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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1907-12-05, Page 1The Wing am Advance. 35T11 YEAR, NO. 14, WINGHA.M, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1907. SUBSCRIPTION -1 $1.00 l'B11 YEAR IN ADVANCE. $1.50 TO SUBSCRIBERS IN HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS FORM IV 011 SU. LEAVING. Alg. His, Phy. Lit. Coni. Anderson Edna72 45 00 51 '70 Cymric Elgin 52 33 60 41 it Cruikshank Olive100 40 42 30 50 Duncan Gordou.. , 51 03 50 53 00 Duncan Mune), , 39 '76 40 79 74 Davidson Viola100 75 05 85 70 Goble Gordon 21 48 55 59 CO Goble .A.lberta., 88 51 70 53 67 *Gordon Marjorie.. .. 93 .. .. Glenn Everett, 32, 47 50 48 53 Hornuth Fred 20 43 37 38 74 Isbister Adam „ 19 42 50 31 68 McPherson Pearl86 71 05 61 65 Iffel3nrney A.nniea, 89 60 53 40 McBurney Watt- a 51 82 41 35 Robertson T. E01 50 35 52 80 Itobeetson K.. a, a 30 11 a Troy Gertie 70 59 39 69 00 Tees Geo '37 33 50 20 68 Wiley Ernest 79 51 55 47 71 *-Scholarship candidate writing only in Science; a -absent. FORM III OR JR. LEAVING. Phy. G'ts, Alg. His. Lit. Anderson Maggie.. 81 88 70 45 89 Bone Jean 95 44 50 03 43 Bowman Jennie..,90 39 02 a 43 Barber Annie 70 30 68 28 43 Currie Mina • 58 01 80 49 43 Cronin Ben 70 38 a 40 36 Davidson Sadie66 41 00 a 42 Davidson Reta 60 75 77 73 75 Dobson Gertie 70 30 a 51 (36 Dobson Herb 00 '76 a a a Fry Maud 73 20 58 28 35 Galbraith Will„ 50 43 70 17 14 Green Harry 100 91 97 73 a Gitrniss Annie 00 27 60 22 22 Gallagher Roy 80 72 83 67 63 Haines John 65 01 21 51 43 Hart Alvin 65 37 a 48 47 Harold Lou 05 57 74 58 31 Hough Roland 10 a 16 51 42 Higgins Nelson90 57 58 67 50 Isard Viola 50 32 83 15 62 lsbister Edna 90 87 100 73 75 Jewett Mildred71 59 60 31 00 Jackson John 52 03 00 39 32 Kerr Ruby 80 70 03 33 57 Lovell Bessie 80 79 91 56 06 Lemon by Merle90 80 50 a 17 Lloyd Richard 62 83 72 73 17 McLean Lulu 32 42 52 8 21 McLean Maggie.- 58 18 42 79 .. 38 Mason Mae.... .. , , 80 29 80 17 31 Musgrove Eaa•nsc'ff 75 .19 91 a 77 Marsales Bessie05 74 80 83 60 McEwen Annie80 28 80 79 74 McKersie Russel93 37 40 23 41 McKee Cai•ter. - . . 80 81 93 81 51 McKee Lizzie 90 40 88 48 57 Parker Earl 80 69 80 79 34 Peddle Edith 61 45 54 a 11 Proctor Clayton85 GO 80 47 a Robertson Belle '75 83 61 43 49 Ross Minnie ... , 90 63 101) 67 75 Sheriff Robena 00 93 93 51 03 Sheriff Mary 00 100 78 51 68 Scott Susan . 80 30 52 50 31 VanNorman Flo, 85 59 01 21 31) Wilson Clarence83 80 100 61 11 White Gertie. 65 66 80 35 38 Walsh Ethel 93 81 73 51 92 .McLean Will... 100 80 05 79 72 FORM II Lit. 68 63 81 82 55 00 61 40 78 90 9-1 07 79 58 91 51 63 51 55 85 91 a 70 70 81 71 70 70 50 68 77 82 70 77 74 83 60 77 09 47 74 70 Armour Eva Armour Elm, Brock. Jean Brock Clara Barrett Homer Bushfield Maud Bush Gertie, Calhoun Frank... Corley Fred Clegg Irene Clegg Ruby ncan Pearl Dore Harry Earnesey Will Elliott Stanley Fleron Aileen Ferguson Lizzie Ferguson Grace Green Lizzie Galbraith Robert• Glannvilte Tenn y'n. Ilogg Lillian Imlay Flo James Charles Jackson Hazel Jackson Wesley.... Kennedy Gretta Knox Lizzie... Maxwell Ross Macdonald Mabel Moffatt George , Moffatt Russel Ore Simpson Patterson Edgar Sherk Minnie Stackhouse Roy Simmons Willie- Shaw Ernie Taylor Thomas.. VanNorman M VanStone NVillitunson Mae Latin Alg. .. 25 '70 54 8. ft, 30 13 8. 09 93 19 65 12 05 61 32 18 45 55 31 77 75 53 10 82 29 37 83 33 70 32 30 45 05 36 75 61 64 78 100 40 10 a 48 33 11 55 80 70 15 55 8. 35 35 25 20 33 1 26 19 81 63 01 12 72 32 93 70 39 SO 57 42 29 50 54 8. 83 33 59 .79 r(Dburcb 1141ewsi •••••, Sacramental services were held last Sunday in the Presbyterial) Church, Rev, D. Perrie preached appropriate sermons, and a largo lumber conimonicated. On Snuday, Dec. 15, the anniversary services of Wingliarn Methodist Chnech will be held. The preacher for the day will be Rev. J. U. Speer, D, D., President of Toronto Con- ference. , On the following Monday evening Dv. Speer will give his point - lar lecture, entitled "A. Night with Irislunen." This lecture is historic, descriptive and humorous. See posters. Next Sunday evening, the Rev. W. G. Howson of the Methodist church, will hold a general Memorial Service, in recognition of some well known membera of the church, who have died since last Conference, Sub- ject, ''Looking on the bright side of death." The families and friends re- cently bereaved, are specially invited. Morning subject, "The law of Chu's- lien kindness," The public always welcome. POWER GOING TO WASTE. To the Editor of the Advance. DEAR Sin :-Having noticed your editorial in your issue of Nov. 14th, and also the remarks thereon in fol- lowing issue by "Reader," on "Power going -to waste," I crave permission to say a few words on this subject, as it is a live topic and one which has long occupied a place in my thoughts. In the first place, what is the Church and what is its work on earth ? If tve read the 1st, 2nd and 3rd chapters of Revelation, we will get a very good answer to both questions. Christ, who is the head of the Church, these exhorts, commends and rebukes the then existing Churches in such a man- ner as to leave little doubt as to what he expects from them. Also. in Matt. 28:19, 20, we are clearly told what is the Church's mission on earth. The writings of the Apostle Paul also get forth the manner of life and the busi- ness which should characterize the ambassador for Christ, and the busi- ness there set forth should be the business of everyone who is born of the spirit, viz., to seek and save the lost, to preach Christ, to be instant in season and out of season, to realize that, as "God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life," it is their business to point sinners to the "Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world" and if necessary to lay down their life for the truth, and to "lay aside .every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and run with patience the 'race which is set before us, looking unto Jesns the author and finisher of our faith." But instead of this lofty, spiritual and conunenda,ble state of affairs, what do we find. The so-called Chris- tian Church divided into factions and lines so distinct that in one town the minister or his wife do not even visit one of another denomination, even though they live next door and are in sickness or trouble. Again, each de- nomination is divided into clergy and laity. The clergy says "1 will preach to you so many sermons a year, if you promise to pay me so lunch money," and thus in that very act denying the Lord which bought them, not believ- ing Him when he said "Lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world," and "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing," etc. Even the (it may be) thoughtless farmer displays more faith than some Heralds of the cross, for they sow their seed, depend- ing on God to give them a harvest. On the other hand. the laity, when they pay a salary and a hundred and one other expenses in connection with theie respective places of worship, feel that they have discharged their obli- gation to their Master, and seldom say a word for Jesus, leaving that foe the man whom they pay to do it. I believe that the loss of "Power" is due to the fact -that the Church to -day is in a great measure reduced to the level of a business proposition, and is conducted on a money basis, just the same as any worldly enterprise, and for that reason, pride, that sin which caused angels to lose their first estate, creeps in with its blighting, withering influence. Pride causes a Church to go into debt and the debt gives them more concern than the salvation of souls. Sometimes they Will stoop to qaestionable means, such as tea -meet- ings, entertainments, funny stories, renting of pews, etc., in order to get money to wipe oft that debt, and all these things are only playing into the haeds of the enemy of souls. If a minister goes after a trian whom he knows to be unsaved and tries to point him to the way of life (and this with the best of intentions on the part of the minister) the man will probably say to himself •'Oh he is after my cash to help run his show," and thus will turn a deaf ear to the words of life. In making these statements, I wish to say. that they are not to be taken as including all, for I know there are many to whom this will not apply, many who are working far Jesus out of pure, unselfish love. I3n1 in gen- eta], 1 fear, this is the condition of the Church to•day, in my estimation, and accounts for the tremendous loss of power. Yours very truly, ANOTIIER REanna, FORM L Lat. R'd. Lit. His. Aitchison Flo 91 48 51 76 Armout Jean 55 45 58 67 Buchanan Edith. 47 75 57 63 Bosman Minnie 80 55 60 71 Biehl Edna. '70 05 30 75 Deemer Clara, 81 4-8 50 68 Brydges Will.... 80 55 48 03 Ballagh Mae 08 45 45 09 Currie Geo 69 43 27 30 Currie Bert 75 43 a, 57 Cuerie Laura ...... .. 81 '70 44 57 Currie Etta 66 45 28 41 Cartwright, Pearl 57 48 36 41 Dickson Edna ...... 89 45 67 71 Pfister Rassel ...... , 03 43 59 71 Gillespie Frank 78 55 75 79 Harold Soc 58 0,5 67 69 Henderson Norman,.. 81 40 43 67 Haines Ada 80 48 61 87 Irvine Mary a 45 28 47 Johnson Fred 72 55 28 60 Johns Lizzie. ..... 50 45 49 73 Jones Bertha, 02 05 31 33 Knox Peen 58 40 22 32 King Mary 00 65 57 03 Linklater Ertiest . 98 80 51 87 'Mitchell John 82 80 87 81 Mutton Hector 93 55 40 95 McGue Maggie... . 51 45 10 00 MeGue Mary 45 40 51 O'Toole Dan 80 45 52 81 Pocock Wilfrid 63 40 • a 03 1,1.10 Allan 03 55 39 01 Roadhouse Milton . 87 01 50 72 Ritchie Mary 01 80 81. '77 Ross Lillian 81 81 53 77 Sweats Isil n a, 57 45 42 -a Suggit Flossie.,* ..... , 82 75 07 70 Shaw Luella, . 55 48 as 77 Stewart Emma83 55 05 87 Stewart Gestic, , , , .., • . 05 55 05 88 'Stewart Mary 00 45 51 05 Stewart Howard...." 03 45 40 71 Shiell Howard,. .. . . 58 40 32 51 Tervit Howard 57 43 41 07 Thompson, Norman03 55 21 01 Treleaven Geo 08 00 57 07 'Ttztvey Geo 82 40 66 02 Tipling Ethel 03 80 62 50 ithon.6•164•*••••••=6 WANTED -All kinda of Raw Furs. Highest prices paid. -Geo. E, Meg. NoTten.-Persons in doubt as to whether they should wear glasses or not, should ca,11. and have their eyes scientifically tested, and all advice free of ehaege, by O. It. Wilkinson, quali- fied English Optician, at Mr. W. Pat- terson's Jewellery store, Wirighain, every Saturday from 2.30 to 8 p.m. Dn. OvEsts, M. D., London, Eye arid Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibben's drag store, on Tuesday, December 21. Cataract, squint, falling eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glaseet properly fitted. Hems -2M to 8 p. m. Wallace Andrew. . , „ 08 a 70 83 Wilson Howard .. .. , "78 45 09 80 White Milton Si) 45 43 11 Young Gordon 82 00 51 01) Peke , 40 40 87 40 Personals W. A. Grimshaw and Percy Staple- ton spent last Sunday- in Blyth, Miss Mosel of Wroxeter is visiting her cousin, Miss G. Dulmage, this week. Miss Freda Kerr of Detroit is visit- ing her cousin, Mrs. Isaite Davidson, this week. Herb. Williams of Chatham spent a few days in town this week, the guest of Mort. Knox. Mrs, E. 0. Litundy of Blyth visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs, F. H. Ro- dents, over Sunday. F. M. Nicholson, fireman on the G. T. R., left for Pahnerston last week, after speuding a week with his mother, Mrs. M. Nicholson, East We- wanosh. Mr. Rose of Teeswater was a caller at the Hospital on Monday. Mrs. Rose is still there, and though im- proving, is likely to be here for a few weeks yet. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Carpenter of New York City are spending part of their honeymoon in Wingham, before visiting the West. Mrs. Oarpenter is sister of Mrs, Wyles. H. H. McKagne, traveller for Gage & Co., Toronto, spent Sunday with relatives in Culross. Mr. McKagne is a strong Liberal, but has unlimited praise for the Wingham Advance. Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Barber attended the Silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hackett of Ashileld on Friday last. There was a home -gathering of relatives, and a pleasant social time was spent. Val. Wells (a former resident of Wingharn) was in town Tuesday. He is a candidate for the Toronto News Trip around the World. He stands fourth on the list now and is confident of being one of the four fortunate ones. He would like the help of 'Wingham readers of the News. HURON COUNTY COUNCIL. Huron County Council is in session in Wingham, as we go to 'press. The meeting was to have been held in God - elicit, but on account of the small -pox there, to avoid danger, the place of meeting was changed to Wingham. The first session opened on Tuesday evening, After a brief address from the Warden, the minutes were read and approved. Wingham Town Council then ap- peared, and Mayor Holism read an address of welcome, which was suit- ably acknowledged. The Directors or Wingham Hos- pital, and the Chairman of the High School Board, extended an invitation to the Councilloes to visit these well- equipped institutions. The invitations were accepted, and 2 p.m. Wednesday fixed for the visits. A number of accounts were pre- sented. The report of the Grand Jury was read, as to the condition of the House of Refuge and the County Gaol. A communication was read asking co-operation to secure assistance from the Government to establish a Con- sumptive Hospital. Also a claim of $203 for loss of a horse caused by an unprotected bridge, while undergoing repairs. After other nnimportant routine, the Council adjourned to meet at 10 a. m. on Wednesday. The rest of the report must be held over till next issue. LOCAL OPTION NOTES. (By the Local Option Committee.)-' Of all the childish nonsense to emanate from a body of otherwise reasonable men, the petition of the Commercial Travellers' Association to the Government re Local Option, as reported in the Wingham Advance last week, bangs 13anagher. The peti- tion is said to be, that after a Local Option By -Law has been carried by the required three-fifths majority, the Government shall- nutke enquiries, and if proper accommodation for the travelling public (which means prin- cipally the commercial travellers) will not be provided, that the Government either provide such accommodation or else disregard the expressed will! of the people, and grant licenses to those hotels that will. Talk aboat class legislation! We had been taught fondly to believe that the object of legislation was the greatest good to the greatest number, and the govern- ment of this country was by a majori- ty vote of those voting. Bub here is a body of men forming an infinitesimal fraction of the population demanding that the expressed will of the majori- ty, even when that majority consists of three-fifths of a polled vote, shall be set on one side so that they can get 8. better dinner and a more comfortable bed. We do not want our boys de- stroyed by whiskey, but we aro to be compelled, against our will, to have open, public places of temptation where 'Med of principle" (+-ittve the inarkl) will sell them all the whiskey they went so as to enable some coin•• mercial travellers to feed a little more daintily, and sleep a little more softly than they might otherwise do. One m thing is certain the Comercial 'Tea - yellers' Association and those who support them in this demand still have thew nerve with them. No fear of nervone prostration for them. Then we are told the limier licenses are in the hands of "men of principle" 10 Wingharo. A prominent business man who has a store on Josephine street, pnblicly stated not long ago that he was entering a Wingham hotel with a commercial traveller. In the hall a woman was talking with the proprietor. The tears were running down her face as she pleaded with him not to sell any nore liquor to her boy. The human fiend, who we are assured is a "man of prineiple," laughed in her fete, and. said, "I'll sell him all the liquor he wants as long n: he has five cents to pay for it." God save this Lown from any Mete snch "men of principle." If ALL the 11001 XeeperS ere "men of principle," why is there any need ef itt "indian List" for any Winghatn reSident ? THE TOWN COUNCIL. W. II, Green Submits An Offer Por Re. Porchase Of Electric Light Plant, The Menicipal Council met on Mon- day evening; members all present. The proceedings of last regular and special meetings were confirmed. A request was read from the National Sanitarium Association ask- ing for donation ; left over until next meeting. sS. communication was read from the Supt. of the 0, T, R. reporting favorably on the application of the town for a site on the G,T. R. grounds for the Button 4 Dore Carriage fac-: tory. A communication was read from the Railway & Municipal Board, granting permission to issue deben- tures for extension of waterworks during 1907, as per By-law No. 509, submitted for their approval. The By-law then received its third reading and passed. REPORT Or FINANCE COMMITTEE. 6 6 20.00 $ 6.25 E. Lewis, R. Rankin, salary J. B. Ferguson, salary & pstg55.50 G. T. R. re drain supervision3.31 D. C. McDonald, work, 45.00 5.77 Geo, Allen, salary J. A. McLean, lumber & coal, 76.76 13. B. Elliott, printing 3.20 Mayor, Clerk & Assessor, select- . ing jurors s 12.00 J. & Son, waterworks Pl...7335 W. Holmes, supplies 2.90 J. D. Burns, supplies 6.03 Electric Light accounts were also passed amounting to $1438.08. On motion of Couns. Gordon and Kerr the report of the Finance Com- mittee was adopted, and cheques will be issued. W. R. GIIEEN'S OPFER. W. H. Green submitted an offer in writing, for the purchase of the Elec- tric Light plant, which the Town bought from him a few years ago. The offer was, in substance, as fol- lows :- He would take over the plant in its present condition, n,nd pay .the deben- tures for which the Town Is liable, as they fall clue. He would assume the indebtedness for the new alternator recently installed, and pay for the repairs now being made on the engine in Galt, on condition that the Town would grant him a franchise for ten years. He would bind himself not to increase the cost of electricity during that term of ten years, and he would ,on acceptance of his offer and con- veyance of the plant to him, give an all-night service, for at least s.ix months in the year, commencing forthwith. The offer to rermtin open one week. The offer seemed to be regarded favorably by the Council, and Mr, Green was called for by phone for fur- ther explanation. He then gave his reasons for the offer. He had sold the ,plant in good faith, and considered that the Town got good value. Since then, however, it had been said, that he had "done" the Town. To free him- self from this accusation, he now made this ()dee in eqiiall y good faith, As the Council wished 8. few days to consider the offer, and it would have to be submitted to the electors for their approval, Mr. Green was asked to extend the time to eight weeks. To this he agreed. It was then moved by Coons. Kerr and Gordon -That the offer of W. H. Green be referred to the Executive Coinmittee, to look into, and report at an early date -carried. By-law No. 570, to provide for the election of Councillors and School Trustees passed its several stages. The nomination will be bold Dec. 30, and the election, on January 6111, as follows :- Ward I. -At J. B. Cume• mins'; 11. B. Elliott, D. R. 0., J. FrAgle, poll clerk. Ward 2. --At the Advance office; Jas. Plenty, D. R. 0., Walter Hall, poll clerk. Ward 3. -At the Town Hall; S. B. Ferguson, D. R. 0., A. Dulmage, poll clerk. Ward 4. -At John Lougheed's ; D. Lougheed, D. R. 0., John Elder, poll clerk. Aelast session of the Legislature, it was previded that Councillors might be elected for two years, on the pass- ing of a By-law to that effect by the Council, and approved by vote of the electors. On motion of Coitus. Nic- holson and Gordon, the By-law was read first and secood time, but died a premature death, no one supporting it but the mover and seconder. On motion of Couns. Bell and Gre- gory, the grant of $310 to the Public Library was paid. 6 4 Bugg et 44 14 Susi ARRIVED. -Fresh groceries for the Cheistinas trade; also toilet sets in green, pink, blue and gold, at the 13ee Hive -W. J. Lear. •••••••••••• Learn Dressmaking by Mail. will teach Seeders' Improved Course by mail or personal instruction in four days, at Belgrave, commen- cing Monday, Dee. 9. The whole fam- ily can learn from one course, All wishing to learn, do not Mil to see me at Belgrave hotel, Saturday, Dec. 7, from one to five p.p. only, when IL shall enroll pupils for class. Commen- eing to teach in Bittevalc, Monday, Dec. 16. See me at Bluevale Saturday, Dec. 14, from one to five p.m. See me at Eschange hotel, Wingharn, Saturday, Dee. 21, front one to five p.m, only, when I will enroll popils for elass in Wingham. MISS KEITH*, Daussstartnn. WINGHAM MILLS. Brett $22.00 per ton Shorts 20,00 " Low rade Mont 30.00 " Large quantities for sale. Wheat, Peas, Oats and Baxley wanted et highest prices. HoWaost 3sIlitnext.M.Mc Sudden Death, Mr. E. Hammer, foremen of the Bell Furniture Factory, Sonthampton, died very euddenly last week. He had attended a concert and went horne about ten o'clock and was dead before 12. The bursting of a blood vessel was tile cause of the death. Thursday, Dec. 12. This is the date of the Concert in Belgrave under the auspices of L. O. L. '462. Jimmy Fax and J, H. Cameron are the comic entertainers, Miss W. Alba Chisholm, vocalist, and Chas. Bodley, Toronto, accompanist; see posters. Auction Sale. Farm stock and hnplements on lot 37-38, con. 1, Turnherry, On Friday, December 131h. The farm has been sold and the proprietor intends to go west, hence there will be no reserve, Sale at one o'clock; see posters for list•of stock, etc. Jas. C. Andei.son, proprietor; R. H. Garniss, auctioneer. The Home Circle, • The Home Circle is offering reduced rates to intending candidates for the rest of the present year. This is one of the cheapest and best insurance fraternities. Certificates are given for $500 op to $3,000. Mr. It Awde or Mr. W. J. Wyles will be glad to give full information about the order. Purchased a Business. Mr. A. R. Anderson has purchased the grocery businese of McQuillan Bros., Lucknow, and takes possession this week. As a result of this, Wing - ham loses two respected citizens, but Mr. and Mrs, Anderson are by no means strangers in Lucknow, and re- quire no introduction there. They will prove acceptable citizens. Election Of Officers. Maitland Lodge, No. 117, I. 0. 0. F., held their annual election of officers on Thursday evening last. The fol- lowing is the list -Noble Grand, J. Perrin; V. G., J. Guest; Ree. -Sec., J. E. Groves; Fin. -Sec., T. J. Elliott; Treas., H. B. Elliott. The members expect to soon occupy their new hall in the Wilson block. They will then have one of the finest Lodge homes outside of the cities. A Good Move. All over Ontario the tightness of the money market has caused consid- erable commotion with the merchants and business men at large. Meetings are being held among merchants in various towns with the view to adopt- ing Lite cash system. What the out- come of their efforts will be remains to be seen. One thing is certain, the move is a proper one and should be supported by the business men and merchants generally. Housu TO RENT -0n Josephine st„ 8 rooms, hard and soft water. Apply to Ritchie & Cosens, or Miss IC, M. Fisher. matt SCHOOL NOTES. The Week's Doings, as Recorded by the H. S. Press Reporters. We are pleased to note that 14. Green has returned to school after his illness. The boys held a meeting last week for the purpose of organizing a hockey team. A committee of three was appointed to interview the manager of the rink. J. G. Workman, B.A., was made manager. If satisfactory ar- rangements cannot be made, it is pro- posed to flood part of the school - grounds and use as a rink. The girls heartily endorse the last arrangement, Our Literary of last week was one of the most interesting meetings we have had. Mr. A. H. Musgrove gave us a very interesting address on "Books." He pointed out the benefits derived from reading the works of our standard authors, such as Dickens, Scott and Elliott, and Alcoved us the harm of reading light novels, which so often contain nothing of real value. This week's edition of the High School Journal was exceptionally good. One of the editorials suggested, that as the debaters in the recent de- bate had affirmed that the Japs were such excellent; mathematicians, they might be engaged to add up the rows upon rows of figures, given as a pen- ance to late -comers, by our unfeeling niathematical teacher. Some of our students are evidently etudying too late at night, for even the excitement of "Macbeth" failed to keep one of the students in econd form awake recently, during the liter- ature period. GIANT TRIPLETS "Currency" "Bobs" arid "Stag" Chewing Tobactoes, in big plugs. Quality always the same. FARMERS AND STOCKMEN, ATTEN- TION.-Oall at T. A. Mille and get a sack of Beet Meal especially recom- mended by all Illisperirnental Stations in the United States and Canada, as one of the best foods for all kind of stock. BIRTHS. Robinson -In Wingham, On Nov. 28, to Mr. and Mrs. 0. Robinson, a .danghter. DEATHS. MeKibbon-Tn Wingham, Dec. 2, Mrs. McKibben, aged 00 years. THE LOCA11 MARKETS. mn.a Wheat $ .00 Oats Batley Peas Moue $2.00 to $3.10 Hay . -.. ....... - ... $15.00 to $10.00 Butter .... ......26c to .27 Eggs .26 Pbtatoes, per bushel . . 60 to .90 tire hogs Toronto markets on page 2, 45 to .45 .00 ...82c to .81 Hardware Business Sold. Mr. Bishop has disposed of his hard - Ware business to Mr, A. B. Hill of Cannington. The documents are sign- ed, but the transfer does not take place for a few weeks, and in the meantime, Mr. Bishop intends largely reducing the stock, if bargains offered will do it, Hence, see his advt. this week. Mr. Bishop finds it necessary to remove to a wanner climate on ac- count of Mrs. Bishop's health. BarBurned. MondayBurned. evening, the barn belonging to William Cook, .5th line of Morris, near Sunshine, was burned with all its contents Mr. Cook lives some distance from his barn, and was feeding his cattle, that were running around loose. He placed the lantern on the mower, and the cattle knocked it over, with the result that the barn, with all the feed it contained was btirned. United States Subscribers. Subscribem to The Advance, who reside in the United States, will please renew their subscriptions promptly. Most of these terminate Dec. 31s1, and on account of the heavy postage tax, we must enforce the rule of payment in advance. The postage on one copy of the Advance weeirly.for a year is 52 cents, so that we have had to place the subscription at $1.50. We do not want to lose any of our U. S. readers, but we really cannot afford to pay the exorbitant postage rate. Curlers Organized. Wingham Curlers have organized for the winter season, as follows :- Hon. Pres., T. Gregory; President, A, M. Crawford; Vice -President, Wm. Holinea ; Secretary, 13. Cochrane; Treas., F. Paterson; 11. H. Chisholm of Toronto, and Dr. Macdonald are re- presentatives to the Ontario Associa- tion; Executive, 13. Cochrane, A. M, Crawford, W. Holmes; Honorary members, Jas. Duffield, W. Taylor, A. Mitchell, J. Hanna, F, Paterson. Sat- isfactory arrangements have been made for the use of the rink. A Live Question. The electors of Wingham have now a real live question before them in Mr. Geeen's offer (in writing) to re-purs chase the Electric Light plant. The full particulars of his offer. may be seen in the Council minutes in another column, and 11 18 not necessary to re- peat them: in this paragraph. The question is worthy of thought, and every person interested should exam- ine it thoroughly, so that if the Coun- cil decides to submit it to the vote of the property -owners, it may be voted on intelligently. Read the offer of Mr. Green carefully as outlined in the Council proceedings this week. Hockey League Organized. :The annual meeting of this league was held in Palmerston on Friday last. Messrs. Moore and Flem- ing were Wingham representatives. The following officers were elected :- Hon. Presidents -Messrs. W. H. Jack- son, Harriston, and A. Rogers, Mount Forest, President -C. G. Vanstone, Wingham, Vice -President -J. Boeh- mer, Listowel, Secretary -T. A. Hal- stead, Mount Forest. Treasurer - T. A. Reid, Lucknow. The officers together with Messrs. 3. Shea, Palm- erston, and B. S. Fitzgerald, Harris - ton, form the executive. A full schedule of games was drawn up arid agreed upon. Meat by the piece and mutt ter at re- duced prices. -Thos. T. Field. Death of Mrs. McKibbon. Mrs. McKibbon, relict of the late Phillip McKibbon, passed away on Monday afternoon, after an illness of several months. Deceased was an ex- ceptionally fine woman, most highly esteemed by all who enjoyed the pleas- ure of her acquaintance. For thirty- five years, she has been a resident of Wingham. Her husband died about sixteen years ago. Mrs. McKibbon was a member of Wingham Methodist ()hutch, and while health permitted, was seldom absent from the services of the Lord's Day. She leaves one son, J. NV. McKibbon, druggist, of Wing - ham. The remains were taken on early train on Tuesday monting, for interment in Picton. Thus, one by one, the early residents of our town are being gathered by the reaper, Death. At Home. The Adult Bible Class of Wingham Methodist Church, held an enjoyable "At Home" on Thursday evening last. There was a large number present, who much enjoyed an hour of social intercourse. The ladies sang a chorus, and Mr. Beckwith gave an original production, "The Modern Van Winkle," which was well received. Numerous small articles were distrib- uted, and the receivers were asked to write a few lines on the one they re- ceived. The responses in nutny cases were amusing. This part of the even- ing's entertainment closed with a chorus by the male members of the class. The curtains were then drawn aside, revealing tastily arranged tables, with appetizing ref veshmen ts. As usual, these were <much enjoyed. The whole evening was a success from a social standpoint, which was the object in view. Young Men's Club. This organization held US annual meeting and election of officers in their Club rooms on Thursday evening last, the officers -elect anti -President, Thos. Ring; Vic -Pres,, J. W. McKib- bon; See.-Treas., S. E. AleGuire. After the election of officets, a splen- did banquet WO enjoyed. Caterer Elmer Moore fureished the following merm Oyeters-stewed and raw; Roasts -turkey with cranberry sauce; Cold meats -ham and tongue; Vege- tables-maehed potatoes, stewed to- matoee, celery and olives; Dessert -ice cream, cake, nnts, oranges, grapes; tea, cafe noir, milk. The toast list was es follows "The King" -E. A. Hammond ; "Oer Club" -Thos. King, 0. M. Bell; "Ottnade,"-0, G. Van - stone, F. Cody; "Ath1etics"-41. 0. McLean, D. 'Ansley ; "The Ladies" - Messrs. ilborn, Fleming, Gran t ; -"Absent Brothers" -J. 14, MeGnite, 3. W. MeKibbom, 3, 14. Ohishohn, Funs, ionise, runs. -We have them itt large variety.-Gtar. 14,Knssi, riE;ciiittems Standard Patterns. -Saunders, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's. Try R, Johnston for your Rubbers, The stores in Wingham will be open in the evenings during this month. 23:etland people are preparingparing for a concert to be held in their school, Dec. d. James Brock, who was laid aside last week by paralysis, is still in a cri- tical condition. Clearing Sale of all Ladies' Fur Jackets. -Geo. E. King. McGee & Campbell are giving a dis- count of 20 per cent off boys' suits during December. Mr, C. 3, Reading has been ill for the past few weeks. We hope soon to report his recovery. The latest subscriptions to Hospital f8u51:10s. are :-R. F. White, Wingham, $15.00; Clare Vanstoue, Hamilton, The Listowel Furniture Company's factory will now run only half time until further notice. About 00 hands are employed. Highest cash price paid for Hides, Skins and Tallow. -Thos. T. Field. .Mr. Wm. Moore has been confined to his home with illness for the past week. We hope soon to see him around again. B. B. Gunn, M. P. for South Huron, was taken to the hospital in Ottawa, on Monday on account of an attack of stomach trouble. • A Provincial auditor will be asked to examine the books of the treasurer of the town of Meaford. The audit will cost about 8500. We are safering great reductions in furs and ladies' mantles, -Hanna & Co. Gall's citizens have bought up the debentures of that town to the extent of $80,000. That shows that they have faith in their town. Business is booming at "The Little Eaton." The liberal advertising is bringing commensurate returns, See large advt, this week for special bar- gains for ladies and gents. Mrs. Wm. Wellwood, who is still in Goderieh, is progressing slowly, but is able to sit up for a short time. The broken limb is still very stiff, and. great care is still necessary. RUBBERS. -We have Women's Rub- bers for 50c a pair, Storm Rubbers 65c. See them, at -W. J, Greer's. Mr. Hessian has given up the office of custodian of the -Public Library, to which he was appointed last week. The Board met on Monday evening and appointed Miss Ethel Elliott, Li- brarian. The Port Elgin Times says :-"Mrs. J. W. Pattison was quite ill for a few days last week. She is now rapidly recovering. Her mother, Mrs. Porter, of Wingham, has been in constant attendance." For $1.35 you can have the 1Ving- ham Advance and the Weekly Mail- Eniph.e 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, WANTED. -Butter in pound prints; will give 30c per pound, at the Bee Hive. -W. J. Lear. MOVE QUICK AND BUY IT, - 256 yards of 40 cent Bleached Table Linen at Isino's-only 28 cts. yard, 5 patterns. Mr. and Mrs. IC Meteor, of Alpena, Michigan, are reeent additions to our population. They will occupy W. Y. Lloyd's house on the corner of Minnie and John street. We understand that Mr. McIver intends opening up in the merchant tailoring line, in the Wilson block. A recent circular from the Regis- trar General's Department, Toronto, directs the clergyman before conduct- ing funeral services, to require the production of the "burial permit," and request the clergymen to report direct to the Registrar General any failure to produce the same. Call in and see our lines of Contin- ental garments and small furs. - Hanna & Co. Miss Etta Johnston (formerly of Wingham) principal of the shorthand depattment of the Forest City Busi- ness and Shorthand College, London, WaS one of the judges in the cham- pionship typewriting contest held in Toronto, on Monday evening. There will be a Japanese Fair for the sale of novelties and Xmas. pre- sents, in St. Paul's school -room, ender the auspices of the Girl's Auxiliat.y and A. Y. P. A„ on the eveniug of Dec. 10th, Continnous musical pro- gramme during the evening. Doors open at 8 o'clock, Admission, 10c. Women's Rubbers in high or low cut, Storni Rubbers, Saodals, etc, 50e to 85e a J. Greer. Why do so many farmers read The Weekly Sun? 13ecanite 11 80 persistent- ly advocates their cause ,s 11 faithfnlly supplies the practical fawner with valuable information on all agricul- tural topics, and it's the most reliable barometer of market -conditions to be found in Canada. What The Weekly Sun has done for others it will do for you. Inclinle the Sun in you reading for next year. Rev. T. S. Boyle has had a busy week so far. On Sunday, in addition to his own services here. he preached atiniversary sermon in St. Helens in the afternoon. On Monday evening, he gave his illustrated lecture on Japan, in Chesley, tinder A. Y. P.A. auspices. On Tnesday he attended the Convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, in Owen Sound, and de- livered an address. On NVednestlay, he was in London, on business con- nected with the Church. Now is the time to invest yonr money in Pall and Winter Footwear. Great; valites at W. J. Greer's, We Axe going out of Vats Coate, itod what we have must go at a sacrifice.- ILtena & Co. Check That Cough! 1 Howard's Emulsion 1 Will .Md You. It is the best on the Marict4. Contains Fifty per cent. Pure Cod Liver Oil. 04/6"."1".,%P.0•6",..~16^"4,~606.0.60.64•46.6# FOR SALE BY Walton ildibbon DRUGGIST IIIACDONALD BLOCE dis sommoin mos isommamw orikl The Leading Shoe Store Felt Boots In Every I - Good StyleI. 1 This store is strong on Felt Boots -The Boots are strong, too. We have the very best of Felts with Snag Proof overs, Our Felt Boots are made from I selected, live Wool Felt, with side stays and loops. We never offer our patfons_,01- Felt Boot, unless we know veth be right in every way and can warrant it. We have Felt Boots at $1.25, $1.50 or $2.00 Every Pair Guaranteed SEE LIS FOR TRUNKS AND VALISES. W. J. GREER , ele .. : ... aas?a,,aaaas)aoli ra fa • The New fa fa fa Shoes For Fall and early • Winter wear are in. to We are showing a wide variety of the best Shoes ever of - 4) fered in Wingham. to We carry a most • complete assortment of Boys' and Girls' to • Shoes and Rubbers • - • of every description.- Call and see us. (9 !a 1(1 JohnSt011 c****el..Eie *444444:ice& 011111111•1111MINIIIIM,t, Look Us Up Baby Sleighs Full range from $1.50 to $9.00 in all variety. Hand Sleds from. 25e up, Re E. Saunders Fin( tR STAI1D 4