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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-02-03, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 38T1I. YLA.R, NO. 23. SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS, —In Pasadena, Cal., the editor met a new phase of municipal life, at least new to hien. The Mayor is elected for two years, and the Councillors for four years, But there is what is known as the "Recall," and a Mayor or Councillor may be removed before his term expires by a "Recall Vote," which must be two-thirds of the vote that elected hire. Last year the May- or of Los Angeles was deposed from bis official position by the "Recall" vote, —The recklessness that sometimes characterizes the garnbler .had a sad illustration recently. Harry Moore, proprietor of a weekly newspaper in Idaho, prided himself on being a, true "sport." One of his companions dared him to play and to put up a,. purse against a box of cigars. Moore was not going to be' bluffed, and so in bis. foolish confidence he staked his entire newspaper plant against the box of cigars. The game began and ended, and Moore lost. The winner, a man named Brooks, is now in possession of the plant, and Moore is out -looking fora job, with plenty of time to reflect on the folly of a recklessness that took from him the business of a newspaper baving a large circulation, This is only one illustration of the madness that seizes some men when addicted to the vice of gambling. *** —Sometimes, as one looks out upon the moral and spiritual world, he le apt to become pessimistic. Yet hope- ful signs are not wanting. In the city of Pasadena, where the editor of this paper is sojourning, at one mid- week prayer -meeting, there is fre- quently nearly three hundred people present. At the same hour religious services are being held in four or five churches within a qua ter of a mile circle. During the first nine months of 1909, over thirteen million dollars were put into new Church buildings in fourteen southern States, divided in round nninbers as follows:—Metho- dist, four millions ; Baptist, two and a half millions ; Anglican, over one and a baif millions ; Presbyterian, ' over one million, the rest being divid- ed among smaller denominations. This amount is equal to $48,500 each day, and does not look like the decay Cd the Church ; this too in States not generally supposed to head the list in religious platters. * * * —Much bas been said and written on the non -enforcement of law in the United States. Possibly in some cases there is a lack along this line, and yet there are frequent.examples where the Iaw is inexorable. Take the case of ex -banker Walsh for an 'instance. Walsh was a prominent banker and controlled several coal mines and rail- ways. Ho was convicted of misapply- ing the funds of the Chicago National Bank, and, after a tremendous fight in all the Courts through which the case passed, began on January 19,.1i a five-year term of imprisonment in the penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas. Nor is ho the only banker behind pri- son bars, for there are at present thir- ty of such men in the penitentiary far crimes in the world of finance similar to that for which Walsh is now serv- ing a five-year term. What a change! From luxury to prison garb; from the glitter and splendour of wealth to penitentiary fare and seclusion 1' In caseere see this there t ms to have been one law, the same for the rich as for the poor, and that is the way it should work. e e —There have recently closed in. Los Angeles, California, twelve days of aviation Contests, at which a number of the world's noted aerial navigators were present and gave daily exhibi- tions of their skill. Among them were Paulehan, Curtiss and others, the former in his daring exploits being the favorite. Paulahan made several cross country flights and one day took up 'with him several passengers, one at a time. On one occasion he flew to Arcadia and back ; the round trip is 45 miles, and he returned to the avia- tion field in one hour, two nibnutes, 42i seconds, aligbting as gently as a bird. His control of the machine is perfect, and Los Angeles e e es millionaires p $ are now ordering aeroplanes, which give promise of being the Hali man's luxury, as costly automobiles were and still are, On one day of the con- tests, a United States oflieer'tvent up with Paulahan and was seen to drop little bugs of sand aiming at sheets of White paper spread on the ground, Ile wee aseertaining the possibility of using bombs dropped froth an airship In time of war. The conclusions are not spade public, but it is intimated that a fortress can be annihilated with bombs dropped front airships, with- out being able to retaliate on fife ene. my, a !!elle or so above it, BIO RUSH. The BIG SALI1 et ISARA'S is drawing the crowd, and with ex- tra atlespeople '1t is hard to waft en all ; only ale week mote o the eleaa Sweep Salt. Move quick tar Bdnt3ll NS. FEBRUARY WEATHER, !ticks Predicts Many Storms And Much Severe, Disagreeable Weather, A regular storm period, preeeded by clear, cold weather from the 2nd to the 4th, extends from the 4th to the 9th, This period Ieads into a combin- ed period of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, From this time forward, February will bring many stories and !Huth severe and disagreeable wea- ther, General rain, snow and sleet stortns will mark the period 4th to 9th with blizzards front theuorthwest and change to very cold after the new moon on tits 9.'it, A reactionary stone period on and touching the 11th, 12th and 13th, pro - Mises, some very severe storms of snow, sleet and highs gales. Be ready for severe cold behind the storms. Threatening conditions will be pro- longed by the Mercury influence at this time. A regular storm period covers the 15th to 20th, being central on the 17Th. This is a. period when the barometer should be watched and cautiously heeded, If it falls very low generally, tornadicstorms will be probable small - ward, and blizzards, followed by a great cold wave northward, Destruc- tive sleet must be expected at this and the previous period. The Mars period is far enough progressed at this period to indicate the general tone of storms and weather until after the middle of April. We believe that wintery con- ditions will be prolonged and severe. A reactionary storm period is Cen- tial on the 22od, 23rd and 24th, having the full moon on 23rd, and a crisis of storms and weather extremes may be expected at this period. Threatening, unsettled weather will be most natural all through the last half of February, but storms will come to a crisis at the regular and reactionary periods. Within three days of the 23rd,•=toy severe winter storms may reasonably be expected. bringing low barometer, with heavy rain and thunder south- ward, turning to snow and blizzards northward. •A regular storm, n period is in•pr o- gress as February passes into -March. The Moon passes over the . celestial equator on the 20th, indicating rise of temperature, falling barometer and renewed storms of rain,' wind and thunder, on and near that date. These storms will reach their culmination the first two or three days in March. It should never be forgotten that the month of February always calls for wise caution and planning._ It is, as a rule, one of the hardest periods of the year, both upon man and beast. Much live stock perishes for lack of proper care, and many men; women and children go into untimely graves through needless exposure. Prepare for this month especially. It promises unusually a weather and y tr in y g storms. Bluevale. Mr. J. Geddes is very poorly we are sorry to state. • Wedding bells are ringing. Full particulars next week. Mrs. (Rev.) W. 3. West is on the sick list. We wish her a speedy re- covery. Mrs. McPherson and daughter Car- rie, of Port Huron, are at present visiting for ins.'s daughter, Mrs. C. R. Brinker. While working in the woods, Mr. Rich. Flockeridge had the tiliefortuue of having the horse step on his foot. We wish him a speedy recovery. :Miss Lura Rolph and Mrs. Curtis returned last week from a month's driving trip among friends at Att- wood, Listowel and other points. Mr. John Stewart bas bought out Mr. Leonard Ratan and gets posses- sfon March Ist ; we understand Mr, Ruttan will prove to Fordnich. We are sorry to lose such a good citi- zen. WINOHAM MARKETS; Wheat --$1.06 to $1.07. Oats -86 to 37 eta. Barley -50 ets. Peas -81 to 82 cte. Hay ---$1200 to $13.00 per ton. .. .Button --2 Z to 23 Dia. Eggs --25 ets. Potatoes -35c to 40c per bush. Live Roga—$810. ses For full Toronto market reports see page 2. BiftT$s. Paterson, --In Whitechurch, Jan. 28th, to Mr, and Mie, Ken. Paterson, a son. ItettiltA0Ba. Maxwell- Maxwell. --At St. Clement's church, Eglington, North Toronto, January ;loth, by Rev. T. rt. Powell, Ella, fourth daughter of Mr. Garret Maxwell o4 Morrie Tp., to T. I1. Maxwell of Winnipeg. ONA?B5. leiter/tire—In Win hatta en Sunday, Jets. 80th, Satan"' Melange, 02 years. Forrer,t,--Itt BrusaMn, Jaen. 9athe Jane • Moho], betel -ad wife cit than .iMe M. rotted, In her t�lYi th year. Wf GII.AM, ONT., TRURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1910. POULTRYMEN ORGANIZE, Bood leaugttral For Successful Show In tioderieh, On Saturday night there was a good meeting of the Goderich poultry fans eters in the Town Council Chamber and after the preliminary canter the meeting adjourned until Monday evens ing, when officers were elected as Poi - lows ;—fion. l'resideat, E. N. Lewis, al, P., Goderich; lIon. Vice -Pres.., W, Proudfoot, M, P. P., Goderich ; lion. 2nd Vice -Pres., Mayor Cameron, Gode- rich ; ode -rich; President, A. M, Todd; Vice - Pres., J. S. Howrie ; 2nd Vice -Pres„ Chas. Knight ; Secretary, F. E. Bing. ham; Treasurer, W. T. Murney. Directors—Messrs. Malcolm IfcKay, Chas. Smith, Harry Butson, James [lardy, Oliver Pennington, Chas. A, Reid, J. 0. Tait, Wren Sheardown, Sarn. Luscombe. Patrons—Dr. T. Chisholm, M. P. for East Huron, Wingham ; M, Y. Mc- Lean, M. P, for South Huron, Sea - forth ; Henry Bilber, M. P. P. for South Huron, Crediton ; A. H. Mus- grove, . M. P. P. for North Huron, 1•Vingbam. It is proposed to make the 1911 show the best on record, and with a start of over fifty members success should be assured. Meetings will be held on the first Saturday in eaeh month at eight o'clock p. m. L ebtirCbic;s.-7C Vs3 Rev. E. H. Croly, 13. A., who was recently appointed to the parish of St. Paul's, will conduct the services next Sundey morning and evening. In response to the wishes of the rector and vestry, the Bishop of the Diocese lies appointed Rev. Prof. Jea- kins to the office of special preacher at the church of St. John the Evangelist, London. Rev. W. L. Hill is rector. The Quarterly' Sacramental services in connection with Wingham Metho- dist Church will be held next Sunday. At 9 45 the Love Feast will be held, followed by the regular preaching ser- vice at 11, after which the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be ad- ministered. Rev. Father Corcoran of Teeswater preached farewell sermons Last Sun- day, Mr. Corcoran intends returning to his early home in Ireland and will be leaving in the near future. The immediate cause of his leaving is the illness of a brother, who is a priest in, the Old Country. Mr. Corcoran has long been a prominent figure in the community life of Teeswater and vicinity and will be greatly missed. St. Matthew's Anglican Church, London, of which Rev. Wm. Lowe is Rector, celebrated its 13th anniversary on Sunday last with special services, Rev. Prof. Deakins preaching in the morning and His Lordshipthe Bishop of Huron in the eveningThere was a large attendance. The collections, which will go towards the church debt, totalled $459.70. This leaves a balance of only about $500. His Lord- ship referred in congratulatory terms to the work being accomplished at St. Matthew's Church. Rev. Wm. Lowe was appointed to the parish on Sept. 10, 1035. On Monday evening, the Woman's Guild gave an "At Howe" to the adult members t m of the congrega- tion and their friends, when a plea, sant social time was spent. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Newton Black spent Sunday in Londesboro. Mrs. P, Fisher is visiting with her son. Peter S. Fisher of Toronto. Miss Ethel Montgomery of Wroxe- ter is a visitor at Me. Benj. Scott's. Mrs. McGregor spent afew days last week with friends in Lucknow. Mrs. J. H. Deemer is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thomas, in Toronto. John Price of Delisle, Seek., visited his brother, Dr. Price, in town this week. Mrs. D. Rush is spending a couple of weeks with her daughter in To - Mr. and Atte. Broad of Kenora are visiting the latter'e grandmother, Mrs, Treaey. Mrs. F. Spading lon:halt and Miss Sperling' spent Sunday With friends in Goderich. y" Mrs, W. Il. Green spent a few days last week visiting relatives in Ripley and Kincardine. Will. Hawke, V, S„ of Medicine Hat, Alberta, spent a few days last week at Mr. R. Porter'e. Ed. Nash has returned to Wixtgbarn from Hamilton, end his numerous friends welcome him back. Mrs. peter Fletcher and litttedaugh. ter of Moose Jaw, Sask. and Mr. J. Phelan of St. Catharines, are visiting. at Mr, Jas. Phelan's in town. The above are sister and father of our townsman. Mayor Holmes of - Prince Albert, Sask,, errant a few days during the past week With his cousin, Mayor Holmes of Wingham. Ile is ore of a deputation to interview Premier Lan - ria t' its regard to dredging and railway affair* that are of intereast to that Prince Albert people. Mr. Holmes is taalrizi a lcsitg trip, grad by the time he home will have travelleed over 'nee tlnYusarIMI mall! . • auaW*.' LTOSX ADVANCE.$8 U Y. M, C, A, OFFICERS.. Directors, Officers, Committees And Leaders For Year's Work. The Board of Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association of Wingham are as follows :—Dr. A, 3, Irwin, W. D. Pringle, 3, H, Christie, Geo. Spotton, Robt, MaxsvelI, Dr. R. 0. Redmond, Dr, W. J. Price, Ii, F, lIicke, W. Field, The Board appointed the following ofl3.eers, committees and leaders :— President, Dr, Price; Vice -Pres., W. D. Pringle; Sec,•Treas„ W. Field. Property Com,—Dr. Redmond, Dr. Irwin, W. D. Pringle. Membership Com.—R. Maxwell, H. 1. Hicks, J. H, Christie, Finance Com.—.Dr, Price, W. Field, Geo, Spotton. Leaders — Religious work, J. II. Christie; Physical work, Alex. Coutts; Educational work, R, Maxwell; So- cial, Frank J. Hill. The officers for the Boys' Depart- ment are :--President, John Mitchell ; Vice -President, Oliver Pander ; Secre- tary, Willie Haines ; Treasurer, A, Wilson ; .Chairman of religious com- mittee, W. Elliott; educational, Il. Dore ; physical, A, Knechtel ; social, G. Howson. Bowling Tournament. .The bowling tournament of Doubles held at the Parish Club is progressing rapidly and the members are having good sport. Following are the restate of this week :— PRELIMINARY 361 O. Brock.... ... ....381 444 Dr. Irwin 402 805 783 McLean and Mason won by 22 FIRST ROUND J. Hanna 381 A.B. Anidt 350 D. P. Porte r486 It, H. King 367 B. McLean Jno. Mason 870 717 Hanna and Porter won by 153 J. W. Dodd 370 A. F. Smith 390 W. F. VanStone..4.26 0. P. Smith.. • 374 • Y 790 61 , Dodd and VanStone won by 33 I. Johnston ' 402 S. C. Kerslake 359 0. G. VanStoao,..390 K. Rae 409 792 768 Johnston and Van°tone wen by 24 0. Guardhouse —.306 L, iIanson..,333 0. Knox 505 J. Cummings 418 811 781 Guardhouse and Knox won by 60 The schedules for Bowling Singles and Baseball will be drawn shortly, also the four man teams to play for the stick pins. All new members join- ing may enter these contests. Looks Like A Late Spyg. Rev. Id. R. Hicks in his Word and Works ma azeu for + •r b e ar I'ebr nary, says "The outlook for this month, and the month of March following, is full of phenomenal probabilities. The Mars period begins with Earth, Venus and Mercury disturbances combined, dur- ing the first February storm period, and throughout February, March and into April, .storm and weather condi- tions will almost certainly continue as they may exist at the beginning of the Mars brace. We believe that many violent tropical storms will alternate with boreal storms and blizzards, bringing extremes of temperature and abnormal precipitations of snow and rain. Of course there will be brief spells of possibly bright and moder- ate weather—some days perhaps of phenomenally high temperatures ; but violent changes, with generally rough weather and many severe storms, we believe must be counted on. We so warn and advice our readers:" A Family Gathering. Last week's Gorrie Vidette contain- ed the following item :---This week the Taylor family had a home gathering at the respective homes of Mr. R. H. Carson and Fred, Taylor, Ott con., .'Lowick. There were present :—Mrs. Geo. Greer, of Lucknow, Oat, ; Mrs. Wm. Taylor and family, late of Thorn- bury, Ont, now of Wingham ; Miss Maria Taylor, Jas. Taylor, of Port- land Oregon ; Alf. Taylor and fanril ,y Y'. of Wingham ; Mr. and Mrs. John Phair, of Blenheim, Oda; Mrs. Smith and sots, of Chatham, Ont. All 'the members of the family were present except Thomas, of Cheboygan, Mich.,. and his daughter, (Trace, of Blind River, Ont., their business making it Impossible for theta to he present. The Taylor fatnily is one of the old and respected ones of Ilewick, their patents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Taylor, settling on the 11111 eon. nearly fifty years ago, when it was a wild and rough country. Considerable spare might be taken referring to the dif- ferent members of the family, bot this is unnecessary, as they are well known and much respected. The famllyelike many °there, experienced many hardships, but by hard work and diligence have attained honorable positions, FARM Von SALlt --100 acres In the township of Turnherr , 4 miles from. in hem •good .k honest; f . barn 81000, ith cement *tables, all is good re air, Terms raasonabltr, Ap- plin to R, Vat. loran, Witagb$1114 COUNTY L, 0. L, MEETING, The Glorious Twelfth To Be Celebrated In Wingham. Huron County L.0.14, annual meet- ing was hold in Wingham on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Thera was en unusually large attendance front, all parts of the County, and matters of general interest to the Order were dealt with. The election of officers resulted as follows ;---• County Master, Matthew Dane of Gorrie; Deputy Master, Thos, Stewart of Bluevale ; Chaplain, Jno. Wilford of Blyth ; Rec. Sec., Geo. Thornton of Bluevale ; Fin, Sec., S. A. Maguire of Wingham ; Treas., Jas. Galley of Wingham ; Lecturers—Wm. Quest and George Tees of Wingbani., The matter of where this year's celebration would be held was brought rip, and Wingham was the only place mentioned. The meeting was unan- imous in selecting Wingham for the 1910 demonstration.. In Possession. ' Stock was taken last week in the Brunswick Hotel, and matters per- taining to the transfer were satisfac- torily arranged, and the new proprie- tor, Mr. John Putland, is in posses- sion. The License Board for North Huron will meet on. Thursday, Feb. 10th, to consider the transfer of licenee. Our Distant Subscribers. A. few of our subscribers in Mani- toba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the States, and throughout Ontario, have not renewed yet for The Advance. If this applies to you, dear reader, just sit right dawn at once and remit the amount 'you owe, and then it will be done and you will have a clear con- science. Soon Be Winghnm's Turn. In view of the reports of mad dogs running at large in the vicinity of Seaford], Mayor McCallum has iesued a proclamation to the effect that no dog shall be permitted to run at large in Seaforth for 60 days from date un- less such dog is muzzled. Every dog found running at Large in contraven- tion of this proclamation is liable to be killed. Wingham is overrun with canines, and the wonder is that the mad -dog scare has not reached here long ago. - The First Reverse. Wingham hockey team met with its first defeat on Friday evening of Iast week, when it went up against the fast Mount Forest aggregation, on the rink of the latter team, The first half was lightning fast and resulted in each team scoring 2 goals. The fast pace of the first half told on our boys, and in the second half the Mount Forest boys added four more goals while the visitors added one, making the total seore 6-3 in favor of Mount Forest. Wingham--Goal, McGillivray ; point, Rose ; cover, McGillivray ; rover, Johnston ; centre, McLean; left wing, latliott ; right wing, Marlette. Mount Forest—Goal, o Ska es • point,Brebbe r cover, Langdon ; rover, Kennedy ; centre, Ross ; left wing. McEwen ; right wing; Murphy. The Advance Gives The News. No other paper in Huron county gives the world's news equal to The Advance, Take last week's issue for instance. It contained, besides all the lacai and district news and the editor's interesting letter, four columns.. about the awful railway wreck near Webb - wood, over two columns about the British elections, two eolumns on the Sunday School lesson, one and a half columns of the Iatest market reporte, over five columns of late general news, several columns of the interesting story, a column of current comment, one of Sunday reading, and several others that contain interesting and profitable reading. Verily The Ad- vance is areal News Paper. We don't often blow our own horn, so our read- ers will pardon this toot, Lo, The Horse. In the midst of the present extrava- ganza. of automobile aeroplane racing it is refreshing to take notice, oc- casionalty, of the horse. Witness the feat of an IIlinois horse who belongs to a mail carrier. Ile has traveled 2(8 miles a day for 22 months, or a total of over 17,000 miles. It is impressive to note that in all this distance this horse did not puncture a tire, lose a bolt, wear out a bearing, foul a apark plug or ruts out of gasoline ten miles from home. Moreover, he did not once exceed a speed limit, ren over a hog or skid on a corner. His chauf- feur never killed hie engine on a hill, nor did he have to get out after an hour or two and crank hint from in front. The horse climbed every hill, and pulled through every muelhale, rind at the end of the 17,000 mites bis owner did not find that it would cost about $100 to replace his bearings, re- build his magneto, and tette the ear - bon ant of his eyllnders. Truly, the horse may be bt1tnble, but there is reticle *013363 ,t in birx . Auciion Sale. Mr. Ed. Johnston, lot 85, con. 11, East Wawanosh, intends going west, and will hold. a clearing auction sale .of his stack, implements, potatoes, hay, grain, etc., on Thursday, Feb, 10th, Sale at one o'clock. The usual terms will be given, Frank McCon- nell is the,'ttctioneer. Postmasters Convene, Tho Postmasters of Huron. County met in Wingham on Tuesday of tbis week, Matters of interest' were dies cussed, as to ways and means of in- creasing the efficiency of the postal. service, etc. Postmasters, consider- ing their arduous and responsible duties, arepoorly paid, and the Gov- ernment should see that they receive better remuneration. Mr. Thos. Far- row, ex-M.P„ of Brussels is Hon. Pres„ Mr. Irwin of Gorrie is Presi- dent, Mr. Scott of Clinton is Sec. Demise Of A Brother. The death took place in London on Saturday of Mr. Frank G. McKay, manager of the Dominion. Express Co. in that city, He had been ill only a week. Mr, McKay has been connect - ea with Dom. Ex. Co. in London for ten years, 8 years as route agent in Western Ontario and for the last two years manager of London office, He had worked himself up in tbe express business by his own ability and en- ergy. He was 47 years of age, He is survived by his wife and a young daughter, .Alma ; also two brothers and two sisters—Rev.` Dr. McKay and Geo. McKay of Chicago, Mrs. McGuire of Wingliatn, and Mrs. Bonick of To- ronto. The funeral took place on Monday ; interment in Toronto. Mrs. McGuire and son, Edgar, of town, at- tended. the funeral. Lower Wingham School Report. The following is the report of S. S. No. 11, Turnberry, for the month of January, Those absent from any exam. marked * :—Sr. 4th—Alfred Lockridge 316. Jr, 4th—Minnie Saun- ders 321, Jessie Currie 299, Willie Shrigley 293, Alvin Groves • 282. Sr. 3rd—Myrtle Lockridge 224, Snsie Sheriff 223, Vernon Allenby 132*, Min- dred Mercer 200, Francais Lockridge 198, Milton Groves 138, Ross Forsyth 122, Ethel Finley 33*, Leonard Adams 30*. Jr. 2nd—Jimmie Seli 150, Win - hie Ranson 104, Ernest Johnston 92, Mary Austin 64. Pt. 2nd—Sammie Lockridge 65, Grace Calhoun 60, Olive Groves 55, Sr. lst—Russel Finley 90, Gertie Groves 80, Howard Finley 60, Eddie Shrigley 50, Earl Hart 20, May Hart. Jr. lst—Tommy Lockridge, Gordon McGregor, Lizzie Cruikshank Thos. Calvert. M. Walsh, teacher. Death Of Samuel Mcliwain, After three months' confinement in the Hospital, with inflammatory rheu- matism, Samuel McIlwain passed away on Sunday, Jan. 80th, at the age of 52 years. Deceased was born in Colborne township, but lived in Turn berry'and Wingham most of his life. He was the only son of Mr. John Mc - Dwain, who with six sisters, one son and one daughter, survive him. The sisters are—Mrs. McDonald of Godes rich, Mrs. Robertson of Manitoba, Mrs, Kent of Brantford, Mrs. Arm - strong of Detroit, Mrs. Eugene Mc- Donald b-Donald of Wingham, and Mrs, Chas. Elliott of Biuevale, His daughter is Mrs, Hubbard of Toronto, and his son, Arthur of Durham. With the excep- tion of Mrs. Robertson, all the above were here for the funeral. Deceased was married about thirty:three years ago to Miss Mary Ant Rankin, who died about three years ago. Relatives from Goderich, Dungannon and Nile attended the funeral, which took place on Tuesday to Wingham cemetery. 500 a piece for 10,000 Muskrat skins, also the highest cash price for Hides, Skins and Tallow at the Wingham Tannery and Glove Works.—W. D. PRINGLE. Read F. II. Welley's advt. on page 8 of this issue, Frank Howson and Benson Cruik- shank attended a banquet given by the Young Men's Christian Associ- ation of Goderich on Monday evening of this week. They conveyed greet- ings from in a g 'GV gh m Y. M. C. A. Monday, Feb. 14th, is St. Valen- tine's Day. It seine of our subscribers would send The Advance a valentine in the shape of a dollar bili, with figures, pictures and writin' on it, our feelin'swouldn't be hart in the least. Beautiful music -box for sale, cheap --Mclntosh's Jewelry store. Mr, Robt. Deaehman, an old rest - tient of Howir•k, was found dead in bed ott Thursday morning of last week. Deceased, who was a Liberal and a Methodist, was in his 75th year. It. S. McGee attended the funeral, which took place on Saturday, De- ceased was an uncle of Mr. McGee's mother. Mr. Forbes of Luton, the new Science Master engaged by 'high School 'Board, has arrived in town and commeeced his duties on Tuesday morning. nor. Forbes cones well recommended, . The Advance wishes him amateur in his work and hopes that he will enjoy residence in our Intel burg. local 'items Good Flour.-•'-Awde'.s, Wingham, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Read Wfllis & Co.'s adva on page 8. February the 8rd. We're right in- to the shortest month, Harold Webb has been laid up for a couple of weeks with a severe attack of sciatica. That is certainly a ticklish problem the School Boards of town have on their hands. WANTED.—A good general servant. Apply to Mrs. Walton McKibbon. A lond of young people from Tees- water drove over for a skate last Thursday evening. Hockey match an the rink this evening (Wednesday) between Harris - ton and Wingham. Quite a number of our residents. have received severe falls on account of tbe slippery walks. It's almost as easy for some men to keep a promise as it is for some women to keep a secret. Easter Sunday falls on March 27th, three weeks earlier than last year. Feb. 9th is Ash Wednesday. Mr. Richard Anderson has bad the electric lights installed in the resi- dence occupied by Jno. Hewer. WANTED. --Apprentices to learn dress and mantle making.—Miss Max- well, Wingham, Early robins are being reported from different parts of Ontario. Who'll see the first around Wing, ham ? The advt. of Ritchie & Cosens will be found an page 4. Look it up and note its contents front week to week. If troubled with your eyes in any way, you will be interested in F. 1l, Walley's advt. this week. See it on page 8. Having heard that there are some had $1,000 bills in circulation one has to be careful in counting g his change these days. S. A. Maguire, D. D. G. 1L, installed the officers in Western Star Lodge, No. 149, I. Q. 0, F., Brussels, last Thursday evening. CLEARING SALE.—Men's Rub- bers, 75c, and Women's Rubbers, 50c a pair.—W, J. GREEK, Miss Greta', Kennedy passed her primary examination in theory with first-class honors at the Toronto Con- servatory of Music. Some people look as though they are doing you a favor when they speak to you. They have that "Give - me -a -receipt" look about them. Remember our little feathered friends g h of during the winter morn- ings ings and throw out the crumbs, It will start you right for the day. A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wingham Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber at four o'clock in the afternoon of Monday, Feb. '7. In Japan a man can keep a horse, two servants, and live in excellent style on $20 a month, and he doesn't have to shovel snow. Let's go to Japan. Big Bargains in Men's and Boy's heavy Rubbers. Kant 1Grack and gum qualities, in Lace or Buckle. The best and cheapest.—W. J. GREER. Ritchie & Cosens have moved into their new office, just north of the Presbyterian Church, where they have comfortable and convenient quarters. "It may be true,' said Uncle Eben, "dat riches don't bring happiness. But dat ain't no good argument foh goin' to do yuther extreme an' wrest - lin' wif debts." A clergyman out West was fined $10 and costs for having purchased a bot- tle of ale on Sunday which he used in his pulpit to illustrate how the law could be violated. Mr. John Moftiatt delivered to Thos. Field & Co, a large porker during the past week. The animas was only eight months old, but tipped the s aI s at 808 lbs. when dressed. REMOVAL.—On and after Feb. let we will be in our new office, first door north of the posto1lice.-1trrctrtn & Cosnts, Insurauco and Real Estate. Quito a number of young people front Wingham attended a ball at Brussels on Wednesday evening of last week. They chartered a special train for the occasion. Mr. anct Mss. 1!, Ii, Walley celebrat- ed the tenth anniversary of their wed- ding on Monday of this week. That they niay live to celebrate many more anniversaries is our best wish, Rere lies n elialuffeur, who, on earth, Scorched 'round for all that he Was worth ; 31 he got his deserts, i vow, Somewhere he /must he scorching now. Hereafter all 0. P. E. agents must *ear regalia us provided by the C. m.1 pony, according to et order issued thin week. The regalia correlate of s, neat cap, similar to that worn by eon- dttetorte 35 Per Cent. Discount PVHOGHAPHIC OUTFITS AND SUPPLIES FOR 30 DAYS ONLY ! PYRO(*RAPHIC OUTFIT NQ. i (Everything needed by beginners) • Reg. $2.00 eaoh—Sale Priee.,.,41,80 PYROGRAPHIC OUTFIT NO. 2 Reg. 13,00 eaoh-Sale Price, .$2,20 Panels, Trays; Boxes, Tie Holders,. frames, &e, Regular $1,25 each—Sale Price.. , . S50 " 1 00 each.— " " ... 05o .50 each-- " " . , 33c ,40 eaoh— " " . , .. 260 ,25 each— " " , ... 170 Walton McKibb�n DRUGGIST CUT PRICES —0N— Shoes & Rubbers WE SCATTER ALL PROFITS TO THE ,WIND • Shoes for Men, Women and Chil- dren—nothing reserved—no exceptions —the Best Shoes the country pro- duces. It's our Cleaning House time —the time when we get ready for Spring Shoes. We Can use the money to better advantage than we can the Shoes. That's all there is to it. Come early, while sizes are complete. W. J. Greer THE SHOER • r 1 Marmalade B Orange Time I 1 1 The good housewife counts - on making the season's Mar- malade now. We will furnish you FREE *' a good old Recipe and the U80 of our Orange Slicer, which reduces the work to pleasure. If you want the genuine Seville Orange, now is the season. LL. KENNEDY Morris Township Clerkship. Owing to the demise of Wtn. Clark, Clerk of Morris Township for many years, applications will bo received,. inwriting, for the position up to Sat- urday, Feb, 5th, at 4 p. m. Salary $130 per annum, duties to commence et once. Council will meet Monday, February Mt. Address, NEII, A. TAYLOR, Reeve, Blyth P. O. FOR SALE. A enrriplete cementing outfit for the erection of eiloa and walls, roneisting of mixer, power, silocurbs and wall rianke. hall et Lot 3;5, ('en, 13, Nese' Wawdnot,h, or, write to Edgar parr, bet eon, 3.'113, Wingham, t,1Nom for a quick buyer..