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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1911-12-21, Page 1A WORD TO ELECTORS. On Friday evening, the electore of Wingbam Will be asked to nominate suitable persons to serve ait Town Ocetricillore for 1912, and a word of reminder may be opportune. Quite frequently names are eubmit- ted without consulting the parties es to their willingness to serve. Other nemee have been sent in more for sport than anything else. withoue any expectatien or even desire that they should occupy the responsible poeition. Under such circumetances the result is a long Jit of nominations, a lot of resignations' and (it might happen) not the beetselection in the interest of the town. . Even with a full ticket, and carefully selected, aide issues and petty jealousies have been known to affect tbe,results. Hence too much care cannot bp exer- chant in the chole. There perhaps never was a time, when greater care was necessary, or Vetter men needed, than for 1912. At present, it appears likely that the electors will reverse their decision of three years ago, and do away with the Conaraission in ebarge of Water and Electric Light &Mere, If so, the Tewn has problems before ir, demanding the very best and most efficient men that ?o an be found. The question of pure ater is still unsolved; water -main ily extensions are desired. The gnestion of "day -power" is being urged and is a necessity. The condition of the pump- ing machinery is anything but satis- factory, and improvement is impera- tive. Aside from the ordinary routine, these questions demand prompt, de- ciaive action, yet at the same time experience, caution and good judgment. Should the Commission be voted out, the Electric Light and Water eel:anat. tee of the Council of 1912, ought to be the very best men the Town can select. Personally, this paper has no word of harsh criticiem for the Commis- sioners. They have not perhaps made the success, that they, themselves could have wished, but they have shouldered an immense lot of work, and given much titue to the work of the Town, and their willingness and work should at least be recognized. Personally, we believe that the Com- mission is the proper way to handle these utilities, but five men would be Aottei h all that was desired, how can the r than three. If the Commis - a ners have not been able to accomp- Council of 1912 attend to the ordinary woik of the Town, and the duties of the Commissioners besides? However, the By -lave is before the people to abolish the Commission, and every voter can please himself, so far as this paper is concerned. Such is the situation, and the Ad- vance suggests to the elector, that es they approach the duty of nominating Councillors on Friday evening, with great care and good judgment, There never was greater need for a wise selection. NORTH HURON Following are the official returns: ASHFIELD Kerr No. 1 38 2. .... 38 3 ....... 39 4 28 5 .. 56 6 64 7, . . . .. . . 62 11.••••• •••••• 1323 Majority for Kerr -141 EAST WAWANOSH No. 1 38 26 2 53 63 3 ........... ... 54 42 . 4 49 27 5.... 38 20 12 "1-7-8 Majority for Kerr -54. WEST WAWANOSH 1. ‘. - ... , . , ; 48 57 2 33 56 3........ 25- 39 4 51 87 5 . 51 27 Musgrove 72 63 49 62 27 19 17 309 208 il-(71 Majority for Muegrove-8. HO WICK 1 49 86 2 • ... . . ..45 115 4 . . . 63 102 5 72 61 6 50 60 -- 313 518 jority for Musgrove -205. TURNBERRY 1. .48 2 . 63 .... ...48 4. 0060611,'..6652 211 Majority for Musgtove-47. . MORRIS 59 26 2 53 44 8 ... . . . . .6,94 6.0, 88 47 4 ...................40 45 5... 52 59 O. ...... 57 61 808 282 Majority for Kerr -26. '4C/11,0E1:ATER 1 .. . .... 54 31 Majority for 11err-23 1. BLYTH 50 45 2 43 86 438 72 54 44. 258 93 81 Majerity for /Cerr- 12 W INGHAM 1 36 2. 88 3 ..... 53 4 68 .....I7 dma 444, 201 Isfejority for Musgrnere-190, Stieteattlen Oir Maeonernes Kerr Musgrove Ashfield ....... 14 Turaberry 47 Morel* 26 Wroxeter, It tat Wawa/06h „ .54 Weet Waveatioeh 111 h 12 60 so 70 88 51 881 8 TOWN COUNCIL The Town council held its Otatutory meeting Dec. 15, In the absence of the Mayer, Reeve McDoneld pre - Minutiae of regular and special meetings were read and proceedings confirmed. The Canada Fur. Mfrs, called at. tendon to an error in the amount charged for sanitary tax, On motion of Coen's Hall and. Bone, the error will be corrected. Alex. Young tendered his resigna- tion as member of the Electric Light and Water Commission. On motion of 0oun's Bone and McKenzie it was accepted, to take effect Jan. 10 next. Thos. Deane complained that his home bad been injured by stepping into a hole in the street, and he wish- ed his claim to be considered. On Motion of Coon's Bell and Bone, the Street Committee was requested to investigate and report. REPORT FINANCE COMtME.P. Mite McLes'ad, s -rubbing hall .$ 12 00 E. Lewis, nightwatchnian 3'6 00 Thos. Calvert, slain y, . ..... 3000 Elec. Light for Band ball ..... 1 30 Elec. Light Own. Town Hall.. 189 30 Hanna & Coe brooms . 95 Bell Tel. Co. meesage.... „ 15 R A. Graham, error so.nly tax 75 Public Sch. Board, bat, of levy 1082 74 Water Com„ hydrant rental.. 631 24 Town Band, quarterly grant.. 37 50 W. D. Pringle, one tent...... 7 00 B. Jenkins, error sanitary tax. 1 00 A. Cosines, insurance 25 00 C. Higgins, cedar.. , 6 75 D. Cochlan, inspecting scales 6 60 R. Rankin, . . ...... .... • 10 00 T. Cassele, error sanitary tax. 2 00 J. A. McLean, sanitary tax 2 00 A. Sanderson. teaming 7 70 13 Firemens' salaries 65 00 Electric Light supplies 3 45 R. Porter, 2 days inspesewer4 00 A. Nichol, eight 1 00 %Vin. Holmes, repairs etc. 3 90 J. L. Awdesfor charity 1 25 R. 11. Saint, 50 V. Van Norman, sal. tire chief 50 00 W. 3, Boyce, supplies, sewer. 2 37 C. N. Griffin, insurance 57 80 J. F. Groves, salary ...... 56 00 *4 postage 1 50 Court Revision 66 44 Geo. Allen, salary & services36 50 Theo. Hall ptg. & advtg 20 91 Alex. Young, nails ....... , 25 D. 0. McDonald, work 10 80 Groves & Guest, bal. on sewers 324 61 On motion of Coun's Hall and Mitchell, the report of the Finance Oommittee was adopted. Mr. Pringle called attention to an over -charge on his taxer, not in ac- cordance with his arrangement with the Town. On motion of Conn% Bell and Mitchell the refund of $31.55 due Mr. Pringle was granted. On incaion of °mina Elliott and Bell, the tine for the return of the Collector's roll was extended to January 10. 411111••••••••••••••••• CENTRE HURON. Following are the official returns: SEAFoRTR, Elliott Proudfoot No. 1 62 No. 2 85 No. 4 30 No. 5 51 215 Majority for Proud font -12, CLINTON. No. 1 02 56 No. .... 80 66 No. 3 71 48 No. 4 60 47 272 217 Majority for Eiliott-56. GoDERIciL No. 1 ........84 56 No.2, 74 67 55 73 56 66 98 53 17 17 42 227 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 48 80 No. 7 .... . ... ,44 42 61 45 447 410 lifsjority for Elliott -37. BRusSELs. No. 1 28 31 No. 2 31 37 No. 3 29 35 88 103 Maj. rity for Proudfoot-15, alexiLLor. No. 1 27 85 No. 247 85 No. 3 83 50 No. 4 .59 58 216 281 Majority for Proudfoot-68. GREY. No. 1 47 No. 2 25 No. 3 21 No. 4 .. . . .. 32 No. 5 . . . ... . .. 55 No. 6 .. ...33 No. 7 27 6.14,444 42 50 55 03 60 40 64 240 374 Majority for Proudfoot-134 Buteetr. No.1 . • ..... "053 N0,260,61"4,4,0110W ...... 52 51 63 No. 8 ..... 20 28 Dick, 4 6,06.4,6, *es. 40 68 No. 5 ... II y i o IF +.4.88 28 No.6 . .... ...,. 21 45 No.7 . SI 43 ........ --...... 200 328 Majority for Proodfoot-08 Coeetortent. No. 1 ..... - . ....... - .44 No. 2 43 No.8 ... . . 451,411,080 No. 4 0004 ....... W44444.26 7$ 24 68 47 103 207 Maj rity for Proudfeet-14 'Suiximery of Majorities Proutifesot Sedoeth • .12' Motets .... . 56 Godetioh ....... 37 Ernesto% ... 15 MaKillop 88 40110 ......,13t H.nblett . 80 Colborne. ...... . 800 Lirlieriel Majority. ,..288 Wingham . Advance. WINGH431, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1911. MEDICAL MEN MEET. suBsomPTIoN $1:50 To SuencRissits U.N. 81 00 PER Irxsas ADYSIK116 A meeting of the medical men of the county Of Huron wes held in the rooms of the Clinton Club on Dec. 13, 1911, and is thus reported, The nor- polie of the meeting was to revive and reorganize the Huron Medical Aesoci. adorn lads Association has been in existence for more than forty years, and it has proved or great value to the medical profession of the county in a scientific way. It is. expected that under the new regulations a greater interest than ever will be taken in the discussion of subjects pertaining to the healing art. .At the meeting by-lawe mite dis- cussed and adopted and the officers for the ensuing year appointed. The meetings of the Association will be held every three months at Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and, Seaforth alter- nately.. Medical men from the ad- jacene counties are eligible for mem- bership. Arrangements were made for the next meeting to be held in Winghane in Meech Pent - The transactions of the Clinton meeting included the consideration and adoption of a echedule of fees. The tariff of fees for the County of Huron has remained the same for many years, although it has gone up in every other part, of the peovinec. It wee noted that drugs and every- thing connected with a doctor's liv- ing has nearly doubled of late. If be employs any kind of labor, or has any mechanical weak done he pays nearly double the price be once did. It was therefore considered abeolutely neces- sary, that in order to be able to live and pay his debts, that the schedule of fees be made to conform somewhat with that of the other parts of the province. 11•11.61=.0•MP Municipal Matters. There are rumors and rumors about municipal matters; first a rumor, then a contradiction. Instead of giv- ing currency to a lot of funadation- less street talk about next year's Council, we prefer to await the action of the taxpayers at the Nomination. Then, whoever wishes to stand, let him run the gauntlet of the ballots. If he is elected, he will receive no cash salary, but the honor (?) and at the end of the term, he will doubtless be overwhelmed with the sincere thanks (? ? ?) of the community, he has endeavored faithfully to serve. ten% that reward enough? The King's Private Name. If the King were to renounce the Throne, and resolve to become an or- dinary citizen, be would be called Mr. George Wettin. How does the name Wettin come to be King Georgeai surname? This ie the an - ewer :-Queen Victoria raarried Al- bert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, of the senior branch of the House of Saxony. The family name by which thie house, dating from the middle of the tenth century, carne to be known afterwards was Wettin, and this was, and is the surname of both branches of the House of Saxony. The name comes from the castle of Wettin, near Magdeburg. which claimed Wittekind as the founder of the race. WaNTED.-Young men to learn the furniture business and upholstering. - Apply to Walker & Clegg, Wingham. A Most Suitable Site. The very large expense which the Western Foundry Co. has incurred in seeming such a large and desirable site, should be a matter of satisfaction to the people of Winghara, because it le an evidence of the permanence of the industry in our Town. The fol. lowing properties have been secured - Three acres lying between McDermott and Witter Streets, purchased from Chas. Elliott. Teen on the south side of McDermott street (proposed to be (nosed) the following properties :-J. Cooper's house and three lots; Thos. Dickson's house and four lots; Robt, Maxwell's house and two lots, oc- cupied by Aaron Posliff ; Thos. Ait- cheson's house and one and one half lots, occupied by William William- son. We underetand that the total cost of these properties was between five and six thousand dollars, but the Western Foundry Co. has now, pro- bably, the largest and best stove foundry site in the Dominion. These properties were sold through the real estate agency of Ritchie & Cosens. Wolk on the new buildings is being pushed forward most energetically. Women's Attics, Storm Gaiters and Legginge. 50e to $1.50 in all styled and sizes. -W. J. Greer. Two BI -Laws. On Monday, January 1st,, the elec- tors of Winghataa will have two By- laws placed before them. One is de- eigned to abolish the Electric Light and Water Commission, and on this a large number have appatently already made up their minds. The other By- law asks --"Are you in favor of obtain- taining from the Ilydeo-Electric Com- mission, a supply of Electric power?' The Hydro-Etectric proposes to ex- tend its lines from Seaforth to Kin- cardine and beyond, and all that We By,law asks, is that We favour the scheme. If the electors say "Vete" then when the thrie comes, the Court. cil than existeet may, or may not (as they please) make a bargain with- the Hydro -Electric for power,. Even then, the operation of our oven plant will not be interfered With in the leaet. If we have more power than we need, the Oommission will pur- chase it; if we were lack, they will supply it. Voting "Yes" on this By- law does not commit ne to any ex- penditure. If we say No the Hydro - Electric will pass us by, but if We say Yee, as all prove:we've placee do, the Comitileeion Will have plats prepared, showing the cost, etea which the tex- peyers can accept or reject, Jed as they please. The places in this north - Western district that will vote on this question, are--Wiarton, Paisley, Kin- cardine, Owen Sound, Oollingwood, Thornbury, Listowel, Exeter, feruseels, Hernia% Blyth, Beyfield, Meters, Gotlericb, Leman, Ailest Craig • and Winghato. If ail the cheap power Be -laws now propoted are carried, the Hydro -Electric Commlitsion will have oontratts with sixty towaielpalitiett, as stgeinet fourteen a little more than * year ago, taking 20,000 horse -power. At peessent thirty-four montelpelitiee are in the eaherale. taking 87,000 horee- power. Wingham will make P‘ Ws - take if it says "Ho" ts? Oafs illy -lave, Others will atty "Yee,' and leave us belting the roes, North Mum Telepboaes, The following new subscribers have been recently added to the lines of the North Huron Telephone Co„ connect- ing ab Wingham.-Robt. Owens, line 182 ring 32, john Woodley, line I81 - ring 31; Chu. McKinnon, line 196. ring 24 Om A. Phippen, line 102. ring 31; Geo. A. Webb, line 43 -ring 33; has been connected at Lucknow. The Company purpose building a. line through the town plot to reach a number of people who have signified their intention of becoming sub- scribers. S. O. S. Officers. At the regular monthly meeting of Oainp Caledonia, Sone of Scotland, held on Monday evening, the follow- ing officers were elected for the en - siting year :-Past chief, Robt. Cur- rie ; (Thief, D. E McD inald ; Chief- tain, David Currie; Rec. and Fin. Sec., H. 13. Elliott; Treasurer, Wm, Relates ; Chaplain. Alex. Campbell ; Marsha la James Fowler ; Standard Bearer, J. A. MeDonald ; Sr. Guard, V17. J. HenderSone Ste Guard, D. W. Orempbell ; Piper, D. E. McDonald ; Auditore, Alex. Ross and D, W. Campbell. BOARDERS WANTED. - Apply to Mrs. J. 13. Cummings, Vcringham. Prom The West. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Armstrong of Edmonton (formerly of this town) are spending a few weeke ih this vicinity. They were called to Ontario by the death of Mrs. Armstrong's father, Mr. D. .Kelly of Blyth. Deceased had been a resident of Morris or Blyth for over sixty years' and passed, away on December 11, atthe advanced age of 78. It is only two years since Mr. and Mrs. Kelly celebrated their golden wedding, and a few months later, Mrs. Kelly died. Two brothers and three sons reside in Morrie. Mr. Armstrong reports business bribk in Edmonton. Fortner Winghamites, Mr. and Mrs. (Jolley, who had been homesteading sixty miles bone Edmonton, came into the city a short tune ago, and are keeping Mr. Armstrong's house warm until he returns. Give the boys and girls our excellent Shoes or Slippers for Chrietraas. No- thing more sensible. -W. T. Greer. Household Hints. To peel tomatoes without scalding, rub them backwards with the blunt edge of a knife....0ook books should be covered with waxed paper to keep them in good condition....In lime water localities, keep an oyster ehell in your teakettle to receive the lime depoeits....To prevent wooden pails or tubs from shrinking when not in use, paint them over with glycerine. ....Vanilla extract should be kept in a very &Ilk place, as it is apt to lose its strength when exposed to the light....Cornmeal dough mieed with borax, scattered about In kitchen corners, will cause insects to disap- pear, ...To bake potatoes quickly, 'place them close together in the oven and cover with an inverted pie plate ....A little vinegar put into water in which eggs are poached will keep them white and prevent them from spreading, Diamond Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. 3, B. Tyreman were in Seaforth last week, attending the the Diamond wedding anniversary of Mr. Tyreman's parents, Mr. and Mrs, And. Tyreman. This worthy couple have lived to see what few are per- mitted to enjoy, the sixtieth anniver- sary of their wedding day. Mc. Tyro - man found a imitable life partner in Miss M. A. Hutchison, and on Dec. 13th, 1851, in the township of Clarke, they were united in the bonds of matrimony. Providence has been kind to them and spared them these many years. They resided for about thirty years in Hullett, and then retired to enjoy life's evening in Sea - forth. Mr. J. B. Tyreman of this vicinity is the only eon, Mrs. Fair - service of Hullett, Mrs. Melville of Seaforth and Man Ada, at horne, are the daughters. The reunion of the 60th anniversary was much enjoyed. PouLTRY WANTED.-ifighest cash prices paid for all kinds of poultry alive or dressede-Gueree' Phone 10. Excellent Farm Paper, The Farmer's Advocete and Home Magazine, of London, Ont., is corn- ing to be known as the paper that does thiegs. By Provincial prizes for road improvement, by orchard demon - eta Mime, and last of all, by the pur- chase of a 112 acre farm to be con- ducted in the interest of its leaders, it has identified itself in a practical way with progressive agriculture, and fairly earned the right in be known as a paper with the courage of its con- victions. Its 1011. Christmas Annual contains, among meny excellent fea- tures, a refreshingly candid account of the summer's operations in eleven acres of rented orchards, as well as upon the newly -purchased farm, "Weldwootl." Pictorielly and edi- torially, this 00-pege Christmas issue is exceptionally strong. New sub- scribers will receive a copy free while the supply latite. The pablishera are The William Weld Co., Ltd., and the Advocate c ea be secured in combina- tion with the Advance. BARGAINS IN 1Viseetettet.e.--At Miss Reynoldia Ail trimnied hate at half and all untrimmed hats one- third off. A Freak Surely One of the most remarkable freeke of nature imaginable ie to be seen at the present moment in the Sick Child- ren's Hospitid, Toronto. A tiny baby girl, two days Olds lies in a little white cot, with its heart beating like any ordinary child, but vvith this differ- ence, that the heart le outside the thorax instead of inside. There is neither ekin nor hone to protect the vital organ, which is ba,nglog out on the chest, beating about 100 times a minute, and quite etrongly, Inc. One Can readily determine the foree of the beat because the whole thing can be held in one's hand, es it lies ennead without covering of any rollers). Moreover, onetan bee the blood i ueh into the ehroxibers, watch there( fill then evhett the heart eonteseits the blood le teen forced into the erteriee to be distributed through the body. The child appears quite healthy and oonefortetble, vveighe about le pettride and 0*am cmtentedly. Medical men do not expect it to Lee any groat hurl of time. Municipal Finances. Financial statements for Wingham, East Wtsavanosh end Turnberry have been leaped. Taxpayers who are in- terested ought to secure a copy and study these statements. Those who are not interested, would scarcely pore over the figures, if we printed a lot of them in these columns, this busy time. High School Notes. The reports for the term will be issued this week. Parents are re- quested to sign them that the reports may be returned at the beginning of the new year. The regular meeting of the Literary Society will be held in the Assembly Hall,Thursdayevening. Ex -students and friends of the school will be welconied. Death of Mr. hiltlefair. On Sunday lest, Mr. Emmerson Littlefair passed away at the residence of Mr. Chas, Wilkinson, Morris, on Sunday last. He was a man of excel- lent character. well-known and highly vespeeted. We'have not been able to secure a sketch of his life, on account of tbe absence of his daughter, Mrs. Grisdele. He was in bis 781 year. A Vacant Chair. Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Scott of East Wavvanosh mourn the death of their son, P. Wilson Scott, a bright little fellow, not yet four years of age. He took ill on Sunday, 10th inst., with Benue form of blood -poisoning, and passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14tb. interment took place on Satutclay, in Brandon cemetery, Mr. ella Scott feel their loss very keenly. Successful At Guelph, Two of our residents report good success in the Poultry department of the Guelph Stock Show. Mr. Bowers won three fleets, three seconds, three thirds, two fourths, eleven specials, and a Silver Cup, which remains his property. Mr. Armstrong carried off ode first., one second, a fourth, three specials, and a Silver Cup for the best collection of old English Game Fowl. Christmae Greetings, Most sincerely, does the editor of the Advance express the wish, that all his readers may enjoy a very happy Christmas. Our Christmas editorial was written, but crowded out, and strange to say the game fate befell the Christmas sr i. le of last year. Hence, our briefly expressed wisb, that all may have a "happy Ohriitmas," in the best and truest sense of the phrase, is all we can find room for. The Huron Pioneer. Mr. Alex. Ross, a pioneer of Bruce - field vicinity, died on December 14, aged 76, Deceased was a cousin of Mr. A. Ross of Wingham, and was the first white child born in the town- ship of Tuckersraith, Huron County, where be lived all his life. With his father, he cut out what is known as the London road, which runs from London, north to Wingham. He leaves, besides his widow, a large family of sons and daughters. Secured Situation. A. II. Wilford, who has been pur- chasing produce, has secured a good situation with the Wm. Davies Co., Limited, as their assistant buyer, and. for the present, has closed his office in the Kent block; and will be found at the Company's warehouse•on Minnie street, known as the Armour build- ing.Mr. Wilford is an energetic, business -like young man, and when he, undertakes anything puts he lots of energy info it. The firm has secured a good representative. Christmas Beef. The customers of T. T. Field & Co. and the public generally are invited to see the fine display of Xmas, meats at their shop. Among them are two two-year-old steers that took first nrize at Wingham and other fall fairs. These were raised and fed by John Webster of West Wawannsh, and their dressed weight went 1825." An- other fine beast for its age was a 12 months' old calf of exceptional quality raised by Robt. Maguire. The display of meat is certainly fine, and the firm through these columns invite a visit from the public. Band Will Serenade. New Year's is near, and the Town Bend will soon be around serenading again. As the Bend is in need of new uniforms, the old ones having been in nse Some seven years, they must have money for this purpose. They intend serenading the townspeople oa New Year's, end the proceeds will go to- wards purchasing new uniforme. The Winghani Band is an organization which is a credit to the town, and in order to keep up their good reputatien they mot be well uniformed. They are all good musicians, and get a lot of engagements, therefore they must have a good appearance. It is hoped that everybody will give liberally mid help the Bend to keep up their good appearance and reputation. Overshoes and Rubbers for Men, Women and Children. All the good styles and best makes. Lowest prices, -W, S. Greer. December Wedding. A ptetty wedding graced the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Mooresville, on Dec. 13, whets their daughter, Miss Ella was married to Mr, Sohn Wright of London, formerly of Lekelet, and brother of Mrs. .13. Dennis of Wing - bare. Misr, Louise Everitt played Mencleissobtne much as the bridal couple entered the room. The bride was goWned in white silk trimmed with pearls, and bride' veil, and tate ried cream roses and meiden-heir ferns. Miss Florence Macclotield, the bridesmaid, was dressed in cream merge and bore a bouquet of ph* car. nations. Grade Nelson, and Valise Donnie of Winghatn, nieces of the groom dressed prettily in white silk, acted as flower gitl and ting -hearer. Among the tunny gifts received by the bride were a gold watch and fob from the groom, a cheque Inc $150 from her father. The bridesmaid received a gold locket, and chalet, andthe best mat, Mr. Bert. ‘Vright of Lekelet, gold cuff links*, and the little girls, gold brakelete, (Instate were present from Thamesford, London, Belmont, Winghaixt, Lekelet, Exeter, Lanett and Ansa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Wright will reside in Lendota. Rene Me. 001311011 of Ails* Craig of - Belated, To Advertisers. Next 1VIonday being a holiday, the changes of advertisements will recpeire to be made on Friday or not later than early on Saturday morning to receive proper attention. Auction Sale. On. Thursday, Dec. 28, there will be an unreserved sale of horses and dairy cattle at Hill's hotel, Belgrave, Sale at one o'clock; terms -six months' credit, or three per cent. straight die - count for cash. See bills for particu- lars. W. P, Halledaan, proprietor; Jno. Purvis, auctioneer. Trade In Witigham. Winglaana merchants have large and varied stocks for the Christmas and New Year trade. There is no need to go Outside of our own town to secure Isuitable goods. Our nier- chants not only have the stocks, but display them attractively. Tbe clerks are courteous and obliging, and busy aa is the holiday season, customers will receive as prompt and efficient service as possible. NoTicE,-After Dec. 25, tbe under- signed will transact business for the Wm. Davies Cm, Limited, at the Wm. Armour produce building, Edward St. -A, 1.1. Wilford. Thos, McDonald is home from Kin- cardine. Will Armour of London is visiting relatives in town, John Mitchell of Toronto is holiday- ing with his parents in town. Mr. B. .T. Reid of Toronto was in town on Tuesday on business. Mr. Wm. Russell of Chicago, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Helps, Shuter street. Mr. and Mrs. Moore of Priceville and family are visiting relatives in this vicinity. Miss Mildred Harris of Wroxeter has been visiting her friend, Miss Cora Sherriff. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Morton will !pend Xmas with the former's parents in Brampton. Miss Bertie A, Haines arrived home from North Bay to spend the holidays with her parents. A. H. Hall of Plymouth, Wisconsin, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hall. His little daughter accom- panies him. Jeanette Brock, Florence Imlay, Mildred Jewett, Ada Haines and Lizzie Hetherington, are home from Strat- fore Normal. *Olive and Gertie Cruikshank from Toronto University will spend the vacation with their parents at their tespective homes. Mrs. Homuth and Miss Marguerite have returned from Whitby College, Mrs. Homuth will receive with her mother, Mrs. Sperling, on Wednes- day, 27th Irma, afternoon and even- ing. 'Robert S. and Wellington F• Haines of -Wood Bay, Manitoba, arrived home on Thursday, to spend the winter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haines. It is nearly six years since they left home for the West. From Saskatchewan. Carlyle, Sask., Nov. 29, 1911. Dear Editor :-I read a letter in the Advance a short time ago, written by Mr. Johnston telling about the wea- ther here in the West; it must be dif- ferent weather where he lives to what it is here around Carlyle. I do not find it any colder here than I did down east. But there are hundreds of acres of grain not threshed out yet, but that was on account of wet wea- ther this fall, but it seems as though they had wet weather all over. But we have good weather now for thresh. ing. We have just enough snow for eleighing. This is certainly the place for young people, both girls and boys, as one can earn far more here in half the time than they can down there and have a far better time too. There are churches and schools here, and not very far apart either considering the large farms some people have. .As to hail storms, there has never been known to be one, in this neighbor- hood. There is one thing about this country, I do not like, it freezes up too early in the fall, or at least, it did this fall. Of course do not think I would allow any one to run down Wingbatn, because it certainly is nice little town, but it is not the place for a poor man. Well I guess 1 will !ewe to close, wishing you all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Youre Truly. Mrs. Richard Hockridge. DEATHS. Wirth-IOnlross, Dec. 15, Margaret Wirth, aged 83. tattletale -In Morris, on Sunday, 17th inst., Embeerson Littlefair, in his 78th year, Hollowey-In Lower Wingham, Dee, 14, Rlizabeth Riforil, wife of Mr. John HolloWay, aged 00 yrs, Scott -In WaWanosh, Deeember 14, P. Wilson Scott, emi of Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Seott, aged 3 yeare, 8 months. Beigrave. Trinity Churith Sunday School will hold its Xmas Tree on Friday, Mod, and a good programme is promised. Lett Sunday night the Rev. Gt, W. Rivets preached in the interest of Cohnexional Funds in the lielgtave Methodist Church. ne Was greeted by a large congeegation, who were glad to Sneer and bee their former peetor, On Oltrietnemi night the Methodist Sunday School Enterteinment and Obrietinal Tree will be held in the Portetteres 1-Ie31 at Belgrave. A splen- did programme will be rendered, con- sisting of a Centilitre by the chliciten, drill, Club swinging, tableaux and other teems. local Items Good Flour.-Awde'e, Wingham. Wear Greer's; Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co' e advt, s;11 page 8. To -day (Thursda the Obertest day of the year; they begin to lengthen. Alf. Schaefer has emoved from railroading. to Palmerston and gone nii'nnsg.confectionery works in London were seriously damaged by fire on Saturday last, The Public and High Schools close on Friday of this week, and reopen on Tuesday, January 2 ed. Dr. Redmond has sold his residence on the corner of Shuter and Patrick streets to Mr. ja,s, Phalen. There will be a Bowling tournament in the Parish Hall op Chrietmas day. Suitable prizes will be offered. The latest revised populations for this county are as follows :-Ea t Huron, 8095; West Huron, 8,452; South Huron, 9,777; total 26,324. The Christmas tree for Eadie's Sun- day School will be held on the 21st inst. A good programme is promised, and the admission fee is only 15 els. D. E. Macdonald has purchased for a relative, the residence of Mr. Jas. Phalen, on Shuter street. The sale was made through the medium of F. Connell. The Town Council of 1911 will pro- bably only meet once more, and that in a special session. Now then, specu- late, as to who their sueceRsors will be. Rumor says that P. W. Scott will contest the Reeveship of East Wawa - nosh. In Turnberry, John Mulvey is reported to be in the race with Tom. K. Powell. There was a successfut entertain- ment in S. S. No. 9, on Friday even- ing, under the auspices of the Sim - day School. The receipts, $25, went to swell the Organ fund of the school. FEED Conn. -We always have corn on hand. Get our prices before buy- ing -Howson & Broclebank, Wing - ham. We are sorry to learn that Miss Maxwell has closed her shop for the present, ,on account of the serious illness of her mother, who is very low. Her many friends extend their heart- felt sympathy. Miss Margaret Irvine, formerly of this town, who has been attending Winnipeg Cintral Business College for the past five months, has success: fully passed her examinations in Stenography, and has accepted a position in that city. Readers of the Advance who have visitors during the holidays are re - (ideated to hand in the names of their visitors that they may appear in our personal column. The Editor is not ubiquitous, and cannot see and know every person who arrives, or leaves on holiday visits. CORN -FOR SALS,--A carload of Feed. ing Corn I exceptionally good, and at reasonable price. Cone quick -f, L. AWDE, A NEW TERar.-The Winter Term in the Elliott Business College of To- ronto, opens on Jan. 2nd. This popu- lar college enjoys a large and wide - s pread attendance, A handsome catalogue is mailed free to all desiring afire nclase business or shorthand edu- cation.See that The Weekly Sun, the one paper that fights the farmer's battles, is among those you subscribe for. It gives its readers the unvarnished facts, not the biased opinions of po- litical leaders expressed for party purposes. It can help e eu in your business. Mrs. Neil McKinnon of Culross has bad two bereavements of late that have brought sorrow to the home. A short time ago her husband, Mr. McKinnon, passed away. and on Dec. 15, her daughter, Mrs. Margt. Wortb, joined the majority. In these sea- sons of sadness, the kindness of friends was much appreciated, LOST. -On Tuesday, four mink skins. $5 reward to finder. -Harry Gocdmar, Lucknow. For ordinary- corns equal parts of lard and sulphur applied every night is a safe and reliable cure. Soft corns between the toes, however, may be cured by placing a piece of absorbent cotton between the toes, just enough to keep them separated. In a remade - ably short time the corn will have disappeared. The Lucknow Sentinel reports that twenty-seven turkeys whieli are said to have been withont any exception the best ever brought into Lucknow, were delivered last week to jas. Lyons by John Hays of Kinlough. One of them weighed 17 pounds, and the whole number netted the hand- some of $81,01. CORN! CORN! A carload of Feed Corn for sale at our warehouse on a 71 R.- TIPLING & MILLS, The Wingham branch of the Wo- man's Institute will hold their tegnlat monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec, 28th, at 3 pan, et the home of Mrs. D. McDonald, Franeee St.; subject for this meeting will be the report of the recent Woman's institute Convention by out delegate, Mrs. Bowers, A good attendanee of all ladies interest- ed in this work is requested, After the programme/ the meeting will take the form of a imolai gathering. -A. Bone, See, CIMISTMAS SLIPPERS. --Well jint come to see our display -that's all we ask. -W. 3. Greer, To these of (Shr readers who wish to keep informed daily of the neWS hap- penings of the world, and particularly to those who wish to follow events in Parliament, both at Ottawa and To- ronto, we would recommend The To - route News, whith is generally re- graded as the meet up...to-date Con- eervative newspaper published ih Canatht. Under a epeeistl arrange- tnent, we are able to offer Tbe Newe delly and The AdVenre week- ly, for 12 month* for $2 86, Send in your aebstription to this ofitoe• The News vrill be loamealately sent you dolly by mall. CHRISTMAS GIFTSit;a>. 1•11•4=14.414.4•11.1.14.1414•441•114 Come irk and inspect csur stock before purchasing. We have suitable articles for all. Manicure Sets, Toilet Cases, Ebony Goods, Stationery, Chocolates, Cameras, Etc, Any article reserved until Christ- mas Eve upon payment of 25 per cent. of their value, Come Early. 11.1.1•11110•MMININIMm.111•11 J. W. Maibbon 7.h• eAslimism_422, stere MERRY CHRISTMAS There's leo better filling for Christmas Stockings than our Choice Footwear! No gifts more sensible -no gifts that are appreciated more. Shoes From The World's Best Shoe Makers SHOES for street, for storm, and for dress wear. Shoes for men' women, children. Shoes for every purpose under the sun, for which good Shoes are wanted. SLIPPERS -now we've Said it -for our Slipper show is worth coming miles to see. House slippers, bed room slippers, bath slippers, dress slippers, ties, pumps, etc. We've every form of Slipper known to the trade. You'll run no risk in select- ing Christmas Footwear here, for we will cheerfully make any exchanges you desire after Christmas. W. J. ureer CALL 'PHONE 52 FOR BEST PRICES Print or Roll Butter ALSO ALL KINDS OF Fowl, Alive or Dressed 11 The w Davies co. Limited SUCCESSORS TO WI% ARMOUR VSTATEI WINGHAM BEFORE Seteetela your print or roll butter, or poultry, alive or deemed, It will be to your advantage to get our priees. Armour & 0o., phone 52, Wingham. WINGVIAM MARKETS. Wheat -(new) No to Oats -45 to 45 ete. Barley -70 to 70 t3te, Peas -$1.07 to 81 07 Hay -211.00 to 211.00 aton, Butter -25 to 25 eta, Egga-30 to 80 ate. Potatoes -30e to 80o per leush. Live Hoge -60 10. Chickene-10 to 12 ets. taoke-101cs 12 cm. alke-12 to 12 ots. Torkeye-18 to 18 obs. For full 'roam° markeit repoim INA P&P & )1