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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1907-11-21, Page 1R.E. Saonders T� TSi lJR 8TANDersj Santa Claus Is Coming! We're getting ready for .him every day. Drop in at his head- quarters. The Wingham Advance. 35TH YEAR, NO, 12. WINGIIAM, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1907. SUBSCRIPTION B1.00 Pan YBaiL IN ADVANCE. $1,50 To Sunseniturna U. IN S. (S Personals Miss F. Davis is visiting at her home in Exeter. Inspector Robb of Brussels was in town on Tuesday, R. G. Liddy visited friends in Har- riston over Sunday. , Messrs, A. Wilford and W. J, Greer spent Sunday in Blyth. Mrs, W. J. Fleuty of Oakville is visiting at Mr. Jas. Fleuty's. W. R. Cruikshank of Hensall spent Sunday at his home near town. Mrs. Gillespie of Blyth visited her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Haines, this wee. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gillespie of Orom- erty, visited at Mrs. 0. Gillespie's last week. Al iss Mary Porterfield of Marnoch spent a few days this with- Miss Maud Robertson. Miss Ethel Hall has returned from Owen Sound, after spending a couple of weeks there, Misses Annie Kerr and Letitia Rob- inson were visiting friends in Toronto, during the past week. Walter Rose was over from Tees - water on Monday seeing his wife, who is still a patient in the hospital. Mrs. Ii, H. Chisholm of Toronto is in town, this week on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs, Thos. Bell. Mrs. E. Gurney returned last week from Acton, where she had been call- ed by the death of her mother, Mrs. Wallace. • Mr. John Conery, Guelph, a former resident of Wingham, was here last week. He is Superintendent of the Royal Artificial Paving Co., and wits overseeing the paving of the fitters of John Fowler's stock stables, on the Bluevale road. H. W. Croucher went to Southatnp- ton on Monday where he has secured a position in the Bell furniture fac- tory.. Mr. Croucher will be missed among the young people of St. Paul's Mamie and was an active worker iu the A, Y, P. A. Chutcb 'Flews Rev.• D.. Perrie will preach next Sunday evening on "Gambling." Rev. D. Perrie preached at St. Helens last Sunday morning, and Rev. H. E. Craw supplied 'Mr. Perrie's pulpit.- Rev. ulpit. Rev. W. G. Howson will preach Church Anniversary sermons in the Colborne St. Church, London, next Sunday. Mr. F. W. Thomas, General Sec'y of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, was in town this week in the interests of his work among men. He address- ed a large meeting of young people in St. Paul's school -room last Monday evening. Rev. G. L. Collins, missionary to the sailors on •the Great Lakes, pre- sented the chains of this branch of the Upper Canada Tract Society work, in the Baptist church last Sunday morn- ing, and in the Presbyterian church in the evening. Pastor Allen will speak on "Heart Purity" in the Bap- tist church next Sunday morning. The evening service will be conducted by Rev. W. E. Hassard, B. A., 13. D., of Toronto, who is visiting in town in the interests of the Bible Society. A cordial welcome extended to all. Next Sunday, Rev. Jas. Livingstone of London will preach missionary an- niversary sermons in Wingham Methodist Church. Mr. Livingstone is one of the best preachers in the London Conference. Last year, Wingham Methodist Church raised $708.71 for missions, This year, the General Board is asking for an in- crease of forty per cent. all along the line. This would mean that Wing - ham Church inust aim at $092.11 for missions. The Official Board has ap- pointed a special committee to work with that object in view. A meeting was held last week in the school -room of St. Janes' Cathedral, Toronto, that shows the trend of Christian thought to -wards Missions. It was called by the Canadian Execu- tive of the International Laymen's Missionary Movement. About 100 laymen, strong business and profes- sional citizens representing r esenting the Ang- lican, n -hcan Presbyterian, Methodist, Con- gregational and Baptist denomination were in attendance. The missionary spirit was evident, and it was decided unanimously that the city churches should, during the ensuing ecclesiasti- cal year, raise $500,003' for mission work. The united effort of the dif- Ahr ferent churches was a pleasing sight. BIRTHS. Wocks—In Culross, Nov. 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wocks, a son. Hamilton—In Wingham, Nov. 18, to Dlr. and Mrs. A. L. Hamilton, n to a son. McCreight—In Turnberry, Nov. 10, to Mr. and Mrs. John McCreight, a son. Anggus—In Wingham, Nov. kith, to Nr. and Ars. Frank Angus, a daughter. Nicholson—In Wingham, on Nov. kith, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Nic- holson, a daughter. IGARR1AGE8. Latronico—Watcher--On Nov. 14, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. J. A. Sanderson, by Itev. W. G. Howson, Mr. Joseph Latronico, to Miffs Margaret Esther 'Watcher, alt of Wingham. DEATHS, Oliver ---In Bluea•a1e, Nov, 10th, Abbe) Oliver, aged 23 years. McMurray— In Mortis, Nov. 18th, Mat uill, beloved wife .Io bt, Iiet1urraYr agednged 68 years. illctnrrsT CAstt Putts. --For Hides, Skins, Tallow and Wool, at Wingham Tannery.—W, 10. Pringle. 8-20 THE COUNCIL AND TAXES. Present Council Should Not Bear All The Blame. —Who shall form our Town Coun- cil for 1008? A certain number rnnst. No person, that we know of, is losing any sleep because of anxiety to occupy a seat at the Board, —If all the criticisms of the Council uttered during the past two months were printed, they would snake quite a pamphlet, though its contents might not be particularly edifying to the Councillors themselves. —Of course the Council is blamed for the high tax rate of 29 mills. Much of this blame is undeserved. To some extent, the Council of 1007 has been the victim of circumstances. The Advance has watched the Coun- cil proceedings carefully, and on the whole there is but little room for fault-finding. Perhaps less might havo been spent on waterworks ex- tension, but as the income from this is increasing, that branch will soon bear its own burden ; indeed, is doing so al- ready, so there is no need for panic on that account. Looking at the Coun- cil's doings for 1907, from a reporter's standpoint, we could not accuse them either of lack of interest in the work of the town, nor of recklessness or ex- travagance. We do not know. that any other set of men would have done any better. Certainly they havo tried to do their best, and will get precious little thanks for their effort, loss of time, etc. —If then, the Council has done as well as could be expected, how is it the tax rate is so high? In the first place, there were liabilities left over from 1906, amounting to perhaps $4,- 000. This was of itself a burden. Then, the first High School debenture came due, and the rate for High School was higher (necessarily) than last year, for the School only bad one term in 1906. The County rate has al- so increased. Only a few years ago, it was less than $400 ; it is now nearly $1,300. The controllable expenditure, for which the present Council is re- sponsible, is less than last year, so the charge of extravagance will not hold. We know, as a fact, that Mayor Holmes has endeavored to pursue a policy of economy, as far as possible throughout the year. —The 1907 Council have been placed in an unfavorable position, and have been handicapped by circumstances. Not many take this into consideration. But the end of their term is approach - Ing, and there is nothing in the office to cause any citizen to hanker after it particularly, and if any other seven men can demonstrate their ability or fitness for the office, we have no doubt the present occupants would gladly give way. Some persons must sacri- fice time and effort, t, and at times neg- lect e -lect their own business, or home duties, for the town's welfare. Those who are magnanimous enough to do so, should not be pounded unmercifully, because they have been unable to do impossi- bilities. —Of course, it is possible for a Council to be reckless in expenditure, but we do not think that such a charge can be proven against the present Council. They may have made mistakes, and who does not? What guarantee have we, that sonic other seven men will be faultless? Are they not all taxpayers? If taxes are high, they must bear their share, so that few men will be found to be purposely reckless. Rather, the cause for the high tax -rate is to be found as above indicated. —Mayor Holmes has spared neither time, thought nor effort for the Town's welfare, and he should bo ac- corded a second term, as other Mayors have been. That is, if he is willing to carry tho load another year. If he declines, nobody can blame him, for it is a thankless task at best. The Canadian Pictorial For Novemfier. The November issue closes the second c d volume of thispon ala r national illustrated monthly. It contains the usual delightful selection of pictures--' many of them fine full-page ones mak- ing up in all about one thousand square inches of illustrations. Among the more notable pictures are :—"An English ha g thatched cottage" (prize picture) and a splendid selection from the recent photo competition; the new Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Wm. Pugsley; a fine por- trait of Mrs. Pugsley ; the seven Cana- dian premiers since Confederation ; a page of snapshots of Alberta Indians; pictures of airships, ballooning and wireless telegraphy that are worth columns of deseriptions; the Prince of Wales on the grouse moors ; a spirited Algerian war picture; and a fine full- page portrait of Sir Thomas Lipton, the famous yachtsman. Numerous other timely pictures, fashions, pat- terns, news of the month, hints on Christmas gi ft making, and other et in- teresting feat.uies go to make up a most entertaining number. r te. Anmtil 1 subscription n 1 ; single copies ten c ts, Next issue (the (.-hr•istuuts number) Will probably contain about 1.500 square inches of fine etchings.—Tlil. PICTORIAL PIUI3f.ISIHING CO., 142 St. Peter St., Montreal. HURON FRUIT EXHIBIT. A Creditable Exhibit From Huron At Ontario Horticultural Exhibition. The following are the names of parties who contributed fruit to the County of Huron exhibit at the On- tario Horticultural Exhibition, in To- ronto, November the 12th to 16th. Geo. Leithwaite, Goderich Tp,—Bald- win, Mann, King, Canada Red, Spy, 20 oz. Pippin, Golden Russet, Ben Davis, Seek No Further, Plate pears. H. D. Martin, Whitechurch—Green- ing, Baldwin, Mann, Ben Davis, Spy, Pewaulkee. Chas. Welsh, Goderich—Seedling Ap- ples, Spy, Pears, Onions. Wm. Geddes, Morris—Spy, Baldwin, Mann. J.' D. Brydges, Morris -20 oz. Pippin. A. Proctor, Morris—Golden Russet, Spy, Canada Red, Ben Davis. James Breckenridge, Goderich—Blen- heim Orange. Thos. Black, East Wawanosh—Ben Davis, Baldwin, Spy, Golden Russet, Canada Red, Wagner. James Johnston, East Wawanosh— Golden Russet, Ben Davis, Green- ing, Baldwin, Plato pears. James McDermid, Stanley --Spy, Golden Russet, Greening, King, Pears. Hy. Penfound, Stanley—King, Bald- win, Mann, Seek No Further. And. Scott, Seaforth—Roxbury Russet, Wm. Chamney, Seaforth—Russian Spy, Spitzenburg. F. Hogg, Seaforth—Snow. Win. Slack, Zurich—Cayuga, Ribston Pippin. S. Byres, Seaforth—Ben Davis, Can- ada Red, Ontario, Pewaulkee. 3. Ortwin, Zurich—Baldwin, Roxbury Russet, Atner'ican Russet, Ontario, kind to be named. E. B. Jenkins, Turnberry—Golden Russet, Baldwin, Spy,. Tolman Sweet, Canada Red, Winter Bana- na, J. Barr, Blyth—Baldwin, Snow. F. Metcalf, Blyth—Seedling apples, Two plate pears. J. B. Tierney, Blyth—Snow. A. H. Jacobs, Blyth—Ben Davis, Bald- win. A. Syms, Blyth—Spy. R. G. McGowan, East Wareanosh— Baldwin, Greening, Canada Red, Snow, Ben Davis, Spy, King, On- ario, Mann. Hy. Curwin, Goderich Tp.—Ontario, 20 oz. Pippin, 3 plate pears, A. W. Sloan, Blyth—King, Spy, Bald- win, Ben Davis, Greening, Mann, Golden Russet, also a collection of apples. J. W. Eclgar, Gorrie—Ontario, Ben Davis, King, Spy, Greening, Snow, 20 oz. Pippin, Mann, Golden Russet, Phoenix, - R. Glenn, Nile—Baldwin, Spy, King. E. Kerr, Nile—Spy, King. J. Taylor, Nile—Baldwin, King. J. Hetherington, Nile—King. W. Watson, Nile—Spy, Baldwin. K. Cameron. Lncknow—Ben Davis, Baldwin, Cayuga, Golden Russet, Phoenix. John Knox, Wroxeter—Spy, King, Golden Russet, Snow, Canada Red, Ben Davis, Baldwin, plate any other variety. J. Stewart, Est., Ben Miller—Seedling apple. T. S. Huckstop,' Blyth—Seedling apples. R. McIlwain, Nile—Ontario, King, Spy, Baldwin. S. Godkin, Seaforth—King. J. B. Henderson, Seaforth—Spy, Mann. T. Sproat, Seaforth—Mann, Greening. W. '6Varwick, Goderich--Spy, 3 plates pears. Exeter Canning Co. made a fine dis- play of canned goods. J. H Brown, Blyth, exhibited evapor- atecl apples. F. Metcalf, Blyth, and County yClerk Lane, took charge of the exhibit at Toronto. They had a table 35 feet long, and it was loaded with very fine fruit. At the close of the exhibition the fruit was donated to the (Sick Child- ren's Hospital. POWER GOING TO WASTE. To Editor of Wingham Advance. DEAR SIR :—Your extended notes, in your last issue, on "Power going to waste," is one of the best articles that I have read for along time. Nothing could be more timely, or to the point, and it seems to me that the Church— and by the term Church, I mean those occupying the pews, as well as those occupying pulpits --need to be thor- oughly aroused to the necessity of utilizing, in the interest of moral and religious progress, all available power, so that the Churcha mr occu her rightful place, viz., front place, in the wonderful progress and development of the twentieth century. READER. An Artistic Programme. The Wiarton Canadian says—''The entertainment by the Francis Firth Operetta Company was one of tre- mendous success, both in point of at- tendance and in the assembly of g lor- ious voices, which sang their way deep down into the hearts of every fortun- ate listener. Wiarton has never be- fore had the pleasure of hearing so artistic a pi'ogramne. It was a dis- tinct deperture from the ordinary bill of flare «'Eich falls monotonously nn our ears. Mr. Firth, the splendid artist and central figure of this excep- tionally. xee p- tronall 1ierite1 company,descaves the mot liberal patronage wherever he may appear throughout the coon. try with his hi 1-claa 9 entertainment. The fire brigade, under whose auspices the company appeared, irtave itlreedy naked for an early return date." --In Wittg�hani Opera house, Nov. 22nd and 23rc1; hear thein. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The Week's Doings, as Recorded by the H. S. Press Reporters. We are sorry to hear that our co - correspondent, H, Green, of tho Times, is very ill. We hope for his speedy recovery. It has been arranged by Mr. Taylor, that the Girls' Glee Clubs are to havo the use of the piano in the Assembly room on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school hours, the boys' clubs hav- ing it on the other days of the week. (The boys, as usual, have the lion's share.) The meeting of our Lit was held on Friday afternoon. It was opened by an instrumental by Miss O. Cruick- shank, followed by the reading of the Journal. The greatest interest was manifest in the debate, which was— "Resolved that, it is in the interest of Canada to exclude the Japs and Hin- doos from British Columbia." The leader of the affirmative was E. Cur- rie, assisted by Miss M. Duncan and G. Tees. The leader of'the negative was R. Hough, supported by Miss E. Isbister and H. Green. The judges were Miss McVannel and Mr. Work- plan, who gave their decision in favor of the affirmative. The papers, on both sides, showed that both thought and time had been expended on thein, Miss M. Duncan's paper being particu- larly good. The Journal published this week the following limericks. We think such masterpieces should be given to the public, Said a clever young student named Moffat, "I would that I had been a prophet, I'd have told long ago Second form was too slow And would have decided to drop it." These words were penned on the oc- casion of R. Moffat's promotion from Form II to Form III. There is a young fellow named Lloyd. Hard work he would often avoid, Sometimes with, a smile He would work for a while, But from it was quickly decoyed. At play he is always a hero, He'd work for a game like a Nero, But the sight of his books Would sadden his looks And send his heart down below zero. We want the public to know that the "Lloyd" referred to in this lim- erick is not indolent, nor does he hate the sight of his books. LOCAL OPTION NOTES. (By the Local Option Committee.) Rev. P. K. Dayfoot, of Simcoe, says :—"In the town of Simcoe a license was withdrawn about a year ago. The results of that action are manifest and gratifying :- 1. A public nuisance has been re- moved. 2. A street corner re has been ir•ans- for'rned into a clean a ncluiet neigh- borhood. g borhood. 3. The children of that district see no drinking or rowdyism. 4. Property in that district has risen in value. 5. The keeper of a low resort is now living a quiet and decent life, These results will be seen every- where where Local Option prevails." In Canada, the saloon interests pay in taxes $10,000,000 a year, but they cost the Dominion $150,000,000 a year in cash to look after the product of their business, besides the lives of 3,000 citizens a year and untold misery. Tho traffic in liquor is not only a moral evil, it is an economic dis- aster. Let the merchant remember h that the bar -room is the sponge that absorbs a great percentage of the cash that ought to bo spent with you. It causes most of the bad debts you can- not collect. An over -whelming ma- jority of merchants in Local Option Towns say that cash sales immediate- ly increase 25% and collections are far easier, Read the Pioneer and find out what business men and others in Local Option towns say of the results of the law. The Pioneer is published in To- ronto and costs $1 a year. Get it and get posted. Mr, A. E. Simmons will order it for you if you hand him your dollar. Wrist Bags, Xmas. Styles ; large range. --Saunders. NOTICE.—Persons in doubt as to whether they should wear glasses or not, should call and have their eyes scientifically tested, and all advice free of charge, by C. It. Wilkinson, quell - fled English Optician, at Mr. W. Pat- terson's Jewellery store, Wingham, every Saturday from 2.30 to 8 pan. Win, Cameron, con, 7, Huron, shot a pigeon the other day, and, picking it up, discovered it had it ring around each foot, and under the tying was written "West Toronto." Dr. Nelsen Tait of 408 Spading. Ave., Toronto, Will be tat the Queen's Hotel, Winghani, on Friday, November 20th(, from 8 a.ru. till 10_ ti.in.. for conettitit- tion in diseases of Eye, Eur, Nose and Threat. Glasses fitted. Band Concert. The Citizens' Band will give their first concert of the season, in the Opera House, on Friday evening, 29th inst. Tickets are now for sale; pro- gram will be announced later, Citi- zens should encourage the $and by giving them a good attendance. Death Stepped Between. Nicholas Clegg, one of Listowel's popular young men, was to have been married on Nov. 13. A few days before, he was taken with cramps, and was soon too weak for an operation, and died on the very day that he was to have been married to a Listowel young lady. Bereavement. The home of Mr. Jno, Burgess, Blue - vale, has been clouded by bereave- ment. On Tuesday last, Miss Mabel Oliver, grand -daughter of Mrr Bur- gess, passed to her long home, after a protracted illness. Tho deceased young lady was 23 years of age, and a member of Bluevale Presbyterian Church. Good For Huron. In speaking of the Fruit display at the Provincial Fruit Show last week, The Globe in its report says ;—"Then there is the display made by the vari- ons counties, a notable feature of which is the fine showing of Huron, which furnishes incontestible proof that despite,glimatic disadvantages it can compete with many of the best apple growing districts in the Pro. vince." Fon SALE.—A number of pure-bred Shropshire ram lambs, sired by "Pro- lific" (Imp.). Prices right.—H. T. Per- due, box 144, Wingham. Plenty Somewhere. There appears to be a fear of scarci- ty of gold in some' places. One day last week,. a steamer brought seven million dollars in gold to New York, and on Friday last, the new ocean steamer, the Lusitania had as part of ber cargo, twelve million dollars in gold. Just one cargo like that fairly distributed in Wingham, would oil the wheels of daily life for a few weeks at least. Professional Examinations. Tho closing examinations of the county model schools will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, at 8.45 a. m, and continue for three days. Dec. 10th— Arithmetic and Penmanship ; Litera- ture and Spelling ; School Law. Dec. 11th—Science of Education ; History and Geography. Dec. 12th—Gram- mar and Composition ; School Man= agement. Teachers intending to re- write on this examination should noti- fy the public school inspector immedi- ately. Officers Elected. At a meeting of the Girls' branch of the Women's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Chnrcb, held on Friday last, the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing term :—Pres.—Mrs. Boyle ; Vice -Pres. — Miss Olive VanStone ; Secretary—bliss May Smith; Trea- surer—Miss Ellti Cornyn ; Managing Com.—hiss Ella Sadler, Miss Letitia Robinson, Mrs. H. E. W. Tamlyn ; Delegate to Convention — Miss May Knox; alternate, Miss E. Griffin. The Society purposes holding a Bazaar on Dec. 0th. East Huron Liberals. Frilly, December 0th, is the date of a promised visit of Hon. A. G. Mc- Kay, the popnlar leader of the Oppos- ition in the Ontario Legislature, to the East Riding of Huron. The meeting will bo held in the Town Hall, Brus- sels, commencing at 1.30 o'clock schen the annual election of officers and other matters of business will be dealt with. Addresses will follow .by Hon. A. G. McKay, F. G. Inwood, General Secretary of the Ontario Reform As- sociation, Arch. Iiislop, M. P. P., and others. There should be a large re- presentation from the various Muni- cipalities in the Riding. A public meeting will be held in the evening commencing at 8 o'clock, in the Town Hall, to accommodate those who can- not attend a day meeting. NOTICE.—Having disposed of my business in Wingham, all accounts must be paid by Nov, 20, as after that date, theywillbc entered for collec- tion, Pay at once and save expense. Payments may he made at the Bee Hive store,—A. E. England. 4 WiNOHAM MILLS, Bran $22.00 per ton Shorts 26.0() " Low Grade Flour 30.00 " Large quantities for sale, Wheat, Peas, Oats and Barley wanted at highest prices, Howscrs & Ilnocri:LtsnaNie THE LOCAL, MARKETS. Wheat. $ .00 Oats .. 45 to .48 Barley .60 Peas .80 1". � 'Inrar .'f>U to i.io to 00 . 15 Hay $17.00 � llnttet' 25c to .27 Eggs . .25 Potatoer,, per bushel .. 50 to .00 Live hogs $5,75 . Toronto markets on page 2. Auction Sale. Jas. C. Anderson, lot 37-38, Con. 1., Turnberry, intends going west and will have a clearing sale of his farm stock and implements on Friday, Dec. 13th, Ten months credit will be given, R. H. Gayness will take the bids. Watch for posters and hand- bills. Bowling Club Entertainment. Wingham Bowing • Club will hold their entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening of this week, and the Francis Firth Co. will furnish the programs. The Bowling Club seldom appeals to the public for patronage, and they should not be forgotten. The Co. is well spoken of, and give a refined program. New Wall Paper every week.— Saunders. We are going out of Fur Coats, and what we have must go at a sacrifice.— Hanna & Co, Brakeman Killed. Robert Durst, of Sebringville, a brakeman on the C. P. R., was killed at Goderich on Tuesday. A cow got on the track as the engine was back- ing, and Durst endeavored to drive her off. The cow was killed, and also the unfortunate brakeman, who was cut in two near the middle of his body. Matrimonial. A quiet wedding was an event of interest at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sanderson, on Thursday last, when Miss Maggie Watcher, sister of Mrs. Sanderson, became the bride of Mr. Joseph Latronico. Rev. W. G. Howson performed the ceremony, after which a tasty lunch was served. The happy couple have taken up their residence in town, Royal Templars' Rally. Tuesday evening was the annual "Rally night" of Wingham Council, R. T. of T., No. 114. The speaker's from a distance were Mr. Jas. Mitchell of Goderich, District Councillor, and Mrs. Watts, of Clinton, District Secretary. A number of initiations encouraged the officers and members. Fruit was served at the close, and al- together a very pleasant evening was spent. See our fine stock of Pearl goods— W. G. Patterson. Now is the time to invest your money in Fall and Winter Footwear. Great values at W. J. Greer's. At the Age of 102. A highly respected resident of Huron county passed to her rest on Saturday last, in the person of Mrs. Holmes, of Bolmesville, near Clinton. She was probably the oldest woman in the county and also the longest con- tinuous resident. Deceased was the widow of the late John Holmes, who represented the Huron district in par- liament in 1857, having defeated the Hon. Mr. Cayle . Mrs. i o]nes was an exceptionally bright and intelligent woman and notwithstanding her great age retained the use of her fac- ulties almost to the last. She has, however, not been able to leave her home for some years. She was a life- long and devoted member of the Methodist Church and generously con- tributed to its maintenance. Mrs. Holmes was the mother of Dr, Tiros. Holmes, Detroit; De. W. R. Holmes, Goderich; John R. Holmes, at Holmesville, and grandmother of Mr. Dudley Hohnes, of Wingham. Two daughters reside with her, Miss De- borah Holmes and Mrs. Leech. Mrs. R. W. McKenzie, of Goderich, is also a daughter. The funeral took place to Goderich cemetery on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes of Wingham were both called to Goderich on Tues- day to attend the funeral of a rela- tive • Mr. Holmes, that of his aged grandmother, and Mrs. Holmes the funeral of 811 aunt, Mrs. G. C. Shan- non of Goderich. Both funerals took place the same day, and interments in the same cemetery. New Goods arriving daily at the Bee Hive. Watch for advt. next week.—W. J. Lear. Housiy TO RENT—On Josephine st., 8 rooms, hard and soft water. Apply to Ritchie & Cosens, or Miss K. AI. Fisher. Women's Rubbers in high or low cut, Storm Rubbers, Sandals, etc., 50e to 85c a pair.—W. J. Greer. We seeea t stated that a year i y r in Mars has (30,000 days. Wouldn't that t be the spot for old girls whose birthday will persist in corning around too often in this mundance sphere. WANTED. --Five hundred men and boys to buy Clothing at H. E. Isard & Co, Big Bargains in Suits and Overcoats. 3, E. Thompson, Commissioner of Industries for Toronto, reports that firms are laying off (nen, and instead of 500 men out of employment, the 'bomber is nearer 5,000. 11e predicts a bad winter for working -men, which in turn must nutlet hilly effect business. Dn. Ov s+te M. D London, r Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at McKihbon's drug store, on Tuesday. November 26. C'atar'act, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, defrens Bead noises treated end Manses properly fitted. IIotirs-2.30 to 8 p, in, 'focal 'items Standard Patterns,—Saunders, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's, Try R, Johnston for your Rubbers. Wingham has over fifteen miles of cement sidewalk. Roads are remarkably good for the third week in November. Diamond rings a specialty at Pat- terson's. Bargain sale of hats and trimmings, at Miss Little's. Mr. Henry, G. T. R. agent, will oc- cupy Mr. T. Bell's residence. See W. G. Patterson's advt. this week. Xmas is approaching. H E Isard & Co, have enlarged space this week. It will pay to peruse their advt. carefully. Clearing -Sale of all Ladies' Fur Jackets.—Geo. E. King. Meat by the piece and quarter at re- duced prices.—Thos. T. Field. Mr. F. J. Hill has had the ground around his new residence levelled for lawn purposes. The hunters have returned and brought with then fine samples of the fleet -footed deer. Business is booming at the Tannery, Mr. Pringle and his staff are kept busy, keeping up to orders. Reduced prices on trimmed hats.— Miss Little. FIne Stationery; Xmas, assort- ments.—Saunders. Principal Taylor will give a "Popular Science" lecture at St. Paul's A.Y.P.A. next Monday evening. Mr. Hildebrand of Johnston, N.Y., and Mr. E. E. Gurney, Mimosa, are new employees at the Glove factory. Mr. Wallace Hough has purchased Fred. Stricker's house on Alfred street. Mr. Stricker is removing to Southampton. Speeial sale of Millinery at Miss Little's during November. Highest cash price paid for Hides, Skins and Tallow.—Thos. T. Field. Maxwell & Hill's change of advt. cane too late for this week ; see them for your winter suit. They invite in- spections of their stock. The manager of the Bridge Building Co. announces that the new bridge, south of town, on the Belgrave road, will be ready for use by the public to- day (Thursday,) None too soon either. New Wall Paper every weak.— Saunders. We have a fine line of Swastika good -luck goods—Patterson's Jewellry Store. The Wingham branch of the Wom- en's Institute will meet in the C. O. F. hall l hur sdaY, Nov. . 28th, h atL30 nr n . Subject for disettssion—"Apples, their value and how to prepare." Ladies all cordially invited to attend. For $1.35 you can have the Wing - ham Advance and the Weekly Mail - Empire for a whole year; or if you pre- fer it, the Advance and the Weekly Globe for the same price. New sub- scribers get the rest of this year free in both cases. Funs, Funs, Funs.—We have them in large variety.—Ono. E. Krx i. RUnnEns.—We have Women's Rub- bers for 50c a pair, Storm Rubbers 65c. See them, at—W. J. Greer's. The many friends of Mrs. Thos. Bell will regret to hear that she was taken ill last week, necessitating the attend- ance of physicians, and was removed to Winghatn Ilospital on Monday last. As we go to press, but very lit- tle improvement is reported in her condition. The Markdule Standard has recent- ly added a Monoline machine and folder to its plant, and has one of the most up-to-date outfits outside of a city office. Mr. Rutledge has it cen- tral field, and the Standard has reach- ed nearly 2,000 circulation. The Ad- vance wishes the Standard and its gentlemanly proprietor continued prosperity. A good Umbrella can be bought at Patterson's JewellryStore. e. We are offering great redactions in furs and ladies' mantles.—Hanna & Co. Farmers need not take blind chances on market conditions. The Weekly Sun lives to serve the interests of the practical farmer in every particular. Its colanrns offer the fullest, first to hand information as to how, when and where to buy and sell to the very best advantage. No farmer can afford to be without The Weekly Sun. Start 1908 right by subscribing for The Weekly Sun. . Fon S.rtn.•--•One lrerse tread -power. —Apply rat Gunn's Limited, Wing- liartr. Call in and see our lines of Contin- ental garments and small furs.— Hanna & Co. r rr At>ri.tcarroNq will be received by J. A. Morton, Secretary of the Public Libra( hoard, up to 4 p. in. of Nov. •2• . for � Library position .. ail the . itis n ofI ]n, ar . Particulars to to salary and duties nifty be obtained from hinr, Check That Cough Howard's Emulsion Will Md Yon, It is the best on the market. Contains Fifty per cent. Pure Cod Liver Oil. FOR SALE BY Walton McKibbou DRUGGIIST MACDONALD BLOCK RA MiAMa,IAAMfMM.t KEEP ' -DRY ! More trouble that \yon can imagine comes from cold, damp feet. And these come from bad Shoes. Coughs, Colds and Pnouiirgnia, often with fatal results, originate 'teronr•trd-•- gleet of the feet. How all important, then, to wear good RUBBERS and SHOES I Those that keep the water and dampness out. We have Waterproof Shoes, and the best of all kinds. Wear them and keep well. Seo us for Trunks and Valises. W. J. GREEK ne Shoes• For Fall and early Winter wear are in. We are showing a wide variety of the best Shoes ever of- fered in Wingham. We carry a most complete assortment of Boys' and Girls' Shoes and Rubbers of every description. Call and see tis