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The Wingham Times, 1915-04-08, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIII.--NO. 2250 N1v� V1vr,.•4846,1,1•1/ Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubters 1 A new Straw Hat for 25c• $ , $STRAW HAT COLOR is an ideal coloring for straw hats in every way. Makes old hats look new. Easy to Use. Splendid Results Put. up in all standard colors We also handle STRAW HAT ENAMEL 15c. per Tin Makes old hats New. 0 DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN L W. McKIBBON, Ph. B. +N.1/1e,: 11 it v NOTICE! (I 1 "B" Co., 33rd Regt. At Home i) ic Thursday, April 8th, 1915 i I THE ARMOURIES Music, Cortese Brothers Tickets, $1.00 Each J Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Country.. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply ),..._ H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham OCEAN TICKETS ..s Christie's Grocery PRONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. The Reason Why our Teas are. Economical Ounce for ounce, our own Special Blends of Tea wilt give MORE and BETTER liquor than almost any other tea on the market. They Have a Distinctive Flavor 35c, 45e and 60c per Lb. • !OWN COUNG16 • A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Wednesday evening of last week with all members present and Mayor Irwin presiding. Mr. T. R. Bennett, on behalf of the Auto Club, interviewed the Council in reference to the using of a drag on certain streets so as to improve the roadways. the Auto Club agreeing to pay half the expense in connection with the work. Moved by Couns. Bell and Patterson that the matter of drag referred to by Mr. Bennett be referred to the Street Committee with power to act.—Carried. Moved by Reeve Mitchefil and Coun. Bell that we appoint a Purchasing Com- mittee to -night, namely: The Mayor and Couns. Patterson and Crawford. The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday even- ing with all members present and Mayor Irwin presiding. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and approved. Mr. F. G. Sperling asked permission from the Council to tap a sewer on lane at rear of his property which was put in some five years ago by R. Vanstone. He was prepared to pay his proportion of the cost of laying the sewer if given the privilege of tapping it. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Patterson, the matter was referred to the Street Committee. In a communication J. Johnson & Son said they ha.i paid a transcient traders fee of $250 and since coming to Wingham the fee had been lowered to $50 and asked for a refund of. $200. Mr. J. P. Walters of the Merchants Brokerage Co. addressed the Council and said when he had purchased the stock of merchandise in Wingham the transcient traders fee was $20 and be- fore he returned to town the fee had been raised to $250 which was paid and then bad been reduced to $50. He asked for a refund of $200. His company was doing a legitimate business. Coun Binkley said the fee had been raised because bankrupt stocks from other places were brought into Wing - ham by the llierchants Brokerage Co. Mr. Walters said he never brought in a bankrupt stock until fee 'was raised. He did not consider it fair to hold him up when others are let off at $50. Coun. Vannorman said Mr. Walters had paid the fee and came here under the understanding of by-law. He also pointed out that when two business as- sessments are paid the balance of the fee would be returned. On motion of Coun. Binkley and Currie, the matter of refunds of tran- scient traders fees were' left with the Executive Committee with -power to act. Petition was read asking for a water main on Patrick street from Catharine street to Carling Terrace. The Clerk reported the petitien as properly sign - en and on motion of Conn. Bell and Reeve Mitchell, the Electric Light and Waterworks Committee was giv- en power to proceed with the work. A petiton was read asking for a side- walk on• west side of William street from John street to the northerly lim- it of lot 402 on west side of William street also one crossing. On motion of Couns Bell and Patterson, the matter was referred to the Street Committee to report back to the Council. The Finance Committee recommend- ed the payment of a number of accounts and the report was adopted on motion of Couns Patterson and Bell. Couns. Currie, as Chairman of the Street Committee reported that his committee has awarded the contract for street watering to A Posliff at $315 for the season. They had received tenders ranging from $315 to $540 Robt. Leggatt had been engaged to clean street at 13i2 cents per hour. They had tenders running as high as 17} cents per hour. Owing to changed conditions under the Workmen's Com- pensation Act it would be necessary for the Council in awarding contracts for sewer work to specify as to whether the Council or Contractor should com- ply with the provisions of the new Act. They had fixed the standard wage for day ,labor at $1.50 per day. Commit- tee had not yet been interviewed by members of Auto Clerk with reference to use of drag onistreets. Reeve Mitch67 was not in favor of cutting wages to $1 50 per day. Coun. Vannorman said some men were not able to earn more than $1,50 per day while others could earn $1.75 to $'2 per day and if they do they will get it. T. R. Bennett informed the Council that members of Auto Club would in- WINGHAM, ONTARIO 'THURSDAY APRIL 8 1915 terview Street Committee with refer- ence to use of drag. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Patterson, the report of the Street Committee was adopted. Coun, Binkley as chairman of the Electric Light and Waterworks Com- mittee reported that his Committee had arranged as to the amount owing by H. Brown for old iron and account had been sent to Mr. Brown. That certain repairs should be made to plant at power house. Thai all junk be sold. Meters tested and supplies purchased. That an inventory be' taken of all electric light and waterworks supplies and system of records as recommend- ed by the auditor be adopted. A new schedule of water rates showing a general increase in• all rates was submitted. 'The Committee re- serving power to give special water rates in extraordinary cases. The report was adopted on motion of Couns. Currie and Crawford. Moved by Couns. Vannorman and Currie, that a suitable table be purchas- ed for the use of the representatives of the press. — Carried. By-law No. 726 to prevent obstruc- tion of and to regulate the tiaffic on streets of town and repeal traffic by- law of 1914 was given three readings. Moved by Couns. Vannornman and Currie, that by-law 726 be passed as read. Moved in amendment by Reeve Mit- chell and Coun. Patterson, that traffO by-law of 1914 remain in force. ,The amendment was supported by Reeve Mitchell and Couns. Patterson and Binkley and the motion by Couns. Vannorman, Currie, Crawford and Bell. By-law 727 to borrow $6,000 trom Bank of Hamiltpn to meet current ex- penditure was given three readings and passed on motion of Couns. Bell and Patterson. A number of accounts not presented to the Finance Committee were read and on motion of Couns. Patterson and Bell were ordered to be paid when pro- perly certified. Council concluded the twenty-first meeting for the year at 11 o'clock. We understand that after the meet- ing of Council on Monday evening a meeting of Executive Committee was held and it was crdered that J. John- ston & Son be refunded $200 of trans- cient traders' fee as per their request. Illustrated Lecture. In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening, April 15th, Rev. D. Perrie will give an illustrated lecture on "Our Neighbours" and "The Low- lands of Scotland." The first part of the lecture will give views and a de- scription of the types of emigrants that have come to Canada recently. Auction Sale. Messrs McConnell and Vandrick, auctioneers, will hold an auction sale on Saturday afternoon, April 10th, of buggies, harness, furniture, household goods, etc. The sale will be held in McConnell's sale rooms, Tamlyn block. and will commence at 2 o'clock p.m. The article); are the property of several parties who are moving from Wingham. Easter Services in St. Paul's. Very bright and inspiring services were held in the Church on Easter Day. The beautiful service provided by the Church for the "Queen of Festivals" was filled with the spirit of joy and gladness in once again celebrating the great and wonderous fact of the resurrection of our blessed Lord and Saviour from the dead. The beautiful chants and hymns were heartily sung by large congregations both morning and evening and two splendid and ap- propriate anthems, "Christ Our Pass- over" by Price, and "King of Kings", by Caleb Simper, were very ably rend- ered by the choir, under the able leader- ship of Mr. W. H. Willis. The Chancel and Altar were tastefully decorated with Easter lilies and white carnations by the Guild. The rector, Rev. E. G. Dymond, preached masterly sermons at. both services on the only theme to b' thought of on that day, the hope of th resurrection and the victory over death In the afternoon a special service for children was held, at which the littl•• tots of the school sang anthems and hymns in a delightful manner. The rector addressed the children in a very interesting and pleasing way. At this service the children presented their lenten bones for the cause of missions. The Holy Communion was celebrated at 8.30 and 11 a.m. at which ich One hun- dred and thirty-two received, with eight private communicants, r2 GREAT LEADERS Read our Ad, on last page, It's very short, in fact, you can read it in half a minute, W. H. WILLIS & CO PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. The Ladies' Patriotic Society have received' from the Wingham High School a donation of twenty.five dollars for the Red Cross Society. They have forwarded the amount to the Head- quarters of, the Red Cross Society, They have also received from Mr. L. Binkley the sum of Ten dollars towards Belgian Relief which has also been for- warded to the Association for Belgian Relief. The Society will ship this week One Hundred pairs of socks and two dozen and a half face cloths to the Red Cross Society. The demand for white materi- al for dressings and bandages is still very much to the front. Let every one do their little bit to help, and the wounded soldiers will be well supplied. Those having any old white material, linen, cotton or muslin, thoroughly cleansed With all seams removed, please send to Mrs. Pugh, corner Francis and Patrick streets. Also new material for bandages (factory cotton) in five yard lengths, send to the same address. Another shipment will be made very shortly, so please keep this worthy cause and send some bundles of materi- al suitable for the needs of the hos- pitals. The Society wish to thank all those who have been so generous in the part. The reward is great for those who keep the sick and wounded. Died in London. Private Wm. • Houghton of the 33rd Battalion, in training in London on Saturday morning of cerebrospinal meningitis. The deceased was aged 19 ygars• and had lived tor. the past eight years with Mr. Sam). Woods in Turn - berry and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He is survived by three sisters, viz: Mrs. Chas. Steward, Lucknow; Miss Dorothy and one sister in England. One sister, Mrs. P. Hunt (Mildred), died in London a few week; ago. A military funeral was held on Monday afternoon and the remains were interred in Woodland cemetery at London. Mr. Saml. Woods of Turnberry and Mrs. Chas. Steward attended the funeral. Wingham Temperance Association. The annual meeting of the Wingham Temperance Association was held in the C. 0. F. hall on Thursday evening last when officers for the ensuing year were as follows: — President, T. T. Field; Vice President, W. H. Gurney; Treasurer, F. J. Howson; Secretary, C Cook. Chairmen of Ward Committees; —Ward 1, W. J. Haines; Ward 2, P. H. Deans; Ward 3, W. D. Pringle; Ward 4, Dr. A. J, Irwin; Ward 5, A. Angus, Finance Committee — S. Bennett, F. Buchanan, A. Cosens. The following resolution was unanimously carried:— "That this association hereby expresses its great disappointment with the pro- posed legislation on the temperance question. We regard it as an insult to the temperance people of Ontario. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hon. W.H. Hearst, Premier, also to our representative, A. H. Musgrove, Esq." Pioneer Called by Death. Mr. George McClenaghan, who pass- ed away in Wingham on Sunday last after a short illness was one of the few remaining pioneers of the Whitechurch district. Deceased was born in County Down. Ireland, in 1831 and came to Canada in 1849, lie lived for some years near Quebec and in, New York State andcame up to this section in 1861, purchasing a farm on the 1st con- cession of Kinloss, just east of White- church. In 1865 he married Miss Sus- anna Mitchell, of Stanley, who prede- ceased him some years ago and was a men held in high esteem by all who knew him. He had made his home for two years with his daughter Mrs. Nich- olas Harrison, Edward street. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. N. Harrison, Wingham; Mrs. Wm. Sangster, Michigan; W. J. Mc- Clenaghan, near Bayfield. The funer- al took place on Wednesday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. IThe people of London, Eng., refused to travel over Easter Sunday. All cheap excursions were can;:el:ed. PERSONALS Miss Perth Butler spent the holidays in London. Mr. W, Frankum visited for over Sunday in Acton. Mr. .MM. Robinson, of Attwood was in town on Monday.. Mr. R. V. Dunlop visited in Toronto for over the holidays. Mr. John Lutton was home from Toronto for the holidays. 'Mr Earl Porter of Toronto is home for the Easter holidays. ! Mr. Bert Little of Turnbeiry went to Goderich for a few days. Mr. Gordon Young visited for over the holidays in Cobourg. Miss M. Davis was visiting for a few days with relatives in Toronto. Miss Blanche Bennett spent the holi- days with friends in Toronto. Mr. Wes. Ansley, of Toronto Uni- versity, is home for the vacation. Miss Inez Law is visiting at her home at Dorchester during the holidays. Mr. G. R. Smith is spending the boli-. days at his parental home in Dutton. Mrs. R. 4.. Hutchison visited for a few days with his brother at Newton. Mr. John Little and George Little of Turnberry spent a few days in Toronto. Mr. Merdith Henderson, of Palmer- ston Was visiting with friends in town. i11r. Walter Haines, of Seaforth vis- ited for over the holidays with his par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barber of Listow- el yisited Wingham relatives for a few days. Mr. C. C. Brock, of Dundas, spent the holidays at his parental home in town. Miss Elva Dodd, visited for a few days with friends in Toronto and Brant- ford. Mr. Wilfred McKague of Stratford is spending the holidays at his home in Culross. Miss Annie,Deyell, of Toro: to, was visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Deyell. Mrs. M. A. Geddes, of Detroit, visit- ed her mother, Mrs. John McCracken at Eastertide. Mr. Walter Nichol, of . Durham, was visiting for a few days with his uncle, Mr. John Nichol. Mr. Harry Beaton, of Stratford Business College spent Sunday with Wingham friends. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Mooney and children, of Ripley, were visitors in Wingham on Friday. Mr, John Holmes, of Sudbury, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes. Miss Margaret Paterson of Stratford Normal School is spending the hJlida5;' at her parental home. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. VanStone, of Toronto, were visiting for over Sunday with Wingham relatives. Mrs. McKinney, of Toronto, spent her Easter holidays at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. King's, Turnberry. Mrs. Ruttle and Mrs. Morgan, of Ripley were visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid. Mr. A. E. Bradwin, of Goderich vis- ited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradwin for a few days. Miss May McKague of Toronto is spending the Easter holidays at the parental home in Turnberry. Mr. J. W. McKibbon, is in Toronto this week attending the annual conven- tion of the United Drug Co. Mr. C. V. Blatchford, of' the Listowel Banner was in town on Monday and gave the TIMES a friendly call. Mrs. D. Little and Miss Mary Alton, of Kintail visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Armstrong. Mrs. Martin, of Guelph, visited Mr. William Fessant over the holiday and Mrs. Jesse Button, of Lucknow. Mr. Gordon Hodgins, of Toronto, spent the holidays with his grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Paterson. Miss Ethel Wasman, of Clinton spent the Easter holidays with her friend, Miss Victoria Paterson, Victoria St. Mrs. Stewart McBurney, of Wawa - nosh, spent her Easter holidays at Mr and Mrs. Wm. S. King's, Turnberry. Mrs. E. Harrison and son, Master Ross Harrison, are visiting with her brother, Mr. P. Patterson in Toronto Miss Estella King, of Newton, spent her Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. King, Turnberry. Messrs. R. Chittleburg, Win. Hayden and Alfred Pullen,llen, left on Monday for London to enlist with the third contin- gent. Mr. George Joy nt, of town, was in Hensall on Saturday attending the funeral of his uncle, the late George Joynt. Mr. and Mrs, Thos, Leakey, of Kin - cat dine and Mr. John Johnston of Tor- onto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pattison. Mr. and Mrs. James Cusp ell, of Cleve- land, Ohio, were visiting for a few days with Mrs. Caspell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard James. Mr. and Mrs. David Hamilton and Miss Flo Fleuty were in Kincardine at- tending the funeral of Mrs. Hamilton's cousin, the late Wm. Calvert. Corporal Chris. Meadows and Mrs. Meadews, (nee Miss Ruby Jones) of Guelph, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Mann over Easter. Mr. H. Davis the genial customs of- ficer of Wingham was in town one day last week. He called upon Mr. M. J. McPherson.—Kincardine Reporter. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Armstrong were in Lucknow, on Sunday attending the funeral of their niece, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Armstrong. Miss M. I. Whyte and Messrs H. E. Ricker and C. M. Ewing are in Toronto this week attending the annual con- vention of the Ontario Education As- sociation. Rev. D. and Mrs. Perrie were in Brussels on Monday attending the en- tertainment in connection with the opening of the new Presbyterian Church in that place. Mr. Orlando Leary of the State of Deleware,, is visiting with his father, Mr. Benj. Leary, who has been on the sick list. This is Mr. Leary's first visit to his old home town in thirty years. Wingham Hog Market. Last Thursday saw a large number of farmers in town delivering hogs. The price ranged from $8.3;1 to $9.40 per cwt. Farmers from a long distance from the town are now delivering their hogs in Wingham. Progressive Euchre. The members of Maitland Lodge, No. 110, I.O.O.F. will hold a progressive euchre party on Thursday evening, April 15th, This will likely be the last party of the season and all Oddfellows are invited to attend. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The annual High School promenade was held in the school on Wednesday evening, March 31. The programme opened with an instrumental duet by Misses N. Christie and N. Gracey, followed by a short address of welcome by the president, Mr. John Hutton. A letter from Mrs. Struthers, formerly Miss Cooper, of the High School staff, was read by the secretary, Earl Johns. It was written in the interior of China and described some of the beautiful scenes she was enjoying on her trip in- land. In closing she expressed her best wishes for the success of the school and the students showed their appreciation by a hearty clap. Miss M. Isard then gave a splendid solo which was much appreciated by everyone. She was ac- companied by Miss D. Haugh. Mr. C. McLean, the prophet, made a splendid showing on his last appearance of the term. During his speech the date was supposed to be March 31, 1934 instead of 1915, and he was supposed to be an old man who had returned to renew old acquaintances in W. H. S. He gave a fine humorous address and finished up with a poem entitled, "Wingham in 1934." It was his own composition and shows considerable ability along these lines. The next number was a selection by the Harmonica Band which was greatly enjoyed. Mr. W. Elliott, ac- companied by Miss N. Gracey, gave a solo in his usual popular style. Miss B. Howe recited "The Cremation of Sam McGee," which added to the evening's enjoyment. The last number was a double quartette which gave a beautiful selection. The promenades started shortly after nine o'clock and a very pleasant social evening was spent. A dainty lunch was served between the fourth and fifth promenades and everyone connect- ed with making the evening a success deserves credit. Mrs. Fryfogle, a former well-known and highly esteemed resident of Bel - more, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. McFarland, in Cayuga, on Friday last. The deceased lady had passed her 90th birthday. She was the mother of Messrs. D. and WW . A. Fryfog le of this town, and Mr. D, Fryfogle attend -1 ed the funeral at Cayuga on Monday. 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McConnell, r c C n Kist i c . li'. Candrick at the Merchants' Brokerage Co.'s Store, Winghem, Chargee moderate.