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The Wingham Times, 1915-12-23, Page 8Page 8 V ANTED 20 Young Men ./ Twenty young men to learn Moulding, and Stove Mounting. A splendid opportunity to learn a good trade quickly. To commence January 10th. Western Foundry Co,, Ltd. WINGHAM ONTARIO ANNOUNCEMENTS, &c. Notices Under This Head ten cents a line for first insertion; five cents for subse- quent insertions. THE WINGHAM TIMES MINOR LOCALS. For Diamond and Wedding Rings go to Knox's. Fine stock of silverware, cut glass and jewellery at Knox's. —Order your newspapers and magazines at the TLMEs office. —The snow fall the first oZ the week has made good sleighing in this section. —Mr. Fred A. Lewis, piano tuner, will be at the Queen's hotel on Friday of this week. HOCKEY' BOOTS —You should see our line of Hockey !loots. The best ;waits you here.—W. J. GREEK H. Musgrove, M. P. P., was one of the speakers at a patriotic meeting held in Clinton last Monday. We are ready for an immense busi- ness in Christmas Fuotwear. Come and see our display.—W. J. GREER —The 'Com Marks Company played before a large house on Thursday even- ing last, the play being "The Man from Canada." — Any piece of furniture is good for a Christmas present. We have most everything needed in the furniture line at Walker's Furniture Store, —If you have friends visiting let us know. Remember we know many people, but not them all. Just give us the news. WANTED—Kitchen girl. Apply at Queen's Hotel. WANTED—To purchase a sucking calf. Get particulars at TIMES office. WANTED—Good maid for general housework. Apply to Mrs. P. Fisher. TRUNKS AND VALISES:—Big stock of select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. FOR SALE—A horse and cutter at $30, or would exchange as part payment on y cow. Apply to Mrs. J. 0. cGregor, Lower Wingham APPLE BUTTER—Our s ply of apple butter is limited ad ou had better place your order ea so as not to be disappointed. E. MERKLEy & SON. Phone 84. PERSONALS Miss Little, of Blyth, is visiting with Mrs. Joseph Pugh. Mr. W. H. Gurney made a business trip to Chicago this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hough are spending the holidays in Toronto. Mr. Geo. Howson, of the Toronto Dental College, is home for the holi- days. Miss Pearl Henderson. of Lucknow. visited with friends intown, the past week. HIGH SCHOOL, NOTES. On Tuesday evening of this week the Literary Society held its annual open meeting and all agree that it was one of the best in the history of the High School The chief feature of the programme was the oratory contest which has been revived this year, There were six speakers in all. Mr. Alex. Henry spoke on "The Union Jack" pointing out the ideas embodied in the various crosses and showing the history of its growth. Mr. Chesley McLean, to whom first prize was given, chose as his subject. "Lest we forget" and in a very effective manner showed that we must not forget the work of our pioneer forefathers who established this free country. He . thought that when memorials are being erected to the hrave men who are saving our freedom now, that there should also be memorials erected to the brave men who establish- ed that freedom. Mr. Gordon Rintoul gave very decided views on "The Dollar Diplomacy of the United States", show- ing the power that commercial interests have. Mr. Arthur Shaw who spoke on "Underlying Principles causing the present war," traced its course to such teachings as tliose of Von Bernhardi where the idea that might is right is so strongly emphasized. Mr. Thomas Armstrong, to whom second prize was awarded, in eloquent language showed that the great sorrows and sufferings of the world to -day and always are caused by that selfishness towards and lack of consideration for others, on the part of human beings, which Robert Burns has characterized as "Man's In- humanity to Man". Mr. Hugh Mc- Millan in persuasive style pleaded for recognition of the Emerald Isle whose people have done so much for the Em- pire, in his speech on "Ireland and the Empire." All those who took part are to be heartily congratulated on their splendid work and special congratu- lations are due to Mr. McLean and Mr. Armstrong, who both did exceedingly well. The speeches were interspersed with musical numbers. Miss Mabel Isard and Mr. Weir Elliott gave solos in their accustomed good style and their efforts are always appreciated by the Society. The Harmonica Band which is fast developing into an orchestra, gave some splendid selections and the male sextette relieved the intellectual tension by a couple of well rendered humorous songs. Field Day prizes and medals were presented by Mr. W. J. South- combe, Miss Kathleen Pringle and Mr.. Chesley McLean, who have been managing the affairs of Field Day. Mr. Southcombe, in fitting words, con• gratulated the winners of these prizes. Prizes won on the various examina- tions were presented by Mr. G. R. Smith as *ere also the graduation dip- lomas to the students entitled to them. Mr. Smith in speaking to the graduates congratulated them on their success and told them how their work was ap- preciated. He spoke of the rewards that still await them as the result of perseverance and wished them the very best of success in future years, The students remembered the ser• vices of the genial janitor, Mr. B. Kerr, presenting him with a substantial Christmas Box. He'in his usual pleas- ant way thanked them kindly for it. The Society wishes to thank Mr. R. Vanstone, Rev. J. W. Hibbert and Dr. R. C. Redmond for their kindness in acting as judges in the oratory con- test. School closed on Wed. Dec. 22nd for the 'Christmas vacation and will reopen for the New Year on Tuesday. January 4th. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. —The best Christmas present would be a comfortable Rocking Chair. We have a large stock to choose from $2.50 aria up. JAS. WALKER. —A robin was seen by Mr. S. Bennett on Mr. Mason's lawn on Monday last. It is a very unusual thing for these birds to stay so late in the season. —A good stock of Iron and Brass Beds, Springs, Mattresses, Dressers, Stands, etc. All that is high is the quality at Walker's Furniture Store. - -Card tables and chairs to rent for parties, 6 tables and 24 chairs for $1.00 per night. See them at Walker's furniture store. —The new G.T.R. bridge over the Maitland river was completed last week and the men leave this week. The foot bridge is on the south side of the bridge and is about four feet wide with a heavy iron railing protecting the out- er side. —Mr. and Mrs. John McGregor, of Ridgetown, Ont., announce the engage- ment of their third daughter, Mabelle Edna, to Mr. Harry. Clifford Pugh, B. A., of Hamilton, Ont., son of 'Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Pugh, of Wingham, Ont. The marriage to take place quietly on December 25th. —The Bruce County Council made a grant of $1,000 to aid in recruiting the Bruce Battalion. This is doing the right thing. The members of Huron County Council who opposed the grant should feel ashamed of themselves and the electors should see that they are not again sent to Goderich. Reeve Mitchell of Wingham was the fore front with the Reeves who favored the grant. Mr. Wilson Geddes, of Toropto Uni- versity, is spending the holidays at his home here. Mr. Earl Johns, who has been attend- ing the Toronto. University, is home for the holidays. Mr. E. W. Orvis left on Wednesday morning to visit his uncle who is ser- iously ill at Whitby. Mr. J. A. Anderson, of the Higli School teaching staff, is spending the holidays at Kingston. Miss Edna Dixon, of the Stratford Normal school is spending the holidays at her home in Turnberry. Mr. J. R. Adair left this week for Mitchell where he will have charge of the skating rink for this season. Misses Norma and Alice Hibbert are spending the Christmas holidays with -their grandparents at Harrietsville. Mrs. Wm. H. Irwin and daughter ' Anna, of Ashfield, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. A J. Armstrong. Miss Marion Allen, who has been at- tending the Stratford Normal school, is spending the holidays at her home here. Miss Lena Jackson of Hepworth is at present visiting at the home of her uncle's,Mr. Samuel Burchill, of Culross. Mrs. A. F. Bailey left on Saturday for Ingersoll where Mr. Bailey is now located and where they will reside in future. Misses Mary Currie, May Robertson. Metha McPherson and Lucy Bowers are home from the Stratford Normal for the holidays. John Anderson, of Wareham, is visit- ing his family at Wingham and Belgrave. Mr. Anderson is looking fine despite his advanced years. He is in his 84th year. CHURCH NOTES. METHODIST CHURCH. Special Christmas services will be held in the Methodist Church next Sun- day at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The choir will render suitable and appropriate music and the evening service will be especially a service of praise. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, will de- liver Christmas messages. Come. ('EIUR('H OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. The rector's Bible Class meets it the Church at 3 o'clock on Sunday after- noon. The members of the Chancel Guild will kindly meet in the Church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose of decorating the Church. The Sunday School Christmas enter- tainment will he held this (Wednesday; evening. '1'ea served at 5 o'clock. Con- cert and Christmas tree at 7 o'clock. Services on Christmas day. Holy -Communion at R a. m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at 11 a. m. The - Christmas music will be repeated on and himself throughout his unusually :+unday. longcareer upon the Bench. Send The Times— The Times is glad to be able to an- nounce a steady growth in circulation. The closing month of 1915 is seeing many new names added to our list and before we commence to write it "1916, " we expect to receive several more new ones. To the distant friend who once lived in town, the home paper is more satisfying than are letters coming six months apart. Why not send The Times as a Christman gift? Buy at Home The Christmas season is again with us and our merchants have a. fine dis- play of goods for the purchasing public. You can get everything you want in the way of presents, either useful or ornamental. That being the case why bother with the catalogue or out of Property Sold. town business. Give the home mer- The residence on Centre street, be - chant a chance and you will find he longing to the estate of the late Crombie will be able to fill your orders and also Dallas, was offered for sale by auction he will stand behind what he sells you on Saturday last, and was purchased or refund you your money without any by Mr. A. E. Porter. The price paid red tape business. Shop at home. Shop was $2500. This property is situated in now. Read the advertisements in the the best residental section of the town TIMES and you will know where to get and Mr. Porter has secured a fine value for your money. property at a very reasonable figure. * December 23rd, 1915 ri111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 We wish you all a °Merry Christmas KING BIOS. 'Phone 71 Wanted.—Butter, Eggs, Dried Apples, Fowl, Beans, Etc. Judge Doyle's Retirement At the General Sessions held at God- erich last week his Honor Judge Doyle sat for the last time, having resigned, after serving on the Bench for nearly one third of a century. The Grand Jury ir, their presentiment Friday referred to the occasion, expressing the high admiration of the people of Huron county for his Honor as a Judge and a citizen. Many members of the Bar of the county as- sembled in court, and Crown Attorney Seager, speaking on their behalf as the senior member of the Bar present, ex- pressed to his Honor the high apprecia- tion and affectionate regard and esteem of the Bar of Huron and sincerely wish- ed his Honor many years yet of well- earned ease and enjoyment of life. Judge Doyle replied to the Gran dgd Jury and the Bar in very feeling terms, ex- pressive of his great regard for the people of Huron, amongst whom his whole life had been spent, and the ex- cellent relations which had always ex- isted between the members of the Bar ELECTION CARDS. To the Electors of Wingham. Ladies and Gentlemen: Having served you one year in the position of Reeve, I am again asking for your votes and influence to place me in the same position for the second term. I have endeavored to give all matters the very best of consideration and can assure you that if again elected your interests will be properly looked after. I thank you most heartily for past favors and again solicit your votes and influence. Wishing you the compliments of the season, I am Your obedient servant, S. MITCHELL Death of Mrs Moffatt There passed away on Tuesday at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. Geo. Giver, Matilda A,vil, relict of the late Robert Moffatt, formerly of Wroxeter, in her 54th year. The deceased lady had been in feeble health for some time, and had been residing in Wing- ham for some time. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mr. Giver's residence to the Bluevale cemetery. Preceptory Officers At the regular meeting of the Royal Black Preceptory, No. 126, held on Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— W. P., Joseph Guest; D. P., J. W. Dodd; Chap., Wm. Guest; Reg., W. B. Elliott;Treas.John F. Groves; 1st Sec., Wm. Thornton; 2nd Sec., Jerry Brydges; lst Cen., A. M. Fralick; 2nd Cen., Simon Mitchell; 1st S. B„ W. J. Deyell; 2nd S. B., Wm, Johnston;. Pero , J. Wilkinson; Tyler, Arch, Bridges. At the close of the meeting the members adjourned to Miller's res- taurant where oysters were served. To the Electors of the Town of Wingham:— Ladies and Gentlemen,—I have been requested by a number of ratepayers of the town to allow my name to appear on the ballot for the Reeveship for the year 1916, and after due consideration I have decided to accept. My record has been before you in business for over 22 years and for two years in the Council in 1913-14. I deem it would be unwise to make a personal canvas and take this means of soliciting your votes and influence to place me at the head of the poll on the evening of January 3rd, 1916, as your Reeve. I promise you if elected, to give all matters my best judgment for the general benefit of most concerned. If you do not deem me worthy of your confidence I will simply have to accept your decision. Wishing one and all the compliments of the season and thanking you in advance for your support. Your humble servant, ALEX. YOUNG. THE NEIGHBOURS SAY If he is regular in attending church, he is too pious. If he doesn't attend church, he is on the road to perdition. If he sends the family away for ;the summer, it is more than he Can afford, If he doesn't allow them a vacation, he is called stingy. If he happens td be succesful in busi. news, he achieved success unfairly. If he doesn't succeed he missed bis calling. If the piano is silent, why don't they buy a player? ' If they have a player piano, it annoys the whole neighbourhood. If he gives freely to 2harity, it is done for show. If he doesn't,itSatl he is classed tight wad. If his wife does her own work, she is "killing herself" for the family. If she has servants, she ought to be more economical. If he dies young, he led too fast a life. If he Hies to be a ripe old age, he Is living beyond his time. CHRISTMAS The Christmas Gift you are going to select for "HIM" will have a tone of its own—exclusive and appropriate if you come hereto do your choosing. 11 Come to a Man's Store for a Man's Gift FRANK McLEAN (successor to W. • A, Campbell) My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Rbcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist wire fits them. If I cannot Help you, 1 say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty rears praetical experience. IMPOSSIBLE! To buy Christmas Presents more Seasonable or Sensible than Slippers, Felt Shoes, Rub- bers, Overshoes, Hockey Shoes, Moccasins, School Shoe s, Overstockings, Leggings or in fact any- thing - in the shoe store line. • • • SANTA CLAUS Has a Full Stock of these lines at This Store AIM W. H. WILLIS Sole Agents for Ladies sAwe and Derby Shoes for Men J • /3 =+C�l �5;'V 1/1 L/1 C<' C� 1/1 C'1 L, LC� Com, CN� C,) ✓J C2) cam, SSST eESSSSSS Christmas i rosents We are offering many lines of Shoes, Drygoods, Men's Furnishings,- and Ladies' Furnishings at prices away below regular prices Ladies' Just Half Price Every Fur in the Store at One Half Regular Price $1.50 Children's Furs for , ... 75e $5.00 Ladies' Furs $2.50 $10 Alaskian Sable Furs 5.00 $50 Coon Muff and Throw 25.00 Fur Coats and Caps 3 Ladies' short Fur Coats not the latest style, prices were $25 to $50, sale price $5 and $10 3 Ladies' Fur Capes, regular $25 to $40 for ......... $5 to $10 Special Shoe Values 4Q0 cloth top patent leather Shoes for $2.98 Ladies' everyday Shoes1.75 Ladies' Slippers only98e Good Shoes for children that wear and look well at ,98c, 1.39. 1.08 $2 to $3 Mantle Oloth for ...98e 75c to 90e Dress Goods for...59e $L50 to 1.75 Dress Goods, ..980 Panty Ladies' I-iandker- ehiefs, 3 in a bo't.... .....25c Ladies' Mantles 1 only New Brown Curl $15 for 7.50 1 only new Blue Curl ,$157:50 1 only new Black Beaver $18 .... 8.50 Extra heavy Coat $25 for....$10 3 only good style Mantles $10 for 5 00 Mill Ends on Sale Flannelettes, Cashinerettes Gloves, Hosiery Good values in Ladies' Hose at 25e,,35e, and 50c Good values in Gloves at 25c, 35c and 50c Rubbers, of every description for men, women, Children Grocerie% Comfort Soap 4e Ammonia, 4o 14 lbs Granulated Sugar...100 3 pkgs Corn Starolt 25e 2 lbs New Raisins 25c Fresh Currants 15e Good Salmon 2 cans ... 25e Best Corn, Peas Tomatoesl0e Granulated 14 lbs UNDSAY Sugar $1.00 Brokerage Co.'s Stand 2 93 Fresh Raisins 25c ty-1 C1/1 Com; C Ci. to C