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34TH YEAR, NO, 41,
WING-ITAM, ONT„ THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1907,
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
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Formal Opening of Wingham Post Office
`Where was not sufficient seating the mails is hemming more
perfect,
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,capacity in the spacious Opera Hall, and the loss of lettersvery rarely
ac -
to accommodate the large audience curs.
that assembled on Friday evening, to Mr, Campbell then gave a few
celebrate the opening of Winghain's figures, showing the rapid growth of
e new poetolhice, The hall was crowded the postal work in Canada, to the last
to the doors, and the large attendance few decades, as follows
evidenced the interest of the public in In 1876 there were 41 million letters
the event, as welt as their apprecia- 1886 " " 71 million "
than of the beautiful, commodious and 1800 " " 11611)1111011
convenient building, that now serves 1006 " " 323 million
as Postoffice and Customs office. This increase indicated the prosperi-
tyci alt. and intelligence of the people, and
In the absence of the Mayor,' and
so of Dr. Irwin, Chairman of the corn- partly resulted from the reduction of
tnittee, Principal Musgrove ably filled the postal rate mane in 1899. In 184)9
theree
tt to 150 million letters sent
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the C t and after e t
d t h had invited
lint t
the next i eari
Will the reduced
the resident ministers and the postage, these were 178 millions For
speakers to the platform, the program two cents, a letter can be sent to any
opened With a Quartette by Misses one of fifty countries, It was some -
Griffin and Mason, Messrs., Hill and
Cline, Miss Dinslcy accompanist. timesfeared that the expenditure of
the country was increasing too rapid -
The Chairman gave no formal ad- ly, but with the demands being made,
dress, but called on Rev, T. S. Boyle, the wonder Was that it did not in -
who spoke very briefly, referring to crease more rapidly. The develop -
the enterprise and progress of Wing- ment of the country was so rapid, the
ham, congratulating the citizens on expenditure must necessarily increase.
securing the new postoffice, Mr. What the people wanted was that the
Boyle was followed by Rev, H. B. money should be spent wisely and
Allen, who has formed very favorable well, and if all expenditures were so
opinions of Wingham during his short useful as the $35,000 expended in
residence here, and expressed himself Wingham, little fault could be found.
as willing to serve the interests of the The development of the country do-
imn as far as possible. mended progress on all lines. The
building of the Grand Trunk Pacific
was not begun a day too soon, for the
present railway facilities were totally
inadequate to handle the increasing
traffic of the West. The building of
the Temiskaming railway was a neces-
sity, and the Ontario Government was
wise in pushing it forward to Hudson
Bay. It had been the means of open-
ing up the Cobalt with its vast miner-
al wealth. So the Grand Trunk Paci-
fic, though costly, would open up new
hind for settlement, and probably
large deposits of mineral wealth
would come to light, not now dreamed
of.
Canadians are face to face with im-
portant problems. People, many and
Miss W. Alba Chisholm then favor- various, are coming to us from other
ed, the audience with a vocal selec- lands, with preconceived ideas and
tion. preferences. these we must assimi-
late. Then there are the questions of
Labor and Capital, Private Monopoly
and Public Ownership. But Cana-
dians, with a clear vision and stout
hearts, can successfully solve the ques-
tion of nation -building. With our
vast resources, there is no reason why
our future should not be grand. Our
trade returns were evidence of our ex-
pansion. Last year we bought and
sold goods worth $612,000,000. Our
Misses Griffin and Mason, Messrs. foreign trade was $90 per head, while
Hill and Cline then gave another that of the United States was only
vocal selection, Miss Griffin taking the $45 ; no country surpassed us in this
solo. respect. Our Bank deposits are $100
for each man, woman and child.
The speaker closed by referring to
the Canadian 011 fields, tile harnessing
of Niagara power, and the work of the
Hydro -Electric Power Commission.
He foresaw in the vista of the future
immense possibilities, and he believed
that Canada, as a young giant awak-
ing in the morning, conscious of hie
strength, would be equal to the tasks
awaiting him.
Mr. Campbell's very excellent ad-
dress was listened to most attentively.
Warden J. T. Currie was the next
speaker. Mr. Currie has always taken
an active interest in Wingham, and
when any project affecting the wel-
fare of our town was on foot at the
County Council, Wingham always
had a firm friend in M. Currie; hence
it was fitting that he should be upon
the platform as representative of the
County. Mr. Currie expressed him-
self as pleased with the new building,
and referred to the changes that had
taken place in the years past, and the
improvement in facilities, paying the
Postoffice and Customs officials, a
compliment on their courtesy and ef-
ficiency.
Arch. Hislop, M.L.A., was the next
speaker. He referred to the resources
of the country, and noted that these
carried with them obligations. He
hoped that Canadians would not be so
much taken up with material pros-
perity, as to forget the higher de-
mands, and the duty of mind improve-
ment, so that life might be made bet-
ter and happier.
The Chairman then introduced the
speaker of the evening, Mr. A. Camp-
bell, M. P. for West York, who was
present to represent the Dominion
Government. Mr. Campbell express-
ed his regrets that none of the Cabinet
were able to be present, some being
absent at the Colonial Conference, and
others, having charge of the depart-
ment, were unable to leave Ottawa,
He was pleased to be present, and
note the evidences of prosperity, pro-
gress and enterprise, as seen in the
busy factories, the thriving and neat Dr. P. Macdonald followed in a brief
appearance of the town of Wingham ; address. He regarded the Canadian
also as indicated by the High Scheel, form of government as the best in the
the Hospital, both so well equipped, world. He referred to the progress of
He was glad the Government had re- the last forty years, and present re-
cognized the growing importance of sources, and urged the young people
Wingham, by erecting a suitable pub- to make the best of their oppor-
lic building. With 800 or more places tunities.
pressing their claims, it was not al-
ways easy torant such a building,
but Dr. Macdonald had been per-
sistent. No department comes in On motion of Messrs. Kerr and Nic-
such close touch with the people as holson, a vote of thanks was tendered
the Postoffice, and it is becoming all who had taken part in the enter -
more and more important and intel- tainrnent. The proceedings then cies-
tate, and yet the science of handling ed by singing the National anthem.
Dr. Chisholm, M. P., was unable to
be present, being in the West.
-4 WiNOHAM TOWN COUNCIL.
Council met on Monday evening in
regular monthly session ; minutes of
last regular and special meetings were
read and approved.
The Salvation Army asked the use
of the Band Stand in Park one even-
ing in the week to give a concert and
take offering to purchase new instru-
ments. Request granted on motion
of Coun's Bell and Nicholson.
Chief Constable Vrumnorinan ten-
dered his resignation to take effect on
July 1st. The resignation was accept-
ed, on motion of Conn's Kerr and
Gordon.
The Executive committee reported
as not in favor of free light to the
Hospital. The Waterworks commit-
tee also reported against giving the
Hospital free water. Both commit-
tees expressed a preference to grant-
ing an equivalent in grant of money.
The Finance committee submitted
the following report :
Iunieipal World, supplies $ 7.40
Gen. Carr, uniform for Chief20.50
J. B. Ferguson, salary and pstg55.50
V. Vannorman, salary 42.00
E. Lewis, nightwatchman 15.50
It. Rankin, bell -ringing 6.75
e n Foundr castings 3
Western y Co.,. r.72
W. Guest, salary and work 21.25
A. Young, tapping mains, etc152.51
R. Awde, sundries 1,75
W. Holmes, repairs 16.40
N. McCallum, laying mains36.12
D. C. McDonaId, work .... 23.50
tt t .t 22.80
A. Sanderson, teaming10.50
di watering streets26.95
A. E. Simmons, letter heads and
envelopes... , ...... , 0.50
I). Deli, use of piano 3,00
Canadian Exre
ss ,7>
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''1'. Hail, printing .,,,,,,,,,,,,, 6,75
W. G. Gray, teaming 4.25
T. Luton, work on streets1.50
The Finance committee also exam•
ined and recommended for payment
Electric Light accounts amounting to
$304.37. D. M. Gordon, Chairman.
The report of tine Finance commit-
tee was adopted.
y,ir A deputation from the Board of
Trade laid before the Council the re -
:most of Wm, Button for privilege of
putcltase of iir0 ft. frottage of the park
for Carriage re factory. The depntrttion
was introduced by Mr. Greer, Messrs.
Clegg and Musgrove also spoke, but
p
the deputation did not favor the pro-
posal, neither did the Council, as it
was considered that there were other
alto* available, (3oufaeillor Gregory
thought that factories were of more
value to the town than games. Couns.
Bell and Nicholson moved that the
Executive committee take the matter
up with Mr. Button regarding site
elsewhere. Mr. Bennett stated that
Mr. Button intended to abandon the
scheme unless that site could be se-
cured.
Ex -Mayor Bell introduced a large
deputation representing Winghain
Hospital, consisting of Drs. Kenned,
Tamnlyn, Redmond and Hamilton,
Messrs. Smith, Hepburn, Rev, T. S.
Boyle and others. Mr. Boyle made
an earnest appeal for as liberal a grant
as possible, and ably presented the
claims of the Hospital. He was fol-
lowed by Drs. Redmond, Tamlyn and
Hamilton.
Reeve Irwin moved, seconded by
Cann. Nicholson, that $125 be granted
to Wingharrt hospital. Conn's Gor-
don and Gregory thought as the water
and light were figured at $75, that
$100 should he the amount, as the
town finances were low. The motion,
however, prevailed.
By-law 562, authorizing issue of
$1,500 of debentures for permanent
improvement in the High School, was
read three times and passed.
On motion of Kerr and Gordon, it
was
d advertise ecided to ad for Chief of
Police, applications to be received up
to Suite 15th.
T. C. Graham was authorized to
plant the flower beds in front of Town
Hall, at a cost not exceeding $10,
$100 was placed to the credit of the
High School, and100 to the credit of
the Public School, and the Council
adjourned,
FORESTER EXCURSION.
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On Friday, June 14th, the Fordwieh
Foresters will hold their annual excur-
sion via C. P. R. to Toronto and
Niagara Falls, Fare from Wingham,
$2.50, See large bills.
"WAer'rnzr.-500 tubs choice Dairy
Butter, also 100 cases Eggs weekly. ---
Geo. B. King,
Do you want to get one of the finest
toned and newest make of Pianos
Be sure you call and see the New
Settle 1Viliiatns.•—At S. Gracey s.
Sntn itieata.---If you are hi need of
shingles call and get quotations. A
fresh supply just arrived front British
Columbia and Quaebee,�`�
3 A., McLean,
Races Postponed,
On account of the very wet weather
on Wednesday, Wingham races were
of ttponerdeuntil Thursday and Friday
Don't Fail To See Him,
Ladies should take advantage of the
visit of Prof. Dorenwend's representa-
tive to see all the latest styles in Hair
Goods, beautiful Wigs, Pompadours,
Bangs, Transformations, Switches
Straight and Wavy, etc., etc. Ho
will be at the Brunswick Hotel,
Winghatn, on Tuesday, June 18th,
Baseball game.
The League game between Kincar-
dine and Wingham, to have been
played I this
Thursday, 3, wilt not be
playedthe 13th inst. On Friday
elay
of this week the Unions of Wroxeter
and Gorrie play an exhibition game
on the park here with the Wingham
team. (lame called at 6 p. m. ; see
posters. .
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Ordained To Priesthood.
F. P. Powell of Granton , son of T.
K. Powell of Turn berry, was ordained
to the priesthood of the Anglican
Church, in St. Paul's Cathedral, Lon-
don, on Sunday last. Ile has been ap-
pointed by the Bishop to Chesley,
Mr. Powell has filled several charges
with acceptance, and will soon remove
to the thriving town and important
parish of Chesley. His friends con-
gratulate hint on his advancement,
and wish him continued success.
Baby Carriages and Go -Carts to be
cleared out.—At S. Gracey's.
London Conference.
The Conference closed on Tuesday.
The following changes in this vicinity
have been made, j. 11. Osterhout of
Wroxeter goes to Kintore, A. L. Rus-
sell to Wroxeter, C. P. Wells, Gorrie,
goes to Centralia, and W. H. Butt to
Gorrie. E. F. Armstrong of Ethel goes
to Charing Cross, and Ethel is site -
plied
by J. Henderson of Brigden. R
Miilyard goes front Lucknow to Vic-
toria St., Goderich, and J. E. Ford to
Lucknow, The next Conference will
be held at Exeter.
West Huron Conservatives.
A meeting of West Huron Liberal -
Conservative Association has been
called to take place in Victoria Opera
House, Goderich, on Tuesday, June
11, 1907, commencing at 1.30 o'clock.
The business will he the election of of-
ficers, and discussing any matters
which may be brought before the
meeting. All friends of good govern-
ment are invited to attend. The Exe-
cutive Committee will meet in the
same place at 11 o'clock a, m., and all
members are requested to be promptly
on time.
Serious Accident.
There was an exciting time at Gavin
Wilson's for a while on Monday last.
Mr. Eli Jacques and son, of Kinloss.
came to lir. Wilson's for a load of
hay, and the team was standing in the
barn, while the hay was being loaded.
The team ran out of the barn, and the
young man was thrown off the load,
but fortunately not injured in the
least. Mr. Jacques was outside and
saw the team coming. In endeavor-
ing to stop them, he was thrown
down, and the waggon went over
him, the wheels striking. him across
the trip. He was considerably injured
and when picked up was gasping for
breath. No limbs were broken and
unless internal t tnat ''
1 tntries were received
will recover front the effects. Strange
to say, the team circled around, and
ran into the barn again, smashiug the
barn door. There was a trap door at
the end of the barn floor, and into this
one of the horses fell, breaking the
n
waggon tongue and pulling the other
horse over. Seldom is such a scene of
excitement witnessed on a quiet farm-
er's premises, as Mr. 'Wilson had on
Monday last for a short time.
For the very newest and most
handsome in Silk, Lawn and Muslin
Blouses, correct, in every particular,
come to D. M. Gordon's, the Dress
Goods house.
S Peisonais
Miss Nettie Linklater is on a visit to
friends in Burford.
Miss Olive VanStone visited friends
in Clinton last week.
Jno. Helm visited his brother in
Cran ook
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Misses E. Weilwood and M, Ham-
mond spent Sunday in Goderich.
Miss. Alice Gillespie has returned to
Myth, after spending two weeks here,
Miss Lizzie Plenty spent a couple of
days last week with friends near Bel -
grave,
Mr. D. Tisdale left on Tuesday for
Regina, where he will spend a fete
months.
Mrs. Dudley Holmes and Mrs. J. D.
Burns are visiting friends inGodericherich
this week,
Mrs. Sills returned last week from
an extended visit with her son in Car-
man, Man.
Rev. Geo, Jackson of Walkerville,
visited his sister, Mrs. W. J. Pattison,
this week.
Miss LenaAwde and Mrs, Knaggs,
Toronto, aro visiting their parents,
Mr. and Mrs, Rich. Awde,
Mr, and Mrs. W. 11, Pearson are
spending a couple of weeks with
,
the otic It in latter's 'parents town, Mr, and
Mrs. Mark Gray,
Geo. Wrigley is in Toronto this
Week to meet his Wife, who is coming
from the old land. They will reside
in Pleasant Valley.
Mr. J". B. Ferguson is in Toronto at-
tending the Grand Council of Chosen
Friends, as re�presentative of Wing.
ham Council, No. 222,
Friends of Joe Madigan, formerly of
Wingham, will be pleased to hear of
his safe return to Montana, after
spending a year in Japan.
• Mr. LI. Mutt returned on Saturday
from his trip to Winnipeg, where he
attended the Convention of. St. An-
drew's Brotherhood, Mr. Nash was
re-elected a member of the Dominion
Council,
Formerly Of Belgrave.
Dr, Forbes Godfrey, who was elect-
ed on Saturday to represent West
York in the Legislature, as successor
to Pion. W. 3. St. John, was at one
time a resident of Belgrave, and is
known to many in this vicinity, His
majority on Saturday was 2,400, One
of his opponents was an Independent,
the other a Socialist.
Might Have Been Worse.
On Thursday evening, while Thos.
King and his mother were out driv-
ing, they met D. Hamilton, at the
bridge near the mill. As they were
passing, the horse driven by the latter
reared, and the shaft of the buggy
struck Mrs. King. Fortunately, she
escaped the full force ofh
t e blow, the
e
marks of
which were seen in the dam-
age done to the buggy.
Wingham Baptists Fortunate,
The Tara Leader has this to say of
the new pastor of the Baptist Church :
"Rev. H. Edgar Allen is now the pas-
tor of the Baptist Church in Wing -
ham and removed from Toronto to
Wingham last week. The Baptists of
Wingham are fortunate in securing
the services of Mr, Allen, who is not
only a splendid speaker, but en earn-
est whole-souled practical man, and in
Mrs. Allen he has a worthy helpmate.
Tennis Season.
A meeting was held in the Council
room on 'Tuesday, May 28th, and
Wingham Tennis Club was organized
for the season. The following are the
officers : Hon. President—J. A. Mor-
ton ; President—D. Holmes ; 1st Vice-
Pres.—Miss Dinsley ; 2nd Vice—J. E.
McGuire; See.-Treas.—Miss H. John-
ston ; Executive committee—the Presi-
dent, Vice -Presidents, Secretary -Trea-
surer, Messrs. 0. M. Bell and C, G,
VanStone.
A Serious Fall.
On Monday forenoon, it young man
named Reid went into G. 0. Hanna's
to purchase a straw hat. Following
the clerk into a room, he failed to
notice an open cellar door, and fell
into the cellar. He received a very
bad gash on his head, and was uncon-
scious for several minutes. A physi-
cian was summoned and his wound
dressed. The doctor is still attending
him, and it is possible his skull may
prove to be fractured.
Great Bargains in Furniture for
cash, at S. Gracey's.
CANVAS SiiOEs.—The newest and
latest styles in Ladies', Misses' and
Children's Canvas Shoes, all colors.--
W.
olors.—W. J. Greer.
Death Of Leonard Anderson.
The funeral of the late Leonard B.
R. Anderson on Friday afternoon was
largely attended. The death of this
young man was a sad and sudden be-
reavement, and his parents keenly
feel his death.• He had only returned
from the Soo a week before, not feel-
ing very well, but fearing no serious
results. He planned to remain at
home all summer and assist his father
in building a new residence. On
Thursday hemorrhages set in and he
gradually became weaker, until on
Tuesday night it was evident that
the end was near, and about Wednes-
day noon he passed away. When he
was taken ill, a telegram was sent to
his brother Harry, bat it failed to
reach him in time, and missing a
train, he did not arrive until the cas-
ket was
closed,and the funeral was
about to leave fr the cemetery. This
was the first intimation he had of his
brother's death, and the shock was
sad indeed. The deceased young man
spent his boyhood days in Howick,
but Wingham was his s birth la e,
about twenty-two years ago. To his
aged parents, the sudden bereavement
is one of the saddest events of their
lives. Besides the one brother, two
sisters remain to mourn, viz.—Mrs.
Jas. Belden of Winnipeg, and Mrs,
Lowry of Orillia.
Opening League Game,
The Wingham Baseball Club, ac-
companied by a handful of leather -
lunged rooters, travelled to Lucknow
last Friday to open the Lakeside Base-
ball League. After much delay the
game was started, R. Ross of Kincar-
dine being the arbitrator. Lucknow
team took the field. Moore was the
first man up ; he let tli'e first go by,
but landed on the second for 1 base ;
he was sacrificed by Moorehead to 3rd.
With one out Britton put the ball at
Thomson, scoring Moore, Britton go-
ing out at first. Pearen was thrown
out at first, In L
uckno
wta f,
Dun-
lop made it one, two, three, and Bris-
lan repeated the dose when Wingham
took second, although two men reach-
ed lst and 2nd. Lucknorv's half re-
sulted in a hit by Brislan for 1 base
and one by Jepson, Brislan scoring,
making score 2 to 1. The third inn -
lugs was started by Moore. who put a
3 -base ticket on one of Brislan's ben-
ders, Britton again bringing in the
runner. No more scoring resulted
until the sixth, when hits by Britton,
Pearen, Workman, Atcheson and a
pretty bunt by Fleming, landed 3 runs
or Wingham and cinched the game,
as Luckuow only succeeded in landing
one more in seventh, by two drives in
succession by Jepson and Thomson,
when the latter scored ; Moore and
Longman retired the side by catching
long flys. The last three innings were
21th of May baseball and resulted in
9 runs for the victors, Dunlop, Pearen,
Atcheson and Workman doing much
stick work, and Lucknow failing to
cliche the bases though at tithes look-
ing dangerous, but pretty stops by
Atcheson on second and Workman
at short,broke upthe t r fireworks. rtrks R
.
Ross of Kincardine was a good Um-
pire, and will always be welcome with
the indicator where Wingham team is
playing. Wing�ham-Moore, Moore-
head, Britton, Pearen, Workman, At-
cheson, Longman, h'ferning, Dunloplr.
Lueknowee tleCoy, Findtater, Habick,
Brislan, Thompson, W. Johnston,
Jepson, Heid, i1. Johnston.
Wingham-est 0 1 0 0 3, 2 4 3.14
Luck ti o w---0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0— 2
Base hits-.Wingbam12, Lucknow 0.
Ermots•---Wingham 2, Lucknow 0.
Struck out—By Dunlop 7, by Deishtn
4. Attendance -••-200,
Dr. Nelson Tait of 108 Spadini Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's llotel,
Wingham, on Friday, June 14th,
front 8 a,m, till 10 m.tn., for consultee
tion in diseases of Eye, Thar, Nose and
Throat, Glasses fitted,
Masonic Officers,
The following were duly elected on
Tuesday evening as officers of Wing-
ha Ledge m od No. 280,forthe current
r .
term : Me—Dr. W. Dr. Ii E. W. 1y
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S. b . / rawford • J. W.—Rev.
T. S. Boyle ; Chap. --Dr.. J. B. Taint v n
'1'reas.----R.Yanstone ; Sec.—J. A. Mote
ton ; S. D. ---W. McKibbon; J. D. --J.
D. Burns ; I, G. ---Wm. Campbell,
Lower Wingham School Report,
Following is the report of S. S. No,
11, Turnberry, for May, for following
classes ; Jr. IV ---Mary Currie, Lizzie
Lockridge. Sr, III—Ruby Forsyth
(honors), Maggie Reid, Grace Sliertiff,
Eva Linklater, Edward Lockridge,
Edna Finley. Jr. III --Alfred
Lock -
ridge, -
tidbo, Willie Sriglev, Frank Lock-
ridge.
ac -ridge, Sr. II -Susan WVelsh•and Alvin
Groves (honors), Minnie Saunders,
Lizzie McIntosh, Beatrice Johnston.
Jr. If—Jessie Currie anti Susan Sher -
riff (honors), Vernon Allenby, Allen
Reid, Sam. Styles, Ross Forsyth, Myr-
tle Lockridge.
Another Bereavement,
Another sad bereavement came to
the home of Mr. Edward Cooper, of
the 2nd con., Howick, on Friday last,
when Mrs. Cooper passed to her long
home. The deceased had scarcely re-
covered from the shock caused by the
death of her daughter, about two
months ago. She was one of the early
settlers of Howick, a woman most
highly esteemed for her many virtues.
With Mr. Cooper, to whom has come
such grief and loss of friends, the sym-
pathy of the community is most sin-
cere. Mrs. Cooper was seventy years
of age. Her friends little thought,
however, that she would so quickly
follow her daughter to the Better
Land.
Volunteer la Danger.
On Tuesday, as the boys in red were
leaving Wingham station, one of them
bad anarrow escape near the station.
The train had backed tip on to the
high bridge, and one of the volun-
teers, who had stayed too long on the
platform, ran back to get on board.
As he attempted to do so, his rifle
caught on the side of the car, and he
was thrown backward, Fortunately,
one of his feet caught in the timbers,
and the semaphore wire braced him
across the hip, or he would have fallen
from that dizzy height to the river bed
below, and would have been very
seriously injured, if not killed. He
was rescued from his perilous position,
but lost his headgear.
A Reception.
Miss Clytia May Mead (sister of Mrs.
Robt. Maxwell) was married in Chat -
barn, on May 11th, to Mr, Bruce Pullen
of Michigan. Miss Mead's Wingham
friends were expecting this happy
event, but thought it would take plane
in town, and that they should have
the pleasure of witnessing the cere-
mony, but it was done in a quiet way
on the date mentioned. airs. Pullen
has been in town for the past three
weeks, and on Saturday Mr. Pullen
arrived. Instead of the wedding, the
friends had the pleasure of attending
an enjoyable reception tendered the
young couple on Saturday evening, by
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell. The bride's
Wingham friends wish her a happy
and prosperous future.
Death of Mrs. Ashton.
Mr. John Ashton, of Turnberry,
mounts the death of his life partner,
Mrs. Ashton having P
t t passed away rvaL on
Monday last, aged 41. Her maiden
name was Mary Hohnes. She leaves
no family, except her bereaved and
sorrowing husband. Her parents both
died some years ago. Six brothers of Bore-
main—John ' e
his etttin Robert
of
Kenora, David and Nathaniel in Da-
kota, William and Thomas of Turn -
berry. There are also two sisters—
Mrs. I. Ferrend of Morris, and Mrs.
Brown of Dakota. The latter is now
at the bereaved home. Mr. and Mrs.
Ashton were residents of Wingham
for some time, and Mr. Ashton had a
severe illness while here. Mrs. Ashton
was a member of Bluevale Methodist
Church, and passed away in the full
consciousness that she was going to a
better country, where sickness never
comes. The funeral took place on
Wednesday, to Bluevale cemetery,
Rev. 0, Baker conducting the service.
The Ladies' Auxiliary.
The work accomplished by members
of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham
Hospital reflects great credit upon the
workers. Since they organized, the
members have furnished Iinoleutn for
the dining -room, also table linen,
sideboard scarfs,and oilclothfor
or
tables, and curains for thirteen
windows, several accounts have been
paid, also two rooms completely fur-
nished in third story, one for proba-
tioner, the other for maid. The inten-
tion of members now, is to buy cur-
tains for dining -room and to erect a
cupboard in the kitchen, at the same
time as they are laying the new floor
in the kitchen. As it was the wish of
the Lady Superintendent to beautify
the Hospital
ro ands, the convener of
the Floral Committee solicited the
members for plants with much sue -
cess. Any offerings of plants or flow-
ers sent to the Hospital will be grate-
fully received, also gems of preserved
fruit. The Treasurer reports $232.02
on hand, the Floral Committee re-
ports $1.05.
Formerly Of Wingham.
There died in Chicago, on Monday
last, a former citizen. of Wingham,
Thomas Agnew,�brother of Mr, John
Agnew of Lower Town. The deceased
gentleman Was fora
t East
many years a resi-
dent
of tV>Lrganosh, where he
once had a sawmill and dicta large
business in lumber. Later he removed
to Wingham, and WAS honored by
being elected a member of the Town
Cornell. About fifteen years ago he
left this place and went west, and
finally settled near his family in Chi-
cago. Mr. John Agnew is now the
only remaining member of his father's
family. The deceased was held in
high esteem, and was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The
cause of his death was pneumonia,
aird he was only ill afew clays ; he was
65 years of age, Besides his sorrowing
partner, he leaves three sons --'I. II. of
Evanston, Albert and John in Chica-
go, one daughter at home. Mr.
John Agnew and Dr. Agnew of town
wore in attendance at the bedside of
their relative. The latter returned on
Tuesday,
local Items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's.
$3.25 Mattresses for $2,40.—At S.
Gracey's,
Dr. Evelyn Windsor, of St. John's,
Quebec, has taken a position as assis-
tant to Dr. Kennedy.
Mrs. G. L. Constable is offering her
entire stock of fine hand -painted china
for sale at bargain prices to clear.
Elsa, Mr, Edward Lynett's little
daughter,
who has beenveryill
l in the
hospital, has recovered and was able
to be taken home on Monday.
The Liberals of West Huron met in
Goderich on Monday last, and nomin-
ated Robt. Holmes of Clinton candi-
date for the House of Commons,
Carpet Paper and Stair Pads.—At
S. Gracey's.
The semi-annual meeting of the Dis-
trict L. 0. L. will be held in Wingban
on June 14th, at 8 p.m., to be followed
immeChaptediately by the Royal Scarlet
r.
H. E. Isard & Co. are having a Sum
mer sale, and are offering four prizes
to those who bring in the largest num-
ber of eggs during the sale. • See their
large advt. this week.
Rev, and Mrs. II. E. Allen have
taken up their residence with Mr.
Sherman Day on the southwest corner
of Alfred and Frances streets, and are
now ready to receive callers.
The first Garden Party of the season
will be held on the Town Park on
Thursday, June 20th, tinder the auspi-
ces of the A. Y. P. A. of St. Paul's
Church. Watch for posters.
No back seat taken either in quality
of goods or prices.—At S. Gracey's,
On account of some misunderstand-
ing the Citizens Band did not play on
the Park last Friday, but weather per-
mitting, they will give an open-air
concert on this Friday evening.
There will be an opportunity for
Public School teachers to take a
course of Business education at Wing -
ham Business College, during July
and August. See advt. in this issue,
A story is told of an Indian tribe
who worship a big snake, but that
is nothing to the stories told
by individuals who worship the bever-
age that produces little and big
snakes.
Highest cash price paid for butter
and eggs at J. T. Lamonby's gro-
cery.
To have a hospital, so well equipped,
is not only a credit to Wingham, but
a convenience and benefit. On page 4
will be found an extract from the
latest annual report on Hospitals and
Charities.
That the young die as well as the
aged has recently been demonstrated
by the fact that the last seven fun-
erals conducted by Mr. Walker, have
been of young people, and the grey
horses were in use.
Company B. (Wingham) 33rd Regi-
ment, left on Tuesday by special train
for London Camp. There were about
thirty-five t
y e n re
n in the Company in
charge of Lieut. G. C. Hanna and
second Lieut. C. G. VanStone.
A very fine assortment of new and
up-to-date Furniture.—S. Graeey.
Fon V
iL L —
S<r r. Th best b st varieties of
Corn and Mangolds.—Geo, E. King.
IioUsu FOR SALE.—G. L. Constable
is offering his comfortable house for
quick sale, very cheap, and on easy
terms. Also an organ (nearly new)
and a cook stove almost new. A
quantity of wood will also be sold
with the house.
The annual excursion, from Kincar-
dine to Henfryn inclusive, will be run
by special train to the Ontario Agri-
cultural College on Thursday, June
27th. Date was first announced for
June 21st, but the G. T. R. could not
supply a train, hence the change to
June 27th„
Winglram's popular Reeve, Dr. Ir-
win, astonished the Council and others
on Monday night, by walking in and
taking his seat at the Council, beside
the Mayor, Many were not aware
he was able to leave the hospital, ital His
appearance was the signal for a hand-
clap of welcome.
Woor. WAwrnn.—Any quantity ;
highest prices.—Geo. L. Ring.
For lovely Canadian and English
Prints, Ginghatns, Muslins and Dress
Goods" of every shade, pattern and
quality, come to D. M. Gordon's, the
great Dress Goods house.
Mr. J. H. Keeler has engaged with
the purchaser of a business in Gorrie,
and will remove there. He is packing
his household goods. Mr. and Mrs.
Reeler are good Citizens and would
have preferred remaining in Wing -
ham. Gerrie people however will
welcome thein as citizens,
On Monday evening, Lower Town
was entertained with a Baseball game
between the Lower Town Rockets,
and Scott Street Crackers. The
Rockets beat the Crackers by a score
of 7 to 8, The 'Rockets went up in the
air over the result, but the Crackers
tell what they do next time.
Nice high -back 85e Diner ('hairs,
for 65c.—At S. Gracey's.
Loa'r. -- - Between Wingham and
cemetery, a dog -tooth watch charm.
Reward to finder, at Advance office.
Mrs. Long, of Stratford, aged 80,
While exa ninirrg a cistern, fell in, and
was drowned. At Wallatceburg, an
infant nineteen months old fell head
first into a pail of water and was
drowned. At Clarkson an infant fell
into a cistern with the usual result,
At Kineardine, on Saturday last, two
boys, Tiros. Lithead and Ralph Wil-
mer were playing on a raft when it
drifted out on the lake. The Litlreatl'
boy fell off the raft and was drowned;
he was twelve yearsof agem. The
other boy Was rescued by nnen in a
boats
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Peeping out from under a
Summer gown is certainly
an attractive proposition.
We believe we can please,
Yes, Delight
any Iady with our Oxfords.
The new styles are the per-
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up with every possible detail
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