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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-11-24, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 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.