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WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY APRIL 1, 1915
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Return tickets will b slued between
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and East ala' to etroit, Sault Ste
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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
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REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
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graining material can be success-
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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
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AUCTIONEERS
McConnell & Vandrick
Auctioneers for tie Coumlar, of
Buren and Bruce, are %repared to take
all kinds of Sales. We are . ertain we
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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.
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