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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1911-05-25, Page 1The Wingham Mvance. 39TH TEAR, NO, 39, WINGUAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1911. SUBSCRIPTION t $1,00 Pain 1r8411 IN ADvdNOas, $1.60 To SUIMOS crab IN U} O. SANCTUM PARMORAPfS. --A pleasing sign in these days is the prospects of success in the fight against the ravages of the White plague, Physicians have long con- tended that the disease is preventible and in its earliest stages curable. Statistics in the report of the Society for the prevention of TnhorcuIosis show that already the death rate from the dread disease has been reduced from lie to less than 76 per thousand. Let the good work continue, and tiles lessen the sum total "of human suffering. —The work for the approaching census begins on the 1st day of June— the exact time for all popnlation statistics being midnight on the 31st day of May. A great majority of the questions asked are quite plain and simple, and can be answered off -hand. Others require a little careful con- sideration ; this latter clause ,especi- ally applies to wage earnings—notably in cities and towns or wherever manu- facturing and industrial pursuits are carried on ; and in regard, to agricul- tural statistics, including the acreage, production per acre, value of produc- tion, dairy products, poultry products (such as number of egge gathered in the year .1910) orchard and garden products, and a vast amount of val- uable information which can fairly accurately be given.. i, . R —Hero are a few facts and figures regarding enormous increase of the expenditure of Canada for military purposes :-- ",The cost of the Militia and De- fense of Canada in 1880 was $690,018. In 1900 it was $1,81.0,178, and in 1010 the outlay of that department was $4,679,050. This did not include the cost of armories, or expenditure for naval service. If we take the cost of the nucleus of the Canadian navy, the "Rainbow" and "Niobe" and the votes for new drill halls, armories, military storehouses, the items in the Marine and Fisheries Department chargeable to the naval service, we have a grand total of over $22,2S0,000, to which the country is committed for 1911, and we are warned by the Minister of Militia that the estimates in the naval branch may be considerably exceeded. The Auditor -General shows that since 1S96, $12.118,150 has been spent in the Militia Department that has been charged to capital account, or, in other words, added to the public debt. The total cost of the military and naval preparations of Canada for the current year amount, therefore, to abort 20 percent. of the country's total income." The 'Guelph Herald says: — "The Canadian farmer may well sit down and consider what the effect will be to bin, if the view held by President Taft as to the effect of reciprocity turns out to be correct. If, on the one hand, it puts a stop to any pos- sibility of a preferential union within the British Empire (with all its tre- mendous resultant advantages) and at the same time succeeds in allowing the American farmer to invade the Canadian market, where he does al- ready a $34,000,000 trade, what pos- sible advantages could be secured in the American market to offset such a direct loss as must 'be the result of these two -fold disadvantages? And besides the competition to which the Canadian farmer is to be subjected in his own market from American farm- ers, there is the additional (though pos- sibly not so serious competition) that will result from other nations coming ander the favored nations clause, whose trade with Canada, combined with that of the United States, now reaches $40,000,000—about every dol- lar of which is in agricultural pro- ducts. —There is one feature of the Reci- procity discussion that is sometimes overlooked. The question serves for the tine being to throw all other public questions into the shade, and among them the "Naval" question, Aside frdin any political aspect, the Advance regards the establishment of a Canadian navy as a most unwise step, that in the end will be regretted. Already it has become a sink -hole for public funds, and a means of increase to the public debt. We contend that Canada has no need to dabble in war or warlike preparations. As the Seeretary of the American Peace Society said recently :— "As for Canada, she is proverbi- ally a land of peace, She has a or as regards aggres- sive ret rd stainleseB (3g for her success 's noted Eire war, u in industrial arbitration, and has been true to the British Censti- lution by more than a century of steady P political l r o ess by bonsti- tUtio al methods. I believe that Canada is destined at a foremost place of leadership in the peace movement in the future." Then why should Canada spend ber eoney, time and energy in building up a costly naval system, which at its very beet, can only be a small fleet of comparatively hart -Weise vessels, •that would speedily come to grief, if they came within range of an up.to•date medium.sixed war Netted of any navy in the wot•id, East Huron Conservatives. The Conservatives of. Hest Iluron held their annual meeting in Brussels on Friday, May 19th. There was an encouraging attendance and the mem- bers were in good campaign trim, and hopeful of snecess in the approaching general election contest. P. W. Scott of East Wawanosb, president of the Association, presided. After endorsement of the minutes of last Annual and later executive meet- ings, the officers were re-elected as follows :—President, P. W. Scott ; Vice -Presidents, John Wilford of Blyth, Robt. Musgrove of Bluevale ; Secretary, C. G. VanStone, Wing - ham ;'Treasurer, W. M. Smith of Walton. The President named Theo. Fall, Dr. Redmond and M. Lockhart as a committee or resolutions, Dr. T, Chisholm, M.P„ then address- ed the gathering, and roused the enthusiasm of those present, He was followed by brief hilt effective ad- dresses by A. H. Musgrove, M.L.A„ and Mr. James Bowman of Morris. Mr, Meighen, M.1'„ for Portage la Prairie (on request) addressed the Convention, referring to the Reci- procity pact and pointing out the dangers with which it menaced the future of Canada, Mr. Meighen is an able speaker, and one of the rising young men of the great West. The committee on resolutions ported as follows :- 1—We the members of East Huron Conservative Association sincerely regret to know that our esteemed Vice -President, Ikf,,, John Wilford, is not in a good state of health. We have appreciated his faithful services and wise counsel through so many years in connection with this Associa- tion. We trust that in the order of Divine Providence, he may be fully restored to health and his useful life be spared yet many years. 2—That the Liberal Conservatives of East Huron in convention assem- bled desire to place on record our con- tinued confidence in the honored lead- er of the Opposition in the House -of Commons. We note with pride his tactful and statesmanlike conduct of the recent debate on Reciprocity pact, and the skill with which he forced the hand of the Premier, who eventu- ally yielded to the suggestion of our leader and adjourned the House to at- tend the Imperial Conference in Lon- don, England. We desire also to ex- press our confidence in oar honored representative, Dr. T. Chisholm, who has been so faithful and attentive to the interests of his constituents. 3—We also take this opportunity of expressing our utmost confidence in the Government of the Province of Ontario under the able and astute Premiership of SIr James Whitney, than whom ncr man has done afore for the prosperity and happiness of the masses, in introducing economical and honest administration of public af- fairs, and the development of our natural resources, in the interests of the people of this the banner province of the Dominion. We further place on record our appreciation of the ability of A. H. Musgrove, M.P.P. tropapprove• of his c . in Wes strongly gurse o legislature and on the platform, in the stand he has taken on all the public questions affecting the weal of the Province. and the Dominion. re - ,.u,.._,.,.• There was a good attendance at the evening meeting, and President P. W. Scott again presided. Dr. Chisholm, M. P., was the first speaker, 11e dealt first with the pre- sent enormous expenditure and the extravagant estimates of 150 trillions, and referred to the promise of the Liberal leaders to reduce the expendi- ture by several millions. At his last nomination, the ex -ALP., who spoke for his opponent, declared that the G, T. P. would not cost more than sixteen millions; the fact is, it will cost more than 216 millions. Regard- ing Reciprocity, he admitted that at fleet, he thought possibly it might be of some benefit to the farmers, and if so, he was disposed to support it, but on close examination, he found it would be adtrorse to their interests hence he was opposed to it. He then discussed the barley question at some length, referred to the wheat and fruit questions, when the allotted thirty minutes was announced ex- Pired, If this week should turnout to be as scorchingly hot as !several eta� Were re hurt week, it might help- to tool us off t. little to remember that on May 21, 1207, jut four year* ago, three inchett of .stow 1411. licensed Auctioneers And Pedlars. The following auctioneers and ped- lars have taken out county licenses for the ensuing year. AUcTIoNnrns— Thoinas Gundry, Jas. Stanley, Henry Torrance, John Purvis, 0, F. Vend - rick, Patrick Walsh, F. 5, Scott, Thos, Cameron, 13. 5, Philips, R. Mc - Charles, G, W. Walker, D, N. Wat- son, 0. II, Wilson, Joseph White, Thos. Brown, Frank McConnell, Jas. iienderson, Ed, Bossenberry, Thee. B. Carling, B. W. F. Beaver. PED• LAits—A. Taylor, Cleo. Mitchell, A. Oke, W. J. Powell, Albert Horner, John Darroch, F. L. Wiltse, W. J. McCracken, Jas, Oassola, Dnnc. Mc- Donald, Geo. Beatty, Geo. I3, Lowery, R. A. McDonald, S. F. Gelinas, James R. Oott, Geo, IC, Holland, Robert Shaw, John Young, Ed. Mitchell. A Brother Deceased. Mr. Geo. Gallaher of Gorrie re- ceived word of the death of ' his brother, Mr. Hubert Gallaher of Cadillac, Mich., which took place recently, Mr. Gallaher was born in Norwich township, Oxford county, Ont., March 19, 1810, and married Miss Mary A. Jardine, May 23, 1876. He !eaves a widow, one son and four daughters. Mr. Gallaher had resided in Michigan for the past 30 pears. IIs moved to Cadillac nine years ago and was employed at his trade as carpen- ter. He was held in high esteem by his fellow workmen and was known by all friends and acquaintances as an upright Christian gentleman. As a husband and father he was affection- ate and kind. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. Death Of Mrs. Gibson. After an illness of over,sevon weeks, Mrs. Ii. Gibson, one of Wingham's most esteemed citizens, passed to her long home, on Sunday evening last. Mrs. Gibson was Canadian by birth, having first seen the light of day in Pakenham township, in 1836. Her maiden name was Moriah Oornyn ; she was the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Oornyn, who came to the town- ship of Tarnberry from Mornington township in 1855. The sons and daughters of this pioneer couple fignr- od prominently in the.early history of this vicinity. There were four sons- - John, Thomas, Robert and William. There were also four daughters—Mrs. Currie, Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Wm. Moore. With the death of Mrs. Gibson, Wm. Oornyn is the only one of this family of pioneer settlers left. In 1858, the deceased was united in marriage to Mr. Hueston Gibson, who died some eight years ago. After his death, she removed from the farm in Turn - berry to Wingham. Mrs. Gibson was a good woman, kind in her disposition, and of steadfast Christian character. She was a faithful member of St. endrew's church and while health permitted Was faithful in her attend- ance at its services, Her family all predeceased her, except one son, Joseph, of town, who was affection- ately attached to his aged mother. The funeral took place on Tuesday, Rev. D. Perrie conducting the service. dian prosperity Iaid, The speaker then referred to the various policies of the Liberal party, commercial union, unrestricted reciprocity, free trade, etc., and the slogans of the various elections. Sir Wilfrid's .state- ment that "Once we needed Recipro- city, but now thank Heaven we need- ed it no longer" was quoted. And yet two men go to Washington and sign a treaty endangering Canadian trade interests. Conservatives took the ground teat before the Canadian people were bound hand and foot by this treaty, the Government should lay tite issue before the people. The "favored nations" clause was explain- ed, and the fact pointed out that the pact opened our doors to the products of these 13 nations. The speaker also referred to the National aspect of the question, and the danger that might threaten us in the future, if when U. S. interests became established here, and Canada abrogated the treaty, the States might regard it as an unfriend- ly act. By this pact too, we abandon our right to control our own fiscal policy, and hand that right over to Washington, Then there was the re onour damaging efface of the treaty g g y relations to the British empire. There was a higher law than that of mere finance. Mr. Musgrovee spoke with hie usual rapidity and effectiveness, eliciting applause as he made his palate clear and forcible. Mr. Meighen, M.P. for Portage la Prairie, then took up the Reciprocity pact, first looking at it on general principles, then taking up the effect upon„the various articles of farm prod'Sce. Me delivered an excellent epeeeh of an hour and a half in length, touching upon the ecemotnic and national phases of the question. {fur brief apace prevents anything /Ike a fair report of hie efroellent address, Which was clear, deliberate and Con* abusing, g Although the evening was etcoeed' ingly euitr , the audience listened sietentively. The meeting closed with *hest* for the Zing. A. IL Musgrove, M.LA., was the next speaker. Ile referred to the old Reciprocity treety of 1851, which was profitable then for reasons that did not now exist, viz. Canada had then only one outlet to the Atlantic and none to the Paellc ; now she has out- lets direc ion 1ets In botht a and better, rail- way faotliti.es. The Crimean war enhanced prices of farm produce, and the Atnerican Civil withdrew thou- sands from ranks of ptOdueere, Theee houses combined to make prices high at that time. The United States were friendly, it lit true, but ally when their own interests were served, and iso they terminated the treaty, Out of the struggles that followed, Cana. d ianism was born the West develop- ed, the U. P. R. bullf, the prominens cemented and new trade channel* opened, The istratottal policy Wee in• euigurat.d salad tounasths'hat for tion*. A Serious Loss. / On Friday last, Mr, Joseph Kerr of East Wawanoshniet with misfortune, in the loss of a fine brood mare and foal. Mr. Kerr figures that before this summer ended, the mare and foal would have been worth a round $300. Stock is the money -making end of farming, and a heavy loss like this is serious indeed. Victoria Day. Though the Advance is dated Thurs., day, this week It is issued Tuesday evening, on account of Wednesday being Victoria day. There is no other business that we know of, where a midweek holiday (or. any other for that matter) disarranges work so much as in a newspaper office. As we go to press so early, our news service is more limited than usual, Driving Accident. One day last week, as Wm, 'Naylor of Past Wawanosh was driving into Wingham, the bridle bit of the har- ness gave way, and Mr. Naylor lost control of the horse. To escape in- jury he jumped from the buggy, and sustained some severe bruises by fell- ing on the end of a culvert. The horse only ran a short distance, and no serious damage was done to the vehicle. The Boom Over. ' The promoter of the new Harriston Shoe Factory has departed for parts unknown. It is said the total belong- ings of the institution is a horse and typewriter. This party went to Har- riston about a year ago and induced the town to give him the use of a fac- tory adtory building to operate in, There was a greet flourish, joy riding in an automobile,=feasting, etc. A leading citizen .Advanced $1,000, and "the hurray' -teas sure to come to Harriston. The automobile was burned while out on a trip last summer, how is merely conjucture. Now the bird has flown, and the bailiff is in possession of what little assets remain.—(Stratford Herald. A Son Deceased. The dark shadow of bereavement has brought sadness and gloom to the home of Mr. Joseph Bowman of this town. For sometime past, Mr. Bow- man and, his eldest son, Adam, have been in Cobalt. On Monday morning, Mrs. Bowman received a telegram announcing that her son was dead, as a result of an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Bowman brought the re- mains home for interment on Tuesday. The young man was well known in this vicinity, and was just developing into bright young manhood, when disease hurried him from the stage of life's activities. The funeral will take place on Wednesday to Wingham cemetery. Deceased was in his 21st year. Face Burned. The Lucknow Sentinel reports the following : — "A young man from Wingham, who came over with one of Lucknow's new autos last Thursday and was engaged in the evening in demonstrating the car, was severely acetylene byan explosion of ce n burned P y gas following his effort to light one of the auto lamps. Evidently, a leak had occurred and when the lighted match was brought near it, the in- evitable happened. The flesh on the face was badly scorched, and the eye- brows and lashes were burned off ; but fortunately the eyes remained uninjured. Medical attendance was at once secured, and by Alio resources of science afforded relief to the wounds," Gone To ,Coronation. ' Mr, A. B. Angus of town left on Monday morning for Qneb'ee as one of the representatives of the 33rc1 Regiment at the Coronation of Icing George its London, England, in June. The other representatives of the 33rd, are :—Sergeant J. Proudfoot of Gode- rich and Sergeant Major Hector of Exeter, The contingent will train in Qnebec for ten days before sailing on the Empress of Ireland on June 2. We wish the boys a pleasant passage, an enjoyable trip and safe return. That they will fare well in old London is assured, for since the Canadian militia showed what they aro capable of, by their bravery in the South African war, nothing is ton good for the Canadian boys in the old land. Young Pigs Dying. Wm. Mitchell of Turnberry had a litter of young pigs about two weeks old, On Monday morning, when he Went out to the barn, he found seven of the young porkers dead from some cause at present unktuown. It is re- ported that in Bothe localities, young pigs are dying by the score, Agricul- tural experts should get to work to ascertain the cause and find a remedy, Untimely Death. A regrettable n ietakc on the part of James Macllwain, a farmer 'of Gode- rich township, caused his untimely death at his home on May 17th. About a week ago Macllwain drank a mixture of some Gillet's lye and other material in mistake for buttermilk. The lye stood in a cupboard beside the buttermilk, in a dish similar to that which held the butterniilk and the unfortunate man, selecting the poison, drank quite a quantity before be was. aware of his mistake. He leaves a wife and a family of several children. LEburc% 'Dews Sunday, June 4, will be Communion day in St. Andrew's Church. The pulpit of St. Andrew's Church was occupied last Sabbath at both services by Rov, Mr, Kay of Strat- ford, A Mission is in progress this week in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wingham. Rev. Fr. McRory of the Oblate order is conducting it. Rev. Dr. Gundy of St, Thomas, formerly of Wingham, intends taking a year's rest and then returning to the pastorate. He has been 51 years in the ministry. Thursday of this week being Ascension day there will be a cele- bration of the Holy communion in St. Paul's church at 10 am., and service in the evening at 7.30. The meeting in connection with the Laymen's Missionary Movement in the Baptist Church on Monday evening must have been overlooked by those interested in Mtssions, judging front the very small attendance. Mr Senior is a fluent speaker ; as a lay- man he is deeply interested in the mission field, and presents its claims in a forcible manner. Those who failed to hear him missed a treat. Next Sunday, being recommended by the International Sunday School Association as "Peace Sunday," the lesson for that day is Micah's picture of Universal Peace—Micah 4 ;1.8. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the Adult Bible Class in Wingbam Methodist Church, at 2,30 p.m. The lesson will be considered along the following lines :-1—The destructiveness of war—T, C. Graham. 2—War as an agency for progress—the Teacher. 3—Present attitude of the nations—I1. W. Roadhouse. •4—The battle of Armageddon, and prospect for Universal Peace—J. A, Morton. --The happy fulfillment of promise in realization of ,universal peace—The Teacher. Visitors are welcome. Married In London. While in Brussels on Friday last, the editor of the Advance called on Mr. Manners, who recently purchased a harness -making business in that verybis in village. We found him t g F, a fine stand with a very large stock, We noted a very happy smile playing over his good-natured face, did ere we left, we discovered that on Wednes- day. 17th Inst., he had again taken to himself a loving partner. The lady was Mrs, Clroskoph of Detroit, and Mr. Manners is now once more en- joying,the comforts of home. The marriage took plass in London, ltev, 'i hi n pastor of the i+2ret R. 'GV ti , g Methodist Church, linking the happy couple in matrimonial bonde. Mr. Manners' Wingham friends extend eottgratalatiet s. (W�T./VMMro+N� Personals Miss Hannah Coulter is visiting her sisters in Toronto, Mr. F. Buchanan is spending the week at North Bay. Miss Fanny Mason of Blyth is the guest of Miss Stalker. Miss E. Rutledge is spending the 2tth holidays with friends in London. Mrs. Elliott of Markdale is visiting her son, W. I3, Elliott, on Minnie street. Mrs, Thompson of Toronto is visit- ing at Mr. Wtn. Mitchell's, Turn - berry. in Wingham: lune 9th, From the Scotsman, Edinburgh :— "Miss Agnes Knox possesses the quali- f cations that work for success in a dramatic reciter, her stage presence combines elegance of figure with grace of movement ; her voice is extremely sympathetic; her dramatic intelli- gence is keen and well directed, and her powers of expression, facial as well as gestural, are simply and rich- ly cultivated. She is a highly accom- plished and gifted reciter." Agnes Knox Black will appear in Wingham Town Hall on the evening of Friday, June 9th. Full particulars in our next issue. ©cad !Wille Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham. Wear t*reer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. There'll sure be some big fish stories after the 24th. Stratford citizens hope to have a street railway before the snow falls. Quite a number of our citizens are having the sewer connections made. If favorable weather conditions con- tinue, there will be an abundant fruit crop, Bargains in Wall Paper at Knox's. Guess we'll have to take 'em off if this warm spell continues much longer. The Citizens' Band will supply music at the celebration in Drayton on the 24th. A, H. Wilford takes part in an ice- cream social at Donnybrook on the evening of the 24th. To RENT.—Two houses. Apply to Thos. Hicks. The town • road machine has been doing good service on some of our streets during the past week. ' Newest and latest designs in Wall paper at Knox's, D. S. Meiklejohn of Strassburg, Sask., has two farms for sale in that province. See advt. on page 8. Knox's for Wall Paper and Window Shades. Mrs, D. M. Gordon removed on Tuesday to one of the brick residences at the north end of Leopold Street. WANTED.—Boarders or roomers.— Apply to Mrs. Thos. Deans. Mrs. S. S. Cole of Ethel was the gaest of Mrs. stay Dunlap a few days last week, Mr. 0, J. Graham of London spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. B. Cochrane, Oliver Mills returned to the West on Tuesday, after spending a couple of weeks in town, Miss Jennie Bowman is home from Stratford Normal School on account of her brother's death. et h e Mrs. Kenneth C ow n of Clinton Mr . sd last week as the as entfew guest of Miss Pearl Moore, Misses Gertie and Olive Cruikshank returned from the Toronto O'ni+ rrersity to their respective homes last re a Thn y d . Mrs. and Miss Mae West are spend• Ing the holidays at Woodstock and Burgesville with the former's mother and sister. Walter Rose of Teeswater was in Town on Monday. Ile met hia ester from Mitchell, who fa in a delicate state of health. Mr. and Myth Miller and baby girl of Detroit are spending the holidayswith the farm.ere parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bennett, A, II. WilfoM spent Settutdaylast at his borne in Blyth. Many willbe pleased to learn that his father, Mr. Jno. Wilford, ie improving eliglutly in health, The ice man is popular these days. That is more than can be said, though, about the size of the piece he doles out, Some of the latest and prettiest designs in Wall paper left at Knox's, Court of Revision for the town of Wingham will be held at 8 p.m., on Monday, May 29th, in the Council Chamber. BUTTER AND EGGS --Bring along your trade. We pay highest price in exchange for Boots and Shoes. W. J. Greer. Mr. Marshall and family of Seaforth have taken up their residence in Plea- sant Valley. Mr. Marshall is employ- ed in the Bell factory, Bettor paper now in stock at the Advance office, • George Marshall, who is employed with J. J. Fryfogle, had one of his thumbs badly lacerated on Monday while taking down awindmill, For the mouth of May, the weather last week was remarkably warm. Ninety-six in the shade and 112 in the MO is a record heat for the month of May. The rain of last week followed by the warm weather has produced. wonderful growth. Srrp Coitw,---All the best varieties for sale,—King Bras. The Census enumerators for the township of Culross are :—No, 1, Wm. Kelly ; No. 2, Thee. McIntyre ; No, 3, John Keith ; No. 4, Thos, P. McDon- ald ; No, 5, Jas. Donaldson ; No. 6, Benard Beingessner ; No. 7, James Murray. A, II. Musgrove, M.L.A„ gave a very interesting address at the Ep- worth League meeting on Monday evening. An excellent selection was enjoyed from a male quarette, con- sisting of Messrs, F, 3, Hill, A. H. Wilford, J. W. Ansley and G. Willis, Wall Paper from 5c to $1,00 per roll at Knox's, • Some East Wawanosh farmers should, have no difficulty in disposing of their cream, for no less than four cream waggons from different fac- tories, pass a certain corner on .the 10th concession. If we mistake not, they are Dungannon, Brussels, White- church and Bluevale. Mr. E. H. Ayer and his assistant, A. A,. Mc0utcheon, of the White Star Line, were in town last week, arrang- ing for the 14th annual trip of the steamer Greyhound. Mr. Ayer knows his business, and attends to it. As in other years, no effort will be spared to make the excursion of June 17th enjoyable to patrons of the White Star line, Fort SALE,—Good Jersey cow, regis- tered, due to calve in June; good reasons for sale.—Mrs. (Dr.) Tamlyn, Wingham. The new type received last week at the Advance Office for wedding sta- tionery and visiting cards, is the prettiest and most popular ever shown in town. This is evidenced by the fact that already several sets of wedding stationery and an- nouncements have been ordered. If you are interested, allow us to send you a sample, or call in. To RENT,—The small store one door south of the Bank of Hamilton. Pos- session given first of August,—Apply to 0. N. Griffin, Real Estate and Insurance. George Geddes of 85, Thomas, has on exhibition what he claims to bo the petrified remains of a prehistoric snail, 10,000 years old, The remains, which are larger than a cow's horn, were found embedded in one of the Stones being prepared for the founda- tion of the new Holy Angels church, in that city. The stone came from the quarry at St. Marys. SHINGLES ! STLINGLTS 1—Ilave just received the finest shipment of 3, 4 and 5 X British Columbia Shingles ever brought into this vicinity. Par- ties requiring Shingles should get our prices. We bought before the ad- vance in prices, and will sell them right.—JNo. Mc LEAST. The brat practice of the newly -or- ganized Choral Society will be hold in the Parish Hall, at nine o'clock on Wednesday evening, May 31st, Al- ready, over one hundred members have been secured, 3. Henry Christie will be the conductor. The promoters are delighted at the success of the canvas. The lists will be closed the first night of practice, and anyone wishing to join must do so before then. Foxe SALE—good second -hen d heavy wagon, and a water tank, suitable for a cistern. Apply at TIMES Office. This part of the country has seldom seen such rapid growth as that of the past week or ten days. Crops are further on than usual at this time of year. FAuiunns ATTENTION—We have the best assortment of Shoes, suitable for Farm Work ever shown in town ; prices $1,50 to $3.50—W. 3. Greer. Word has been received from Ern, Hammond, Benson Cruikshank and Frank R. Howson, that they arrived at Fort George, 13, C., in good spirits, after a very pleasant trip. To TIMNT.--frame house in Lower Wingham. Gond s garden and or- chard, ---Mrs. D. Halstead. it t. as Bydoingoar shopping last y PP g lac Saturday, you were guilty of keeping the storekeepers and delivery bays from retiring until Sunday morning, and then they didn't feel able to go to church Gntr, WANTi;D,---For general house- work. No house-cleaning, Apply to Mrs, Geo, Alien. Saturday, June 3rd, Ding George's birthday, is supposed to be it holiday, It comes too close to Victoria day to be generally observed as a public boll. day, and It is likely to pass in many places without observance. WnxTrn,—Girl or woman to do laundry work at the Steam Laundry. —0, V. tfayden. The London Conference of the Methodist Church will hold Ile annual duringthe first in Stratford seaato>a week In Juste. Meeera. John Kerr and F'. Buchanan were appointed at the District meeting to repreaont Wing• lata. =AVM Gibson—in Wingham, on May 21st, Moriah Cornyn, relict of the late Menton Gibson, aged 75 years, WINDHAM MARKETS. Wheat -80c to 82c, Oats -37 to 40 ate. Barley -48 to 48 cts. Peas -65 to 65 cts. $ay—$9.00 to $10,00 porter, Butter -18 to 20 cts. Eggs --18 to 18 eta. Potatoes -40 to 45c per bush. Live Bogs—$5,75, For full Toronto market reports set page 2. Roll Butter and Fresh Eggs Wanted RED CEDAR FLAKES Lard for sale in pails and one pound prints. Armour & Co. WINDHAM The Best Moth Preventive Known. Agreeable Odor Easily Removed Sure In Effects The Most Convenient The Most Cleanly Use "Mothine" for the Buffalo Moth J. W. °McKibbon i Cr , 'tole Outing Shoes We've Outing Shoos in great variety and for all purposes. White and colored canvas and mercerized materials. Tennis and Golf Shoes, Shoes for the verandah, for the sea shore, and for all outing pur- poses. Some with Rubber soles and heels. Oxfords, Ties, Pumps. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. We've some very choice Tan leathers, also, with light soles or rubber soles and heels, built on purpose for outings. T HE BEST GOOD SHOE SEE US FOR .TRUNKS AND VALISES W. J. Greer Seasonable Goods immassionsisturatemasumaiamm Fine Tomato Plants Early Seed Potatoes Every Description of Garden Seeds Seed Corn Our Stock is Complete and very Choice, there can be no better. Call and see it for yourself. Mangel Seeds, about 20 kinds to choose from. J. L. AWDE TENDERS WANTED. Tenders twill be received by the un» ders! ned up 50 Thursday, June 1st, for the er n t e ectuo of a brick school for S. 5. t'To. 2, Cuirass. Further particulate by applying to WM, CASE Sec.-Treas., Teeswater P.O. Blacksmith Wanted. General blacksmith ; good tMAting In new town in the west, on 0,P.R.; no opposition ; shop, lots, tools com- plete, for r3lana of Werk. � ; woe plant,* Termne-4100 Dash ; easy berms ; must be sold to olase estate. Addreaa--- I'OSTMASTEIt, Marlen, Stook,