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A Bright;
And Happy
1915
We beg to. inform ' .
o u r customers that
during the coming year
s our store will close at
8 p. m. with exception
of Saturday and even-
ings before, holidays,
L W. McKIBBON
DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN
0927,40. Sime
SUITABLE
GIFTS
Come in and examine our
stock of Carvers from $1.00
lip to $10.00. —
1847 Silverware, all pat-
terns.
Brass Jardeniers from
I/# $1.25 up to $5.00.
Hockeyland Spring Skates
from 50c. up to $5.50.
, Hockey Sticks of all
kinds.
An extra good line of
Knives and Razors.
•
Rae & Tbompsou
Stone Block Hardware
'PHONE 27
AUCTIONEERS
McConnell & Vartdrick''''
Auctioneers for the Counties of
Buren and Bruce, are prepared to take
all kinds of gales. We are certain we
can please. You can have either one
or both without extra charge. Orders
can be left with F, McConnell, or with
r�. F. Vaudriek at .the Merchants'
Brokerage Oo.'s store, Wingham,
Chargee moderate.
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�Illellb,
Christie's Crocery
PRONE 59.'
Store opens 7 a_m. Closes 7 p.m.
NEW SEASON'S
TEAS
Our first lot arrived last week
and the grade of pickings, We
can confidently say, more than
match last season's.
NO OLD TEAS
as we are completely cleaned out
of last season's, there is no
chance whatever of you being
supplied with old tea.
Two Popular Blends
45e
35c and per pound,
These two blends are of a very
high standard. They are favor-
ites With all who use them.
'They out -rank everything on the
Market at Whiter prices. Better
can't be baught.
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TO WN COUNCIL.
The first session of the 1915 Town
Council was held on Monday morning
at 11 o'clock with all the members
present, viz :—Mayor Irwin; Reeve
Mitchell and Councillors -13e11, Binkley,
Crawford, Currie, Patterson and Van-
norman. The several members st,;b-
scribed to the declaration of office.
Mayor Irwin presided.
On motion of Councillors Vannorman
and Patterson, the Mayor, Reseve
and Councillor Bell were named as the
Striking Committee.
Coun. Binkley offered an amendment,
naming the Mayor, Reeve and Coun.
Currie as the Striking Committee, ',tut
did not secure a seconder. .
On motion of Couns Bel) and Patter-
son, the Council adjourned until 8
o'clock in the evening.
The Town Council met at 8 o'eloek on
Monday evening as per motion of ad-
journment with all the members present
and Mayor Irwin presiding.
Before proceeding with the general
business, Mayor Irwin gave a general
review of the finances of the town as he
had found them since the nightof the
nomination. In January of last year
the Clerk had reported the overdraft. in
general account at $1,300 and taking
from this the $2,000 for hose tower and
machinery building, the overdraft one
year ago according to the Clerk's
figures would be $2,300. The auditors
in their statement showed an overdraft
of $1,629.00. The real overdraft, said
the Mayor was in the neighborhood of
$8,000. Last year's Council had es-
timated that a rate of 35 mills, which
was struck, would have cleared up all
the overdraft and taken care of the
year's business.
Clerk Groves stated that it was not
his duty to place blame on past or pres-
ent Councils. All monies received by
him had been properly credited and none
had been paid except by authorized
cheque. No attempt has been made on
his part, nor did he believe on the part
of the auditors, to cover anything up.
Clerk Groves presented a statement to
the Council in which he showed the as-
sets and liabilities and which showed an
overdraft of $8,260.39.
Mayor Irwin said that in 1911 the
auditors had discontinued reporting de-
bentures and coupons which had been
carried over from one year to the next.
Had this matter been reported he would
not have had as much ,objection. In
conversation with a representative of
the Bank of Hamilton it had been re-
commended to him, said the Mayor,
that it would be well to have a special
andit, get a special act through the
consolidate the indebted-
ness
c debted-
n
ness and issue debentures to cover the
amount and thus spread the payments
over a number of years.
On motion of Couns. Currie and Van-
norman, it was decided to accept the
Bank of Hamilton's audit proposition re
the town's financial matters.
A communication was read from T.
J. Mclsean asking for payment of
wages amounting to $13.70 for work-
men on Edward street sewer in .con-
nection with investigation following the
recent accident. Mr. McLean reported
that the Crown authorities had refused
to pay the account. The Councillors
were of the opinion that the account
should be paid by the Crown authorities.
The matter was referred to the Street
Committee.
A communication was read from the
Canada Surety Co. soliciting the busi-
ness of placing a bond on the Treasurer.
This matter was left with the hinance
Committee on motion of Couns. BeII
and Patterson.
It was ordered on motion of Couns,
Binkley and Vannorman, that the sub-
scription to the Municipal World be re-
newed as formerly.
The Striking Committee, recommend•
ed that the Standing Committees for
the year be as follows; -
Fire and Property - Couns. Bell, Cur-
rie and Reeve Mitchell.
Streets, Sewers and Sidewalks —
Cenral. Currie, Vannorman and Craw.
ford."
Finance-CouncillorsPatterson, I3ink-
ley and Bell.
Electric Light and Waterworks--
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WINGIIAM, ONTARIO' THURSDAY JANUARY I4. 1915
Mayor Irwin, Couns. Bit,kley and Van-
norman.
The first named on each committee to
be the convenor.
On motion of Couns. Vannorman and
Currie, the report of the Striking Com.
mitten was adopted.
' Clerk Groves gave his statement
'showing that the rateeayers had ap-
proved tef by-law No. 7.15 covering the
$2,200 for authority to issue debentures
for payment of hose tower and machin-
ery hall. The by-law was given its
third reading and passed on motion of
Couns. Bell and Patterson.
Coon, Currie asked why the by-law
for machinery hall and hose tower had
been placed at $2,200, when the build-
ings had cost some $1,600.
The Mayor said the original by-law
had been passed for '6,500 to cover cost
of road machinery, hose. tower and
machinery building, and time 'of pay-
ment had been made to cover twenty
years. The Ontario Railway and Muni-
cipal Board would not validate by-law
on machinery for more than five years.
New by-law was prepared for $4.700 to
cover cost of road machinery, 8200.00
being added as it was thought deben-
tures would not sell at par. The $2,000
on cost of machinery' hall and hose
tower had been an estimate and $200.00
was added to cover one and a half year's
interest. The by-law should have been
submitted to the ratepayers in January,
1914.
The matter of appointing the officers
was deferred until the February meet-
ing on motion of Couns. Vannorman
and Patterson.
By-law No 720 to give authority to
borrow $6,000 from the Bank of Hamil-
ton to meet current exrenses was given
three readings and passed on motion of
Couns. Bell and Patterson.
A number of accounts for the differ-
ent departments were before the
Council and on motion of Couns. Currie
and Crawford wet e ordered to be paid
when properly certified to and passed
upon by the Finance Committee.
W. J. Armour made application for a
renewal of agreement for ciltting ice
on pond. On motion 'of Couns. Binkley
and Currie the agreement was renewed
for one year on old terms and old rate
of $20 per year.
On motion of Couns, Binkley and
Currie, the time for the Collector's roll
was extended until the 1st of February.
At the close of the Council meeting
the various Committees held a meeting
and selected chairmen as follows.—Fire
and_ Water—Coun. Bell; Streets, Sewers
and Sidewalks - Coun. Currie; Finance— "
Coun. Patterson; Electric Light and
Waterworks —Mayor Irwin.
Moving Health Exhibit.
Alter a thorough renovation and re-
organization, the health exhibit of the
Provirwial Board of Health will start
its peregrinations again next week,
and will be displayed, with appropriate
lectures, at the following places:—Jan.
22, Wingham; Jan 25, Clinton; Jan, 26,
Seaforth; Jan. 29, Brussels; Feb. 1,
Lucknow; Feb. 2, Kincardine.
Has Secured Good Position.
Mr. Clarence Blackhall, son of Mt'.
and Mrs. Chas. 'Blackhall, of town, left
on Monday for Acton, where he has se-
cured a position of manager of the
}Isidro -Electric station in that town.
Mr. Blackhall started his career as an
Electrician at the electric light plant
here some years ago, but has been
working in Toronto for the past two
years. There were fifty-three appli-
cations,for the position, which speaks
well for Mr. Blackhall, who is a young
man with the prospects of a successful
life ahead. We join with his many
friends in wishing him success in his
undertaking.
eieteremeeefter
WE HAVE $1500,00
Read our ad. on last Page
W. H. WILLIS & C 0
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NOTES
Madam: On behalf of the Wingham
boys, with the Canadian Contingent in
England, -I wish to express our extreme
thanks for the kind remembrance con-
veyed to us in the parcel which arrived
here safely last evening.
Wishing you and your society every
success and many happy returns of this
glad season. I remain
Yours respectfully
E. S. Copeland,
Bustard Camp, Dec. 1914.
The above was received by tbe secre-
tary of the Women's Institute in ac-
knowledgement of the gift of socks
sent by the Institute to the Wingham
boys at Salisbury for e, Christmas re-
membrance.
The following communication has been
received by the secretary of the Wo-
man'e Institute here' in acknowledge -
meat of the box of quilts sent by them
a few weeks ago to the Belgians.
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Toronto, Jan. 4th, 1915.
Consulat De Belgique,
Toronto Canada,'
Madam: - I received today one box of
clothing which you have been so kind
in sending for the Belgium Relief. My
most hearty thanks ' to you and the
members of the Woman's Institute for
the very welcome donation.
• Yours very truly
Le Consul de Belgique,
C. Rochereau de la Sabliere.
Bustard Camp, Dec. 11, 114.
Dear Mrs. Geo. Cruickshank:
Must thank you ,so much for those
wristlets. Itwas so nice of you tosend
them. I'm sure I appreciate your kind-
ness very, very much. They are just
dandy and waren and keep. the wind
from blowing up my arms when I am
on parade.
We are still under canvas but man-
age someeow to weather the dampness
and cold. A great many of us have
colds but I have been very lucky on
that line. I don't expect this will reach
you till on or about Christmas Day. I
guess it will be a rather lonely Christ-
mas for me but I will get along alright
I have gotten so used to being lonely
that I don't mind it now as much as I
did at first.
Again thanking you for your kindness
I remain
Very sincerely yours,
E. S. Copeland.
Butter Wrappers.
For the accommodation of those not
desiring large quantities of butter
paper, the TIMES will keep in stock a
considerable amount with the words
"Dairy Butter" printed On same.
These can be had at thirty-five cents a
hundred sheets. Those with name and
address extra sell at $1.75 for 500 and
82.50 per thousand.
Wingham Wins First Game,
The first senior game of the Northern
Hockey League was played here on
Friday evening last between Wingham
and Lucknow and resulted in a score of
7 to 2in favor of the home team. The
game was fast and clean throughout
and few penalties were given. The
score at the end of half-time was Wing-
Liam 6, Lucknow 2. In the second half
the game was very hotly contested and
it was fully fifteen minutes before
Winghatn snored the next goal. and
shortly before time -call .succeeded in
securing the second, making the score
for this half 2 to 0 in favor of the local
team, The line-up was as follows:-
Wingham-Goal, Groves; right de-
fence, P. McLean; left defense, Miller;'
rover, Telfer; centre, Elliott: right
wing, C. McLean; left wing, fender,
Lucknow--Goal, Reid; right defence,
Johnston: left defence, McCoy; rover,
ilabick; centre, E. McCoy; right wing,
It, Johnston; left wing; McDonald,
Referee-Whitpore, X arrlston,
East Huron Institute
The Directors of East Huron Farm-
ers' Institute met in the Council
Chamber, Brussels, Saturday of last
week at 2 p. m., to arrange programs
for coming meetings. The dates are:
Wroxeter, Jan. 27th; Ethel, 28th; Wal-
ton, 29th; and Belgrave, 30th. Speak-
ers will' be Messrs. McCallum, of
Shakespeare, and Schuyler, of Brant-
ford. Miss Susie Campbell will be the
speaker addressing the Women Instit-
utes and the union meetings in the eve-
ning.
Pretty home Wedding.
A very pretty wedding took place on
Jan. 6th at the home of Mr. and l4rs.
John Norman, Beech Grove Farm,
East Wawanosh, wheh their daughter,
Jennie, was united in marriage to
Walter Tisdale, a prosperous farmer of
West Wawanosh, by Rev. D. Perrie of
Wingham. At five o'clock p. m., to
the strains of the wedding march,
played by Miss Maude Tisdale, sister
of the groom, the bride entered the
drawing room leaning on the arm of
her father, and wore a charming gown
of silk crepe de chene, trimmed with
lace and pearls, wearing veil and carry-
ing bognet of white roses. The groom's
gift to the bride was a floral brooch set
with pearls, to the organist a ring set
with garnets. Amid hearty congratu-
lations the young couple left for their
Mine in West Wawanosh.
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY ITEMS. I Wear Greer's Sboes Ana Rubbers
The 'Ladies' Patriotic Society, at a
meeting held last Friday afternoon,
decided to accept Mr, L. Kennedy's
very generous offer of an evening enter*
tainment and afternoon matinee to help
the funds of the Society, They hope
for a very large attendance and gener-
ous support from the citizens of Wing -
ham and surrounding country. Re-
member the dates, to -night (Thursday),
and Saturday afternoon, and help the
the Red Cross Society's work by attend-
ing the Picture House. There will be
two full shows run to -night, commenc-
ing at 7.30 and at 9 o'clock, also a mus-
ical program by local talent. On Sat-
urday afternoon four reels will be run
for children and grown-ups. The ad-
missiqn fee will be ten cents and up-
wards as high as you wish to give.
Ac this meeting it was also decided
to use materials on hand, pieces left
over from the shirt making for the Red
Cross, in making up quilts for Belgians
and those who have any material suit-
able for quilts, or who can give batting
or lining for same are asked to send it
to Mrs. E. C. White, Convenor of this
committee.
The following amounts have been re-
ceped for the Red Cross Society:
Previously acknowledged
$242 00
Mrs. John Wilson . 5.00
A Friend of Red Cross... 10.00
$257.00
The following amounts have been re-
ceived for the Belgian Relief Fund.
Previously acknowledged ... .. e 2.00
Mr• H. E. Ricker ... 10.00
S. S. No. 12, Howick, through
their teacher, Miss Isard 10.00
Miss Reynolds class, W. P. S. 8.00
Mrs. It. A. Hutchinson $ 5,00
$35.00
Business Change
Mr. H. T. Thomson, of this town, has
sold his general store business at Bel -
more to Mr. Henry Johann, who has
taken possession. Mr. Johann has re-
sided in Belmore district for many years
and we wish him every success in his
new business. Mr. Thomson will de-
vote all his time to the management of
his grocery business in Wingham.
G.T.R. Time Table Change.
Another new time table will go into
effect on the Grand Trunk Railway on
Sunday next. There are a number of
changes being made in several sections
of the system, but none immediately
effect the trains arriving or departing
from Wingham. The new time table
provides a better afternoon service
from Wingham to Toronto and Hamil-
ton. Leaving at 3.20 p.m. passengers
will be able to reach Toronto at 8.15
p.m. and Hamilton at 8.30p.m. in place
of 9.40 and 9.25. This new change will
be appreciated by the travelling public.
Authentic Test of Advertising.
In a large city a test was recently
made between street car and news-
paper advertising. A certain article
attractively priced was advertised in
the street cars for one month. Seventy-
nine sales were made. The same
article was then advertised once in one
newspaper. Two hundred sales were
made the next day. If this little straw
shows the direction of the profit making
wind it is a pretty good test of news-
paper advertising. The great mer-
chants prefer the newspaper to any
other medium because returns are
better—and costs less.
The Third Contingent.
Instructions have leeen received for
the organization of tiwo new Infantry
Battalions in the first Division, which
includes the countries of Essex, Kent,
Lampton, Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford,
Waterloo, Wellington, Perth, Huron
and Bruce, with headquarters at Lon-
don, Ontario. these will form part of
the third contingent Canadian. Expedi-
tionary force and will be mobilized for
training at London. Lt. Col. A. Wilson
at present in command of the 33rd
Huron Regiment has been appointed to
the command of the new 33rd Battalion
C. E. F. and enlistment of men will it
is expected begin in a few days. Re-
cruiting station for Huron will likely
be established at Clinton as the most
centre: point in the county where all
desiring to join will - require to present
themselves at their own expense. If ac-
cepted they will at once be put on the
pay roll, the pay for a Private is $1 per
day with an additional 10c field allow-
ance also 75c per day for subsistence
till mobilization.
HIGH SCHOOL, NOTES
Scf'ool re -opened on January 4, and
on Wednesday the nominations for the
offices of the Literary Society were hold.
Immediately after the nominations the
candidates were given a chance to out-
line their platforms. After a day of
canvassing tbe following officers were
elected:—
Hon. Pres., Mr. J. A McLean (ace );
Pres., J. C. Hntton; 1st Vice Pres.,
Miss M. Currie; 2nd Vico Pres., Weir
Elliott; Treasurer, T. Armstrong; Sec-
retary, E. Johns; Ass't Treas., H.
Robinson; Marshall, F. Perfect; Pro-
phet, C. McLean; Press Reporters, E.
Wilkinson, A. Henry.
FORM REPRESENTATIVI';S.
I. Jr.—Miss S. James, C. Vandrick.
I. Sr,—Miss E. Dore, C. Wilson.
II Form—Miss E. Beecroft, S. Don-
aldson.
III Jr.•—Miss J. Kerr, H. Hall.
III Sr.—Miss M. Allen, G. Joynt,
IV Form —Miss E. Mathers, J. Camp -
bell.
A. G. Rintoul, Returning Officer
This Executive hati its first meeting
on Monday night, when it was divided
into two parts Literary Committee and
Music Committee.
The first meeting will be held on
Thursday, Jan. 21, at 3 o'clock. All
visitors will be made welcome.
On Tuesday elections were held for
the position of captain of the Cadet
Corps which was recently organized
here. In the close contest Mr. G. W.
Howson was elected and regular drill
will be carried on in the armories under
his supervision. -
Although other business is not boom-
ing, the High School has a larger at-
tendance than ever, several pupils hav
ing left other High Schools to come to
Wingham.
Inspectors at Work.
Two Huron county towns were visited
last week by officers of the Provincial
License Department, At Brussels the
Queen's Hotel was entered and the
officers got nine cases of whiskey.
Two hotels at Seaforth were visited,
the Commercial and the Queen's. At
the former place fifty-six bottles of
port wine, two battles of ,whiskey and
several flasks were secured, while at
the other hotel the officers found two
cases of beer and two bottles of whiskey.
Hon. Geo. A. Clare, M. P., for South
Waterloo, died at Preston in his sixty-
first year.
Quebec Government has decided to
give $40,000 a year for relief of distress
in France.
Rev. J. A. R. Dickson, Ph. D., pass-
ed away in his seventy-sixth year, hav-
ing fifty years in the ministry, and for
thirty-five pastor of Central Church,
Galt.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Com-
pany will seek legislation at the forth-
coming session of Parliament looking
to permitting it to separate its steam-
ships from its railroad property.
CHANGE OF BUSINESS.
To the citizens of Wingham
and vicinity
Having purchased the butcher busi-
ness formerly conducted by Field Bros.,
and having been connected with the
business in Wingham for over 20 years,
I solicit a continued patronage of the
citizens of the town and vicinity of
Wingham. It is my aim to always
have a stock of the best of fresh meats
on hand, also make a specialty of'curing
and smoking, hams, bacons, bologna,
etc. Try our own pure kettle rendered
lard.
Yours, sincerely,
WM. FIELD.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
To the Farmers of Wingham and sur-
rounding Country: —
We are here doing our share of the
harness trade, and having for nearly
ten years carried a large stock of a
kinds of goods pertaining to a har a
shop, will be able to meet your rere-
meets in this line. In the p . ten
years the increase in our..usiness
speaks for itself as to t quality of
our goods. Don't be rni • ... by so-called
low prices. Ow ng to .e extra demand
for leather to s.pp the needs of the
army in saddle soldiers 'equipment
the price of le, er has advanced since
the beginning of the war, but we will
sell at the lowest possible living profit,
for cash, quality considered, but not
below cost prices. Our entire stock of
blankets, robes and bells will be sold at i
cost price from now on in order to clear!
out our stock of these, as we do not
Iwant to carry any ovei. Thanking you
for your generous support in the past
and trusting to be favoured with a con-
tinuation of your patronage. Our mot-
to is "Good Goods at Lowest Prices".
The old stand.
38 3t THOS. KEW.
$1 A YEAR IN AMOR
Clearing Sale
HOUSE SLIPPERS
We have about twenty-
five pairs of women's
Felt and Suede I-'ictlul~
Slippers which must
go. Regular price $1
to $1,25, Clearing Sale
Price
`2' 69CH
YH
Cut price onCall
Winter Footwear..
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Comfortable
Cottage
To Rent
apply to
Ritchie &I CHeU
5 REAL ESTATEAND INSURANCE
LWINGHAM, ONTARIO.
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OCEAN TICKETS
Via all steamship lines, out-
ward or prepaid from the Old
Country. Lowest quotations ' 11
current for rates or tickets by
any route. Apply
H. B. ELLIOTT
Cimes Office, Wingham
ham
SAVE MONEY
Save from $18 to $20 by
having your
SUIT OR OVERCOAT
Repaired, Dry Cleaned
and Pressed
We also put on Velvet Collars
and make alterations. We never
ra teed
disappoint. All work guaranteed
JOHNSTON'S ,
Cleaning & Pr•ssing Works
'Phone 179
"We Know How"
under new managetnent,
CHAS. G..IO11fI+ISTON
Manager