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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-04-01, Page 1r -r THE • WINGHAM. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE -•,o., VOL. XLIIL--NO. 2249 yu; WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY APRIL 1, 1915 r 3 Wine of Cod liver Extract BEXII1L La Oriope Pills An elfecaeious remedy for La Grippe; a system tonic as well as a preventative of in- fluenza in its various forms. These Rexall Grippe Pills re- duce fever, Through their action the excessive pains of the head,back and limbs are quickly ameliorated. The nervous tension and catarrhal con ditions subside, This remedy slightly stimulates the heart action and aids in lessening the dreaded after- effects of influenza. 'Rezall Builds you up and makes you strong. After la grippe or any illness Wine of Cod Liver Extract is an ideal builder. Easy to take, contains ex- trations of cod liver with peptonateiron in solution•in perfect wine. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. S W. MCKIBBBN, DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 5 $ TA -.SM- 5 AI1titi111. ti% ti11titi1101011r: i NOTICE! "B" Co., 33rd g At Hme Thurs s , April 8th, 1915 THE ARMOURIES Music, Cortese Brothers Tickets, $1.00 Each 2. -- Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Couutry. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham OCEAN TICKETS /. Christie's Grocery PRONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. The Reason Why our Teas are Economical Ounce for ounce, our own Special Blends of Tea will give MORE and BETTER liquor than almost any other tea on the market. They Have a Distinctive Flavor 35c, 45c and 60e per Lb. tuwWwwmanarmummew Wear Greer's Shoes ano xuob. es i0\'AN GOUNGIL A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Wednesday evening of last week with all the members present except Coons. Bell and Crawford. Mayor Irwin presided. A letter was read from W, Il„ Thorn- ton, who is thinking of establishing a broom, woodenware and match factory in Wingham. Mr. Thornton expects to be in Wingham in the near future. A letter was read from Dr, P. Mac donald, of London to the Mayor sug- gesting that a new set of books be opened by the auditor for the guidance of the Treasurer. Also that debentures be issued to cover the overdraft. Both these suggestions have been carried out. An offer was read from A. E. Ames & Co. of Toronto for the purchase of hose tower and machinery hall deben- tures. A communication was read asking that a deputation be appointed from the Council to attend the Hydro Radial convention in Toronto. Mayor Irwin thought the matter of repairs to pavement on Josephine street should be looked into and information of much benefit could be obtained if deputation were sent to Toronto. Couns. Patterson and Currie said that in the trip to Ottawa last year much valuable information was obtained and the town was saved the expense of purchasing a road sweeper. Coon. Vannorman thought a member of the Street Committee should know how the work of repairing the pave- ment is to be done and it would be well if a member of the Committee could see similar work being done. Reeve Mitchell thought it a good idea and a deputation could get valuable :n - formation. Moved by Coun. Patterson and Reeve Mitchell, that two members of the Street Committee go to Toronto to look into the matter of making repairs to Josephine street pavement. Carried. Moved Couns. Vannorman and Currie, that in consideration of the fact that there will be sold during the present. year $42,000 worth of debentures on pavement, sewers, etc., thus adding in 1916 about two mills to our tax rate be- sides frontage levies on property owners and thus preventing any reduction in our high tax rate, that the Street Com- mittee be empowered to offer for sale the road machinery which is responsible for one and one-quarter mills of our present taxes, and if suitable price is obtained, that the offer be• submitted to the ratepayers to be yoted upon. Carried. By-law No. 726, to license and regu- late the owners and drivers of vehicles regularly used for hire, was read three times and on motion of Couns. Patter- son and Vannorman was passed as read and the Executive Committee given power to have the by-law printed. Moved by Couns. Binkley and Currie, that the Executive Committee be em- powered to collect all overdue mort- gages. Carried. Reeve Mitchell said he believed the Auditor had reported that it was not lawful for a member of the Council to purchase debentures from the Town. He understood some of this was done last year. Better look into the matter and see if it was lawful. Moved by Couns. Vannorman and Patterson, that the permanent officials of the Town be given one week's holi- days during 1915 and a time to be ar- ranged to the satisfaction of the Mayor. Carried. Moved by Couns. Currie and Patter- son, that the Court of Revision for 1915 be composed of Mayor Irwin, Reeve Mitchell and Coons. Binkley, Patterson and Vannorman. Carried. Mayor Irwin thought the Council should appoint a committee to look into the matter as to whether there is suf- ficient insurance carried on the dif- ferent buildings owned by the Town. On 0 motion of Couns. Binkley and Currie the matter was referred to the Execu- tive Committee. Council adjourned. Salvation Army. On Good Friday, April service will be held in Army Hall at 3 p. m. Appropriate address. Good Friday night at 8 cal meeting will be held. recitations, etc., will Silver collection. Special Easter services on Easter Sunday at 11 a. m., 3 p. m, and 7 p. in. Monday,April 5th, the young people's annual demonstration and presentation of prizes. A service of song will be rendered, entitled the Junior Pilgrim's Progress. 2nd a special the Salvation Good singing. p. m. a masi- ,Easter music, be rendered. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. The meeting of the Ladies' Patriotic Society was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, March 29th. The report from the Concert Committee of the con- cert held on St. Patrick's Day evening in the Town Hall showed receipts in- cluding the sale of programs to be one hundred and twenty-five dollars and thirty-one cents, after all expenses were paid, which was a very satisfactory report. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed, to be extended through the press to all those who assisted in any way to make the concert a success. Particular mention being made -of Mr. Hewer and the orchestra; Miss Butler and her class; Mr. Willis and those who assisted him; Mr. Cowell and all those whose names were on the program, as well as the ladies, who so kindly painted, the programs, namely, Mrs., Evans, Miss McCracken. Miss Mulvey, and Miss Isard, to the Committee also, who worked so hard and faithfully to prepare such an attractive program and carry it out so successfully. The report of the Committee, having charge of the white material for band- ages and dressings, was read by the convenor, Mrs. Pugh, showing three shipments made to the Red Cross Society on March 9th, 19th, and 23rd, consisting of one thousand four hundred and thirty-four bandages, representing seven thousand one hundred and forty yards of material at a valuation of ninety dollars and twenty cents, and dressings valued at fifteen dollars. The following donations for bandages have been received: Miss White, $15.00; Mrs. Redmond, $5.00, also the following: Mrs. W. McPherson, 513e yds material Miss C. McKay, 40 yds material Mr's. A. J. Mills, 60 yds material Miss Mary Reynolds, 25 yds material Miss Peasant, 5 yds material Mrs. Tyndal, 5 yds material Those who have not contributed, or who desire to do so may send the material at any time to Mrs Pugh, corner Francis and Patrick streets. The need cannot be too strongly emphasized and the call is urgent, Nothing can be substituted to use for wounds. The soldiers may put up with the hardship of wearing poor boots, socks, shirts, or suits, but when his limbs are amputated, band- ages and dressings are absolutely necessary. When he is badly woundsd nothing will save his life but clean, sterilized bandages and dressings. How are the nurses and doctors to have enough for the thousands and thousands of wounds, unless the women ransack their cupboards and store rooms and tear up every fragment of white material they can find. All old, white linen, cotton, or muslin, thoroughly cleansed with all seams removed, press- ed and done up in bundles to use for dressings, also new cotton in five yard lengths for bandages The Society acknowledges the follow. ing, which has been forwarded to. the Society for Belgian Relief: -- Previously acknowledged Mrs. E. J. McGavin Total $48.75 5.00 $53.75 Printed'Butter Wrappers. By recent Government regulations all butter sold in pound prints must be wrapped in suitable paper to preserve its cleanliness in handling. These prints look better when the name and address of the maker are neatly printed on the wrappers, but if you want to add tone to your butter product you will have your wrappers printed. Give the TIMES an order for some and we will guarantee you the correct thing in quality, style and price. Stamp Tax April 15th. All special war taxes not already in force will take effect on April 15. In the meantime the Government will issue a special stamp for the postage tax, to be marked "war stamp." The additional revenue derived from the sale of thesew r a stamps" s will be estimat- ed , ed by the Postoffice Department, and the amount so estimated will be turned over to the Treasury as receipts from this branch of Canada's increased tax- ation. Last week Finance Minister White announced an important modi- fication relating to the imposition of e stamp tax of two cents upon all cheques, bills of exchange, and promissory nota negotiated through a bank. It was at first proposed to have the person issuing the cheque, cancel the stamp. It 'hail been subsequently decided, howeve'. that it would be more convenient to ths public to have the banks cancel the stamp just as a postmaster cancels postage stamps. The penalty for fail- ure to affix a stamp would be $50, while failure to caocel it would be $100. The stamp must be cancelled by the bank through which the cheque is negotiated. Read our Ad, on last page re 11 Murray and Bet Shoes W. H. WILLIS & CO. t `at m-rarran_____ n, -JJ INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr. John M. Field, Public School Inspector, for East Huron made his official visit to the Wingham Public School on March 12th, 16th and 17th. The extracts, which are of public in- terest. are taken fron, his report:—The organization is quite satisfactory. No room is over crowded and the number of pupils assigned to each teacher is as even an possible. To avoid the disturbance that results when new pupils eriter the school at Easter, I advise that they be formed into a second kindergarten class to be held in the afternoon (or morning if de- sired), and that no promotions be made from the present kindergarten class un- til the end of the term: otherwise Miss Bentley's room would be overcrowded and her work disorganized. Promo- tions should not be made during the term, unless for Very special reasons; the responsibilities of organization rest with the Principal and the Inspector. The teaching staff as a whole is com- petent and efficient; I have found them faithful and conscientious in the dis- charge of their duties. The fact that there have been no difficulties relating to discipline and the absence of any friction among the teachers constitute a high tribute to the disciplinary powers of the teachers and efficiency of. the principal. The equipment of your school is very defficient; I am enclosing a list of the minimum requirements; there is no question as to the need of the articles mentioned and they should be provided as soon as possible. The Public School regulations issued in 1914 provide that:—"In Form I there should be a suitable table,. 234 feet wide and of suitable length, around which the younger pupils May assemble for certain phases of their work." The primary teacher strongly endorses this and I recommend that such a table be provided at an early date. A slate blackboard should be provided along the full length of the east side of the principal's room, the present one is of plaster and is in bad condition. The school is comfortably heated, the teachers do the best possible with the ventilation, and the caretaking appears to be in good hands. Horse Buyers in Wingham. Col. McEwen and Dr. C. S. Tamlin, of London, were in Wingham on Thurs- day last buying horses for the British Army. There was not a very large of- fering of horses. About a dozen were purchased and these were shipped on Friday. Celebrated Ninety -Fifth Birthday. Our highly esteemed townsman, Mr. Charles Pogson celebrated his ninety- fifth birthday on Sunday, March 21st. Mr. Pogson is enjoying excellent health and was a welcome caller at our office one day last week. Many friends hope to see him reach the century mark. War Tax Postage A war tax of one cent has been im- posed on each letter and post card mail- ed in Canada for delivery in Canada, the United Stated or Mexico, and on each letter mailed in Canada for deliv- ery in the United Kingdom and British Possessions generally, and wherever the two cent rate applies, to become effective on and from the 15th of April, 1915. This War Tax is to be prepaid by the senders by means of a War Stamp for sale by Postmasters and other postage stamp vendors. Where- ever possible, stamps on which the word "War Tax" have been printed should be used forP ea x ment of the P Y War Tax, but should ordinary postage stamps be used for this purpose, they Will be accepted. This War Stamp or additional stamp for war purposes should be affixed to the upper right hand portion of the address side of the envelope or post card, close to the regular postage so that it may be readily cancelled at the same time as the postage. In the event of failure on the part of the sender through over- sight or negligence to prepay the war tax on each letter or postcard above specified, such a letter or postcard will be sent immediately to the nearest Branch Dead ad L atter Uffice. es- sential a I is• sential that postage on all classes of mail matter should be prepaid by means of ordinary postage stamps. The War Tax stamp will not be accepted in any case for the prepayment of postage. Property Sold. Real Estate Agent, J. G. Stewart, reports the transfer of Mr. Albert Lloyd's property on Leopold street to Mr. Wesley Pattison of East Wawanosh Township. Mr Pattison knows a good thing when he sees it and we wish Mr and Mrs. Pattison long life and happi- ness in their new home. Easter Holiday Rates The Grand Trunk Railway System will issue tickets at reduced rates for the Easter holidays. Single fare will be in effect, good going and returning on Friday, April 2nd. Fare and one- third will be in effect, good going on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, apri 2nd and 3rd, valid for return up to Tuesday, April 6th. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the TIMES office. Office will be open evenings for the conveni- ence of those wishing to purchase tick- ets. The Western University Word has been received that the grant to Western University from the Ontario government, has in- creased this year by $5,000, in recogni- tion of the splendid work accomplished during the academic year now drawing towards a close. Five thousand dollars additional will also be given to the In- stitute of Public Health, making the total grant to all the departments un- der the control of the University Board of Governors $35,000. This will enable the University to take another long step in advancing its "for- ward movement." Last year a new president was appointed and the facul- ty considerably enlarged. The library equipment and the laboratory appara- tus were also greatly strengthened, so that these now compare favorably with those to be found elsewhere, as far as the essential requirements of students are concerned. As a result of the "forward move- ment" the University has had a record attendance this year, and confidently looks fur a still larger number of stu- dents from all parts of Western Ontar- io next year. CHURCH NOTES. Interesting services were held in the Methodist Church last Sunday morning and evening when the Rev. A. J. John- ston. B. A., of Victoria University, presented the claims of the Education- al Fund Society. Ip the morning the speaker presented ' Isiah's Vision and Call," and in an interesting fashion he revealed the call of the minister of the gospel and his equipment, and made a strong plea for the support of our colleges and universities. In the even- ing he presented in an unique fashion this passage, "Thou are Peter and on this rock I build my Church." His ex- position of this truth was original and very interesting and the congregation greatly enjoyed the eloquent sermons. Easter services will be held in the Methodist Church next Lord's Day, Easter Sunday. In the morning the pastor will preach on the work of the Women's Missionary Society, "A Mess- age to Women". Special Music. In the ofternoon there will be a rally of the Sunday School at 2.30. In the evening the service will be a special one of praise when the pastor will de- liver an Easter message and the choir will present a splendid musical service. Everybody will be made welcome. Come. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. Divine Service is being held in the Church every evening during Holy Week, with the exception of Good Fri- day and Saturday, at 7.30 p. m. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Holy Thursday at 10.30 a. m. Morning Prayer on Good Friday at a. special 30 m., at which a , pecial offering will be taken for the work of Christian- izing the Jews. Easter Day services will be as follows: Holy Communion at 8.30 a. m. Morning Prayer, with special music, and Holy Communion at 11 a. Iii. Children's service at 3 p. m. Evensong, with special Easter music, a7p.m. A special Thank Offering will be taken during the day. Everyone most welcome at these services. The annual vestry meeting will be held on Monday evening, April 5th, for election the of wardens for the ensuing year and the transaction of other paro- chial business. PERSONALS Mr, and Mrs. F. J. Hill visited inTor- onto last week. Mr. A. H. Wilford made a business trip to Toronto last week. Messrs Fred and Howard Guest left on Tuesday for Moose Jaw, Sask. Mrs. W. J. Haines is visiting with her son. Mr. W. H. J. Haines, at Marl - bank. Mrs. (Dr.) H. E. W. Tamlyn was visiting for a few days last week in Toronto. Mr. M, Telfer was in Milton on Mon- day attending the funeral of his uncle, the late Dr. Telfer. Councillors Currie, Patterson and VanNorman were in Toronto last week attending the meeting of the Ontario Hydro Radial Association, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wilson and family, who have been residing in Wingham for the past three months, left last week for their home in Goderich. Mrs. Kechnie, of Berlin, is visiting this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Carruthers, who have been seriously ill, and who, we are pleased to report, are now recovering. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford return- ed home from California on Friday evening last and report a very pleasant trip.' While in the south they called at Pasadena and met our former towns- man, Mr. T. Hall, former editor of the Advance. Mr. Hall is very much taken up with his new home and is enjoying excellent health. Quiet Home Wedding. A quiet home wedding took place at the Queen's Hotel at 6 o'clock on Wed- nesday morning when Miss Edna Knox Swarts. daughter of Mr. and Mis. J. E, Swarts, became the bride of Mr. Arthur J. Busch, of Wingham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. G. Dymond in the presence of only the relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Busch left on the morn- ing train on . a wedding trip. The young couple have a large' circle of friends who will join with the TIMES in wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity. mitiN MCINTOSH— In Grey Township, on March 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Intosh; a daughter. JOHNSTON -In Turnbirry, March 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston, a son. MARRIED SHARPIN—KING— At the Rectory, Gerrie, on March 17th, Miss Mae King, to Mr. James Ward Sharpin, both of Turnberry. STEPHENSON -DEITZ — At the resi- dence of Mr. John Deitz, Clifford, on March 17, by the Rev. A. B. Dobson, Miss Sophia Deitz to Mr. Robt. J. W. Stephenson, ninth con., Howick. KERR—FORREST -At the home of the bride's mother, 1st line, Morris town- ship, on March 17th, by Rev. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Martin Kerr, of Birch Run, Mich., to Miss Mary E.. daughter of Mrs. Alex. Forrest, Morris. CHAFFEY —FRISBY— At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus W. Scott, East Wawanosh, on Wednesday, March 24th, by the Rev. J. A. Ferguson, of Norval, Florence Helen, eldest daughter of Mr. William Chaffey, of Novar, Ont., to Hugh Sidney Frisby, of East Wawa - nosh, formerly of Buckinghamshire, Eng. BUSCH—SWARTS—In Wingham,, on Match 31st, by Rev. E. G. Dymond, Mr. Arthur J. Busch to Miss Edna Knox Swarts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swarts, beth of Wingham. DIED MILLER—In Toronto, on March 21st, Annie Gibson, wife of MMr. Robert Mil- ler, aged 73 years. GIBsots—In Brussels, on March 19th, James Gibson, aged 64 years and 11 months. DAVIDSON — In Grey Township, on March 20th, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of James and Florence Davidson, aged 4 moda s Y CAMnthsERON—Inand21 Culr. oss, March 25th, infant daughter of Mr. Alex. Cameron. HAY—At Battle Creek Sanatorium, on March 28th, J. Nelson Hay, ,.of Listowel, aged 44 years. if EASTER HOLIDAY FARE CANA- DIAN PACIFIC RAI AY Return tickets will b slued between al: stations in Cana, ', Fort William and East ala' to etroit, Sault Ste Marie, Mich., Nia• ra Falls and Bufr falo, N.Y., a fo 'war Single I'iare ckets good going Fri- day April 2nd return limit April 2nd, 1915. Fare and oner' tl ird tickets good going April 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, re- turn limit April 6th, 1915. Particulars from any Canadian Paci- fic Ticket Agent or write M. G. Mur- phhy, District Passenger Agent, Toron- LASTER I WE extend ;an earnest in. vitation to Everybody to come to see our (Its - play of handsome Easter Foot• wear. New and choice Creatlous for Men. Women, Boys.. Misses and Children — that we are now showing for the first time this season. The handsomest ,and best Shoes, we have ever shown! Before selecting your Easter Shoes. Step in and see what we have to offer. Our price; always please. W. J. GREER The Best Shoe Store BUSINESS AS. USUAL RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. -19 The Chi Namel ready -to -use graining material can be success- fully applied by any inexperi- enced person. Chi Namel Varnish Stain is the best because you can hammer it, scratch it or boil it, and it wont turn white or lose its gloss. RAE & THOMPSON Stone 'Block Hardware 'PHONE 27 AUCTIONEERS McConnell & Vandrick Auctioneers for tie Coumlar, of Buren and Bruce, are %repared to take all kinds of Sales. We are . ertain we t v Carl laptop. You an C have it 1 either one e or both without extra rhargN, (rrderg ran be left with F. McConnell, or with n. F. Vendriek St the Merchants' Brokerage Co.'s Store, Wingham, Charges moderate. R