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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1902-01-09, Page 129T11 YEAR, NO. 19. BOMINION BANK. Capital - Reserve ,• • $2,500,000 • $2,500,000 WI.NGHAM BRANCH SHAW BLOCK, A General Banking Business transacted, Fanners' Sale Notes Collected, and advances made on same. Drafts bought and sold on all points in Canada, United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards. A. E. GIBSON, Manager R. Vanstone, Solicitor. NEW ADVTS. Notice,—Ifugh McLean. Job to Let.—R. II, Burrows. Important Notice.—Wui, Clegg. Notice to Farmers.—T. J. Maguire. Still to tho Front. --H, H, Chisholm. Everything Now Hero.—A, R. Smith. Stock Taking Sale.—M. H. McIndoo, The Great International Route.—G. I. Great. Clearing Sale for 30 Days.—T. M11Is. fad Nuns See Halsey Park's advt, S. Gracey of Blyth was in town this week. Samuel Fells of Blyth was in town on Wednesday. Local option was defeated in Luther township by 25 votes. Watch for special sale of Boots and Shoes at Greer's. Miss Nellie Beckett is the new teach• er in Lower Town school. Miss Bowles of London was the guest of Miss Hattie Reid last week Miss. Ethel Creighton of Brussels is the guest of Miss .H. Ball this week. Harriston ratepayers defeated a by- law to raise $8,000 for a school build- ing. G. K. Granston, V. S.. late of Clif- ford, will locate at Fordwieh in Jan- uary. COTTON BARGAINS.—Another Bale of Mill -ends of Cotton just received at lamed & Co's. Prices 3 cents up. Miss Lena Anderson has returned to Toronto after a visit with Miss Edith . Walker. Miss C. G. Todd of St. Helens is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. D. Macdonald, W inghane. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Blyth, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, Conery every Sunday. Miss Mabel Macdonald has returned home from visiting friends in Toronto and Hamilton. MONEY SAVED. — Bargain Sale of Footwear at Greer's. Miss Maud Gidley and Miss Taman of Blyth were guests of Mrs., 1VIerri- field over Sunday. W. 3. Chapman left on Wednesday on his annual trip to Montreal and other eastern business centres. Taos. B. Somerville of St. Helens, last week sold his 200 acre farm in West Wawanosh to Smythe McLean, for $5,500. Robt, Pettypiece of Manitoba was ,in town on Tuesday. His father was Chief of Police in Wingham, a few years ago. , SERVANT GIRL WANTED.—Apply to Mrs. A. E. Smith, John street. Mr. and Mrs. Stanwood gf Reston, Man., and Wellington Ferguson of Glenboro, Man., are guests at J. B. Ferguson's. Mrs. Lockeicige and children, also Miss McCurdy,' sister of Mrs. Lock - ridge, all of Manitoba, are guests of Mrs. (I)r.) Tamlyn. Frank Powell returned to Huron College on Tuesday to continue his theological studies. He finds the work hard, but congenial. BILL POSTING. — Apply to Palmer Morden, Wingharu. Dr. F. M. Caesar who was visiting his aunt Mrs. J. Clegg during the Christmas holidays,has returned to his home in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Boyd, principal Exeter public school, has resigned and leaves in a few days for North Dakota, where he has purchased a country weekly. A meeting of the members of the Public Library will be held in the Reading Room next Monday evening, to elect a Bolted of managemeut, etc. When you want a Trunk or Valise go to Green's, as. STARTLING ANNOIfl C1 'rENT. Perhaps the most startlirt ,rseeunce- ment of modern times is the etatenrent that the serial rights of "The Mgr: front Glengarry" have been sold to the publishers of the Family herald and Weekly Star, Montreal, and that it will be immediately commenced in se- rial form in that wonderful paper, As may be imagined, the price paid is large, for the story, "The Man from Glengarry," fa undoubtedly the best story of the year. Every one I:hould read it, It is cleverly eonetrnc•ted and beautifully written, No man or ran - then in this country will now want to a.tiniit that he or she has failed to read Welt ()orator's great book, for the Fatrniy herald is regnlarly taken ie upwards of one hundred thousand homes. and it has secured the prize, for "The Man from Glengarry" is a prize indeed and a rich one. Mr, Goy, Senr„ of Turnberry and ra a lad on havebeen IiI. with pneu- monia. Mr. Goy is improving, but the boy was rather worse on Wednesday. The Reeve of Exeter has issued a a proclamation making it compulsory for all persons not already innocelated to he vaccinated within seven days, from Jan, 25th, Next Sunday will be Missionary day in Wingham Methodist church and Sunday School. Rev, Dr. Gifford, of Clinton, a former pastor, will preach morning and evening. BIG BARGAINS at Isat'd & Co's dur- ing their JANUARY CLEARING SALE. See advt. on page 5. Mr. and Mre, John Ualpenny of Manitoba are visiting relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. Halpenny is a daughter of Mr. Adatu Reid. The re -union of friends after several years' absence is indeed moat enjoyable. Gavin Bewley of Brussels, a stu- dent of the shorthand department of the Canada Business College, Chat- ham, Ont., passed through the town on Monday, on his way to continue his studies after the holidays. The Wroxeter Star has entered its 3rd year, and the Brussels Herald its ninth year. We tender our congratu- lations to Bros. Townsend and Irwin, and hope the future may be even more prosperous than the past has been. WANTED—Roll Batter,—We pay the highest Cash price in Canada. No. 1 Mink or Fox $3.50.--G. E. KING. The Canadian Pacific Railway auth- orities report officially that twenty- eight million bushels of grain from Manitoba and the North-west were de- livered by them along the lake fronts this year. Most of this has been car - vied east.' We note that the East Huron Farmers' Institute will be held in Gorrie on the 21st of January. Mrs. Colin Campbell of Goderieh will give an address on "Household Economics" in the afternoon and "Home Influence" in the evening. The Brussels Post says : "Wingham correspondent to the Seaforth Exposi- tor is worried a little about Brussels, but dear friend just eat your meals as regularly as possible and keep ice on your head. Brussels is all right and our prospects very favorable." FOR SALE,—Residence and two lots on Minnie street; possession given in March. Apply to Jas. McManus, on the premises. H. B. Winfield of Chicago has just returned from. a brief visit to.his par- ents, who reside at Whitechurch. Mr. W. holds` a responsible position as,. book-keeper in one of the many rail- way companies doing business in Michigan. Before returning he sub- scribed for the Advance. About 8 o'clock last Saturday night, fire was discovered in the frame dwell- ing of C. Stanlake, concession 2 of Ste- phen, about two miles from Exeter. The house was totally destroyed. Most of the contents were saved by the timely assistance of neighbors. Loss partly covered by insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hunter of Mani- tou, Man., were visitors last week at R. J. Tindall's. Mr. Hunter is a bro- ther of Mrs. Tindall, and has been in the prairie province a number of years. He was accompanied by John Sims, of Snowflake, Man. It is twenty-two years since Mr. Sims went to Manito- ba, and he notices the great changes that have taken place in Wingham and vicinity. Hay grown in Canada is, accord- ing to the Canadian Grocer, the best fodder received in South Africa. The New Zealand hay is like straw, and is fed only to oxen and mules. The hay from Argentine is all from alfalfa grass, and the horses will not eat it. The same kind of hay comes from the United States. On account of all this, it is predicted that the British Govern- ment will have to bring all their hay required for South Africa from the Dominion. FouND —• Between Wingham and Porter's corner, a purse containg a small sum of money. Owner please prove property. Call at 35 Scott street, Wingham. Auction Sale. On Tuesday, Jan. 14th, on south half of lots 23, 21, con. 1, Morris ; unre- served sale of farm stock and imple- ments, Terms—ten months' credit; sale at one o'cleck. Ira Etcher, pro- prietor ; Jno, Currie, auctioneer. Parra Sold. T. J. Maguire has again been suc- cessful In effecting the sale of a farm. ' Tlrisforewe refer to the 100 acre farm of Jos. T. Laidlaw of West Wawanosh Tp. which has been sold to W. 11. Gibson, formerly of the Crow's Ne73t Pass, N. W. T. Five Begs--$ro6. Mr. Philip, of Dromore, last week received from Toronto's well-known seedsman, W. Rennie, a cheque for $100 in return for five bags -12i bush- e1s —of Alsike Clover seed, This is how the farmer who keeps up-to-date makes money. As Alderman. 11 It. Holmes, barrister, Toronto. son of Thos. Holmes, Esq., 'Wingham, was a candidate for aldornganic honors in Ward 0, Toronto, on Monday kat. He sent the Advance samples of his election Cards, announcing as'hfs plat- form "Low Taxed and Public Owner- ship of Ih‘imchises." We note by the daily papers that he dict not succeed in gaining a seat at the Council table. Advance. WINGII,AM, ONTARIO, J.A-NUARY 9, 1902, Howick. For the result of IIowfck election, and the vote on the commutation of Statute labor, see Corrie column, Pioneer Gone. The death of ,lames Mitchell, marks the departure of another of Turnberry pioneers. Deceased resided hear Blue - vale, ,and had reached the advanced age of 86 years, New Stock. A. R. Smith has opened a new stock of ready-lrrade clothiug and gents' fur- nishings in the Chisholm block. Alf, Dennison of McKillop is his assistant. See Mr. Smith's advt. on pai,e 8. Fire Alarm. The brigade made a speedy run in response to the alarm of fire, on Mon- day. A conflagration was feared in 1WV. F. Vanstone's residence. No dam- age was done, and the water was not required. Doing Well. Frank Higgins is doing well in the photographing business in Wiarton. For a Xmas present, he sent his father, Thos. Higgins of Glenfarrow, a fine fur coat, which is worn with consider- able comfort, and is much appreciated, Winter Shoes :— Greer's s Shoet S ore ir: full ofgood g d things to keep the feet warm and dry, Why Not ? It is reported that Mr. Donald Pat- terson, of East Wawanosh, will be the next Warden of Huron county. Mr. Patterson has had several years' muni- cipal experience, is a gcod Councillor, and would make a leyol-headed War- den. At The Rear. In accordance with a new rule on the Grand Trunk, the mail and satok• ing car must henceforth be the last car in the train and in the rear of the passenger cars, whereas formerly they were always in advance of the passen- ger coaches. New Railway. At the approaching session of the Legislature, a company will ask for in- corporation under the name of the Huron and Bruce Reilway Company. They propose to construct a road from Wiarton, on the Georgian Bay, to Goderieh, on Lake Huron, passing through or near Kincardine and South- ampton. The road, it is said, will be built With Clergue money. Power is asked to construct and operate tele-, graph and telephone lines. Go to J. E. Mulholland, Gorrie;' for your photographs, 4 Sunbeams for 25cts. If yon have any enlarging to do bring it to us and save agents travel- ling expenses.—Satisfaction guaran- teed. More Bacteria. The latest germ to be discovered is that of fatigue. A French hysician says that some of us are born with it, in the system, which explains why many persons so constantly complain of fatigue even when they have done nothing to make them tired. Lazy people, it seems, cannot help it ; their systems are in the possession of the newly -discovered bacteria, If this be true, the statement that some people are ''born tired" ie at last explained. Municipal Ownership. Here is an illustration of the success of Municipal Ownership : Neepawa, Man., a town notaso large as Walker- ton, has had upwards of a year's expe- rience in the ownership and operation of a lighting plant. and telephone ser- vice by the municipality. It has 1,400 incandescent lights installed and 150 street lights, and has 129 telephones. The cost of operation for somewhat more than a year has been $5,776.36, and the receipts have amounted to $7,- 801.73, sliowing a total gain of $2,025.- 30. The service is said to be excellent as well as cheap and profitable. Fon Yam EYES.—Avoid travelling quacks, and try home talent. We use only the latest and most approved methods for correcting defects in sight. H. Chisholm, Corner Jewellery Store., Brought Them Back. On Monday night W. J. Chapman's glove factory was entered and a num- ber of robes, astrachan and other val- uable•skins were taken, Tracks were seen across lots and the depredators mightr have been caught, but they saved themselves by returning the goods before daylight on Wednesday morning. The skins were taken out of the office by way of the side window ,but they wbre returned by leaving them at the front door of the factory. It is well that this was done promptly, for Chief 'Vaunorman was on the track and some person or persons would soon have found themselves in an unpleas- ant position. L. T. E. Officers. Fern Lodge No. 19 elected their offi- cers for the present year on Monday evening last. The election resulted as follows:—W, M. --Mrs, W. J. Haines ; D. M,—Mrs. J. W. Dodd ; Sec.—Lizzie Fleuty ; Fin. -See. and Treas.---J. W, Dodd ; Chap.—Mrs, R. Aikens ; D. of 0,---W. J. Ramsay; Cond..--Mrs. Ram- say Gem,»Lizzie Plenty, Mrs. Shef- field, M. Waugh, Mre, J. Netter•field, Mr. Ramsay; Tyler—M, 11. Waugh. The officers were installed by the D. D. G. Me W. J. Dodd. Ono candidate was initiated into the mysteries of li,oyal True iltueisnl. After the inititt- tion refreshments were eer•vet't, and a half-hour's social conversation en- joyed. Married. Quite a number of young people cele- brated the opening of the second year of the 20th century by entering the es- tate of matrimony. On January lst,. two who formerly resided in Wingbanr were made happy. We refer to Miss Annie Bond. and Angus McLeod. The happy event was consummated in Windsor. Married, Our townsinan; R. J. MacMath, took a trip to Huron township on Wednes- day, 8th inst., on a very pleasing er- rand. During the evening he was united in marriage to Miss Cassie, youngest daughter of the late Squire Wilson, of Huron township. Rev, McLeod, rector of Ripley, performed the ceremony at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Bradley. Mr, and Mrs. MacMath returned to Wingham to -day (Thursday). • Acclamation. The election of so many municipal councils this year without pgils being demanded or required, is evidence of the improvement -going on in munici- pal administration. Wingham, Tees - water, Blyth, Turnberry, Morris, East and West Wawanosh, Ashfield, Kin- loss, and other municipalities were spared the expense and excitement of blections, and there is no probability that their public affairs will suffer in the least, as a result. A Reader. Wm. Maxwell, a progressive farmer on the Bluevale road, is one of those who believes in good literature. and judging from the order he left with the Advance for 1902,he intends to keep posted on the news of the day, and the most approved Methods of farming.. Mr. Maxwell's order included the Wingham Advance, Daily Globe, Far- mer's Advocate, Family Herald and. Weekly Star, and Stratford Herald. Farmers who thus keep their newspa- per list well filled are invariably the most progressive and successful. To -day's values are the BEST. Turn- ing shoes into cash at Greer's Shoe .store. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of Turnberry Agricultural Society was held on Wed- nesday afternoon. The attendance was somewhat interfered with by the occurrence of two funerals that after- noon, but a successful meeting was held, later in the day. The Treas- urer's report showed a balance of $51.- 06. The following odhcers were elected; —Hon.-Pres.—Chas. TJenderson ; Pres, —Jno. Currie ; 1st Vice—Jno, Moffatt; 2ud Vice—A. Tipling; Directors --G. Cruikshank, S. Kernighan, D. B. An- derson, Thos. James, Lee Orvis, P, Fowler, W. J. Currie, J. F. Linklater. Hon.-Directors—J. A. Morton, R. Van - stone, F. Sperling, T. Hall, 0, Knech- tel, H. 'B. Elliott, T. A. Mills, W. Cruikshank. At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, Wm. Robertson was re-elected Sec.-Treas., at the same salary. Noted Minister Dead. The following is of local reference, not only because the deceased minister was so well known throughout Cana- da, but also because he was a brother of Archie Robertson of Wingham The Presbyterian Church in Canada has lost a valued worker, in the person of Rev. James Robertson, superinten- dent of Presbyterian Home Missions. Deceased had been suffering for a long time from diabetes, lint his illness be- came more aggravated lately owing to a fall. During his last hours he was unconscious, and he passed away at 6 p. m. on Saturday. Mr. Robertson was 62 years of age and leaves a wid- ow, two sons and two daughters. He was born in the town of Dull, in Perthshire, Scotland, and bad been a member of the Presbyterian church in Canada for more that 20 years, serving for many years in' the capacity, of su- perintendent of the Northwest • mis- sions, and latterly as superintendent of Horne missions. The Holy City. Lovers of music is ill not fail to hear this in the Opera House on Monday evening next. It is something new, and is highly recommended. . The choir of the Methodist church has se- cured its rendering here, for one night only, Plan of Hall at 11, Park's store. See the following press notice from the Oshawa 'Vindicator:— The Holy City, presented by Messrs. Hall & Bennett, last Saturday even- ing, was one of the most artistic stage performances that has ever vis- ited the town. To attempt anything like ttn adequate description is an in) possibility, The grand music render- ed, by the most talented of singers; the sublime stage effects; the won- derful and beautiful visions present- ed, hold the audience spell -bound, The opening scene, showing the inte- rior of a cathedral with a choir sing- ing, as only first-class singers can, is alone worth the price of admission; and this is ouly an introduction to the apparently magic scenes that, fol - each one being interpreted by the eompany in songs, duets. trios, and choruses, that charm and thrill the listeners, The different effects produced were diel) trite to nature, The Easter dawn and beantifnl moon- light landscape were something glori- osa gst to behold, and the impression made, as the angelic music blends with the lovely views, is one that cannot easily he forgotten. To LT:•r.--$O.G0 rents it comfortable cottage of '7 rooms in the vicinity of hitt+ limon !Fil nitnre factory. $0.00 per month foe a cornmodicus dwelling of 7 rooms in the same vicinity, Merl and eoft, water, garden and stable. Apply —T. 3. Magulee, Ileal Estate Agent, Explosion, The explosion of acetylene gas at the 0. 1_', R. round -house at Owen Sound, on Thursday of last week, shows the necessity of care in the use of this gas for lighting purposes, That it fur- nishes a most excellent light cannot be denied, In the explosion referred to, Thoniaa Gordon was seriously if not fatally burped, the roundhouse wreck- ed, and the windows of the Pacific, ho- tel, nearly a quarter of a mile distant, were broken. Since writing the above we learn that Mr. Gordon is dead. OYSTERS.—The oyster season is at hand. and customers will find the best grade at the popular restaurant.— J. MCKelvie. R. T. of T. On Monday evening last, the Royal Templars of Temperance installed their officers for the first half of the 19th year of their existence as Wing - ham Enterprise Council No. 111. The officers in the Royal degree are as fol- low; : — Select Councillor — Rev. R. Hobbs ; Past Coun.—W. H. Green ; Vice-Coun.—Mrs. W. H. Green; Chap. —Dri. P. Macdonald ; Rec.-Sec.—W. B. Towler, M. D. ; Treasurer—Mrs, J. 3. Homuth ; Herald—Mrs. J. J. Homuth ; Guard—Mrs. W, B. Towler; Sentinel —J. J. Homut'h. The officers of the Select or Beneficiary degree are ;—Se- lect Coun.—Rev. R. Hobbs ; Past Coun. —W. H. Green ; Ben. -Sec, & Treas.— W. B. Towler, M. D. ; Chap.—Dr. Mac- donald, M. P. ; Steward—Mre. W. B. Towler; Tyler—A. Reid. Medical Ex- aminers—Drs. Macdonald and,Towler. Church Opening. The Trustee Board of the Methodist Church met on Thursday evening and decided on the date for the opening of the new church. The pastor would have preferred to begin the series of opening services on February Oth, but the Building Committee desired one week later in order that everything in connection with bus interior may be as complete as possible ; the Board therefore decided on February 16th as the first Sunday of the opening ser- vices. Among the preachers secured are Rev. A, C. Crews, Rev. Dr. Briggs, Rev. Dr. Carman, General Superinten- dent, and Rev. James Livingstone, President of the London Conference, The dates for each of thes.will be an- nounced later. The ladies of the con- gregation are preparing for a large at- tendance at the supper they intend providing on Monday, lith proximo. The removal of the old church, the completion of tate cement steps, and the levelling of the grounds will have to be deferred until spring. There will have to be some hustling done to have the building ready, even for the 16th of February. • BEa 1, METHODS.—Have your eyes tested accurately by latest scientific methods, at 11, Chishohn's corner Jewellery Store. Marriage. The following from the Hensel] Ob- server will be of interest, as the bride is known in Wingham as a sister of Mrs. Paulin, formerly a resident of town :—The residence of S. Rennie, Zurich, was the scene of a very happy wedding on New Year's day, when his daughter Jessie A. was united in mar- riage with Arthur Stelek of Manitoba., The bride looked handsome in a grey travelling suit, and carried re bouquet of pink and white carnations, The wedding march was played by her sis- ter, Lizzie, on the piano, accompanied by Ed. Stelek on the violin The bride was supported by her sister, Lydia, while the groom was assisted by his brother Robert. The bride's niece, Irma Rennie, dressed in cream, acted as ring bearer; Rev. Fiukbeiner c ated. About forty guests were pal,. , ent, ail immediate relatives of the con- tracting parties. There were four gen- erations of the Stelck family present. Tho happy couple intend spending abort a month visiting relatives, after which they will leave for their Mani- toba home. Church Report. Beigrave Presbyterian Church Re- port is in the hands of the printer this week, and will soon be ready for dis- tribution, The Session reports 07 fami- lies at the beginning of the year, foot- withdrawn ourwithdrawn and four added, leaving 67 families at present. Members at last report, 143; added during 1901, 7; re- moved, 12; present membership, 138. The Financial report shows $1110.29 of receipts; balance on hand, $175,58. The Ladies' Aid spent $22.30 in church vestry furnishings. The Building com- mittee report receipts—$717,50, most of which has been expended. $187.18 was collected for schemes of the Church during the year. The W. F. M. Ss sent clothing to the Northwest, to the value of $27, and have a balance in cash of $25.16. The r'e::eipts of the Sabbath school were $71,74, of which a balance of $10.11 temains on hand. The Re- port shows the Church to be prosper- ing under the pastoral care of Rev, J. J. Haste. Geo. Taylor is Treasurer and P, W. Scott, Secretary. The Ses- sion consists of Rev. J. 3. Hastie, Mod- erator, W. Wightmatathe Sec.-Treas., Jno, McCallum, Jas.Ferguson,eJas, Cunningham. The Financial commit- tee is composed of ---Geo, 'Levier, chair, man, 1 W. Scott, D. Scott, A. Hall'. day, J. J. Ferguson, Wm. IAlehte, Geo, Proctor, Wm. Knox, Il. McLean. no yon avant Rent, stylish Shoes That give comfort and ease—that give wear and satisfaction—shoes at reason- able price—Then go to W. 3. Greer. $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE School Opened. . Wingham Public School opened on Monday last, There $s o°tly one change in the teaching staff. The vacancy caused by Miss Vanstone's resignation has been filled by the appointment of Miss Campbell of Goderieh. Miss Campbell comes to Wingham well re- commended, and well qualified for the position, The Advance expresses the hope that 1002 will be a most success - fill year for the teachers and pupils of Wingharn Public school. Sad News. As clouds rise above the horizon and often one after another cause gloom to fall athwart our pathway, so do troubles come sometimes in quick enc- c cion. Mrs. Allenby, Sen., who lost her husband last week by death, re- ceived the sad news this week of the death of her son, Thomas G., in Cali- fornia. He was killed a few weeks ago while engaged in his duty as brake- man on a freight train. In the dark- ness of the early morning, while step- ping from one car to another, he slip- ped between thenars and his life was crushed out. Mrs. Allenby and her family here are plunged into grief again, by the sad news, Deceased was a Patriarch of the I. 0. 0. F., and his lodge draped their charter and passed resolutions of sympathy, He and his brother John, formerly of Wingham, bad planned to visit their friends here in the spring. Deceased leaves two orphan 'sons ; his wife died a few years ago. CLIMBED DOWN. The Times was exceedingly tame and lame in its reply to the Advance last week. We knew it would climb down, but scarcely expected the event so soon. People that pick quarrels and charge others with misleading, should be able to back up their char- ges. We fully understand the situation, however. The article "How the .Ad - vanes Misleads" was no doubt a com- munication, to which the writer did not care to append his name, and the Times palmed it off as editorial. The writer then withdrew, leaving the Times to wriggle out of the difficulty as hest it could. Hence our, cotem :— Has not, a word in defence of its re- hash of political strife a month after the election was past. Not a word regarding its failure to notice the Henderson -Wright meet- ing; the coming of Mr. Whitney; or its dismissal of the Whitney meeting with half a -dozen lines. This, too, in face of the fact, that at that very time it was boasting of its "full and accur- ate reports of public meetings." Not a word now as to United States prices being a criterion of the prices that should prevail in Canada, where conditions are so widely different from those which prevail in the States. Not a word in reference to our charge that there is a school book ring. Not a word to disprove the charge that the school book ring was created and has been fostered by the Ontario govern men t. Not a word in reply to our statement that the bungling of Mr. Ross in the Education department was responsible for the creation of the monopoly now existing. A more speedy, complete and hu- miliating back -down, we have seldom witnessed. Butethe Times makes an admission. It says, in referring to the school books, "the changes that have occur- red during the past ten years may, also be bought for $5,10," Weil, then, we will add the Times' estimate of the cost of the changes, $5,10, to Premier Ross' estimate of the east of the books, $5, and we have $10.10 for the cost for one child for ten years. But how does this agree with the last paragraph in the Tirnes' at- tack, where it states that parents "can send a whole family of five to school for ten years each, and the text -books cost only $20—half the price of a cow." $10.10 for one child for ten years ! $20 for a whole family of five for ten years! Such floundering is not only ridiculous, but pitiable. Instead of attacking the Advance, if the Times would devote more time to its own columns it would less fre- quently be the laughing -stock of the public. It talks of "cheap education," and some of the paragraphs in its last week's issue are practical illustrations of it. They furnished a laugh for many Who read them. Dear Times,—Take our advice. Pay more attention to your own columns, and do not meddle with the Advance. We are pleased to see you prospering, and congratulate you on entering an- other year (your 31st) of pnblieation. We tenet you may still live, grow and prosper. The Advance sincerely wish- es the Times, its editors and stair, a prosperous year for 1002. When any of yon feel like "smashing" the Ad- vance with your ponderous editorial machinery, strike out in it straight- forward, above -board style, and not in the underhand manner indicated by your article headed "How The Ad- vanes Misleads," and in the words of a past leading politician, it shall receive oirr "serious consideration." Ent re- member—yon cannot stop the pro- kress 'of this paper by the small warfare► you seem inclined to adopt, t') don't be deluded by any soelg idea. You will find us "on deck" every time. BANK OF HAMILTON WIINGHAM. Capital paid up $ t,000,000. Reserve, $1,300,00 J, TURNBULL, cieneral Manager, President—John Stuart Vice-Prosidont--I A. G. Ramsay Cashler--J, Turnbull DIrirmmens:—.Tohn Proctor. Wm. Gibson. Oeo. Roach, A. T. Wood, .A„ B. Lee (Toronto) Savings Bank hours 10 to 3; Saturdays 10 to 1 Deposits of $1 and upwards reneived, Int- erest allowed and computed on SOth November and 31st Mav each year,and added to principal Special Deposits also received at current rates of interest, Drafts on Great Britain and the United States bought and sold, E L. Drcxzz sox, Solioitor. W. CORBOULD, Agent Travellers are nailed that the Bank of Hamilton and its Branches issue Circular notes of the National Provincial Bank of England (Ltd.) which can bo Dashed without charge or trouble in any part of the world Married. Word reaches us of a quiet but pleas- ing event that occurred on New Year day in Chicago, when Miss Agnes Dey formerly of Wingham, was united in marriage to Mr. J. B. Ferguson, elec- trician, of Chicago. Further particu- lars are not to hand. Mrs. Ferguson's Wingham friends will waft kind wishes westward, hoping that the newly mar- ried couple may enjoy their full quota of life's happiness, Died. Messrs. John and Gavin Wilson and their relatives were stricken with grief on receipt of the sad news of the death of _their brother James, formerly of Wingham. Deceased was residing in St, Joseph, Missouri, where he prac- ticed his profession as Veterinary sur- geon. The remains were brought here for interment, and the funeral took place on Wednesday. Deceased was 41 years of age, and had many friends in Wingham and vicinity. Pneumonia was the cause of his death, The re- mains were laid to rest in an expen- sive State casket, copper -lined, and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. BIRTHS. Deacon.—In East Wawanosh, Jan. 8, Mrs. S. Deacon, a daughter. Elliott.—In Turnberry, Jan•. 4, Mrs. Jno. Elliott, a daughter. Currie—In East Wawanosh, Jan, 7, Mrs. Wm. Currie, a son. MARRIAGES. Huggin—Wright.—Ab Jamestown, ozi• Jan. 1st, by Rev. R. S. G. Anderson, Mr, Walter Huggin of Manistique, Mich„ to Miss Rebecca Wright, DEATHS. Mitchell.—In Turnberry, January Oth, James Mitchell, aged 86 years, Wilson.—In St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 4th. Jas, Wilson, V. S., formerly of East Wawanosh, aged 41 years. McNichol,—In Brussels, on Dec. 30, Jessie, daughter of Mrs. A. McNichol, Queen street, Brussels, aged 18 years and 2 months. Important. Notice ! At a meeting of the Board of Health of the Town of Wingham, held on tho 4th Inst., it was resolved :— That considering the many cases of Smallpox prevalent in the vicinity of Wingham, and thu dao or to which our people aro thus exposed, this Board do strongly largo our citizens against eomieg In contact with this dreaded disease, and also recommend that all persons who have not been vaccinated within the last two years have the same performod without delay. WM. CL' EGG, Chairman, Board of Health. Wingharp, Jan. 6th, 11101. Notice To Farmers. If you•are not satisfied with the the size or situation of your farm, this matter can bo easily remedied, as I have applications front all parts of the cotnrtry for farms of every size and description : some to buy and others to exchange ; so that I am sure that if you give mean Weans to what you want,I can assist you and In nocase will there be any costs unless I accomplish your object. If you would caro to exchange your farm for town, village or city property,or for a farm in Manitoba or the N. W. Territories, Sall and see what propositions I can offer you for con- sideration. Town property for sale to suit the pocket of any intending purchaser. T. J. MAQUIRE, Real Estate Agent Office over D. M. Gordon's Store. Compound Syrup p of White Pine L WITH EucaI Eucalyptol and Honey Will immediately relieve and quickly cure Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis and all affec• tions of the Throat and Lungs. PRICE 250 PER BOTTLE. SOLD ONLY AT AT . . ll e iltOl DRUG t WIN THAM