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35111 YEAR NO, 19,
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tir The Japanese And Corea.
To the Editor ot the Advance ;—
It is seldom that I have time to
notice anything appearing iu any
local paper, bat my attention has been
called now to a letter you publieh,
Psesuniably Corset, and I have
been requested to contradiet some of
the statements it contains M reference
to the Japanese hi Corea,
The statements referred to do not
tally with the reports brought from
the prisoners of war taken by Japan
in theftgreat conflict with Russia,
where the Russian prisoners refused
to accept their liberty and return to
Rassia, preferring captivity in japan
and to live among the kindly and
courteous japanese, who have proved
themselves to be the kindest, most
considerate and most humane nation
on the face of the earth. Another
little incident will further illustrate
this. An .A.snerican traveller in Japan
noticing the absence of such societies
as that for the "prevention of cruelty
to animals," as we have in the United
States, England and Canacla, asked of
a high Japanese officiai the cause of
sach absence. The quiet reply of the
noble scion of the Rising Sun was,
"Simply because we have no cruelty
to animals in Japan," Many other
travellers will vouch for the truth of
this and countless other kindly attri-
butes of the Japanese, whose proud
boast of thele sensible Emperor, the
Mikado, is that—
"For a thousand years successive,
Reigns that same immortal line."
Never since the world began, has a
conquering nation shown more con-
sideratiou, magnanimity and justice
than the brave and noble Japanese,
and a people who are invariably kind
to evert the lower orderof anunals,
are not likely to be harsh with their
cousins, the Corearts, or anyone else.
Who can but admire the Mikado's
patriotic address on education, which
is read in public places and meetings
on all festivals and holidays, and
taught in the schools throughout the'
Island Kingdom, as.follows
"Do you, our subjects, be filial to
your parents, kind to your brothers
and sisters, harmonious and true in
all your relations as husbands and
wives, and. faithful also to your
friends. Let your conduct be cour-
teous •and frugal, and love others as
yourselves. Attend to your studies
and practise your respective callings,
interfering with no one in any way
whatever,' remembering the negative
form of the ancient Buddhist's Golden
Rule,, *Do not mite others, what. you
would not have others do unto you.'
Cultivate your intellectual faculties
and train your moral feelings. Foster
the public wealth and promote all
good interests. Ever render strict'
obedience to the Constitution and to
the laws of our empire, and never fail
to display public spirit and courage on
, behalf of our beloved country when-
ever required."
Coinmenting on tbis it has been said
that such noble advice given by the
Emperor to the youth of Nippon, and
inculcated into their minds, cannot
but. be far reaching in its effects and it
will be easier to understand the rapid
rise of Japan; and more easily still to
foretell the important and momentous
part she will fill in the twentieth cen-
tury, the final results of which no
linnsa.n power can tell.
The Ooreans were always a, peculiar
people, and Coma a strange country,
called the Hermit Kingdom and also
the "napless Land," and they needed
IL guardian. Then where could one so
appropriate be found as Japan ? 'The
Conan Ruler gave unmistakable evi-
dence of senility ancl incapacity to
govern the people and to crown his
acts of folly, he put away all his na-
tive wives, contrary to the immeino-
rial custom of the country, and placed
in their stead the over ambitious
daughter of the Presbyterian mission-
a,ry, who changed. the common -place
naine of Emily Brown for the eupho-
nious title of "The Empress Om,"
which means in the Corean lan„uage,
"Dawn of the morning." Verily it is
a queen World in which the Coreans
live, and Corea is said to be a land of
such oddities and con tieulictions that
it becomes difficult for a traveller or
stranger to accommodate himself to
them. I have only time now for a
couple of further references to the
Japanese and Corea. The ruling class
in Corea, me called "Yangbans" and
from all accounts they, like the Douk-
hobours, needed occasional "rounding
up," and the Japanese have thew
hands full in taking upon themselves
the meritorious and thankless task,
The New York American says the
Yangbane live in the old Altilber palace
at Seoul, situated amidst a maze of
lotus groves in the shadow of Nam
San, the great guardian mountain of
the dynasty. At night they tome to
conspire through the gate of extensive
wisdom, or the moon -viewing gate,
recumbent in their lazy palanquins of
hard, precious woods, preceded by tall
lanterns, some of which are three and
even four feet high and are heavy
burdens to their slave -bearers.
The Yeingbans used to smoke pipes
five or six feet long. Each pipe re-
quired two attendants to hold it and
keep it going. The heinous) Japanese
have forbidden the use of pipes more
than two feet long, andthis is said to
be one of the principal causes of com-
plaint. and threatened revolt by these
"gentle" Coreans.
To rettirn note for a mornent to the
eeniinering japanese--no great war,
and it Was n Weal war, has ever been
eonduoted with the sante hinnane,
°thinel and lofty leees is their eon -
quest of Itassia, and it was matted by
110 "Blackhole of Caltutta," no terra
ble tortttres of the dreadful inquisi,
lion, no wanton carnage of Gravelotte,
no froSen plates of horning Moseow,
no trials aecl dreadful starvation of a
Libby prison, and yet the "Soil horst
flag" is crowned with the brigbest
inctrele that have ever come the way
(1 8 great awl victorious nation. I
cannot more fittingly "rest my date"
In this defence of Japan, than by send-
ing rut a dopy ofa patriotic poem on
"The Full of Port Arthins"
Veritas et jesticies
.
MOM= Men Pitten.—Por Bides!,
Akins, Tallow and Wool, at Wingham
Tannery.—W. D. Pringle. 8-20
tirt. oVlOste M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at MeXibloonts
dreg store, on Monday, - Jennaty 27.
Cataract, squint, failing eyesight,
nasal eatiltrit. &deems, head noises
treated alai gloms% properly fitted.
Hours -12 a. tn. to. 8 p,
The Municipal Elections.
SVINGH.4.1111.
Notwithstanding the lerge number
of candidates, and the interest, mani-
fested at the nomination, Winglians
had no polling of votes this year for
the Council. At 0 p.iD, on Tuesday,
just the required iambi's had filed
their declarations of qaalifications.
Others who were prepared to do so,
eetired: leaving the following as the
Council for 1908.
Alayor—Wrn, Holmes.
B,eeve—A. J. Irwin.
Councillers—D. E. McDonald, D.
Bell, T. Gregory, 'Win. Nicholson,
Gee. Spotton Geo. C. Hanna. The
last two named are the new members
of Council.
TURNBERRY.
No polling was necessary 110 1907
Council was re-elected,
MORRIS.
In this township .also, members of
last year's Council were re-elected
without opposition.
WEST WAWANOSH.
Councillors elected by acclamation.
The contest for the Reeveship between
'Win. Baillle *Incising. McLean resulted
in favor of the forrxier by a majority
of 40.
EAST WAWANOSII.
FOR itErwn.
1 2 3 4 Total
Parks . . 67 03 46 86 230
Ellis 47 40 34 51 198
Majority for Pinks 41
Fon cousciLLoRs.
• 1 2 3 4
Gillespie.... „ 60 02 69 81
Scott . 57 97 57 45
Burchall ' 28 67 88 71
Coming 89 82 32 37
Campbell 79 67 25 32
Total
302
256
254
ate
203
Gillespie, Scott, Burchall and Cutn-
ing are elected.
LUCKNOW.
•Reeve—J. G. Anderson ; Councillors
—Murdoch, Mitchell, Lawrence, Tay-
lor,
KINCARDINE.
Mayor—Malcolm; Reeve—Hunter.
HOWICK.
Thos. G. Shearer was re-elected
Reeve, J. Gowdy failing to reach the
mark. Jas: Hainstock was also re-
elected Deputy -Reeve; his opponent
was A.. Doig. The Councillors are—
Messrs. Jas, Downey, Jas. Under-
wood and J. 1Vinter.
TEESWATER.
Reeve—L. A. Brink; Councillors—
D. Ferguson, S. R. Brill, T. Lamber-
tuts, John McKague.
WROXETER.
Reeve—It. V. Harris (acclamation);
Councillors—A, G. Rae, Conrad Reis,
John Douglas, D. W. Rae.
BRUSSELS.
Reeve—John Leckie.
CLINTON.
Mayor—Will S. T. Harrison, by ac-
clamation; Reeve—B. J. Gibbons;
Councillors—W. G. Smith, T. Jackson,
jr., James Ford, J. Taylor, James
Hearn, Wm. Graham,
Belgrave.
Mrs. Solar of this village is' very ill,
but we trust she will soon recover..
Mrs. W K, Whaley and little boy,
visited friends in Ripley this week.•
Miss Carr of Brussels lsited last
week with Mr. and Mrs. Will. Cor-
bett.
Mr. Wm. McCrae is qitito. indispos-
ed; we hope soon to hear of hie recov-
ery.
Miss Breckenridge of Bluevale spent
Sunday with Miss Lizzie Owens at Bel -
grave.
Robert Armstrong, sen., of Sea -
forth, spent New Year with his son,
Robert.
Rev, and Mrs, Ciwrie of Walton
spent Monday afternoon at the par-
.sonage.
Rev, Austin Budge of Flanover
spent New Year with his father in
Belgrave.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Proctor of
Durham are visiting their uncle, Gar-
ner Nicholson,
Messrs. Anderson of Dundalk were
visitors last week, with their sister,
Mrs. George Coultes.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Turn -
berry spent New Year With Mr. and
Mrs. Watson of Ilelgrave.
Air. Garner Proctor of Palmerston
visited his brother-in-law, Cameron
Robertson, and other friends last
week.
Clegg & Co. shipped a carload of
hogs on Monday, and Armstrong &
Co. a carload on Tuesday, at $0.60 per
100,
Lb may.be ititerestitig to the farmers
in the vicinity of Belgrave to knew
that they have shipped from. the
G. T. R. station this last year, 000 cat-
tle, 700 sheep, 8,000 hogs, and 8,000
bbls. of apples.
We notice in the report of the Clin-
ton Model School examination, that
Misses Stella Nether, and Olive Leish-
Mae ISOth svelitknown here, passed
with.f honors. Miss Nethery has set:tir-
ed a school netts. Slielherne and Miss
Leishman went to Canfield, Both
left last week for thele res.peetiVe
schools and their many friends hope
they will Ix) 85 successfol in teaching
as they were in their course of preper-
talon.
We (plate the following from the
Warren Sentinel-LeathIllinois, of
the marriage of a Well-known yonng
men, formerly of neat Belgretve
"Aintaled at the M. E. Pa)sonage in
Roekford, III., Saturday, Dee, 21st,
1007, by the pastor. Itev. Dr. Sheets,
John J. Walton, of Warren, and Miss
Chun Pith/tore of Monticello, Wis.
Mr, Walton is well -knower to meny of
our readers, being general superinten-
dent of the Elliott Manufeeturing Co.
The bride is &lady of eXcellent theme -
tee and high esteem. They will at
orto go to houRekeeping in Me. Wei -
ton's reeidence on west Mein street,
They have the good ntiehee of all the
community end the eongretuletiont of
hott Of personal Mende."
WINGHAM, ONT,, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1908,
Local Option By.laws. The Coming Re.Distribution. flockey Sea$011 Well Opened,
In ninety-six places, a vote Ives
taken on Local Option, for the first
time on Monclaylast. Thoroughly re-
liable returns are not at hand at time
of Writing, but those received show
that in perhaps one-third, the ]3y -law
was carried by the necessary 00 per
cent, vote. In a number of other
places, a, majority only wee secured,
and in the rest it failed to secure even
a majority vote. In both the latter
eases, it was defeated.
The latest flgeees obtainable on
Tuesday evening were ;—
Local Option carried ........
Licenses cut off. 100
Defeated 20
To hear from 15
Repeal votes
0
By-law repealed 1
In seven places there was a caln-
paign for the repeal of Local Option.
Only one place (Thamesviile) carried
the repeal By-law. In Hullett, in this
county, the By-law for repeal was de-
feated, and.Local Option sustained by
an increased majority.
In this district the . following were
the results :—
AoAiNsr
CnIross . s2050n
377
Harriston .. 161 207
M t..Forest 222 240
Palmerston .. —215 225
Wrqxeter..,48 03
In Howick the By-law was carried
by 4 over the required three-fifths.
In Owen Sound, though there was
no voting on a local option by-law,
yet the lax enforcement of the bylaw -
by Mayor Kennedy caused local
option to be a live issue. The result
of tbe voting was to return Mayor
Kennedy by a majority of 177, and the
total defeat of the Local Option can-
didates, with one exception.
Special Prices on all goods for two
weeks, at the Bee Hive,
NOTICE.—Persons in doubt as to
whether they should wear glasses or
not, should call and have their eyes
scieritifleally tested, and all advice free
of charge, by C. R. Wilkinson, quali-
fied English Optician, at Mr. W. Pat-
terson's Jewellery store, Wingham,
every Saturday from 2.30 to 8 p.m.
LOCAL OPTION NOTES.
By Rev. H. F.dgar Allen for the
Local Option Committee.
Doubtless you read the paid display
advertisements in the Thnes last week
about the effect of Local Option in
Owen Sound. If you are opposed to
the movement, doubtless you were
-delighted with such a confirniation of
youe previous opinions. I wonder
how many of you will take the trouble
to read the answer to it! Here it is,
'anyway "We, the undersigned business men,
citizens of the town of Owen Sound,
beg to state that Local Option has de-
creased drunkenness and the use of
intoxicating liquors in the town. The
habit of treating is practically abolish-
ed. We know that Local Option, as
compared with the licensed bar, has
proved a success, notwithstanding the
persistent antagonism of a number of
otherwise influential citizens. We
further affirm, that we believe busi-
ness has been better end trade more
active, than it would have been under
the License system :—
• John McQuaker & Co., merchants,
Horton Bros., departmental store,
Wm. Wilson, furoitiwe and under-
taking; W. K. Ireland Go., books and
stationery; Kramer & Son, general
merchants; The Canadian Heat &
. Ventilation Ce., manufacturers of
stoves and furnaces; Christie Bros,
(D. A. & J. H.) hardware merchants ;
Thompson & Co.'merchant ta,ilors,
hatters and gents' furnishings James
Struthers; J. T. Jameson, Councillor;
T. Es Vanstone, clry goods merchant;
R. D. Little, Councillor; W. H. Tay -
!or, druggist; .A. W. McFall!, mer-
chant ; C. H. White, butcher; WIII.
Legate, estate agent; A. McMillan,
Deputy -Reeve ; J. C. Kennedy, con -
treacle and builder; H. E. Middlebro,
druggist; T. A, Pickard, Owen Sound
Wire Fence Co.; Jas. Henry, tailor;
The National Table Co., Ltd., table
factory, W. H. Merritt, managing. di-
rector; The l'ileQuay Tanning 0o.,
tantiers, G. W, McQuay; Janet Burt,
grocer; James Cochrane, Alderman ;
Wm. P. Telford, Ai. F'., President of
the Sun Portland Cement Co. (we em-
ploy 75 men); W. J. Sheen, merchant;
II. E. Siunpson, barrister; 0. A. Min-
ing, Principal Northern Business Col-
lege; J. A. Hershey; M.D., Alderman;
H. D. Miller, Insurance agent ; R.
Howey, M. D. Many more could be
added if necessary and we had time.
Owen Sound, Dec. 21st, 1007."
Next 'week I will give you further
information about Owen Sound, that
contradicts the statements made ill
these paid advertisements.
On Feiday, january 17th, a meeting
of everybody interested in the passage
of the Local. Option By-Iaw will be
held to elect officers for first six
months of the year 1008, This meet-
ing is open: to everyone who believes
the banishment of the bar would be
an advantage to Wingham. Let every
such one dome and out the right men
in office. /'To one waets office. Come
and sea that the best men for the posi-
tion are persuaded to eccept them,
For Quality ancl Qtfatitity ask your
dealer for the new big plugs of "Bobs"
"Stag" and "Ourreucy" Chewing To-
baecooth
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
'Wheat ... $
Oats .,............ ... • .. OA •6 4U to .40 _
Hat4ey .00
Peas *111"4 ..... •••11 +I. • •••' ,78d to .80
Flour". .....• 52.05 to 33.15
$15.00
Batter il,••••V14.41•••• I •••••14 22c to ,23
11804 .1ra0.0•• 423
Potables, per bushel 50 to .00
Live hogs „ Y41•1,11116,1,.1,0,11 e•• .
Turkey,' , ...... ....„ ,10c 10 .12
Docks 0,t;t1 Geese „ .813 to ,00
Chickens 11.4.."1.11111,144t . • ...... • . V08
Tordrit0 Marketer on pose 2.
A number of our exchanges have
out -lined possible changes in the com-
plexion of the three Huron ridings, as
at present constituted for the Ontario
Legtsiature, The Advance has not,
tilt now, given any outline, lbecause it
has no authority to speak oo the sub-
ject, nor do we now know what the in-
tentions of the Government may be in
the matter.
It is said however, that Premier
Whitney hits expressed himself as op-
posed to the division of municipalities,
and et present two townships in
Heron are divided viz. Hullett and
Goderich (township). IF municipali-
ties are not to be divided some changes
will be necessary:
The following is one of the outlines
suggested ;—
WEST HURON --Composed of Wing,
ham, Turnberry, Howick, Wrox-
eter, Morris, Brussels, Blyth, East
and West Wawa,nosh, and Ashfield.
EAST HURON—Composed of the
Town of Goderich, Colborne, Htd-
lett, Grey, McKillop, Tuckersmith,
Seaforth and Clinton.
SOUTH HITRON—Osborne,. Stephen,
Hay, Stanley, Goderich township,
Exeter, Hensall and Bayfield.
Now, be it clearly nnderstood that
the Advance is not advocating this
division, nor do we know that it will
be the one chosen, for we have no
authority to speak on that line. The
above is only one of the several out-
lines suggested. In its favor, it is
claimed that the populations are near-
ly equal. Also that politically, it
would not materially alter the coun-
ty. The West riding would, be good
fighting ground; the East would be
Liberal, as it is at present, and the
South would be Conservative as at
present.
However, other suggestions may be
(and have been) made. It is easy to
draw plans, that may be cast into the
waste -basket when those who control
the situation, sasr of what municipal-
ities the new ridings shall consist.
It is however too much to expect,
that any division can be made that
will be altogether Satisfactory to all
concei ned.
A Golden Wedding.
On the evening of the last de y of the
old year 1007, one of those happy
events which occur but once in fifty
years of married life, took Place at the
residence of John • Roe, Esq., one of
the prosperous farmers of the town-
ship of Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Roe
were both born in old Ireland, Mr.
Roe in the county of Kildare, and
Mrs. Roe in the county of Fermanagh.
They both came with their parents to
Canada when quite young, and settled
in Howick near Newbridge, where
Mrs, Roe's brother still resides.
On Dec. 31st, 1857, Mr. John Roe and
Miss N. A. Spence were united in the
bonds of matrimony, and settled
flown on the 2ncl con., Morris, where
they have resided to this day. They
raised a fine family of thrifty and
enterprising sons and daughters, all
of whom honored their beloved par-
ents at the celebration of their Gold.en
Wedding. The happy parents had
the joy of being greeted by their
children from far and near. Drs. Wil-
liam, John and Wesley, Philadelphia;
Airs. Patterson, of Kansas, with her
husband. and their daughter, Mrs.
Ross and. her • little girl, the only
great-grandchild (making representa-
tives of four generations.) There
were also present, Mrs. Jackson of
Teeswater, with her husband and
their children ; Ales. McCutcheon of
Morris s Mrs. Scott, Morris, with her
husband and children; Mrs. Taylor of
Gerrie and her husbanJ, and Miss
Martha at home. The other friends
were Mr. and Mrs. Spence of New -
Midge, a few members of the families
of neighbors who were early settlers
of the township, together with the
pastor, Rev. G. Baker, about fifty
guests in all being present. The child-
ren made individual presents of costly
and beautiful articles to their parents.
A splendid slipper was served under a
wedding bell and 'floral decorations,
after which the hours of the evening
were spent with music, singing and
pleasant entertainment.
Mrs and Mrs. Roc have acted well
their part in life's varied duties. To-
gether, they have borne the burdens
of life. They experienced the priva-
tions of settling on a bush farm in
Morris half a century ngo, and have
so lived and raised their large family,
that each one enjoys the respect of the
community. Relatives, friends and
neighbors all join in wishing Mr. and
Mrs, Roe many additional years of
happy wedded life.
Cbutth skews
The regular monthly service for
young men at St. Paul's Church will
be held next Sunday evening. Special
address on the subject—"Conscience
and Character,"
On Sunday evening last, Me. Taylor,
student from Knox College, To-
ronto, gave an interesting address in
Winglians Presbyterian ()hutch, in
favor of the Students' Forward Mis-
sionary movement.
Voion evangelistic: services are be-
ing hold by the Presbyterian and
Methodist Churches of Brussels ; the
services are held alternately in the two
churches, the pastors conducting the
services without the aid of an evange-
list.
Next Lord's Daysthe pastor of the
13aptist Chard) will preach in the
morning oo "The Sanctified Men,"
and in the evening on "Is Moderate
Drinking a Sin P" All those who use
Minors in moderation are cordially in-
vited to be present at the evening ser-
vice, its Well as our total abstinence
friencis. A hearty welecone given to
everyone.
"Melee guidance, or what is God's
will emicereing my life to-cley, and
hew out I know it," is the Sttbject tip -
08 whieh Rev. NV, G. flowoon of the
'Methodist Church will epeak next
Sunday tnernin,.,".. His evening sub.
Jot will be, "A. -business otsler given
three thousand years ago." These sub -
jots will prove interesting and help-
fut. You are all invited.
Palmerston and Wingham hockey
team played the first home game in
the Northern League here on Feiday
night, IVinghain winning by a score
of 0 to 5.
The game was inclined to develop
into it rough game of shinney or foot-
ball, owing to the inefficiency of the
referee, who seemed to lose his head
completely.
The game was started an hour late
owing to poor electric light service, in
fact, the lights svere hardly equal to
good candles, but the crowd was goods
natured and the rink warns.
Forthe visitors. Delane and &ta-
ller on forward line were shining
Bette; for defence, Morgan at cover
and Bulger in goal, were strong.
For the locals, each man pet up a
good game, and -with a few nights
practice will no doubt be in the race
for the silverware, "Chuck" Britton
IO goal was the star, while Moore and
Johnston on the defence, put up
their timid brilliant game. On the
forward line, Elliott and Galloway
shared the honors, "Hippo" being in
the old form. Fleming, who was suf-
fering with an injured ankle, helped
out the line, but did not take too
many chances. Dunlop played well,
but tired easily: When he gets in
form, he will fill in and complete a line
hard to beat. Line-up as follows:—
Palmerston—Bulger, Morgan, Root,
Burns, Delane, Ironside'&Wier.
Winghtim—Britton, Moore, John -
stem, Galloway, Dunlop, Elliott, Flem-
ing,
Referee—J. Habblek, of Lucknow.
NoTBs.
The Electric Lights were not equal
to lamps.
The hockey boys thank their patrons
for the good attendance.
The Salvation Army lamps kindly
loaned for the occasion put the Elec-
tric service in the shade.
Property Purchased.
Mrs. J. Lougheed has purchased the
property on the southwest corner of
Minnie and Patrick streets, from Thos.
Forbes, for $3,000. It comprises three
tine lots, and two frame dwellings.
High License.
In Collingwood, where Local .Option
failed last year to obtain the three-
fifths, it By-law carried on Monday to
raise the License fee to $2,500, by it
inajority of 170. A similar By-law
placing the license fee at $400 was car-
ried in Shelburne, by a vote of 150
to 114.
Entered 3711)- Year.
Last week, the Wingham Times
entered its 3711) year, and for the past
ten years or more, Mr. Elliott has suc-
cessfully controlled its interests. The
Advance has found Mr. Elliott a
gentlemanly, obliging neighbor, and
we sincerely wish The Times and its
proprietor continued success.
Lucknow Vs. Wingham.
The second League hockey game for
this season will be played on the rink
here next Monday evening, between
Lucknow and Winghiun. Both teams
have won from Pahnerston, aed a
good, lively game is expected. Game
called at eight p.m. The Band will be
there to furnish music.
Personals
4,10,WW.0%.•
Mr. Robt. F. White was in Gorrie
on Monday.
P. H. Deans spent New Year's in
Londo n.
Wm. Johnston returned from the
West this week.
Me. John Hartley of Clinton was in
town on Saturday.
Chas. 13e11 of Southampton spent
New Year's in town.
Percy Hill of Saskatoon, Sask., is
visiting friends in town.
W. I. Greer spent New Year's day
with his mother in Toronto.
Cliff. Nagle of Chatham was a New
Year visitor at Mrs. Gilchrist's.
Mr. Price of Orangeville visited his
son, Dr. Price, on New Year Day:
Ed. Nash is spending a couple of
weeks at Sarnia, and other points,
Mr. J. C. Leckie spent a eouple of
days this week with London friends.
Miss H. Wright of Kiocardine was
it visitor at Me. J. Fleuty'S last week.
Jos. Golley of Trisherne, Man., is
visiting relatives in and around Wing -
ham.
Mr. and Mrs. Meggison, of Was-
keda, Mich., spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Forbes.
Mrs. It, F. White and daughters
spent the New Year holidays with
friends in Gerrie.
Miss Bessie Fremlin of Orangeville
was A guest of Mrs. L. Small on New
Year day.
Misses E. 'SP. and E. E. Genat have
returned from a pleasant vacation at
their home in Acoherstborg.
Mr. and Mrs. Mex. Holmes, Owen
Sound, visited relatives in town and
vicinity clutiog the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. 0. Crandall of Leam-
ington spent the holidays with their
son, John Ortutdall.
Misa M. A. Roberteen. of West
Lorne, was the guest of Miss H. Rey-
nolds last week.
Miss Villa Neleon has returned to
Toronto, after epending the holidays
at her home here.
Mist; Minnie Shark returned honle
Tuesday from a two woke' visit With
relatiVes in Howick,
Mises Aiarga,ret Lave and Mary
Monk lett last rridey for Toronto
where they eupect to secure Ottuttions.
Miss KettheSon. M. A., of Toronto,
formerly teacher in our High 'School.
Poeta New Yette'a with Miss Dultnage.
Misses Eva end Lizzie Certee of
Myth, and Will Minnee of Niegata
Falls, spent New Year day at A.
Schaefer's.
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Itlisinese Sold.
A change is likely soon to take place
In Mr. Griffin's stand, as he has dise
posed of his grocery business to Mr.
Malcolm of Atitcliell. In another
column, Mr, Griffin offers his re-
sidence for sale.
Insurance Agent Gone,
Robt, Cunningham, one of the
Oldest and best known residents of
Guelph, died Dee, 31st. Be was
stricken with paralysis some days ago
and had since been in a serious con-
dition, He was a prominent in-
surance agent and always interested
iti Wingharn and its progress. He
found tune amidst his duties to read
the Advance, and thus keep in touch
With the town.
Family gathering.
On New Year day, there was a plea-
sant family gathering at the home of
Air. and Mrs. Louis Small. A111013g
those present were—Mr. and Mrs, T.
Small of Listowel, Mr, and Mrs. 3.
Haines and family of Teeswater, An-
drew Small of Orangeville, Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. Small, together with Ed-
win and Roland, sons at home.
Within the past two years death has
made inroads in the family circle, and
three have been taken.
South Huron Election.
The seat for South Huron in the Do-
minion Parliament was rendered va-
cant by the deals of the late member,
B. B. Gunn, M. P. The election le
dated for January 22nd, nominations
on the 15th. The candidates are
M. Y. McLean, editor of the Seaforth
Expositor (Liberal) and Henry Horton
of Tuckersmith (Conservative.) The
campaign is to be a short one. Mr.
Gium's majority was 111, though if
we are correctly informed, the riding
was previously Liberal.
Matrimonial.
From it marriage notice in another
colurma, it will be seen that two for-
mer residents of our town, were unit-
ed in matrimonial bonds on Dec. 31st.
They were Geo. 0. Young, eldest son
of Alex. Young of town, and Miss
Jessie A. Henderson, who for several
seasons was engaged as milliner in
town. The marriage ceremony took
place in Dunn avenue Presbyterian
church, Toronto. The happy couple
are visiting at the home of the groom's
parents this week.
To Endow A Cot.
A movement is op foot to establish
a annual "Free Cot" in the hospital
for those who are unable to pay for
hospital attendance. Already sub-
scriptions have been secured. The
conditions will be—certificate from
the Mayor to the effect that the per-
son is unable to pay, and from two
physicians, stating that such treat-
ment is necessary. The list of sub-
scriptions necessary is not yet com-
pleted, and those desirous of assisting
in any way, may yet have the oppor-
tunity, by handing their subscription
to the Treasurer, Dr. Irwin.
WANTRo.-1000 Rat Skins, and. all
other kinds Raw Furs.—G. E. King.
Value of an Orchard.
Mr. M. D, Silver, of Sutton West,
Ontario, made money out of his
orchard in 1907. He states that he
sold to J. 0. Henry & Sons, Oshawa,
over 1400 barrels for $2578 cash. He
did not furnish a, barrel, nor pick an
apple nor board the men, but simply
delivered apples at station, three-
quarters of n mile; he also sold $00
worth to neighbors in village and
kept 20 barrels for family use. This
orchard comprises 25 acres and con-
sists of over 200 Northern Spy trees
and other good shpping varieties, in -
eluding Baldivms, Ben Davis, Russets, -
Greenings, etc. This orchard has been
little or no expense to Me. Silver, the
trees having been planted when he
purchased the property.
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Si. Paul's Parish Club.
This Yoong Men's organization of
St, Paul's Church Lela work fitting up
the okl Congregational church as a
Club room. Finer to their purchase
of the bending, the floors had been
torn up, with it view of taking the
entire building down, but the work of
refitting the building is well advanced.
The floor of the auditorium has been
retold, and that room will soon be
ready for use. The gallery has also
been restored. To the left, as the
visitor reaches the top of the stairs
leading to the auditorium, he will find
a oontfortable reading room, which is
now being prepared, The basement
will be devoted to gymnasium pm -
poses, baths, etc. The organization .
of this Club under Chnrch auspices
cannot fail to be productive of great
good. Young men require recreation;
harmless games and innocent amuse-
ments in good company serve to de-
velop the social faculties, and oft times
-
prevent young men from seeking .
pleasure in questionable places. Rev, .
T. S. Boyle has done a good work in
inaugurating this movement, and
his efforts are being loyally supported
by the young people. The work of re-
fitting the building is being given free
and with pleasure, some members of
other Churches cheerfully giving their
assistance to aid the good nsovement.
An Oakville Wedding.
December 20th, at 8.3G o'clock, Pine -
crest, Oakville, Ont., the home of Mr,
and Mrs. T. R. Ashbury, was the
scene of a very pretty wedding, when
their nieee, Miss Marguerite Mabel
Jameson, was united in marriage to
Mr. J. E. Davis of Boston, Mass., son
of Mrs 11. Davis of Winghain. Very
Rev. Dean Davis of London, assisted
by Rev. Canon Davis of Sarnia, uncles
of the groom, officiated. The rooms
were decorated with holly and smilax,
and the wedding music was furnished
by Airs. Wright Orr of Oakville. The
bride, who was given away by her
father, was gowned in white liberty
satin, and wore a beautiful Irish lace
veil, which has been in the groom's
family for a great many years. She
carried white roses. The bridesmaid,
Miss Maud Davis, sister of the groom,
was gowned in cream silk and carried
pink roses. The ribbon bearers, who
were Miss Josephine Fairfield and
Miss Jessie Ross of Oakville, wore
pretty gowns of pink and of blue. Dr.
T. H. Agnew, Wingham, assisted the
groom. After a dainty dejeuner was
served, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Davis left
on the 6.10 train for their home in
Boston. The bride's going -away gown
was dark green broadcloth, fur -lined.
coat with fur trimmings and hat to
match. The large number of hand-
some presente indicate the esteem in
which the bride and groom are held.
Guests were present from Wingham,
Toronto, Trenton, London, Milton,
Sarnia, Hamiiton, New York.' and
other points.
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Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Get Parziell's Bread, at Christie's,
Try R. Johnston for your Rubbers.
Miss Carling is the new teacher in
Holmes' echool, Turnberry.
Mr. R. R. Davis, brother of Air. H.
!Davis of Wingham, was elected school
trustee in Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Murch mourn the loss
of their little son, Robbie, who died on
Wednesday morning, aged 11 months.
Men's and Boys' Suits and Overcoats
at Half Price—less than cost—at the
Bee Hive.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis attended the
wedding of their eldest son, in Oak-
ville, Dec. 201h. An account of the
wedding appears in another column.
The Epworth League of Wingham
Methodist Church is preparing to
give a sacred concert, in the evening
of Thursday, Jan. 80th. Watch for
farther particulars.
Theliinited club rate of one (loner
the year for Canada's Humorous
Weekly lasts the balance of this year.
Send in your subseription, The
White Lyre, Dineen Bldg., Tore:Into.
OASE{ PATA,--All this week, I will
pay 180 per lb. for good Tuekeys.—
Thos. Fells.
0. G. Vanstone attended the funeral
this sveek of Dr. Smale, Vice. -Pies.
and Manager of the Wm. Davies Co.,
Toronto. Dr. Swale died in Roches-
ter, and interment was made in To-
r°ilt(
Chs. Green went to Southampton
on Monday, having secured a position
in the Bell furniture faetory. Chnelie
will be missed in the Citizens' Band,
in which he was the leading clariotiet
player.
Robt. Elliott, son of T. J. Elliott, re-
turned a week ago from Ilew York
State, after being two months in the
hospital, on account of a fall from a
tree while picking apples. Ile still
feels the effects.
Clearing Sale of all Winter Dress
Goods, Pura, Suitings, Men's Over-
coats, etc.—Geo. U. Xing.
W. ft, Davis, editor of the 1Viitchell
Advocate, eelebritted his 07th birthday
on Tuesday, Dec. 81st. Thanks to a
kind PrOvidence he is still hale and
hearty, and belies IW two more years
to eelebrate the fiftieth anniversary of
his founding the Advocate in Mitchell.
What changes have taken place since
then 1 He is one of five or Six still in
town who were there at that date.
Rev. Canon Spencee 01 Mb, Forest
will give an illustreted leetttre next
Monday evening, miller the auspices
of Sts Paul's A. Y. P. A.. on "The
early Settler in Canada." Ife de-
scribes and illustrates the trip made
by our forefathers fifty years ago, to
settle up this country.A nominal ad-
tniseion of 10 cents Will be eharged to
cover expenses. A mneical program
will likewise be rendered.
Von, SAUL —Having disposed oF my
Gmeery St Crockery intsiness I now
offee thy residenee for tale on corner
of John and Cerling Streets. Solid
brick two story, ten rooms with one
lot oe two; flue Ioectlity.
C. N. Griffin.
A Postmaster Gone.
After a long illness from cancer,
which he bore with strong Christian
fortitude and resignation, Mr, D. E.
Munro, the well-known merchant and
postmaster al Auburn died' on New
Year's day.- He was one of the best
known and most highly etteeinecl
residents of Huron, beloved by all
who knew him and trusted by every-
one for his unwaving and kindly char
-
rioter and his strict integrity. For
many years foremost hi everything
for the public benefit. He was it
membet of the Methodist Church and
teacher of Bible class. Just recently
the church and class recognized his
services in the presentation of an
illuminated address. He was instria
mental in establishing the Auburn
Union Sabbath School Association,
A wife and four sons are left to mourn
the los6 of an affectionate husband
and father.
A Gold Headed Cane.
On New Year's Eve a inmsber of
young people, representing the junior
organizations of St. Paul's Church,
waited upon Rev. T. 8. Boyle, In his
study, for the purpose of presenting
hist with a gold headed cane and ad -
drew'. Miss Porter, President of •the
A..Y.P.A. made the presentation, and
the address was read by Miss L.
Fleuty. secretary, The addeess was
an expression of appreciation of Me.
Boyle's pulpit work, but more especial-
ly Of his interest and enthiisiasin in
promoting Christian activity among
the younger generation. Light re-
freshments were served, end a plees-
ant hoor was spent. The Cana is a
handsome One, and is highly prized by
the recipient, Mr. Boyle takes a great
nterest In all that pertains to the wel-
fare of the young people of his congre-
gation. Ills earnest eiroits eannot
fail to result in gooa, and the young
people of the Church are loyal Lo its
interests, and ere active in promoting
its prosperity.
GIANT TRIPLETS "Currency"
"Bobs" nnd "Stag" Chewing Tobac-
coes, in big plugs. Quality always the
same.
Turnbeery, on Dec. 8Ist,
to Me. and Mrs. Thoth Haugh, n. sort,
MARISIAGES.
Young—IIetnietsoh.—A.t Dunn Ave.
Presliyterian ()hutch, 'Toronto, by
Itev. A. L. Goggle, on Dec. 81st,
1007, Jessie A. Henderson to Geo.
0. Young, et Winghatn.
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We will not carry Shoes over
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every Man's, Woman's, Boy's,
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