The Wingham Advance, 1911-08-31, Page 1The Wingham Advance.
40TH YEAR, NO. 1.
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1911.
Si7BSOBIPTION
$1,00 FEB YAAA. IN ADVANOR.
$1.50 TO Striestenrinele$ H, o.
Hon. Clifford Sifton's Opinion.
Hon, Clifford Sifton (formerly a member of the Laurier Cabinet)
says that if. Canada accepts Reciprocity, she will be
"PUTTING HER HEAD INTO A NOOSE."
A very unwise thing to do, lest Uncle Sam should pull the
rope and jerk us up rather roughly. Again, at Ingersoll last week,
Mr. Sifton said ;—
"Sum it all up, what does it come to. It comes to
this—that we turn our backs on Great Britain and tie our-
selves up with the United States. By this treaty we are asked
to turn aside from the path that leads to the capital of the
empire and make ourselves into a commercial appendage and
dependency of the United States."
Senate Document No. 849.
Before entering into the Reciprocity agreement with Canada,
the Government of the United States had the question of quan-
tities and prices fully investigated by a committee of experts, who
had for some .time been engaged in obtaining full information.
Their report is named Document No. 819, and contains much
valuable information, We submit a summary of their report on
" Live Stock." It says:—
"In all the Canadian provinces (except Manitoba, Nova Scotia
and Prince Edward Island) prices are higher in Canada than in
the United States."
HORSES. — The number of horses in the United States is
21,040;000; in Canada, 2,132,849. The average price in Canada is
$133.00 ; in United States, $108.10 ; a difference of $21 81 in favor
of Canada. Average price in Ontario, $133 00 ; in Montana, $80 ;
in Idaho, $102 00 ; in Dakoka, $110.50 ; in Alberta, $126.00 ; in
Saskatchewan, $156 00.
DAIRY COWS. — Of these Canada has 2,549,305 ; the United
States has 21,801,000. Average price in. Canada, $43 00 ; in United
States, $35,70 ; a difference in favor of Canada of $7.21 a head.
OTHER CATTLE. — Canada has 4.381,779 ; United States has
47,279 000. Average price in Canada, $31 ; in United States, $19 41.
�c SHEEP. — Canada has 2,705,300 ; United States has, 57,210,000.
1 Average price in Canada, $6.00 ; "in United States, $4,08.
SWINE. — Canada has 2,912.509 ; United States has 47,782,090.
Average price in Canada, $11.00 ; in United States, $9.14 per head.
Prices in January, 1011, quoted from the United States Senate
Document No. 819:—
Buffalo Toronto Detroit Windsor
Beef Steers, Heifers$6 20 $5 65 $5 30 $5 60
Beef Cows 4 80 4 75 4.00 4.65
Stockers 4 75 500 415 4.90
Calves 0 55 7 80 8 75 7 25
Milkers 6100 7100 47.00 70 00
Lambs 590 5.70 560 565
Sheep ..., 400 4.15 470 415
Hogs 7.75 9.30 8.40 9.20
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
—When boosting Reciprocity, use
the toe of your boot.
• •
—Let it be "United Canada" and not
"United States," development that
Canadians stand for.
• • •
—Laurier truly is Liberal ; so liberal
that he would hand over the farmers'
valuable local market to Uncle Sam.
} • •
—When did Uncle Sam ever pro-
pose a trade in which he did not ex-
pect to get the best of it? Please
tell.
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=Honestly now? Would it pay to
give up an 80 per cent, home market
for a ten per cent. chance in the mar-
ket of ninety millions ? Canadians are
waking up to the 90 million market
delusion.
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—At .Welland Liberal convention
Hen. Rich. Harcourt appealed to the
delegates to "Help save the Liberal
ship." It must be in great danger of
Wreck to call for such an appeal.
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." —September 21st is the day the
'
mfallsdue. Sir W
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q
ninet
must have been in a prophetic
mood when he chose that day for the
storm of anti -reciprocity ballots.
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--According to President Taft reci-
procity is to reduce the cost of living
in
the United Statess by lowering nSg
the
price of foodstuffs in that country.
How then is the Canadian farmer to
benefit,
• • •
—If the ninety million market is
a good thing why are so many Ameri-
can farmers leaving it and coming in-
to Canada?
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Personals
Mrs. Roadhouse is visiting friends
in Toronto.
Walter Rose of Teeswater was in
town on Tuesday.
Miss L, Attridge spent Sunday with
friends at Wroxeter.
Miss M. Taylor of Corrie ie visiting
her brother in town.
Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Smith spent
Sunday with friends in Mt. Forest,
Miss Maggie Muir of Gienannan
spent Sunday with Miss Viola Isard,
Mr. John Black of Dungannon is the
guest of his son, Mr. Newton Black.
Dr, Beachamp of Dauphin, Man.,
visited his niece, Mrs, Dunlap, last
week.
Will. Aitken of Detroit, formerly a
Wingham boy, visited in town last
week.
Miss Vera Webb is home after
spending the past three weeks in
Seaforth,
Mr, Robt. Weir of Turnberry, and
Wm, Weir of Salem, are visiting at
Fenelon Falls.
Mies Emmertnn of London was the
guest of Miss Millie Agnew on Thurs-
day of last week.
—Mr. James Bowman is meeting
with a kindly reception all over the
riding, and is receiving muck en-
couragement from many old-time Lib-
erals, who while Liberals still, cannot
swallow this Reciprocity dose. No
fault can be found with them for re-
futing to follow Sir Wilfrid in his
ill-advised course ; indeed they are to
be commended. The more advanced
the.. ampaign becomes, the more it
looks like James Bowman, M. P.
—Reciprocity aims to boom Ameri-
can induetrles by teaming control of
this country's raw material, and in
the long rim of its market for mann-
factored goods. How will this 'help
the Canadian workman?
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—Senator. Foss of Boston is one of
the most earnest advocates of recipro-
city with Canada, because of the
benefits the United States will receive.
Ile describes it as
"The tbin end of the wedge."
A "wedge" suggests splitting, separat-
ing, disintegrating, etc. Well, Cana-
da does not feel Iike being split, separ-
ated east from west, 'disintegrated,
etc. ; at least not without a protest.
Keep out the thin end of the wedge.
Polling Places.
The polling places in Wingham for
Sept. 21st are :--Ward 1, at Mr.
fiaugh's shop ; Ward 2, at Mr. Gan-
nett's shop ; Ward 3, at Town Hall ;
Ward 4, (No. 1) at J. Ritchie's build-
ing; Ward 4 (No. 2) at Albert Bell's.
Sewer Contract Let.
The contract for the Savers on
Shuter, Alfred and Centre streets was
let to Groves & Guest, that is Thos.
Groves and Wm. Guest, for $1,125, the
Town to furnish the tile. Theirs was
the only tender, and as both are good
workmen,is like
the work
Iy to be
done strictly ,according to specifica-
tions. The rate per foot figures out
about the same as that paid the Perth
Contract Co. last year.
Garnet Adams and his sister, Miss
Ruby. are visiting their aunt, Mrs.
Wm, Mitchell, Turnberry.
Mrs. J. L. Awde and daughter,
Ielma, are visiting the former's paren-
tal home near Londesboro.
Mrs. T. Hall and daughter, Miss
Ethel, are spending a couple of weeks
with Owen Sound relatives.
Mrs. Kingston and Miss M. Connell
of Milwaukee are guests of their
cousin, Mrs. (Dr.) Redmond.
Miss Mary Davis has returned home
after spending a couple of weeks with
her sister, Miss Frances Davis.
Mr. Burns has returned to town
from London and will resume -his posi-
tion as teacher in the Business
College.
George Tees returned on Monday
after visiting for several weeks at
points along the north shore of Lake
Superior.
Miss Lizzie Fleuty ie in Toronto this
week, attending the annual meeting
of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the
Loyal True Blue Association.
Miss Verde Jermyn bas returned to
Toronto after a delightful visit of
three months with her mother and
behther on the Bluevale road.
Mies B. McLean bas returned to her
home, after spending a couple of
weeks with her sisters. Mrs. C. G.
Vansickle and Mrs. Alex, Reid,
Mise Reba Boyd has returned from
her three weeks' visit with ber uncle
in Teeswater. She was accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Ethel Colvin.
Mrs. J. A. Taylor of St. Thomas
with her little sons, Walter and
Stanley, and Miss Mamie Gosman of
Blyth, spent Monday with Mrs. J. C.
smith.
Miss Viola Igard has secured a
school near Paisley, and left on Wed-
nesday for her new field of labor.
Her many friends will wish her every
success,
Cleve Joynt is home from Nelson,
13. C., on a visit. He has been out
here for the past two years and is
much taken up with the Pacific Coast
province.
Dr. T. II. Agnew of Chicago, Ill.,
spent last week with relatives in
town. It is twenty years since Mr.
Agnew lived in Wingham, and con-
quently sees many changes.
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—Mr. Hugh°Guthrie, Liberal candi-
date in South Wellington, and aspi-
rant to the Laurier Cabinet, at his
nomination, said :—
"Let this 11 g agreement o t
g
rou h
,
g
and up goes the price to the farm-
er, down goes the price to the
consumer."
Many of his constituents are laughing
at the contradiction, he professes to
believe. We always thought that
the higher wheat, meat, eggs and
butter, potatoes, etc., were, the more
it coat the consumer to buy them,
Mr. Guthrie in effect says—No, the
more you pay for thein, the cheap-
er you can get them. No wonder
people laugh at snob silly statements
--they fall a Iong way short of being
arguments.
The "Boys World," a Sunday School
paper published by David Cook Co., in
the United States, eays :—
"The foreign demand for hog
products shows a large increase
over the demand of a year ago.
At that time the
exports is from
United States ports averaged
about 8.000.000 pounds per week
now they have risen to 22,635,000
pounds per week."
Since the United States exports hogs
to largely as the above admits, they
taunt have more than the home
market demands, That being the
case, will some Reciprocity advocate
tell ns how the Canadian tardier is
going to benefit by sending his hogs
Where they' already have snore than
they use, and where tha prloes rifle
lower that, they do on our own home
rnstket
GOOD POSITIONS.
Church Views
Automobile Ys. Buggy.
Last Saturday afternoon as Benson
Tryeman was returning from Wing -
ham to his home in East Wawanosb,
an accident happened to him which
might have had more serious results.
C. M. Walker, in his auto, caught up
to Mr. Tyreman, and whether Mr. T.
did not turn out far enough or Mr. W,
failed to turn out soon enough, we
do not know. However, in passing, a
front wheel of the auto, caught a hind
wheel of the buggy, resulting in an
upset, broken buggy and harness, etc.
Mr. Tyreman held on to the lines, thus
avoiding a , runaway, and possibly
additional damage.
We Enter "Another Year.
With this issue, the Advance enters
its 40th year, It is unnecessary to
write at any length on this event
(always of interest to the editor and
staff). Our readers know the record
of the past since the present editor
became proprietor over thirteen
years ago. It is sufficient to say that
the Advance is more widely read, and
more popular than ever. We re-
cognize the fact that its success is due
to the appreciation of the public,evilo
have so generously increased its sub-
scription list, advertising and job
work patronage. These favors are
sincerely appreciated, and we hope
to merit their continuance. We see
no reason to deviate from the course
that has produced such favorable
results. The best interests of the fair
Town of Wingham, as we under-
stand them, shall take first ;+lace.
With good will to all, the Advance
enters its 40th year.
Mr. John Kerr preached in Luck -
now Methodist Church last Sunday
morning. -
The local corps of the Salvation
Army had a special day of interest
last Sunday, on account of the visit
of Col. Chandler. Iu the morning,
the Colonel spoke acceptably in the
Methodist church. In the afternoon
Were was a goodly congregation in
service.
ks
the barracks, and a dedication
In the evening at 8 o'clock, the bar-
racks was crowded, and a very profi-
table service held. Col. Chandler is
an earnest speaker and a welcome
visitor to the Wingham corps.
The renovation o£ the Methodist
Church is nearly completed, and next
Sunday the congregation will assem-
blena ther
The deferred
' auditorium,
quarterly Sacramental service will be
held in the forenoon, commencing
with the Lovefeast at 11 an. followed
by the adtninistration of the Lord's
Supper. The re -opening services will
be held on Sept. 17th; sermons will be
preached by Rev. Dr. Carman, gener-
al Superintendent of the Church in
Canada. On the following Monday,
Sept. 18, the Ladies' Aid will hold
their annual Harvest Home, of which
fuller announcements will be made
next issue.
The Wingham Business College is a
worthy link in a chain of Seven Col-
leges located in the cities of London,
Peterboro, Welland and the towns of
Orangeville. Walkerton, Wingham
and Clinton. Owing to its High-
grade work it is affiliated with the
Oommercial Educators' Association of
Canada. It is freely admitted that
these connections,its
owing to
students get the very best pnaitions.
Vail Openings are on Aug. 28 h and
Sept. 5.h, but at this School each
student is instructed privately at his
or her own desk, students may enter
any day. Many students study all at
borne and others partly at home and
finish at the College. As Spotton
Dolle ea are the largest trainers in
Canada and have thirty years
o
ex erience it would he well for young
people to get their training there.
tout year t', Spotton trained over
1200 young people and placed them in
good positions. What he has done
for thousands of others he win do
for yon.
An Invitation,
The undersigned extends to Ids
patrons a cordial invitation, when at
Toronto or London exhibition. to see
the Miniature Electrical Coal Breaker.
showing how the Scranton coal is
prepared and sized for shipment, In
Toronto, the Breaker will be in in the
Process building, and in London in
the Machinery Hall. Respectfully
Yours—J. A. McLEAN.
Decidedly Optimistic.
There is no use being pessimistic,
but for decided optimism, a North -
end Liberal excels in election fore-
casts. He figures that Mr. Hislop will
be elected by 200 majority, and Sir
Wilfrid Laurier's majority in the
House will be increased by 20. lie
claims to have it down fine, and no
danger of mis-count. It is needless to
say that some of his townsmen think
he is decidedly optimistic.
Past The Pour Score.
On Saturday, 26th inst., Mr. Thos.
G. Elliott, a respected resident of
Lower Town passed to his long home.
Deceased had been a resident of this
vicinity for many years, He leaves
one son, John ; also one daughter,
Mrs, Nicholl of Lower Wingham with
whom he resided, Mr. Elliott was a
member of St. Andrew's Church, and
the funeral service' was conducted by
his pastor, Rev, D. Perrie. He was in
his 83rd year.
A Brandon Wedding.
Tne following is from a Brandon
paper, and the bride is a grand-
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Henderson of town :—"A pretty
wedding took place at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry on
August 12th, when their daughter,
Miss Lois R., was united in marriage
to Mr. Garnet Pearson of Edmonton,
formerly of London, Ont. The bride
wore a pretty gown of rajah silk
trimmed with lace and applique and
carried a bouquet of roses and lily of
the valley. Her gift from the groom
was a pendant set with diamonds and
pearls. After the ceremony, which
was performed by Rev. Mr. Edmison,
sr., a dainty luncheon was served, and
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson left for Calgary
and Banff, and after a short holiday
will take up their residence in Edmon-
ton. Among the many presents re-
ceived were handsome cheques, one
from the bride's father and one from
the groom's father."—[The above item
was in type for Inst week's paper, but
somehow or another escaped our
notice, and therefore was uninten-
tionally left out.
THROUGH PULLMAN TOURIST SLEEP-
ING CAR SEPT, 5TH AND 191h.
Will leave Toronto 11 p m. for Win-
nipeg ppand points on Grand Trunk unk
Par 8rRenct/kg between Winnipeg
and Edmonton. Oars will Win via
Grand Trunk System to Chicago,
thence connecting lines in connection
with iomeaeekere' excursions, The
rates to Western Canada are very
low t Winnipeg and return, $33; Ed-
montoti and return, $11. Tickets
good for On days. Proportionate ratee
to other pointe in Manitoba, Saskat•
chevron and Alberta. Tourist rers
will be fatly equipped with bedding,
etc., and porter in charge. Beebe
may be secured at a low .rate. Full
rticnlare and tickete from any
Grand Trunk agent, or address A. R.
Doff, passenger agent, Toronto,
Presentation.
A number of young ladies, members
of St, Paul's Church, having heard of
Mise A, Oarrick's intended removal
from town met at the home of the
Misses Fleuty, one evening recently,
and presented Miss Carrick with a
cut glass fruit dish, accompanied by a
short address, expressing their regrets
at her intended removal, and extend-
ing their best wishes for the future.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
games and refreshments were served,
Residence Sold.
The residence owned by Mr. C. J.
Graham, on corner of Centre and
Maple streets, was sold this week to
Mr. Isbister, who recently sold his
farm in Morris. The house is now
occupied by Mr. Levis, bit we un-
derstand that Mr. Iebister gets pos-
session at an early date.
A Mother Taken.
Bereavement came to the home of
Mr. John Finlay on Thursday last,
when death removed Mrs. Finlay,
aged 33. Her maiden name was
Maggie Anderson, and ,she had been
in failing health for some time. Hers
husband left a few weeks ago to take
part in the harvest operations in the
West, but was summoned borne on
account of Iris wife's death. Deceased
leaves five young children, who will
sadly miss p, mother's care and atten-
tion. The funeral took place on
Tuesday.
C. P. R. Notice.
Ask J. H. Beemer, 0. P. R. agent,
for an official program of Toronto Ex-
hibition, containing special attractions
for each day, and special excursion
rates and days, Return tickets at
single fare for Labor Day to all points
by the C, P. R. Good going Sept. 1,
2, 3, 4, good to return till Wednesday,
Sept. 6th,
Brussels Political Meeting.
On Saturday evening, Sept. 2, Mr.
W. T. White, one of the leading
Liberals of Toronto, will address a
meeting in the interests of Mr. James
Bowman, in the Town Hall, Brussels.
Addresses will also be given by Mr.
Jas. Bowman and Mr; Geo, Spotton.
Chair taken at 8 p,m. Mr. White is
one of the beet speakers in Ontario,
on the important subject of Reci-
procity,
Wedded At High Noon.
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at nation on Wednesday, 30th inst., at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. James
Stewart, in the presence of their im-
mediate relatives, when their only
daughter, Carrie, was united in mar-
riage with Mr. Arthur Ferguson, Rev.
Dr. Rutledge officiating. The bride
was gowned in white silk mulle, Miss
Cora B. Ferguson, sister of the groom,
played Mendeissohn's wedding march,
and during the signing of the register,
Miss Birdie Ferguson rendered a
piano solo. When leaving, the bride
wore a travelling suit of navy blue
serge with hat to match. Mr. and
Mrs. Ferguson left on the 318 train
for Toronto, Beaverton and other
points. On their return they will re-
side in Wingham. Both the youug
people are well and favorably known,
and have the best wishes of 'a large
circle of friends.
September Weather.
Regular storm period is central on
the 3rd, covering the lit to the . 6ch.
The Earth's autumnal equihox and the
Mercury period are both in force at
this time, The 3rd, 4th and 5th will
be the crisis of the period. Watch
storm developments on and touching
these dates. On and about the lith
of September maximum "earth cur-
rents," disturbing telegraph lines,
exciting auroral lights and causing
seismic shakes, very naturally reach
a crisis, over the globe generally.
Look for fierce equatorial storms on
and near the 9ch and 10tb, fol-
lowed by change to much cooler
weather and frosts to the northward.
A regurar storm period unites with
Mercury period and the autumnal
equinox, from the 12th to the 16th.
This period will Wog return of fall-
ing barometer, ehango to warmer,
cloudiness, rain and thunder, but we
do not figure that general and abun-
dant rains will fall at this tilne. A
reactionary' storm period falls at the
centre of Earth's autumnal equinox—
from the 10th to the 22nd. Threaten-
ing storms,
it more or lees violence,
,
will be perfectly natural at this time,
or at any time in this pait of the
neonth. Chances for good, general
rains grow better as we approach the
close of September. Change to much
cooler about the 22nd to 25th, first in
the west, .progressing east and south,
A regular storm' period covers the
last week in September, the crisis of
the period falling on 20th, 27th and
28th. Autumnal sterns will he gener-
al at this time, and cool nights with
front in many atatea may be expected
its we Kusa into October,
An Unfortunate Affair.
A despatch from Listowel, dated
Monday last, says :—Goaded to des-
peration by repeated taunts that he
was shirking his work, a young farm
hand named Douglas, while employed
at a threshing on Saturday afternoon
near Molesworth, swung around on
his persecutor, Harry Smith, and sent
the prong of his pitchfork through
the latter's aide. The steel prong
penetrated Smith's left side near the
base of the lung, and inflicted a dan-
gerous wound, which may have a fatal
result. Smith is a son of Reeve Sam
Smith of Elma, and a married man,
while Douglas is little more than a
boy.
An August Wedding.
A very quiet wedding took place on
Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the
Baptist Church, Haileybury, when
Miss Margaret E. Laird of Owen
Sound and Mr. J. H. Beemer,
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Beemer, Wingham, were united in
marriage, The bride wore a very
becoming suit of navy blue broadcloth
with hat of black Milan straw. They
were unattended. After the cere-
mony, the happy young couple return-
ed to Gillies Depot, home of the
groom's brother, where a dainty wed-
ding dinner was served, after which
Mr. and Mrs. Beemer left on a short
honeymoon trip. On their return
they will reside at Temagami, Ont.
Their many friends wish them many
years of happiness.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Good Flour.----Awde'e, Wingham.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8,
Next Monday will be observed as
the holiday known as"Labor Day."
Mr. Frankum of Acton is a new
employee at Pringle's Glove Works.
If your luck isn't what it should be,
write a "p" in front of it and try
again.
WANTED.—A smart boy. Apply to
J. Henry Christie,
The Baptist Sunday School intend
holding their picnic next Monday
afternoon.
The Toronto Fair is in full swing
this week ,and a lot of our citizens are
attending it.
The Kew property in Whitechurch
is for sale by tender ; see advt. of R.
Vanstone, barrister.
TRUNICB AND VALISES.—The kinds
you want at money -saving prices.—
W. J. Greer.
Groves & Guest have commenced
work on their sewer contract for
Centre, Shuter and Alfred streets,
The schools open next Tuesday..
Won't the teachers and scholars be
delighted to get back to work
again ?
The evening for Choral practice is
changed from Wednesday to Tuesday.
The Class is now engaged in Concert
practice,
WANTED AT ONCE.—Apprentices to
learn the dress and mantle making,—
Miss Maxwell.
This week, W. Boyce is completing
the installation of ten sanitary closets
in the Public School, with sewer con-
nection.
Mrs. Herdsman and Miss Mallough
were summoned this week to Niagara
Falls by the serious illness of the
former's sister.
The flag that floats over the Public
School Iooks as if it had braved a good
many breezes, Could the town not
afford a new flag ?
Railway travel will be brisk for the
next two weeks to the great Fairs.
These are all right, but do not over-
Iook Sept. 28, 29.
Prices go to pieces, but quality re-
mains firm at our Boot and Shoe sale.
—W. J. Greer.
A. H. Musgrove will speak at
Ancaster, Wentworth Co., in support
of Gordon Wilson, the Conservative
candidate, on Tuesday next.
Hon. L 13. Lucas of Markdale was in
Wingham a few hours on Friday.
The Advance editor was pleased to
grasp him by the hand once more.
Mr. J. C. Smith, Principal of the
High School, has been advised
by the Department of Education
that of the candidates who wrote
on the recent Normal `Entrance
Examination at Wingham, Miss
Florence I. Aitchison of Bluevale
obtained the highest standing in
Mathematics and is therefore the
winner of the annual prize in Mathe-
matics given by Mr. Dudley Holmes.
Wu wish to congratulate Miss Aitchi-
son on her success and to thank Mr.
Holmes for his generous gift to the
school.
Death Of Mr. McLean.
Another of the early settlers of
this vicinity passed the bounds of
time on Thursday last, in the person
of Mr. Lachlan McLean, after an
ts Added to
.
illness of
several montho
the increase of years, there came some
months ago, an attack of paralysis,
which further enfeebled hint. Mr,
McLean was of Scotch descent ; his
parents came from the Island of Mull,
north of Scotland, in 1820, settling in
Cape Breton Island, where the subject
of this sketch was born in 1837. Later.
the family removed to Lanark county,
and in 1854 settled in Irinloss, near
Whitechurch. For some time Mr.
McLean was engaged with a relative
in a store in Zetland, when that vil-
lage eaw its best days, before Wing-
ham had been surveyed. While there
he teamed all the goods for Zetland
store from Goderich through the
beet], and brought the boiler for the
old Zetland sawmill on the front part
of a bob -sleigh, also from Goderich,
through the woods. In 1850, he mar-
ried Miss McElroy, who passed away
exactly six months prior to the very
day of his funeral. Mr. Mctean was
a man of upright character, held in
high esteem, and a member of the
Presbyterian Church. In polities.'
matters, he was a life-long Liberal.
Two sons --John A. of Wingham,
I<'red. W. of Toronto, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Carruth of Wingbam, trea-
sure the memory of a kind father,
The funeral took place on Saturday,
the service being conducted by Rev.
D. Petrie. The pall -bearers were—
G. Spotton, Dr, Irwin, II. VatiStone,
3'. T. Currie, W. Holmes and W.
Grierson. Mr. McLean was the Iaat
of s. family of four brothers and two
tasters,
Intending students are warned not
to buy any text -books for High
School use, except on the advice of the
Principal, as some new books have to
be introduced.
Those who wish to take High School
students to board are requested to
send their names and address to the
Principal, who is arranging a refer-
ence list for the convenience of out-of-
town students.
During the vacation, the High
School Board has decorated the in-
terior of the building and have added
to the Equipment, The school is now
in the very best condition for com-
mencing the work of the new terra.
It le earnestly hoped that all our
students who intend to enter the
Model or Normal Schools have taken
to heart the advice of the Department
of Education and are reviewing care-
fully the work of Dorms 1 and It of
the High School. This will save
unavailing regret in the future.
nfi;t1'Hs.
rill ay
-. ewer �inB
ham,
Augustust
27, to Mr. and Mrs. Iioward Finlay,
a.son. ,
Grant—In Win ham, August 28, to
Mr. and Mrs. rant, a son,
Beaus --In Wingham, August 25, to
Mr. and Mrs, 1. Deans, jttm, a son.
fn�a�r>gtl.
Elliott—In Lower Wingham, Aug,
20th, Thos. G. Elliott, aged 83.
Finlay—In Lower Wingham, Aug.
24,Mrs. John Finlay, aged 33
McLean—In "t' inghate, Augxet 21,
Mr. Lachlan MoLean, aged 74,
WINQHAM MARKETS.
Wheat—(new) 80c to 82.
Oats -35 to 37 ote,
Barley -50 to 55 rte,
Peas -75 to 80 ate,
Bay—$8,00 to 89,00 per ton,
Butter -18 to 20 cts,
Eggs -19 to 20 sits.
Potatoes—(new) 00 to $1 per bush.
Live Hogs—$7.60,
For full Toronto market reports see
page 2.
REXALL
FOOT POWDER
25c A Large Can
For relief of Burning, Smarting,
Perspiring Feet. Is particularly
beneficial in cases of Bunions,
Corns or Colorises. It promotes
and maintains Foot Comfort.
DIRECTIONS :—Dust powder on
hand and rub over the entire
feet, and dust well into the
stockings also.
rfieEs>� ;Store
M. G. Cameron of Goderich has
been nominated to contest West
Huron against E. N. Lewis, represen-
tative in the parliament recently dis-
solved.
WANTED.—Experienced salemen in
men's furnishings and clothing. Ap-
ply to S. Robins.
Col. Hugh Clark is said to be mak-
ing good progress in his campaign
in North Bruce, where he is, pitted
against the former member, Mr. J.
Tohnie of Kincardine.
Meetings in the interests of Mr. Jas.
Bowman will be held as follows :—In
Moncrieff on Thursday, August 31st ;
in Cranbrook, Friday, Sept. lst. Mr.
Bowman and Mr. Musgrove are the
speakers.
"A Dollar Saved is a Dollar earned."
Our Clearing Sale of Boots and Shoes
will save you dollars.—W. J. Greer.
Have you decided what to show at
Wingbam Fall Fair, dated for Sept.
28.29? Time is slipping past quickly.
Full announcements later. Book
these dates for Wingham Fair, and
help boost it.
Wingham Boy Scouts are camping
on the lake shore at Kincardine.
Scoutmaster Barron, and Assistant
Earle Hall are resolved that no Yan-
kee foe shall successfully invade the
lake port, while they are there. We
wish the Wingham 13. S. camp a good
holiday.
WAN'ren.—A good general servant ;
one who can cook well, References
required. Apply to the Superinten-
dent of Wingbam General Hospital,
The term for which Mr, Sheppard
was engaged as leader of Wingham"
Band has expired and Friday even-
ing's Open air concert will terminate
his engagement. The Band has done
well under his tuition and rendered
some fine musie. The boys would
like to have retained his services, for
he proved himself a good loader. He
returns to Galt.
CARD OF THANKS,
The undersigned wishes to express
hie gratitude and appreolation of the
efforts made by so many to save his
property at the tittle of the recent
disastrous fire. Notwithstanding the
difficult nlrcumstances, the attaek of
bees, the then worked nobly and suc-
ceeded in saving the house and aito
the one adjoining. The workers have
nny sincere thanks.
ono, COTTLE,
Whitechurch, Aug. 28.
School Shoes !
Our School Shoes are made
for comfort and for dura-
bility, as well.
They are thoroughly all a-
round good School Shoes..
Don't see how they could
be made better, even if.
they cost more.
If your Children have never
worn our School Shoes, test
them.
Bring back the Shoes, if they
are not all we claim for
them and—PERFECTLY
SATISFACTORY. •
Boys' School Shoes—$1.25, $1,50 to $2.00
Girls' School Shoes --$1.25, $1.50 to $1.75
.According to size
There is nothing startling
about these prices — they
sound familiar — the good-
ness lies in the Shoes.
SEE U8 FOR TRUNKS
AND VALISES
W. �Jr
6reer
Wanted!
Best Dairy Butter
and Strictly Fresh
Eggs
Also Live Chickens,
Hens and Ducks
Armour & Co.
WINGHAM
Pam Por Saler
Seventy bores of land near the town
of Wingharu, good buildings, and Well-
wa6ered. Apply on the premiatee to
. c1131' 111TCI1LETT,
Winghatn, P.O.