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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-05-19, Page 1„le The Wingham 38TII YEAR, NO, 38, WINGIIAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1910. 8U13$°MPT/C*IT 111.6%) 11:40411:04:11r dpura: SANCTUM, PARAGRAPHS. —Canada's next (,overnor-Gteneral Is likely to be the Duke of Connaught, brother of the late King Edward VII. Ir Ude proves to be the case, it will be an honor to Canada, for it will be the first time that a Royel Prince has been sent to govern an over -sea do- minion. Canada will welcome His Royal Highness, • * * —When Queen Victoria, ascended the British throne, she ruled 8,329,000 square nines Of territory. King George the Fifth is monarch over twelve millions square miles, or over one-fifth of the land surface of the globe. The population of these vast areas is over 400 millions, or more than one-fifth of the world's millions. Since Queen Victoria's accession, Bri- tish dominions have increased nearly fifty per cent. The inscription on the Canadian postage stamp a few years ago—"A vaster empire than has been” has been realized. The loyalty paid to Queen Victoria, was continued to her son, the late King, and will be extend- ed to the new King, if he proves him- self a worthy son of a worthy sire, as it is expected he will, * * * —Horseless carriages, wireless tele- graphy, smokeless powder and other things, once considered impossible, are now every -day affttirs, But now comes a amen who claims to have dis- covered what we might call fuel -less fire, or tare without coal, or wood, or gas, or benzine, or any other fire -pro- ducing means known at the present day. He says his fire makes no smoke or ashes or soot and is cheaper than any other fuel that is available. If so, the discovery has come at the right time, for the world's forests are being rapidly depleted, and coal is not everywhere available. Personally, we are a, little •sceptical on the matter, but in the face of what has been ace eomplished, it does not do to be too strongly entrenched in scepticism. * * * —There is much truth in a recent sentence in Farm and Dairy—"If one quarter of the attention were given by the nations of the world to the pro- motion of international peace, that is given to the strengthening of stand- ing armies and navies, war would soon be a thing of the past." It is a fact that during the thirty-seven years of arreed peace in Europe, there has been expended in war preparation the sum of 111 billions of dollars. In order that some idea might be gained of what this expenditure means, re, member that the peaceful cruise of the United States battleships around the world alone cost a year's salary of 1,700 ministers, and that it would have built 500 school houses at $20,000 each, A single shot from a big gun of a mordern battleship is equal to the ordinary earnings of a female teacher for over font years. War is costly; so is peace, judging from the way that nations spend their millions, when neither engaged in war nor threaten- ed by it. * * * —Another marked decrease in the prices of Public School text -books for the province was evidenced last week when tenders were opened for the new arithmetic and grammar. The public school arithmetic, consisting of 216 pages, formerly retailed at 25c. The new one, consisting of am pages, will retail at 9e.. The old public school grammar of 190 pages retailed at 250, The new text -book on a basis of 224 pages will be sold at Ste. There will also be a discount of 20 per cent. off the retail price of the new •books. The successful lowest tenders for the new books are :—Robt. Simpson Co., Limited, for the arithmetic. Holland Linen Paper Co. W. J. Gage & Co., Limited) for the grammar. Corape- tion for printing thee() new books was very keen, and many tenders were received, It is stipulated that they be printed on the best paper, in clear bold type, and they will be bet- ter in every way than the old books, which have been used by school child- ren for many yeaas. .11 * —To the editor of this paper, 'there Is nothing more ridiculously unneces- sary than for Canada to be going into this nevy-building busittess, and it will prove a very costly and useless policy. The big vessel of "our nevy" cost over a million dollars, and is a thir- teen year oict ship, out•of-date, with old boilers and old guns. The British Government was about to send her to the %wrap heap, but got a ehance to sell her th us as our toy "Uread- nought," Now another half tailliou dollars will have to be spent /Meg her up, and nearly half a million every year to keep the fhow going, besides ha,ving a lot of fellows to pay mid feed, while they do nothing bat weer navy uniforms and play at war. If this old ship ever came Within live miles of a real Drettelttought in actual Warfare, she would tee her finish. Bat tee forgot, she is not to take part in any real conflict, extept breeder a Parliament. So perlreps by the time Parliament is caged, and the members have exhausted all their long speeehes in debate on the queetion, the war will be over, for the next navel doeflict Will be abort with the fighting mon- ster* d the preeette day. It le arrether tills* hole for the people's Morley, Wit Cansidis• navy bust:nee& TUB BY-LAW VOTE. property -owners interested in the real progreee of our town should use their irdluenee for the passage of the By-law to be voted on, next Friday. One step, and perhaps the most im- portant step in the prosperity of a town, is to hold What industries it has • and then reach out for others. Thine is very little use reaching out for other industries if we let slip what we have, "A bird in the hand is better then two at liberty in the bush," Let us ask a few questions ;- 1—Is it uot worth while retaining an industry that proposes to erect a new factory to cost nearly or quite $111.000 ? Wingham workmen may have a large Oar° of the wages ex- pended in erecting that building. 2—Is it not worth while retaining a number of families, vvhose living de- pends upon the employrnent given in this factory? 3—What patriotic citizen wants to see an exodus of twenty-five or thirty of our citizens? This is sure to hap- pen if the By-law is defeated. 1—The firm now pays a wage bill of $7,500 annually, and they propose to double their force. Is it worth while to have $15,000 spent every year in our town in necessaries of life ? 5—Is it worth while to eneourage a number of families to renaain in Wing - ham, each of whom will spend yearly several dines the whole amount of the annual debenture? 6—Is it worth while to have a factory erected that will pay town taxes On an assessment of $2,000, and school and county taxes on say $6,000 or $8,000, besides local improvement rates? The firm does not ask ex- emption from taxation. 7—Why not figure it out for your- self ? Take the assessment of our Town and see what rate the annual debenture of $138.38 will require. You will find that it requires less than one-fifth of a mill. H your assess- ment is $1000, your share of $138.38 yearly will be about seventeen cents. Put seventeen cents against the pre- sence of a $15,000 factory, the reten- tion permanently of a live industry and the distribution of a large sum in wages every month. Property -owners who wish to see Real estate hold its value— Houses supplied with tenants— Every house occupied and paying full share pi taxation—. Our assesement increase— Wage earners employed— Wingham holding its own— Wingham developing— Money in circulation— Good citizens remelt and help us pay taxes. Those who wish to see these things should support the By-law. Don't be stampeded by the story that the piece of ground to be leased for C. P. R. freight shed will block Minnie street. Go and see for your- self ; step the ground off, and you will find it 21 feet by 45. You can't mistake it ; the Board of Trade has had it staked off. Grafting Wax. The Advance was recently asked for a reelpe for grafting wax. Here is one that is recommended. It is made up of four parts resin, two parts bees- wax and one part tallow. Melt the resin and let it simmer a few minutes and then add beeswax shaved fine. Let this sinttner a.feve minutes and then add •tallow and after •a few minntes boiling, pour into cold water. If the weather is cold when grafting is done grafting wax must be kept in a bucket of cold water to make it soft and flexible, • Cburcb 'Hews Rev. V. X. Laurendeau concluded services in the Church of the Sacred Reatt, Wingham, on Stmday last. The different denominations at Mel- ville, Seek, have united to build a church, and will have but one pas- tor. Rev. II. P. Westgate hes resigned the incumbency of Atwood and Hen. fryn and will probably continue his studies at the Western University. Rev. J. C. McCracken of Ilderton was on a visit to his parents this week, atui occupied the pulpit of St. Paul's on Sunday last. 'Rev. E. 0. Cray occupied Mr. McCrackenie The Anglierm Sunday School Con- vention and Iburedecanal was held in Goderich on Wednesday of last week. These from 'Werightitn in attendance were—Rev. and Mrs. Croly, Mrs. D. Rolm% Mee. C. G. VanStone, also Misses L. Robinson, E. Porter, M. Sadler, M. Fleuty and A. Dandy. They all report an enjoyable trip, and kind hospitality on the part of the Gioderioh people. . Last Sunday Mottling, Rev. Dr. Rutledge's Dermot had paatieulat referenda to the late King. The Church was suitably draped, and at the close of the notelets Miss Rey. nolde, the organist, rendered the Dead March In Saul. In the evening, Dr. Rutledge gave an excellent and earn- est sermon from the prayer of lelishite II K ge 11 The waren WM very appropriate and tautly, especially for young mai, EeCirrsion To Owen Sound. Atwood Canadian Foresters, Court 03, have arranged for an excursion from Wingham to Owen Sound, on Friday, June 3rd, The train leaves Wingbarn at six ant, and is due in Owen Sound at 10.30 assn. Tickets are good to re- turn the following day. Fare front Wingharn, $1.85, and for 25e more, a ride on the bay to 13elmy Beach. See posters for partieulars. Advertisers And Correspondents, Next Tuesday being May 24th, and a public holiday, will considerably in- convenience newspaper men, as it comes just at that time in the week when every effort is being made to get the paper out on time. Will our advertisers please be as easy as pos- sible with us regarding change of ad- vertise men ts. Corresponden ts nifty tnaterially assist us by sending their budgets of news earlier than usual. A Special Train. Huron County Council will meet in Goderich on June 7th and the Bruce County representatives assemble in Lucknow on the 6th. Ur, Inca joynt, Reeve of Lucknow, is chartering a special train to take the Bruce chaps to visit the Huron deliberators on county affairs. Mr. Joynt is certainly enterprising. It looks now, as though it would be up to our townsman, War- den Irwin, to show the Bruce fellows all around the village on the lake shore, and treat them to ice cream. Friday Public Holiday. Mayor Holmes has proclaimed Fri- day next a public holiday, on account of the funeral- of the late King. At the suggestion of Rev. E. 11, CroIy, there will be a union memorial service in the Town Hall, at 10 a.m., in which the ministers of the different churches in town will take part. The Band will be in attendance, and the choirs of the churches will furnish the vocal music. On account of this arrange- ment, the proposed service in St. Paul's will not be held as announced. We understand that the merchants of town have decided to observe the holiday. Under Six Sovereigns. James Thompson of Lanark comity enjoys the unusual distinction of hav- ing lived under six British Sovereigns, viz :—King George 111, George IV, William. IV, Victoria, Edward VII, and now George V. For over fifty years he held the office of sheriff, first as sheriff of the united counties of Lanark and Renfew, and later of Lan- ark county alone, a position he held until abont seven years ago, when ad- vancing years induced him to resign. Mr, Thompson was born in the county of Leitrim, Ireland, in July, 1812, and has therefore almost completed 98 years of life. American Estimate Of. Canake. A farmer from Minnesota removed to the Canadian Northwest, and re- cently sent his impressions of this country to a Chicago paper, In the letter he says :—"I'll tell you what it boils down to. Ever since the settle- ment of this country began, it has been understood and recognized that the man who breaks the la,w is going so be jailed. It doesn't matter if he is as spry as a gopher or as husky. as a buffalo, It don't make any odds if be can crawl into a prairie dog's hole. If he breaks the law he is going to be jailed, good and Sure! He cart have fifty guns and $50,000; he can have any sort of blame pull you like—but he is going to be jailed. 'It may take a day, or week, or a year; but he'll be jailed sure. May be he'll kill a North- west policeman—may be he will. Well, then he'll hang for a dead sure thing 1 Hell never buy a Northwest policeman, nor he'll never escape jail if he breaks the law. All Canada knows it, and we Americans know it, and that's why Canada is a good coun- try to live in." eNo's for Mangels, Turnips and Corn. EVersonai$ Geddes Wilson of Torohto Universi- ty is visiting at his home in town. Miss Maud retina of Winnipeg is visiting her father, Mr. T. Forbes, Elliott Flenaing of Owen Sound spent Sunday tie his home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson leave on Friday for a visit to Mends in Berlin and Orillia. Mee. W. A. Gallagher of Hetvick is •doieg very nicely since the operation through which she passed success- fully. Mre, S. A. McLean el Deephin, Mane and Mrs. M. A. Geddes of Detroit are visiting at the parental home, Me. and Mrs. Jno. Mearacken's. The Advance is pleased to report that Mr. S. W. Mills, who hat been 111 itt the hospital for eeverel weeks, continues tO Improve. Ills many Mende are hoping for his speedy restoration. Me. R. 13. Elliott a the TIMMS is at- tending the Prete Aeseelation thitt week, and taking in the trip to New 1 Ontario; we Wish hies a pleseant out - bag and safe retare from the f er north of our province. Tablet Unveiled. Oa Friday last, in the Public! 14b. rery building, Palmerstou, there was unveiled a magnificent brase memorial tablet in memory of the late Lieut. A, L. Ross, a former citizen of the town, who died, in Northern Nigeria, Africa, in 1908. Deceased was a mem- ber of the First South A.frican contin- gent, and fought in many of the engagements, winning distinction, and receiving recognition from the hands of Lord Roberts, At the time of his death, he was chief officer of the transport service in Nigeria. The tablet was unveiled by Col, Craig, ef Fergus, A. number of pro- minent military men and, others were present, Departmental Exams. The examinations for entrance to normal schools begin on June 27th at 9 anti', and are coneluded on .Tuly 4, with Latin composition the last sub- ject. For entrance to the Faculties of Education the examinations begin on June 27, and are terminated on July 11. Honor and scholarship matricula- tion "exams." begin on June 27 and end on july 12, while for pass matri- culation the nrst paper is on June 27, and the last on July 8. Commercial specialist examinations begin on June 27, and are concluded on July 4, The arts specialist examination for 1910 will be held on Aug. 9, 10, 11 and 12, at the department of edacation of the sumnaer school at the University of Toronto. Maitland Presbytery Meeting. Maitland Presbytery met in St, Andrew's Church, Wingham, on Tues- day. In connection therewith, the annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery was held. Two calls were considered by the Presbytery One from Belmore and McIntosh to Mr. McLeod of Knox College, which was not sustained; also from Pine River, to Rev. E. H. Sewers of 13ru0e- field, which was sustained. There were a large number of delegates pre- sent at the annual gathering of the Presbyterial W. F. M. S. In the afternoon, besides the reception of re- ports, Miss Isabel McIntosh, mission- ary in China, gave an interesting ad- dress on the work in that country. In the evening, notwithstanding the pouring rain, there was a good attend- ance. The Presbyterial report was read, and Mrs. Gauld, missionary in Formosa, delivered an address. The delegates were hospitably entertained by the ladies .of St. Andrew's Church, and appreciated the kind treatment received, A Pioneer Deceased. The death of Mr. Robt. Currie on Saturday morning last, emphasizes .the passing away of those sturdy pion- eers, who braved the dangers and pri- vations attendant upon the settle- ment of a new district and having borne their part in the development of the country, •pass away, leaving respected families to enjoy the culti- vated farms and comforts, which their industry and frugality made possible. Mr. Currie was born in Kircudbright, in the south of Scotland, in 1829, and hence had passed the fourscore mark of hurnart life. When 20 years of age, he came with his three brothers to Canada, settling first in Guelph town- ship. In 1853, he and two brothers secured land in Wawanosh, and the following year moved in permanently. He enjoyed the confidence of his neighbors and the community gener- ally, and in 1857 was elected to the township Council. Three years later he became Deputy -Reeve, and in 1861 was elected Reeve. In 1867, Wawa - nosh was divided into East and West, and Mr. Currie was the first Reeve of East Wawanosh. He was the last surviving member of the , United County Councils of Huron and Bruce. Mr. Currie was a man of wide experi- ence, good judgment, strong convie. tions, which he ably and forcibly vole - ed when necessary. His integrity was unquestioted, and being one of the earliest cif the pioneers, was wide- ly known and universally respected. In July, 1850, he was married to Ann Linklater, who died in 1005. Five sons and ohe daughter remain—johrt T., Robert, Win. J., Atulrew and David, all of East Wawanosh, and one daughter, Mrs, John Wilsoti of Wirighani, A few years ago, Mr. Currie retired from fame life and came to reside in liVingharn, Of late, there were iridications that the Once stalwart frame was giving way under the pressure of the years. His heart became affeeted, and suddenly on Sat- urday morning he passed away, Only two days before he expressed the opinion that his life was near the eloee, atid that the end was likely to be sudden, The funeral took place on Monday, Rev, Gert -ie of Stratford, assisted by Rev. N. Berwash, conduct- ing the serviee. His five sons and soh -in-law bore the remains to their last resting •place. The funeral cor- tege Was one of the largest seen ite this vieloity for Platy years ; inter- ment took place In the cetnetety at IlineVale, 1114/1) CUSHION SHotte.—The easiest Shoe on earth; makes walking a pleasure, See them at W. I. Greer's (sole agent.) Courts Of Revision. East Wawanosh Connell will meet as Court of Revision on the assess - merit roll of 1010, on Thursday, May 20th. Turnberry Oourt is dated for May 30th et 1.30 p.m., Wingham, on May 30th, at 8 p, as., and Aleprie on June 1$th at 10 aan, Dry Earth closets. The Town Council held a special meeting on Friday evening, The only business transacted was the passing of the By-law establishing the Dry -Earth system of closets in the Town ; the eitizens have sixty days wherein to elean and close all pits, and get the new arrangement in order. The Board of health seem determined. to have Wingham a clean, healthy town if possible. A Rowing Well. Last week, W. 11. Davidson was drilling a well for Edward. Haines on the B line, and when at the depth of 160 feet, the drills found a spring of such force and flow, that the water reached five feet above the surface. Whether the flow continued long or not, we have not heard, but the quantity then flowing indicated an abundant supply. A few wells like, that would be acceptable in Wing - ham just now, when the Commission- ers are on the search for pure water. Sabbath School Institute. On Friday May 20bh, there will be held in St. Andrew's Church, Wing- harte a Sabbath School Institute, in connection with the Presbytery of Maitland. Among the noted speakers expected are—Rev. James Murray of Toronto, Rev. J. C. Robertson of To- ronto, General Secretary for Sabbath Schools, Rev. 3, W. McIntosh of Mit- chell. The afternoon session will deal with methods, difficulties and other subjects of interest to Sabbath School workers. At 4.45 a gathering of children will be addressed by Rev. Jas. Murray. The evening session will be of special interest, and an ad- dress from each of the Rev, gentlemen mentioned above may be expected. The members of St. Andrew's Church will furnish supper in the basement at six o'clock. The Fruit Prospects. The continued cold weather for the first two weeks of May caused some anxiety as to the frnit crop. There was a profusion of blossern, and these were earlier than usual, and the doubt is expressed as to a full yield of cher- ries and plums, as the cold wet wea- ther and frosts may have prevented fertilization of blossoms, at the pro- per stage. East of Toronto, it is claimed that the cold weather retard- ed. the bloom on apple trees and thus prevented damage. In Lambton Co. the report is that frost on May 4 and 5 damaged the bloom on Astrachans, Wealthies and Kings, but enough is stillileft for good crop. 13urbank and other early plums badly damaged; later varieties may make half a crop. Peaches have sustained some damage, but enough is left for bumper crop. The Hamilton -Niagara district, the great fruit belt of Ontario, early strawberries, cherries and plums ate said to have suffered, but still a fair crop is eepected. From many parts of the States, great damage is report- ed, An official bulletin from the On- tario department of Agriculture re- ports the San Jose scale doing much harm. More new orchards are report- ed than for some years, and as a re- sult, nurserymen report supplies ex- hausted. Ladies' Oxfords, Ties, Pumps, atul Slippers in the handsomest models that ever graced a, shoe store—$1.75, $2.25 and up to $3.00 or $3 50. W. 3. GREER, The tail of Halley's comet is seven- ty-five millions of miles long. We do not veuch for this, not having naeasur- ea it ourselves, but it is given on good anthority. It will certainly be an ob- ject of interest en Thursday evening, while on Friday night the cornet should be ohe of the finest celestial spectaelet in the quarter of a century, rivaling the great comet of 1882. So say those who know, BUTTER PAPER l—The Advatce Offiee has a supply of vegetable parch - meta Butter Paper on hand—the real genuine article, You can get it any size you Wish. Magistrate's Court. A ease before Police Morton this Week illustrates forcibly human de- pravity, On information received feom Mamie, Provihtial Coestable Phippen went to investigate, and on the advice of the Count y Crown At- torney, arrested Daniel Lewis, On & charge of iedeeent assault on Rebecca Blunts, What makes the ease ex- ceedingly sad from one standpoint is the advanced age of the accused and the fad that the other patty is an imbecile. The date Was heard on Taeschey evening and resulted hi cern. mittal for trial at the aSSitee itt June. nail was ateepted for $2,000. Comity °meta Attorney Seeger presteouted, and 11, Vanstone appeared for the defendent. ILocal Items Geed Flour.—Awde's, Wingham. Wear Greer' s Shoes and Rubbere, Read Willis & CO.'S adVt. on page 8. A total eclipse of the Moon Is dated for 1'4on4ay next, 23r4 Ina. Be on Mae look -out for It. Since the dog muzzling act came in force, 200 dogs have been shot in the city of Guelph. Bring along your Shoes. We do repairing and we do it right.—W• 3. Greer. Mr. B. Holmes wishes to thank her many friends, who so kindly helped her to put in her spring crop. Friday will be e holiday on account of the funeral of the late King. A full vote on the By-law should be What an improvement it would be to the Town of Wingham to have a fine new factory adorning the old tan- nery site, Mrs. Mahoney of Tilsonburg died on May 12th, aged 101. On her 100th birthday, she knitted a pair of socks, ,without glasses, WANTen,--Good smart boy to do delivering, Apply to Thos, T. Field & Co. R. J. Laing & Co. of Wroxeter are continuing their clearing sale, and their advt. will be found On page 8, for inducements offered. Wingham postoffice is appropri- ately draped in purple and black and flags are flying at half-mast, until after the funeral of thelate King Edward VII. Wingham Lodge A.O.U.W. has re- ceived a cheque for $2,000 payable to the beneficiary, the widow of the late .Duncan McCrimmon, member of this lodge. • To LEARN MOULDING.—Young rnen wanted to learn moulding. Apply Western Foundry, Wingham. To remove iron rust from white material wet the gnods with lemon juice, rub on salt, and put out in the sun. If the first application fails, try it again. The Winghaixt Lawn Bowling Club have been enlarging and extending their green, and intend. having a grand opening on May 21th. Playing all day; everybody welcome. The suit of Robb. Beattie against Rose Reid for unnecessary abuse of a horse from the livery was finished after we went to press last week, and result - in a fine of $20 and costs, in all about $10. SEASON PASTURE.—Parties desiring pasture for cattle for the season please apply to Wm. Deyell, Wingham. Those who pay a dollar for a bright, clean local paper to visit them every week in the year, should know that Cul. Roosevelt is to be paid at the rate of a dollar a word for his stories of the African jungles. Judging from the number of citizens who are keeping a few hens "just for their own use," there ought to be a sltimp in the price of eggs, when the new progeny is raised and all the pul- lets have got down to business. The doors for the new vault to be built for the Town records arriveri this week. The Town has records that are of value, and it is a wise step to look after their safety, in case of fire. The work is now being done, Pork is away up in price, but Chop is lower than last year. Large quan- tities in stock.—Frteene HowsoN. •Mr. Peter Liukla.ter was coefined to his home for a few days last week, on account of a shaking up he received at the G.T.R. station, by his horse be- coming frightened and running away. Mr. Linklater was thrown out of the The trackless trolley is now in operation for passengers and freight in vatioue parts of .Germany, France and Holland. Considering the quali- ty of Canadian roads, we prefer the trolley with a, good, well -ballasted track. North Rayon Board of License Commissionermet on Tuesday, to complete their business. The two licenses held over, Mrs, Mason ab Blyth, and T. Hill at Belgrave, were continued, both promising to observe the license law provisions. The May meeting of the ministers and lay/nett of the Methodist, Churches on Winghant distriet was held on Wednesday, this week, iia the village of Ripley ; the ministerial session was hold on Tuesday afternoon, Walter T. Rail was the lay delegate from Wingharce Winghato purest and best ; every bag guaranteed. num( rt. nowsoN. Mr. and Mere Walley left on Wed- nesday for their new home ha Water. loo, Whet.° Mr, Walley has purehased busleess. We are sorry to loee these good eltizene, but etill hope for their return, as Mr. Walley hat net &potted of his drug businese here, but Pined Mre Hind, a competent Men, In eharge. Finish up your garden work ; get an your screen doors; tidy up your back yard, and be ready for summer -time. We are assured that it is corning, Walkerton Chief of police has been Instructed by the Town Council to strictly enforce the Ourfew-law and all children under 14 yrs, found on the streets after 0 p.na. will be proceeded against by the police. The -curfew bell will hereafter be more than an empty sound in that town. Next Friday, 20th inst., the By-law vote will be taken, at the following places: Ward 1—At johnston's tailor shop, I. G. Stewart, D.R.O. Ward 2—Wm. Gannett's office, A. 3. Alder- son, D,R.O. Ward 3—Town Hall, P. Groves, D. R. 0. Ward 4—Albert Bell's house, Thos. Deans, D.R.O. ENGINEER WANTED,—Good, station- ary engineer; must have certificate. Apply to Western Foundry, Wing - ham, The annual meeting of the Wing - ham branch of the Women's Institute will be held in the Chisholm Hall, on Thursday, May 26th, at 2.30 p,m, All members are regoested to attend, as there will be the election of officers. The annual reports will he presented and renewal of membership received. A trunk sewer and sewage disposal works, and possibly some branch sewers; artesian wells to be drilled for domestic water supply; a new factory costing nearly $15,000 (if the Lloyd By -lave carries) and the big celebration of july 12th a,re a few of the things booked for Wingham this summer, MAID WANTED.—For small family in Toronto; good wages. .Apply to Mrs. Woods, 174 Carlton Street, To- ronto. Wingham Board of Trade took hold of the Lloyd By-law in good style, and the members have done all they could to assist in retaining this industry. A large circular explaining the situation has been mailed to every property - holder and should have good effeet. As a certain percentage of the names on the roll is necessary to carry the By-law, there must be no slackening of the effort, matil the last vote is polled and. counted. The boiler at O'Neil's sawmill at Kenilworth exploded on Monday last at noon. Buildings near were dam- aged, but no person was injured. No one was in the mill at the time of the explosion, so fortunately there was no loss of life, The only close call was to a man driving by in a buggy. His hind wheels were smashed by flying timber, while the road behind was littered with wreckage. Thirty sec- onds later and he would likely have been seriously injured, if not killed. A subscriber asks of the Hamilton Spectator —" What was the salary late King Edward VII received as King of England? also, what is the salary of the president of the United States, and who is the best -paid mon- arch in the world. The answers were ; 1—King Edward's salary was $2;284;200. 2—The salary of the pre- sident of the United States is $75,000, with $25,000 for travelling expenses. 3—Emperor William of Germany, who receives nearly $4,000,000 per an- num, is the best -paid ruler in the world. So many having inquired aboub les- sons in club -swinging, Miss Spading has decided to open a class. Any de- siring to join kindly call at her home on Minnie St. between 4 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 28th, Fire In Lower Town. As we close our forms, Wednesday noon, we have word of a fire in Lower Wingharte this forenoon. Fred. Mow- bray's residence was totally destroyed. Some of the contents were saved, but the loss must be considerable. Full particulars are not at hand, but the fire is said to have caught from the cooking -stove. BIRTHS. Pilon—In Winghare, May 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs, A. Pilon, istlaughter. Workman—In Wingham, May llth, to Mr. and Ms. 3-, G. Workman, a daughter. DEATES. 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