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The Wingham Times, 1913-05-15, Page 1THE VVI AM TIMES. VOL. XLII.—NO. 2135 GAINS ONERY al Sale. very at prices that 1 BAR STATI Special Boxes of Stationery make Fine Stationery cheaper than the writing pad. No. 1. Cascade Linen Papeteries Good quality fine linen stock. 485 sheets of paper & 48 envelopes Big value at 35c. a box Special Sale 27c per Box. No. 2. Victoria Fabric Papeteries, Good quality fine fabric finish. 605 sheets of paper & 50 envelope Big value at 50c. per box Special Sale 53c per Box. No. 3. Stratford Linen Papeteries Medium weight white linen stock 24 sheets of paper & 24 envelopes Regular 25c per box Special Sale 1Gc per Box. Don't forget our Saturday Can- dies. Fresh every week. 50c. Chocolates 33c. lb. 35c. Turkish Delight 19c. lb. J. W. McKib6on DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN ?GleeJ Stone 1 C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIER LIFE ACOIDEN T PLATE GLASS WEATHER oR+oA+otbm+ Insurance Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer• of Marriage Licenses. Office over Malcolm's Grooery. H. DAVIS WINGHAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line • Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. W. J. Moon Veterinary Surgeon LATE GOVT. VET. INSP. Office of lateWilson O coDr, Wingham, Ont. Phone 179. Miss Gracey's Residence Phone 148. Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Try tloibrooks Kippard Herring At this time of the year and also thro'out the hot part of the season no food is so much in demand as Kippard Herring. Hol - brooks are Par Excellence. We have imported these along with other goods and have no hesitancy in RE- COMMENDING EVERY TIN. THEY WILL PLEASE. 2 Tins For 25 cents. • Wear Greer's WINGIIAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY 31AY 15, 1913, $1 A YEAR IN AI)%AI4 CE Shoes and Rutbers' Purchased 1 The congregatio C. Church, Wingh acre of land sout etery from Mr. A used for cemeter past the cemeterie St. Augustine ha bers of this con g Wall Paper fro Knox's. w Cemetery, of Sacred Heart R. m has purchased one of the Wingham cem- Kelly, which will be purposes. In the at Teeswater and been used by mem- gation. 5c per roll up at The Popul 'r Stallion, ell known import - n, Mascot, owned luevale, is again on ason. Mascot is at feed stable in Wing - ay afternoon. Full another column of The popular and ed Clydesdale stall' by J. W. King, of his route for this s Geo. T. Robertson' ham every Satur' route can be seen i this papers. WANTED -A boy to learn the ing and paper hanging business. to Adam Schaefer. paint - Apply Frost di Damage. The heavy frosts for several nights last week have do considerable dam- age in this section. Clover, `early fruit and garden produ were badly damag- ed. Ice a quarter of an inch thick was seen in many pia s. One goodfeature was that after e h night's frost it re- mained quite coo during the following day. WANTED -A good strong boy to learn tinsmithing and plumbing. Apply to W. J. Boyce. Imported Cl esdale Stallion. The imported Cl desdale stallion, Bar- on Byron, owned Mr. James Moffatt of Teeswater is this year making route through the ownships of Culross Kinloss and Huro . Baron Byron is an extra good horse" nd has been success- ful in the show ri g and as a sire. Mr. R. J. Day, ofoth' town has charge of this well-known orse. See route cards for full particulars. EGGS FORg,SALE-From pure-bred W bite Wyandottes and Black Orping- tons. Apply to W. J. Deyell. WANTED -Woman or girl to do laun- dry work. Apply at Steam Laundry. PassedrW' h Honors. The results of t annual examina- tion in the Faculty f .Applied Science and Engineering, iversity of Toronto were announced o Thursday and we are pleased to ann nee that two Wing - ham young men, Richard Lloyd and Clarence Wilson, ave passed their 2nd year examination with honors. These two young:men ar graduates of Wing - ham High School nd are doing their share to maintain he high standing of our High School. The young men are receiving the hea y congratulations of many friends. SHINGLES. -We have a large quantity of British Columbia Shingles arriving almost daily and are able to supply all persons in need of shingles. 'Price, $1 per bunch. Leave your orders early. J. A. MCLEAN. Citizens' BE At the regular mei ham C'itizens' Band last, the following s, ed:- President, Fr President, James Les W. Hewer; Treasut The Citizens' Band i class shape for givin parties and other already booking en will play at Drayt refused engageme The band is well music they furnish nd Officers. ting of the Wing - In Friday evening cers were elect - Johnson; Vice - e; e,Secretary, John r, H. Hinscliffe. this year in first - concerts at garden therings, and are agements. They f7 on May 24th and ts at other places. .nown by the good Parties wishing to engage the band fhould communicate With J. W. Hewer Box 247, Wingham. PASTURE TO,LET-Parties wanting pasture apply to W. J. Deyell, P. 0. Box 281, Wingham. Died in innipeg. Mr. F. Buchanan .eceived a telegram 'on Sunday evening informing him of the death of his b other, Mr. George Buchanan. The ceased gentleman had been ill only a ek with pneumonia. Ile was in his 53rd ear and was born in Port Hope and r sided in Wingham for some time, hay g taught school in Holmes school In T rnberry. He went to Winnipeg in 18 and was for some years in the offices of the Canadian Pac- cific Railway. Fo a number of years he had been a me ber of the Winnipeg customs house sta and at the time of his deal) was c ref rate clerk. Mr. Buchanan is su ived y his widow, three daughters d e son. -- WANTED. -Youn ladies to learn dressmaking. A y to 1411sS MGICt w- z1E, Francis Stre t. Ladies' Low Shoe Sale Read about it in our ad. on last page WILLIS .& CO. MMMINIM- - .. Woman' Institute. The annual mee branch of the Wo be held on Thurso p.m., in the Counc attendance is requ the year's work, th and other items of up. A. collection taken at this meeti ng of the Wingham an's Institute will ay, May 22nd, at 3 1 Chamber, A full sted as a report of election of officers pterest will be taken or flowers will be g• HeadquartersS for Wall Paper and Window Shades;at Knox's. Funeral of the The funeral of t was held on Sunda late residence in Sacred Heart R. 0 vice was conducte There was a large friends and the mei, B. A, attended the Interment was mad ham R. C. cemeter late Mr. King. e late Luke King afternoon from his ower Wingham to Church, where ser - by Rev. J. J. Blair. attendance of old hers of the C. M. uneral in a body. in the new Wing- Seaforth Exposit derland" was the n witnessed in Seafoi and the hall was c on each occasion." 26th and 27th. r. -"Alice Won- ist succes ul play h for ny years wded its capacity Opera House, May TRUNKS AND VALISES:-BIg stock of select from at lowest .prices. W. J. GREER. Attractive W dow Display. The Hustler, pu lished in Toronto by the House of Hob rlin, tailors to Can- adian gentlemen, centiy published an excellent photo sh wing an attractive window display of H bberlin individually tailored clothing, w ich was on exhibi- tion. in Hanna & o,'s store. The Hustler says:- "A notable feature is the "living model ' seen in the back- ground, dressed i a neat fitting Hob- berlin 'suit. Alt gether the display reflects great cre it upon Mr. Geo. M. Schaefer, who, e understand, is responsible for t e ideas, as well as showing the pr gressiveness of the firm." FURNITURE SALE. -0 Monday, May 26th, at my resident , uter street, I will offer for sale by� blit auction, all my household furnit ri>' e. h THEO. HALL. WANTED -A young lady to take posi- tion in store. Apply at Kennedy's Court of evision. A meeting of the ingham Court of Revision was held Monday evening, with all the mem rs present. The question of fronts e assessments on the sewer construe ed on Alfred and Shuter streets wa considered. Mr. Wm. Bone appeale against his assess- ment on account of the excessive length of his lot. It was ecided in the cases of Mr. Bone and r. Samuel Young to regard the rear 6 feet of their lots as extra lots and m ke the assessments accordingly. M Abner Cosens, as agent for Mrs. . Heayn, appealed against the as ssment, but Mrs. Heayn's assessme t was confirmed. FEED OATS -We have on hand agood stock of Ontario and Western Oats, suitable for feed.-Tipling & Mills. Married in • e West. A quiet and pr •tty wedding took place at 297 Govern ent Ave., Edmon- ton, Alta., on May rd, when Miss Lulu May Page became the wife of Mr. David Little, of Ed onton. The bride wore a wedding g. n of white Mar- quisette with bridveil and orange blossoms and carrie i a bouquet of lilies of the valley, whi e carnations and fern. The bride's .isters, the Misses Sadie and Iva Peg;, were her brides- maids, and wore g wns of white and pink silk, respecti ly. The groom's gift to he bride wa a gold watch and chain; to the brides aids gold brooches, and to the grooms an a tie pin. The happy couple recei ed many handsome presents, among hich were several cheques. The brit is a neice of Mrs. Harry Iiinscliff of • wn and lived here previous to going t• Edmonton with her parents some four ears ago; and will be remembered by ; many friends who will wish her and her husband a very pleasant journey tlitrough life CABINET MAKERS bench hands wanted a or piece Work. Marie ExCellent prospect Apply Stating ex FAREW LL ADDRESS, Below we give . copy of the address read to Mr. and rs, Alex. Ross in con- nection with the .resentation by Wing - ham Council, C 0. C. F., which was reported in our 1. . t issde: - Wingham, Snt., May 6th, 1913. To Mr. and Mrs. lex, Ross: - We, 'the offic s and members of Wingham Counc , No. 222, C.O.C,F., learn with deep r gret of your removal from our town, a d could not think of allowing you to d. so without express- ing in some way • r appreciation of the valuable services which you have ren- dered our Corn i1, having held the office of Treasur for nineteen years, and that of Reco .er and Treasurer for the last seven y .rs. We have been priviled to meet with you both in our council room and t our social gather- ings and our acq aintance has enabled us to look upon ou with respect and admiration. We are delighted to meet with you and yo'r wife, who has been equally faithful : s one of our members. We extend to , ou both, our heartfelt wishes for your future welfare, and hope that the ` lessings of health and happiness may ' ontinue to beyours. We thank yo sincerely for the many manifestations .f your kindly regard,` and we wish to ake this opportunity of endeavoring to oo press ourinward emo- tions that your indly conduct has en- gendered our C. ncil in the past. We trust that the gi t will ever remind you of the motive t at has prompted us in using it as a mcans to convey to you the esteem, hon ur and respect which you have Bainein our Order. Long may you live to enjoy the blessings of life. May fort ne smile upon you and all your efforts Signed on be alf of Council No. 222, C 0.C.F. MRS. FULLER, MRS. DUNLAP, MRS. HINGST. , MRs. C. MITCHELL. ANTED. -Six onoe on day men preferred. r steady men. once and wages expected The Knetel Kitchen Cabi. net Co., Ltd. Box 370, Hanover, Oht, King Bros., he�aa,dcuarters for all kinds of Seed Cotfi, VIangels, Turnips, Rape, Millet, etc. "Alice in Wonderland." An elaborate at d spectacular produc- tion of "Alice i Wonderland" will be given at the Op ra House on Monday and Tuesday nig ts, May 20th and 27th, under the aus;:i es of the Choir of St. Paul's Church. he play is staged by Miss D. Hope onard, of New York City, and the aste includes a small army of local t lent as fairies, elves, injuns, animals nd wh�t,fiot. In short it is the most reten ous production ever essayed b local people. With elegant costum s, bright and catchy music, chorus s, drills, specialties, dances, marche , etc., it will be one of the prettiest hings ever seen here. Do not miss t is great treat. Plan opens at McI bbon's Drug Store on Wednesday, M y 21st, FOR RENT -Good stable h room for feed and storing rigs. Get part- iculars at TIMES office, FOR SALE A goo dairy cow. due to calf this month Apply to H. F. Hicks. VOTING ON HE BY-LAW. Ratepayers of W in mind that next is the date on wh take place on two By-law 670 provide $5,000 for the impr sion of the presen and for procuring domestic purposes the purpose of rai by the issue of de chase of a stone and for the erecti ing to protect th weather and for ratepayers kno these two by -1 waterworks pur of the money v by-law should c machinery be o work of paving will be a publi held in the To of this week t and all rate -p meeting and g tion. Ratepa these two by which they ow booths are in t been used for with the munic Fifty Year of Feliciy. Fifty years of w dded life with scar- cely a ripple of dis ord is certainly a record to be 'proud of. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kerfoot, ssell street, Smith's Falls, hold this disti ction, having celeb- rated their i • golden eddingWednes- day ednes- sn day night, May 7th There were about forty guests prese t and the evening was given over th ocassion. Singing and instrumental usic were enjoyed and happy speeche given by Rev. D. C. Cummings, Mr. R. C. Rose, Mr. R. Craig and Mr. He y Hutton, all ex- pressing the wish hat Mr. and 1N1 i. Kerfoot would liv to celebrate t:i.•ir diamond wedding. During the eve:.ing a bounteous supp .r was served. Mr. Kerfoot was bor seveny-five years ago the 23rd of pril, in Bechwith township, and s. Kerfoot, whose maiden name was ary Ann Milliken, was born in South Elmsley township on July 22nd, 1839. hey were married at the home of Mr.. Kerfoot's parents in Bechwith town . ip on the 7th of May, 1863. Six childre, have been born to them, four of wh m are living. There were present at the golden wedding, two who were pr.. ent at the marriage fifty years ago, obt C. Kerfoot, of North Dakota, ho was groomsman, and Mrs. John It :' d, of Wingham, sister of Mrs. Kerfoot The presents were numerous and c..tly, including a gold watch to Mr. K foot, a ring to Mrs. Kerfoot and a re ding lamp, all from the family. A ng, the other presents were several gol pieces; gold headed cane and. umb llas, plate'i, saucers, clock and a beau "ful butter dish. Landon Advertiser., -"Alice in Won. derland" was a gigdded success, the stage settings vidife fine, the songs catchy and the costumes unique. ". Op- era House, May 26th and 27th. ngham should keep anday, May 19th, ch the voting will important by-laws, for the raising of vement and exten- waterworks system supply of water for By -Law 669 is for ng the sum of ;6,500 ntures for the pur- crusher, road roller n of a suitable build - machinery from the a hose tower. The the importance of ws. The $5,000 for ses is simply a re -vote ed in 1911. The other rry in order that the hand to be used in the osephine street. There meeting of ratepayers Hall on Friday evening discuss the two by-laws yers should attend the t all the desired informa- ers will have a vote on laws in every ward in property. The polling e same places that have ome years in connection pal elections. WANTED: -Girl of fourteen or fifteen years of age to assist in general house work. Apply to, MRS. F. G. SPARLING, Minnie street -- _- - HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. On Saturaday, May 10, the High School football t m went to Clinton to play against th Clinton Collegiate team in the sem •final round for the Hough Cup. Th score was 0-0; a high wind spoiled the ame and put accurate playing out of th question. The line- ups were as foll ws: -Wingham: Goal, G. R. Smith; ba ks, F. Colvin, E. Tay- lor; half -backs, . Campbell, G. Cruik- shanks; J. Curri ; forwards, W.Haines, W. Elliott, J. ickson, H. Day. W. Buchanan, (captain). Clinton: Goal, W. Caldwell; b cks, E. Torrance, E. Beacom; half -b cks, N. Sparks, J. Smillie, C. Kilt (captain); forwards, H. McCrostie, B Cooper, S. Smillie, C. Kaiser, R, Mo att. On Wednesday vening the two teams will play again in the Town Park at 6 p.m. The winne play a final round with Woodstock aptist College in the near future. CANARIES FOR SALE --Provincial Con- stable Phippen intends going out of the bird raising business and he has a num- ber of beautiful singers which will be sold at very low prices. CHURCH NOTES. Rev. J. A. Fergu on, of Belgrave conducted the service in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church o Sunday evening last. Rev. Crawford Tait, late of St. Cath- arines will be induct d as pastor of Bluevale and Eadie Presbyterian congregations on Thur day, May 22nd. Mr. Duplan,student Huron College, London, conducted Div e Service in St. Paul's Church on Su day last. Mr. Duplan, will remain i charge of St. Paul's during Rev. E. . Croly's leave of absence. Adjt. George Smith Chancellor of the London Division, will conduct services in the Salvatio Army Citadel on Sunday next. Subj cts:-11 a. m., "The Power of influe ce," 3 p. m., an old-time free and asy testimony meeting; 7 p. m., "The nseen World." On Saturday evening, •i ere will be an illustrated missionary s rvice, when the Adjuitant will be the speaker, when over one hundred m nificent views will be shown, illustr, ting scenes of native and religious life 'n Africa, India, Japan, China, South A. erica and also rescue work, food depo s for poor child- ren, etc., etc. CONGREGATI NAL MEETING. A meeting of th Wingham Methodis on Wednesday even ports from the v were read, showin, gress. The inaugu of a new system of most satisfactorily, Committee reporte better condition th time in the histor Missionary givings $1,400 mark; of this raised $520,00. The a flourishing conditi superintendency of present nrembershi reported by the pas The meeting by a vote decided to invi ferenee to meet in 1914. Messrs. J. K will represent the ference to be held i At a joint meeti Trustee Boards of week, a committe draft an address t. was a member of years, and who is California, and on Dr. Redmond was tor. He then rea dress: - Dear Bro. Hall: As you are abo t to sever your con- nection with this c • • gregation and take up your residence 1 a distant land, we, of the Methodist 01 urch in Wingham, ou, your good wife of your family, the n which it has been ese years of your ave your assistance hurch work, your in every good cause of the community e men and' women e in daily contact ingly your removal that the loss of your congregation of the Church was held ng, May 7th. Re- rious departments encouraging pro- ation, a year ago, finance has resulted and the Finance finances to be in at any previous of the Church. ave advanced to the he Epworth League Sunday School is in n under the efficient i r. Buchanan. The of the Church as .r is 511. almost unanimous the London Con - Ingham in June, rr and F. Buchanan hurch at the Con - a few weeks hence. of the Official and he Church held last was appointed to Mr. T. Hall, who oth Boards for many soon to remove to ednesday evening ailed on by the pas - the following ad- desire to convey to and all the member profound satisfacti for us through all stay among us, to and leadership in fellowship and zeal for the betterment and the uplift of t with whom you co We regret excee and can assure you influence and co-operation in every de- partment of Church life and Christian activity will be keenly felt. While your places in the classroom, prayer -meet- ing, choir, Epwortji League, and gen- eral congregationa worship will remain unfilled, your faithful services we trust, will bear abundant harvest in those who come after and take up the tasks which you now lay down. We desire to refer particularly Bro. Hall, to your e cient leadership in Class -meeting an. Prayer -meeting, as well as to your su cess as a teacher of the Eureka Bible Study Class, and to the well render•d assistance which you have so often cheerfully given to the pastor, both d ring the regular and special services, a d we hope that the field of Christion sefulness in Califor- nia may find room for a workman, of which no Church eed be ashamed. We trust that in the d spensation of Provi- dence, you may h ve many years of useful life in you new surroundings, and sincerely hope that Mrs. Hall may feel the healing be efit of that sunny climate, and be sp red many years of restored health an companionship. We trust that t other members of your family will al.o be spared many years in that land •f great opportunity, and that amid the i creasing duties of life they may find time for continued service in active C urch work. As you go out f .m among us, you may rest assured t at you carry with you, as a family, t e highest respect of this congregation, and the sincerest wishes for future s , ccess and happiness from the Official Bards of the Church, the Choir, the Sunray School and Ep- worth League; an. we indulge the hope that you may find Church home among the American pe.ple, where you can enjoy fellowship , nd communion such as every Christie must have, if his life is to remain i fluential and he, him- self, is to grow s • onger and his experi- ence richer in sp' itual things. May the ever uling hand of Provi- dence grant you a safe journey over the long road to the shores of the Pacific, and may the he rtiness of awaiting you there, and the ••union of your familly, compensate fo the separation from your Wingham riends. That your 1 es, in their various spheres of usef lness, may be crowned with abundant success, is the united prayer of your • any friends of Wing- ham Methodist hurch. Signed on be nd of the Officials and Members of Wingham Methodist Church. J. A. MORTON, R. C. REDMOND. Mr. Hall sin erely appreciated the Last Sunday very su cessful Sunday School anniversary se vices were held in the Wingham M thodist church. Rev. A. J. Langford of Kincardine, preached very approp fate sermons at both the morning and •vening services to large congregatio <. In the after- noon a platform mee ing was held at which addresses were delivered by Mr. Langford and other and a musical program was rende ed. Mr. 3. A. Flack, who was co netted with the Sunday School when t was organized, gave a short addres" The Wingham Methodist Sunday Schof has just closed a very successful yea and is one of the best Sunday Schools in ' estern Ontario. Mr. F. Buchanan, th i Superintendent, and his able staff of a••istants deserve much praise for the ood work they are doing. kind sentimenrs expressed in the ad- dress and made . suitable reply. Short address :s and the singing of "Blest be the ie" brought the pro- ceedings to a c se. Save Mouey Do you realize how much you can save by wearing INVICTUS Shoes? For you really do because they wear much longer than ordinary footwear. The best of leather and good shoemakiEg combine to ensure a shoe giving long service. You'll remember the gaali ,y long after the price is foogotien if yon wear INVICTUS. W. J. 6RE12. SINGLE FARE FOR VICTORIA DAY. The Grand Trunk Railway :System will issue round trip tickets At Single Fare between all stations in Canada east of Port Arthur, also to Detroit and Port Huron, Mich., Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Black Rock a S spension 13ridge N. Y. �,r p Good going Friday and Saturday May 23 & 24, valid returning until Tuesday, May 27, 1913. Tickets and full information from II. 13. Rlliott,Town Agent, Phone 4, or W. F. Burgman, Station Agent, Phone 50. The TIMES oiee will he open during the evenings of May 22nd and 23rd for the convenience of those 'wishing to purchase tickets. THE SHOE MAN M MM/wv�M GOOD oLO ONTARIO. Never since the land was first settled, could Huron, farms be bought at better values than at the present moment We have something good to c-ff.ar all the time. For two v` eeks only we are presenting for sole the follow- ing:—Lot 1 and west lot 2 con. 12, Howiek, containing 150 acres, with a brick dwelling house and hank barn G0x64 with ce- ment stabling, drilled well, close to Churches and School. Farm all in grass and will be Feld at a remarkably low price to wind up an estate. Apply to W. J FINL 1Y, New- bridge, P 0., or Ritchie & Cosens REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Tornado Insurance Reliable company. Low rates. No premium note. C.P.R. TICKETS TO ALL live Stock Insurance We take the risks. See us for rates. POINTS. J Seed Headquarters. I have in stock all kinds of No. 1 seeds: Mammoth Clover,Red Clover,A1- sike, Lucerve, Timothy Mangle seeds, etc. A car load of Essex selected Seed Corn to arrive in April. Guaranteed to grow. We buy nothing but the best that can be secured. No risk when buying from us. J. A. Mills, Wingham. Newest and latest Designs in Wall Paper at Knox's, opposite National Hotel. Phone 65. - - LOST. --•.At C. P. R. station or in a Wingham store, a black silk umbrella with silver handle comprised of girl's head with flowing hair. Particularly prized. Will finder kindly communicate with Mrs. Herb Winter, 1490 Yonge street, Toronto or 0. G. Anderson, Belgrave, and receive suitable reward. new COLLEGE AT HOME 1 Thousands of ambitious young peo- ple are fast preparing in their own hinnies to occupy lucrative positions ns stenographers, bookkeepers, teleg+aph. ors, riril servants., in fact every sphere of Business Activities. You may finish at college if you wish. Positions guar- anteed. Enter college any day. Ina. vidual instruction. Expert teachers. Thirty apetveAtlns .year's experience. colleges. Special course for tr'aehers Affiliated with Commercial tdnca- tors' Association of Canada. Summer Scheel the famous Spotton Business CoIIege, London. Wingham Business College Geo. Spotton, r7. T. Morse. President. Principal.