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! CHRISTMAS
GIFTS
The Useful Kind
We We numerous articles
suitable as gifts to :my adme
from baby to great grand-
parent. •
We have the largest and
best asserted stock we have
ever shown. e
Our 'prices are lower than
ever before), as many Whole-
sale houses were overload•
ed and glad to give a good
es sh price,
See 'our 'display- of Ivory
and other goods before
purchasing... •
IT WILL PAY you.
McKIBBON •
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SUITABLE
GIFTS
Conie in and examine nue
stock of Catvees from $1.00
up to $10.00.
. 1847 Silverware, all pat-
terns.
Brass jardeniers from
$1.25 up te $5.00.
Hockey and Spring Skates
from 50e. up to $5.50.
Hockey Sticks of
kinds.. .
An extra good line of
Knives and. Raeors.
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Rae 86 Thompson
Stone Block Hardware
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AUCTIONEERS
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Auctioneers I for the Counties of Huron and Bruce, are prepared to take
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or both without extra charge.Orders
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cl. F. Vandrick at the Merchants'
Brokerage Co.'s Store, Wingharn, ,
Charges moderate.
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MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS
At eine o'clock on Tuesday evening
the fullowing candidates had placed
their qualification papers with Clerk
Groves: -
Mayor -Dr. A. J. Irwite.
Reeve -J. W. .M.cgibbon, Wm. Is-
bister and Simon Mitchell. •
CouncillorsseD Bell, L. F BinkleY,
A. M Crawford, W A Currie, W. G
Patterson, and V R Vannorman.
This leaves Mayor Irwin and the
members of the Council elected by ac-
clamation. The tvoting on Monday.
next will be on the three candidates
for the Reeveship and the two by-
laws.
Town Cleric Groves received nomin-
ations for the various municipal offices
in the Town Hall on Monday evening
from 7.30 until 830 o'clock, There
was a good attendance of ratepayers.
At the close of the hour for receiving
,nominations the following eandidates
had been placed in the field: -
FOR MAYOR.
Dr. A. J. Irwin, by 1). E, McDonald
and Dr. R. C, Redmond.
D. E, McDonald, by Wm. Guest and
John McCool.
Geo. Spotton, by Wen. Bone and
Chas. Munro.
FOR REEVE
3. W. Mcgibbon, by H. Davis and H.
E, Isard.
Simon Mitchell, by Wm. -Guest .and
A. E. Angus.
Wm. Isbister, by Joseph Pugh and 0,
Dallas.
FOR COUNCILLORS •
A. M. Crawford, by W. A. .Currie
and W. G. Patterson. ,
W. G. Patterson, by T. T, Field and
Dr. R. C. Redmond.
C. C. Munro, by A. M. Crawford and
J. J. Cunningham.
John Ritchie, by A. M. Crawford and
L. F. Binkiey.
Joseph Underwood, by Simon Mitchell
and A. M. Cfawford.
W. H. Davidson, by Wm. Guest and
A. E. Angus.
John Anderson, John St., by S. Ben-
nett and John McCallum.
• D. Bell, by J. W. Mcgibbon .and Dr.
R. 0. Redmond.
V. R. Vannorrnan, by A. Tiplini and
W. G. Gray.
L. F. Hinkley, by :A.. M. Crawford
and J. A. Mills.
J. J. Cunningham, by A. M. Craw-
ford and Simon Mitchell.
T. C. King, by A. M. Crawford and
J. S. Morgan.
W. A. Currie, by J. W. Mcgibboti
and V. R. Vatmormain
S. 13enneet, by Geo. 1Vic1enzie and A•
Homuth. •
PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES
Ward 1-H. V. Isard, by T. T. Field
and 1). E. McDonald.
Ward 2-W. A. Campbell, lsy IL E.
Isard and J. 'W. McKibbon.
Ward 3-A. E. Lloyd, b Dr. R. 0,
Redmond and S. Benoett,
Ward 4-L. Bisbee, by Geo. Seotton
and W, A. Campbell.
There being only one nomination in
each ward the above gentlemen were
re-elected by acclamation.
At the close of the nomin on, A. H.
Musgrove, M. P. Ia was' named as
chairman on motion of Messrs. Wm.
Isbister and D. E. McDonald.
The speakers were called upon in the
order in which they were nominated.
Mayor Irwin gave a•general review of
the work done by the Council during
the past year, He dealt With the fin-
ances of the town, explainihg the
various reasons for the tax rate of 36
inills and also explained the settlement
made with the contractor in eonnection
with the 'Josephine street pavement.
The contractor claimed a balance of
$4,200 and the Council'had settled with
him for $1,300.
, D. E. McDonald thanked the rate-
payers for passed favors and announeed
that he was not a candidate for tnuni-
cipal honors.
Ged. Spotton said he Was not a Candi-
date for municipal honors. He could
not agree with the Mayor on the Matter
of last year's Council left an Overdraft
of two mills and would wait until
Auditor's report was presented to learn
fads. Ile did not believe A tevernee
should be derived from the cemetery.
All monies received from this source
should be expended onbeautifying the
cemetery. He was not favorable to
settlement made With the contractor on
street paving.
Reeste IVIeleibbon thanked the rates
payers for support in the past. Had
served them two years as Reeve, and
Was now seeking the third ten% Ile
had been a member of the Fxecutive
and Howie of Refuge Committees dilr-
ing the past year. He had been in -
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WINGIIAM: ONTARIO THURSDAY RECEMBER 31. 191,1
strumental in having the County Council
build the race brilge in Lower Wing -
ham without extra cost to Wingham or
Turnberry. A genevai review of County
Council business was given by the
Reeve. Other munieipalities vent
Reeves for three or four years to the
County Conned and if wes favored
with re-election would work to the best
interests of the town.
Simon Mitchell said he had been
twice defeeted for the Reeveship ard
was again eeeking election. If elects d
he would do his hest to further the in-
terests of the town,
Wm, Isbister saidThe had served in
the Council for two years and was now
asking for a step in advance. He had
considerable experience in County
Council matters. Had represented
Brussels, Morris and Grey in the County
Council for two yeers and during that
time had worked in the interests or
Wingham. As Chaii•mah of Street
Committee in /1113 he had a very heavy
year's work but during the past year
had not been as active and was not a
member of important committees. He
was not favourable to settlement made
with contractor on pavement,
. W. G. Patterson thanked the rate -
Sayers for his election last year and if
re-elected would do his best for the
town.
V. R. VanNorman thought the Coun-
cil of this year had not made as good a
bargain as was possible in settling with
contractor in connection with paving.
Last year's Council was responsible for
the situation in connection with pave-
ment. Proper material had not been
used in the construction work. Taxes
were going up too high. Rotel machin-
ery had been bought last year that we
did not need. Hose tower had been
built last year at cost of some $600:'
Mr. VanNorman said he could haye
built a steel tower (fire proof) at half
the cost. There had been bad manage-
ment. He had no notion of seeking
municipal honors. Men should not go
into Council simply to have title of
Mayor, Reeve or Alderman. Men of
backbone were needed to do business in
propee manner We had elected men
who would not stay ands fight it out,
but resign hefoee end of year.
L. P. Hinkley said Mr. VanNorman
had taken part of his address. He
thankedesratepayers for the excellent
vote given him last January. He had
done his best in the Council. It wasup
to the ratepayers to pee that proper
men were placed in Council. If re-
elected he would serve to the best of
his ability.
W. A. Currie, t'se last speaker,. as
Chairman of the Street, Sewer and
Sidewalk Committee, gave an excellent
outline of the work done by the Com-
mittee during the year. Sewers had
been constructed by day labour in order
to provide work for the unemployed.
The sewers had been constructed at a
lower rate per foot than they had been
pieviously constructed under contract
and the workmanship was superior.
Street watering was heavier this year.
Thefts was'an extra this year over pre-
vious of $309.75 for street cleaning,
The Committee had done a good deal of
grading, repairing sidewalks, etc. The
Committee's estimate for the year was
$1968 and $2030 had been expended.
When returns for stone sold, ete. had
been deducted, the committee had kept
well within the estimate. The Commit-
tee had not boiled, roasted or fried any-
thing in connection with settlement of
street paving contract. All matters
had been properly placed before ,the
Council. He had nothing to request in
connection with the settltetrient He be-
lieved that poor material was cause of
defects in road.
Samuel Bennett announced that he
was nota candidate.
) lVfounes - Reeve: - John Shortreed,
Wm. Fraser, and Dunean Johnston,
Councillors: -Duncan, Johnston, Wm.
Fraser, Wm. Elston, Wm. Laidlaw,
W. Youill, W. J Henderson, Geo.
Mothers. The three last named retired
as did also Messrs Fraser and Johnston
for Reeve and this left the old Council
re-elected by acclatnation. It was un-
animously decided to svote the money
saved in an election contest to the Red
Cross Society.
tAST WAWAHOSII - Reeve: - J. N.
Campbell and Peter, W. Scott. Coun-
cillors: -1. Buchanan, W. 3. Currie, R.
W Irwin, J. Stonehouse and John Men -
ties. Meesrs Scott and .Meneies re-
tired, leaving the old Council re-eleeted
by aeclamation.
TURNIIERRY Reeve: -John Mulvey
and T. X. Powell. Councillors -John
IVIcHurney, John Rutherford, Arthur
Wheeler, W. J. Adair and Wm. Bolt.
Messrs Powell and Bolt declined nom -
illation and this left the old Council re-
eleeted by ocean -lotion. Itwas aecided
that the Connell Vote -$100 to the
Patriotic Fund.
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We wish our Customers
and Friends a Happy and
Prosperous New Year,
W. 1-1. WILLIS 84 C 0.
WEST WAWANOSH - Reeve:- D. 13.
Murray. Councillors: -B, • H. Naylor,
Jos. Purslon, Albert Johnston, Joe Mel-
looughatioriCounil re-elected by ac-
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Wingham Soldier Dies.
The daily papers on Christmas day
reported the ueath of Private Hubert
French, 1st Battalion, of abscess of the
brain at Salisbury Plains, England.
Private French was a member of the
first detachment raised through the 33rd
Huron Regiment, and left Wingham
with the other soldiers. Private French
is survived by hiswidow and family who
are now residing in Wingham.
The Holiday Rates.
•The Grand Trunk Railway System
will issue tickets at reduced rates
on account of the New Year holi-
days. Single fare for round trip will
be in effect good going on December
31st and January lst, valid for return
up to January 2nd. Fare and one-third
for round trip will be in effect, good
going Dec. 30 and 31 and January est,
valid for returet up to January 4th.
Buy your tickets and get information
from H. 13. Elliott, Town Agent at the
Timms office. Office will be open from
6 a.m.to 10 p.m. for the convenience
of those wishing to purchase tickets.
Maitland Presbytery.
The Presbytery of Maitland met in
St. Andrew's Church, Wingham. Rev.
D. Perrie occupied the chair in the ab-
sence of the moderator. The atten-
dance was not large owing to the
severe weather. The treasurer's books
showed a balance or $240.54 for the
presbytery fund and a balance of $8.53
for the synod fund. The assessment
rate for the earning yeer was placed at
11 celats per family for presbytery ex.
penses. The remits send down from
the general assembly were considered,
but final cl:cision was deferred until the
next regular meeting. The standing
committees for 1915 were appointed.
A committee consisting of Revs. W
A. Bradley, J. S. Duncan, and A. J.
Mann was appointed to examine the
dvaft issue of the proposal Book of
Praise, and report to the Presbytery at
its next meeting such additions and
suggestions as may be deemed suitable.
Owing to the G. T. Railway taking of
the forenoon trains to and from Kin-
cardine, the Presbytery will meet here-
after at 2,30 in the afternoon.
The By -Laws on Monday.
On Monday evening none of the
speakers made any reference to the
two by-laws which are to be voted on
by the ratepayers on Monday next.
The one by-law provides for the issuing
of debentures for $2,200 over a period
of twenty years to provide for the pay-
ment of the machinery building and
hose tower. It is important that rate-
payers vote for this by-law and thus
allow the payments to be spread over
a term of years. The other by-law is
a plebiscite on the question of giving
married women a vote on municipal
matters. The question as it will appear
on the ballot paper is as follows: -Are
you in favor of all married women who
have the necessary qualifications voting
on municipal matters?"
Pretty Home Wedding.
A very pretty home wedding took
plaee at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
I. N. Crowston, Langside/ on Wednes-
day afternoon of last week, when their
eldest daughter, Laura, was united in
marriage to Mr. Jatnes Walker, of
Lucknovv. The parlor was very prettily
decorated for the occasion with ever-
greens and bells. The bride entered
the room accompanied by her father
amidst the strains of the Wedding
IVIarch played by IViaste.r James Ross.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. L. W. Treleaven, of Lucknow,
under an arch of evergreens and white
belt About seveety guests were pres-
ent. After the ceremony the company
retired to the dining room, which was
also prettily decorated arid partook of a
sumptous wedding supper. The even-
ing was spent in games, music and
dancing. The young couple were the
recipients of many beatitiful and costly
presents, showing the popularity and
esteem in which they were held. The
TIMES joins with their many friends
in wishing the young couple a happy
and prosperous journey through life.
Happy Christmas Party.
A very pleasant thew was spent at 1
the home of Mr. Allan Vanalstine:
Bluevale road, in honor of his mother,
Mrs. David Vanalstine, who is in her
93rd year. Forty-eight grandchildren
of Mrs, Vanalstine as well as a number
of friends spent the evening in dancing,
games, eta and the guest of honor was
the recipient of many presents.
Weddings at Pqrsonage.
On Wednesday evening, December
23rd, a pretty wedding took place at
the Methodist parsonage when Mr.
Robert Kicks, of Wingham; and 1V,liss
Susan. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David
Welsh, of Wingham Town Plot, were
united in matrimony by Rev. J. W.
Hibbert. Mr. and Mrs. Kicks will be
at home at their residence in Lower
Wingham after January 1st. We join
in hearty congratulations to the young
couple.
A quiet wedding took place at the
Methodist parsonage on Wednesday
evening, December 23rd, when Mr.
John Earle Rutledge, of the township
of Morris, and Miss Mary Garton, of
Whitechurch, were united in marriage.
The ceremooy was performed by Rev.
J. W. Hibbert. The happy couple left
for their home near Brussels.
Sunday at Emmanuel Church.
The members of Etx.manuel Evan-
gelical church and friends and citizens,
enjoyed a musical treat at the church
on Sunday evening, when the former
organist, Miss Ruby L. Nicholls, Mus.
Bac.. and Miss M. Homuth of Whitby
Ladies' College, rendered delightful
numbers. The ability of Miss Nicholls,
as an organist, is well known, ar.d her
perfect manipulation of the keys Sunday
evening showed that her high reputation
as such is well merited. The bringing
out of the full blending tones and the
resonance in the most difficult parts
was wonderful. No less worthy of
eulogy was the singing of Miss Homuth,
whose sweet soprano voice is most
pleasing. ' The vocal numbers were
"Lead Kindly Light" and the German
"0 Selige Zeit"." The pastor, Rev.
E. R. Burn, gave a very appropriate
address. Words of thanks and appre-
ciation and the seasons greetings were
extended to Miss Nicholls and Miss
Homuth by two of the trustees and the
audience unanimously endorsed it by
rising. -Berlin News Record,
Herbert W. Ireland Dead.
The following from the Battle Creek,.
Mich. Enquirer, refers to the death of
a former well-known resident of Wing -
ham: - "Herbert W. Ireland of Ridge -
more, one of the best known travelling
men in Michigan, slassed away at
Nichols hospital shorty before five
o'clock yesterday afternoon, death re-
sulting from peritonitis, with which he
had been ill for the past two weeks.
Mr. Ireland was 45 years of age and
had a host of friends both in Battle
Creek and other cities throughout the
State. He represented the Loose -Wiles
Biscuit Company of Chicago, and was
prominent in the United Commercial
Travellers Association and local musi sal
circles. •Mr. Ireland wrote "Back to
Battle Creek Town", the official home-
coming song of 1913. He was known
as a consistent booster for Battle Creek
among Michigan's travelling con tingent,
He is survived by his mother, his wife
and five sisters, Mrs. A. E
Mrs. W. W. Stewart, Mrs. W. A. Cates,
of Detroit, Mrs. B. E. Peace of James-
town, N. Y., and Mrs. J. A. Hanley of
Boston, Mass., also one brother, Geo.
L of Detroit."
Police Magistrate Dumble, of Peter-
boro', dismissed a test ease brought for
breach of the Lord's Day act against a
bank clerk, holding that bank clerks
are not included in the classes of per-
sons specified under the act.
George A. Tennant, of Brockville,
tried to beat his brains out with the
buttof a revolver, and when his wife
wrenched this from him he cut his Alga.
ar vein with a penknife.
If you appreciate my sej.
vices at the Town C
board and m effor
vance the to
cil
to ad.
Interests in
.many other ys, please vote
for my re-eleetion as Reeve'
for 1915-j. Walton McKib-
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PERSONALS
Mr. W. 3. Blatchford, of Toronto, is
home for the holidays.
Mr. Wilson Geddes spent Christmas
with friends in Belgrave.
Mr Harry Hinscliffe spent Christmas
with his Parents in Stratford.
Joseph Guest spent the week end
with friends in Clinton.
Dr. J. McDonald is spending a few
days with his parents in London.
Mr Bert McLean spent a few days
last week with friends in Detroit.
• Mr, Leonard Rush, of Toroelto, is
this week visiting friends in town.
Mr: S. Thornton, of town, spent
Christmas with friends in Wroxeter,
Mr. T. 3. W. Pattison, of Port Elgin,
is visiting friends in town this week.
Mise Margaret Tibbs visited for over
the holiday with relatives in London.
• Miss Laura Rush, of Toronto, is visit-
ing at the home of Mr. T. Fields,
Mr. Wm. Study and family visited
with Auburn friends over the holiday.
Miss Ella Mason of East Wawanosh
is visiting with her aunt in Turnberry,
Miss Annie Kerr, of Toronto is visit-
ing with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Alder-
son.
Mr, Everett Glen, of Orangeville is I
at present visiting his parental home I
here.
• Mr. Fred Mowbray, of Cochrane, is
visiting for a few days at his home
here.
Miss Beatrice Graham of Clinton
spending the holidays at her home in
town.
Miss Fanny Green, of Woodstock, is
this week visiting under the parental
roof.
Mr. Charles Johns of Montreal, is
spending a few days under the parent-
al roof.
Mrs. II. Watson, of Mitchell visited
with her daughter, Mrs. Win. Mitchell
of town.
Mrs. Wm. Linklater and daughter,
Eva, of town, are visiting with friends
in London.
Mr. Calwell Brock, of Dundee, is
spending a few 'days at his parental
home here.
Mr. and Mrs, James MeGillyray, of
Detroit, were visiting friends in town
the past week.
Mr, L. W. Levis, of town, spent the
holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Levis, of Clinton,
Mrs. L. Mahood, of Lurgan, is visit-
ing for a few clays with her son, Mr.
Elmore Mahood of town.
Miss Clara Beemer, of Toronto, is
spending the week with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs J. H. I3eemer.
Miss Irene Davis, of Carleton Place ,
is spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis.
Miss May MeKague of Toronto spent
the holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Robt.Mcgague of Turnberry.
Miss Estella King of Newton spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wm, S. ging of Turnberry.
Mrs. H. 13. Elliott was in Stratford
on Saturday last attending the funeral
of her cousin, the late John Makins.
Miss Velma V. Chandler is spending
a few days with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mr. John Chandler of St. •Thomas.
Mrs McKinnon and son, of Toronto,
are spending it few days with her
parents, Mr. and Mre. W. J. Howson.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goy, of Guelph,
spent Christmas with the former's par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Goy, of Turn -
berry.
Mr. and Mrs C. G. VanStone, of
Toronto, are visiting the former's
p :rents, Mr. and Mrs. W, F. VanStone,
of town.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ferguson, and
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stewart, of town,
spent a few days last week with friends
in Belgrave.
Mr. Frank Gillespie, of the Bank of
Commerce, Sudbury, is spending the
holidays here with his mother, Mrs.
Chas. Gillespie,
Miss Isabell Simpson, of Chicago,
called on her sister, Mrs. A. H. Mus-
grove, while on her way to visit her
mother in Kieloss.
Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Schaefer, of
Palmerston, and Miss tin= Schaefer,
of Toronto, were visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. Adam Schaefer.
Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Hibbert,
and daughters, Norma and Alice, are
spending the holidays at the parental
home at Harrietsville.
Mr. A, Carson, Miss Carson, and Mr.
and Mrs. A. F. Taylor and family,
spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs.
Galbraith, near Lakelet.
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