HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1902-02-06, Page 129T11 YEAR, NO 23.
Advance.
WING•II.A.M, ONTARIO, I'EBR TA_RY 6, 1902.
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
DOMIMON BANK.
Capital o - - $2,500,000
Reserve - - $2,500,000
WINGHAM BRANCH
SHAW BLOCK.
A General Banking Business
transacted.
Farmers' Sale Notes Collected, and
advances made on same.
Drafts bought and sold on all
Eoints in Canada, United States and
urope.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allowed on deposits of
$1 told upwards.
A. E. GIBSON, Manager
It, Vetustone, Solicitor.
NEW ADVTS.
A Dining Room. -Bail Bros.
Bargains. -J no, & Jas. H. Kerr.
Caretaker Wanted. -W. J. Greer.
Gigantic Clothing Sale.-Isard & Co.
Felt. Sale Odd Lines, -M. H. Mclndoo.
Retiring from Business. -T. A. Mills.
Music, Stationery. -Thomas' Bazaar.
See Halsey Park's adv(,
London's assessment for 1902 is
$17,015,500.
The recent snow storm cost Mon-
treal $40,000.
Fon SALE. -House and lot, apply
81 Leopold Street. •
Miss Eliza Ireland of Teeswater was
the guest of Miss Mary Scott over Sun-
day.
Miss Small, of Mount Forest, spent
.Sunday with her sister, Mrs. S. Merri-
field. •
(food girl wanted for general house-
work. Apply at once to Mrs. C. M,
Walker.
Huron County Council has granted
$1.000 towards the proposed hospital
at Goderich.
Mr, and Mrs. D. Lawrence of Luck -
now were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mc -
Ivor last Week.
4.)
We were pleased to e Mr, II Kieft;
man able to call at the Advance office
after his serious illness.
Lucknow Masonic Lodge, Northern
Light, No. 181, has issued invitations
for au "At Route" on the 13th..
Did you notice the big exit in prices
of Shoes at Green's. (See Windows)
money saved by buying now.
Ex -councillor John McLean has
been ill for the past few weeks. We
trust he will soon fully recover.
More than 200,000 feet of lumber
from the wreckedechooner Eureka has
been drawn in and piled on the Kin-
cardine dock.
One of the bills presented id" the
Legislature by the Hon. J. M. Gibson,
provides that a woman shall-. not
marry her grandfather.
The Aylmer Sun says-Rev.Mr.Lowe
of Wingham, occupied Trinity church
pulpit on Sunday, and preached two
especially good sermons,
BEST METUODs.--Have your eyes
tested accurately by letest scientific
methods, at H. Chisholm's corner
Jewellery Store.
Wingham Curlers played in Seaforth
Thursday forenoon and in Clinton in
tiro evening. They generously allowed
the victory to remain with the clubs
visited.
One physician says that tight lacing
is a benefit to the human race, inas-
much that it kills off the foolish girls
and leaves the wise ones to grow into
women.
The supplies of hay, oats, flour, etc.,
shipped to South Africa by the Can-
adian Department of Agriculture for
the War Office amount to $5,500,000
up to date.
Everything goes - 20 pairs of
Women's felt Boots, leather foxed.
laced and Button for $1.00 -- tit
W. J. Greer's.
0, P. R. land sales during January
totalled 100,810,98 acres, for $317,761.01.
During January, 1001, the 0. P, R.
land sales were 27.0 8.80 acres, for
$80,752.51.
The Toronto News is of the opinion,
that the uplifting infitiences of Ameri-
can civilization are being strongly felt
in the Philippines tow that lynch law
has been introduced,
Loraine L. Whitney and company
will present "Tile Lady of Lyons" in
the Opera "louse here on Friday night.
The troupe is well spoken of, and will
no doubt meet with ft good house,
Miss K. McKinnon, who has had
charge of Mrs, Aiey's ut(llinory stare
for the past month, left osl Tuesday on
a visit to London and Toronto, where
site will attend the Millinery opening3.
)honey to loan on notes, and notes
(1iseounted et reasonable rates. Money
advaneedon mortgages at 5 per cent.
with privilege of paying at the end of
any year. Notes and accounts collect-
ed, OfficerBcaROS T,bMoT n00O alt* t
The year 1901 was one of great ac-
tivity in Presbyterian church building
in AIanitoba,
D. Longheed's team took a lively
spin without a driver, on Monday. At
the rate they were going, they would
have made Ireland in good thne, had
they been going in the right direction,
The loneliest man in the world is
the Rev.'J. 0, Springer, a missionary
on Herschel Island. The nearest
white neighbours tyre 250 miles away,
and he has not seen a ship for two
years.
Mr. and Mrs. Stein of Dauphin,
Man., are in Wingham on their wed-
ding tour. Mrs. Stein was known
here as Miss Pearl, daughter of Mr. R,
0. Sparling. They are guests of Mr,
and stirs. J. Smith, Patrick street.
Fort SALI..-Residence, corner of
Centre and Patrick Streets. -Apply
to W'ut, Fessant.
The Young People's Guild of St,
Paul's church, will hold an "At Home"
in the basement of the cburch on Fri,
day evening, Refreshments will be
served and an entertaining program
rendered. All are welcome.
The Advance regrets to hear that
Ars. John Bray of Wroxeter has been
very ill for the past few weeks,. At
present there are indications of Ina -
prevenient, Mr. Bray bas been trou-
bled with a very painful felon.
Thomas, son of G. E. King, has had
a painful arm, as a result of vaccina-
tion. With many, the remedy for the
smallpox is alinost or quite as serious
in its effects as the disease. Tom is
improving, we are pleased to hear.
50 Pairs Misses' Boots, lace or but-
ton, sizes 11 to 2, for $1.00 a pair -at
W. J, Greer's,
Mamie, the young daughter of Mrs,
Flood has been in poor health for Borne
time, and on Thursday last underwent
an operation. Dr. Kennedy was assist-
ed by Dr. Park of Woodstock. It is
hoped that the little girl will fully re-
cover,
A charter has been granted to a new
bank to be known as the Sovereign
Bank, capitalized at two million dol-
lars, with headquarters in Toronto.
This is the first bank charter granted
by parliament in 15 years, says an ex-
change.
One of our exchanges reports as fol -
1, , . 2 ere it3;i� con dulzdrutn t] , , waa
sprung on us over the''phone' the Other
morning before our eyes were fairly
opened. You try it -If Miss Ouri
should give Mrs.Sippi her New Jersey,
what would Delaware ?
CIroneneee--Grain chopped every
week -day at the Wingham Flax mill, -
A, Tipling. 21-24
A Kincardine township farmer was
fined $10 and costs by Joseph Barker,
J. P., for shooting partridges out of
season. He shot only two birds but
the law fixes them at $5 a piece. The
farmer paid the aruount $15,50 without
cavil, saying that the law was a just
one and he had contravened it unwit-
tingly.
A correspondent to the Goderich
Star says :-On Monday, Jan, -27th, H.
Lamprey and 0. Prouse, while cutting
wood for Wtu. Rutledge, Huron road,
Goderich township, cut down a maple
tree measuring three feet at the butt,
sawed, split and piled five cords of
wood, in four and one hail hours, Who
can beat this ?
WANTED -Roll Butter. -We pay the
highest Cash pl ice in Canada. No. 1
Malik or Fox $3,50.--G. E, KING,
Says the Goderich Signal :- The
Hamilton Spectator gives a column and
more of space to he question. "Why
Poverty Exists." It shouldn't take all
that spruce to discuss that question.
Poverty exists because the fellows who
owe you don't pay up, and the chaps
that you owe insist upon squeezing
the rnortal juice out of you.
A nephew of J. 13. Ferguson, came
to Winghatn from Manitoba, to attend
the wedding of a friend in Howick, Tess
happy event took place on Wednesday
but on account of the conditions of the
roads, he was unable to get, to Howick
either by train or livery, Be declares
that if he was going to get married
in Ontario, he would fix no definite
date, but take the first fine day.
Fort S<t.tn:-A thoroughbred Hol-
stein hull calf, one year old. -P, RING,
Marnoch. 24
The immense cents of wheat in Mani-
toba and the territories is having a
greater effect in advertising that part
of Canada to the world than all the
efforts of the immigration agencies
combined, Settlers are corning in so
feet that all the surveyed land has
been token tip and the Dominion
authorities are taxed to find sufficient
land surveyors to open up the land.
The registrar -General's returns show
that there were 25,730 deaths in On-
tario in 1001 among the 00 per cent. of
the population front whom reports
were obtatned,or 13,1 percent., Its corn -
pared with 25,382 in 1000. The largest
number of deaths in any class was
2,280 from ttibercltlosis, as compared
with 2,300 in 1000, Diphtheria caused
512 (loathe, as compared with 480 in
1000, and typhoid 315 in 1901 and 550 in
1000,
13/LL POSTING. - Apply to Pelmet
Morden, W1'4111°11.
Directors' Meeting.
A.meeting of the directors of Turn-
berry Agricultural Society will be held
on Feb, 11th, at 2 p, m. at the National
hotel,
Adjourned.
On account of the impassable condi-
tion of the roads, very few could reach
Wingham to attend the L. 0, County
meetiug on Tuesday, The meeting ad-
journed until Tuesday 'next, and the
lodges were notified by printed post-
cards, requesting attendance at 11 a,tn.
Tuesday, February llth.
For Senator.
It is -stated Mr. Jas, MacMullen, ex -
M. P., for Wellington, is to be called
to the Senate in the place of the late
Hon. G. W. Allan. Death is carry-
ing out one plank of the Liberal party,
"Reform of the Senate," very satisfac-
torily to many who are glad of shelter
in the honorable body, they were ac-
customed to describe as useless and un-
necessary:.
A Fortune.
The Misses Moore, music teachers,
of town, have received notice from
England that there is a valuable estate
to their credit there. Legal steps have
been taken for the sale of the property
which is valued at nearly fifty thou-
sand dollars. In the course of a few
months they expect the sale to be com-
pleted and the money in their hands.
They are congratulated on their good
fortune.
Chosen Friends.
The following are the officers elect
for Wingham Council of Chosen
Friends :-Past Councillor -Dr. A. J.
Irwin ; Chief Councillor -T, Hall ; Tice
Councillor -A. Cook; Recorder -J, B.
Ferguson ; Treasurer -A. Ross ; Mar-
shall -S. Gilchrist; Warden -Mrs, A.
Ross ; Chaplain -Robb. Mason ; Guard
-M. Beckwith; Sentinel -F, Rodents;
Auditors - A. J. Irwin, J, E. Davis.
Meeting night -the last Monday of
each month.
A Fine Singer.
The Windsor Daily Record says :-
11. Ruthven Macdonald is a wonderful
singer. He has a baritone voice of
great compass and parity, and so
sweetly sympathetic and thrilling that
the church full of people was hushed
to absolute stillness as they listened to
him sing the Bolos, which he vested
with such power and beauty by his
wonderfully rich rendition. It was a
r see' treat, tohear such music. In
Winglitte, Feb, 21st.
Big Bargains for everybody in all
kinds of Shoes for the next 10 days -at
Greer's.
Concert.
Court Maitland, 0. 0. F., has a treat
in store for the public in the concert
arranged for February 21st, of which
full particulars will be given later.
Among the talent -secured are-Ruth-
ven Macdonald, baritone soloist, Miss
LaDell, elocutionist, H. M. Beunett,
humorist, Mrs. Macdonald, accompa-
nist and J. M. Maitland, pianist, Plan
of hall willhe open at R. A. Douglass'
drug store, at one p. m., on the 15th.
Posters will be issued at once.
Farmers' Institute.
'The storm interfered with the atten-
dance .at the Institute meetings on
Tuesday, neverateless interesting ses-
sions were held. The ladies report an
excellent meeting in the afternoon in
the Oddfellows' Hall, the deputation,
Mrs. Elford and Mrs, Campbell being
present, In the Town Hall, Mr, Nash
of Toronto was one of the speakers.
The attendance at the evening meeting
was small. Mr. Nash gave an address
and Mrs. Campbell of Goderich gave
an interesting address on "Home."
Died.
Mr. Jas, Ilaugh mourns the death of
his mother, who passed away on Fri-
day last, tit the advanced age of 81,
Her maiden name was Alary Fraser.
Her busband, Mr. David Haugh, pre-
deceased her eleven years. She leaves
three sons, James, of Wingham, Wil-
liam and Thomas, ofTurnberry; there
are also lone daughters, Mrs. Hutton
and Mrs. Jas. Linklater of Turnberry,
Ales. Keyes, near Shelburne, and. Airs.
Fortune of Manitoba. All were pres-
ent at the funeral, except the latter.
Interment took place in Wingham
cemetery on Monday last.
Municipal Discord.
For a genuine muicipal flght,Mitchell
takes the cake. Last year, the elec-
torate of the town became arrayed in
two hostile parties. On one side were
the Davis fancily, their sympathizers,
and the Advocate ; on the other, the
local clergy, their friends end the Re-
corder, At the municipal election,
each silo elected three councillors, but,
the ministerial party had the Mayor
besides. The other fellows then took
proceedings to unseat Mayor Campbell
and councillors 13lotves, Stuart and
Hord, on the ground that their con-
nection with the litigation with the
town which resulted in gnashing as by-
law regarding granolithic walks dis-
qualified then(, On WVeduesliay last
Judge Merron at Stratford upheld this
contention against all lett Conn, Mord,
so it nein election may be the result.
As a connter stroke, proceedings lied
been instituted to unseat )Editor W. tt.
Davis and his son E.F. Davis, from the
public school Board. They promptly
resigned, and the Advocate intimates
that it is in the War to fight to as finish,
Mitchell must be a great town to live
itt,
Entertainment.
A very successful Sunday school en-
tertainment was held at Holmes'
school -house, Turnherry, on Tbureday
evening last. An interesting program
was rendered, ineluding an address by
Rev. R. Hobbs, readings by R. G. Gor-
don, recitation by K. Beaton of White-
church and a quartette by two ladies
and two gentlemen from the same
place, The children also assisted in
the program very creditably. Miss
Wilson, the teacher, kindly and suc-
cessfully prepared thein for their part
of the entertainntent, Proceeds, about
$18, which will be expended in the in-
terests of the school,
Died.
This week we have to report the
death of Mrs, Plewes, formerly of Mor-
ris, who died in Loudon on Saturday
last. Deceased was horn on lot 2, con,
4, Morris, the second eldest daughter
of the late J, Corbett, She was mar-
ried about three years ago to Chester
Plewes and removed to London. She
was an active worker in the Methodist
church, esteemed by all who came in
eontact with her. A. bereaved husband
also a mother, two sisters and four
brothers mourn her death in the bloom
of life, aged 26, The remains were
brought to Belgrave and interred in
McCrae's cemetery on Wednesday,
The Storm.
The most severe storm so far this
winter, reached Wingham early Sat-
urday night, and during Sunday, Mon-
day and Tuesday did its work so thor-
oughly that Wingham sustained its
reputation as a child' of the "Ludy of
the Snows." On Tuesday, drifts ten
feet high blocked the road between
Wingham and Belgrave. Monday's
0. P. R. train from Toronto due here
soon after one p. m., was stalled near
Grand Valley and cancelled. On Tues-
day, a snowplow ahead of it, ran off
the track, and prevented the plow
from Teeswater going through to
Orangeville, The storm has been gen-
eral and railway traffic has been con-
siderably thrown out of gear, and mer-
cantile transactions slackened. The
G. T. R. has made fairly good time.
Hatt it not been for the plow getting
off the track, the 0. P. R. would have
been open to Toronto on Tuesday.
What Next ?
A gentleman was in Wingham re-
cently who has ;lone considerable busi-
ness for the Ontario Government. In
conversation with one of Wingham's
leading liminess men.. the F anestion , of
Prohibition came up. "What will Mr.
Ross do" was asked of the traveller.
The reply was in effect as follows :-
"1 have seen Mr. Ross several times
lately and only three days ago I had a
conversation with him, and you may
depend on what I say -the question
will be put outside of the political
arena before very long." "In what
way ? " asked his interrogator. "Ah'"
said the other, "I cannot give that
away, it's a secret ; but you take my
word for it, and see if I ant not correct
The prohibition question will be land-
ed outside of politics, where it will be
out of the way," The business man
went his way -wondering what move
Hon. G. W. Ross was contemplating,
that would remove the question from
the place where it has so long had a
home, and often proved so useful,
though often kicked and cuffed. Is it
to be turned out to die in the cold?
Or, is it to be provided with a quiet
resting place (a sort of house of Re-
fuge) where it can spend its remaining
days in peace? These are queries the
business roan cannot auswer satisfac-
torily to Himself.
Wedded.
A wedding of considerable interest
to many in town, was consummated in
Clinton on Wednesday of this week.
We refer to the marriage of Mr. H. 0,
Bell to Miss Mabelle Bell. The bride
is one of Clinton's deservedly popular
young ladies, anti the groom one of
Winghiun's clever young business men,
holding It responsible position as Mana-
ger of the Canada Manufacturers' three
furniture factories here, Exactly at
twelve, noon, the bride entered the
drawing roots leaning on the arm of
her brother, Mr. Rodge 13e11, just as the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
mart:)) were played by Miss Elva
Adams. The bride's natural charms
were enhanced by a charming bridal
dress of white taffeta, en. train, and
tulle veil, and .the carried a beautiful
bougttetof bridal roses, The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr. Gonne,
rector of Clinton. in the presence of
the immediate relatives of the bride
and grootn, After a'rechet'c)he dejeuttt
e)', the bridal couple left on the after-
noon train for an extended trip to
American cities. Thebeide's travelling
costume was of navy blue homespun,
with tucked taffeta toque to match.
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs.
T. Bell, Mr, and Airs, R. Vanstone,
Miss Boyd and 0. Bell of Wingham,
Miss E. A.danls of 1.nndesboro, Mr, and
Mrs. Jas, Fair of Clinton. The yotmg
couple begin life together under very
favorable eircnrnstances, The Ad-
vance extends eongratulations and ex-
presses the hope that their voyage over
life's oft tempestuous sea, may be as
free from storms and blessed with as
much snushitto as is possible, in a world
like tltia.
Go to 3. I:, illailhollatel, Gerrie, for
n
unbealns for
your photographs, 4 S
icts, 1f van have any eel/taxing to do
bring it to ns and save Agent s travel.
ling d expenses.•-Satieftt.ction guaran-
tee .
On Monday Evening,
Wingham W. 0, T, U, held an "At
Home" In their hall in the Chisholm
block, Tho evening was so stormy
that many who were invited preferred
to remain at home than venture out,
nevertheless, a few braved the ele-
ments. Mrs, Elford of Holtnesville
addressed those present, referring to
the late Miss Willard, and also to the
laxity of law as administered by the
License Inspector, This was followed
by an "Open Parliament." Refresh-
ments were served by the ladies,
Busy.
The new church is is scene of activity
this week. Painters have been busy,
plasterers flrcishmg up parts Icft till
carpenters completed their work ; the
seat contractors busy in auditorium
and gallery ; the organ builders hard
at work in the choir gallery, and W.
H. Green actively engaged installing
and testing the lighting apparatus,
The organ will not only be a beautiful-
ly -toned instrument, but a handsome
piece of furniture The seats, pulpit
and furniture are elegant ; the oak
communion table is a gem, with the in-
scription carved on the front -"This do
in remembrance of Me." There will
be over 100 electric lights in the build-
ing, and complete system of switches.
The large chandelier contains 40 incan-
descent lights. All being well, every-
thing will be in fairly good shape for
the opening. Wilbur G. Grant, a To-
ronto organist, and Gold Medalist of
the Conservatory of Music, has been
secured as organist for the 18th and
17th. The Trustees have decided that
all seats shall be free for the first four
Sabbaths.
Chester D. McLaren.
Many in town will regret to hear
of the death of Chester D. McLaren,
second son of Jas. W. McLaren of
South London, He was born in Wing -
ham about twenty-two years ago. The
London Free Press says :-"He was
one of the first in the city to volunteer
for South Africa, and was wounded in
the memorable fight with Cronje's
command at Paardeberg. His injury
was not attended to for several days,
and he suffered severely in conse-
quence. Ile subsequently contracted
enteric fever, and for several months
his condition was such as to warrant
his detention at Wynherg and other
hospitals, Gradnally, however, he re-
gained his wonted strength, and re-
turned home in apparently the best of
heaith, For a time he worked for the
London Electric Company, but being
offered a better situation in Detroit, he
left for that city, and shortly after-
wards was placed in charge of a num-
ber of men, and suet to Northern
Michigan to put in an electrical plant
in the neighborhood of Traverse City,
While working there Ite caught a
severe cold, which resulted in pnen-
'amnia, but the dregs of the fever and
the wound he received in fighting for
the Empire are believed to be mainly
responsible for the fatal termination.
He was one of the most companion-
able of young men, genial and kind-
hearted, and ever ready to lend a help-
ing hand to such as required assistance,
He was for several years an active
member of the Y.M,C.A. and of Askin
Street Methodist church and its auxil-
iary societies, in all of which be took a
lively interest. He was the life and
soul of many social entertainments,
and his quaint, unadorned recitals of
experiences on the South African
veldt, were as interesting and instruct-
ive as could well be imagined,
Masonic y"At Home."
On Friday evening last, the Town
"fall was the scene of a very successful
"At Horne," at which there was a large
attendance of the young, middle-aged
and old, all there by invitation from
Wingham Lodge, No.2S6, A. F. and A.
AL, to enjoy the entertaitcmeet pre-
pared for then( by the brethren of the
Square and Compass. As the guests
entered the room, their attention was
attracted by the very pretty decora-
tions of red, white and blue. On each
side, hung a large square and compass
of colored bunting. In the centre,
underneath the electric light, where
the Lincs of decoration met, was placed
another emblem of the Order, Above
the stage was the sign of Welcome;
this along with the cordial reception
accorded the guests on entering the
"fall, at once put every one in a happy
snood. Social intercourse was indulged
in until 8.45, when Chairman Dr. Tam-
lyn announced that the program would
begin. Solos were rendered by Prof.
Maitland of Guelph, Capt. Robson of
London, (who is still a member of No.
286) and the Chairman, Dr, Tamlyn ;
a recitation by Mrs. R. Beattie, instrn-
mental by Miss Dinsley, gnattetto by
Mise Hattie Reid, Miss E. Mitchell,
Messrs, Morton and Greer, also a gear -
tette by the Misses and Messrs. Cline,
trio by Miss Reid, Messrs. Morton and
Park, teatime by Rev, W. Lowe, And
selections from the Listowel orchestra
teazle a very enjoyabie program that
was well received, The tables, which
occupied the back part of the Hall.
were then surrounded and a splendid
lunch, tastily prepared by W. J. Scott,
was served. This enjoyed and over,
some 'wended their' way homeward ;
others remained to dance the morning
hours Itway. Altogether, the "At
Home" was Very successful, and those
who httd charge of the excellent lire
rangenients made: for the enjoyment
of the guests of No. 280, A. P. and A-
AL, are congratulated on the success
of their efforts,
TOWN COUNCIL.
Council met on Monday evening.
Present --Mayor Vanstone, Councillors
VanStone, Mclndoo, Holmes, Irwin,
Minutes of January meeting were
approved,
)lir, 3, Kerr addressed the Council
asking for rebate on $8 rent paid by R.
T. of T. for the Hall on New Year day,
as the Reception was not gotten up to
make money. but for a worthy object.
After discussion, it was moved by
Conn's. Vanstone and Mclndoo, that
one half of fee paid be refunded -car-
ried,
Mr. Sperling asked permission of the
Council to pile wood on river bank,
where be had been accustomed to pile
it near Salt Block -left in hands of
Street committee,
Mr, Cline presented a request on be-
half of the Directors of the Public Li-
brary asking that the Council appoint
three members of Board of Manage-
ment, and thus constitute the Library
a Free Library as provided by the
Statutes, Mr. Morton addressed the
Council supporting the request. It
was then moved by
McIndoo-VanStone-That the re-
qeest of the Directors of the Public
Library be granted, and that this
Council appoint Rev. A. E. Prior as
member of Board of Management for
one year to Feb. 1st, 1903, 3. A. Cline
for two years till Feb. 1st, 1904, and A.
Cosens for three years till Feb. 1st,
1905 -carried.
It was explained that the appoint-
ment of three other members of the
Board rested with the School Board.
Cone, Melndoo for the Street com-
mittee reported that the bridge near
the 'mill had been examined by the
committee, and Co. Commissioner An-
sley, and the latter had expressed the
opinion that it was fairly safe.
The Mayor reported that the As-
signee for the National Iron Works
had decided to offer the property for
sale, and had submitted draft of adver-
tisement, which had been corrected by
the Town Solicitor and returned. A
letter had been received from a Mr.
Kerr, Toronto, asking if the Council
would reduce their claim to 310,000 or
accept a 21 year lease at 3500 per an-
num instead. The Mayor had replied
stating that no reduction might be ex-
pected, and reminded Mr. Kerr that
the mortgage bore no interest.
The Auditors' Report was presented.
Ott motion by Couns. Holmes and Van -
Stone, it was referred to Finance com-
mittee and the Auditors' fees author-
ized to be paid.
The report of the Finance committee
was presented as follows: -
ACCOUNTS.
Belt Tei, Co„rent of phone 6 mos.$1.0 00
Bell Te!. Co., fire alarm service 6
mos. to July 1st 60 00
Times Printing Co., poll books3 SU
J.B.Ferguson, regia. births, mar-
riages, deaths 22 80
J.B. Ferguson, Fin. statement8 00
" dra tying 23 ceme-
ES
tery deeds 11 50
J.B. Ferguson, paid for distribut-
ing bills re vaccination 1 25
Eli Elliott, tile 5 05
S. Bennett, lumber 1 90
T„ Hall, printing 4 00
V. Vaunormau, salary 42 00
V. Vannorutan. corn. on tags 4 25
Mrs. Watson, cleaning hall. 4 00
Flook & Ladder Co., services 2 50
Geo. Hanna, hose to fire 1 00
J. Weir, hose to fire 50
R, Stokes, hook & ladder to fire 50
C. Campbell, wood 4 50
J, S. Scott, wood If) 09
J, Davidson, plowing snow 7 70
H. B. Elliott, printing 12 2.3
Elec, Light Co. for Dec. 1001 37 28
Hanna & Co., wood I5 05
Thos. Bell, wood for Mrs. Brown 3 75
A. H. Carr, inspection of scales 9 15
Electric Light Co. for Jan. 100236 68
A. Dulcnage, affidavits re insur-
ance, 1 00
Tno. Murray, repairs W. W 13 fi0
W. Holmes, repairs 5 00
W. Robertson, bal. sal'y collector 50 00
W. Robertson, postage.... 5 00
The Finance committee recommend
payment of above accounts.
A. J. IltwiN, Chairman.
On motion of Irwin and Holmes, the
report was adopted.
OFFICERS op COUNCIL.
By-law No. 353 for appointment of
officers was introduced and read.
Holmes -Irwin- Titat J. B. Fergu-
son be re -appointed Clerk and Treas-
urer at the same salary as before -cur-
ried,
Mclndoo-VanStone--That V. Von-
norman he re -appointed Chief Consta-
ble, Chief of Fire Co. and Caretaker of
W. W, at same salary -carried. The
Chief's requests for suit and house tele-
phone to be considered at next meet-
ing.
Irwin -Holmes -That Wtn. Clegg be
appointee) Assessor at the ,salary of last
year, 3125 -carried.
VanStone - Mclndoo -- That Win.
Robertson be appointed Collector for
1'002, salary sante as before, $05- car-
ried,
On motion by Helmet( and Irwin, C.
J. Reading was appointed to the Board
of Health for three years.
D. Stewart was re -appointed Ponnd-
keeper and Wm. Robertson, P, Deans,
Wm. Moore, Fencev lowers,
Dr. 3, It, Macdonald was re -appoint-
ed Medical Health Officer,
Airs, A. Coad was again appointed
Bellringer, salary 368.
By-law 353 was then read a third
time and passed,
By-law .lilt passed, authorizing the
borrowing of$800for enrrent expenses.
Qn inotiot of Irwin and Holmes,
3350 was placed to the credit of the
School Bua
1 t:rd
.
After- informal eonversation on mat-
ters of interest to the business of the
town, the Connell adjourned.
BANK OF HAMJLTON
WINOHAM.
Capital mid up 02,000,000. Reserve, $1,500,00
3. TURNBULL, General Manager.
President -John Stuart
Yico-President-A, G. Ramsay
Cashier -J. Turnbull
DrasoroRs:-John Proctor Wm. Gibson.
Geo, Roach, .4., T. Wood, A. B. Lee (Toronto)
Savings Bank hours 10 to 3; Saturdays 10 to],
Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Int-
erest allowed and computed on30thNoyember
and 81st May 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. DtonnssoN, Solicitor -
W. . CORBOULD, Agent
Hamilton nd its Braers are n notified
issue Circular notthe Bank es
of the National Provincial Bank of England
(Ltd,) which eau be cashed without vbnrge er
trouble iu any part of the world.
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.
The following is the result of the
usual weekly examinations, held in the
First Dept. of the Public School for
the month of January :--
Senior Class, score 500-E. Musgrove
479, Wes. Ansley 473, May Hogg 456,
M. Walsh 425, Ada Howson 388, E.
Gregory 108, A. Hobbs 98, I. McDoug-
all 93, Tom King 86, D. Stewart 21,
Intermediate Class, score 500-M.
Nixon 455, L. Gilchrist 411, P. Wynn
330, N, VanStone 318, M. Robertson
267, A. Mitchell 223, A, Park 208, Leo
Kerr 191, M. Ross 179, E, Henderson
174, A. Wilson 171, H. Wilson 148, R.
Hough 126, Jim Murray 121, H. John-
ston 76.
Junior Class, score 400-L, Nay 270,
J. Rintoul 252, L. Ansley 228, I. Davis
221, 0, Mason 203, Laura Kerr 202, J.
Murray 202, F. Howson 197, G. Cruik-
shank 191, W. Holmes 191, A. Rintoul
190, E. King 185, M. Gordon 178, R.
Runciman 174, H. Constable 164, E.
Beemer 152, A. Gilchrist 143, L. Stew-
art 125, 13. Griffin 107, B. Davidson 85.
C. Stewart 40, W. Jobb 29.
BIRTHS.
Adams. -In Wingham Town Polt,
on February 2nd, Mrs. Ohas. Adams,
a daughter.
McQuillan. -In West Wawanosh, on
Friday, January 17th, 1902, the wife
of Reeve Wm. McQuillan, of a son.
MARRIAGES.
Bell -Sell. -In Clinton,on Wednesday,
February 4, by the Rev. Mr. Gonne,
Mr. H. 0. Bell of Wingham to Miss
Mabelle Bell of Clinton.
DEATHS.
Haugh. -In Turn berry, Jan. 31st, Mary
Fraser, relict of the late David
Haugh, aged 81.
Plewes.-In London, Feb. let, Matilda
J. Corbett, wife of Chester Plewes,
Belgrave, aged 28 years.
McBurney. -In Wingham, Feb. 2nd
Win. James McBurney, son of Wm.
McBurney of East Wawanosh, aged
3 years.
McMath.-In Goderich, On Tuesday,
Jan. 28th, Jeanette Eiizabeth,
(Nettie.) beloved wife of James J.
IlicMath, aged 27 years.
CARETAKER WANTED.
Tenders will he received up till 8 p.
m., Thursday. Feb'y. 13th, for the
position of caretaker of Wingham
Methodist church. Duties can be seen
on application to the undersigned.
W. J. GREER, Secretary
Notice To Farmers.
If you aro not satisfied with the the size or
situation of year farm, this matter can be
easily remedied, as I have applications from
all parts of the country for farms of over size
and description: soma to buy and others to
exchange ; so that T am sure that if you give
mean idea as to what you want,' eau assist you
and in no case will there be any costs unless I
accomplish your object.
If you would care to exchange your farm
for town, village or city property,or for a farm
in Manitoba or the N. W. Territories, call and
sco whn t propositions T can offer you forcon-
sidcrotion.
Town property for sale to suit the pocket
of any intending purchaser,
T. J. MAGUIRE, Real Estate Agent
Office over D. M. Gordon's Store.
Compound Syrup
p
of White Pine
W ITI-I
Eucalyptol and
Honey
Will iinniediately relieve and
quickly cure Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis and all affec-
tions of the Throat acid Lungs.
PRICE 250 PER BOTTLF.
SOLD ONLY AT
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