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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-03-31, Page 1381'11 YEAR, NO, 31, Mr, U. Davis spent Easter in To- ronto. Len. hush spent the holidays in To. ionto. Mr. Joshua, Scott spent Qood Friday at Fordwich, 141tss Lydia Were spent Good Friday Stratford. in S rd Oscar Sparrow left on Tuesday for Calgary, Alta, (leve Joynt was home from Hensall for the holidays. Jas, Netterfield was home from To- ronto for Easter. Miss Margaret Tibbs spent Good Friday in London. Miss Janet Rush spent Easter with friends in London. Miss Grieves of Fergus visited Mrs. Fessant over Easter. Wilbert ICarges spent last Friday at his hone in Listowel. Barry Hopwood spent Easter at his home in Woodstock. Mrs, R. F. White of Gorrie was in town on Good Friday. Miss Carrie Stewart spent. Sunday with friends. in Gerrie. Earl Logan visited at his home at Oil Springs over Easter. Mf. Posliff is home from Chapman for the Easter vacation. Miss Elva Dodd spent the holidays with friends in Toronto. Wm. 3, Armour was on a business trip to Cobalt last week. Prof. Glenn Campbell of Clinton was in town on Monday. Misses Minnie and Edith Pugh spent, the holidays in Mitchell.. day at his home in town, Mr. J. Hewer and son. Lloyd spent Good Friday in Goderich. Miss Lillie Paterson spent the holi- 'days with Toronto friends. Mrs. F. ,Tohnson was an Easter visi- tor with Teeswater friends. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. II. Mooney of Ripley spent Friday in town. Miss Wallace of Hamilton was an Easter visitor at the Rectory.. Bert. Jordan of Listowel spent a few days in town this week. Miss Pearl Wynn is home from To- ronto for the Easter vacation. Wilfred McLaughlin spent Good Friday with Fordwich friends. Mrs. (Rev.) Paul of Brussels visited friends in -town during Easter. Miss Edna Diamond of Toronto spent Easter with her mother. Miss Spotton of Gerrie visited her brother in town during Easter. Mrs. O. V. Hayden spent the Easter time with Walkerton relatives. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hicks spent the )-holidays with London relatives. Mrs, McGee of Kincardine. spent .the Eastertide at Jno. T, Davidson's. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cosens of Stratford spent the holidays at R. J. Day's. Will. Britton of Monroe, Michigan, spent Easter with friends in town. Mr, S. A. •Maguire spent the holi- days with friends at Campbellford. Mrs. Jas. H. Kerr of Toronto visited her mother, Mrs. Sadler, this week. Miss B. H. Reynolds spent Easter Monday with her sister in Goderich. Mrs. Burwash and Mrs. H. E. Isard spent Easter with friends at Paisley, Mrs. Joshua Scott visited with friends at Jamestown during Easter. Miss Smith of Lucknow was the guest of Miss M. ltteGregor on friday. Miss Ella Gibson of Blyth was au Easter visitor with relatives in town. Robt. J. Fleuty of Ripley spent Sun - Mr. Jos.. Robson of Oshawa renewed acquaintances in town on Good Fri- day. Geo. Elliott, teacher at Fletcher., is spending the . vacation at his home here, Miss ] thel Walsh of Ethel is spend- ing the Easter vacation at her home here. Miss Viola lMvideon of I+'ordwich is spending the Easteie week at her home here. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell of Turnberry spent Easter with relatives near Mit- chell. Mrs. Chester Davis and child of To- ronto veers Easter guests at Mr, H. Davis'. Miss Crozier. of Orangeville spent Easter with her sister, Mrs. (17r.) Price. Mrs. Zarbrigg and daughter Lottie spent Easter with friends at Tavi- stock. Jets. Cummings and wife of Toronto spent Easter at the former's parental home, • Mr. Glenn of Listowel ve d i ire his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Spbitto n, over Raster. Miss M. Roadhouse of Fordwich is spending a few days with friends in town. Miss Hazel Little of Turnberry spent the Raster holidays with her aunt in London. Mr. and Mrs. Walter of 0oi?borne were Good Friday'visitors at Mr. Jno, Ansley's, Mise Mina Sisterson of Toronto Mspent Raster with her sister, Mrs. Jas. itchell. Mr. and Mrs, A. R. Stiafth and daughter Nora were Raster visitors to Toronto. to. Miss Meltay of Seaforth visited herr sister, Mrs. L. Kennedy, during Ifastertide, Mrs. Val. Wenzel of New hamburg -sr visited her aunt, Mrs. Coad, during the holidays. Me. mob. Aveda of Toronto spent than Thaetertide with his son and dough - tor n t011wlit. Died ha Saskatchewan. Thera died iii Paynton, Sask., on Friday of last weelc, illiss:. Ethel Me - Lean, formerly of foreknow. She was a victim of consumption, and the body is on its way east for interment in Luck now cemetery. Deceased was a niece of Mrs, A, Schaefer of town, and a sister to Alf, McLean, formerly of the. Bank of Hamilton staff., Married In Chatham. fingh Hamilton of Oshawa, former- ly one of Wingharn's young men, joined the ranks of the benedicts on Thursday of last week, when he was. united in marriage to Miss Cunnings of Chatham. Hugh and his bride spent the Easter holiday's with the former's mother and brothers In town, and were the recipients of numerpus congratulations and good wishes. Better Train Service. A petition is being circulated and extensively signed amongst eommer- cial travellers, . whose business takes them over the L. H. and 13, line, to have another train put on, ane ,that would leave London about 7 a.m. Sucha train w uld be a great con, venience, not only to travellers, but to the general public as well. It is to be hoped that the Company will favor the petition and put on the extra train. We have all styles of Rubbers and this is the Rubber season. -W. J. Orman.. Rooms To LET. -Especially suitable for dress -making shop. Apply to Rorn'. MAX'W'ELL. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barber and Master Edgar visited in Toronto this week. Mies Laura Ansley is home from the Stratford Normal School for the Eas- ter vacation. Mr. Connell of Prescott was an Eas- ter visitor with his daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Redmond. Obas. McGregor of Stratford spent the Easter holidays with his mother and sister here. • Mrs. (Rev.) W. G. Howson of Wal- laceburg has been visiting her daugh- ter at Bhuevale. Miss Mildred Sparling of Orangeville is spending a week with her cousin, Miss Mina Jobb. Miss Vine Bowman of Brussels was an Easter visitor with her cousin, Miss Jennie Bowman. • Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Netterfield of Monkton were' Easter visitors with relatives in town. Miss Valerie Pearce of Chatsworth is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. 0. Smith, Francis St. • Mrs. Dodds .of Blyth and son James of Toronto were Easter . visitors at Wm. Robertson's. W. J. Greer was called to Toronto last week on account of the illness of his brother, Samuel. Miss Maud Davis has returned from Toronto after an extended visit with her brother and sister, Dr. T. Chisholm, M. P., returned to Ottawa on Tuesday after spending Easter athis home here. Miss Clara c a a B Ilett of Toronto is spending the Laster holidays with her friend, Annie Walker. Mr. and firs. Thos. Bell of South- ampton visited their daughter, Airs. R. Vanstone, over Raster. Mrs. Holmes, sen,, of Turnberry, spent the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Jno. Goy,• in Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Saint and Master Fred of Wallaceburg spent Good Fri- day with Wingham friends, Miss Versa Woods of St. Helens is spending aweek with her grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs, T. L. Jobb. Mr. Harry Hinscliffe, with two of hie children. Willie and Florence, spent Good Friday in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sadler and daugh- ter :11helrna of Detroit were the guests of Mrs. Sadler, sen., during Easter. Miss Hawking, of the Public School teaching staff, is spending the tester holidays at her home in Port Albert. Miss Elizabeth Barber, who has been engaged in the Legislature for the past two months, has returned home. Mr. Areh. Fisher and daughters, Cera and Kate, of Paisley, visited re1a, tives in town during Easter holidays. 141iss Bessie Marsales, of the Mac- donald Institute, fluelph, Spent Ras- ter -tine with her grandmother, Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Alvie 13'leining returned to her home hi Toronto after spending a month with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Walker. Miss Roselle, Sohnenhels of Port Al- bert, cert andMies Lie u , t 1 ► .Uo hart of � y Shepphardto n were Easter visitorsrs at A. idoha efer, s. Mrs, Thos. Stone, who has been spending a ample with le of months wi friends in town, left last week to join her b rhusbandn 1 r Sault Stetarts Ont, � Mrs, Thos. Sperling of Saginaw, Mich., Mrs. Sas. Sperling of Meaford, and Frank Mooney of Ilespeler visited. their mother, Mrs. Mooney, during the holidays. Mrs. Folsom of Windsor, and Mrs. Johnston of Belleville, with her two children, were _visiting their parents, Mit; and Mrs. W. J. Pattison, daring the holidays. Messrs'. Walter Irvine of Ohio. and George ge o Seattle, Melt., .► are visiting this week with their Sister, Mrs. Thos. Calhoun. It is twenty-eight years since M ra. Calhoun has Been icer bro- ther Walter. Roy Forster of Washingtonan., spent the Raster holidays with Ilia mint, tabs. Diamond. Roy hats been relieving agent on tire C. fi.R. for some time, ban bar resigned that 'pee, awl to *Wept another. Wingham Advance. WJNC'IWI, ONT., TRURSDAY, ARCH 81, 1910. rdil'lf3SQRl<P', 1:ON f $1.00 Plias Yuan ut Amnon. $1.60 TO Suaeou1wER8 itw lx. B. EASTER SERVICES, BAI'TInT Cuwvtr, Last Sabbath was a day much ap- preciated by Ulnae who attended the services in the Baptist church. Rev. W. E, Norton, D,O,, of Toronto, Supt. of Missions, occupied the pulpit at both the services. In the morning, Dr, Norton presented the subject of IonMissions, eand showed in a very clear manner the need of the churches making every effort possible to sus- tain home Mission work through this trying period when there is such n• large exodus to the Western provin- ces. In the evening the subject of the sermon was "The power of the Resur- rection of Christ." A large congrega- tion listened very attentively to both of Dr Norton's inspiring addressee.. The choir rendered two anthems at the evening service in a very pleasing manner. Next Sunday the pastor will occupy the pulpit both morning and evening, and will have for his subject in the evening "A worthy leader." PunSE 'rERIAN CIiunen, Very large congregations assembled in St. Andrew's church on Sunday last, The pastor, Rev, D. Perrie, preached at both services. The sub- ject of the morning sermon was "At- taining to the Resurrection," based on Philippians 3:11. The trying condi- tion of the apostle as aprisoner was first pointed out, He was able to en- dure all present distress in the hope of future glory. . The main thought emphasized by the preacherwasPaul's desire to attain unto the resurreotion from the dead. The question was not "Do we believe that when we die we shall live again ?" but "Rave we ex- perienced the resurrection life now ?" "Have we come in contact with the eternal life at the present time?" ".Are we attaining to the resurrection from the dead ?" The apostle striving with this end in view sought to know the power of Christ's resurrection and to be a co-partner in his sufferings. Quiet was in him as in every believer the hope of glory. The choir, under the able leadership of Mr. Cline, gave a fine rendering of the anthem "Christ is risen" (Emerson). In the evening a duet was given "The King of love my Shepherd is" (Bradbury). Both selec- tions have been most favourably spok- en of by many of those who were present. ST. PAUL'S CFiunorr, The services in St. Paul's Church on Laster day were very encouraging and inspiring. Large congregations were present at the three services and the church was beautifully decorated with Easter lilies and other flowers, which reflected great credit upon the ladies who had this in charge, The singing was very hearty and bright. The choir, under the skilful training of Me. Willis, rendered Lerman's "Come, see the place where Jesus lay," in Fplendid form at the morning ser- vice, and in the evening Lacey's "Songs of Victory" was rendered with surpassing beauty and effect. Ts e- eially pleasing was the duet by Miss E. Mann and Mr. Geo. Tees, and the solos by Miss A. Mann and Mr. Willis. Miss Mann's solo from "The Palms" displayed artistic taste, which, to- gether with her sweet voice, made the old song new again, The Rector took for his text in the morning,2 Tim 1;10 and traced the thought of Immortali- ty as it ran like a golden thread through the warp and woof of Holy Scripture. In the evening he spoke from St. John 20:20, touching upon the naturalness of the doubts of Thomas and showing the clear his- torical evidences we have for the resurrection. What was especially cheering was the large number of communicants, the second largest for the past eight years, and the same may be said regarding the offertory for the day. Perhaps the most in- spiring service of the day was the Children's service in the afternoon; Miss Houghton had taken great care in training the choir of girls and boys and the singing er ng asAmply mar vel+ ions in its sweetness and enthusiasm, The Lenten offering for Missions was the best in the history of the school and too much praise Cannot be given to the superintendent, Mr. C. G. Van- Stone, and the teachers and .officers for the successful serdico. Mr, J. 0. Smith assisted the Rector at the three services and his aid was much appre- ciated. METn r'rsn °IItr.Ra , The Taster Sunday services in the Methodist d church were ofad6ost in- teresting i -terestin character, and were well1 at- tended, In the Intoning, at 10 o'clock, e. large gathering of the membership Of the Church assembled in the school- room where a most profitable and en- thusiaa is prayer and fellowship meet- ing was held. At the regular morn- ing service 1)r. Itsitledge ;preached from John 20 119, 20, 26, his subjeet being "The Benediction of the Risen Lord." Speaking of the eagerness With which we will listenthe firet words of our Aeon friends, be showed that the first words of Christ, our risen friend, to his disciples, was a beeediotion of pease, and that again on this lifaseer m'ornin'g Be who knows all the *toady, and attain, and multi. plied °ages of bnwsn life, *Mode as of old is the midst of hie people sand says Bog Tax Now $2,00. By a bill passed in the legislature a tax of $2 will hereafter be levied on every dog in the province„ and a tax of $5 on bitches. The tax is to be col- lected by the municipality and is obligatory so that the same tax will prevail all over the province, General approval will be expressed for the provincial measure, for it will mean the weeding out oi' a lot of worthless eon trsw l filo the better class of docs will remain. Business Change, A business change took place in town this week, when J. Walton Me- 1{ibbon purchased the harness busi- ness from Mr, Geo, Manners, and took possession on Wednesday. Mr. Man- ners has not been enjoying the best of health lately, and will take a trip west in the hope that a change will do him good. Mr. 0, Knechtel, who has been in the employ of Mr. Manners, end who is not by any means a new hand at the harness business, will con- duct the business for the new pro- prietor. Private Sale of household furniture, ttur . e, including a Taylor's fire -proof safe (cost $100 and as gond as new.) Ap- ply at Dr. Cbisholm's residence, be- fore noon on Saturday,April 9th. Election Of Officers. The annual election of officers of the Epworth League of the Methodist Church was held on Monday evening, and resulted as follows :-Pres., F. R. Howson ; lst Vice -Pres„ E. A. Ham- mond ; 2nd Vice -Pres., • W. T, Hall ; 3rd Vice -Pres., Miss Lillian Kerr ; 4th Vice -Pres., R. H, Lloyd ; 5th Vice - Pres., Miss E. Rutledge ; Rec. See., P. H. Bird ; Cor, Sec., Miss M. Tibbs ; Treas., B. Cruikshank; Pianist, Miss M. Hammond ; Asst. Pianist, Miss Laura Kerr ; Rep. to Dis. Exec., Mr.. Jno. Kerr. The annual reports will. be given at the next monthly business meeting. Spring Millinery Openings. Last week was one of the most im- portant in the whole year for the ladies of this vicinity. The millinery openings were in progress, and as usual, the Wingham milliners were not by any means behind in their showing of the latest and most select ideas in ladies' headwear. It would be well nigh impossible to attempt a correct description of all the different shapes, styles, etc., that are shown this season. In colors, chantecler, cognelnot (a poppy red), king's blue, north pole blue, shantung and burnt shades, aro the leaders this season. This is undoubtedly another season for large hats, and the trimmings con- sist largely of flowers and foliage. The demand is for small to medium- sized roses, violets, forget-me-nots, etc., in combinations. Popular: modes of trimming consist of small roses and flowers in bunches, and gold and silver tissue. The brimmed hats are very large, the shapes most attractive and generally becoming. Blocked hats, leghorns and heinp models are very much in demand, The large turbans and draped toques are effectively pro- duced in the Japanese and yedda braids,. Among the leading shapes are the Dreadnought, Torpedo, Bee- hive, Poke, and the ever popular tur- ban, the latter being 1p,rge. There is a notable absence 4 wings, buts it would seen that wide ribbons will be much in demand, The weather was ideal for the openings, and large num- bers of ladies from town and vicinity accepted the invitations of the milli- ners to visit their parlors, which were decorated prettily for the occasion, Pork is away tip in price, but Chop is lower than last year. Large quan- tities in stock. -FRANK HOWSON. WANTED AT ONCE. -Good ,girl for general housework on farm, family of three; $15 per month. Apply to Box 18, Bluevale, Ont. "Peace be unto you." In the evening the pastor's subject was, "A visit to the open sepulchre." The significance 4 the great Easter truth -the empty tomb, the victory over death -was strongly set forth. The Church built upon the fact of Christ's resurrection as the corner stone of her faith and made it the great theme of her preach- ing and chose the day upon whicb Jesus rose from the dead as her Holy - day of rest and gladness, because if Chris be raised not tai ed our faith is vain Without the resurrection there could be no christianity. But the resureec- ti0n vindicates the claims of Jesus Christ, proves the e validtty the Gos- pel, gives the assurance of the general resurrection of the dead, and has been the great impulse of the revolutionary work of the christian church through all the ages. The music of the Clay wag of the joyous and triumphant character, suitable to the season, At the evening service, the choir rendered two anthems, end Mr, Frank Hill a solo "There is a green hill," very effec- tively. The church was tastefully deoorated ted th a with palms and Raster lilies. The Sunday School terrier) during the afternoon was also full of the glad spirit of Easter. The attendance was very large, and after the lesson and an earnest address by the Superinten- dent, Mr. Buchanan, many of the seliolars of all ages rote to confers Olarist. Sold California home. Mr, hien. Willson (formerly of Wingham) ) hasrecently itty sold hie valve. able grove and magnificent residence property in Pomona, California. Po- mona is one of the principal orange sections of Southern California and a most desirable place of residence. We understand that Mr. Willson has returned to Vancouver, and that busi- ness interests necessitated the change. Resigned Position. Citizens generally will be sorry to hear that Mr. 0. 3. Graham has ten- dered his resignation as manager of Glenn's produce establishment in town and that he contemplates removing to London. Mr, Graham has successfully managed the flrnt's business here for a number of years, and has proved him- self one of those good citizens that a town is always sorry to part with, His successor has not as yet been ap- pointed. Anniversary Services. The anniversary of the Epworth League of the Wingham Methodist Church will be held next Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, sermons will be preached by Rev. F, L. Farewell, 13. A., of Toronto, Sec. of Sunday Schools and Epworth Leagues. Mr. Farewell is au excellent speaker and should be greeted by large congrega- tions. On Monday evening a social will be held in the schoolroom for which a good program is in prepara- tion. FOE SALE, •-- Rolled oats, bran, shorts, flour, etc., at the Wingham chopping mill. Mill running every day. Also oatmeal and rolled wheat, either for sale or exchange for grain, +-E%RA MEE LEY. Changes Contemplated. It is believed, at the Parliament Building that Edon, W. J. Hanna, Pro- vincial Secretary, has plans for a new liquor license bill for the next session of the Legislature, which' will include many important changes. The bill, it is said, will call for the abolition of the local boards of license commis- sioners and inspectors, and will pro- vide for the inauguration of a central license board for the entire province. Nothing of an official nature has been communicated, but it has been report., ed that a provincial hoard of five com- missioners has been contemplated. In some respects it would have func- tions unstions similar to those of the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board. As a tribunal it would deal with all license appeals andthe granting of licenses, The absence of a clause in the act passed this session, providing for the taking of a local option vote within a year after a contest, in which the Ma- jority was over 50 per cent. and less than the rrq,tired 00 per cent., is said to be due to the intention of Mr. Han- na to bring down a more comprehen- sive measure at the next session. April Forecasts. ' A regular storm period extends from the 2nd to 0 1 t i. It will come in by ris- ing temperature, falling barometer and growing cloudiness over western sections by the 2nd and 3rd, and dur- ing the 4th to 8th these conditions will pass eastward attended by storms of rain, hail and forceful winds. In nor- therly parts of the country, late snow squalls and heavy sleet will be natural and probable. A reactionary storm period is central on 8th, 9th and 10th. The indications are that very unset- tled and threatening weather will con- tinue from the preceding period and that renewed storms with low barom- eter, high temperature, thunder and wind, will prevail generally on and touching 8th, 9;,h and loth. Excessive warmth at this time, with much hu- midity and mugginess, will insure heavy hail stormsin many localities, with possible tornadoes. Rising bar- ometer and change to very much cool- er with frost, will come from 10th to 13th, progressively from west to east. A. regular storm period extends from 14th to 10th, central on 10th. This period will bring low barometer and return of energetic storms on and near 15th, 10th, 17th and 18th. The Mars influence will disappear after the niid. Ale of April, and warmer, settled, springlike weather may be expected. But the first half of the month will bring much of the Mars rawness, and the boreal bluster following the "Eas- ter tet storms, wallB live a winterytouch to much 4 the d an storm e weather in e r Bret half of the month. Very cool ,nights will be natural from 18th to 20th, with frost to the northward. A reactionary storm peeled is central on 2l t, 22nd and 23rd. On and touching hi ng the 22nd the temperature will rise sud- denly to very warm, the barometer will fall rapidly, and stormsof thrill- der, to n - der, rain, hall and wind will touch (many places in their quick transition from west to east. The barometer will react to higher, immediately be- hind these storms, bringing a sharp drop in temperature, but the change will be of short duration. A regulae stormeriod covert the 25th to 29th central on -27th. Look for falling bar. sineter and renewal of decided storms daring this period. Muoh cooler as April ends. KING'S for till kinds Choice Sdedls - Aleike, Clew, Lucerne end Timothy. Vestry Meeting. Atthe annual Easter Vestry meet - log in of 5t. Paul's Church, held on Mon- day evening, March 28th, the follow- ing officers were elected ;-Rector's Warden, 141r, R. Vanstone; People's Warden, Mr, B. Scott; Vestry Clerk, Mr. J. C. Smith ; Assistant, Mr, 0. N. Griffin ; Auditors} Messrs. W. Moore and W. F. VanStone ; Advisory Board •�•-•Alessrs. Ii. Cg, . N, Griffin, A. 13. Porter, W.. Jleg. Boyce0, Van- Stone; Sidesmen-Messrs, R. brash, A, 3'.Alderson, 0, G. VanStone, R. McGuire, A. 1, Porter, 1), B, Porter, N. P, Sinclair, W. J. Boyce, A. Ault. Miss Houghton was re•engaged as organist, Mr. W. H. Willis as choir - leader, and Mr. I. Coles as sexton. The adjourned meeting of the Vestry will be held on April lith. Good Citizens Coming, Next week Mr, and Mrs. Jno. Mc- Callum of East Wawanosh will move into town and. take up their residence in the comfortable cottage on the cor- ner of Francois and Victoria Sta., re- cently purchased from Mr, Rich. An- derson. On Tuesday "evening of last .eek w the congregation Presbyterian anon y g b of Belgrave, to which they have be- longed for over forty years, tendered them a farewell, and presented them with two beautifully upholstered easy chairs. Mr. McCallum has been an Elder in the Church for fifteen years, and Superintendent in the Sunday School for ten years, and always per- formed bis duties faithfully and ef- ficiently. They will be missed in that vicinity, but Wingham will be the gainer by securing such an estimable couple as residents, The Advance takes pleasure in welcoming them to town. WANTED. -A smart girl, with fair education, to learn type -setting, or one wird some experience. Apply at THE ADV ANOE OypIC.E. Coat items Good Flour.-Awde's, Wingham. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. The weather was good Friday, Now for the street sprinkler. The dust is flying freely. A wise man says just enough and then pats the lid on. After burying the hatchet some men go out and dig up an ax, Boy WANTED. --To learn the Tailor- ing. Apply to Robt. Maxwell. Not a man in town has bad the courage to wear a straw hat yet. Even the hens appear to be eggsult- ing over the nearness of summer. This is the season of the year that so many paper -hangers go to the wall. Many a man will resemble Mt. Etna when he gets the milliner's bill, WANTED.--Dining-room girl. Ap- ply at Exchange Hotel. We are pleased to report that Robt. King is convalescing after his recent illness. A flock of wild ducks, flying Iow, was seen by one of our citizens on Monday. I£ the comet is responsible for such fine weather, why can't we have a comet every year ? The result of the promotion examin- ations in Wingham Public School Will be found on page 5. Children's School Rubbers are a necessity these days -35c, 40e to 50c. - W. J. GxEER, Rev. D. Perrie was in Toronto last week attending a meeting of the Home Mission committee, Mr. Jno. Hooey is able to be out again after being confined to the house for over two months. Never ask a favor of another until you have first shown a man that you are worthy of his friendship. The average woman can get over anything, but a slight by another woman, or high picket fence. Wingham Flour, purest and best ; every bag guaranteed. Fnaent R. Hove}so.te, I. It Christie has increased apace this week, and it will pay our readers to see what he has to say in it. A Russian prince hasbeen arrested . o for ernbezeling Poor fellow Easter was probably too much for him. The new Giem of Lowry & Rogers, of Belmore, announce a Clearing Sale to Make room for new goods, See their advt. on page 8. The many friends of Mrs. d'. C. Smith will bo pleased tohe r that she is recovering, though slowly, from a severe attack of sciatica, `Ran Ele IWeeave you money. . They save your health. Buy here, W. J. Gxinnu. Ali .policy holders in the Gore Ills- trtct Mutual Fire Insurance Co., un- der the three year premium note syr. tem, will reoeive a rebate of twenty - tient per sent. by Balling on C. 1t. Grit - agent, Whighem. Mrs, Oroly and Wee Wallace will receive next Mondayafternoon at the Rectory, , and. afterwards on the firet and second Mondays of,the month, ,BOARDERS WANTED,-- Enquire at the Advance office. 27.35, We are sorry to report that Harold Webb, who has been confined to his bed for nearly three months with in- flammatory rheumatism, is not irn- ro ' p vtng as quickly as his friends would wish. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wingham Hospital will be hold in the Council Chamber next Tuesday .afternoon at four o'clock.. Members are requested to be present. Ta reeks AND Vn.nreEs.--The best kind and at lowest prices. W. J. GREE%, Chicago women deplore the fact that hatpins are to be reduced in length so that they cannot be used in defence, Ob, well, the ladies can get even by felling a man with a look like daggers -drawn. Prof. C. E, leaking of Huron Col- lege, London, was in town on Good Friday, and assisted in the services in St, Paul's church, preaching the ser. mon in the evening. The services were well attended, We are paying at the Wingham tannery 75 to 00 cents for rat skins,-- W. D. PI R NC+LE. An IMPORTANT meeting of the Board of Trade will he held in the Council Chamber on Thursday eve- ning of this week. Every citizen is invited to attend, as important mat- ters will be dealt with. The ringing of the fire alarm on Monday afternoon summoned the firemen to duty. The blaze was found to be in Mrs. Clark's stable in Plea- sant Valley, and had made such head- way that it was impossible to check it in time to save the building from Com- plete destruction. Fon SALE. - Copufortabie eight - roomed solid brick 'house, good loca- tion. Apply to 0. J, Graham. Miss Lizzie Elliott was again taken to the Hospital in Buffalo last week, to receive further treatment for the spinal trouble which has made her an. invalid for nine years. The many friends of this young lady, who has been such a sufferer, hope that the treatment will result in mach good. Ezra Merkley's sale, which took place a couple of weeks ago, amounted to nearly $4,000, Everything sold well, Mr. Merkley has moved his family into town and is • busy at his chopping mi11. He is contemplating the installation of an apple butter plant, which would be a great con- venience to the farmers in this vicinity. To RENT 011 SELL AT ONOE,-A good double house on John St., near school. Apply to Mrs. Harron, or C. N. Griffin, On Friday night on the London, Huron & Bruce train going to Loner don, Brakeman W. Sneath of Wing - ham found a big purse lying on a seat. It contained a bank book with a' cre- dit of $1,0S8.84, two notes, one for 5128, and one for $240, payable to a Blyth gentleman, $30 in bills and 81.75 in change. The owner is a Wingham lady. The triple funeral of Mrs. Jas. Sem- ple. Miss Christens Semple and Mrs. Elliott, the three victims of the drowning accident, took place Good Friday to Teeswater cemetery. The funeral was the largest and one of the most solemn in the history of that .community. The three bodies were laid in one grave. Undertaker Walk- er of town was called to assist in the burial. WAN.rI,D.-A girl for general house- work; no washing; good wages to sat- isfactory person. Apply. to Mrs. (Rev.) C. E. Jeakins, 700 Helimuth Ave., London. BIRTHS. McKibben-ln Wingham, Mar. 20th, to Mr. and Mrs, J. Walton McKib- bon,a son. DEATHS. Stonehouse -In Morris, March 27tb, Richard Stonehouse, in his 85th year. SWEET PEAS NASTURTIUM U TOMATO LETTUCE PURE SEED r See our Red. r e Clover, r A1sik 4e e Alfalfa and Timothy Seed. Nothing better anywhere. Formaldehyde (Formalin) For Smut In Oats The best is the cheapest. We sell the best that's made. Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST THE PRESS SHOE SETSTHE SHOE FASHIONS Your first step to abso- lute satisfaction is when you buy a pair of EMPRESS Shoes. Every step taken is a step of comfort for. either the school -girl, the mother or grandmother, and in addition to comfort you will be wearing the make of shoe which sets the fashion for Canada. W. J. Greer THE SB OER 011 BUTTER PAPER 1 -The Advance Office has a supply of vegetable parch- ment Butter Paper on hand -the real genuine article. You can get ib any size you wish. rinelaminimaillamilasammassis mit 1 1 8 DO YOU SMOKE? If so, you should try our speoial Sc Cigar --it's away ahead of any- • thing you've ever pot between your lips at the price, A most delicious, mild, sweet smoke - better most10ccigars. e thanentcg ars, TRY ONE.. 0 9 L. KENNEDY Mono 1.2 Wilson 13olek -- Opp, National hotel ri eftweimail AUCTION ROOMS. Having eeenred the corner store in the Itent lIlook, X am prepared to sell bar auction any article or articles left with me. Teams are reasonable. For par- ticnlars apply at shop, or phone the house, bio. �1.. W. A. CURRIE