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Wingham
30T11 YEAR, NO. 17.
DOUNION 6' K
Capital • ��. �..i"1,000
Reserve « •▪ �., ,900,000
WING M BRANCH
SHAW, BLOCK.
A. General Banking Business
transacted.
Farmers' Sale Notes Collected, and
advances .trade on same.
Drafts bought and sold on all
points in Canada, United States and
Isotope.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and
upwards,
nd Sistt,and added to December each principal 90th Juno
A. E.IMBSON, Manager
R. anstone, solicitor
CLUBBING RATES.
Advents tillDec. 1903,•,.. „$100
Advance'and Mail -Empire........ 1 75
Advance and Family Herald 1 75
Advance and Weekly Sun1 75
Advance and Farmers' Advocate: 1 85
Advance and F. Advocate (ren'al) 1 95
Advance and Globe 1 75
Advance andToronto Star 2 25
Advance and Toronto News 2 25
These rates are good for alt of next
year with balance of 1902, and include
prerninms with the papers mentioned
when any ar'e given, and will include
elan the beautiful illustrated premium
with the Advance, ready Dec. 15th.
CHRISTMAS.
Christmas will soon be with us,
Light, and life and all things gay,
Joyous greetings to each other
On that happy Christmas day,
There's another,, sadder side
To this coming Christmastide,
Hearts that once were bright and gay
Long for friends now far away.
Many homes have lost a loved one.
Once so joyous and so gay, [cis
Who will be missed front out their cir-
On. this conning Christmas day.
[Selected.
mat Gnus
See: Tralsey Park's advt. •
Wear Greee's Shoes and Rubbers.
• See Chisholm's s die lay
of flue China.
Mr. A. E. Lloyd was in Toronto Fri-
day and Saturday last.
The Dominion Parliament will meet
at Ottawa on February 12th, 1903.
The best Oysters at 40c a qt,—at W.
J. Scott's,
Now the Xmas. vacation and Santa
Claus delight the hearts of the juniors.
'Fresh eggs are 40 cents a dozen in
Toronto, so smith a purchaser of hen
fruit.
A 'new station at Orangeville will
probably be built next year by the
C. P, R.
3 places for rental. Apply to A. E.
Smith.
There are 20,000 children under 14
working in Illinois factories, mainly
in Chicago.
It is said that the Wallacebnrg beet
sugar factory will this year turn out
10,000,000 pounds of sugar.
It is reported that Lord Milner, Gov-
ernor of the Transvaal, will be tate
next Governor-General of Canada.
Xtnas goods are now ready at Ohis-
holre's 3ewelvy Store.
The Grand . Trunk will ship 750,000
bushels, of grain through the Port
Huron elevator in the next two weeks,
Mr. Alex. Kelly is in the field for
Councillor of Turnberry, and has
placed his card in our columns; read
it,
The New Williams Sewing Machine
is hest. See them at D. Bell's.
A. man never looks so helpless as
when standing around a dry goods
store waiting for his wife to get
throtigh trading:
At Galt, doctors have removed from
3as. P. Tree's leg a grain of shet which
was imbedded there in a hunting acci-
dent 57 years ago. Ten grains of shot
were located by X-rays.
All Ordered Clothing bought at Geo.
Cart's is guaranteed.
Misses Minnie Linklater and Tena
McGillivray, and Messrs. Jno. Steven-
son, Milton Shaver and F. W. Roder -
us, assisted at an entertainment at
Langside on Monday evening.
The C. P. R. has announced that in
future employees over 65 years a age
will be pensioned to the extent of one
per cent, per year of service of their
average wage for the; past ten years.
Mace your order for holly, Flowers,
etc., for Xmas, decorating, with J.
Buckley "Star Restaurant"
The date of the Huron Poultry and
Pet Stock 'Association have been
changed to January 20, 21, 22, and 23.
Sharp flntterfield, of Sarnia, a well-
known expert, has been appointed
judge.
The proprietor of the European
hotel in Guelph offers to deposit $200
in a city bank, to he given for charit-
able purpoeee, in case any liquor is
ever sold in his hotel contrary to law
on condition that all the other city
hotel.keaper* do likewise.
(let your Pians Tuned or Reppaired
Wove the New Year. Leave orders at
T. 11. Rus' fringe Store, idatisfaetion
gtlaranteed.—Xt.. &I. foss.
Ottawa, Ont,,Dee. 22.—The first vol-
ume of the census of 1001 has just been
issued, It contains all the matter al-
ready made public h regard to pope'
tauten,
The Farmers' Sun says that in ten
year's time there will not be, in old
Ontario, any firewood to sell, and
while some farmers will have enough
wood for their own use, most of them
will be compelled to burn coal.
Vote for Dulmage as head -quarters
for Xmas bargains,
WANTED—Several farms to rent.—
Apply to T. J, Maguire.
Subscribe for the Advance and get
the beautiful, illustrated premium
magazine of forty pages of choice
reading. $1.00 will settle the bill until
Dec. 31,1903. Present subscribers may
also have a copy by paying in advance
for 1003.
Ball Bros. have sold one of their
well -matched team. A gentleman
from Detroit took a fancy to "Maggie''
and handed over $260 for her. It is
said the firm made a good profit on
her, after having good service from
her for two years.
Qt,IITi8 ' Swi? Lp.''-•-Geta Fnr Over-
coat.. T. }L Ross has them down fine,
both in qurriityaud-prtce.
Silver•Hamlled Manicure Pieces for
half-price at Chisholn1's.
The Wroxeter Star says—It is now
assured that Wroxeter will have a
branch of a chartered Bank opened. in -
a fete weeks. It is intended to open
for a few days a week at first. bat it is
t soon that business will war-
rant a permanent agency here.,
Mr. W. M. Gibson, of Winnipeg:
who is well known• in this vicinity, has
got tired of "single blessedness," and
will enter the matrimonial estate on
December 31st, so be will begin the
New Year all right. The lady of his
choice is Miss Etta Newton of Win-
nipeg.
Everything new in suiting and over -
coatings at reasonable prices, at Geo.
Carr's.
The hest Oysters at 40c a qt,—at W.
J. Scott's.
A colored woman threw the odds
and ends of medicine left after her
husband's death into the fire. The
explosion that followed carried the
v
sto a through one of the windows.
"Mos' pow'ful movin' medsin I evah
saw'd," said she. "No ;wondah the old
man gone died."
A recent writer says :—"During the
e i
three y ¢rs.,of its eontrrigwnoe, the war
in South Africa resulted in the killing
from wounds and disease of 22,000 Bri-
tish soldiers. During the same three
years the railways of the United
States, engaged in peaceful pursuits,
killed 21,817 people,"
Now is the time to get Fur Coats
and Capes at bargain prices.— The
Wingham Trading Co.
Fresh line of Candies just arrived;
finest in town—at W. J. Scott's,
Mr. D. Meiklejohn. of Whitewater,
Man., formerly of Wingham, in re-
newing his subscription for the Ad-
vance, says:—"My health is somewhat
improved since coming to Manitoba,
though I am'not so strong as I would
like to be." Mr. M.'s Morris and Wing -
ham friends will be pleased to hear of
his welfare.
A telegram was received on Tuesday
from Mrs. F. G. Sparling, who bas
been on a visit to her daughter at
Lusk, Wyoming, stating that she was
on her way home, but was "snow-
bound" on the borders of Wyoming.
That is close by the natural home of
the blizzard. Mrs. Sparling expects to
reach Wingham Xmas day.
Choice Footwear for the Children at
W. J. Greer's.
Give her a nice Fur Muff—they are
popular now ; half-price at Dulrnage's.
The returns for the past year show
an increase in the number of commit-
ments in Ontario for drunkenness. The
total was 2,522 last year, but during
I001.2 the number, it is stated, will be
2.700. Most of the increases are credit-
ed to London, Toronto and Sarnia,
white at Ottawa, Sudbury and IIamil- '
ton there were decreases. Twenty-nine
jails reported an increase, and twenty-
two reduction.
At a Christmas. tree entertainment
in St. John's church, Strathroy, on
Tuesday evening, the upsetting of a
lamp caused injnries to several persons.
One Little girt was burned so that she
cannot recover, and several persons
badly crushed in the stampede that
follo\ved. The fire department was
called out. The little girl so severely
burned was Ida Hancock. In her
efforts to save her daughter, the little
girl's mother was badly burned.
Wanted --Choice Roll Butter 20e.
Fresh- Eggs 20c. Highest price for
fowl. No. 1 Mink or Fox $100. Our
$5.00 prize given away with a 82.00
purchase Was won by Miss McCallum.
Geo. E. Xing.
An exchange •stuns up the names of
the papers published in Toronto in this
way r There is a Sun which shines
over all Ontario. a Moon which is full
once a week instead of the old -fashion,
ed way of once a month, and a Star
that twinkles everywhere. If a Citi•
zen wants the News of the Empire and
finds the Mail too stow he can send a
Telegram around the Globe and locate
the lateet War Cry, Or if he finds
b1onetery Times close he can bny the
World for a cent, sit down on Satin,.
day Might with a Sentinel at hie gate,
a Guardian at the entrance to his
home and enjoy Pleasant,iours.
Oranges from 2 dot, for 2&c up to
Obc, per doz,—at W. J. Scott's,
WING.0 A.M. ONTARIO, DECEMBER 25, 1902.
January 8th,
The annual concert of the Sons of
Scotland is announced for Thursday,
January 81h,.
Merry Christmas.
To all our advertisers, every sub-
scriber, each faithful correspondent,
and our hosts of readers, THD An-
VANCD extends heartiest apd sincerest
Christmastide greetings.
C•
Oranges from 2 doz. for 25e up to 130c
per doz.—at W. J, Scott's.
Do you want a good piano or organ.
You are sure of them at D. Bell's.
Concert.
An enjoyable' program was rendered
on Friday evening at the concert in the
Town Hall. Miss Jessie McLachlan
and Miss LaDell are excellent enter-
tainers, The audience was not large.
Public Meeting._
Every property holder should at-
tend the public meeting to be held
in the Town Hall in the evening
of
Tuesday,, 30th inst., and hear the
Waterworks and Sewer schemes dis-
cussed, Engineer W. Mahlon Davis
of Berlin `will be present and fully
explain the matter to those present,
Why not give him a Neck -tie or Silk
Muffler?—Ohexp at Dunnage's.
Cutters have been selling fast and
furiens Why? Because the goods
and prieWare all right.—T. H. Ross.
A New Disease. __
A patient in B l *oils.. hospit 1 is
suffering from a new disease, wl
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beena d— ank to
stoma
ha n me
sY
"lazy disease," and acquires its nil
from the fact that the most stx'ikin
visible symptom is an increasing dis
clination for physical exertion of 4
kind and the most extreme lassitu
A post mortem examination by th
physicians at the John Hopkins Hos-
pital, revealed f.he fact that many
thousands of infinitesimal parasites
were actively at work boring into the
mucous membrane of the intestines
and causing a loss of blood, with re-
sultant lassitude and inertia, and fin-
ally producing death,
Sold..
14 r. J. 'G. Stewart has sold hienew
residence at the east end of Victoria
street to Mr. Mulvey, sen. of Delmore,
Mr. Mulvey and his family will make
good citizens, and we hope soon .to
welcome them to our town,
Next Week.
New Years day comes on Thursday;
the Advance will be issued on Wed-
nesday. Hence we snake the same re•
quest of our advertisers and corres-
pondents, us last week, to send in ad-
vertisements and news a day earlier
than usual.
Decided.
Representatives of a division In the
County Council, are sometimes called
„County Commissioners" and some-
times "County Councillors." The
Municipal World, in answer to an en-
quiry decides that "County Council-
lor" is the correct name.
Collision.
On Thursday evening, its is the ens -
torn, the London train was switched
on to the side track for'the night. Un-
fortunately, it was not put far enough
to allow safe passage of a train on the
next track, and as the engine was pass-
ing it on its way to the engine house
the engine struck the corner of the
baggage car, tearing out part of one
side, and spoiling its appearance Fon-
siderably.
Chisholm has the largest stock of
Watch Chains (ladies and gents).
Go.ods guaranteed
,prices right.
',No use in freezing to death, when
Xise can buy a beautiful Fur poet from
.;Doss for $20.00; he has them all
County Council Nomination.
The nomination of candidates for
the County Council for this division
washeld at Bet race on Monday last,
Mr. P. Portertleld, presiding. Not
much interest was manifest, and one
man from Belgrave, who was seen in
town next day. said he had not heard
t7tere tivessucht:thing aen8 gr
a
re
the day before. Four gwill seek
election :—M. Lockhart and D. Patter-
son, who have worthily represented
the division for the last two years,
also J. T. Currie, Reeve of East W:t-
wanosh, and John Webster, of West
Wawanosh. so that these four are
now before the electors for their suf-
frages. In the Howick division,
Messrs. Miller and Ferguson were
again nominated. Mr. Doig will also
run.
Cheap Silverware never pays. Why
not go to Chisholm and get value for
your money ? '
Ladies' and Gents' Slippers make
beautiful Xmas Presents. See them
at W. J. Greer's.
Anniversary and Dedication.
Next Sunday and Monday are being
looked forward to with great interest
by members and friends of Wingham
Methodist,Ohurch, as the first anniver-
sary of the new cburcb, and also its
dedication. On Sunday, Rev. Dr.
Carman, the venerable General Sup-
erintendent will preach at 11 a.m. and
at 7 p.m. Collections and offerings
will he taken at each service in aid of
the Building fund. On Monday even-
ing, the ladies aid will hold their
annual slipper in the Lecture room ;
tea served 'from 5.30 to 8. At 8 p.m.
an interesting program will begin,
consisting of the dedicatory ser-
vice, conducted by Rev. Dr. Carman
assisted by Rev. D. Rogers, Chairman
of this District, the pastor, resident
ministers and Board of Trustees.
After this, Rev, Dr. Carman will deliv-
er his popular -lecture—"John Knox
and John Wesley." Admission to sup-
per and entertainment, 25 cts; child-
ren 15 cts.
Mason keeps the largest stork of
School Supplies for the opening.—Send
the children.
Clocks and Watches, suitable Xmas
Presents, can be bought cheap at
Chisholm's.
Weather Forecasts.
Bev. Irl Hicks correctly predicted
last Sunday's rain. His cast was as
follows :—"On the 21st, reactionary
storms will culminate in possible win-
ter thunder, wind and rain, especially
to the south, but it will be wise to look
for a sudden change to snow, sleet and
freezing. as the centre of the low baro.
meter works well to the east. Re-
member that all these phases -of storm
and change follow close on the heels
of each other. all moving from west to
east,,atnd no part of the varying dis-
turbances can surprise you." For the
remainder of December he says 1—
"The storm period for December and
the year 1002 is :~entral on Christmas
day, the 25th. Storms of this period
slay have developed in western sec-
Sons by the'2.5th, but central and eat -
tern parts of the country Will most
likely have fair and moderate weather
Christmas day. Prom about Friday
the With to Monday the 20th, rain arid
and snow will advance esstward (write
across the country, leaving very cold
weather behind thele over most of the
country as the month goes oat."
For Doubt.
owing is an exact copy,
es omitted, of a telegram
re rmived by the superintendent of one
of the railway companies at the Union
Station, Toronto, one day last week.
"When train No.—was about to leave
here, brakeman found man lying on
main line with head cut off, Dr.
was called and after examination pro-
nounced the man dead. Sta-
tion -master,"
Bye -Elections.
It is announced that the bye -elec-
tions in three open p constituencies will
be held. January 7th, the nominations.
to be held Dec, 31st. The open seats
are North Perth, carried by J. 0. Mon-
teith (Conservative) tiya majority of 2;
Norfolk. won by, Dr. Seidel -
‘(Conservative) by a niajoriGy of 23, and
North Grey, carried by A. G. McKay
(Liberal) by 5 of a majority. The date
for North Renfrew, vacant by the
death of the member immediately
after the general election, to not yet
annonnced, for reasons best known to
the Government, but it is said that
just now the presence of an indepen-
dent candidate in the field renders the
election of a supporter of Mr. Ross
rather uncertain, hence the delay. .
Ladies' Cloth Jackets and Men's
Cloth Coats at half-price.—The Wing -
ham Trading Co.
Five thousand choice Oranges, One
Ton of Confectionery, Nuts, Etc.,
arriving this week at the "Star
Restaurant" for the Xmas. trade.
Reduced
Fares.
ares.
The C. P. R. and the G. T. R. holiday
rates cover Xmas and New Year. For
the latter, tickets will be sold at single
fare, good going December 31st, re-
turning January 2nd, and for one fare
and a third, good going nn December
29, 30, 31, or Jim, let, and good to re
turn not later than January 5th.
Adjourned.
This is an account of an Iowa Coen-
ty Fair for the fall of 1902; printed in
the local paper where the fair was
held ; "The poultry exhibit consisted
of two bantams and an owl. In the
horticultural hall one stalk of corn
and two cows made up the stock dis-
play. Thursday the owl ate the chick-
ens, and the cows ate the corn, and the
fair adjourned, as the business was all.
disposed of,"
Examine Chisholm's Xmas Stock ;
he is always willing to show goods.
Best quality Groceries, Candies,
Nuts and Oranges. Meals for 15cts.
Bread always on hand—at Mets. Gams -
DALE'S, Wingham ; opp. T. A. Mills.
A 7 Cent Stamp.
The Postofilee Department will issue
a 7 -cent postage stamp on or about
December 24, The stamp is of yellow
color and will be especially convenient
for postage and registration fee on
single rate letters. It may also be
used for'otherpostage purposes to
the extent of its face value. The min-
imum quantity of the 7 -cent stamp to
be issued to any postmaster will be a
half sheet of 50 stamps..
Business College.
The Central Business College, Strat-
ford, Ont., sustains a national reputa-
tion for thorough, progressive and ad-
vanced edncat,ional work. This col-
lege enjoys a large patronage and
many of its graduates are to be found
teaching in business colleges. This
should show that the 0, B. C. is a pop-
ular school and a safe one to patronize.
Mr. W, Jx Elliott,. the Principal, offers
to send his handsome catalogue to all
who intend securing a business or
shorthand education.
Hot Beef Tea always on hand at W.
J. Scott's ; sold by the bottle or in
swell quantities.
The nicest variety of Brooches,
Stick ins Cuff Links,Longh •ns
P0 ar
and Watch Pins is o be ound at
Chisholm's Jewelry Store.
A Beauty.
The Xmas. number of the Farmers
r
.tS.tly vatic x°e:rciledus. The Arlva
Cate is without a peer in Canada as a
farm journal, and how it can be fur-
nished for $1,00 per annum is a won-
der. Then in addition, each subscriber
receives the elegant Xmas. number,
which is certainly a beauty. Many
Christmas numbers not superior to
this have been sold at 50cts each.
Every farmer should have the Advo-
cate. It would be worth many times
its cost to hien in a year. Leave your
order at once at the Advance Office
while reduced rate lasts. Ask to see
the Xmas. number.
A. 0. U. W.
At the meeting of Wingham Lodge,
No. 136, A. 0. ti. W. held nn Tuesday
evening of last week, the following
were elected for the ensuing year:—
Foreman—Robt. Allen
Overseer—F. Shore
Guide—F. Johnston
Rec. Sect•etary—R. Vanstone •
Financier—E. C. Clarke
Recorder—C. N. Griffin
I. G.—R. Wier
0. G.—T. Bell
Lodge Physician—Dr. Tamlyn
Delegate Grand Lodge—E. O. Clarke
' Alternate Delegate—Dr. Tamlyn
District Deputy, Bro. P. H. McKenzie
of Lucknow was present and' gave a
very able, interesting address on the
benefits and workings of the Order.
After the meeting closed, the brethren
repaired to Scott's restaurant where
a very pleasant hour was spent dis-
cussing oysters and the A. 0. U. W.
Accident.
A serious accident happened on Sat-
urday at the Wingham Produce Cm's
premises. Improvements have been
in progress in the buildings, and a
number of men were at work there.
The old building at the rear was being
taken down, and in the meantime the
ceiling and roof were gecurely,propped.
To stake it more eafe, Mr, Graham had
another prop put ie. In erecting g:
scaffold, the old roof was found to be
in the road, and it was proposed ,to
knock out the last prop put in and let
part ' s roof down, Some of the
men thought it unsafe to do so, but it
was done, and down came the ceiling,
with all the eawdust above it, and the
roof. Under it at the time were Messrs,
Wm. Moore, R. ICtusman, 3. Scott,and
J. F. Groves, The first three got out
safely, but Mr. Groves turned to see if
the ethers wore coming, and was
caught by the falling debris. Tie woe
doubled up with his face between his
feet, and when rescued was found to
be injured internally, and with a very.
bad wound in his face, which required
a number of stitches. At last accounts
he was doing as well as pound be etc-'
pected, and we hope Will seen be
around ttgaiq.
Atic'rlot+r SM,Re.—•Thos. Browne.
, rin
tioneer, of ;lenforth. is prepared to at.
tend sales in this vicinity. Call at Ad-
- Vance office and arrange date of sale.
Peat Again.
Peat fuel will yet be utilized in On-'
tario. There is an abundance of the
material, and its suitability for house-
hold purposes bas been successfully
demonstrated, . The following item
from the Hamilton Times shows. that,
as fuel, peat is "coming in" :—"Some
very interesting experiments are going
on at the Burrow, Stewart & Milne
foundry with peat taken from a bog
not over a thousand miles from this
city. The peat is made in a new way,
only half an hour being required from
the time it is taken from the bog until
it is pressed into neat looking blocks.
Tho newly -patented stove grate, in-
vented by one of the fir'm's workmen,
burns the stuff splendidly."
To RENT.—Cottage on Frances St. ;
hard and soft water, stone cellar, three
bedrooms, parlor, dining -room, kit-
chen and pantry. Apply, R. Herds-
man, Wingham.
Municipal Ownership.
This question is rapidly coming to
the front in municipal affair's. Last
week, Owen Soand•declared for muni-
cipal ownership by au almost unani-
mous vote, The property -holders were
called upon to vote for two by-laws,
involving an expenditure of $75,000 for
the gas and electric lighting plants.
The vote in favor of taking over the
electric light plant was 876 for and 24
against; for taking over the gins plant,
876 for and 23 against. There are
many of the opinion that Winghain
should have its own electric light
pliant. If it pays Owen Sound (with
its heavy debenture debt) to invest
$75,000 for gas and adept* light, why
should jt not pay Wingham to invest
a smelter amount and profit proper-
tionatelyp The Ootlnc•il of 1003 might
properly- put the question on their
slate of improvements for "serious
Consideration." We believe it would
be possible to give the citizens house-
lights at (.jlp saute price as they are
now paying, and have every etreej: in
town title! lighted nut lof the profits,
and at the same time lay aside mill -
tient yearly to meet the debentures as
they fall due. The matter is worthy
of thoughtftil consideration. As it is,
nearly all emir streets are robed in
donee darkness. Now, then, ye pros-
peeti%e Doiluciljors for 1003, got year
brains to wet*.
Will it be a pair of Slippers or Shoes?
That's the sort of presents most people
give now-a-daye--.-something sensible—
something useful. A great range to
select from at W. 3.Oreer'e.
«A,
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ante.
No Eurry #
The Sault Ste, Marie News -Record
tells an anmusing story in connection
with the recent wreck of the steamer
Chas. Hebard, The crew of fourteen
men escaped with only the clothes
they had on their backs, When the
steamer struck, Miss Barnes the stew-
ardess was in her berth, She thickly
got her thoughts together and com-
menced to clothe herself, and never
stopped until she had ehcased her per-
son with every dress she had. She
then put on her cloak, hat, gloves, and
a fur boa about her neclf•and made her
appearance on the deck, where she
calmly stood until It was her turn to
go into the "bosun's chair" to begin
her perilous ride over the life line be-
tween the steamer and the shore.
Just after she was placed in the chair
and the signal to the men on shore to
pull was about to be given, the stew-
ardess turned her head and in a voice
in which there was no sign of emotion
or fear she said: "Captain, please
hand me my parasol. No mention is
made of the captain's reply. but it is
stated that Miss Barnes reached terra
flrma without her parasol.
Cutters, Harness (single and double),
Overcoats, Robes and Horse Blankets;
large, selected stock at T. H. Ross'.
Dulmage, Kent Block, for Xmas
Presents : Stylish Boys' Overcoats (5
to 12 years), Gold buttons, velvet col-
lars,
The Wonderful Press.
One of the largest printing presses
in the world, and undoubtedly the
largest in Canada is shortly to be in-
stalled in the premises of The Mail and
Empire, Toronto. This monster is
known as the Scott Straight Line Sex-
tuple Insetting and Folding Machine.
Its enormous capacity of 72,000 papers
per hour, printed, pasted, cut and
folded, will enable The Mail and Em-
pire to publish news an hour and a
half later than at present. This mam-
moth press is one,pf the most up-to-
date and complete machines ever
-
nxanufaetured. An idea of its prodig-
ious size may be gathered from the
fact that it is 20 feet in length by 13
feet 10 inches in width, and weighs 12
tons 1 It will print 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20,
and 24 pages, as required. It really
consists of three presses, double width.
of four pages wide, placed above
e
the other in parallel planes. Each
press curries sixteen stereotype plates,
and is fed from a roll of paper70 inches
in width. The webs are brought to-
geIher n_t�
r b r
ngprinted,
ed
and receive a longitudinal cut in the
centre, making six continuous webs or
sheets, the present width of the paper.
The several sheets receive a fold in the
run, and are cut off in lengths of one
page,after which they are again folded
to half or quarter•page size as desired,
and delivered from three separate
folders, connted In packs of twenty-
five, flfty, or any given number.
For the hest eeleetion of violins,
guitars, mandoline, and all musical in-
struments, go to D. Bell's music em-
porium.
MONEY LOANED. -4 ' per cent for
large amounts; smaller inropportion.
Easiest Terms•—Thomas Holmes &
Son, Bankers, &c„ Winghant.
PERSONAL
,.w
Our readers are all cordially invited to
contribute to this Column, If friends visit
you, or you visit friends, let the Advance
know about R.
Earn Batton is home
for the holidays.
Miss Cline, of Owen Sound, is vi
ing friends in town.
Dr. Elliott left on Friday last for a
visit to Saginaw, Michigan,
Alf. Sebastian was in town this
week calling on his many friends,
Hugh Gillies of Duck Lake, Manito-
ba, 15 renewing acquaintances here.
Harry Ansley is home from Chat-
ham Business College for the holidays.
Miss Brock is spending the holidays
with friends in Palmerston and Har-
riston.
Mrs. (Dr.) Horsey and children, of
Owen Sound, will spend the winter in
Wingham.
Alex. Stewart, formerly a clerk in
M. 11. Mclndoo's, is home from Chica-
go for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. becew, and Mrs.
teethe of Flint, Mich. are guests this
week of Mrs. Jno. Forster.
Dr. Jas. Agnew of Crestline, Ohio,
and Dr. Win. Agnew of Dayton in the
same State, are spending Christtnas
with their parents here. Dr. llobt.
Agnew of Clinton is also expected.
Snap bargains every afternoon and
evening, of the stock of Thomas Ba -
vier, comprising almost every article
you can think of.
Like all business men, Chisholm
needs money, and is offering his fine
stock of Jewelry at popnlat. prices.
nee't purellase before seeing his stock.
—Tho last day for fyling claims for
the grant of 160 acres of land to veter-
ans of the South African war and tl e
Fenian raid, is December met, A latae
number of claime (ere fyled but seine
r4t'R ii#iely
50 he too lute,
--Montreal Is to have new loco-
inotive works. 80 acres of land have
been eecnred. The works will have a
capacity of 100 to 150 locomotives per
year and will be commenced about
July next. The company is capitalized
at $1,000,000.
from Toronto
WO PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS.
--Christmas is the festival of Chris-
tendom, No monopoly about Christ-
mas; no nation or sect can claim an
exclusive right to it ; it is world-wide
in its blessings and associations.
Throughout the world it is observed
in commemoration of the greatest
event in the world's history—the corn-'
ing of the Son of God in human form
to uplift fallen humanity by his life of
obedience and suffering, his death,
resurrection, ascension and interces-
sion. -
• * * *
—All hail 1 blessed, glorious Christ-
mas, anniversary of our Saviour's
birth, harbinger of peace, good -will,
and Heaven's best gift to man—the
sympathetic and all-powerful Jesus,
who, though enshrined in our humani-
ty, possessed all the atributes and per-
fections of Deity, being "over all, God
blessed for evermore." Once He was.
wounded for our transgressions, forbruis-
ed'
our lniquitiey, stricken, thorn -
crowned and crucified ; but now He is
the risen, exalted, glorified Saviour,
seated at the right hand of the Majes-
ty on high, "where He ever liveth to
make intercession for ns."
* * *
—How much do we owe to the event
commemorated by this festival, even
from an historical point of view? But
transcendently superior are the advan-
tages flowing from it when viewed
from the higher standpoint of the
spiritual, and when we take into con-
sideration the ameliorating power of
Christianity, its enlightening influ-
ence, its beneficent spirit, its tendency
to uplift fallen man from the darkness
of sin into the blessed light of a Chris-
tian life, cheering him with the conso-
lations of grace, throwing a halo of
light and glory along the pals* ii of
life, and inspiring him with r: ell -
founded hope of a blessed future -
"When this weary life is o'er,"
* * *
—By some this is termed an age of
doubt, but who can doubt when over
all and above all ring the words of
Christmas cheer? The glad message
of Christmas is a reminder that God
has something better in store for hu-
manity nt t than n present conditions. The
"good news" has not spent its force—
indeed, it is but beginning in earnest
Its mission to "all people," for only of
late have the churches awakened to
the true missionary spirit. The mes-
sage of Bethlehem's plains is as true ae
ever, and as Christmastide returns
year after year, it reassures us that
notwithstanding the world's sinful-
ness, God's unfailing, unchangeable
love still bends earthward, and the
great heart of the pivine throbs with
tenderness to fallen humanity. Christ-
mastide, we hail thy dawn.
* * *
—To the little ones especially Christ-
mas comes with joy and gladness,
Christmas -eve conies to them over-
flowing with joyous anticipation.
They have counted the weeks, the
days—until the time when the stock-
ings should be hong up. These are
their happiest days. God bless the
little ones! To them, the curtain lias
not yet been lifted on the world's bur-
den of cares, its trials, afflictions and
disappointments. How their expec-
tancy increases as the night before
Xmas approaches. How early they
rise on Xmas morning, and with what
baste they find their way to the place
where they hung their stockings. Lis-
ten to their shouts of joy and gladness
' ''Oe they nnfold the contents. Santa
Claus a delusion did you say? Well,
let them cherish it and enjoy it while
they may. Soon enough will the won-
der of Santa Clans, with bis reindeers
and load of toys, coming down the
chimney be explained and the mystery
vanish. May Wingham's little ones
find their stockings full of gifts.
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.
The following is the result of the usual
written examinations held in the two senior
departments of the Wingham Public School
during the month of December :—
DEPARTMENT A, SENIORS.
Subjects—Mensuration, Chemistry, Literature
and Geometry. Maximum -400.
Allan Hobbs 371 Emnia Edwards 275
11'Iay Robertson 343 Hannah Wilson 27.1
Maggio Nixon 330 Nor, VanStone (3) 222
Ada Howson 313 Mabel Ross (3 205
Leo Iicrr 310 Jessie Carrick (3) 185
Peal Wynn 295 BollMacdongal)tl 9.5
Lizzie Gilchrist 001 Laura Martin (1 62
Agnes Wilson 294
DEPARTMENT A, JLJNIOltS.
Subjcots-11i'onst(rmition, Chemistry, Literature
l'md b'roneh, M,rshnum--400,
Viola Davidson 34 Halite Rose (2) 159
Randal Bose 202 Latara Kerr (3) 152
Alberta Itintonl 202 Itob ltuncintat 147
Elgin CurrIO241 WlIIIe Iabister 143
Irene Davis 13) 245 Winnie Holmes 1.29
Oliva F orgnson 211 G. Cruicksbnnks(2)120
Laura Ansley '207 Jennie Rinloul (2) 65
]Cdna Scott (3) 197 Ethel King (1) 53
Mari. Gordon (3)192 Maggio Fisher (1) 33
Carrie Stewart 103
DEPARTMENT Ii.
Subjects -=British history, Arithmetic and
Geography. Maximum -300.
Elva Dodd
Hattie Campbell
Laura Nay
Janist Porde
Hattie Gannett
Barry Green
May Swarts
eq. C regory
red I mason
ilrvil e Grialn
Norman Park
Carroll hole
Mlle Chapman
ICtlrol Ferguson
288 Alf. PoslilS 250
285 Geo. Elliott 251
28t Margaret Stewart 249
283Tera Hal mnes 212
281 1, the! Elliot t 227
278 Willie Scott 220
970 Minnie Barber 221
2119 0, Crutekehanks 210 , M
203 Tont Kelly 215 . .-•_____.
2110 Alice Coad 193 _
200 Lllilan Doyell 181 ,
259 Della Mitchell 183
amilLon
258 Mildred Deemer 181
5 [h�
157 Mato:Mart (2)1 1. �t(��i
rL1,,2 . a 1 J.
BAK
llAiLTO1-
WINGHAM.
Capital paid ue 42.009,00R- 130Serva, $1140O.0$
J. 9,'UltN13U1.I,, general Manager,.
President—J(4n Stuart
Yioo•President--A. G. Ramsay
Cashier—J. Turaba
DrxsoToaa:—,Toho Praetor Wan. QSlied"rt,
Gee. IRoaob. A. T, Wood, A, I3, nee (Toronto/ -
Savings Bank incurs 10 to 5; Saturdays l9 to
Deposits of $1 and upwards receive Xnt.
erect allowed and computed en 30th NovSbabet'
and 31st May each year, and added to prinelp.m.,.-
Special Deposits also received at current
rates of interest.
Drafts on Great Britain and the united
States bought and sold.
E L, Diosnseox, Solicitor.
W. OOItBOULD. Agent
Travellers are notified that the Baltic of
Hamiiton and Rs Branches issue Circularngts. r ;,
of the National Provincial Bank of 7Cngland :-
(Ltd.) which can be cashed without charge or r
rouble in any part of the woria
Xmasa
IS COMING
We have suitable Xmas, Pr'esente '"
Comte in and examine. - -
PERFUMES -10o to $5 per plc. r
Taylor's, Roger & Gallet s, La,
Pev@re a Ideal, etc.
HAIR BRUSHES—Ebony alid
Rosewood, all prices.
PURSES—Ladies' and Geniis}, `
ak 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.
Watton MoKrbbon
M
Phin.B.
Next door to Post Office.:
COUNTY MODEL SCHOOLS.
The
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d of i .
a Irl t@
1-1`t.r totl'it.
r
Uodnty of Huron net In the (7lintd'
Model School on Monday, Dec. 22nd,
and contpleted the work of the Model
Schools of the Connty for the session
just closed. There were in attendance '
at the Goderich Model School thirteen
female and six male candidates. At
Clinton there were eighteen female
and eight male candidates. .A11'.the
candidates in both schools were sue-
eessful in obtaining third class certifl-
Cates. To obtain a cerificate, candi-
dates were required to make sixty per
cent. of the total number of' marks.
Those candidates who obtained seven-
ty-five per cent. or over of the total
cumber of marks obtainable are placed
in the honor list. Out of the forty -Sive
candidates, twelve succeeded in obtain-
ing honors. The following is the list
HONORS.
Mary Clark
Hattie- Cameron
Pearl E Jackson
Trow Johnston
Lizzie Lawrence
Edna Munning
Altna E Martin
Flora i eRwen
Ethel Musgrove
Sylvia Seel
Thos G O'Loughlin
Harry Walker
PASS.
Mabel Bailie
Laura Brydges
Olvetta Brigham
Annie M.Onurtney
Eva Dunlop
May Hogg
Katie Har'tt
Mabel Harty
Edith Taylor
Mary Troy
Lillian 'Wilson
Mabel Walsh
Fred Bryens
Clark Fraser
William 3. Irwia
Geo. Johnston
\label Jennison 1Vm. Jarrott
[.Ila Johns Robert King
,\iinnie Kerr Lin L. Knox
Jennie Lowrie Melburn McDowell
Jos"phine Lane Charles Sawers
Kathleen Mc0ourt Edward Stewart
aiaude Porter John W. Todd
Lillian M. Robinson Edward Wilford
E lith Robson.
Ono. BAIRD, Secy,
Clinton.
Xmas. ' Presents
AT THE
Corner Drug 'Store
I+imemwvie yeemiWt+aNAlali4'JUVV(w—Av74tA
Hair gushes
Cloth Brushes
Military Brushes
Travelling Cases
Purses
Perfumes of all kinds
Irlttid I3eef makes A. lovely' drink ;
always on hand at W. J. Scott's.
Dr. Butler, specialist in diseases of
eye, ear, nose and throat. Eyes tested
and glasses supplied. Office opposite
St. Andrew's church, London, Ont.
DRUGGIST
WINGITAM
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