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WiNGHAM. ONT., THURSDAY. FEB, 22nd
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Subscriptions: $L50 per year.
Remember the Registered Spring Stock Show and Auction Sale to be head in the Exchange Hotel. Stables,. Wingharn, Tuesday, March 6th, 1917.
ESSEX MAN INVITED
To become Pastor of Wiaghani
Methodist Church
Oa Monday, Feb'y 6th, 1017, the.
Quarterly OMcia,I Board of Grace
et nextended
Al b diet church, Essex, a
hearty and unanimous invitation to
Rev. J. W. Bibbed of Wingham, to
become their pastor at the next con-
ference, We understand that Rey.
Mr. Hibbert has accepted the invitee
tion subject to the action of the Sta-
tioning Committee of the London Con-
ference, Mr. Hibbert has been in the
town. here for the past four years and
both he and hie worthy wife have en-
deared themselves not only to the
Methodist congregation but to the
citizens of the town in general and it
is with a feeling of deep•regret that
we loose them. Mr. Hibbert has al.
ways taken an active part in every
patriotic advancement and ae a friend
of the boyo who have gone over to
France be is unsurpassed. Not only
Is he an eloquent preacher but also an
salve worker and Essex Methodists
are to be congratulated on their ohoice.
At the Quarterly Official Board.
Meeting of the Wingham. Methodist
tlturch which` was held on February
I;',113. • An pattnimoue and cordial in-
vitation' Weis extended to Rev. E. F.
4.rwetrong B. A., B. D., of Essex.
Aattfeptrong hieaccepted the call
,pgpjet t the consent of the station-
eatar bi3tlydof the London Conference.
Moving to Omit
r. John Hewer has closed his bar-
ber shop here and will leave this week
for Galt where he will re -open for
buelnese,Mr. and Mrs. Hewer and
family will be greatly missed in our
town as they bay a been among
our most respeetea' citizens. They
have always been willing to assist
with their orchestra in every patriotic
cause, free of charge. Mr. Hewer has
also been a valued member of the
• • Wirgbam's Citizen's Band for st'num-
bar of yeare. Their many friends wieb
them prosperity in their new home.
"1'HE FOLKS NEXT DOOR
Excellent Address was:. Delivered 1.y
Rev, S. I•t.. $taaf#er .
A very large and appreciative audi-
ence, notwithstanding the stormy
weather, .gathered in the Methodist
church. on Monday evening to listen
to the lecture "The Folks Next Door".
delivered by Rev. Byron H. Stauffer.
the Wel-known pastor of Bond St.
Congreirstionat church, Toronto. The
lecture which occupied nearly two
'hours was deliyezed in •Me.$teuffer'e
splendid style; characterized • with
buneour.and wisdom:- It was a bril-
liQnt and forceful deliverance and the,
audience sat spell bound. Mr.
Stauffer closed the evening by the
delivering of a fifteen minute sermon
and although he gave anyone an
opportunity to leave before be started,
yet so enchanted were the people that
not a person left the church.
Rev, J. W. Hibbert, pastor of the
cherch,.presided, and Mre. A. H. Wil -
need and .;Mr. P'. J. Hill delighted al
h y {their splendid solos.
If, Mr. Stauffer ever returns to
Wingham he will be greeted with a
packed house.
The Board of Trade banquetted Mr.
Stauffer tit the Brunswick Hotel on
Tuesday when about eighteen men,
tepreeenting the Board of Trade, the
Town Council, tbe clergy and the press
were, present.
hePiX.C. . Stores174 Venn.
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EYE SPECIALISTS
• At
'AMNION'S DRU STORE
yr? •.,)I. HE.Rf. TO VOU
EVERYBODY'S COLUMN
CIGTION'IiAL1's-11lr. F. t. Hill le od'ering hip
borr•ee, oatti6 imvlenionts, oto. for sole by
puubllqanotion at hid taro in Wingham on
6<6ttliay. Meta 3WIN
rd, See Br:txst% Auetioueer.
'n011SE VOR8A.LI1-Good moral purpose
horse, melte a good third %ale oq futte.
MplY to W.Itniti tt.nr. Phone 21 G
FOTt 1JSi, r.d decent band Ford car, Apply
to • J. 0, DOME
C burcb ' 1ews
The W. A. of St, Paul's church will
meet in the Mill's Memorial Hall on
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Women's Guild of tat, Peril's
church will meet in the Mill's Mentor..
ial hall on. Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Citizen and Public Ownership will
be the topic at the Enworth League
on Moeday evening next and will be
taken by Mr. Benson Cruikshank,.
The Harmonica Band' will furnish
music.
Educational Anniversary -services
will be held next Lord's day In tbe
Methodist church at 11 a.m, and 7p.m.
wher Rev. A. Lloyd Smith, M. A.,
B. D, of Victoria Univerelty, Toronto,
will preach at both services. Mr.
Smith is regarded as one of Method.
iem's leading men and you will be
amply repaid by attending the services
next Sabbath. Come.
THE DEATH ROLL
THOMAS S. • BRANDON
This week it is our sad duty to
chronicle the death of Mr. Thomas S.
Brandon. one of Wingham's most
highly respected residents, since mov-
ing from the farm in Morrie about 8
years ago. Although not enjoying
the best of health for some time, death
came very suddenly as he had beau
about as usual, only taking worse a
couple of hours before he passed away
at bis residence, Francis St„ about
four o'clock on Sunday morning. He
was in his seventy-fifth . year and is
eurvived by his wife and four ehildren,
viz., Mrs. Wilfred Reid sof East Wa-
wanosh, Norman of St. Mary's, Brock
0. of Hanover. and Mise Hazel at home,
and two grandchildren. Two brothers
and one sister also survive, viz., Joe.
A. of Belgrave, Rev. W. J. of St.
George, and Mre. Robt. Bruce of
Drayton.
Deceased was born in West Gwillim-
bury in 1842 and moved with his par.
elite and four brothers and four sietere
in 1862 to the 10th of East Wawanosh
settling on the farm now owned by
Mr. Tbomae Montgomery. In the
'year 1870 he was married to Mary
Creighton also' of West Gwillimbury
and they commenced house -•keeping_
on the farm on the 3rd con. of Morris
now owned by John Neth, iy.
The funeral was held to the' Wing.
ham cemetery on Tueb.ay afternoon,
February 20th. Services at the house
and grave were conducted by Rev. Mr.
Hibbert.
Mare JAMES ArL4ul
'.there passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mre. Jas. McLarty 43
Appleton Ave, Toronto, Margaret
Robison, relict of the late James Adair.
Deceased was in her 88th. year and
was born in Durham County, Ontario.
Later she resided in Hamilton. She
is eurvived by two children, one son
Mr. W. J. Adair of Turnberry, and
one daughter Mre, Jas. MOLarty of
Toronto. Her husband predeceased
her 60 years ago.
She was a• member of St. Andrew'e
Church Wingham, Rev. Mr, Perrie
conducted the services on Monday
Feb, lOth,1017, The pallbearers were
Mesere Wm. Deane, John Weiler, G.
Oruikehanks, W. McGill, J. Moffatt
and A. Fralick.
MRS. WILLIAnt Weinnenne
Death came very suddenly to Mre.
William Wheeleus, an old and re-
spected resident of the Oth con, of
Turnberry, on Tuesday morning. She
had been in very good health until
Monday when she took a stroke while
sitting knitting. Deceased was in her
78th year and is survived .by four
daughters and two sons viz., Mrs.
Patterson and James of tbe West,
Mrs. Thos, Bryilges of Belgrave, Mrs.
J, A. Currie of Wingbam, also Mrs.
Dalgleieh'and Andrew at home.
The funeral will be held to Wing -
ham cemetery on Thursday afternoon,
Rev. Mr. Perrie, pastor of St. And-
rew's church, will conduct the
services.
1WR 8AI.1;C d desirable i9 oat carne. lot No.
• 29 in 2nd Con. of K1nvoa ' tbb prep artyy o f
the late George Gaunt. Brick dwell large
ocame barn and good outbuildin s, 8- fondid'
rchard and garden, About 11 ac os bush and
balance ole ed. It is situated about throe
rYttae!roar Whlteeburth and Bis utiles iron
L nknew,rind vvUl 6s bold at reasonable
pr cal, dnrly tfi �Fnxr x %knout, eta
Real Rotate Agent and Auctioneer,
- fit/WWI/V-1 ward robe, I writing desk and
1. hook baso oorbbined.
I\ Masa AnEtt,ovor Greens store.
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MRS. ELIZABETH Rush
Died in Neepawa, Man,, Feb, 7, Mrs.
Elizabeth Rush, aged 01 years, widow
of the late Luke flush of Howick, Ont.
The funeral took place on Sunday,
O'eb'y 11, at 2 part. from the residence
of her son Elijah R. Rush, to Riverside
cemetery. She leaves to mourn leer
rloee, three .,daughters and two sobs,
Mrs. Edward Rutledge, Urn/att.. Manz
eon and Elijah ILS Rush, all 4f Veep -
awe, Mts. Henry Holtzbaver of Pres -
too, and Fred Wawotet, Sask. Tho
funeral was largely. attended byhoe'
many friende.
Stictesefut Vateiifl c rea.
The proceeds from the Vaienttne
£ea given by the Woman's Institute
en Wednesday last amounted to over
$30.00. This money will 1•e need to
enrehMe yarn to knit eocke for the
e ldiere. An Orebestra ta+tmpneed of
dr. and Mrs, 3, Hewer and Mrs. W.
Buchanan played very sweetly during
.lie evening. The Elarmoblea, Ban
of the Vilh `'School also rendered
eeVelral•iiellons. hteloe worn renitear,
. ll ij1 Joao Itroa$orraaxii NOY
Curios end W. W*Ir Elie+tr.
WINGt1AM STOCK SHOW
Seed. Grain Will Also be Exhibited.—
Sig Aur,tion Sale
The committee in charge of the
Spring Stock Show at Wingbam have
Show to also hold a9eed Sh iv at the
the same time and place as the Stock
Show and Sale, viz., in the large new
ebede at Farmers' Rome. Catalogues
of sale and a list of the prizes are now
being published and any pereoe wish-
ing ono will be supplied by notifying
the Secretary Treasurer of the Turn -
berry Agricultural Society, A, G.
Smith, Box 478, Wingham, Ont.
The following list of prizes will 0e
offered for registered stock and Beed
grain,
HORSES
Claes I—Clydeedate
1.—Stallion over 8 yedre.$3 00 2 00
2.—Stallion under 3 yrs.. 3 00 2 00
3—Beet mare any age.... 3 00 2.00
Class H—Road
4.—Stallion over 3 years.. 3 00
o".—Stallion ander 3 years 3 00
0, --Best mare any age... 3 00
Glass III—Percberon
7—Stallion over 3 years.. 3 00
8. --Stallion under 3 years 8 00
0.—Mare any age 3 00
CATTLE
Class IV --Herefords
10. ---Bull under 2 yrs, 3 00
11.—Female 2 nears and
over:..'........, , . 3 00
I2. --Female under 2 yrs3 00
Claes V—Durham
13.—Bull under 2 years3 00
14.—Female 2 years and
over • 300
15—Female under 2 yrs • 3 00
Claes VI—Polled Angus
10—Bull under 2 years,3 00 2 00
17.—Female 2 years and
over .. 3 00
18,—Female under 2 yrs.. 3 00
SEEDS
Oats .....200 1 00
Barley • 2 00 1 00
Timothy 200 1 00
Glover 2 00 1.00
Peau 2.00 1 00
Judging will commence at 10,30 a.m.
and the judges are Sohn McDiarmid
and Wm. McKenzie of Lucknow for
horses, and Wm. -Moffett of Langside
for cattle, and Prof. Zavitz of the 0.
A.C. Guelph will judge the seed grain.
The auction sale will commence at
1, 30 p,m. and the sale will be in
charge of the ring committee viz.
Mesere. I. J. Wright, J. G. Gillespie,
John Sheltie, Geo. Crulkshanke, Geo.
T. Robertson, W. J. Currie and J. J.
Moffatt.
From present indications in looters' as
though tbie, Wingham's firet Spring
Registered Stock Show and Sale,
would. be a: great success, already
several animals are Bated in the cata-
logue of sale and several more are
promised for the show. Buyers are
coming from as far away as i'orontn
and all that is Ieft now is for the
farmers of this community to boost
tbie Stock Show and Salo. John Pur-
vis and T. R. Beunett are the auc.
tioneere, '
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WEDDING BELLS
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personate
Councillor Binkley is in Toronto.
Mr, Dave Calvert left for Brantford
on Wedneeday.
Mrs, J, Gregg of Vancouver, iB
visiting with Mende in town.
Mr, Sobolee of Toronto, is visiting
it the home of Postmaster (Iriffin.
Mies L. A. Hetherington spent the
weekend with friende. at Drumbo,
Mies Laura Rich of London, spent a
few days with friends in Wingbam,
Mise Eva Patterson returned after
spending the past month in London.
Mre. Bunetedler is attending Mil-
linery Openings in Toronto this week.
Mise Edith Treleaven of Dungannon,
is visiting with her friend Mies Elva
Johnson.
Mr. Andrew Leggatt has taken a
position in the Ammunition Factory
at Seafortb,
Mr. and Mrs, W. 11, Willis enter-
tained Rev. Mr. Stauffer while he was
in town thie week.
Miss Cassie Powell of Turnberry is
visiting her brother, Rev. F. E.
Powell in Toronto,
Mrs. A, G. Smith and eon, Irving,
spent a few days at the home of bee
parents in Lucknow,
Mre.. P. Brown of Clifford, is spend.
ing a few days with Mre. J. J, Elliott
and Mrs. W,' J. Greer,
Mr, and Mre. L. C. White entertaier
ed a number of their friends at theft
home on Monday evening.
Mrs. Melville returned to her home
in the west after visiting with her
brother, Mr. W. J, Deyell,
Mise Maud Flavis and Mies Robert,
son are visiting in Kincardine with
tthe latter's sister, Mrs. Lamb,
...Oce. W. 3. Coutts is ependiug a few
days with relatives in town prior to
his returning to the battle front
?dr, James Roy Adair w home
from Mitchell, to attend the funeral of
his grandmother Mre, Margaret Adair,
Mre. Stillwell of Wingham, who has
been visiting het sister, Mre. Law-
rence for eome time at Wroxeter, has
returned home.*
'stir. F. Buchanan is in Toronto at.
tending the Grand Council of Royal
Tempters. Mr. Buchanan is a Past
Grand Councillor
C. Q. M. Sergi, E. H. Glenn of the
164th Batt. Hamilton spent Sunday at
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Glenn, Francis Street,
Mr. Robert King is spending a few
days in Toronto and Woodetock,
While In Woodstock he will attend
the wedding of his friend, Mr. Jack
Hanna,
MILLER—LYNNETT
A pretty wedding was solemnized in
the Sacred Heart Church, Wingbam,
when Miss Marie, daughter of Mr. and.
Mrs, P. H. Lynnett, Turnberry, be-
came the bride of Clifford L. Miller.
son of Leo and Mrs. Miller of Detroit.
Rev. Fr. Fallon officiated, The bride
was dressed in white satin trimmed
with gold lace and carried a bouquet
of white carnations, and was attended
by her sister Miss Julia Lynnett, who
was attired in white crepe de chene
and carried a bouquet of pink sweet
peas. The groom was supported by
Mr. Wm.. Lynnett., Mies Patricia
Lynnett, sister of the' bride acted as
flower.iir1. Meet Ryan played
the wedding march.
A reception was held at the bride's
parents' home. in Turnberry in the
evening. The many beautiful and
costly gifts show the esteem in which
the, young couple were held. They
left on Saturday for Detroit where
they will reside.
HANNA—OAMPUELL
wedding of interest to many of
readers took place in Woodstock
stock
on Tuesday, Feb, 20th, when Mise
Esther Campbell, a popular young lady
of that town was united in marriage,.
to Mr. John Hanna of Hanna & 0 • '
After a couple of week's honeymoon
the happy couple will takeup their
abode in the grootn'a residence on
John St. Wingham, Their many
friends will extend congratulations.
Received Bed Shaking Up
While Mr. Amos Tipling was takiug
a couple of loads of turnips to New
York toothily he met with a rather
unfortunate accident Which has been
the means Of his spending a.few days
in his bed. Tho care were being
ehunted at Welland and we suppose
the train crew were not in the beet of
Nitrite, for thump 1 bis care received a
jar Which knocked down the latae s
Which he was keeping fire' in to pre,
vent tbe turnips front freeiting, emash
went the end of the oar and Mr, Tipling
tyae pillaged headlong &erose a track
Into a enowbank. Ilia overcoat was
torn bo badly that 11 had. 10 be replan
ed 4 a neat :+one. •dt ie as miracle that
41'a 'Ob'ti= ice, sa It ofache did not
feel ideas his e3.rdtntii he
suttla4Y.bcme,
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
The regular meeting of the Literary
Society was held on February 15th,
The $ret item on the program was the
inaugural address by the President.
Mr. W. T. Armstrong. This was fol
lowed bya solo by Mr. Harold Thomp-
son. The next number was a debate
between Forms I and II on the sub-
ject, "Resolved that Eastern Canada
offers more advantages to the young
man than Western Canada." The
affirmative was taken by Mies V.
Patterson and Mr. Angus McKay, tbe
negative by Mies Edna Musgrove and
Mr, Geo. Ferguson. The decision was
given in favour of the affirmative.
The remainder of the program was as
follows: --Piano duet, Miss G. McCal-
lum and Mise J. McKee; Journal,
Howard Gray; solo, Michael IPoran;
critic's remarks, G. It. Smith. God
Save the King.
May Grow Beans.
To grow beans and give the proceeds
to patriotic or other war funde was a
proposition • laid before the Town
Council last night by County Clerk,
Wnt, Lane. Mr. Lane advocated the
procuring of some of the vacaut lots
to the south and west of the Own,
bating them plowed and worked by
the town and divided into quarter -acre
plots. Forty men in town could be
secured who would plant the land and
look after it and In this way $1,000 or
more oould.be raised.
The matter was referred to Reeve
Nairn and his special committee to be
looked into, as well at,e a letter from
the Women's Institute asking that
something be done towards making
use of vacant tote in the town. '
KNITTING FAC1 ORY COMING
To Wingham ifTheySecure . Cali Sc re Fifty
Girls.
ts/
The president of the Board of Trade
has for some time beannin touch with
the Colonial Knitting Co, of Elmira, in
regard to their. opening up a branch
factory in Wingham. On Wednes-
day he received a letter from them
stating that If Wingham . would
promise to supply them with fifty
girle, they wsutd open up a b ranch in
our town. The Colonial Knitting Co.
is regarded as one of the most en ter.t
prising companies in Canada. They
promise to pay $0 a week to girls
when they begin and they place them
on piece work as soon as they are able
to earn more wages. They also etate
that they will not employ girls whb
are now working in shops in town so
as to ae far se possible keep from hurt-
ing other business places who employ
girl labor. Anyone wishing to secure
work or who knows of anyone else
who does will leave their names with
J, Ricthie, eeo'y of the Board of Trade,
within the next few days.
We understand there is also a posef-
bility of the Dingley House opening
up in the near future. A. l tierditig
house is badly needed in town.
ANNUAL MEETING
Of North Huron Countjr L. 0, L. at
Wingham
Abe annual meeting of the North
Huron County. L. O. L. was held in
the Wingham Orange Lodge Hall on
Tuesday afternoon and was largely
ntteuded. General business was trap•
(acted and the election of officers
resulted as follows:
W. 0. M.—John F. Groves,
D. 0. M.—J. A. Johnston,
Chaplain.--Rev..J, W. Hibbert,
Roo Ssoy.—J. H McGillivary,
Fin, Seo'y.—Jae. G. Stewart,
Treasurer.—Robt. McMurray,
D. of 0. -e -T, J. McLean,
1st Lect,—Robt, Owens,
2ad Lect,--T. R. Bennett.
FRANCE TO COLUMBIA
(Published by request),
Columbia, my sister,
Republic great and free,
When Liberty was threatened
I looked in hope to thee.
Tbat hope was vain, my sister,
Ybu lost your greatest chancel
Men live on lies in Utah;
Men die for truth in France,
Columbia, my sister,
You saw my blood run red,
My sons and daughters murdered.
The teare my orphans shed;
You raised no voice in protest
To stop the Hun'e advance;
Men live at ease In VOWELS,.
With hell let loose in France.
Columbia, my stater,
Your children you have Been
Drowned in the,cool ocean
By German submarine;
But baseball le important,
The theatre and dance,
And pleasure rules in Texas
While horror reigns in Prance.
Columbia, my sister,
In sordid love of gain _
Four vultures and hyenas
Wax fat upon the Blain;
The nations, Borrow stricken,
Receive your careless glance,
And wealth in Maesachueette
Means poverty in France.
Columbia, my sieter,
I know your heart is right,
Though- on your head has falleu
Thio hellish Hunnish blight;
I love you still, my, sister,
And warn you, lest perchance
The Huns may rule Wisconsin
Wheu driven out of France.
Onlooker
IMethodist.churcb, 4 first aid pillows.
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Men's shoes that are cheap, read our
ad on last page—W. H. Willie.
Tipling & Mills are this week un.
loading about 4,000 bushel of oats
whioh they are offering for sale,
1917 is the 50th year of the confed-
eration of this Dominion, If it were
not for war there would be some
doings.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held on
Thursday afternoon, Feb, 22nd in the
Council Chamber.
Mr, Clinton Logan, a farmer in
Howick townebip, dropped dead while
working on Mr. Molntoeh's farm on
Monday afternoon,
Mr. John Robertson, a brother of
Mrs. Robt. 13Iaok, Bluevale, died re-
cently at hie home lu Boiesevain, Man.
He was for many years a resident of
Bluevale.
If your subscription bas not yet been
paid in advance, help us bear the in-
creasing cost of publication by prompt-
ly paying it. Your moral support will
;be appreciated.
Farmers cannot hope to have a,de-
sirable home market unless they are
willing to reciprocate by helping to
maintaiu the town which makes that
market possible.
We are informed by a trustee of the
Junction School that the expenses of
the recent box social amounted to
about $5 whichwill be deducted from
the $70 which was received from sale
of boxes and admission,
\I1r. George Olver has sold his rest-
-fiance on the 13. line to Mr. John
Little, who will move in about the
middle of nest mon/ The sale was
made through F. McConnell, real
estate dealer and auctioneer.
Mr. Joseph Anderson of Winnipeg,
in renewing hie subscription to Tun
Anveseen says he is proud to see the lad-
ies of Wingbam are taking no second
place in doing their hit to help the
brave boys who are fighting our battles
in the cause of civilization and liberty.
Patriotic Notes
The 4ociety acknowledges with
thanks the following donations, Mrs.
Geo. Gannett, 1 pr. feather pillows and
1 quilt; Mrs, Geo. Wright. 1 pr. feather
pillows; Mies V. Patterson's is. S. class
of St. Andrew's ohurcb, 3 that aid pil-
lows, Mies D. Mitchell's 8, S. class of
Election of Officers, "Facilitates Cash Sending to Front."'
At the Wasting of the Royal Scar-
let hold on Wednesday eveuiug.
the following ofileere were elected and
inetailed:�.a
W, C. in 0.4. -Sir Knight Joe,Guest
U. C. in G.— " '4 S. W. I),add
Chris, •• 4, c W, ticott,
fcribe "' " ,i. Wilkinson.
Treas. " .< F. Itodorus,
R at 4 a-,. "< " d, V. Groves,
lst Lsot. se, " "" Win. Guest.
tad " w " " T. Bevideon.
Ist Oon, — " " R 11, Mason.
,al. Al --- " 5, Mitchell.
1. 11. , it 'n A. M, It,aliek.
0, II, .— <I " 11. Doyen,
Alblitors --. " "A. M. Ft:Mick
and J. W. Todd.
Three members were received into
the a+atl
e
e� t,
ret the diose of the fleeting the rota•
144014sl .ljoitrttad la W. A, Miler's
rtstaurent Lr o/ eters.
St. Paul's A. Y. P. A, enjoyed a
sleigh ride on Monday night and spent
a very pleasant eveniug at thehome
of Mr. and Mrs. Jae, Gollay, where
they were royally entertained and to
whom the members are much indebted
for the very enjoyable time spent at
their home.
In our history of East Wawanosh
township printed in last week's An-
VANG'i it was stated that no settle-
ments were made north of the 9tb
con. up to 1878. Mr. Hoary beacon
informs us that his father, the late
cHenry Deacon, built a house, 12 logs
high and 20x28 on lot 33, con. 11, in
the year 1853 and he bad as many as
a dozen neighbors assisting him at its
erection.
There le au old man residing in the
town plot, Wingham, whose home
would be a disgrace to the average
farm yard hog, He is lying in an al-
most helpless condition in this 'filth,
suffering from a sore leg, This is one
instance where the authorities of the
township should get busy and have
this man taken to the House of Refuge
there to.be treated and spend the re-
mainder of his life like a humau being.
A very enjoyable progressive euchre
was given by Maitland lodge I. 0. 0.
F. in their Iodge rooms on Friday eve-
ning to members and their lady
friends. The prizes for games were
awarded to Mies M. It Gannett and
Mr. Bert Porter and for euchres to
Miss A. Mann and Mr. R. At Currie.
.Che booby winners were Mrs, J. Hardy
and Mr. Gordon Gannett. After par-
taking of refreshments all joined in
•singing the National Anthem before
dispersing,
Mr, John C. Currie and Dir. D. Gal-
loway who • returned reoetitlyafrom
spending the past seven weeks in Cali.
forma were greatly pleased with their
trip, a Among other former Wingham-
ites which they met was the late
editor of the ADV'ANcE,Mr. Theo. Hail
and his family, Mr, Hall is now in
the Jewelry business with his sons in
Pasadena, and did not forget to in-
quire about bis many friends in Wing -
ham. The trip from the cold frigid
climate of Ontario. at this season of
the year, to the warm tropical parks
and orange groves of California must
indeed be well worth taking,
BORN
"The Canadian flank of Commerce
has supply bf new uotea .of the Bank
of Fragce."
"Through the enterprise of tbe local
branch of The (lanadian flank of (om-
tuerco the sending of money to, soldiers
at the front has boo greatly iacilitat•
ed, The Bank has secured a supply of
.Bank of lorance five franc notes which
it is °ailing at tbe sato of five franca
for '0:i cents.
<'Tbese notes are actual oath and are
consequently accepted, face value any.
where in Prance, which makes their
use preferable to postal money orders
and other,anuc}iers, the Dashing of
which in France entails formality."
"Threcee bavibg relatives oe friends
at the, Mont will find this meati• of
sending money very Donan tr and
wilt doubt less tax;..* full adeaotage of it
iri*tred cf utfl log More t til ,berbome
uist11,4g.
BLYTII IN 1818
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this, the youngest of the minor
municipalities of Huron County, came
into existence as an independent cor-
poration at the beginning of the year
1877—the proceedings preparatory to
that result e alt
having be
vi g en effected under
the General Act by by-law of the
County Council at the June 8eseion,
1870. Its municipal history is there-
fore brief,
We find that the specie!. census tak-
en previous to Inerporation gave
Blyth a population of 850; and that it
was taken by R, W. Mitchell, who was
also Returning Officer at the oleetions
eubsequeutly held for the purpose of
choosing the first Council for the new
village. Those election° resulted in
the return of Patrick Kelly for Reeve;
and Wm. Sloan, M. D., D. B. MbKin-
non James Wilson, and Thomas Nich•
olson, as Councillors. Robert Phillips
was appointed Clerk and Tress., Chas.
Hamilton Assessor, John Gasman Col-
lector, and.J, A, Auderson and Ii, W.
Mitchell Auditors. Wm. Clegg was
Reeve for 1878; and for the current
year the Council and village officers
are: Reeve, Wm. Clegg; Councillors,
James Petah. Hugh McQuarrie, W. IL
Wateon and Chas, Floody; Clerk and
Trees, Robt, Phillips; Assessor Charles
Hamilton; Collector, John Gorman;
Auditors, D. 13. McKinnon and it.
Henderson.
The present condition of Blyth pre.
Bente as marked a contrast to its con-
dition of half a dozen years ago as is
,to be found probably in any other town
or village in the whole country, and is
another of the many evidences of the
wonderful improvement and develop-
ment of the railroad age,
To tram° the history of the place
from its first settlement is a work in-
volving the relation of nothing but
commonplace events eucceeding one
another in`a most oomtnonplaoe man-
ner, with nought to relieve the mono.
touy ineldeut to the everyday, ex•
ieteuce of life iu a backwoods village,
as Blyth might very properly be term.
ed till within the period above referred
to, Tho first settlement within the
present limits of Blyth was made by
Lucius A. C. McConnell, from the
County of York (originally from Coun-
ty Down, Irelatid,) and Kenneth Mc-
Bean, a Scotchman who had previous.
ly settled in the Township of North
Easthope, Each u ante Separately, bu
both arrived at almost exactly that
same time; the former occupying Lots
1 and 2 in Concession X'. and, the lat-
ter Lots 1 and 2. Concession IX'; in the.
Township of Morrie. This is also
claimed—and with undoubtedaccure
acy—to have been the first settlement
in the. original Townehip of Morris;
and it took.place in the early part of
the month of May. 1851. The next
occupier of land within the present
village limits was Robert Drummond,
who took up the corner lot of Wawa.
noeh, being No, 42, Concession I. Jae.
Templeton, a son of one of the first
settlers in Godericb, was the next ac-
tual settler, however, on the Wawa.
nosh side. He put up a log house,
wherein he kept the first store In the
place; and the first hotel was built soon
after (on the eite now occupied by
Hawkebaw's) by John, brotber of
Robert Drummond. This was not for
some years subsequent to the settle-
ment of McConnell and McBean,
'Very soon after the settlement of
Templeton and John Drummond as
above, the latter also started a shoe
shop; George Draney moved In and
started a blacksmith's shop; and one.
Gurney came and opened a tailor's
shop. Thie..was in 1854, and in the
spring of 1855 McBean built a saw-
mill, and the place began to give pro-
mise of some day being quite a village.
It was at this time that William
Druwtnond, now one of the leading
citizens of the place, but then ivanag-,
er of the mercantile establishment of
Adam Hope & Qo., of London, con-
ceived the idea of laying out a village
on the site of bis father's property,
and had it done accordingly. in look-
ing up old papers calculated to throw
light on its early history lair. Drum•
mond discovered a copy of the bill ad-
vertising the original land Bale which
was the inception of the Village of
Blyth—for many years called the
Village of Drummond. As a matter
of historical interest, we she it verb.
ation:
Extensive Auction Sale! Freder-
ick Wilson h instructed to sell tby
auction, wittaut e,eaerve, on 'Tues-
day, the 3rd day of April next, 200
valuable Town Lote, one.fourtb of
au sore each, iu the = Village of
tlrunluaond, eituated qu tbe Town.
tine between the Towntbips of SVS-
wauosb, •Morrie and Mullett, This
progressive part of the county, now
fatly settled, is situated within ten
miles of Clinton and fifteen from
Godoricli. As tbo sallow In this
locality now truuiro all kinds of
mechanics slid the Conveniences of a
bearer tnarket.town, this will prove
a moa; favorable opportunity for
purchasing freehold property; and a
as a present village I8 not adequate
Iii any way to supply the wants of
the increasingly numerous commu;n•
ity of wealthy farmers at present in
the locality, and a' a grier, and saw.
null, with a tavern and entre are
al.
ready in ootp1etion, the Village of
)rruM of d: zque* 0040 44 passe
m.k.st de film Ia L7wr,4r1 a 111,2
Dientsat-eIn Howick, on Friday Feb.
Qth, 1817, to air, and Mre, Chas.
Biokart, nihth con„ a son.
$ eetsgN--1n llowiek, on Thursday
Vets. 8th, 1917, to Mr, and Mrs, Itobt,
Stevenson, ninth con,, a son.
MCLa1GOLIt!N---In Howick, on lerielay
Feb. Otis, 1017, to Mr. and Mrs.
Norman McLaughlin, ninth con., a
ROIL
Lecture Postponed
Prof, 3. T Be=ll of the Soil Improve.
men*, Unntmittee,'Cbleago, whet wet
to have t
dtry sed a meeting in Wing.
1
;bnlxl on Monday March; til,, has post.
0004/310 lecture until r:1dar, WWI
13s sate *la attend. this Meiling,
t I/re • i' Stoves
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IlIGGETTS"
CHOCOLATES
Made in an up•to-date sanitary
factory in Toronto, Canada.
The best Chocolate only is
used in the coatings, You will
like the delIcioue, thick, crisp
coverings; the luscious liquid
cherries; the meltiug creams, the
fresh ripe whole fruit and crisp
walnuts, almond° and filberts.
Per lb, GOe, 80. $1 00 and $1,15,
These are
The Lig ett Paeke
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RED FEATHER PACKAGE-
Chocolate Dipped Fruit, Novelty
Creams. Nougate, Jellies and
Caramele.
THE ELECT — i'rue Cream
Oentree, Nuts, Fruits, Caramele.
THE PRINCESS — Delicious
Nut and Cream Centres,
THE THISTLE—Exclusively
Nuts and Hard Centres.
FRUIT CORDIALS — Peach.
Cherry, Pineapple and Straw-
berry.
CHERRY €0O.ITAILS•-With
the true Cherry flavor.
J. - WALTON McKIBBON
DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN
Agent for C. P. R. Ticketa
Phone 53
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Clean -Up - 8a10
SHOES
We are clearing out all
lines of footwear in which
the. sizes are broken) and
to make a quick clean up
we have cut prices deep,.
2 Cb Pairs. Women's Lace
and Button Boot s.
Regular Price $3.5o and
$4.co. Sale price
$1,90.
18 Pairs Men's Boots.
Regular price $4.00 and
$5.00. . Sale price
$ 3,00.
Also big bargains in
%1isses' and Children's.
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Act Quick! Pick out
your size. '
W. J. Greer
Boots and Shoes l�
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R. A, CURRIE
Graduate ofCanadianEmbalmere
Association
We carry a large and first
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class stook of
FUNERAL REQUISITES
A large,etock of everything
found Ina modern furniture atore
Store Phone 61 Residence 155
•fa—t• all wmat� aa'
•
terms, &o.,&c., "' * * Clinton, 22
of January, 1855,
The grist mill referred to had just•
boon built by Joseph Whitehead, else
where spoken of. Quito a largo sato
wasi
enacted, and the place soon c1,,-
sunted a village air. Willitan I cam.
mond came in during the year 1$53,
and established the mercantile bust.
*sees in which be hat ever since been
engaged. lrrom tbat time the succese
of the place seemed assured, though
its development, if sure was also e1ow;
and as above iutlinated, it was not Mil
the building of the Lake Huron and
Buffalo Railway that it received e. very
decided impulse, but when 11 came, it,
struck the viilage with such force as
to elevate It since then from the pro*
portions of what We have already de-
siguated as a 'backwoods village to
thee° of s busy and prosperous 11"tlo
railroad town. It now contains 1iv+tl
general and one fancy goodee stores,
eight groce,iar, ane hardware, one
boot and shoe, one :tout and feed. ono
fu'11 ittlrPr one jewril.ary, ctrl drug,
wiebn k. t4ttinn and stove, liars
.
Ase, two bekerleebutchere,etce
eta.,
eteew fid rtVg and grist mill, rl°enr ,
nut lawa�i .1 i;.)
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