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The Wingham Advance, 1902-12-11, Page 1• * 30TH YEAR, NO. 15. Th DOMINION BANV Capital Reserve ▪ . $2,900,000 $2,900,000 WINGHAM BRANCH SHAW BLOCK. A General Banking Business transacted. Farmer's' 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 Juno and 31st December each year. A. E. GiBSON, Manager R. Vanstono, Solicitor NEW ADVTS. Twelve Da s. Ttdho pe's. Winter Term. -W. J. Elliott. Don't Forget. -Ci. A. Fleming. Santa Clans. -Thomas' Bazaar. $1000,00 Wanted. -Halsey Park. Christmas Groceries. -D. Rush. Christmas Novelties.-Isard & Co. Dry Goods, China, Etc. -Kerr Bros. Great Xmas. Offer. -D. M. Gordon. Xmas. Coming, -Walton McKibben. Xmas. Goods. -Ritchie & Campbell. Clearing 30 Days' Sale. -Crowder Co. Notice to Contractors. -J. A. Hanlon. For Presents. -Walker Bros. & Button Cloral Puts See Halsey Park's advt, Wear G'reer's Shoes and Rubbers. See Chisholm's display of fine China. Harry Carr is home from' Owen Sound. 3 places for rental. Apply to A. E. Smith. The best Oysters at 40e a qt. -at W. J. Scott's. Tenders wanted -see advt. of Rev. J. A, Hanlon on page 8. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hodgson are visiting Mr. H.'s parents in town. H. A. McDonald of Heneall has ac- cepted a position asclerk in A. R. Striith'e, Wings, Wreaths, Feathers and Quills going. below cost at Mrs. Aley's. The Carpet Ball game on Tuesday evening resulted as follows -A. 0. F. -15 ; C. O. F.-2 ' Mulholland of Gerrie is makingcabi- net photos at $2 a dozen during the month of December. . Xmas goods are now ready at Chis- holm's Jewelry Store. Those thinking of taking a Business Course should get a journal of the Lis- towel Business College. I3arrister D. Holmes expects to oc- cupy the residence on Leopold St. re- cently vacated by Mr. Murray. Crowder's great off Clothing Sale starts on Friday morning. Xmas. day, two weeks from today. Already the little ones are looking for- ward to the visit of Santa Claus. There are uow nearly 50,000 acres in vineyard in Ontario and seven million apple trees over fifteen years old. Don't forget to call at Mrs. Grisdale's for your Christmas candies, nuts, Oranges, etc. Rev. W. Lowe is attending Decem- ber meeting of the Executive Com- mittee in London to -day (Thursday). The Bell Telephone Company are opening an office at Lochalsh. Mr. F. D. MacLennan will be local manager. Beautiful Cutters, finest in town, at T. H. Ross'. Plan of Hall for Jessie N. NcLach- lan's Concert opens at Campbell's drug store, Monday, December 8th, at 12.30 o'clock. The trustees of S. S. No. 5, Howick, have secured the services of Miss Mar: jorie Gillespie, of Seaforth, as teacher for 1003. All Ordered Clothing boughtat Geo. Carr's is guaranteed. Instantaneous photography --the way a woman -shopper takes in the whole contents of a shop -window at one glance. Misses Alfie and Florence Park re- turned last week from a two months, visit with friends in Brantford and other places. Examine Chisholm's Xmas Stock ; he is always willing to show goods. Ball Bros.' advt. carne too late for this week. Christmas gifts is their t, and d theyhave agood variety to choose from. Mrs. Helm received word this week of the death of her brother, James Beattie of Wester Lan glee, Galashiels, at the advanced age of 84. Ladies' and Gents' Sli ppers, beautiful goods; make lovely Xmas presents - at W. J. Geeer•'s, Wm. French of Turnherry has sold the Barris farm to Geo. Turner ; we understand the sale was made through the agency' of T. J. Maguire. The Seaforth Sun issued last week a finely illustrated Souvenir edition. It was well gotten up and exceedingly creditable to the proprietor. Oranges from 2 doz. for 25e up to 604; per doz.-at W. J, Scott's. Rev, Principal Waller, M. A., of Huron College, called at the Rectory on Monday and promised to preach in St. Paul's in the near future, ROUSE font SAr.I?:-Corner of Vic- toria and Shutter streets. -R, W. Run- ciman, Wingharn Advance. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 11, 1902. Mr. Nmvwne� ofthe RIr. Newans, Wingham Trad- ing Co., was taken ill last week. He is now at his home in London. Word was received on 'Wednesday that he was still very ill, An experimental message sent around the world via the Paciflie cable by Sir Sandford Fleming, of Ottawa, occupied six hoot's and three minutes in transmission. Place your order for Holly, Flowers, els.. for Xmas. decorating, with J. Buckley "Star Restaurant'' There are seven divorce cases pend- ing for the next session of the Oanad- iatu senate. This constitutes one of the biggest batches presented for con- sideration at any one session. Mr. Jas. Irwin, the former proprie- tor of the Brussels Herald sold his grocery at 20 Arthur street, Toronto, and is now engaged in a wholesale grocery establishment in Toronto. LEAVING TOWN ?-No 1 but to leave room for Spring goods, bargains at Mrs. Aley's; call early. Mr. and Mrs. Ball have reached the Pacific coast in their visiting tour. They report a pleasant tiwe with friends at different points along the road, and expect to return in the spring. Mrs. F. Hogg desires to express her gratitude to all who in any way manifested sympathy for her during her ecent trial and bereavement. The many acts of kindness were truly appreciated. Robes,Horde Blank is Haines. both singlee ad double, at T. H. Ross'. The members of the young people's Guild of St. Paul's have made arrange- ments to hold fortnightly meetings ; programs to consist of music, read- ings, games, etc, and a social evening once a month. A writer in an exchange claims that a cloth saturated in turpentine and hung near sleeping children afflicted with whooping cough will effect a speedy cure. It is a cheap remedy and worth trying. For choice Groceries bread & cakes, call at Mrs. M. Grisdale's, opposite T. A, Mills', Wingham. Two drops of camphor on your tooth brash will give your mouth the freshest, cleanest feeling imaginable, will Make your gums rosy, and will prevent anything like cold sores or affections of your tongue. Mrs. Green entertained a company of young people on Friday evening, as a compliment ,tq liar milliner, ,Miss,_ Bisette, who leaves for her home in Exeter this week. The young people report an enjoyable evening. Even if you live 25 miles away it will pay you to come and see what Crowder is doing in Clothing. Invitations are out for the marriage of D. D. Ross, D.D.S., formerly of Wingham, to Miss Edith Beatrice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clarke, of town. The date fixed for the happy event is Dec. 18th. Rev. J. J. Patterson, B. A., has re- moved to the house on Diagonal street recently vacated by Mr, Zurbrigg. Mrs. Patterson will be at home to her friends as usual on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The nicest variety of Brooches, Stick Tins, Cuff Links, Long Chains and Watch Pins is to be found at Chisholm's Jewelry Store. Principal Cameron, who has been connected with the Tavistock Public School for four years, has resigned having decided to go into newspaper work. He has bought the Tiverton Watchman, and will take over the business in a few days. Two thousand employes of the 0. P, R., comprising all their conductors, trainmen, and yard men east of Fort Wiliiarn, have been granted increased wages. The advances reach well up to fifteen per cent. Roughly estimat- ed, the increase will aggregate a quarter of a million dollars, WANTF,p.-Choice Roll Butter 20cte. Good Turkeys undrawn l0ets. We buy for cash or trade, A $20,000 stock to select from. -Geo. E, Icing. The extent to which the weevil has pushed the pea crop north is indicated by the fact that Bruce in 1901 had over a million bushels of peas, Simcoe 021,705 and Grey 865,41I. The nearest approach to these figures was in Huron, with 501,000. York which grew 650,000 bushels in 1801, produced 262,412 last year. Fluid Beef makes a lovely drink ; always on hand at W. J. Scott's. ALL ONE CowCERT.-Jessie N. Mc-• Lachlan, the Scottish prima donna, assisted h Miss Marietta la Dell, e y , Can- ada's favorite entertainer; Miss Teresa Flanigan. Canada's sweetest soprano ; Robert Buchannan, Pianist. Opera House, Wingham, Friday, December 19th. Plan open at Campbell's drag store, Monday, December 8th, at 12.30, noon. Mason keeps the largest stock of School Supplies for the opening. -Send the children. M. G. Cameron, M. P. P. for West Huron, says the Huron, Bruce and Middlesex Electric Railway will soon be a reality. Goderich has just vnted them $50,000, Ashfield Township. $50,- , 000, West Wawanosh and Colborne $25,000 each, Work will be commenc- ed in the spring and ten -mile sections will be pushed with rapidity. One line of the road is to run north along the lake shore to Dungannon. The fun still continues at the Kent Block Sale -funny prices. Dultnege did not steal the goods 1 Nor is he making tnnch money 1 The goods must gel Reeveship. Councillor J. A. Strong, of Ilowick, is a candidate for the Reeveship of that township. The present Reeve is retiring from the municipal field. The hest Oysters at 40e a qt. -at W. J. Scott's, Sympathy. Many in town have expressed sin- cere sympathy with Mr, H. D. Hen- derson and family of Whitechurch in their sad bereavement ; see White- church items, There are special bargains in Ladies' flats for the next ten days at Mrs. Aley's. Too Late. Interesting items from Blyth and later news from Grey have been crowded out this week. This will hap- pen occasionally, Wroxeter reached us to -day (Thursday). Team Harness, well made and war- ranted, best value in town, at T. H. Ross'. Reading Circle. A very profitable and interesting meeting of the Epworth League Read- ing Circle was held at Mr. Allenby's on Thursday evening. Miss Brock was elected President, and Miss Fessant, Sec. The hooks now being studied are -"Tho Young People's Wesley", "Help for Common Days," and "Nature's Miracles." The next meet- ing will be held in the evening of the 18th, at Miss Ball's. Fresh line of Candies just arrived; finest in town -at W. J. Scott's, Social. A successful social under the aus- pices of the Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church was held on Fri- day evening last. Tasty refreshments were served and an interesting pro - grain presented. A silver collection added $14.50 to the Organ fund. Next Thursday evening, the Guild will hold an Educational meeting, for which an appropriate and interesting program is being provided. GENTS, -Why buy poor guru Rub- bers, when yon can get the genuine stub -proof Kant Kruek atW. J. Greer's. Wardenship. The Clinton News -Record says The wise ones are already discus- sing the probabilities of the Warden - ship for 1903. According to agree- ment the office isiven to a Tory Y one year .and to a Grit the next and the _ former'now holding it, the choice wilt lie between Kerr of Brussels. Miller of Wroxeter and McLean of Tucker - smith, so it will be a question for a party caucus rather than the council to decide. Ohishohn has the largest stock of Watch Chains (ladies and gents). Goods guaranteed; prices right. Officers Elect. L. .0. L. No. 701 (Wingham) held election and installation of officers on Friday evening last :- W. M. -R. A. Douglass ; D. M. -T. Hall ; chaplain -E. 0. Clarke ; R. See. -L. Ball ; Fin, Sec. -J. G. Stewart; Treasurer -D. Bell; D. of 0.-O. Barber; Lect.-Geo. Rankin ; Committee -A. H. Musgrove, J. Conery, Win. Nicholson, A. Dui- rnage, J. McMannus. After instal- lation, the brethren enjoyed a social time, and refreshments; the latter were furnished by Mr. Rush, by the kindness of 1I, A. Bogglass, the W. Master elect, Oranges from 2 doe. for 25e up to, 60e. per doz.-at W. J. Scott's, A Live Lizard. Mr. James Rapson of the IOth con. of nutlet has had quite an experience, For months he has been in poor health and the doctors were unable to effect a cure. They supposed the trouble was due to an attack of blood poisoning from which he suffered last spring, but this diagnose Mr. Rapson proved to be incorrect by vomiting a live lizard on Tuesday. Almost in- stant relief followed and he has since felt like a new man. -Clinton News - Record. Five thousand choice Oranges, Qne Ton of Confectionery, Nuts, F,tc„ arriving this week at the "Star Restaurant." for the Xmas. trade. A. O. F. Officers Elect of Court Huron 8108:- Past 108;Past Chief Ranger -Ed. Nash Chief Ranger -Elmer Moore Sub. -Chief Ranger -Bert. Porter Treasurer -Dr. T. Chisholm Secretary -Wes. Allenby Sr. Woodward -Geo. Rankin Jr. Wood ward ---.1. Mitchell Sr. Beadle -John Perrin Jr. Beadle -Will. Aikens Court Physician -Dr. J. Chisholm Scribe to Forester -F. Shore Auditors -Messrs. Cummer, Nash and Chisholm, Hot Beef Tea always on hand at W. J. Scott's ; sold by the bottle or in small quantities. Don't be cold when you are in town when you can get a cup of hot tea or Coffee and refreshments for 10ets. or a good ureal for 15c, at Mrs, Grisdale's. You ought to see the Cutter I am selling for $20.00. It's a marvel. --T. Il, Ross. In Neek-wear we lend. See our dis- play ; over 600 Ties to choose from, all new and rap to the minute. -Crowder Co, The St. Paul Calendar For 1903. Six sheets 10x15 ineheo, of beantifnl reproduction, in eolors, pastel draw. ings by Bryson, is now ready for distrlhntion and will be mailed on receipt of (25) cents -Coin or stamps, Address F. A. Miller, General Pass- eager Agent, Ohleago. hggsactly, A. ICensas paper reports the follow- ing :-A wise judge in Missouri has de- cided whom the eggs produced on the farm belong to. A farmer attempted to take a basket of eggs to town to sell but his wife objected. They had a fight, in which the old roan came off victorious, and the eggs went to market. The wife was not satisfied, but had her lord arrested. The justice fined hien $3 and costs, and told him that in the eyes of the court those eggs belonged to his wife, and that, therefore, he was no better than a thief when he took them and sold them without her consent. Women's Rubhers, first quality, for 30 cerate -at W. J. Greer's ; only fifty pairs ; buy early. Sudden Death. Death cane very sudddenly to the home of Mr. A. Nicholson of Morris on Monday night. Mrs. Nicholson went to bed shortly after nine o'clock and abont an hour later, Mr. Nichol- son r'etir'ed. Shortly after, he noticed that his wife was breathing strangely. Failing to arouse her, he called for help, and a light was secured, but her s'pir'it had taken its flight. Besides her husband, three sons mourn her sudden demise. The family formerly resided in Howick, but about a year ago mov- ed to Morris, and took charge of the Bodwin lime kiln. Deceased was 51 years of age. She was a sister of Mr, 5, Birchall. Come in and secure the hest bar- gains ever offered in Wingham, at Mrs. Aley'e. R. T. of T. Wingham Council, No, 114, R. T. of T. elected their officers for ensuing term on Tuesday evening, as follows: - Select Councillor -H, Flicks Past " -A. E. Lloyd Vice 4 -Miss D, Field Chaplain -Wm. Field Rec.-Secretary-N. Brandon Fin.-Secretary-Jno. Kerr Treasurer -W. C. Thompson. Beneficiary Sec. -Tres. -J. Kerr Herald -P. Russell G uard-Miss Tibbs Sentinel -W, Rose Reporter -Walter Hall Organist -Miss Edith Hall. I bought a large stock of Horse Blankets and an: going to run them off cheap. -T. H. Ross. Election Cases. Judgment was given in the South Oxford election case on Monday. andDonald. Sutherland, member -elect, helds his seat. Mr. Watson, solicitor for the Liberals will take the case to the Court of Appeal. Three others re- main for trial -North York petition against Hon. E. J. Davis (Lib.), Centre Bruce against Hngh Clark (Con.), and Sault Ste. Marie against Miscampbell (Con.). One report says the two last mentioned have been dropped. North York comes to trial in January. Seats in the Legislature -98; Liberal mem- bers -48 ; Conservative members -46, Seats vacant -4: North Renfrew, North Grey, North Norfolk, North Perth. Judgment reserved -2, Lennox and East Middlesex. Cheap Silverware never pe,ys. Why not go to Chisholm and get value for your money ? Death From Cat's Bite. The Mildmay Gazette says :-A most melancholy event occurred here on Tuesday morning when Laueetta eldest daughter of Mr. and Mre, Wm, Holtfiman, of Mild:pay, passed over to the great beyond. The si.ery of her illness is rather curious one. On Sun- day, Nov. the 161h, a neighbor's rat carne to Mr. Holtzman's, and Laurette, innocently picked up the animal in her arms. The cat in its frenzy, bit the girl on the finger and that is where trouble commenced. On Tues- day her arm began to swell and be- came vt' ••sinful, and on Thursday Dr. Clapp was called in and pronounc- ed it a very serious case of blood poisoning. She continrled to suffer untold agony, until Sunday morning when she Inst a)1 consciousness, and died on Tuesday morning, aged 14. No matter what yon want in Dry Goods. Clothing, or Furs, try Dulinage and if he has what you want you are sure to save money. A Useful Machine. Stewart Bros., of Molesworth, are the inventors and proprietors of a combined thresher and straw -cutter, that has lately been doing very Baas. factory work for the farmers in the neighborhood of Wingham. The straw -cutter is a sr all m ' w r n aclrine which can be attached to the rear end of any separator. It cuts the straw very line as fast as it is threshed, and by means of a blower attached, sends the cut straw to any part of the barn desired. A great saving in space, and also in men, is thus effected. The cut straw, when mixed with pulp or chop, is all consumed, and will support two or three times as many cattle as the un- cut straw. It makes better bedding, the manure can be more easily handled and ploughed under the soil, Thresh- ers who have not this straw -cutting attachment to their machines will ho compelled to get thein, as farmers who have once employed such a machine will wish no other. The whole appar- atus is easily driven by a fourteen - horse -power engine, lilverylhing new in eulting and over- cootings at reasonable prices, at Geo. Clued, Clocks and Watches, suitable Xmas Presents, can be bought cheap at Ohielrolm's, S, S. Officers. The annual meeting of St. Paul's Church was held on Thursday last. The following are the officers :- Superintendent -Rev. W. Lowe ; As- sistant -F. Shore ; ' Vice -Supt. -E. Nash; Librarians -A. Alderson, Mies M. Sadler ; Organist -W, Rodents ; Assistant -Miss Vanstone ; Secretary -E. Nash ; Treasurer -A. Alderson. The school is in a flonrishing con- dition ; all the officers and teachers are regular communicants. A Xmas. entertainment will be held Dec. 22nd, the proceeds to go to the Sick Child- ren's Hospital, Toronto. Silver -Handled Manicure Pieces for half-price at Chisholm's. Fire. Early Saturday morning, the fire alarm summoned the firemen to duty. About six o'clock, the livery stable of Geo. Newton was discovered to be on fire. So rapidly did the fire spread, that it was only possible to save the buggies. Two horses, one cow, all the harness, feed and other contents were burned. The strange part of the affair is that liar. Newton passed the stable about fifteen minutes before, on his way to put a fire on in the cider mill, and saw no signs of any fire in the stable. After he had completed his work in the mill, which occupied 15 or 20 minutes, he looked outside, and saw the fire, and men gathered at the scene. There was $100 insurance on stable and contents. The saddest part of the disaster is the cremation of the two horses and cow, How the fire originated is a mystery, as none whatever had been used on the premises. A. Nicol's blacksmith shop adjoining, was considerably scorched, but the metallic sheeting and persist- ent use of the hose saved it from dqs- truction. BARGAINS IN MILLINERY. -Millinery going at cost; everything must go at Mrs. Aley's. THE VOTE ON THURSDAY. The vote on Thursday last was qui- etly taken, but as yet the official re- turns are not all at hand. So far as we have been able to obtain them, the local returns are as follows ;- eal:mAM. Yes, No. Maj. 60 27 33 42 28 14 71 23 48 113 40 73 286 118 168 Total vote, 401; in 1898, 460. TURNBERRY. No. 1. 70 2. 93 3. 83 4. 82 WEST WA WANOSH. No. 1. 84 14 1. 87 5 3. 60 7 4. 74 14 5. 60 9 51 BAST WAWANOsrl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 22 11 10 6 48 82 73 76 70 82 53 60 No. 1. 2, 3. 4. 6. 85 18 67 90 16 74 74 5 69 54 17 37 ASEFIELD. 74 21 53 91 20 65 109 8 92 No returns. 24 70 55 No returns. 61 10 51 IIULLETT. No. 4. lag 2$ 5. 09 5 9 3 • r4Rw1ATf. No. 1.. 2. (Gerrie) 3. (Ford'h) 4. 5. 6. 54 29 zl 71 84 37 115 21 91 134 13 121 98 16 82 Returns not received. Goderich 300 283 107 Clinton 254 179 75 Blyth 86 75 11 Colborne Tp. returns incomplete. Goderich Tp. " " EAST HURON (pc:pum el.) Major I?or. A,gaiitiesnst- Tnrnherry.... .....2y3 Uowick .... .,,,,.479 f}rry ,..., 457 A. iIlop,.,,.. . , 2 Morris. 243 Bullets. 136 Brussels 40 Wroxeter 28 Yes. No. Maj. South Huron 2 360 096 1,364 West Huron.,,, 2 359 903 1.306 East Huron, 2,386 773 1,618. The vote cast in this county at the general election of 1898 was :--- East I tiron 4.330 West Huron 4,928 South Huron 5.301 14,055 This connty's share of the vote ne- cessary to bring the Ligyoe Act into operation would have been 7,228. LATEST RETURN& Total "Yes" vote 152,291 Total "No" vote.... . , , 83,730 Present majority.,,68,553 Total vote cast 236,033 For the purpose of comparison, we append other votes taken : ONTARIO PLEBISCITE, 1801. For Prohibition 102,481) Against " 110,720 Majority for 81,760 Dmir`itow PLlgrrt5rr7T14, 1808. roe prohibition....,,,, 278.330 .4411)st " ,,,• 201,603 Majority for 13,687 VOTE IN ONTA11IO, 1898. For Prohibition 154,108 Against " 115,281- Majority 15,263Majority for.,,..,39,21! WATERWORKS INFORMATION. Three Years' Experience of Berlin. Now that a By-law is before the pro- perty holders of Wingham, pertaining to Waterworks, it is right for those who have votes to weigh the matter well, and not decide adversely to the scheme without full consideration. The experience of other towns should be a fair test, and if Waterworks have proved a paying investment in other places, there seems' to be no valid rea- son that they should not pay in Wing - ham. The first annual report of the Water Commissioners of Berlin shows the cost of pumping averaged lI cents per 1,000 gallons. FIGURES FOR 1899 Receipts from water rates and rentals $14,620 51 Profits, after debenture, in- terest, salaries, repairs, etc had been paid 4,845 57 REPORT OF 1900. 1000 shows even better, for the pro- fits of 1809 enabled the town to give a discount on water rates for cash in 10 days, of ten per cent.. and the number of consumers increased from 803 to 916. The figures for 1900 were: - Receipts from rates and hy- drant rents $17,887 15 Profit, after expenses, deben- tures, etc., were paid 6,907 40 REPORT OF 1001. Receipts from water rates and rentals $20,158 12 Profit after debenture, inter- - est, salaries and expenses were paid 7,027 35 These three years' working showed an increase in profit every year as fol- lows :- Profits 1899 $4,845 57 " 1900 0,007 40 " 1001 7,927 85 Not only did the waterworks yield a profit, but the value of waterworks assets over liabilities on the plant also increased yearly. Value of assets over liabil- ties - 1899-$ 5,602 98 " 1900- 12,471 02 " 1901- 24,405'62 of consumers also in - The number creased yearly. Consumers in January. 1890 732 61" " 1900' .... 803 .t ,.y " 1901: 916 61 111" 11 1902 1152 These figures are taken from the printed statement of receipts and ex- penditures for the years named, In a matter involving a large outlay, every ratepayer should avoid jumping at conclusions: 'Tette dvence may net feet it to be a duty to unduly urge the scheme, but so far as possible we shall endeavor to place all the information obtainable before our readers. After reading and hearing the question dis- cussed, property -holders will be in a better position to decide than at pres- ent. Hence, let none decide hastily, nor without the consideration the im- portance of the subject den}ands, That the proposed improvements are necessary, few will deny. We believe the Waterworks would be a paying investment. Fon SALE CHEAP, -1} story frame house, convenient to the factories and Iron Works ; bargain for quick sale. - A. Dulmage, Kent Block. Snap Bargains every afternoon and evening, of the stock of Thomas' Ba- zaar, comprising almost every article you can think of. gut Says Crossley and Hunter are holding evangelistic services in Goderich. The special services for prayer, held last week, in St. Paul's church, were well attended. The Mount Forest Presbytery has con- firmed the call of Rev. Jas. Barber, of Forest, to Arthur church. Rev. N. Burwnsh tools the work on Belgrave circuit last Sunday, The pastor, Rev. 4..II. Brown, was i11. A $5,000 Methodist church is to be built in T-larrieton next spring, It will be on the same site as the present edifice. Presbyterianism is making progress in France. Pastor Charles Merle D'Aubigue says; -In 1835 Paris had only ten Protestant churches; now, in and around it there are 105. Wingham Methodist Church anniver- sary services will be held Dec. 28th. Rev, Dr, Carman will preach twice on Sunday, and on Monday evening, there will be a Supper, followed by a lecture by Dr. Carman; further announcements later. Rev. R. Hobbs proaohed anniversary sermons in Main street church, Exeter on Sunday last, and the pastor of that church, Bev. Millyard, proaohed in Winghalu. Mr, Millyard's discourses were much appreciated by the con- gregation. The Baptist Foreign Missionary Societies are enjoying a time of harvest. In the seven missions they have now 111,650 communicants, Of Ole mul- titude 41,147 are .found in Bunnell and 55,000 iu South India among theTolugus, Tho baptisms were 8,477 last year. An entertainment under the auspices of Calvin church Sunday school will be held in St. Helens on Friday evening, Deo. 19th. A splendid programme con- sisting of dialogues, recitations, chor- uses, etc., will be given by the pupils, assisted by other talent, Beside the foregoing several ministers will deliver addresses, Rev, Dr. Gnncly of Strathroy, has no- cepted the invitation from Wingham Official Board to become pastor of Wingham Methodist Olrttrch for the- , ensuing Conference year. Dr. Gundy 10 now in his 5th year in Strathroy, and has filled some of the leading charges in the London Conference, Ile bus the record of being a good preacher, a faith- `ful pastor, and excellent financier. $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Hymeneal. The residence of Mr. Jas. A. Cline, (formerly of Wingham,) now of Owen Sound, was the scene of a happy event on Thursday Dec, 4th, when his daughter, Miss Nellie, became the bride of Mr, 0. A. Campbell, druggist, of Wingharn. The wedding was one of those quiet but none the less interest- ing matrimonial events, and the cere- mony was witnessed by the immedi- ate relatives of the bride and groom. Rev. D. Perrie of Wingham, assisted by Rev. R. McAlpine, of Owen Sound tied the matrimonial knot, and after congratulations, a choice wedding luncheon was enjoyed, and the happy couple left on the afternoon train for Toronto. The bride is no stranger in Wingham, and returning to our town where she has so many friends, will doubtless find pleasure in the renewal of former friendships. The Advance extends congratulations, and hopes that the future may have much of happiness in store for Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell will be "At Horne" on Edward street, after Janu- ary lat. Like all business men, Chisholm needs money, and is offering his fine stock of Jewelry at popular prices. Don't purchase before seeing his stock. RIMIEST PRICE for turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, potatoes, dried apples, Nutter and eggs.-WINGHAM TRADING CO., LIMITED. NOTE AND COMMENT. -Two Plebiscites and a Referendum, Still Prohibition is in the dim distance. * * * -Extracts from city papers in refer- ence to the vote may be found on page 4. -The question on the ballot was misleading, and did mislead voters. Was this intentional? * * * -Two Plebiscites and a Referendum have cost probably half a million dol- lars -simply to "fool" the voters. Watch for the next dodge. * * « - The latest returns give the total vote east, 238,698. If there are, as it is said, 700,000 voters in the province, the total vote was only about one-third. * * * -How Premier Doss must have smiled to see the temperance people straining to reach what he had previ- ously placed entirely out of their reach! * * * -The Referendum was a political dodge to enable -Hon. G. W. Ross to, esertiie responsibility and avoid the ful- filment of his pledges. This may be political trickery ; it is certainly not statesmanship. * * * -Winghana's majority -168; Clin- ton's -75. Yet Clinton is the home of a loud temperance advocate, who stumped the riding against a pledged prohibitionist, and voted and worked for one who was decidedly otherwise. *. * * -Hon. G. W, Ross considers that polities figured largely in the temper- ance vote on Thursday last. There are many who consider that temper- ance has figured considerably in mai- tics during the said hon. gentleman's career. * * * - Mr. Whitney may not be an ideal Prohibitionist, but he is on record that "He is bold enough to be honest, and honest enough to be bold." Hence he is utterly opposed to fooling the elec- tors and playing football with great moral issues, • . * • -Flagrant violations of the law have doubtless accentuated the demand for the abolition of the bar -room. A strict observance of the present law by ho- tel -keepers would remove a very fruit- ful ground of complaint in every town --Winghatn included. , * * * -Mr. Whitney's policy of further restrictions, a thorough enforcement of the law, and the removal of Inspec- tors from political control, -now ap- pears to he the best plan at present available to lessen the admitted evils of the traffic in liquor. * * * -It is estimated that there are 700,- 000 voters in Ontario. The "Nay" vote on Thursday hast of 83,521 is very sig- nificant and indicates that only one in eight of Ontario's voters is in favor of perpetuating the present system of licensed sale of intoxicants, * * * -It is said, Hon. G. W, Ross voted for the Liquor Act of 1002. Yes, and some very much lesser lights actually spoke in its favor, All this was per- fectly safe ; they knew 212,723 was an impassable harrier; but then it gave them a grand opportunity to pose as temperance orators, and thus perhaps hold the temperance vote at a future election. See the point? * * * -Premier Rose blames Conserva- tives for the large majority in favor of the Liquor Act of 1002. Instead of censuring rain g thorn he should console him- self with the thought that for once in his life he was able to evolve an idea they could so seriously entertain as to support it. ()ensuring them is not the best method of encouraging them to support his measures in the future. * * * -Temperance people ought now to be convinced that Liberal politicians have been making a political football of the cause so dear to them. 011 the other band, anti -temperance people , should be disgnsted with any man, or set of men, that would put thein to the trouble of throe expensive cam- paigns, simply to fool the 'other fel- lows" and keep them within the party traces, BANS of llAILTON WINGHAM. Capital paid up $2,000,000. Reserve,;1,600,00 J. TURNBULL, Goneral-Manager, President -John Stuart Vicc•President-A, G, Ramsay Cashier --J. Turnbu DIRECTORS :-John Proctor Wm, Gibson. Geo. Roach, A. T. Wood, A. B, too (Toronto) Savings Bank hours 10 to 3; Saturdays 10 to 1 Deposits of $1 and.upwardsreceived, Int- erest allowed and computed on 30th November and 31st May each year,and added to principal rates SpecialofinteDeprest.osits also received at current Drafts on Great Britain and the United States bought and sold, E L. DrOEINSON, Solicitor. W. CORBOULD Agent Travellers are notified that the Bank of Hamilton and Its Branches teens Circular note9 of the National Provinoial Bank of England (Ltd.) which can be Dashed without charge or trouble in any part of the world Xmas. IS COMING We have suitable Xmas. Presents. Come in and examine. PERFUMES -10e to $5 per pk. Taylor's, Roger & Gallet's, La Pever's Ideal, etc. HAIR BRUSHES -Ebony and Rosewood, all prices. PURSES -Ladies' and Gents', at prices to suit you. SUNDRIES - Tobacco Bowls, Smoking Sets, Vases, Shaving Sets, Opera Glasses, etc. These we will sell at prices never before given in Wingham. Walton McKibbon Phm.B. Next door to Post Office. SCHOOL BOARD. Wingham School Board met Tuesday evening ; preeentTMessrs, Bert a r anntith rf t1 +� . > 4� tli , Abr itttt.d'nc.. bindr'1� Minutes of Ness. meeting Were con - finned. The Principal's report for Novena her was presented and adopted. In a condensed for'n it showed as follows - Boys present, 193 ; girls, 235 ; average daily attendance, 369. The following accounts passed for payment -Geo- Mason, supplies, $5.00; U. Sher•k painting blackboards, $3.00 ; A. I, ostiiff, teaming coal, $2 50 ; R. ' Kinsman, repairs, $1.35; D. Fryfogle, fixing around boiler, $2; Howson & Co wood, $15.00; W. Taylor, fumigating, SScts. ; Gray, Young & Sparling, fire- brick. $2.65, A communication was read from the Secretary of the Brussels School Board re Continuation Olass grant. The Secretary was instructed to cor- respond with those interested, so that a strong delegation may be ap- pointed to hying this matter before the County Council at either its Janu- ary or June session. Griffin -Moore -That. teachers' and other officers'. salaries for the months of November and December be paid on the usual terms. Mr. Moore was instructed to secure fuel. The Boardthen t ren adjourned. * * * ---Both Melee appear to eXtract satis- faction from the results. Prohibition- ists rejoice at the significantly large majority and "Thank God and take courage," On the other hand, the Antis glory in the feet that the "Yes" vote fell far short of the 213, 723, and inwardly bless Premier Ross for fixing the limit, not on a majority vote, hilt on a percentage of a vote taken nearly five years ago, and on voters' lists nearly eighteen months old, EXTRAODINARY BUSINESS IN- CREASE. The subscription receipts of the Family Herald and Weesly Star of Montreal have grows to such an enor- mous extent that the publishers have been forced to discontinue all soliciting for new subscribers dining December and confine all their enemies to the handling of renewal subscriptions. It is said the demand from new snbscrib- ers to get on the Family Herald's mail- ing lists have made it absolutely neces- sary to suspend the soliciting of new business and accept only renewals and new subscriptions that are seat in unsolicited. The inrn.ense improve- ments in the agricultural columns of that pa pet' are direct carie of such un- usual demand from new subscribers. • What You Want -IN- Drugs Quality IN-- Quality First---Last-A11 tip time. No guarantee of quality could be torongcr than the guarantee we give, and no prices could be more reasonable : A. L. Hamilton x� DRUGGIST I .L� . "Y I G.i.Z A.