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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-02-17, Page 4THE WINGEFAIVI ADVANCE T1tURSAAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1910 vihiahmivio 0. M. Cordons Store News Our customers and the public in general are cordially invited to come to our store and share in the great Cost Sale of all WINTER GOODS of every kind now being sold POSITIVELY AT COST This Great " Sale includes everything in Furs, Ladies' Cloth Coats, Men's Overcoats, Suits, Underwear, Rubbers, Overshoes (all sizes, new and best quality), Blankets (of fine quality -will give pleasure as well as comfort to the users), Heavy Hose and Sox, and every article in stock that can be classed as Winter Goods will be sold on the above terms. Come right along and take a share of our Great Bargains. WE PAY BEST PRICES FOR TRADE. D. M. GORDON YrAiMMARNIMMAANYN King's For Bargains I rIC I Ni S WINGHAM'S FUR STORE GREAT CLEARING. SALE We Want Your Trade OF -- Men's Men's and ladies' Fur Coats, Cloth C�ats, Neck Furs, &c. In order to make room for new Spring Goods, we are sacrificing all our Winter Goods at prices that g - will interest you. 6 only Isabella Fox Muffs to clear At $6.90 3 only Sable Muffs Regular $15.00 For $10.00 6 only Ladies' Far Lined Coats 25% Off 1 only Sable Muff. Regular $25.00 For $18.00 4 only Men's Fur Lined Coats Regular $45.00 For $32,50 6 Men's Beaver Coats, quilt lined,, Marmot Collars For $16.50 25 pieces Dress 10 pairs White Goods. Regular Wool Blankets $1.00 and $1.25 to clear For 50c At $3.15 10 doz. Ladies Vests. Regular 350 For 23c PRODUCE WANTED. ---Eggs, Butter, Potatoes, Beans, Feathers and Fowl. . GEO. E. KING Good Goods ICheap Prices Wingham's Music Emporiurn D. BELL - The Music and Piano Dealer ®die _ Aw.o. ....��,,. We handle the very best pianos from the celebrated makers of the clay. They are bought .outright by me, which means a saving to parties purchasing a Piano here. Each one is made in keeping with the grade of the instrument. Any one of our pianos is an ornament in any home. The " action" of.a piano is a very vital part -it does the player's bidding. Each of our Pianos is fitted with the latest patent Noiseless Pedals. The Tone is the most important consideration when selecting a Piano. Our instruments are guaranteed to possess a Tone fall, round and powerful, at the same time sweet and melodious. When purchasing a piano be attire you hall on D. BELL - The Music Man ..Opp. Skating Rink W INGIIAM A. ui c zngb Abbnnc.e Theo, Hall - Proprietor. .9.IIIsCI u'TION PRIM -$1.00 per annum in advance, @1o ad ,50 if not paid. X iQ P ADVERTISING RATES. -Legal and other cas- ual advertisements 10e per nonpariel line for first insertion, 8q per line for each subsequent insertion. Advertisements in the local columns aro charged 100 per line for first insertion, and 5o per line for eaoh subsequent insertion. Advertisements of Strayed, Farms for Salo or to Rent, and similar, $1.00 for first three weeks, and 25 cents for each subsequent in- sertion. CoNTRecP ROTes.-The following are our rates for the insertion of advertisements for specified periode SrtcE 1 Yr, 6 Mo. 3 Mo, 1 Mo, One Column •$70.00 $10.00 $22.50 $8.00 Half Column 40.00 25.00 15.00 0,00 Quarter Column,., 20.00 12.50 7.50 3.00 One Inch ,., 5.00 3.00 2.00 1,25 Advertisements without specific directions will bo inserted till forbid and charged ac- cordingly. Transient advertisements must be paid for in advance. Notes Of Travel. Gleaned On A Transcontinental Trip, By The Editor. reached by several long flights of broad stone steps. Underneath the spacious lawn is a luxuriant plunge bath,, accessible by a passage -way from the reeidence, On this residence it is a fact that the overseer of the decorations alone spent a year and a half, and received $10 a day, Even the rugs were designed here and then woven in foreign lands, But these homes of wealth and luxury are "too numerous to mention," as the auc- tioneer says, o i er s.ay , Ba we forbear mention of others, Those fond et animals will be pleased to visit the Alligator farm, and see two or three hundred of these ugly creatures apparently tame. But of greater interest is a visit to the Ostrich farm near this city. Here. way be seen 150 or more of these strange creatures. The farm lies in a sylvan dell, and can be reached by electric car in a short time from either Los Angeles or Pasadena. It is amus- ing to watch these ungainly -looking animals. The eggs weigh about three pounds each, and the chicks are the size of a small hen, Fifteen eggs make a sitting, small*, the process of hatching lasts 40 clays. The male bird assumes his share of the responsi- bility and covers the eggs during the night, and the female does duty dar- ing the day. Tho chicks grow very rapidly; in six months are seven feet or morein height, and in nine months from the egg, plumes are first plucked. They live to be from 60 to 100 years of age, - They eat almost anything thrown; to them, even a small piece of rock or metal is not refused. Of oran- ges they are very fond, and it is amus- ing to see them swallow the orange whole, and watch it bulging as it rolls down their long necks. Of course they are fenced in, but their necks are so long they often reach over and steal jewelry and other valuables from the tourists. One of them actually got hold of the writer's coat tail, but failed to get hold of his watch, or that would have disappeared. The fact is they are thieves, and they will steal a diamond from a lady's adornment or from a gent's necktie. They will even take a pipe from a man's mouth and swallow it. They dearly love a lady's veil, especially if it is of green color. They are dangerous if teased, and a kick from one will never be forgotten. An hour can be very easily spent at the Ostrich farm and the admission is 25 cents. Here too is the factory where the plumes are prepared for the ladies' hats. About four miles from here is San Gabriel Mission ; it is one of the old Missions established by the Spanish priests in order to accomplish the con- version of the Indians. A whole let- ter might be devoted to these Mis- sions, had we all the information at hand. San Gabriel dates back to 1771, when it was founded by the Francis - cap Fathers. At one time, 1700 In- dians were under their supervision. The old mission is of brick, covered with adobe. It still stands as an evi- dence of the sincerity of the men, who braved privation and death to bring. religion to the heathen Indians of long ago. Four of the bells still peal out the summons to mass. This is one of the best preserved of the Old Mis- sions. The moral tone of San Gabriel is not as good as it might be, and on Sunday there is much drinking by the Mexicans and Indians. At San Gabriel is the largest grape -vine in the world. Tho trunk is eight feet and a half in circumference, nearly three feet through. The vine covers half an acre and is supported by sixty posts. Under its shade 200 people can sit at once. The vine bears from fifteen to twenty tons of grapes yearly. Per- haps some of our readers may doubt this figure, but if they saw the vine, they would readily believe them. LETTER No, 11. In last we0.'s letter in writing of the educational advantages, we omit- ted to say that in addition to the playgrounds connected with the city schools, there is a ten acre plot of ground owned by the city, devoted entirely to recreation purposes. A competent person has it in charge, and there is ample room for baseball, football, and other games, besides ten- nis courts, swings, shoot -the -chutes, etc., in fact all the recreation desired for the young, from those of tender age, up to the athletes able for the more strenuous games, or long dis- tance runs. It is certainly a great place for the young people to enjoy themselves under proper circumstan- ces and away from temptation to wrong habits of life. Pasadena as a city owns considera- ble real estate. Besides the play- ground mentioned, there is the Libra- ry Park of several acres, with its semi- tropical plants and flowering trees, gravel walks, and seats on which to rest awhile. Or we may saunter through the palms and acacias of Cen- tral Park, a beautiful plot of ten acres, both centrally situated, only a block from the busiest part of the city. But besides these recreation grounds, there are :-40 acres of water -bearing lands, 50 acres of other lands, 27 acres gar- bage crematory grounds and 14 acres Tournament grounds. In addition to all this, the city has a farm of over 600 acres of some of the best land in the San Gabriel valley. Here the sewage of the city is treated in septic tanks and then used as fertilizer. The city employs a large number of men here, for by the auditor's report over $7,000 was paid out in wages last year. On enquiry, we were informed that this pays the city, besides disposing of the sewage most satisfactorily. Among 1the receipts from the farm last year as shown by the auditor's report, we noticed the following pro- ducts sold from the farm -hogs, $1,- 274,55; corn, $585; walnuts, $6,601.10, besides a number of other products. Evidently Pasadena believes in muni- cipal ownership, and besides the city farm and its electric light plant, the voters are going to vote on the pur- chase of three private water plants, at a cost of over a million dollars, In a previous letter we referred to the cleanliness of this city. Men are constantly employed in the daytime collecting all dirt on the paved streets, sweeping any litter that may collect and wheeling it away. The city sends round closed garbage waggons, for no scraps or peelings may be consigned to the back yards ; these are placed in receptacles for the purpose, and next morning the garbage waggon comes along and the stuff collected finds its way to the crematory or to the city farm. At night the city machine sweeper goes along the streets and they are then washed. The citizens take especial pride in keeping the city clean, and as a result it is remarkably free from diseases arising from ur1- sanitar'y conditions.. We must mention a few of the "at- tractions" of Pasadena, that all tour- ists visit. A walk of two or three miles along any of the fine streets will be of interest. You may then see miles of well -kept lawns, hundreds of handsome residences and California flora in all its varied beauty. NSI one should miss Arroyo Terrace and the Arroya itself ; it would also be a mis- take to omit seeing Grand. Avenue, Terraeo Drive and Orange Grove Ave- nue, where the homes of the million- aires predominate. Among the latter we might mention the residence of Mr. Harkness (Standard Oil magnate) With its private park, Westmoreland Place and its lovely homes, the man- sions of Adolphus Bush, R. J. 13ur- dette (lecturer and humorist), the Blossom, the Durand, and the Merritt homes, all palatial in furnishings and surroundings. We can mention only a few, for they are here by the score. The Durand residence was over three years in construction, and a little idea offrothte Its an a be had h grandeur may fact that the door knobs are of solid gold, In another residence there are nearly five miles of telephone wires, and a phone in every room. On an- other palatial home, over a million dollars ha* been spent, and yet other expenditures are ooiatemplated, This home stand* en on itnrineno• and is • walks, and illghta of steps, along the sides of which 11 rwering and trailing vines cling andblooms; here and them you may rest beneath the shade of the live oak, or drink sparkling water from the gushing fouutaius. The first glimpre of the garden from the en- trance gives them the appearance of be'ng "sunken," and the tourist is apt to fancy that he has found a Paradise, Here are immense banks of flowers, terrace upon terrace of ' lawns, the choicest flowering shrubs. and trees from distant lands, with springing water, andshady pools where hun- dreds of gold fish gambol and sparkle inr the sunshine. We do not think these gardens can be surpassed for a. beauty spot. `'They have cost the owner nearly a million and a half dol- lars to transform the barren Arroyo into a veritable laden of beauty. The lower garden is of a different type, and more of a wooded retreat, whore miniature streams, cascades, and climbing vegetation are seen. Here too are the turkeys and chickens by the score, the ducks, geese, vegetable gardens, etc, Over twenty men are constantly employed keeping these park -like grounds in perfect order, and at times ten extra men are re- quired. Mr. Busch is seldom here himself, except perhaps in the winter, but the grounds are open just the same, and soma days, two or three thousand visitors enjoy the gardens that bis wealth and public spirit have provided, We realize'that we cannot do these gardens jusUcs in our der crip- tion. To properly describe their beau- ty, and note the names of the semi- tropical plants and trees would require a better command of language and a readier pen. But this letter is already too long. We had hoped to have included in it a description of Mt. Lowe and its in- cline railway, also MMIC. Wilson and its famous Observatory with mammoth telescope. We must close our third letter on Pasadena, with "more to fol- low," hoping that our readers are not yet weary of our "Notes of Travel." .The rhagnificent hotels of Pasadena aro worthy of a passing notice. Among the largest are Hotel Green, The Maryland, The Raymond, and a score or more of tourist boarding homes on the quiet, palm and pepper tree shaded streets. "The Green" is the largest, covering two blocks, half on each side of a leading street. The two wings are connected by a covered bridge, so that guests may cross the street through a carpeted , corridor from one wing of the building to the other. This hotel is owned by Col. Green, who amassed a fortune in patent medicine busyness (August Flower.) It will accommodate 700 guests. The Maryland is another, and with its fine location and bungalow homes is very popular. It is pleasant to walk through the corridors of the palatial hotels in this city, see the ele- gance of the apartments, and note the absence of' the bar and its unpleasant elements. Rates at these high class places are of course costly, but there are quiet restful places at reasonable rates, As you pass them, you would not know they were "hotels," but imagine that they were spacious hOmes of some of the wealthy resi= dents. The Raymond is picturesque- ly situated outside the city: The grettnds comprise 53 acres, and are worthy of a visit from the tourist. The "Busch Gardens" are one of the many attractions of Pasadena. They belong to Adolphus Busch, the mil- lionaire brewer of Milwaukee, but he has kindly thrown then open as a public park, on condition that the City keeps two polieemen there constantly, to prevent noise or disturbance of any kind, or injury to the valuable plante, trees, walks, seats, etc. The upper garden contains about 14 acres and the lower one about 20 acres. They are called "sunken garden" because they have that appearance, being con- atructed out of the "Arroyo" which lateens "river bed." The gravel banks, high cliffs, and river flat (now dry) have been transformed into terraced Immo, tieing one above the other, With beautiful gravel and cement ARE YOU GOING WEST. Western Canada passengers appre- ciate more and more, the many . ad- vantages afforded them when travel- ling via the Grand Trunk Railway System, the famous St. Clair Tunnel route, with its unsurpassed service, over double track line almost all the way to Chicago. Choice of routes from there west, passing through principal cities of Canada and United States. Good farming land every- where in evidence, therefore making pleasant what might otherwise be a long, tedious and monotonous trip. Call on any Grand Trunk Agent for further particulars, regarding tickets, routes, etc. EVA M. WHEATON, M. E. READER AND ENTERTAINER Honor Graduate of Ontario Ladies' College of Whitby. Concert engagements accepted. For terms, address Pine River, Ont., care of Rev. Morley Madden. 1 JI S CENTRAL STBATFORD. ONT. Write us at once for our free catalogue and learn the nature of our coursts in Commercial, Shorthand, and Telegra- phy departments. Wo have the lead- ing, practical, training school in. West- ern Ontario. Courses are thorough, instructors experienced and we assist graduates to positions. Students aro entering each week. You should enter . NOW. D. A. McLACELAN - Principal SELECTING A SCHOOL Is a matter of great importance. Write to -day for a catalogue of the ELLIOTT TORONTO, OST`. v ; IL explains the many superior advantag- es offered by this college. Getting a high salaried position is not a matter of luck -it is a matter of brains, proper training and business ability. College open entire year. Enter any time. W. J. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL. Cor. Yonge and Alexander Sts. 'rev Malcolm's FOR Fresh Groceries c erg es ' You will get nothing but the Best, and at the lowest prices Our Teas and Coffees Lead Try a lb. and be oonvinced 20 Per Cent, off all Palley China For 2 Weeks PRODUCE 'WANTED A J. Malcolm PHONE 54 Ritchie & Cosons Have moved to their new office -the 1st door north of Post Office. Watch this space in the Advance every week for Real Estate bar- gains, Business Chances, etc, 1 you wantanyinformation f on Insurance of any kind call find IRO ns. FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY A choice 110 acre farm -no better outdoors, Six miles from Wing - ham. Fine barn and stabling, drive house, hen house, good. dwelling, fences, drains, water, timber-everythinga man wants. Don't miss this chance. Choice dwelling in town for sale at right prices. RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE DR. AGNEW PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, ACCOUCHEUR. Office :- Upstairs in the Macdonald Block. Night calls answered at office. J. P. KENNEDY M.C.P.S.O. (Member of the British Medical Association) COLD MEDALLIST IN MEDICINE. Special attention paid to Diseases of women and children, OrrIOE HOURS :-1 to 4 p.m, ; 7 to 9 p,m, DR. ROBT. C. REDMOND M. R. C. S. (Enc.) L. R. 0, P. (Lond.) Physician and Surgeon. (Dr. Chisholm's old stand) DR. MARGARET C. CALDER Honor Graduate of Toronto University. Licentiate of Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. Devotes special attention to Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Eyes Thoroughly Tested. Glasses Properly Fitted. Office with Dr. Kennedy. Office Hours - 8 to 5-7 to 8 p.m. ARTHUR J. IRWIN D.D.S., L,D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery of the Pen- nsylvania College and hicent ate of Dental RRurgery of Ontario. -Office in Macdonald Biock- W. J. PRICE B.S.A., L.D.S., D.D.S. Honor Graduate of University of Toronto and Licentiate of Royal College of Der tal Surgeons of Ontario. Orrxoa IN BEAVER BLOCK - WINOIIAM WINGHAM General Hospital. (Under Government Inspection.) Pleasantly situated. Beautifully furnished. Open to all regularly licensed phyeicians. Rate,, for patients (which include board, and nursing) -$3.50 to $15.00 per week, according to location of room. For further informa- tion -Address MISS J. E. WELCH Superintendent, Box 223. Wingham, Ont. R. VANSTONE BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR Money to lo' n at lowest rates. OFFICE :-BEAVmt BLocx, WINGHAM. . DICKINSON & HOLMES Barristers, Solicitors, etc. Office : Meyer Block, Wingham. 13. L. Dickinson Dudley Holmes J. A. MORTON BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. MONEY TO LOAN. Office: -Morton Block, Wingham WELLINGTON MUTUAL FIRE INS. CO. Established 1840. Head OMoe GUELPH, ONT. Risks taken on all classes of in- surable property on the cash or pre- mium'note system. JAMES Gotrnn, CHAS. DAVIDSON President. Secretary, RITCHIE ce: COSItNS, Agents. Wingham, Ont OVER OS YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRADE (1ItARItS DESIGNS COPYRIOM B &o�. Anyone sending n sketch and description .descrip tion ma y gtteklyaseortaIn our optnn roewether an netts striaenttettla , on ltIItt,ontlnn tldprobabllyatIIt tlIponimtai) IoPnooltaken eiltit Mn 5 ttoZa specie notice, without ogo, Mth $cxxe tIfIc Jimericait, A Taiiidsemely illustrated Weskit. 1itaaet hie. oilatt n of any retention journal. ,Terms roe milli, yr 75 a year. pottage prod. Said inr M1Iptat sIl B01o4S11O The Peoples' Popular Store WINGU,AM, ONTARIO KERR & BIRD CLEARING SALE OF WINTER GOODS 25 Per Cent Discount -ON-- Toques, Woollen Scarfs, Skating Caps, etc., also on Men's Heavy. Rubbers. Big bargains, in Furs and Overcoats. The Spring Quarterly Style Book. Price 20c, including a Free Pattern. Come in and ' see our New Goods. Its a pleasure to show them. CANDY. SALE For one week, commencing Satur- day, Feb. 19th, we will give a dis- count of 25 per cent. on all our Fancy Candy. Extra fine boxes of first-class Candy at a big discount all next week. Clearing rioter Goods 1 All lines in Men's Fur and Cloth 'Overcoats to go at cost. All Underwear, Ladies' and Children's, Men's and Boys', at reduced prices. Also balance of Rubbers, all kinds to go at cost. Wool Blankets, --Wool Sheeting and Comforters. Those Who Toil Earnestly and With Success Win be satisfied only with the best over haul that can be manufactured LEATHER LABEL OVER -HAULS are high-grade, union made ane( :he best that honest effort and the technical knowledge of how to build Alnerican Style Work Clothes CAN PRODUCE We, the agents for this vicinity, have lust received a new lot and respectfully ask the worthy men who foil to let us rove to you that Leather Label verhaulg and Jackets are your Kind, These are double stitched throughout, big and generous (it takes from 42 to 44 yards to make a dozen), have seven pock- ets, imported buckles and buttons that won't come off, elastic detachable sus- penders, etc., etc. \Vii Aeutc; nix AQENZS New Spring Goods arriving daily. 1 o. 1 Sugar, $5,00 per cwt., cash. All kinds of Predate wanted. A. Mills WINGHAM,