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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-07-21, Page 8Lisaism. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE li THURSDAY, jULY 2I, 1910 T 11 E DOMINION BARK war) OFFICE, TORONTO, Capital Stook (all paid up).$4,000,000,00 Reserve Fund and Undi- vided Profits $5,$00,000.00 Deposits by the Public,- . ,$16,000,000.00 Total Meets, over. 100,500,000.00 BRANCHES AND AGENTS throughout Canada and the united States, A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Savings Department Current Rates of Interest allowed, and Deposits received of $1,00 and upwards. Farmers' Sale Notes Collected, and advances made on them at lowest rate of interest. WINGHAX BRANOIr,--Corner John and Josephine Strets. W. R. GEIKIE, Manager R. Vanstone, 8oliolter 1 i 1 OS WO 111111MINIENIS At 40 Yon will regret you did not attend one_of Canada's High Grade Business Colleges— located at 'Peterborough Welland Orangeville Wingham Clinton Walkerton 1 1 1 Now is a good time to enter. Our graduates receive from $400 to $1500 per annum. 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SI'OTTON, PRINCIPAL. kiiimalialoolesalassetimaim Crumbs Of News Qathered From Many Sources. ---The elaborate funeral given King Edward cost the nation $202,500, —Contracts for the new addition to the Owen Sound Hospital costing 530,- 000 have been let. —The expenditure of the British Government this year will be aver eight hundred million dollars. —Mr. 0, Johann of T3elmore bad a strawberry patch of half an acre that yielded hint good cash returns this year. —Chicago uses 240,000 gallons of milk daily, and the Milk Commission announces that is is the dirtiest milk in the world. --Gorrie Presbyterians, Anglicans and Methodists mingled happily to- gether in their annual Sunday School picnic recently. —On Sunday last, in Calgary the heat chased the mercury up to 100. in the shade, and at Medicine Hat the record of 102 in the shade was made, —John Roberts of London, who pleaded guilty to burglary when ap- prehended, was to have married a Mount Brydges girl the day he was arrested. ---Manitoulin Islanders demand that the Provincial Government hold. the promoters of the Manitoulin Railway to their bargain and compel them to build the line. The Trade and Commerce Depart- ment has been informed by an agent in the Annapolis Valley that the out- look for the Nova Scotian apple crop is very poor this year. BUTTER PAPER l—The Advance Office has a supply of vegetable parch- ment Butter Paper on hand—the real genuine article. You can get it any size you wish. CHRISTIE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 now we can best supply our customers' wants 'with the choicest at all times is our constant care. Close personal attention to businees and to every small detail bring about results whereby YOU PROFIT Excellent Value in Tea Our own blend Teas have an ex- ceilenoe of cup flavour that com- mend THEM to all Users. They aren't course, harsh Teas, but DELICATE AND REFRESHING 30e, 40c and 50e Per Lb. Clark's Pork and Beans. 2 Tins for 25e Fray Bentos Corned Beef This Corned lied is put up by the Leine() & Osco Co., and is THE FINEST IN THE LAND. One trial is sufficient to bring yon back for more. In Tins 20c Each Sliced 20e Per Lb. 1 Lb. Packages of Seeded Raisins, 100, Cooked Hams Nothing snaked a nioer !Muth than does Clooked Ham. When that sans Is choice, po ranch, the better --that's the kind we bell. Syr, Per Lb. tlVAIQx1iDEr oVitier,tter and Blyth. A1r, and Mrs. J, G. Moser of Water- loo are visiting relatives in town, Reeve Bill announces that Thurs. day, July list, will be Blytb's Civic holiday, Last week Isaac 13rown installed new and • up-to-date evaporating machinery in his apple evaporator. The Methodist Sunday School held their annual picnic in the grove south of the village on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Miss Smillie of Toronto gave au ad- dress Wednesday evening in Milne's hall to the Woman's Institute on "Hygiene," At a special meeting of Blyth Coun- cil the Independent Telephone By- law was passed, putting the local. Company in business shape to in- augurate the system. r Rev. Mr, Shore of Libson, N. Da- kota, took charge of the services In Trinity Church here last Sunday. The question of who will be the now rector is yet undecided, S. Gibson of Winnipeg is here on a visit to his brother, Jas. Gibson, and otber old friends after an absence of 31 years. The sunshine of prosperity has shone on the pathway of the visitor. Reeve Hill bas proclaimed Thurs- day, July 21st, as Civic holiday, A large number intended to take in the excursion to Kincardine that day, but it was cancelled on account of the strike. Mrs. Chas. Floody received the sad intelligence of the death of her daugh- ter, Mrs, G. M. Sherlock of Winnipeg; deceased lady leaves a sorrowing hus- band and four children ; interment was made at Winnipeg, on July 13th. —Switzerland has one postoftice for every 852 inhabitants; Germany for 1,495; England. 1,873; Belgium, 5,119; Austria, 2,905 ; France, 8,008 ; Spain, 4,143, and Turkey, 18,315, • —Gardening in connection with the ordinary class work in• schools 'is strongly urged by South York Public School Inspector, A. Campbell, in his report to the County Council. —Mayor Taylor of Clinton has issued notices offering $50 reward for information leading to the conviction of the "firebug" who is apparently operating in Clinton ab the present time. -, -.. ,-. —A gang of 20 Doukhobors, who burned their' clothes and started a nude pilgrimage last week, were brought to the Brandon Provincial Asylum to -day. They continually sang hymns. —An aged Grimsby pauper, who bas received a legacy of 53.00 a week has chosen to remain in the work- house and pay her way rather than return to the ways of the cold in- hospitable outer world. Stratford, Ont., July 19.—The G. T. R. tie-up here is complete, and Strat- ford faces a very serious situation. Her only service of transportation blocked, and about 2,000 men thrown out of work, the city bids fair to suf- fer a great depression. —Two garden parties were held in Turnberry on Tuesday evening. One was under the auspices of Wroxeter Presbyterian Church, on the lawn of Mr. P. Mc.Ewan; the other was on tbe Church lawn, and in the interests of the Willing Workers of Bluevale Methodist Church. NEW WORLD'S RECORD. Belgrave. The Iadies. of Belgrave have organ- ized a base -ball .club, Mise Henry of Dungannon is a visit" or at the home of Mr, and Mrs, John Hopper. Wes. Walker of Clinton and Adam of Toronto, were visitor* at Mr, Oarlislo's on Monday.. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Porterfield and family, of Brandon, Man., are visiting, their many friendsin this vicinity. Mrs, Barckley of Detroit is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clegg, on the 5th line of Morris, also friends in Belgrave. Rev. J. J, Durand attended the summer school at Alma College, St. Thomas, last week, where he delivered a lecture, Belgrave and .Auburn junior base- ball teams played a spirited game on the park last Friday evening, which resulted in favor of Belgrave. Miss Lily McLean passed the recent Conservatory of Music examination in primary theory, with honors. She was a pupil of Mrs, D. Geddes, of this village. Mr, and Mrs. Houston,lllr, and Mrs, Buchanan, and Mr. McDonald, of Grey, and Mr. Joseph Sproat of Bea - forth, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sproat, over Sunday. The Ladies' Aid of the Belgrave Methodist church intend having a lawn social on the parsonage grounds on Wednesday, August 3rd. A good programme will be provided. Rev, and Mrs, J. E. Cook, formerly of . Belgrave Methodist circuit, have written friends that they are now nicely settled in their new home and their address is box 45, Cepa°, •Mich. A new world's butter record for 30 days has been made by the Cow De Kol Queen La Polka 2nd. Her record is as follows :— Butter record, seven days, 35.4 lbs. Butter record, 30 days, 145.10 lbs. Milk record, one day, 124 lbs. Milk record, eight days, 811.8 lbs. Milk record, 30 days, 3376.9 lbs. Dairymen should reflect for a mo- ment on what this means—more than a ton and a half of milk from one cow in 30 days, This cow is owned by C. Sisson of New York State. Mr, Sis- son has been breeding Holsteins for about five years. This animal he pur- chased from a neighbor for $175 some time ago. There is only one cow in the world that has ever beaten any of the above records, and that animal was Grace Fayne's 2nd's Homestead, owned by H. A. Moyer, of Syracuse. She made 35.55 lbs, of butter in seven days. Mr. Moyer was offered just $8,000 for this cow right after the test was made, and in two weeks from that day the animal was dead, hav- ing contracted pneumonia. —In many sections of Southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, where the drought has been the most severe, they will not have either seed wheat or seed oats. Already the price of flour has advanced 10 cents per sack, and the price of bran and shorts from $2.50 to $3 a ton. —A cat in Blenheim, Ont„ bit a child, and later sprang at another and before the latter could free .herself, she was bitten several times. Exam- ination showed that the cat had gone mad, and the girls were sent away for Pasteur treatment. The Board of Health ordered all cats to be caged, and any found at liberty will be shot. —The Model Military Camp at the Canadian National Exhibition will be occupied by American troops this year. The 65th Regiment of Buffalo, 600 strong, will be there the first week and the 3rd Regiment N. Y. National Guards, twelve companies strong%the second week. This will furnish a splendid opportunity of comparing Canadian and American military systems. —A despatch from Winnipeg, dated Monday, 18th inst., states that the estimate of one hundred million bush- els made ten days ago is now away above the mark." With no steady rains, and reports of showers very conflicting, it is exceedingly difficult to estitnate the enact progress of the crop from day to day, but it now looks as if a half crop throughout the country is the most that can possibly he looked for, -Rev. Dr, Harper of Orangeville, in preaching recently on true man. hood, said the question naturally arises, what qualifications are essen- tial to manhood. There are a diver• sity of opinions as to what Consti- tutes a man. The law says an ital. vidual of the masculine gender of the full age of 21, is a man. Another escrlbe a man as a' Ian 'h- authority' d s g ing animal, another as a cooking animal, and a third as an animal with thumbs. Plato says, "he is a two. legged anitnal,. without feathers," and Adam Smith atm animal that snakes bargains, which no other animal does, Na dog will tatoltangs boners with mother DO iT NOW. "If you've found a task worth doing, Do it now. In delay there's danger brewing, Do it now. Don't you be a by-and-byer, And a sluggish patience -trier ; If there's aught you would acquire, Do it now. "I£ you'd earn a prize worth owning, Do it now. Drop all waiting and postponing, Do it now. Say 'I will l' and then stick to it, Choose your purpose and pursue it, There's but one right way to do it, Do it now." HQwiek» Wm. Chapman has finished his job at the Mud Lake, There was a big turnout from here on the 12th, to Wingham. Mr, A. Johnston sold one of his fine horses for a fancy figure recently. Mr, Milton. Leonard has torn down the Millen barn and cut it up for wood, .freeing roots is over, and the hay crop is receiving attention ; It is good this year. Misses Lode, Johnston and Celia Spinus spent Friday and Saturday with Miss Jennie Armstrong. While jumping off tbe waggon, Jno. Kent sprained his ankle and was not able to move around for several days, Howlett is a flue Township, and this year has some very fine fields of fall wheat ; crops generally look well, Mr. Harold Hogg has been engaged as principal of Fordwich Public school for the ensuing year at the salary of $600, McMichael Bros. have done quite a business in western real estate ; since May 1st, they have sold 2,500 acres to farmers from near Guelph, and have 1,500 acres left yet, Mr, Thos. Strong bas been a mem- ber of the Orange order for 62 years, and during that time has missed only one celebration on July 12th. That year he celebrated on the ocean. The house on the Sugg farm south of Clifford, the barn and other out- buildings were totally destroyed by fire on Monday of last week. The farm was occupied by Mr. Wm. Wright, son-in-law of Mr. James Bell of Orange Hill; Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh of Kenton, Man„ are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wray, while visiting friends in and around Belgrave. Mrs. McIntosh was formerly May Embury and was born in Belgrave, and their many friends are pleased to meet them. Mr. Jno. Garniss' nine-year-old boy had the misfortune of having hips foot taken off above the ankle by the mow- ing machine last week ; it appears the • little fellow was watching a hen's nest. and not noticing that he was too close to the machine when passing. The doctors had to take it off nearly half way to the knee. It is a very unfor- fortunate case. Wroxeter. Mrs. D. Wilson of this village is in very poor health. Mrs, S. Campbell is recovering, after her serious illness. Lulu Rutherford is holidaying at the parental home. Mrs. Hemphill has returned from her visit to Exeter. Miss Mather of Keene is visiting Mr. and. Mrs. W. J. Mather. Our new pbysician, Dr. Jackson, seems to be quite busy these days. Miss G. Howe is enjoying a good holiday with her father and sisters. 'We welcome the Rev. A.'L. Russell to our burg. He is a very genial citizen, Bessie Lovell, of Newmarket, is vis- iting friends in this Iocality. She is re-engaged to teach another year. Mrs. L. Brown is visiting friends in Ohesley. We trust that the change will prove of benefit to her health. A. Robinson of Saskatoon has been visiting his parents, postmaster and Mrs. Robinson ; we are pleased to hear of his success. The Rev. Mr. Colclough, B.A., gen- eral agent of the Bible Society, will deliver a lecture on "Oolporteurs and Bible Women around the World," il- lustrated by lime light views, in the Presbyterian church here, on Tuesday evening, the 26th. —Simon Grant has the contract for carrying the mail between Brussels and Wroxeter for four years. Winnipeg, July 19.—A prominent firm of local pickle manufacturers claim they must bring their cucum- bers and cauliflowers from the old country thio season as the • crop around Winnipeg is almost a total failure owing to drought. —A telephone cable has been laid under the English Channel to connect London and Paris by telephone. If it proves suceessful, a cable may be laid under the Atlantic, so that con- versation may be bell with -people across the ocean, The 20th century bide fair to be prolific in wonderful improvements. —The day before she was to be Mar- ried the old negro servant came to her mistress and entrusted her savings in her keeping, "Why should 1 keep it P I thought you were going to get mar Tied," 'said her mistress. "So 1 is, Missus, but do you'epose I'd keep all chis money in the house wed that strange nigger?" Godericb, Ont., July 18.—On Sa;tur day while Thos. 'Unison, a well known farther of Goderich Tp., was taking in his ltary crop, his tam ran away and lea fell off the waggon and w'a badly cut and briaiased, The shock to hie system, accortrpamled by WOO* rss bleeding, resulted in late death Settielay morning. His was in itis Ink Annie Harris passed her junior ex- amination, in piano, with honors ; Jean Stewart, Agnes MclCercher and May Brethauer, the primary exam- ination in piano. We extend con- gratulations. Miss Skilling was the teacher of the first three pupils. Mr. J. 5. McTavish is taking an ex- tended trip to the West. He left on Tuesday of last week for Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, where he will spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Bone. Prom there he goes to Dauphin, Man„ to visit a sister, thence to the vicinity of Battleford, Sask., where his son, John, and family, are living, The Presbyterians of this place held a garden party on Peter Mc- Ewen's beautiful lawn, 2nd con, of Turnberry, Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance. The Salva- tion Army and of Wingham gave a splendid program. Members of the Presbyterian choir gave several vocal selections. A very pleasant and pro- fitable time was spent, VOTERS' LIST 1910. MY .orris. 'Ire,Nethery, of the gravel road, ontinues In very poor health. Miss. Stella Nethery spent a couple of days at Bluevale this week. Mrs. Sam. Jordan and daughter, Gladys, returned on Saturday from a three months' visit to British Co- lumbia,. Miss Maggie Kennedy and nephew, John Kennedy, of Ottawa, are visiting friends in East Wawanosh and Morris, Mrs. John VanCamp and daughter, Nora, also Miss L. Plenty of Wing- ham spent. Friday last with Mrs. T. Fairservice of Hallett, 'Rev. F. Shore of Lisbon, North Da- kota, supplied the pulpit of Trinity Church, Belgrave, very acceptably on Sunday afternoon last. Messrs. John and Wm. Nethery have returned from Algoma, where they visited their sister, Mrs, Robt. Leishman, who is seriouely ill, there being little, if any, hope of re- covery. The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church, Belgrave, was held at the home of Mrs. Jno. VanOamp on .Thursday of last week. About fifteen ladies spent a pleasant afternoon and at the conclusion of tbe business, tea was served, and social conversation enjoyed" On Wednesday of last week, a serious accident befel Harry, the ten year old son of John Garniss, 3rd line. Mr. Garniss was mowing hay, and his son having found a nest of eggs in the Reid, was taking out the eggs as the mower approached, but thought he had stepped far enough to be clear of the mower,' when the knife caught him above the ankle of the left leg and almost ' completely severed it, Afterwards the foot bad to be ampu- tated. His father was horror-stricken at the sight, but at once carried the boy to the house, and sent for medical assistance. The boy is doing as well as can be expected, and he and his parents have the sincere sympathy of the community. Grey. We are sorry to hear that John Bryans has been laid up with lum- bago. Mrs. Sperling of Vancouver is a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Job L, King. Miss Lizzie Bryans, who has been visiting friends at Woodstock and Ingersoll, returned home Last week. Mrs. H. Mc Quarrie, who has been so seriously ill, is improving nicely now and -will soon be able to be around . again. A box social is on the tapis at Roe's Church in the near future. It will be held under the auspices of the choir. Watch for the date.. The Trustees of S. 5, No. 4, have engaged Mr. McDowell of Drayton as their teacher for the coming year. He comes highly recommended. Mrs. John McLennan and daughter, Sarah, have gone on an extended visit to friends at Hamilton. Mies Sarah went, hoping the change would prove beneficial to her health. This part of the township was well represented at Wingbam on the 12th of July: The crowd was large and the citizens certainly left nothing undone that would add to the comfort of the visitors. We congratulate Mr. Harold Hogg on securing the Principalship of Ford- wich Public school. Harold is an energetic young man, and will prove himself worthy of the appointment. We wish him well. The Forbes Bros., who have the con- tract of putting up the telephone line, have purchased a motor car and are rushing the work along. The Rural Telephone Co. throughout this district has proved to be a strong one. Municipality Of Turnberry Town- ship, In The County Of Buron Notice is hereby' given, that I have transmitted or delivered to the per. sons mentioned in section 9 of the Ontario Voters' Lists Act, the copies required by said sections to be so transmitted or delivered of the list, made pursuant to said Act, of all per- sons appearing by the last revised As- sessment Roll of the Said Munfcipali. ty, to be entitled to vote in the said Municipality, at Elections for Mem- bers of the Legislative Assembly and at Municipal flections; and that the said List was first posted up at my office in the village of Bluevale, on the eighteenth day of July, 1910, and re- maine there for inspection. And I hereby call upon all voters to take immediate prooeedings to have any errors or omissions corrected accord- into law. Dated at flbievvale this Met day of July, 191,0. JOBNt BURGESS, Township OWk, • East Wawanosh. Robt. McDowell, Oth line, purchased, a new hay -loader this season. Jno, Chamney of Donnybrook had a well drilled a couple of weeks ago, Misses 'Vera McDowell and Ada Mc- Clinton are visiting at Hillsburg this week. Wo are pleased to hear that Jos. Cbamney, who has been so seriously ill, is gaining strength once more. Mr. Hardisty of the sideroad, had a well drilled last week, and intends having a windmill erected in a short time, We are sorry to hear that Mrs. L. Nethery, gravel road, still continues very ill. Her many friends hope for soon recovery. Misses Jennie and Verna Armour of `Wingham have been spending a couple of weeks holidays with friends around Westfield. Masters Tony and Elwood Nicol of Los Angeles, Cal„ are visiting their uncle and. aunt, 111r. and Mrs. Robb, Owens, 9th line, at present. Teacher Wanted, For U. S. S. No. 13, Howick and Turnberry. Duties to commence August 15; second class professional preferred. State salary and qualifica- tions. GEO. DOUBLEDEE Sec.-Treas. Wroxeter P.O. Howick Boundary. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gray are visiting friends in Walkerton this week. Miss Grace Wylie,1'th con., visited her sister, Mrs. Herb. Neil, on Sunday last, A 'ergo crowd from these parts took in the celebration at Wingbam on the Twelfth. Mies Varna Harris of the B line is spending a week with friends near Lakelet, Mr. Roy MoIIersie and sisters visit• ed at the home of Mr. Longley on Sunday last. Me, and Mrs, W. Halliday and fatnt- ly of Vancouver city are visiting the foteners brothers, David and Hugh Halliday and their sister, Mrs. Geo. Doubledee, this week. A number from here attended the lawn social held_ at Salem on Friday erening. The Wingham 5. A. Band was in attendance and furnished the program ; all report a very the tint*, • NOTICE OF CLOSING. We, the undersigned Solicitors of the Town of Wingham, hereby agree to close our offices during the months of July and August, as follows :—On each week day, with the exception of Saturday, at 4 p. m., and on Saturday at 1 p. m, DUDLEY Ho -mews J. A. MORTON R. VANSTONE Farm For Sale. The farm consisting of Lot 12, Con. 15, Howick, and containing 100 acres, is offered for sale cheap. There are 50 acres of good land, and the balance is swamp with valuable timber. A brick house, good barn with stabling underneath, and small orchard. Easy terms to purchaser. Apply to JAMES BELL 46-49 Lakelet P. 0. VACATION TRIPS TO MUSKOKA, LAKE OP BAYS, GEORGIAN BAY, TEMAGAMI ALGONQUIN PARK, FRENCH RIVER, MAGNETEWAN RIVER, KAWARTHA LAKES, STONEY LAKE, LAKE COUCHICRING, SEASIDE RESORTS, &c Round Trip Tourist Tickets on Sale at LOW RATES Sailings of Passenger Steamers Sarnia to Soo, Port Arthur Duluth, S. S. "Saronio" every Mondayy,S. "Ha- monio" Wednesday and S. S "IJuronio" Saturday at 3.30 p.m. The Wednesday and Saturday steamers going through to Duluth. Sailings front Coiliugwood 1.30 p.m., and Owen Sound 11.30 p.m., S. S. "Majestic" every Monday, S. S. • ,Midland" Wednesday, S. S. "Germanic' Saturday, for Soo, Mackinac Island and Georgian Bay ports. Sailings from Penetang 3.16 p.ni , to Parry Sound and way ports daily except SUnday. • In[Ormation frons Railway Tieket ,Agents, or from the Company at Sarnia er Collingwood. J. D. McDonald District Passenger Agent, Toronto. CA:NADIA�1 BEST SERVICE TO MUSKOKA Pour trains from Toronto 9.40 a,m. 12.15 p,m. 6,05 pan. 10.10 p.m. Bala Sleeper• carried on 10.10 p.m. train Fridays. Enjoy The Cool Breezes Of The Great Lakes Settings daily except Friday and Sunday from Owen 'Sound, $peoial train from Toronto at 1,00 p mi, sailing days. Meals and berth included on boat TBE MOB `PLE&SAif1t AND OHEA?EOT, gown To WINNIPEG AND WE J. H. Bsent r, Agent — Wtugksan Givia Holiday Which was to have been held to -day, THURSDAY, has been postponed in- . . . definitely 1 . Our Store will therefore be open All day Thursday Willis & Co. Sole Agents For The THE SHOE STORE FOR LADIES SHOE Sole Agents for the "Astoria" Shoes for Men Hanna & Co. STORE NEWS 'Phone 70 All Kinds Produce Wanted MEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING In two-piece Sum- mer Suits, made of light -weight Hew- ston s wee . 3 -piece P iece Suits in light colors, for the warm weather. Regular $12.00 for $8.5o Regular $14.00 for $9.50 STRAW HATS FOR MEN In the Sailors arid other shapes; Sale Price -75c, $r.00, $1.2$, $1.75 CAPS—Six dozen Men's and Boys' Caps, in light greys and dark tweeds. Reg. so and 75 cts. Sale Price 33 cents. VESTS -25% off all Men's Summer Vests ; white and black stripes, tans and greys ,a all neat pat. terns. Prices ---75c, $i, $r,25, $1,x0, $2.00. Ladies' Fancy Summer Silks * Remnants for Fancy Waists and Children's Dresses. Reg. 45c, for 33c. Reg. 65c, for 45c. Ladies' White .Rapp Skirts in all sizes.. Ladies' Fancy Parasols and Colored Dress Muslins at reduced prices. Awning Duck in red and white stripe, and green and white -30 and 35 cts. per yard.