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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance, 1902-08-07, Page 1• 29T1 YEAR, N0, 49, WINGIIANI, ONTARIO, AUGUST 7, 1902. Bance. $LOO PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Don't_Forget the Wingham laces, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-14 BOIIMO B�KI Capital - Reserve - • $2,500,000 • $2,500,000 WINGHAM BRANCH SHAW BLOCK. A General Banking transacted. Farmers' Sale Notes Collected, and advances made on sarne. Drafts bought and sold on all points in Canada, United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits of $L00 and upwards, and added to principal 30th Juno and 31st December each year. A. E. GIBSON, Manager Vanstone, Solicitor, Business NEW ADVTS. Coronation Day.—G. T. R. Fall Terni. -0. A. Fleming. Japanese China.—at Grif'fin's. Farm Wanted. --T. J. Maguire. Breakfast Foods,.—H. M. Tudhope, Big Stock -taking Sale•—Isard & Co, Of Importance To All,—Crowder Co. CORONATION DAY! .Saturday, August g,19oz. The crisis in the history of our nation has been safely passed. The health of His Majesty is such, that, all being well, he will be crowned on Saturday next, King Edward VII., monarch of the greatest nation of modern timet. The Empire is happily at peace ; the most costly war in the history of England has been conclud- ed. During that war, tangible evi- dences of devoted loyalty came from every part of the Empire. English .=..Xc oaten,.. Irish l nniskilleners, Scotch Highknidexs, Iridian Troops, Austral- ian Rangers, New Zealand .Militia, Egyptian Soldiers, Canadian Volun- teers, and hardy prairie boys from the North-West fought side by side for Britain's honor and the Empire's cause. The war is over ; the resources of the Empire were by no means ex- hausted, Not more than one-third of the British troops were on service in South Africa, and the colonies were never more loyal in their devotion to, the Crown than at the present time. There is a bright future for South Af- rica under British institutions and the British flag. From the British posses- sions on every continent—from far-off -Australia and New. Zealand; from loyal Canada; from'the Islands of the' Sea; from Gibraltar, the gate of the Mediterranean ; from Aden and Port Said, the gates of the Red Sea ; from India and South Africa—indeed from every part of our vast Empire, "on which the sun never sets," will rise on Saturday in strains of loyal song : God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the Ding. Send him victorious, Happy. and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King. runt Items Wear Greer's Shoes, See Halsey Park's advt, • The fruit crop in the vicinity of Walkerton is very promising. Mrs. Hunter is still very ill at her daughter's, Mrs, R, Tindall, of town. Isard's stocktaking sale now `going on. See advt. Messrs, Tipling Sc Drummond report the flax crop excellent, and the pros- pects good. The "pulling" has begun. The Teestvater News says that Dr. Gillies was offered $000 for one of his thoroughbred cows last week, but refused to sell. The election expenses of Barrister Spotton in the recent East Huron con- test are announced at $42. Ills oppon- ent, A. Ilislop disbursed $140,39. They're all coming hero to the races, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug, Reduced fares on the G. T. R, for Coronation day; advt, came too late ; :Single fare, tickets good going August .8 & 0, good to aeturn till the 12th. •The Woodstock Times reports that sores farmers in that district are send- in(I back their binder twine, because their crops being ruined they have no ,use for it. J11LY BAItG 1NS. ---- The Wingham -Trading Co, is selling %c Shirt Waists eat 35e. Raisins 5c it ib. J. Rogers of town and his men are painting Dr. Holmes residence in Brus- sels, The doctor has a very tine reale deuce; it has recently been slated by a Toronto firm. Mr. Wm. Markley has repaired and improved his house on Victoria street. A. new roof, painting inside and out- side, and papering of rooms are among the improvements. Corn and Corn Chop for gale, also Rape seed.—T. A. Mills. Next Tuesday is the date for Brus- sels Sunday School excursion to Kin- cardine; the fare from Wingham is 70 cts. for adults, 35 cts. for children. Train leaves at 8.35. Walter Hutchinson was in Seaforth Tuesday •on business for the Massey - Harris Co. He reports the crops in that section much beaten -down with the recent storms. They can't go slow at the Wingham races Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13 and 14. D. J. McKinnon, of Grimsby, the owner of the largest pear orchard in Canada, 9,000 trees, states that the crop of pears and peaches will be larger than last year, though not as large as in 1000. T. J. Maguire sold recently, for T. H. Walker, his farm near Moorefield, 200 acres, for $10,000. Mr, Walker was here last week looking at a few farms. He wishes to buy near town and re- side here. CHEAP CorTON.—Another bale of milt ends of Cotton from 3c up, at Isard & Co's. The editor of the Bruce Herald wants something better than tall stalks of wheat and pea straw. He says to his readers—"The kind friends who have been furnishing this ,office with samples of wheat, oats, hay, etc., can now bring along the apples." Possibly they will now. The funeral of Mrs U. Shiell of East Wawanosh, on Tuesday was very largely attended. Deceased had been ill for some time, and •last week went went with her sister to spend a few days with friends in Fullerton, when the messenger, Death, came. She leaves a husband and five children. The Turf Club expects over 70 horses for the races, Wednesday and Thurs- day, Aug. 13 and 14. - After years of hard work on the farm. Mr, land Mrs. Richard Porter of Turnberry 'liiive decided to retire this fall, and have purchased Mr, Pocock's. residence on Minnie street., Altera- tions and repairs will be made, which when completed will make a comfort- able home for Mr. and Mrs..Portor and their family. The Ontario Education Department has issued an official statement which announces that candidates for _teach- ers' certificates will not in the future be required td study Latin. The study of chemistry will, however, be made compulsory. It also announces that after 1005 no foreign language will be either optional or compulsory, $300.00 for comfortable Cottage and small stable near the school. Why pay rent? Apply to A. Dunnage, Real Estate Agent, Kent Block, August 23rd. The date of the ever popular L. 0. L. excursion to Sarnia and Detroit. See posters. Fall Fair. The North-Western fair will be held in Wingham, September 25-20, Every effort will be made by the Di- rectors for a successful fair. Entry forms and prize lists can be obtained from the Secretary, Wm. Robertson. Awful The Toronto News says :—"A Taco- ma woman fasted forty days, but there is no truth in the impossible ru- mor that she kept her mouth closed .for that period." The News, chap that wrote this criticism had better keep out of reach of that Tacoma woman. FOUND.—On gravel road near Brus Brus- sels, a knee -spread, Apply P.O. Garden Party. A garden party will be held_ under the auspices of Trinity church, Bel - grave, at Mr. John Scandrett's, near Belgrave, on Saturday evening next. Refreshments will be served and a good program rendered. There should be a large attendance. Admission, 15 cts ; children, 10 ets, Lightning's Work. On Thursday last a thunder storm passed over town and the lightning catne very close One flash struck the hose tower, but did little or no damage to it. Several persons in town report receiving heavy shocks. On Tuesday lightning struck Robt. Wightman's barn in East Wawanosh, and it was destroyed as well as the contents. Another loser was Peter Scott of town - line Turnberry and Morris ;, his barn tvas burned, with all his hay, fall wheel and implements. There is some insurance. A third loss on Tuesday was on the 12th con. of Grey, where John Gorslite's barn was struck and destroyed. There may have been others, of which word has not yet reached us at time of writing. CiiILDREN'S SLIPPRIIS._ --See our bar- gain table of Children's Slippers at 75 cents a pair LV, J. GItrailt, Masoit keeps the largeststock of School Supplies for the opening. -Send the Children, Harvest Excursions. The C,P,R, announce harvest excur- sions on August 20, 21, 22. Westward trip (to Winnipeg) 810; eastward trip, $18, Fail information can be learned from posters, folders, or from J, H. Beemer, agent, Wingham, Leg Broken. William Deacon of Wawanosh met with an accident on Wednesday. lie was putting up a beam in his new barn, when the heavy timber fell, strik- ingliirn on his head and rendering him insensible. It also fell en his right leg and fractured it. The fastest horses in Canada are here for the races Wednesday and Thurs- day, Aug. 13th and 14th. Wingham Races. The following is the program for the Wingham races to be held August 13 and 14. Purses aggregate $1550. 2.40 pace ort 30 trot $250.00 2.21 pace or 2.18 trot 250,00 g mile run, 2 in 3 150.00 SECOND DAY. 2.28 pace or 2.25 trot.... , . , . 250.00 2.25 pace or 2,22 trot 250.00 e mile run, 2 in 3 150.00 Open trot or pace 230.00 Apple Evaporator. Mr, John Joynt has purchased Mrs. Gilcbrist's building north of the rail- way tracks, and if the transfer can be made without delay, will put in a first- class apple evaporating plant, This would he a good thing for the town, as it would mean the employment of thirty or forty hands for three months of each year. Last year, Mr, Joyut's weekly wage' bill in Lucknow was $240; and besides the apples available there, he shipped in sixteen thousand bushels. Mr. Joynt will make every effort to get the plant in operation this season. LIKE FINDING MONEY.—Yell will save money in buying your shoes now. Big clearing sale in Boots and Shoes at W. J. Greer's. Excursion To Buffalo. Court Wingham No. 505, Indepen- dent Order of Foresters, has completed arrangements with the Grand Trunk for an excursion to Buffalo on Satur- day, August 10th. Particulars may be learned from hills, but for the infor- mation of our readers, we may say that excursionists take the 6,53 a.m. train here, and the return fare is only $3.70. The route is via Listowel, Stratford and Fort Erie, and the train is dueinBuffalo about 2 pan. Retur,e- ing, the truth eleavea•on Monday al; 5 p.m., connecting with a special train at Stratford for Wingham. This is' a cheap trip and will no doubt be well patronized. It Covers all stations from Wingharn to Stratford inclusive. Drowned. A sad accident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Goderich Township about three miles from Bayfield, and six from Clinton. Two promising and much respected young men, Fred Burnett, only son of George Burnett, and Arthur Carry, only son of Joseph Ourry, lost their lives. They had gone with another young lad some two miles from home to the Bayfield river to have a swim. Buren got beyond his depth and Curry went to bis rescue. As neither could swim both were drowned. The third lad dragged Burnett's body out and went a mile and a half to the nearest house for assistance. Every effort was made to resuscitate them, but life was extinct, ' Bargains at King's Summer Sale— $1.00 and $1.25 Cambric Shirts at 50c. $1.00 and $1.2.3 Straw Hats at 50c ; 20 and 25c Collars now 2 for 15c. In London. Another sensational marvel wha has thrilled thousands in the States will be ht the Western Fair in the person of Prof., IIutchison, the Human Bomb. He takes a tremendous flight in his immense balloon and makes a para- chute drop by being projected from a bomb, suspended at the lower portion of the floating gas bag. Rosa Naynon and her wonderful flock of 03 trained tropical birds should win unstinted admiration from lovers of ornithologi- cal study. These birds are mostly Cockatoos and Macaws, and eh ew phe- nomenal intelligence. The tr. Ike they do are the result of long months of pa- tient training and illustrate in a re- markable way the result of conscien- tious effort, Sunday School Excursion. Tuesday morning, Wingbarn'r; Civic holiday, brought with it e, thunder storm and a deluge of rain, which con- tinued until the afternoon. Not with- standing the heavy rain the excursion to Goderieh was largely patronized. The first train (from Listowel) carried a large number, and it was followed by the Wingham train. Over five hundred tickets were sold at this sta- tion, and about 1000 took advant- age of the trip. On arriving in Goder- ich, going to the park was out of the question, Tho Town ,was and the basement of one of the churches were thrown open, but a majority of the excursionists eat their picnic provis- ions on the train. however, all appear- ed to take the freak of Jupiter Plttvius good-naturedly awl made the best of it. About 2 p.m, the weather cleared and the remainder of the day was more pleasantly spent, The financial vetting to the schools should be very satisfactory. Dr, I3utier, specialist in diseases of eye, eat, nose and throat, Eyes tested and glosses supplied, Office Opposite St. Andrew's cliarcti, London, Ont, Home, Robt, McDonogh is home from South Africa, looking well, The contingent landed at Durban, but fortunately the war was over, and the services of the troops were not required. After a short stay, orders were xeceiyed to re- turn, While at Durban, Robt. met Harry Wells, who left here for Africa, about two months ago. Robert is none the worse for his lengthy return trip across theealt water. What Next ? We know of natural gas, that it is a fact, but now comes word of another natural commodity. According to a report from Consul -General Bittinger at Montreal, a natural soap mine has been discovered in the foothills near Ashcroft, British Columbia. A com- pany has been formed to work it; al- ready 275 tons have been taken out. The composition of the soap seems to he about one-fifth borax. It is said that there are 23,000 tons of the material in sight. Be sure and come to the Wingham races, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13 and 11. .August Forecasts. Rev. Irl. Hicks, of St. Louis, has is- sued the following forecast for the month just entered upon :—"On the 5th, Earth passes between the sun and the great world Jupiter, near new Moon on the 3rd and the Moon's pas- sage over the celestial equator on the 6th. These facts 1vi11 necessitate ex- cessive warm weather, and if violent electrical storms do not result seismic perturbations will be most natural. As laid down in our Foundation Facts, published nearly twenty years ago, and confirmed by long and critical ob- servation, it is a fact that equinoctial periods of the planet Mars almost in- variably perpetuate for many weeks the kind of weather, and other phenom- ena, prevailing at the beginning of these periods. It is, therefore, reason- ably safe to say that the key to the character of the weather to be expect- ed in August and much of --September, will be found is the kind of weather we have from the first to the 15th of August. The Vulcan storm period, central on the 9th, covering the 7th to the 12th, will be marked by changes in the thermometer and barometer, com- mon to the storm periods, acrd the cul- mination into storms, with more or less precipitation may be expected on and touching the 9th, 10th. ,and 11th. This period may be watched with in- terest, as it may indicate, one way or another, much that, may be, in store for us for weeks to come. We think that in the main, warm and dry will prevail. On the 14th, 15th and 16th a reactionary to storm conditions will be noticeable—the barometer will fall, warmth will increase, cloudiness will ensue and rains according to the abun- dance eff lightness prevailing in the Mars period, will visit many parts in the transit from west to east. Change to cooler should normally appear with the rising baroi:neter following these perturbations. Coming to the Vulcan storm period, extending from the 18th to the '23rd, we see by the storm dia- gram that Mars, Earth and Mercury all lend their disturbing powers to the period. During this period we also find that the Moon is at her full on the 18th, and on the celestial equator on the 21st. Earth will have entered far enough into the equinox at this time, to make it possible for dangerous storms to appear on the southern seas and coasts. If the present Mars period should take the stormy side of the dilemma, all the periods in the last half of August will bring general storms, some of them furious and fatal. The reactionary storms on and about the 26th to 28, at the centre of the Mercury period, and near the Moon's last quarter, north declination and perigee, will possibly be fraught with violence and danger, especially along the south coasts. We enter a regular storm period as we pass out of August, the crisis of which will fall in first three days of September." Come and see the great trotters .and runners go, at Wingham races, Wed- nesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-14, FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—Large, two story cottage, corner of Shuler and John streets; apply to W. Wray, Bel - grave. FALL FAIRS. TUnNBERRY—At Wingham, Sept. 25th and 26th. G. N. W. Exhibition—Goderich, Sept. 30 -Oct. 1. Ashfield & Wawanosh—Dungannon, Oct. 0-10. Tnckorsmith-•-Seaforth, Sept. 25-26. Oxford—Woodstock, Sept. 25.20. Great Northern--Colliugwood, Sept. 23.20. Western—London, Sept. 12.20. North Brant—Paris, Sept. 2320. North Grey—Owen Sound, Sept. 10.18, Centre Bruce—Paisley, Sept. 23.24. Industrial—Toronto, Sept. 1-13. Don't forget the Wingham races, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-11. TELT. YOUR; FRIENDS.—have yon told your friends of the big bargains you got in Boots & Shoes at Greer's Clear- ing Salo, BIRTHS. Alteman—In Wingham, Aug. 3, Mrs, Chas. Alteman, of London, a son. McCroi ht --In Turnberry, Aug. utb, Mrs, John McCreight, a son. DEATHS. Spiel --In Irullarton, Monday, Angnst 4th, llannah C. Rintoul, wife of John Shies, of East Wewenosh. Giles In Howick, on Wednesda`. July 30th, Mr, William Giles,, aged 16 years and 0 months, PERSONAL Miss Mabel Halloran Is visiting in London Mrs. T. J. Elliott is visiting friends in Michigan. Miss Young of Blyth is the guest of Miss Agnew. John Elder arrived home from Mon- tana this week. Mrs. (Dr.) Bell of Toronto is visiting at Mr. H. Ball's, Miss Stiven of.Guelph is visiting at Mr, John Ansley's, John Ball spent Civic holiday with friends in Toronto. Leslie Goss of Detroit is visiting his uncle, E. C. Clarke. Miss Bonner of New York is a guest of Miss Maud Davis, Miss Shaw of Clinton visited this week at Mr, A. Ross'. Mrs. Thos. Dodds of Seaforth is visit- ing relatives in town. Miss Ross of Brussels spent Sunday with Mrs. McLaughlin. Mr. Bell of Toronto was the guest of 0, J, Graham this week. Dr. Wm. Agnew of Crestline is visit- ing his parents at present. Mrs. Bowles and daughter Alice, are visiting relatives in Detroit. Miss Clara Mitchell is visiting friends in Mitchell and other places. Miss Winnie Porter is visiting her sister in Brantford this week. Mrs. W. Green spent a few days this week with friends in Goderich. Jas. McKinley is home from Thorn- bury for a few weeks' holidays. Newman Wellwodd spent Civic holi- day with his mother in Toronto. Mrs. M. E. Zurbrigg is visiting friends in Tavistock and Rostock, Miss Della Gracey of Blyth was the guest of Miss May Smith this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ball left last, Friday for an extended visit in the Northwest. The Misses Murphy of Mount Forest are the guests of Miss Maud Hanna. Miss Grace Newton is spending her' holidays with friends near Goderich. Lloyd Silts and his cousin, Harry Powley, returned to Toronto on Mon- day. Miss Laura Kerr returned last week Ecom a months' visit, with London friends. Miss Lou Lloyd is spending a couple of weeks iu Muskoka, the guest of Mrs. R. Hobbs, Dr. and Mrs. Alvin 0. Snell of Essex are spending a few days in Muskoka, the guest of Mrs, Swell's mother, Mrs. R. Hobbs. Wpr. 0. Thompson spent Sunday on the lake shore, the guest of his friend A. Knight. Jas. Melville has a severelycut hand, the result of injury at the chair fac- tory on Tuesday. J. J. Elliott, V. S., leaves to -day for a trip up to Manitoba, accompanied by his daughter Annie. Mr. and Mrs. A. Galbraith and fami- ly, of Chatham, are visiting Mr. Gal- braith's parents here. Mrs, Treacy has gone to join her husband in Michigan. She was ticket- ed by Holmes & Holmes. Miss A. W. Stewart and her brother Donald, are holidaying with friends in Toronto and Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Spotton of Arthur were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen- by for a few days this week. Rev. and Mrs. Kunsman and daugh- ter Grace, of Goodell, Mich., are guests of Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Green. W. Y. Lloyd left on Wednesday ev- ening on a trip to Algoma and New Ontario by boat from Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Merton of Toronto are guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Rush, Mrs. Merton will remain with her parents for a few weeks. Rev. and Mrs. T. Walker Malcolm of Manilla, Iowa, are visiting Mrs. Malcolrn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coventry of town. tiparxij Reivs I, Rev. , A. E. Prior of Kincardine preached in Wingham Presbyterian church on Sunday last. There will be a Coronation service in St. Paul's church next Saturday morning at 10.30 o'clock, to which all are cordially invited. There is a Christian printing Co'y. k hamathe Scriptures, at Yo issuing o , not, only in Japanese, but in Chinese, Thibetan, Korean and two dialects in the Philippine Islands. Last year there were circulated in Japan over 138,000 copies which is an increase of 39,000 copses over the previous year. Quarterly services in Wingham Me- thodist church were well attended. The pastor preached with his usual vigor and acceptance. A large nutnber partook of the Sacrament. The pastor wee assisted by Rev. N. Burwash and Rev. Wtn. Lloyd. Rev. R. Hobbs will preach next Sunday. The Bev. T, J. Murdock of Stayner, Ont., who is at present visiting his former rherge at Clinton, occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church here last Sunday. Mr. Murdoek is an earnest. convincing preacher of the gospel, and he was Mitch appreciated by the con- gregation. Next Sunday the Rev, `Vin. II, Lloyd of Northville. Mich„ an old resident of Witeehaltl, who ie :Lt present visiting hitst. home, will (D.V.) preach morning and evening. TOWN Tax Rate, COUNCIL Twenty-one Mills. Council met August 4th, evening; members all present. Minutes of July meeting read and approved. The report of Mr, Davis, Engineer, on waterworks system was read, and on motion laid over till next meeting for consideration, REPOI{T FINANCE CNMMITTEE. Albert Sanderson, teaming $ 4 95 11. B. Elliott, advertising 5 50 James Raby, work, streets 1 25 T, Hall, printing and advertising 28 25 Jas. Brock, labor, streets 22 39 S, Small ++ 5 00 J. Davidson, teaming 24 05 A. Hood, labor, streets...... 17 26 R. Runciman, repairs 1 95 J. B. Cummings, potting booth,4 00 P. Fisher, P. 0. drawer. 2 00 W.F, Vanstone, expen's, Toronto 8 00 W. 3. Greer, supplies, waterw'ks 8 65 A. Ross, supplies 1 90 Judge Doyle, appeal 9 95 Recommended payment of above ac- counts except J. Davidson's, which is left over till next meeting. Estimates for 1902, on which is based the tax levy :— RECEIPTS TO 1sT DAY OP JULY. Resident taxes Dog tags Rents Licenses (town) School grants Loans Fines $ 311 52 16 00 236 00 152 50 266 00 3800 00 13 50 Cemetery 41 23 Sinking fund invt. 4400 00 Weigh scales 47 29 Bank overdraft 247 41 Miscellaneous, including cash on hand 1300 13 $10897 03 Estimated Receipts for balance of 1902: National IronWorks loan pay't $850 00 Rent of house 48 00 Surplus water 350 00 Balance of liquor licenses 300 00 Dog tax. 80 00 Poll tax 40 00 Rents 80 00 Sale of cemetery lots 50 00 Weigh scales 50 00 Arrears of taxes 77 53 Local improvement advances12 25 Taxes at 21 mills 12046 27 • $25481 68 Indebtedness and expenditure for the year up to and including 31st day of July, and on which the above-men- tioned receipts have been applied, and which have been paid :— Salaries $ 737 20 Printing and advertising 83 15 Town Hall 171 29 Bleated light 25310 Reads and sidewalks203 88 Charity 13 90 Debentures 528 98 Coupons 275 00 Interest 155 48 Sinking fund 4400 00 Waterworks rnaintenance, 418 29 County rate 390 20 Cemetery 2059 38 Board of Fiealth 120 00 Local improvement advances 172 25 Exemptions 106 40 Miscellaneous 311 51 $10897 63 Indebtedness falling due during bal- ance of year :— Coupons— On factory loan debt $400 00 " C. P.R. and salt works275 00 " Town Hall 400 00 " Water -power 262 50 " Consolidated Deb. A 125 1)0 " "" B 225 00 " 0 12000 " D 320 00 Debentures— Local imp., 1896, town's share $ 60 46 " ` 1897 " 115 37 " 1808 " • 179 81 " 1899 " 35 10 " 1900 " 121 19 $2427 50 Sinking Fund— For Consolidated debt deb. A, $ 287 20 " B. 50 00 $517 0(3 " " " C. 55 00 " " " D. 140 00 For Water -power deb 243 00 " Town Hall deb 212 00 " Pt. N. I. Works, loan No. I 500 00 11" " No. 2 15'28 98 " Int. on $1000 S. F. funds40 00 Miscellaneous --- Local itnp. contract, 1899 $ 20 28 $3080 18 Grey. During the storm Saturday afternoon Walter McKay, 17th con., had his barn struck by lightning; two rafters were tern off and carried ten rods. Fortu- nately the building was not set on fire. Miss Maggie Taylor entertained a number of her young friends on Thurs- day of last week ; all report having spent a most enjoyable evening. Will Mc0uarrie drove to Kincardine os, Wednesday of last week. He re- turned on Sunday with his mother, who has been visiting with relatives in that town. Your correspondent made an error last week in regards to the amount of money made at the concert given in Victor is Ball, Jamestown. The $08 was only the gate receipts. The total proceeds amounted to $102, which will leave a neat sum for the treasury after exuenses are paid. Messrs. Robt. Pearson and Angus Brown took in the Tempet'ance lawn social held at Attwood on Friday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Br ans attend- ed the funeral of the tette Henry Perkins of Gerrie on Satin•day last. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leopard of Molesworth left on Mtond:Ly for a visit to Walton. They intend to driye to London before returning home, Miss Victoria Cooper accompanies them, While returning ]none from Brtts- sels on Thursday of last week during the th uderstox'm, Miss Atlnie Living- ston had a very close call, having re- ceived an electrical shock and remain- ed in an unconscious condition for Come tittle. Soots medical aid arrived, tend with prompt attention the patient was irononnced ont of danger. We are glad to learn that she is again in her usual good health. BANK of IIAMILTON WINGHAM. Capital paid up $2,000,000. Reserve, $1,500,00 J. TURNBULL, General Manager. President—John Stuart Vico-President—A. (#.Eamsay Cashier --J. Tomblin Manumits :—John Proctor, Wm. Gibson, Geo. Roach, 4.. T, Wood, A. 13, Lee (Toronto) Savings Bank hours 10 to 3; Saturdays 10 to 1 Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Int. orost allowed and computed on 30th November and 31st May each year, and added to prinpipal Special Deposits also received at current rates of interest. Drafts on Groat Britain and the United States bought and sold. D L. Drorcrxsorl, Solicitor. W. OORBOULD Agent Travellers are notified that the Bank of Hamilton and its Branches issue Circular note. of the National Provincial Bank of England Ltd.) which can be cashed without charge or rouble in any part of the worts Bank loans 3800 00 Bank overdraft 257 41 County rate, 406 00 Exemptions on farm property24 00 Balance for school purposes1572 08 $9078 '77 Proposed Expenditures— Salaries $ 010 00 Waterworks maintenance350 00 Roads and sidewalks, 300 00 Printing and advertising 100 00 Town Ball 110 00 Interest 60 00 Charity 50 00 Cemetery 60 00 Electric light 230 00 Public library 200 00 Incidentals, 303 61 $25481 68 Recommended that a rate of 21 mills on the dollar be levied, being— For town purposes 14=: mills " School " 6 " " Cemetery " Si 2]. mills On motion of Ooun's Holmes and Vanstone, the report of the Finance committee was adopted. The sidewalk committee reported letting the contract of sidewalks to the Forest City Paving Co. at 9i cents per square foot. The appointment of engineer for the local improvements came up. Coun. Holmes thought the Council should appoint the engineer, while Coun. Vanstone thought it was the duty of the street committee to do so. If they had power to let the contract, he thought they had power to appoint the engineer. A couple of motions ware written, but did rtnt.reach the. their. The names of 0, Reeding. D. Macpherson, T. Paterson 'mere men- tioued. Finally it was resolved, on. motion of CJoun's Mcludoo and Elliott, that Frank Paterson should be engi- neer of sidewalks,. his term of office and salary to he as the satisfaction of the street committee should decide. BY-LAWS. By:law 461, to authorize the levy of 1902, as follows, was introduced:— For Town purposes $8518 26 " Public School 3723 08 " County Rate 400 00 $12646 34• Requiring a rate of 21 mills on the dol- lar. By-law passed. By-law 402, to borrow $2,000 as tem- porary loan for local improvements until issue of debentures for same, was read and passed. By-law 463, to borrow $500 for cur- rent expenditure until the incoming of taxes, also passed, Council then adjourned. Wanted at Once 1—A farm of at least 100 acres, close to town, and suitable for pasture. I have completed arrangements whereby I have for sale all the property in and around the Canadian Soo not already secured. Any- one desirous of purchasing a building lot or business stand will find prices, terms and plans at this office. !'here ale still some choice properties on the list which may be secured by a small de- posit and the balance on very easy terms. I have a large list of farms for sale suit- able for mixed farming and ranging in size and price to list anyone, for sale is daily increasing and affords a fine selection from which the intending purchaser may choose. Office open every day, and Saturday oven- ° ings from 7 to 9 o'clock. T. J. MAGUiRE Real Estate and Insurance Agent Office over D. M. Gordon's Store. WI -IAT TO TAKE FOR SPRING MEDICINE 1 1 Thore is Nothing to Equal PROF. SCOTT'S a Herbal � l BltterS FOR 1'HB Blood, Stomatdz, Liver and Ki(lneys. CALL FOR SAMPLE. PRICE 26e PER SOX, SOLD AT FIAMI LTON'S DRUG STORE WINGHAM