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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1913-09-25, Page 1*,►r , ,, :, THE WINCHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIL—NO, 2171 TWO 4 SPECIALS Special No. 1 BRIAR PIPE - 25c Pipe Cleaners - Free For the next 10 days we will - give away free a burd'e of Pipe Cleaners with every - Pipe we sell. We carry the largest and best stock of 25c pipes in Huron County. A good pipe and cleaners only . . . . 25c Special No. 2 • Rexall Tooth Paste or Powder 25c Tooth Brush - Free For the next 10 days we will give away free a good tooth brush (sold in most stores' at 25c each) with every package of Paste or Powder we sell. A good tooth paste and Brush . . . 25c J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN GM* dam_ Stmrs C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER Insurance Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Office over Malcolm'a Grocery; 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. INsr. Office of late I r, Wilson Residence Wingham, Ont Cor Prance and Patrick Sts. Office Phone170. Phone 182 Christie's Groom PHONE 59. Store opens 7 A.m. Closes 7 P.M. (Except Seturday.) BUY GRAP[S� HER[ Thursday and Friday. Sitanammenntamma WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 1913 Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION. The 17th annual convention of the Epworth Leagues of Wingham District was held in the Methodist Church, Wingham, on Wednesday and Thursday 17th and 18th of September, The con- vention was preceded by the financial district meeting , when a good number of ministers and lay delegates assembled in the church, presided over by the Rev. J. W. Hibbert, chairman of the district, accompanied by the Rev. G. W.Rivers B. A. B. D., who is the ener- getic district Secretary. The afternoon session of the League Convention was opened by the president of the League. the Rev. A. J. Langford, R egret was expressed by the Hon. presi- dent, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, and the League in general, on account of the absence and resignation of Mr. J. Kerr, Secretary and Treasurer for the District who is moving away from Wingham. Mr. Slemmon was appointed Secretary and Treasurer pro -tem. The Rev. A. J. Langford of Kincardine opened the con- ference by giving a very able address on Life the essential thing, pointing out that we had no life apart from God. Also that God is our Father and we are His children and that to know what life is we must know God experimentally, apart from whom we can do nothing. Life, said the speaker, invariably mani- fests itself according to law, both in the natural and spiritual world. It is not enough to generate steam, or that ex- pends itself in [nothing unless working according to law. It is not enough to have life, unless it is harnessed and active and accomplishing its purpose, in other words, the law of God operat- ting through the Church, Epworth League, and Sunday School, etc. Illus- tration: -One man had said, "God had no need of his learning" Southey replied, "He had no need of his ignorance." The keynote of the conference, (said Mr. Langford) was Life with God, and the words of Jesus Christ, "Without me ye can do nothing."—John, 15:5, meaning power and ability i,n service for others. Mr. W. J. Slemmon acting in the place of Mr. J. Kerr, !gave his report of the district exectuive, and spoke of the need of a superintendent for the work of the Junior League, also empha- sizing the need of sacrifice among the League members, so that by organizing and uniting, their cause should be a living one, and accomplish the purpose for which it evists; the winning of others. Mr. D. Andrews gave an inspiring message, on The need of the community and how the League may respond, point- ing out that by looking up to God in faith, and lifting up those who are in need, in practice, and through the med- ium of the League and Sunday School and Christian Endeavor getting in touch with those young men and women who thought they were getting too big for those departments. He also pointed out, man was a social being and, as many were coming into Canada from England and elsewhere, we were to co- operate with them, in order to help them socially, mentally, spiritually and educationally, and thus bring them into touch with God. By these means and others, the League can show their love to God and their neighbour. The Rev. J. F. Knight, London con- ference, Secretary of the League, was a very able speaker, and certainly an acquisition to the League Conference. Speaking from a wide experience in connection with the Christian church and leagues, etc., he addressed them on the subject of "The Hill Difficulty," pointing out that whilit difficulties were largely man made, God permitted certain things to come into existence in order that His love -and power might be seen, by lifting man out of them, or above them and thus making him a victor instead of alloying him to be vanquished. Referringto the work of the Leagues, he said te first essential was a goodleader, and his qualifications should be tact, persistence, consecra- tion, optimism, foresight, that the ' leader is not the pastor, but one that the pastor confides in, because he knows the leader is doing a great work among the leaguers, teaching the members the I art of prayer, a real exercise. The speaker here gave a touching reference to himself when he was apparently on his death bed and given up by the doc- tors. His recording steward came into the room, and sympathizing with him, said upon leaving the room, you cannot die Bro. Knight, because we aro pray- ing for you. Thatwas real service and the hill difficulty was overcome, he be- gan to amend. The Rev. Mr, Knight also spoke of his first attempt to pray and how it seemed as if defeat had come his way. This was the greatest experience o' his life, but God enabled him. Whom he cells He qualifies, don't say you can't, thlere is nothing impos- (l,ontinutli on Page 4.) • WINGHAM Fa11 Fair Read our invitation on last page WILLIS & CO. WINGHAM FALL FAIR. Wingham fall fair will be held on Thursday and Friday of this week. On Thursday the indgor exhibits will be placed in position and judged and on Friday afternoon the stock will be on exhibition and judged. Expert judges will officiate. The attractions this year include a 2.20 pace or trot, purse $100.00 and a 2.50 pace or trot, purse $60.00. There will also be a bicycle race, a hitching race and a potato' race. There will be the school children's parade and all school children are invited to take part in the parade. • The Wingham Citizens' Band will furnish the music'during the afternoon of the 26th. On the the evening of Friday, Sep- tember26th, ahigh class concert will be held in the opera house. Owing to two extra artists having an open date, the directors are enabled to give the people of Wingham and vicinity additional talent for this entertainment. The artists will be H. Ruthven McDonald, baritone; Miss LaDell, elocutionist; Miss Vera Mullen, soprano; Miss Blanche Deering, violinist; Mr. Eddie Pigott, comedian; Mrs. H. Ruthven McDonald, accompanist. The prices are 25c. for general admission and 35c. and 50c. for reserved seats. Secure your seats early at McKibbon's drug store. Appointed Judge. Mr, E. L. Elwood has been appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of the Province of Saskatchewan. Mr. Elwood is a brother of Mrs. Dudley Holmes of this town and is a Huron county old boy, having been born in Goderich. Old friends in this county will congratulate him on his appointment. Presentation to Mayor VanStone. On Wednesday evening of last week, prior to his departure for Toronto, Mayor VanStone was entertained by the members of the Council at the Hotel Brunswick, where a pleasant evening was spent. Reeve McKibbon, on behalf of the Council presented Mayor Van - Stone with a gold -headed cane and an address was read by Coun. Spotton. The evening was spent in speech -mak- ing and all present were sorry to see the Mayor leaving Wingham. Mr. Van - Stone has been selected by the Wm. Davies Co., as manager of the Buying Department with head quarters in Tor- onto and this necessitated his removal from Wingham. Mr. VanStone has been a resident of Wingham for some thirteen years and was always active in every movement which was thought to be in the best interests of the town. Many friends regret his removal from town, but all will join with the TIMES in wishing him health, happiness and prosperity in his new position. South Bruce Candidate. The present by-election campaign in South Bruce is the hottest in years, and R. E. Truax, the Liberal standard-bear- er, is meeting with hearty support in every district. Mr. Truax came to Walkerton 17 years ago, a young man of 20. He owns one of the largest sash and door factories in the province now, and is building another big new plant. He was first elected to Parliament in 1891, defeating the late Henry Cargill, father of the present Conservative can- didate, and has since that time repre- sented South Bruce iii the local House for twelve years. He resigned his seat in 19I1 to contest South Bruce for the Dominion House against James Donnely and was defeated. He has occupied every official position at the gift of the electors of Walkerton, and among his' best friends are many of the foremost I Conservatives of th.' community, Post Offices Closed. Eighty.eight Canaaian postmasters have lost their jobs during the past twelve months through the closing of that numbed• of postoflices in Eastern Canada. Twenty-seven of the offices were closed in cons.muence of the ex- tension of rural mail delivery Coutes. Of the offices clost.1 forty were in Ontario. A Hamiiton bride- renounced the faith for Judaism, changing her name from Mabel to Salah. To New Subscribers We will send the TIMES to new subscribers to any address in Canada to January Ist, 1915, for One Dollar. This is an exceptionally good offer. If you are already a sub- scriber, send a copy of the paper to your absent son, daughter or friend. TOWN pOUNCIL A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Monday evening with all members present except Mayor Van - Stone. Acting Mayor Spotton presided The question of passing the control of the Public and !High Schools to a Board of Education. After discussion the following resol}ttion was passed on the following division:—Yeas-Spotton, Boyce, Isbister, Mills, Nays—McKib- bon, Young, Bell. ' Whereas provision is made in the Board of Edudatioii Act of 1909 to cer- tain municipalities'to vest the control of Public and High{ Schools in a Board of Education by a resolution of Council passed at a meeting called for that pur- pose on or before the Ist of October. Therefore it is moved by Coun. J. A. Mills, seconded by Coun. W. J. Boyce, that after the year t913, the control of the Public and High Sc000ls of the Town of Wingham be vested in a Board of Education, elected according to law. Mr. W. H. Rintoul submitted a tender of $378.00 for the completion of the machinery hall. Moved by Couns. Isbister and Bell, that the tender of W. H. Rintoul be accepted for completion of machinery hall according to plans and specifications. —Carried. The Canada Cement Co., offered to send a gentleman to act as asistant in- spector on street paving free of cost to the town. Moved by Coun. Boyce and Reeve Mc- Kibbon, that this Council accept the offer of the Canada Cement Co. re assistant inspector and wire them to that effect—Carried. New Teacher Engaged. At a special meeting of the High School Board on Tuesday evening, Miss Edna Cooper, of Clinton was engaged as sixth teacher. Miss Cooper comes to Wingham very highly recommended and will enter on her new duties at once. Thanksgiving Day Oct. 20th. An order -in -council was passed at Ottawa on Thursday, fixing Monday, October 20th. as Thanksgiving Day in Canada. This will be our next public holiday and a day for returning thanks for the many favors and blessings re- ceived during the past year. Street Open for Traffic. The work of paving Josephine street is now about completed between Vic- toria and Patrick streets. The portion of the street between John and Victoria streets will be open for traffic on Fri- day of this week—Fair Day. This will be a great convenience to the merchants and the large number of visitors who will be in town on Friday. School Trustees Elected. On Monday evening nomination:- .were received by Town Clerk Groves to fill the vacancies en the Public School Board, caused by the removal of Messrs. Alex. Ross and Wm. Moore. For Ward 1, Wm. Robertson was proposed by A. Tipling and A. Young and for Ward 2, W. A. Campbell was proposed by F. Buchanan and H. B. Elliott. There being no further nominations, Messrs. Robertson and Campbell were declared elected by acclamation, East Huron Teachers Meeting. The meeting of the East Huron Teachers' Association will he held at Clinton on the 9t11 and 10th of October Mr. Emery, Science Mester of the Stratford Normal School, will give two addresses and for the evening meetin g a lecture on Scott with illustrative road- ings will be delivered by the Rev. Mr. McMillan. The rest of the programme will be taken up with papers an 1 dis- cussions by the county. Programmes will bo sent out at an early date. M - together a most 'successful meeting is anticipated. Trustees and the public are cordially invited to attend. PERSONALS. Miss Jean Werth, of Elora is visiting with friends in town: Mr. Will Haines is attending Normal school at Stratford. Miss Alta Pryne, rof Brussels, is vis- iting at the parsonage. Mr. Harry Coutte, of Hamilton, was visiting in town for a few days. Miss Ethel Tipling left on Monday for Stratford to attend the Normal school. Chief Slemin, of Brantford was visi- ting last week with his uncle, Mr. Jas. Slemin. Mr. K. H. Crane, of the Bank of Commerce, visited iij Stratford for over Sunday. Mr. T. G. Wilson left this week for Montreal to resume his studies in Mc- Gill University. Miss May Slann, of London was visit- ing for a few days with her cousin, Mr. E. W. Merrington. Mr. R. R. Davis, of Toronto, was visiting for over Sunday with his brother, Mr. H. Davis. Mr. David Pickell, of Oshawa was visiting for a few days with his brother, Mr. J. N. Pickell in Culross. Rev. Ben. H. Spence, of Toronto was the guest of Mr. F. Buchana n during his stay in town over Sunday. Mr. James Henderson was at Attwood on Friday where he was judge on roots and vegetables and sheep and pigs at the fall fair. Mrs. Rowland H Hill returned to her home in Toronto on Saturday after spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Carrick. Mr. Andrew Oliver, of Treherne, Man. has been visiting for a few dsys with his friend, Mr. Andrew Wilson in East W awanosh. Mr. John Elliott, of East Wawanosh is at Rainham Centre this week acting as judge on horses at the fall fair in that place. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCracken and Mrs. A. Lavelle Taylor motored from London to spend the week end with relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Neil, of Orange- ville, formerly of Wingham are away on a holiday trip to St. Johns and Halifax and while away Mr. Neil is attending the Labor Congress in Montseal. Mr. John Anderson, of Wareham is visiting with relatives and old friends in Wingham and district. Mr. Anderson has passed his 82nd birthday and his friends here are pleased to see him en- joying excellent health, Mr. Wm. Heayn, of Chicago is spend- ing a few days with old friends in town. Mr. Heayn was engaged in the planing mill business in Wingham a number of years ago and this is his first visit to the old town in nearly thirty years. Mrs. Thos. Brandon and I11iss Hazel Brandon were in Beeton this week at- tending the marriage of Mrs. 13randon'a neice, Miss Zella Wray to a Toronto young man. Miss Brandon played the wedding march at the marriage. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. Another new pupil bas been enrolled in the past week. This brings the pre- sent enrollment slightly above that of last year altogether. New teachers and students have been accustomed to their new surroundings and everyone is looking forward to another prosperous year. The Athletic Societies have been re- organized with following officers —Presi- dent Girls' Athletic Association, M. Ritchie; Secretary Girls' Ath. Assoc., 0. Irwin; Pres. Boys" Ath. Assoc., P. Muir; Sec. Boys' Ath. Assoc., E. Taylor. As a result sports are carried en in earnest and Field Day will be held in the near future, Domestic Science Lectures. Bulletin No. 215 of the Ontario De- partment of Agriculture is devoted to as explanation of the programs for de- monstration lectures in Domestic Science, Cooking, Sewing and Home Nurses. Courses, each consisting of 'ten Demonstration -Lectures, will be held as follows: 1. September 2J to De- cember 6, 1913;' 2. January 5 to March 11; 3. March 16 to May 23, 1914. Simi- lar courses gidon under the direction of the Institutes Branch of the Depart- ment of Agriculture during the winter of 1912-13 proved most successful, and a liberal apprrjlriation from the Federal grant has been set apart for an exten- sion of the work during the season of 11112-14. Wortlen's Institutes are de- sired to mak0 application for some of these lectures. and a blank form in the bulletin gives full information of the particulars required, $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Death of a Pioneer. A pioneer resident of Huron county passed away at his home in Brussels on Saturday last in the person of W. II. McCracken. The deceased had been in poor health for some time. He was for many years engaged in the grocery busi- ness and was also one of the most ex- tensive exhibitors of garden products - etc. at the fall fairs, and was well, known and highly esteemed in all parts of the county, He was an enthusiastic member of the Independent Order of Odd fellows, being tia, member of both the Lodge and the Encampment. A number of the members of Maitland Lodge attended the funeral at Brussels on Tuesday. "Old Jock" Adams Dead. "Old Jock" Adams passed away on Monday evening of last week, at the ripe age of ninety years, in the Walker- ton House of Refuge, whither he was taken with regret and kindest intentions about a year ago. Concerning the early history of "Jock" before his coming to Lucknow, little more is known than has been published, It is known in a gen- eral way that he was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, that in his younger days he served as errand boy for the great Dr. Norman McLeod; and was for some time a weaver in Ayr. In '52 or '54 he came to Canada, and about 50 years ago he became a resident in Lucknow and vici- nity. It is as "old timer" and a citizen of Lucknow that Jock will be re- membered longest. His years of acti- vity on the Goderich stage lite in com- petition with A. M. Polley; his part in the old Caledonian games; his fondness for auction sales; his partiality for canaries and old useless bric-a-brac, his ability to endure as unflinchingly as a a granite column, al] kinds and condition of weather often in dead of winter having no more clothing than others need in summer time; but above all, his sim- plicity and his sterling honesty of char- acter, which made friends of everyone; these are the chara.tteristics which have made hint known and, shall we say, be- loved, beyond many who were infinitely his superiors in wealth, education and business ability. Many of the older residents of Wingham and district will remember "Old Jock" Adams. He used to make regular trips to Wingham for coal. The remains were taken to Luck - now for interment and public service was held in the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Duncan. Rev. Mr. McLennan Resigns. The Presbytery of Maitland bade good-bye to its oldest minister last Tues- day, when the Rev. F. A. McLennan, of South Kinloss, tendered them his resignation. A number of commission- ers representing the session and manag- ing board of the congregation were present and spoke in very feeling terms of their esteem and love for their pas- Qualtty and Snap " INVICTUS " Shoes are leaders, because they look well, feel well and w ear well. Quality and Snap are the hallmarks of the ne-w styles they embrace every new idea that is good. �;'fttE-sesr-aGOOD SHOE INVICTU5 W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN (�M M MAMM/y�n/./y�yy�1 1FARM WANTED We have a buyer for a goad 51 acre farm near L1u' val.'. Mu -t e i good land with leern:ai,e at water supply. We have a good farm in Grey County that we can exchange for Wingham Real Estate or a farm near Wingham. Have yoi. noticed the activity in Wingham Real Estate recently. More property is turned over in this town than in any two or throe towns of its size in this part of Ontario. We have still a.few good residences for sale, but NO HOUSES TO RENT Richie & Conn ILEAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE tor. The members of the presbytery WINGHAM, ONTARIO. also testified to the high place which he has won in their regard. It is only when ties are broken that we realize their strength and when a bond has been forging for a quarter of a century the wrench at parting is sore indeed. Mr. MacLennan's resignation will take effect in a few weeks and Rev. D. A. MacLean of Ripley, has been appointed to act as moderator when the congrega- tion becomes vacant. All Coal Not Alike. When you see the coal blazing in an open grate and sending out its grate- ful warmth when thesnow is thick and the thermometer is below zero does it ever occur to what the composition of that coal is and how much the heat of that coal depends upon the composition': The other day the Elias Rogers Ce., Limited, conducted a test of their coil. The test was made with some stove coal, and the analyst picked out some pieces of coal here anct there from sev- eral big cars, delving down at one time, picking a piece off the top another time, and altogether it was a most aimless sort of collecting that. he did. That is counted a fair test. The coal was then ground up finely and it certain weight placed in a percelain dish, after which it was placed in a furnace. The result showed that the amount of fixed carbon was 86 per cent., the Volatile hydrocar- bons 3.2 per cent., moisture 2 per cent. and ash 8.6 per cent. This coal comes from the Deleware Lackawanna and Western coal mines from Scranton, has always been at the top of the list, as the analysis of the Bureau of Mines of Pennsylvania shows, The company has a larger percentage of slate pickers on ±heir payroll per ton than any other conSpany at the pres- ent time.—Mr. McLean is the sole agent in Wingham for Scanton coal • • Dr. R. F. Parker, D.B.O.A., F.S.D. OSTFOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Eye Specialist Food Scientist Acute and Chronic Diseases Treated. Glasses Scientifically Fitted. Tuesday 11.30 a.tn. to Wednesday 10.31 a,m., Main St. (over Christie's Store). MISS SPARLING Graduate of Toronto Conse,•vatory of Music and Authorized te•eller of Fletcher Music Wethed, Simplex and Kindergarten. Pupils prepared for Conservatory examinations in Piano and Theory. Theory taught by corre'pondence. Classes Re•Open Sept. 8th PIION1 165 NOIMICKailganiMassogeonwillellii COLLEGE AT HOME loonmemsop 1 .4 Xhousar e? . ° ambitious young j ..- t[ [n;e are fast pr, paring 'in their own h. mos to occt};y iterativeporiownticns stenographer., hoolikeepere. telegraph- ers, civil servants. in fact very std., re of Business Antivitjae. You may Ri. tsh at college if you w'i` i. Portion:- e c r- anteed, Enter collkite any day is ri vidual instruction. Espert tt , h. rs. Thirty year's experience. Li ri;est trainers .year's r'tannin. St -c on t'o71. t.. Special tour -e for tt::eh,i I? Affiliated with Commercial E.'du.a tors' Association of Canada tie,nmer School at the ramous Spotton Business College, London. Wingham Busies College Geo. Spoftr.a. tr , T. Pre. t.:e i1t 1 . .