HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1902-10-16, Page 130T11 YEAR, NO. 7.
DOMINION BANK
Capital - "::—$2,500,000
Reserve - $2,500,000
WINGHAM BRANCH
SHAW 131..OG}S,
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. OIBSON, Manager
R. Vanstono, Solicitor
NEW AUVTS.
For Business.—Baill Bros.
Special Prices.—lsard & Co,
Hunters' Excursions.—G. T, R.
Kent Block Sale.—A. Dulmage,
Thanksgiving Day.—Tudhope's.
Get Ready.—F. C, B. C., London.
Attend The Best.—W. J. Elliott.
Big Sale Still On.—Thomas' Bazaar.
Tour Clothing Wants. -Crowder Co.
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Pad thus I
Wear Greer's Shoes,
See Halsey Park's advt.
McLean & Son have received a car-
load. of shingles from British Columbia.
W. H. Green and Walter Rose at-
tended the funeral of a relative near
Ripley on Tuesday.
A. R. Smith is in the city this week,
securing bargains for his customers In
overcoats, underwear, furnishings.
All Ordered Clothing bought at Geo.
Carr's is guaranteed.
Thursday night's frost completely
destroyed the flowers blooming so
beautifully in seine of the gardens in
town.
Miss L. Graham sang at an enter-
tainment at Ethel on Monday evening
and was highly complimented on the
success of her renderings.
See the floe assortment of Brooches
at Ohisluolnr s Jewellery Stole.
Mr. Hodgson, of town, had some re-
markably fine peaches this year on a
tree in his garden. One sample left on
the editor's table, measured nine inches
in circumference.
Be sure you read Walker Bros. &
Button's advt. on page 8 of this issue ;
some special prices on Couches, etc..
Editor Kerr of the Brussels Post gave
the Advance a friendly call on Friday.
He was elected Secretary of the
District Epworth League, and is an
energetic worker.
Judge Doyle held Court of Revision
on Wingham Voters' List 1002, Mon-
day and Tuesday. So far as we can
learn, Grits and Tories kept the ad-
ditions to the list and removals, about
even.
Mason keeps the largest stock of
School Supplies for the opening.—Send
the children.
Clinton Town Council has decided to
prohibit the "filthy and offensive habit
of spitting upon and otherwise dis-
figuring the sidewalks, thereby caus-
ing great inconvenience, and even
danger to the whole community."
Dr. Agnew has gone to New York
to ;take a post -graduate course. On
his way he stopped over at Philadel-
phia to see his sister, Miss Millie, who
is ill with fever. The doctor expects
to be absent a few weeks.
There's fun in the old .Kent Block
these days. This half price sale keeps
you grinning ; Saving cash gives as
much pleasure or more than big
wages.
Mr. John Mitchell of Bozeman, Mon-
tana, is visiting his aged mother, Mrs.
Alex. Mitchell, and his sister, Mrs. A.
J. Nicholls. Mr. Mitchell has been in
Montana about thirty years, but still
delights to visit his old Canadian
home, Iie speaks in the highest terms
of the Americans as enterprising and
industrious. He thinks Wiughanh is a
beautiful town.
The Wroxeter Star says ;—Cochrane
& Johnston, of Wingham, have put
up two fine monuments in the new
cemetery here : one a fine dark Scotch
granite for the late Thos. Gibson, cost-
ing about $200; and a gray granite
for Geo, Harris, over his deceased
children. The foundation is also
placed for a very large monument by
the same firm for Mr. R. R. Harris, to
cost over $300.
The best Shoes iii Town for Boys and
"Youths at W, J, Greer's,
Sometimes Justice is swift in the
Western Stated. The Newaygo Be.
publican says that while a gang of
threshers were at work at Otis, the
bandeutter accidentally cut the feeder's
hand, and the feeder instantly grab-
bed the cutter, a mere boy, and threw
lhini into the machine, and he was
grorind to pieces. The gang inimed-
nd seiz-
lately stopped: the Machine, ,
a
ing the murderer, fastened o< rope
around his neck and hanged him on
the spot.
TO R; e. -.New house on Martha
street, 18x20. Apply to Aleft, Gowdy.
The Allingham Advance.
The Winnipeg Free Press figures the
Western wheat harvest this year at
73,000,000 bushels.
W, E. Groves, formerly of Wing-
ham, but now of Church street Public
School, has consented to give a free
course of talks on the art and prac-
tice of teaching, to the teachers of the
Anglican Sunday Schools in Toronto.
Do not wait until Spring to buy your
mattresses. Buy now from Walker
Bros. & Button, while special prices
are on.
Blyth.
Correspondence came too late this
week.
Farmers.
The Advance announces four auction
sales this week ; ask to see posters at
the Advance office.
Auction Sale.
Of a choice farm in East Wawanosh
on October 23rd ; see advt, in this Is-
sue, or write Thos. Brown, auctioneer,
Seaforth for particulars.
Engine And Mixer.
D, Lougheed, baker, has put in one
of the latest types of gasoline engines
and a dough mixer. Our townsman's
enterprise should be rewarded with
increased business.
C. 0. F. Concert.
A musical treat is in store fur those
who attend the C. 0. F. concert on
Friday evening. The Ruthven Mc.
Donald quartette is composed of
talented singers, which cannot fail to
delight lovers of good music.
All our mattresses are made at the
factory here and fully guaranteed to
he purely sanitary.—Walker Bros. &
Button.
Thanksgiving.
For blessings to the nation of which
we form a part, to the community
in which we live. and for the goodness
of Providence to us as individuals, it
becomes every one to be thankful.
An editorial on the subject has been
crowded to the waste basket by con-
vention reports.
The Foundry.
Last week, the Western Foundry
Co., Ltd., turned out twenty-four
stoves, and this week, they' will com-
plete thirty-six others. A. carload has
been shipped to Toronto purchasers.
Crown Huron ranges, manufactured
in Wingham, are winning their way to
public favor.
Removes,
H. H. Chisholm has removed his
stock of jewelry, etc., next door to C-
N. Griffin's, The shop on the corner
recently occupied by air. Chisholm
will be fitted up for the Dominion
Bank, 0. N. Griffin has his stock now
in order next door to his old stand.
His old building will now give place to
a substantial brick building.
If you want Shoes, see the Values we
are showing.—W, 3. Greer.
Dr. Butler, specialist in diseases of
eye, ear, nose and throat, Eyes tested
and glasses supplied. Office opposite
St: Andrew's church, London, Ont.
Died.
The remains of Robt. Deacon of
Chicago, were brought to Wingham
on Monday last for interment, De-
ceased was 58 years of age and former-
ly resided in East Wawanosh. Mrs.
Deacon, her daughter, and two sons
accompanied the remains. Two bro-
thers of the deceased, Rev. D. Deacon
of Stratford, and Mr. Deacon of To-
ronto also attended the funeral.
Auction Sale.
On Wednesday, October 22, there
will be offered for sale on the premises
centre part of lot 16 con. 6, Turnberry,
39 acres of land, estate of tate Robt.
Powell, also farm stock, implements,
furniture, etc. • Full particulars can be
learned from N. J. Kerswell, merchant
Wingham, or Mrs. Kerswell on the
premises, or from posters issued.
Auctioneer Purvis will receive the
bids; sale at one p.m.
WANTED.—A highly improved farm.
Apply to T. J. Maguire.
CATTLE FOR SA 4'8.—Twenty head of
young cattle. Apply to Jas. H. Case -
more, lot'3, concession 1, Morris.
Auction Sale.
On Monday, 27th inst., there will be
offered for sale by public auction, on
the premises of Robert Mason, East
Wawanosh (near Winglham), all his
farm stock and implements. As Mr,
Mason has sold his farm, there will be
no reserve. Terms, twelve months'
credit ; sale at one o'clock sharp. Thos.
Browne, the noted auctioneer, of Sea -
forth. will conduct the sale; see post-
ers for particulars.
Died.
Word was received last week of the
death of Mrs. Ferguson, of Chicago,
(nee Miss Aggie Dey) daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dey of Wingham. Deceased
was for some time the obliging sales-
lady in Mason's Fair. After leaving
Wingham, she removed to Chicago,
where she was married a few months
ago to Mr. Ferguson. Lung trouble
developed from a severe cold, and on
Sunday, 12th inst., she passed amity to
the better land. Her age was thirty-
four years, stx months.
Snap Bargains every afternoon and
evening, of the stock of Thomas' Ba-
zaar, eoil)prisfng almost every article
you can think of.
It will pay you well to go to Walker
Bros. & Button for your parlor suites
(at their prices), See advt.
WING -HAM. ONTARIO, OCTOBER 16, 1902.
Scalded.
Wordas received a ec
w tothe tftthat
Will, Scott, it Wingham boy, waiter
on one of the lake steamers was very
badly scalded, by coming hi contact
with another waiter, who was carry-
ing a dish of boiling water, which was
upset over Will ; it is reported that he
was obliged to go to the Marine
hospital.
What about your Rubbers ? Greer's
is the place to buy them,
Everything new in suiting and over -
coatings at reasonable prices, at Geo..
Carr's,
Fire At Attwood.
Fire broke out at midnight Friday,
which destroyed Geo. Anderson's hard-
ware store and a new building adjoin-
ing, owned by Mrs. Rogers. The roof
of the post office caved in, in con-
sequence of a brick wall falling on it.
It adjoined the new building. Two
men were hurt. The post office had a
narrow escape. The damage is stated
at $10,000; insurance. $1,000, No insur-
ance on the new building.
At Ninety Years.
The Mildmay Gazette says:—Mrs,
Abrams of Wiarton came down on the
train as far as Neustadt last Thursday
and walked across from Neustadt to
Mildmay, a distance of eight miles.
Mrs. Abrams is mother of John Abrams
the carpenter of Belmore, and is about
ninety years old. She appeared quite
fresh after her long walk, although
very few young people now -a -days
would care to make the same trip on
foot. Mrs. Abrams possesses most
wonderful vitalitp for a person 'of her
age.
Arthur M. Fellman, ' pupil of Mr.
Caven Barron, Principal of London
Conservatory of Music, is prepared to
receive pupils in Piano, at his home,
Methodist Parsonage,
Re-engaged.
Those who are interested in the suc-
cess of our School will endorse the
action of the Board in re-engaging
Principal Musgrove at an increase of
salary, as per minutes in another
column. He is a faithful, earnest And
successful worker, and these qualities
in a teacher deserve recognition. The
other members of the staff are excel-
lent teachers also, and faithful in the
discharge of their duties. The Board
is wise in retaining the sevices of good
teachers. The efficiency of the school
is noted by the Inspector in his
reports, •
Sold,
The very desirable residence on
corner of Shnter and John streets
recently purchased by J. Walker, has
been sold to Mr. Hugh Taylor, former-
ly of Fredericton, New Brunswick,
who is now permanently located here
as one of the travelling staff of the
Massey Harris Co. This reliable firm
of Canadian manufacturers is well
represented in this vicinity, through
Mr. Taylor, their traveller and Mr. J.
Ames, their local agent here. These
gentlemen come to town highly re-
commended as men of integrity. Far-
mers will be safe in placing confidence
in them.
NOTICE,—Bring any kind of sour
apples to the Mildmay Cider Mill. We
guarantee to boil sweet syrup or apple
butter at 4 cents a gallon, on our own
risk, without sugar. For apple butter,
bring one pail of quartered apples to
one hag cider apples.
3-10 HERntelorl' Buos,
Our reactors are all cordially invited to
contribute to this column. If friends visit
you,ow orabout you it.visit friends, let the Advance
kn
Mrs. Olendenning is visiting in Lon-
don and vicinity.
Miss Birdie Johnston returned from
Chicago last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doubledee visit-
ed in Blyth last week.
Miss W. Alba Chisholm is a Thanks-
giving visitor in Toronto.
Mrs. I. H. Manuel is visiting friends
in Bervie for a few weeks.
Jas. Mitchell and P. Fisher, jun., re-
tnt'ned last week from the West.
Miss Martha Bosman returned last
week from an enjoyable trip through
the West.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Paulin spent a
few days last week with their many
friends in town. -
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac McClure of Pais•
ley visited at the home of Dr. Chis-
holm during last week.
Misses Allie and Florence Park left
last Saturday morning for a yisit to
Simcoe and other l:
d paces,
Miss Houghton was called to Toron-
to on Tuesday, by the illness of her
sister. She may be absent two weeks.
Miss Hattie Geddes has returned to
her home in Detroit, after a two
Months' visit with Wingham and
Brussels friends.
Miss Myrtle Smith of Clifford, Fred,
C. Mahood and Miss Beatrice Mahood
of Lakelet, were guests of Mrs. A. Da-
mage last' Friday,
John Agnew, student at the Wes-
tern University, London, spent this
week at his hoine here. in charge of
his brother's office.
Mr. Chas. Peake, of Toronto, was in
town this week, on his way from
Lyan, Mass,, •where he has been at-
tending a large electrical institution.
Mrs. Rogge returned with llirn to
Toronto,
Thanksgiving Evening.
The Young People's Guild of St.
Paul's church have made excellent
preparations for their supper to be
held this evening, They never fail to
make success of their effort in this line,
A tasty repast and gond program are
assured. The same evening in the
Methodist church, the Ladies Aid will
serve supper and furnish an entertain-
.enentafterwards, consisting of addres-
ses, recitations and music,
Fort SALE.—Two•story frame Cot-
tage and stable, adjoining the park,
for sale cheap. Fine property, Apply
to A. Dulmage,
Organizing. °
Mr. W. H. Kerr, President of the
East Riding of Huron, has issued a
call for a convention of temperance
workers, to he held in the Town Hall,
Brussels, on Tuesday, Oct. 21st, cohn-
rnencing at 1.30 p.m. The object is
organization for the Referendum vote.
A public mass meeting will be held in
the evening, commencing at 7.15 p.m.,
when an interesting program of ad-
dresses also instrumental and vocal
music will be rendered. Mr. Elliott of
Goderich, President of West Huron,
has called a convention in Goderich
for October 24th.
Report.
Mr, Jno. Kerr left the Advance a
copy of the sixty-second annual report
of the Upper Canada Bible Society for
the year ending March 31st, 1902.
Since the organization of the Society
it has sent forth 175,038,0655 copies of
the Scriptures, Wingham branch con-
tributed last year $92.83 to the good
work. The Wingham executive met
in the Baptist church on Tuesday
evening and nominated officers and
directors. It was decided to hold the
annual public meeting in the Presby-
terian church on Thursday evening,.
October ,23rd. An interesting program
of addresses and music will be pre-
pared.
Dulmage says he is not a migratory
fakir, hut in the old Kent block to
stay, The goods are all right. Don't
imagine that because they are so
cheap, there must he something
wrong with them, Money back, if
not, as represented.
SCHOOL BOARD.
Wingham School Board .met on
Tuesday . evening. Present—Messrs.
Kerr, Bell, Moore, Abraham, Hornet's.
;Mintutes ofSeptember meeting were,
`euutirrneil. _ ..
The Principal's report was presented
and adopted, as follows:
Boys. Girls. Total. Aver.
1A&B— 16 53 69 60
2 26 31 57 48
3 20 31 5l 40
4 18 25 43 39
5.... 24 26 16 6 42 37
50 46
7 .32 28 60 58
8 34 40 74 57
196 250 4.10 380
The school was open 20i days, and
the teachers all present.
The following accounts were pre-
sented :—T A. Mills, 35 cents ; Young
& Sons, $1.40 ; R. Mooney, $3.15.
These were passed for payment, ex-
cept the first, left over for explanation.
Applications were read from the
teachers for re-engagement for 1903,
Regarding the Principal, the unani
mous opinion of the Board was that
he should receive an increase of salary,
and J. J. Etoinntlh moved that he re-
ceive $800. Other members of the
Board thought the salary should be
$850. Inspector Robb being near at
hand, he was asked as to the prevail-
ing salaries. After hearing Mr. Robb,
Mr. Homnth changed his motion, mak-
ing the Principal's salary $850. This
was seconded by Mr. Bell, and carried
unanimously. The opinion was ex-
pressed that the school, under Mr.
Musgrove's management, had succeed-
ed very satisfactorily.
Miss McLean, assistant to the Prin-
cipal, was re-engaged at a salary of
$375.
On motion of Messrs. Griffin and
Moore, the other members of the teach.
lug staff were engaged for 1003 at
regulation salaries.
On motion of Messrs. Moore and Ho -
meth,' W. Taylor was re-engaged as
janitor; salary to be increased to $325.
The Principal suggested that the
Board communicate with the Ninistet'
of Education (direct) regarding the
grant for High School work for the
three months preceding July last, and
on motion of Messrs. Hornuth and Bell
the Secretary was instructed to do so.
The Inspector suggested, as did also
Principal Musgrove, that the Board
ask the County Council for an increase
of the grant for High School work.
Inspector Robb remarked that Wing-
ham school was doing this class of
work at one-third the cost in High
School centres, Principal Musgrove
reported an average of 60 pupils doing
High School work,
Payment of the salaries was author-
ized and the Board adjourned,
BIRTHS.
Mines. ---In Morris, un October 11, Mrs.
W. E. Minos, a son.
MARRIAGES,
Ard- Engiand. In Wingham, 'Oct,
8th, by Rev. J. J. Patterson, B. A.
Alex, rd, to lMisi Phoebe England,
both ofWing .
DEATI1S. '
Deacon. --'-In Chicago, Oct. 10, MIA.
t.
Deacon, formerly of East Wawa -
nosh, aged 58,
I�'ells•-,Xn Wingham, (,let. 13th I'Ih'lili
Cl, Pella, infant son of Mr. and Mrs,
F. Fells, aged 4 months, 1 day.
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
Auction Sale,
,
Posters issued announce an exten-
sive sale at Delmore, on Tuesday, 28th,
of farm stock and implements, the
property of Wm. Irwin, This is an
unreserved sale, on twelve months'
credit, Sale begins at one o'clock. G.
Barton will wield the hammer.
Social.
A very pleasant and profitable even-
ing was spent by the young people of
Wingham Presbyterian Church on
Friday last, at a social prepared for
them by their pastor and Mrs. Berrie.
One object of the gathering was to
Organize.a Young People's Society for
the winter months, There was a large
attendance ; refreshments were served,
a short but interesting program ren-
dered, and organization effected. It
was decided to call the Society—"The
Westminster Guild of Wingham Pres-
byterian Church." The work of the
Guild will be divided into four depart-
meuts, each under the superintend-
ence of a Vice -President. The officers
elect are:—Pres„ R. Maxwell ; Vice -
Presidents :—Devotional — H. Wight -
man ; Missionary — Miss Mathieson ;
Educational—Wm. Pearson ; Social—
Miss Cummings. Wallace Stewart
was chosen Recording -Secretary, Miss
B. Deans, Corresponding-Sec'ry„ and
Jno, Ritchie, Treasurer. Over seventy
names were enrolled on the member-
ship list that evening.
NOTICE.—Ali accounts due the es-
tate of the late N. A. Farquharson,
are to he paid to W. J. Farquharson,
(at G. E. King's store,) or to Mrs. C.
Farquharson before the 1st day of
November, All accounts not then
paid will be placed in other hands for
collection.
See Isard & Co's. new styles in
Ladies' Jackets and Furs—they show a
large assortment.
Remember I that buying your Slides
at Greer's saves money, in having all
rips sewed tree of charge.
We guarantee to furnish 30 parlor
suites at prices quoted in our adver-
tisement,—Walker Bros. & Button.
Ministers and church workers generally, are
cordially invited to contribute items of church
news under this heading, from their respective
churches.
Rev. F. J. Oaten of Lucknow is con-
duotiug evangelistic services in Hope
Church. Ashfield,
Bluevi le Methodist `,Claareh officiate
have chosen November 16, 17, as the
date for their anniversary services and
customary teameeting.
Gospel Meeting, Chisholm Hall, Sun-
day at 7 p.m. Subject—Romanism, Pro-
estantism, Church of God; no collection.
Come! Meeting addressed by J. Laurie:
Rev. J. J. Hastie, Belgrave, will con-
duct anniversary services in Ripley,
October 26th, and lecture the following
Monday evening on "My neighbor's chair
and I."
The' Rev. Thos. Cochrane, minister of
the United Free Church of Scotland,
who died at Edinburgh, married 4000
couples, which is the record for that
country.
Mrs. Adjutant Orchard, who has been
in the S. A. Rescue work for ten years,
will give an address on the same, on Sun-
day at 3 o'clock Oct. 19th, Come and
hear her; admission free.
Rev. F. Larkin of Seaforth, will con-
duct the anniversary services of, Knox
Church, Belgrave, next Sabbath. The
usual social entertainment will be held
the following Monday evening.
Next Sunday, Wingham Methodists
will have an opportunity of contrib-
uting towards the removal of the debt
on St. James Church, Montreal, Wing -
ham's share of the $50,000 was placed at
$104: so far $17.50 has been paid, and
at the General Conference, Rev. R.
Hobbs felt justified in pledging $50.00
more.
500,000The. property is said to be worth
$
Next Sunday, 19th inst., the anniver-
sary services of Whitechurch Presby-
terian Church will be held, Rev. W. J.
Clark, pastor of the first Presbyterian
church London, will preach morning and
evening, and Rev. G. M. Dunn in the
Afternoon. No tetuneeting will be held
this year, but Freewill offerings will be
gratefully received for rerinction of the
small debt remaining on 6110 church.
Last Sunday was the anniversary of
Wingham Epworth League. Rev, R.
Keefer, of Washington, conducted both
services. In the morning he gave a
very interesting and practical talk to the
Leaguers from the word "Watch." In
the evening, his discourse was based op
"Except a corn of wheat die, it abidetb
alone, but if it die, it bringeth forth
much fruit," or the law of self sacrifice,
fundamental to Christianity, to nature,
and to creature comfort.
Successful Harvest borne services
were held in St. Paul's church on Sun-
day last, Rev. J. Edmonds preached
appropriate sermons. In the morning,
his text was "Honor the Lord with thy
substance" etc., or the duty of giving.
Ia the evening, he spoke from the words
—"Oh, that men would praise the Lord
for hie goodness and for his wonderful
works to the children of men." The
church was prettily decorated with grain
fruit and flowers. Special and ap-
propriate music was rendered by the ex-
cellent choir of the church. The offertory
was nearly $100.
The Rev. Robert Smylie, perhaps hav-
ing whistling ()hurdles in mind, sharply
says, "Church membership, in our day
stands for very little. The people wino
compose the church are usually quite
respectable, and a good many are
cultured and refined. But church
membership means little more than that
people promise to he well-behaved; to
belong to a particular organization and
suppert it by their social influence and
pecuniary offerings. In the mater, elmroh
people are a kind of boarders. They take
what they get, pay what is usual and
when they got tired, quit And go porno -
where else, ol; conclude to got along with-
gttt such 'privileges. Tt ie fietellislairig
how few, ileo le tithe 4'07 part in doing
the work of the clhurcll. The pastor is
pre-ennimently the 1nau, of all work."
Good For •Howick,
I in lelcorrespondent
The 3unt1 gf d of
the Mildmay Gazette says:—Samuel
Mogan has a small peach tree two years
old, which produced twenty-five good
sized peaches. The fruit was of
splendid flavor, and of as good quality
as you can buy anywhere. Mrs. Vogan
picked and preserved a sealer of straw-
berries on the first of October.
New For The Old.
Mr, B. J, Pettypiece, M,P,P., of
Forest, says that in the County of
Lambton the farmers are taking ad-
vantage of the present fuel crisis to
saw into stove. lengths the fences that
their grandfathers built, and sell the
same at prices which are enabling
them to replace the old time fences
with wire. As Mr, Pettypiece says—
It's an ill wind that blows nobody
good."
All classes of people, men and women
of all ages, say the Family Herald and
Weekly Star of Montreal is far and
away the greatest Family paper the
continent has produced.
DISTRICT EPWORTH LEAGUE
CONVENTION.
The sixth annual convention of the
Epworth League of the Wingham Dis-
trict was held in the Methodist church
here on Fridayof last week. The day
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being fine, and the place of meeting so
accessible from all points in the dis-
trict, a large number of delegates were
present. The forenoon session opened
with a praise service conducted by
Rev. R. Hobbs ; then followed excel-
lent addresses—by Rev. G. J. Kerr of
Teeswater, on the "Reading Circle ;"
Rev, T. W. Cosens of Brussels, on
"League successes and difficulties,"
and Rev. Jos. Philp of Kincardine, on
"Helpful Amusements;" also excellent
papers by Miss Minnie McNaughton of
Brussels and Miss Kathleen Swann of
BBlnevale, on the Social Department of
the League.
The afternoon program consisted of
the President's address, by D. C. Tay-
lor of Lucknow; an address our"Sys-
tenhatic Giving," by Rev. D. Rogers ;
reports of District Vice -Presidents,
Sec. -Treasurer and Committees, and
an address by .Rev, 0, T. Scott, B. A.,
London. Mrs. Vance of Bervie bad
charge of a junior half hour, ducting
which time excellent and suggestive
papers were read. by Rev'' A. I, McKe1-
:sey Wroxeter, Mrs. T W. Cessna of
Brussels and Miss Mabel Harris of
Lucknow. Miss Brock, who was un-
able to give her paper in the morning,
gave an excellent paper on "Deport-
ment" in connection with the Social
department. The session was brought
to a close by an address from Dr. F, O.
Stephenson of Toronto.
EVENING SESSION.
In the evening another interesting
session was held. After a praise ser-
vice and opening exercises, the retiring
President, D. C. Taylor, of Lucknow,
called the President-elect, Walter Hall
of Wingham, to the platform, and in a
brief but beautifully worded speech,
transferred the Presidency of Wing -
ham District Epworth League to the
new President, who briefly acknow-
ledged the honor bestowed upon him.
He felt the responsibilities of the posi-
tion, but with the aid of an excellent
executive he hoped to he faithful in
the discharge of the duties of the of-
fice. The brief addresses of the past
President and the one newly elected
were received with applause by the
delegates,
Dr. F, 0. Stephenson was the first
speaker. He is one of the founders of
the "Forward Movement in Missions,"
and is most enthusiastic in his work.
His outfit of maps, charts, etc., for il-
lustrating his subject, is most com-
plete, but in the short time at his dis-
posal, he could only display them, and
barely call attention to the points they
illustrated. His address aimed at
stimulating young people to acquire a
knowledge of mission needs, that they
might be imbued with missionary
spirit.
Miss Graham of Wingham then sang
a solo, entitled "Angel Voices," which
was much appreciated.
'Rev. Mr. Wells moved, Rev, Mr,
Harris seconded, the following resolu-
tions, which were adopted :---
1.—That we as members of Wing -
ham District Epworth League, assem-
bled in convention, declare our strong
approval of the principle of Prohibi-
tion in general, and of that expression
of it contained in the Manitoba Act of
1002, which is to be submitted to the
electors of our province on December
4th next,
2. -That whereas literature, such as
the Canadian Farmer, published by
the Rideau Publishing Co., Ottawa,
advocating Principles that are anti -
prohibition, is being distributed to in-
fluence the electorate against Prohibi-
tion, we pledge ourselves to do all we
can to circulate temperance literature,
have temperance talks and discussions
and to hold special temperance even-
ings, that the influence of anti -prohi-
bition literature may he counteracted
and our cause advanced and commend-
ed to the good sense and judgment of
the people.
3.—As the Licensed Victualers' Asso-
clation have entered into the contest
to poll as large an anti -prohibition
vote as possible, we pledge ourselves
heartily to co-operate with all Prohi-
bition organizations in their efforts to
poll the full teerasf vote
e en DeDe-
cember 4111. "
Bev. P. iv, Scott of London then gave
an address on Temperance. He is an
excellent speaker, well informed on
the snblect, and frill of Allergy and en-
thrisiasun. We cannot give even a di-
gest of his lengthy, though excellent,
address.
Ile was listened to with i
great
t
attention, and frequently applauded.
He viewed the evils of intemperance
from three standpoints—the Bible, sci-
ence and experience—and denounced
the license system as wrong in prin-
ciple.
Miss Griffin then kindly sang a solo,
entitled "Oh, Dry Those Tears." Miss
Griffin's solos aro always acceptable
and well rendered.
After minor routine matters, the
convention closed; the delegates de-
clared it be one of the best ever held in
the district. They enjoyed their visit
to our town very much, and appreci-
ated the hospitality of its citizens and
the cordial welcome extended to them
by the Wingham Leaguers.
Kincardine, Belmore and Brussels
invited the Convention for next year;
Brussels secured the largest number
of votes.
The officers -elect are as follows :—
Hon. President—Rev. D. Rogers, Ford-
wich ; President—Walter Hall, Wing -
ham; lstVice-Pres.—K. Beaton,White-
church ; 2nd Vice-Pres.—Rev. T. E.
Sawyer, Teescvater; 3rd Vice -Pres. --
Miss Mabel Harris, Lucknow; 4th Vice-
Pres.—Miss Josie Cesder, PurpieGrove;
Junior Vice-Pres,—Mrs,Vance-Bervie;
Sec.-Treas,—W. H, Kerr, Brussels ;
Conference Representative—D. C. Tay-
lor, Lucknow.
--. • s.-.
W. C. T. U. HURON COUNTY
CONVENTION.
The Huron County W. C. T. U. held
their fifth annual convention in Wing -
ham on the 9th and 10th inst. The fol-
lowing unions were represented :—
Blyth, Zurich, Dungannon, Goderich,
Seaforth and Wingham. Convention
opened at 1,30 p. in. with devotional
exercises, conducted by Mrs. A. Ross,
Wingham, after which the convention
was called to order by Miss K. M.
Fisher, Vice -President. Reports from
the treasurer, Mrs. Slater, Blyth,
showed the balance to be on the right
side. The Cor,-Secretaryreported that
there were seven aptive unions in the
county, two having been organized
during the past year.
Miss IC, M. Fisher; Co. Vice -Pres.,
then ga'vethe annual address, referring
to the death of the late President, Mrs.
Eltord ; to the progress made ; there
is every reason to "thank God and
take courage,"
EE aertTg oa' DEPAuTMEN'r'S.
_ Work among Sailors, by Mrs, Camp-
bell, Goderich ; Work in Sunday
Schools, by Mrs. B. Gunne, Seaforth;
Fair Work, by Miss K, M. Fisher (not
so fully taken up as it should be) ;
Railroad Work, by Mrs, Crich, Clin-
ton ; Work among Lumbermen, by
Mrs. Biddlecomb, Clinton, Seaforth
sent 150 lbs. of literature, also money
towards missionary's salary.
The W. C. T. U. regard Scientific
Temperance in Schools as the most
important branch of the work, and the
School authorities also regard it as im-
portant, as they have made ita subject
of examination, The W. 0. T. U. con-
siders, however, that a mistake has
been made in not beginning in the
lower forms, for many leave school be-
fore coming into the Entrance class,
and consequently go out into the
world lacking this •education, and
knowledge of the effects of alcohol on
the body and mind. The Society is
endeavoring to secure the sympathy
and co-operation of teachers in order
to success in this important work,
which, to be effective, must be done
during the child's most impressionable
years.
Juvenile work was reported by an
excellent paper sent by Mrs. Green of
Clinton.
Mrs. Bryan of Lucknow gave a com-
prehensive paper on organization and
methods,
Miss Sproule, missionary to Lumber
camps, gave an address.
The officers elect are :—Pres.—Mrs.
Paulin, Dashwood ; Vice -Pres. --Miss
K. M. Fisher, Wingham ; Cor.-Sec.—
Miss Steinbach, Zurich; Rec.-Sec,—
Mrs. J. B. Kennedy, Wingham.
Mrs. Hope then sang very acceptably
"Gathering Sheaves for Jesus."
Dr. McKay addressed the Union on
the "Three Don'ts and the Three Do's"
and was followed by Rev. R. Hobbs in
a few' well -worded sentences,
EVENING SESSION .
In the evening a public meeting was
held in the town hall, but the attend-
ance was not large, and did not indi-
cate a very active interest in the work,
Mr. Cosens ,acted as chairman and dis-
charged the duties very creditably.
After singing, Rev. J. J. Patterson led
in prayer.
Mayor o' Vanet ne, in a few well-cho-
sen
sen words, extended on behalf of the
town a cordial welcome to the dele-
gates, wishing them success in their
work,
Miss Sproule, a missionary to the
mining and lumber camps in Algoma,
wits the first speaker. In New On-
tario, she said, the usual conditions
prevailing in new countries were
found—men of all nationalities Reston -
bled, away from the restraints of home
ties and settled conditions, and conse-
rluently addieted to drinking, to dime'
gang of the Sabbath, and to neglect of
religions duties, Miss Sproule eon*
eluded with a statistical summary of
her work. Since November she had
travelled 6,000 miles, visited 850 houses
and held a large number of meetings,
1)r. ilfcli;ay, President of the 1)o -
minion Alliance, was the next speaker.
lie referred to the evils et the traffic
BANK OF 11AgILTON
W NG.HAM.
Capital paid up $2,000,000. Reserve, $1,800.00
J. TURNBULL, General Manager,
President—John Stuart
Vice-President—A, G, Ramsay
Cashier—J. Terabit
Drnucrolhs:—John; Proctor Win, Gibson,
Gee. Roach, A. T. Wood, A. B. Lee (Toronto)
Savings Bank 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. Droxmaog, Solicitor,
W. CORBOULD Agent
Hamiltonian its are
issue Circuarnote"
of the National Provincial Bank of England
(I.td.) which can be cashed without charge or
trouble in any part of the works
in strong drink. Ten years ago the
direct loss to Canada was $40,000,000,
and the indirect loss $140,000,000. The
first had now increased to 47 millions,
and second to 147 millions, The shame
is that this is•permitted, and protected
by Christian members of the churches.
The expenditure for drink was increas-
ing, and last year $560,000 more was
spent for this purpose than in any pm- r"
vious year in Canada. Before the
power of the traffic fell some most pro-
mising young men. The evil influence
was not seen in the distillery, nor In
the wholesale establishment, but in
bar -rooms. The law before the voters
on Dee, 4th would close these. A tree
must be judged by its fruit.. There
was not one redeeming feature in the
bar -room, whether viewed inside• or in
the influences it exerted outside. The
speaker gave an illustration of a
Woodstock man, seen lying in the -
gutter, helplessly drunk. Re had
known him as a bright, intelligent
boy, that promised' a useful life, but.
now he was a wreck.. Five hundred •
and sixty children last year had been
before the Police Magistrate of Toron-
to for crimes learned on the street.
that night school of licentiousness and
crime. Who is responsible for this
state of affairs?` He had no' tirade.
against those whosold liquor ; he had
more sympathy for them than for the
members of christian churches that
put them there. Legislators ?—self-
preservation was the first law of apoli.
titian. The individual voter, the meni-
leers of the chum were responsible.
y
It the churches unitedly said b their
votes it should stop, stop it would:
The speaker emphasized the statement
that "to license wrong -doing is wrong."
Duty depends not on the ease with
which it is performed, but on the right-
ness
of the cause, The battle can be
won on Dec. 4, but if not, victory will
come in time if temperance people do
their duty.
Dr. McKay is an earnest, ready
speaker, and was listened to with
great attention.
Rev. R. Hobbs then sang a solo, and
Rev. J. J. Patterson 'spoke briefly, and
the meeting closed.
At the Friday morning session the
Superintendents of Departments were
chosen, and the convention closed by
singing "God be with you till we meet
again,"
Have your Clock and Watches re-
paired at Chisholm's ; corner jewel-
lery store.
Choice Farm For Sale By Auction.
There will be offered for sale by pub-
lic auction, at Auburn Hotel. Auburn
Village, at 2.30 p. rn., on Thursday.
October 23rd, 1902, a choice 100 -acre
Farm, Lot 22, Con. 5, East Wawanosh,
known as the Boyle Homestead. This
is one of the best farms in the town-
ship,
T. F. McCauonEY, Proprietor,
Trios. BRowNE, Auctioneer.
Miss Laurine Agusta Kaiser
Vocalist and Teacher of
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Pianoforte and Physical Culture.
Voices Tested Free,
Concert Engagements Accepted.
Residence—H. B. Elliott, Francis St. Wingham
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