The Wingham Advance, 1914-04-23, Page 1ets
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The Wingham Advance.
42ND YEAR, NO. 33,
WINOHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1914.
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JUDGE SPOTTON
The above ie a photo of Ex Mayor
Anson Spotton of Harriston, who on
Tuesday of this week was sworn in as.
Judge for the County of Wellington.
On Tuesday evening, he and Judge
Hayes were the guests of the Barris-
ters of the County of Wellington, at a
banquet held in the city cf Guelph
At the time of his appointment!, the
Press spoke thus : -
Anscn Spotton, who bas been ap-
pointed junior judge of the county of
Wellington, to succeed Judge Jamie-
son, who is retiring, is of Irish decent
and was born at Orangehill in the
township of Howiok, Huron County,
and is the only son of the late John
Spotton. Hie mother is at present a
resident of Toronto. He received his
elementary education at the Orange -
hill school, passed the Eutrance ex-
amination at Harriston, and obtained
the gold medal in 1881. He went to
the Brokville Collegiate where be ob-
tained bis fleet class -certificate. He
was graduated in arts at the Univer-
sity of Toronto, and in law, from Oe -
geode Hall in I890, and for a time stud-
ied in the office of W. D. McPherson,
Toronto. In 1899 he entered upon the
practice of his profession in Harriston,
where he bas built up an intensive and
lucrative practice. In the Provincial
election of 1902 be unsuccessfully con-
tested East Huron in the Conservative
interests. Since locating in Harriston
he has ever manifested an active inter -
este in the welfare of the municipality.
For several years he served as alder-
man, and for the past five years has
been elected by acceatnation as May.
or. He is president of the Harriston
Furniture Company, and a director of
the Canada Stove Company.
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Coma) *news
Rev. J. A. Bradford of England
will conduct the services in the Bap-
tist Church on Sunday next,
Rev. E H, Croly will close his pas-
toral duties as rector of St. Paul's
Church -on Sunday next, and remove
next week to Port Burwell,
Rev. 0. J. Cameron, B.A., gave an
excellent address in the Baptist
Church on Tw'sd,ay evening on "Cane.
da's Greatest Problem -The Canadian-
izing of the stranger within our Gates.
Regular services will be held in the
Methodist Church next Sabbath, Pas-
tor will preach both merning and
evening. In the morning an infant
baptismal service will be held and
pastor's subject in the evening will be
"Under -rated People." All welcome.
Rev. David Perris delivered eloquent
sermons in Ss. Andrew's Church on
Sunday last, both morning and even-
ing. In the morning his text was
from John 1412 "Verily, verily, I say
unto you, He that believeth on me,
the work that I .do shall he do also ;
and greater works than these shall he
do; because 1 go unto my father."'
The text in the evening was from
Ruth 2 I1 "And Boaz anewered and
said unto her. It hath fully been
chewed me, all that thou hast done
unto tby mother-in-law since the
death of thine husband ; and how
thou bast left thy father and tby
mother, and the land of tby nativity,
and art come unto a people, which
thou knewest not heretofore,
The adjourned Vestry meeting of
Sr. Paur'a Church was held on Mon-
day evening last. The following are
the officers elected :-Wardens, E. C.
White and Robt. Allen ; Vestry Clerk,
N. T. Sinclair ; lay delegates to Synod,
W. Moore and J. Nethery; alterna•
tives for above, A. E. Smith and R.
Vanetone ; Advisory Board, W. F.
Vanetone, A. E. Porter, R. Clegg, R.
Vanetone, W. 3. Boyce, J. I3, Steven.
son, W. Moore, C. P. Smith ; Sides -
men, G, V. I3ouneell, W. J, Boyce, 0.
P. Smith, W. Moore, D. Bolmes, sr.;
Supt, of S. S., A. J. Alderson ; Choir.
master and Organist, W. 1I. Willis;
Sexton, L Cole. It was decided to
have the seats remain free and names
removed from same. A motion was
passed expressing regret at the re-
moval of Rev. E. 11. Croly, and wish.
ing him 'success in hie new parish.
BERM
'Lurbri;rg-In Wingbam, on Aptil 9 b,
US Mr. and Mee. M. E. Zarbrigg, Pat.
so
rick St., e,
Edwarde-Io Winghats, April lg h,
to Me. axed Mre. .CP. EdWeettle, Mine
St., w train.
95 per cent. of Culprits
Are Cigarette Fiends
Mrs. Flendereon of Montreal, Pro-'
bationer Officer of the Juvenile Court
of that city,.in giving evidence before
the anti -cigarette committee, in the
House of Commons, Ottawa, made the
following statements, among others,
'•Her experience was that' cigarette
emoking was most pernicious Amongst
children. She has seen children with
e'ornaclu almost burnt out. Many
children show a lack of mentality due
to cigarette emoking. The boys who
smoked were under sized and stunted.
Children, who were constant smokers,
became very nervous." Mr. Dawson,
Clerk of the Juvenile Court was also a
witness and stated that out of three
thousand boys who came before the
court, 9$ per cent were cigarette
smokers.
Thus the story goes throughout the
length and breadth of our land. UP
to this time our municipal council was
unable to cope with the sale of cig-
arettes in as much as the Provincial
Liquor License Act permitted hotels
to sell them, consequently, the sale of
cigarettes in one more place did not
matter, but now that we will have no
liquor licensee which trait the sale
of cigarettes, we trust that our city
fathers will consider well, whether or
not they are helping the young man-
hood of Wingham by granting a
license for the sale of cigarettes in our
town. On Wednesday of this week a
lady addressed the public and high
school students regarding the "Deadly
cigarette." Next week we will deal
with her address fully.
IocaI Items
Miss Avery of Kincardine has en-
tered upon the study of Stenography
at the Wingham Business College,
The Advance regrets to hear that
Mr. Chyle. Jobb of Turnberry is very
in. Hie tuany friends hope he will
soon be able to be around again.
Mr. Alex. Vanaletino has purchased
a residence with some land at Wing -
ham Junction, from Mr. Jae, McGee,
and has moved there, renting hie
residence in town.
Mrs. E. Winfield of Whitechurch,
who recently had a limb amputated
owing to gangrene, continues very
poorly. She bas the sympathy of
many friends in her trying illnese.
The subject for the cooking lesson
for Saturday, the 25th -Salads. pre-
paration of the ingredients, dressings,
etc. The interests in these lessons has
steadily increased. The last of the
series will be on Saturday, when we
hope t
o see a large class present.
At the final rehearsal of the Choral
Society on Thursday evening last,
Mr. J. H. Christie was presented with
a gold watch fob as an ap reeiation
of his work as conductor. s r. N. T.
Sinclair voiced the eentiments of the matter. Ile suggested that probably
COUNCIL MEETING
A Municipal night of the Epworth
League of the Methodist Church was held
on Monday evening. An address was
delivered by George Spotton on Civic
Loyalty. This was followed by a meeting
of the mock Council, Mayor Benson
Cruikshaak in the chair, members present
Reeve (Miss) Hammond, Councillor (Mrs.)
Hammond, Councillor Wilford, Councillor
E. A. Hammond and Councillor F. How-
son.
The minutes of last meeting were not
read as the clerk was absent. Mr, Milton
Graham was appointed clerk for the
evening. Councillor Wilford reported
that he had interviewed the councils of
Turnberry, East Wawanosh and Morris
regarding the cutting down of burdocks
and weeds on the road aides. He stated
that these municipal bodies objected be-
cause the people of Wingham would be
able to see them leaving for town and also
that these weeds and burdocks served as
a good protection from drifting.. snow in
the winter time, and moreover it was
proof positive to prospective purchasers
that the land was of a good strong quali-
ty. Councillor Hammond agreed with
him and also suggested that they get in
touch with the Agricultural College in
Guelph to see if there could not be some
preservative secured that would keep
these weeds and burdocks green through-
out the year, as they were a thing of
. beauty. Councillor- Howson warmly ad-
vocated the cutting down of these weeds
for it was said, that land that would grow
maple and beech was good land and that
these weeds obscured our beech and
maple, and consequently the land would
be under valued. He suggested that the
Mayor look up the Seed Control Act to
see what steps should be taken, and that
he would not mind taking town money for
cutting these weeds on the roadsides of
the neighboring municipalities. Mayor
Cruikshank, said he would not sign any
cheques using town money for the clean-
ing up of roadways in neighboring muni-
cipalities.
Reeve Miss Hammond explained that
burdocks had medicinal value and she
strongly advocatEd the allowing of these
burdocks to grow and next winter tap
then} and use the sap for the mak ing of
Burdock Blood Bitters, This would
mean another industry for Wingham and
employ considerable hands.
It was then moved by Councillors Wil-
ford and Hammond that the Mayor in-
quire into the whole matter and report
at the next meeting. Some of the Coun-
cillors objected that Councillor Wilford
was not writing his motion and Councillor
Wilford replied that he could not write.
The natter was reffered to George Spot -
ton as to Mr. Wilford's position in this
choir and Mr. Christie suitably re-
plied.
Mr, and Mrs. John Stevenson were
called to Cswlachlp, Lwtnbtou Co., last
Wednesday by the Meese of Mrs.
Stevenson'. brother, Mr. Fraser; who
died the following morning. 'Me. and
Mrs. Stevenson have not yet returned.
and furtber particulars are not to
hand.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Wanghatn braneh of Ike Women's In-
stitute will be held on April 30 b at 3
rn. in theCouncil Chamber. P•
a. Thu
roll call is to he responded to by quot-
ations from Burne. A. full attendance
is urgently requeeied as a number of
items of interest will be discussed.
Coleman Burley passed away in the
town of Walkerton in his 60,.h year
and was hurled from Jas. Walker &
Son's Undertaking Parlors in Wings
barn, on Wednesday of this week, in-
terment taking place to the Wingham
cemetery, Rev. Mr. Pe rrie conducting
the funeral services.
Word has been received of the death
of Mr. Peter Kelly, youngest son of
Mr. Alexander Kelly, who moved to
Stewart Valley, near Swift Current,
Sask. He is a brother of Mr, John L.
Kelly, who lives on the old home-
stead. The sympathy of tbe eom-
munit•y goes out to the bereaved ones.
A re•organia.ation meetiug of the
Wingham K. O. T. M. was held in the
C. 0. F. Hall on April the 10 b. Pro
vincial Commander Sir Xs„ Merritt in
the chair. Quite a large nrvnber of
transfer earde and appellations for
membership were received and dealt
with. The 0. 0. V. Hall is engaged
for two meetings a tnontb for the corn-
ing year. Addrsees were delivered of
the Order of the K. 0. T. M. by Pro.
vineial Commander Sir Kt. A. W.
Merritt and Commander Sir Kt. W.
J. Greer. Officers for the coming
year :- Sir $t. Past Com., R. Looker-
idge ; Sir Ist. Com,' W. J, (freer; Sir
Kt. Com., W. Clouse ; Sir Kt. Record
keeper, A. 11 Green ; Sir Kt. Sergeant,
T. Gray ; Sir Kt,. M, A. E. Feller ; Sir
Kt. M. of (3, G. Walker; Sir Kt. 2nd
M. of (i., A. Forsyth ; Sir Kt. Senior,
W. $art; Sir lit. Pm., W. William.
eon ; Tent Physician, Dr. W. R.
Hamhly; Tent Deputy, D.1ve Long.
heed.
Penmahship Diplomas,
Word has been rendived from the
business journal of New York City,
that certillcates of prolictenoy in bust -
nom writing have been awarded to the
following students of the Wingham
Business College -Pearl Henderson,
Margaret Ballagh, Evelyn McLaugh•
lin. Clayton Proctor. This le one of
the leading pebrnanehip megazinee of
America, consequently those young
people have attained high efficiency in
penttnanehip T student's t
. b said s and
These
Their penmanship inetruotor, Mr. W.
Morse, deserve,re
T. great credit. as
these dipomas trowel? awarded in
Ontario, -
Councillor Wilford had gone to day school
hence could not write at night and it would
be alright for him to make his mark and
have it properly witnessed. This gave
rise to a remark in the audience that
Councillor Wilford had already had many
marks.
A heated discussion arose when the
clerk presented the bill of reeve (Miss)
Hammond for $4.55, being her expenses
while attending the County Council in
Goderich. Councillor Howson discovered
that a bill of $4. 53 had been already paid
by the County, The reeve replied that
when she was in Goderich 'she was work-
ing for Wingham and as her services
were of great Value to the town, she
thought the account small and that the
difference between $4.55 and $4.53, was
this, that she had to remain in Clinton so
long waiting for a train that she had to
purchase a postage stamp to send a letter
to •Goderich, stating that she was on her
way. This teas finally referred to the
Finance Committee.
An account was presented by the
Clerk from George Spotton of thirty-five
Cents for seed. It was said that this seed
had been used for lawn purposes around
the house in the gravel pit on Scott St.
There was a motion made that this be
paid, but the motion was lost. A bill
for $3.50 was presented by Robert James
for the ringing of the town bell. This
gave rise to much controversy as to the
advisability of ringing the bell for Sun-
day services. A motion was passed,
moved by Hammond and Wilford that
this amount be paid less fifty cents, as he
was only ringing the bell two minutes in-
stead of two and a half, cash time and
et that the bell be rung at 10 o'clock o
unday morning so that the councillors
might get ,out to Church. Councillor
Hanna nd gaven fi e ofmotion that at
the next regular meeting he would move
for the establishing of a Board of Educe•
tion, believing it perferabic to the present
system of Public and High School Boards
and that in the meantime the legality of
the proper steps in the formation of same
be gathered from Morton and Spotton.
1t was moved by Wilford and the Reeve
that the Board of Education be brought
on et once,and that tto lawyers be allowed
On the Board. This was lost. The chair-
man of the street committee teas attacked
for the break in the Water Main, in front
of the City Hall, lie in turn blasted
Councillors Wilford and Ilarnmend who
Wore cheirntaf tor the Street and Water
Coma►
ittee! of iast year. r. The Reevee
(Miss) 1.1a m
endthought that it rues not
a
very serious matter for if the break was
too large, it conid be partly pluggsd and
drinking fountain put up, which would
save further} excavation. The chairman
of the Street committee was attacked for
the breaking of the wheel on the stone
crusher. Councillor Wilford said that he
understood that it was Use ice on the
stones that broke the wheel and that the
machinery should not have been taken
out so soon, Other members of the Coun-
cil thought that it should have been in
operation sooner to give employment to
the unemployed. The Council then ad,
journed.
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personals
Mr. Joseph Anderson of Winnipeg
is visiting in town,
Mr, and hire. Norman Evans were
in town for a few days last week.
Mrs. Hanson of Toronto visited
with Mise Hanna for a few dave last
week.
The Misses Gordon and Miss Taylor
of Lncknow epent a few days with
Miss E. King.
Earl Dickson returned last week
from New Westminister to hie home
in Turu berry,
Mrs. Rockette and Miss Hazel of
Windsor spent a few days with D. E.
McDonald of town.
Mr. T. L. Jobb attended the funeral
of his cousin, Mr. Wm, Evans c f
Gorrie, on Monday.
Mre. Thos. Lsaky of Palmerston
spent the week -end with her parents,
Mr, and Mrs. Pattieon.
Miss Marion Cesemore of White-
church spent the Borer holidays at
the home of Mr. R. J. Tindall.
Mr. and Mrs, A. Law of Harriete-
ville returned to their home after a
few day,,' vit:ir with their daughter
Mrs. (Rev.) J. W, H bbett.
Miss Mabel McDonald, who has been
spending her vacation with her pat-
ents in town, returned to Bartonville
to resume her duties as teacher.
Mre. E Perrin and daughter, Violet
of Medicine Hat, and Miss A. Agnew
of Philadelphia are at their home
here, owing to the serious illness of
their mother, Mrs. Jno. Agnew.
Reeve McKibbon left for Toronto on
Monday where be will attend the
annual convention of the Rexall Drug
Oo. on Tuesday and a meeting of the
sharehnldere of the United Drug Co,
on Wednesday.
Real Estate Transfers.
Ritchie & Cosens report the follow-
ing sales of Real E•ttate during the
past week :-Mrs. Reeee'a cottage on
Albert Street to J. Walton eldlUbbon.
Dr. Price's residence on Frances St.
to N. T. Sinclair.
Hospital Concert,
A fa r hou,e greeted the purely local
talent, which presented a progratra in
the Opera House bn Tuesday evening.
Mies Griffin, who is a favorite with a
Wingharnt audience rendered two heau
tiful solos in her accustom d style.
The two readings given by Mrs. Herb
Campbell were highly appreciated,
Mr. Peter Wilson gave vocal and vio-
lin soloe. Messrs. Birkett and Smith
delighted the audience with piano
duetts, while Messrs. Comte and Jobb
brought down the house with a come-
do sketch eenteting round a banana.
The chorus of girls was also a pleasing
featute of the prvgram.
Newspaper Man Promoted.
Mr. Peter Wilson who has been
foreman in the Times Office for some
time past, leaves with his family, in',
the course of a few days for Renora,
where he has received the appoint-
ment of Editor and Business Manager
of the Kenora Examiner. Mr. Wilson
made many friends while in town and
has shown himself to be a capable
newspaper man, as well as an excellent
citizen. While here, he took a deep
interest in the work of his Church,
and fraternal societies and was always
ready to join in any work for the gen-
eral uplift of the town. Wingham
suffer,f a distinct loss in the removal of
Mr. Wilson and his family.
Board of Health.
In recent years, Wingham is to be
congratulated on having an active,
living Board of Health. Thie Board
in a quiet way is rendering good ser -
vire to Wingham. De. R. 0, Red•
mond, as Medical Health Officer, has
bean moat diligent in his work. The
Board meets regularly land discusses
everything that is conducive to the
health of our citizene, On Tuesday
evening hast many }natters were taken
up and an advertisement ordered to be
put in the local paper+, which will be
found in another column. It was also
decided to have some general rules of
health printed on cards and dist'ibut
ed around the town as many people,
are not familiar witbtbe PublicHealth
A.
Chctoral Society Concert.
On Friday evening of last week the
third annual concert of the Wingham
Choral Society Was given in the Opera
Douse here, Tho program was of a
high class nature and if the aims, ob.
Pete and work of this society were
more fully known, a larger audience
would have greeted them. This %yolk
has progressed etendily for the past
three years through the leadership of
Mr. J. 11. Christie A. T. 8 0. and a
good work is being done among the
young people of our community. A
eonial evening was held at Mr. Chris•
tie's on Monday night of this stet k,
when plane for the coming year were
c sealIt idto be hoped that the
des ue d
,
p
leaders in this work will continue to
disseminate al:
the deyi:e and knowledge
of music
Medical -Dental Inspection
Of the public Schools
Not the least important of the numerous
worthy undertakings of the Women's
Institute of Ontario, is their last enter.
prize, the attempt to secure a provincial
system of Medical Inspection for rural
schools. In this the women of Ontario
have proved that they are among the first
in the Dominion to awaken to their re-
sponsibilities. Already systems of school
inspection exist in many of the cities of
the Dominion, national systems ,in a few
countries of the old world, several state
systems in United States, but as yet
British Columbia is the only province of
Canada which has attempted anything
like a Provincial System.
In Toronto the work began on a small
scale some four or five years ago and has
grown, until now, they have a daily ser-
vice in all schools by both doctor and
nurse,
After each vacation there is a routine
inspection, which is somewhat superficial.
Marked cases of physicial defects aro
recorded, given first aid and reported to
the parents or contagious diseases to the
Public Health Department.
Then follows a daily inspection, when
the Medical Inspector, examines the
eyes ears, nose, tonsils, pharynx, teeth,
palate, 'lungs, heart, etc. A more
thorough examination is not allowed un-
less a parent of the child be present. The
results of the examination of each child is
kept on record, and the school nurse sees
that each child physically defective is
reported to its parents, so that the parent
may consult the family physician. If
necessary she visits the home and explains
the condition of the child, the necessity
for treatment and if desired, gives in-
struction for its care and nutrition, for
ventilation and general hygiene. In cases
of contagious diseases, however, the
nurse is not allowed to visit the home but
in all cases the child is given instruction
as to the care he must take of himself.
If the parents are unable to take the
child to a dispensary, the nurse may do so
On the written request from the parent,
but otherwise no actual treatment is given
the chi'dren by either physician or nurse
except first aid in emergency cases.
No les, important than the work of the
physician and nurse is the inspection by
the dentist. He examines the cases re-
ported by the physician and nurse as
needing dental treatment, treats emer-
gency cases and lectures to the nurses,
teachers, parents and children on the
propor care of the mouth and teeth.
Tooth brushes of the proper size and
shape are supplied for the children at a
minimum cost of 5c and a dentrifice at
the same price. Where parents are not
able to pay a dentist they endeavor to
have the work done at a free dispensary
if the parents request it. .
And what do these examinations show?
The actual report from two of the To-
ronto schools shows 95.5 per cent. of the
children needing dental treatment. F.ew
parents realize how much the condition of
the mouth effects the 'general health of the
child. Not only are the new teeth often
displaced by temporary teeth which
should have been removed but the de-
cayed teeth discharge pus and infection
into the mouth cavity, that is swallowed
and infects the whole system. A child in
such a condition is not only more apt to
take contagious diseases, but develops a
very bad type of that disease.
The food
is not properly masticated by such poor
teeth and the result is malnutrition and
anaemia.
The cause of so many children needing
a dentist's attention, is sometimes care-
lessness. Of ninety children examined ip
a kindergarten in one of the best districts
in Toronto, only two claimed to use a
toothbrush, But frequently the distressing
condition of the mouth is due to lack of
knowledge on the part of the parent
There is an almost universal belief that
the child's first teeth are of no importance,
that they must be lost ultimately and that,
consequently, no care of them is nredei
They do not realize all the evil effects or
decaying teeth upon the child's health anc
mentality. Few recognize the four double
teeth which appear at about six years, as
belonging to the second instead of tin
first set and they are allowed to decal
like the first teeth.
The medical inspector's work might
at first be supposed to be concerned chief-
ly with infections and contagious diseases..
But as a matter of fact they form a small
part. Perhaps the greater part of his
work is looking after the results of bad
teeth and adenoids which is an enlarging
of a tissue behind the nasal cavity. As a
a result the tonsils become enlarged, the
child breathes through the mouth, the
teeth protrude, the face is disfigured, the
eyes are dull and eyesight and hearing
impaired, the child is physically weak and
mentally chill. 'Yet more than every
third child is affected to a more or less
degree. Here again the child is allowed
to grow worse and worse, not because the
parent is careless but because they aro
unaware of the cause, while the skilled eye
of the doctor can detect the trouble at a
glance. These results may seem exag-
gerated to the average reader but to sec
the change in a child after treatment,
"from a dull, slow, colorless, stupid look.
ing child, with discharging nose, sleepy
eyes, round shoulders, contracted chest
and puny body, to a clean, alert, erect,
active, bright-eyed and intelligent looking
boy," is enough to changes the worst
skeptic to an enthusiast.
But all these facts have been gained
from city inspection and our rural friends
will promptly remark, "Those things
might be expected in the cities in which
the children are huddled together, breath-
ing smoky air, and with no chance for
proper outdoor exercise." Certainly, we
should expect to find healthier children in
the country but do we? A trial inspec.
tion of the rural schools in North Middle-
sex last year, conducted under the auspi-
ces of the Women's Institutes showed that
50 per cent. of the children needed medi-
cal, a higher percentage than which bas
not been found in the city of Toronto.
In one rural school, of 18 children ex-
amined, only two needed no attention. Is
any other rural community likely to be
any healthier? We, who have the bless-
ing of pure air and sunshine, do not al-
ways make use of it. One has only to
visit a few homes in the town or country
to find that there are many yet who are
afraid of night air, open windows and
good sunshine.
Then, since it has been proved by actual
examination, that the rural children need
medical inspection as badly as their city
cousins, why should it be denied them ?
As one writer on the subject has said,
"To say the child is the nation's greatest
asset is short of the truth it is the state."
In ten or fifteen years the children of to-
day will be tha strength of the nation.
Is it not our duty to see that the very best
type of manhood and womanhood is pro-
duced. Is it not the child's rightful heri-
tage. Our Board of Education realized
the value of the child to the nation when
they made laws compelling the country.
to provide an adequate education, Vet
they are only beginning to realize that
their money is being wasted, unless they
see to it that the child's physical health is
such that it is able to receive that edu-
cation. The truth of the old proverb,
"A sound mind in a sound body" is only
now being recognized in the Ontario
Educational system. In the keen com-
petition of to -day, the efficiency of the
child rests not only on its education and
intelligence, but upon its physical health
and vigor. In other words, public health
is just as important to any community as
public education.
The state that orders its children to
assemble in public places such as schools,
at an age when they are most susceptible
to diseases and do not pass laws which
will compel those places 'to provide con-
ditions most suitable for health, is com-
mitting a social crime against those
children. Many breakdowns in later life
are due to infection contracted in the
school room or undermined constitutions
and physicial defects wholly due to neg-
,ect during school life.
Is is not false economy to make large
contributions to keep up our tuberculosis
sanitariums, hospitals, asylumns, houses
of refuge, prisons and reformatories, and
on the other hand do nothing to prevent
them being filled, We are so busy re-
moving the trouble after it has come, that
we never stop to look for the cause and
try to remove it.
This work of prevention is perhaps the
greatest work of the Medical Inspection.
ay teaching the children the right methods
living they are doing infinitely more
:han by curing the already defective. By
teaching the proper care of the body they
not only aim at wiping out disease but at
.he same time raising the standard ofinen-
ality and morality.
Taking for granted that all were agreed
hat we should have Medical Inspection
of Rural school, the first question that
.crises is "Who would pay for it?"
Answer the question by asking -:-"Who
derives the benefit." Vet those who de-
rive the benefit are not always
able to pay. So the Women's Institutes
have suggested that more District Health
officers he oppointed by the Public Health
Department, to be paid by them, for the
Medical Inspection, and that the Edu-
cational Department appoint and pay half
the expenses of the school' nurses, the
other half to be borne by the local com-
munity. One Health officer could inspect
a great number of schools and the nurse
several, though not so many, since site
would scally do the greater part of the
work,
If you have not given the matter Serious
thought, think it over and discuss, and
criticise it, and when opportunity is af-
forded, lend it your hearty support.
Contributed.
July 1st. Celebration.
The energetic erganizstions which
put on amoet successful celebration last
year, are preparing to hold a grand
celebration on July /at, 'of this year.
The program this year promises to
eclipse anything yet held in the town
of Wingham, by Way of sports and
other attractions. This date should
be kept in mind. Further announce-
ments will be outdo from time to time.
Auction Sale of Cows.
D. McDonald & Son will hold a big
auction stele' of milch cows at the
Queen's hotel yards on Saturday after.
noon, Aptil ;i:,i*b. The stock is all
good and was purchased in the Bounty
of Kent and•include's twelve I)urbetn
cowl+, two Holstein, two Jersey, a fat
heifer and twelve ealeep. All the
calf at foot
cows are in calf or With c
for
beile bf cow. e
This Will the last st
this valises►. john Pavia will be the
auctioner.
Huron Old Boys' Excursion.
Owing to the Inability of the rall.
way to supply care on the 4th of July
-the date originally decided upon for
the Huron Old Boys' Excursion from
Toronto -the Executive has deeidt d
to change the date to June 27th the
last Saturday in that month, While
this le a little earlier than usual, it is
not anticipated that it will make any
material difference ; in fact many re-
gard the earlier date as an advantage.
It has been practice for several years
to run the excursion in two sections,
one train carrying passengers for
Goderich ; the other the passengers
for Wingham and northern points,
the Goderich train almost invariably
having to wait at Guelph a consider-
able time for passengers who might
be on the other train. Thie year, if
possible, the excursion will leave To,
ronto as one large train, with two
locomotives, the train being divided
at Guelph, one section going on to
Goderich, the other to Wingham.
This will avoid confusion at Toronto,
and will save time and avoid delay,
Huronians from different parts of the
county will also have a better opportu-
nity of meeting each other than was
possible heretofore,
1 DEATBti.
Weir -In Turnberry, on Apr. 19th,
James Bell Weir, son of Mr, and
Mrs, Jas. Weir, aged 5 years and
9 months,
Evans -In Gorrie, Apr. 18th, Wm.
Evans, aged 75 years.
TENDERS WANTED.
Sealed tenders will he received by
the undereigned up to Saturday, April
25th, at 4 o'clock p.m., for all exterior
painting on Town Half, two coats,
work to be finished by June 15th, the
town to furnish paint. Lowest or any
tender not necessarily accepted.
812.83 JOHN F. GROVES, Clerk,
WANTED. -First class Dining -room
girl. for the Hicks House, Mitchell.
Highest wages. A, & R. Davidson,
Proprietors,
Just received a car of feed barley,
Call us up by phone and secure what
you will need. Howson & Brockel
bee k. 31
Comfortable rooms to let in the Meyer
Block, Apply to A. E. Smith. 31
WANTEn.-Ageod girl to do general
housework. Apply to Mrs, Geo.
Mason, Wingham, Phone 78 B. tf,
Secure a copy of the new sons
"Don't lend your Easter hat," at D.
Bell's music store. 33-33,
Fon SALE. -Pure Bred BarredPly-
mouth Rock Eggs from splendid win-
ter layers, 15 eggs for 50c. -Albert
Hughes, Wingham Jct„ R. R. No, 4.
WANTED. - Good dwelling house
with seven or eight rooms. Must have
good location and modern equipments.
For further particulars apply at Ad-
vance Office.
FOR SALE. - Good driving horse,
five years old, Apply at the Advance
office. 31tf.
1 am prepared to do all kinds of
plain sewing at reasonable prices.
Mrs. J. E. Wright, in the old steam
laundry, the Carson Block.
Jar. Walker & Son aro prepared to
do all kinds of re•upholetering and
furniture mending.
For Wall and Window Shades go to
Knox'e.
Reduced prices in Wall Paper and
Window Shades at Knox's.
We have some very choice seed oats
for sale. -Howson & Brockiehank
For the newest designs in Spring
Wall Paper go to Knox's.
Woiw WANTED -Any one wishing
washing or other work done kindly
apply to Mrs. F. Wilson, Lower Wing -
ham, opposite Mr. Phippen's.
PURE SEED, -The best seed obtainable,
selected for purity, large bright colored
seed, specially recleaned -Red Clover,
Mammoth Red Clover, Afsike Clover, AY
falfa, Timothy, Buy now Don't wait, -
KING BROS, Seeds are cash, 29tf.
Fon, SALE -A young Jersey cow, 4
years old. Doming in this month,
John Agnew, Wingham.
Fort SALE. -4 light double wagons
with or without tops. 1 dray and 2 bob
sleighs. Apply to- Wm. Davies Co.
Ltd., Wiogham.
WANTED -51 wanted yet. Have M
makers on now, want9 tuore to fill up
machines, -W. D. Pringle.
FoR SALE :-A quantity of good hay
and straw for safe. Apply to D. Mc-
pherson P.hone-13
Bargains in Wall Paper and Win-
dow Shades at Knox's Clearing Sale.
Fort SALE -We have a car of corn
for sale at the G. T. R. station. -Tip -
ling & Mills,
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
J. A. FOX, D. O., graduate Ohiro-
praetor. Chiropractic is successful in
suoh diflioult cases as Insanity, Epilepsy,
Asthma, Rheumatism, Headaches, Con-
stipation, Female Trouble and all Ohre -
nits Stomach, Livor and Bowel trouble.
Office in R. Knox's house. Entrance per
Presbyterian church walk. Phone 191.
Hours, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 p. m.
Get Parnel's Bread at Christie's.
First class baled hay and straw al-
ways on hand.-'-Tlpling & Mills.
13raeelet Watches from $:3 to $50 at
Patterson', Jewelery Store.
We are prepared to pay the highest
price for all kinds of grain delivered at
out warehouse at Grand Ttunk Sta-
tion.-•-Tlpling and Mill.
ellIMMIIIIMMI
Big Sale Ladies' Shoes on Friday.
tReaour ad. on last
page.
. WILLIS & GO.
Do You Feel Worn Out?
Feel as though you could
hardly go?
These are symptoms of eluggiah
blood ; blood that In not circulating
right,
vyou pimples mples or boils? They
are the result of the blood failing
to do its duty of carrying away
waste material from the cella.
If you have any of the above
complaints do not Buffer. Try a
bottle of--
Rexall Sarsaparilla Tonic?
We know what it will do.
We have seen the results.
It is not a specific but it is tbe
nearest specific we know of, for
Skin and Blood diseases. A dollar
buys a large bottle,
J. W. McKibbon
DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN
The ! SIVA,
Eyesight tested Free, Glasses fitted
and satisfaction guaranteed,
Make Your Feet biz
Why not give your feet
a treat -make them hap-
py -let the next pair be a
rfr.A.ci cushion
1113 ® MARK Shoo
If your feet are comfort-
able and happy you will
be too. ,
It's the combination
soft Cushion Insole that
does it --shoe conforms to
the shape of your foot -
and does not force your
foot to conform
to the shape of off;.R EQ
your shoe.
We are the ex-
clusive
agents and ..
haveour size.
Drop in today
and try on
your r
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D. L.
Scranton Goal
All sizes, prompt delivery
B. C. SHINGLES
Best grade
xxx 95o per bunch
xxxx $1.00 per bunch
xxxxx $1.05 per bunch
Dry cedar kindling $2.00 per cord
Dry Hard wood $3.00 per oord
Dry 4 ft. Hard wood $4.00 oord
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Lumber, Coal and Wood
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JOHNSTON'S
PRESSING PARLORS
Pressin13► Dry Cleaning
and
Altering promptly attended to
SUITS CALLED FOR AND
RETURNED
Shop one loot north of Patterson's
jewelry store
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