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The Wingham Times, 1915-05-20, Page 1• THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL, %.Lill,• -N0, 2256 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THCrRSDAY M AY 20, 1915 $1 A YEAR IN ADYANG. r~"~"..?"e"/".1 $00 YOU FEEL " WORN OUT ?. Feel as Though You Could 0$ Hardly Go. These are symptoms of• sluggish blood; blood that is not circulating right. Are you pale and anaemic? This' is caused by the blood not properly nourishing the cells of the body. Have you pimples or boils? They are the result of the blood failing to do• its duty of carrying away waste ma- terial from the cells. if you have any `of, the above complaints do not suf- fer. T.r r a Bottle of Rexall Celery and Iron Tonic, We know what it will do. We have seen the Results. A large bottle $L00. if it should not give you satisfac- tion We will refund • your money. J. W. McKIBBON, Ph. B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 77bsSlo- at My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Rhcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and itching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses , are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If I cannot help you, I say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. S cNr............._________ 1 l OCEAN TICKETS Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Country. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. S. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham JhrsIie's Grocery PHONE 59, Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. 100 PER CENT. TEA VALUE. It's all in the Tea. A fair comparison of our Teas with others, Leaf by Leaf, will con- vince you that the kind we sell is entirely different, and that the Grade of Leaf is much high- er in selection than in most teas offered for sale. It sums up, Superior Quality Distinct Flavour a i d Strength esialawaissmaenesuosseasmeleilimalitusiaselsollea Wear Greer's Shoes and R4nb, rs NORTH HURON LIBERALS, The first annual meeting of the North Huron Liberal Association as constitut- ed for Federal purposes, will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday May 25th, commencing at one o'clock p.m.isharp. There will be the annual election of officers and other business. Addresses will be delivered by prom- inent Liberals. All Liberals will be made welcome. Dominion Day Celebration. Everything is moving very satis- factorily regarding the Dominion Day celebration. In fact the committee have already completed a large part of the programme and it certainly will be a hummer Teachers' Salaries Increase. While there is not much prospect of increase in teachers' salaries this war year, the report of the Minister of Ed- ucation shows that during the past five years the average salaries of lady teachers has increased in the rural schools, from $382 to $524 and of male teachers from $462 to $500. In urban schools the average has advanced from $560 to $647 for ladies and from $995 to $1.225 for male. To Times Subscribers. After waiting for large number of our subscribers to pay up arrears and receiving no response, we last week placed a number of accounts with a Collection Agency and in a few days subscribers who are in arrears will hear from them. The individual amounts are small but the aggregate amounts to upwards of $500 and this amount will come in very useful to the editor. We trust subscribers who are in arrears will make prompt settlement. Presentation of Certificates. An event of interest took place last Sunday in the Methodist S. S., it being the presentation of the certificates to the successful candidates at the recent examination taken by the students in the Teacher Training Class which has been conducted throughout the winter by Mrs. W. J. Greer. The exarinetion was held recently and out of thirteen students who wrote all were successful, in taking over eighty per cent. These successful candidates are: -Mrs. W. J. Greer, G. R. Smith, Lizzie Johns, Sadie Davidson, Edith Buchanan, Minnie Bar- ber, Greta Robinson, Inez Law. Thomas Armstrong, Victor Johnston, Annie Lloyd, Blanche Bennett, Gertrude Cruikshank. The examination taken was in Old Testament history and the paper was set by the S. S. Dept., Toronto. Canadian Foresters. The regular meeting of the Court Maitland Canadian Order of Foresters was held on Friday evening last -when a number of new members were admitt- ed. Mr. W. G Strong, Superintendent of Organization, of Brantford, was present and assisted in the initiation of the new members and gave a short ad- dress on the work being accomplished by the Order. Many old friends were pleased to again meet Mr. Strong as he is well known here and has done much good work in the interests of Court Maitland. At the close of the meeting an adjournfent was made to Miller's restaurant where refreshments were served. Organizer Campbellwill continue his work in Wingham this week and it is expected that the mem- bership of Court Maitland will be plac- ed near the four hundred mark before the close of the week. For Our Home Town If you have the interest of your home town in mind you always try to say a good word for it and for its people and for the business places in it; besides say- ing good words for it you should patron- ize it as much as possible. Encourage the growth of your town by making it a good town in any way you can -have the improvements put in for they help to build up a town; keep your houses well in repair, paint them when paint is necessary, for this encourages the other house owners to do likewise, it makes property worth more and it looks it If anything is made in your town do all ybu can to boost it as it gives employ- ment to the citizens of the town. Whatever is good hi the town needs your help. The success of a town is only kept up by the patronage and good will of the citizens. See that every place is kept in a sanitary condition es- pecially places where food is sold, P. 0. Holiday Hours. ' Monday next being Victoria Day and a -public holiday, the general de- livery at the post office will be from 3 to 4 p. in. in place of 4 to 5 p. m. The public will kindly make note of the change and procure their holiday mail an hour earlier than in the past. The Holiday Rates. The Grand Trunk Railway System will issue round trip tickets and special rates for the Victoria Day holiday. Tickets at single fare, good going`and returning on Monday, May 24th. Fare and one-third, good going Saturday, May 22nd and Monda4, May 24th, valid for return' up to Tuesday, May 25th. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent at the Times office. Office open from 6 a.m. to 9p.m. on Saturday, May 22nd for the convenience of those wishing to purchase tickets. Former Mayor Dead. Word was received in Wingham this week of the sudden death last week in St. Louis, Mo., of Mr. W. W. Inglis, a former well-known resident 'of Wing - ham. Mr. Inglis was for many years engaged in the woollen mill business here and was a son of the late John Inglis, a pioneer resident of this town. He took an active interest in municipal affairs in the town some years ago and was Mayor in 1888, having previously served in the Council. His wife died some years ago and' he is survived by one son who resides in St. Louis. Wingham's Mayors The following is a list of the men who have served as Mayors, with years of service, since Wingham was incorpor- ated as a town in 1879:-1879.80, Benj. Willson; 1881, Dr. P. Macdonald; 1882, C. T. Scott; 1883, George McKibbon; 1884, H. W. C. Meyer; 1885-86, John Neelands; 1887, H. W. C. Meyer; 1888, W. W. Inglis; 1889-90, Robt. Mclndoo, 1891-92, Wm. Clegg; 1893. D. M. Gor- don; 1894, John Hanna; 1895, W. F. Brockenshire; 1896, Geo. McKenzie; 1897-98, J. .A. Morton; 1899-1900-01, Wm. Clegg; 1902-03-04, R. Vanstone; 1905-06, Thos. Bell; 1907-08, Wm. Holmes; 190a, Thos. Geugory; 1910, Wm. Holmes; 1911-12, Geo. Spotton; 1913, C. G. VanStone; 1914-15, Dr. A. J. Irwin. Ordinary Stamps Will Do. Enquiries having been received in regard to postage stamps being used for the prepayment of, war duties on bank cheques, bills of exchange, •promis- sory notes, express money orders, proprietary or patent medicines, per- fumery, wines, or champagne, as well as upon letters and postcards, postal notes and post office money orders, notice is hereby given that this use of Postage stamps is in strict accordance with the provisions of the special War Revenue Act, 1915, which provides that postage stamps may be used in lieu of Inland Revenue War Stamps in fulfillment and discharge of any require- ment under the Act that adhesive stamps be affixed. The public is at liberty at all times to use postage stamps for any purpose for which In- land Revenue War Stamps maybe used. but it is especially provided in the Act that Inland Revenue War Stamps are not to be used on letters, postcards, postal notes or Post Office money orders, the only stamps allowed on these being ordinary postage stamps or postage stamps upon which the words "War Tax" have been printed, Immigration Department. The Immigration Department, in a statement issued on Saturday, reports that while immigration from Europe has practically ceased since the out- break of the war there is still a con' siderable influx of agricultural settlers from the United States, and this latter class of immigration is being steadily encouraged by the Government. Between August 1 last and April 30 the British immigrant arrivals totalled 12.000 and the continental arrivals only 3,700. From the United States how- ever, during the same period new settlers have come to Canada to the number of 30,000. Nearly all of these have gone into farming operations in the west. The department declares that the greatest care is being taken that no unnecessary barriers be placed in the way of intercourse between the two countries. Tourist traffic and commer- cial exchange are being encouraged its much as possible. United States citi. zens need not goo' `r .ie trouble or ex- pense of securing passports, nor will unnaturalized residents of the United States coming to this country for peaceable purposes be in any way interfered with. READ ABOUT A Few Things We Want to be Known in our ad, on last page. W. H. WILLIS & CO PATRIOTICISOCIETY NOTES. At the meeting of the Ladies' Pa- triotic Society held on Friday .after- noon, the 14th inst, there was a large attendance. Shipments have been made to the Red Cross Headquarters, on April 5th. socks and face cloths value eighty-five dollars; April 12th, bandages and dressings, value sixty dollars; April 23rd, socks, valued at sixty-five dollars and on May 12th, bandages, face cloths and socks, eighty-five dollars. Official receipts for all these shipments have been received. The Treasurer's report showed only a very small balance, after the bills to be paid had been passed. Ways and means of raising money were discussed and it was decided to hold a sale of home-made baking and candy on Saturday next, the 22nd, in the Council Chamber at 2.30 p. m. All who can bake for this sale are asked to have everything at the hall before two o'clock, if possible, on that day. Can- vassers will endeavour to call on every one but should any person be over -look- ed it' is hoped they will accept this notification and send what they can to the Council Chamber on Saturday for the sale. The Committee are asked to meet on Thursday evening at 7.30 in the Council Chamber to report on the canvas.. The decorating and booth committees are asked to meet the Can- vassing Committee at the same time. The proceeds, of the sale, will be used towards buying supplies necessary to carry on the work of the Red Cross Society. The report of Mrs. Pugh, Convenor of the bandage committee, shows a renewed interest taken in the sending in. of bandages and dressings. Let uslhope there will still be an increase in donations toward this object. All bandages, or cotton for them, should be in five yard lengths. Five, ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty-five yards in a piece will be made up and sent forward within a week from the time it is received and will be acknow- ledged through the press. We have not acknowledged old • material for dressings and bandages, except to thank all those who have sent us dona- tions in the past.' We would, however, urge all those who can, to send every scrap of white stuff they can find to he used for this object. All old white linen, muslin or cotton, thoroughly cleansed, all seams remov- ed, pressed and done up in bundles, will be used for dressings. Also new factory cotton in five yard lengths for bandages. Those having donations for this pur- pose please send to Mrs. Pugh, Con- venor of Committee, corner Francis and Patrick Streets. The following amounts have been re- ceived since the last acknowledgment: Miss Maggie Wilson ., 10 yds Mrs. Peter Fisher 25 yds Miss Rutledge 22 yds Miss M. J. Campbell .. 5 yds Mrs. Hutcheson 10 yds Miss L. Taylor ..10 yds Mrs. Tipling ....10 yds Total 92 yds Women's Institute. The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham oranch of the Women's In- stitute will be held in the Council Chamber this (Thursday) afternoon, May 20th, commencing at 3 o'clock. This is the annual meeting and offi.ers will be elected for the ensuing year. All members are requested to attend. Organ Recital. The Organ Recital given in the Church of St. Paul the Apostle last Wednesday evening by Professor Weaver, of Lon- don, assisted by Mrs. Frank Saunders, of Goderich, and Miss Eva Patterson, of town, pupils of Mr. Weaver, was a musical success and much enjoyed by the congregation present. A short service of praise was conducted by the rector before Mr. Weaver began his programme which was Well chosen; difficult numbers from the old masters being interspersed with light and tune- ful melodies, all of which Mr. Weaver rendered in a very Capable manner, Mrs. Saunders, who possesses a pure. sweet soprano voice, gave two splendid vocal solos. Miss Eva Patterson, a member of St. Paul's choir, sang "I'm a Pilgrim" in a rich mezzo-soprano voice that was very pleasing. The s. rvice closed with a prayer and bene- 1diction. -'- .4.11111111101111111111111MINI Won First Game. The first home game of football in the Wingham District of W. F. A, was played on the park op Tuesday evening between Wingham and Wroxeter. The attendance at the game was not large owing to the cool weather, The Wing - ham boys won by a score of 2 to 1. Opera House Friday Evening. The "Gipsy Carnival" given by the children of the town, promises to be a special treat to the people. They have worked very hard and are worthy of the people's patronage. No expense has been spared to make the costumes beautiful. Everybody come and be on time, as the operetta will begin right at 8 o'clock sharp. House -Constable Wedding A quiet military wedding took place at the residence of Rev. W. H. Laidlaw, Grace street, Toronto, on Wednesday of last week, when the marriage was solemnized of Florence May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Constable, 31 First Ave., to Mr. Hubert House, 35th Battalion of Toronto, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. House, Twilling - gate, Nfld. The bride who was unat- tended, was charmingly attired in a sand colored silk suit and hat of white tagal and lace, with small French roses, and a corsage bouquet of white roses. The wedding was very quiet on account of a recent message from Ottawa stat- ing that Pte. Fred Constable, 14th Battalion, of Montreal, a brother of the bride, had been wounded in the battle of Langemarck. Mrs. House ,will re- main with her parents until her hus- band's return from the front. Death of Mr. J. E. Bradwin. It is with deep regret that we this week chronicle the death of our esteem- ed townsman, Joseph Edward Bradwin, who passed away on Friday night last, following a short illness. Mr. Bradwin underwent an operation a few days prior to his death and was making very satisfactory progress until a short time prior to his death. The deceased was the eldest son of the late John and Annie Bradwin and was born in Had- dingham, Buckinghamshire, England, on January 21st, 1843. The family came to America in 1849 and were six weeks crossing the Atlantic. They settled in Rochester, N. Y., and a few weeks after the father took suddenly ill and died and the widow and children moved to Paris. The subject of this sketch in early life learned the•earthern- ware business and for fifteen years was engaged in the business at Lynden. In 1879 the family moved to Wingham and for ten years Mr. Bradwin was engag- ed in the earthenware business. Twen- ty-five years ago when the electric - lighting system was established in Wingham, Mr. Bradwin was the first man to operate the plant and since that time up to within two weeks ago he was engaged in this line of work and was one of the trusted and reliable employees of the lighting system. Fifty years ago he married Miss Annie Burke, of Paris, and of this union were born eight sons and one daughter. The widow and four sons survive, viz: --Albert E., of Goderich; Frank W., of Hamilton; Ed- ward W., of Toronto, and Lorne, of Saskatoon. In early youth Mr. Brad - win identified himself with the Metho- dist Church. I or forty-four years he was a Class Leader and was for fifteen years Sunday School Superintendent. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. In the death of Mr. Bradwin, Wingham has lost one of its best citizens, a man who always had a word of cheer for his fellow men, a man held in the very highest esteem and a man whose Chris- tian life and character could well be followed. All through life Mr. Brad - win and his partner in life were very much attached toeech other and though there were fifty years of happy wedded life they were not more than one week separated. Mr. Bradwin had been a member of the Court Maitland, Canadian Order of Foresters since 1882 and in the early days took an active interest in the work of the Order. A private service for the family and friends was held at the home on Mon- day evening, conducted by Rev. J. W. Hibbert and the remains were taken to Paris on Tuesday morning for in- terment in the family plot. Rev. Mr. Hibbert accompanied the remains to Paris and conducted the services. Those who attended the funeral here were Mr. and Mrs. Prank W. Bradwin, Hamilton; Edward W. Bradwin, Toron- to: Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Wright, Stf`at- ford; Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Bradwin, God- erich; E. W. Bradwin, (brother) Mount Forest. MONEY FOR MISSIONS The annual report of the Missionary Society for the Methodist Church of Canada, shows that during the past Church year the total amount raised for missionary purposes was $056,507, being $24,258 less than the total expend- iture. The amounts contributed to the fund by the different churches is as follows. Those places mentioned as "Stations" represent a single church, those under "Circuits" two or three churches:- Stations • - Brussels. $598; Clinton. Wesley $806, Ontario $681; Goderich, North $1100, Victoria $236; Seaforth, $429; Wingham, $1485 -$5395. Circuits -Auburn, $530; Ashfield, $325; Bluevale, $12a; Benmiller, $230; Bel - grave, $183; Blyth, 424; Bayfield, $54; Centralia, $326; Crediton, $336; Dun- gannon, $258; Exeter, Main $745, James $1059; Elimville, $413; Ethel, $407; Fordwich, $225; Grand Bend, $310; Gorrie, $134; Hensall, $317; Holmesville,, $305; Londesboro, $545; Nile, $333; Walton, $75; Wroxeter, 145; Varna, $539. -$8647. Total $14,042. Football Game, May 24th. A W. F. A: Football Game will be held on Monday, May 24th between Mildmay and Wingham at the Town Park at 3 p. m. Celebrate the 24th by helping the boys to win out. Inspection of Cadets. The inspection of the High School Cadets will be held in the High School campus on Thursday, May 20th, at 9 a. m. Lieut. Col. M^Crimmon, of Lon- don, will be the inspecting officer. All persons interested in the activities of the High School are invited to be present. Joins Princess Pats. Tennyson Glanville, of Edmonton, Alta., who is well-known in Wingham, having obtained his High School educa- tion here, has received his commission as Lieutenant and was one of six chosen from the University of Alberta and ob- tained his B. A. degree when he was twenty years of age. He has passed his second year examination in law and has been in the office of the Hon. A. Cr. MacKay & Co. at Edmonton for two years. Before leaving Edmonton he was presented with a wrist watch by the office staff. He spent a few days with his aunts, Mrs. T. .J. McLean and Miss M. A. Netterfield and left on Tuesday for Montreal where he joins members of McGill College who are going into training at, Valcartier. Presbyterian Church Anniversary. The 51st anniversary services of the Whitechurch Presbyterian church will be held on Sunday, May 30th, at 11 a.m. and 7 p. m , when Rev. Dr. J. G. Shearer, of Toronto, of Dominion -wide renown will preach. On Monday even- ing, May 31st, a tea -meeting will be held after which the Dr. will deliver his very interesting address on "Applied Christianity," which will be illustrated by very fine stere-optican views on im- migration, slum and reform work in our great cities as well as other interesting topics. There will also, we are glad to say, be present with us on that oc- casion, Rev. G. M. Dunn of Royce Ave. Presbyterian church, Toronto, a former pastor of this congregation, who will also speak. Special music is being provided by the choir for all the ser- vices. A hearty invitation is extended to all. On Sabbath special offerings will be received to help in defraying the indebtedness on the church 'sheds. Health of Province. Measles are again gaining a foothold in the province, and in some cases soldiers in camp life have contracted it in a mild form. Nearly 300 more cases are reported for April than the corres- ponding month last year, and local health boards are taking steps to check the spread. A gratifying decrease in meningitis cases is recorded, and accord- ing to reports the activities of this disease have been reduced to normal. Hamilton lays claim to 485 cases of measles out of 922 reported, but this may be partly accounted for by the more accurate returns tabulated in that city. Toronto with its much greater population, reports only 54 cases. Small- pox shows a decrease and scarlet fever, in both cases, and death claims only half the number of a year ago, The usually mild spring may account for the lack of the annual epidemic of whoop- ing cough, but diphtheria shows a slight increase. VICTORIA DAY No doubt you are planning to take an outing on Vittoria Day. Then your wearing apparel will be an important considera- tion. No matter where yon go, Goon FOOTWEAR is essential if you desire to "Loot: Yotig BEST"- and if you wish to enjoy the day Greer's Shoes should go with you, because not not only will they look well, but they are sure to be comfortable. Style, Fit and Finish, are the three good points about our shoos. Come here for your holiday Shoes! W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN OF SPECIAL INTEREST Have you a farm to sell, from 50 to 100 acres with good build- ings and lien.n school? Wehave a pureliaeer for such a place. for Sale Robert Calver•ts fine two- storey brick residenee on sot east corner of John and Williamstreets near C. P. R station. This place will be sold right and on easy terms. . Stop KnockingWe give this advice free of charge loth to the Council and the ordinary citizen. The town is alright. We eon give you Real Estate investments right in Wingham that will net from eight to ten per cent. Where can you do better? RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. LAWN MOWERS $4.50 to $7.00 SCREEN DOORS with hinges, hooks and handles $1,10 to $2.25 WINDOW SCREENS All Sizes. REFRIGERATORS ANO OIL STOVES RAE & THOMPSON Stone Block Hardwara 'PHONE 27 AUCTIONEERS McConnell at Vandrick Auctioneers for the Counties of Buren and Bruce, are rrepered to take all kinds of salts. We are • stain we ono please. You can have either one or both without extra charge. Orders ran be left with F. McConnell, or with 0. F. Vandrick nt the Merchants' Brokerage t,o: a Store, Wingham, Charges moderate.