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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-12-08, Page 1The Allingham ildvance. 39TH YEAR, NO. 15. WINO EW. , ANT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1910. SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. —A. Government Bluebook is the authority for the statement that the Dominion Government has purchased the old wheelbarrow that was used when the first sod of the Intercolonial railway was built, It only cost Cana- da two hundred dollars to buy the old thing. * ** —AC a recent meeting of the anti - Tuberculosis. Association, Premier Hazen reminded the audience, that if federal, provincial and municipal authorities would unite their efforts as they should, tuberculosis would be stamped out in twenty years. If=that is true, and weqbelieve it is, then the responsibility is great, and should arouse to action. * ** —A report comes from Ottawa that there may be a Dominion election in 1011, although Parliament then will not have gone its full term. The reasons given for the supposition are :—The disfavor with which the Government's Naval policy is received, and the enormous expenditures on the Grand Trunk Pacific. It is said that when fuller reports of the cost of the railway come, the country will be thoroughly alarmed at cost, and the increase of the country's debt. This might endanger the return of the Liberals to power, if the election was delayed until Parliament had run its term. An election before the full cost is known and a rush campaign, might. save the situation. On the other • hand, the West will be opposed to an. election until the representation is determined by the results of the census. Whether the present Parlia- ment will live out its term, or a snap verdict be sought, depends on the exigencies of the politicans in power. * * * 4r —The present session of the Do- minion Parliainent opened in such form, that many predict a "fighting session." To a student of the field, there appears to be plenty of issues, that are likely to cause lively debates, and as the Opposition is strong, well organized, and has in its ranks a number of able men,.tbey are likely to put up a vigorous fight if necessary. On the other band, the Government will frequently be on the defensive. When a Government remains very long in power, there comes a time, when they have to fight every inch of the way to hold on to power. The Government majority is still large, but throughout the Dominion, there are indications that it has lost ground in the confidence of the electorate. The leader, Sir Wilfrid Laurier passed his 69th birthday recently, and con- sidering his age, retains his vigor wonderfully well, and is likely to make strong endeavor to hold his forces together until another election. The Nationalist movement in Quebec is certainly causing the Government much uneasiness. —The British elections are now in progress, and there is considerable ex- eitement in the old land in connection with interests. The question of limit - in thepower of the House Hat ..e of Lords, Home Rule for Ireland and Woman Suffrage, are among the questions that enter into the struggle. The House of Commons in the last parlia- ment was composed as follows:—Lib- erals 275, Labor members 40, National- ists 71, Independent Nationalists 11,. Unionists 273. Of the foregoing, the first four groups were generally count- ed as supporters of the ministry, giv- ing a ministerial strength of 397. as against the Unionist strength of 273, or a net (majority o f 124. As a start - off ytar t- off 41 Conservatives are returned without opposition, and 25 Liberals, The most serious phase of the election is indicated by the action of Ulster county in Ireland, where the opposi- tion to home rule is so great, that at a ptiblfc meeting $50,000 was subscribed to buy arms, and declarations were made that Ulster would pay no taxes to an Irish parliament, amen( p ,nor recognize its authority in any way, if Home Rule was granted. Live and Dressed POULTRY WANTED Any quantity of Turkeys, Geese, Docks, Chickens, and Fowl, also Butter and ggs. Market your poultry early, whilst prices are good ; do of wait until the last: day, HIGHEST' PRICES PAID Armour & Co. WINGUAlt TOWN COUNCIL The December meeting of Wingham Town Council was held on Monday,. Dec. 5th ; all the members were pre- sent, Letters were read from Geo. Mac- kenzie and 0, 0, Rintoul stating that they were willing to pay their sower proportion so far as asked for by peti- tion, but no farther; one threatened to carry the case to the highest court in the Dominion, The Sewer commit- tee said the work had been done on recommendation of the Engineer ; the committee did not appear to be worrying over the hot threat. The Engineer's report on the Sewer was read, showing that when the ball test had been successfully applied, the underground work would appear to be satisfactorily done. The septic tank was a substantial piece of work. Several suggestions were made by the engineer ; the report was left in the hands of the committee. RI.roRT FINANCE COMMITTEE. The following certified accounts were recommended for payment :— Hook &a L drier Co, ...$ 2 00 W, J, Greer, 2 pair shoes for A. Morden...... .. , .... ... 2 00 Wrn. Holmes, work 14 03 R. Saint, teaming 1 25 I. G. Stewart, supplies, . , 05 D. C. McDonald, work 37 62 A. Sanderson, teaming.. - .. , .8 75 Arch. Patterson, work 50 0. J, Thornton, repairs...... , 2 00 R. Deyell, removing body4 00 Wm. Guest, work 3 00 A. Young, certified part act6 00 Richardson & Rae, message. , 80 Davis & Johnston, engineers187 60 A. Dey, insp. tank 11 days.. , .10 50 V. Hill, syphons for sewer, 05 72 Sheldon's Ltd., sewer supplies62 00 Bell Telephone Oo 155 Hunter Bridge Co., balance75 17 L+' 0. Luce, engineer 7185 Can. Express Co 2 25 Perth Oontract Co , on act,1033 65 Wm. Nicholson, 24 days insp sewer,. 63 00 Public Library 93 93 A. Cosens, insurance Hall... , 25 00 Gutta Percha. Co.; hose 29210 T. T. Field, meat, charity1 00 R. Rankin, salary 7.00 E. Lewis, salary 20.00 Geo. Allen, " 22.50 J. F. Groves, sal, & postage55 50 Geo. Allen, A. Morden to Clinton 2 00 Geo. Mason, supplies 2.10 Theo. Hall, ptg. and advtg1840 H. B. Elliott " " .,,1800 Mrs. Grisdale, gron. charity2 344 Water & Light Com., band lights 103 26 Perth Cont. Co. extra sewers518 97 On emotion of McDonald and Elliott, the above report was adopted. Coun. Elliott reported that the work one the Davidson house was completed at cost of $1.00. Coun. Redmond reported that the road at septic tank had been repaired, at a cost of probably $16, Coun. Bone referred to a hose used on sewers, in bad condition. Coun. Redmond recommended a record of sewer connections, and had prepared a book as suitable for the purpose. Mr. Crawford complained of being improperly assessed $3 for a dog which he did not own. On motion of Elliott and McKibben, the amount was refunded. Mr. Felix complained of beingas- sessed -sessed for `a dowhich he did not have, the animal having been poison- ed next day after tax for 1009 was paid. On motion of Coun. Bone and Elliott, $1 was refunded. Mr. Tindell complained of having to pay Transient Traders' license, when he was a permanent citizen. Most of the Couocil admitted the injustice. On motion of Redmond and Irwin the Executive will report on necessary changes in the Transient Traders' By-law, at meeting on the 15th inst, By-law 623 to raise $2500 for com- pletion of trunk server and sewage disposal works, was read twice. It will now go to the electors on January 2nd for their approval. On motion of Couu's McKibbon and Bone, the By- law will be published in the Wingham Times the requisite number of times, and if approved by the electors, will beread a third time later, yBy-law 621 to provide for the muni- cipal election i n as read was passed on motion of Elliott and McKibben. By-law 625 was passed repealing By- law 505 of 1903, regarding banking of Town accounts. For many years, the Town has paid the G.T.R. $100 a year for the privilege of a water pipe under their track. As the pipe has not been used fnr eight years, Council thought it wino to terminate the agreement, The balance c of theHigh II gh and Public School levies were passed to their accounts and Council adjourned till 15th inst., at 8 p.m. We have something special for the little girls in toy sets, made good and strong and nieely finished. Bedstead& dressers, c h lff i era At ande + side- boards, r.Take aPSep in at S. Gracey'a Furniture store window, the fleet time you are in Wingham, and see them. TRtneks and VALISES. ---If you want Cgood Trunk, Suit Case, or Club Bag. Ome here ; we can -save you money. —W. J. GREltit, SINGLE FARE TO TORONTO BY C,P.R. PAT STOCK SHOW, DEC, 12, 13. Tickets to Toronto and return at single fare will be on rale at all C.V.R o(mioes and stations for afternoon treble, Satnrdey. I7,tc. 100h, and all t.ridna lntrday, htanday and Tuesday, lith 'r , 12th and 13•.0, good for ret n all trains upto sod inolading day, Deo, 141h.. At ft tee st where there s.re no agent,, rons stoked til Ise fintted by gotta i&'bov's, Winghain Hospital Report. Wingbaaa Hospital has now been in operation leas than four years. If at the tune the enterprise was launched, any person had doubts either of the need or possible success of the institu- tion, those doubts must long ago have been dirpeiled, and now it is an ac- knowledged success. Since its opening, there have been nearly 500 patients admitted for treat- ment, This alone is evidence of the then existent need, and also of the ex- cellent management of the institution since. During the hospital year end- ing October lst last, 105 persons re- ceived treatment ; of these 70 were. surgical cases and 35 medical cases. Besides these, quite a number of minor operations were performed, the pati- ents being able to return home the same day. The average cost of each patient per day has been $1 47, Out of the 105 patients treated during the hospital year, 61 paid less than $1 50 per day, ten of them being free patients, pay- ing absolutely nothing, but they re- ceived the same care, attention and nursing as those paying full cost of maintenance. The Hospital Board has been able to do this, because of the liberality of generously -disposed citizens, in addition to the town, coun- ty and provincial grants. Last year these grants. were :— Provincial Grant $111 21 Town " 200 00 County Grant , 100.00 This last grantdeserves some criti- cism because the amount is so very small, when the size, the standing, and the ability of the County are taken in- to consideration. Last year, Bruce county gave to Walkerton Hospital $1,500, and to Kincardine Hospital $500. Huron is the second wealthiest county in the province and yet it gives less than any other county .to- ward enterprises of this kind. It is most desirable that next year's Coun- ty Couucil should take a more liberal view along this line, and grant ade- quate assistance to institutions doing such commendable and efficient work as Wingham Hospital. That the County grant was so small, was not due to any neglect of Wingham's re- presentative, for the Hospital has no truer friend than Warden Irwin, and whoever may represent the town next year in the County Council, will no doubt endeavor to present the claims of the Hospital as strongly as .pos- sible. The following is the financial re for the year ending Oct. 1st, 191p RECEIPTS, Prov, Grant 411.21 Town " 200 00 County G:aut 100,00 Receipts from patients 2972 31 Donations, etc 312.00 Other source 4125 ort EXPENDITURE, D,.ficit Oct. 1st, 1909 .8 48 25 Meat 214.92 Butter and eggs 217.16 Flour, bread and meal - 90 80 Milk 158 99 Potatoes and vegetables 100.08 Groceries & other provisions202 17 Drugs and medicine 152 00 Medical surgical appliances.. , 100 06 Bedding, etc 19 50 Cleaning 42 06 Fuel - 313 20 Light, oil, etc, .... , .., 163 $0 Water , ................ 18 52 Ice 6 30 Salaries and wages , ... , , .. 1314 60 Taxes and insurance 51 42 Contingencies 20125 Repairs - 223 60 Furniture - 42 03 Int. on mortgage . 185 40 Bank over draft 46.79 Total. .. .. , $4,036.80 $1,036 80 Personals Mies Wilson of Harriston is a guest at Richard Anderson's. Mr. and Mrs. II. O. Bell of South- ampton spent Suuday in town. Will. Buchanan and Will. Haines visited friends at Holyrood over Sun- day. Y, Mr. Jno. Armour attended the Provincial Fat Stock show in Guelph this week. William Eilacott returned last week, after spending several months in the West. W. B. Wellwood arrived home last week, after an extensive business trip through the West. W. Mts. 'V', A. Ca mP bell returns last 1st week after visiting her sister, Mrs. Ern. Button of Shelburne, Mrs. Roht. Shields returned to Palmerston on Tuesday, after visiting for a month with hers mother, Mrs Carr. Mies Marie Scott of Atnberley, flag been enrolled in the Stenogrephie Department of the Wingham Busi- ness 'College. Me. V. E. Curran, school teaeher of Cleveland, has this week entered the Wingham Business College, taking a Commercial °aurae. Rev. W. Brsnclnn of Caledonia was a caller at the Advance on Saturday. Ile was called to the vicinity of his old home, by the trerious illness of his sister, Mrs. Thos. Proctor, of near Bel - grave. lllisssuns, i it h A tie vv of 1.'hi1ndtl. hi A•, dat : hter n! lrAgnew p 8' , of Low. er Wiugb,e,tn, trailed from Neve York this week for Gibraltar, as 0000111 - tat tier a 1udy vlaltiog Business Change, Mr, Robt. Maxwell has sold his busi- ness. Mr, Wm, Henning of Mitchell is the purehaeer, and he takes posses. sion January 1st, Serious Pati. 446 On Friday last Mrs. E, 1,+'orlar was seriously injured by falling through a cellar trap door, that had been forgetfully left open. Many acci- dents happen in this way, and people cannot be too careful in remembering to close trap doors; they are rightly named and prove to be veritable traps. Organ Recital. Mr. Hewlett, organist, and Miss Carey, soloist, both of Hamilton, were the attraction at a concert in the Presbyterian Church on Monday everting. Mr. Hewlett is an acknow- ledged master of the pipe organ, and Miss Carey is an excellent singer. The T attendance was not.fe3' r en- couraging, and the receipts will perhaps fall short of the expenses. • Matrimonial. There- was a quiet wedding in town on Tuesday evening, at the Methodist parsonage, when Rev. Dr, Rutledge spoke the magic words that made two happy hearts beat with pledges of life-long faithfulness to each other. The participants were -- Mr. Roy Stephenson of town and Miss Louise Kennedy of Richmond, Ont. After the ceremony, the happy conple were entertained to a festal repast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kew, who discharged in good style the duties of host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson will reside in town. SizATrxct SHOES 1—To enjoy skating one must have the correct Boot. We have them for Ladies, Gents, Misses, and Boys. Skates put on free on shoes we sell.—W, J. Greer. December Weather. So far in December, the weather has been decidedly wintry, with good sleighing reported from many dis- tricts. There has not been good sleighing in town as yet, hut London, Owen Sound and other points report sufficient snow. Prof. Hicks indicates disturbing elements at work from 10th to 15th, central on the 12,11, resulting in snow, sleet and blizzards, tidal waves and seismic disturbances. These wintry gales may tun on for many days, perhaps past the 15ch. December 21 to 27 is another stormy period, bringing snow, high northwest ales and blizzards, genuine rds, with a cold wave for Christmas. Municipal Elections. The nominations for Mayor, Reeve, Councillors, Trustees, Couiniist .,her, for the Town of Wingliam will be held in the evening of December 26.h, and (if an election is necessary) the vote will he taken on January Zed, at the following places, and by the fol- lowing,.Deputy-Returning officers and poll clerks, the D. R. 0. being the first mentioned in each case :—Ward 1—at Wm. Johnston's tailor shop, by W. J. Haines and H. Roadhouse ; in Ward 2—at Gannett's office, by Alex. Alers d on.and$en.. Tenkins ; in Ward 3—at the Town Hall, by W. T. Hall and Geo. Tees; in No: 4—(1) at Ritchie & Cosen's office, by T. Deans and A. Fleming; (b) at the Park house, by C. N. Griffin and J. Elder. East Wawanosh By.Law. In another column will be found By-law No. 13, of the township of East Wawanosh, which every pro- perty -holder of that township should read. It authorizes the issue of deben- tures for $18,000 to be spread over a term of years, the money to be expended in building two much -need ed new bridges in the municipality. Tho vote will be taken on Jemmy 2nd. We do not wish to dictate to the voters, but it appears like the By-law case to be voted on in Wing - ham, where it is better to spread the amour',.; -"over a number of years, and let others help pay the debentures as they fall due, rather than have it come in a lump on one year's taxes, and thus cause hardship in many cases, Furniture specials for Xmas. and New Year gifts, We have a very nice line of Jardiniere stands, music and Parlor Cainet rocking n$ and easy , chafes ce.tl� • i e table$ � e -. , te. etc. Don't r � nt fail to call and see them (even if yon don't buy,) Just call and see what. wo have. Remember, we are giving special reduced prices on all fttrn1te lines, for cash, till New Year.—S, Gracey, Furniture dealer, and Under- taker, Wingham. A FAMILY AFFAIR. Tho Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal may justly be called a, "Family Affair," for in its 32 pages each week there are found columns of matter that interest every member of n, family, whether old or young, and, however, numerous they may be ifs ie the best combination family paper printed, and ens? family not now receiving it should give it a trial for next year. The publishers, we unde'retttad, contemplate el alio Improvement next year whlak will MAI ie even Mira ,ila*blr, Business Change. The business of the estate of the late Wm. Armour has changed hands, and in future will be known by the name of Armour & Co, W. Armour, who has been for several yea connected with the business, remains as manager in 'Wingham. Election Of Officers. The B.Y,P,U, of the Baptist Church held its election of officers on Monday evening, with the following results :— Pres., Mr. Haley ; Vice -Pres., W. Anderson ; Sec., Mrs. Geo. Hanna; Treas„ Clarence Blackhall; Organist, Roy Mundy; Asst. Organist, Miss Wellwood. 1/ Flection Of Officers. Wingham L, 0, L. No. 701 held the annual election of officers on Friday evening last, as follows:—.W. Master, W. J. Greer; Deputy.11faster, W. J, Sturdy; Chaplain, Rev, E, H, Oroly; Rec..-Sec., J. W. McKibben ; Fin, -Sec., W. T. Hall ; Treasurer, D. Bell ; Lec- turer, Wm. Guest ; Dir. of Cere- monies, Geo. Tees ; Committee—A. Young, A. Sanderson, Robt, Mason, W. B. Elliott, Wm. Salter, Formerly Of Wingham. Frank Rice of Welland (formerly of Wingham) was a visitor in town last week, accompanied by his bride, nee Miss Helen I+;. Thompson of Sutton West. The happy event took place on Tuesday of last week, in Knox Ohiirch, Rev, F. C. Overend perform tug the interesting ceremony. After they have completed their wedding tour, Mr. and Mrs. Rice will reside in Welland. While in town they were guests of the groom's aunts, Mrs. Cody and Mrs. Flood. Anniversary Services, The anniversary services of Wing - ham Methodist Church will be held on Sunday and Monday next. Sermons will be preached at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. by the pastor, and special offerings will be received towards a fund for complete renovation of the church, which is estimated to require $2,000, and this amount the joint Boards hope to raise. The celebrated "Boy Sing- er," Douglas Stanbury, accompanied by his mother, known to the public in her younger days, as "Fairy Morgan" will sing at morning and evening ser- vices on Sunday. On Monday even- ing, Dec. 12th, there will be a tea - meeting ; tea served in the lecture - room from 6 to 7.30 p.m., to be follow- ed by an entertainment consisting of addresses by resident ministers, and music by the choir, The "Boy Sing- er" will also render a number of selec- tions. A very interesting programme will be furnished. The Clinton New Eva says regarding an entertainment in that town :—"The special feature of the evening was the marvelous sing- ing of Master Douglas Stanbury of To- ronto. He sang four numbers and a duet with his mother and fairly elec- trified the audience. He has a won- derful voice which is of good compass and his enunciation is almost per- fect." Highest prices paid for live and dressed poultry.—Armour & Co. A Startling Statement. It has been said by those who have investigated the matter carefully that, although at the age of 45 fully 80 per cent. of men are established in whatever pursuit they follow and are in receipt of incomes in excess of their expenditure, at the age of 60 it has been found that 95 per cent, are de- pendent upon their daily earnings, or upon their children for support. Many, no doubt, read the despatch from Detroit which recently appeared in the Canadian papers, and which described the condition of a mai, who but a little more than forty years ago a "financial power" in that city, who had. a "palatial home" on one of the moat fashionable thoroughfares, en- tertained lavishly, and to whom every person, high and low, was prepared to a homage. But the pay fates were against hire. He suffered serious fin- ancial losses, and when ho began to go down hill he found it was properly greased for the occasion. His friends deserted him like rats from a sinking ship, and now at 80 years of age, after his da'y's labour, he wends his way to the city with the bent, broken down old men,who have influence e enough to have their names on the city's pay roll. The moral is that out of your abundanee something should be laid aside for declining years, and invested where thieves cannot reach it, and where one cannot be deprived of it in any possible way. This means is afforded you under the Canadian 'Gov- ernment Annuftes Act which the Par. Dement of Canada passed in the ses' bion 1908, and which received the unanimous suppert of both tides of the House. You may get all informa- tion by applying at the post office, or by addressing the Superintendent of Annnitiee, Ottawa, Clinics; Burrr:tz Now.—An nppor, tunity is now open for thc,,e desirous of necurinKchoice butter b retail in rolls or print,, at Armour & 0o'e, op - melte the Salvation Army Hall, any week day, between 8 a.m, and 0 p.rn. Bntter here for inspeetlon to knit the taste L pricier right. Armour So 00I By -Law No, 623. This is a By-law that received its first and second readings on Monday evening and will be published in the Wingham Times for three weeks. Every property -holder should read it and inform himself of its provisions. It provides for the raising of $2,500 to complete the payments due for the construction of the trunk sewer and septic tank. It appears that the amount voted was insufficient, as was predicted at the time ; nor did it pro- vide for the septic tank. The money will have been paid to the contractor, and hence the property -holders can choose one of two things :-1st—Sup- port the By-law and thus spread the amount over 20 years ; or 2nd—Defeat the By-law, and have the whole amount levied in next year's taxes, The sensible method we consider, will be to support the By-law, and let those who live ten, fifteen or twenty years hence pay their share of the cost of the privileges, that they will then be enjoying, when many of us will have gone the way of all flesh. The Sewer Work. The sower contractors have been having a heap of trouble lately, some of the sections not readily passing the test. The test consists in floating a wooden ball a couple of inches less in diameter than the sewer pipe, through each section from one "man- hole" to another, and hence through the entire system. Two days were spent on one section from the corner of Josephine and John street to the man -hole near the Brunswick hotel, The obstructions were found to be stones, pieces of tile, etc. As we write this (Monday) there is some obstruc- tion in the section from the marble works to the corner of Patrick street. A strong force of men is now working at the sewer on Shuter Street, be- tween John and Patrick, and expect to complete that section this week, which will wind up the work for this season. The streets now supplied are :—Josephine street from G. T. R. to Victoria street ; 'on Patrick from Frances to Leopold street ; on John street from Josephine to the High School and Hospital ; on Maple street from Josephine to Shuter ; on Centre street from Maple to near Patrick ; on Shuter street from Patrick to John street, A Dangerous Practice: There may be some fun in coasting down the sidewalk, but there is also danger in the• sport. On Thursday last some boys were sleigh -riding down the hill from the High School, when tboy lost control of the sleighs on which they were riding, and ran into a telephone pole at the edge of the sidewalk. One of the boys, Willie McCool, was thrown against the tele- phone pole with tremendous force; his breast and stomach receiving severe injuries, • so that he has been confined to his bed for several days. Had he struck the pole with his head, it might have resulted in fracture of the skull and ended fatally. The next day Charlie Lloyd had his face cut badly while coasting. These ac- cidents show that there is clanger in the sport. One thing certainly should he discontinued, that is—sl igh-riding on the sidewalks. This actice vio- lates law of the t u and ren- ders the walks so icy that citizens are in danger of falling. Recently, one of the ministers of town was ordered to "clear the tracks" in order to escape a swiftly -descending sleigh. Citizens do not seem to have any rights when the "coasters" control the walks, Chief Allau is after the riders, anti the prac- tice is likely to cease. For over twenty years TheWeekly Sun, Toronto, has ccupied anenvable position, diligently serving the Ontario farmers. It is edited for their particular benefit and a special effort will be made during the corning year to make it even of more practical value than ever het. re. Alt interest- ed in farming should read The Sun. 1Locat Itent6 3S Good flour.--Awde's, Wingham. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read 'Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Two weeks from S nodsy will it l be Christmas day. Municipal nomination on Monday, 26th inst., election Jan. 2nd, A Mr, Short and Miss Long were married at Leamington last week. Foss SALE.—A. A. good second-hand Cutter. Apply to Mrs. fl. Kerr. Looks as if there would be a lob of new faees at the Connell table in 1011, Me. Jae, Thompson of Turnberry has purchased Miss Nichol's house on Shuter Street, and will meve in shortly'. Hockey Shoes 1 The best in town. Skates put on free,—W, 1. Greer. The fight a geins tthewCe1 evil, an evil which every year cost the fanners of the Dominion millions of dollare, is to receive freshimpetus at Ottawa twill Mae% SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Pgut Y>iee IN A.pirAnOat, $11.50 To ElynsozonEuH xx 17, IFI, Hear Douglas Stanbury, the cele- brated "Boy Singer," at the teanteet- ing, Dee. 12, in Wingham, Methodist Church,. The municipal Councils meet to wind up their business as per statute, on Dec. 15th ; all interested should remember this, Huron County Council, is in session in Goderich this week. Dr. A, 3, Irwin of Wingham closes his term of the Wardenship with this session. Don't fail to see the demonstration of Lion Collars at McGee & Camp- bell's on Saturday, Dec. 10. During December, the stores in Wingham will be open during the the evening, You arenot, however, invited to wait till evening to do your shopping, The Town Council will meet in the evening of December 15th to close up the' accounts of the year, preparatory to publis' n the financial statement as soon as possible afterwards.. We are ready for an immense busi- ness in Christman footwear, Come, sec our display.—W. J. Greer. Farmers around Palmerston must be in good trim. One offer of $95 an acre was refused, and several other owners of well kept farms in Minto and Wallace Tps., refused to sell. AUCTION SALE.—Thirty-one head of cattle—milkers, springers and young cattle, at Dinsley's hotel, on Saturday, Dec. 10th, at 2 o'clock sharp. --Geo. Yeo, proprietor; Jno. Purvis, auctioneer. James Angus met with an accident in the beginning of this week, and bad one hand badly lacerated while work- ing a cutting machine, necessitating the dressing of the wounds by a physician. Furniture prices cut down; away down. To make room, out it must go at a price, Do you need any ? If so, call at S. Gracey's' Furniture store. A South Carolina calf swallowed a wallet containing $118, Nothing remarkable about that. We know a man who ought to have had more senses but also let a whole farm slip down his throat. • Thos. Kew sold his first prize set of double harness this week to John Menzies. The price was $70. Mr. Menzies always keeps flue horses, but when they get into prize harness, they'll certainly look their best. The marriage took place on' Satur- day, Dec. 3rd, of Jessie Morrison, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno, McRitchie of Wingham, to Gavin Dalzell Barrowman of Toronto. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. David A. Moir of Niagara, Ont, SLIPPERS 1 SLIPPERS 1 1 — See the So -Cosy line for Ladies, Gents, Mis- ses and Ohildreu.—W. J. GREEK. Picture -framing, upholstering, and repairing promptly and well done by S. Gracey, furniture dealer and practi- cal Undertaker. - In the item in last week's Advance referring to a transfer of property in Lower Wingham, we should have stated that DeWitt Solutes purchased from Mrs. Simmons, instead of from Thos. T. Field, who was a former owner of the property. The purchase price was $1000, Wingham merchants are in good trim for the Christmas trade. Their windows are neatly dressed and only give a faint idea of the pretty things, and the useful things to be found in- side. Stay by your home merchants, who help to pay the taxes, support the town and make improvements and progress possible. Give the Boys and Girls our excel- lent Shoes for Christmas, Nothing more sensible,—W, J. Greer. POULTRY WANTrn.—Ili.ghest Cash Prices paid for live or dressed Poultry, delivered at our Warehouse at Wing - ham. -0 UNNS', ing-ham.—GUNNS', LIMITED. A representative of the Toronto Star gave the Advance a call last week, but had to relate an unsuccess- ful the canvass n t e - town for subscrip- tions. p tions. Ile said that he had worked all day and only secured one name. The Star is a bright, newsy paper, but we forbear reporting theopinion the un- successful canvasser expressed of our town, James will met with an aecident last week while at work in the uphol. etering factory, a , tips t i and the ti is of three e fingers were taken off by the shaper. lll:r. Wild has been unfortunate, this being the third accident he has met with. Besides these unfortunate hindrances, he has had nmch sick• nessn his family. We hope brighter days are ahead. 8, 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 wo say we wilt, --S, Oracey. From present indications Niagara power will bo turned on in Stratford about I)• e. 20. The ecnneission will be ready to inaugurate the service by Dte.1" according to Lhtc Chief Engineer Sothman, but the local lines are not nearly complete yet. It is expected, however, that the southeastern part of the city will be lighted by Niagara pow*: about tlas a0th of Deo, METALOGRAPHY (PIERCED BRASS) We now oarry a line of Stamped Brass for piercing -- Shades, Photo Frames, Ink Wells, -Hat Pin Holders, etc,, eta,,. Beginners' Outfits only SOc PYROGRAPHY (BURNT WOOD) We carry a large stock of Stamped Wood for burning—Plate Racks, Tie Holders, Towel Racks,; Trays, Match and Whisk Holders, eto„ etc, Come In and Inspect Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST/ E�c _t� Std e YOU GIFT -GIVERS Did you ever think of the desire- bility of Shoes as a remembrance? ' Think ! If it's usefulness you de- . sire, you can't beat Shoes. If it's newness of stock you wish, and completeness, and heaped-up values, you can't beat OUR Shoes. Something for the Baby at from 40e to 75c. For mother at $1 to $3. For father at $1.50 or more. Something, too, for the aunts and uncles, cousins and grandparents. , Our range includes about all there' is in shoedom that is really worth while. If you've a notion to shoe someone,get down to looking—and look here.g If you like to mix in the crowds wait a couple of weeks longer and you'll enjoy yourself. If you like to shop at your leisure, to -day isthe day, or to -morrow, or SOON. W. J. GREER (.MNWVW�.YMMMM/�/../.01 H A MAN iS KNOWN BV,, THE CANE' ! HE SENDS OF COME IT'S Sole Agent For Wingham F.J. Hind, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST t -A -Pan The New Pastry Flour I t is different because it is better. It is milled express- ly x ress-ly for us and it will talk for itself. Get II small ba and be conviInced. Price- -6o cents. • I