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am Advance.
35T11 YEAR, NO. 16,
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1907.
SUI3SCRIPTION $1.0° Pit YE4It ADVANCE'
$1,50 To Sunsortunsite IN U,
WINGHANt TOWN COUNCIL.
The statutory niceting of the Town
Council was held on Monday evening,
• Mayor Holmes in the chair, and all the
members present except Councillor
Gordon, who is indisposed. •
The minutes of previous meeting
were read and confirmed,
An inventory was received from the
Citizens' Band, showing the value of
instruments, etc., held by them to be
$1280.95.
The 'Executive Committee reported
that they had held a meeting to con-
sider the offer of Me. W. H. Green
for the pnrchase of the electric light-
ing plant, and had come to the conclu-
sion that as the town was responsible
for the payment of the debentures
issued for the purchase of the plant
front Mr. Green, and that as the
money received for the plant in ease
of a sale would be used by the town as
a sinking fund to redeetn the deben-
tures as they fell due, and as the sta-
tutesprovide that a municipality can
onlyinvest its sinking fund in the pur-
chase of its own debentures or in first
form mortgages, they could not re-
connnend the sale of the plant short
of cash in fall payment or security on
first form mortgages as before men-
tioned. They conferred with Mr.
Green as to payment, and he informed.
them he was prepared to pay only
part in cash.
The Mayor stated that he had just
been handed a letter from Mr. Green,
stating that he had. made arrange-
ments, so that he could pay all cash
for the plant.
The report was then adopted, on
motion of Couns. McDonald and Kerr.
Upon recommendation of the Fin-
ance Committee, the following ac-
counts were ordered to be paid :-
J. B. Ferguson, salary and
postage $ 57.50
R. Rankin, salary 5.75
Geo. Allen, salary, and coin. on
dog tax . 49.90
Ed. Lewis, salary 20.00
W. H. Rintoul, repairs at hall- .55
13 Firemen, salaries 65.00
Ernest Dennis, cartage 1.05
V. Vannorman, half years' sal-
ary as fire chief and care-
taker of waterworks 25.00
Gartshore-Thompson Pipe Co2.03
J. Brigg & Son, supplies .80
T. Hall, printing and advt.... 6.30
D. C. McDonald, work at power
house 1.40
Electric light accounts to the
amount of $322.48 were also ordered
to be paid.
On motion of Couns. 13e11 and Gre-
gory, Messrs., John McNevin and
Chas. M. Inglis were given a refund of
$1.45 each, error in tax notice.
A rebate of $1.25 on wa.tertvorkS
fees was given to M, Pearen, Thos.
Aitcheson was paid $1.00 for rent of
right-of-way across his property. The,
Citizens' Band was paid the quarterly
grant of $37.50.
On motion of the Reeve and Coun.
Nicholson, the Collector was empow-
ered to continue the collection of
taxes and the time for the return of
the Collector's roll was extended to
Jan. lst, 1908.
WANTED. -Subscriptions for Cana-
da's Humorous Weekly only one dol-
lar the year if given this year.
Liberal commission to agents. -Trus
WHITE LYRE, Dineen Building, To-
ronto.
Dr. Nelson Tait of 408 Spadina Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Friday, December 20th,
from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m.. for consult:Is
tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses fitted.
NOT ICE. -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. R. 'Wilkinson, quail -
fled English Optician, at Mr. W. Pat-
terson's Jewellery store, Wingham,
every Saturday from 2.30 to 8 pan.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
To The Editor.
Dear Sir :-just a word about the
miserable charge against some hotel -
keeper, by a Nvriter hiding behind the
"convenient" word, committee. No
lady ever made such a reqnest of me,
and I ask an explicit explanation and
a clearance from the en her of that
cowardly article. I think I am en-
titled to this both legally and morally,
and if it is not forthcoming in youe
next issue, I shall take legal proceed-
ings.
Truly yours,
Alex. Orr,
To the Editor of the "Advance" -
Dear Sir :-Kindly allow me space
1....? in your paper to briefly reply to Rev.
'4 T. S. Boyle's letter, which appeared in
• your last week's issue. Me. Boyle,
and no doubt many others, find it, hard
to believe that any hotelkeoper figured
in the incident as stated. by the editor
of "Local Option Notes", and yet this
is a facts I an the "business man" re-
ferred to in that Rein. I made the
statement in the basement of the Pres-
byterian chtirch on the evening of
Aug. 22nd, 1907, and I R In fully pee -
pared to stand behind that statement.
Yours truly,
Jno. Kerr.
To the Editor of the "Advance."
Dear Sir :-Let me add a word to
make myself clear as to tny badly -
expressed "suggestion" at the meet-
ing on Sunday evening. It has been
decided to submit Local Option to the
Electors next year. Now, to many
Loeal Option is but n, name. They
have never read or seen the act, and
so do not understand its provisions.
Education would seem to be necessary.
My suggestion to Mr. 13uchanan was -
that these meetings should be vepre-
eentative, not one-sided or avowedly
Local Option in purpose. If they are,
they will not be representative of the
community. There are two skid to
this, as to eve!. y question, and what
is needed is an impartial statement of
Tact withent passion OP P Vej ICO
personalities. We want the truth,
Let us have light. I hope I shall not
heve to trespass on yeur generosity
again.
our very trul
T. S. 130yle.
SUCCESSFUL TEMPERANCE RALLY.
A successful Temperance meeting
was held in the Tom) Hall on Sunday
evening, at the close of the services in
the Churches; Rev. II. E. Allen occu-
pied the Omits The speaker of the
evening was Rev. Dr. Speer, of
Brampton, who gave a most excellent
address on prohibition of the liquor
traffic. It was tnoderate in its tone,
and the speaker wisely avoided any-
thing like denunciation and person-
alities, that often efforts of this
kind, and injure rather than help the
temperance cause. Dr. Speer believed
Canada to be the best country in the
world and referred to the fact that the
pioneers of this country had been men
and women of noble character, and
had bequeathed to us the privilege of
continuing the work, The sale of in-
toxicants is a foe to the nation and
so it is unpatriotic to legalize the traf-
fic or to refuse to help to enact laws
that would banish the sale of intoxi-
cants from our land. The liquor traf-
fic is the foe of young men and a curse
to the home. It injures everythingit
touches, and has not one redeeming
feature. Many liquor sellers adtnit
that the traffic is a gigantic evil. The
treating system is the cause of much
drunkenness, and Local Optionsweeild
have the effect of destroying the ireat-
ing system. Local Option ,slbes not
stop all the drinking, but it reduces
it largely, and improve. brisinese.
When less is spent for deink,:more is
spent for goods and: .martufaetures,
and in every averef productive
business, It is wrdfig.,te, receive a
revenue from anything that destroys
manhood, so we: shoold not legalize.
the traffic in intoxid410. ' •
The speaker empliaaiedthis fact -
that nothing is, to be'goihed by abusing
liquor sellers. .Wfthotild be kind and
considerate in our language, and be
manly enough to sign our name to
what we may write upon the subject.
Rev. Mr. Boyle of the Anglican
Church, commended the speaker, and
emphasized the necessity of not theor-
izing, but dealing in facts in this cam-
paign, and suggested that meetings
be held oftener than once a month, if
possible.
The Chairman deplored the fact
that so few of the temperance people
attended the business meetings of the
campaigners, and extended a pressing
invitation to attend a meeting to be
held in the Baptist Church on Friday
evening next, 20th inst.
SILVER WEDDING.
The home of Mr. John Abraham,
Belmore, was the scene of a very pret-
ty and interesting occasion on Thurs-
day evening last, when Mr. and Mrs.
Abraham celebrated the 25th „anni-
versary of their marriage. A num-
ber of neighbors and intimate friends
of the family joined in tendering con-
gratulations to then) on being spared
to celebrate their Silver Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham were maertell
twenty-five years ago at Orangehill,
after which they took up housekeep-
ing on their farm in Turnberry, where
they still reside. Through the years
of rain and shine, they have always
been the most willing co-workers and
by their genial disposition and kindli-
ness of manner have made many
friends in the vicinity.
Their family is composed of four
sons and two daughters, all of whom
are still at home, except W. J. Abra-
ham, the eldest son, who has been
connected with The Ontario Bark Co.,
Limited, of Toronto, for the past four
yetis, during which time he has been
stationed at Huntsville, Muskoka.
The esteem in which the host and
hostess are held is evidenced by the
nurner•orts., valuable and useful pre-
sents tendered them ; among these we
might mention a beautiful Silver But-
ter Dish and a Morris Reclining Chair
presented to them by their children,
accompanied by the following ad-
dress :-
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham.
Dear Father and Mother :-We can-
not allow this, the cccasion of the 25th
anniversary of your marriage to pass
without some slight recogn it ion. NVe
lutist heartily congratulate you on
your vigor of mind and body. And
it is our ardent hope that both of you
may carry your youthful spirit with
yon even when advancing to the glow
of the setting sun.
We appreciate, very imperfectly, it
is true, the sacrifices you have always
made for our welfare. You have writ-
ten a story of fortitude, love and self-
sacrificing devetion which thne can-
not efface. Our welfare and our good
has always been the uppermost
thought in your hearts,
Your robust piety and your loyalty
will ever remain in our memories as a
guiding star pointing ns to the great
Eternal Son. How much you have
done for us, and withal, how cheerful,
and how willing. We trust that we
may in some degree show forth those
seine qualities and. virtues which have
made you so •derristo as and ask that
yon will kindly accept this little pre-
sent as a slight token of our love and
affection. We trust that, tipd in His
infinite wisdom may yet grant you
minty y6ars laden with happy days
and that some sweet day we shall all
meet to celebrate a geeat anniversary
above, Your affectionate children
T. H. Abraham, J. R. Abraham, Min-
nie AbrOhatn, W. J. Abraham. G. W.
Abraham, Margret J. Abraham.
Mr., Abraham thanked the guests
very kindly for their many kindnesses
to himself and family, and also for the
many appropriate presents and hoped
that he and Mrs. Abraham would long
be spayed to enjoy them.
Among the friends present from a
distance were r --Mrs. Gen. Henry,
Mrs, Chas. Willits, MP. Win. Phair,
all of Clifford, Mr, and Mrs. W. Doug-
las, Orangehill, Mts. Stewart and
Wroxeter, W. J. Abraham of
Huntsville.
BIRTHS.
Hingstort-In Wingham, Dec, 15, to
Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Hingston, a
soft,
Mitehell-In Turnberry, Dec. 14, to
Mr. and Alre. 'Win. Mitchell, a
daughter.
Simpson -In Waventiosh Dee. Oth, to
Mr. and, Dupla' Simpson, a
daughter.'
DISATHS.
Itegert-In Winghain, I)ec, 13, Unify
Henrietta, daughter of M. and Mrs.
John Itogert, aged 0 years.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
The Week's Doings, as Recorded by
the it S. Press Reporters.
School closes Friday afternoon at
three o'clock, not to re -open until Jan,
Sth, 1008; two weeks liberty,
Mr. Cameron, Lucknow, gave us a
very enjoyable, patriotic address on,
"Canada and het. People," on Friday
last. He showed that as we are the
rising generation, it is our privilege to
and so obtain for her a prominent
shape the destiny of a young nation
place among the nations of the world.
We appeove of his suggestion to have
a Union Jack floating above oue
school, aud we may in the future pro-
cure one.
As Xmas draws near we are remind-
ed that half of the school year is past,
and we should return to our studies
with renewed vigor. Let us all en-
deavor to keep up the record of last
year, at the midsummer examin-
ation.
That august body of dignitaries, the
Executive of the Literary Society is
to sit for their portraits this week.
When completed, it will be hung on
the walls of the Assembly Hall, to he
gazed at in future years by descen-
dants of the pioneers of the Wingham
H. S. Literary Society.
The H. S. wishes the Editor of the
Advance and its readers, a very Merry
Xmas, and a Happy New Year,
1•1•1•1.
LOCAL OPTION NOTES.
By Rev. H. Edgar Allen for the
Local Option Committee.
Midland has a Local Option Law.
Read what Midland citizens say of its
success
A. McKee, Supervisor of Public
School -"Local Option has been a
great blessing to Midland financially,
socially and morally."
S. F. L. McMurty, general merchant
-"As to Local Option I am well satis-
fied. I am getting in some old ac-
counts now which were about gone."
A. 0. Adams superintendent Cana-
dian Iron Furnace Co. -"I consider
Local Option rie.splendid success here
in Midland." :
Councillor Frank Wilson, gents fur-
nishings, after speaking of the splen-
did increase in bis business under
Local Option ins.spite of the fact of
more competition; says -"From the
moral point of view, the improvement
is even better, residing as I do in the
vicinity of three hotels since last
May."
Dr. R. Raikes, superintendent of the
hospital -"I consider that Local Op-
tion is proving an unqualified success
in Midland."' -
Jas. Playfair, lumberman and mor -
chant -'I have no hesitation in say-
ing that Local. Option has been of
groat benefit to .Midland in every
way."
J. B. Roebuck, department manager
for Playfair-Presten 0o. -"Any man
who says Local Option is not good for
a place, is either a' deunkard, or there
is a place awaiting him in an Insane
Asylum."
W. A. Simpson, butcher -"Would
say as a business man, and to quote
the words of our opponent, "It has
done wonders for Midland."
E. Letherby, lumberman, in a long
letter, declares, that since the intro-
duction of Local Option, property has
increased in value ; hotel accommoda-
tion has greatly improved; general
business has increased; cash payments
are better; the town never had
brighter prospects; consumption of
liquor has been greatly restricted; the
mond tone of the town improved, and
in conclusion says -"I sincerely wish
success to every tnunicipality submit-
ting.a Local Option by-law this year."
For diamond, wedding and engage-
ment rings go to R. Knox.
Town Half, Dec. 19, a laugh every
minute in "A. Trip to India."
Try S. Gracey's .store for nice Xmas
presents. You'll find a variety to
choose from and at special Xmas
prices.
Cbutcb
The Advent Lecture at St. Paul's
Church next Sunday evening will be
on the subject of "Hell -the Doctrine
of Everlasting Punishment."
The annual Foreign Mission offering
will be taken in the Baptist church on
Sunday, Dec. 29th. The pastor will
preach special sermons, and it is
hoped the response will be the most
generous in the history of the
church.
Next Sunday. being Christmas Sun-
day, Rev. H. .Edgar Allen, pastor of
the Baptist Chnrch, will preach in the
morning on "The Angel's Song," and
in the evening on "What Christ and
Christianity have done for the
World." You are cordially invited to
both these services.
The spirit of Christmas, will be in
the services Of the Methodist church
next Sunday at 11 a.m., the pastor
will preach a special Christmas ser-
mon to children, upoa--"The musical
boy of Japan." Parents are invited
to bring their children with them to
the morning service. Evening sub-
ject -"He who is called Wonderful."
Christmas anthems will be sung by
the choir. The ushers will be pleased
to show strangers to seats.
Sunday last was anniversary day of
Win/0am Methodist Church. Rev.
Dr. Sinner'''. of, Brampton, President of
the Toronto -Conference, was the
preacher for the day. Hie morning
text was -"Charity never WIWI,"
and the evening, was taken from the
entreaty of Libels to Jaeob--"I have
learned by treporierice, that, the Lord
hath blessed me for thy sake." Both
were exeellent diseourses, practical
and helpful. In the afternoon, Dr.
Speer addressed the Sunday School,
and gave a temperance address in the
Veen Hall at the close of the evening
services in the churches.
Committed Suicide.
A sad case occurred in Culross on
Sunday last. Mr. Wm. Goble, who re-
sided with his brother, has been of
late in very poor health, and becom-
ing despondent, on Sunday last he
ended his own life by shooting him-
self. We are informed that he suffer-
ed muds from it ydy painf al
disease.
Be Careful.
The sidewalks are very slippery,
and many falls are reported. On
Monday, Mrs. Breen fell on a slippery
place near Mix : Little's shop, and had
to be taken home in a vehicle. She
was severely shaken and one limb in-
jured to such an extent as to confine
her to bed, On Wednesday evening
of last week, Mrs. Win. Young fell as
site was leaving the Presbyterian
Church,
Borne Circle Officers.
Wingham Circle No. 434, 0.0.11.0.,
has elected the following officers for
1008 :-Leader, Rev. T. S. Boyle; Past
Leader, R. Awde ; Vice Leader, Mrs.
R. Awde ; Chaplain, R. W. Arm-
strong; Treas., W. Nicholson ; Fin.
Sec., W. T. Wyles; Rec. Sec., G. H.
Coopman ; Marshall, I. Davidson;
Warden, Miss Pearl Awde ; Sentinel,
J. Reading; Guard, W. Bowen.
0. Y. B. Officers.
Lodge No. 11, Orange Young Bri-
tons, held their annual meeting re-
cently and elected the following of-
ficers :-W. M., Jas. Robertson ; D.M.,
Robb. Ogram ; Chaplain, Chester Hig-
gins ; Rec.-See., W. Scott; Fin. -Sec.,
Jos. Guest ; Treasurer, A. Casemore ;
Lecturer, Geo. Kerr; Committee -St.
Clair Phippen, Jas. McGee, Chas.
Reid; Auditors -J, Guest, Wm. Scott,
Wm. \Veins.
MOVE QUICK AND BUY IT. -
256 yards of 40 cent Bleached Table
Linen at Isoun's-only 28 cts. yard,
5 patterns.
Masonic Officers.
At the regular convocation of Leb-
anon Chapter, R. A. Masons, held in
the Masonic Hall, Wingham, on Tues-
day evening last, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year :-
Geo. Carr, I. P. Z.; Win, Watson, Z.;
B. H. Hamilton, H.; A. M. Crawford,
J.; J. E. Tamlyn, Treas.; H. W. Tam-
lyn, S. E.; D. L. Dinsley, S. N.; E.
Moore, P. S.; J. A. Taylor, S. S.; W.
A. Campbell, J. S.
Hockey Club Meeting.
A meeting in the interests of the
Hockey Club was held on Friday even-
ing. The former players and many
new ones appeared anxious to be in
the game. The following officers
were elected :- Patrons, E. Swarts,
J. A. Taylor, B.A., A. 11. Musgrove,
Dr. sH. E. W. Tainlyn, 0. P. Smith,
Lionel Hanson, Rich. Clegg; Hon.
Pres., Dr. J. P. Kennedy; Pres., Geo.
Spotton; lst Vice Pres., R. johnstbn ;
2nd. Vice Pres., W. Campbell ; Sec.-
Treas., J. W. McKibbon ; Team Mana-
ger, Elmer Moore; Executive, D. Din-
sley ; C. G. Vanstone, J. G. Woek-
man ; Captain, (to be appointed by
players) ; Colors, green and white.
A Christmas Greeting.
The Christmas number of the Farm-
er's Advocate is the best that has been
issued by its proprietors. It is attrac-
tive in appearance, interesting in its
matter, and should appeal strongly to
all its readers. The articles are time-
ly, and well-written, bearing on topics
of importance not only to the farmer,
but to the prosperity of our provinces.
The illustrations of this issue are re-
productions from actual photographs,
the reality of which a discerning pnb-
lic will appreciate. To be thoroughly
appreciated, we advise oue readers to
secure and carefully read this splendid
holiday numberwhich goes compli-
mentary to all its subscribers, or may
be obtained at 25 cts. per copy. No
farmer should be without the weekly
visits of the Farmer's Advocate, when
it can be secured for $1.50 it year.
Special bargains for Coen in all lines
of furniture -Parlor Suites, Bed -
Room Suites, Sideboards, Buffets, etc.
At S. Gracey's Furniture Store.
Former Wingham Lady Married.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at "Fair-
view," the beautiful home of Mr. and
Mrs. Frederick Beck, Holliston, it
pretty home wedding was solemnized,
when their daughter, Margoret Eliza-
beth, became the bride of Alderman
John J. Lavery, Hart iston. Rev. T. J.
Atkins, Methodist clergyman, officiat-
ed in the presence of about fifty guests,
relatives and immediate friends of the
bride and groom. Of the bride too
much could scarcely be said of her ser -
as a consistent member of the
Methodist Church. She was superin-
tendent of the cradle roll and primary
departments of the Sunday 3cnool,
and she has held all positions of honor
and trust in the Epworth League.
Mr. Lavery, who is it member of the
town council, has the distinction of
being the youngest retired farmer in
the town, who sold a two handred acre
farm about three yearsago, and has
since lived retired. The - bride and
groom have the best wishes of all of
their friends in 11a,rriston.
"A Night With Irishmen."
This was the title of a lecture de-
livered by Rev. Dr. Speer, of Bramp-
ton, on Monday evening. in Wing -
ham Methodist Church, There was a
fair sized audience, who showed no
sign of weariness, although the lec-
turd spoke for over an hour and it
half. The various traits of the Irish
character were delineated, and aptly
illustrated, by laughable anecdotes.
The Irishmen's love of home, geick-
ness of repartee, his adroitness in get-
ting out of a difficulty, etc., were pic-
tured to the interested audience. The
theory that the THAI are the doscen-
dents of the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel
was referred to. Bat the best part of
the lecture was that which demon-
strated the part that Irishmen hod
borne in the fields of discovery,
science, litevetatee ; their loyalty to
the Crown, theirdeeds of brovery on
the field of battle, in the Crimea, at
Salamanca, at the battle of the Nile,
and at ‘Vaterloo. Refeeences to such
heroes as the Makes, Beresford, Wel-
ington, Lord ltobeets and Kitchenee,
appeale1 strongly to the patriotism of
the rtedience, De. Speer will be lis-
tened to gladly, should he favor
Wingharn With entailer Visit.
Ml Their Output.
Mr, j. Cunningham, of the Western
Foundry Co., was in Toronto last week
and made a big contract with a
wealthy firm, who agreed to take all
the output of the Foundry for 1908.
This means plenty of work for the
men, and a busy season for Wingbain
Stove industry, Another good thing
is, that in a ease like this there are not
likely to bo uncollectable accounts.
A. 0, F. Officers.
Following are the offieers of Court
Huron, No, 8108, Ancient Order of
Foresters for the year 1908 :-P, 0. R.,
P. H. Deans; C. R., Heber Then-1ton ;
S. C. R., George Mutton; S. W., Jos.
Guest; j. W., Win. Monk; S. B., F.
Sidewand; 3. B., IL Dunlop; medical
officer, Dr. R. C. Redmond: secretary,
J'. W. Pearen; treasurer, R. A. Cruick-
shank ; trustees, Bros., Nash, Hamil-
ton and Porter; auditors, Bros. Guest,
Deans, Robertson; scribe,. E. Nash.
Comic opera "A Trip to India." At
Town Hall, Dec. 10.
Fancy goods sale at Knox's ; the
place to buy Xmas goods,
Died In London.
Aft.ei a lingering illness, Mrs. J. H.
Gordon of London, died on the 10th
inst. It will be remembered that Mrs.
Gordon was the wife of J. H. Gordon,
formerly G. T. R. agent here, and they
removed to London about seven or
eight years ago. Her maiden name
was Minnie Barnes, and she was a
deughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barnes
of Palmerston. While she resided in
Wingham she made many friends,
who regret to hear of her death. She
leaves a sorrowing husband and one
daughter, May. Interment took place
in Drayton on the I21h inst. She was
40 years of age.
Please Remember This.
Next week will be a busy week, and
as Christmas comes on Wednesday,
the Advance will be printed on Tues-
day instead of Wednesday afternoon.
That means that all advertisements
must be on hand early Saturday morn-
ing, or the change cannot be made.
Will our advertisers please remember
this, and not expect us to do impossi-
bilities. Correspondents will also
please bear this in mind and send in
their news items a day earlier than
usual. The same will apply to the fol-
lowing week, for New Year also comes
on Wednesday. A holiday is no snap
to newspaper men; it disarranges the
work, and they have to work harder
to catch up.
Remember the Bee Hive; still in
the same old stand.
Meat by the piece and quarter at re-
duced priees.-Thos. T. Field.
An Outside Opinion.
Mr. M. Y. McLean, of the Seaforth
Expositor, is a member of the County
Council, and thus refers to two of our
institutions : -"The County Council
visited Wingham hospital, and from
thence went to the high school in a
body, in both institutions they were
most cordially received, and were
afforded every opportunity for making.
a thorough inspection. The hospital
is beautifully situated on an eMinence
overlooking the town. The site is
airy and cheerful. The institution is
thoroughly equipped throughout and
is a dealt to the generosity of the citi-
zens and it cannot fail to be of im-
mense benefit not only to the people
of the town but to those of the sur-
rounding countey as well. The high
school is in the same locality and is a
neat, comfortable and commodious
edifice, well planned for the purposes
used. The class rooms are bright,
airy and comfortable, while the equip-
ment is fully up to the high standard
required by the department. There
are four teachers and the atten-
dance of students is as large as the
present staff can attend to. The hos-
pital and the high school are two ,of
the institutions of which the Wing-
hamites very justly feel proud."
For a good watch or clock go to R.
Knox.
"A Trip to India" nothing but fun.
At Town Hall, Dec. 19.
Municipal Nominations.
Monday, Dec. 30, is the day fixed for
municipal nominations. Following
the usual custom, the nomination in
Wingham will be held in the evening,
and there are sufficient topics of im-
portance to ensure interest, if they are
properly discussed. Ainong these,
)ve might mention -the causes of the
high tax rate; the all-night electric
service; the question, shall the town
retain the Electric Light plant and
put it into proper, paying condition,
or re -convey it to Mr. Geeen, and for
ever be rid of all trouble on that score ;
wateeworks extension, etc., etc.
These topics properly discussed should
fill up the evening right up to the
brim. So for, we have heard of few
aspirants to the Council. It is taken
for granted that hitt*or Holmes will
be snfficiently unselfish and loyal to
the Town's interests to assume the
Mayoralty another year, and do, bear
and suffer all that Mayors generally
do. With the Electric Light manage-
ment resting on the shoulders of the
Executive, it means that the members
of that committee spend. much of
their time for the welfare of the Town,
and do many things that the taxpay-
ers never give them credit or thank
them for, In any ease, let us have the
best Council for 1908, that is obtain-
able, To ensure that, some eitizens
must make sacrifice of time and effort.
Highest cash price paid for
Skins and Tallow. -Thos. T. Field.
See the SOMA mingly funnydeinking
scene in "A Trip to India." Town
Hall, Dec. 10.
Sleighs for the Babies ; Chairs for
the Children Morris chairs for Gen-
tlemen • Nice Roeking-Chairs (Rattan
or Upholstered,) Parlor Tables, Pic -
three, etc., etc., for Ladies. All suit-
able articles for Xmas and New Year
gifts -at S. Grady's.
Dn. OVENS, M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon'e
drag store, on Tneteley, December 24.
Catered, equint, failing eyesight,
nasel catarrh, deafness, heed noises
treated and glaesee properly fitted.
Hours -10 it. m. to 3 p. m,
`ts
tifof,a,1 Items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's,
Try R. Johnston for your Rubbers,
Beautiful Silverware at R. Knox's,
Miss Emma Pattison is visiting her
brother in Port Elgin,
Ritchie & Cosens are offering a good
farm for quick sale; see their advt.
Charlie Johnston of Toronto is visit-
ing his mother in Lower Wingham,
"A Trip to India," town hall, Dec.
10, don't miss it.
Mr. and Mrs. Cottle of Whitechurch
spent Sunday with their daughter,
Mrs. Thos, Kew.
We are offering great reductions in
furs and ladies' mantles. -Hanna &
Co.
Dr. Geo. Ball of Toronto spent a few
days with his mother and sisters in
town this week,
The Advance and the Weekly Mail -
Empire for 1903 for $L35 is a bargain,
that should not be missed.
Do. your Xmas shopping in the
morning when the merchants are not
so busy and the stores not so crowded.
James McKelvie of Detroit was here
last week and disposed of his property
adjoining F. EL Roderus', to Louttit
Bros.
Give the Boys and Girls our excel-
lent Shoes for Christmas. Nothing
more suitable. -W. J. Greer.
On pages 2, 3, 6 and 7 of this issue,
will be found a variety of interesting
reading matter suitable for the Christ-
mas season.
W. H. Wright, of Grey township.
has moved this week to the farm he
purchased from Mr. L. Fyfe, near
Alex. Kelly's,
The Advance is pleased to hear that
townsmen D. M. Gordon and Wm.
Moore are impeoving. We hope soon
to report them convalescent.
The following donations are report-
ed this week, towards Wingham Hos-
pital :-John Musgrove, Reeve of Turn -
berry, 85.00; A Friend, 11,00.
Call in and see our lines of Contin-
ental garments and small furs. -
Hanna & Co.
The Sunday School of the Baptist
Church will give the children a sleigh -
ride, tea and entertainment on Fri-
day, Dec. 27th, if the sleighing con-
tinues. If not it will be postponed till
Friday, Jan. 3rd.
The Wingham branch of the Wo-
men's Institute will meet Thursday,
Dec. 26th, in the I. 0. F. ball at 2.30
p.m. Subject for discussion -"The
best Cereals, and how to prepare
them." Ledies all cordially invited to
attend. Visitors welcome.
Don't forget Baby's feet in selecting
your Christmas Shoes. We have
handsome styles. -W. J. Greer.
The world. owes no man a living,
leastwise that particnlar part of it
called Canada. But it offers to all
able-bodied men the chance to serve
and save, to lay up, by strenuous
labor, for the exigencies of the hour
and the contingencies of old age.
The Wingham Business College en-
joys it Provincial repatation for adop-
tingthe most modern office work.
Their latest acquisition is the Loose
Leaf Ledger, now used by up-to-date
wholesale houses. A very interesting
advertisement of this high grade
school appears on page 8.
Our Foot -Comfort Shoes for elderly
people would make Christmas gifts
that would be appreciated. -W. J.
Greer,
Mr. George Spotton, Principal of the
Orangeville Business College, address-
ed the Presbyterian Young People's
Club on Tuesday night. Mr. Spotton
is an interesting speaker, with a fund
of ready humor, and his address on
"Reading as a factor in Character
Building," was thoroughly relished. -
[The Orangeville Banner,
Me. Vannorman, Chief of the Fire
Brigade, is in receipt of a circalar
from the Fire Underwriters As-
sociation, asking him to warn mer-
chants and others regarding the
danger from Christmas decorations
taking fire. Every person should be
cadful and guard against fire, not
only at Christmas, but every day in
the year.
XMAS. GIFTS FOR LA. DIES
have a fine selection of Fancy Collars,
Handkerchief:4, Mufflers, Gloves, Neck
Furs, etc. -Geo. E. King.
Dr. T. Chisholin's address in the
House on "The French Treaty" recent-
ly made between France and Canada,
will be found on page 4. The member
for East Huron, we think, takes it sen-
sible view of the question, and as in
his other speeches in the House, treats
this matter of interest to the farmers,
on its merits, and not from a portisan
standpoint. le others in the House
would follow his example in this
respect it would be better for the
country.
MIAs. G MI'S FOR MEN. -Gloves,
Fancy Neckwear, Mufflers, Hatulker-
chiefs, Hosiery, the best Fur Coats.
etc. -Geo. E. King.
A curious but important case was
recently tried in Meaford. A local
real estate agent sued an estate for
his commission, hosing his claims on
the fad that the potties had not given
00 days' notice in writing of with-
drawal as required by agreement.
The property had been put in other
bends and sold. The Judge decided in
favor of defendants, claiming that
notwithstanding the written agree-
ment, the man who sold the property
W118 alone entitled to the comintssion.
Ts:Ms/rase; CONN ECTION, -The pri-
vate system extending from Lucknow
to St. Helens has been connected to
the Bell Telephone Co., SO that points
on the lines of the smaller Company
cats now be 'reached over the Bell
lines.
ENGLISH SPAVIN TANIIVENT retneVeS
all bard, soft or calloused lumps and
blemishes from horses, blood spavin,
enrbS, splints, ringbone, sweeney,
stifles, eprains, sore or swollen throat,
eouglis, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle, Warranted the most Wonder-
ful Bletnieh Cure ever known. Sold
by A. L. tlamilton.
Belgrave.
Mr, Wm. Galley of Edmonton is
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Wm. Watson received a car -load of
British Columbia shingles last week.
Miss Ruby, daughter of John Clegg,
is improving nicely from a severe
attack of typhoid fever.
The Advance and the Weekly Mail -
Empire for 1008 for $1,35 is a bargain,
that should not be missed,
Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Abraham, near
Bluevale, spent a day this week at Mr.
Daly's and .Mr. Wray's of Belgrave.
Miss Fanny McCrae of Detroit is
spending a couple of weeks with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCrae.
Municipal matters for Morris are
quiet and the probability is, that the
old council Will be elected by acclama-
tion.
Mr. Ferguson of Bayfield, who sails
on the great lakes from Buffalo to
Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. 3. L. Geddes, last week,
Mr. Naylor, the teacher for Belgrave
Public School, will take up Telegraghy
and railroad work in Toronto in the
future instead of going to the Normal.
Sproat & Whaley have their store
beautifully decorated for their Christ-
mas trade. The little folks can pur-
chase nearly every imaginable thing
in the shape of toys, pictures and
novelties, in fact it is hard to find a
country store more beautiful.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Miss Galla-
her of Moosejaw, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. George Proctor, 4th line Morris,
and other relatives. Mrs. Henry and
Miss Gallaher are sisters and ieelded
at Belgrave until about three years
ago, when they went west with their
father.
Wm. Watson, contractor, is through
with this season's work, having erect-
ed the very commodious school house
in Belgrave, and two beautiful coun-
try residences, one for Mr. Wm. Scott,
and one for Mr. Harrison, both of
East Wawanosh, They are up-to-
date, having all the modern improve-
ments_, substantially built of red brick,
roofed with galvanized steel roofing.
Mr. Harrison's house is supplied by
waterworks' city style, and would be
hard to beatin this county for conven-
ience. Mr. Watson has also done con-
siderable other work, such as building
kitchens, verandahs, etc.
Selling toys, dolls and games at cost,
R. Knox's.
We are going out of Fur Coats, and
what we have must go at it sacrifice. -
Hanna & Co,
Bel more,
Quite a number from here attended
the concert in Wingham on Friday
evening.
Rev. Geo. Baker of Bluevale preach-
ed an excellent sermon in the Metho-
dist Church on Sunday.
The Advance and the Weekly Mail -
Empire for 1908 for $1.35 is a bargain,
that should not be missed.
Mr. Geo. Lowry returned this week
from Alberta, where he has been in
the employ of the G. T. R. for over a
year.
W. j. Abraham of Huntsville' visit-
ed his home at Belmore on the occa-
sion of the silver wedding of his
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Abraham cele-
brated their Silver wedding on Thurs-
day of last week, an account of which
is given in another column.
School report for December :-511),
Class -C. Weiler ; Sr. 41h -J. Weiler,
R. Law, J. Chittick, A. Rutherford, J.
Kirby; 4111-A. Lowry, A. AL... -
Grogan, J. Gallagher, G. Rutherford,
E. Willie; Sr. 3rd -Jas. Lawrence, J.
Marshall, L. Irwin, M. McGue, 0. Jo-
hann, R. Mahoney, P. McGue, T.
Nichol; Jr. 3rd ---M. Marshall, N.
Weiler, A. Radford, C. Chittick, P.
Willie; Sr. and -K. McGrogan, G.
Kirby and J. Lawrence equal, G. Mar-
shall, L. Mahoney and A. Marshall
equal, A. Baker, F. McGue ; Ji. and -
R,. Weilar, B. Irwin, M. Willie Sr. Pt.
and -E. Marshall, E. Nichol; Jr. Pt.
and- B. Meth)°, L. Schiestal, K.
Lawrence, N. Willie, IL McGue, A.
Kirby; Pt. 1-8. Baker, S. Roswell.
Pupils absent from examinatinns : 0.
Johann, R. hlahoney, A. Radford.
Town Hall, Dec. 19, funny comedi-
ans in "A Trip to India."
Special invitation to take a look in-
to S. Gracey's Furniture Store. Coine
in and see what we have.
Whitechurch.
The Advance and thst Weekly Mail -
Empire for 1008 for $1.35 is it bargain,
that should not be missed.
The fall of snow on Saturday and
Sunday has once more made good
sleighing, which fact is causing every-
one to look forward with more plea-
sure to the approaching holidays.
Death onee more took toll of our
village, when last Wednesday morn-
ing, Mrs. J. Clark passed away. Mrs.
Clark had not been well for some time
past, having been it victim of that
dread disease, consumption, and death
came to her as a happy release. De-
ceased was a danghter of Mr. II. Rin -
tont of the village, and was monied
some four years ago to Mr. Clark.
She leaves it husband and one child,
besides her Mild, three sisters and
three brothers to mourn her loss.
One day last week, Fred. Davidson,
while working with Coulter's tnachine;
cutting straw, had it narrow escape
from a serious accident. As it was,
he has to nurse one hand for some
time. He was gathering im the straw
around the table (which is it moving
one) when his hand was eaught in the
carrier on the under side and milled
up around the traveller at the outer
end of the table, tearing considerable
flesh off both beck and front of the
hand, 13nt for the prompt action of
the feeder, in reversing the machine,
the consequences would have been
melt more serious.
Coine and sae OM bargains yon rim
get in 1!atulkerehief•4, Clothing eml
Finley Goods for Xmas at W. J.
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it may.
There are Handsome Street
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Cuban Heels and narrow Toes.
Beautiful Slippers, Sandals and
Oxfords in Dainty styles.
We've everything to make a
Woman's foot look handsome.
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We've splendid Shoes in all
the new shapes, made from the
best of leather. Business Shoes,
Full Dress Shoes, Slippers, Danc-
ing Pumps, etc., etc.
FOR BOY)tels----- " MISSES
We've the best of Shoes for
School and for Dress occasions.
Leggins and Rubber Boots for
the Girls and Little Fellows.
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Winter wear are in.
We are showing a
wide variety of the
best Shoes ever of-
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We carry a most
complete assortment
of Boys' and Girls'
Shoes and Rubbers
of every description.
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HIGHEST 011111 Paresis -For Hides,
Skins, Tallow and Wool, at Wingbam.
Tannery -'W, D. Pringle. 8-20
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
Wheat $ .90
Cele .. 40 to .40
Barley .00
Peas .....17e to .F0
Flour $2.05 to $3.15
Hay $14.00 to $15.00
Butter 25e to .25
Eggs .25
Potatoo, per bushel .. SO to .60
Live hogs
Tutley. . 10c to .12
MIAs and Geese Re to .00
Chicken .. - .08
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