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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1914-12-17, Page 4We popolse -East toba, Bt tion ar travel] tree return ogle af prevai in Oni precis tong We point lines. If info chee; 1 - Non Tl Di Ys th. WI th ty te ty vs' • hi t1 1 COA .uOR kitchen stoves and ranges, base burners and heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters, open grates and fire -places, steam' boiler , smithing porposes. We sell only the genu- ine D. L. & W. Coal Co.'s Scranton. Wood, slabs and kin- dling, charcoal and coke, J. A. MEAN LUMBER OF ALL KINDS' Office Phone 64a, Mill Pone 64b, Residence 65. 4.-sesaaveraieosswesssel 1WANTED' 1000 LBS. TURKEYS CASH .111.1.111001.1...1. T. FELLS' Phone 22 Butcher Shop CREANI WANTED pATRONS of summer creamer fes and cheese factories, we want your cream during the winter months. Highest Prices Paid for Good Cream We supply two cans free and pay twice each month. Write for cans. PALM CREAMERY PAL.rtERsTON - ONT. H8TAHL48111113 T!It WINfilIAM. TIMES. 11.11.14bLIOT'A PUBLISEIZR ASO PROVIUTOK T. R. BENNET J. P. AUCTIONEER Will give better sittisfactiOn to both buyer and and seller than any other Auctioneer and only charge what is reasonable. PURE BRED STOCK SALES A SPECIALTY .Sales conducted anywhere in Ontario Several good farms for sale. Sale dates can be arranged at TIMES office. Write or Ph lite 81 Wingham TO ADVERTISERS 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 up to noon Wednesday of each week THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1914 1 ( (1 J. G. Stewart Griffin Block, Wingham J. G. STEWART Real Estate and Fire Insurance Accident and Sickness Insurance Reliable Work Moderate Charges feertalielrelleirieltoe/e1.4.44.11,4411.44.4"/"11 1 All Leading 'Magazines and Newepapers on sale and 1 subscriptions taken. Private Greeting Cards Times Stationery Store " P 0 R Christmas Greeting Cards Christmas Papeteries Writing Paper, Writing Pads Envelopes, Inks, Pencils Blank Books, Playing Cards Magazines and Newspapers See otir samples of Private Christmas Greeting Cards. You should leave yotir order early. TIMES STATIONERYSTOBE IOpposite Queett's Hotel $ L.Wieskawiy~,4410.41 EDITORIAL NOTES Hamilton and Dundas have declared with fairly plein speech that Sir Jamee Whitney was the strength of the Whit- ney Government, The lesson for the existing Cabinet must be, for the pres- ent, until some other personality has developed and taken hold of the imagin- ation of the people, that the Govern- ment establish itself, and can only establish itself, as Sir James Whitney himself did, by the adoption of forward policies, by striking outin new directions and by consulting the wishes of the people in regard to legislation. -Toronto World, Conservative. Public interest still hovers around the Dundee bye -election in which the Gov- ernment majority fell from 763 to 50 and which, taken with the West Hamilton bye -election; where the Con- servative majority fell from 1411 to 36, is being widely discussed as a sign that public opinion in some subtie way is running against the Government. Both these reverses for the Govern- ment have occured since Hon. Mr. Hearst became Prime Minister and it is rather obvious that it was Sir James Whitney who was the real strength of the Government and now that he is re- moved, the Government's influence is on the decline. Both in West Hamilton and in Dundas, one of the undoubted factors was a feeling not closely defined, but nevertheless real, that it is time for a change. This feature has always been an important one in Canadian politics and it looks as if it is operating against the Ontario Government. Its influence, when once it gains momentum, is almost always irresistible. The Canadian customs tax is suppos- ed to be a good way to raise revenue, but the very time revenue is needed most the Customs Department is least able to collect it. During critical periods like the present, during re- stricted business years imports decline: there are fewer imports to tax, con- sequently there is less revenue. The protective customs tax is intended to discourage imports. Imports provide the national revenue. Therefore the customs tax, if it is worked as intended, would deliberately be cutting of revenue needed for the public works of the country. -[Ottawa Citizen. THE WINGHAM TIMES December I 7th, 19 i 4 THE STRENGTH OF THE EMPIRE, A A This war is fundamentiy a conflict A between two ideas that are striving te A dominate the world, That does not r4V mean that it is a struggle to settle which type of civilization is going toFA., Prevail. For in that case it would m. simply be reduced to a combat between A two world powers, one seeking to re- A tain supremacy and the other to replace it. Were that all there would be no Frk such rallying to the support of. the allies on the part of the weaker nationalities. r,\ thi as e war as already provoked. One or two have been held back because A they fear ard dread the possibility of A German victory, and are providing for " that possibility. But in their, heart of hearts every iiberty-loving people are praying that success may attend the allied arms. That instinctive idea is a compelling tribute to tbe British Empire as it ex- ists in the twentieth century. In earlier days it grew through conquest,,just as Prussia did. But the Briton abroad, just as the Briton at home, carried ever within himself the principle of free self-government. He fought for it and died for it, and through his individual devotion independent states have arisen, outside and inside the Empire, but each carrying on the old British tradition. Prussian militarists want to impose their notions on the world, and think they can do it through the might of the sword. British statesmen have learn- ed that freedom is the root of loyalty. Had the British Empire rested on com- pulsion it would not be the unit it is today. Assistance spontaneously given, even from native races supposed to be peculiarly open to incentives to rebellion, Is a magnificent tribute to the work done by the civil servants of the mot- herland. THE WAR AND THE SCHOOLS. As the present war, in which Britain is engaged, is doubtedly one of the most monentous in the history of civili- zation, it is of grave importance that its causes and the interests at stake, as well as the relations thereto of the dif- ferent nations directly or indirectly concerned, should be fully appreciated by the Dominion of Canada. The Ministerof Education for Ontario, accordingly, directs that the above topics shall form part of the course of study in History in every school of the Province so far as they can be intel- ligently taken up in the different grades. In furtherance of this direc- tion, he now intimates to all candidates concerned that at the coming Depart- mental examinations the papers in the courses in English, Canadian and European History will contain one or more questions dealing with the above topics, and he directs- that an adequate knowledge of the topics in question shall be required as one of the tests of promotion from grade to grade. With the same end in view, the Minister strongly recommends that generously disposed citizens, as well as School Boards, shall offer, under suit- able conditions, prizes or essays on one or more of the phases of the present struggle. It cannot be too widely known, nor can it be too deeply felt, that, while each of the overseas Do- minions is mistress in her own house, her welfare is bound up with that of the British Islands and that she owes loyal and filial service to the Mother of Nations. GETTING AFTTFR ICKNE5 Nothing has ever ealaled or compared with the medicinal fats in Soars Eessalsion to arrest the decline, invigorate the blood. latterigthen the nervous systern,aid the appe- tite and restore the courage of better health. soottos tmatslon Is pure health build., Ing *body, without harmful drugs. ,TRY IT, Of' , 14-41 INTERESTING LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA. A A A .A A A A A A A Dear Editor: If you will grant me a space in your paper, I will try to tell my friends in Wingham a few things about this. beautiful western country, California. I arrived in Los Angeles on the 5th of October, and after spending about a month with my sister, in which time I became acquainted with Los Angeles and other interesting points on the coast. I left for El Centro, the county seat of the Imperial Valley, where I am intending to spend the winter with my brother, I am having new experiences every day. which I feel 1 would like to share with some of my friends in Wing - ham. Just yesterday I had the pleasure of gathering a large boquet of 'red roses on the rannh of Harold Bell Wright, the author of the book "Bar- bara Worth," which was written con- cerning this valley, about twelve years ago. 1 met Mr. Wright and had an in- teresting talk with him on his books, and he seemed to be interested in the land of the snows, as he would call Canada. 1 would like to say a few things in regard to the book "Barbara Worth," which I believe is in your library in Wingbam. I visited the spot on the desert yesterday where they found little Barbara, and I am living in the town Jefferson Worth (whose real name is W. F. Holt,) built. TI.is book will give any reader the complete history of Imperial Valley. In regard to the climate, I can not say the sun has ever failed to shine in the day time, except one day of rain, which is something very unusual, and the first rain they have had in a whole year. I got ready to wear my rubbers that day, but the people here were amused at the idea. The soil is of such a nature that one has to carry an extra pair of shoes with them for it is impossible to get through the mud, without losing over -shoes or rubbers. I used to read about the darkies pick- ing cotton and this is the home of the cotton industry. I have picked cotton, cotton blossoms, cotton balls -all on one branch. One need only go a few miles out of El Centro to see thousands of acres of snow white fields of cotton. The finest dates I ever tasted I pick- ed oft the date palms near El Centro. While out in the car the other day we stopped at one of the date farms and after getting all the dates we cared to eat they gave us several bunches on the limbs, weighing from fifteen to twenty pounds. Imperial Valley has almost every kind of fruit grown. One can go out here and pick apricots, peaches, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pomegranates, figs, olives, grapes, and I have been inform- ed that there were thirty-nine thousand car -loads of canteloupes shipped calt of Imperial this last season. I would like to mentiori briefly that I was over to Mexico about a week ago and have seen a real revolution. The Mexican soldiers are right Oa the border which is just ten miles from El Centro. It was quite an exciting experience. Whet my brother tried to take us over in the car, we were heldup by the Mexi- tan atithotities and the customs officers searched our car, On our return ws had a similar experience but in the hands of the U. S. A. officials, ;1 We then drove slong in front of the United 8tates camps and when we stopped an American soldier rede up to us and told us to move, at they expect- ed trouble that afternoon laid we were 1NiT C.:0 MC 9 Y THOUGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS A Special Values in Christmas Gifts We have a fine assortment in the following: A Ladies' and Gents' Watches, Gold and Silver Brace- A let Watches, Diamond and Pearl Rings, Pearl Sunbursts, Pearl Necklets and Pendants, Cameo A Necklets, cameo Rings and Brocches, Scarf g Pins and Fobs, Lockets and Chains, Bace- lets, Cuff Links, Silverware, Pearl -hand- led Flatware, Cut Glass, Jewel Cases, Clocks, Ladies' and Gents' Urn- brellas, White, Ivory and Ebony Toilet and Manicure Sets, Mili- tary Brush Sets, Xmas Pap- eteries and Post Cards. fith Knox A A A. A A A A 'PHONE 65 OPPOSITE NATIONAL HOTEL IA :4+ >>>>>>>>>>>+ right on the firing lines. Great long rows of sand bags, stretching along in front of us, in each direction, seemed to speak for themselves. I couldn't help but thing of our boys at home, who have gone to the front. There are many things I would like to write about, but have already taken considerable space in your paper, so will conclude my letter with best wishes for a merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year, (Signed) Bertha M. Krotz. nruuuTALE. This is an unusually busy season for the children on account of the number of entertainments that are being planned for the Christmas season. The Presby- terianSunday School will hold its annual Christmas Tree. in the Foresters' Hall on Christmas Eve. The Methodist entertainment will be held in the church as usual on Christmas night. Invitations are being issued for the closing exer- cises of the Bliievale school on thAfter- noon of Tuesday, Dec. 22nd. The new shoot has been occupied for a few weeks but this is the first public event to give the parents an opportunity of seeing the children in their bright, new surroundings. Mise Messer is training the scholars in a number of dialogues, songs, drills, etc„ to provide an hour of entertainment for their visitors. Next Friday night, Dec. 18, Miss Maud Fryfogle and pupils will give a concert at Browntown school. At the close of the prograrn lunch will be served. These will all be bright events for the boys and girls. Paul's store has put in a new show- case and makes a tempting display of Christmas confectionery. . Mr. Fred Haney and family of Cal- gary are in Bluevale for a visit. Mr. E. Rogers trapped a large owl which had been , making raids on his chickens. At a successful meetint of the Woman's Institute held at the residence of Mrs. Geo. McDonald last Thursday; it was decided to organize a branch of the Red Cross Society in Bluevale. The opening meeting will be held in Knox Church this (Thursday afternoon. Mr. P. McMillan of Seaforth was the guest of Mr, J. W.. King this week. Christmas services will be held in Knox Church on Sunday next. The choir is preraring special music for the occasion. Report of U. S S. No. 4 Turnberry and Morris: - Sr. IV, Maximum 250-0. McDonald 207, J. Dobie 189, C. Jewitt 181. Jr. IV, Maximum 250-A. Smeltzer 198, M. McGee 176, H. Messer 176, R. Thomson 167, E. Dobie 157, tE. McKin- ney 97, i H. Haney 90. III, Maximum 250 -P. McIntyre 186, S. Elliott 177, R. Breckenridge 165, al. Curtis 163, S. Gallagher 82. Sr. II, Maximum 200-E. McMichael 175, J. Watson 170, A. McKinney 145, B. Gannett 80, It. Tulloch 55. Jr. II, Maximum203 -J. Breckenridge 180, J. Black 160, G. Elliott 150,1. Mc- Donald 130, C. Dobie 70. Part II -C. Gannett, IL Watson, IL Elliott, R.. Thomas., W. .Mundell, T. Calvert. Part Dobie, C. Messer, R. El- liott, G. Elliott, C. Stewart, E. MeGee, E. Wilburn, E. Breckenridge, I. Mc- Kinney, It. Thomas, IL Thornton. 0, M. Mesiter, teacher. BAST WA.WANOSIL The annual Christmas entertainment in connection with Calvin Presbyterian Sunday School will be held on Monday evening, December 21st. A splendid program is being prepared consisting of dialogues, recitations, and choruses, also readings by Miss Mitchell and vocal solos by Miss Mary Currie, both of Wingham. Silver collection in aid of Sunday school wo.k. The public cordially invited. Austin MacDonald of Darlington township, after a lively fusillade on Saturday morning and Saturday after- noon was arrested, and will be charged with shooting with intent to do bodily harm. CREAM WANTED a Having an up-to•date Creamery in full operation, we solicit your cream patronage. We are prepared to pay the highest market prices for good cream and give you an honest business, weighing, sampling and testing each can of cream received carefully and returning a fall statement of same to each patron. We funish two cans to each patron pay all express charges and pay every two weeks, Write for further particulars or send for cans and give us a trial. SEAFORtiLZAWY CO. s 1111111111111111L. PROPERTY FOR SALE The undersigned offers for sale his house and one flfth acre lot in the vil- lage of Belgrave for sale. House is two-story brick, containing ten rooms and good c.ellar. Good frdsne stable on property. Everything in good repair. Get full particulars on the premises or address JAMES CUNNINGHAM, tf Belgrave, Ont, Farm for Sale. Lot S..34, 15, 16, Con. 1, Morris, 100 acres; well watered; good buildings; large bearing orchard; 15 acres bush suitable for stock or grain farming. 34 miles from Wingham, owner retir- ing. Apply to W. CLEGG, Proprietor. THE DOMINION BANK SIR EDMUND EL OSLE11 PRE8113Elit W. D. M4I1HEWS. Vi0E•PRESIDENT4 0, A. 130GERT, General Manager,. Do Your Banking By Mail If you live at a distance from a branch of The Dominion Bank, Deposits may be made -cash withdrawn -or any other Banking Business may be transacted by mail, Just as easily as though one made a special trip to town for the purpose. A Savings Account may be opened in the name of two person, -man and wife, or two members of a family -so that either ono can deposit and withdraw money from the same account. WINGHAM BRANCH : A. M. SCULLY, Manager. .'311."Pa1141.21.B361111"1115".1111.1.11111Maill MISS SPARING DRAY Fi,US1NESS Licentiate of Toronto Conservatory of , Music and Authorized teacher of Flet- cher Music Method, Simplex and Kin -1 dergarten, Pupils prepared for Conairvatory examinations in Piano and Theory. Theory taught by correspondence. PLEASANT VIEW FARM FOR SALE 120 acres, 100 acres cleared, 20 acres hard wood bush; well fenced; good state cultivation; windmill; good water', bank barn 82x52; good out -buildings; two storey brick cottage, 11 rooms. ROBERT LEATHORN, tf Bluevale. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given, that all per- sons having claims against the estate of Everett Everett, deceased, late of the village Of Whitechurch, who died on or about the 20th of October, 1914, are re - gaited to send by post, prepaid, or de- liver to the undersigned Executors, at Hanover, Ontario. on or before the 19th day of December, 1914, their names and addresses, with full particu- lars of their claims in writing, and the nature of the securities (if any) held by them. AtottEw Ross, Enwsun EVERETT, Executors, Hanover, Ont, Dated, December 1, 1914, 82-8 Classes Opened Sep. 21 'Phone 165 olf*/•••••••MII/O.I.••••••1 Having purchased the Dray Business from. Wm, Breckenridge, 1 a prepared to take care of business r this line. Yonr work will be given careful and prompt attention. A share of your patronage solicited. . Robt. McGEE Phone 10 JUST ONE WEEK MORE TILL CHRISTMAS YOU will find our store well supplied with such as people should give this year • GOOD SUBSTANTIAL GOODS such as people should give this year. For Men and Bus We have Overcoats and Suits, Socks, Braces, Shoes, Sweater Coats. Any of these would make a good suitable present for Xmas. For Ladies and Girls Silks for Waists or Dresses, Velvets, several shades; Sweater Coats, Belts, Ribbon for Belts, Hankerchiefs. Parasols, Hosiery, Guaranteed Kid Gloves; Etc., Etc. All -wool Blankets We have the very best all -wool Blankets, the very best makes. Flannelette Sheets at oldlprices Any of these go to make the most suitable Xmas Presents, especially this year. All kinds of Produce Wanted The Best Grades of FLOUR always on hand. st. A. MILLS Successor to T. A. Mills PHONt 89. WINGHAM, ONT. ve. Bank of Hamilton Capital Authorized 85,000,000 Capital Paid-up, 3,000,000 Surplus - - - 3,750,000 t SAFETY FIRST 1 The money you save, instead of being a comfort, may be a care, if you have to • worry as to its safety. Banish worry by depositing it in the Bank of Hamilton, of ..e4Wall 0141; ,,,,,.• ,. -- " which has safe -guarded the earnings the thrifty for over forty years in good times and bad, building up, year by year a Surplus now 25 per cent. greater than its Capital. C. P. SMITH, Manager Wingham, Ont L. r t ti l'i' ItO lu iuij-Di -2 1 t tf..q Kai DO i t-ju 7' li 1) n n ., JUST ONE WEEK MORE TILL CHRISTMAS YOU will find our store well supplied with such as people should give this year • GOOD SUBSTANTIAL GOODS such as people should give this year. For Men and Bus We have Overcoats and Suits, Socks, Braces, Shoes, Sweater Coats. Any of these would make a good suitable present for Xmas. For Ladies and Girls Silks for Waists or Dresses, Velvets, several shades; Sweater Coats, Belts, Ribbon for Belts, Hankerchiefs. Parasols, Hosiery, Guaranteed Kid Gloves; Etc., Etc. All -wool Blankets We have the very best all -wool Blankets, the very best makes. Flannelette Sheets at oldlprices Any of these go to make the most suitable Xmas Presents, especially this year. All kinds of Produce Wanted The Best Grades of FLOUR always on hand. st. A. MILLS Successor to T. A. Mills PHONt 89. WINGHAM, ONT. ve.