. We make la speeialty of beating. The Western I Foundry Co., Limited, Phone No. 83. • • $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE PERSONALS • Miss Verna Carruth is visiting friends 10 Blyth, Mr. W. J. Haines eves visiting in Stratford for over Sunday. Mrs, Whitehead, of Clinton was visit- ing in town on Friday last. Mr. T. McK. Smith was visiting for over Sunday with friends in Berlin. IVIiss Elam Lougheed, of Toronto was visiting relatives in town last week. Mrs. Mins, of Essex, is visiting her son, Mr. J, A, Mills, of town, this week. Messrs. .Earl Begley and Alex. But- ler, f Lucknow, spent Sunday in town. Mr. .A. Patterson of Ripley spent Monday in town visiting his sister at the Hospital. Mr. M. Cloakey, spent Thursday of last week in Clinton visiting his cousin, Mrs. E. Blacker. The Rev. Canon Davis, of Sarnia, was the guest of his brother, Mr. Henry Davis, over Sunday. Mr. R. Burgess was called to Toronto on Monday owing to the serious illness of his sister, Miss Burgess. Mr. John Wellwood, of Whitecourt, Alta., spent the past few days in town visiting Mrs. Wm. Wellwood, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bell, of South- ampton, were visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. R. Vanstone. Mr. P. S. Fisher, of Toronto, is at office, in town visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fisher at the post Miss McDonald, who has been visit- ing her friend, Miss Hazel Brandon, of town, left last week for her home in Hanover. Dr. It C. Redmond, M. H. 0, was in Toronto last week attending a meet- ing of the Medical Health Officers Association. Mrs. (Dr). J. P. Kennedy and Miss Gretta were in Kincardine on Saurday and made arrangements to open their cottage for the season. Mrs. A. J. Walker left last week for Seaforth on an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Chapman, where she will rest and recuperate after her long illness. Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Kennedy and Miss Aileen motored to London last week and visited with the doctor's brother, Dr. M. S. Kennedy. They returned home Thursday evening. XMr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid, accompanied by Mrs. Reids mother, Mrs. Murdoch McLean, left on Tuesday morning for the west and will visit for a few weeks at Calgary, Medicine Hat, Swif t Current and other Western points./ Mrs. S. J. Burrows and daughter, who have been visiting the former's brother Mr. Roy Stephenson of town. for the past two w. eks, left on Wednesday to visit friends in Southampton, prior to returning to their home in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Mrs. (Rev.) D. Perrie, President of Maitland Presbyterial Society is in Tor - Onto this week attending the annual general meeting of the W.F,M.S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. During her stay in Toronto Mrs. Perrie will be the guest of Mrs. (Principal) Ganrci.Alex. %Mlex. Bird and family of Paisley, have moved back to Wingham to reside and have taken up residence on Shuter St. Mr. Bird has charge of the Marble Works here, and has been in the employ of Mr. T. johnstot for the past nine- teen years, which speaks. well of Mr. Bird as a workman, XThree former Winghatn High School • studerits who have been attending Uni- versity at Toronro, left on Tuesday for the west. Mr. J. C. Wilson goes to Winnipeg to engage in preliminary engineer survey work; Mr. Robert S. McBurney to Edmonton where he will teach scheol, and Mr. A. G. Shiell to Cochrite, Ont., to engage in work as clerk with a railway construction coni - any. / BORN PALLIS-In Fordwich, on April 28th, to Mr. and' Mrs. Elmer Fallisi a daugh- ter. MILLI:a-In Morris township on May 3r4, 1914, to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller:, a son (Samuel Alvin.) TAYLOR - In Wingham, on May 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor; a daught- er. Dow -In Wingham, on My 401, to Mr. and Mrs. David Dow; a daughter. tr, GRAHAM -In Howick, on May oth, Alexander Graham, 10th., aged 74 years. IlimsToN Bressels, on May 2nd, 1914, Richard T. Ilingetort, father of Mr, A. 3. Hingston, of Wingharo, in his 75th year. fr JETBEtt., M T C THE BEST MEN'S SHOES MADE We are showing lines of Shoes for men, who appreciate the rich refinements of high class Foot- wear. Shoes selected with the greatest care from the best Shoes made, Selected for the purpose of giving the Man who •desires Shoes of 'Quality -just what he wants. The finest of selected leath- • ers -the perfection of Shoe Making. Shoes of Quality and exclusiveness. $3.00, $4.00, to $5.00 High or low cut models If you are looking for some- thing choice in Footwear, Sir, you'll find it here. BRING Yt.UR BROE4 114103 TO IA REPAIRED I W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN LifanXIB3MaZESSIBIMIROBieli. Floe Farm For Salo iWe have just had placed in our hands for immediate sale on account of the failing health of the owner, one of the finest 19) acre farms in the County of Huron. The farm is well fenced with wire and drained with tile, and has on it a large brick house and splendid barn with cement stables throughout, is well watered and has no waste land. All clean and in a high state of cultivation, Five acres of maple bush. Close to market on good gravel road, R. D. and telephone. TERMS: Half Cash, arid Balance at 5 per cent, It always pays to buy a good Farm, so don't miss this opportun- ity to get one at a right price. IWind ani Weather Insurance Storms are doing great damage all around us. Are you proteeted. We are agents for the 'Hartford" one of the largest and strongest companies in the world. Rates are about half of those of the local companies, and no premium note. • Ritchie 86 Coss REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. 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