The Wingham Advance, 1910-04-07, Page 8i
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THE WINGRAM ADVA O
THURSDAY, APRIL y, too
TUE
DOMINION BANK.
HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO.
Capital Stock (all paid up). $4,000,000.00
Reserve Fund and Vaal -
aided Profits $5,4Q0,000.00
Deposits by the Public. , .. $44,000,000,00
Total Assets, over $50,000,000.00
BIIawwm s a,N,D AcxaNxs thrqughout
Canada and the United States.
A GENERAL BANKING
BUSINESS TRANSACTED
Savings Department
Current Rate of Interest allowed,
and Deposita received of $1,00
and upwards.
Farmers' Sale Notes Collected, and
advances made on them at lowest
rate of interest.
WiscuWi1 BxtAson.-Corner John and
Josephine Stmts.
W. N. GEKIE, Manager
R. Vanstone, Solicitor
re WinINNIMINIS Ma 611
A llI male
Schooligh
The three factors in the -acquir-
ing of an education are, teach-
er, text -book and student, Ever
since its inception, the Wing -
ham Basiness College has seour-
ed. teachers of the widest ex-
perience and ripest Scholarship.
The text books used are the
b e s t published, consequently
their graduates have received
the best positions and their sue -
school reoeivos additional pres-
tige by being aflliatod with tbe
Commercial Educator's Associa-
tion of Canada, which com-
prises Canada's greatest chain
of High Grade Modern Actual
Business Schools.
The Spring Term Openings are
March 29th and April 4th.
BUSINESS COLLEGE
CEO. SPOTTON, Pxuxcirar..
Ontario Liquor License Act.
Jamestown
Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Roadhouse of
i3lytli visited at Mr, 13. Payne's last
Week.
Mr. Andrew Simpson has erected a
nice poultry lxonse; it pays to look
after the fowl.
Mass Mina Smith has secured a situ-
ation
ituation in Saskatoon, Sask., and is go-
ing there shortly.
Some folks were asking if the
Jamestown correspondent was dead ;
he is quite alive, but very busy.
Miss Bernice Payne, who has been
very sick with pneumonia, we are
pleased to say is recovering nicety,
Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock and Miss
Ruby, of Listowel, visited Mr. An-
drew Pollock on Monday of this
week.
Our merchant, Mr. D. McDonald,
has etarted his trip on the wagon; be
is going on the road himself this sea-
son, having F. Wilson in the store as
clerk,
Seeding is early this year ; quite a
number in this vicinity were sowing
grain in March, . If the fine weather
continues, needing ought to be
through early.
Mr. D. Bzllingall of Goderich, who
bought Robt. Cutt's farm, has moved
onto it, and is busy putting in the
spring crop. We 'welcome Mr. and
Mrs. Ballingall and children to our
neighborhood.
License District Of North Huron.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
of License Commissioners. for License
District of North Huron; will meet at
the Brunswick Hotel in the town of
Wingham, at 11 o'clock a:m., on the
22nd day of April, 1910, for the purpose
of considering applications for Liquor
Licenses for the License year 1910-11.
All persons interested will govern
themselves accordingly,
W. OLEGG
License Inspector
Dated at Morris this
2nd day of April, 1910.
Ontario Liquor License Act.
License District Of North Huron.
Notice is hereby given that the per-
sons whose names appear in the follow -
Mg schedule are applying for Liquor
'Licenses for the License year A..D.,
1310-11, and that the same are not new
Licensees under the Act or are applying
for Licenses for premises not now under
License.
Name ofBind of I Description Name of
applicant I License ( of Premises I Municipality
G l o va J� ( Tavern I goose I Wroxeter
There were eleven Tavern Licenses
and no Shop Licenses issued in the
District of North Huron. during the
current License year.
There are twelve Tavern Licauses and
no Shop Licensee applied for, for the
License year 1010-11.
W. CLEGG
License Inspector
Dated at Morris this
2nd day of April, 1910.
East Wawanosh.
Syrup making is about aver for this
season, which was not an extra good
one.
- Miss Ada Stackhouse of Blyth spent
last wools with friends around. West-
field.
Eldon Nethery of Morris is engaged
with Lancelot Nethery, gravel road,
for the summer.
Alex. Scott wears a broad smile
these days. A little son arrived last
week to gladden their home.
Mrs. Jas. Dow of Marnoch is able to
be out of bed once more. We hope to
hear of her continued improvement.
Jno. Scott of British Columbia, son
of the late James Scott, Oth line, ar-
rived home last week expecting to
visit his aged mother, but only to
learn of her death a couple of weeks
ago.
On Thursday of last week a quiet
but pretty wedding took place at St.
Helens, when Miss Mary Clark be-
came the bride of Marvin McDowell, a
much esteemed young man of the 6th
line. The happy couple take up life's
duties on their farm amidst the good
wishes of their many friends: The
bride has taught school for two years
at Westfield and has made many
friends.
Belgrave.
John Robertson left on Tuesday for
l;dniontou, Alta,
Geo. Ilsley bas purchased a driving
horse from Joe Miller,
Robt. Barr of Grey visited his sister,
Mrs. Wm, Bates, last week,
Mr. W. Jordan left on Tuesday for
Winnipeg and other pointe.
Mrs.. (Dr,) Stewart spent a week
with her parents at Trowbridge.
John Scandrett has purchased a
driving horse from Wm. Wateon.
Brydges Brothers have sold their
entire horse; it goes to Manitoba,
Jos. Wilkinson of Hensel! spent
Sunday with his brother, James Wil•
kinson,
Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Beli of Auburn
Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs, Wm.
Proctor,
Mr. and Mrs. W, A, Bryant of Hul-
lett Sundayed at Mr, and Mrs, J. A.
Brandon's.
Mrs. Wm. Fowler of Seaforth is
visiting her brother, David Sproat, for
a few days.
Garner Nicholson sold a fine heavy
draught horse last week for which be
realized $215.
Miss Jepnie Praetor has gone to St.
Catharines, where she has secured a
good position.
Mrs. Proctor of Brussels has return-
ed home after visiting friends in Bel -
grave and vicinity.
Me. `and Mrs. S. W. Code was the
guest of the former's sister, Mrs, Chas.
Grasby, last week.,
John Armstrong shipped three car-
loads of cattle Last Saturday; prices
ranged from $5 to $6 per cwt, '
W. K, Whaley has purchased a' very
fine Edison phonograph ; it is one of
the beat and a good entertainer.
Miss Rachel Bates has returned
home after visiting with friends and
relatives in and around Brussels.
Malcolm Walsh -visited his sister
and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Grainger, at Denfield, for a few days.
Miss Hazel Lindsay of Kinburn has
returned to her home after spending
a .couple of weeks with her aunt, Mrs,
Hill.
Misses Lizzie and Kathleen Owens
visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Peacock, in Morris last
week.
Clayton Proctor, of the Stratford
Normal School, spent his holidays at
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs,
W. C. Proctor.
Mr. John`McCallum and family have
moved to Wingham. His son, John,
who was recently married, remains on
the homestead.
John Cunningham, G. T. R. opera-
tor at Wingham, and Stewart Pedder,
Sundayed with the former's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Cunningham.
Mrs, Rusk and little niece, Miss Nel-
lie Richardson, of Markdale, visited at
the home of their cousins, Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Grasby, for .Easter holi-
days.
Geo. Dalgarno had the misfortune
to fall and hurt his hip so badly that
he will be confined to his bed for some
time and under the Dr.'s care..
Robt. McMurray has returned from
a trip to Belleville and Napanee,
where he visited his sister and other
relatives. Mr. McMurray reports poor
looking fall wheat nearly all along the
line, having been smothered out.
At the vestry meeting of the Eng-
lish church 'here, held last Monday,
R. Proctor and R. McRae were elect-
ed Wardens and R. McMurray Lay
Delegate to Synod. The sidesmen are
II. Johnston, R. McMurray, A. Bryd-
ges and C, Johnston. John McGill is
Vestry Clerk. The congregation is in
good heart and appreciate their rec-
tor, Rev. .W. H. Hartley, who comes
from Blyth.
All kinds of Chop in stock at right
prices. --FRANK HowsoN, W inghann.
Howick Boundary.
Miss Durand spent the holidays at
her home in Drysdale.
Herb. Neil is around again cutting
wood. with his gasoline engine.
Verna and Estella Harris spent
Easter with friends near Lakelet.
Mrs. Hayes spent last week with her
daughter, Mrs, Galbraith, near Blue -
vale. -
Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge of Wroxeter
called on friends in Howick on Sun-
day last.
Miss M. Cathers spent Sunday at
the home of her sister, Mrs. T. Mc-
Michael.
W. Hayes, who has been on the sick
list for some time, is able to be at his
work again.
Miss L. Doubleclee of Harriston
spent last week at the home of her
brother, Geo. Doubledee.
BIRTHS,
Scott -In East Wawanosh, Mar. 30th,
to Mr. and Mrs. Scott, a sou.
Noble -In East Wawanosh, Mar. 80th,
to Mr. and "Mrs. Jas. E. Noble, a
daughter.
MARRIAGES.
Ohammey-Oraige-At the Methodist
Parsonage, Brussels, on March 2Sth,
by Rev. E. G. Powell, Mr. Robt.
Chammey to Miss Clara Jane
Oraige, both of West Wawanoeh.
• DEATHS.
Hayles-In Wingham, Apr. 4th, Al'
bert Hayles, aged 5 years and 4
months.
CLEARING SAIF
To make room for new goods, we
intend holding a Clearing Sale for
Two Weeks of
DRESS G0008WINTER UNDERWEAR,
BOOTS AND SHOES, ETC.
Highest Prices Paid For Product.
LOWRY a ROiERS
BELMORE
Relmlor'e.
Mrs. Agar of Harriston is the guest
of Mrs. Jeffry dale week.
Miss M, Aylesworth has returned
to duty after a week's holidays.
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Gallaher of Tees -
water spent Sunday withfriends in
Belmore.
Miss 4gness Lowry visited at the
home of Miss Aylesworth in 1'ordwich
last week.
Miss Annie Law spent her Easter
holidays visiting friends in Gorrie and
Fordwich,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ohittick of Tees -
water were the guests of Mr. and Mrs,
J. Kirby over Sunday,
Messrs. A. Miller and II, Weiser
have each purchased a rubber -tired
buggy. Quite sporty for our burg,
Miss Edwards has returned to duty
at No. 9, Carrick, after spending the
Easter bolidage at her home in Gorrle.
Rev. Mr. Perrin of Wroxeter preach-
ed to the Presbyterian church last
-Sunday. Rev. Mr. Tibb will preach
next Sunday.
Mr. Lyons, editor of the Gorrie
Vidette, will occupy the pulpit of the
Methodist church here, next Sunday
evening.
The Last meeting of the Literary
Society was held last Monday evening
at the home of Mr. Adam Darling. A
short programme was rendered and
games were enjoyed. An oyster sup-
per then closed the meetings for the
year.
•
Turnberry.
The Council met in Clerk's office,
Binevale, on Monday, April #. Mein -
hers all present ; the Reeve in, the
t t regular
chair. Minutes of lasand
special meetings were read and adopt-
ed, on motion of Messrs, Rutherford
and Wheeler.
Communications were read from ---
The Pedlar People, Qsbawa, re corru-
gated iron culvert tile ; from .Ameri-
can Ingot Iron Tile Co., Ginelph ; froro
the Sawyer Massey Co. re road ma-
chinery ;
na-chinery; from a number of iron bridge
builders ; from. the American Road
Machine Co,, Goderich ; from the Ca-
nadian Cement Co., Toronto; from
the Wroxeter Tel, 00,, re accident to
Mr. Bolt's "horse and buggy ; all filed.
Also from the Brussels Tel, Co„ re
erection of poles and wires in Blue-
vale.
Rutherford - Wheeler --That we
grant permission to the Brussels, Mor-
ris & Grey Tel. Co, to erect poles and
wires from Morris bdy. to their sub-
scribers in Bluevale, the said poles and
wires to be erected and maintained in
accordance with the rules and regula-
tions of the Ontario Railway and
Municipal Board -carried,
Tenders for township printing were
laid before the Council from Wroxe-
ter Planet, Wingham Times and Ad-
vance.
Kelly--Rutherford-That as the ten-
der of the Wingham Advance is low-
est, the contract be awarded. to the
Advance -carried.
Wheeler -Mulvey -That residents of
the Tp. of Turnberry be allowed to.
erect avail posts on the public road al-
lowance, provided they are placed far
enough from the centre of road to
avoid accident -carried.
Wheeler -Kelly -That we build a
new iron and cement bridge this year
-carried.
Wheeler -Kelly --That we employ
the Co, Engineer to make plans and
specifications of the proposed new
bridge -carried. -
Rutherford -Wheeler -That By-law
No. 5, 1910, be passed for the appoint-
ment of Win. H. Mundell, Thos. Ait-
ken, Wm. S. King, Thos. Haugh, S.
Vanstone, Jas. Elliott, Jas. Lovell,
Frank Wright jr., E. Orvis and Robt.
Leathorn, fenceviewers in the muni-
cipality for the current year -carried.
Kelly -Mulvey -That By-law No. 0,
1910, be passed for the appointment of
John Little, Gustavus Barton, Jas. T.
Scott, Hugh Tucker, Wm. Mines, Jas.
Kirton, Peter S. McEwen, Andrew
Douglass, E. Orvis, Jas. Williamson,
John Mundell and Wm. Maxwell,
poundkeepors in this municipality for
the current year -carried.
Mulvey -Rutherford -That By-law
No. 7, 1910, be passed for the appoint-
ment of the following patbmasters in
this municipality for the current year
-Henry Johann, John Weiler, Wm,
H. Mundell, Andrew Campbell, Robt.
Jenkins, Wm. S. King, Philip Daw-
son, Henry Godkin jr., Roland Grain,
Thos, Weir, Rueben Stokes, Robt. S.
Muir, Wm. Campbell, Thos. James,
Adam Johnston, John Homuth, Saml,
Woods, Alex. Fergie, Geo. Under-
wood, Thos. Gilmor, Frank Carruth-
ers, W. J. Adair, Theo. Finnan, W. A.
Mines, John Wylie, Peter McDougall,
John Weir, Isaac Wright jr., John
San burn, Stephen -King, Jas, Elliott,
Peter McEwen, John McEwen jr., F.
Wright, jr„ Robt. Hupfer, Jas, Hys-
lop, John McEwen, Watson Jewitt,
Wm. Nicholson, Andrew Grey, Peter
D. King, Henry Diment, Wm. Elliott,
John R. McKenzie, John Black, Alex.
Cameron, Duncan McNaughton, J. J.
Moffatt, Geo. Walker, Henry Merkley,
John Lane, Robt, McLauoblin, Ed.
Palmer, Wm. Lackie, Ales. Moffatt,
John Mitchell, James Gaunt, Chas.
Homutb,.Thos. Gray, Wm. Bolt, Robt.
Campbell and Robt. Musgrove -car-
ried.
rutherford-Mulvoy-That we em-
ploy Thos. Weir to work grader for
the current year -carried.
The following accounts were passed
and cheques Issued :-The Municipal
World, $1.S1, assessment notices; H.
B. Elliott, $0.75, printing ; Treasurer
East Wawanosh, $23, road grading;
Pxoudfoot, Hayes & Blair, $8, legal
fees ; Treasurer Morris Tp., 80e, road
account ; Elliott Bros., $3.85, tile.
Meeting adjourned to meet in Clerk's
office, on Monday, May 2, at 10 a.m.
John Burgess, Clerk.
The following is the report for Bel -
more School for the month of March..
Names in order of merit :-V Class -
Archie Lawry, Josephine Weiler. Sr,
IV -Robert Law, Annie McGrogan,
George Rutherford, Lilian Irwin,
Georgina Kirby, Jemima Marshall.
Jr. IV -James Lawrence, Margaret
Marshall, Myzella McCue, Kathaleen
McGrogan, Albert Marshall, Nettie
Weiler, Frank McGue, Gladys Kirby,
Norman Reddon. Jr. III -'Rosie
Weiler, John Lawrence, George Mar-
shall, Annie Baker. Sr. II -Grace
Reddon, Catharine Lawrence, Gert-
rude, Miller, Hazel McGue, Em-
manuel Marshall, Beatrice McGue,
Blanch Irwin, Lena Schiestel. Jr. II -
Harry Miller, Hazel• Baker, George
Lund, Nicholas Willie, Alex. Kirby,
Robert Willie, Mary Taylor. Pt. II -
Cora Baker, Stella Rosewell, Mildred
Baker. Sr. I --David Marshall. Jr. I
--Alberta Baker, Murray Mulvey,
Edna Rosewell, Leonard Willie, Irwin
Edwards, Edward McGrogan,, Pris-
cilla Shoemaker, Catharine McGue,
Mathew Schiestel,
M. I4, Aylesworth, Teacher.
St. Helens.
The following is a list of the success-
ful pupils in the recent promotion ex-
aminations of St. Helens school: Jr.
2nd, total 510, pass 255 -Gladys Webb
370, Mary McQuillin 336, John Gaunt
318. Sr. 2nd, total 600, pass 300 ---Della
Cranston 381, Gladys Hyde 316, Ethel
Anderson 312. Jr, 3rd, total 675, pass
338 Stewart McGuire 472, McKenzie
Webb 465, Earl Cranston 453, Andrew
Gaunt 407, Wilfred McQuillin 407,
Ewart McPherson 302, Roy Smith 347.
Sr. 3rd, total 825, pass 413 -Clara
Woods 531, Ernest Gaunt 521, hazel
Anderson 437, Roy McQuillin 427,
Frances Anderson 365, Wiunie Woods
276; the last two were ill for part of
examination.
St. Helens school report for ilfarch.
5th class- Ethel Ilich.'herson, John
Webb, Harvey Webb, Nina Woods,
Edna Woods. 4th -Clarence McDen
ald, Margaret Miller, Bert. Miller,
Maud McQuillin, James Smith. Sr.
3rd --Clara Woods, Winnie Woods,
'Hazel Anderson, Frances Anderson,
Ernest Gaunt, Roy McQuillin. Jr. Ord
-Meltetixie Webb, Gordon McPher-
son, Ewart McPherson, Stewart Mc-
Guire, Earl Cranston, Andrew Gaunt,
Wilfred M.eQuillin, Cecil Hyde, Beat-
tie Smith, Ray Smith, Feed Cort, Sr.
2ad---Della Cranston, Ethel Anderson,
Gladys Hyde, Jr. 2nd --Mary McQuil-
lin, Glladye Webb, John Gaunt, Car-
lyle McDonald, Herbert McQuillin,
Mejeska Gaunt, Willie Forster. Sr.
Pt. 2- -Wilson Woods, Lorne Woods,
Versa Woodsy, Eddie McQuillin, Alex.
Purvis, "Victoria Nixon. Jr. Pt, 2-
Willie McQuillin. Sr. Pt, 1 -Jos. For
suer, Evan McQuillin, Madeline Gaunt.
3r. Pt. 1 -Stanley Todd, Torrance An-
derson, Jean I't1rt,Ittilfle, Emma Mo.
Qnillit►, Z.t els Purvis. lumber on
roll, S!; average utter e,. 44, Lee
title IL 1.5arain, trateltter,
Morris.
BORN --..In Morris, March 26th, to
Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Brown, a daugh-
ter. ;
Mr, and Mrs.• Wm. Robb, 6th line,
have removed to their new home near
Walton. The community is sorry to
Iose them as they were very obliging
neighbors.
DIED -In Morris, on Saturday,. Apr.
e
in
2nd,William Morris, gat son of of
George Kelly, aged 25 years, 4 months
and 5 days. The funeral took place
on Monday to Brussels cemetery, and
was largely attended.
It is with feeling of sincere regret
that wo report the death of Mr. Geo.
Casemore, which took place at the
home of his son-in-law, Wilbert Sell-
ers, let line. Deceased was in his 78th
year, and was of a ,quiet, inoffensive
disposition, and was highly esteemed
by all who knew him, In religion he
was a Methodist and in polities ad-
hered to the principles of the Conser-
vative patty. He leaves nine chil-
dren - Wm. of Manistique, Mich.,.
Robt. of Hiawatha, Mich., Hugh of
St. Paul, Minn., Jos., Mrs. T. Cornell
and Mrs. Burke of Sault St. Marie,
Mrs. Hamer of Carroll, Man., and Mrs.
Ross of Bellingham, Wash., all of
whom were home to see him, Sincere
sympathy re felt for the bereaved
family.
There passed away at the residence
of his son-in-law, Harry Hopper, on
Sunday, 27th, James Stonehouse, at
the advanced age of 85 years, after a
few days illness with pneumonia.
Mr. Stonehouse had been a resident of
East Wawanosh for many years, liv
ing on the farm now occupied by his
son Joe. Retiring from farming some
15 years ago he moved to Belgravo till
the decease of his wife four years ago,
sines then he has continued to live
with his family, which consists of-
Robt. of Belgrave ; Jas. of Dungan-
non; Joe of Last Wawanosh; Mrs.
Harry Hopper, Mrs. Birdie of Exeter ;
Mrs. Williamson of Michigan ; Mo.
Nixon, of Brandon ; Mr. and Mrs.
William Masters, Mrs. Thomas Rus-
sell, deceased. Rev, Mr. Cook
conducted the funeral service, Re-
mains were laid to rest in Brandon's
cemetery followed by a, large con-
course of friends.
POR SALE
200 acres in Huron county, one and
one-half utiles from Fordwich, being
two earner lots, sideroad 'serves as
lane, buildings on sideroad, about een-
tre of farm, hence no land far away
from buildings; comfortable dwelling
house, long distance telephone ; new
bank barn, 36 x 106, with 24 outside
posts, straw shed in rear 50 x 56, which
makes a very convenient barn, mod-
ern stables underneath all, with ce-
ment floors, water ;and littercarrier
throughout stables; implement shed
82 x 40, hennery 16x 24 ; two never
failing wells; 150 acres cleared, in a
good state of cultivation, soil deep
clay loam, open bottom, natural drain-
e,over
�e, hardwood bush,
1000 m� *ores
-sugar orchard, alance
pasture land with never failing spring
creek; farm all well fenced with ex-
ceptionally large cedar rails. Will be
sold tet d bargain as owner is giving
up farming owing to ill health. 'For
rther partiouiare aoply to Focdwichh
P. O. or on the premises bo
A01'ON LAIRD,
Grey.
Dr. and Mrs, R. P. Field of Brussels
spent Sunday at Ed, Bryans`,
Mrs. Jos, Ames spent a couple of
days with her parents at asels
.
Miss Beatrice Whitfield Is a visitor
with her sister, Mre. Angus Urome,
.Andrew Jacktin was among the
football delegates to Galt last week,
We aree pleased to state that the
sick people of this locality are improv-
ing nicely.
We are sorry to bear that Mrs. F.
Miller is laid up with a bad attack
of la grippe.
Miss Mason Is a welcome visitor to
this locality, having been a resident of
Ethel for a number of years,
A Shoe Social is on the tapis at
Roe's League in the near future, We
hope you will keep, it in mind as you
are promised a good time.
Mr, Andrew Pollock has got nicely
settled inn his new borne which he pur-
chased from Jas. Cott of Blyth. We
welcome Mr. and Mrs. Pollock to the
lst con. again.
John Pearson visited his sister, Mre,
E. Vipond of Donegal, last week. He
was accompanied by Miss Annie
Mason of Saskatchewan, an old friend
of Mrs. Vipond's,
Mr, and Mrs. John McAllister of
Bloomingdale, and Mr, and Mrs, Alex.
McAllister and family of Hawkesville,
spent Sunday with friends here.
They made the trip on Sunday morn-
ing in their anto.
Blyth.
Wm. Campbell of Toronto is in
town on business.
Dr. Carr and family move to Clin-
ton this week, where they will reside.
Miss Kate Barr, of the Goderich
postofiice staff, spent a few days at
her home here,
Miss McArthur of Brussels has been
engaged on our Public School staff,
to take the place of Miss Fraser, who
resigned.
A serious fire occurred at an early
hour on Tuesday morning, when sev-
eral places of business were wiped out.
The fire originated in W. J. Andrew's
grocery store. The buildings were
the- oldest frame structures on Queen
St., but bow the fire originated is a
mystery.
The annual meeting for the election
of officers and teachers of the Metho-
dist Sabbath School was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Slater,
on Tuesday evening ; Rev. Mr. Cooper
presided at the meeting. Encourag-
ing reports from the different officers
were received showing the school to
be in aprosperous condition, with 125
scholars on the roll. The Treasurer's
report .showed a balance on hand of
$96. Mr. Beese was re-elected Supt.,
with Mr. Bender as assistant ; Sec.,
Mr. Robt. Slater ; Treas., D. Crltten-
don ; Librarian, Jas. Huckatop ; Asst.,
Frank McPherson ; Pianist, Miss Chel-
lew, At the close of the meeting a
vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and
Mrs. Slater for their hospitality.
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KING'S for all kinds Choice
Seeds -- AIsike, Clover, Lucerne
and Timothy.
Wroxeter. •
Mr. Bail, of the Traders Bank, and
Mrs; Hall, have taken tip their resi-
dence in Mrs. Nokes' bonnie.
Lulu Rutherford returned to her
school on Monday, after spending the
Easter holidays with her parents.
Bessie G. Lovell left on Saturday
for Newmarket. She spent a week or
so with her friends in this IotaIity.
Beatrice Howe, who is teaching in
Uxbridge, returned on Saturday after
spending several days at the old
home.
May Perrin, after a three week's
visit at the Manse, returned to Toron-
to on Monday afternoon, to resume
her studies at the Conservatory of
Music.
The executive of the Howick Town-
ship Sabbath School Association Met
in the office of W. S. Melierehet old
Monday evening, It was decided to
hold the Annual Convention on the
afternoon and evening of the 28id of
May in Wroxeter.
The Rev. William Kettlewell, of
Toronto, spoke in the interests of the
Dominion Alliance last Sttndsy morn -
fug in the Presbyterian chutcb, and
in the eveningin the Methodist
church. lie delivered very thought.
fel sad forestal midmost.
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CHRISTII'S
GROCI3RY
• PHQNE 59
THIS WEEK
We will run off
our stock of
Tomato Catsup
More of this came to us than was
intended, consequently we have more
on hand than we care to have.
3 Bottles for 25c
Every bottle of this Catsup is of the
highest quality, As this price only
stands good till wo get to our normal
stook, we say
BUY QUICKLY
THE TEA AND COFFEE
STORE
WANTED - °deice Butter and
Fresh Eggs.
UR RIMINI( IN -It
Homeseekers' Excursions
T+(;_._..
WESTERN CANADA
(Via Ohieago)'
Inclndiitg Cortain points on Grand
Trunk Paolllo Railway.
April 5, 19 ; May 3, 17, 31 ; June
14, 28 ; July 12, 26; August 9, 23;
September 6, 20.
' IIiNIPRG and return MA
EDMONTON and return $WW -$O
Tiokets good for 00 days.
Proportionate rates to principal
points in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta.
p'orpailipldets Ovine net and particulars
of 'Frew oinesteads," "Lands ter nut -
cheese along tbe Grand Trunk Pacific
Railway," app r toc aNitY, Town
Agent,3.. D. McDonald
Diserioi Pse Nnges' Atom, Tomato.
Some Surprising Values
Compared with one year ago, Shoes have risen in pride con-
siderably -BUT NOT SO AT TI118 STORE.
We have introdueed some new methods into our business, and
as a consequence, wbtie shoes coat more in, the usual way
than in the past, we are actually selling loony lines at lower
prices than Wingham bas experienced for many years,
We do not intend to make public the different methods of
doing business which has brought about this change, except
this one --that whereas we made no difference in the cash
or credit pricer we are now giving a CASE DISCOUNT
sufficiently large (on most kinds of shoes) to make it an
inducement to pay cash even in ease you have to borrow
to do so.
We are showing in our north window . this week a few
illustrations, and you are invited to look at these and com-
pare values. For instance ---
For $ 2.25 ,.
A women's patent colt blucher
boot - straight foxing -- Cuban
heel -never sold less than $2,78
and $B.00 per pair.
For $ 2.00
A women's patent colt ankle strap
slipper -with nice weight soles -
neat leather bow in front and us -
'nay sold at 12 50 per pair.
For $1.75
For $3.00
A women's patent ankle strap
Our Leader No 89, a women's
slipper -light turned sole snob as
patent colt high cut blucher boot
you see advertised by some oily
-circular vamp -Chaim heel -
stores at $2,00, and aerially sold
Fully Guaranteed and the regular
at that price and 12.25 per pair.
price of which is $3.50 per pair,
-For $1.85
For $2.20
A women's patent Dolt Oxford-
A worcen's patent colt Oxford -
with large eyelets - medium
with very neat toe -light Cuban
weight sole and very comfortable
heels and Pally Guaranted the
regularly sold at 12.25 per pair,
regular $2.75 line.
Take A Look At These In North Window.
Willis & Co.
Sole Agents
For The
THE SHOE STORE
FOR
SHOELADIES
Sole Agents for the "Astoria" Shoes for Men.
SPRING
House Furnishings
Carpets
Tapestries in Greens and Fawns, at 55c, 75c, 900
and $t.io per yard.
Unions and Wools, at 35 to 75 cts. per yd.
(Sewed and laid free of charge)
01.1041110110..,
Buy Your Rugs Now
Velvet and Tapestry Rugs in Greens and Fawns.
Sizes 3x3, 3x332, 3)14. 332x4. 312x4 -i. Prices from
$7 to $30. Oilcloth and Linoleum surrounds.
•
Curtain Department
Many good values in Lace and Tapestry Curtains.
Lace Curtains from 50 cts, to $6.00. We have a
Special Curtain at $r.25. Madras in white, ecru
and wood shades.
MATTI N GS FOR BEDROOMS
Patterns in Greens, Blues and Reds -from
15 to 25 cents per yard.
SCOTCH LINOLFUMS
In Block and Floral designs
and $2,25 per yard.
at $2.00
MISS MoICENZIE cordially invites the Ladies of
Wingham and vicinity to call and inspect
her display of Millinery.