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39T11 TEAR, NO, .13.
WINGHAM, ONT,, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 241 1910.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
—The third session of the tenth
Parliament of the Dominion of Cana-
da opened on Thursday, November
17th. On account of the accession of
a new 'King, members of tile Com,
mons and the Senate were required to
swear allegiance to King George the
Fifth,
• * •
—According to a decision of the
Courts, no more liquor may be placed
on the tables a secret, fraternal or
other societies without rendering the
members liable for prosecution for a,
breach of the Liquor License Act,
This is the out -come of an Owen
Sound case. A circular has been sent
out from the department pointing out
this phase of the law as interpreted by
Judge Widdifleld. This is a restriction
of the Act, that so far as we know,
has nob been pointed clearly here-
tofore.
* * *
—On the 25th of October, 1851,
occurred the most desperate and gal-
lant feat of arms of modern times,
when the British Light Cavalry
Brigade, 670 men of all ranks, charged
06nera1 Liprandes 12,000 Russians,
and left more than two-thirds of their
nurabers on the field, That, was 56
years ago, and of the 200 that came
hack alive from that terrible charge,
there are about 28 old and broken
men, some crippled, paralyzed or
bedridden, who still celebrate in one
way or another, the day on which
they became famous.
* * *
—Hon. Mr, Fielding, Finance
Minister for tha Dominion, is still
suffering from illness. The Toronto
News pays the Minister this compli-
ment : — "Mr. Fielding has lways
been courteous and considerate in his
treatment of the Opposition in Par-
liament. Ile has their respect, as he
enjoys the confidence of his own
party. Through a long period of
office holding he has kept his personal
integrity unsullied. In the manage-
ment of Parliament the Prime Minis-
ter will feel his absence , severely.
Both supporters and opponents will
rejoice to hear of his restoration to
health and viger." '
* * *
—The'Government Printing Bureau
at Ottawa has 15,000 corkscrews in
stock ; that would give each employee
a very fine assortment. But what
puzzles us, is—what earthly use cork-
screws would be in a printing office?
So far as we are aware, they do not
Perm any part of the plants of either
of the Wingham papers. Just think
of it a moment. Suppose all those
15,000 corkscrews were put to work at
once. What a chorus of popping
corks. It would surely remind one of
the rattle of musketry at the battle of
Waterloo. Corkscrews are used to
pull corks, but 15,000 in a Government
printing office indicates that- some-
body had a "pull" on the purchaser
of supplies. Aside, however, from
this humorous side, there is a serious
aspect revealed by the investigation
of the Printing Bureau. There was
bought from one firm in New York
goods for which $133,860 was charged.
The same articles bought in Canada
wonld cost $93,000. This is a loss of
$10,000 on one transaction. By an-
other firm $40,000 was charged for
goods which would have cost $15,612
if bought in Canada. To a third es-
tablishment $6,542 was paid for goods
worth in Canada $1,240. To a fourth
$25,220 was paid for $15,470 worth.
To a fifth, $31,757 for $23,520 worth.
With so much of a "rake-off" on sup-
plies, we begin to see why the cork-
screws would be required in the
hilarious times that would follow the
receipt of the ready cash—and all at
the country's expense.
BIO VALUE FOR LITTLE MONEY.
For the small sem of one dollar ane
can certainly get big value by sub-
scribing to the Family Herald. and
Weekly Star of Montreal. In the
first place you get the greatest week-
ly paper on this continent, a news-
paper magazine, and agricultural
journal all in one. Then agaire, each
subscriber this seasoe has the chance
of winning a free trip to the Old
Country next June, with all expenses
frorn his home in Canada ter the Old
Country and return and his spending
money as well. This is no catch
penny offer, as the Family Herald and
Weekly Star's reputation would not
allow any fake contest. Full particu-
lars can be had at this office or by
Writing fob a sample copy of that
great paper. It is the best value in
(earned& beyond dispute.
snags.
jareie—In Wingham, Nov. 23, to Mr.
and Mrs. R. Jarvis, a daughter,
jewett—In Thrnberry, Nov. 23, to
Mr. and Mrs. Watson JeWett, a
daughter.
Vanstone—in Wingham, November
21st, tO Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van -
stone, a man.
DEAStelle.
CeMphell—let Grey, on Nov. 19th,
David Campbell, in his 78th year.
Ager—In Motrle, Nov. 17th, L010. A.
Agar (daughter of the late David
Agar) aced 24.
BOYS' SCOUT ORGANIZATION.
A meeting was held in Mille'
Memorial Hall on Friday evening to
organize a Roys' Scout Troop for
Wingham. The following officer's
were elected :---Ion,-President, A. H.
Htleefeee, M. L. A.; lion. -Vice -Presi-
dents, ROT, E. Croly, Rev. D, Perri°,
Rev. Dr. Rutledge, Rev. W. L.
Steevere Rev. F. X. Laurendeau and
the Captain of Salvation Army;
President, 0, G. VanStone ; Vice -
Pres., W. A, Ca nspbell ; Secretary.
N. T. Sinclair ; Treaeurer, Dr. Price;
Scout -Master, R. E. Barron; Assistant
Scout Master, J, 0. Smith.
There are about forty boys in the
Wingham troop.
The oath of the scouts consists of
three points. They promise "on their
honor' three things :—
(1) To do their duty to God and the
King.
(2) To help other people at all
times.
(3) To obey the scout law.
The scout law has nine points, and
everyone has its place in developing
the upright, courageous, courteoue
character every parent hopes to see in
his son. The points are these ;—
(1) A scout's honor is to he
trusted.
(2) A scout is loyal to the King,
and to his officers, his parents, hes
country, and his employers.
(3) A scout's duty is to be useful
and to help others. And he is to do
his duty before anything else, even
though he gives up his own pleasure
or comfort or safety to do it.
(4) A scout is a friend to all and a
brother to every other scout, no mat-
ter to what social class the ether be-
longs.
(5) A scout is courteous; that is, he
is polite to all, but especially to wo-
men and children, and old people and
invalids, cripples, etc. And he must
not take any reward for being help-
ful and courteous.
(6) A scout is a friend to animals.
(7) A scout obeys orders of his par-
ente, patrol leader or scoutmaster
without question.
(8) A scout smiles and whistles un-
der all circumstances. When he gets
an order he should obey it cheerily
and readily, not in a slow, hang -dog
sort of way.
(9) A scout is thrifty; that is he
saves every penny he can, and puts it
into the bank so that he may have
money to keep himself when out of
work, and thus not make himself a
burden to others; or that he may
have money to give away to others
when they need it.
To obey the above from the Scout
law, will aid in the development of
good citizens and true manhood.
Tlae Advance wishes Wingham troop
of the Boys' Scouts, splendid suc-
cess.
WONDERFUL WHITECHURCH.
•
Mu, EGITou :—In your last issue
you spoke of great improvements
made by farmers, between Winghern
and Bluevale. In imagination will
you come with me to Whitechurch;
see, we lease through Wingham's
suburb, the fruitful valley of Lower
Wingharn. Climb up Agnew' e hill,
take a sharp turn to the right, and
we are spinning on towards the city of
the setting sun. First, we come to
Tervite's beautiful home, remodeled
the past summer by Walton & Son of
town, and further beautified by the
erection of a beautiful veranda. Then,
passing through the peaceful hamlet
of Zetland, and climbing another steep
hill, we come to Coulter's fine two
hundred acres. The past summer,
Mr. Coulter put a new foundation un-
der his comfortable home, and also
built a cement veranda. But we can-
not tarry, on we go another mile,
when we reach Lott's splendid farm ;
during the past summer he put up a
wire fence the entire width of his
farm, thus improving it by at least
two hundred dollars. Again another
mile, and John alcOreightes farm is
reached; he eclipses them all; not one
on the whole line can teach oho, for
not only has .he made a fine roadway
and built wire fences, but has import-
ed into his home a brace of fine twin
boys, the pride of the whole township,
and now Mr. and Mrs. Me. are
supremely happy. Then on again
until Whitechurch is reached. First
we pass the Presbyterian manse and
Methodist parsonage, lying side by
side like twin sisters, and the two pas-
tors are like twin brothers, working
together in perfect harmony. Then
comes Longfellow's blacksmith shop,
where Sam is the "mighty man with
large and brawny arras." Although
the village is "dry" yet at "The Cen-
tral," host Campbell will take good
care of both man and beast. Dr.
Jamieson comes next; he is a friend to
all; the old men honor him, and little
children adore him, and if he were not
married, I verily believe the maidens
would all love him ; no doctor, Sir, in
Canada is more respected than Dr.
Jamieson. Henderson's big up.to-date
store is very prominent. The sr. head
having retired "Tom" now guides the
ship; everyone calls him Torn from
the youngest child to the oldest resi-
dent. Further up is the P. O., the
postmaster being our former friend
and Citizen, Ken. Patterson, and the
messages he gives makes some sad,
some mad and some glad; Mr. Ken.
behind the counter seems to please
them all. Right next is . Holmes'
hardeeare, ehucked from cellar up,
with an up-to-date stock, and his
ehopping mill directly opposite keeps
him A busy men from eatly morning
until late at night. Then away past,
comfortable hoines of retired farmers
and busy workere, we come to the end
Of the village where stands Sparling's
creamery, which has A record for buts,
ter thee canhot he broken. There are
eters vacant stores itt the village, one
euitable for an up -to -Aide tailor, the
other for a dresseneking and millin-
ery establishment. I cottld write a
great deal more, but will now stop,
thanking you for *pima given.
Respeittfelly Your
"The 13aker Man."
Presbytery 01 Maitland.
The Advance has received these
minutes, The induceion of Rev. J. S.
McMillan is felly referred to in Bel.
more items, and. the other item will
be found in the Church news, as our
space would not permit a repetition of
the induction this week,
A Meeting Of Farmers.
A meeting of the farmers of West
Huron will be held in Goderich on
Saturday, November 261b, at 2 p.m.,
for the purpose of considering
the advisability of sending delegates
to Ottawa to join the deputation of
farmers from the West and other
parts of Canada that will wait upon
the Government next month in the
interests cl reciprocity with the
United States and tariff reduction.
Every farmer in the riding is invited
to attend, The movement is entirely
non-partisan, and the meeting will be
open for the free expression of opinion
by any farmer of the riding,
Cruelty To Animals.
To The Editor :—If ther association
for the prevention of cruelty to ani-
mals should send a representative to
Wingham and many other stations at
this season of the year, he would un-
doubtedly find many evidences of un-
necessary cruelty to animals. Fowl is
being shipped in large quantities from
this and other points, and besides be-
ing jammed into crates like sardines
into a can, they are thrown about in a
most shameful and heartless manner.
The attention of the railroad authori-
ties and shippers should be drawn to
the inhumane way that these dumb
and helpless creatures are handled.
If some employees just received a
slight taste of the treatment they
mete, out to dumb animals, they wenld
be more human in their actions to-
wards those who cannot speak for
themselves." Yours Truly, A LOVER
OF ANIMALS.
,North Huron Telephone Co.
The annual meeting of North Huron
Telephone Co. was held on Wednes-
day. The following were elected
Directors :--W. J. Greer, Wingham ;
Wm. Maxwell, Turnberry ; John
Webster, Fordyce; John Joynt,
Lucknow; H. T. Thompson, South-
ampton. Later, the directors met
and appointed W. J. Greer,, Presi-
dent; Wm. Maxwell, Vice -Pres.; H.
B. Elliott, Sec-Treas. ; R. Vanstone,
Solicitor. The Company appears to
be in good financial standing. On
Sept, 30th, there were 88 miles of pole
line, or 131 miles of wire, connecting
154 telephones with the town of Wing -
ham. There are now under con-
struction nineteen miles of pole line,
which will connect Wingham with St.
Efelens and Langside, via Lucknow,
and it is expected that fifty phones of
the Cd. will have access to Lucknow
by Christmas. The Co. has cer-
tainly been a success since its organiz-
ation, and with a good officiary, its
further prosperity appears certain.
S. Gracey starts a special clearing
out sale of furniture this week, and
continues till New Year. This is your
opportunity if you need anything in
the furniture line. We don't often do
this, but when we advertise, will do
just as we say we will.—S. Gracey.
C WS
Mr. Jno. Kerr will preach on the
Wroxeter circuit next Sunday in the
interests of Missions,
Next Sunday, Rev. James Hamil-
ton, a former pastor, will preach in
Wingham Baptist Church.
There will be a musical entertain-
ment in the S. A. Barracks on Thurs-
day evening; the ladies will serve
refreshments at the close.
Rev. Rural Dean Gunne of Clinton,
has been appointed rector of Christ
Church, London, in succession to Rev.
R. S. W. Howard, Who goes to
Chatham,
Next Sunday, Rev. Dr. Dougall of
Gloderieb, will preach in Wingham
Methodist Church morning and even-
ing. Rev. Da Rutledge will preach
in Goderich.
At the Presbyteey meeting on Nov.
17 a call was sustained to Rev. 0. M.
Rutherford from Pine River. The
salary offered is $850, manse, -and two
weeks' holidays.
Last Sunday was a record day for
attendance in Wingham Methodist
Sunday School, there being 301 pre-
sent; this included an attendance of
over forty in the Eureka Bible class.
Rev. W. L. Steeves preached his
farewell sermon on Sunday evening
to Wingham Baptist congregation.
The church was crowded to the doors,
and the pastor preached from 1 Phil-
lipians 3, 4, 5. Me. Steeves leaves this
week for London, where he has ac-
cepted the pastorate of a large Church
at, an increasing salary. Me. and
Iters. Steeves made merely friends in
Winghara, who wish them success in
their new sphere of work.
Dating the past ten years, Wing -
ham Baptist Chureh has supplied
the following ministers to city
Otturche—Itev J 1 Patterson to
natal°, Rev. J. X. McLean to Winni-
peg, Rev. E. R. Meth to Toronto,
Rev, II. B. Allen to Hernilton, and
now, Rev, W. L. SteeVes goes to
London. The Baptise Church In
Wingham has only a email congrega-
tion, but it teems when a matt is able
to preach to them for a couple of
years, that he then graduates to a
city. Ohttroh.
A Montreal Wedding.
A pretty home wedding teok place
on Thursday, 17th inst., at 271 Bishop
street, Montreal, the residence of Mr,
and Mrs. George Vipond, when their
daughter, Constance, was united in
marriage to Mr. A. Vernon Coleby of
Montreal. The ceremony was per-
formed at eleven o'clock by the Rev.
W. L, Rutledge, D, D., of Wingham,
the bride's uncle, assisted by the Rev,
Dr. Sparlireg,
Woolen's Institute.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Wingham branch of the Woman's In-
stitute will be held in the Chisholm
hall, Thursday ofthis week, Nov.
24th, at 230 pen. Subjects for this
meeting, "The Hygiene of Clothes," to
be taken by Mrs. W. S. Linklater ; al-
so "How to help our members have a
Merry Christmas," ie to be taken by
Mrs. R, Brock. All ladies cordially
invited. Mrs. Annie Bone, Sec,
This Thursday Evening.
The Imperial Male Quartette are
passing through Wingham and hav-
ing a spare evening, have been engag-
ed to give a concert under the
auspices of the Parish Club, in their
hall on Thursday evening of this
week. This Quartette. has delighted
large audiences, and has received as
high as $125 for a single engagement.
On Thursday evening, the talented
elocutionist, Miss Jean Carmichael,
will assist in the entertainment.
Watch for programmes.
Rubbers for the School Children,
40c to 50c. Don't let the children go
without Rubbers.—W. 'J. GREER.
Trouble After Trouble,
How quickly sometimes, troubles
follow each other. Scarcely does one
dark cloud pass by, ere another hides
the sunlight from view, and sorrow
comes again. So it has been with the
family of the late David Agar of
Morris. Only a few weeks ago, Mr.
Agar died; on Thursday last, his
daughter, Miss Lola., passed away, and
his son Charles is now in Winglaam
hospital with fever. Our Morris
correspondent reports the sad be-
reavement that has again come to the
afflicted family.
A Hebrew Wedding.
One of these interesting events,
never before witnessed in Wingham,
was the attraction at the home of
Mr. and MM. Harry Brown, ors Tues-
day evening, when their daughter
Susie beeame the bride of Mr. Samuel
&own, a prosperous citizen of Toron-
to. The ceremony was an interesting
one and took place under a canopy
outside, at 6 p.m. There were over
100 guests, each carrying a candle,
The bride was given away by her
mother, and the groom by his friends.
'Me ceremony was short, but impres-
sive and was performed by Rabbi Cap -
Ion a McCaul St. synagogue, Toronto.
Afterwards,. the guests were invited
to regale themselves at the tables
spread in the home. The evening was
spent in dancing and social enjoy-,
ment, A large number of our citizens
were invited to the unique event.
Versonais 3
Dr. Price spent Sunday with re-
latives at Orangeville.
Mr. Lundy, Sen., of Blyth, is a
guest at F. 11. Roderus'.
Mrs. Little of London is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Cloakey.
Miss Clara Godfrey of London is
visiting her cousin, Miss M. -Tibbs.
Miss Mae L. Burns of Palmerston
is visiting her cousin, Miss Pearl
Burns.
Mrs. Will. Robertson and sister,
Miss Ida Abram, are spending a few
weeks with their sister in Kincar-
dine.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mills of Fergus
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 0.
V. Hayden. Mrs. Mills is a sister of
Mr. 11.
Dr. Calder, Misses Ethel King,
Gretta and Lima Kennedy, went to
London to -day to hear Madame
Bernhardt.
Mrs. (Dr.) Price and two children
returned home on Monday, after
spending a few weeks with Orange-
ville relatives.
Mrs. (Dr.) Rutledge is spending a
few weeks in Montreal with her two
sons, and her sister, who leaves soon
for Jamaica, West India Islands.
Mr. and Miss Chapman were celled
to Mt, Forest last week by the serious
illness of Mr. Chapman's son. At lest
accounts, the young man was im-
proving.
Miss Morton, evangelist, spent a, few
hours in town on Thursday of last
week. She was on her way from
rordwich to Brownsville, where she
will conduct evangelistic services.
On Monday of title week, Miss
Edith Dettreant of Letkelet entered
the Winghant Business College, to
take a. course 10 Stenography; also
Messrs. Geo. Campbell, A. 13. McKay,
and J. 13, Farrel, all of Tiverton,
were in enrolled in the Commercial
Department.
Mise Helen P. Sinellie of Chesley
WAS a. visitor at the Manse, during the
lattee part of last Week. At the
services in St. Andrew's Church on
Sunday, Mist Smellie rendered two
beautiful and touching trete ,§ which
were tuneh appreciated by the large
Congregation* present,
Residence Burned.
Friends of Mr, 3. 0, Anderson of
Cheviot, Sask. (formerly of the vicini-
ty of Bluevale) will regret to _hear
that his house and nearly all the con,
tents were destroyed by fire on Oct,
28th, Mr, and Mrs, ,Anderson have
the sympathy of their many friends in
Turnberry, in the loss they have
suffered.
The Provincial Winter Fair.
The Provincial Winter Fair will be
held at Guelph, December 5 to 9.
Prize lists may he had from the
secretary, A. P. Westervelt, Parlia-
ment Buildings, Toronto, Huron
stockmen should remember that at
the June session of the County Coun-
cil it was decided to offer, in connec-
tion with this fair, a prize of $20 for
"the best beef animal shown by an
amateur exhibitor of this county,"
This should tend to increase the
interest already taken by many Huron
stock -growers in the Guelph Winter
Fair.
How Did This Happen?
Colored men have the reputation of
being very fond of chickens, and being
very expert in securing them when
required, without being caught in the
act. Some white men are also fond of
chickens, but do not show the same
cuteness in surrounding their pro-
ceedings with mystery. Not long
ago, a citizen of town employed a
laborer to do some work. Near by
were some choice specimens of a
choice breed of fowl, whose value
could be expressed in two figures to
the right of the dollar mark, As
night -fall approached, one of these
valuable fowl, instead of going to
roost (as a sensible $25 chicken should)
actually died and tumbled into a bag
lying handily near. Later on, the
owner of the premises found the bag,
with the deceased and valuable chick-
en therein, The' mystery was solved
by further investigation, which re-
vealed a man asleep in the hay -mow,
who had forgotten to wake up in time
to take the prize home, before the
owner returned. No colored man
would have been caught that way;
besides, an ordinary fifty cent chicken
would have made a good. meal.
Former Resident Deceased.
The Advance regrets to hear of the
death of Mrs. W. J. McTavish (nee
Miss Ethel Page) formerly of this
town, but recently of La Vallee,
Rainy River district. The family has
had much affliction, for it is only a
comparatively short time since Mr.
McTavish was obliged to spend some
time in the hospital in Clinton, and
now he has been bereft of a faithful,
loving wife. On October 22nd Mrs.
McTavish gave birth to a little girl,
and while in a weak condition, bron-
chitis set in, and on November 10th,
she passed away. Besides her sorrow -
stricken husband, who has not been
in the best of health since the severe
operation he underwent, there are
three little children left without a
mother's care and love. The case is a.
sad one, and Mrs. McTavish's friends
here, will sincerely regret to her of
her death, It seems only a short time
when she was a member of the Metho-
dist Church choir and Epworth
League in Wingham. Since then she
has had much affliction and trouble,
but now has passed beyoncl these to a
serener clime. She leaves beside her
husband and little children, one sister,
Mrs. Wm. Dixon, now of Edmonton.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Page, feel
the bereavement very keenly.
A
The Devouring Element.
About midnight on Monday, fire
was discovered in the freight shed
owned by the Canada Furniture Co.,
on Grand Trunk property, east of the
station and freight shed, and in the
rear of Walker & Clegg's upholster-
ing factory. The whole building was
in a very few minutes, a mass of roar-
ing flames, and the water poured on
it by the firemen seemed to have but
little effect. The building was about
120 feet long by 50 wide, and was used
by the Canada Fur. Co, to store furni-
ture preparatory to shipment. At
the time of the fire, there was in the
building a shipment of furniture, also
a carload of veneer, and a carload of
excelsior, and some machinery. The
fire spread with great rapidity, and
within an hour building and contents
were a total loss. Several cars were
an the track alongside, and some of
these Were pushed down the switch
by the men early at the scene. Three
cars that could not he Moved for the
intense heat, suffered badly, the
woodwork on them being ruined.
Walker & Clegg had a carload of
birch lumber that Could not bo moved
until it had caught fire and been burn-
ing for some time, and the luntber was
badly charred. Aside from the actual
loss by the destruction of the building
and coetents, much incoeveniente Will
be occasioned the Furniture Company
by not having eommodiotts shipping
shed advantages. How the fire origi-
nated is a mystery, as there was none
in the building, and tur one had been
iti it since early in the day.
Rtenmens 1 letnmems 1-- We have
the best rubbermade. Men'e, 745s to
$1,00, Women's, 1500 to 75 carte,
W. 3, Greer,
suBsonuerernee $1.00 PER YuAeryateme,
$1.50 TO Straeoninem0 W 'Cc 0,
Bible Society Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Wing -
ham branch of the Bible Society was
held ha the Baptist Church on Wed-
nesday evening, the prayermeetings
of the Churches being withdrawn.
Rev. W. L. Steeves presided. After
devotional exercises, Rev. E. R. Croly,
B. A„ gave an excellent address on
"Why I should support the Bible
Society." Rev. D. Perrie, though
disadvantaged by a severe cold, spoke
effectively on "The Bible." The choir
of the Church_ rendered excellent
metric; one selection, a male quartette,
being especially well rendered. Dur-
ing the year, the Society lost two
valued members of the officiary, Mr,
Robt, Currie, Vice -President, and
Rev. N. 13urwasie Treasurer. Mr. Jno.
Kerr was elected President, Mr. J.
Ritchie, Secretary, and Me. A,
Cosens, Treasurer, Owing to the
development of the work, the rapid
settlement ot the West, and the
demand for the Bible in eighty dif-
ferent tongues even in Canada, the
parent society had a deficit last year
of $40,000. Wingham last year con-
tributed $135.00, but on account of the
needs of the work, our citizens are
asked to be as liberal as possible,
when the collectors call upon them.
The Society is managed by a com-
mittee of laymen, and worked on
thoroughly economical lines. 11t leaves
questions of interpretation to author-
ized teachers, and devotes itself
simply to spreading the Scriptures
without note or comment, and has
helped to send,out the gospel in 418
different languages.
Furniture prices cut down; away
down, To make room, out it must go
at a price. Do you need any? If so,
tall at S. Gracey's Furniture store,
Death Of A Father.
Last week, we referred to the death
of Mr. Robe. Willis of Seaforth, father
of Mr. W. H. Willis of town. The
Seaforth Expositor says :—"Mr. Wil-
lis was a native of Somersetshire,
England, and came to Canada when
quite young. He first settled in Blen-
heim township, Oxford Coanty, and
from there came to Seaforth nearly
half a century ago, andhas been a
respected resident and active business
man here ever since. He was in the
75th year of his age. Mr. Willis was
eminently successful in business, being
careful, industrious, and enterprising
and possessing in a marked degree the
full confidence of his patrons and the
public. He also took a keen interest
in every enterprise calculated to ad-
vance the interests of the toWn and
his death causes a distinct blank in
the rapidly thinning ranks of the
pioneer residents and business men of
Seafortb. lie was a close observer of
all public affairs and took a deep inter-
est in all things which he considered
calculated to advance his country's
welfare. In private life he was one of
the most genial and kindly of men
and was implicitly trusted and much
esteemed by all who enjoyed his
acquaintance. His death will be sin-
cerely mourned by many, and will be
deeply regretted by all who knew him.
In politics he was an enthusiastic Lib-
eral and in religion an active and con-
sistent member of the Methodist
Church. He is survived by his widow
and faenily of six sons and two daugh-
ters, who will long cherish he affec-
tionate memory a loving husband and
an ever kind and thoughtful father."
Dr. Nelson Tait of 498 Spadina Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Friday, December Oth,
from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m„ for consulta-
tion ire diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses fitted.
irTo;ti
Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubber%
Read Willis & CO.'S advt. on page 8.
Guess it's about time to put 'em on
again—winter is not far away.
Only twenty-six shopping day until
Christmas. Get busy.
Pretty near time that clock was
showing its face id the tower of the
Post Office.'
LOST.—On Sunday,a small petrel=
lamb Fur, trimmed with Sable. Find-
er please leave at Advance Offiee,
Miss Cunningham of Brussels, who
was operated o11 at the Hospital last
Friday, is rapidly eonvalescing.
On Jan. 2ad next, between eighty
and ninety tnunicipalities in Ontario
will vote on local optiOn By-laws.
Mr. Samuel Pollock Of Ripley was
operated on for appendicitis at
the Hospital on Wednesday morn-
ing.
Feeley Goods of all kinds at
KnOz's.
To Rnme—ComfOrtable house in et
good location—J. A. McLean.
Instead of doing the best we can,
too many of us are eontent to do as
well Or et tilde better than the other
MR%
Those interested in Curling will
please meet in the Council Chamber
on Friday evening, to organize for the
There will be an auction sale of
furniture, etc, in McConneIrs tittle
roome ore Saturday, 26th inst„ at 2
o'clock; see posters,
Miss Annie Griffin' a many friends
will be delighted to know that she has
so far eonvalesced as to be able to
leave the hospital this week,
Mrs. M, J, Foxton announces the
marriage of her daughter, Sarah J.,
to James L, Moir of Humiota, Mani-
toba, to take place in December.
For a good Watch or Clock go to
Knox's,
The Firemen desire to express their
appreciation of the kindness of Mr.
0. M. Walker, in furnishing refresh-
ments for them, after the fire early on
Tuesday morning.
T. E. Walker had a big sale of cattle
at the National hotel on Saturday.
They were a fine lot,- ancl brought
good prices, apparently, but cattle
are high now, and buyers have to pay
good prices for Tem.
The male members of the A.Y.P.A.
of St. Paul's will give a concert in the
school -room of St. Paul's Church.
Admission 10e; the Ladies' Auxiliary
will serve refreshments. Everybody
will be made welcome. ,
Our splendid. SCHOOL SHOES at
$1.25, $1.50 to $2,00, are much cheap-
er Skoes to buy than any sort of
"Bargain Shoes."—W. 3. GREER.
The regular meeting of Wingham
L.O.L., No. 794, will be held on Fri-
day evening of next week, Dec. 2nd.
Every member is urgently requested
to be present, as the annual election
of officers will be held.
An effort is being made by repre-
sentatives of the city of London for
the improvement of ,the train service
on the London, Huron & Bruce rail-
way branch, London wants to have
a.n earlier train going north from
London as far as Wingham.
LOST.—In Wingham, a pearl sun-
burst brooch. Finder please leave at
the store of Willis & Co.; suitable
reward.
Knox's is the place to buy your
Xmas. presents.
The farmer who tries to run his
farm without a farm paper is not
doing himself or his farm justice.
Add The Farmer's Weekly Sun to
your list of reading for the coming
year. Helpful—that is what you will
say it is, and you will never want to
be without it.
R. J. Casenaore of Belmore, who
lost a large sum of money in town,
has not recovered it. He offered a
liberal reward of $25, but the finder of
the cash has not yet sought out the
loser, who purposed to pay the rent
of his farm with it. $145 is a big loss
to Mr, Casemore.
Picture -framing, upholstering, and
repairing promptly and well done by
S. Gracey, furnitute dealer and practi-
cal Undertaker.
Go to Knox's for your Xmas. and
New Year postcards.
Many will regret to hear of the
destruction of Victoria Hall, James-
town, by fire. The building was a
great convenience, not only for the
villagers, but for the entire communi-
ty, and was available for religious
services or any public meeting. It
will be much missed.
Don't be puzzling your brains about
what to send that absent boy or girl
of yours for Christmas. What would
be more acceptable than a year's
subscription to The Advance, and for
the money, what would give more
pleasure and satisfaction than fifty-
two visits of that bright, newsy,
up-to-date journal.
POULTRY WANTED.—Highest Cash
Prices paid for live or dressed Poultry,
delivered at our Warehouse at Wing-
ITNeTS'
For Diamond, Wedding and En-
gagement Rings, go to Knox's.
Joseph Gibson of Shuter street
received a telegram on Saturday,
announcing the death of his son,
Elmer, in California. The young man
had been ill for some time with tuber-
culosis, and when visited by Dr,
W. B. Towler, referred to his boy-
hood days in Wingham, when an
attendant ire Wingham Methodist
Sunday School, when Dr. Towler was
Superintendent.
On Tuesday, we noticed one of the
aspirants for municipal houors doing
a good act by cleaning the very mud-
dy crossings. Now if the aspirants
for the positions of Mayor, Reeve,
Councillors, School Trustees, Commis-
sioners, etc., woUld take turns at the
job, then ferewell to dirty crossings in
town up till election day at any rate,
After that, they will surely see that
they are clean in return for the sup-
port given them at the polls.
SPECIAL 1911.—Any person wishing
a °Mender for 1911, will please call
and give us their name, and we will
keep one for tleene No children need
apply. ---I. G. Stewart & CO„ Central
Hardware, Winghain,
NOTICE.
All parties wishing to connect with
the sewer or cellar drain must make
application to the Tanen Clerk, and
all work must he inspected before
being covered up,
By order of Committee,
METALOGRAPHY
(PIERCED BRASS)
We now carry a line of Stamped
Brass for piercing — Shades, Photo
Eraraes, Ink Wells, Hat Pin Holders,
eto„ eto.,
Beginners' Outfits only 50c
PYROGRAPHY
(BURNT WOOD)
We carry a large stook of Stamped
Wood for burning—Plate Racks, Tie
Holders, Towel Racks, Trays, Match
and Whisk Holders, etc., etc.
Come In and Inspect
Walton McKibbon
DRUGGIST
.7*
This is Waterproof Shoe season
and every Man, Woman and
Ohil4 should be provided with a
pair of our splendid, viscolized
Waterproof Shoes. They protect
the health, prevent colds, and
save the regular Shoes.
Good, sturdy Calfskin is always best
leather for these Shoes. It is Water-
proofed to such an extent that no damp-
ness can penetrate it. The Shoes fl,re
leather lined, heavy welted soles, medium
heels. Lace or Blucher style. 5300,
51 00 to 55.00.
For Boys and Girls we have tho same
Good Shoes, at $1,80, $1.75 to 52.28.
These Waterproof Shoes should be
properly fitted and we see that every
.foot is provided with a Shoe of just
the right size and width.
W. 1 GREER
HIND'S
Special Baking
Powder
1 Is Pure, Strong, Healthful.
It contains no alum or 1
ammonia.
In full 16 oz. pkgs. 25c
In full 8 oz. pkgs . I5c
F. J. Hind, Phm.B.
PHARMACEUTICAL
CHEMIST
•••••••••••••&
A GOOD BEGINNING
NOve that you are baking your own
bread for the winter months, don't
disappoint yourself and have bad
bread by ming inferior our because
11 19 lower priced.
FIVE ROSES FLOUR
IS CHEAP when you are buying
success. Every bag paranteed by' ns.
110**001.101.1.**OMMIIIMIMNI
Advanced market price for wheat in
exchange for floor.