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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1908-02-06, Page 135T11 YEAR., NO. 23, The Wingharn Mvance. WINOHAM TOWN COUNCIL,, Electric Light And Waterworks To Be Placed Under Commissioners, Council met on Monday evening ; members all present. The minutes of January session were read and ap proved,. Coi1MVNIcATioNs. A communication (without a name) was read, asking the Council to take steps to establish a canning factory. On motion of Hanna and Nicholson, it was referred to R. Clegg, President of the Board of Trade. The Canadian Municipal Journal de- sired the Council to subscribe for that. periodical at 50 cts. a year. On mo- tion of Hanna and McDonald, nine copies were ordered, one each for the Mayor, Reeve, Clerk and Councillors. From the Council of 1Xeritton draw- ing attention to the inequality exist- ing between tiwn and township taxa- tion for county purposes, owing to the busineza tax, and asking co-opera- tion of the Council to memorialize the Legislature, that the business tax be deducted i before equalization is made. On motion of Nicholson and Hanna, the petition was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign it. Mrs, Diamond asked for the refund of the business tax paid, as her hus- band had ceased doing business when taxes were collected. On ,notion of Bell and Gregory, the business tax was applied on applicant's electric Ight account. The Auditors' report was presented and referred to the Finance Com. REPORT Or FINANCE Oon mErrLL. The following accounts were report- ed for payment by the Finance com- mittee T. Hall, printing $ 6.50 IA J. 13, Ferguson, salary 54.00 " onstage. 1.50 fin. statements8.00 " fees, B. M. D21.00 " cemetery deeds7.00 P. Fisher, P. 0. box 3.00 R. Rdnkin, salary 7.00 Geo. Allen " 45.00 Municipal World, supplies 3.32 Hanna & Co., supplies 2.00 W. G. Gray, teaming 1.40 Geo. Brophy, work 2.80 Bell Tel. Co., fire phone service72.50 A. Sanderson, snow plowing10.25 J. A. McLean, lumber and coal0.75 Can. Foundry Oo., supplies 6.05 c. ., ,. \V. `.fir4.55 " " 13.6(.1 E. Moore, meals, men in lock-up 2.20 E. Lewis, night watch 20.00 D. 0. McDonald, work 4.72 Canada Mfrs., Ltd., supplies • 2.85 F. Patterson, collector's salary45.00 A. H. Musgrove, auditor 15.00 R. Vanstone " 15.00 Can. Express Co 1.70 D. E. McDonald, paid for timber 2.00 Electric light accounts amounting to about $550, were also examined by the committee and passed. On motion of Hanna and Spotton, the report of the Finance committee was adopted. • Wm. Nicholson was appointed chair- man of Waterworks committee for 1008, on motion of Hanna and Spotton. Geo. Allen was re -appointed Chief Constable at the same remuneration as last year, and the collection of over- due electric light accounts was added to his duties, on motion of Reeve Ir- win, On motion of Hanna and McDonald, J. B. Ferguson was re•appointed Clerk and Treasurer. By-law No. 573 for appointment of Council officers, member of High School Board, of Public Library, etc., was then finally passed. By-law No. 574 to amend other By- laws was rendered necessary by the increase of the committees of Council from three to five, It passed its seve- ral readings. Coun. Spotton moved, seconded by Reeve Irwin—That in the judgment of this Council, the Electric Light plant and Waterworks should be placed in charge of Commissioners, and that a By-law be snbmitted to the electors as soon as possible for their approval. It was thought that this motion would arouse considerable discussion, but none of the Councillors opposed it, though Coun. McDonald thought it 'night be deferred. When the ,notion was put, it carried almost unanimous- ly. Accordingly, a By-law to that effect will be prepared for considera- tion of the Council at its next indet- ing. A motion to recoup light users ten ger cent. for inferior light in 1)ecem- er was ruled out of order. Coun. Spotton asked for informa- tion regarding the engagement of the Electric light manager. Coun, Gregory referred to rumors regarding B line culvert, and moved the appointment of the Reeve, Courts. Nicholson and Gregory to exarnine the work and report. This referred to a culvert on B line, repaired under Coon. McDonald's supervision, and rumors of overcharge had been cur - roil. Coun. McDonald explained the matte,' from his standpoint, brit was quite willing to have the work ex- amined, and was the first to vote for the motion which carried. On motion of Reeve Irwin and Coun. Nicholson, the matter of cost of coffer dam necessary for ,building the new bridge north of G. T, R. was left with the Executive and the County Engineer, to report at next Council Meeting. $300 was placed at the credit of the Public School Board, and the Council adjoutroecl to meet at 8 p. tn. on Feb - 1011i. Dr. Nelson Tait of 408 Spadina Ave., Toronto, will be at the Queen s Hotel: Wingham, on Thursday, Feb y, 13th, from 8 a,nr, till 10 pan., for et -testate, • tion in diseases of Lye, Lar, Nose attd Throat, Glasses fitted. NOTICE.• --Persons In doubt as tet whether they should wear glasses or riot, should all and have their eyes scientifically tested, and all advice free of cheep, by quali- fied C. R. Wilkinson c uali- � tied English Optician, at Mr. SV, taty terson's Jewellery store. Win hatn r every Saturday from 2.30 to 8 p.ta. Presentation And Address. Rev. Wrn. Lowe of Loudon, former- ly rector of St. Paul's Church, Wing- ham, was presented with, a beautiful case of silver cutlery (knives and forks with pearl handles, spoons, etc,) on Monday evening, January 27th. The presentation anon � as I v made by R. Brem- ner, Esq„ and the following address was read by Rev. Canon Dann, rector of St. Paul's Cathedral :— To the Rev. William Lowe, REV. AND DEAR Sitz,—At the last Vestry, assembled in St, Matthew's church, it was moved, seconded and carried with heartiness and unanimi- ty, that an address expressing grate- fat thanks be extended to you on their behalf in recognition of your devoted and unselfish efforts in building up the congregation from its small be- ginnings when you were appointed their rector. At all tunes and in all seasons you have been unsparing in your endeavor to promote the interest of the Church by your friendly concern for the wel- fare of each one without respect of person ; your earnest zeal fund success in enlisting n ten the interest of friends belonging t o tlx congregation, in ob- taining funds, the more effectually to carry on Christ's work in the Church, The large sum paid on the debt ($1700) is in itself a tribute to your energy and influence in this regard. Thus as a worker in every branch of a rector's duty, we beg you to accept this testi- mony of our heartfelt and unbounded. appreciation. Thanks to you, our be, loved Church of St. Matthew's has risen to a position of unprecedented prosperity, which has its foundation on the solid rock of your sound Chris- tian doctrine, earnest teaching of the Gospel, and your exceeding good ex- ample in all works for the honor and advancement of the Anglican Church in this neighbourhood. We are Rev. and Dear Sir, yours in the bonds of Christian fellowship on behalf of the congregation. R.. P. Wright., John Henderson, H. Farman, R.. Bremner, John Isaac, Jas. Mahon. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. Items Of Interest From The Acropolis On The Hill. The students are allleased to p see that Caretaker Kerr is now able to make his appearance to the school after his recent illness. On account of the storm of Satur- day and Sunday, a large number of non-resident students were unable to be on hand Monday morning. Last Friday's Literary meeting was one of great interest. The meeting opened at 3.30, Pres. R. McBurney being in the chair. After opening ex- ercises, a good program was given. The boys of Kincardine High School hockey team were present, and among other items on the program, was an address of welcome to the visitors by J. T. Currie. The usual piece, "God Save The King," pub a close to the first performances under the new Exe- cutive. At 7.455 pan. of the same evening another gathering was held, but in- stead g of in the Assembly Hall, at the skating rink. More strenuous efforts were put forth by the boys of both 'Wingham and Kincardine High Schools on this occasion than on the former one, an account of which is given in another column After read- ing about the match it will be easily understood why all, the boys are so joyous this week. Against Profanity. Two thousand people rose in Mas- sey Hall, Toronto, Sunday night, and gave evidence of their intention to as- sist in the crusadcfagainst profanity. The meeting was conducted by Rev. Wilkinson, and was the first of a series to be held on Sunday evenings, Rev. Father 11linchan, the principal speaker, gaye an account of the good work accomplished by the Holy Name Society of the Roman Catholic church, after which reference was made to the prevalence of perjury in the courts and the use of profanity simply to confirm every statement made. A plea was made for people to respect the Lord's name, and by their influ- ence to see that others do llketvise. Important laiLering, An important event in the history of the Anglican church will take place in England during the coming sum- mer. In the month of June there will be a gathering of bishops, clergy and laymen from every part of the world. The object of the meeting is for coun- sel and prayer, and the setting for. ward more earnestly that before the cause of Christ. Delegates have been invited frons each diocese, and those named by13ishop Williams to go from] the dioeeso of IIuron are as follows :-- Ven. Archdeacon Richardson, M.A., D.O.L.; Rev, Canon Brown, M. A,, of Paris; Rev. John Ridley, of Galt; Rev. F. P. Chadwick, M.A.„ of 'Windsor and Rev. Tt. S. Howard, M.A., of Loddon. ITCH, Mange, Prairie Seratehet, Barber's Itelt, and every form of cou- teglous Itch on human or ani'inels cured fn 30 inmates byWolfozd's Sanis tat Lotion. It never, fails. Sold by A. L. Iiatnllton, 001 NOW WINGi-RAM, ()NT., THURSDAY, FEERUARY 6, 1908. C. 0, F, Instaltailon. - Officers for the current term] were installed in Court Maitland, No. 25, on Friday evening: Chief Ranger, M. Beckwith, ; Vico-C, R„ II. Thornton ; Fin. -Sec., H. B. Elliott Rec.-Sec,, S. A, Maguire; Treas., W. Neil; Chap• lain, Rev. II, E. Allen ; Beadles, Mes- srs, r , Wyld and Rodents. Liberal Convention Postponed. The Centre Bruce Liberal Conven- tion called for Wednesday last was not well • attended. On account of a Storm, only a few delegates reached Glamis. The Convention. was post- poned, and will meet February 12th to select a candidate for the provincial contest. Won Gold Medal, Elliott Fleming, son of Mr. A, Flem- ing of town, is distinguishing himself as a skater in Brantford, where he is at present. Recently in a one mile skating race for the Oity champion- ship, p. he won first]a e against ga' rust all p coin petitors, and was awarded the Gold Medal, which is being suitably engraved, and of which he is proud, The First Break. Mr. and Mrs. Hawthorn of Lower Wingham had the first break in their family on Thursday last, when their son, W. H. passed the bounds of time. The deceased had a stroke of para- lysis, a few years ago, and never fully recovered. He was 36 years of age, and his parents keenly feel the visit of death to their home. Interment took place on Saturday to Wingham cemetery. How They Did It. At New Year, the C. P. R. sent a telegram through to all its agents, wishing them a "Happy New Year," and as the Company's contribution to the desired end, they at once reduced the operating staff, so that some of the agents would have to do double svork. As a consequence, Mr. Deemer, the Wingham agent, has to be on deck from 6 a.m., until neatly 11 or 12 Pin. He must attend to the wicket, tie l,,et check baggage, do the telegraphing, make up reports, check freight, re- plenish the fires and dear knows what else. If abundance of work means a "Happy New Year," station agent Beemer's cup of joy should overflow. North And South Bruce. The Teeswater News has the follow- ing:—"It appears to be settled that by the redistribution of seats, for provin- cial elections to be made at the ap- proaching session of the Ontario Leg- islature Centre Bruce will be done away with. The county will then consist of North and South Bruce in provincial as •well as dominion elec- tions. The division is likely to be made by taking all the municipalities south of Bruce and Elderslie—that is, Kincardine, Greenock, Brant, Huron, Kinloss, Culross and Carrick for the south, and all north of that for the north riding. This will be a sensible division and will have no appearance of aerr mander. g y The south riding would have a population of 31,250 and the north one 27,770. LOCAL OPTION NOTES. By the Local Option Literature Committee. Will those who read this column kindly bear in mind that in future these notes will be prepared' by each member of the Literature Committee in turn, and receive the endorsation of the Literature Committee as a whole, before being published. Long residents in Wingham state, that the town has not increased 200 in population in twenty years. 13ad this been a Local Option town, what a handle would have been made of this by those opposed to the movement. Licensed hotels evidently do not prove much of an attraction to draw people to town, or to keep any that do corne. Let us try abolishing the licenses for awhile and see how that will work. How many homes in Wingham that have been feeling the pinch of hard times this winter, would have had enough laid by to tide then] over the difficulty, had the head of the house not spent his wages in barrooms of Wingham hotels ? The Toronto News says editorially : "Seldom have the streets of down- town Toronto been so thronged as on the night of the municipal elections. Everywhere order and good temper prevailed., 'There was no sige of row- dyism or drunkenness. This was in contrast to some other nights during the holiday season, when eases of drunkenness on the street were by no means uneommon. The saloons were closed on New *ear's Day, and that made all the difference. • Sooner or later, the movement against the open bar must prevail alt over the country. No one desiees to restrict individual liberty, and rwithin wide bounds whether aman hall drink or abstain is his own business, But when all has been said, the general welfare of the community is the suprem6 considera- tion, and we are tinder no obligation to license social drinking places or to assoeiate a liquor bar ,with houses of public tteodinneOdntton." Connell Meetings, Bast and West Wawanoslr Councils met on the atel inst, Turnberry is dated for the 10th ; Grey, also Feb. 10th, and Morris for the 17th; Iiowick in Fordwich, Feb, 10th. Horse Show Week In Toronto. The Horse Show will be held in the Sb, Lawrence Arena, corner of Jarvis Ring ciI iwn g streets, Toronto, February 13t1, to lith. The Exhibition Arena will be well heated and lighted, with good seating accommodation around the ring and good music will be sup- plied. Return door checks will be given out so that one single admission of 25c each day will admit at any time during each daily performance. Touching And Classical. Now, please do not ask . us where the following incident occur- red, because we really must not tell, neither is the editor of this paper re- sponsible for any transgression of the rules of Latin grammar :— "Lightibus outibus in pariorum, Boyibus kissibus sweeti girlorum ; Dadibus hearibus loudi smackorum ; Coinibusquiekibus with a clubarum; Boyibus gettibus hardi spankorum, Landibus nextibus outside doorum; Gettibus upibus with a limporum, Swearibus kissibus girli nomorum." L. 0. 1.. North Huron. The County meeting of North Huron, that was to have been held on Tuesday was postponed until Feb. 13th, at 11 a.m. On account of the condition of the roads only a few as- sembled, and no business was trans- acted. Representatives from Ripley, Brussels and Listowel were present to emphasize the -invitation extended to North Huron to celebrate the Twelfth in these places. A full attendance is requested for the 13th, as Bro. Bir- mingham, the Organizer of the Order, will be present. Particulars later. Liberal Convention. The nominating convention of West Huron Liberals helcl in Goderich, on Friday last, to select a candi.late for the Legislature ie to contest the next general election placed two naives iu nomination; viz.: — Win, Proudfoot, K.O., Goderich, and J. T. Currie, East Wawanosh, ex -warden of Huron Co. Mr. Proudfoot polled the highest vote and the nomination was made unani- mous. Speeches were given by Mes- srs. Proudfoot and Currie and by Mr. Kellerman, Liberal candidate for the Legislature for South Huron, and R. Holmes, candidate for West Huron, for the Dominion House, and M. G. Cameron, the present representative of the riding in the Legislature. High School Hockey Match. While the Wingham Seniors• were going down to defeat at Mount Forest on Friday evening, the local High School boys were winning a hotly - contested game in the town rink, thein opponents being the Hockey team from Kincardine High School. The boys from the north came down full of confidence and believed they were to win. n. Tl]e result, however, was hardly according to their anticipation. In the early stages of the game hon- ors were about even, the score stand- ing 3-2 at half time in favor of the local team. The second half, how- ever, was a procession, the visitors being almost entirely on the defensive, the final score being 0-2 in favor of Wingham. The whole winning team played a good game. The visitors were entirely lacking in combination and this.aecounts for their defeat. D. Dinsley gave complete satisfaction as referee. The following was the Wing - ham line-up:—Forwards, 0. Knox, E. Armour, R. Lloyd ; rover, IT, Mutton, cover -point, W. IIiscox ;point, G. Duncan ; goal, J. G. Workman. The attendance was large and the High School boys desire to thank the towns- people for their liberal patronage. GIRT :S WANTED. —For work Onp � - 0w g er sewing machines in knitting mill or on day work. Olean, steady work and acted wages. Apply—Tari WATsoN MPG. Co„ limited, Paris, Ont. Personals Mr, Allen Mills is spending a week with relatives at Woodslee. Mise Reid of Clinton was the guest of the Misses Howson last week. Mrs, Jesse Button of Lucknow was t visitor in town during the past week. Miss M. Reynolds Of St. Thomas is spending a couple of weeks at her home here, Mr. Fred, Russell, who is on a visit to his parents in Wroxeter, spent the past week at his uncle's, Mr. A. Dul- mage. Miss Maude Sherk returned home from Kalkaska, Mich., last week. Her sister., Edith, who has resided there for the past three years, return- ed with her, Iteeve :shearer and Deputy -Reeve E1.ainstock of Howlett were in Wing - ham on Saturday on their way home from the County Council, and an ad- count of the aorta were detained hero over Sunday, Norman and. Miss Cora 73rendotr were at IZolyrood on Wednesday, attending the wedding of a ,cousin, `Jr, S. Brandon, of Keston, Man„ to Miss Hamilton, Norman assisted the groom through the ordeal. Apples Kept Six Years, Sutherland, of East 7orra, called at the Woodstock Sentinel -Re- view QMce and left a small bag of apples that were picked in the autumn of 1002. The apples are of the Spit, zenburg variety and barring a slight shrinkage, appear to be in as good condition as they were when placed in Mr, Sutherland's cellars six sum. Sutherland ago. M,, l,as dis- covered reel a method of preserving apples which seems to give satisfaction. Ravages Of Consumption. Consumption or the white piagu Continues to carry off nearly twice a many people as all other contagiou diseases combined. During last yea deaths from tuberculosis in Ontari totalled 1,003. There were in compari son only 1,050 deaths from smallpox diphtheria, whooping cough, measles scarlet fever and enteric fevers. Th need is pressing for increased protec o tion f'the public. A little has been n done, but much more remains to be done, if the ravages of the white l a u e p g aro to be lessened. Among The Sick. Aims, Grrrcey is recovering and has returned home front, the hospital.,,, Mrs. Geo, Allen is doing nicely and it is hoped will soon be well, , ..Miss An- nie Rogers is improving also... , Geo.. Tees is recovering from a severe ill- ness„ e , , Y11 's, Breen, who was injured by a fall, is now able to sit up for a while each day. , ..We regret to hear that h t was necessary for Mrs. S. Ben- net to undergo a critical operation on Wednesday, ,Others of our citizens have been on the sick list ; among them Mr. Oasemore, Mr. Black, Mr, e Jno. Armour and possibly others of s whom we have not heard. We wish s them all perfect recovery. o Visiting In A Storm. Mr. and Mrs, Lennox, Mr. Baer and , family and others went out Friday evening to spend a few hours with e Mr Jos. Higgins' family. The storm increased and there was danger of a blockade. However, b means of Y shovels, and a team ahead to break the road, they managed to reach home Saturday morning. On Friday evening, also, a few of our townsmen went out to Garner Nicholson's in Morris, to spend an evening with him, and were storm -bound until the next day. Either that, or Garner's well- known hospitality was so generous, that they could not persuade them- selves to leave friendly shelter of his home and face a genuine blizzard. Enter Eleventh Year. With this issue, the Advance enters the eleventh year under its present management. The paper speaks for itself as to the manner in which it is conducted, and if anything else is re- quired, the constant growth of the circulation is indubitable evidence. We have not pleased everybody (do not expect, or desire to do so) but the Advance has more readers now than it ever had, To our patrons, friends and correspondents, whose faithful of forts have helped to make the paper what it is, we extend sincere thenks, roll up our sleeves, and increase our efforts for the eleventh year. Northern Hockey League, By far the best and most exciting game of hockey ever played in Mount Forest was witnessed on Friday even- ing by a very Iarge crowd, The con- testing teams were Wingham and Mount Forest; and the game resulted in a final score of 86 to in favor of the hatter team. Up to within ten minutes of time Wingham lead by 6 to 3, but the Mt. Forest team were not dis- mayed and entered into it with full vim and energy, and turned a losing game into a winning one. Line-up : Wingham — Britton, goal ; Moore, point; Johnston, cover; McLean, cen- tre ; Fleming, rover ; Herb. Elliott, right ; Ted. Elliott, left. Mt. Forest —Chapman, goal ; Halstead, point ; McLeod, cover ; Moncrieff, centre ; Kennedy, rover ; Mar•lett, right ; Man- nell, left. Pete Layden of Paris refe. reed. Wingham promises to get even with Mt. Forest on Friday, Prefers Wingham High School. Wingham High School has another evidence of its popularity. A short time ago, a gentleman removed from a neighboring town to the city of To- ronto, and since then, his son has been attending one of the Collegiate Insti- tutes there. ei It was not very satisfac- tory, isfac- s tory, so the gentleman wrote to see if room could be found for his son in Wingham High School, as he prefer- red to have him enjoy the privileges of tuition here. The boy is now pur- suing his studies in Wingham. When a parent sends his son from To- ronto, where he could board at home and have the choice of several Col- legiate Institutes, to Wingham High School, pay his expenses and board, it proves without a doubt that our High School stands in the front rank. Principal Taylor and his assistants in- tend keeping there too. The County Council. Several matters affecting '1Vingham were before the County Council. Dr. Irwin, was on the alert for the town's interests. Goderich and Wingham Hospital Boards asked grants of $000 each, and Dr. Ginn of Clinton desired $590 for his private Hospital. The latter was promised a grant if he would place the institution under Government inspection. Wingham and Goderich were given grants of $100 each, on condition, that (if necessary) treatment shall be given to charity free for 35 weeks during the year. Another matter of interest to Wing - ham was the High School grant. It is expected that this year $1,700 will bo received from the County, and of this, $1000 passed. The third matter of importance is the building of the new bridge over the river north of the 0. T. R. tracks, To build this bridge, and at the same time retain water for fire protection, it will be necessary to build coffer dams, and the town will have this part of the expense to bear, It is hoped, however, to have the cost kept within the minimum, and the Matter has been left in the hands of the County engineer and the Toren Council. Dr. Irwin is an excellent re- peesenta,tivo at the County Council. We nota that this year, lie is Chair- man of the Education committee; Reeve Musgrove of T arnberr•y is cin the Road and Bridge committee and Reeve S e a .. R h i tot of Howlett Is Chairman of the Special committee. They will each do good service. Married In Florida. A few weeks ago, the Advance heard of the marriage of Mrs. Char- lotte E. Allenby (formerly of Wing - ham) now' of Callahan, Florida. The marriage took place on Christmas morning at 0.30, at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. John Wells. The groom was Mr. T. Wayland Whit- worth, of Callahan. The groom was assisted by Mr. I. Whitworth and the bridesmaid was Miss Vine, Brandies. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G, S. Roberts. After congratulations and a dainty wedding luncheon, the bride and groom left on a trip to Jack- sonville, and otherntsi . n They e will P Y reside in Callahan. Mrs, W'Vhitworth's Wingham friends wish her a happy future. This information reached ns this week. • Might Have Frozen. On Friday evening a couple of young men going up the hill in the storm stumbled over something in the snow. On examination they found a man lying in the snow, almost un- conscious from having imbibed too freely of the cup that intoxicates. Had he not been found, he would surely have been frozen to death. He was assisted to his home. A similar case occurred on Saturday evening, only quite near the main street. A young man was facing the cold west wind with his head down, when he stumbled over an unconscious human form lying prone in the snow across the path. Had this man fallen off in- to the drifts on either side, be too would have been frozen to death. In- toxication was the cause in this case also. There might have been two deaths to record, and •those who escaped should heed the warnicg The Sacred Concert. In the Methodist Church last Thurs- day evening, a very enjoyable Concert was given under the auspices of the Epworth League. The audience was a fair sized one, and very appreciative. Every number on the program was well rendered and received hearty ap- plause. The program consisted of solos by lIiss Staples of Teeswater, Miss Reid of Clinton, and Miss W. Alba Chisholm ; selections by Prof. Cline's quartette composed of Misses 0, Mason, S. Farquharson, Messrs. G. Cline, F. Hill ; readings by Mr. S. Gracey and Miss Brock; recitations by Rev. 0. W. Rivers, 13.A,, B.D., of Belgrave, and Mrs. R. Clegg, who gave selections from Dr, Drttmmond's Habitant Poems. Miss B. H. Rey- nolds was the accompanist. Notwith- standing the low admission fee, a neat little sura will be added to the Mis- sionary gtvings of the League, as a re- sult of the Concert. The Storm Raged, Tho storm that began on Sunday, Jan. 25th, continued all last week, and on Friday and Saturday proved a genuine blizzard, Reports from all directions show that the storm was general and severe, trains being from four to twelve hours late, even on the main lines, and engines Coming in bat- tered and broken in their struggle with the snowbanks. About 100 pas- sengers were detained over Sunday in Orangeville. Saturday evening train from London due at 7.30 did not reach Wingliam until 3.30 Sunday morning. '1'he afternoon• train to London reach- ed there neatly three hours late, and ne soon as it reached the yards the en- gine shifted off the trucks, and it took several hours to get it repaired suf- fleiently to get it to the round -house. ILtd the i ecident happened a few miles up the line, the ti•ttirt would have been tiCalled. there. On all the •ailsvays, efforts are being ,aide to eep the lines open. The snow fall nag been very heavy and almost cords the record -breaker a feW years a go. Ila�nteerees IN Sitons,---`V"on get bet. k ter bargains in Shoes at Greer's than elsewhere, Tieeides, we goy all .t,lp free in shoes bought of us --W. ' ,steer. ( i UBSCRIPTION l $1.00 Pslt YE" I>w ADVANOE, $1.50 T4 SvnSQRInERS IN TT, S. local Items Weal' Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Try R, Johnston for your Rubbers. The first column on page six will furnish excellent reading ; don't miss reading it. No ice einL Lake Huron, except along the shores up to Jan. 15th is this year's record. Percy Carlisle, formerly operator in Wingham, is now G. T. R. agent at Belgrave station. • Wm. Salesbury, of Clark Tp., has a tree that yielded twelve barrels of Northern Spy apples last season. Wingham L. 0. L. meets on Friday evening; members are all requested to be present as the business is urgent. WANTED. -1000 Rat Skins, and all other kinds Raw Furs.—G, E. King. Mt. Forest Hockey team cross sticks with Wingham, here on Friday of this week. The boys hope for a good attendance, Harriston factories are all reported in full swing again, the furniture fac- tory and stove foundry having re- sumed operations. J. Gordon, a farmer of Minto, re- ceived $865 recently for one bunch of cattle, and has another similar bunch nearly ready for market. On account of the storm, the meet- ing of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Wing - ham Hospital was postponed until next Monday at 4.15 p,m. Fon SALE. --A quantity of White Wonder Seed Peas. Apply to—Thos. Gaunt, Whitechurch. A meeting of Curlers will be held in the Council Chamber this Thursday evening, to select players for the Bon - spiel to be held here Feb. 12, 13, 14. The recount in the Goderich muni- cipal election was held on Thursday last, and resulted in putting Mr. Mac-. klin out, and Mr. Robt. Thompson in, b five votes. es. Miss Olive Mason filled the position of organist in St. Paul's church on Sunday last, on account of the illness of Miss Houghton, who we are pleased to report is recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Robert West have moved from Leopold street to Alfred St., next to the Upholstering factory. Their daughter, Miss Mae, who has been on the sick list with measles for over tsvo weeks, is now recovered. WE'LL MEND 'Em.•—If your Shoes need a neat patch, half sole, or want repairing in any way, bring them here.—W. J. Greer. Hanna Bros, have contracted with the Advance for a three column space on rage 8, for one year for The Little Eaton. They have an immense stock comprising so many lines, that a large space is necessary. See their new advt. this week. Principal Taylor received word on Monday that Willie Argo, the excep- tionally bright pupil (formerly of Wingham High School) who won the scholarships in Science last July, has also won the 7th Edward Blake scho- larship in general proficiency, ainount- ing to $138, Mr. J. V. Hili, the purchaser of M. Bishop's hardware business, is in town and for the past few days has been taking stock. He expects to open Thursday of this week. The Advance welcomes him to our town, though we regret losing Mr. Bishop, more especi- ally as ill health necessitated the change. Fon SAr.u.—Having disposed of my Grocery & Crockery business I now offer my residence for sale on corner of John and Carling Streets. Solid brick tsvo story, ten rooms with one lot or two; fine locality. C. N. Griffin. The Charles Potter Co, of Toronto will give anentertainment of moving g pictures and illustrated songs in the new Parish Hall next Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and evening. This should be patronized by every- one. It is an excellent entertainment. Prices are 5, 10 and 15 cls. Proceeds for the Parish CIub. The work on the C. P, R. at Lis- towel will make rapid progress since the steam shovel dug a canal through the big hill wide ()Hough to let a train of cars through. The rails will at once be laid through to the station in Listowel, and the tracks in the yards raised with the earth yet to be remov- ed from this big cut, and no doubt the opening of this branch will shortly be announced, DR. OVENS, M. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at MclCibbon's drug store, on Monday. February 21. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, heed noises treated and glasses properly fitted. Hours ---12 a, In. to 8 p. an, BIRTHS. Showers --In Turnberry, %an. 301h, to 11Ir. and Mrs, Jas, Showers, at son. Chandler-eIn Turnberry, Jan, 31st, to D1'r, arni Mrs. Chandler, a daughter. 1i3ATS. Illttvthtorn—In Turaberiy, Jtttt, 30th, W. II. Hawthorn, aged 30. r `Chi,�lor�-ln �4V'est �V ials anosh, h ridav, Jan, 31, Elizabeth, wife of John II, Taylor, aged 73, Farmers Stockmen Attention We keep the best line of V .Stock Foods and Tonics in town. Try the new one. kIackne Stock y Tonic Hackney Calf Tonic Hackney flog Tonic Hackney Poultry Tonic Every box guaranteed or money refunded Walton McKib bon DRUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCK: NMPIWANYWAWMO MONEY SAVING Shoe Sale Our present stock must go to make room for new Spring Goods now arriving. 25 Prs. Men's Calf and Dongola Boots, regular price $3.50 and $400—Sale Price $2.50 Only a few Pairs of Fall and Winter Shoes left, which will be sold at a sacrifice. Bring along your Shoes to be Repaired. W. J. GREER e33i333a aa33333 W33i'•i3$% its R r15 M i w fes s aleContiiioes .. M ili AN /31 it This Woekiii iit N n w IA Ili 1.PIli M iii X Our Shoe Fly Sale w ft! will continue during the P ra remainder of this week. of r� iii i Better take advantage of f, fothis great money -saving fe isl opportunity. ib' 16 ii tib ib 1' Ili IB its dl I iii M R�jU et ill m ei st w M iii el Macdonald Block m its I ei ts gecei>rreeecfiCzlc: icae:etif;Cr.estIceet.e t SHORTHORN CATTLE SALE. Mr, Russell Reid, the proprietor of CIover Lea Shorthorn Stock Farm, near Kincardine, announces a Sale of purebred Shorthorn bulls and heifers to take place on Feb. 14th. The ani - mats put up will positively be sold without reserve. This sale will doubt- less bring together many of the lead- ing Shorthorn breeders and cnttlemen of Ontario as Mr, Reid's stock have a provincial reputation. Ilis fine Elam] and buildings are the hest equipped in this part of the province and are well worth a visit from onr progressive farmers, THE FINEST HORSES In Ontario will be seen at the On- tali() horse Breeders exhibition to be held at Toronto, Feb. 12th to 141h, The Grand Tr•nnlc Railway System wish to announce that they will sell return tickets at sin lofleet class ass fare , good �cingleb 1Itlandl2th, valid returning until Feb, ,15th. Secure tickets from any Grand Trunk Agent. Clearing Sale of all 'utter Dress Goods, Puts, Suitilsgs, 1Vien's 'Over - Coats, etc.—Geo E. Xing.