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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-01-28, Page 1I 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 disappoint. All work guaranteed JOHNSTON'S A .. Cleaning & Prr ssing Works 'Phone 179 "We Know How" under new management. CHAS. G. JOHNSTON Manager �tl wI THE WINGHAM TIMES. KINDLY LOOK AT THE LABEL ON YOUR PAPER AND SEE IFIT IS DATED CORRECTLY Ii. VOL. ,LIII.--NO. 2241 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY JANUARY 28. [915 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE REXALL CHERRY BARK COUCH SYRUP What's the use exeriment- ing with medicines? Why be persuaded to try something because it's new, when you can get a medicine that has stood the test for years and which has never disap- pointed. We know what Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Cure is. Nothing else will so readily relieve a tight,dry, hacking cough. Contains wild cherry along with other valuable sedatives tives and expectorants. So stop'that cough or cold before it leads to serious ill- ness Stop it without ex- perimenting. Two sures 500 ani $1.00 Every bottle guaranteed or money refunded, J. WALTON McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 1,77k.e a Store I I NOTICE.! All our accounts are now due and must be cash or month, settled by ill note this ?77 Rae & Thompson Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 27 AUCTIONEERS McConnell & Vandrick Auctioneers for the Counties of Enron and Bruce, are prepared to take all kinds of sales. We are certain we can please. You can have either one or both without extra charge. Orders can be left with E. McConnell, or with 0. F,. Vandrick at the Merchants' Brokerage Co.'s Store, Wingham, Charges moderate. i 1411111111111111111111111111111111 • Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. GOOD TEA VALUE We buy tea on the Test Principle and on that alone can never be sure of getting genuine tea value. There's QUITE A DIFFERENCE in this method and that of buying them because they cost so many cents per pound WE DO NOT SUBSTITUTE As is well known the best grades of tea have for several years past been advancing in price. We have not At Any Time substitutee a poorer quality for the sake of keep- ing our prices at the old level. (That would mean poorer quality and also that we were trying to put dust in our customers' ayes) Our present prices are 35c, 45e and 60c per lb, Uncolored Japan 85e and 60e per lb. Wear Greer's Shoes anti Rulabers CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. The annual congregational meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held in the lecture room of the church on Monday evening with the pastor, Rev. D. Perrie, in the chair, The meeting was well attended by members of the congregation. ' The financial report showed that last year had been the most successful in the history of the church. The envelope contributions were more liberal than in any previous year. The, total receipts for 1914 amounted to $4782.62, compar- ed with $4746.03 for 1913. The amount raised for missions was $1014.18, being a slight increase over the previous year. During the year 36 new members were added to the roll and 22 were re- moved from the roll, making a net gain of 14. The total membership at the close of 1914, was 430. Five mem- bers were called away by death, viz: - Margaret Huggan, Jessie Waddell, Mrs. Geo, Bryce, Mrs. James Carr and Mrs. Alex. McNevin. During the year a new boiler had been installed at the cost of $530, and the electric wiring in 'he church is to be renewed. This will have a debt of some $800 and special contributions will be taken on the first Sabbaths of February and March for the purpose of clearinlg this debt and no doubt the congregation will see to it that the debt is removed on these two Sabbaths. The officials of the church for 1015 will be as follows: - Session Rev. D. Perrie, moderator and clerk; Lawrence Fyfe, Dr. A. J. Irwin, W. S. Linklater, John Agnew, Alex. Campbell, Robt. Currie, Peter Campbell. Board of Managers -John McCallum, John Ritchie, David Currie, W. H. Rintoul, W. A. Currie, Jas. Hamilton, Peter Deans, J. A. McLean, W. A. Campbell. Auditors -T. C. King and H. B. Elliott. Choir Leader and Organist --R. T. Cowell. All branches of the Church showed progress during 1914 and the member- ship books forward to 1915 being another year of success and propress and we wish the pastor and people every success for the present year and heartily congratulate them on the very successful showing of last year. Curlers at Harriston. The preliminary games in group for the Ontario Curling Tankard were played in Harriston on Friday last. Two Wingham rinks composed of D. Fortune, Wm. S. Mitchell, A. E. Porter, A. M. Crawford, skip, and L. F. Bink - ley, Thos. Hardie, J. A. Currie, V. R. VanNorman, skip, were defeated by two Harriston rinks by a score of 37 to 28. In the afternoon the two Wing - ham i ham rinks played a friendly game with two Walkerton rinks and were winners by a score of 41 to 24. Horse Fair Notice. Owing to the disappointment of so many farmers on account of the Govern- ment horse buyers not being in Wing - ham, as advertised for Friday the 22nd instant, The Business Men's Association telephoned Sir Adam Beck of London for an explanation. He stated that he had made full arrangements for an in- spection at Wingham and had no in- timation that it was not being carried out according to the program as was advertised. He requested that we ex- press his regret, and to guarantee to tho'people who were here that he would have two men in Wingham on the 9th of February, without fail. This being the Wingham Horse Fair Day, and having these men in addition to the buyers who were here last Fair Day and others that we expect, should make our Monthly Horse Fair a grand succes, Printed Butter Wrappers. For offering butter for sale in un- printed wrappers, merchantsof an On- tario town, it is reported, paid over" $100 in fines recently. • According to a recent provincial order butter wrappers must be printed to show whether the butter contained therein is "dairy" or "creamery". This is for the protection of the public, Unprincipled persons .were defrauding the public by working over dairy bntter and labeling it"Cream- ery" because the -.latter generally sella a few cents per pound higher. For the accommodation of those desiring only a small quantity of butter paper. The TIMES will keep on hand a supply of wrappers With the words "Dairy But- ter" printed on them, These can be had at 85 cents per 100 sheets. • Wrap- pers with the name and address of the maker printed on them may be had at. 500 for $1,75 or 1000 for $2.50. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY ITEMS The following amounts have calved and forwarded to the Relief Fund: - Previously acknowledged Mr. C. M. Ewing Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Morton Miss Agnes McLean 2 00 Miss Farquharson's Class, Wing - ham Public School 1 50 A. Friend 25 'Total to date $47 7;, The following amounts have been received and forwarded to the Red Cross Society: - Previously acknowledged $257 00 Mr. C. M. Ewing 4 00 Mr. Chas, Blackball 5 00 Total to' date $266 00 Those desiring to contribute to either of these funds can do so at any time through the Presideht, Mrs, Redmond or Sec'y-Treas. Miss Levis. There will be a meeting of t1 -e Ladies' Patri- otic Society on Monday afternoon Feb'y 1st in the Council Chamber at' three o'clock. All those interested in the work are invited to attend. A "Quilting Bee" will be held on Friday afternoon (the .29th) 'in the Council Chamber. Anyone who can quilt is cordially invited to attend. It is hoped a great many will avail them- selves of this opportunity to assist. The ladies of the committee have been very busy preparing and planning quilts and would ask each one to bring ten cents toward defraying expense, Tea will be served at five o'clock in order to facilitate the completion of the quilts. The ladies hope to have ready a large shipment of clothing and quilts to send to the needy Belgians early in the week. All those who have clothing suitable for winter wear or quilts to send, are asked to bring them to the Town Hall on Frie'ay or Satur- day of this week when there will be a committee to receive them. It is im- portant that the garments should be clean and in good repair. Those who are knitting or sewing for the Red Cross are asked to send in all complet ed work as a shipment will shortly be made. been re - Belgian $35 00 4 00 5 0') 12th Semi -Annual Sale. In our' advertising eblumns this week H. E. Isard & Co. announce that their 12th semi-annual sale will be held from Saturday, January 30th to Saturday,. February. 13th. Big bargains are being offered in general dry goods, clothing, groceries, etc. See large advt. in another column for full particulars. What a Kincardine Editor Found. The Reporter. -It's funny how the buy at home game is preached by some merchants and they generally tell their tale to the newspaper man.Recently one of these men was giving us his views on people who dealt out of town. We pointed out to him that his printing had the appearance of being an out-of- town product. It was true. He had bought it in Montreal. The subject suddenly changed. . Accepts Responsible Position. Mr. Cr A. Morrison, son of Mr. John Morrison, of Bast Wawanosh, who has been in the employ of the Whitechurch Creamery Company for the past four years, left last Saturday, 23rd inst, to take the position of head buttermaker in the factory of Bowes Co., Ltd., Tor- onto. Mr. Morrison, although only a young man, has had considerable ex- perience in his line of business, and has proven himself very efficient, having taken a course in the Ontario Agricul- tural College, Guelph. Being a young man of good habits and ability Mr. Morrison goes well recommended to his• new position and all who know him will wish him every success in the future. Mr. Morrison had the honor of being chosen out of about forty applicants. Win hath Wins District. ct, A fast game of hockey was played here on Friday night last between Wingham and Lucknow, of Group B, District 4, Northern League, senior series, resulting in a victory for the home team by 15 to 4, making it the third win from the Lucknow boys, and prac- tically deciding the group, Telfer, Elliott, McLean and Pender made some good. Combination plays. Lucknow being short one man, the line-up was 'only six aside, Line -up: -Goal, Groves; point, W. Miller; Cover point, Telfer; centre, Elliott; right wing, C. McLean; left wing, 0. Pander, Lucknow-Goal, Reid; point, Mebenald; cover point, Habbick; ,,.entre,' McCoy; right wing, Headley; lef t wing, McDonald. Referee -J. Shea, Palmerston, e,ereirNac,t 4 Reminders Read them on last page W. H. WTI .IS & CO // TURNSERRY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Turnberry Agricultural Society (Wingham Fall Fair) was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon last with the best atte Hance of members at this meeting in some years. The various reports presented showed a very suc- cessful fair last yearend also that more money had been paid in prizes last year than at a number of previous fairs. The meeting was unanimous in register- ing a protest against the proposed ac- tion of the Government in reducing grants to fairs, and appointed a com- mittee to confer with Mr. A. H. Mus- grove, M. P. P., to exert his influence to have the Government grant maintained at the old amount. It was decided to again hold a Field Crop Competition and white oats is the grain for the competi- tion. This has become one of the popu- lar features of the society and there promises to be a large number of com- petitors this year. The dates selected for the fall fair are Thursday and Friday, September 23rd and 24th. Messrs W. J. Greer and H. B. Elliott were selected as delegates to attend the annual meeting of the Ontario Pairs and Exhibitions Association to be held in Toronto on February 2nd and 3rd. Officers and Directors for 1915 were elected as follows: -Hon, Pres., John J. Moffat; Hon. Vice Pres., W. J. Cur- rie; Pres., W. J. Greer; 1st Vice Pres., H. T: Perdue; 2nd Vice Pres., Frank Henry; Directors: T. R. Bennett, Geo. T. Robertson. J. G. Fyfe, P. Gibbons, W.,J. Henderson, Geo. Cruikshank; A. H. Wilford, T. C. King and IL B. Elliott; auditors, J. A: McLean and Robt. Cur- rie. The wives of the officers and directors were named as honorary dir- ectors. At a meeting of the Directors follow- ing the annual meeting, Mr. Pl. B. El- liott, who has held the position of Secretary -Treasurer for the past eleven years, declined reappointment and Mr. Jas. G. Stewart was appointed in his place. Wingham is an ideal centre for a fall fair and an excellent staff of officers and directors have been elected. With the hearty co-operation of the people of Wingham and district, next fall should see one of the best fairs ever held in this town. I. O. O. F. Progressive Euchre. On Thursday evening, February 4th, a progressive euchre party will be held under the auspices of Maitland Lodge in the I. 0. 0. F. Hall. This is the first party of the season and all mem- bers of the Order will be made welcome, Ontario in Bad Health. Ontario has not been feelingwell ac- cording to the Provincial Board of Health. During 1914 there were 1,427 cases of communicable diseases, , from which 124 deaths resulted, as compared with 916 cases and 93 deaths in 1913. Tuberculosis led in the number of deaths while diptheria led in the number cases. There were ninety cases of smallpox but uo deaths. Formal Opening L. H. and B. The following item was reproduc d from the Stratford Beacon of January 14th, 1876: -The formal opening of the London Huron and Bruce Railway took place on Tuesday. On Monday two special trains ran from London to Wing - ham, the northern terminus. The Lon- doners did their best to entertain the strangers, the streets being gaily dec- orated, and all public buildings being open for inspection. In the evening a banquet was given to over 600 persons Successful Auction Sale, Mr. Geo Grosz held a monster auc- tion sale of farm stock, implements etc., on Friday last. The sale was a very great success in every sense of the word and was the largest and best attended that has ever been held in Wallace. Bidding was lively and good prices were realized for everything. C, F. Vandrick was the auctioneer. -Lis- towel Standard. C. F. Vandrick is the Manager of The Merchants Brokerage Co , Wingham, and also conducts sales in Listowel and the surrounding coun- try where he has been in this business for many years. He is also prepared to handle sales in this section as well. WINGHAM PATRIOTIC SOCIETY. Previously Acknowledged $975 12 J, W. McKibbon 25 00 W. G. Gray 2 00 J. A McLean .... 50 00 Lloyd & Buchanan .,..,,.., C, P. Smith .. J. A. Morton .. H. E. lsard Chas. Burford A. H. Pilon A. M. Scully Frank McConnell . J: H. Christie Abner Cosens John Ritchie , ........ ... W. D. Pringle Western Foundry .. J. J. Cunningham p Lougheed . .... ... ... It, J. Cantelon ... ..... 25 00 25 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 10 00 1 00 5 00 10 CO 10 00 20 00 100 00 25 00 1 On 2 00 $1312 12 The Committee has Voted $300 to the Ladie's Society and this has been ex- pended in buying material for and pay- ing for the making of garments for the Red Cross work thus furnishing work for women who need it. The need of money, both at home and at the front, cannot be over estimated and the Committee asks that all unpaid subscriptions be handed in as soon as possible and also that any whd have not been called on, will of their own accord, assist to the extent of their ability. These are stirring 1)istoric times let future generations known that in the hour of the Empire's period every man did his duty. The Committee wishes to thank the following gentlemen for kindly furnish- ing teams free of charge to have snow off the street last week: J. A. McLean, W. F. Vanstone, Thos. Deans, A. H. Wilford, John Weir and Canada Furni- ture Mfrs. -Abner Cosens, Treas. Patriotic Fund. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The first meeting of the Literary So- ciety on Thursday afternoon was a de- cided success. Greater interest is be- ing manifest this year than be- fore and the society is looking forward to a prosperous year. The program consisted of: - 1. Minutes and other business. 2. Violin Solo -Miss Edna. Jarnzs. 3. Debate -"Resolved that Russia is a greater nation than Japan." Aff.-'James Ferguson and K. Pringle. Neg.-Hardy Geddes and Miss J. Johnston. 4. Harmonica Band, 5. Prophet -C. McLean. 6. Judge's decision by Miss L Bower. The decision was in favour of the negative. 7. Quartette -Miss M. Isard, Miss E. Patterson, W. Wallace, W. Elliott. 8.. Journal -George Cruickshank. 9. Critic's Remarks -Miss Whyte, The meeting then closed with the the National Anthem. "Everyone" at the Picture House. y' A powerful and picturesque . ', ma- tization of the vicissitude of ]ff ' eatur- ing Constance Crawl;y Arthur Maude, Taste of high I ; age Brush Leading Lady. Two parts, Wednesday and Thursday. One reel. ' Admission 10 cents. • Temperance Convention. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 3rd, 4th and 5th, the prohibition- ists of Ontario and the Dominion are planning for a monster convention to be held in Massey Hall. Toronto, under the joint auspices of the Dominion Council of the Dominion Alliances. Calls have been issued by both bodiesandpre- liminary arrangements are well under hand. Nearly overcome by Gas On Tuesday morning Mrs, R. Pocock of Catharine St ^, had a narrow escape from being suffocated with coal gas. It appears the pipes had become discon- nected, and when Mrs. Pocock awoke she found herself so over- come by the escaping gas that she could not stand. The household was aroused and a physician summoned. Mrs Pocock has now fully recovered from the effects of the gas. 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 or 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. FICLII, PERSONALS A. D, Cameron, Deputy Sheriff, of Goderich, was in town on Tuesday on business. Miss McKay, of Seaforth, was visit- ing for a few days with her sister, Mrs. L, Kennedy. Reeve Mitchell is in Goderich this week attending the sessions of th e Huron County Council. Miss Emily Deem has returned from visiting her brother, Mr. H. Deem, of Wingham.-Seaforth News. Mr. and Mrs. John Glousher of Hui - lett spent a few days with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Edgar Pattison last week. Mrs. Wm. Armstrong and daughter, Mrs. Barrett and little Ellen visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Armstrong one day this week. Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Morton are in Toronto this week attending the annual convention of the Adult Bible Class Association. Mr. Wm. Fyfe, of Orwell, who has been visiting relatives in Harriston, is now visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Gavin Davidson on Shuter street. CHURCH NOTES. Mr. V. E. Osborne, who preached in the Baptist Church last Sunday, is a member of the third -contingent. His studies at McMaster University will have to be discontinued while he is at the front, but he does not consider the sacrifice too great to make for his country. Rev. Henry Gracey, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Gan- anoque for 37 years, and 50 years in the ministry, will tender his resignation to the Kingston Presbytery in March. Mr. Gracey is a brother of the Samuel Gracey, of Wingham. The annual gathering of the congre- gation of Holy Trinity. Church, Lucan, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the opening of the new church was held in the basement on Monday even- ing. A presentation of $125 in gold, accompanied by an address, was made to the rector, Rev. Wm. Lowe. Mr, Lowe is a former popular rector of St. Paul's Church, Wingham. The annual reports presented at the annual meeting of Knox Church, Tees - water, showed that the congregation last year contributed $7575.76, CHURCH Or ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Wednesday evening service as usual at 7.30. The Rector will speak on "Conditions of answer to Prayer." The Ladies Guild will meet at the Rectory on Friday at 3 o'clock, Mr. A. Posliff will give an address on "The Significance of the British Flag," at the regular meeting of the A.Y.P.A. in the basement of the Church. MINOR LOCALS. -All the leading magazines are on sale at the TIMES stationery store. -Regular monthly meeting of the Town Council will be held next Monday evening. - The, Mitchell woollen factory by-law carried at Kincardine by a vote of 262 to 95, a majority of 23 over the re- quired number of votes. - Prizes will be offered on Fair Day, February 9th for Agricultural Team and Single Carriage driver. Full particulars in our next issue. -The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham General Hospital will be held on Mon- day afternoon,. Feb. 1st at 4.15 o'clock. -Mr. P. II. Deans, D. D. G. M., ac- companied by Mr. H. Hinseliffe, was in Teeswater on Thursday evening last in- stalling the officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. -Tire large banks of snow were remov- ed from Josephine Street on Thursday and Friday last. The job gave work to a number of unemployed men. Pay- ment was made out of the Patriotic fund. .--The Ladies' Patriotic Society will hold a quilting in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon. All ladies are cordially invited to attend, coming as early as possible. Lunch will be sere ed and a ten cent collection taken up. -The home of Mrs. John Butcher was the scene of much merriment on Tuesday of last week, when her daugh- ter, bliss Mary Mabel, invited a few of her chosen friends in for the evening, which was spent in games, music and singing till the wee small hours of the morning, when all left for their homes, singing "She is a Jolly Good Lassie." • Shoe Clearance Sale'{ The balance of our Fall and Winter Stock will be scld at • prices you can not ignore, DOWN AND OUT THEY MUST GO Men's, women's, boys', Misses' and children's Footwear. We want tire room and we wnnt the money -we don't want 1 b shoes. See our bargain table:•. Bring your shoes here to be repaired. IA/. J. l.,R„E'E'R THE SHOE MAN THE SHOE MAN Business as Usual Fire Insurance -best com- panies, Life Insurance - Mutual Life of Canada. Ac- cident Insurance - newest, policies. Plate Glass, Live Stock and Automobile In- surance properly written at lowest rates, conformable with safety. Real estate bought and sold. House to rent. Rents collected. Satisfaction guar- anteed. RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE c WINGHAM, ONTARIO. {� OCEAN TICKETS Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Country. Lowest quotations l current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham