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The Wingham Advance, 1911-11-23, Page 1Y The gingham Advance. 40T11 YEAR, NO, 13. WJNGRAM, ONT„ THJURSDAY,. NOVEMBER 23, 1911, THE ELECTION' CAMPAIGN. WESTERN FOUNDRV__C01 BY-LAW AN IMPORTANT QUESTION BEFORE PROPERTY -OWNERS The fair and clear presentation of the financial aspect of this important question in last week's Advance, was most favorably commented on by citi- zens well qualified to express an opinion, and extra copies of the Advance were in demand. So far, no person (not even those old-time chaps, "Pro Bono Publico," "Ratepayer," or even "Justice" or "Fair Play") has attempted to question our figures. It is a well known fact, that other towns are alert in their efforts to se- cure new industries. We believe that the Western Foundry Co. would have no difficulty finding a location with advantageous inducements. Suppose that this industry removed from our town ; suppose that the one hundred or more men now employed there could not find employment here, and that they and their families removed to other towns in search of employment, would not Wingham be so much the poorer, and would there not be empty houses ? Would not the purchasing power of�even one hundred men receiving good wages be missed by the business men of this Town ? Most assuredly it would. A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P. With the issue of the write and the proclamation, the Ontario Provincial. election campaign may be said to have begun. Sir James Whitney and N. W. Rowell, the Liberal leader, have both entered energetically upon the work of the campaign. In North Huron, the former mem- ber, Mr. Musgrove, has been nomin- ated, and bas his organization about perfected. Mr. Musgrove is so well- known that he requires no introduc- tion to our readers. He has been a resident of this vicinity since 1858, and for twenty years has been an esteem- ed citizen of Wingham ; for seventeen of these, he was the successful Prin- cipal of our Public School. For the past three yeare, he has efficiently re- presented this riding in the Legisla- ture, and has again been unanimous- ly nominated by the Conservatives of North Huron. He is undoubtedly as strong a candidate as he was in 1908. It was quite natural, that Mr. N. W. Rowell, was anxious to see every riding contested ; as a new leader, it would have been encouraging. Should there not be a contest in North Huron, the Liberals of the riding are not at all to blame. They certainly did their best to accede to the request of their leader. Rather, we regard the dif- ficulty of securing an opponent of kr. Musgrove, as a tribute to the honest, progressive and generally satisfactory government given Ontario, by SIr James Whitney's Administration, as well as a recoguition of the ability and efficiency of Mr. Musgrove as the representative of North Huron in the Legislature. Besides, the riding is considered Conservative. . We understand that Mr. W. H. Kerr, who accepted the Liberal nomination last -week, has resigned. He is a gentleman highly esteemed throughout the riding, and without . doubt, has -claims upon his party that ' should -have been recognized years ago. The Advance has always found Mr. Kerr an obliging, straight for e ward newspaper man, and we join with his many friends in regretting that he is not in good health, and hope that the illness may be only tempor- ary. It is no email strain upon the vitality of any person, to undertake a = season of the s trying campaign at thi t g Y g P year, and it was certainly wisdom on Mr. Kerr's part to decline the risk. Personally, the editor of this paper will be pleased not .to be obliged to take active part in a strenuous cam- paign, in the closing month of the year. We can now "stay on the job" of office work, and watch the other fellows, in other ridings, whack each other, as they play the game of poli- tics for the next eighteen days. To be. free from local political tur- moil in the busy month of December will be favorable for business, as well ea conducive to amity, by serving to prevent political bitterness in the days just preceding the season, when "good will and peace" should prevail. Musical Entertainment - On Friday evening, the Salvation Army will give a musical entertain- ment in the Town Hall. The pro- gramme will consist of solos, duets, instrumentals, recitations, and Capt. Baynton will whistle "The ,blocking Bird." Wingham Orchestra will be in attendance, and Mayor Spotton will preside. Admission 15 cents, Twenty -Five flood Cows. W. P. Hallahan will offer for sale at Hill's hotel, Belgrave, on Wednes- day, November 20, twenty-five good cows. These are Derhams and Hol- steins, large and choice, selected per sonally by Mr. Hallaban. Three of them are due to calve December lst and the rest in January, February and March. The terms are six months' or three per cent. straight discount for cash. Farmers wanting goodo,cows to calve early should take note of this sale. Do our citizens pause to consider how much cash is distributed at present by this industry as wages to residents of our Town ? Let us see, even at pre- sent date. Last week, the wages paid amounted to $1400.00. For the month of Octo- ber (with five non -working days) the wages amounted to Six Thousand dol - Yu a. Is that not worth something ? Then when we have the guarantee that this working force is to be largely augmented and even doubled, it means that the wage distribution will be proportionately increased. Again, as the number of men employed increases in any town, the num- ber of families increases also ; hence the greater demand for houses. Empty houses are not often found in a town bristling with industrial life. Look at any Ontario town without industries, and you will find instead of progress— stagnation. Give us the factory whistles and the steady stream of industrial toilers, then farewell to empty houses ; the value of real estate increases, and the success of any town is assured. There is another feature that must not be over -looked. The Co. proposes to erect forthwith a building, which, with equipment, machinery, etc„ will be worth $30,000. The fact that a well-established institution proposes such an expenditure is :— lst—Evidence of their faith in the Town of Wingham. 2nd—A guarantee of the permanency of the industry in this Town. Last week we showed clearly that when the ten years are taken into con- sideration, the Town will gain financially, aside from the indirect gain in the way of benefit to business men, and our figures included the $750 of a bonus toward the site. Some, who may not object to the loan, might possibly object to the bonus for a site. Let us see what the site -cost means to a tax- payer. all that payer. On our present assessment, one mill will raise $800 ; hence a man assessed for $1,000 will pay toward the site purchase, will be less than ONE PALTRY TEN CENT PIECE a year for the ten years. of popula- tion decrease this reason . fortits are interested P P Property -holders tion means empty houses ; that means depreciation of the value of property. Just let a town start on the down grade, and you not only find it difficult to sell real estate, but if you do find a customer, you drop several hundred dol- lars in a lump. It is worth ten cents a year to keep property up to fair mar- ket value. If a town once gets on the down grade, it is not easy to restore canfidence in it, and place it once more in the growing; prosperous class. Keep Wingham on the up -grade 1 Surely when the question is considered on its merits, and its importance to the future of this town is fully taken into consideration, no'doubt can remain in the mind of any reasonable person, as to the wisdom of supporting this By-law. Let the property -owners do their duty. Let the motto be— "WHAT WE HAVE, WE'LL HOLD" and - VOTE FOR THE IW -LAW From Saskatchewan. The Advance has a letter from Mr. Ed. Johnston of Maple Bush, Seek. In extending his subscription, he says :--Dear Sir—I have dug up $2 00 which will keep us in touch with fora while Wingham and neighbors If you were one of the unlucky farm - ere here, you would wonder where you could dig it up for it is not all sutiehine farming in this "great West," as some call it. Last year, we had hot winds and drought, and a very poor crop. Thle year, we have a very goad crop, but we can't get it threshed. In our neighborhood. there is about 2000 acres to thresh yet, and no prospects of getting it done this fall, as there is about eight inches of snow, and last Friday morning, it was 22 below sero, and it has not got much warmer elnce. You hear big things about the West, down there, but if you ever Were out here for a summer, you would know that it is a windy place. The biggest things I have Been here yet, are lceicler, and the tail end of a hell storm, but the latter Was about 10 mdse from its. It stripped about 2 miles wide and about 80 Miles long, Well, I will have to close for this time, wishing yon a Merry Xmas. and a Happy New It"em..-- 1d. Johnston, Maple Bush, Seek, A Valuable Assistant. Caused By ice. At the Winter Fair at Guelph is Not often, so early in the season, is it necessary to cut the ice from the dam, as this year. 0 ne day last week, Chief Allan received a phone message in haste, and hurrying to the dam, he found the slush had frozen across the front of the dam so as to completely stop the water from flowing through the sluiceways, and it was actually R, flowing overa road andC. P. cwt th g track. The chief got busy, and when the ice was cut away, the water fol- lowed its usual channel, Fortunately little or no damage was done, but there was danger to the structure of the dam until the Chief arrived. given information along all lines of live stock production and.crop cultiva- tion that is valuable to any farmer who desires to keep up-to-date. The Weekly Sun of Dec. 19 will contain a carefully prepared and easily under- stood summary of the chief points brought out at the next fair. If you are engaged in anybranch of farming with a view to making money, you will find The Weekly Sun a most valuable assistant. Do not miss the issue of December 19. Organization Meeting. The Conservatives of North Huron opened their committee rooms in the Griffin block on Thursday evening last, President W. F. VanStone pre- siding. There was an encouraging attendance of the workers, and Ward committees began their work. The candidate, Mr. A. H. • Musgrove, gave an address, reviewing the record of the Whitney administration, and briefly ontlined the campaign. He was followed by Mayor Spotton, Dr. Redmond, Dr. Irwin, J. F. Groves, 0. G. VanStone and others in short ad- dresses. Information Wanted. During the editor's absence one day, a subscription was handed in for Clarence (the second name is not clear) ; neither can we find the post - office given, in the postofflce Guide.. WiU the party who paid the subscrip- tion kindly call and give the informa- tion desired, so that we can address the paper correctly,—EDITOR. Correction Gladly Made. In last week's issue, we unintention- ally nintention ally atated what was not correct in reference to Bluevale poetoffice being taken from Mr. Shaw, by the Laurier Government. We were not aware that Mr, Shaw was only acting for Mr. Leech, and we cheerfully acknowledge our mistake and correct it, now'that we know that the Laurier Government did not take the postofoe from Mr. Shaw, but that Mr. Leech resigned. BARGAINS IN MILLINERY.—At Miss Reynolds' All trimmed hats at half price, and all untrimmed bats one- third off. New Telephones. Mr. Binkley hustles the telephone business, and reports the following new phones installed since November 1st—O. P. Smith's residence. No. 42 13 : Dr. Price, residence, No, 110 B ; L. W. Levis, No. 175; Thos, Kew, No. 170; Wm. Lepard, No. 177 ; Thos. King, No. 178; T. E. Elliott, grocery, No. 179. There aro now 187 Bell phone subscribers in Wingham, Recently, a new 50 point, switch -board has been installed. The Bell business seems to be growing, and is carefully looked after by Manager Binkley. North Huron Telephone Co. The following are the Directors of the North Huron Telephone Co. re- cently elected :—W. J. Greer, Wm. Maxwell, John Webster, H. T. Thomp- son, Southampton, and Geo. Thomp- son, elect on Goderich. Theofficers s , are— President, W. J. Greer ; Vice -Pres., Wm. Maxwell ; Secretary-Treas., H. B. Elliott. The following new instal- lationsBruce, B s are reported—Alex., lation 188-31 ; Wm. James, 188-32 ; Stewart McBurney, 188.-41; John Kennedy, 183-13 ; Geo. Page 1.9,5-22 ; John Ter- vit, 187-23. Women's Artics, Storm Gaiters and Leggings, 50c to $1.50 in all styles and sizes.—W. J. Greer. Parish Club Ratertainment. The rendering of it innegan'e For- tune on Friday evening under the auspices of the Parish Club was very with liquor while he was on the successful, R. A. Coutts, as Larry andgood natured, was Finnegan, easy a complete success, and Miss Turner, as Finnegan's wife, was equally at home and perfect in her role. Harvey Linklater as Patrick, the dude, had a difficult part, but managed it well. Ed. Nash as Rafferty, and Herb. Jobb as Dutch Jake atted their parte Well. Cleo. Moffatt was up to the mark as Count de Morney, while Katy, Jake's daughter, was well re- presented by Miss Alice Mann. Mrs, Ted. Elliott was quite successful as Lady Hanna Lovejoy. The Band as- sisted by rendering some tine muaie. There was a full house rrotwithstend- ing a pouring rain, and the receipts ran up well towards the $175 mark, It made Treasurer Coutts happy to be able to go and pay all the old bills that had accumulated against the Club, and etart the season with a °lean elate, The Advance wishes the Club treaty pleasant eveniuge of re- oreattotr this *hater. This play will be given by the same performers In RlueVale, Friday, December let, under the auspices of Knot dlauroh, Former Resident Deceased. The following reference to a former resident of this vicinity has been handed to us :—There passed away on Monday, Nov. 6th, Katie Mitchell, formerly of Turnberry, but recently of Kisby, Sask., beloved wife of John Netterfield, late of Wingham. She leaves a sorrowing husband and seven children to mourn the loss of a Ioving wife and mother, but their loss is her infinite gain. A soul is out of prieon, released and free from bodily pain. She suffered very much, but with great patience. She is not dead, but sleepeth, and has gone to be forever with the Lord. Deceased was in her 47th year. Letters Of Condolence. Mr. John Marshall of Turnberry has had several letters of condolence from the West, expressing sympathy with the family in their recent bereave- ment. One is from Mr. J. A. Fortune, formerly of Turnberry, who in writing says that he knows what bereave- ment means, for he lost a daughter at 19, and a son at 21 years of age, be- sides other children. Another letter of sympathy is from the Secretary of L.O.L. No. 1772, who states that they always found Geo. Marshall a brother and an upright true man. Mr. Mar- shall and family appreciate these kindly -worded lettere, and also every kindness shown them by many friends In their sorrow. Cruickshank Sentenced. Andrew Cruickshank was sentenced to a term of seven yeare in the peni- tentiary by Judge Holt on Satur- day. He was found guilty on Novem- ber 10, on the charge of assaulting with intent to do grievous bodily harm, when he threw a file at a young lady in Wingham. In a 20 -minute lecture, which the judge read the prisoner, he referred to him as one who was a menace and danger to the public while at large. He also re- peated the statement made a week ago, when he expressed the hope, that the arm of the British law was long enough and strong enough to bring to justice the man who supplied him 'Local items Good Flour,—Awde'e, Wingham. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Read Willie & Co.'s dvt. on page 8. Thirty-one days till Christmas. Being willing helps some, but it is getting busy that counts. The G. T. R. is erecting new sta- tione at Exeter and Hensall. In order to live a man must work— even if he only works somebody Slee. The best values ever shown in Furni- ;lure will be found at Walker's. R. A. Taylor has had a cement foundation built under his stable. Chas. Barber did the work, The sale of the stock of the lat Robt, Rowland on Saturday went off well, but the farm was not sold. The Boy Scouts are getting settle in. their rooms in the Meyer Block. Last week, a hockey club was formed among the boys, Wild geese are said to be very tat - mavens between Dungannon and Lake Huron, and local hunters are having some splendid sport. Latest Picture Of Borden. This is the season to subscribe for a newspaper, or to renew, if already a subscriber. Our paper is as good as any, and better than many. Why not take it? It repreeents the welfare. and progress of the community and district with which it is identified, and is, apart from its local value, an all- round up-to-date newspaper. The ent has of Go vernm recent change made the Hon. Mr. Borden the central figure of our Canadian public life. Many would like a good picture of him. We can supply 1 one free. We PP Y will send anyone our.paper for a year, and The Weekly Mail and Empire (the regular rate of which is $1.00 per year) for the same period, the two together, to include free picture of the new Canadian Premier, for $1 65. The Borden picture is on fine paper suitable for framing, in photo tints, 18 x24 inches, and is in itself as a work of art, easily worth the price of a year's subscription to either paper, Death Of Mr. Jefferson. • A Turnberry Pioneer. By the death of Mr. George Fortune 8, Turnberry, 5,con. at his home lot on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, Huron County has lost still another of her pioneers. Mr. Fortune was born in Berwickshire, Scotland, in 1827, com- ing to Canada in 1851, and after spending a few years in the neighbor- hood of Dundee and Bright, he and his two brothers, John and Thomas, settled on adjoining farms in the township of Turnberry, He was a member of the Preshyterian Church, a staunch Liberal and for many years took an active interest in all matters, pertaining to the welfare of his coun- try. About. two weeks ago, Mr. For- tune suffered from a slight stroke of paralysis, and in falling fractured his hip, Owing to his advanced age, he did not recover from the shock, and on the 15th inst., he passed peacefully away to his reward. He is survived by hie wife, two sons and two daughters. "Indian list." By-LaW Vote, Friday. It should be remembered that only property -owners can vote on this By- law, but a voter can vote in each Ward in which he owns property. The polls will be opened in the fol- lowing places In Ward 1. --At John- ston'stailor shop on Josephine street, by W. J. Haines, Deputy Returning Officer, and H. N. Roadhouse, Poll Clerk. In Ward 2.—At William Gan- nett's implement shop on Josephine Street, by A. J. Alderson, Deputy Re- turning Officer, and Ben. T. Jenkins, Poli Clerk. In Ward 3 —At the Town Hall, by 0. N. Griffin, Deputy Return- ing Officer and A, M. Fralick, Poll Clerk. in Polling Sub -division No. 1 of Ward 4—At Ritchie & Commas' Office on Josephine street, by J. Dada. Deputy Returning Moor, and John Ritchie, Poll Clerk. In Polling Sub-dial:den No. 2 of Ward 4.—At Albert Bells bouse on Josephine street, by A. E. Porter, Deputy Re - taming Officer and W. T. Miller, Poll Clerk, Special reduced prices on some lines of Furniture at Walkers. The Bell Telephone Co's local agency is now in the hands of the Goderich Rural Telephone Co., whose central office is in Dungannon. ' Mr. Thos. Morgan , of Ripley has been appointed returning officer for the riding of Centre Bruce in the coming provincial election. Dr. Crow of Oheeley, who accepted the Liberal nomination in Centre Bruce, has retired. Mr, McDonald, editor of the Ohesley Enterprise, will be candidate now. >dII8l ORIPTiQN # $1 00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. $1.50 TO Stresonzeniio u( i7, S,. D, S. Scott of Wawanosh is a lover of good cattle; his latest purchase is an Aberdeen -Angus cow and calf, bred by Thomas Smith, Powrie, Dundee. Scotland, imported by James Bowman of Guelph. This makes Mr. Scott's third purchase from Elm Park herd, which is second to none in Oanade. CEDAR RAILS WANTED. ---Apply to The Western Foundry Co,, Limited. Prince Rupert, British Columbia, the Pacific Coast terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, is grow- ing fast, and for a young city the busi- ness that is now done there is re- markable. During the month of September there were 80 steamers called at the port, and 81 departed, POULTRY WANTED. --We are pre- pared to pay highest prices for all kinds of poultry, alive or dressed. Telephone for prices. A. H. Wilford. Last Friday evening was one of the most disagreeable. A heavy rain made the few inches of snow ankle deep in slush, and the pelting rain added to the discomfort. Even the sidewalks were almost unfit for pas- sage, for where slush was absent, treacherous ice made walking dan- gerous. A good piece of Furniture makes a useful and a lasting gift • call and look through thei' at Walker's. A ' Rocker, Couch, Morris Chair, Centre Table. or nice Picture, would make a gond Xmas gift ; a good variety at Walker's. Parties living at a distance will please send P. O. order, or postal notes for subscriptions instead of cheques. The Banks charge discount on cheques. The area sown to fall wheat this season is 1,097,000 acres. being 797,200 acres in Ontario and 300,700 in Al- berta. three per cent. Thisis near h ria. ep Y less than a year ago. While bargains last, get your share, Bankrupt stock sale in the Griffin block. Mr. Wm. Merkley reports that he eat green corn from his garden on November 4th, and cut cornstalks twelve feet, • five inches in height. Quite a height indeed. A Toronto daily reports that new laid eggs sold at fifty cents a dozen at St. Lawrence market•lastweek, and the indications are that they will be at sixty cents•next•week. Another of the pioneers of this section of country has passed to hie reward, in the person of Mr, John B. Jefferson, who, for over half a cen-• tury, resided in Huron county. Mr. Jefferson, after an illness of several weeks, passed peacefuilj* away at his. home in Donnybrook, on the morning of Sunday, the 19th inst., in his 81th year. The late Mr, Jefferson was born in Yorkshire, England, where, prior to coming to Canada in 1851, he. was married to Annie Johnston, who, .Predeceased him seventeen years ago., After living in Goderich and Dungan non for a few yearn, the deceased mov- ed, with his family, to Wawanosh in 1864. where he resided until hie death. Mr. Jefferson was a con- sistent member of the Methodist Church for many years, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him, for his honesty and straightforward dealings. He is survived by four sons and two daughters, viz. Jonn of St. Augustine, Richard of Galesburg, North Dakota, Gordon of Hope, N. D„ and Robert at home. The daughters are ---Mrs. Wallace Hough of Wing - ham, and Mrs. Simon Dow of Hensall. The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended, the service at the Methodist Church being conducted by Rev. Mr. Miller. . Pioneer Gone. Wawanosh This week we have to report the death of Mr. Wm. Sutherland of Lower Wingham, who passed to hie long home on Sunday last, after a protracted illness, Mr. Sutherland was born in the township of Biddulph, and came to Bast Wawanosh over fifty years ago. He took up a lot on the 12th concession, and industriously undertook the task of building a home for himself. As one of the hardy pioneers of thle country, he bore well his part in its improvement. Deceased was an honest, upright man, esteemed by hie neighbors. In political matters he was a Liberal, and was identified with the Presbyterian Church. A year or more ago, he purchased a property in Lower Wingham, where he and bis daughter resided. ile leaves one son; James of East Wa- wanoeh, and taro daughters, Mrs. Geo, Wilson, and Miss Margaret, at home. The funeral on Tueeday was largely attended, interment taking place In Wingham oemetery, Mr, Satherland was 79 yettre of age. What about a good Couch for Xmas; some dandies at Walker's.. "Yes," said the young wife, proudly, "father always gives something ex- pensive when he makes presents." "So I discovered when he gave you away," rejoined the young husband. Hon. Adam Beck writes that h( expects to have a report on the Huron Power question ready for presentation at the December session of the County Council which convenes at Goderich. tong me / Joseph Gibson has sold his farm in Tnrnberry to 0. J. Rintoul of Glen - farrow, and the latter offers his two farms for sale. John W. Galbraith also announces his farm for sale, one mile from Bluevale. Mr. Herbert Henning also wishes to dispose of his farm. These properties should find ready sale. BEFonu SELLING your print or roll butter, or poultry, alive or dressed, it will be to your advantage to get our prices. —. Armour & Co., phone 52, Wingham, Says an exchange—"By cutting off the tails of three generations of dogs, it has been found possible in Colum- bus, Ohio, to breed. tailless dogs. The investigators are satisfied that by cut- ting the dogs' heads off for the same period, barkless canines will inevi- tably result." Pshaw, that's nothing, the same process will produce a bark - less canine now. 0OLD_PU,H We still have about 50 aquariums of Gold Fish to give away FREE!! With a 50o purchase of Rexall goods Make your own choice 100 different articles to choose from No need to go out of town to get a diamond ring, at right price. Come to us.—W. G. Patterson. Canadian stamps bearing the picture of King George will be for sale within a short time. The Dominion postal authorities were not satisfied with the was adopt- ed portrait of the Rinp , which g which ri ish stamps and w ed for the B t ps has since been so severely criticized. It was decided to obtain 'a design for Canada, and the new stamp series is said to be an improvement. Overshoes and Rubbers for Men, Women and Children, All the good styles and best makes,. Lowest prices. -W. J. Greer. The Forest Free Press says :—The biggest safe of thoro-bred poultry ever made by a Forest breeder, bas just been put through by Messrs. Shaw & McIntosh, who have disposed of their flock of. Light Brahma Bantams to Hugh A. Rose of Welland, The sale comprises breeders and show birds, numbering about sixty, the price being from $3 00 to $50.00 each. These birds are claimed to be the best in America, having won at both the Ontario and at New York shows. A large and well assorted stock awaits purchasers at Patterson's jewelry store; see his advt, on page 4. Wingham merchants have laid in big stocks for the holiday season. The Advance hopes that they will have a good holiday trade, and the purchasers be satisfied and happy. Watch our advertising columns. The Advance regrets to hear that Editor Watters of the Fordwich Re- cord has been obliged to return to To- r operation. H 0 has out for =rtnothe r o P suffered much, and is taking further treatment. Say—a Kitchen Cabinet would make a dandy Xmas present ; we have some good. ones.—Walker's. It has been figured out that in the past thirty-two months property has been destroyed in Canada by tires to the value of $57,880,078. Also that this year'e losses thus far have been at the rate of $44 a minute. A "Wingham Club." That Wingham has contributed largely to the population of the city of Toronto was manifested, when on the evening of Nov. 20th, sixty format residents met at the home of Miss Ellen Porter, te37 Church St., Toronto, for the purpose of organizing a " Wingham Club," That this move- ment,et acted byMessrs. Benjamin in Scott and James Kerr, two loyal or' citizens of 'Wingham, was greatly ap- preciated by their former neighbors, was evidenced by the hearty manner he which each member enjoyed the opening meeting and the desire et - pressed for a permanent organization. The fallowing officers were effected: -- Hon. -Pres , Dr. Chisholm and Rev. Dr. Boyle ; President, J. Wesley Ana ley ; lst-Vice, Ed, Groves ; 2nd Vice, Benjamin Scott; Sec.-Treas., Richard 0, Howson ; Asst. -Sec., Miss Olive Cruikshank ; Executive J. G. Work- man, Mrs. (Dr.) Cunnhighati and W. J. McDonald. At this meeting it was decided to meet regularly at the home of Mise Porter, on the third Monday of each month. Great enth:admin was expressed in short addresses by Rev. Dr. Boyle, Dr. Chisholm, W. 3, McDonald and J. G, Workmen, After enjoying light refreshments all joined itt a hearty Vote of thanks tendered to Mies Porter for her kind hospitality and the meeting adjourned by tingles "Auld Lang Syne." .11011111111111 We have some large Gold Fish to sell at 5o and 100 eaoh. P,S.—Wo will sell complete Aquariums at 25o eaoh to any that do not want the Rexall goods, J. W. McKibbon. rleGQed'Store Wax:rem—Young men to learn the furniture business and upholstering.— Apply to Walker & Clegg, Wingham. P. W. Scott, Returning -Officer for North Huron, started nut Monday morning to post up the Election Pro- clamation. He will have to travel between four and flve hundred miles before he completes his work. Dinner Sets and other crockery at bargain prices Bankrupt stock sale, south of Bank of Hamilton. Since the last Monday in December this year falls on Obristmes Day, the nomination of candidates for member- ship in municipal councils will be held on Friday, the 22ad day of December. Municipal eleetiona will be held on the � next fir6b MondayY, which in January, year is New Year's Day. Do you want a. Diamond ring ? Then see our stock and find out our prices. —W., G. Patterson. The Woman's Institute will meet on Thursday, Nov. 80, at the home of Mrs. John Wilson, Edward street, at 3 p rn. Subjects --"Do it to a finish" by Mrs. J. F. McCracken ; also Ques- tion drawer. A enp of tea will be served at the close of the programme. Ladies cordially invited, ---Mrs. Bone, Secretary. Groceries, etc., that you need every day at bargain prices-•-McGiilirray's Bankrupt Stook. The Globe of Tuesday had the por- trait of A. B. Bradwin, son of Mr, and Mrr. Jos, Bradwin of town. Mr. Bradwin was for twelve years proprie- tor of the Myth Standard. no is now editor of the North Star, published in Parry. Sound and is the Liberal midi - date for that riding for the Legisla- ture. From the size of the riding and the me3ority, we should think that friend Bradwin hes quite a task before him. Don't fail to see the fancy Rockers for Xmas at Walker's. We are informed that the Medic profession of Wingham has received au addition in the person of Dr. 11. J. Adams of Embro, who has entered into partnership with Dr. Agnew. The new firm will continue the prac- tice of Medicine in the office occupied by Dr. Agnew for a number of years. Dr. Adams has just returned from spending the past year in the hospitals of the Old Country. He also spent a year as House -surgeon upon the staff of the Toronto General Hospital, and has been engaged in general practice for six years. The one Win doctor regardsas being Wingham b g g of the brightest and most progressive of the smaller towns of the province. An effort will be made by the part- ners to have one or other constantly in the office, so that their patients will not be kept waiting for attention. —Com. BIRTHS. MCEwEN—In Morris, Nov, 21, to Mr. and Mrs. John McEwen, a eon. Brown—In 'Wingham, Nov. 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, a daughter. Stokes—In Turnberry, Nov. 21, to Mr. and Mee. Reuben Stokes, a daugh- ter. Mundell—In Turnberry, Nov. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. John Mundell, a daughter. LAWRENCE — In Wingham hospital, Nov. 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Lawrence, a son. DEATHS. Fortune—In Turnberry, Nov. 15, Mr. Geo. Fortune, aged 81. Jefferson --In East Wawanosh, Sun- day, Nov, 19, John B. Jefferson, aged 83, Sutherland — In Lower Wingham, November 10th, Wm. Sutherland, aged 70 years, CARETAKER WANTED. For Wingham Pnblio School, Duties may be Warded at the Town Clerk's of - floe. Applioations received until 4 p.m. Nov, 23rd. JNO. F. GROVES Seo. -Treae. WINDHAM MARICBTS. Wheat—(new) 87e to Oats --'45 to 45 eta. Barley---00to 85 ete. Pens ---$1 05 to $l 05 Flay --$10.00 to $11.00 a ton, Butter -22 to ?.3 Cts, Eggs -30 to 30 etc. Potatoes-•-Oen to 05c per bush, Live Hoge—$0 85. Chickens -8 to 10 cts. Ducks --8 to 10 cte. Geese --0 to 10 eta. Turkeye---17 to 17 cte. For full Toronto m arrket reports se 2. Children's Rubbers Don't think of sending the little feet in the family to school theso days through the snow and slush without protecting them with. a pair of our School Rubbers. The. Rubbers protect the health and protect the shoes as well. They are a splendid investment from either point of view. We have the Medium height or the regular Storm Rubbers. Emery size, width and shape to fit every shoe. 30c, 35c, 400 to 500. Yon can't do a wiser thing than to provide a good pair of School Rubbers for the Children all 'round. SEE US FOR TRUNKS AND VALISES RUBBERS : The kind that wear. Lowest prices. 6reer W. CALL 'PHONE 52 FOR BEST PRICES Print or Roll Butter ALSO ALL KINDS OF Fowl, Alive or Dressed Armour & Co. WINGHAM WANTED! In the DAtPIIIN DISTRIOT, a large number of experienced farmers to bay and farm the best land itt the West ; unproved or unimproved. First-class proper- ties for sale at low prices and on terms to 'Suit. For ,particulars and booklet giving description of the district, apply to R. C. STARLING DAUPHIN — MAN,