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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-05-05, Page 1The 'Wingham Advance. 38TIE TEAR, NO. 36, TOWN COUNCIL. Wingbarn Town Council met in re - guitar session on Monday, May 2nd, members all present. The nainutee of April Meetings were read and approved, A petition was presented for the ex- tension of' the water service on Shater street from J. A, Morton and others. On motion Of Couns. Eiliott and, Mc- Kibben, the petition was referred toe the Commissioners, who are regirested to proceed with the work, if the peti- tion is eufficiently signed. REPORT FINAN0E COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee examined the following accounts and reported in favor of payment :— Alex. Young, supplies- , , • • • •S 9 00, Richardson & Rae, supplies40 D. 0. McDonald, work" . .... 80 00 Wm. Williamson, work... „ ,15 Jas. Reading, - 1 50 C. P,R. Teleg, o., meseage . . 2$ Lizzie Attridge, typewriting50 W. Gray, teaming and freight2 20 Wm. Holmes, work 2 25 Wm. Stokes, dog burial 50 Louis Small, work 1 00 T. R. Weir, dog tags a oo Geo. Allen, salary 22 50 Joe. F. Groves, salary & pstg.. 55 50 E. Lewis, nightwatchman, 20 00 R. Rankin, eatery • 7 50 Fred, Groves, work. 3 50 0. N. Griffin, assessor & pstg... .190 00 A, Sanderson, teaming, 15 75 Clout, Elliott reported for the Pro- perty committee, • that the contract had been let to Wm. Rintoul for the building of the vault for Town re- cords., Corm. Redmond reported that En- gineer Davis had suggested branch sewers on other streets on the local improvement plan. The Mayor reported regarding the proposed subwayunder the G.T.R., i and. that there s a probability of securing gates for the crossing on Josephine street. Moved by Coon. Redmond, seconded by Reeve Irwin—That the request for a subway be withdrawn, and that the Mayor be empowered te secure from the Railway Commissioners, safety gates at the G.T,R. crossing on Jose- phine street. to be hunt and maintain- ed at the Co's expense. Conn. Elliott and McKibben -moved that the Treasurer pay parties the usual rebates on farm property as customary—carried. Moved by Reeve Irwin, seconded by Coun. Redmond—That the Hydro - Electric Commission be requested to survey the water -power on the Mait- land, five miles below this town—car- ried. • Moved by Conn, McKibben, second- ed by Coun. Bone --That $400 be plac- ed to credit, of Public School Board— carried. On motion of Reeve Irwin and Coup. MeDonald—That $100 be placed to the credit of the High School. A NUMBER OF REASONS. FOR SUPPORTING THE C, LLOYD lc SON BY-LAW. THE SEWER QUESTION. ...,•••••••••••••qmwm. It, is now a eettled fact that Wing - ham is to Iave a main, ten -inch seiver along Josephiue street. To that the Town is coinmitted, and that is as far as the Town as a? whole can go under the By-law pertaining thereto, The extension of the systein to other streets will now be a *natter for the property -holders on other streets to deal with foi.• themselves. Exten- sions may be made on the frontage tax or local improvement system, in the sante way as the sidewalks were provided for, and. what ratepayer would wish to be withoat a sidewalk in front of his property? These local improvements are secured on petition to the Council by signatures of two- thirds of the property -holders on the street, representing one-half of' the assessment, The cost, we are inform- ed will be about .ilfter cents per foot of frontage, divided between properties on both sides of the street. This is spread over a term of twenty years, in the same way as the sidewalk con- straetion cost, and will enable cross streets to have connection with the main, sewer at a minimum of cost, Now if the property -owners on Pet- rick and John streets could be induced to take this matter up, eight inch sew- ers could be laid. on those streets. Then with these and the main sewer, the High School, the Hospital, the Public School, at .least four of the hotels, and the business section of the town would be covered, besides re- moving a large number of private cesspools. Inethat way much of the menace to the public health would be removed. The work can be done more cheaply when the main sewer is being laid. than later on, Hence it is economy to take action soon. Besides—With these sewers, goes the drain for cellars, and there are score of cellars, that for. part of the year are useless, because of water in them, and that difficulty would be removed by the sewer extensions. Extensions on other streets could be made from time to time as the re- sidents decide. lst—Because Wingham needs in- dustries to retain its population and standing as a Town; 2ad—Because reduction of popula- • tion to any appreciable'extent, means to property -holders, less income from leased property, and decrease in value of real estate. 3rd—Because it would be a very "penny-wise and pound-foolish" policy to let an industry slip away, when so trivial an outlay will hold it. 4th—Because the cost of holding this industry, when spread over this • year's essessreent would never be felt by any single individual. 5th—Because our assessment this year for taxation purposes is $785,977, and less than ONE FIFTH OF A MILL ON THE DOLLAR will peer the principal and interest yearly. One- fifth of a mill on the taxable assess- ment would raise 5150.00, and the amount required to hold this industry is only $138 38. Just think of it—less than one-fifthieth part of a cent• I eth—Because, should the By-law be defeated and C. Lloyd & Son remove their industry from town, it means the removal of several families, each. of whom spend several times the amount of the debenturecin town every year. 7th—Because by losing this industry we should also lose water rates, elec- tric light rates paid by the firm and by their families; also the Town taxes on $2,000 assessment, aid the School, enmity end local improvement taxes on the assessment of the new factory, on a par with other valuations. This of itself would ateount to fat' more than the $138.38 necessary to retain the in- cl astry. 8th—Because the membere of firm are good eilizehs, men whei can be ek. tousted to carry out any 'agreement they may make with the Town. Don't talk or vote rashly'. Think it over. SISTEs. There is no reason why Wingham should not be one of the .cleanest, and most healthful towns in Ontario. It rests with the citizens to make it soy Let us be up and doinge and so far as possible prevent disease from making inroads on our home circles. Orr—Iii Wingham, May 2nd, to Mr. and WO. Wm; Orr, a daughter. Doubleday—In Wingham, April 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Doubleday, a son. Thompson—Li East Witwanosb, April 25th, to M. and Mrs. jeo. Thomp. son, a daughter. realtRILOSS. Wattion—Stauffer--Ort Tuesday, May 3rd, at the Manse Winghant, by Rev. D. 'Jerrie, Roa, II, Watson of Itiversdale, to Mists Abhie Stauffer of LuckrioW. Greer—In Lucknow, Aprii 28th, Mr, Geo. Greer, aged 70, Bcelstasi—In Witighaint lefai 1411X4 natty relict of eke lite :oh B0001111, in her alst year, OMMIMINIIIMMONOMMIM Induction Of Rev. E. It Croly. The interesting service of Induction of Rev. E. H. Croly, B.A., into charge of St. Paul's Church, took place on Wednesday of last week, Ven. Arch- deacon Richardson of London offici- ating. The Rector -elect read alotid the de- claration of his assent and promise to abide by the Canons of the Church. The mandate of Induction from the Bishop of Baron was then read, and the Rector received from the Church- wardens the keys, and, from the Arch- deacon,, the Bible and Prayer book. After a hymn and the Collect, the Archdeacon chose as his text Luke 10 :23, 24. The following is a synopsis of the sermon :— WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAX 5, 1910. Thursday, May 5tb, is Ascension Day, In St. Paul's Church, The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 0 30 a.m,,. and service will be held in the evening at 7.30. The annual Sunday School and Ruri- demnal meeting for Huron County MB be held in Goderioh, on May 11 and. 12, A number of delegates from St. .Patil's Church will attend. Staff -Captain Crichton of London will conduct a salvation meetingon Tuesday ' evening, May 10th at eight i o'clock, n the S. A. Barracks, in con- nection with the self-denial efforts now being made. Next Sunday will be Missions day in the Anglican Churches of the Diocese of Huron, and a general ex- change of polpits will take place. Rev. W. X. Doherty of Hensall will pz•each in St. Paul's and Rev. E. H. °rely will go to Exeter. There will be fifteen minutes of special singing Sunday evening before the regular service at the Baptist Church. The pastor's subject for the sermon is one which is very interest- ing to everybody and practical. Everybody is made welcome. The May business meeting of the Of- ficial Board of Wingham elethodist Church was held Tuesday evening, and the :tunnel reports of the depart- ments were encouraging. Rev. Dr, Rutledge spoke highly of the liberali- ty of the people. Over one thousand dollars was raised during the year for missions, besides the amount raised by the W.F.M.S. The annual report is being prepared for distribution. W. T. Hall was elected lay delegate to the district meeting. The annual meeting of Wingham Methodist Sunday School was held on Thursday evening. The following officers were elected :— Superinten- dent, F. Buchanan ; Secretary, John Kerr ; Treasurer, M, E. Zurbrigg ; Librarian, W. J. Haines; Horne De- partment Supt, Mrs. Rutledge; Cradle Roll Supp., Mrs. Halpenny. The School is in excellent condition, with 25 classes, 82 officers and teachers, and a total membership of 411. There was raised daring the year, $449.78, of which $175.00 was for missions; there is a balance on hand of $230.48. The Superintendent, officers and teachers begin a new year hopefully The annual report of Wingham Baptist Church has beeu issued. The finances seem to have been well sus- tained. The receipts total $1028.88; after the expenditure, a balance re- mains of $21 10 in the general account. The Relief Fund shows receipts of $18,42 '• the Mission Circle, $12S0 ; Dulles' Aid, $100 11; the Bible School,. $110.86; the B.Y. P. A, $21.32; the Young Reapers Class, $20 50, The total receipts were $1224 88. Those who went to join the Church trium- phant during the year, were—Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. eVade and Mr. Doable - day. The pastor, Rev, J. L. Steeves, is earnest and devoted in his labors, and the congregation atteueive. The service of song on Sunday evenings is much enjoyed. The choir -under the leadership of Mr, Christie is doing good work, and the workers in all the departments of Church work are hopeful of continued success. A new vision is set before the dis- ciples. The old prophets had spoken of a glorious corning . one.. But the vision of which our Lord spoke to His disciples is clear to us and even clearer than it was to them. We are living in a time of wonderfnl knowledge of the revealed will of God. Although thereds a great falling away and the Church is leavened with doubt, yet there is a vast atnount of blessed truth and it occupies a prominence which it never occupied before. We have seen great advance in various spheres, but far better is the progress of Truth. We have clearer knowledge of Christ's nature and of what Christ to - (mires of men. What peculiar interest the visible Christ gathered into himself I There was a strange magnetism about Jesus Christ—something wonderful in His words, in the glance of His eye, and in His individuality. A vision of Jesus Christ will explain everything, will unravel all perplexities. Is it a question of the nature of God ? "ITe that hath seen Me hath seen the Fath- er," The young christian asks, What am I to do or not to do? "I am the light of the world ; he that follovveth me shall not walkin darkness, but shall have the light of life," Is it a question of salvation ? "Look untie me and be ye saved, all. ye ends of the earth." .Are we curious to know what heaven is? They shall see Ilis face and His name shall be in their fore- heads. The veil hangs clink, but we can see with St. John Him whom we have not seen. We can cee God in the Holy Scriptures, "Search the scriptures; they are they which testi- fy of me." We can see Him and hear Him in charch. "Where two or three ere gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." We can see Him also in the Holy Communion, for "He was known of them In -breaking of bread." We have seen the eispeosetion of the pettiarchs ,and of the law. We are living in the dispensation of grace. But the els- pensation of glory is to follow and eye hath not seen the glory that shall be revealed. The Archdeacon then referred to the obligations of Rector and people, expressiug confidehee in the ability and devotion of the former, and loyal- ty of the latter. At, the close of the service, an infor- mal Reception was held In the school- room, Mr. 11. Davis occupying the Chair, Mr. J. E. MeGuire, who was about to leave Wingham Wag then called forward, and on behalf of the A.Y.P.A., presented with a, gold - mounted umbrella, accompanied by an address recognizing his usefulness in the Society and expressing regret at his removal, Refreshments were then served. Mr. Willis and son sang daett, and Miss Houghton and Mrs. Alderson gave an instrnmental selec- tion. The Advance hopes that meows may attend the labours Of liev, 111. El. Orals, In eoutteetion with wt. Paul's Ohurebtagd that bOth to Mr. and Mrs, Oroly, wingbatn Mel pro".a Oott- ' putout biome. Turtiberry Council. This Council met on Monday last: all meniber present, It was decided to send the road machine to grade le miles on P. Hastings siaeroad. Mr. Reid's engine will be engaged to work the grader at $8 a day including fuel. A number of accounts were passed and the Council adjourned to meet on Monday, May 30th, at 10 a.m. and as Court of Revision at 1.30 p.m. Pork is away up in pricebut Chop is !ewer than laet year. Large quan- tities in stock.—Faarne Howsoat. Sunday School Anniversary. Wedding Bells Ring, On April 23rd, a young lady form- erly a resident of Wingham, Miss Maggie MoDonogh of Seaforth, was happily wedded in Brantford. The groom was Mr. John Bowden of that city. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Dr, Gee of Weeley Methodist Church, of which the groom is an active member. Their future home will be in Brantford. The bride's young friends in Winghara wish her a happy and prosperous married life. Juniors Elect Officers. - • The Junior Epworth. League of the Methodist Church elected the follow- ing officers at the regular meeting last Friday :—Pres„ Miss Hart ; let Vice -Pres., Ella Rush; 2nd Vico-Pres,, Miss Stewart; 3rd Vice -Pres„ Gordon Buchanan ; 4th Vice -Pres„ Lottie Madison ;Mec.'Heloise Kennedy ; Trees, Annie Lloyd •'Pianists—Laura Davidson, Stewart Donaldson. The League has a large membership, and i is n a moat prosperous condition. Last year it raised $50,00 for missions. The meetings are interesting, profit- able and well attended. The Super- intendents, Misses E. Rutledge and Dulmage, take an active interest in the work of the Juniors, and to their energy and devotion is due in a large measure the success of the Junior League. Next Sunday will be the atmiver. sa,ry of Whighean Methodist Sunday School, and the preaeher for the day will be Rev. J. W. Halpenny, B.11, Secretary of tile Ontario Provincial Sunday School Association, formerly State Secretary for indiana. He is said to be a good speaker arid entleue- iastic in his work. Services at 11 tete and 7 pen. In the afternoon, instead of the usual study of the lesson, there will be ft platform meeting, to which all are invited. The Sunday School choir under leadership of Mr. F. Hill, asellitecl by the Church choie, will furnish imitable MUSIC for the day. Monday evening, the anniversary entertainment will be held, commen- cing at 8 p.m. ; admission, 1.1 cis. ; children, le eta. Great preparations are being made for title, and feoni the program already outlined, it promises to be the best entertainment of the kind that the school has given. There should, aral no doubt will be, A very large attendande. The admiesion fee of 14 cents to really too email for such a program Bereavements. Last week, Mrs. John W. Casemore of Turnberry receivenews of the death of her uncle, Mr. John Balfour of Hill Farm, Saskatchewan, who died on April 205h in his 4eth year. IIis mother, Mrs. James Balfour, has been passing through severe trials, for it is only about three months ago since her eldest son, Robert, passed away. Both were energetic successfal • men, who spent their boyhood days in Wingham. The deceased were both cousins of Mr. D. Bell. Besides these bereavements, Mr. Bell lost an uncle. Mr. Joseph Parr, of Saskatchewan, about a mottle ago, and on Friday last, another uncle, Mr. Alex. Litton of Mitchell, was laid to rest. Mr, John Balfour spent the winter here about three years ago, and his brother Robert, who was C.P.R. bridge con- tractor, drew the plans for the new bridge near the grist mill. , John was unmarried. Death Of Mrs. John Bosman. This week we have to report the death of an aged and respected lady of this town, Mrs. John Bosman, of Leo- pold street. She had been in failing health for some time past, and on Monday morning, she passed to her eternal home. Mrs. Bosman was born in England in 1830, and hence was in her 81st year. Her maiden name was Eliza Hart, and after her marri- age to Mr. Bosman, both emigrated to Canada in 1803. After residing some time at London, they removed to Mor- ris township, thirty-seven years ago, and there made themselves a comfort- able home. Twelve years ago, they retired .from the toils of the farm and removed to Wingham. Mr. Bosman died about three and a half years ago. Deceased was a member of the Metho- dist Church and highly esteemed. She leaves one son, L. IL Bosnian of Wingham •' also three daughters, Mrs. Cohoe of Australia, Mrs. Frank of Manitoba, and Mrs. Burgess of Van- couver. The funeral took plane on Tuesday to Wingham cemetery. Ladies' Oxfords, Ties, Pumps, and Slippers in the handsomest models that ever graced a shoe store—$L75, $2 25 and up to $3.00 or $3.50. W. 3. GREER. Mr. Alex. Kelly left on Tuesday for a trip to the West, Mrs. Giddings of Chatham is the guest of Capt. and Mrs. Riches. The Misses Fields of Cobourg are visiting their aunt, Mrs. (Dr.) Tamlyn. Thos. linghes of Tiverton has re smiled his studied. at the Wingham Business College, Miss E. Rutledge returned home last week after a pleasant visit with friends in London and Hamilton. Miss Laura Kerr returned from Lon- don last Thursday, after spending several weeks with relatives there, Mrs. Chas. Taylor has moved into town. from East Wawanosh, and will occupy Mr. Ford's cottage on Water street, Woman's Guild. The annual meeting of St. Paul's Woolen's Guild was 'held. on April 205h at the' Rectory. The followmg are the officers elected for the current year ;—President, Mrs, G, J. Smith; Vice -Pres., Mrs. Roderus ; Sec., Mrs. L. S, Diamond; Treas., Mrs. McGuire. Collectors—Mr. Grey, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs, Stevenson. Visiting Committee —Mrs. Scott and Mrs, Roderus for north of Patrick St, and Mrs. W. F. VanStone and Mrs. Griffin, south, For Fifty Years. On account of absence, the editor of this paper is a little late in extending congratulations to Mr. Davis of Mit- chell on having completed his fiftieth year as editor of the Advocate. Sel- dom indeed does the same man re- main so long in the editorial chair of a newspaper. We trust Bro, Davis will be spared many years yet. Of the ten sons and two daughters in his family, 13ro. Davis says—"not one of them has ever brought a shade of sorrow to father or mother's heart." This is another very pleasing state- ment to record. Editor Davis is a brother of Mr. II, Davis of town. A Serious Accident. The Clifford Express reports an accident that happened recently to Mr. Pat. Brown, a former resident of Winghain. While Mr, Brown was working in his sawmill, a maple slab was caught in the runway of the saw, and Mr. Brown went as he has done thousands of times before, to remove it. This time however, the slab some- how got on the saw and was thrown with great force towards the roof of the mill. The slab in its course struck Mr. Brown on the temple, and he was thrown quite a distance, and rendered unconscious for a time. The wound in his forehead was deep, and a cut on his right hand by falling on axe, is also very painful. He marvelously escaped instant death, aud is doing nicely. Pretty April Wedding. The Goderich Star reports the fol- lowing :--A (Filet but pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mee and Mrs. Alexander Straiten, St, David St., on Wednesday morning, when their daughter, Florence Edna, was united in marriage to Herbert Campbell, of Wingham. The cege- 'zloty was performed by Rev. Jas. flamiltore 13. A., in the presence of immediate friends and relatives only. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a becoming travelt- ,ing dress of natural rajah silk, with coat of brown diagonal cloth and brown and tuscan turban, her only ornament being a handsome pearl pendant, the gift of the groom. Her • bouquet was of cream bridal roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her neice, Miss Norma Whitely, who wore alice blue and carried an armful of narcissi. The wedding inarches were played by Mrs, Chas. W. Doty. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left on the 7.10 G.T.R. train, amid showers of rice and confetti. The bride is one of our most popular young ladies, and the best wishes of a host of friends follow her to her new home. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will reside in Wingham, where the groom holds the position of manager of the electric light department. • Mrs, (Rev) Perri° is in Toronto this week, attending the sessions of the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. 3. Stepheesdn was called to her p irents' home near Wyoming on Seturday, on aceount of the illness of her mother, Misses Hilda, Roswell- and Hazel Hutton of Teeswater have commeheed a stenographic course at the Wing - ham Business College, Miss Beatrice Potter of Gerrie adds another to the long list of Hotvick young people who have attended the Wingheen Business College. Mrs. Alvie Fleming of Toronto Was called home on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Carlisle of Belgrave, Who has been confided to her bed for seven weeks. Mr. and Mrs. lie 3. Hind of Chat- ham arrived in town last week. Mr. Hind is a gnaliflea druggist and will be manager of Walley's drag store during Mr. Walley's absenee from town, Rev. Wm. Lowe of London has been ill for maeral weeks. Ile is now re- Cuperating at Mr. Win. Dawenn's in Caltose, M. Lowe'it many friends in Wingham hope to hear of his reenver, Ing bis usual vigor and strength. Miss Pearl Awde, who has been stenographer hk the office of the Bell faetory for some time, left for her home in Toronto hot Saturday. Pearl will be missed in the choir, Sunday School and League of the Methodist Church, where she was an aotive worker. Mr. Geo. Greer Deceased. On Thursday last, at his home in Lucknow, there passed away one of the early settlers of the township of Hoevick, Mr. Geo. Greer. He was born in Armagh, Ireland, in 1830, and in 1847 came to Canada, settling with his parents neer Prescott. In 1859, be removed to Howick where he re- sided until 1877 when he removed to Goderich ; after six years residence there, he purchased a farm adjacent to Lucknow, where he resided until his death. Mr. Greer was a rnan of fine character, and for many years was an officialof the Methodist Church, in whose services he will be missed, His first wife was Miss, Mary Adams, who died in 1885, To them were born a large family, of whom the following survive—Mrs. J. T. Salkeld of Goderich, Mrs, W. McDonald of Luckeow, Mts. A. Stewart of Detroit, Misses Sarah and. Edith of Detroit; also three sons, Wesley of Washing- ton, George and Melvin at home. In 18e7, he was married to Mts. Caskey, who now mourns the loss of a kind, faithful partner. in politics, Mr. Greer was a staunch Conservative; he was loved in the home circle, and esteemed by all, Deceased was an nnale of W. j. Greer' of Winghain. He was in his 80th year. The funeral took place on Saturday. sinisoauvrioN S$1.00 PER YOU; IN Alreeetneel. ( 040 To 817000011000 eze 'Local items Good Flour.—Awde's, Winghara. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt, on page 8. Doesn't a chicken fight come under the head of fowl play ? Mn. John McKenzie of Teesvrater is it patient In the Hospital. Mrs. MeGavin expects to be able to leave the Hospital for home next week. County Councillors in Perth will re- ceive $5 per day instead of $3 as here- tofore. To RnNT.---Comfortable rooms for boarders. Apply at Advance Office. Tenders are asked for a house in fine location ; see advt. of C. N. Grif- fin, zeal estate agent. We welcome Mrs. William Clark and family, of Belgrave, to town. They moved. last week. Wingham Citizens' Band is engaged by Listowel' for May 24th, and by Wroxeter for July lst, Grocer J. H. Christie has enlarged space this week ; you should read evbat he has to say; see page 8. KING'S for Mangels, Turnips and Corn. At an auction sale near Flesherton last week a pig was sold for $00. Pgrk is certainly in the luxury class now. • A year ago on Tuesday last, May 3rd, Mr. McNaughton of Turnberry brought potatoes into Wingham on a sleigh. , column of Sanctum paragraphs, and items from Londesboro, Morris and Howick, had to be left .out for want of room this week. The Pipers Band of Lucknow has been engaged to assist Wingham Band to meet the Lodges at the celebration of July 125h in Wingham. Bring along your Shoes. We do repairing and we do it right.—W. J. Greer. The regular meeting of Young Bri- tons will be held Thursday evening; all members please attend, as special business is to be dealt with. Mr. Chris Newman, who has been a patient in the Hospital for four or five weeks'hi now convalescing and expecte to be able to leave shortly. The Advance is pleased to hear that Mr. 3', W. Mills, who has been in the Hospital for several weeks owing to an operation, is on a fair way to re- covery. The Light and Water Commis- sioners have decided to sink the test artesian well near the Electric Light plant, and are calling for tenders for the work. Fon SaLE.--One open buggy, and sett of iron harrows, Enquire at Ad- vance Office. Mrs. J. 0. McGregor, Who was operated on by Dr. Kennedy for appendicitis, has recovered and ex- pects to leave the Hospital for hemp this week, The many friends of Mr. Adam Simpson will be pleased to learn that he is improving as rapidly as possible since undergoing an operation at the Hospital last week. The Property Committee of the Town Com:tell have let the contract for the building of a vault in the Town Hall for the 'Town records, Wm. Rintoul is the bonder. Blyth. Miss McGregor of Kintail visited friends in town during the week. Chief Westlake has resumed his om occupation after an absence of three months, Mr. S. Popplestone has purchased Dr. Long's residence and will move Into it shortly. Dr. Carr and family left here on Monday for Los Angeles, Cal., where they will reside. Miss Kate Barr of the Getlerieh peat ,ofilce staff spent it few days at her parental home here. Last week Postmaster Sims re- moved the post office frotn the old stand to the new McMillan block, which has been neatly fitted up for the purpose. Division Court Clerk Code will open his office in the bailding vacated. Rev. reittsy, 13,A., will be ordained to the Christian Ministry of the Pres- byterian Church of Canada and balite- ted AS pager of Burns Church, Ilnllett, and KneX Church Londerboro, on Wednesday in Barna Church. Rev, Mr. Snuill of town will take part in the eeremony. At a recent baptismal service at the home of Jno. Vineent, Blyth, which the baby daughter received the rite coupled with the nettle of Ruth Bentley Vincent, there %V 0 re font. gen- erations represented viz . Miss Ruth, her proud papa. 1011110 Vincent. of Rost Wawattosh, father of ' the litfigt and Mrs, John Bentley, the great gratalmother. The Deering Implement Agency has been reopened in Robt. Tennant's shop o'n John street. Mr. R. E. Fin- lay is in charge, and will be pleased to meet his customers again. 417 IVANTED.—A good girl, at good wages. Apply to Mrs. X. Erskine, Molson's Bank, Clinton. Mr. C. R. Brinker of Bluevale pur- poses removing to Sandasky, Mich., and is offering his property for pale. See his advt. this week. He has been a resident of Bluevale 15 years. Dr. Margaret 0. Calder returned this week from Chicago, where she has been pursuing a post -graduate course. at the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. She will resume practice on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Kelly received word on Saturday last that their son, James, was ill with scarlet fever at Banff, Alta. With the best medical attention and it nurse, it is hoped that his illness will not prove serious. Wingham Flour, purest and best; every bag guaranteed. MUNK R. 110W8oN. Among the examiners for the De- partmental examinations for Normal School Entrance are three of the staff of Wingliam High School. Prinelpal Workman en Algebra, S. C. Smith no Latin, and Miss Baird on Composi- tion. Editors 1Cerr of the Brussels Post and Hunter of the Kincardine Report- er gave the Advance a fraternal call on Saturday last. Brethren of the Fourth Estate are always welcome visitors to our sanctum. Miss McLean of Tiverton, who un- derwent a very serious operation last week at the Hospital for the removal of a large turneur, is improving rapid- ly and Is now considered out of danger. The operation was performed by .Dr. Kennedy. WaNTED.—An active and reliable young roan or woman as assistant in Wingham Postoffice. 1', FISHER, Postmaster. • The Trustees of Ripley Public School have solved the accommo- dation problem by renting a pump shop. The teachers now should have no difficulty emptying the pupils minds of wrong ideas and filling them with the good. Now that the fishing season is in, those who catch "big fish" should take warning from the man who caught a fish so big that in his efforts to land it the boat was upset and he almost drowned. It is not always that men who tell fish stories meet with such immediate justice, The farm of Mrs, joseph Clegg, 55h line, has been leased by the Wingham Flax Co. It has been in grass for years and its breaking up is being done with the intention of seeding down after a couple of crops. From 00 to 80 acres of flax will be put up in this season, DR. REID CuSIIION SHOE,—The easiest Shoe on earth; makes walking it pleasure, See them at W. J. Greer's (sole agent.) Mr, E. C. White has opened a mer- chant tailor shop in the Wilson block, and wishes the people of Wingham to know that he is prepared to do gents' and ladies' tailoring in the latest styles. Mr. White's advt. is croveded out this week, but he will be pleased to have customers call on him, op- posite National Hotel, and promises every effort to please. The promotion of J. E. McGuire, from the position of Accountant in the Wingham braneh of the Bank of Hamilton to the Managership of the Neustadt branch, has made openings for other employees. Geo. Gregory, another Wingham boy, is promoted to the position of Accountant; Frank Start rises from the Ledger to the position of Teller, and M. Robinson of lelyth becomes Ledger -keeper. The Advance congratulates these young men on their promotion in so sub- stantial a monetary institution as the Bank of Hamilton, LOST.—A. black silk veil, 2e yds. long, on B line between Mr, Tyndall's and. Wingham. Finder please leave at the Advance Office. NOTICE.—On account of F. H. Wal- ley having purchased. a business in Waterloo, it will be necessary for him to be away the greater part of the summer. so he has engaged Mr. F. j. Hind, Phm. B. of Chatham, a quali- fied druggist and optician, to manage his drug and optical business in town. On Tuesday, Mr. Irwin Elliott lost, a fine young cow, soon to calve. She was going into the stable, and slip- ped, breaking one leg, near the thigh Joint. There being no prospect of the break healing, the tow was put out of pain. Two loads of Wingham Oddfellows drove to Wroxeter on Sunday to at- tend service with the brethren of that village, Rev. O. W. McKenzie, I3.A., pastor of Wroxeter Methodist Church, preathed an excellent an appropriate sermon. Isara ,s4 Co.. agents for the automatic "Hand Power" Vacuum Cleaner, Makes }muse -cleaning easy, See it work in the Carpet Depart - Mont, For sale or to rent. The St. Catharines Standard reports that it champion egg eater called at A restaorant in that town recently, and gave an exhibition of egg eonsurnp- tion that startled the spectators, when on a wager, he ate 25 eggs In 14 tolnutets and asked far a pie for a deem,. WINGHAM MARKETS. Wheat -98c to $1.00. Oats -31 to 35 de. Barley -48 cts. Peas -70 to 71 cts. Hay—$12.00 to $13.00 per ton. Butter -22 to 28 cts. Eggs -18 to 20 cts. Potatoes -25c to 300 per bush. Live Hogs—$8.75. Fel? full Toronto market reports see page 2. TAKE NOTICE. During the months of May, June, July, August and September, our Dental Offices will be closed on the afternoons of Wednesday. DR. A. J. IRWIN DR, W. J. PRICE Property For Sale By Tender Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon on Tnes- day, May 17tb, for the purobase of that valuable property, eituated on the north-west corner of John and Minnie streets, in the thriving town of Wingham (known as the Lloyd homestead,) There is a good, com- fortable frame house (with stone and cement foundations) on the premises, This is one of the choicest lots in Wingham. The owner does notbind himself to accept one or any Wilder. C. N. GRIFFIN Real Estate Agent" Wingham. es; Purina Chick Food We tan do for your °lecke what the pure milk food is doing for the infante of 'reroute. 'Yoe eat save their lives if you purchase a sman quantity ot Purina Chick Feed fronl ue. It is especially and scientifically tutted to their delicate organisms, 15 tolves the problem of delicete ehlekS and makes them Strong and fictive, Sack $(2.7.5, or 8o per lb, ONE eent's Worth Will save a chick's life. ODORLESS MOTHINE Prevents And Destroys MOTHS Can be dusted into Furs, Blankets, Carpets, Couches, etc., without the slightest injury to fabric, IT HAS NO ODOR It does not contain poisonous drugs. Price 25c Per Can Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST MADE WITH STEEL ARCHED SHANK This cut will illustrate to you only one of the many styles of Empress Shoes carried by us, and we would' impress upon you that the Empress Shoe is "The" Shoe in Canada for Women — Particu- lar Women—and now - a -days most women are particular. This will ap- peal to you. We have the agency! SOLE AGENT for Hagar, Slater and Inviotus Shoes for Ladles and Gents. ano............+•••••=••••••••• W. J. Greer. THE SHOER rommaiss20_, ansipmewe 1 Wo Servo 11 1 our Soda Fountain customers the best Soda which on be made. There are no better Fruits and Syrups. • THE CHOICEST FRUITS carefully prepared by exper- ienced workers. We plead quality ht the telling of our goods. We practise quality In the purchase of our fruits L. KENNEDY .Phone 15 and the manufacture of our products. Wilson Block — Opp, National Hotel sulimmisaimosigui.• 1 1 1 0 CURRIES MACHINE SHOP LAMM !—Get you Go-earts and Baby Carriages re -tired. FARMERS !--Oet your plow points sharpened and made as good as new, for a dime. nave a look at our stook racks. Bargains In 'Bicycles and supplies. 'W. A, CURRIE