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35Til YEAR, NO, 27,
An Important Matter.
Those electors of Wingliam who
feel at all interested in the welfate of
the taxon should carefully read, and
censider the 13y4aw on page 4, whieh
if passed, will trensfer the control of
the Electric Light plant front the
Town Council to a Board of C'eminis-
sioners.
On the question of Commissioners
controlling &Town 4i1Ltr, suoh as the
Electric. Light, there are different
opinions, and possibly much depends
on the Commissioners. The By-law is
in print to speak for itself ; neverthe-
less, it may not be out of place to note
its principal features.
1 ---The Commissioners will be three;
the Mayor of the town, whoever he is
at the time, will be one;,therefore
two are to be elected,
2—Nomination of Commissioners
will take place in the Council room, at
7.30 in the evening of March 10th, and.
if more than two are nominated, the
election will take place on the same
day as the vote on the By-law, that is,
March 23rd. One of these will remain
Pin office two years, the other, one
year, so that one Comniissioner will
be elected each year to fill the vacancy
caused by the one retiring.
3—As to the powers of the Commis-
sioners, we understand that they will
have the same powers, and the same
control of the plant as the Connell it-
self now leas. Clause 0 of the By -Law
provides for reports to the Council of
the work done, condition of the plant,
etc.
5—Clause 7 binds the Clommissioners
to pay over to the Town Treasurer, all
receipts.
5—No salary is attached to the office.
Those who undertake the duties (we
had almost written "task") will do so
from a willingness to serve the corpor-
ation freely, as do the Councillors and
members of the School Boards. -
The Advance does not feel disposed
to urge electors to support or oppose
the By-law. Rather, we weuld advise
careful perusal of its provisions, and
full consideration. Personally, the
editor has been disposed to regard the
control by Commissioners an.improve-
ment. They will have leo other,Town
interests to absorb their time,-ind na-
turally will be expected to glare, the
work committed to their charge, their
very best thought and action. Possi-
bly on this ground, we shall vote for
the By-law.
As we remarked. above, much, (in-
deed everything) depends on the Com-
missioners chosen. They should not
be nominated at random, or "for fun",
as Town Councillors sometimes are.
They should be men of business exper-
ience and mature jadgment ; cautious,
economical, and yet possessing busi-
ness foresight and broad views, Bet-
ter leave the control of the plant as it
now is, with the Town Council, than
make matters worse by choosing inef-
ficient Commissioners. •
Give us the right men for the office,
and we believe they will handle the
business so that it will be 'profitable
for the Town, and a credit to the Com-
mission.
But, let every man read the By-law
for himself, give it full consideration,
and then vote accordingly.
LOCAL OPTION NOTES.
By The Local Option Literatute
Conenittee.
"Eighty-five per cent. of alGthe
children admitted to my Horne owe
-their ruin to the drinking habits of
their parents or other relatives."—Dr.
Barnardo.
"I can keep no terms with a vice
that fills our gaols, destroys the' com-
forts of home and peace of *families,
and debases and brutalizes the people
of this land."—Lord. Chief Justice
Coleridge.
Every drunkard used to boot that
he could take a drink or leave it alone.
It. McLeod, writing in the Ripley
Express, sale lst—That not one busi-
ness man in the town had. said. that
Local Option had hurt his business.
2nd—That some wives had told him
that they never knew what home
comforts were until they had Local
Option. 3rd --That the very appear-
ance of the town and the quietness of
the streets at night, showed what a
benefit.Locat Option was, 4th—That
the town would never go back to
lieenee again, What Local. Option
did for Ripley it cart do for Wingharn.
In ,Tanuary, 1008, there were 52
municipalities in which Local Option
fly -laws could have been repealed, am
in only one Was it repealed, showing
that the people who live undo. Local
Option have no desire to change,
Th 11„ a4 if the public iniends. • $100 00
For distilled licmor label.. gets, 1 08
For malt.. , .. „.. ............. 5 18
Pot boots and shoes 22 50
For bread ..... .. . 1191
For clothing ....... 22 10
Average products of industry, 17 18
Workingmen support that Which
suppotts you.
Scene tieW Pavlof Mite* Jae) reed
ed, and we will give low prices, th
will tnake it pay you to buy now.
foutviece suite, as howas $15, at S.
Graters.
Wingluun Town Council.
The Town Council held regular
monthly session on. Monday evening;
all the :members were present, and all
in good humor.
After routine proceedings, a corn-
municatien was read from the Canada
Fur. Mfrs., asking for a discharge of
the mortgage on the Union Factory,
the liability having been paid. In
this connection, the question of the
factory employing the specified Duni-
her of hands came up. The whole
'natter was referred to the Finance
committee to leok into and report; on
motion .of McDonald and Nicholson.
President It, Clegg of the Board of
Trade reported regarding, the pro.
posed canning factory, enclosing the
information he had gathered—filed.
The following accounts were report-
ed for payment by the Finance corn-
inittee ;—
Theo. Hall, ass't schedules 6 00
Winghatn Oil (lo 2 25
0. Burford, clearing road 1 95
.T. D. Burns, supplies 65 01
Jno. Davidson, work.. , ... . . 6 08
Mrs. Bloomfield, scrubbing hall 2 00
A. Sanderson, snow plowing31 70
T. Sinai% teaming . 8 75
R. Rankin, salary.............,100
Geo. 'Allen, salary 45 00
E. Lewis, 66 20 00
J. B. Ferguson, " 54 00
postae 1 sa
D. Lecltet, work..........., . 7 50
Jno. Uowe, 101 cords woo. 23 00
I. Davidson, work.. .
The committee also reported on ac -
74 2170
D. C. McDonald, work
counts for the Electric Light plant,
amounting to about $808, nearly $465
of which was one account of Ooldie
McCulloch for repairs and reinstalling
of the engine.
. The report was adopted.
The account of Thos. Deans, $10.15,
for teaming, etc., was left over, to be
paid when certified to.
The Executive committee was not
ready to report concerning the cost of
the coffer -dam necessary for building
the new bridge on Josephine street.
The committee on B line culvert was
in a similar stile of unreadiness.
The defective system of heating the
Town Hall was Mentioned, On mo-
tion of Coun's Nicholson and Bell, the
Property committee will look into the
matter and report.
Conn. Hanna said he was prepared
to submit estimates for heating the
hall with steam from his boiler.
It was decided to hold a public
meeting on •Tuesday, March 10th, at
8 p.m., to discuss the By-law, now be-
fore the electors for their approval
providing for the appointment of
Commissioners.
McDonald—Hanna—That the Ohief
prosecute all parties found tapping
or, otherwise injuring shade trees, and
confiscate all pails, spites, etc, found
thereon. This motion caused some
discussion, and. was lost on a vote of
4 to 3. '
J. A. Morton addressed the Caudell
on the needs of the Public Library,
pointing out that their receipts were
decreasing, and Also the Government
grants. The chief need at present if
the Library was to be sustained, was a
catalogue, and Library had no funds
available. On motion of Reeve Irwin
and Conn. Nicholson, $70 was passed
for the purpose of obtaining 1000
catalogues.
$350 wag placed to the credit of the
School Board.
The Western Foundry Co. reported
that the number of men employed
during 1907 had been 67. On motion
of Nicholson and Bell, the Finance
committee will look into the matter
and report.
Coun. Hanna called attention to the
fact that some residents were in need.
The Mayor reported that he had
assisted some. Me. Morton suggested
that employment might be given to
men to remove the dangerous ridges
on the sidewalks. This met with the
approval of the Council, who express-
ed the opinion that the money should
find its way to the wives and children
and not be squandered before it reach-
ed them. The work will be done • tin-
der supervision of the Street coni-
mittee.
After some discussion, it was decid-
ed to hold a Charity conceit With
borne talentand the Mayor, Canna,
Spotter), McDonald and Nicholson
were appointed to make the necessary
arrangements.
THE LOCAL MARKET.
Wheat...
Oats Y.4,01.1t ..... 1,1“1,14,4,4.60d
Batierr1.111•11,1...V.111 .."14300
.. . .. „,*78 to 80e
Flour— „ „ .,.....to $8.15
Hay ,ft$p.00 to $15.00
Eggs 25e
Potatoes ,,, „CIO to 70e
Live hogs*, , • $4,85
WANTEn.-4000 Bet Okine, era alt
other kinds Raw Purs.—G, E. King,
Au Coet.—Afl stoves at cost for
neitt thirty daps Yottrigla
%Vinglrnrn.
Fon SaLlse—Having disposed of triy
Geoeety & Proeitery business 3.riow
offer my residetme for raleoti eorner
of 3olth and Carling „Street& Solid
bri k two tor ten roorne'tli oue
lot or two; Thte looalita
/kr• Eltittn,
WINGRAM, ONT., THURSDAY, *ARCH 5, 1908.
Canadian Bravery,
Eight years ago Thursday last, or
IAA). 27, 1000, the Boer general, Gen,
Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts,
as a result of the gallantry er Canadi-
an soldiers,
Leap ,Year Notes,
The 'Toronto World is offering a ell -
ver mug as a present to every baby
born in Ontario on February 201.11,
The first claimant we have heard of
in this vicinity was the little boy
stranger that came to reside with Mr.
and. Mrs, Wm. Field on Saturday last.
Pugsley of Wingliam, was
eighty years old on Saturday, Feb.
29th, and has only had nineteen birth-
days.
Mr, Madigan Dead.
•
After a lingering illness, Mr. Jas.
Madigan passed. away early on Wed-
nesday morning. Deceased was born
in Port Credit, and came from Toron-
to to Wingham about the time the
Western Foundry commenced busi-
nees here. About a year and a half
ago, symptoms of titbercolosis appear-
ed, and grardually undermined his
constitution. He leaves a widow,
three sons ancl three daughters. The
funeral Will take place on Friday. He
was 46 years of age, and a member of
the Roman Catholic Church. •
Seriously Injured.
A railway accident occurred near
Moorefield on Sunday last, in which
Frank Nicholson, son of Mrs. JI. Nic-
holson, of East Wawanosh, was seri-
ously injured. Frank is a fireman
on a train running from Palmerston
to Hamilton, and on Sunday evening
his engine attached to a snow -plow,
was overturned, and he was seriously
injured. Three of his ribs were
broken, and it is feared that he sus-
tained internal injuries, for on Tues-
day word was received, that he was
in a serious condition. It is hoped,
however, that he may not be as badly
hurt as was feared at first.
Lenten Seivices In St. Paul's.
Rev. 7', S. Boyle, M.A., B.D., Rector.
WEENESDA.TS AT 7,30 P. M.
Litany with addresses on the Gos-
pel of St. John.
FEIDATS AT 8' P. M.
Rvening Prayer, with Lectures by
the Rector on "Heroes of the Early
Church."
IlemY WEEK, 8 n. M.
Divine Service every evening with
addresses by the Rector.
GOOD FRIDAY.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10.30
Evening Prayer and Address at 8)00
SuNDA.-Ys IN LENT.
At the morning services a series of
sermons will be given on Personal Re-
ligion—Religion and the Body—Reli-
gion and the Soul—Religion and the
Mind—Religion and the Heart—Reli-
gion and the Conscience.
In the evenings, a series of address-
es will be given on "Present Day
Theology."
EASTER DAy.
Holy Communion - - - 8 & 10 a.m.
Holy " & Sermon - 11 ant.
Children's Service - - - 2.45 p.m.
Evening Prayer and Sermon 7 p.m.
KISSIoN Sal:miens.
In Mid Lent, beginning Sunday,
March 22nd, and continuing until Sun-
day, 29th, Canon Craig will conduct
Mission Services.
Men's meeting—Sunday, 22nd, 4 p: m.
Week -day services -4 and 8 p. nt.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Items -01 Interest Prom The Acropolis
On The Hill.
The Bell Telephone Co. is this week
installing a telephone in the office at
the school.
A number of boys interested in de-
bating have decided to 'meet weekly
in the A,sseriebly rOom and have iota
promptu debates. The first was held
on Tuesday evening.
Last Friday, the debate which Was
to havp been held about two weeks
ago, materialized, Aftev hearing the
Paints of both sides1 the judges de-
cided that it would not be a benefit to
our country, to ititroduce Woman
Seffrage, '-
The school hockey team played
a strenuous match on rviday. Their
opponents in this garret were an aggre-
gation styling themselves, 'the Winghaim. Juniors.' Previous to the game,
they expressed considerable eordidence
as to their ability to sweep Our beys
off their feet. Before the game had
progressed. Very far however, they
were rudely awakened, . They wets
out -skated, out-generalled and out.
classed. all 'round. )'or the ochool
hoye, Lloyd and Knot on the forward
line played a Willett game, while
Hisoox and Diluent formed a stone-
walI Tha pane was very
rough, Dore and Elliott of the town
team being the Worst offenders,
Score 10 to 4 in favor, of the High
sehool boys,
Auction Sale,
Of farm stock, on lot 30, con, 0, East
Wawanosh, on Tuesday, March 1.7th,
at one pan.; terms, eight months
credit or fl per cent. per annum oir for
cash, Isaac G. Marwood, proprietor ;
W, A Currie, auctioneer,
Sad News,
Miss Moorehead, operator at the
Central telephone office, received word
on Friday, of. the death of her father
at Milton, and left at once for the
bereaved home, No particulars were
given, The report was that Mr.
Moorehead had been killed,
Married In Toronto.
On February 25, by Rev. W. Wil -
Hams, Rector, of St, John's church,
Portland street, Toronto, Mr, W.
Coats (formerly of Wingbain) to Miss
Gertrude, daughter of Mr, John Phil-
lips, Stratford. After the ceremony,
the happy couple left for Buffalo and
other cities on their wedding tour,
Congratulations Will.
111 In Sacramento.
Mr. R. A,. Graham received word. on
Thursday last, that his son, David
(formerly clerk in T. A. Mills store)
was dangerously in in Sacramento,
Californie, and -to come at °lice. He
prepared to go by next train, and -had
purchased his ticket and. was on board
the train, when a second telegram
was handed him, stating that David
was slightly better, and to wait for
further word by letter. Mr. Graham
is now anxiously awaiting word, al to
the condition of his son,
A Sister Gone.
Mr. Jas. Mulvey of town received
word last week,. of the.death of his sis-
ter, Mrs. H. McElroy, in Carman,
Man. Deceased was one of the early
residents of Winnipeg, having gone
there in 1872. At that time, railways
had not disturbed the silence of the
West, and Mrs. McElroy was ferried
over the river on the back of a stale
ward Indian. About, six years ago,
she removed with her daughter, Mrs.
D. McPherson to Carman, where she
died on Feb. A, aged 83. She leaves
two daughters and one son; one sister
and five brothers, of whom our towns-
man is one. Interment took place in
Winnipeg. We understand that this
is the first break' in the family of five
brothers and two sisters, all of whom
have reached a good age.
Bedroom Suites, dresser, stand and
bedstead, 16 x 20 mirror, all for $11,50,
at S. Gracey's.
Cbutcb
The Presbyterian Sunday School
children bad their annual sleigh -ride
on Friday, followed by refreshments
and a programme of entertainment.
Rev. T. S. Boyle will preach next
Sunday evening to young men. Sub-
ject—"The Growth of character."
The following. Sunday evening, Mr.
Boyle will preach, a special sermon to
young women.
Easter Sunday, the Church festival
ranking next to ChristMas, N.111 be
late this year, falling on April Nth.
Last year it came on March 31st, and
Lent began on Feb. 18th. This year
Lent began on March 4th.
The election of Elders of Wingham
Presbyterian Church closed on .Thurs-
day evening last. The following were
elected ee-Dr. A. 3. Irwin, Robt. Max-
well, A. L. Hamilton, Robt. Currie,
jr., Alex. Campbell, R. A. Hutchison.
Rev. W. G. Howson of the Metho-
dist church will take for his subjects
next Sanday :—At 11 ann., "The study
of a fine picture, from an old art gal-
lery ;" at 7 tem., "The pressure of a
hand." The ushers will be pleased to
show strangers to seats.
The first internatio•nal convention
of the Young People's Missionary
Movement of the United States and
Canada, will be held at Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania, beginning at II a. ni.,
Tuetday, March 10th, and closing at
10.30 p. rn. on Thursday, the 12th,
Rev, T. 13. n. Westgate, who went
out seven Tears ago as a missionary
to German East Africa, Will give an
address next Monday evening, hi the
new hall of St. Pattl's ehurch, Mr.
Westgate will show lantern views
front photos taken by hitnself in
Africa,
The revival serVides held. in the
Methodist ()hutch, Listowel, for the
the past three weeks were dosed
last Wednesday by the McCombe
Bras, Irish evangelists, Over two
hundred in all who have made open
confessions have resolved to live a
new and better life.
The following is an item from St,
Thomas to the London Free Press
At the meeting of the qnarterly and
trustee board of Grace Methodist
Church, a cordial and unaninlons !IPA.
MUM Was extended te Iteit. Dr.
Gandy to remain In charge of the
church for another year. Sines the
pastor's coming the church has made&
numerical and substantial progress
and the lerge eongregation to unit
will extern' ft hearty endorsement to
ths action of the board,
Northern League Finals.
On Winghant rink, March 13, Ltst0-
wel vs. Wingliatn. Owing to Mt,
Forest defaulting to Winghanl, Listo,
wel and Winghane play off for the
cup. Wingliam plays at Listowel on
Tuesday next, and Listowel play the
return game here on the 13th. This
will decide the championship,
111 In 'Ottawa.
Mr, X. Y. McLean, 111.P, for South
Huron is 111 in Ottawa with inflamma-
tion of the.inner ear, and on Friday it
was deemed advisable to remove him
to $t. Luke's hospital, where he will
stay till the trouble is removed, Dr.
Chisholm, M,P. for East Huron, who
acts as sort of attending physician to
sick members, is acting with the hos-
pital physicians and anticipates no
serious outcome,
Por Those In Need.
On Monday evening, the Town
Council decided to hold a Concert, and
devote the proceeds to the relief of
those in need, witbin the bounds of
the nmnicipality, It is said Chat quite
a lumber are in straightened circum-
stances, and setae. assistance to tide
them over the present stringency and
cold weather, would be very accept-
able. It is expected thab the citizens
will respond to the appeal. The date
has been fixed for Thursday, Maa•ch
12th. Watch for pesters and hand-
bills.
Supper and Programme.
Under the auspices of the Young
Men's Club, a successfol slipper and
entertainment was held. on Tuesday
evening. Neatly -spread tables in the
schoolroom of St, Paul's church were
soon filled, and refilled, and the edibles
were efficiently served by attentive
waiters. When all had been served,
the programme provided by the young
men was rendered in the parish hall,
with Mr. J. G. WorkMan, President,
as chairman. There were addresses
by Messrs. 3..A. Taylor, G. Spotton
and. Dr. Macdonald ; instrumental
musie by Miss Workman. Mr. Miller,
and the Misses Vannorman ; solos by
Miss Chisholm, Miss Workman, Mrs.
3. C. Smith and Gordon Griffin;
read-
ings by Mr. Grazer,. The hall was
prettily decorated and the effort of the
young men and the ladies of St. Paul's,
was very successful; receipts sheet
$50.00. •.
The Solar System.
At the Epworth League meeting on
Monday evening, the lecture -room of
the Methodist Church was packed to
the doors with young -people wfio
gathered to hear Mr. J. G. Workman,
B.A., give an illustrated address on
"The Solar System." The address
lasted fully an hour and a half, and
even then the speaker only touched on
many points that of themselves might
easily have occupied the whole time.
It was most interesting throughout,
and full of information in regard to
the subject. Rev. T. S. Boyle showed
the pictures' with his lime -light lan-
tern. In addition to the address,
there was an instrumental duet by
Misses AL, Fessant and E. Hall, a solo
by Miss Workman, organist and choir -
leader in the Orangeville Methodist
Church, and an instrumental selection
by Miss n. D. Grant. Dr. W. 3. Price
occupied the chair. The evening was
a very enjoyable, one, and the audience
showed their appreciation by close
attention and hearty applause. The
kindness of Mr. Workman and Rev. T.
S. Boyle was tnueh appreciated, as
was evident by it hearty vote of
thanks.
March Weather.
Prof. Hicks outlines March weather
at considerable length) and •vve con-
dense his forecasts for the benefit of
our readers. March opens with fall-
ing barometer, cloudiness and storm.
Earthquake shakes may be heard of
by telegraph between two or three
days before Or after noon of the 2nd.
Unsettled, stormy weather is likely to
continue till 4th, when look for sevese
storms of wind and rain, turning into
blizzarde of sleet and snow in the
north from 5th to 9th. This is a Mer-
cury period, and Mercury is the "sleet
god." It is safe to say that rough
weather, With stubborn and otaeason-
able cold may be etpeeted. The
annual magnetic and. electric crisis
falls oti the llth, hence petuliar dis-
turbances in earth and air may be
expecthd for a few daye before and
after that date. The Merciiry dis-
turbances will irdminate frOrti 15th to
20th, with full moon On 17th, and moon
on celestial equatoe oft 10th, 'Dan-
gerous Storms will visit southern sec-
tions, tapering off tewerds the north
into furious storms of rain, sleet and
snow. Blizzards and interruption of
transportation need surprise no one,
Wateh the telegraptie news devoting
a few days before and after 17th for
earthquake shoeks. It should not sue -
prise anyone in northeen section, if
tottehing 17th, 18th, 10th, one of the
worst blockades of the winter occurs.
Sharp squalls and gales will be 'natural
centering 22, 23, 24; eave for the live
stock stook exposed. Storms will
gather again, and rradi caltnillation
near the end of the 111013th* say the
80th Or Matt, and storms and Heal
waves will be probable within 86 hours
of midnight on 81st. Match will go
out with northwestetly gales, and
*older weather by April Ist and 2nd,
awe.
s9cat items
Fresh fish at Christie's,
Wear Greer's Shoes and. Rubbers.
Try R. Tohnstowfor Yeur Rubbers.
ti:::aoinflowan.1 Home Circle No, 434 will
meet to -night, Thursday, instead of
Mr. David Tisdale has sold his farra
in the Northwest and will again reside
in Wingham.
Mr. Jas. Wyld has secured a posi-
tiomnni;t1lheerse.peler, and will remove his
fa
Mrs, A, J. Nicholls' many friends
will be pleased to hear that she con-
tinues to improve. She is still under
hospital treatment.
On Wednesday evening of last
week, Goklwin Hamilton slipped and
fell near the postoffice, breaking one
of his arms at the wrist.
Gr°achaeyir'ss: $2,19 for a half-dozen, at S.
The Trustees of S. S. No. 7, East
Wawanosh, are 'asking for tenders for
erection of a new schoolhouse, See
advt. of Wm. Robinson,
Mr. William Martin, of the Blue -
vale road, entertained. it few of his
friends last Wednesday evening by
treating them to an oyster supper.
The remains of Dap alines, who died
in Newberry, Mich., were detained at
the station here for several days wait-
ing for the railway to be opened to
Ripley.
Mrs. Walter Rose, who has been in
the Hospital here for the past -five
months, has recovered from her severe
i burns, and returned to her home in
Teeswater on Saturday-.
Marmalade oranges, grape fruit,
; etc., at Christie's.
: Mr. F. Hill underwent an operation
- at the Hospital last week, and though
he is now at his home, is still confined
• to his bed, but we are pleased to hear,
on the way to recovery.
Mr. S. Suggitt left fOr Vancouver,
B.C., this week, where he has secured
situation. He will not remove his
family at present. By the loss of Mr.
Suggitt, Wingham loses a good. citi-
zen.
The Proyincial Grand Orange Lodge
of Ontario West has been milled by
the Grand Master, E. T. Essery, E.C.,
of London, to meet at Mount Forest
on Wednesday, March IL There is
likely to be a large attendance.
Special cash bargains in furniture
just now at S. Gracey's Furniture
store.
Reeve Shearer and. Deputy -Reeve
Hainstock, of Howick, were delayed
here on their retinal f Tom the County
Council on Thursday. This is the
second time they were storm -stayed
this whiter, while on County busi-
ness.
Sunday, March ist, opened with a
howling blizzard, as it reminder of
what March can do. The storm sub-
sided before night, but not until it
had filled up the roads and the cut-
tings on the railways, again blocking
the trains.
There will be it hockey match on
Wingham rink next Friday evening,
March Oth, between Wingham and
Kincardine. Kincardine held Luck -
now down to a 543 score, and a good
game is promised. One hour's skat-
ing to Baud after the match.
WANTED.—A ton of roll butter dai-
ly, 27c; fresh gathered eggs, 27c; also
any quantity of dried apples, feathers,
etc. --G. E. King.
The regular monthly meeting of
L.O.L. '701 will be held next Friday
evening, when Mr. Thos. Duff, organi-
zer of the Orange Mutual. Benefit Sp -
day will be present and deliver an
address. Refreshments will be served.
A full attendance is desired.
Sunday's storm blocked the railways
again. The G.T.R. spared no effort
to keep the road open and on Tuesday
morning three engines attached to a
snow firOW-ivent ahead of the London
passenger, to which there were also
three engines; that was more lode:mo-
tives than there were cars.
GPVEN AWIY.—At the 13ee Hive
store for two weeks only, ally 2'5c
articie given away free. with every
purchase amounting to $1.00.
Wm. Robinson left on Friday for
the West, after epending a couple of
—iirionths with his mother otr-Shuter St.
We are softy to hear of his Misfor-
tune while away, of getting his house
aod everything iti it butted. Mrs.
Robinson just escaped with her own
Clothes, as the fire broke out in the
roof, and the men had gone to town,
•
Albert Tisdale (formerly of Wawa-
' nosh) writes front SherWOod. North
Dakota, on Vele 25th, taying—"The
snow is all gone; the winter was fine,
not n aingle storm. SOnle are start-
ing to harrow, One man has fifty
acres of wheat sown now. It has
been -a much finer winter than I ever
saW itt Ontario. Theee is n, lot of
Ontario people here, and room, for
plenty more."
Sitlehoarde, extension tables, paelor
tables, mid couches, all at special
otiose for cash, just now, at S.
Orsioey's Furniture store,
KaIsationoN $LOG "Dn.
OA IN Apv*No
411.50 tro Bunscaunoxis zr tr,ki,
New Brunswick Eleetionso
In the general election in New
Brunswick en Tuesday, the Liberals
wile had been in power for 24 yearat
Met .With defeat, the Conservatives
sweeping the province. A. Liberal
majority of 26 was converted into a
Conservative majority o224, The full
returns are not yet received.
Enjoyable "At Home."
The Baptist Young People's Union
were "At Home to the young people
• of the church, and congregation last
Monday evening, About fifty gather-
ed In the baSeraent of the church,
which had been tastefully decorated
for the occasion, and a delightful time
was spent. T.he singing of the Royal
Templar Male Quartet was greatly
enjoyed.. The time not occupied by
the musical prograpi and the partak-
ing of the bountiful supper, was spent
in games in which all could take part,
and which tested the intelligence and
mental quickness of the participators.
Those privileged to attend are unani-
mous in declaring that the evening
was one of the most enjoyable of the
kind ever spent by the Union.
About midnight, the proceedings were
brought to a close by singing the
national anthern, and the happy crowd
made their way to their various homes,
feeling that it was worth while to
spend an evening in sociable and
friendly fashion. • May the next not
be long coming.
Guam AWAY.—At the Bee Hive
store, for two weeks only, any 25c
article given away free, with every
purchase amounting to $1.00.
Belgrave.
Miss Staples of Seaforth is visiting
Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. Hill have nicely reco-
vered from their recent illness.
Mr. Mat Brandon of Lenore, Man.,
is visiting his uncle, Henry Brandon,
Belgrave.
Mrs. Burney of Exeter visited
- friends in Belgrave and vicinity for a
few days.
• Mr. and Mrs. Mills of Schomberg
visited Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Brandon
last week.
afr. and Mrs. Nichol have moved to
their foam in Morris, near the Blue -
vale -station.
Miss Jean Shedden of Morris who
was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Geddes,
Belgrave, has returned to her home.
Mr. George James left for Saskatch-
ewan last Tuesday ; he is engaged
with Mr. Wm. Hele, formerly of
Wingha,m.
Mr. Alex. Stewart, who learnt his
. blacksmith trade with his • brother
John, of Belgrave, has taken a posi-
tion in. Wingham, We wish Alex.
success.
Mr. and Mrs, Henry and Miss Galla-
gher leave for their home at Moose -
jaw, this week. They have been visit-
ing. friends in Ontario for a couple of
months.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson of Lanark
county, are visiting at Mr. Watson's
and Mr. Geddes' of this village. The
ladies' are sisters-in-law of David
Geddes', sen.
A number from Belgrave attended
the funeral of Miss Findlater last Sat-
urday. Miss Finillater died at Los
Angeles, Cal., and her remains were
brought -home.
Mrs. Allison, Mr. McCallum and 'a
number from Belgrave attended the
funeral of Robert Laidlaw in the sonth
of &orris, last Saturday. Mr. Laid-
law is it brother-in-law of Messrs. Mc-
Callum and Allison.
' We ere pleased to learn that Mr.
Frank Wheeler, formerly of Belgrave,
is now one of the aldermen of Vancou-
ver, 13.0. We would like to have one
of our Belgrave citizens represent ns
in the Ontario Parliament.
If weather and roads permit, the an-
nual Missionary services for Belgrave
circuit will be held on Sunday, March
8th, when Rev. E. G. Powell of Brus-
sels will preaeh. Collections and sub-
scriptions will be taken in aid of Mis-
sions. All are invited to attend these
services. Rev. G. W. Rivers will be
preaching at Brussels and Cranbrook
next Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid of the Belgrave
Methodist Church meb last Thursday
to organizeaccording to discipline, but
after discussing the matter, decided to
adhere to the old system, that is, all
ladies in the congregation to be con-
sidered Ladies' Aid workers. They
have done good work in the past, and
have contriboted $120 to the Trustee
fund to apply on the fine enclosed
eliurch sheds. The officers are :—
President, Mrs. 0. Grasby ; See., reak4
Proctor; Trots., Mrs, 0, B. Wil-
kinson.
Mr, David Sproat, postmaster of
Belgrave, celebrated his birthday last
Saturday. Ite Was born 72 years ego,
and has only had 17 birthdays, which
comes on the 20th day of February.
Ile has received hosts of congratula-
tions flow *Winnipeg, Calgary, Chi-
cago, London, Stratford, Guelph, To-
ronto, and numerous other places, to-
gether with it few beautiful bonquets
Of ettt flowers. We Wish Mr. Sputa
many snore birthday& The editor of
the Advanee and ite reportorial staff
extend sincere tongtatulations,
Andrew Small of Orangeville is
visiting at his Itome,
Thos. Small of Listowel spent Sun-
day with his parents in town.
Mr. and Mrs. J". IL Keeler of Gerrie
spent Sunday with friends in town,
Tames Walker attended the Under-
takers' Convention in Toronto last
week,
Mrs. Geo. Dickson of Walton is the
guest of Miss Mantle Fleuty this
week.
Mr, Wra. Mitchell of Toronto (for-
merly of Wiegham) spent a few days
in town last week.
Miss Workman, of Orangeville, has
been spending a week with her bra -
titer, T. G, Workman,
Miss Maggie Gray retnrned home
last week after visiting her sister in
Stratford.
Miss Phemie McIntosh spent a few
days at her home in Ripley during the
past vfeek,
Mrs. 0. Pea,ke and son of Toronto
are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs,
H, Davis,
Mrs, Jas. Humina,son of Listowel is
spending a few days with her cousin,
Mrs. L. Small, Scott St.
Miss Clara Foran, of Fordyce, arriv-
ed in town last week, and is studying
stenography at the Wingharo. Busi-
ness College.
Farmers • Stockmen
Attention !
We keep_ the best line of
Stock Foods and Tonics in
town. Try the new one.
Hackney Stock Tonic
Hackney Calf Tonic
Hackney Hog Tonic'
• Hackney Poultry Tonic
Every box guaranteed
or money refunded
Walton Victibbon
DRUGGIST
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MARCH
And its March to the letter
in our Store. 'Winter Shoes are
marohing out and Spring Foot-
wear is marching in. We are
very anxious to see our shelves
cleaned up of every pair of Fall
and Winter Shoes — hence our
out rates. Don't these prices
make your pooket-book and your
Feet uneasy ?
20 Pairs of Men's Solid Loather Felt -
lined Boots. Reg. Price e T
$21O & 43.00—Sale m
15 Pair Woen's Fell...lined Boots.
pcew a • YO
Regular Price $1,50—Sale $1.00
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