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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-08-11, Page 1• The Wingham Advance... 38111 YEAR, NO. 50. WINGRAM, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST SANCTUM PARAGRAMS. -According to the official inveetigoe tion a the coat of living in Canada, for the past twenty years, it would ale - pear that from 1800 to 1897, the ten, dency was downsvard. In 1898, there was a decided drop, but ever since prices have been on the upward grade, and in the last twelve years, they hafve increased. one-third. The report of investigation attributes the in- crease to shortening of hours, slacken- ing of effort, and more expensive style of living, Poesibly the latter has had as much to do with the rise as any- tbing. People now have gone a long way from the simple habits and tastes of even twenty years ago, * * * --In a speech delivered some time ago, President Taft said---"Canado is a great country, and we are just learn- ing how great a country it is." The Boeton Monitor in commenting on the President's stateraent, says :- "Of the 152,070 settlers arriving in Canada last year, 72,340 were from the er United States, and 47,580 from the United Ringdom, Practically every- one of these is a producer, and in this respect, as in many others, Canada as a whole is to -day feeling the influence of just such a movement as that which set it on this side after the civil war with the opening of the West. Tbe President is right in calling Cana- da a great country, and it should he a source of considerable satisfaction to us that the United States is playing an important part in the development of the resources which, make it great." * * * -Ife the iron and steel manufac- turers of the present day are moved by the same spirit as Andrew Car- negie, there should be no lack of pub- lic libraries in the years to come. That is, if they amass wealth as he did, and we see no reason why they should not, seeing that the Dominion Governinent pours the dollars into their bank account. Here is a list of bountiee paid since the present Gov- ernment came into power. Bounties upon Pig -iron , .$6.835.607 Puddled iron bars 113,674 Steel 6,3513,531 Steel menufac t tires 2,174,511 Tbtal ..... ...$15,4S0,329 That is over one tnillion dollars a year for fourteen years. Since we have no guarantee that future Carnegies will arise and seater their wealth, how would it do to "cut out" the bounties, and use the money more directly in the interests of the masses. * * -There appears to be a very clear distinction between statesmen and politicians. Away off yonder in little New Zealand, they appear to have some specimens of the former, and they actually propose to pay off the publie debt. Just fancy how we Ca- nadiane would sit up and stare, if our Government outfit would propose sucb a thing. However, there is no caeise for fright or alarm, for they are not 4' likely to surprise us in that way. Our statesmen (or rather, politicians) go on increasing the debt yearly, and then with a knowing wink, tell in eloquent speeches of the surpluses of millions. If a level beaded farmer was heavily in debt, and each year had a surplus, he would be likely to pay off some of his indebtedness with the surplus. If he followed the ex- ample of our politicians, he would spend the surplus, and borrow more mouey too, and then point to his peos- * perity. Canadians seen to be a sort of an "easy bunch." * * * -The tremendous expenditure in time of peace for preparation fay wars, that may or may not come, is appalling. In the home, or in busi- nesswasteful expenditure alwiys re- sults in financial stringency, and often in bankruptcy. The result must in- evitably be the same in national af- fairs, For a time, the money spent may benefit a few, but the money spent in building navies, that in a few years are out of date, would if turned into productive channels accomplish infinitely more good. The greatest folly Canada has committed (in our estimation) is commencing this navy business. Transcontinental railways are needed, even if they cost many beyoed the estimates,for they will open up the country anl develop latest resources,' but this Canadian navy undertaking is the acme of fool. fatness. It will prove an insatiable sinkhole for the people'e money, and never be of any real value. Nations will not eiways be armed to the teeth. The time is ecanieg when they "shall learn war no more." As one indict," tion of this, we note that the Congress of the United States has recently vot- ed $10,000 for the appointment of a ememission for the prornotiott of nni. vetted ream War is westa! and the same may he said of unneeesertry pre paration. Besides', the very prepared. nese of nations is a menace, and as a speak nary explode a powder maga- zine, ea a slight pretext may precipi. tate a War. As an legatee of hove ever veseels deptetisee M "name we mentiot the battle -ship Centurion in which Admiral Sir Edward Seyrrtnet coiximended the landing of blue. jackets to roach to the relief of the hetieged Embseelea iti Pekin in the Boxer rehellIon, Thle ehip, whittle wet net lase than $000,000, told t'or $1115,000, Personate Mrs. A. Galbraith is visiting her daughter in London, Miss Buie of Chicago le visiting her uncle, Mr. S. Gracey. Miss Edith Conery of Guelph is visiting friends in tewn. Miss Hattie Wellwood is home from Toronto/in her vacation, 1Mrs, Emma Duffield of California is visiting -friends in town. Mrs. Cody is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Dey, in Southampton. Mrs, ItIcIvor of St, Thomas is visit- ing at Mr, P. S. Linlelater's. Mrs, K. Rae is spending a few weeks with London relatives. Miss Alice Mann is spending a few weeks with friends in Guelph. Miss Dandy is spending a couple of Weeks with relatives at Cheeley. Misses Ellen Porter and Mary Sadler are visiting relatives in Detroit. Miss Edna Drew of Ripley is visit' ing her aunt, Mrs. as, McManus, Miss AL Beckett of Brampton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed. Smith, Misses Edna and Melissa Biehl of Stratford are visiting friends in town. Mrs. Brigham of Houghton, Mich., is the guest of her niece, Miss Hough- ton. Miss Leckie of St. Thomas was a visitor a Miss M. Reynolds over Sun- day. Mrs. A. E. Lloyd was a visitor with friends at St. George, during the past week. Misses Annie Fixter and Lille 13ow- inan • 'visited friends in Brussels last week. Mrs. Hind has been spending a few weeks at the parental leonne in To- ronto, Mrs. Price aod daughter, Miss .An- nie of Orangeville are visitors at Dr. Price's. /Mrs. Haynes and daughter of Chi- cago, are visitors at Mr. Richard Porter's. • Foster 'Scott of Galt was a visitor last week with his cousin, Mr. Robt. Maxwell. EIerb. Jobb left on Tuesday for a two weeks' visit with his brother in Windsor. Mrs. (Rev.) Malcolm of Detroit is visiting her. parents, Mr. and Mrs, Coventry. Miss Floe Fluety is spending a few days with Mrs. Andrew Douglas, near Wroxeter. Claude and Clayton Maxwell are visiting their aunt, Mrs, Hugh Ross, of Clinton. Edgar Henderson of Viroqua, Wis., spent a few days this week at his home in town. Miss Myrtle Imlay is visiting friends at Granton. and Miss Florence. • is visiting at Ethel. Dr. Wm. Agnew of Dayton, Ohio, is spending a few days at his home in Lo wer Wingham. Mrs. Roland Beattie returned to Alliston last Feiday, after visiting at the parental home, Miss Rubella Clark and Mies Raby Truax of Walkerton, are guests of eirs, 0. V. Hayden. Miss Edith Greer of Lucknow was a visitor at Mr. Wm._ Wellwood's on Monday and Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. F. Powell of Cheeky are visiting the former's father in Turnberry this week. Miss Bessie Marsales returned to Wingham on Monday, after spending a few weeks in Buffalo, N. Y. Messrs. Ray Carlaw and Scott Gor- don are spending a couple of weeks at the former's home in Belleville. Mr. Jno. A. Bleck, who has been visiting his niece, Mrs. Robt. Maxwell, returned to Chicago last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Halliday and family of Vancouver, B.C., are visit- ing Mr. Halliday's mother in town. Miss Maud Hanna returned to Lon- don Hospital last Saturday, after spending several weeks at her home here. Miss McIntosh of Detroit, who is holidaying at her home in Ripley, was e Sunday visitor with Mrs. J. L. Awde. Mize M. Iberia of Wroxster, also Misses Lizzie atid Annis Returie of Walkerton, are guests of leire. 3. 3, Elliott. Mr. David Holmes, who has been visiting his brother in town, left on Friday for his home in Presho, South Dakota. Mrs. Whitwerth of Callahan, Fla., is 'visiting friends and relatives in Ontario, and is atpresent visithag in Winghana, Mr, Nelson Galbraith of South Bend, 111., dropped into town unex- pettedly on Saturday on a visit to hie parents. Mrs. Carrot and two sons spent a few days last week at Mrs. Plenty's, before returning to their home iz Osage, Seek, Miss Mineie RoSS lett 011 3/10nclay for Calgary, Albite svhere she has been engaged to teach for a year. Her Mode wish her succese. Herb. Walsh, managar of the Wing. LIaln breneh of Gums' Limited, was in roronto on Thursday of beet week, Attending the funeral of the lett; Gunn. Mrs. 1V/urray of London and Mrs. Orr of Montreal are visitors at the letter's parental home, Mr. and Mrs, Leathotre Mr, Orr wett a visitot ht toven over Sunday. Miss Roe Venetia, 6.fter a our weeles'selelt with her unele, Wm. Peteterreteeleft on Monday to spend a few days in Geelph before returning to her bonze in Terra Haute, Led, Bte Bac silet UMW .9411 0111 tem4- 's nd twat' et elltssEes Wens S, These Hogs Paid Well. Mr. Ifenry Merkley of Turnberry delivered eleven hogs to 3. Hanallton of Wroxeter, that brought him a good number of dollars. These eleven were only four montbs anti, three weeks old, yet they tipped the scale beam at 1030 pounds, and brought Mr. ltlerkley $161,35. That was as good as the yield of a ten acre field of oats. Baseball Game On Saturday. On Saturday afternoon next, there will be a baseball game on the park, between Brussels team and the West- ern Foundry Co. nine, The game be- gies at 4.30 pan. sharp. The home team have not been favored so far with heavy gate receipts, and will be pleased to have a good attendance of the eitieene on Saturday afternoon, 13th inst. John S. McTavish Deceased. Residents of Turnberry add the public generally deeply regretted to hear of the death of Mr. John S. McTavish, for many years the Assess- or of Turnberry. His deaele took plao at Gilbert Plains, as he was on a visit to the West, We are indebted to our Wroxeter correspondent for an extended reference to the sad event, and also a sketch of the life of de- ceased. Lost Two Gorses. During the electric storm on Wed- nesday of last week, Mr. Isaac Wright lost a, fine team. The horses were out in the field, and were instantly killed. The loss of a team at this time of the year is serious, but Mr. Wright is not one whO" gives up under discouraging circumstances. The team was worth probably $100, and insurance on them only expired a short time ago. It often happens that losses come just when the policy of insurance has run out its time. Big Clearing Sale. On another page will be found R. Maxwell's large advertisement of a clearing sale of his large stock of suiting% Mr, Maxwell announces that he is going out of business!, and offers suits at bargain prices. He is also offering his property fee sale. We do not know Mr. Maxwell's intentions, but we sincerely hope he does not contemplate leaving Winghans. In the meantime, however, read the adve, and avail yourselves of the op- portunities offered. Residence Sold. Mr. John MeNevin has sold his re- sidence in Pleestuat Valley, and pur- poses removing to Dundis, about the first of September. We understand that the price obtained was $1000. The purchaser, a young man, Mr. Miller, has secured a neat comfortable, home at a reasonable price. Mr. MeNevin will be mrtch missed in the Selvation Army, as he was one of their moat earnest and faithful work- ers. As a good citizen, he was re- spected, and we regret to hear of his intended removal from our town. Induction At Lucknow. The ordination and induction of Rev. J. S. Duncan, M.A., tools place itt Lucknow on Friday, Aug. 5th. Rev. W. A. Bremner preside& Rev. D. Perrie preached an excellent induc- tion sermon, after which the Modera- tor, Mr. Bremner, put the usual ques- tions and ordained Mr. Duncan to the office of tnitistry and inducted him to the pastoral charge of Lucknow con- gregation. Rev. Mr. McLennan ad- dressed the minister, and Rev. Mr, Mc. Lean the eongregation, very accept- ably. Rev, Mr. alcIterroll, late pastor of the congregation arid now of Vic- toria, Church, TorOnto, made a few congratulatory remarks. Mr, Duncan begins his work in Lucknow under most, favorable circumstances. Cburc 31) 'Hews 3 Rev. F, X. Laureederm condected services ofi &Imlay lasthe the Chart% of the Sacred 'Heart, Wingham. There are at the present titne no less than seven 'ecant charges within the bounds of the Presbytery of Orangeville.' The late J. O. Hutton of St. Mary's Wt $20,000 to •the local Anglican church, besides several bequests to missioes and $1,000 to Rural Dean Taylor, A eordial invitation is extended to lovers; of The Wor& to attend the Adult Dible dos, hi the auditorium of the Methodist chureh, on Sonday afternoons at 2 30. Itev. Dr. Rutledge and family stele enjoying the lake breezes at Kinear. dine. Next Sunday, Rev. A. L. Rua - sell, M. A., will preach in Wingham iqethodist elaurch, morning and everting, 0. Abbott, who le oppleing et the Episeopal Church its Teeswater, will conduct the services In St. Paul's Church nett Smalley. St. Pees reetor, Rev. E. 11. ()rely, will °mallet Communion ordeal; in Teeswater. Rev. Immo Hamilton, a former pastot, preached two excellent eda moo in the Baptist Oleuvela lot San. day, ated We beet; endeared to ("evident the iseleea again next Lord's Day. Retry y Weleeleze ; all oator frt., Bowling On The Green. Wingham Bowling Tournament will be held next week, commencing en the 17th, This week two rinks from Wingham are competing in other places. One rink, consisting of A. M. Crawford (ship), .A.. E. Porter, B. Cochrane and. C. Dallas is in Berlin, where they won the preliminary and the first round, The other rink, eons. posed of Dudley lialmee (skip), L. W. Hanson, K. Rae and John Mason, is in Goderiele. Seaforlh By -Laws Carried. On Monday last, the town of Sea- fortle passed three very important by- laws with large majorities. The by- law to guarantee the bonds of the Bell IiIngisse and Thresher Co. for fifty thousand dollars for thirty years car- ried by a large majority, 387 for and 38 against. The two by-laws provid- ing for the acceptance of the hydro- electric power and the raising of $25,- 000 for the installation of an electric liglet and power system were carried by a practically nnanimous vote, 370 to 42 in the former and 351 to 53 in the latter, Accident To Laurier Special. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who is making a political tour of Western Canada, was slightly injared on August 5th at Belle Plain near Pense, Sask., when a train he was on collided head-on with a freight. The fireman was killed and Sir Wilfrid Laurier was considerably sleeken up, but fortunately escaped eerious injury. If those western rail- ways are so grossly careless with the notables of the Dominion Govern- ment, what would they not do with ordinary mortals, The results of the accident in this case might have been fatal to many of the passengers, as the train was running about sixty miles and the freight about thirty, when they came in sight of each other. Wingham Pall Pair., The directors of the Agricultural Society have been preparing the pro- gram for the attraction of tb,e Fall Fair, and now announce*a Green Race, Farmers' Race, and the old-time Pota- to Race. A Highland dancing com- petition will also take place, and a trial of strength in a Tug -of -War, be- tween Turnberry and Morris on one side against East and West Wawa - nosh, There will be an abundance of music furnished by the Citizens' Band and Lucknow Pipe Band. On the evening of the 30th, there will be a, concert in the Opera House, at which Miss Emma. T. Irons, Jimmy Fax and Cameron, will entertain the audience. Last year, wet weather seriously in- terfered with the financial end of the Fair. The directors hope this year to have fine days for the Fair. Put the dates down -Sept. 29 and 30. A Flowing Well. Contrary to expectation, the drillers of the test well found water in abun- dance at less than one hundred feet. On Thursday last, when they had reached a depth of ninety feet, ten feet of which was in the rock, a flow- ing spring was struck. The water soon filled the eight incli pipe, and a two inch syphon was inserted, through which a steady two inch stream has been flowing since. Drill- ing was suspended in ordered in order to secure a pump so that the Capacity and endurance of the flow could be tested. So far as taste and clearness of the water are concerned, it seems to be of the best quality. The flow is estimated at about thirty gallons a minute, but the Commissioners hope yet to increase this flow either by drilling further or "blowing" the well. The present flow of good water is very satisfactory at so reasonable a depth, and might suffice for present necessi- ties, but it would be wise to obtain more if possible. The success obtain- ed o far justifies the judgment of the Comtnissioners in drilling where they did, aside from the advantages to be gained in running the system after it is in operation. Junior Matriculation. The folldwing are the names of Huron county candidates suceessful at the recent Junior Matriculation ex- araimetions, in the three groups, A B and O. Group A -T. Armstrong, S. W. Archibald, W. G. Batson, 0. W. D. Casens, B. Cummins: R. E. Clark, M. L. °Myatt, M. L Draper, A. K. Dick. sot, S. F. Doherty, A. M. Doyle, 0. Vingiand, rairbairn, 13. Geiser, re M. Giviirt, 13, M. Grieve, I. F. ail. lespie, R, Hewitson, I. M. Hinchley, lel, a. Horton, A. Houstot, 3 E. 3aekson, B. M. jarrott, 0. G. Kitty, E. M. Kerr, Ie. H. Laeoy, J. McTeg- got, W. G. 111eNevin, D. II. McGin- nis, J. T. Mitchell, A. Pieherd, M. C. Priee, G. G. Ross, M. 1, Scott, L. 1 Stapleton, A. Sureruse G. Stewart, j. 131. Truetetter, 3. R. Teelor, L. G. 3. Watson, AL Watson. Chidley, 11. 11, McArthur, S. AleAttlaur. 0-W. G. Dirtier, M. Brant, E. Copeland, T. 11. (lase, 0. F, Dickson, A.. Dow, R. Hill, It, II, Hooper, 0, 11, MteAvoy, W. Monteith, It 11. 13. Mae- amada, Angue MeLood, fl. Mertttosh, M. M. Mettesen, J. ?flee, M. P. Ritelete, A. Waltar. A Severe Storni. One of the worst hailstorme that ever crossed East Wawanosh, made terrible havoc witlaethe crops in one section at least, on Wednesday after- noon of last week, The force of the storm seemed to centre on a strip about tevo miles in wIdtle for Henry Chamney had scarcely a pane of glass left unbroken in leis house, and Yam Becrofe had eighteen broken, Wm. Bone escaped. The hail -stones were Very large, and not only beat the grain clown, but literally threshed it Out. Hugh Maumee, said "II have been 45 years ha the township and never saw such a storm. I had eight acres of the prettiest oats I ever saw, good for 50 bushels to the acre, and was going to begin cutting the next day, and they are not now worth cut- ting." Even half green peas were shelled out, and leaves of corn actual- ly shredded to pieces. It is estinaated that Peter Mason lost $500. Peter Leaver had 21 acres of a good kind of oats that proriaised at least 80 bushels to the acre, and these will scarcely give more than five. Joseph Ruddy's fine field of 18 acres of oats referred to in last week's Advance was destroyed, T. A. Mills had spoken for 200 bushels of these for seed safes. Sohn McGee lost heavily and may perhaps harvest half crop. Others who lost by the storm, of wind and hail are -James McGee, 0. Martin, James Dove, and Richard Irwin. There may be also others, who lost heavily, whose names we did not hear. Even when the storm had reached. Wingham, it still retained considerable force,' and some gardens were injured, fruit trees brok- en, and window panes smashed. 1.910. BriBsolutIT/QN 61.00 PER YelAite ilteeVANCLZ, $1.50 TO suosparesso )7,0, Miscellaneous, But Readable, - Sun rises 5.10, sets at 7.80; days are shortening. .Notwithstanding the failure of wheat in some parts of the West, one hundred million bushels is still expected from the West. Saskat- chewan atone is estimated to* give six- ty 'million bushels... , Looks as though ib would be late in the fall before all the branela sewers are completed.... Lights in the shade trees evleere wires touch branches indicate a loss of pow- er, and might mean danger. , ..During the next fiscal year the Post -office De- partment expects to use over a billion and a quarter yards of twine,- A Canadian Cabinet Minister will be sent to South Africa to join in, celebra- tion connected with the opening of the new Commonwealth Parliament; another long and costly pleasure trip at the country's expense for some "lucky Jim"....On Friday evening, some person‘ with a heavy waggon drove too close to a pile of the sewer contractor's drain tile, and practically destroyed half the pile... .The local Council of Chosen Friends have been planning a social evening and inviting a sister Court, to give the programme ....Keep your eye on the date for Wingham Pall Fair....Sitting on the fence does not take a fellow any- where, and is a certain amount of strain on the fence. -Talk about the Music of the bonne; what sweeter sound to the weary toiler- in the her• vest field than the sound of the dinner horn. In the days long gone by, at scores of "logging bees" the editor heard that welcome sound, and it was "Music to his ears".. .Have you tak- en that stitch in time on the harness strap that was ripped? Better do it now. The whole thing may give out if you don't, and a runaway follow... The heavy castings' for the man -holes in the sewer have arrived ; they weigh over 400 pounds each.. „The rural telephone system in Huron county will have made marvellous progress when 1910 records are made. ...Prize lists for the Fall Fair, Sept, 39 and 30, have been issued by the Secretary; •hustle on the big pumpkins, etc.... Work on the John street sewer has been comtnenced. ..te J. 11111 has had men working all week removing and renovating his poultry building....If you have visitors, or any °thee Hens of news, call up No, 34; or if after hours, phone 32.. , .Read the article on typhoid fever, on page 3; you will find it practical. , .Partners busy with their harvest; result, business quiet in town. ... Time of the pastors of Wiegheen Churches ere avvay on their vacations; now everybody be good; of course if tenybedy must get married, we will try and suggest a way out of the difficuity..."Blesterieg, electrical storms on the Oth" was Prof. Hick' prediction in his almenac published a year ago. Tuesday was the Oth, and the storm touched Winglaam on time .116.ther catehy and uteertain har- Vest Weather. rail wheat is garner- ed, but state are not yet gathered..., 'rho Guelph Herald mem indulges in reminisceneese and says - "Thank goodness, the scarcity of apples never had much effect upon the "apple pie that mother used to bake." The mutt Was the main patt... Wm. Itintoul will erece a Haggai( on the Public School at it cost of $15.. Wo are sorry to hear that Murdock MeLeod Is bent On continuing in the Wrong petit, Alla will now -spend two and Adolf yeatt in the penitentiary for breaking lnto two stations near Cataract. 01Rt.8 WANTRM -- For werk on power owing meehines itt knitttng raill or on day work. Olean, eteady week and pod Waco. Apply -Th. Watson Mfg, Oc., Ltd„ Peet, el At tr."..SeSoNe.r,"+""eln local: Items •*%***.•,•/•••^1...".....~..../.44.•*•^* Oood Flour.--Aw408, Wingleata, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willie & Co.'s advt, on page 8. Ritchie & Oosens report the sale of 3. Mute's brick residence on Maple street to W. 11. Davidson of town. The wind. and hail storm of last week was severe on standing grain, garden stuff, old decayed trees, aud young ehIckens. Lower town school will re -open on August 15th; now kiddies get your books, slates, pencils, etc., ready for the opening day. WAGGONS FOR SAL, - Apply to Gums' Limited. Mr. Pugsley of town had green corn from his own garden on August 7th. This is the first we have heard of in tome this season. Miss Eva Gracey passed safely through a critical operation in Wing - ham hospital, on Saturday last. We are pleased to report that she is doing nicely. The C, P. R. is erecting a new sta- tion at West Mentroe, on the Guelph & Goderich line between Elmira and Weissenburg, which will be opened shortly. W. G. Patterson announces another three-hour bargain sale of jewellry on Saturday evening, from 7 to 10 o'clock. See bis advt. and get some of the bargains. WANTan.-Good general servant. Name on enquiry at Advanoe office. Parties who have room and who wish to accommodate High School students, are requested to leave their names with Principal Workman at an early date. Last Sunday evening, Mrs. P. Fish- er, jun., of Toronto, favored the con- gregation of the Baptist Church with an excellent solo. She will sing again next Sunday evening. Ritchie & Cosens report the follow- ing sales of real estate t --Thos. Cal- houn, Town Plot, to 3. 0. McGregor; Mrs. T. J. Elliott to Mrs. Helps; John Sillick, Lower Town, to 3, P. Well - wood, The school children need the best of Shoes. Try our School Shoes. -W, J. GREER. In last week's issue of the Advance, we unintentionally omitted the name of Clarence Wilson (son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of town) from the liefof saccessful candidates at the De- partmental examinations. During the storm on Tuesday even- ing, the barn belonging to Mr. Wm. Elliott at the Glenannan brickyard was struck by lightning, but fortun- ately not destroyed; damage amount- ing to about $25 was done to the roof. Messrs. Wm. Deyell and Norman Fry were in Toronto this week re- presenting Maitland Lodge No, 119, 1. 0. 0. F., at the Grand Lodge. Mr. Wallace Hough is representing Min- erva Encampment at the same gathering. The last Big 3 -hour Sale, Saturday night (this week) at W. G. Patterson's Jewellry Store. At the largely attended Epworth League meeting on Monday evening, Miss Westman of London gave two excellent violin solos, ande.Mr. Zara brigg gave several Selections on his gratnaphone, all of which were highly appreciated. Next Monday evening, the meeting will be in charge of Misses M. Tibbs and 0. Chapman. You will be made welcome. Lower Wingham is gettieg to be quite it summer resort : Last week it number of Wingham young people enjeyed camping there. This week, the members of 3. W. Hewer's family are tenting on the flats. Why not erect tourist hotel there, build a scenic railway or a shoot -the -chutes, to en- tertain those who prefer to spend thole holidays there instead of going to Muskoka. Our splendid School Shoo at $1.25, $1.50, or $2 00, cut down the Shoe bills irt every family where they are worn. -W. 3. Guam, Mr. John Gentles of Kincardine died on Sunday lest, as the result of a stroke of paralysis a short time ago. Mr. Gentles was well known through- out this entire SeetiOn of country. Though he began life as a young ton without a dollar, he had by tact mad business ability succeeded in laying up eomfortable bank aceount, estimat- ed by some to be in the neighborhood of half a milliott dollars". Lot week, the Xorth Huron Tele- phone Co, totalled telephoner; ote the IOth of East IVawanosh for the fol- lowing pert let :-Chtem. A. King, llieh. It Irsvin, Robot MeDurney, Joseph Mallerney, Samuel Meletteney, Geo. T. Robertson, Adam Robertson and 'Robert Shiell. Additional phones are belug added in the same township, This Week, Mee Win. Wray and R. a, McKenzie of Delgreve have had phones bastalled, Gorrie. Mrs, Wm. Dane of Vancouver is visiting in, town, MEM Lizzie Wilson is visiting at the honae of Mrs, Perkins. Mr, and Mrs, Jae, Found of Han. rieton spent Sunday in town. Miss Webb of Mount Forest is visit. ingF her uncle, Mr. Chas. Heibine. Mrs. R. jellies of Teeswater is visit- ing Mrs. Perkins and the Missee Per- kin% Miss .Margaret McLaughlin of To- ronto is spending her holidays in town. Mr. and Mrs, awe Keine of the Soo are visiting the former's mother, Mee Jno. Kaine, sr. Miss Laura Andrew, with a lady friend, ie spending her holidays witb her mother and father. Miss Madge Nichols,who has i been training for a nurse n Fergus, is enjoying her vacation at her home. Mr. Hibbert and family have gone to Grand Bend to enjoy their hall. days. They expect to be away about two weeks. The Howlett Telephone Co. have re- ceived their claarter, and a, meeting of the subscribers is called for Friday, the 19th inst. Rev. Wm. Ashton occupied the pul- pit in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, and will also preach there next Sabbath. Stanley McLaughlin of Daysland is visiting his father, Mr. T. H. Mc- Laughlin. Stanley is quite favorably impressed with the West. Rev, 0, C. Keine and sons are visit- ing his mother, Mrs. Jno. Keine, sr. Mr. Keine preached in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening last, A baseball match was played be- tween Wroxeter and Gerrie teams on Monday evening, resulting in a vie - tory for Gerrie. The score was 8-9. Mr. and Mrs. F. Sperling of Vancou- ver are spending a few weeks at the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs, E. Sperling, and renewing old acquaint- ance in and around town. Miss Annie Hiebine left on Monday for Winnipeg, where she will meet Mr. Jahn Jardine. After being joined in wedlock, they expect to visit friends in Winnipeg a few days, be- fore going to their home in Tugaskie, where Mr. Jardine has a farm. The best wishes of a host of friends from Gorrie go with them for a long and prosperous life, Among those who went to Lncknors for the Bruce Old Boys' Re-unien were -Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Shire, Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. H. V. Holmes, Dr. Hicks, Mrs, H. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McKenzie, Miss Margaret McLaughlin, Stanley Mc- Laughlin. All report having had a splendid time, Wroxeter. Mrs. McEwen of Chatham is visit- ing her sister, Miss McTavish. Miss Flossie Brethauer of Hensall is visiting at W. A. Rutherford's, Mr. Peter McTavish of Mosley at- tended the funeral of his cousin, J. 5, McTavish. The steam thresher is quite busy in our midst. Fall wheat is said to be yielding well. Mrs. McIntyre, who was visiting her sisters, the Misses Allen, has re- turned to Cleveland. We are pleased to hear that Lulu, Rutherford has secured the school on the boundary, near Molesworth, C. F. McLean is having the Smale residence repainted, which adds very much to the appearance of the pro- perty. Agreat gloom was cast over this community, when it became known that Mr. John S. McTavish, of this village, had died suddenly on the 2nd inst., in had, Plains, Manitoba, On the 12th of July he left Wroxeter on a visit to friends in Sault Ste Marie, Mich., Gilbert Plains, and to his son, John, in Saskatchewan. He got as far as Gilbert Plains on his journey, when he was stricken with apoplexy, of a very serious nature, only -living a few hours. The remains arrived here on Saturday eveninglast, accompanied by the deceased's sister, Mrs. Dow, of Gilbert Plains, and his son, James, who met his annt in Tor- onto. The funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon, was very large- ly attended. The pall bearers were the members of Session. Mr. Mc- Tavish was born in the township of Beckwith, Lanark County, over 66 years ago. In the year 1858; he, with his parents and sisters, came to the township of Turnberry, and settled on the 5th concession, when the Mtn - try was a forest. In due time he be- cause a prosperous farmer, and after having worked. most industriously, he, With Mrs, McTavish, who predeceased him last December, retired to this village a few years ago. The deceased was assessor for the townehip of Turn - berry for nearly twenty-nine yeaVa. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church, Wroxoter, for fourteen years, also a teacher in the Sabbath school, where he did most faithful arid earn- est Work. Ile was held in the highest esteem, by both old and young, wher- ever he was known. Truly a most lovable man has passed to his groat rosvarcl. Three sons -John of Ovens - town, Seek., Samos and Allen of Turn - berry, and one daughter, Mrs. David Walker of Howiek t, Also five sisters, Mrs. Dow of Gilbert Plaine, Mts. Me - Ewen of Turnberry, MX% Ilamulton Of Wingbath. Mis, 111 awen of Claathete, and Miss McTavish, Wroxeteronourn a most devoted falter and effeetionate btother. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved in their sore trial. The Woman's' Institute pienie will be held as formerly, on the farm of John T. Currie, on the afternoon of Thursday of this week. Rigs will leave Carrie's livery etable at 1.30 p.m, Ladies will please be in time, Mrs. 1Vrn. Bone, Secretary. FOUND -A lady's ring; owner may have it by proving property' and pay- ing for this advertisintent, MOTO MARKeTS. ••••,•••••*, Wheat-Otie to $1.00. Oats -38 to 40 cts. Barley -40 to gots. Peas -00 to 05 as. Hay (014)-$10 to $12 per ton. Hay (new) -$8,(0 per ton, Butter -18 to 20 ots. Eggs -17 to 18 etre Potatoes (new) -$1 to $1,25 bush. Live Hogs -$8.00. Wool -22 cts, For full Toronto market reports see page 2. The Ilexall Kidney NI FOR KIDNEY ILLS These do not cost you one cent unless they do you good. We cheerful- ly refund money Walton Mciabbon DRUGGIST 74` eAtat,,See.; Kodaks and Cameras to rent at 25c per day The Holidays Are Over Rural Schools Open Next Monday, August 15. There's no line of Footwear we sell, that receives more careful attention than does bur line of School Shoes The Best School Shoes Made BOYS' SHOES - $1.35, 81,50 to 82.00 MKS' SHOES $1.25, 81.50 to 82.00 A test of our splendid School .131.1ces will at once prove their excellence umenoitormeo W. J. Greer THE MEE FOR CIWICE BREAD li you use PIVE ROSES PLOUIt you are sure to have the whitest, lightest, most dellcioas bread, Ab- solutely nothieg better than OUR PASTRY FLOUR for cakes & Pies letimontionerAlowormakimsi L. AWDE