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service.
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ONLY wnen absolutely necessary.
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DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU 'V,
7lst
Overseas Battalion
Recruits are now being taken
for this battalion. Apply at
THE ARMOURIES
WINGHAM
All details, with medical ex-
amination will be arranged
here.
Minimum height 5 ft. 2 in.
Minimum chest measurement
33 in. for men 18 to 30 years
34 in. for men 30 to 45 years
The consent of wives, parents
or guardians is no longer
necessary.
CI,AIR1
N. T. SIN
CAPTAIN
MISS STARLING
Licentiate of Toronto Conservatory of
Music and Authorized teacher of Flet-
cher Music Method, Simplex and Kin-
dergarten.
Pupils prepared for Cons;:rvatory
examinations in Piano and .Theory,
Theory taught by correspondence. .
Classes Opened Sept 13
'Phone 165
Christie's Grocery
PHONE b9.
Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m.
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For
GOOD TEA
40c, 50c, and 60c
per Ib.
HELD ANNUAL SERVICE
St. Paul's Church. held Suc-
cessful Harvest Horne
Services -and Supper.
The annual Harvest Thanksgiving
Services were held in St. Paul's Church
last Synday. The attendance, and the
total collection were most gratifying
and both somewhat in excess of last
year, The Thanksgiving Offering,
when all is handed in, will equal and
probably exceed that of 1914. Never
was the church more richly and taste-
fully decorate 1 with the emblems of
the Harvest. The anthems sung were
"Praise the Lord," "0 my Soul", and
"He watereth the hills from above/'
At the evening service, the solo "On
the Cross" was sung by Miss Griffin.
The "Goodness of God" and "The Rich
Fool" were the subjects of the sermons
for the day. The special music was ex-
ceedingly well rendered by the choir,
and mach credit is dua Miss Farrell for
the efficient training which produced
such satisfactory results.
The Ladies' Guild ..af St. Paul's
Church report seventy-fiv8'dollars clear
from their Annual Supper. Owing to
the stormy weather they had not as
large a crowd as usual but those who
were fortunate enough to attend report
a very satisfactory evening.
Auto Truck Overturns.
An auto truck, driven by Mr. Arnold.
of the Seaforth Pop Works, and con-
taining a large quantity of sodawater
and pop, overturned on a hill
Thursday while going to Bluevale. It
seems that the engine stopped, and
before the driver could control it, the
machine overturned, cutting him up
and breaking a good many bottles.
Word was sent to a garage for assistance,
and men' went out and made the
necessary repairs,
Special Prizes.
In the competition for the special
prizes offered by A, H. Wilford at the
Wingham fall fair, the following were
the successful exhibitors; — Oats,
Andrew Schmidt, Mildmay, Wheat,
ltobt. Hetherington, Wingham. Pota-
toes and mangolds, D. B. Anderson,
Wingham. Stalk of corn, Isaac
Wright, Wingham. Best report
on use of fertilizer, Wm. Baylor, Ford-
wich. Best three cans of cream, David
Holmes, J. H. Smith, J. R. Haines.
Exhibit coming longest distance, An-
drew Schmidt, Mildmay,
Thanksgiving Day,
Thanksgiving Day—Monday, October
11th, Have you anything to be thank-
ful for? Look over the year and see
the many things for which you should
return thanks to your Creator. These
you have accepted as a matter of
course, without any thought as to
their author. Have you done your
duty to those around you. Have you
assisted someone who was needy? Or
have you selfishly kept it all and used
it for your ownspecial benefit. You
have a few days of the year left for
self examination. Do it now?
Old Huron Boy Honored.
Mr. Albert Grigg, M. P. P., for Al-
goma, will be the new Deputy Minister
of Mines, succeeding the late Aubrey
White. Mr. Grigg was born on May 9,
1873, in the Township of Morris. He
was educated at Bruce .Mines, of which
places he later became Mayor. He is a
pioneer of the Algoma district, having
filled many public positions there. For
three years he was a License Inspector,
for one year Reeve of Plummer town-
ship Lnd for two years the Mayor of
Bruce Mines. He was first elected to
the Ontario Legislature as member for
Algoma at a nye-election in 1908, and
subsequently re-elected at the general
elections of 1911 and 1914. He is a
Methodist and a Conservative.
Left for Winnipeg.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell and
children left on Wednesday morning
for) Winnipeg where they purpose
residing in future. Mr. and Mrs.
Campbell have been highly esteemed
residents of Wingham for many years
and we regret their removal from the
town, Mr. Campbell will be much
missed in St. Andrew's Church, where
he was Treasurer for some years. He
has for some years heen a member of
the l'ublic School Board *and was al-
ways active in supporting everything
that was considered in the interests of
the town. We can heartily join with
Mr. gild Mrs. Catnpbell;s many friends
in wishing them health, happiness and
scrairassissariaiss
prosperity in their new home.
CHIAN, ONTARIO TDURSD &Y OCTOBER 7, [915
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES
The annual meeting of this Society
will be held (D. V.,) in the Council
Chamber, next Friday afternoon (to-
morrow (the 8th Oct.) at three o'clock,
Reports of the work will be read and
there will be an election of officers.
It is over a year since this Society
was organized and while the members
feel that a great .deal has been
accomplished, they are willing to admit
that mistakes have been made. The
new officers may profit by the mistakes
of the past that the'work. so necessary,
may continue without interruption.
One of the members, of this Society
enclosed a sheet of paper in the toe of
one of a pair of socks, she knitted;
with the following note, written at the
head of the sheet,
The answer which was written on the
same paper below her note was as
follows:—
Wingham, Ontario, Canada, Jan, 27.
May the socks afford you much pleas-
ure and comfort in this, your strenuous
time fighting to maintain the honor' of
your country.
MRs. D. BELL.
September 12, 1915.
Dear Madam;
I received your note and socks this
morning. I cannot help but admire
you women folk for being so kind to us.
You may be sure that they will afford
me much pleasure and comfort. I am
a Toronto boy. Was born there. My
mother lives at 375 Bartlett Ave. Am
nineteen years of age. Have been here
in France since last June. We are
taking life pretty easy at the present,
which, of course, we do not mind. Hope
you receive this photo. I can not tell
if the censor will pass it or not. May I
ask if you have any sons herein France.
Well I shall close, thanking you once
again for your kindness.
ERNIE L. CLARK.
late of Toronto
Property Sold.
Mr. Geo, Underwood, of Howick, has
purchased the property on Carling Ter,
owned by Mr. J.A. Moynihan, Water`oo,
and recently vacated by Mr. H. E.
Ricker. The sale was made through
Mr, Frank McConnellereal estate agent.
Mr. Underwood is fortunate to get
such a lovely home.
McRae - Smith Wedding.
A very quiet wedding took place on
September 29th, when Kate Ethelwyn,
daughter of Mrs. Smith and the late J.
R. Smith, of Brussels, and Dr. Thos.
T. McRae, son of the Rev. B. McRae
'and Mrs. McRae, Armow, Ont., motor-
ed to Wingham and were married by
the Rev. D. Perrie, After the cere-
mony Mr. and Mrs. McRae left for a
trip to Berlin, Toronto and other
points. The bride travelled in a smart-
ly -tailored navy blue suit, with black
velvet hat. On their return ' they will
reside in B,ru'ssels.
The Weekly Market.
The first weekly market, inaugurated
by Mr. A. H. Wilford, was held at his
warehouse on Thursday last. The turn-
out, although not up to expectations,
was, nevertheless, encouraging. A
number of the farmerseof the district
were on hand with fowl and other pro-
duce, which were eagerly bought up by
the townspeople. There was a keen
demand for dairy produce, with very
little offering, the demand far exceed-
ing the supply. Markets of this kind
have proven of much benefit in other
towns, both to seller and buyer and if
the farmers of this district make it a
point to be present each Thursday with
their produce there is, no doubt, but a
successful market will be established in
Wingham.
Interesting 'Phone Case,
A case of some interest was heard
in Clinton last week, when Messrs. A.
B. Ingram, vice-president of the On-
tarid Railway Board, and Francis Dag-
ger, telephone expert, heard evidence
in the dispute between the managers of.
the Blyth telephone system and the
McKillop system. Messrs, L. Hill,
president; Alex, Elder, Secretary, and
John Brigham, director, represented
the Blyth system, while Messrs. James
Snell, president, J. M. Govenlock, sec.
retary, and George Hearn ana A Mc-
Gregor were present in the interests of
the McKillop combany. The McKillop
people wished the privilege of running
a line into Londesboro station, and in
order to do se would be obliged to use
the Blyth company's poles as the law
forbids the duplication of a line. This
the Blyth people refused to allow, and
the Mcl1illop company appealed to the
railway commission for an adjustment
of the trouble. After hearing the evi-
dence on both sides, Vice•Chairman
Ingram announced that the decision
Would be reserved. The final announce-
ment Will be awaited with interest, j
TOWN COUNCIL ME(T
Appoint face New Firemen
Received Communication
re Red Cross Fund.
The regular monthly meeting of th
Town Council was held on Monde
evening with all members presen
except Coun. Bell. Minutes of las
regular and special meetings were res
and approved.
A communication was read from th
Fire Chief recommending the appoint
ment of Arch. Aitcheson, John Mc
Donald and John Weir as Firemen i
place' of H. Hinscliffe, John Crandal
and tiralter Vanwyek..
Moved by Couns. Binkley and Currie
that the new men recommended by th
Fire Chief be appointed and that th
Fire Chief report attendance at al
meetings.—Carried.
The following lettergram was read:
Toronto, Ont., Oct. 1st, 1915
Dr. A. J. Irwin,
Mayor,
Wingham Ont.
I beg to inform you that Lord Lens
downe has sent me the following cable:
"I beg to inform you that the British
Red Cross Society and the Order of St.
John, in view of the great demands
upon their resources both in France
and inthe near east, have decided to
make an appeal through the Empire by
street and other collections upon the
twenty-first day of October next. The
money received from this appeal will
be devoted entirely to relieving the suf-
ferings of our wounded soldiers and
sailors from home and over eas in the
various seats of war from all parts of
the King's Dominions. We have al-
ready received generous assistance in
our work, but with the increase of
British and Overseas forces in the front
there is a corresponding increase in our
expenditure and weshall be truly grate-
ful to you if you will help us by organ-
izing an appeal and sending the proceeds
to us for the objects which I have
named. I shall be greatly obliged if
you will kindly communicate the fore-
going to your Government. Their
Majey'' s, the King and Queen, and
Her ijesty Queen Alexandria are
giv 1s their gracious patronage and
1 tr a. that you will also be able to see
your way to help."
In view, of the urgency and im-
portance of this first appeal from the
Motherland, has made to us, I con-
fidently trust that you will also
organize with a view to getting a
worthy contribution from the people of
your municipality on October twenty-
first. ,
Joarr S. HENORIE,
Lieutenant Governor.
On motion of Couns. Crawford and
Currie, the matter was left with the
Mayor to deal with.
Mr. Thos. Groves addressed the Coun-
cil with reference to adrain flooding his
cellar in Lower Wingham.
Moved by Couns. Currie and Binkley,
that the matter be referred to the
Electric Light and Waterworks Com-
mittee with power to act,—Carried.
A petition was read from H. E.
Isard and others, asking that an electric
light be placed at the corner of John
street and Carling Terrace.
Moved by, Conn, Crawford and Reeve
Mitchell, that the Electric Light and
Street Committees look into the matter
of the location of street lights and re-
commend any changes they deem
necessary.—Carried.
The Finance Committee recommended
the payment of a number of accounts,
and on motion of Couns. Patterson and
Binkley, the report was adopted.
The Street Committee reported that
A. Posliff was willing to complete the
season's street watering at the rate of
40 rents per hour.
On motion of Couns. I3inkley and
Patterson, the report of the Committee
was adopted.
Moved by Couns. Vannorman and
Patterson, that this Council accept the
terms of the Ontario Sewer Pipe Co.
and that the Clerk figure up the number
of tile used and that a cheque be then
forwarded to the company for the
amount due. —Carried.
On motion of Couns. Vannorman and
Patterson, it was ordered that Reeve
Mitchell be paid $5 to cover expense of
taking indigents to the House of Refuge.
Council then adjourned.
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Real Estate Transfer.
Mr. J. G. Stewart, real estate agent,
reports the sale of Mr. J. W. Dodds'
residence on Catherine street, at pres-
ent occupied by Mr. Thos. Drummond
to Mr. John McLean, of East Wawan-
osh. Mr. McLean intends moving into
Wingham in the near future.
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New Shoes for Men
Read our ad. on last page
W. H. WILLIS.
HIcH 'SCHOOL NATES.
Mr. J, A. Anderson, B. A , of Belle-
ville, has been appointed Science master
and began his duties on Monday last.
Mr, Anderson is a Specialist in Science,
has had considerable experience in
teaching and comes to us well recom-
mended. We wish him success in his
new position,
Mr. W. J. Southcombe, B. A. classical
master, was called to Clinton on Mon•
day of this week to attend the funeral
of his uncle of that place.
The enrollment to date has. reached
162 and some former students are yet
to be enrolled.
Field Day is to be held on Friday,
Oct. 9th, if the weather is favourable.
As this is always an important event in
the Fall term, it is eagerly looked for-
ward to by the students. We are
always glad to have visitors and a
cordial invitation is extended to all who
are interested in the work of the High
School, to be present.
The staff has planned to carry on
weekly examinations, each Monday,
throughout the year. The first of the
series was held on Monday of this
week, Parents are advised that the
results of these examinations will
seriously affect the promotions and
recommendations at the end of the
school year. In case a student is
absent, without giving a satisfactory
reason, from any of these examinations
he must lose the result of that test and
be marked O. Due consideration will
be given in case of sickness, etc.
The Cadet Corps has been re -organ-
ized with 63 members. J. A. McBurn-
ey has been appointed captain and J. J.
Campbell and C. McLean have been
appointed as lst and 2nd lieutenants re-
spectively.
The Athletic Associations have been
organized again. Miss Annie Wilson
was elected president of the Girls' As-
sociation and Mr. Weir Elliott presid-
dent of the Boys' Association.
New Teacher Engaged.
At a meeting of the School Board,
r. J. A Anderson, of Rossmore, near
elleville, has been engaged as science
teacher in High School, Mr. Ander-
son arrived here Saturday and com-
menced his duties on Monday morning.
Business Transferred.
Mr. F. A McLean has purchased the
Men's Furnishing Business and stock
from Mr. W. A. Campbell and has
taken possession. At present the store
is closed on account of stock taking,
but the new proprietor expects to have
ehe store open for business on Saturday.
,S1r. McLean is a Wingham boy and we
predict for him success in his new ven-
ture. Read his ad. in next week's
issue.
Art Exhibition Coming
The public will have an opport ' ity
of seeing two hundred paintings y the
world's best artists in the coo cham-
ber, Wingham. This e, hi on is to
be held Oct. 27th, 28th,/,under the
auspices of W. P. S. Stff. In addition
to the pictures shown, addresses will ba
given and a musical program rendered.
Exhibit open 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.
m. Admission 10c.
Thanksgiving Day Rates.
Nex • Monday, 0etober llth being
Thanksgiving Day reduced rates will be
in effect on the Grand Trunk Railway.
Single first class fare good going and
returning Monday, Oct, llth, only.
First-class fare and one-third, good
going Saturday, Oct. 9th and Monday,
Oct* 11th, valid for returning on Tues-
day, Oct. 12th. Buy your tickets and
get information from H. B. Elliott,
town agent, at the TIMES office. Office
open for early morning trains end in
the evening for convenience of those
wishing to purchase tickets.
Bible Class Elect Officers
The annual meeting of the Young
Men's Bible Class was held in the lec-
ture -room of the Methodist Church,
on Thursday evening last, and a social
time was spent, Honorary President
Rev. J. W. Hibbert presiding. After
many resolutions had been passed, and
other business traesaeted, the ofifc'er.:
for the year were elected. Honorary
president, Rev. ,i. W. Hibbert; Presi-
dent, W. T. Miller; Vice Pres., (). V
Hayden; seer ,tary Treasurer, C. R.
Copeland; Teacher, G. R. Smith, R. A.
Convenors of a,i,n1nittees-•-Devotional,
W. Fields; Lt„'e;out, A. Coutts; Mem-
bership, M. Graham; Social,',W. H.
Gurney. Ad. r•'? 05 were given by V.
Buchanan, sr.,_, rintendent of the Sun-
day School, a by the newly-ele t
offic,'rs, afte '':eh refreshments is .,r:,
served by M. e qtr. fields and Mr, . .
T. ;Vlille't,
METHODIST CONVENTION
Sunday Schools and Epworth
Leagues of' Win gluon Dis-
trict Met at Kincardine
• (Kincardine Reporter)
The annual convention of the Sunday
Schools and Epworth Leagues of the
t'Vinghain District of the Methodist
Church convened in Kincardine Metho-
dist Church nn Tuesday of last week, and
the sessions continued afternoon and
evening, concluded on Wednesday noon.
There was a splendid turnout from the
district and excellent sessions enjoyed.
The secretaries of the billeting commit-
tees were Mre. Ed. Alexander, Sunday
schools, and M rs. 1). Slight, Epworth
Leagues. Tuesday afternoon session
opened with Rev. Mr. Hibbert in the
chair. Papers were given by Mrs. S. S.
Cole, Mrs. Wm. Rands and Mrs. E. A.
Fear, Mr. F. Buchanan lead the dis-
cussion.
The Epworth League session opened
with a letter from `Dr. Darby, the mis-
sionary supported by the Epworth Lea-
gues, which was read by •Miss Carrie
Hingston. Rev. Mr. Rivers, Mr. A.
H. Wilford and Rev. F, H. Langford all
gave stirring addresses. the latter being
on "Grading the Sunday School."
The Misses Maines'sang a very plea-
sant duett.
The nominating committee elected
were Revs. D. Wren, G. B, Rivers, and
A. J. Langford, and Messrs. Slemmon
and D. McTavish. Their report was
presented at the evening session which
was opened by Rev. A. J. Langford
with a song service.
The report of the nominating emit -
tee presented was as follows, and was
adopted: Hon. President, Rev. J. W
Hibbert, Wingham; President. Mr. Dun-
can McTavish, Olivet;. 1st Vice -Pres„
Rev. A. R. Kellam, Ripley; 2nd Vice -
Pres., Rev. F. E. Clydesdale, Teeswat-
er; 3rd Vice -Pres., Miss Donelda Hamlin
Kincardine; 4th Vice -Pres., Mr. A. H.
Wilford, Wingham; 5th Vice -Pres., Miss
Edith Evans, Gorrie; Secretary-Treas.,
Mr, J. Slemmon, Ethel; conference re-
presentative, Rev. R. J. Garbutt, Luck -
now; Alma College representative, Rev.
G. B. Rivers, Gorrie. These were in-
troduced and installed in office by Rev.
Mr. Hibbert, Mr. Duncan McTavish
made a neat reply on behalf of the new-
ly installed officers.
Rev. D. Wren, Brussels, was the
chairman of the evening. The Rev, F.
H. Langford, Toronto, delivered a stir-
ring address on "The Efficient Sunday
St'hool." The choir rendered good
music.
The Wednesday morning session was
opened at 7.00 a. m. by a sunrise prayer
meeting conducted by Rev. D. Wren,
the conference secretary of Epworth
Leagues. The balance of the morning
was taken up with splendid papers by a
number and the convention adjourned
at noon.
Arranging for 33rd Visit
A meeting of the W •,rden's commit-
tee was held in Goderich on Thursday,
last as the result of whieh the clerk is
corresponding with headquarters with
the idea of arranging a visit to this
county of the 33rd battalion about Oct,
13th to 15th, to take in Goderich, Clin-
ton, Seaforth and Wingham. The com-
mittee want the soldiers to bring am-
bulance, machine gun and soup kite h-
en.
Quiet Horne Wedding.
A quiet home wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr. Paul Powell, clerk
of Turnberry Township, on Wednesdayki
Sept. 29th, when his daughter, Miss
Isabella Ie„ became the wife of Mr.
Elmer Hastings, of Con. 9, Turnberry,
Rev. Crawford Tate, of Bluevale,
officiating. Only a few of the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties
were present. Mr, and Mrs, Hastings
have the best wishes of a host of
friends for a long and happy married
life.
Presentation and Address.
The choir Lind music e,nuniittee of the
Methodist Church mot in the vestry
after the ser•i,'e en Sunday evening
and presented Me. W. M. Skilling with
, en address anti small bible as a small
to! --..en of then., ' appreciation of his
ettini.-nt servieca as ehoir leader for the
past four months. The address was
read by Miss .Maley, while Mrs. Lavis
made tt ' presentation. Mr. Skilling
made r"7 appropriate reply and thanked
the choir not only for this kindness, but
also for the royal support they had
given him while here. We understand
Mr. Skilling is about to enlist for over
seas Servieei.
Wear Greetr'a Shoes al;;d RUbber3
THANKSGIVING
Monday, October 11th
Shoes in Good Trim
for Thanksgiving
We're at your service with
very choice
Thanksgiving Foot
Dressing
Splendid Men's Shoes, the
best Shoes .;the most noted
manufacturers turn out. $3.00,
$3.50, $4.00 to $5.00.
New Models in Women's Shoes
showing all the new style feat-
ures for fall, Dress Footwear
in Slippers, Ties and Purnps•—
they're beauties. $2.00, 12.50,
$3.00, to $4.00.
Thanksgiving Footwear for
the children and for baby —
everything that's good in
Children's Shoes.
W. J. Greer
THE SHOE MAN
t FARM FOR SALE
In East Wawanosh, 100 acres,
frame house, bank barn, orchard
good water, close to school and
church, rural mail. Best of
reasons for selling.
Houses For Sale
Frame Cottage and stable,
big lot, good situation.
Two-storey Brick House with
three lots.
Small Frame House with two
Lots, one and half storey dwell-
ing with two lots and stable.
No better situation in town.
Frame 'Cottage in Pleasant
V: lley.
One and one half storey Dwell-
ing on Minnie Street.
RITCHIE & CORNS
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
Call and see our
STEEL SILO
LADDER
30e. per ft.
The Beat and Newes
Thing on the Market.
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Stone Block Hardware
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