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The Wingham Advance, 1914-05-28, Page 111"— The Wingh m Mvance. 42ND YEAR, NO, 37. Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. If. Bowman of Toronte visited their son Morris this week, Mre." landereon of Toronto was a visitor in town this week. Mrs. Davey of Listowel spent Sun- day with her mother, Mre. Gannett, Mre. John Gannett of Toronto spent a few days this week with Mr. J. Smith. Miss Agnes Aitcheson spent Sunday at Hanover. About 00 from here spent the boli day at Bruesels. Mies Nellie Burgees of Toronto spent the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Brussels spent Sunday with Jas Masters. Miss Ida Oleghorn of Toronto spent the holidays with her parents. Mr. A. Gray and Miss Jessie spent the holiday with Listowel friends. W. J. Duff of St. Thomas was home over Suuday. Mr. Philip Thomas of Cochrane is visiting relatives here at present, Mr. and Mrs, Dan Dulmage of Palm- erston spent Sunday with the formers sister, Mrs. Len. Rattan. Mre. Jermyn is at present visiting relatives at Sarnia and Glencoe. Mr, J. F. McCracken has disposed of his driver and purchased a new Ford. John believes in being up-to-date. Mr, R. Musgrove is visiting friends at Toronto this week, Mr, John Hall is having a well drill- ed this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Black visited friends at Brussels on Monday. Some fine fish were taken out of the Maitland last week. Dozens were caught most of them weighing from three to six pounds each. Mrs, Robt. Hamilton visited friends at Whitechurch over Sunday. Our popular blacksmith, F. Scotto spent the holidays with hie brother at Seaforth, who has been on the sick list during the past few weeks. • Following is the list of officers of the Epworth League for this year ;— Hon. -Pres., Rev. Cook ; Pres„ Mrs. W. 3. Masters; lst Vice -Pres., Mrs. 13, McCall ; 2nd Vice -Pres., G. Hall ; 3rd Vice -Pres., H. Sinnamon; 4th Vicr- Pree„ Miss McCall ; 5th Vice -Pres., 13. Chamberlain ; Sec„ Wm, McGee; Treas., Mies M. McGee t Organist, Miss McCall; Asst. Qrganiet, Mr. F.,, Shaw. Mr, Andrew Oloakey from Olds. Alta,, is spending a few weeks with his brother Jas, This district learned with deep regret on Friday last of the passing sway of Mr. John Rolphe of Turnberry. Mr, Rolphe was born in the town of Mitchell and was the son of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Rolphe. When a boy be moved to Logan with bis parents and resided there until he wps seventeen years of age, going from there to Mitchell where he learned the' harness. making, and living there for some ten years. Thirty-nine years ago he married Margaret McKay of Turnberry, who survives him, and six years later moved to Turberry, where be has since resided. There are left to mourn his loss, his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Curtis, Mor- ris, Laura, at home, an aged mother of Mitchell, four sisters and four brothers, Mrs. W. B. Smith, Cornell, N.Y. ; Mrs. Alex. Morrison, Atwood ; Mrs. J. R. Bell, Seaforth ; Rebecca, at home ; Wm. in Mitchell ; Charles, Seaforth ; Joseph, l;ggap ; James, Cernellt N.Y. Igtertaeni took piece in the Biuevale cemetery,. services being held in the Methodist Cl;urch, of which the deceased was 0 pillar. The Rev. Air. cools tpo1 es his text, "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright ; for the end of that man is peace." The service throughout was very impressive, a shadow of gloom being cast oyer the congregation of which the deceased was treasurer at the time of his death and had been a member of the Board for a number of years. Mr. Rolphe was of a quiet retiring disposition, but was a man who was the soul of honor and integrity, being highly respected and much beloved by all who knew him. The family have the'siucerest syrepathq of all. Beautiful floral tributes Were given by, the brothers and sisters„ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bole, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cadotte, Toronto, Mrs. John K. McLeod and Mrs. Geo. Turner, Bluevale. The pall bearers were, John Kurtaiu, Geo'. Turner, Jas. Nichol, Arthur Wheeler, and Thos. Stacey. ir Court Ot lie ds1otu, Court of Revision for the town of Wingham was held In the Council Chamber on Tuesday night, with all members present sad Ills Worship, the Mayor, was elected to the chair, A. number of appeal* were entered but most of the assessments were -sue- talned. A feature of the earning wee a number of residents near Mr, Brown's junk yard appealed against the assessment stating that the value of their property was reduced owing o the presence et such yard. Mr. Illarry l$rownromptl volunteered to buy the whole ails residence* at the geste sed ttmognte. The work of the *mut Wee 401 dost. owe that of reduce ing the a*seeelnenti on the hotels, The Court of Revlelon thought that a r<edootton of 8814% would be fair Inas- much that there were four .months of Minot. This matter will be dealt +rwiash aril ,en ed meeting to Irl Garde.. Mr. T. Bradnook went to Toronto with cattle on Monday. Hoge and cattle were shipped from this station on Monday, Mrs. Dr, Armstrong vieited friends in Rarriston on Monday, Mise Whitely visited with Mende in Fordwicb on Saturday afrernoon, Mr, O. W. Leech of Detroit is visit- ing at his uncle's, Mr, Jae. Leech's. The Township Council held a meet. ing in the Town Hall on Wednesday last. Mr, and Mre, R. F. White and Miss Loutee spent the holidays with friends in Mitchell Dr. Hamilton of Brussels visited his mother, Mrs. Jno. Hamilton, sr., on Friday last, Miss Lulu Darling of Port Elgin spent the holidays with her sister, Mre. Lornehire. Mise Hazel Hamilton spent Friday and Saturday with her brother, Dr. Hamilton in Brussels. Miss Mable Edwards of Toronto spent the holidays with her mother and brother in town. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Robt, Hastie. Mre. Whitely was called to the bed- side of arelative near Auburn on Tuesday last. She returned home on Saturday. The annual meeting of the Wing - ham Dist. of the Methodist Church was held in Gorrie on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. (Rev.) Rivers and Mre. T. 0. Johnston attended the Woman's ,Mie, sionary corevention in connection with the Methodist Church, which was held in London last week. Mrs. Dr. Armstrong spent a couple of days last week with her son, J. G. Armstrong in Lucknow. Her little grand -daughters, Rrie and Maley, re- turned horse with her after spending three weeks in Gorrie, Geo. Dane's span of horses ran away from the grist mill on Wednesday. They ran into the hotel stables, corn- ing into contact with the Reeve and Deputy Reeve's buggies, smashing their} considerably. Dtlt bot)} buggies were repaired so the gentlemen who had been attending the Council meet- ing were able to return home in them. Miss Eva McGrath, a daughter, of Mr. Richard McGrath died in Calgary on Tuesday the 18th inat., where she had gone from Winnipeg for her health. Mise McGrath was a nurse in Winnipeg. Her brother, James, who resides in Toronto, bropght her re- mains from Calgary arriving at Borrie on Saturday last. The funeral service 'was held on Monday afternoon at her father's residence, conducted by Rev, Mr. Roberts, after which her rerpaine were laid to rest in the Gorrie ceme- tery, Mr. McGrath's family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Cranbrook Mr. C. Black spent the 24th in Toronto. Robt. Coates of Seaforth called on his parents here on Saturday. Mies Mabel Menzies visited friends in Stratford during the week. Mise Schnook of Moncrieff was a visitor at M. $rauter'e this week. Mrs. 13, Hunter and two eons were visitors in Mitchell for the holiday. acob eizle ' a stn r veranda J Fs h having built on the smith side of hie house. D. McDougal is spending a few weeks with his daughter, Mre. W. Sutaldon. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church are holding a Garden party on June lltb. Mre. Alf Kreuter and son Alvin of Berlin are visiting her mother, Mrs. Raddatz. The Mieses McGeorge of Stratford spent a few days with their cousin, Miss L, Mcintosil. A goodly number attended the banquet in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening. Mrs. McKay has returned from Seaforth where she spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Boit. The Wonten'e Miseionary Auxilllary had a quilting bee on Friday afternoon after which leneheon was served, Miss Muriel Sperling is spending some time in Clinton with her aunt% Mrs. Bacorn, who underwent an operation. Mies Wood, nurse in Brussels, spent Sunday at the home of Geo. 13eker. Mists Calder of Toronto and Mies A. Forest of Guelph O. A. 0. spent a few days at the home of J. Forest. Ethel. Mi*t E. Ferguson is at present quite hill $lee anbreok hoilda ed in • ttrat- orcd foe fear days. . Wee ll, 15ohmldt spent the 24th at bar borne in Tarletock, !dies H. Spence spent Sunday and Monday laet in Mitchell. lieten for the wedding belle on Wednesday of next week. Miert E. Hunter spent Monday at WINUHAM, ONT., THURSDAY , MAY 28 1914, 00 Mr, A, McDonald and children spent the holidays in Fordwiob. Mies E. McOlestnon of Dungannon spent the holiday at her home here, Mr. R. Cunningham took in the sights at Stratford over the holidays. Dr. Wardlew is at present sick with fever but hope it will be a light type. Mr, G. M. Mitcbeil and son spent the holiday at hid home in Millbrook. Alias Lulu Henry took in the corner stone laying in J3ruseele on the holi day. Harold Bartley and Miss B. Bartley took in the sports in Listowel on the 25th. Mrs. John McDonald is spending a few days with friends in London this week, Mies Verde Pollard is at present under the Dr's care. We hope she will soon be o.k. Mr. and Mrs. J, Flood and children spent the holiday with Mr. Flood's parents in Cbesley. Mr. McNab and men are now en- gaged in making cement blocks for the foundation of a new school here. The boy scouts spent the holiday crouzing the woods around here and report a good time bub had no start- ling experience, The young people of Moncrief held a picnic in the grove here on Saturday afternoon. Ethel has an A-1 picnic grove on the Maitland banks, Rev. J. McKelvey was among the number who attended the laying of the corner stone of the Presbyterian Church in Brussels on the 25th. Mr. Eckert and family of Lucknow spent the 24th at the home of Mrs. Eckert's parents, C. and Mrs. Ray - need. The visitors came in their car. Mr. Coal, sr., bad the misfortune to fall one evening last week on goin- ing;, to hie room and broke his hip hone and is suffering severely. As Mr, Coal is in his 04th year it will like- ly go bard with him but hope it will not prove serious as the nice weather is in hie fever. Jamestown. Miss Minnie Carr was a Sunday visitor with the Mieses Johnston. James Elliott and daughter motored to Toronto with friends last Thursday. Mise ?.;aura Bryans spent the holi- day with her friend, Miss Ella Pear - eon. Mrs. Frank tialfotlr'and Mre. John- ston spent Tuesday last with Mrs. J. King, Mr. and Mrs.Job. Zing left on Sat- urday to spend a few days with To- ronto relatives. Mies Mulvey of Wingham is a we1: come yisitpr at the parsonage at Ethel this week. Mrs. James Elliott and Mise :Ethel Sangster were visitors at Robt. Mc- Allieter'e on Wednesday last, Mrs. Sam Burke entertained a number of the ladies of the community to a quilting bee one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jacklin were Sunday visitors with the former's brother Edward Jacklin of the 2nd line, Mr. Levy, teacher. of No. 4, assisted by some of the ladies of the section made a neat school garden during the past week. Arthur Johnston shot a gray owl on Thursday ' last, The wise bird was a large one measuring 48, inches from tip to tip of wings. Mre. 1,d. Bryans and Mee, Alex. Aryans of Brussels visited with their sister, Mrs, Wm, Montgomery of Wroxeter on Friday last. A number from this vicinity attend- ed the laying of the corner stone of the new Presbyterian Church in Brussels on Monday afternoon. Arrangements are being made this week for the Union School picnic held annually in T. R. Bennett's woods. Notice of the date will be given next week. St. Helens. Miss phrisey Miller of Wingham spent Sunday at her home here. Mr. Sam. Durnin has returned home after visiting bis sister in Ashfield. Mre. Robt. McGuire is visiting her sister, Mrs, D. Gillies on the boundary, Messrs, Robinson and Henry Woods were In Goderich on business last week. We are glad to hear ths,t he is bear• ly all right again after his late acci- dent, Mr, 13. Lindsay of Lneknow passed through St. Helens the other day on business. Mr, Elwood and Mies Mary Barbour spent a few days vieittng at Glandis last week. A few of the ladies Around here at- tended a picnic at Purvis lake on Monday. Mr. John Joynt raised hie tilled last week and intends patting a cement foendetiol tinder It. 4 number frotn At. Helene 1potored up 'to''' inoardine as week to attend a missionary meeting held there coke a large number from around here attended the funeral of the late 14, 3, Reid, near Auburn, last Sunday. Mrs. 13'rank Todd is, tee are sorry to ray, under the Dr.'s care at present, We hope she will coon be restored to Pardyce. Mr. Walter Haines of Wingham is visiting at his uncle's, Mr. Edward Haines, for a few days. Quite a large number from around here attended the cattle sale held in Wingham on Saturday last. A few of the Fordyce pobhs attend- ed the Ball held in Frog's Hollow on Friday evening last and all report a grand time. Mr, W. M. Champion and son John clipped 05 sheep for George Robinson of Wingham in a very short time, this being the laser clipping of sheep for this season. One of the largest catch of Bari this season was made lately by some parties not far from our burg. If re ports are true they caught I0 lbs of fish one evening last week, Try it again boys you might not have as good luck next time. Past Wawanosh. Fishing is the order of the day. Mies Esther Bruce was home on the 25th. Mr. Cecil Orchard spent an evening at Mr. Joseph Ohamney's. The Misses Lulu and Lena Chamney spent the 24th at their home. Mr. Harry Ohamney is sporting a new buggy. Pretty nice too Harry. Mr. Walter Haines is at present visiting Mr. Edward Haines of Fordyce. Mr'. Harold Robinson, who has been laid up for some time with a broken - leg is able tq be around again. Belgrave. Miss Coad has returned to her home in Trowbridge. Mr. Win. Geddes has opened up his ice-cream parlor. Mre. Ooad of Trowbridge is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Dr. Stewart. Wei. Love is building a cement wall for the Anglican Church shed, Mr. John Cunningham and wife are visiting the formers sister here. Mr. and Mrs. Leech of Detroit were the guests of Dr. Stewart this week, We regret tp report that Mr, 0 Mc - Orae is not feeling so well this week. Ross Stubbs of Oelgary is visiting his mother, Mre. Joseph Stubbs of the 4th line, Mr, Kilpatrick of .Ashfield spent Senday with +hie brother, Rev, Kil- patrick. Mr. and Mrs, 0. Girvin of the Nile visited Mr. and Mre, J, A. Brandon this week, Mre. J. id. Gfeddes and Mrs. Castles of Wingham were in the village on Sunday. Mrs, Bright' of Seaforth was the welcome guest of her old friends, Mr. and Mre. David Sproat, Mrs, Geo. Proctor, 4th line, accom- panied by her mother, Mrs. Miles Miller visited in London on Saturday. Mire, Ed. Nicholson of Wingham spent a few days at the home of the Nicholson Brothers and Mrs. Wm, McGill. Mr. Wm. Abraham and daughters, Hilda and Maggie of Wroxeter were the guests of J, A. Brandon's this week. Mr. Cunningham received the sad news of the death of his son, ]:Robert, who is on the railroad near p.imontop. De left for there on Thursday, At the Liberal convention which was held in Winghase on Friday, sonic of the worthy representatives from this part were Chas. Wilkinson, W. 13, Ferguson, Henry Johnson and Archie Kerr, .urs Samuel Jordan, accompanied by Gladys, Will and Morley have re- turned from Vancouver and have tak- en up their residence on the farm they have recently purchased, adjoin- ing the village. Wru. Bryan's and Alex. accompanied by Robert Armstrong were away laet wee to ,'ll.iltot! and Toronto, entoying an outing, The trip was made in Mr. Bryan's Ford ear. Your corres- pondent would like to have aecom- panied the tourists as, there was a yacant seat. Miss Irene Clegg was home for the 24th from Guelph where she is pursu- ing a course fn agriculture and horti- culture, which opportunity lir worded to all suecees f el Wormitlftes, wise cote• piece their terga at Easter. Miss Irene le to be congratulated on being ambitious to climb to the top of the profeesiou, Rev. Dr. Laird, a professor of Queen's College, Kingston, gave an address in Knox Church ote Monday evening the 18sh, inst., netting forth the claims of the budget and the every member canvaes, His address was highly cultured and treated the subject from an entirely bnsittess standpoint, and'wee intensely ihstrugtive to those etelo embraced he privilege of hearistg Mr- James i'3ttnningharn left for the West en' Ilgradayy, upon the receipt of a message which brought the sad intelligence that his son Robert, had been accidently killed at Vermillion, Sask., while engaged at hie work as foreman In the yard of the 0, P. R l t iasonie ten year* since the deceased went West. The sympathic of the community le extended to the hereto'. ed. At the recent graduating exercises for nuraee held in connection with Niagara Falls, Ont,, General Hospital, Mise Grace Ferguson, daughter of W. H. and Mrs, Ferguson, 5th line, Morris, stood at the head et the list, having taken honors in all subjects, and ow- ing to her high standing has received the lucrative appointment of head nurse in the hospital. A great number from this locality attended the laying of ' the corner stone at Melville Church, Brussels, on the 25tb, and availed themselves of a rare opportunity of hearing one of Canada's greatest men, Dr. 3. A. Mac- Donald, editor of the Toronto Globe. The Dr, is thoroughly conversant a- long all lines of church work, for many years having done miesionary work in British Columbia. The Dr. stands today as Canada's greatest nation builder, Melville Church was exceptionally fortunate in securing him ae he is in demand from the At- lantic to the Pacific in connection with both church and state. A gloom was cast over this com- munity, owing to the sudden demise of Alex. McClelland, our highly esteem ed merchant. In the enjoyment of his usual health until Thursday, he was suddenly seized with a serious ill- ness in the nature of complications, but in spite of all that the best medi- cal skill and tender nursing that lov- ing hands could administer, he passed peacefully away on Saturday morn- ing. Deceased was born forty:sirc years ago in the vicinity of Milton, and came to Belgrave in the neighbor- hood of thirty years ago, with his pars ante and brothers and sisters. His father the late Charles McClelland ens gaged in the mercantile bs siness here, and continued in it till his death two years ago. Alex. then entered into partnership with bis brother Charles, where he yeas always found at his post ofduty,obliging and courteoue.A man beyond reproach and being naturally of strong literary tastes, he was a great reader, hence was usually well inform. ed, and was in touch with all the great minds of public life, In his removal he will be much missed, He was a staunch reformer and a faithful member of the Anglican Church, where the funeral was held on Tuesday to the Brandon cemetery, the services being conduct. ed by the Rev. Mr, Farr. The sym- pathy of the community is extended to hie two sisters at home and his brother Charles, also to the absent member of the family, Blyth. The following gentlemen attended the Liberal Convention in 'Wingham on Friday l—Dr, McTaggart, Robert McKay, Jas, McMurchie and Alfred Oarr, A number of young ladies assembl- ed at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Stothere on Friday evening, Miss Em- ma Leith being the guest of honor, in view of a very interesting event to transpire shortly. Mies Leith was the recipient of a beautiful linen shower from her many friends. The body of the late ex -constable Reid of Winnipeg, Man., passed through town on Saturday enroute for his home near &ubern. The re- mains were interred, in the family burying ground on Monday. Deceas. ed was well known in thio part, and will be well remembered as a fine sproirnen of physical manhood. He joined the polioe force in Toronto when twenty.one years of age and joined the Winnipeg force three years ago. Deceased was in his 20ch year. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Sunday was the 25;h anniversary of the laying of the corner atone of the Methodist Church, and was fit• tingly observed, Rev. M. Fereeseli, B.A., of Toronto, r e nin:eat secretary for S. S. O. E, Leagees gave two ins spiting addresees. His theme in the morning was "The boy and girl of to- day " In the evening be addressed a large body of young people on their opportunities for service. Special music was rendered at the morning service by a choir of young ladies, and n the evening by a young men's choir. The Church was prettily de- corated for the occasion. The offer- ings of the day were liberal fid ludtng a cheque for $115ilor the young people'tt 1~',orw&rd Movgopent, The speaker ad- dressed the Sabbath School in the afternoon, and was highly pleased with so many organized classes and the business like way in which the school was conducted, Mr. Geese is the very efficient superintendent. The last few days your correspon- dent has been viewing some of the beauties of nature. On Friday we were favored with delightful ebowet of rain, after which all 1tature seemed tb senile. The"niariy fine orchards for thii district is noted are a ipeautiftil sight to behold, being just now out lis, ftllt bioatul. We were prompt to inquire what the fruit pros- pente were, and after observing several fine orchards, we naturally called upon Mr. Frank Metcalfe, Do. minion Fruit Inspector. We were very cordially received and shown over hie fine orchard, We cannot de- scribe the beauty of the scene, nor ebati we soon forget it. Mr. Metcalfe is a great frult enthusiast and he le certainly well posted on fruit. When asked what the proepeete were, he re. plied, "Exceptionally line, never lel theist better," Mr. Metcalfe's duties as fruit inspector takes him to the pro- vince of Alberta for some five months each year. Ile purposes moving his family out west and Blyth will lose estate of its most estimable citiz'ne. I ernesT0IEs,—Blyth is a good pro. greesive village. It has many ad- vantages that some other villages do not have, for example the electric lighting system which furnishes the lights for the streets, stores and bonsai and every advantage assist in making Blyth a fine industrial centre. We, as a people, are aware of all these industries, but we never think of summing them up and considering of what importance they are to ue, The most important industries num- ber six. They are as follows :—Blyth is the centre for the agricultural dis- trict. Flour -milling which is carves on to a great extent as the surround ing country is a great agriculture die tract and wheat is extensively grown. Cement works,' planning mills, tile, brick works, saw and flax mills. The tile and cement works, the planing mills carry on great industry and are the means of great employment. Thus to sum up these industries should' we not be proud of our progressive little village. IIIF3>3dRIPTIpN ( $1 b0 7 o SUBa nx$a*a alt 1<7, it baby's plain, round, gold locket. ' Stnd er please leave at P. d. box 285. MALE HELP WANTED. -,--Earn $20 weekly mailing circulars or taking or- ders for large Canadian (Jut -rate Gro- o'd' "Msil Order Hnusw. Men wanted everywhere. Outfit free,—National Supply Co,, Windsor, Ont, D --d th e pe NPR ofOG the undStrayeersignedfro, May thOrh, r1014tni., a young tan and white Beagle Hound, with a piece out of one ear. Any per- son knowing of his whereato its kW. Gorriely comm.uaieate with 0, J. Steinmiiler, LOST,—A gentleman's rain coat be- tween Wingham and Lucknow, Sat- urday afternoon. Finder please leave at Hanna's store and receive reward, WANTED.— Cook for the Exchange Hotel, Wingham. d Fon. SALE.—Good square piano at a • Ntnap, this week. Apply to G. Alcorn, - Francis St. Belmore. The showers of rain were welcomed by alt in this locality. Mr. and Mrs. 1J. Thomson, Wing - ham, spent Monday here. Mrs. Gibson of Hamilton is a very welcome visitor at the manse. Mies Bax was a week end guest at Mrs, August Miller's, 4th con. Culross. Mieses M. Baker and E. Fleming spent Wednesday of last week in Tees - water, The many friende of Mrs, Lowry, sr„ will regret to hear she is not at all well. Mr. T'eskey, who bas been visiting hie son, David, near Hamilton, has re- turned, Inspector Bald visited our school Monday afternoon and gave a very favorable report on the work. Mr. and Mre. A. Adamson attended the funeral of the late Mr. Elliott, near Teeewater, on Monday. The Trustees of our Public School are putting up a new fence on the south and west sides of the grounds. Mise Margaret and Master Edward McGrogan and Miss Kathleen Lynett were in Wingham Friday and Satur- day attending catechism class. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Renwick of In. diana, Mr. and Mrs. Renwick, sr., Mrs, Walter Renwick and Mrs. W. Hall, autoed to Galt on Friday to visit friends. Mr and Mrs. Newane took a trip over to London on Friday on the motor cycle. While there a telegram came from Colorado., announcing the death of Mr. Newan's brother of con- sumption. A number of our residents took ad. vantage of the holiday for an outing, Mr. W. B. Edwards, with his sone, Irwin and Willie, and Mr. and Mrs, Adam Darling autoed to Listowel ; Mr. and Mrs. T. Baker went to Mild- may ; Mrs. John Mulvey and children to Lucan ; Mrs. Doig and Mies Annie Inglis of Garrick to Guelph. Whitechurch. The Rev. James W. Penrose, pastor of the Methodist Church, here is in Gorrie this week attending the Diatriet meeting. Mr.. hos. Ingles, West Wawanosh lost ea valuable mare last week, Court Whitechurch IIO of the Can - adieu Order of Foresters hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday night, when there will be some new applicants initiated. This court is in a very prosperous condition having upwards of eighty-seven members, and steadily increasing. Mr. Thos. Gaunt is the chief rainger, who taken an active interest in the welfare of all things pertaining to this fine order. Mr. Thomas ae Henderson our active general store merchant and postmas- ter is doing a thriving business. He has found'it necessary to engage more assistance and has employed Mr. Jae. Penrose and installed him as clerk. Apr village blacksmith, Mr. Samuel Hutchinson is the hard working' in- dustrious elan of the place. The song of the anvil is In constant time from morning until night. Quite a number of the young men and several of the old boys took ad- vautage of the holiday and hied them away to the creeks and brooks to lure the speckled beautiee. There are a few of the old boys Who' are sell up in Isaac Walton's art and know lust how to beguile the wary trout and some of them made very Faqir catches, whilst others bagkota were nil. However, they all city they had a. good day's evert and gor Ash of some kinds in good quantities. Messrs McMillan and Gillespie have a hunch of upwards of 150 fine hogs in their fattening pens and more coming in. They get all the buttermilk from the factory during the season, While Mrs, K. Patterson was doing sono house -work last Thursday, she accidently fell off a chair and severely injured her knee, Dr. Jamieson has not as yet been able to diagnose the case as to whether there are spy hopes broken. outleste gepondent regrets to have to Announce the death of Mrs. Wro, Fisher, after a week's illness' with neumrnia. While from the eom- encentent, the Dr, knew be had a very serious case to contend with, still he had hopes of overcoming the disease. Having n trained nurse in attendance, the patient received every care and attention that medical science could command, but without avail. God took hie own to her reward on Monday afternoon last, She leaves a husband and two email children, a boy and a girl. Besides a father and mother, one sister and several hrothrre are left to Mourn her lose. The Ile - ceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mre, Geo. Gilles of I.'icknow and wee in her thirty-first year, She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and kind neighbor and helovecl by all, ;qhs eras a faithful member Of the Prethe- terian C ureh, The funeral took place 4O ]14hil t twittery. Oar of choice seed potatoes, World's Fair, by name, grown at Oaledon, Ont. To arrive about May 21st. Get your seed pure, J. A. Mille. For, SALE —A new waggon, box and springs, used only 5 weeks, good waggon for farmer, also set of solid brass mounted douhle harness, only used tare seasons. Must be sold next week as I am leaving town. Call Sat- urday or next week,—M. Wexler, at Mr. Robinson's stable, Wingham. it. NQTioE—The offices of the under- signed will he closed every Wednesday afternoon from May let to Oct, let.—G. H. Rose, D. D. S., L. D. S. A, J. Irwin, D. D. 5., L. D. 5, PASTURE—Anyone requiring pas- ture for cattle, kindly apply to W. J. Deyell, Wingham. NOTICE.—We wish to announce that our factory will be closed every Sat- urday afternoon during the summer montbe. - A few more operators are needed yet.—W. D. Pringle. tf To LET,—Good grass farm to rent. Apply to W. F. VanStone, Wingham, Good Comfortable House to rent. Apply to J. A. McLean. WANTED,—Two male roomers, com- fortable quarters with all convenien- ces. Apnip to Mre. Calvert, Jobn St., near 0, P. R. station. 3451. The Cadillac Electric or Hand Va- cuum Cleaners to rent—At 1SARD'S. Spring Ohiekens sell for 35c to 50s a pound. Incubator and Brooder for sale cheap. Apply to Mrs. Wm, Williamson, next G. MuKenzie's, FOR SALE —A comfortable seven roomed house with cement cellar, and coal bin. Hard and soft water. Ap' ply to F. G. Sperling, Minnie St., o:• at his office Salt Block. FOR SALE,—Pure Bred Barred Ply. mouth Rock Eggs from splendid win- ter layers. 15 eggs for 50e,—Alpert 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. Fon SALE. -- Good driving horse, five years old. Apply at the .Advance office. 311f. I am prepared to do all kinds of plain sewing - at reasonable prices. Mrs. J. E, Wright, in the old steam laundry, the Carson Biodk. Jas. Walker & Son are prepared to do all kinds of re -upholstering and furniture mending. For Wall and Window Shades go to Knox's. Reduced prices in Wall Paper and Window Shades at Knox's. We have some very choice seed oats for sale.—Howson Broeklehank. For the newest designs in Spring Wall Paper go to Knox's. WORE WANTED—Any one wishing washing or orher work done kindly apply to Mrs. F. Wilson, Lower Wing - ham, Mr. Phi opposite pp Qpen. e. Fon SALE—A. young Jersey cow, 4 years old. Coming in this month, John Agnew, Wingham. Fon SALE :—A quantity of good hay and straw for sale. Apply to D. Mc- pherson Phone -18. Bargains in Wall Paper and Win- dow Shades at Knox's Clearing Sale, Wear Greer's Shaer and Rubbers. J. A. FOX, D. C., graduate Chiro- practor. Chiropractic is successful in snoh diffionit eases as Insanity, Epilepsy, Asthma, Rheumatism, Headaohea, Con- stipation, Female Trouble and all Chro• hie Stomach, Liver and Bowel trouble Offiee in R. Knox's house: Entrance per Presbyterian church walk. Phone 191, Roars, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 p. m. Get Darnel's Bread at Christie's. BraceletWatches from $3 to $50 at l?atterson's Jewelery Store. HEATING. ---A postcard ad- dressed to us will secure free of charge the services of our chief heating engineer, Mr, W. D. Va- rey, who will give you the most mod rti and up-to-date ideas of seating, and what It would cost to snake alterations or install a new outfit in your home. School or church. As we manufacture a full line of these goods and install them direct front the fac- tory, you will secure first-class work ;at factory cost. We make a specialty of halting.. -..The Western Foundry Co., Limited, Phone No. 85. Hood Sc130.0 (Iv tirowittlg- Girls J V Read our ad. on last page. WILLIS 6 Gia. WWI ,r1WelanaleatnellealsonerianelleillillareliaVelawil PREMOETTE NO, 1jA_-$6.00 We carry a full line of Premo Cameras, Brownies and Kodaks. Cameras all prices from $2.00 up- wards. The ideal weather for taking long remblee and enapahots is here, Why not take a Kodak or Premo along with you. It is never in the way. You secure snaps of friends and scenes that in future year's will be very highly prized. J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN lei ,Stare A Quintette of Beauties OMMIMMEIMIIIMINIOMMINNOMPIPMMOINID Pumps and Iow ties are worn by all discriminating women, these exclusive designs are made by the "Empress" Shoe- maker and are absolutely new. We carry a complete range of " Empress " Shoes. Batter and Eggs taken in ex- ohange for which we allow high- est cash price. Bring your Shoes here for re- pairs and see how promptly, how well and reasonably "We'll Mend 'Em." W. J. GREER SOLE AGENT Spring Coal ! Past results have shown that when baying your Spring Coal you should be sure you get genuine Anthracite. The name "Scranton" stands for all you can wish for in Coal, having the highest an- alysis of Cols mined yet, selling at a price to compare With the lower qualities. Why not have the best ? Hard and soft slabs for sum- mer nee at lowest prices. J. A. McLean Lumber, Coal and Wood; eedessis siessearchessiataatreall JOHNSTON'S PRESSING PARLORS Pressing, Dry Cleating and Altering promptly attended to ` SUITS CALLED FOR AND RETURNED Shop one door north of Patterson's jewelry store We ,lon't experlto elmant redi, ;we know hew +fYMlt*gtnIwliieislMltw tM ale