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30T11 YEAR, NO. 1,
WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 4, 1902.
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
DORIIIV[ON BANK.
Capital - • • $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
points in Canada, United States and
Europe.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allowed on deposits of _$1.00 and
upwards, and added to principal 30th June
and 31st December each year.
A. E. GIBSON, Manager
R. Vanstone, Solicitor.
PERSONAL
Heber Thornton spent Labor Day
in Preston.
Miss Hattie Reid spent Sunday in
Kincardine.
Will. Roclerus is taking in the Ex-
hibition this week,
Gerry Haines of Owen Sound spent
Labor Day in town.
James McKinley returned to Thorn-
bury last Saturday.
Kenneth Chown spent the holiday
at his home in Clinton.
Editor Sharpin of the Gorrie Vidette
was in town on Saturday.
Mrs. Hobbs and family purpose to
return to -day from Muskoka.
Mrs. Scroggie of Guelph is visiting
at Mr. Peter Fisher's this week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Graham spent a
few days in Toronto this week.
Charlie Barber of Lucknow spent
Labor Day at his home in town.
John Jerome, of Tilsonburg, is vis-
iting his parents here this week,
Miss Lillie Cooper of Brussels was a
visitor at Alex. Bird's this week.
Robt, Galbraith of Guelph visited
his parents in town over Sunday.
Mrs. John Sheffield spent a week
with Traverston friends recently.
Miss Beck of Harriston was the
guest of Mrs, V. Wenzel this week.
Will. Mitchell of Molesworth was a
visitor at W. D. Moore's on Sunday.
Mrs. A. E. Smith returned on Mon-
day from visiting Mt. Forest friends.
Misses Lizzie Gilchrist and Verna
Knechtel visited Lueknow friends last.
weeks, • -
Mr. and Mrs. J. McBain of Attwood
were guests this week at 'Win. Cruck-
shanks.
Miss McKinnon of Oulross left this
week by boat from Kincardine for
Detroit.
Mrs. Hinecliffe and family visited
Brantford friends from Saturday until
Tuesday.
Miss Ella Oornyu and her guest, Miss
Wilson, returned to Hamilton on
Monday.
IIIMiss Hattie Reynolds left on Tues-
day to spend a couple of weeks at
Grimsby Park.
The Misses Mills of Blyth and Miss
Snell of Bluevale were guests at Thos.
Watt's over Sunday.
Walter Burgess was up from Wood-
stock for a few days, shaking hands
with his many friends.
Mr. Frank Purdy and daughter of
Paisley were the guests of W. Purdy
of town on Sunday last.
Mrs. Schter returned last week to
her home in Port Huron, after a visit
with Wingham friends.
Mrs. Simpson of Ethel, and Mrs.
Simpson of Brucefield were visitors
at Thos. Watt's last week.
The editor of the Advance spent
Saturday and Sunday with Markdale
and Owen Sound friends.
James Baillie, foreman at the shoe
factory of the Victoria Co., Toronto,
spent Sunday at Mr. Fieuty's,
Mr, and Mrs. N. Ilaines of Owen
Sound visited their respectives homes
in town on Sunday and Monday.
Will. Good, Frank Stretton, Nor-
man McGuire, and Chas. Hingston of
Brussels spent a few days in toren,
Mr. Rogers of Russel, Man., is visit-
ing his sister, Mrs. Geo. Oruikshanks;
Mrs. Rogers and son accompany hirer.
Will, Ruby, Thos. Small, Jas. Cum-
mings, J. Thornton and Robt. Manuel
of Listowel spent Sunday and Monday
in town.
John
returned from Cali-
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Y
• fornia last week. Lie thinks there is
no place like California, and expects to
go back there in the spring.
S. Merrifield goes to Toronto to -day
to play in the Walkerton Battalion
Band at -"the Industrial exhibition,
Our townsman is a good cornetist.
John Davidson has been enjoying a
two weeks' visit from his mother,
brother and sister, of Puerero, Ill.
They left for home on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs, Kent of Brantford have
beets visiting Mrs. Kent's father, John
McIlwain. Mr. Kent returned on
Tuesday; Mrs. Kent will remain a few
weeks.
Mr. Webster of London was a visitor
at W. D. Thomas' over Sunday. He
delighted the Methodist congregation
on Sunday morning with a solo, and
sung in the Presbyterian church in
the evening.
Mrs. D. Smith and two children, of
Brantford were the gncsts of Mrs.
.E7euty lust Saturday, They are
spending a couple of weeks with Mrs.
Smith's patents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Win-
field, of Whitechurch,
Wear Greer's Shoes,
See IIalsey Park's advt.
W. T, Homuth was in Toronto Tues-
day and Wednesday,
The Advance regrets to hear that
Miss Delia Sparling is very ill.
Mr. J no. Teriff of town has news of
the death of an aunt ; see Morris
items,
See the fine assortment of Brooches
at Chisholtn's Jewellery Store.
J. H. Brandon of Morris left the'Ad-
vance a basket of very fine apples ;
thanks, Mr. Brandon,
Open season for duck shooting in
Ontario begins on Monday, Sept. 1st,
other game on the 15th.
A man named Teeter was "run in"
at St. Thomas the other day for being
drunk. The policeman didn't like to
see Teeter totter.
Farmers in some districts are com-
plaining of a scarcity of threshing
machines. Not in 20 years has thresh-
ing been such a heavy task
To RENT.—Part of a doable house on
Minnie St. Apply to 0. P. Smith.
Miss M. A. Robertson. formerly
teacher in Winghain school, has se-
cured a school in Leamington and com-
menced her duties this week.
The junior baseball teams of Luck -
now and Wingham played a game on
the park here last Friday evening,
which resulted in a victory for the
local team by a score of 12 to 7.
A special meeting of the Young
Ladies' Fortnightly Club will be held
on Monday evening Sept. 8th at Mrs.
Beattie's rooms. A full attendance is
requested as business matters will be
discussed.
NOTICE.—All plow points and repairs
formerly handled by the local agent
of the Massey—Harris Co. Are now
for sale at Smith and Pethick's.
J. J. Elliott, V. S., who took a trip
to Manitoba a few weeks ago, was ta-
ken ill on arrival at Brandon. We are
pleased to report him better and able
to return home. He is expected at
home this week.
The work on D. McDonald's house
on Frances St. is progressing nicely.
It will be a substantial and comfort-
able sresldenre.. The, foundation ie of„
cement, and the superstructure of
frame veneered with brick
The Bruce Herald says—The apple
crop promises to be abundant in the
neighborhood of. Walkerton this year,
and with good shipping arrangements
a considerable export trade should be
within reach' of the producers.
Look Here l 1 1 1
The Advance and Weekly Mail to
new subscribers till January next for
80c. The Advance and Family Herald
to new subscribers till January next
for 80c.
Building.
Barrister R. Holmes is building a
brick block on the corner of Joseph-
ine and Maple street. He expects to
see that portion of Wingham, the hub
of business yet.
Discontinued.
Mr. Thomas has received an offer for
his stock at the Bazaar en bloc, and
hence the auction sale is discontinued
for a few days until the matter of sale
in one lot is decided definitely.
Removing.
Mr. Jno, Olegg in preparing to re-
move to the thriving town of Wetes-
kewin, N. W. T„ where he has pur-
chased an hotel business. Wingham
citizens will regret the removal of Mr.
and Mrs. Clegg, but hope they will
find their Northwest home congenial.
ANY LITTLE FEET that must he shod
by School -Opening time ? We've the
Shoes. Bought boxes of them__special-
ly for Boys' and Girls' Foot -Wear,—
W. J. Greer.
Another.
An effort is being made in the
United States to form a wholesale gro-
cers' combination with a capital of
$900,000,000, whose object will be to
compel producers to sell to them as
the Wholesale Grocers' Association,
and to control the Inarket price of the
goods.
School Open.
Wingham Public school opened on
Tuesday last with full staff of teachers.
Miss Brock lately of Brussels takes the
Entrance class, and comes well recom-
mended. The teachers enter the term
with renewed vigor after holiday rest.
The school opened on Tuesday with au
attendance of 385
Leg Crushed.
On Tuesday, Alex. Forsyth of low-
er town met with a serious accident
while assisting Mr. Taylor to take
down a building on the Gordon farm.
A heavy stick of timber fell upon Mr.
Forsyth crushing his leg very badly,
breaking it in two places and badly
splintering the bone. The accident
will lay him up for some time.
WELL DRmesnn.—To he well dressed
°is'to bu harts oniouely dressed. IN hat
about your Shoes ? For stylish and
up-to-date Footwear, go to W. J.
Greer's.
WANTED,—A house to rent in a nice
locality in Wingham; must have four
bedrooms. Apply to Dudley Holmes,
Barrister.
"Of the 600 weeds and grasses grow-
ing in the Northwest, writes Professor
Thomas Shaw, it is estimated by those
who have made a study of it that sheep
will eat p76 of them, while horses con-
sume but 82 and cattle only 56."
A. R. Smith took in the excursion to
Montreal this week and bought
heavily of Men's, Youths' and Boys'
suits; see them; also attended a big
auction sale of manufacturer's surplus
stock of National boots and shoes.
Advt. crowded out this week, but
goods to the front.
Not a foot in the town or country
but that we can fit—fit perfectly—and
fit comfortably, too. See the Values
we have in Boots and Shoes.—W. J.
Greer.
A good story is going the rounds
about a certain short-sighted lady.
Going to a friend's house one morn-
ing she went to the cradle to see the
baby. Unfortunately the cat had
taken the baby's place, but before she
could give herself time to see her mis-
take she exclaimed with up -lifted eyes
and hands: "Oh 1 what a sweet child ;
the very image of its father."
A correspondent sends the follow-
ing :—"To make a delicious summer
drink, beat an egg vigorously until it
is very light and frothy,
then add to
it the juice of one lemon. Place in a
glass some cracked or shaved ice and
two teaspoonfuls of sugar (more or
less according to taste.) Pour in the
egg and lemon mixtures and stir well.
A little nutmeg can be added for
flavoring, if desired. This will be
found not only delicious, but exceed-
ingly good for the stomach."
CIDER MILL FOR SALE.—For Thirty
days 1 offer for sale the Cider Mill on
the corner of Scott and Josephine
streets. This is a snap for someone, as
the price is low and the business will
be a profitable one this year.—T. J.
MAauIRE.
Estes WANTED. ---H. E, Isard & Co.
Will give the following prizes to cus-
tomers bringing in the largest number
of eggs for the month of September;—
I'irst Prize—Ladies' heavy tailor-made
Skirt, value $3.00. Second prize—pair
fine Boots, value $2.00. Third prize—
Ladies' Waist, value $1.25, Highest
price paid for produce,
Anniversary.
The anniversary of Langside Pres-
byterian church will be held on Sun-
day, Sept. 21st. The pastor, Rev. G.
M. Dunn, has secured the services of
Rev. E. H, Somers of Brucefield, to
preach the anniversary sermons at
10,30 a.m. and 7 p.m. A special offer-
ing will be taken to defray the cost of
repairing the church ; see bills.
Bowling.
Two rinks of Wingham bowlers
went to Kincardine on Monday to play
with the club of the lakeside town,
The Winghatn players were—Rink 1—
W. .Holmes, W. Campbell, G. E. King,
A. E. Gibson, Rink 2—L. Manson, R.
Vanstone, C. Knechtel. II, Jeffries.
The Kincardine players have had con-
siderably more experience than those
of Winghatn, hence it is not surpris-
ing that they were victors in both
games; score 8-11 and 5-23, Wing -
ham grounds are said to be the best in
this part of Ontario. The visitors re-
port an enjoyable time with the Kin-
cardine players.
To Model School.
Ethel Musgrove, Mabel Walsh, and
Geo. Johnston left on Tuesday to
attend Clinton Model School. Their
diligence and success in the past is a
guarantee that their record during the
Model term will he creditable and suc-
cessful. The Advance wishes them
success in obtaining the necessary pro-
fessional qualifications for teaching.
Good Work.
Mr, Smlthett, agent for the Confer).
eration was in town last week, Since
April last, he has secured risks at the
Wingharn agency for the Confeder-
ation amounting to $20,500, The Com-
pany is a good one, and Mr, Sutithett
is a hustler for business.
Must Go.
The "fish story" must take a back
seat for this season, and "threshing"
feats take their place, One thresher,
at Dobbinton, in 10 hours cleaned out
three bares, including three moves,
threshing 1000 bushels of wheat, Con-
sidering that the grain was tough and
hard to thresh, this beats the record
of any threshing that has been done
in that neighborhood.
Have your Clock and Watches re-
paired at Chisholm's ; corner jewel-
lery store.
Harvest Excursions.
The call from Manitoba for more
harvesters was not very largely re-
sponded to from this section of Ontario
Monday last. When the train reached
Orangeville, there was not the number
expected. From Wingham and this
vicinity we noted Geo. Findlater, Geo.
Warwick. Geo. James, Thos. Higgins
of Glenfarrow, Frank Wright, Ezra
Bomuth and Wni. Knox of Belgrave.
Many of those who have gone as har-
vesters this year intend to remain
there, if they like the country, The
wheat crop there is immense and the
grain of good quality. Danger from
frost is now past as the wheat is cut in
many sections. Will. Halliday and
Miss B. Eadie were ticketed from
Gienannan the same day, besides a
number for Toronto exhibition.
Baseball.
On account of rush of matter this
week we must content ourselves with
a brief report of the baseball match
here on Monday between Blyth and
Wingham. Wingham had hard work
to find a pick-up hall team, but they
administered a sore defeat to the
Blyth boys,' who appear very gentle-
manly young men, and took their de-
feat graciously. The score was 10-0
in favor of Wingham. The game was
so one-sided that it lacked interest. T.
3, McLean umpired the game fairly,
Remember Mulholland of Gorrie is
making photos that please. All ready
now for the fall trade, with new
mounts, etc. A trial order solicited,
Worth Trying.
An excellent and never failing cure
for nervous headache," says an apostle
of physical culture, "is the simple act
of walking backward. Just try it
some time if you have any doubt about
it, Physicians say that it is probably
because the reflex action of the brain,
and thus drives away the pain that
when induced by nervousness is the
result of too much going forward.
The relief is always certain and gener-
ally speedy. Ten minutes is the long-
est I have ever found necessary. An
entry or a long narrow room makes
the best place for such a promenade.
You should walk very slowly, letting
the ball of the foot touch the floor first
and then the heel—just the way, in
fact, that one should 4n theory walls,
forward, but which in practice is so
rarely done,
Mason keeps the largest stock of
School Supplies for the opening.—Send
the children.
Married.
To -day, - tr our townsman i1 Ir, H.
Park
was absent in Ripley on avery pleas-
ant mission, and the home of Mrs.
Findlay, the bride, was the scene of
the happy event. Rev, R. Husking
performed the ceremony at 11 a, m.
After congratulations and the wed-
ding breakfast, the newly -married
couple left on a trip to Toronto and
other places, extending over a couple
of weeks. The bride is highly spoken
of, and the date of her being "At
Home" will be announced later. The
Advance extends congratulations.
Another Year.
With this issue the Advance enters
another year—the thirtieth of its exis-
tence. The paper never visited so
many homes as it does at, present, and
its popularity is acknowledged even
by those who differ from the political
opinions it expresses, The liberal pa-
tronage bestowed, and the faithful ef-
forts of its correspondents and friends,
have enabled us to reach the present
successful stage. Our aim is still fur-
ther progress. The editor extends sin-
cere thanks to all who in any way
have contributed to the success at-
tained. We enter the thirtieth year
resolved to spare no effort to furnish
weekly a faithful record,of the week's
news.
LETTER FROM EDMONTON.
A Grievance,
Messrs, Adam Reid, J. Green, and
Thos. Netterfield are much annoyed
by parties who wilfully destroy parts
of the foot -bridge across the river near
the salt works. It eeerns that this
bridge was built by them with money
allowed them by government for dam-
ages, on condition that they keep it in
repair, Some person or persons take
delight in removing railings, destroy-
iug turnstiles, etc. The bridge is prac-
tically private property, and those
who injure it in any way are running
the risk of having to pay damages as
well as costs; hence a word of warn-
ing should be sufficient,
Accident And Death.
A sad accident, that resulted fatally,
happened on Tuesday, August 26th, to
Donald Sutherland, son of Mrs. J.
Sutherland of Wingham. Deceased
was working on a farm near 011 City,
and in the evening of the 26th went
into the town on business. The rail-
way track being the shortest, he decid-
ed to take that road home, On the
railway was a high bridge, and while
crossing this bridge, Mr. Sutherland
was overtaken by a hand -car loaded
with ties, The approach to the bridge
was a curve and down grade, hence
the loaded car came swiftly upon the
deceased, while the men on the car
failed to notice any person ahead in
the darkness. Mr, Sutherland was
overtaken in a part of the bridge where
there was no chance to save himself,
and struck by the hand -car, was
knocked off the bridge, falling fifty
feet to the ground below. One leg,
was fractured by the fall, and he was
otherwise severely injured. Conges-
tion of the lungs set in, and he passed
away on the following Friday. De-
ceased was well known in town. He
has one brother, Angus, of Calumet,
and five sisters, Mrs. A. H. Carr of
Wingham, Mrs. Pringle of Oil City,
Mrs. McBride of Waterloo, Mrs. Mc-
Leod of Seattle, and Miss Lena of
Detroit, All were present at the
funeral except Mrs. McLeod. Inter-
ment was made in Ashfield cemetery
on Tuesday. His age was 33, Our
Blyth correspondent refers to the sad
event.
To the Editor of the Advance.
DEAR SIE,—I take it for granted
that a number of my friends will be
glad to read a few lines from me. I
left Wingham by C. P. R. on August
12th, taking a ticket via the lakes for
Winnipeg, and thence to Edmonton.
On account of my numerous visits on
the way, it has taken me two weeks to
arrive at my destination. My trip has
been a most delightful one, especially
on the lakes. The C. P, R. service on
their line of steamers is certainly of
the highest order in every respect. My
stateroom was No. 1, next to the Cap-
tain's and across from the pantry, and
you may be sure that I found the loca-
tion very acceptable. I was surprised
to find Harry Carr, one of our town
boys, among the excellent cooks.
My first Sunday was spent in the
city of Brandon, Man., where I enjoy-
ed a pleasant time with Mr. Leech and
family, including Mrs. (Rev.) Oaten,
and I was delighted to see another of
our town boys, Morley Park, occupy-
ing a seat in the choir.
Stepping off at the stations along the
line, I was often pleased to see familiar
faces. At Medicine Hat, I saw Mr. Ed.
Bowles, looking bale and hearty, and
at Calgary Mr. J. Clegg. At Lacombe
I spent a couple of days with London
and Brantford friends. At Wetaski-
win, which is the largest and most
thriving town between Calgary and
1Ldmonton. Ihad
a ver • enjoyable
S enJY
visit with Mr. and Airs. John McManus
and their son George, who is C. P. R.
agent nt this importaut station. I
learned from Mr. McManus that my
son William was waiting for me at Le-
duc, so we spent Saturday and Sunday
there with the Rev. John Scott (who
is another of our Wingham boys, and
is in labors snore abundant). At
Strathcona I was surprised to find
three of Mrs, Hoover's daughters, Mes-
dames Tom and Will Fowler and Mrs.
Fred' Riehitrds, all of Bluevale, and
now well settled and doing well in this
northern terminus of the 0. P. R. In
Edmonton I met many of my former
acquaintances, among them two more
Wingbam boys, Richard Nixon and T,
Phillips, Richard, to our great enjoy-
ment, treated us to a fine drive around
the town, and for many miles in the
surrounding country, To -morrow we
will start for a trip to the Rocky
Mountains, and from there I must
hasten back to Winnipeg for General
Conference, while William returns to
hig school,
I will make no attempt to describe
the golden fields of grain and the won-
derful scenery, as I hope to do that
after my return.
• 11,1cIZArin 11011139.
'Edmonton, Alberta,
August 27, 1002,
AN INTERESTING LETTER.
Harvest Home.
The anniversary of Johnston's Meth-
odist church, lst line, Morris, will be
held on Sept, 14-15. Sermons will be
preached on Sunday 14th, by Rev, T.
Wesley Cosens of Brussels, at 10.30
a. m, and '7 p. m. On the following
Monday, a Harvest Home supper will
be given, served from 0 to 8. A good
program of music and addresses will
follow. See posters for particulars.
Fall Fair.
With fine weather, Wingham Fall
Fair, September 25-20 should be a pro-
nounced success. This has been a re-
cord year for crops, and the exhibit
should be complete in every depart-
ment, We have not been furnished
with any particulars, but we under-
stand that expert judges will be pres-
ent to judge the live stock. The usual
speeding contests will also take place
so that the Fair should be an inter-
esting gathering. It is, we believe, in-
tended to hold a grand concert in the
evening of the 26th, but we have no in-
formation as to program as yet. The
directors will no doubt do all in their
power to make the Fair a success.
Dr. Butler, specialist in diseases of
eye, ear, nose and throat. Eyes tested
and glasses supplied. Office opposite
St. Andrew's church, London, Ont.
• TOWN COUNCIL.
Council met on Tuesday evening,
Monday being a holiday. Present—
Mayor Vanstone, Ooun's Bell, Mcln-
doo, Holmes, Irwin. Minutes of Au-
gust meeting were read and approved.
A communication was read from 0.
Lloyd's Son & Co., to the effect that
their business had grown to such an
extent that large orders had been re-
fused, which they were unable to fill.
They proposed to erect a brick build-
ing, 30x80, two stories high, and in-
crease their plant. They asked from
the town a loan of $6.000, repayable
in annual instalments of $500, and ex-
emption froni general taxation. Mr.
A. E. Lloyd was present and presented
letters showing requests for doors in
large quantities which they were un-
able to supply. One letter asked for
5.000 doors for South African govern-
ment works. Mr. Lloyd stated that
they proposed to employ 25 hands, and
iu reply to questions gave the average
wages of men and boys at $1.25 per
day. He considered that the matter
was of interest to the town, and asked
consideration of, bis proposal. After
tr•ief consideration, the Mayor, Court's
Bell and Mclndoo were appointed a
committee to enquire into the proposal
and report at next meeting.
Dickinson & Holmes reported con-
cerning the assessment appeals of the
Bell Telephone Co, and G. N, W. Tele-
graph Co.
Mr. J. Hanna desired to purchase
certain lots in the cemetery for the
purpose of building a vault thereon, to
cost about $250. His proposal would
necessitate the closing of a short part
of one of Lhe narrow avenues between
the lots. After considerable talk,
Couns. Homes and Irwin moved that
the matter be left over till next meet-
ing. Coun. Bell moved that Mr. Han-
na's request be granted, provided he
build the vault; this was also seconded
by Coun. Irwin. Coon's Holmes and
Mclndoo objected, and the Mayor de-
clined to give the casting vote until he
looked into the matter, Coun. Irwin
then re -seconded the motion to lay
over, which was carried.
A petition for a granolithic walk was
read from J. Conery and others for a
walk on south side of Maple street
froni Josephine to Shuter, and south-
ward along Shuter street a short dis-
tance ; also from H, Saint and Miss
Johnston for a walk on west side of
Edward street from John to south
limit of lot 23. The clerk reported
both petitions properly and sufficient-
ly signed. The petitions were granted
and the sidewalk committee authoriz-
ed to proceed with construction.
ItEPOItT OF PINANCE COMMITTEE,
R. Armstrong, work on B line.. ,$ 1 50
Jas, Brock, labor on street 13 88
W. M. Davis, report and estimate
on waterworks 80 15
J. D. Burns, supplies, streets and
waterworks 13 72
Wm. Showers, labor, W.W 8 115
W. Pattison, draying 1 3f
J. B. Ferguson, for stationery
2 v
50
G. T. R., rent of pipe under track 1 00
" yr. weigh -scale site 2.50
C. P. R., rent of weigh -scale site. 2 00
A. Hood, labor 9 13
Electric lights for August. 31 90
Jas. Wright, teaming, labor and
street watering 21 GO
John Glenn, work, waterworks5 25
V. Vannorman, salary 12 01)
A. Sanderson, teaming, etc 10 40
The report was adopted and filed.
By-law 461, to allow of payment of
taxes froln Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, with
discount allowances was introduced,
It provided that tax schedules shall be
ready by Sept. 21, and that taxes may
be paid to the Bank of Hamilton or
the Dominion Bank. whose receipt
therefor shall be valid. The discounts
are --On taxes paid between Sept. 1 and
15, 11s per cent. ; between Sept. 15 and
30, 1:} per cent. ; between Sept. 30 and
Oct. 15, 1 per cent ; between Oct. 15
and Nov. 15, per cent. The by-law
passed.
On motion of Holmes and Irwin,
$l50 was placed to credit of School
Board.
The Mayor reported that the Execu-
tive committee had let the contract of
painting the outside of the Town hall
to Mr. hope, the lowest tenderer, for
$ 75, woodwork to have two coats, iron
work one coat.
Council adjourned,
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Ross are in re-
ceipt of a letter from their son "Bert,"
who is at Swift Current, Assa. Part
of the letter is descriptive and inter-
esting, and, by permission, we give it
to our readers, knowing it will make
good reading. Bert writes as follows :
"I got into the Rocky Mountains
early in the morning. At Cr'ow's Nest
we encountered a heavy snow storm
(in August), Within fifty miles we
had snow, rain and sunshine, The low
clouds shat off a good view of the
mountains, but on return trip we had
a better view of them. At Kootenay
we took the boat for Nelson, 55 miles,
over the beautiful Kootenay lake. At
times one would imagine he was away
up in the clouds in an air -ship ; clouds
were all around the steamer.
Nelson is a beautiful little city, on
the side of the mquntains, built in
benches, but quite modern, and has
some fine residences. I climbed up
the side of the mountain as far as I
could, in a pouring rain ; the view was
fine. The beautiful Kootenay lake,
dotted with steamers, and away across
the lake the mountains towering away
up until lost in the clouds : you seem
to get the impression that you are in a
huge well. When up town I dropped
into the 0. P. It. telegraph office,
where I received orders to go to Swift
Current to relieve, so I started at 5 a.
In. From the time we left the summit
we skirted a constant succession of
snow-capped peaks, with bases covered
with millions of needle-shaped pines.
Here and there, block, charred wood,
where prairie fires had entered timber
and marred the beauty. It is impossi-
ble to describe the scenery ; yon have
to see it. Coming up to the "summit",
that is the highest peak, we went
around a digression of three miles to
go only 200 feet. The track is so shaky
and skirts so many precipices, that it
makes one shudder to look down. At
the
mit youa
l
can seelittle moun-
tain
n o
tain stream, which, dividing, one-half
rens to the Pacific, the other half to
the Hudson's Bay. Right on top there
are two or three lakes, the water so
placid you can scarcely discern a rip-
ple, These we passed by moonlight,
and the light of the moon on the
peaceful water, with the peaks tower-
ing up and up,(is something I cannot
forget.
At Nelson I ran up against an old
gentleman. De. Hutchinson, of Lon-
don, and we made the return trip to-
gether. He is Medical Health officer.
Swift Current is a forsaken bole,
situated ;several hundred miles from
nowhere, in the midst of the rolling,
yellow, bald-headed prairie --nothing
to do but work, and plenty of that;
have to work ten hours a day, 8 a. m.
to 7 p. m. As I am not en electrician,
Mr. Stiff (brother of Mrs. C. M.Walker
of Wingham) does the wire work and
bosses the job, and 1 work the Winni-
peg duplex, which is it roast with it
vengeance. First day, 325 messages
sent, 275 received ; can send all right,
though, as wire is good.
Grub 1—simply awful. Flies 1 --ugh.
Wish I could get a good clean meal,
At 7 o'clock I grub up and go to bed.
Will be stere a month, if I don't col-
lapse. flaw .
BANK OF IIAMILTON
WINGHAM.
Capital paid up $2,000,000, Reserve, $1,500,00
Jr, TURNBULL, General Manager.
President—John Stuart
Vice.President--A. G. Ramsay
Cashier—J, Turnbui
DIRECTORS :—oohn Proctor. Wnr. Gibson,
Geo, Itoaolr, A. T.1tIrood, A, B. Lee (Toronto)
Savings Batik hours 10 to 3 ; Saturdays 10 to 1
Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Int-
erest allowed and computed on 30th November
and 31st 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. DICKINSON, Solicitor.
W. CORBOULD Agent
Travellers are notified that the Bank of
Hamilton thetNational Provincial gland
(Ltd.) which can be cashed without charge or
trouble in any part of the worla
Rev. Phillips of Trowbridge is very
ill and at last accounts was not expect -
to live many days.
The Young People's Presbyterial
Convention and the Maitland Presby-
tery will meet in Brussels on Tuesday
Sept. 16th,
The Wingham District Epworth
League Convention will be held in the
Methodist church, Wingham, on Fri-
day October the 10th,
The New York Medical Record says :
The Bible itself is one of the very best
text -books on hygiene that has ever
been written. He who strictly fol-
lows its teachings will be a perfect
sanitarian.
The services in Wingham Methodist
church last Sunday were condncted by
Rev. A. H. Brown, B. A., B. D., of Bel -
grave, who preached two practical
sermons. Next Sunday, Rev. 0. P.
Wells, B.A., B.D., of Ethel will preach ;
Rev. N. Burwash will conduct the
services on Ethel circuit.
Rev. Geo, H. Cornish, D. D., the
General Conference statistician, has
prepared his report for the meeting
in Winnipeg this month. It indicates
that there has been a total increase
of membership in four years of
11,358, the most marked increase being
4,700 in the Manitoba and North-west
Conference. Toronto Conference
stands second, with an advance of
2,293. The number of churches built
daring the quadrennium was 217 ;
their value was $705,024 ; new parson-
ages 112 ; their value was $172,069;
value of college and school property
$2,168.161; value of Book and Publish-
ing Houses $443,361; total value of all
church property $16.802,435 ; showing
an increrse of 51,372,484. There are
now 1,793 ministers and 237 probation-
ers labouring in the church, an in-
crease of 90 and a decrease of 01 res-
pectively. One hundred ministers
have died during the four years ; 201
were received on probation for the
ministry, and young men are wanted
to go west, The income of the Mis-
sionary Society, which in 1807-8 was
$213,051.99, has now reached $306,429.33
an increase of $66,877.31 since the last
report was made to the General Con-
ference. The amount of 548,852,17 re-
ceived from the twentieth Century
Thanksgiving Fund is not included in
this statement,
Snap Bargains every afternoon and
evening, of the stock of Thomas' Ba-
zaar, comprising almost every article
you can think of.
Manitoba Lands For Sale. who T° assistfrectthuese
ont-
ly call enquiring about Manitoba and North-
west lands, I have secured the agency of The
Canadian American Immigration Co. of Bran-
don, Man., and I am now prepared to quote
prices, terms and conditions of all lands subject
to sale or rent in Manitoba or the Northwest.
There are many unimproved farms that may
lie had very reasonable, also places that are in
a better state of improvement for sato on easy
terms of payment, and ranging in prices to
suit anyone.
S00 PROPERTY.—The Property in and
about the Canadian Soo is being rapidly taken
up, hut there are still a few fine locations that
aro within the reach of everyone who wishes
to invest in such property, as will return a
large increase on their money.
ONTARIO LANDS.- •The number of farms
now on list for sale is beyond doubt the largest
that was ever recorded' at any previous time
in any office, and while the list of farms is
large, we also have a list of intending purchas-
ers who will buy in this locality. Anyone
wishing to sell or rent will find it to their ad-
vantage to call on me.
TOWN PROPERTY. --In the '.own of Wing -
ham I can snit any intending purchaser in wire,
location or price of a house. I have some ex-
cellent properties for sale, suitable for retiring
farmers, also houses that aro cheap and on
such, terms that the present renter would find
it Mare profitable to buy and improve a place
of Isis own rather than pay rent,
T. J. MAGUIRE
Real Estate and Insurance Agen
Office over D. M. Gordon's Store,
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