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The Wingham Advance.
40T11 YEAR, NO, 4,
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1911.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
—The campaign in the State of
Maine against Prohibition seems to
have been lively and the vote very
close; so close that at one time, is
was reported that the "wets" had
won. The latest anthentic reports,
however, are to the effect that Maine
remains under Prohibition.
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—Canada is the only country in the
world in which° thousands of unem-
ployed are not hunting for work, and
in some cases for bread. Hard times
have been prevalent in the States
since 1907, and are getting more so
every day. The arguinent, "Let Well
enough alone" is in this case a sound
one. For a people who are pros-
perous, individually and collectively,
as Canadians are, to join forces with
a people twelve times as numerous,
who are oppressed with hard times,
trusts, lock -outs and the thousands
upon thousands of unemployed, would
be the height of folly, to say the,
least.
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—The Advance is printed Wedues-
daysafternoon, and by the time it is in
the hands of many of its readers in
the rural sections, the ballots will
have been cast and 'the great issue
that has been before the electors, will
bodecided, For this reason, and from
the fact that the electors gave no
doubt already made up their minds
how they will vote, we make our
compaign matter this week light and
brief. When it is considered that the
house discussed reciprocity, pro and
con, for six months and that for the
past six weeks it has been the domi-
nant theme all over Canada, it is
reasonable to assume that the elec-
torate are pretty well advised on the
question, especially if the tons of cam-
paign literature sent out by both sides
have not been ignored. So far as the
Advance is concerned, the editor has
endeavored to fight fair, be sincere,
and avoid personalities. Whatever
our readers may think, the editor has
no regrets, nothing to retract, and
bears
ill no matter what
ill w to none,
the final results may be. If Recipro-
city becomes a fact and does all that
its friends claim for it, then all will
share in its benefits. On the other
hand, if it is defeated, Canada has
escaped the trap we honestly believe
was laid for her, and no true citizen
will have cause to regret in the years
to come. Canada is a great country;
she has wonderful resources, and a
great future awaits her. May she
retain her favorable relations with the
Old Land, develop her latent possi-
bilities and prosper.
CHURCH REOPENING.
aura 'Pews
Last Sunday wasC om union day
in St. Paul's.
Clifford Presbyterian congregation
have extended a call to Rev. Mr.
Lemon of Owen Sound,
Rev. F. K. Hughes of Millbank will
be the preacher in St. Paul's. Church
next Sunday. Rev. E. H. Croly goes
to Millbank.
Next Sunday Mr. Frank Hill as-
sumes the leadership of the. choir of
the Methodist Church. At the even-
ing service the pastor preaches a
special sermon to students.
Rev. Jas. Livingstone, Methodist
pastor at Mitchell andwell known in
Wingham, was suddenly taken ill
while preaching in Windsor a few
weeks ago, and is still lying ill in
that town.
On Tuesday, August 29th, the Rev.
S. H. Moyer, late of St. Helens and
Ashfield, was inducted into the pas-
torate of Conn and Woodland by the
Presbytery of Saugeen. He enters his
new charge with bright prospects.
Next Sunday will be Rally day in
Wingham Methodist Sunday School,
and the session of --the School will be
held in the auditorium. An interest-
ing program is being prepared, and a
grand rally of all the classes is expect-
ed to begin the fall campaign of
work,
The Methodist church at Mitchell
has extended an unanimous invitation
to Rev. J. W. Baird, B. A., of Hyatt
Avenue, to succeed Rev, J. Living-
stone, at the expiration of his pastoral
term in June next. Mr. Baird has
accepted, subject to the approval of
the stationing committee.
A meeting was held recently by the
Presbyterian congregations of Dun-
gannon and. Port Albert for the pur-
pose of extending a call to a minister.
The choice of the congregations fell on
Rev. R. M. McEachren of Dover
Centre, in the P
resb ter of Chatham,
,
and a hearty call is being prepared
for him. Mr. McEachern taught
school in Lucknow at one time, The
induction will probably take place
about the end of September.
At the General Synod held recent-
ly, the following was recorded :—
"The general Synod places on record
its earnest desire for Christian union,
and as an end thereto recommends the
clergy and laity to avail themselves of
every opportunity of Christian co-
operation, which does not involve a
sacrifice of church principles. And
that the clergy seek opportunity to
confer with their brethren of other
communions concerning the principles
of church union,"
Reopening services of Wingham
Methodist Church were held on Sun-
day last. Nine years ago the church
was built, and as it bas been free of
debt for several years, the congrega-
tion decided that the time had come
for its renovation and "decoration.
Accordingly active committees were
appointed. One committee had charge
of the heating, and new Kelsey fur-
naces were installed at a cost of $550.
The decoration committee let the con-
tract for the work of beautifying the
church to Mr. Walthew of St. Thomas,
and the result is most satisfactory.
Additions were made to the lighting
and now the church is one of the
prettiest in the London Conference.
Reopening sermons were preached
on Sunday last by the venerable
Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Carman.
Though ho has been in the active
ministry for over half a century, Dr.
Carman has retained his mental vigor
to a remarkable degree, and still
occupies a prominent position in the
public and Church life of Canada. In
the morning, he spoke on the unity
and interdependence of the old and
new Testaments, showing the relation
of both to the system of Christianity.
In the evening, he delivered an ex-
cellent discourse from the words—
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples
that believed on him, if ye continue in
my words, ye shall be my disciples
indeed, and ye shall know the Truth,
and the truth shall snake you free,'
rman'a semons w
Dr. Ca r were listened
to with much interest and profit.
On Monday evening, the Ladies'
Aid society served a harvest Home
tea in the school -room of the Church,
setting (as they always do) most
excellent supply of edibles before
their visitors. After the tea, Rev.
Dr. Rutledge occupied the chair. Ad-
dreeses were given by Rev. G. V.
Collins of the Baptist Church and
Rev. E, 1`f. Croly of St. Paul's. Mies
Griffin, who kindly assisted the choir
on Sunday, gave two fine solos; Mies
Griffin and Mr, Frank Hill, a duett,
and Meyers. W. IL Willie, G, Willis,
• F. J. Hill and A. 11. Wilford, a
quartette. Marty complimentary re-
tnarke were passed regarding the
appearance of the beautified addl.
tertius.
Harvest Thanksgiving and Anni-
versary services will be held in St.
Paul's Church on Sunday and Mon-
day, Oct. 1st and 2nd. In 1893,
eighteen years ago, St. Paul's Church
was opened by the late Bishop Bald
win, and the anniversary services
are expected to be of special interest.
On Sunday, October 1st, Rev. H. M.
LangFord of Listowel will be the
preacher, and on the Monday evening
following, the Harvest Supper will
be held.
On Saturday, Sunday and Monday
next, September 23, 21 and 25, the
Salvation Army will hold their annual
Harvest Festival services. Sunday
night's meeting will take the form of
a farewell gathering, for diving' the
who Capt. Gillingham, ��ho has
laboeed faithfully here for the past
six months, will say goodbye, prior
to proceeding to a new field. All are
invited to these services ; the barracks
will be tastefully decorated and speci-
al music will be a feature of the meet-
ings. Oa Monday at 8 p.m., a musical
meeting will be held in connection
with Harvest Festival, when an at-
tractive program of music will be
rendered. At close of this meeting,
the Harvest Festival produce will
be sold.
Bonny Parntraeuit Tender for
booth privilege at Wingham. Fair on
Sept. 28th, Will be received up to Snd'
of Sept.—M. B. Elliott, See.
Election Returns.
The Conservatives have secured the
Town Hall for the evening of Thurs-
day, 21st inst., and the election
returns will be announced from the
platform as they are received.
Auction Sale.
Of farm stock—ten cows, twenty
yearlings and ten calves, on farm of
Robt. Taylor, lot 24, con, 1, Morris,
on Sept. 27th. Sale at one oiclock,
A. Mitchell of Ingersoll, proprietor.
This will be an excellent opportunity
for farmers to secure stock ; see
posters.
Voting Places Sept. 21.
The polling places and deputy -
returning officers for the 21st are :—
Ward 1, Mr. Haugh'a shop, A. W.
Webster ; Ward 2, Mr. Gannett's
shop, B. Jenkins ; Ward 3, Town Hall,
Peter Deans ; Ward 4, J. Ritchie's,
John Elder; Ward 5, Albert Bell's,
Frank Angus. ,
A Good Sign.
Town taxes pat§ on or before Sep-
tember 15th wer8 discounted 14 per
cent.,and the amount in bythat
paid
date indicates prosperity. The total
amount on the roll is $23.000.00 and
the amount paid in on or before Sep-
tember 15, was $7,400 00. This is con-
sidered an eztcellent showing. Taxes
now paid on or before October 15th
will be reduced by one per cent.
Court Of Revision.
The Judge's Court of Revision on
the voters' list of Wingham will be
held on Monday, October 2nd, in the
Town Hall, at 12 o'clock noon. There
are 123 appeals ; 68 by the Liberals,
and 56 by the Conservatives. It looks
as if the Judge would have a good
half day's work before him.
A Noteworthy Wheat Yield..
Frank Lawrie, owner of lot 31, con.
5, Elderslie, has a wonderfully fine
farm. It grows great crops. Bob,
McTavish was threshing at Mr. Law-
rie's a few days ago and threshed 8
bushels of fall wheat to the minute
for 5 minutes. That was long enough
to show the splendid yield of Lawrie's
Red Clawson wheat, reaped from an
ordinary summer fallow. — [Ohesley
Enterprise.
Aged Woman Falls.
The following from London Free
Press, refers to a former resident of
Wingham :—Mrs. W. Brockenshire,
an . aged lady, who resides at 320
Dundas street, was found lying at the
bottom of the stairs at her home
Saturday. When found she was hn-
conscious and black in the face, as
though she had suffered from a fit.
After an examination by Dr. Camp-
bell, who was summoned, it was dis-
covered that the woman's leg was
fractured. He ordered her taken to
Victoria Hospital in the public ambul-
ance. Mrs. Brockenshire is the moth-
er of Mrs. Thos. Marks, wife of the
well known theatrical man.
Make Your Best Effort.
There is only one week now until
the Fall Fair. The directors are doing
their best to have asuccessful Fair,
and it now rests with the exhibitot"to
do all in their power to assist in one
of the best displays of farm produce
p +ssible. The concert in the evening
of the 29th should be kept in mind.
With Harry Bennett and Bert Har-
vey as comedians, Miss O'Neil as en-
tertainer and the Pipe Band, there
should be a full program of interest to
all. See advt. on page 5. The plan of
seats opens at McKibbon's drug store,
on Fridayof this 2 p.m.
week, at
Those who are wise will secure their
seats in good time; as there is sure to
be a crowded audience.
Auto Accident.
The Clinton News R cord reports
the following:—Mr, and Mrs. Shilling -
ton were married in Wingham on
Tuesday and started on their honey-
moon trip by auto, but when about
three miles north of Clinton by the
pitching of the oar Mrs. Shillington
was thrown forward with such vie-
ienoe that a very nasty cut over the
nose, so bad, indeed, that the surgeon
who was called in to dress the wound
thought at first that it was broken.
,kir. and Mre, Shillington continued
on their journey that evening to
Windsor, *here they will reside, but
made the remainder of the journey
by trtdn.
Death Of Former Resident.
A former resident of Wingham died
in Merrickville on Sept. 3rd, in the
Person of Mr. William Edwards. De-
ceased had been ailing for some time,
but the immediate cause of his death
was an attack of hemorrhage of the
stomach. Deceased resided in Wing -
ham for about one year, and during
that time made a host of friends, who
have very pleasant recollections of his
.genial manner and his bright christian
testimony. For many years he was a
consistent member of the Methodist
Church. His wife, who survives him,
is a sister of Mrs. Wm. Wellwood of
town. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards remov-
ed to Merrickville from Wingham
about four years ago. Deceased was
in his 74th year.
Which Way Shall
We Take
As remarked in another -column,
some of our readers will not receive
the Advance of the week until the
vote has decided the great issue before
the people. Many however will, and
to them, we address a closing word.
Never before was so momentous an
issue pressed upon the Canadian peo-
ple. The Liberal party as a whole is
not to blame for the crisis. They did
not ask for Reciprocity; Lloyd Harris,
Liberal M, P'., in declining re -nomin-
ation, declared that. if the question
had been submitted to a caucus of the
Liberal members of Parliament, 90 per
cent. would have voted against it.
The largo number of Liberals, who
have declared openly their opposition
to the pact, not only on economic
grounds, but for national and patriotic
reasons also, is additional evidence.
Had Canada not been prosperous,
there might have been some reason
for the very radical change in her
policy. As it is, there is no valid rea-
son, except the exigencies of a Gov-
ernment, that has already, lost to a
certain extent the confidence of the
electorate. The chief agent on the
Canadian side in securing this agree-
ment was Mr. Fielding. Has his
judgment been correct in the past ;
we think not—let us see.
Twenty-five years ago, Mr. Fielding
believed that the maritime provinces
should secede from the Dominion.
Was his judgment sane then? Later,
both Fielding and Paterson were
.loud advocates of unrestricted recipro-
city and discrimination against the
mother -land. Would that have been
wise ? Thousands of Liberals joined
with Conservatives in saying "No."
Eight years ago, Mr. Fielding an-
nounced that the expenditure on the
Grand Trunk Pacific would not ex-
ceed 51 millions ; it is now conceded
that it will be over 200 millions. Was
his judgment sound in that case?
Later (although warned that the pro-
moters were unreliable) he issued a
charter to the Farmers' Bank, making
possible the loss of thousands of dol-
lars to Huron county depositors,
Death Of Mrs. McCallum.
This week we 'have to record the
death of Mrs. James McCalluni of
East Wawanosh, who passed the
bounds of time on Thursday last.
Her maiden naive was Sarah McLean,
and she was born in the township of
Erin, Wellington county, December
20, 1820. On November 11, 1880, she
was united in marriage to the late
James McCallum, who passed away
about three yearn ago. Soon after
their marriage, they moved to East
Wawanosh, where both Mr. and Mrs.
McCallum enjoyed the confidence and
esteem of the bommunity. Mrs. Mc-
Callum was a member of the Preity-
terian Church and took an active part
in Ohurch work. She had been in
poor health for a long time, several
alight attaeks of paralyefs weakening
the physical frame. The fatal stroke
came on Wednesday, and she passed
away a few hours later. Four sons,
Duncan, James, John and Finlay, and
two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Watson
and Agnes, mourn the lost of a loving
mother. The funeral on Monday' was
largely attended,
Is it safe, in view of these mistakes,
to take Mr. Fielding as our guide in
the present case. Thousands of
voters will say "No,"
Then there is the blatant, almost
threatening aspect, of the American
press and many of the leading poli-
ticians, declaring that Reciprocity is
the "thin end of the wedge," the
"first step towards annexation." The
insulting declarations of Americans
along this line, ought to settle the
question with any loyal Canadian,
In conclusion, let every elector as he
takes his ballot in hand do his duty to
his home -land, and resist even the
semblance of a movement that may
end in theken n
a
w a i of British g
con-
nection. That Reciprocity will finan-
cially benefit Canada has not yet been
proven, as is evident by the Liberal
change of front. In the early part
of the campaign, the whole argument
was—"The farmer will get higher
prices." When that was found un-
safe ground, then "Cheaper prices to
the consumer" was tacked on. As
both could not result, one argument
upsets the other.
The result will be awaited with
interest, not only by Canadians, but
by the world at large.
And now, let us say in conclusion,
if during the heated campaign words
have been uttered that have wounded,
or if social relations have been sunder-
ed, or in any way whatever amity or
kindly feeling bean been disturbed, let
all be forgotten, and the usual kindli-
neer and social intercourse for which
the citizens of Wingham are noted,
again prevail,
Expert Judges For Fair,
The following are the names of the
expert judges secured for Wingham
Fall Fair :--Light horses, 0, D.
Wooley of Port Perry; Heavy horses,
G. 1?. Litckner of Berlin ; Beef cattle
and sheep, A, 0, Crawford of Fern-
bank ; Dairy cattle and swine, Wm.
Thorne of Lyndoch ; Ladies' Work,
Mrs, Shannon of Tpronto ; Dairy
products, Mrs. M. W. Ferguson of
Brussels, With fine weather to favor
the Fair a large and varied exhibit is
expected. Make your entries egrly.
Very Fine Concert.
The concert held in the Town Hall
on Tuesday evening under the aus-
pices of the Young Ladies' Sodality of
the church of the Sacred Heart, was
attended by a large autience, Mr.
Fox fully sustained his high reputa-
tion as a high class violinist. Miss
Davis proved an excellent accompan-
ist, and pleased the audience with her
vocal selections. Miss LaDell delight-
ed the audience as an entertainer.
We understand that the concert was
very successful from a financial stand-
point.
Missionaries in Danger.
There is danger threatening the
Methodist missionaries on far inland
fields in China. They have been shut
up in Chentu, and later reports state
that Chentu has been entered and
two of the missionaries killed, Mise
Wellwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Wellwood of Wingham, and
Dr. Wilford, son of Mrs. Wilford of
Wingham, are among the number,.
and naturally their relatives and
friends were anxious as to their
safety. Later news states that al-
though Chentu has been captured by
the rebels, the missionaries are all
safe. L.
Improvements And Labor.
-
The Farmer's Advocate remarks
that all the modern improvements on
threshing machines do not seem to
shorten the dinner table very much.
Indeed, but for a reductiou of hands
in the straw mow, it works the other
way. Three men used to be sufficient
to handle an outfit, but now that we
have traction engines, self -feeders and
blowers, some threshers carry a gang
of four—one to look after the engine,
another for the separator, one to take
care of the blower, and fourth to draw
water, etc. It seems the more appli-
ances we •add, the more men are re-
quired to look after them.
prone Saskatchewan.
The
The Advance has a letter from W.
W. Caseation of Fillmore, Sask.,
enclosing his subscribtlon for the
Advatioe. Ile writes that they had
frost and black rust on the wheat, but
that it will yield twenty buehele to
the acre alt through the Saskatche-
wan. With regard to political mat-
ter., he says the Conservatives will
gain probably three Beate from the
Government. The defeat of Mr. Tur-
rift in Asrinibota is confidently ex-
pected.
To Manufacture Here.
Efforts are being made to secure
sufficient capital to manufacture in
Wingham, one machine each of the
pattern of Mr. McOloy's Corn loader,
and his Manure loader and spreader.
If sufficient can be obtained, and we
think it will, trial machines will be
built. Mr. .McCloy feels confident
that they will prove a success. They
are certainly ingeniously contrived
and we see no reason why they should
not perform the work expected of
them by the inventor. If they prove a
success it will mean another factory
for Wingham. The latest report is
to the effect that the capital needed
for trial machines is in sight.
CEDAR RAILS WANTED.—Apply to
The Western Foundry Co., Limited.
".A Dollar Saved is a Dollar earned."
Our Clearing Sale of Boots and Shoes
will save you dollars.—W. J. Greer.
POULTRY WANTED. — We areP re -
pared to pay highest prices for all
kinds of poultry, alive or dressed.
Telephone for prices.
A. 11. Wilford.
DON'T LOSE HEART.
+ocat 'items
Oood Flour..—Awde'e, Wingham,
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Read Willis & Co.'s advt, on page 8.
Robt. Mooney has secured a shop in
the Meyer Block for a show -room and
has a good display of stoves.
The Choral Society practice will be
withdrawn this week, but will be held
on Tuesday evening of next week as.
usual.
Mr. James Slemin has disposed of
his store on Josephine Street to Ted.
Elliott, who is opening a grocery
and confectionery store.
GIRL WANTED.—Fdi' general house
work—Apply to Box 149, Wingham..
Mr. Stacey of Turnberry brought
the Advance fifteen of the largest
tomatoes of the season. To use a
familiar phrase, "they were whop-
pers."
W. Currie of town reports having
picked ripe raspberries in his garden
this week, and there are blossoms yet
to mature if Jack Frost stays away
long enough.
The millinery openings are an-
nounced for Thursday and Friday of
this week. .Read the advts. of Miss
Reynolds and Miss Macpherson on
page 8 of this issue.
FOR SALE.—A large lounge, in good
repair, Enquire at the Advance
office.
An adjourned meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Wingham General
Hospital will be held at four o'clock
on Monday afternoon next, Sept. 25th,
in the Council Chamber,
Andrew Beattie of the 7th con. of
McKillop sold last week twenty head
of fine cattle. They weighed 28,050
pounds and at six cents a pound live
weight brought him $1683.00.
Aef
Mr. M. Beckwith has closed his
bakery and has secured a good situ-
ation in Berlin. He left on Friday
morning to commence work, and will
leave his family here for the pre-
sent.
The Mitchell Advocate says :—"The
fight in South Perth, so far, has been
the cleanest on record. No person-
alities have been indulged in, either
by the press or speakers. This is as it
should be."
When times are hard and the in-
come small,
And no longer the feast is spread,
And around about you the shadows
fall,
That mark how the day has sped ;
When out of your grasp slips many a
Add0
sweetest of dreams depart,
And you lose your hold of treasures
untold.
Oh don't lose heart.
Though troubles come like a demon
crew,
Your little craft to o'erwhelm,
helm
Though worn and spent with the
daily strife,
Let faith stand firm at the helm ;
And though dark the sky and cold the
breeze,
Still bravely perform your part,
For you'll stem the tide and in safety
ride,
If you don't lose heart,
The loss of fortune and of friends
'Tie every one's lot to bear,
And loss of health may its burden
add
To the weight of sorrow and care ;
But though you fall from your height
and lose
Your peace in the bury mart,
There's a chance for you to strike out
anew
If you don't lose heart,
The adverse winds and the troubled
waves
Our courage and strength will test,
And out of the bitter hes of grief
Are the healing julces pressed ;
Andjoy y will come to our hearth and
d
All sorrowingguests depart,
As euro as te light succeeds the
night-�
Then why lose heart.
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Personate
Mr, Jos, Bowman of Cobalt is home
on a visit.
Mies Edna Biehl of Stratford is
visiting Miss Ethel Tipling.
Mrs. Barron of Toronto is visiting
her mother, Mrs, Mcflitchie.
E. II, Kaiser of Stratford was a
visitor in town over Sunday.
Miss Maud Fleuty is on a visit to
friends in Toronto and Guelph.
Mrs. 4.. S. Smith and daughter, Miss
May, are visiting friends in Toronto,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Helm of Cram -
brook spent Sunday with relatives in
town.
Dr. Carman was the guest of Dr.
and Mrs. Redmond during hie stay in
town.
Miss Elva Stanley of Purple Grove
is the guest of Miss Mina Jobb this
week.
Mrs. McCool of Londesboro event
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. J. L.
Awde.
Mise Alice Gillespie of Blyth spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. J.
Haines.
Miss Viola Davidson of Brussels
was the guest of Mies May Lloyd over
Sunday,
Mr. John and Thos. Inglis left last
week for Cochrane, New Ontario, on a
speculating trip.
Mrs. Wm. Mitchell of Turnberry
spent a few days this week with
relatives at Mitchell.
Mr. James Anderson and son, Will,
of Lindsay, were guests last week at
Mr. John Galbraith's.
Mrs. Thos. Bennett and Miss Essia
Posliff are visiting the former's
daughters in Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. Gillies Haines spent a
few days at the home of the latter's
brother, W. J. Haines,
Mrs. Wm. Chandler and daughter,
Mary, are visiting the former's sister,
Mrs. Fred.Tiplady, at Blind River.
Mr. C. M. Walker and son, Fred. C.,
left last Thursday for Edmonton,
Alberta. They went via C. P. R.
boat from Owen Sound.
nd.
Miss Bessie Marsales returned to
Buffalo last week after spending a
pleasant vacation at the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. Reynolds.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Brown and Miss
Carr of Blyth were the guests of Mrs.
Wilford on Sunday. Mrs. Brown and
Miss Carr sang a duet in the Metho-
dist Sunday School very acceptably.
Miss Lizzie Lamont, well known to
many of our readers, is now visiting
her sister, Mre, A. L. Hamilton.
Miss Lamont has just returned from
an enjoyable holidayabroad, where
she visited all the points of interest
in England, Scotland, Ireland and
France.
TRUNKS AND VALISES.—rhe_kinds
you want at money -saving prices.—
W. J. Greer.
The Western Fair closed Friday
evening, and Secretary Hunt an-
nounced that despite the rain of one
night, which dwindled the receipts by
about $3,000, the exhibition was a
financial success.
The Advance regrets to hear that
Mr. Watters of the Fordwich Record
has been obliged to go to Toronto to
undergo a serious operation. We
hope to hear of a successful operation
and permanent recovery.
Citizens of Wingham were pleased
to see David. Lougheed able to be
wheeled out to enjoy the autumn
sunshine on Wednesday last. His
friends would be pleased to hear of
his restoration to activity again.
A man of unbalanced mind passed
along the Minto and Howick town -
line last week and gave the residents
a scare. He was taken to Clifford,
but the authorities there would have
nothing to do with him. He turned
up next morning at Orange Hill, and
was then taken to Gorrie, where he
was turned over to the proper authori-
ties.
You SALE. -10 kitchen tables that
we have used for clothing tables.—
McGee & Campbell.
The Clinton -News Record says :—
"Mr. Arthur Knox of Wingham, but
also well known as a former resident
of Clinton, spent last week visiting
his son and daughter in Toronto.
Although approaching his 91st birth-
day, he is as hale and hearty as many
men of much younger years, and
says he expects to reach the hundred
mark."
A correspondent of the Free Press
writes from Ailsa Craig as follows :
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Mayor S otton of Wingham nt;ham Proved
an able orator, and gave out some
"hot stun." He urged the electors
not to vote for party, but to consider
the question from a national aspect.
"If we were all farmers," he pointed
out, "we would have to live on grass."
Mr. Spotton discussed reciprocity
thoroughly, and made a logical argu-
ment against it, concluding amidst
hearty cheers.
Prices go to pieces, but quality re-
mains firm at our Boot and Shoe sale,
--W. J. Greer.
Wm. Mitchell of Turnberry has
word from his eon at Mossbank, Sask.
Ile and his bride arrived safely at
their destination. He reports having
a granary that will hold 2000 bushels,
but bad to secure lumber and build an
addition to hold their season's grain,
There is an old saying—that "a than
cannot get married and do well in one
year." Wilt was recently wedded,
and with 2000 bushels of wheat, and
building bigger granary. he mutt be
doing well.
The Advance has received a copy
of the first issue of the Chilliwack
Free Press, published by Chas. Bar-
ber, a graduate of this office and son
of Chas. Barber of town. It is a clean,
bright looking paper, and advocates
the Liberal' cause. It starts out with
a good advertising patronage. Chilli-
wack is said to be a fruitful valley,
and in its first•issue; fruit has fallen
to the Free Press in a good big lump
of Government advertising.
The Grand Trunk Railway System
has in course of construction at the
Tureos Works of Canada Car and
Foundry Co., 1000 steel underframe
box cars ; delivery will be commenced
about October the let, and the whole
consignment will be completed this
year. These cars are 60,000 lbs. capa-
city, and incorporate all latest im-
provements in car construction.
The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Paul's
Church held a Donation Tea last
h evening,andalthough
Thursday h g
the weather proved unfavorable and
the attendance was small, the collec-
tion of money and material was very
encouraging. An interesting program
was given including a liberal" supply
of selections from the Orchestra,
which was greatly -appreciated.
Mr. A. H. Musgrove has been speak-
ing almost every week night during
the campaign, and having taken a
severe cold, is now confined to his
home under his physician's care. He
was unable on this account to appear
on the platform in Gorrie at Hislop's
meeting on Tuesday evening. At five
p.m. the editor of the Advance was
pressed into service. The Gorrie
town hall was crowded to the doors,
and instead of being a Hislop meeting,
it appeared to be overwhelming Bow-
man, Senator Ratz assisted Mr. His-
lop. It was ono of the liveliest meet-
ings of the campaign, and the audi-
ence stood the test three hours.
BIRTHS.
No. 2 A Brownie
$3.00
KoDAKS, CAMERAS
AND SUPPLIES.
Printing and Developing neatly
and promptly done,
J. W. McKibbon
rhe store
ilounseil---In Wingham, Sept, 20th,
to Mr. and Mre. Geo. Hounsell, a
daughter.
Currie. ---In East Wawanosh, on Sept,
11th, to Mr. and Mrs, David Currie,
a daughter.
Carlisle ---In London, Sept. 10, to Mr.
and Mrs. Percy Carlisle (formerly of
Wingham) a daughter.
MARRIAGES.
Griffits-LePan...On Monday, Septets.
her 11, 1011, at St. George's Church,
Toronto, by Rev. James Widdffeld,
Frances Leran, daughter of Fred-
erick N. LePan of Owen Sound to
Gordon N. Griffin of Owen Sound.
DIOATIta.
Campbell—In °Wrote, Saturday, Sept,
18, John Campbell, aged 85,
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Children's
Shoes
The Girl or Boy that we
Shoe with our good Shoes
will be able to stand erect,
walk gracefully, study well
and play well.
Leathers of splendid Calf
Skin. In Hatton, Lace or
Blucher Cut. Full or half
heels. Waterproof soles and
uppers. The most Expert
Obildren's Shoemaking in
every detail. Every size or
width made. Shoes at 75o,
$1.00, $1.25 to U.N.
We've established a reputa-
tion for Shoeing Children
correctly, and we want every
Parent to know how well
we deserve it.
SEE US FOR TRUNKS
AND VALISES
1
W. J. Greer
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Wanted!
Best Dairy Butter
and Strictly Fresh
Eggs
Also Live Chickens,
Hens and Ducks
rmour & CO.
WINGHAM
WANTED !
in the DAU.1'III1 DISTItifT,
a large number of experienced
farmers to boy and farm the best
land in the West ; improved or
unimproved. First-class proper-
ties for sale at low prices and on
terms to suit, For particulars
and booklet giving description of
the dietriet, apply to
Ro C. SPA ZLING
DAtUPIII1I - MAN.