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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-11-11, Page 1THE_WINGHAM .TIMES. W7NG$AM, ONTARIO! THURSDAY NOVEMBER it, 1915 VOL. 2281 $1 A TEAR IN ADVANCE 1'1 1: The E'r%QI.L. Stures FA1<>i214 [)RU[, STf)ILt S A.GRAB BAG1 f-. SALE Friday -and Saturday, November 12 and 13 jl•• YOURS FOR 250, Something new. See our window. Every bag worth at least 50 cents, Some a great deal more. Each bag contains a tube of. Rexall Tooth Paste worth 25c,, and other goods mak- ing the value of each bag at least 50c. We never of- fered you greater bargain and this offer is •only good as long as the supply lasts. Remember the Days: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Nov. 12th and 15th. , J. W. M EKIBE N, MB, DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Wt ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU V c„....,...,....,......___.,..............,..„.............„ i, My 'Best Advertisement is my- Customers' Rbeemmendation • Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and achiug ries. Other things may give but perfectly adapted glasses are the only cure. The mopst important thing about athe SKILL o£ theosp Ic alistasss�s who fits them. If I cannot help you, I say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON $ophthalmic Optician Edward St, Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. JOHN F. DROVES Town Hall, Wingham ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES PHONES:—Office 24 Residence 168 ammieweasialsseenneemserswiewIte 1 Christie's Crocery PHONE fig. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. this is The Store where the best of everything obtained. 0 ob an b in eatables c Fresh stocks turned ever quick- ly ensures a quality goodnes that cannot be otherwise . ob. Wined. Money Back if our Groceries are not what we say they are. To satisfy our custetnere every effort is put forth and We know our many lines so weII that there is practically no risk in this condition Eatables Bought According to Ianow ledge Currant*- New and fresh stock. The quality is superb. Drop in and see them. Reisittt,-+-Our brand of trackage Raisins is unequalled for class. You'll say so if you see them. SweetPotatoes, Cranberries, Grape Fruit. Grapes, Prunes &c. W. 6, HOSPITAL REPORT Wingllam Hospital Closes a Successful Year—Directors are Re-elected Wingham, Ont, November 5th, 3915, GENTLEMEN;— We have the honor to submit the following report for the year ending September 30th, 1915. -- In a general business way, theactivi- ties of the year have presented the usual number of perplexing problems, but fortunately, with these comes the pleasure of service. We have en- deavored to maintain an efficient establishment for the care of those who are sick and we feel that our results are a sufficient reward. While we have not added any new buildings, we have been able, to do some needed renovating and decorating to almost all of the interior of the main building, including the re -enameling, etc , of the operating room; also the painting of the verandahs on the front of the building. As to the interior equipment of the Hospital, this has been kept up to the standard, though no heavy expenditures have been made other than what was necessary to keep it replenished. In further reference to equipment, special and generous acknowledgement must be made of the extent and effi- ciency of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hospital, resulting from the enthus- iastic and successful way in which they have kept up the general supply of linens, bedding, and many other -neces- saries in connection with the interior workings of the institution. This organization has faithfully discharged the responsible work undertaken by them and the Board of Managers ex- tends its many thanks for this assist- ance. During the year just closed, there have been cared for in the Hospital, one hundred and thirty.five patients, the total number of days aggregating two thousand and three; this is a slight increase over the previous year. There has been an average number of free patients, as the institution is always open to tubae Who are not able to pro- vide for themselves. Among the changes and improvements which your Directors, whom you ap- point for the coming year. will find necessary, is that of the changing of the sewerage system. which at the present time enters on Carling Terrace and is very unsatisfactory, owing to there not being sufficient fall from the building basement to the street, This however can beovercome without any very great expense, by changing the system to enter on Catharine St., im- mediately at the rear of the premises. There are many other alterations and improvements which have been under consideration for the past two years, but owing to the strenuous times financially and the war conditions pre- vailing at the preaent time, it was not deemed advisable to undertake this expenditure. Whether these changes are made, will have to be left to the good judgment of your Directors for the coming year. The Directors wish to express their hearty appreciation and thar,ks to all who have contributed their services to the Hospital and would specially mention Miss Matthews, the Superin- tendent, for her co-operation and for her careful and efficient management of the institution. We would say that during the past year, the Hospital bas not solicited as- sistance in the way of contributions, depending entirely upon it's own earn- ings and income. By careful handling of these monies and in spite of the ex- ceptional conditions which have prevail- ed, we have been able to close the year with a small balance in the bank. ' It would be hard to overstate the grati- tude and encouragement felt by the Directors in this regard. All of which is respectfully sub- mitted:— B. CLEGG, Chairman Board of Directors, Elliott. Messrs, A, H. Musgrove and J, Walton McKibbon were re-elected se auditors. The report of the Directors was, ae follows: - The financial statement for the year ending September 30th Was as fellows:— RECEIPTS Balance on hand $ 280 13 Ontario Government grant311 58 Town grant . , , 200 00 County grant 247 30 From patients ....2920 70 Subscriptions in cash ..... • • . Subscriptions in goods .... • • 147'(,7 Other sources,.,, 21 54 $4153 97 EXPENDITURE Butchers' meat......,.. $ 2317 11 7 Butter and eggs ..- 1 Flour. bread and meal, 101 55 Milk , , . .. 117 87 Tea and coffee 29 15 Potatoes and other vegetables 67 78 Groceries and provisions. 325 49 Drugs and medicines 182 27 Medical and surgical appliances 297 34 Bedding, and general house furnishings 158 42 Brooms, brushes, etc 26 65 Fuel.. .... ... ...... 336 05 Electric light, oil, etc , 95 96 Water supply"... , ... 18 52 Ice supply ..... .. 20 00 Salaries and wages .,.... . 1451 75 Taxes and insurance 44 62 Printing, stationery and postage 29 30 Contingencies .. 81 57 Ordinary repairs 95 92 Balance on hand 232 68 • $4153 97 At a special meeting of the Directors on Monday evening the following offic- ers were elected: --Hon. President. A. 11. Musgrove, M.P.P.; President, R. Clegg; Vice President. J. A McLean; Secretary, R. Vanstone; Treasurer, Dr. A. J. Irwin; Finance Committee, Dr. R. C. Redmond, J. A. McLean; Dr. A. J. Irwin; House Committee, Dr. J. P Kennedy, J. A. McLean. R. Vanstone; Property Committee, H. B. Elliott, T. C. King, C. P. Smith. Two Cattle Killed. Last Thursday evening three cattle owned by Mr, E. W. Orvis, Turnberry. broke out of the pasture field and wan- dered onto the G.T.R. track near the Cruickshank crossing west of Wingham. The late train ran into the cattle and two were kitlec and thethe third was badly injured. The loss wi:l be a heavy one to Mr. Orvis. Beware of Canvassers The house to house canvasser gets many an order and the public gets bitten many a time. Newspapers have been exploited and from time to time men have gone through the towns and country collecting money on special of- fers. If you don't know your man, turn him down. The newspaper offices will send away your renewals and see that you get your paper or refund your money. Already the campaign of fake subscription artists has begun in other places. If they strike this section be on your guard. The TIMES will be pleased to take your subscription for any newspaper or magazine eyou may desire. The annual meeting of the share- holders of the Wingham General Hospital Company was held in the Board Ttoom at the Hospital on Friday evening last, The reports presented showed that the Hospital had a very successful year. The year was closed with a balance of cash on hand and this in the face of the feet that no sub- scriptions had been solicited during the past year. The Board of Directors was re-elected as follows: --Richard Clegg, J. A. Mc- Lean, R. Vanstone. Dr. A, J. Irwin, Dr. R. C. Redmond, Dr. J. P. Kennedy, T. 0, King, C: P. Smith and H. B, To Form Huron -Bruce Battalion. - TOE PATRIOTIC SOCIETY Will Hold Patriotic Concert on Monday Evening Other Activities. A Red Cross, concert will be given under the auspices of the Ladies' Patriotic Society en Monday. Nov, 15. Captain Peacock, Chaplain and recruit- ing officer of the 33rd, and the following artists, who are undoubtedly the best talent which London can produce, are giving their services, free of charge, for Red Cross work:— Mrs. Eva N. Roblyn McKillop, so- prano, formerly : eolbist in Dundas Centre Methodist Church. Miss Mae Walker, Reader, teacher of elocution at Alma Ladies' College. Miss Eggleston, violinist. Miss Eggleston was studying in Germany at the time War broke out. Mr. McCutc[teon. - Baritone, soloist of St, Andrews church, London. Captain Dowding of the 33rd, baritone. The proceeds of this concert will be devoted to the Red Cross work of the Society. Reserve the date, Nov. 15th. All seats 25c. We gratefully acknowledge the following donations: -cotton, from Mrs. Alex. Alderson, 5 yds; from Mrs. Taugher, 5 yds; from Mrs. Thos. Bennett, 5 yds, and cash for our treas. ury from Mr. C. M. Walker, $10.00; from Miss Charlotte McKay, $1.00. Miss Fssant will be at her home, corner John and Minnie streets, every forenoon and on the afternoons of Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, to dis- tribute yarn for knitting. On Tuesday, Nov. Oth, our Soldiers' comfort supply committee shipped to the national service committee through the courtesy of the Canadian Red Cross a bale containing 83 flannel day shirts and 80 pairs of socks. We gratefully acknowledge a do- nation of three dollars from Zetland school, collected by Miss Tipling. On Thursday. Ney. 18th, a concert will be given in &timid school house. The program will, include solos, reci- tations and orchestra selections. A sliver collection will be taken at the door. The proceeds will be 'donated to the Patriotic Society for Bed Cross work. Our society is collecting this week for "parcels for Christmas cheer" for our Wingham soldiers at the front Mrs. D. Holmes will receive donations of money or suitable gifts at her home on Diagonal Road. On a call issued by Lieut, -Col. Combe, of Clinton, the officers of Huron's 33rd Regiment were called together Friday night last in Clinton, when it was unani- mously decided to organize an overseas battaliou'if Bruce county will join them. to be known as the Huron -Bruce Bat- talion. Representatives were present from Goderich, Seaforth, Dungannon, Porter's Hill. Exeter and Clinton, 'and a committee of six officers was appoint- ed to meet with a similar committee from Bruce county in the town of Wingham on November 15. Mayor Reid, of Goderich, was appointed to organize recruiting Leagues in the and the boys s w 1l i various municipalities, be trained locally in bunches of 25 and - 50 until spring opens. Pte. Simmons Not Injured. t then In a letter o his m4 Pte. William J. Simmons, of the 28th Battalion and formerly assistant wire chief of the Brannon Telephone Company, and who has two brothers in the 45th battalion, tells of an experience he had recently while in the trenches. He said; --"Our trench was about thirty yards from the Germans when the trench was blown up by a shell, burning about sixty of our men. Our boys, however, stuck to their posts like heroes, and despite the heavy firing kept them from advancing, and also rescued many of the wounded. e that I was killed, the It was reported >; d, mistake being made in that the name of the man killed was very similar to my own. There are many very un- pleasant duties to perform in the artily, which I had no idea of, and that so soon we would go through snch awful ex• perien.)e8 se we have had." HIGH SCHOOL, NOTES. The first meeting of the Literary Society was held on Thursday. Nov.. 4th with President Johnston in the chair. The following programme was rendered; — 1. Reading minutes, A. Cameron; 2. Business arising out of minutes; 3. Unfinished business, con- stitution referred back to executive committee; 4. Selection by Harmonica Band; 6. Violin solo, Miss E. James, James; 6. Impromptu speeches by A. Wilson, A. McBurney, M. Foran, F. Barber, E. Wilkinson; 7. Instrumental Solo, Miss N, Christie; 8• Prophet's address, J..-Stepon; 9. Quartette; 10. Journal, T. ALmstrong;11. Critic's re- marks by Bliss B. Anderson who con- gratulated the executive upon the fact that twenty-eight students took part in the programme. Additional Subscriptions. In giving the list of contributors to the British Red Cross funds in connection with°Trafalgar Day, the names of Miss Ada Haines, $5 and Mr. Arthur Haines, $1, were in some manner omitted. Since our last issue, Secretary Smith has received a donation of $1 -from Martin Waugh of Marcid, Cali., and $2 from John Pattison, Successful, Euchre The Ladies' of the Hospital Auxiliary held a very -successful Euchre in the Armory last Friday evening. There were thirty-four tables and the prizes were won by Miss Mary Currie and Mr. Frank•Vanstone for games, while Miss Miriam Smith and Mr. Albert. Fleming carried off the prizes for lone hands. The ladies will realize sixty-one dollars and fifty cents after all expenses are paid. The Auxiliary wishes to thank every one for their generosity and as- sistance in contributing towards mak- ing towards making . such a very s uc- eessful evening. Died in Moorefield. There passed away at his home in Moorefield, an old and esteemed resi- The Lyceum Theatre. The Picture House prese on Thurs- day and Friday, Nov. • h and 12th, Max Figman supp. t , by Lolita Rob- ertson and an alt ar cast in "The Hoosier Schoolmaster," produced by the Masterpiece Film Co. in five acts. Workman Injured. While working at the Western Foundry on Thursday of last week, Mr, James Wiley met with a very painful accident. He, in some manner, missed his footing and fell against a machine, receiving a very severe scalp wound, Dr, J. P. Kennedy was summoned and dressed the wound, which required several stitches. Critically 111. Tile many friends of Dr. H. Adams, formerly of Wingham, who went with the second contingent, will be sorry to hear that he is in a hospital in London, England, critically ill with diphtheria. His father, Dr.' Henry Adams, of Embro, bas received a telegram. stating that his son, Capt. Harry Adams, M.D. is in'a critical condition Secured New Office. The Wingham Overland Sales Co., under the management of Mr. L. Kennedy, has secured the comfortable 'officesrecently vacated by Mr. Chas Munro, and will occupy it until the completion of •their new premises on Josephine street, where any information regarding the Overland car will be cheerfully given by the manager. dent of that village on October 24th, in person of Mr. John McKayinhis the pe on 59th year. The deceased had been a resident of Moorefield for many years and was engaged in the implement b,,siness, and was a member of the Presbyterian church. The deceased leaves besides his wife. four sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a kind father and affectionate husband, The children are: — harry, Ernest, George and Sohn, of Moorefield, and Mrs. W. A. Miller, of Wingham. Death of Mrs. Peter Reid. Death claimed Mrs. Peter Reid, in her 65th year, early on Saturday morn- ing at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. J. A. Anderson, Princess street, Kin- cardine. Mrs. Reid had been in ill health for several months. Her maid- en name was Elizabeth Hill and she formerly lived in Huron Township and in Millarton. Her husband predeceas- ed her about two years, but she is sur- vived by three sons and three daugh- ters, namely, Alfred and William, of Owen Sound; Alex, of Wingham; Mrs. Gideon Ruttle and Mrs. Harry Morgan, of Huron Township, and Mrs. J. A. Anderson, of Kincardine. Interment took place Monday in the Kincardine cemetery. The "Army Boot" Par Men. Read our ad. on •last page W. H. WILLIS. FROM A HURON NURSE Miss Handford, Professional Nurse, Writes Interesting Letter from Paris. The following is an extract from a letter recently received from Miss Irene Handford, former Exeter young lady, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Handford, now of Ingersoll, but form- erly of Exeter. Miss Handford is a professional nurse, and is now serving her kin and country in that capacity with the American Ambulance Hospit- al Corps at Paris, France. Writing from France recently says: The Louvre, the wonderful art gal- lery, of Europe, is closed. So are all the other important .buildings and no matter where one goes one sees broken- down, disabled men and women in mourning. "I like the French; they are very charming people, but I wish I might be with our own boys. I have met a great many interesting young people over here and have received an invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Oxford University, England. "The gruesome stories of the Ger- man treatment of English prisoners and those from her colonies, Australia and Canada. would make your blood run cold. They would not bear repeating. The Turks have never been known to treat their prisoners as the Germans have done. "France may lose: heart but England will surely fight to the end. 7 do not mean to say that France is weakening. She has done wonderfully. The poor. brave fellows. It takes all the pluck they can muster to face another winter campagn. "We received fifty men from the fro nt the night before last, forty-eight hours after they' had been wounded, and another train load has arrived just now. The hospital is just about as full es it can be. We do not exactly know where the fighting is being carried on butit is not far from us." Death of James Webster. On Thursday morning, Oct. 30th, there passed away at nis home at Lon- desboror one of the most prominent pioneers of Hullett township in the person of James Webster, his death following an illness of some weeks' duration. The late Mr. Webster was born in Banffshire, Scotland, and came to this country when quite a young man. He stopped first at Whitby for a time before coming to Hullet where he settled on Lot twenty-seven on the eighth concession. The country was then forest and he had to literally hew out a homefor himself, but this he did and made a success of farming and of Durbam of the raisingcattle. After over forty years on the farm he retired from its labor, settling in Londesboro about twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Alexandrine :McKenzie, and five of his six children: William on the homestead, Joseph of the 13th con- cession, James of Toronto, and Mrs. E Saville of Clinton, add Miss Isabetl at home. His eldest son, Alexander, died in Dakota about fourteen years ago. He is also survived by four grandchild- ren, txo. brothers, A. W. and Wm. t r of Wingham, and one sister, e Mrs. George Addison of Hullett. Mr. Webster was a Presbyterian in religion, being a lifelong member of Knox Chureh, Londesboro, and in politics a Liberal. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Satur- day to the Londeaboro cemetery. Letters of Thanks Mayor Irwin and Mr. A. G: Smith, Secretary of the Trafalgar Day Com- mittee have received letters from the Hon. T. W. McGarry, Protf"incial Sec- retary, expressing thanks to the Coun- cil for the donation of $2000 and the general contribution of $4400 to the British Red Cross funds, Thanks for Red Cross Work. Sir John Hendrie, lieutenant -gover- nor of Ontario, has issued a circular letter addressed "to all who have helped to obtain the magnificent response to the appeal of the British Red Cross Society and the order of St. John," in which he states that it is already known that more than double the 3500,000 asked as Ontario's share has been re- ceived, and that when the full returns are compiled it will not be surprising if that amount has been trebly received. Thanks to Premier Hearst, N. W. Rowell, Hon. G. H. Ferguson (acting minister of education), the teachers, the press, the boy scouts, the mayors, reeves and municipal councils, and all others who assisted, are expressed. The Place of the Press. The three hundred newspapers throughout Ontario which published these Red Cross advertisements free of charge, as did the Star, and supported the campaign in their editorial and news columns, had, we think, a proper view of the place of the press in the community. They Utilized the facilities they were fortunate enough to possess in furthering a cause in which every- body was called upon to do his part, great or small, according to his oppor- tunity. The press could render a service in this case that could be accom- plished by no other agency, and three hundred newspapers throughout the Province, dailies and weeklies, repudiat- ed the theorythat a newspaper is solely a business devoted to the manufacture of columns of space to be sold to any comer and with no obligation to render service for the general good even in in time of crisis when every man is called upon to do what be can for the comon welfare of alt. Three hundred newspapers took the view that the press is a public institution as well as a busi- ness, and that it has obligations as well as privileges. They joined in the general public movement, contributing freely the publicity requisite to its success, and which they only amid ft.rnish, They took this view of the obligation resting upon the press in connection with a great public move- ment, and we think they took the right view —Toronto Star. Wear Oxe.W'a Shoes and Ritoiber's / Rubber Boots IMO We have Men's Rubber and Felt Boots in ail the good and wanted styles. Boots made by makers we know—Boots we guarantee. Short, Soft Top Boots, Medium Cut Boots, Hip 'Boots and Snag Proof Boots $4.00, 34.50 to 35.00 There may be lower priced Boots than ours, but they'll cost you far more in the end. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN r- IIYIPORTANT NOTICE Mr. W. A, Campbell has placed his accounts in our hands for collection, and we must request the immediate settlement of same, either in Cash or Ap- proved Note. 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