The Wingham Times, 1911-12-14, Page 4Capital Paid U S 2,750,000
R ea e r v e and Undevided
Profits 3,250,000
Total Assets 40,000,000
Besides offering an incentive to save,
a savings, account affords a safe and
convenient method of keeping the ac-
cumulating dollars.
Safe custody is of paramount im-
portance -either for the hard-earn-
ed savings of the worker or for trust
funds.
The Bank of Hamilton invites your
savings account, whether large or
small.
Head Office
C. P. SMITH, Agent, Wingham. HAMILTON
TIIE WINGHAM TIMES, DECEMBER 14 1911
THE
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Dowiniou Bank
HEAD: OFFICE: Tommy°
E. B. OsLER, M,P,, - President:
W. D. IVATTHEWS, - Vice -President.
Glapital..,,....... ,.. $4,,000,00
Reserve ., ...,,., . $,700 ,000.
Total Assets,. $69,000,000.00
A Branch of this Bank has been esta-
blished in London, England, at
73 CORNHILL, E.C,
This Branch will issue Letters of
Credit and Drafts on all important
points in Canada, negotiate Bills cent
for collection, make telegraphic trans•
fees, and transact every description of
banking business.
Information will be furnished on all
Canadian matters.
A special department will be 'provid-
ed for the use of visitors and bearers
of our Letters of Credit.
PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT,
Standing of pupi111 of Wingham Pub-,
lin School for the month of November,
ENTRANCE CLASS,
' C. A. BOGERT, General Manager.
WINGHAM BRANCH:
W. R, Geikie, Manager.
R. VANSTONE, SOlioitor.
TOWN OF WINGHAM
Maximum 330, Honours 247: Pass
198.
IL Gray 248, W. Hinscliffe 228, H.
Niergarth 191, C. Crawford 77, H.
Gould 216, W. Morden 191, W'. Irvine
206. M. Groves 163, S. MaxWel1266, K.
Rush 252, J. Richardson 256, W. Staple-
ton 125, M. Brown 207, S. Reading 147,
P. Gillespie 193, J. Angus 271, E. Po -
cook 98, C. Wilson 190, T. McDonald
172, F. Moore 229, W. McCool 220, B.
Isard 207, N. Oracey 287, L Gibson
250, F. Murch 244, 14. Murch 281, L
Allen 249, V. McDonald 168, M. Cart-
wright 50, N. McLean 208, R. Manuel
115, B. Blackhall 185, K. Pringle .292,
F. Lockridge 261, M. Harrison 236, A.
Robertson 198, G. Robinson 271, V.
Armour 252, E. Patterson 221, P.
Bloomfield 152, Z. Hines 198, R. Rin-
toul 185, G. Newman 184, V. Bradwin.
145, C. Moffat 10, S. Pender 25.
TO ADVIIIRTISERS
Notice of changes must be left at this
office not later than Saturday noon.
The copy for changes Faust be left
not later than Monday evening.
Casual advertisements accepted up
to noon Wednesday of each week.
a8TABL4SHED 1822
THE WINOHAIN TIMES.
H.ti .ELLIOTT. PUBLISMIR ANDPROPSEXTO
THURSDAY DECEMBER 14. 1911.
EDITORAL NOTES.
SENIOR III.
Examined in arithmetic, grammar,
spelling and daily work. Total 1128.
J. Maxwell 977, F. Carruth 910, W.
Schaefer 910, P. Holmes 908, 0. Rin-
toul 890, N. Bennett 877, S. Hamilton
874, T. Bottrell 857, C. Isard 837, C.
Hingston 834, N. Haugh 825, M. Cas-
sells 819, V. Webb 807, V. Patterson
802, G. Cantelon 801, N. Christie 775,
M. Smith 708, E. Hart 743. L. Huffman
743, B. Campbell 741, H. Dennis 740, K.
Smith 738, N. McRitchie 721, A. Tay-
lor 714, M. Reading 710, J. Currie 699,
D. Hines 692, S. McLean 689, E. Rogers
669, C. Brooks 617, H. Kennedy 616, A.
Dore 536, N. Vanalstine 533, M. Po-
cock 506, E. Erskine 407.
JUNIOR III.
Three Bruces for Rowell and progres-.
sive Government.
The Whitney gerrymander saved a
number of seats for them on Monday.
Mr. John Anderson, Registrar of the
deeds for North Wellington died at Ar-
thur.
Thirteen Liberals elected in Ontario
in September and 22 on Monday. The
tide has turned.
We heartly congratulate Editor Mc-
Donald, of Chesley on his splendid
victory in Centre Bruce.
What is the matter with Turnberry?
A conservative majority of 7 in Septem-
ber increased to 47 on Monday.
Ashfield Liberals were not able to
get the voters out. This accounts for
the reduction in the Liberal majority. •
Hon. A. G. MacKay is a fighter and
where he is best known his services are
appreciated. North Grey is a Conser-
vative riding and he carried it by some
700 majority.
The North Huron Conservative ma-
jority is a tribute to the ability and
personality of A. H. Musgrove, 14. P. P.
and not to the record or policy of the
Whitney Government.
NY -LAW NO, 642, 1911
A B •Law to abolish the Water and
Electric Light Commission of the
Town of Wingham.
Senior Section. Maximum 725.
N. McLean 628, E. Cook 625, A.
Davidson 593, C. Newman 588, C. An-
gus 584, A. Williamson 578, J. Nicholls
575, F. Sturdy 575, V. Schaefer 574,
P. Johns 555, N. Drummond 539, W.
Walker 528, H. Angus 526, L. Currie
523, V. Davidson 510, H. McDonald 516,
C. Smith 500, L. Zurbrigg 495. K.
Mills 488, L. Bell 485, R. Hewer 475,
V. Stricker 470, J. Christie 451, W.
Dear 281, L. Sturdy 205.
Junior Section. Maximum 650.
J. Seli 572, C. Isard 560, G. Allen
550, T. Murch 528, E. Huffman 516, M.
Piper 504, F. Robinson 490, B. Wil-
liams 453, M. Allen 450, A. Imlay 447,
L. McLeod 442, H. Mann 421, H. Aitch-
eson 413, C. Merkley 380, C. Wild 364;
L. Stevens 348, R. Forsythe 292.
JUNIOR I1.
Senior Section. Maximum 450.
R. Sanderson 428, A. Williamson
397, K. Wilkinson 379, 0. Hutton 356,
P. McLean 353, A. Galbraith 342, M.
Walker 304, C. Stapleton 299, G. Holm-
es 296, M. Hickey 293, W. Currie 285,
L Reid 285, J. Davidson 282, A. Black-
hall 279, H. Gannett 273, A. Taylor
267, S. Donaldson 265, E. Rintoul 230,
M. Duncan 230, M. Carruth 228, M.
Dalgleish 225, C. Pocock 177, E. Taugh-
er 127.
Whereas By -Lew No, 688, 1909, to establish a
Water and Electric Light Commission for the
Town of Wingham was submitted to the" rate-
payers on the 20t.• day of July, 1909, and final
1y passed by the Council on the 2nd day of
August. 1909.
And Whereas such Commision has been in
existence for the past two years and has con-
ducted the business of the Waterworks and
Electric Light Departments,
And Whereas a petition has been presented
to the Municipal Council of the Corporation of
the Town of Wingham praying that such
Water and Electric Light Commission be ab-
olished and the business of the said depart-
ments resumed bythe Council.
Therefore the unicipal Council of the Cor
poration of the Town of Wingham enacts as
follows:-
lst.-On, from and after the 10th day of Jan
uary, 1912, the Waterworks and Electric Light
Systems of the. Town of Wingham shall be
managed and controlled by the Municipal
Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Wingham.
lnd.-The votes of the. Electors of the said
Town of Wingham shall be taken on this By-
Mw
ylaw at the following times and places, that 1s
to say: -
At the same time and plane and by the same
officers as have been appointed to hold the
coming Municipal Election.
srd.-On Saturday, 60th day of December,
A D.. 1911. the Mayor of the said Town shall
attend at the Town Hall in the said Town at
eleven o'clock iuthe forenoon to appoint per
sone to attend at the various eolith g places
aforesaid and at the final summing up of the
votes by the Clerk, on behalf of the persons
interested in, and desirous of promoting or op-
ppsing the passing of this Bylaw, respective -
41:12. -The Olerk of the said Town of Wing -
ham shall attend at the said Town Hall at
eleven o'clock of the forenoon of Tuesday, the
second day of January, A. D. 1912, to sum up
the number of votes given for and against this
Bylaw.
Dated at the Town Hall in the Town of
Wingham this fifth day of December A. D.
1911.
NOTICE.
Mayor
Olerk
Take notice that the above is it true copy of
the proposed by-law which has been taked in-
to consideration and which will be finally
passed by the Municipal Council of the Town
of Wingham (in the event of the assent of the
Electors being obtained thereto) after one
month from the first publication thereof in
the Wingham Times, the date of which publi-
cation was the seventh day of December, A.D..
1911, and the votes of the Electors of the said
Town of Wingham will be taken thereon on
the day and at the hours and places therein
fixed.
Dated at the Clerk's Office, Wingham, De
camber Gth, 1911.
1[OfRI$.
Silas Johnston, of the 1st line, was
taken to Victoria Hospital, London,
where he underwent a medical oper-
ation. We are pleased to hear he is
doing as well as could be expected and
his many freinds hope he will soon be
restored to his former good health.
Robert Scott, 6th line, disposed of
his fine heavy draft stallion, "Royal
Scott" rising 4 years, to Alex. Mc-
Dougall, of Rondeau, Kent Co., at a
good figure. This horse was sired by
"Scotland's Hope," the well-known
imported horse :owned formerly by
George Muldoon, of Brussels. Mr.
McDaugall is to be Commended for his
enterprise.
has helped countless
thousands of thin, weak,
delicate children -made
them strong, plump
and robust.
It creates an appetite,
aids digestion, fills the
veins with rich red
blood.
After illness or loss
of weight from any
rs
ciatit)e, it brings strength
and flc 91h gegcher than
e :n`JtMM ::. 'dz
4?I
JOHN F. GROVES, Clerk.
The suit of the liquidator of the Shel-
don estate against Mr. S. Mathews to
recover money drawn out the day before
Sheldon disappeared was dismissed at
Montreal.
Junior Section.
C. Robertson 417, M. Reid 416, E.
Hart 387. G. Cruickshank 377, J. Lut-
ton 374, H. Huffman 320, C. Armour
311, J. Ard 205, I. Simmons 304, B.
Stevens 302, Laura Ellacott 295, I. Day
287, V. Hill 280, J. Taugher 279, Lillian
Ellacott 252, G. Misener 242, D. Lyn -
nett 240, V. Nixon 217, A. Sturdy 189.
FIRST BOOK.
Senior Section. Maximum 250.
K. Hutton 242, D. Fells 284, H. Mills
223, M. Johns 221, A. Gould 220, M.
Seli 214, C. Zurbrigg 201, D. Madigan
195, J. Vanstone 185, R. Clark 169, V.
Joynt 154, D. Perrie 154, R. McCreight
153, F. Piper 147, E. Kew 145, F. Spar -
ling 130, R. Williams 124, N. Morden
111, V. Forler 110, H. Carruth 102, F.
McCreight 101, L. Johnston 101, H.
Wilson 58, W. Angus 42.
Junior Section. Maximum 170.
G. McRitchie 165, E. Irvine 137, C.
Henderson 132, H. Williams 131, S.
Holmes 110, F. Self 107, E. Wild 84, A.
Brown 79, N. Isarctl6, Z. Dickson 76,
G. Duncan 75, C. Hingston 75, L. Bell
75, C. Casemore 67, N. Clark 59, A.
Williams 46, W. Ellacott 45, D. Piper
43, A. Forgie 43, D. Cloakey 38, C.
Hinscliffe 24, L. Sanderson 23, F. Po
cock 22.
We Speak by the Card
When we call attention to " the
great variety of Suitings.
Trouser and Top Coat Cloths
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That are to be seen as this shop.
Not alone the piles of goods on
tables, but the endless variety on
"cards" is what makes it easy to
find something "exclusive," if you
tailor here. Don't cost a cent more.
Our "made to order" clothes are
what you should wear.
HENNING
TILE TAILOR
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All Trimmed Hats at half price andall
Untrimmed Hats one third off.
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The Liberal party put up a good fight
kgainst overwhelming odds, and have
no reason to feel discouraged with the
result.
FARM To RENT. -100 acres in Town-
ship of Turnberry in a good state of -
cultivation. Apply -to R. VANSTONE,
Wingham, P. W
DIVISION VTI.
Fourth Class. -George Fixter 102,
Stanley Harrison 95, Arthur Irwin 94,
Margaret Vanstone 87, Walter. Brooks
71, Keith Donaldson 70, Marie Pilon 59,
Scott Robinson 57.
Third Class. --Mabel Angus 157, Ed-
na Taylor 155, Leila Nicholson 140,
Velma Amsbury 139, Georgie Bower
202, Charlie Mason 89, Marie Tougher
83, Gordon Bisbee 70, Myrtle Dennis 77.
Second Class. -Ella Lutton 27, Vera
Robinson 24, Edna Stevenson 23, Emer-
son Armour 21, Manuel Schaefer 19,
Harvey Aitcheson 17, Gracie Simmons
17, Johnny Casemore 15, Wilfrid Con -
gram 15, Arthur Carruth 15.
Toilet andmanicure sets from $1 to
$15 at KNOX'S.
CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS? - "Well, just
come to see our display -that's all we.
ask, W. J. GREatt.
Millinery at the salve 'cheap sale
prices given in exchange for wool and
produce at Mrs. Green s.
roat
Canada's
NaleuTrac1{
Line,
CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEAR EXCURSIONS
Between all stations in Canada, also
to Niagara Falls and Buffalo,
N.Y., Detroit and Port Mir -
on, Mich.
SINGLE FARE
(Minimum charge 25c.)
Good going Dec, 23, 24, 25 "*; Re-
turn limit Dee, 26, 1911. 4144-441
Also good going Dec, 30, 31, 1911
and Jan. 1, 1912 Return limit Jan.
2, 1912,
FARE AND ONE THIRD
(Minimum charge 25c.)
Good going Dec. 21st 1911 -to Jan,
1, 1912 inclusive. Return limit Jan.
3, 1912.
For Tickets and further informs•
tion call on G. Lamont, Depot Agent
or address A. B. Duff, D.P,A„ To-
rontr, Ont.
CHRISTMAS R1 KNOX'S NEW YEAR'S
Bargains in every Line
ONLY. 9. -
More
Shopping days UntO Xmas
What are you going to do about it, buy early and
Beta good selection, or, will you leave it till the last min-'
ute antake what's left, One advantage of buyinghere,
is that we have an enormous stock of gifts suitable for
Men, Women or Children.
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For instance, here are a few suggestions for Men,
Stylish Ties, Lined Kid Gloves, Best Woolen Under-
wear, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Muf%ers,Cuff Links,
Mirrors, or a host of other appropriate things,
For Women, Very Dainty Handkerchiefs, Mufflers,
Scarfs, Warm Gloves, Bed Roam Slippers, Note Paper,
Hand Mirrors, Beautiful Fancy Linens, Cushion Tops,
Cut Glass, etc.
And for Children, Gloves, Shoes, Cute Little
Fur Sets,Dolls, Toy Trains, Airships, Bears, Autos and
a host of other things to gladden the hearts of all young-
sters. Now we have in stock every thing mentioned here
and its quite plain that this is the store where Xmas
Shopping is made easy.
Candies and Nuts
Of course we all have Candies and Nuts for Xmas,
twouldn't be Xmas without them, and we have a big range
of simply delicious Creams, Chocolates and Taffies.
China Department
Don't overlook our China Department, we have an
1 immense stock of beautiful China, and its always accept-
' able, and more than that, its always useful.
1
Having such a large stock of Christmas Novelties, all goods must be sold at
prices that will sell them, see our large stock of Christmas ,• ,
Goods before purchasing elsewhere.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Ladies' and Gents' Watches and Chains, Wedding, Diamond and •Engage-
ment Rings, Charms and Bracelets, Lockets, Locket Charms, Solid Gold
and Gold Filled Jewelry of all kings, Jewel Cases, Fancy China-
ware and China Novelties, high grade fancy', goods including
Burnt Wood and Leather Goods, Glove and Handkerchief
Boxes, Manicure and Toilet Sets,Silk Umbrellas with
• gold, sterling' and ivory handles. Christmas Books,
leather and clothbound,Poets, Bibles, Hymn and
Prayer Books, Toys, and Picture Books for
boys and Girls, Fancy Stationery,
Christmas Table Napkins, Christ-
mas Cards and Calendars.
Fine Wateb, Clock and Jewelry repairing a specialty.
Phone 65.
Wingham
Opposite 1#runswick Hotel.
To be appropriate gifts need not be expensive, and
of course, we all are judged by our gifts. So let us as a
last word say, come here and get something that your
friends will be really delighted to accept.
SNOW APPLES FOR XMAS 20c PECK.
KERR & BIRD
The Profit Sharing Store
Nommesmommonalmmilimmommommommus
To Winnipeg
and West
TRAVEL BY THE
Direct Only
Canadian Through
Route Car Line
Daily Service
Solid through train of Coaches,
Tourist and Standard Sleepers and
Dining Cars, Toronto to Vancouver
10.20 p.m. daily.
J. H. Beemer, Agent, Wingham, or
M. G. Murphy, District, Passenger
Agent, Toronto,.
SYNOPSIS. OF CANADIAN NORTH.
WEST LAND REGULATIONS,
ANY person who is the sole head of a family
or any male over 18 years old, may home-
stead a quarter section of available Dominion
land in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
The applicant must appear ih person at the
Dominion Lancia Agency or Sub -Agency for
the district. Entrybyproxy ma be made at
any agency', on cetain conditions, by father,
Mother, son, daughter, brother or sister of
intending homesteader.
Duties. -pix months' residence upon and
cultivation of the land in each of three years.
A homesteader may live within nine miles of
his homestead on a farm of at least 80 acres
solely owned and occupied by him or by his
father, mother, son, daughter, brother or
sister.
In certain districts a homesteader in good
standing may pre-empt a quarter -section
alongside his homestead. Pride $3.00 Der aere.
Duties. --Must ralde upon the homestead or
fotintfhonetdeofiauign e d o olsenntry(chdn
tho'timo required to earn homestead patent)
and 'cultivate iity acres extra.
A homesteader who has exhausted Isis home-
stead tighten(' cannot obtain a pre-emption
may enter for a purchased homestead in certain
digyWcta. Price 83.00 per acre. Duties. -Must
reai'd') Slit months in each of three years, calif -
vete fifty aeree and erect it house worth $300.00.
w, W. CORY,
Deputy of the Minister of the Interior.
R. B. -Unauthorized publication of this nd•
vertlaenient wi11 hot be paid for..
WINTER TERM FROM
JAN. 2nd.
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A live representative for
WINGHAM
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THE FONTHiLL NURSERIES
More fruit trees will be planted
in the Pall of 1911* and Spring of
1912 than ever before in the history
of Ontario,
The orchard of the future will be
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