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The Wingham Times, 1915-10-14, Page 1THE WINCHAIVI TIMES. • "England Expects That. Every Man This Day Will do His Duty." VOL. XL1I1.--NO. 2277 ----Trafalgar Day, October 21st WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY OCTOBER 14, 1915 Si A YEAR IN ADVANCE ?7te axe ferle Stores TE L AONS `FAVOaRI4TE DRIJ(i STUB( 4 HEADACHES E nd with proper lenses A re caused by eye strain D eliays are dangerous ccuracy is our motto ' C harges reasonable H ave the best E very test guaranteed Shadow Test.System The thcrough teaching by F. W. Mayor, the Toronto Eye specialist during our PosT GRAD- UATE COURSE last week ha equipped us to give you the BEST service. REMEM3ER—Glasses advised ONLY when absolutely necessary. J. W. McKIBBON, Ph. B. DRUGGIST AND.OPTICIAN WE ARE MERE TO SERVE YOU V 1 71st 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 6 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. N. T. SINCLAIR CAPTAIN MISS SPARLING Licentiate of Toronto Conservatory of Music and Authorized teacher of Flet- cher Music Method, Simplex and Kin- dergarten. Pupils prepared for Conservatory examinations in Piano and Theory. Theory taught by correspondence. 'Phone 165 sIIIMMIMINIM fr' 1Chrs1ie's Oroeery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7p.m. Come Here For GOOD TEA 40c, 50c, and 60e per Ib. sessolsoossillsoolorOsslississomemessissairoosiumen 111611 SCHOOL FIELD DAY Eighth Annual Field Day is a Success in spite of the Wet Weather, On Friday Iast the High School stud- ents held their Eighth Annual Field Day on the school grounds. Due to un- favourable weather the visitors were not as numerous as usual but the games were contested with as much if not more energy and rivalry than formerly. Medals and prizes will be given as usual but the announcement of the winners of the boys' medals can not be made this week as a couple of the events had to be postponed and must be com- pleted this week' some evening after school before the total number of points for the contestants can be found. A list of prize winners is given below. The Junior Girls' Championship was won by Phyllis Johns with a total of 20 points and the Senior Girls' Champion- ship was won by Gertie Bone with a total of 28 points. Last year Gertie won the Junior Girls' Championship so her work deserves special praise. BOYS' EVENTS Hurdle Race, Senior:— John Camp bell, Will Wallace, Frank Moore. Hurdle Race. Junior:—Pat Holmes Norman Wightman, Neil McLean. Standing Broad Jump, Senior:—Wil Wallace 8 ft. 111 in., John Campbell Gordon Rintoul. Standing Broad Jump, Junior:— Pa Holmes 8 ft.. 2 in., Norman Wightman Richard Thompson. Running Broad Jump, Senior:—Joe Stepan 16 ft. 4a in., Gordon Rintoul John Campbell. Running Broad Jump, Junior: —Pat Holmes 14 ft 6 in., Norman Wightman, Howard McDonald. Quarter Mile Run, Senior: —Gordon Rintoul time 1 min. 8a sec., John Camp- bell, Will Wallace. Quarter Mile Run, Junior:— Pat Holmes time 1 min. 13j: sec., Norman Wightman, Howard. McDonald. . Hop, Step and Jump, Senior:—Wil Wallace 34 ft. 6 in., Alvin Cameron, Joe Stepan. Hop, Step and Jump, :Junior:—Norm an Wightman 31 ft., 8in., Pat Holme John Nicholls. One Mile Walk, Senior:—Will Wallace 8 min., 54 sec. Gordon Rintoul, Victo Johnston. One Mile Walk, Junior: -Pat Holmes 11 min., John Nicholls, Charlie Isard. Putting the Shot, Senior:— John Campbell 29 ft., 10 in., Harold Robin son, Hugh McMillan. putting the Shot, Junior: —Pat Holmes 21 ft., 6 in., Robert Scott, Herman Nethery. Sack Race:—Harry Armstrong, John Nicholls, Charlie Isard. Four -legged Race—(Johnston, Stepan, Thompson), (McDonald, Armstrong, Pocock), (Thompson, Penrose, McPher- son). 100 yds Dash, Senior:—John Camp- bell 111 sec., Will Wallace, Harold Thompson. 100 yds Dash, Junior:—Pat Holmes 13 sec., Norman Wightman, Richard Thompson. High Jump, Senior:—Arthur Shaw 4 ft., 8 in , Alvin Cameron, Will Wal- lace. Throwing Baseball, Senior:—Herman Hall 179 ft 10 in., Joe Stepan, C. Fow ler. Throwing Baseball, Junior:— Pat Holmes 166 ft., Howard McDonald, Neil McLean. On Mile Run, Senior:—Will Wallace 6 min 24 sec., Chas. Fowler, Harold Thompson. One Mile Run,J i •— un or, John Nicholls 6 min 50 sec., Howard McDonald, Rob- ert Scott. Relay Race—Won by Form IV team. Bicycle Tilting—Donald McKenzie, Theo. McDonald, Wilfred Jacques. N. B,—The Junior High Jump and Pole Vault, Junior and Senior, and the Tug- ef-War have been postponed. GIRLS' EVENTS. 100 yds, Dash, Senior—Florence Bar- ber, 15 sec., Gertrude Bone, Florence Deacon. 101) yds Dash, Junior --Phyllis Johns 15 sec., May Bone, Ruby Hewer, Throwing Baseball, Senior—Gertrude Bone 140 ft., Norma Nicholson, Flor. ence Barber. Throwing 13aseball, Junior—Lizzie McKague 93• ft., Gladys Webb, Rose Weiler. Needle Race, Senior --Gertrude Bone, Annie Williamson, Margaret Perry. Needle Race, Jnnior—Phyllis Johns, Agnes Devereaux, May Bone. Three-legged Race—(G. Bone and I. Scott), (A. Cummins andel... Devereaux,) (k'. Deacon and M. Walters). Quarter Mile Wabk Senior —Hazel Noble 2 min 20 sec., Gertrude Bone, Myrtle Walt('r,:. t Quarter Mile Walk, Junior—May Bone 2 min. 30 sec., Vera Davidson. Archery. Contest, Senior—Florence Deacon 5 points, Annie Williamson 1 points. Archery Contest, Lockridge 4 points, point, )3asket Ball Game—Myrtle Wattet's team 19, Norma Hibbert's team 11. Egg Race, Senior —Christy Robertson, Myrtle Walters, Irene Scott. Egg Race, Junior—Victoria Pater- son, Ruby Hewer, Vera Davidson Driving Nails, Senior—Florence Dea- con, Gertrude Bone, Irene Allen, Driving Nails, Junior—Victoria Pat erson, Rose Weiler, Ruby Hewer. Relay Race—Won by team from Form II. Throwing Basket Ball, Senior—Flor- ence Deacon. 52 ft, Gertrude Bone, Irene Scott. Throwing Basket Ball. Junior—An- na Cummins 46 ft, Rose Weiler, Rea Currie. Throwing and Catching Ball for 3 minutes—Myrtle Walters and Florence Deacon 89, Anna Cummins and Bessie Campbell 87. Sack Race, Senior—Irene Scott, Ger- trude Bone, Marjory Harrison. Sack Race, Junior—Phyllis Johns, Victoria Paterson, May Bone. Potato Race, Senior —Florence Dea- con, Gertrude Bone. Hazel Noble. Potato Race, Junior—Phyllis Johns, Margaret Piper, May Bone. Graceful Walking—Anna Cummins, Anna Stuart, Rose Weiler. Tug-of-War—Won by Margaret Per- rie's team. Junior— Frances Alice Hibbert 1 THE NORTHERN LEAGUE TROPHY The cup donated by the London Free Prows as prize for the championship team in the Northern League, and won by the Wingharn Baseball Team, is this week on exhibition in J. W. McKibbon's window. The Cup stands about eigh- teen inches high and is made of silver with gold lining; Across the bowl is engraved in Old English, "London Free Press Trophy," while on the shield be- low the cup proper is the inscription, "Won by Wingham, 1915." This is the first year the Northern League has been in existence, and the Wingham Baseball Team is to congratulated on their successful season, which has been played without losing a game. Progressive Euchre. The members of Court Maitland, Canadian Order of Foresters, purpose holding a series of progressive euchre parties during the fall and. winter months and the first one will be held on Friday evening, October 29th. All members of the Order are invited to attend. Death of Robert Mutch. Robert Mntch, manager of the Huron County house of refuge, died at Clinton on Saturday in his 65th year. Two weeks ago he suffered from a paralytic stroke, and had since been in a semi - unconscious condition. He held the position of manager of this home for eight years. Previous to going to Clinton he lived at Gorrie. Ile Was a capable and kindly 5nanager, and the best of harmony has existed under his management. His record shows that, compared with other public institutions of a similar kind, he was one of the '{!a`w' best managers in the province. His I l New Shoes for Men wife, two Sons and two daughters sur- ; $2000. FOR REDt CROSS Town Council Makes Donation to Red Cross Society. . A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Friday evening with all members presentexcept Coun. Bell Mayor Irwin presiding. By-law No. 742 re the issue of debentures for sewers on Francis street, Diagonal road, Victoria and Shuter streets was read three times and passed on motion of Coun. Patterson and Reeve Mitchell. By-law No. 743 re sewers on Victoria, Edward, John and Patrick streets was read three times and passed on motion of Couns. Vannorman and Currie. By-law No, 744 re sewers on John and Minnie streets was read three times and passed on motion of Coun. Crawford and Mitchell By-law No. 745, consolidating the above three by-laws and providing for the issue of thirty year debentures to make payment on sewers was read three times and passed on motion of Couns. Binkley and Vannorman: On motion of Coutts. Vannorman and Currie, a donation of $2,000 was made to the Red Cross Society and it was ordered that debentures be issued carrying a period' of five years to pro- vide for the pagment of the money. Art Exhibition Corning The public will have an opportunity of seeing two hundred paintings by the world's best artists in the council cham- ber, Wingharn. This exhibition is to be held Oct. 27th, 28th, 29th, under the auspices of W. P. S. Staff. 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. Ad iiseion 10c. Movies and Farming. The•'moviegti are to be . adopted to teach 'Ontario farmers more -about farming. Motion pictures leave been prepared by the departrnenf of agricul- ture and will be put on view through- out the province at meetings in connec- tion with better farming demonstra- tions. The pictures will show opera- tions in orcharding, specimeps of live stock, tile drainage operations and other matters ofinterest. The Grant to Red Cross. The Wingham Town Council at the special meeting on Friday evening last done the wise thing in donating $2,000 to the Red Cross Society. The Red Cross Society needs the funds for the great work they are doing in connec- tion; with the providing of relieve to the'injure(1 soldiers. It was good legis- lation in issuing debentures for five years to cover the grant. It is simply a case of "If we cannot fight, we can pay" and the paying will without doubt be done cheerfully by the ratepayers. Presbytery at Lucknow. The Presbytery of Maitland met on Tuesday of last week, in Lucknow. Two calls to Ministers were before the court. Rev. D. A. McLean declined the call to South Kinloss, and will remain with his present charge; Huron Church, Ripley, A call was presented by the congregations of St. Helens and East Ashfield to Rev. John Little, of Listowel. It was sustained by the presbytery and forwarded to Mr. Little. It is earnestly hoped that Mr. Little will accept. Should his reply be favor- able he will be inducted into the united charge on Monday, the twenty-fifth. Providing for Members at the Front. The Canadian Order of Foresters has no less than 1531 members now enlisted foractive service in the war and in this they have assumed insurance liability of over $1,500,000. In order to meet death claims resulting from the war, the High Court, last June, amend- ed the constitution so that it is compul- sory for the members of the society to meet those death claims by special as- sessment, the first of which, 50c per member, falls due and becomes payable with October assessment. This is a most laudable move on the part of the society and should meet with the ap- proval of every member. vive him. He was a constant member Read our ad. on last page I of the Methodist Church and a Conner- vative in politics. The funeral took , - place to the (' inton cemetery on TuQs- W. H. WILLIS. day. DEATHS DURING TIIE WEEK CHARLES THOM There passed away at Zetland on Thursday last an old and highly esteem- ed resident of this section in the person of Charles Thom, aged 68 years. Prior to moving to Turnberry, the de- ceased gentleman had for a number of years been a resident of West Wawa - nosh. Mr. Thom is survived by his widow anis grown-up family. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. JAMES' WILLIAM CRIIIKSHANIC After a short illnees James William Cruikshank passed away on Monday last, at the age of 52 years. Deceased was born on Con. 1, Township of Morris, in which township he resided until three years ago. About twenty years ago he married Miss Mary Hockridge,. to which union four children were born, three sons and one daughter. Three years ago he moved with his family to Wingham and resided on Scott street. The deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a kind father and affectionate husband. He is also survived by his aged mother. four brothers and four sisters. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to the Wingham cemetery. MRS. BLANSHARD In the death of Mrs. William Blans- hard, which took place on Wednesday. Oct. 6th, this district loses one of the pioneer settlers. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Sturdy, was born in Leeds, England, eighty-two years ago, and came to Canada with her mother when but a child. After a short stay in Toronto, the family moved to Seneca Township, Haldimond County, where she grew to womanhood, In 1857 she married the late William Blanshard, who predeceased her fifteen years ago. To this union seven children were born, two of whicji survive„ Mrs. Green, of town, and Mrs. John 11McGee, of Bayfield. In 1876 Mi.' and ` Mrs. Blanshard moved to Wingham and lived on the old Brant farm, just south of the town for a number of years, when they moved into Wingham and took up residence on Scott street, where Mrs. Blanshard lived until her death. Besides her two daughters, two sisters survive, Mrs. Nelson Mitchell, of Caledonia and Mrs. Thos. Mitchell, .f London, the latter being present at the funeral. Deceased was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. The funeraltook place Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. W. Hibbert ofnciatitig at the house and grave, and the remains were interred beside those of her husband in the Wingham cemetery. CROMBIE DALLAS. It is with deep regret that we this week chronicle the death of Crombie Dallas, a highly esteemed resident of Witigham who passed away at noon on Monday. Mr. Dallas had been ill for only a, short time and had been able to be down town as late as last Thursday.. The deceased gentleman was in his 79th year and was born in Scotland and came to this country when a lad and settled first in Hamilton, where he entered the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway, later lie moved to Ingersoll where he held the position of roadmaster for some years. Some forty-five years ago he came to Wingham and took the posi- tion of roadmaster with the G. T. R. and held this position up to a few years ago when he retired. Mr. Dallas was a man of many sterling qualities of character. Honorable and upright in all his dealings and most highly esteem- ed by a large oircle of friends. He will be very must missed in the home and in the community. He had for years been a member of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church and was always faith- ful in his attendance at Church services. In polipcs he was a Liberal. He had of late years taken a great deal of interest in lawn bowling and was one of the best players in the town. He was for forty-six years a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, join= ing the Order in Ingersoll in 1867 and severed his connection with his lodge in 1913. Mrs. Dallas passed away some years ago and he is survived by four sons and two daughters, viz:—John C., of Buffalo; Robt. J. and William, of Winnipeg; Mrs. John Ball, Armstrong, . C., Mrs. F. Hamlin, London and David at home. The funeral will take )lace this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 'clock for Wingham Cemetery. Ste.- ice at the house at 2.3(1 o'clock, Mr. nd Mrs. J, (1. Dallas, Buffalo; Mr.. >;. . Dallas, Winnipeg, and Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin, London, were here to Mold the f'e'ral. E ) v a H J Wear Grear e Shoos an(t Rub»Grs TRAFALGAR DAY All Citizens are Asked to do Their Duty, A public meeting was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening to consider the question of raising funds for the Red Cross Society in connection with the general appeal made by the British Red Cross Society. The appeal will be made throughout the empire upon the 21st of October, (Trafalgar Day). The Ineeting was presided ovf r by Mayor Irwin, who read a communi- cation from the Lieutenant -Governor of Ontario explaining the nature of the appeal. After considerable discussion a committee, consisting of 11, Campbell, J. J. Davis, A. G. Smith, L. F. Hinkley, and C. C. Monro, was appointed to look into the matter and devise some means whereby an appeal will be made to the citizens of Wingham on the date mentioned. The committee has since held several- meetings. The following officers have been elected:—Chairman, H. Campbell; Secretary, A. G. Smith; Treasurer, C. C. Munro. Large and representative comniittees have been appointed to take charge of the soliciting of sub- scriptions in the different wards. A meeting of the general -committee was held in the Armories on Tuesday even- ing when excellent addresses were de- livered by Rev. D. Perrie, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P.. and Geo. Spotton, each speaker point- ing out the great needs of and the good work being done by the Red Cross Society. The meeting was a good one and all present will do their duty in as- sisting in the work of seeing that Wingham does her duty on the 21st. ,Let us all be up and doing and if we cannot fight; let us give of our means. Ontario has had a bountiful harvest and we are blessed in many ways and we at home should show our patriotism. The general particulars of this impor• tent call for funds for the Red Cross Society were outlined in our last issue and is further explained on page four of this issue. A high class concert will be given in the opera house on the evening of the 21st, full particulars of which will be given on hand bills and posters. Successful Exhibitor. Mr. J. B. Tyreman, of the 12th con- cession of East Wawanosh had good success with his team of general pur- pose horses. He exhibited them at Wingham, Lucknow and Blyth fall fairs and in 'each case carried off the red ticket. New Bandmaster. Mr. A. Schatte, of Berlin, has been engaged as bandmaster for the Citizens' Band. He comes here highly recom. mended and was solo cornet player in the Berlin citizens' band for the past two years. Mr. Schatte holds a diploma as professor of music, and will be a great help to our already efficient band. He arrived here on Friday and com- menced his duties the same evening. Win Scholarships. Among the winners in the matricu- lation scholarships announced by the senate of the University of Toronto, is Miss F. A. Smith, of Goderich, C. I., who wins the Matthews scholarship, the gift of Wilmot D. Matthews, Esq , of the value of 3100, with free tuition for two years, of a total value of $1S0. Edward Black scholarships in moderns and science—A. R. Gordon ranked first for this scholarship, which was awarded by reversion to Miss F. A. Smith, Goderich, C. I. Edward Blake scholar- ships in mathematics—A. R. Gerdon, H. P. Lang, E. 0. Hall and Miss M. Peterkin ranked in the order named for this scholarship, which was awarded by reversion to Miss E. H. Scott, Seaforth C. I. Red Cross Society d The Sacred Cantata entitled "THEE ROLLING SHA`;rtNS" by Caleb Simper, willl be given in St. Andrews F1'th bytt 1'ian Clhureh on MONDAY, EVB'G. OCT(1I3ER HiTn at 8 o'eloeic p. m. Choir I f t. a 'oe4 Sib,ei, r ','1,..rolee ii 1 RUBBERS This wet weather sends every- body hurrying after Rubbers. We have the hest makes on the Market. Rubbers for Women, 60c to 73c Rubbers for Men, 75c to $1.00 Rubbers for Children 35c to G0c Rubbers for Everybody, Toe Rubbers, Sandals, Foott olds, Storm Rubbers. This is the time of year for Rubbers, and this is the store that sells only the best Rubbers. Where Quality counts we Win. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN FARM FOR SALE i In East Wawanosh, 100 acres, frame house, hank barn, orchard good water, close to school and chnrch, 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 Valley. One and one half storey Dwell- ing 00 Minnie Street. RITCIIIt & CORNS REAL ESTATE & INS(1RAN CE WINGHAM, ONTARIO, Call and see our STEEL SILO LADDER fl 30c. per ft. The Best and Newes Thing on the Market. Ra &Thommpson Stone Ilouk Hardw ra 'PHONE' 27 1 rocceas in all of Iced Cross Fund (i ri