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The Wingham Times, 1915-12-09, Page 1ill .1 • i VOL. X,11I,—NUR 228 rh et/SA/MS„_.,_..� ( AV ADA b N/ ()P21.4 E DRUG ST0f2N S 414 CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS We carry b well assorted stock of ` India Ivory White Goods -. Everything in Toilet and Manicure artieles— Sets in handsome cases or any nrticle sold seperately. Ebony Goods Lv 'orything in Toilet and Manicure articles — ,Sets in handsome cases or any article sold separately. Stationery Cloud • lino Stationery in all the4 newest up -cls• and r- e n 1 4t styles, per box HU to $2,50 ' Chocolates and Bon -Bons, Good goods well dressed in boxes, each.,,.. 500 to $3,50 Cameras and 1Coilaks ICodaks and Cameras, each $2.00 to $25.00 Albums for Snapshots, earth e',irc to $2.50 Ever -heady Flashlights, pock- et daylight ' •all ;pt ices Perfumes in fancy boxes, .each 25c to $5.00 Ogees,. Pipes in cases, Hot; W sten.' Bottles and Toilet Ar- ticles of all kinds, etc., etc. Leather Goode—Oases, Purses, etc„ etc. CALENZTA14.S F O R AMATEUR PHOTOORAMI'ERS to attach a snapshot to and make an ac- ceptable gift. Je W. MoKIBBQN, Ph, B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN SNE ARE MERIT TO SERVE ,e0U • iY. ere y Best Advertisement is my Customers' B oammendation 1i yestrain eauses headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other 'things may give relief but per'feotly adapted glasses arra 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 thorougigly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C K. WILKINSON” )t~ophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. Lti JOHN F. GROVES • ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES Town Hall, Wingham Pt10NES:—Oftice 24 Resteence 168 11 �a se's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m, �UY BRUITS NOW We leiieFe this the fest thing 't topic as if Fruits s todT All l t, o they would soar in price, and present stocks are short ,the world over. SEE OUR NEW Valent]es, Currants, Seeded Raisins, Seedless Raisins, and Peels In these lines we bought the best obtainable so that every purchaser may be sure, of en- tire satisfaction. An All-round Flour That's what PURE Cott to hrlour is. It is a high grade Mend and may be used �yfor all baking purpose's. `It'c' n 2,t lh. cotton sack. • Y WIN(iHAM TIM THE TOWN COUNCIL Co nlcil Trau acts Important Business.-- Grants,. $300 to Patriotic Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday eve- ning, All members present except Conn, Bell. Mayor Irwin presided. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Commnn'ications•were read from Hes, peter, pointing out the scarcity of working people in the industries of that town and •positions were open for men, women and girls,TFiled. Communications from Soldiers Enter• tainment Fund of London, England, soliciting a grant. —Left over, Communication from the Ontario Sol- diers' Aid Association, pointing out the :need not all persons assisting in the find- ing 'suitable employment for retuned injured soldiers.—Left over, A lengthy communication •woe read from Lieut,Governor Hendrie, tender- ing thanks€ to the Mayors, Reeves and nt'l membese of the various Committees, Women's Institutes, Ladies' Patriotic Societies and the press of the Province for the magnificent work done in the gathering of funds for the British Red 'Cross on Trafalgar Day, October 21st limo —•Filed. ,Communication from the Council of the City of Kingston, asking the Coun- cil to pass a resolution calling upon the 'Ontario Legislature to amend the law so that poll tax in cities, towns and vil- lages be increased from $1 to $.T and m this way have the parties who are not assessed for real estate pay a larger Portion of grants that may be made by municipal councils for patriotic per - poses. --Left over. Communication from the Dominion Tactile Press of Toronto, asking for a grant to prepare printed matter for the use of the blind of the Province. -- Loft over. Dr. Redmond and Mr. Abner Costes appeared before the Council son behalf. of the Ladies' Patriotic Society, asking for a grant from the $1,0e0 recently passed for patriotic purposes. The money to be used in the purchase of material for shirts, purchase of yarn and to pay for knitting socks. The money for these purposes until recently had been used out of the patriotic fund, which was collected over a year ago. The grant of money could be left in the hands of the Town Clerk or Treasurer and orders issued and Council would have a guarantee that thoney was properly expended. It was pointed out that a number of women in town would receive assistance in the pay for knit- ting and the town relieved in this way of giving direct help. The Ladies' Patriotic Society had done a good work since it was organized. and only recent- iy a shipment was made of shirts, socks, etc,, valued at $600.00 and every Wing - ham boy, now serving at the front, was sent a parcel of Christmas presents. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Vannorman, the sum. of $300.60 out of the. 1,000 voted for patriotic purposes es was given to the Ladies' Patriotic Society to be used in the purchase of materials and pay for labor, •money to be placed in hands of Town Treasurer and paid out on orders from, the Society. Mr. Fred Hardie complained of an overcharge of $4.03 for water service. The matter was Ieft in the hands of the Clerk to look into. The Finance Committee _recommend. ed the payment of a number of accounts and on motion of Couns Patterson and Binkley, the report was adopted. In a recent ameudnient to th`o law the Clerk and Bailiff of the Division Court.are each entitled to $2 for each sitting of the Court. On motion of Couns, Binkley and Currie, . it was ordered that die Division Court Clerk and Bailiff`, be each paid $12, covering the present year. The Fire Brigade ntade the monthly report, showing five firemen absent at the lastroll, call; also showing the materialat present on hand. e p Conn. Binkley reported that the Electric Light and Waterworks Cam- mittee had approved of granting Manager Campbell two months leave of absence and that John Brooks he engaged as acting manager if satin» factory arrangements 'date be made as. to wages. Count Binkley said that in conversa- tion with Manager Campbell he could not say definitely as to whether Mr. Campbell could visit Wingham period - Melly during his time in teething at the mi.itia school in London. Coun. Hinkley alga stated that Mr. Jeseph Pugh had asked him to bring up the mattee of a therge of $12 for two years water service when Mr. Pugh had not used the water. Mayer Irwin though;, Mr, Pugh I should have given notice to the effect that he did not wish to/use the water. Coun. Binkley did not think it fair to charge Mr. Pugh fur the water when he did not use it. It was simply an. error an Mr. Pugh'.a part in not giving the proper notice. On motion of Couns, Currie and Crawford, that matter of Mr. Pugh's account was referred to the Electric Light and Waterworks Committee to report at next meeting. Moved by 6auns. Vannorman and Currie, that the report of the Electric Light and Waterworks Committee be adopted. Reeve Mitchell said he knew Manager Campbell could not get back periodical— ly from London. We have no right to pay a man when be is not working for the Corporation, and no right to grant leave of absence. Should not cripple town in paying salaries not earned Conn. Crawford thought it right to giant Mr. Campbell's request He was preparing togo to the front to fight our battles and should be encouraged. Coen. Binkley was of the same opinion as Coen. Crawford, and nothing yet had been said and no action taken in the matter of salary, The Committee was simply re -arranging the salaries of other employeesin connection with'the plant, Colin, Vannorman said he did not see anything wrong with his resolution. Nothing had been said about the pay- ment of salary to Me. Campbell. The Council would surely deal fairly with the manager, and Committee could arrangedetails. Reeve Mitchell said he would not trust the Committee. The Council should makethe arrangement. The resolution for the adoption of the Committee's report was put and carried, The. Mayor reported that a proper lock and box for holding dm key would be plaeed at the hose tower. The sale of 6 per. •cent waterworks debentures to the amount of $1447.64 at par to run for thirty years was reported. It was shown that the town's share of aiinuni' levy, oaverieg debentures issued this year was $2,317.93 and taking off the National Iron Works debenture of $1528 98, the last of which will be paid this ye oe wili leave $788 95 which means that next year's Council will have to raise nearly one mill more than this year's Council to provide for fixed payments, By-law No, 749, providing for the bolding of municipal elections and the naming' of polling places, deputy returning officers and poll clerks was introduced, when on motion of Couns- Crawford and Patterson, a committee composed of Couns. Binkley, Currie and Vannorman was named to appoint - deputy returning officers and poll clerks for the municipal election. Reeve Mitchell asked if a detailed account had been prepares] covering the charge of $25 for new floor on race bridge. Conn. Currie presented the account, which was as follows: Plank $12, teaming $1.50, spikes $1.50, lumber under cover $4, work 2 e days $6. There was a geeeral discussion on the matter, Reeve Mitchell maintain- ing that the amount was too high and other members that amount was proper. Women's Institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, .Dec. 16th at 3 p.m. in the Council 'Chamber. Mrs. Adair will give an account of convention at Lon- don. The roll will be called and answer- ed by quotations from Burns. Every- body welcome, ' L. O. L. Elect Officers, At. the regular December meeting of L. 0. L. No, 704, held in the Orange Hall on Friday evening leak, the follow- ing officers were elected:—W. M., 11. E, Isard; D. M., Rev. "J. W. Hibbert; Chaplin, Joshua Scott; Rec.-Secy., A. G. Smith; Fin. -Secy., J. ,G. Stewart; Director of ceremonies, R. Deyell; Lecturer,. � rnr> Guest; Committeeman. J. Davidson, Aleft,ou C Its, Irwin Patterson, 0. B. Hayden and Raymond Elliott. Former Traveller Horne from Front Mr. W.'D.' Pringle has received a letter from Mr. R. W. F. Jones, who was a British reservist and was called to the colors at the outbreak of the war and resigned his position as travel- ler for the Pringle Glove and Leather Works. Mr. Jones in writing from Bowmaneille. Ont., says: ---"I am home on sick leave for a white as I am rather battered up With wounds, had the fever, and then was one the fiesperran when torpedoed by the Germans. I may be in Canada all winter as the doctors tell rm. I am not fit r the treeches ye'', so will probable t~(i s .me instructing," ONTARIO THURSDAY DEMUR It 9►, W15 1iUUiII SCHOOL NOTES 'the last regularmeeting of the H. S. Literary Society was held. in the spacious Assetnbiy Hall on Thursday evening with vibe -president, Miss Nora Graeey in the chair. After the adoption of the minutes of the preceding meet- ing, the auditor's report and the report of the executive, regarding. the con- stitution, were adopted. A letter was read from Mr. E. S. Copelapd, a former High School boy in the trenches, ex- pressing his thauks for the 'papers and news from borne. sent to him by the teachers and students. The musical part of the programme consisted of an ,instrumental by Miss Stella ,Tames, an excellent violin :selection by Mr. J. Stepan and numbers by the quartette, The literary part was made up of a debate. "Resolved that the sailor has greater hardships to endure than the soldier in time of war?" Form I represented by Mies R. Currie and Mr. George A31en. argued on the affirmative, and • Miss McBurney and Mr, C. Wilson, representing Form II A, upheld the negative. The argument was a close one and resulted in favour of the negative, Miss Ada McGill gave in her customary good style, a very interesting and humorous reading, entitled "The Refractory Cow." The journal by Edieor Thos. Armstrong with its local hits is always a source of innocent merriment. Mr. Southcombe, B. A., who acted as eritie, gave a splendid review of the meeting. The final meeting of the Literary Society for this term will be, held on evening of Dec. $1. The programme will take the form of an oratory con- test among several students and other numbers. Prizes and diplomas ' will also be presented at this meeting. November reports will be issued to the students on Friday of this week. Parents are reateested to consider these earefultly, particularly the standing in each subject as compared with the average mark in it for the whsle class, Liberal Monthly.• So that every Liberal in Canada may be enabled to secure the publication, the subscription rate for the Canadian Liberal Monthly has been reduced from $1 to twenty-five cents a year. Sub- scriptions.will be received at this office The Lyceum Theatre. The World Film Corporal' n presents Clara Kimball Young i "The Deep Purple", by Paul Ar trong and Wil- son 1iizner, with Ilton Sills • and notable cast. A ti ler feature in five acts. At the Lyceum Theatre on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Decem- ber 13th and 14th. Died in Detroit. , , The death occurred in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, 4th inst., of Mrs. Mary A. Geddes, widow of the late D J. Geddes, and eldest child of the late John and Mrs. McCracken, of this town, after a brief illness. Mrs, Geddes was born on the old homestead, Bluevale road, now occupied by a brother, J. F. McCracken. She was of a cheerful and loveable dis- position and will be remembered by many friends in this vicinity. Four daughters and one. son survive besides her mother, four sisters and three brothers by whom she will be sadly missed. Methodist Church Anniversay. Successful anniversary services were held in the Methodist Church on. Sur - day last. Overflowing congregations were present at both services Eloquent sermons were preached in the rimming and evening by Rev. Dr, Manning, president of the London Conference. On Monday evening the annual supper was served in the basement of the Church, over five hundred being psent, after which the company g» :erect in the auditorium of the ee.:reh for an interesting programme. R v. D. Perrie conveyed the fraternal cc,rl13' ratuiations of the Presbyterian Y Ci erch and Rev. B. G. Dymond of the Ar elican Church gave an address. Si -tial music was rendered by the ch. ir. The principal feature of the ev • ning, however, was readings by Mr. Cyril Hayes, who was encored several tin. rs. The Ladies' Aid, under whose au=•uiees the supper was held, are to be cot.geatulated upon the success of their evening's gathering, I Read W. FL Willis' ad. on bast �a $1 A Y AIi IN % to % Ak0 Soldiers' Night. The A. Y. P. A. of St. Paul's Church will hold a Soldiers' Night Social on Monday, 13th. Come and enjoy agood program and lunch. Silver collection. Proceeds to pay expenses of sending parcels of Christmas oheer to our boys at the front. Vote Against Church Union. The congregations in the Presbytery of Maitland have given a majority of some 1300 against Church union The vote shows that elders, members and adherents have given 4 majority against. We hope to giye the vote in detail in our next issue, Auction Sale. Mr. Stafford ffo d Paisley, of lot 9; con, 1, Culross, will hold an auction sale of farm stock and implements on Friday, December 17th. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. There is a good list of stock. See bills for parti- culars. T. R. Bennett, auctioneer. Suffered Loss by Fire. On Sunday evening thebarn, belong- ing to Mr. David Miller, of the 1st concession of Turnberry, was totally destroyed by fire. Mr. Miller was in the barn with a lantern and was going down stairs when he slipped and fell, the lantern setting fire to the loose straw. The fire quickly spread, destroy- ing the building and contents. The County Judgeship, The Toronto News announces the resignation of Judge Doyle, senior judge of Huron county. The announce- ment has given rise to much conjecture as to the filling of the, vacancy, but no information seems to be available on this paint. It is understaad that Judge Doyle, though still vigorous in mind and body and capable of rendering further good service on the bench, has reached the statutory age limit for judges. Recruiting Meeting. A public meeting of the citizens of Wingham was held in the opera house on Tuesday evening for the purpose of working out plans to insist in recruiting for the new 161st Over- seas Battalion. Dr. Redmond was chosen as chairman, and addresses were delivered by Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., and Capt. N. T. Sinclair, the former giving an outline of the meeting of the military officers and others held in Clinton last week, when an outline of the work was drawn up. After some discussion it was moved by Capt. Sinclair and seconded by Mr. Abner Cosens and carried that a committee be appointed, consisting of A. H. Mus grove, M. P. '., Drs. Redmond and Irwin, Revs. Li. Perrie, E. G. Dymond and .3. W. Hibbert and Messrs. Van Vannorman, A. G. Smith, H. B. Elliott, Geo. Spotton, R. Clegg and S. Mitchell, with the officers of the 161st. Won Many Prizes. Among the prize winners at the Teeswater Poultry Show held on Nov. 25th, Mr. James Angus, of town, was a very successful competitor, and sud- ceeded in carrying oft' twenty-two first prizes, eight seconds and one third. The following is a list of the prizes won by Mr. Angus:-ln Houdans, 3 firsts; Barred Rocks, first for pen,1 second and 1 third; Buff Orpingtons, 3 firsts; Buff Leghorns, 3 firsts; Black Minorcas, 2 firsts; 13. R. Game, 2 firsts; Pit Game, 2 firsts and 2 seconds; Buff Cochin Bantams, 2 firsts, 2 seconds; White Cochin 1'3antams,1 first; A. 0. V., 1 first. Besides these Mr. Angus won first for best pen in English class, best pen in show, best pens in Minorcas and l3oudans. Staff of Huron Battalion. A partial list of the officers of the 161st Overseas Battalion, the unit to be raised in the county of Huron, was given out byLieut.-Cole H, B. Combe, the ofi ser commanding.The following recommendations have been made: — Lieuteuant-colonel, H. B. Combe, 33rd; senior major, Hon. Major, R. S. Hayes, 33rd; junior major, Capt. R. C. Mc- Phail, 113rd; paymaster, Hon. Major M. D. McTaggart, 33rd; medical officer Major J, W. Shaw, 33rd; signalling officer, Capt. T. R. Run Ile, 38rd; ma- chine gun officer, A. IC. Wilson, 33rd, Company Officers—Capts. W. J. Heit- man, N. T. Sinclair, J. E. Mettle, J, lieatherington. Lieutenants— D. W. Collins, 11.3. lloclgins, Harold Catnp• bell, A. E. Shiell, B. C. Town, B. IC. McPherson, E. W. Porter, f, C. Me Lean, Herbert Campbell, 0, 0. Van - stone, W. E. O'Neil, C. E. Holmes, C. S. Hall, R. C. Houp, Edward Torrence, W. B. Wilson, Charles Stewart, J. W. l'treleaven. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTEt. We gratefully acknowledge the fol- lowing donations. Mr. Jas. Heyan, Chicago, formerly of Wingham, $5, we are pleased to be remembered by former residents, Mrs. .5. Burchill, 10 yds cotton, Miss Letitia. Robinson, 10 yds cotton, a Friend, $1. We also extend aur thanks to Mr. Cowell for the free use of bis piano at our recent concert. All are quested to remember the con- cert to be held in the Opera House, on the evening of December 9th. This concert has been undertaken by the Wingham Choral Society under the leadership of J. Henry Christie. The pianist for the occasion will be Miss Eggleston, London, a talented musician. Volunteers for knitting socks and also for making shirts are urgently needed. Yarn for socks to be obtained from Miss Fessant and shirts already cut out from any of the following: Mrs. Jno. Willson, Mrs. Wm. Bone, Mrs. R. Tyndall, Mrs, Wm. Gray. There is pressing need for additional donations of material for bandages and: dressings to be left at the home of Mrs. Jos. Pugh. Donations of money for purchasing of flannel ane yarn will be gratefully received by the treasurer, Mrs. Greer. A Quiet Wedding . A quiet wedding took place in the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday.after- noon, December 7th, when George Ear- nest Cook, and Miss Ivy Margaret. Cook, both of East Wawanosh were united in matrimony. The ceremony wasa form Rev. r ed by R v. J. W. Hibbert. The happy young couple will make their house in New Ontario Northern Ontario Exhibits, The special demonstration cars bei' -g rue by the Provincial Government to illustrate the productivity of Northern Ontario will visit Wingham this month. They will arrive at the G. T. R. depot on Thursday, • December 16th at 11.59 a, m., and will leave the following day• at the same hour, People who wish to visit the exhibit, and everybody will, should mark down the date. Honor Roll The following is a list of those who have &read 'oined the s a y� 161 t Battalion: Joseph H. Barker, English; Theo. Mc- Donald, Canadian, Vance Sanderson, Canadian, W. A. Windsor, English, Wallace Aitheson, Canadian, Geo. Schaefer, Cauedian, Jas. L. Penrose, English, Callum Cameron, Canadian, William Holt, Canadian, Roland Huff - Man, Canadian, James .Gander, Eng- lish. Death of OId Pioneer. Another of the early pioneers of the Township of Morris has passed to the great beyond on Friday last in the per- son of Mr. George Johnston 1n his 82nd year. The deceased was born near Kingston, Ont., and came to the Huron tract many years ago, settling in Gode- ricb Township from whence he csme to the 1st line Qf Morris sixty years ago in which township he has lived contin- uously ever since. 11r. Johnston was a lifelong Orangeman, having joined that order when quite a young man. In religion he was a Methodist, and in politics a staunch conservative. He is survived by his wife and a grown-up family of four•sons and four daughters: James, of Scott, Sask.; John, of Morris; Thomas, of Sask.; Mrs- Kirkpatrick, of Auburn; Mrs. Mason, Sask; Miss Mable, Edmonton, Alta.; Mrs. Jacklin, (trey Tp. and William at home. The funeral. which was under the auspices of the Orange Order, took place on Sunday afternoon to the Bluevale cemetery, and was one of the largest ever seen in' this section. Orangemen were in at- tendance from Wingham, Brussels, Wroxeter, Belgrave, Bluevale and Morris Lodge. The Wingham Ledge, of which Mr. Johnston had been a member fr many years, settbeauti- ful wreathof flowers. The services a t the house and grave were conducted by Rev. Mr. Thompson, of Bluevale. Mr. James R. Pallia, M. P. P., for Peel, claimed the right to make fat profits on war horses when asked by Sir Charles Davidsoe, Royal Commis- sioner, to explain his part in war horse deals which netted him nearly $3,000, The Ontario Board of Health has 'n timitated ite intention of undeettieng; to supply free practically all tee seruma of different kinds used in the Province. Anti -typhoid serum has been supplied free during the past year, and the treatment for rabies has been given at cost, but it has now been arranged to supply all antitoxin serums . free of charge, beginning some time early in the year. Give Soniihng Useful SIu uld be the motto Or every Canadian home this CHRISTMAS.TIDF. Do you know that a larger number of thoughtful people each year are buying their Christmas presents at aur Shoe store. Here are three of the reasons:- lst—Prices to meet everybody's pocket. 2nd—Prices suitable fee every person 3rd—Something everyt ody uses and nl•eds, Give Something Useful We guarantee you vale' for your money and appreciation for your gift, 4Y. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN ti's' ."X. t and Life Insurance '1 he young Wren of I1iir•ctti nisi Bruce are to forte a battalion for overseas service. The Hing calls for mere teen and sooner or later yon e ill !teed the call. In the meantime in.n'e+ yeast• life in a good sound ('ontpxny, for when, you decide to enlist you may not be al,ic' to recut a tt policy. This is in)portant, so do hot dehty, but rail Oil ustrtiderttittirc• ours tont.. OITUHIL i COS 1S REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIIO, WINTER HARDWARE A Fi'r.r, Ltne no Saws, Axes, A x e Handles and Saw 'fools. LEHIGH VALLEY COAL SALA CO. COAL "The Coal that Satisfies" Rao 86 Thomusoo Stone Blank Hardware 'IPH.OAIE 27