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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1902-12-18, Page 130T11 YEAR, NO. 16. DOVIINION BANK. Capital - - - .$2,900,000 Reserve - - • $2,900,000 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 Enrope. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits of $1,00 and upwards, and added to principal 30th June and 81st December each year. A. E. GIBSON, Manager R, Vanstone, Solicitor CLUBBING RATES. Advance till Dec., 1903 $1 00 Advance and Mail -Empire .. 1 75 Advance and Family Herald 1 75 Advance and Weekly Sun 1 75 Advance and Farmers' Advocate1 85 Advance and F. Advocate (ren'al) 1 95 Advance and Globe 1 75 Advance and Toronto Star 2 25 Advance and Toronto News 2 25 These rates are good for all of next , year with balance of 1902, and include premiums with the papers mentioned when any are given, and will include also the beautiful illustrated.premium with the Advance, ready Dec. 15th. NEW ADVTS. Last Call.—Tudhope's. The Holidays. --G. T. R. M nyder !—W. G. Patterson. Christmas Gifts,—Ball Bros. .Now for Xnias.—at Griffin's. What to Give.—Homuth Bros. Many Values.—Thomas' Bazaar. Be Sure of This.—Roht. Maxwell. Good to Look Upon.—J, Buckley. Xmas. and New Years.—C. P. R. Gland Xmas. Display.—Kerr Bros. Xmas. in Men's Store.—Crowder Co. Xmas. Presents.—A. L. Hamilton. Good Cheer for Xmas.—A. Dunnage. Nomination Meeting.—John Burgess. Gloves, Belts, Ties, etc.—D. M. Gordon See Halsey Park's advt. • Wear Gkeer's Shoes and,Rubbers. See Chisholm's display of fine China: Councillor Vanstone is reported im- proving. Rev. R, Hobbs lectured in Fordwich on Monday evening. Oranges from 2 doz. for 25c up to 60c. per doz.—at W. J. Scott's. Sunday School entertainment in St. Paul's next Monday evening. Next'Thursdayis Christmas Day. • May it be a merry one to you. • East Wawanosh items reached us t'hls (Thursday) morning—too late. • WANTED—Several farms to rent.— Apply to T. J. Maguire. W. J. Pattison now has a telephone in his place of business. The number is 82. L Davidson has moved into the house on the corner of Patrick and Shuler streets. 3 places for rental. Apply to A. E. Smith. Mr. Buckley. of the Star restaurant has a space in this issue. See his advt and give him a call. Owing to intense cold and a scarcity of fuel, there was much suffering in Montreal last week. Xmas goods are now ready at Chis- holm's Jewelry Store. Mulholland of Gorrie is snaking cabi- net photos at $2 a dozen during the month of December. Mr. Newans is still confined to his bed by illness. Mr. Robertson of Lon- don is here in his place. The best Oysters at 40e a qt.—at W. J. Scott's. We are pleased to see Alex. Ritchie. of the firm of Ritchie & Campbell, able again to wait on customers. Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith mourn the loss of their son, Chester, who died on 41 Wednesday, aged 6 years 8 mouths. Wings,Wreaths, Feathers and Quills going below cost at Mrs. Aley's. A Lion's Head merchant offered $25 for the first barrel of sugar turned out by the Wiarton beet sugar factory. Plan of Hell for Jessie N. NcLach- lan's Concert opens at Campbell's drug store, Monday, December 8th, at 12,30 o'clock. Fresh line of Candies just arrived ; finest in town—at W. J. Scott's, Lambton Ceunty Council wants the County divided for registry purposes with one office at Sarnia and another at Petrol ea. Rev. A. IL Brown of Belgrave is still i11, Mr, John Kerr took his work at the Brick church, East Wawanosh, last Sunday. Choke Footwear for the Children at W. J. Greer's. December eighteenth, Dalt and grey; One week more, Christmas Day. The name of Mr. James Anderson, Sullivan, ex -Warden of Grey, has been suggested as the Liberal candi- date in North Gey to succeed the late I)r, Horsey. Examine Chisholm's Xmas Stock ; he le always willing to show goods, Allingham Advance. WINGHAM. ONTARIO, DECEMBER 18, - 1902. A blazing chimney in the Button block gave the firemen a quick run on Tuesday afternoon. They got there in a very short time. The boys are good on a run. The Northern Hockey League was formed in Palmerston on Saturday, consisting of Palmerston, Kincardine, Lucknow, Listowel, Drayton, Harris - ton and Mount Forest. Why not give hirn a Neck -tie or Silk Muffler ?—Cheap at Dunnage's. The best Oysters at 40c a qt.—at W. J. Scott's, The Great Northwestern Telegraph Company is now accepting messages via the new Pacific cable for Australia, - Tasmania and New Zealand at the regular rate of 58 cents a word. Sir Frederick Borden will introduce - a bill at the next session of Parliament to amend the Militia Act It is under- stood that provision will be made for an increase of the permanent force. For choice Groceries bread & cakes, call itt Mrs. M. Grisdale's, opposite T. A. Mills', Wingham. LEAVING TowN 7—No ! but to leave room for Spring goods, bargains at Mrs. Aley's ; call early. Invitations are issued for the mar- riage of Miss Isabelle, daughter of Mr. James Taylor of Kinloss, to Mr. Geo. A. Cottle of Whitechurch. The date of the happy event is December 24th. The funeral of Mr, M. H. Ferguson, of London (formerly of Glenannan), took place on Saturday. The remains were brought here for interment ; pneumonia was the cause of his death. Give her a nice Fur bluff—they are popular now ; half-price at Mintage's. QUITE "SWELL,"—Get a Fur Over- coat. '1'. H. Ross has them down fine, both in quality and price. The Young People's Auxiliary in- tend holding a sale of work in the basement of St. Paul's church on Sat- urday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A charge of 5c. will be made to those wishing telt. A meeting of the farmers of North Bruce will be held on Dec. 19 to organize for independent action in political affairs. Mr. Cecil Swale reeve of Amalie!, is one of the prime movers in the matter. Clocks and Watches, suitable Xteas Presents, can be bought cheap , at Chisholm's. Cutters have been selling fast and furious. `Vhy? Because the goods and prices are all right.—T. R. Ross. Inkerman Thompson of Owen Sound wilt represent the Conservativa.inter este for North Grey in Federal politics. and George Boyd, who was defeated by McKay, the unseated Liberal can- didate, will run again foiethe.Local House. Mrs. Walton Dodaworth of the 16th con." of, Goderich township has a pul- let which was hatched on the 3rd day of April and began to lay on the 5th of August. She also has a duck which was hatched out on the 7th of May and began to lay the first week in October and has since deposited thirty large eggs.—[Clinton News Record. Silver -Handled Manicure Pieces for half-price at Chisholm's. Everything new in suiting and over - coatings at reasonable prices, at Geo. Carr's. ALL ONE CONCERT. Jessie N. Mc- Lachlan. the Scottish pritna donna, assisted by Miss Marietta la Dell, 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 drug store, Monday, December 8th, at 12.30, noon. The Wallaceburg News of Dec. 4th contained the following :—"Owing to the absence of the rector, Rev. Thos. 11. Farr, B. A., who is at Durham at- tending the funeral of his mother, the pulpits of Wallaceburg and Becher were occupied by Mr. Frank E. Powell of Wingham, a student iSf Western University. 11Ir. Powell is a clever student, a natural orator and preacher and has not missed his calling. Perfumes, Hair Brushes and Ebony Goods. suitable for Xmas gifts, at Campbell's drug store. Now is the time to get Fur Coats and Capes at bargain prices.— The Wiughatn Trading Co. Miss Gertie Nixon, the young girl who was shot in the back by her jeal- ous lover, Ottaway Hunter, on the Orangeville lacrosse grounds two years ago, is residing in Toronto. For some time she has been under- going the massage treatment and it is said she is very much improved, She is as yet unable to walk, but her com- plete recovery is looked foe in the near future. An exchange says :—Now that feel is as much a ;ratter of ltlxi ry as of necessity, it might be as well to know what constitutes a cord of wood, There are 128 cubic feet in a cord, yet we venture to say that most people who buy and pay for what is sold as a cord of wood only receive about 00 cubic feet, Onr coal merchants are compelled to give a full' ton of coal, When a too is purchased, and when asked must show their weigh bill. Why should not fanners and wood dealers be made deliver 128 cubic feet for a cord of wood p Don't be cold when yon are in town when you can get a cup of hot tea or Coffee and refreshments for l0cts, or a good ureal for 15c, at Mrs. Grisdale's. MONEY To Lonx—At 43 per cent, on improved farms. Eitsy terms of re- payment ; e•ppayment; expenses light. Apply A. Dunnage, Real . Estate and Loan Agent, Kent Block. Latest Figures. The returns to hand on the vote taken December 4th, are— Far the Act 179,744 Against the Act 9,483 Majority 87,261 Total Vote 27.2,227 Public Meeting. A pnblic meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, 30th inst., in connection with the proposed waterworks improvement. Engineer Davis of Berlin will be present. Every property -holder should be pre- sent and hear the matter discussed. Come in and secure the best bar- gains ever offered ih Wingham, at Mrs. Aley's, Died. Mr. Jas. Shielis.. a respected resident of East Wawanosh passed the bound- ary line of time 'on Thursday last, aged 45. He leaves a widow (daugh- ter of Mr. Adam Reid) and' ten child- ren, It is indeed aa oad Ixme vement, when the husband. is taken and ten children are left fatherless. Advertisers And Correspondents. Next week being Xmas week. the Advance will be issued a day earlier than usual. Advertisers desiring to change their advertisemeut must therefore send their copy in a day earlier than usual,The same request is made of our faithful correspon- dents. It can be ,done by making it little effort. Don't forget to call at Mrs. Grisdale's for your Christmas candies, nuts, Oranges, etc. St. Andrew's Brotherhood. The annual meeting of the Brother- hood of St. Andrew was held at the Rectory last Monday evening when the following officer. were elected for the year:—Leader--t•p. Nash ; Vico— W. Rodents ; Sec-Clecil Cooper. The Chapter bas done good work through the past year, and has been inost'telp- ful to the Rector in his work. Anniversary. Whitechurch Methodist church an- niversary services are reported success- ful. Rev. R. J. Garbutt, of Gorrie preached morning and evening, and Rev. R. Hobbs in the afternoon. - An enjoyable entertainment was held on Monday evening. No report has been sent us, and hence we have no means of hearing the financial results. Showy Window.!},~ - WitiMayo merchants displayed ! their holiday goods very attractively, and had we space to spare, special note would have been made of each. A number oi, observers .credit Smith Sc Pethick with one of the prettiest win- dows. It was dressed by W. C. Thom - Thompson. • We hope every one of .our advertisers will have a profitable hol- iday trade. Hot Beef Tea always on hand at W. J. Scott's ; sold by the bottle or in swell quantities. Mason keeps _the largest stock of School Supplies for the opening.—Send the children. Wanted. A number of citizens claim that the Council should appoint an Irispector of wood offered for sale, so that pur- chasers may be reasonably sure of get- ting what they pay for. If such an official is needed, Mr. Mallough, the weigh -master. is just sthe man for the Position. An eighth'of a cord short on a toad is not *just the thing, with wood at a top-notch price. Elected To Office. At the regular convocation of Leba- non Chapter No. 81, G. R. C., on Tues- day evening, the following were elect- ed to office for the ensuing term :-1st Prin.—Rev . W. Lowe ; - god Prin.—H. 0. Bell ; 3rd Prin.—J. P. Kennedy ; S. E.—H. E. W. Tamlyn ; S. N.—P. Tausley ; Treas.—J. E. Tamlyn ; P. S. —Jno. S. Chisholm ; S. S.—A. McAsh ; J. S.—F. Wheeler ; Jan.—J. Fleuty. Ladies' Cloth Jackets and Men's Cloth Coats at half-price.—The Wing - ham Trading Co. Place your order for Holly, Flowers, etc„ for Xmas. decorating, with J. Buckley "Star Restaurant" A Good Record. Thomas Brown, auctioneer, of Sea - forth, has conducted nearly fifty auc- tion sales since harvest closed. Con- sidering that there are thirty-four li- censed auctioneers in Huron. and Mr. Brown's sales extended to nearly every municipality in the county, the record is a good one. The farmers evidently know a good auctioneer, and mike' no mistake when they secure Mr. Brown. Dates of sales arranged at the 4dyance office, Nominations. Tho nomination for County Cotnmis- sioners will be held next Monday, in F. Wheeler's waggon shop, Belgrave, Mr. Lockhart, County Commissioner, was in town on Saturday and reports success in his canvass, Both Mr, Lock- hart and Mr. Patterson, representa- tives for this division, did good service during the last term, and the county's interests will be well guarded if they again occupy seats at the Connell table. The other candidates for this division are J. T. Carrie, Reeve of East Wawanosh, and Alex. Stuart of the same township, To RENT. ---•Cottage on Frances St. ; hard and soft water, stone east r, three bedrooms, parlor, dining -room, kit. Ichen and pantry, Apply, E. Herds- man, Wingham. Xmas. Tree A Sunday School entertainment, with Xinas tree attractions, will he held on Xmas. night in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, under the auspices of the Methodist Sunday School, See handbills. Chisholm has the largest stock of Watch Chains (ladies and gents). Goods guaranteed ; prices right, A Change. The Western Foundry Co. Limited has discontinued the use of acetylene gas, and had electric lights installed. Sometimes, this is reversed, but it is the acetylene gas that is knocked out this time. A Journalist Gone. Horace L. Hall, city editor of the London Advertiser, died in St. Joseph's hospital, Sunday, Deo. 7th. He was 28 years of age, an able journalist with bright prospects before him. He was of delicate constitution, but had only been seriously ill for about a month. His death is all the more sad, occurring as it did only four months after his marriage. IIis bride was formerly Miss Wilson, a, niece of Wm. Netter - field of Wingham. Oranges from 2 doz. for 25c up to G0c per doz.—at W. J. Scott's. Ladies' and Gents' Slippers make beautiful Xmas Presents. sts. eSee n them at W. 1. Greer's. • No use in freezing to death, when you can buy a beautiful Fur Coat from T. 11. Ross for $20.00 ; he has them all prices. Graduated. On the occasion of the commence- ment exercises of Hamilton Hospital Training School, recently, eight clever young ladies graduated as trained nurses. The evening passed very pleasantly, the company being enter- tained by the Chairman of the Board to a slipper, followed by a. 'very fine musical program. Atnong the graduates was Miss Lucina M. Watson daughter of Mr. Thos. Watson, (for- merly of Wingham) and a sister of Mrs. J. A. Timmins. Miss Watson stood the highest in her class each year, as well as in her final examin- ations this fall. A Bad Fall. Master Thomas Holmes, son of Bar- rister R. Holmes, met with a serious accident last Thursday evening. Be was climbing to the top of a polished cherry banister, and lasing his hold. fell to •the:_ landing, - striking, on- his right temple. It was feared concus- sion of the brain would result, but he is now recovering. A couple of years ago the same little boy had a narrow escape in a similar way, when he fell to the middle landing of the tnain stairway in his father's Toronto residence, and cut his head severely. Notwithstanding the severe shock of this last accident and the fact of his being in a comatose state all night, his first words in the morning were ;— "Wasn't that a peach of a dive." Vote for Dulmage as head -quarters for Xmas bargains. • House' Fort SALE—Corner of Vic- toria and Shuter streets. --R. W. Run- ciman. Snap Bargains every afternoon and evening, of the stock of Thomas' Ba- zaar, comprising almost every article you can think of. Married 25 Years. ' On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Green celebrated the twenty- fifth anniversary of their wedding day. Dinner was heartily enjoyed by friends and relatives from Kincardine, Ripley, Lochalsh, Goderich, Hibbert and Mit- chell. These left many presents indi- cating the ties of friendship. To- wards evening. the Ladies' Aid assem- bled and partook of the tea kindly furnished by Mrs. Green. As an- nounced, a collection was taken, which amounted to $30. This will he applied to the second subscription of a thousand dollars, given by the ladies to the building fund of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Green's many friends hope that they may be spared to cele- brate at least twenty-five more anni- versaries, and thus reach their Golden wedding day. Died. Death is no respector of persons, and last week left another home in town sad, because of the vacant chair, Mr. John Nicholson, after an illness of several weeks, passed away on Thurs- day last, at the age of 63, Deceased was born in the north of England in the year 1839, Forty years ago, he emigrated, with his brother Isaac, to Canada, and game ,to Tut'nberry in 11172. A few years later he moved to the $lnevale read where he resided for 3.5 years. A.bout a year ago, he purchased a comfortable home in Winghatn and retired, Ile was an Upright, cpnscientiorts man, held in general esteem. He leaves a widow to continue the journey a little longer, though alone. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. During his illness, he was faithfully attended by his nephew, Contractor Wm, Nichol- son. The funeral took place on Sil.tur. clay, J. G. Nicholson of Toronto, rind Jno, Nicholson of Galt, relatives, were present. Dalmage. Kent Block, for Xmas Presents : Stylish Boys' Overcoats (5 ton years), Gold buttons, velvet col- lars, AUCTION SALES, ---Thos. Brown, auc- tioneer, of Seaforth, is prepared to at,.tend sales in this vicinity, Call at Ad» vance office and arrange date of sale, Purchased A Stock. Mr. II. Woods, formerly of St. Helens, has purchased a stock of goods at Williscroft, Bruce county, and will remove there at an early date, Mr, M, H. Mclndoo has been taking stock for him. Williscroft is situated in a fine section of country, and there should be a good business done. Officers Elected. L. 0. L. No. 462, Belgrave, held its annual election and installation of offi- cers on Wednesday evening, Dec. 10th. The new officers aro :—W. M.—John Watson; D. M.—John Armstrong; Chaplain—Chas. McCrea ; R, -Sec. ---J. D. Gallagher; Fin. Sec,—William G. Knox ; Treas.—Wm. Bryans ; D. of 0. —Alex. Leishman ; Sec.—Henry Leish- man ; Committee — Robert McCrea, Henry Brandon, Joseph Ruddy, Regi- nal Watson, Lorne Knox. Get yonr Piano Tuned or Repaired before the New Year. Leave orders at T. H. Ross' Music Store. Satisfaction guaranteed.—R. M. Ross. Cement In Demand. The past year has witnessed a great demand for cement. It is now being used for floors, sidewalks, foundations, silos, ornamental stonework, etc., etc. It is estimated that the average quan- tity of cement used yearly in Canada is twelve million -barrels. There are nine factories producing the commo- dity, and these manufactured this year, 815,000 barrels. The remainder required for use in 1902 was imported. Canadian factories expect next year to tarn out over a million and a half bar- rels of cement. Several new factories are in process of construction. The Monetary Times had an article in its last week's issue dealing fully with this topic. Five thousand choice Oranges, One Ton of Confectionery, Nuts, Etc., arriving this week at the "Star Restaurant" for the Xrpas. trade. The Treating System. The Toronto World is opposed to Prohibition, but it is also opposed to the "treating system". In a recent issue the World said :—A majority of the voter's of Ontario may not be able to secure prohibition, but the people have it in their own hands to do away with the treating system. The "come in and have something" custom lies 'very close to the root of the bar -room evil. It is an ever present curse that is largely responsible for our annual crop of drunkards. Through it our young. men are fret led into the eros,- ses.which eventually render them vic- tims of alcoholism, and unprofitable citizens. Abolish it, and we shall to a great extent abolish the evil of in- temperance. WANTun—Choice Roll Butter, 20c ; Fresh Eggs. 20c ; Highest Price for all kinds of Fowl and Raw Furs.—Ggo. E. Xmas Prospering. The Canada Furniture Manufactur- ers Ltd. operating Wingham factories, have moved from Aberdeen Chambers to 136.138 King St. E., Toronto, where they have greatly improved and in- creased accommodation. At present they have 4,500 sq. ft. of office space 'on the top floor, besides two floors de- voted to the purpose of showing samples. These occupy 6,000 square feet each. On the fourth floor are the Secretary's office and Board room. This concern now operates no less than 21 factories, each one of which is devoted to some special line. At the present time they are putting up itt Waterloo, Ont., a new and up-to- date mattress factory. The present year has been an exceptionally good season for this enterprising company, and it, is satisfactory to note that the company is meeting in full measure with the success which was anticipated for it. In the new quarters it is more possible than ever to thoroughly centralize the whole business, offices, show-rooins and sales department all under one roof—and one feature worth noting is the remarkable light- ness and airiness of all departments. Cutters, Harness (single and double), Overcoats, Robes and Home Blankets ; Targe, selected stock at T. H. Ross'. -PERSONAL Our readers aro all cordially invited to contribute to this column. It friends visit yyouso, or bout yon itvisit friends, let the Advance luf a. Mr, G. H. Millikin is spending a cou- ple of weeks in Toronto. Mr, Gibson of l.,ondon 7'v4s a guest at Mr, J. Agnew's this weep, Alex. Ritchie is able to be around again after his recent illness. W. G. Strong of Gorrie, 0, 0, F, or. ganizer, was in town last Saturday, John Agnew returned horns from the London Medical College last week. Mrs. George E. King gave an "At Elonme" on Thursday evening of last week. Editor Bradwin, of the Blyth Stan. slava, gave the Advance a call last Friday, Dr. W. J. Cutter, of San Jose, Cali. fornia, is on a visit to his grandmother Mrs. Orr, Mr, and Mrs. J. Hart, of Hamilton are guests at Geo. C. Manners', Mrs. Hart's brother. Chas. E. Moore and Ring Wade ar- rived home from Owen Sound on Men - day. They are looking well, after spending the summer on the lakes. $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Dedication.. The first anniversary of the new Methodist church will be held on December 28th and 20th. Special in- terest is attached to this first anniver- sary, because it has been decided to dedicate the church, as the amount of the contract price has been provided - for. Over eight thousand dollars have beets paid in cash, and we understand that Mr. Fessant, the Treasurer, has - $1,800 available for, payment on re- maining principal. This most excel- lent showing is due to the untiring en- ergy of the pastor, Rev. R. Hobbs. On Snnd'ay the 28th, Rev. Dr. Carman will' preach at 11 a. m. and 7 p.m., and the interesting ceremony o,f dedicat- ing the church Will be conducted by the General Superintendent, Dr, Car man. On the following Monday even- ing, tea will be served by the ladies in the lecture room, after which Dr. Car- man will deliver his popular lecture on "The two Johns," John Knox and John Wesley. One admission price, 25c ticket will admit to both Sapper and Lecture. The Building fund is nearing the $16,000 mark; 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. Matrimonial. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clarke was the .scene of gayety and cheer, at noon to -day (Thursday) on account of the ;happy matrimonial event that was; then consummated, Rev. R. Hobbs performing the all- important ceremony. The parties to the life-long contract were Miss Edith Beatrice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, and Dr. Ross, of Moose - jaw. The bridelooked very pretty, stylishly and becomingly dressed in cream crepe-de-chene. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by the in- timate friends of the bride and groom. After the customary con- gratulations, a dainty wedding lun- cheon was enjoyed. The bride, who now goes to adorn a Western home, is held in high esteem by it large circle of friends, and the groom is a popular •citizen of Moosejaw, where he enjoys a large .dental practice. The presents received by the bride were really beau- tiful. The happy couple will visit To- ronto stud other pities before going west. The Advance extends congratu- lations, and will visit the home of Dr. Ross'weekly to perfornr.•its mission of news -bearing. R ill it be a'pairof Slippers or'ShoesP That's the sort of'presents most people give now-a-days—something seneihle— something useful. A great range to select from at W. J. Greer',. Speeiai for Ten days. --70 Rockers in Mahogany and Oak ; leather seats ; prices from $I.00 to $6,00. Must clear them out. See them. BALL BROS. TOWN COUNCIL. Council met en Monday evening ; present—Mayor Vanstone, Councillors Holmes, Elliott, 'Irwin, Bell. Minutes of November meeting were read and approved. RusaseCE COMMTTTIJE I4EFORT. Rowson & Co., care of dam $ 21 99 W. J. Mallough, salary 12 00 T. L. Jobb, repairs., 50 Mrs. Coad, salary 17 00 V. Vannorman, salary. 48 00 J. B. Ferguson, salary 112 50 " postage 300 J. Garness, wood 24 00 J. Gray, poll room. Dec. 4 4 00 Firemen and Hook & Ladder Co 69 00 Beattie Bros., ravel. 49 00 hose to fire 2 00 cartage15 sundries 2 00 Jas. Brock, labor, street 3 31 testing springs 62 Mrs. Showers, labor at fire hall1 65 T. Hall, printing and advertising 6 25 Committee recommended payment of accounts except John Gray's, laid ovens -A. J. Irwin, Chairman. On motion of Messrs. Irwin and Holmes, the report was adopted. On motion of Coun's Irwin and Holmes, Sec.21, 451, was suspended for the remainder of this session of coun- cil. The Bylaws 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, to raise money for local im- provements, provided for in these By- laws, and No. 478 to consolidate the above By-laws, were read. The total amount was $1,886.55, and the annual payment $170.76. On motion of Coun's Elliott and Bell By-laws 470 to 478 lnclesive, to provide cq$ of construction of sidewalks of 1002, passed. By-law 479, making provision for the holding of Municipal elections, passed, It provides for the nomination, Dec. 29, and if a poll is required, the same to be held Jan. 6th, as follows: ---Ward 1, at J. 13, Cummings', Jas. Fleury, D. It, O. ; Ward 2, at the office of the Ad- vance, T. Hall, D. R, 0. ; 'Ward 3, at Town Hall, 3, B. Ferguson, D. R. Q. ; Ward 4, at Jno. Lougheae house, W. Robertson, Il. I{,. (). A communication wits read from Alex. McNovin, asking for refund of $2.10 taxes, nu account of error in as- sessment. On motion of Conn's Irwin and Holmes, the request was granted. Those entitled to refund of taxes on farm lands in the municipality were granted the usual rebate, Coun's Bell and Elliott moved that the Mayor and Treasurer complete the Financial Statement; and have the sante published in the usual form--nio- tion carried. Council adjourned. Maitland Presbytery. The Presbytery of Maitland met in the Presbyterian church, Wingham, en Tuesday last, Rev, R. McLeod, act- ing Moderator, presiding. The report of the Commissioners to bring in a minute respecting the death of Rev, A. Y. Hartley, was adopted and the Clerk instructed to send a copy to Mrs. Hartley. On motion of Rev's A. McLennan and West, the "Aids for family worship" submitted to the General Assembly was approved. A Presbyterian certificate was granted to connect with the North Bay Pres- bytery. Mr. J. Nicholson was certified to Presbyterian College, Montreal. Rev. D. R. McCrea and his representa- tive elder were appointed to confer with Walton congregation regarding Augmentation grant. On motion of Rev's. Hastie and Dunn, Rev. S. M. Whaley was elected Moderator for the ensuing year. The Presbytery then adjourned to meet in Wingham on the first Tuesday in esda March, 1903 There are special bargains in Ladies' Hats for the next ten days at Mrs. Aley's. The nicest variety of Brooches, Stick -Pins, Cliff Links, Long Chains and Watch Pins is to be found at Chisholm's Jewelry Store. akurri' Cetus - I Ministers and church workers generally, are cordially invited to contribute items of church news under this heading, from their respective churches. Rev. T. Albert Moore,of Hamilton, ie likely to become assistant field -secretary to the Lord's Day Alliance. Rev. S. J. Shorey, of Piston, has de- clined an invitation to the Central Methodist church Stratford. Rev. D. A. Moir, of Oakville, has re- ceived a unanimous invitation to be- come pastor of Mount Forest Methodist church next year. •The new Baptist church at St. Marys is to be opened on Dec. 21st. The cost is estimated at $5,500. The building fund is at present $2,500. Dundas Methodist church had an in- come of $5,453 this year. Over a thou- sand dollars were given to missions. Rev. S. Seliery, formerly stationed in Wingham is the present pastor. A convention of Jewish Rabbis from all parts of the United States, held in New Orleans, referred .to a committee the proposal to transfer the obtiervance of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sun- day. By a vote 44 to 34 the members of the North Bruce Presbyterian church have decided to introduce instrumental music into the service of praise. The session has siuoe passed a resolution sauction- ing the same. Just 117 years ago this month the first Methodist Sunday School was founded in Manchester, England, by John Lan- caster and Thomas Fildes. The school met in a cellar until a room was provid- ed two years later by Mr. Hides in a cottage which he owned in Worsley street. There are to -day 203 Wesleyan Sunday schools in the Manchester dis- trict. All Ordered Clothing bought at Geo. Carr's is guaranteed. Fluid Beef makes a lovely drink ; always on hand at W. J. Scott's. BARGAINS IN MILLINERY.—Millinery going at cost; everything must go at Mrs. Aley's. Cheap Silverware never pays. Why . not go to Chisholm and get value for your money ? HIGH TARIFF vs. LOW TARIFF. The great question before Canadians to -day is the tariff. From one end to the other of this broad Dominion the question of a high or low tariff is being discussed. Hottest discussion is what the people of Canada want. It will he • interesting to know that the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal has opened its columns for a full and free discussion of this important ques- tion. The leaders of both political parties are invited to give their views. Farmers, manufacturers, importers, etc., will have an opportunity to ex- press themselves. The Family Herald being a purely non-political paper, ab- solutely independent of all political parties or interest, is the ono paper in Canada wherein such an open discns- Rion can he carried on, With the Family fieritirl 'We's i rnense circulationand at eveerykly pStarost-officeru- in the Dominion, this will he a splen- did opportunity for the leaders of both parties to air their views on the tariff enestion, and the public will natnraily expect to hear from them through the Family Herald and Weekly Star. Tito discsissisin will be w+ached itnd read with interest, BIRTHS. Young—In Wingham, Dec. 13th, Mrs. James Young, a son. Piper—In Wingbatu, Dec. 14th, Mrs. S. Piper, a son, Stein—In Last Wawanosh, Dec. 14th, Mrs. Uobt, Stein, a daughter. DEATHS. Wylie..—In Howick, Dec, 16, Thos, Wylie, aged 83 years. Nicholson. --In Wingham, on Dec. 1lth, Nicholson, aged 63 years, Shiell.—In East `t'Va,wanosh, Dee. llth James Shlydl, aged 40 years, 8 months, Crowston—In Wingham. Dee. 15th, Susan Estilia Crawston, aged ten years. Ferguson.—In London, on Dec, 11th, Matthew Henry Ferguson, fora\erlx of Glenannan, Smith, -,_In, Wiktglranr, Dee, rill, C),n stet' f) , soli n'f Itir, and Mrs. Ed - ivied Smith, in his seventh year. BANK OF IIAMILTON WINGHAM. Capital paid up $2,000,000, Reserve, 11,500,00 J. TURNBULL, General Manager. President—John Stuart Vice-President—A. G. Ramsay Cashier—J, Turnbu Drum:none:—John Proctor Wm. Gibson, Geo. Roach, A. T. Wood, A. 13. Leo (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, andrdded to principal Special Deposits also received at current rates of interest. Drat fa on Great Britain and the United States bought and sold, E L. DICKINSON', Solioltor, W. OORBOULD Agent Travellers are notified that the Bank of Hamilton and its Branches issue Circular note. of the National Provincial Bank of England (Ltd.) which can be cashed without charge or trouble in any part of the world Xmas. IS SOARING We have suitable Xmas. Presents. Come in and examine. aloe. PERFUMES -10c 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. - WINGHAM DOOR FACTORY. THE DEAR OLD SHOP. Have you ever heard the story Of the darling little place Whore enchantment fills the building to the top— Where the happy lads are working, With a smile on every face, As they labor in the dear old shop ? Ono.—Oh the dear old shop, 'Tis the joy of my heart; I love it from• the bottom to the top 1 Every board upon the wall Has a charm for one and all Who labor in the dear old shop. They may talk about their factories, Their offices and stores, [stop But when they hear my story they will For the dearest spot in town to -day Is where we snake the doors, As we labor in the dear old shop. Now the old iron pulleys Haven't any time to rust; [stop, The machines have all forgotten how to And the omen who work upon them Get accustomed to the dust As they labor in the dear old shop, They are making preparations now To build a great af-tair— I expect they'll put a tower on the top— But 'twill not be half so cozy As this little spot so dear, Where we labor in the dear old shop ! NOTICE 1 If you want a house in Wingham or in any village or town within 50 miles, I can show you the largest collection over on list for sale iu this part. 1 T. J. MAGIUIRE Real Estate Agent Xmas. Presents AT TETE Corner Drug Store tRRhNt4UUUWht'7UVUV mv#A i+rtiMhMhN'JVUmic Hair Brushes Cloth Brushes Military Brushes Travelling Cases Purses Perfumes of all kinds A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WINGHAM