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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1911-10-19, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 40TH YEAR, NQR 8, WING AM, OTT., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1911, 311>3QRIPTION $1;G600 8vnnsoiarBE . *2 17,• SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. —The by-elections rendered nem - eery by Ministers of the Borden Cabinet taking office are dated for November 3rd ; nominations, October 27th, .The official census figures will not be made public until Mr. Archibald Blue, census Commissioner, has had an opportunity to submit them to Mr. Martin Burrell, the new Minister of Agriculture. —J. J. Hill, the great United States railway magnate and millionaire is expecting a bard winter. Well, he has many good ones, in which the cold cash rolled into his coffers in plentiful supply, and if he has a hard winter like the rest of us, he should not grumble. —We never know what treat is ahead of ue. First we bad all sorts of speeches and writings on Reciprocity, and no sooner had we settled down after that, when the Fall Fair prize lists catered to our love of literature. Now provincial politics loom up to close the year with, Stiff diet, all in one year ! * * * —The new Governor-General, the Duke of Connaught, arrived last' week. Instead of his being termed as Earl Grey was—His Excellency, bis correct title will be "His Royal High- ness, the Duke of Connaught, - Gover- nor-General of Canada," "His Royal Highness" may be briefly indicated by the letters H. R. H. * * * —The amendment to the Constitu- tion of the State of California bas been carried, and Woman's Suffrage will now be a law of the State. At first, it was thought defeated, as the 14( cities polled heavily against it, but the rural vote turned the scale, and the change proposed has been adopted. The women ote the State should now be happy. —It is generally supposed that in travelling a person is more exposed to accidents than at any other titne. Ac- cording to an American Accident In- surance Co., that has compiled a table of accidents, this is not the case. The list gathered from actual cases, shows that it is twenty-five times more dan- gerous to stay at home than to travel by steamer, or six times more danger- ous than to travel by railway. * ** —The Dominion Parliament will probably be called for the despatch of business on Nov. 15th. This is on Wednesday, and the custom is for a new parliament to be called together for a Wednesday. The session will be short, probably running only a few days over a month, and will be devot- ed to the passing of supply. After the expiration of thirty days the members will be entitled to their full indemnity. 1 4 * ** —According to a report issued by the University of California, ordinary house flies cost in the State of Cali- fornia alone each year 6000 lives and an economic loss of eighteen million dollars. This seems an enormous foes, but the University has such a national reputation, that few will doubt the correctness of the statement in the report, which covers five years of investigation of the action of flies in transmitting germs of disease. * ** —Do not be too anxious to see alt not he ahead ofyou.It may theh y way best for you. The man who carries a lantern on a dark night can see per- fectly to take the next step. He does not need to nee all the steps, for he can take only one at a time, and when he takes that step the light moves for- ward for the next one. The trouble with host of us is that we want to see too far ahead. We want to be sure that we are going to do some great thing. Thenwe will not be afraid to make a great effort. But keep "pegging away," as Lincoln did. Keep your trust in the Great Unseen Power, which somehow brings things out infinitely better than we expect. NIGH SCHOOL HELD DAX. Inmost of the Colleglates and larger High Schools of the Province, Field Day Is en annual event and rightly so, because by no other means is the ecbopl spirit aroused and the love of outdoor sport so well promoted. The fourth annual games of the Wingham High School were held on the campus on Friday, October 13th. It was an ideal day and nothing more was needed to bring the students out full of enthusiasm for the events, The competition in all the events of the day was keen .and nearly every stu- dent of the school was represented in some contest or other. The townspeople showed their in- terest in the High School by attend - lug the games in large numbers and by their presence contributed in no small degree to the success of the day. and we hope that this will be- come a regular feature in the school programme. Following is the list of prize -win- ners :— Gums' GAMES. Hundred yd. dash (Jr.)—E. Currie, F. Barber, A. Wilson. Hundred yd. dash (Sr.) — L. Bow- man, 11. Buchanan, L. Johns. Throwing baseball (Jr.)—F. Barber, G. Nicholson, E. Currie. Throwing baseball (Sr.)—M. Currie, J. Webb, E. Hupfer. Needle Rsce—J. Webb and A. Ruth- erford, M. Nicholls and G. Nicholson, L. Bowman and J. VanNorman. Throwing and catching ball—E. Cur- rie and F. Barber, H. Wellwood and M. Currie, C. Miller and J. Webb. Fast Walk (Jr.)—F. Barber, E. Cur- rie, M. McBurney. Fast walk (Sr.) — L. Bowman, E. Woods. L. Holmes, • Egg and spoon race (Jr.)—N. Smith, F. Barber, A. Wilson. Egg and spoon Race (Sr.)—A. Ruth- erford, E. Hupfer, C. Brock. Three legged race—A. WIlson and M, Robertson, L. Bowman and J. VanNorman and E. Hupfer and H. Wilson, tie, A. Fixter and L. Holmes. Relay Race - Form 1, Form 2, Form 3. Archery Contest—M. Williamson, M. Currie. Basket -ball games—G. Nicholson's team. Football game—tie. Tug of war—Cora Currie's team. BOYS' GAMES Hurdle Race (Jr.)—W. Elliott, G. Cruickshank, J. Currie. Hurdle Race (Sr.)—P. McEwen, N. Geddes, W. Buchanan. Standing broad jump (Jr.) G. Cruickshank, S. Donaldson, J. Currie. Standing broad jump (Sr.)—N. Ged- des, P. McEwen, G. McLean. Four -legged race (1)—E. Linklater, W. Moffatt, F. Colvin, (2)—N. Stone- house, W. Haines, J. Holmes. Running broad jump (Jr.) G. Crui.k- shank, J. Currie, S. Donaldson. ▪ 4 * —The Ontario Legislature has been dissolved and the elections will take place in December. The f..liowing was the standing of the parties at the last three elections t —In 1902-47 Conservatives, 51 Liberate ; vin 1905- 70 Conservative%, 28 Liberals. In 1008, eight Beata were added ; the election that year resulted in a Conservative sweep, and the present etanding in the to s ;-- w Legislature is as f01 Conservatives Liberals Labor Total. Premier Whitney bas made the fol lowing etatement :--- "The present Legislature hat already existed longer than its predecessor, and there are now ten vacant beats. The expense of bye-eiectlone would be large, about $15,000, and thie expense would have to be duplicated in lees than a year did we not dieeolve now. There ars eeveral other very important reasons for onr decision, reasons of vital Inti. portante to the pro•oinee, and Which 1 shall lay before the public in tlae nowise of a week or ten 4014 or lieu /Apt oarlier," 17 1 106 Running broad race (Sr.)—P. Mc- Ewen, C. McLean, N. Geddes. Pole Vault (Jr.)—E. Johns, I. Fer- guson, S. Donaldson. Running hop step jump (Jr.)—G. Cruickshank, 3. Currie, S. Donaldson. Running hop step jump (Sr.)—P. Mc- Ewen, N. Geddes, H. Treleaven. High jump (Jr.)—G. Cruickshank, I. Ferguson, W. Elliott. High jump (Sr.)—N. Geddes, W. Haines, C. McLean. Distance walk (1 mi. Jr.) --G. Cruick- shank, A. Shaw, G. Bowman. Distance walk (2 mi. Sr.) — W. Haines, H. Mutton, P. Muir. Hundred yard dash (Jr.) G. Cruick- shank, W. Elliott, S. Donaldson. Hundred yard dash (Sr.)—N, Ged- des, P. McEwen, W. Buchanan. Two mile race (Jr.)—W. Elliott, A. Shaw, N. Butcher. Two mile race (Sr.)—P. McEwen, W. Haines. 'lThrowing b.ieball (Jr.) --W. Elliott, 3. Allen, G. Cruickshank. Throwing baseball (Sr.) -N. Geddes, 11, Day, G. Hamilton. Half m race JG Cruick- shank, W. Elliott, 8. Donaldson. Half -mile rase (Sr,)—P. McEWen, N. Geyldee, W. Haines. Obstacle race -G. Buchanan and H. Drummond, F. Galbraith and L. Can - Teton, S. Irwin and J. Holstea, i t 1 es andH. Fatigue aceyJ. Ho m Drummond, E. Copeland and L. (Ian- telon, l+. Galbraith and G. Howson. Throwing shoulder stone (Sr.)—S. 11feKere M Treleaven. her, C. McLean, , H, Relay i ace—Form 4, Form 3. Tug of war --Norm; 8. Diractore—G. 'R. Smith, HA , S. McKercher, A. Wallace. Starters—H. Ar Pertly', P. McEwen H. Day. - Sudgett --j. C. Smith, B, A., G. Muir, H, Dore, Timekeeper ---•A. Wfteon, Chief of folios—if, Stnedy. Sabaett'elptioses Will be aaknoteledged nertt'Week. WITH US NO MORE. Death has been busy since our last week's issue, and several homes in this vicinity have been clouded with sor- row and bereavement. Mns. McGQWAN. On Saturday, October 14, there de - parted this life, a lady long -known and highly respected, Mrs. Gregor McGowan of East Wawanosh, De- ceased had been on a visit to friends in Halton county and while there took ill, She was advised to return hotne, and passed away on Saturday. Her husband died some years ago, as the result of a serious accident. , The funeral took took place on Monday to Blyth cemetery. Mus, DucKF•TT. The home of Mr. John Duckett was again visited by death on Sunday last, when his mother passed to her long home. Deceased, whose maiden name was Jane Sadler, came to this section of country with her husband, the late Lloyd Duckett, in the early sixties, and settled in East Wawanosh, Mr. Duckett, her husband, died about eighteen years ago, and since then she had resided with her son, Mr. John Duckett, of Morris. Mrs. Duckett had passed the four score limit of human life, having reached the advanced age of 81 years. She had been in failing health for the past year. She leaves one son, John, with whom she resided. The funeral took place on Tuesday to Wingbam cemetery, Rev. E. H. Croly conducting the service. The month of October has more than once brought bereavement to Mr. Duckett's home. His father died in October, and only two weeks ago, death claim- ed his young son, and now, ere the month bas half passed by, his mother also had gone to join the great majority. MR. W. M. SMITH. On Friday last, there passed away at his home in Walton, Mr. .Wm.11 Smith, who for over thirty years had been a resident of that locality. Mr. Smith had been engaged in the mercantile business, but had retired. A short time ago, be received a stroke of paralysis, which resulted in his death. Ile was a member of the Church of England, a prominent Orangeman, and for many years treasurer of East Huron Conservative Association. The funeral took place on Sunday last and was very largely attended the deceased being well and favorably known. East Huron Con- servatives sent a beautiful wreath to be laid upon the casket. Messrs. D. Holmes, C. G., VanStone, J. W. Mc- Kibbon and C. N. Griffin represented Wingham Conservatives at the fun- eral, which was under the auspices of the L.O.L. Mr. Smith had passed the three score and ten years of life. WILLIAM WATSON. After a lingering illness from a amnia, Wtn. Watson of Belgrave Massed to his long home on Saturday last. Deceased was born in the town- ship of Colborne, and came to Bel - grave over thirty years ago, where he engaged in sawmilling and building. Twenty-seven years ago he married Miss M. E. Geddes, who passed away two years ago. Mr. Watson was as an industrious, upright esteemedo ht p g citizen, a good mechanic, and a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church. Over a year ago, his health began to fail and in April last he came toWingham hospital, where he remained until hie death. He leaves two sons, Harvey of Belgrave and William of London, and one daughter quite young. Ho was a member of Blyth Masonic Lodge, and of Wingbam Chapter. The funeral took place on Monday with Masonic honors. Blyth Lodge secured the attendance of Wingham Citizens' Band for the impressive ceremony. Rev. J. A. Ferguson of Belgrave conducted the funeral ser- vice in Knot church, The friends of the family extend sincere sympathy. Will Consider it. At the Liberal convention held at Formosa on October 12, George An- derson of Lucknow was offered the nomination to contest South Bruce in the Liberal interest in the approach- ing Provincial elections. He asked ten days to consider. Mr. Anderson is an apple -buyer, and le well and favorably known throughout the riding. The Sewer System. Groves & Guest have completed the sewer on Edward street. There are now sewers an. the following streets--. On Josephine from the G. T. R. to the septic tank on the river flat; on John street front the High School and hospital to Josephine street ; on Patrick street from Frances to Leo- pold street; on Shuter street from John to Alfred street ; on Alfred from Shuter to Josephine street; on Maple street from Josephine to Sheter street ; on Centre street from near John to Maple street; on Edward front Alfred to Patrick street. Residents on other streets are anxious to have the system extended, so that they may have the convenience, but no more extensions are likely this year. Very few towns of the size of Wing - ham have so estensixe a sewer system. Town Councii Meeting. A brief session of the town Council was held on Monday evening, to consider a petition for a water -main from John street to the hospital. Some time ago the hospital laid a one - inch pipe at their own cost. This having been tapped to supply one residence and a flush -tank for the Town, the pressure was diminished. Mr. Clegg, president of the hospital, and Dr. Redmond spoke in favor of the petition, which, on motion of Coups. Elliott and Bone, was referred to the Commissioners with request til" proceed with the work. There is sufficient annual revenue already to pay the debenture necessary outlay, so that the Council really had no option in the matter, and so the work will no doubt be done as soon as possible. Free Lecture. On Monday evening, 23rd lust., Mr. Watson, Field Secretary for Muskoka Hospital for Consumptives, will give a free lecture in Wingham Town Hall, on the cause and prevention of the dreaded disease, consumption. The lecture will be illustrated by a hun- dred lantern views, making it exceed- ingly interesting and instructive. Mr. Watson gives many helpful sug- gestions as to avoiding and arresting the spread of the disease, and his lectutes draw large houses. There is no charge for admission, but a col- lection will be taken in aid of the hospitals. During the past fifteen years the hospitals in Muskoka and at Weston have cared for about 5,000 patients, and are spending over $60{000 a year on the free depart- ments. CHARLES McO,LELLAND. Suddenly, at noon on Sabbath past, there passed away Chas. ,McClelland, J. P., in his 85th year, after only a few days of slight indisposition. Born in Ireland, be emigrated to Ca- nada soon after his marriage in 1849, eettling in Hornby, in Haltom county, where he taught school, residing there until 1880, when he movedd to Belgrave 1►nd resided there Continuously until his death. Hie wife predeceased him in Oct. 1887. four sons, Chas. and Alex, at hone, Harry and Robert in Nebraska, and two daughters—Maggie and Matilda survive him. His eldest son, Jaynes, died many years ago. Deceased was a man, who took great interest in public matters, but so far as we know never aspired to public office. He was a man of sterling In- tegrity, kind and helpful to others. His death is a loss to the entlre tonus munity. Be wee appointed Justice of the Peace by the Mowat Government, and reappointed by the 'Whitney ad- minietration. In polItioal matters he was identified with the Liberal party. The funeral tool; place on Ttteeday. To California. Walter T. Hall, son of the editor. of The Advance, left on Thursday for Pasadena, Southern California, where he enters the business of his next elder brother, who is one of the lead- ing business men of the city. Paseo. dena (meaning vale of Eden) is a very wealthy and growing city of nearly 40,000, about ten miles inland from Los Angeles, with which it has electric ear connection every seven minutes. As the city lies at the foot of Mt. Lowe, it is protected from the hot desert winds ; it also has the benefit of the ocean temperature, and hence is a most delightful place in which to reside. It is a "city of Churches" and bas a superior moral atmosphere. It is exceedingly gratifying to a parent to hear the many kindexpressions of regret at the removal of a son. Scores of sincere friends immure us that he will be missed in Chureh and social circles, but in no place will his removal be felt more keenly than in the home, and in the office of the Advance. WAnticn,—Ladies to do plain sad light sewing at borne, whole or entire tile; goal pay; work sent any distance. Chargee paid. Send stamp for full particulars. National Manu- taaturing OCanpany, Montreal, Aucfiou Safe. A sale of farm stock will be held at the National betel, Wingham, on Saturday, October _28. Fifteen Dur- ham and Ayrshire cows and some young cattle will be offered, Sale at one p.m. ; terms, 10 months' credit, Andrew Mitchell, proprietor; J, Pur. vis, auctioneer. Fifteenth Anniversary On Friday last Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Maxwell of the Bluevale road celebrat- ed the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding day. A number of their friends enjoyed the pleasure of the occasion with them, and entertain the hope that Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell may be spared to enjoy many more anni- versaries of their marital day. Liberal Convention. Mr. McKenzie of Ashfled, who was nominated to contest North Huron, having decided to withdraw from the field, the Executive of the Liberal Association met in Wingham on Tues- day. It was decided to call another Convention on October 26th, to select a candidate. Elected President. The annual Alumni Association in connection with the Medical de- partment of the Western University, London was held last Tuesday. Prof. Geo. E. Armstrong of McGill Univer- sity, Montreal, gave the address in Surgery, and Prof. Hoover of Cleve- land, Ohio, the address in Medicine. Dr. J. P. Kennedy of town was elect- ed .President of the Association, Quick Work. At Beloit, Kansas, on October 11, what is believed to be a world's record in transforming standing grain into bread, was established by W. S. Gabel, a farmer living near Beloit. Just thirty minutes elapsed between the time when the wheat was cut and when Mr. Gabel took the first bite of a biscuit which had been made from it. As soon as the grain was threshed, it was rushed a mile and a half to a mill and made into flour and then taken to a baker who made the biscuits. The previous record is said to be one hour. ' Marriage Announcement. Mrs. Geo. Breyman announces the marriage of, her daughter, Gertrude Rosamond, to Dr. Benjamin F. An- derson, On Tuesday, October 11, in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Anderson will be "at home" after November 15th, at 5 La Florence Avenue, Toledo. Dr. Anderson is a son of Mr. and Mrs, F. Anderson of East Wawanosh, Many old friends of the groom will extend congratulations, and still. be pleased to have the opportunity of meeting both bride and groom before they settle down to the sterner of duties of home life. October Wedding. A pretty tyy Octob r wedding took place place on Wednesday evening, October 11, at the home of Mr, and We. Mc Quaid of Port Albert, when their daughter, Mies Mabelwas united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. James McKenzie, Rev. C. M. Rutherford officiating. The bride entered the room leaning en the arm of her father, and looked very sweet dressed in a gown of white silk, carrying a. beauti- ful boquet of white roses, and wearing a dainty gold pendant, the .gift of the groom. She was attended by her lit- tle niece, Mabel Schaefer of Wingham as flower girl, dressed in blue silk and earring a basket of pink carnations, and wearing a gold locket, the gift of the groom. Mee, S. 8. McQuaid, site ter -In-law of the bride played the wed. ding march. The bridal party etobd beneath a tastefully arranged arch of evergreens and autumn leavee, The happy couple received many valuable and useful gifts, and left the following day for their future home in Vancou- ver. The bride is a sister of Mre. A, slahsefar of Wingham. Bible Society Sunday. This year the anniversary of the Wingham Branch of the Upper Cana- da Bible Society will take the form of mass meeting to be held in the Metho- dist Church on Sunday evening, Oct. 29th. The services in the other churches will be withdrawn and all the ministers will be present and tak e some part in the Union meeting. The speakers will be Rev. G. V. Col- lins and Rev. W. L. Rutledge, D,D., A union choir will furnish the music. This promises to be one of the most interesting anniversaries ever held here by this Society. Further parti- culars will be given next week. Lord's Day Alliance. The annual public meeting of the Wingham branch of the Ontario Lord's Day AIliance will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Thurs- day evening of this week, commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. Rev. W. G. Han- na, B.A., General Secretary of the Ontario Lord's Day Alliance will be present and will speak on behalf of the work for the preservation of the Lord's Day, There should be a large attendance at this anniversary to hear what Mr. Hanna has to say on this important question. He is a very bright, interesting, entertaining and forceful speaker, One will learn much about the work of the Lord's Day Alliance from Mr. Hanna in one evening. The public -is most cordially invited. CEDAR RAYLS WAN r o. ---Apply. to The Western Foundry Oo., Limited. Tocatiteme Good Flour. A,wde's, Wingham, Wear Greer's $hoes and Rubbers, Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. The Aylmer Fair gate receipts were only $7.5Q owing to the storm. R, A. BButchison is having a brick addition built to his residence, 3, W. Moliibbon has his residence re -shingled and other improvements made. Stratford's assessor reports the population as 10,500, a decrease of 252, These are the days when "the frost is on the pumpkin and the fodder in the shock," Wash your straw matting with salt and water, this will prevent it from turning yellow. Wingham Citizens' Band was en- gaged for the funeral of the late Wm. Watson on Monday last. Members of the A.0,11, W. are re- quested to meet in the C.Q.F. Hall Friday evening at 8 o'clock, A large number of property owners are having their residences connected with the sewers recently laid, Sixteen million bushels of grain have already been marketed in the West along the line of the C.P.R. At Milwaukee a steer was killed, dressed and hung ready for market in four minutes and one second. A record! Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mon- day Iast were ideal autumn days. Many farmers were busy with their marigolds, Wm. Isbister is having a stable erected on the property he purchased recently in town. Wm. Rintoul has the contract. Robt. Mooney is installing a furnace in the Salvation Army barracks ; it will prove a convenience during the winter months. By the removal of a' city reporter from the staff of the Windsor Record, Victor Blatchford (formerly on the Advance staff) has been promoted to the desk of the city editor. A lonely bachelor declares that "the only difference between war and matrimony is—that in the one, the fighting takes place during the en- gagement, and in the other some time afterward." It is estimated that the United States produce 29,520,000,000 eggs per year. Based upon an average of 80 eggs per' hen per year it required 370 million hens to produce this enormous total. The meeting of Wingham Epworth League on Monday evening was of the Social nature. An interesting pro- gramme followed by refreshments and social intercourse made the evening passing pleasantly. The commencement of the drilling of the testwell at the power house was delayed by the non -arrival of casings, which though shipped in good time, went astray and for some days could not be located. We have Women's Rubbers in all the shapes to fit the styles of the new shoes,•45c to 650.—W. 3. Greer. The Mildmay Gazette says :—"Mr. John Hooey of Wingham was in town on Tuesday and succeeded in dispos- ing of bis property on Absalom St., to Mr. Matthew Hoefling, who gets possession on November 10th." The High Court of Justice for the County of Huron opened in. Goderich on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Justice Riddell will be the trial judge. It Is his 'Lordship's first visit to this country in his judicial capacity. There will be 53 Sundays in 1911. This will not happen again in 100 years. It has been suggested that all religions denominations celebrate the 53rd Sunday, which falls on Dec. 31st, as a universal day of thanksgiving. In June last, A. E, Constable's barn con. 12, McEntop, was struck by lightning and a new rafter had to be put in. On September 11, lightning shattered the sns again hit the bare new rafter. ' No serious damage was done. Rubbers for the ScuIoor. CHILDREN, 30e, to 505. Don't let the children go without rubbers, --W. 3. Greer. Parish Club. The members of the e Parish C lab held their annual meeting last Tues- day evening for the election of officers for the season of 1011-1912, The following were elected ;—Hon. Pres. Mayor Spotton ; Hon. lst Vice, A. H. Musgrove M,L.A ; Ilon. 2ed,Vice, D. Holmes ; Pres. C. G. Vanetone ; let Vice, L. Binkley ; 2nd Vice A, Mille ; Sea y, W. Galbraith; 'in,See y, F. Gil- leepie ; Treas. A. Coutts ; Chairmen of eommitteee—Sporte, Joht Mason ; Entertainment, C. Pr Smith ; Bible Study, 'Dr.,Prlce. The Club will hold its formal opening on Nov. let, when an excellent programme will be ren- dered. The lieating eyetem will be improved and the Club rooms will be kept warmer than in forester seasons. Walt for "p'innogan'e I+'ortunes." Captain and Mrs. Boynton are the new officers of the Salvation Army in town, They are expected to arrive this Thursday evening. Agricultural Societies fared badly this year, the wet weather diminish- ing their gate receipts, Fifty societies have applied for a share of the $10,000 voted by the Ontario Government for the purpose, and it is likely that the entire amount will be used. The secret of a happy life does not lie in the means and opportunities of indulging our weaknesses, but it lies in knowing how to be content with what is reasonable, that time and strength may remain to us for the cultivation of our nobler nature. POULTRY WANTED. — We are p're- pared to pay highest prices for all kinds of poultry, alive or dressed. Telephone for prices. A. H, Wilford. On Monday last, Clinton property- owners voted on two By-laws, One to assist the Clinton Motor Car Co,, the other to establish a Board of Waterworks Commissioners. For the Motor Car By-law, the vote was :— For, 382 ; against 10. The By-law to establish a Commission was carried by a majority of 125. The Goderich Star reports that out of 150 barrels of apples picked on the farm of Mr. A. W. Sloane, near Porter's Hill, Goderich township, 148 were firsts and 2 barrels were seconds, This is certainly a good showing, and an object lesson on the results that can be obtained by the proper caring for the orchard. The regular monthly meeting of Wingham branch of the Woman's Institute will be held at the home of Mre. H. B. Elliott, October 26th, at three p. m. Subject—"Practical Die- tary" by Mr. Percy. A full attend- ance is desired as items of importance are to be brought before the meeting. Social cup of tea served at the close. MEN'S RUBBERS, high and low cut, all styles, 65c to 90c, new goods, the best mads.—W. J. Greer. At the auction sale of Peter Mc- Dougall's farm stock, near Porter's Hill, on Monday, ten head of cattle, ranging from calves to mlIch cows, brought the substantial sum of $515. 50, A calf only a few weeks old was knocked down at $18, while one cow was sold at $83. Three other cows brought $52, $61, and $81 respectively. The most valuable load of farm pro- duce ever marketed in Gratiot county, Mich., was delivered at Carson City, Wednesday, by E. C. Akin of New Haven township. He received $9,000 for the load. In his wagon were 37 cans of peppermint oil. They con- tained 3,219 pounds and the price was nearly $3 a pound. The load was bought by A. Todd of Kalamazoo. The Brussels Post in referring to the programme at St. John's Church Harvest Home, says : Excellent music was rendered by the choir of St. Paul's churcb, Wingham, of which W. H. Willis, formerly of Brussels, is the capable leader, Their program consisted of well sung anthems, choice solos by Miss Mann and Mr. Willis and a nicely rendered duet by Mr. and Mrs. Willis, POULTRY WANTED.—Ilighest cash prices paid for ail kinds of live poul- try.—GUNNS' LIMITED, Phone 10. A mare belonging to Mr. W. Johns of Usborne, while running around a fleld, came in contact with the plow handles. The compact was so great as to break and leave about fifteen inches of the handle imbedded in the animal's chest, which Succumbed to its injuries shortly afterwards. Mr. Jatnee Masters, formerly of Bluevale, is home from Calgary. He has only been West a few years, but has done well, buying and Selling real- tetate, and working ,hard at the same time, Mr. Masters likes the West, and no wonder; most of us would think a ;also all right if we could clean: up a bunch of thousands in a elaort time. Property in Calgary has inereeuaed in value at an enemas ue rate. ��rsonaYa James Bowman, M.P. for East Huron, was in town on Wednesday. Will Lepard and J. J. Cunningham left last week for a trip to the great West. Mr. T. 8, Brandon of Stratford has been visiting relatives in Beet Wa- wanosh. Mrs. C. J. Graham spent part of this and last week with her daughter, Mrs. B. Cochrane, Editor Kerr of the Brussels Post gave the Advance a fraternal call on hie way to Clinton. Mr. R. J. Green of Boboaygeon visited with his mother and sisters during the past week. Mr. George W. Fennell of New York spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Smith. Miss Amelia Agnew left 'for Phila.- delphia on Friday, after spending her vacation with her parents here. J. Lutton, J. Brooks, J. Murray, B. Vansickle, R. Armstrong, and E. Cartright are home from the West. Miss Gretta Kennedy, from London Normal School, spent Snnclay with her parents, Mrs. and De. Kennedy. Mrs. Wm. Chandler and daughter Mary, of Culross returned last week after a month's visit with friends at Build River, Ont. A. M, Robinson, manager of the Bank of Hamilton in Teeswater, and Mrd. Robinson have been visiting Mr, Robinson's mother in town. Mr. and Mrs. Young of Long Beach, California, have been visiting lt1r. and Mrs. F. G. Sparling recently. Mr. Young is a brother of hire. Sparling. The many friends of Mrs. George Spotton will be pleased to hear that since the operation she passed through, in Stratford hospital .last week, ehe is doing as well ne can be expected. The Wroxeter News reports that Mr. V. G. Sparling arid family of Wingham, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Robb, Yoeng of California, paid their cousin, W. C. Haae�lewoed, a vielt lett week. Attention to little 'things as well as big, is what we're hero for, Send your Children or come yourself .It's all the same—each will be given the same special attention. We would call the SPECIAL attention of the ladies to The Home Dye that ANYONE can, use with Perfect Results. mmonsloomdmommannata Soid Only At Our Store. J. W. McKibbon E ' Store RUBBERS 1 We invite. every Woman with a Fall Rubber want to come here and make her selection from our lines of splendid Robbers. We've the perfect fitting, correctly _formed sort of Rubbers every Woman ap- preciates. Rubbers modeled to fit the Shoes• at every -point. We're showing every want- ed style in nigh or Low cut Rubbers. All sizes and widths. 40c, 50c to 75c Onr expert Shoe service will insure you a pair of perfect fitting Rubbers. SEE US FOR TRUNKS AND VALISES W. J. Greer Wanted! Best Dairy Butter and Strictly Fresh Eggs Also Live Chickens, Hens and Ducks Armour & Co. WINGHAM WANTED ! In the DAUrHIN DISTRICT, a largo number of experienced farmers to buy and farm the best land in the West ; improved or unimproved. First -clave proper- ties for sale at low prices and on terms to suit. For particulars and booklet giving description of the district, appy* to IL 0.. SPAEJ;MAX,4 NG DA W I J7..L,L\ W U.;