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The Wingham Times, 1916-08-24, Page 1THS WINGHAM TIMES. • VOL. XLV.-NO. 2312 How About Your Children's Eyes • Are they straight? Can they see the black- board distinctly? • Do they tire easily of read- ing or studying? Do they :squint when read- ing, or hold the book too close? These .are all sure signs that they need glasses. Prepare your children for school opening by having their eyes examined. We make a speciality of testing children's eyes and can.deal with the most diffi- cult .case. Satisfaction guaranteed. No charge for testing. J. W. McKIBBON EYESIGHT SPECIALIST C. P. R. TICKET AGENT Farmers and Threshermofl immumemmimmrn When overhauling your Machin- ery let us do your Repairing and Machine Work and have your machines in good shape for the fall work. Lawn Mowers sharpened and fitted up. Binder and Mower Knives sharpened Bicycle Repairing and a good stock of Bicyle Accessories for the different wheels. New and second hand Bicycles for sale. GIVE US A CALL E. MERKLEY & SON 'Phone 84 Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. CLOSED EVENINGS AT 7 VINEGAR Good vinegar at 50c per gal is better than poor vine- gar at half the price. NO BETTER VINEGAR than the kind we sell can be obtained. It is full standard spiritvinegar, the kind that makes your PICKLING A SUCCESS CHINAWARE SALE CONTINUES GET SOME OF 111E. GENUINE BARGAINS .ai.r....+ra PERSONALS Major N. T. Sinclair was home from Camp Borden for over Sunday. Miss Annie McLean is spending her holidays with friends in Hanover. Miss Brertie Haines is spending her holidays at her parental home in town. Messrs Robt. Harrison and Wilbert Sturdy left on Saturday for the West: Mrs. Geo. C. Naylor is spending two months with her daughters. near Elgin, Man. Miss Jean Stewart, of Toronto, is spending her holidays with friends in town. Mrs. Jas. McGillivray, of Detroit, was visiting for a few days with Wingham friends. Mr. John I3. Skelly. of Cobalt, spent a few days at the home of Mr. Arthur Haines. Miss Nettie Weiler left on Saturday for Toronto where she is taking a position. WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY AUGUST 24. 1916 Mr. Bradshaw Kerr has returned home after spending two weeks with friends in St. Thomas and Clark Town- ship. Mr. W. S. Dingman, Vice Chairman of the Ontario License Board was in town on Tuesday and gave the TIMES a friendly call. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson, of St. Augustine; Mrs. James Martin, of Whitechurch; Mrs. Wm. J. Adair, Pte. Gordon Adair and Mrs. Wm. McGill, of Turnberry, motored to Hanover on Sunday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prast. Leonard Taylor, G. T. R. Station agent of Clifford, and Mrs. Taylor, of London, spent the week -end with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Taylor, 6th line, Turnberry, at their cosey home, "Riverview, Mount Mait- land." Miss Taylor is a graduate of the London Conservatory of Music. Miss Lille B. Isbister left on Wed- nesday for Saskatoon to take a position as teacher, going via the lake and rail route from Sarnia. She will visit for a few days with her brother, Mr. John Isbister at Onoway, Mich. Miss Is- bister was accompanied by her sister, Miss Tena Isbister, who will spend a month at Opoway. Alfred Fitzpatrick, of Toronto, visit- ed on Monday at the home of Mrs. J. E. Bradwin. Pte. A. M. Bradwin, Signaller 161st Battalion, spent Sunday with his grandmother,in town. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Watt are away on a few weeks' visit to Winnipeg and other western points. Miss Eva M. Linklater has returned 'home after finishing her summer course at Toronto University. Miss Adeline Mooney has returned home after visiting friends in Wing- ham.—liipley Express. Miss Belle Lisso, of Galt, was visiting for over Sunday at the home of her cousin, Mr. W. M. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Roderus were in Sarnia this week attending the funeral of the late Richard Kinsman. Mr. A. E. Lloyd is away this week on a business trip through New Ontario, going as far north as Cochrane. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Brush motored up from Blenheim and visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Z. Lochman. Mayor and Mrs. W. J. Elliott, of Ingersoll, were visiting for a•few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, of East Wawanosh, are visiting with their son, Mr. Edward ,Robinson, at Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stanley, of Toronto, were visiting with Mrs. Stanley's sister, Mrs. John Galbraith. Pte. Shropshall has returned to Camp Borden after spending the. week -end with his family near Mount iviaitiand. Mrs. W. B. Elliott and two children, of Woodbridge, were visiting for a few days last week with Wingham friends. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES Will as many as can volunteer .to knit or sew as we are anxious to make another shipment as soon as possible. Any who are willing to knit or sew will be supplied with yarn by Miss Fessant or cut out shirts from any of the follow- ing:—Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Geddes, Mrs. Tamlyn, or Mrs. Tyndall. The hospitals are in need of all kinds of supplies, dressings, bandages, wash cloths, pillows, pillow cases, etc., the same to be left with Mrs. Willis, Shuter street. The collectors for the systematic giving are requested to do their work by the end of the month. Women's Institute Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch of the Woman's Insti- tute will be held in the Council Chamber, Thursday. Aug. 31st, at 3 o'clock. The ladies of the Bluevale branch are to be present and supply the programme. Members of Wingham branch are re- quested to bring cake and sandwich. A special invitation is extended the ladies to be present. Sergt. Geo. Schaefer is home from Camp Borden for a few days visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs: Adam Schaefer. Mrs. C. Slemin and two children, of Palmerston were visiting for over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs, Adam Schaefer. Capt. C. G. VanStone, of Camp Borden, and Mrs. VanStone, of Toronto were visiting for over Sunday at his parental home. Miss Edna Smith, daughter of Mr. T. Smith, B. A.. of Campbellford, spent a week with her friend, Miss Eva Link - later, of Turnberry. Pte. Jas. Bryden, of the 7th regiment fusiliers, is home visiting his wife and friends, as he may have to leave for overseas service at an early date. Mrs. F. G. Sperling and Miss Sperling left last week for Toronto where they purpose residing in future. Many friends will wish them many happy years in their new home. Mr. John Anderson, of Wareham is visiting with relatives and friends in Wingham and district. Mr. Anderson's many friends are pleased to see him enjoying good health. Mrs, R. H. Forster and little son, who have been visiting at the home of her father, Mr, C. G. VanStone for some weeks, left on Wednesday for her home in Columbia, Tenn. CHURCH NOTES. A convocation of Presbyterians op- poesd to Church union will be held in Toronto on the 17th of October. The convocation will last three days, and is expected to be very largely attended. According to Mr. C. McDonald, Con- vener of the Finance Committee, there will be representatives present from every Presbytery in Canada. The pro- gram of speakers and the place of meeting have not been decided upon yet, Capt. (Rev:) C E. Jeakins, a former pastor of St. Paul's Church here, who left early in the war as chaplain of the 58th Battalion, was among the soldiers who Landed in Quebec on Friday. Owing to the fact that he was suffering severe- ly from shell -shock and nervous trouble, he was sent back to England some time ago and has since been engaged in hospital work at Epsom. Diamond Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Swaffield, of Britannia road, Goderich, on Mon- day, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. In 1856 Mr. Swaffield married Margaret Selton in Dundas, and a short time after moved to God- erich. This was before there were any railroads in this part of the country, when it was necessary to haul every- thing from London. Mr. Swaffield him- self teamed many a load from London to Goderich and Kincardine. Miss Edith Fairbank is visiting with her sister in Guelph before returning to her home in Hamilton, after spending a month with Miss Margaret Pocock, Margaret accompanying her to Guelph. Pte. H. Hinscliffe received word on Thursday from London to report in that city on Friday for medical exam- ination. We have not yet learhed as to whether Pte. Hinseliffe passed the examination. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong and grandson; Misses Ethel and Jane Arm- strong, of Lucknow, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Barrett and daughter, of Ripley, visited at the home of Mr. A. J. Armstrong's over Sunday. • Military Day in Exeter. Exeter and the County of Huron will have a great Military Day in Exeter on Friday, August 26th, when Col. Combe and the 161st Huron Battalion will come to Exeter to receive the colors, which are to be presented by the Soldiers Aid Society of Exeter. More Hot Weather This section was again visited by a very hot spell of weather on Sunday and Monday last. During Sunday afternoon there was a temperature of 96 degrees in the shade. People who were out on Sunday imagined that the temperature was even higher, as the day was one of the most sultry and oppressive of the summer. School Giants The county treasurer informs us that the grant to rural public and separate schools in Huron county, amounting to $11,917.45, is held up by the Bureau of Industries owing to some country official's alleged neglect. No one knows which official is accused of the crime, what the crime is, or what harm has been done to any one. In the mean- time, the school sections can plod along without their money, and the Bureau of Industries can proceed industriously with its piling up of statistics which few people trouble to read and which still fewer can understand. Falling Nicely in. Line. The $1.50 subscription rate went into effect on July lst. Since that date the Times has received a number of new and renewal subscriptions at the new rate, and we have had very ,few objections from our subscribers to pay- ing the increased rate. We are glad in the confirmation of our belief that our readers would consider the circumstances and recognize the reasonableness of the move. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES MINOR LOCALS. The following are the names of the W. H. S. students who have obtained complete Junior Matriculation standing f. e. have passed in twelve subjects: Gordon Buchanan (farm), Hardy Geddes; Howard Gray, Norma Hibbert, Josephine Johnson, Wilfrid McGregor, Hazel Noble, Greta Robinson. Eight papers are required for Normal Entrance and twelve for Junior Matriculation. The above named students have now obtained both examinations by taking the four extra papers along with their Normal Entrance papers. All those who were successful on Normal Entrance will have Junior Matriculation in the subjects written on except where the bonus paper gave the required total. Five Upper School students wrote on Honor Matriculation and all have secur- ed their pass standing. They are:— Thomas Armstrong, Alvin Cameron, Adam McBurney, Gordon Rintoul, Joe Stepan. Congratulations are extended to Victor Johnston, who wrote on Honor Matriculation Scholarship papers, be- cause of his success in winning the 6th Edward Blake Scholarship in General Proficiency, He will also rank for a Carter Scholarship in Huron County. Mr. Johnston ranks twelve among 36 candidates in the province, 19 of whom were awarded General Proficiency standing. Bank Staff Changes. Changes have been made in the staff of the local branch of the Bank of Hamilton during the past week. Mr. A. E. Bannister, who has been cashier for some months has been transferred to a branch in the West. Mr. T. E. Buckingham, who has been on the ledger has been promoted to cashier and Mr. Wilfred MacEwen will take the ledger. Mr. E. W. Wade, of Ford- wich, will take Mr. MacEwen's former position. Death of Mrs. Forler. There passed away on Friday last at her home on Shuter street, Sophia Currie, wife of Mr. Edward Forler, in her 48th year. The deceased lady had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Forler was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and her death is deeply regretted. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and before her illness had taken much interest in Church work. Her bereaved husband, son and daughter will have the sympathy of many friends. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon to Wingham cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. D. Perrie. Decorations for Wounded All officers and men, who may have been wounded in the present war since it began, are in future to wear gold braid on their sleeves. The fol- lowing are the distinctions: Stripes of gold Russian braid, No. 1, two in- ches in length sewn perpendicularly on the left sleeve of the jacket to mark each occasion on which wounded. In case of officers the lower end of tie first strip of gold braid will be hr - mediately above the upper point of the flap on cuff. Warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men will wear the gold braid on the left sleeve,°the lower edge of the braid to be three inches from the bottom of the sleeve. The additional strips of s:otd braid; marking each subsequent occasion on which wounded will be placed on either side of the original one at half-inch intervals. —Purple Valley, a post office in North ,Bruce has been closed On in- auguration of rural free delivery. WOMEN'S MILITARY AID SOCIETIES At the request of certain Women's Red Cross Societies the officers of the War Auxiliary have arranged for a meeting of representatives of all Women's Societies doing patriotic work in the County of Huron to be held at Clinton on Labor Day, Sept 4th. Sessions will be held at 11 o'clock a. m. and 2 o'clock p. m. and there may be short after -luncheon addresses at 1 o'clock p. m. Lady Beck and other officers of the Canadian Red Cross have been invited to speek on practical questions connected with the work and are expected to be present. The purpose is to systematize Military Aid work in the county and if desirable to form a County Association An effort has been made to communi- cate with all Women's Societies but as some have not replied it is uncertain whether the letters have reached them. All Women's Societies are urgently re- quested to send representatives and all persons who intend being present should notify the Secretary of the War Auxiliary at Clinton without delay. Arrangements will be made for all who send notification. Each Society will provide for the expenses of its own delegation. $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE —Kincardine tax rate for this year is 35 8-10 mills on the dollar. — Next public holiday will be Labor Day—Monday, September 4th. —Mrs. Dinsley has sold her beautiful residence on Patrick street to Mr. Thos. Fells. —Mr. A. J. Nicholls is improving the appearance of his bakery by application of a fresh coat of paint, — Regular monthly meeting of Court Maitland, Canadian Order of Foresters on Friday evening of this week. — A valuable horse belonging to Mr. Thos Appleby, of the 10th concession of Turnberry, dropped dead on Monday. —Buy your tickets for Toronto during Exhibition time from H. 13. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the TIMES office. —Many of the members of the 161st Huron Battalion who have been home on a month's furlough, left this week for Camp Borden. — If you purpose attending the Toron- to Fair, buy your railway tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the TIMES office. - The prize lists for Wingham fall fair have been issued and copies may be had from the Secretary, Mr. A. G. Smith at the Advance office. Big Spider at Sarnia. An enormous tarantula, which had made its nest in part of a bunch of bananas, was discovered by a clerk in a grocery store at Sarnia, and is now on exhibition, preserved in alcohol in a glass jar. The clerk narrowly escaped being bitten by the poisonous spider. Toronto Exhibition Rates. The Grand Trunk Railway System will issue tickets at special rates to Toronto and return on account of the National Exhibition. Fare of $4.90, going any day between Aug. 26th and Sept. 7th, valid to return up to Sept. 13th; fare of $3.65 going, any day be- tween August 26th and Sept. 9th, limited to return in five days from date of sdle. Special fare of $il770, going any train Aug. 30th and a. m. trains on Aug. 31st, good to return up to Sept. 1st; also going any train Sept. 6th and a. m. trains Sept. 7th, good to return up to Sept. 8th, war tax of 5 cents extra on all tickets. Buy your tickets and get information from H, B. Elliott, Town Agent at the TIMES office. Office will be open evenings for the convenience of those wishing to purchase tickets. Road our ad re r 1 Queen Quality Shoes on last page SL. H. lALJLLIS Former Resident Dead. Mr. Richard Kinsman, a former well- known resident of Wingham, died at his home in Sarnia on Monday morning last. The deceased was in his 80th year and was stricken with paralysis some months ago. He will be re- membered by many of the older resi- dents of the town. He is survived by his widow and several sons and daughters. —The Street Committee is having approaches placed from the roadway to the sidewalk at the corner of Josephine and John streets. These will be a great convenience to ladies wheeling baby carriages. — The Salvation Army will hold a garden party on the Town Park on Thursday evening of this week. There will be a good musical program. Ice cream and cake. Everybody invited. The admission will be 10 cents. —Dr. Peter Macdonald, ex -M. P. for East Huron and for many years a highly esteemed resident of Wingham, celebrated his 81st birthday last week. Many old friends here will wish Dr. Macdonald many more years of happy and useful life. —Mr. and Mrs. John G. Ward of Bracebridge, Muskoka, formerly of Wingham, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Jessie (Babe), to Mr. Ernest Sheppard of Toronto. The marriage will take place quietly the end of August. —Newsprint is scarce and away up in price but the TIMES is protected against shortage, recently putting in two tons and placing, an order this past week for another two tons, ow- ing to a promised further advance in price at a near date. — Una Gray, the sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Gray, of Tranter, Man., died on July 16th last. The young lady's parents formerly resided in Wingham and she was a granddaughter of the late Wm. B. Gray, of Turnberry. —F. B. Holmes, son of Dr. Holmes, Goderich, a former Brusselite, who has been connected with the railway mail service in Guelph for some time, has been transferred to the Toronto gener- al postoffice staff. Mr. Holmes is a brother of Mr. Dudley Holmes, of Wingham. — Are you going West? Next ex- cursion from Wingham on Saturday, September 2nd. Direct Canadian route via G. T. R. No change of cars be- tween Toronto and Winnipeg. Buy your tickets and get full information from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R., at the TIMES office. Harvest Help Excursions The Grand Trunk Railway System will run a Harvest Help Excursion from this section to the West on September 2nd, over the new Canadian route via Northern Ontario. This new route will give excursionists an excellent oppor- tunity of seeing new and attractive territory. The fare is $12 to Winnipeg. Special trains without change of cars will be run from Toronto to Winnipeg. You can buy your ticket and get full information from H, B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R., at the TIMES • office. Oranie Funeral at Blyth. The funeral of the late James Gibson took place at Blyth on Sunday afternoon last and was conducted under the auspices of the Orange Order. Mr. Gibson was the oldest member of the Blyth Lodge and the funeral was one of the largest ever held in Blyth. Orange- men were in attendance from Wingham, Brussels, BelgraVe, Auburn, 'Walton and Londesboro. Those in attendance from Wingham were A. H. Musgrove, J. G. Stewart, John F. Croves, J. W. Dodd, R. Vint, Wm. Cornyn and John Helm. IMPORTANT The most important announcement in this paper to folks who are about to buy new Shoes, is the simple economy of purchas- ing the best --more par- ticularly known as the INVICTUS' THE BEST GOOD SHOE Sold and fitted by W. J. GREER The Shoe Man co WEST YOUNG MRS GO WEST Horace Greeley's advice is as good to -day as when he gave it. Cao West, and travel by the Canadian Northern. the new route, through a new country. Special Harvesters' Excursions August 19 and September 2 Twelve dollars from Wingham to Winnipeg. Cheaper than staying at home. RITCHIt & CORNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. —Mrs. E. H. Bird, of Toronto, who has been visiting her mother in town for some time, was taken suddenly 111 with appendicitis and on being removed to the hospital was operated upon at once. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Bird is making very satisfactory recovery. Mr. Bird came up from Toronto last week and spent a few days with his wife. —Mr. R. Taylor and Pte. Willie Westlake entertained their soldier friends at the former's home, "River- view, Mount Maitland", Turnberry. The evening was spent in cards, dancing and patriotic music. There were over a hundred all told, who spent a very pleasant and enjoyable time. The evening fortunately was cool, so some danced until" The we sma' dors." —Mrs. W. B. Elliott, who left last week for her new home in Woodbridge, where Mr. Elliott has secured a posi- tion, was entertained Thursday night at the home of Mrs. D. Hamilton, Victoria street, by a number of her friends in Fern Lodge, No. 19, Lady True Blues. The evening was pleasant- ly spent and Mrs. Elliott was presented With a very pretty jardiniere stand. After light refreshments had been served all repaited to their homes. THRESHERS' SUPPUES MACAINE OIL CYLINDER OIL CUP GREASE BELT LACES Give us a Trial RAE&THOMPSON i. h Valle Coal ales Ce. Lehigh C .. Coal