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Readable Paragraphs .From The Editorial Pen
---Musgrove for North Huron.
**•*
—The new Legisleturo will have 106,
members.
—Advocate fairly and honestly your
own opinions; but give the other fel-
law the same privilege,
*«
—"Musgrove will make a creditable
representative of North Huron in the
Legislature, if elected," It was a good
Liberal, who said that. Then why
not support him?
• **
—In the coming Provincial elec-
tions, the Ontario Government will
pay the rental for all polling booths,
instead of, as heretofore, requiring the
municipalities to pay it.
* *
—An outline of the changes in the
ballot to be used in this election will
be found on page 4. It will be seen
that every precaution has been taken
to prevent the spoiling of any voter's
ballot.
* * *
--Candidates these day do not take
much stock in the old adage—"All
things come to him who' waits." They
seem to think this does not apply to
votes, and the fellow that wants these
useful things, is more likely to get
them, if he gets out and hustles for
them,
—Mr. D. M. Jermyn, the Conserva-
tive candidate for North Bruce, is a
brother of Mr. J. Jermyn of Morris.
This will be his third campaign ; the
two former contests were unsuccess-
ful for him, He has the same Liberal
opponent, C. M, Bowman of South-
ampton.
* *
—Here is another evidence of the
pungent sorrow experienced by the
man, who is passing through the
spring house-cleaning operations :—
"We don't know what it;,is to have a
cyclone visit our home, but we don't
believe it could make moreenuss about
the place than the paperhang-
ers do."
* *.*
-In last weeks issue of the Ad-
•
vance an error. occurred in the fig-
ures of the railway tax received last
year by this town. The net amount
received after deducting -for asylum
patients, was given $37.10. "The Town
Clerk reports having also received
36 5
$: 0, so that the total received by
Wingham after deducting cost of
patients, was $73.66.
* * *
--Mr. Wm. McQnillan of West Wa-
wanosh is the Returning Officer for
North Huron and has already been
over the riding arranging for the
election. For Centre Huron, Thos. P.
Johnson of Clinton will be Returning
Officer, and for South Huron, Wm
Consit, Hill's Green. For Centre
Bruce, Wm. R. Macdonald, Ripley
P. 0., is the official in charge.
—"The fight is on" says a well-
known hymn. Perhaps this will
apply to this election ; at least it has
done so in the past. Can't say we like
the word "fight"; it has a sort of belli-
gerent tone. No objection to "Work";.
work hard, but keep cool ; keep sweet
at all events, on the street, on the
platform, and with your neighbors.
You'll feel better when the cheering is
over.
* * *
—On the whole, we like the opti-
mistic chap, but here is one, whose
optimism is at election heat. He pre-
dicts amajority for 'Currie in East
Wawanosh of 200. We suspect- he
is a naughty Grit, who is bent on
discouraging us. We referred the
matter to Pat., who says--•"Arrah,
be aisy now; jist cut it in 2, Avid a
• liberal dishcount for eliction inthoo-
seasum."
* * *
—Under the old regime, the Govern-
ment kept the biggest share of the Li-
cense fees, and the municipalities got.
the smaller portion. The Whitney
administration decided to divide the
license money equally. This is the re-
suit of the e municipalities :---
In 1007 -s -under Whitney ..,$380,.579
Tn 1004—under Ross 228,784
Increase under Whitney.. ,$160,795
In 1001, Huron county received only
$1,682.08; in 1007, the amount received
was $7,275.04. The municipalities gain
trader Whitney from the License
Fund, the railway tax, and the in-
creased school grants,
* * *
---If any One should be enthusiastic
in support of the Whitney Govern.
meat, it is those who reside in rural
districts. The liberality of the Govs
ernmettt to rural schools is one of the
strong features pf the Government's
progressive policy. Just look at the
iuerease of grants to rural schools in
l.V'orth Huron. The figures haste been
obtained from official sources, hence
.,,✓ they are correct, and worth thinking -
over. Here they are
1004 1007
Turnberry ,.........$373.83 $551.80
Morris .. , . , . , . 810,27 685,73
l:lowick 525.80 1300.80
Ashfield:........ , .. , 205.00 1101,04
Ii. Wawsnosh.r..,. 215,00 76.80
W. Wavvanosh..,224.00 533.41
Totals. r...,.. $1052.110 $4002,70
—A. few privileged chaps, bank pre-
sidents for instance, get their'faceson,
bank notes. We small fry are mighty
glad to get our hands on the aforesaid
notes long enough to hand them over
to some other fellow who has an
account against us.
* * *
--The Liberal convention for Cen-
tre Huron was held in $eaforth on
Tuesday last. Three names went to
the ballot—W, H. Kerr of Brussels,
Thos. McMillan of Hullett, and Mr.
Proudfoot of Goderich. On the first
ballot, Mr. Derr was lowest, and drop-
ped out, much to the regret of his
supporters. The next ballot, between
McMillan and Proudfoot, was a tie.
The President then cast his vote for
Proudfoot, making him the choice.
Of course it 'is none Of our business,
but really Mr. Kerr had strong claims,
not only because he would have made
a good representative, but he has pro-
bably done more for the party than
either of the others. It is whispered
that Bro. Kerr was once a Conserva-
tive. He ought now to be .convinced
that "the way of the transgressor is
hard," and return to his first love, now
that he has been turned down twice.
Many think he should not have been
passed over for the Dominion, Hislop
having had his full share of the
honors. Having said that much, we
would now suggest that Bro. Kerr
waste no more sympathy on the Con-
servatives of North Huron; we are
getting along very nicely, thank you.
All the condolence^and sympathy will
now be needed in the Centre. In all
fairness, there should now be another
literary (?) contribution from "Fair
Play" dealing with Centre Huron, and
asking—"Is there a Liberal machine
in"Centre Huron." Having given evi-
dence of his disinterestedness by writ-
ing about the unfortunate Conserva-
tives of the North, "Fair Play" should
now devote his literary gifts to his
fellow Liberals of the Centre.
***
—What a pity it is, in this enlight-
ened age, with so much of (at least
.nominal) Christianity in the land,
that there should be conflict between
Labor and Capital. •Evidently, the
world is yet far from being permeated
'with the spirit of Him, who laid down
the Golden Rule as the guide. The
last few days witnessed one of these
'unfortunate disputes in Owen Sound.
-On the
opening p g of navigation, the.
C.P.R. dropped the wages of the dock
hands from 15 cts. per hour, the
amount paid last year, to 12 cts. The
result was a strike of the men. The
Co. brought in trainloads of men froin
Toronto, hut they joined the strikers
and the trouble was intensified. On
Sunday, several hundred men were
destitute of food and lodging. The
Salvation Army aided by the Churches
endeavored to furnish them some
food. In the meantime the C. P. R.
yards were full of unloaded cars, and
the heavily-Iaden boats could not be
unloaded. On Monday, the trouble in-
creased and bloodshed resulted from a
conflict, several men being seriously
injured. A request was sent on Mon-
day to Toronto for troops, and they
were prepared to take train for Owen
Sound, when a message came to the
effect that the strike was settled by
the Co. agreeing to the men's
demands. The writer can remember,
that a few years ago, strikes were
only read of, as occurring in the
States, and were practically unknown
in Canada. The multiplication of
machinery is one reason for the trou-
ble. A machine will now do as much
work, as twenty or even fifty men did
in years past. These men are thrown
out of employment, or crowd the
ranks of the laborers. Increased cost
of living is another cost. Unwisely
directed immigration is another. But
much of the difficulty and many of
the troubles can be traced to the greed
of corporations, and the failure to
make the Golden Rule the standard of
action. Much is said of the Brother.
hood of man, but it seems to have
very little place in the strenuous life
of the present selfish age. Does the
thou
htfttl reader ade_t. pause to consider
whither all this is tending? Increased
cost of living renders necessary higher
wages ; higher wages means increased
cost of production, freight rates, etc,
This again adds to the burden of the
cons: neer, Who must foot the bill, for
the Corporations will not, if they can
help
it. There
are
those who see in
the conditions of the day and their
probable intensification in the future,
final culmination in world -v lde disas-
ter and upheaval of social conditions,
Let us hope that their fears may not
be realized.
Slates.—A full line of 'Mangold and
Turnip Seed of the best recommended
var be f,-
tette.ti
+ will cued at I3'„ Awde s
flour and feed store.
THE LOCM. MARKET,
Wheat ..r...,,..r. r,.,...r,i']o
Oats . 1,1..0. v ...... ,'}/i)c
:Barley 00c
Peas ....r.., 78 to 80c
Plonr, ...... , ....$2.05 to $$.25
flay ..$18,00 to $15.00
Bo tter r ..r... , ...... r . ...... 2ut
dance.
13UBSOisi.PTiOI.Y i $1.00 PEN Y'PA2i iN A1aVANOE.
(t( $1.50 To SUB$CnIBEns IN 1)...8.
A Sermon To Oddfellows.
On Suntley evening last, Wingham
Oddfellows, and visiting brethren at-
tended service in the Methodist
Church, There were about one hun-
dred in the march.
Rev. W, G. Howson, pastor of the
Church, preached an excellent and
most appropriate sermon, to which
.theebrethren of the three links listen-
ed with great attention and plea -
sur. -
The subject chosen, was the friend-
ship of David and Jonathan. The
text being 1st Samuel 20 :17—"And
Jonathan caused David to swear
again, because he Ioved him, for he
loved -him as his own soul,"
The subjects and circumstances, of
this friendship were given in detail,
as illustrative of the principles and
practices of Oddfellowshfp. The anni-
versary celebrated vres the 89th.
Statistics were given showing that
since 1830, over 2} million Mem-
bers have been enrolled ; over 252 mil-
lion dollars have been contributed to
its funds, and about 97 million dollars
in relief alone. About $1,500,000 are
being given every year for relief,
being $13,392 a day. In Ontario there
are 321 lodges of the I. 0. 0. F., with
31,900 members; paying out in relief
$118,510 a year, or $324 per day. The
order carries on its work under the
flag of 13 nations, and about 200 men
are joining its ranks every day. The
speaker then gave a brief history of
the Order, making special reference to
Thomas Wildey, the founder, and Jas.
L, Ridgeley, the re -constructor' of the
service and ritual. Mention was made
of the chair in which Thomas Wildey
used to sit, still kept in Baltimore,
Maryland, as a highly prized heirloom,
and of the Seven Stars tavern rec'ent-
]y destroyed, where the early found-
ers of the Order used to meet for busi-
ness.
The principles upon which the
Order is based, are the Fatherhood of
God, and the brotherhood of man.
These points were dwelt upon and
illustrated at some length. There are
no agnostics, oneraitors to the throne
in this brotherhood. Treason to the
Empire would be treason to Oddfel-
lowship. The work of the Order in
defence and for the protection of the
brethren, their children and widows,
was emphasized. The vows taken and
what they meant in real practical life,
were illust"rated and enforced. The
sympathy and practical help of Odd -
fellowship was not confined to the
Lodge or the Order,but its
mantle
covers the world. It is not for friends
only, but for our enemy, if we have
one. To him also Oddfellows give our
suecour and help, looking for no
reward, save that of the Divine Fath-
er's approbation.
On the brethren returning to the
Lodge room, brief addresses were
made by visiting brethren from Brus-
sels, Wroxeter and other places, all
speaking highly of the discourse. A
unanimous resolution of thanks was
passed to Rev. Mr. Howson for his
excellent sermon, and the brethren
retired. to their homes.
L Church 'Hews
Rev. J. 3, Elastie of Belgrave was
the speaker in St. Andrew's church on
Sunday last,
Mr. Conron, city clerk of West To-
ronto, was the speaker on Sunday
morning in Winghain Baptist church,
Student Hawking of Huron College,
London, officiated in St. Paul's on,
Sunday last,
Rev. W. G, Hanna, Secretary of the
Lard's Day Alliance, will address a
meeting in the Methodist church on
Wednesday evening, 20th inst. The
address will be on the work of the
Alliance,
The May meeting -of the Official
Board • of Wiugham Methodist church
met on Monday evening. The reports
for the year were presented and read.
The membership is 531, although the
removal list was very large. The
amount contributedo
£ rs
`'
mr sloes Was
considerably over $000,
The congregations of Auburn and
Smith's Hill Met on Monday and ex-
tended a hearty and unanimous call to
Rev. J. R. Mann, B,A,, of Sturgeon
Falls to become their pastor. The call
came before the Presbytery of Huron
at Clinton
n .on Tue
sda d
n was sup-
ported
y a
8
p
ported there by Messrs, John Syming-
ton and John 'Young of Auburn, and
Messrs. Gordon Young and Wm. Me-
Ilwain, of Smith's fill, The congre-
gations hope to have Mr. Mann settled
among them about the middle of
June.
Thesubject, to be discussed by Rev.
W, G. Howson of the Methodist
church, nett Sunday evening, is of
peculiar interest, "Palestine, above
ground, and underground;" some
most remarkable facts, in regard to
the geography, natural history and
buried treasures of that historic land,
Sunday school teachers, and Bible stu-
dents, will find this a fascinating
study. Morning subject :--"Natural
law in the spiritual realm ; an answer
to the question, Is there such a thing
as the spontaneous generation of
Potatoe:a. , ... ,.......:60 to 70e life f' " The Ushers will be pleased to
LiVe hop,.,,r r..r. .,..$5.8 show' strangers toseats,
Prom Eleven Hens,
Mr, Bradwin of town has kept a few •
hens through the past winter and is.
quite satisfied with the results. He
had only eleven hens, but from De-
cember 1st until May 5th, they pro-
duced for him $11 eggs, and nineteen
chickens, We are not an authority
on what honest, faithful hens ought to
do, but it seems to us that this is a
very good record.
Auction Sale.
The executors of the estate of the
late Mr. McCrae, of Belgrave,
announce an auction sale of stock,
implements, grain, etc., on Friday of
this week. The farm will also be
offered for sale at the same time.
Terms for stock, and farm, with other
particulars may be Iearned frpm post-
ers and handbills. R. U. Garniss will
receive the bids, Sale at one
o'clock.
Teachers' Association,
The West Huron Teachers' Associa-
tion will hold their annual meeting in
Goderich on May 21st and 22nd. This
promises to be one of the best in the
history of the Association as in addi-
tion to a large number of live topics to
be discussed by members, Dr. Goggin
of Toronto is to be present and deliver
three addresses. The East Huron
teachers will meet on the same dates
in Seaforth, and they also have an
interesting program.
Buried In Hay. -.
The following is reported to the
Mildmay Gazette from con. 10, Car-
rick ;—"Last summer when Jos. Eidt
was hauling in hay, a hen was accts
dently buried in the hay in the mow.
This week in taking the hay out of the
mow Mr. Eidt came across his Iong-
lost hen, and to his intense surprise,
she was alive and as active as ever,
She had eaten out quite a cave for her-
self, and had plenty of room to move
around. One egg was also found in
her prison."
A Sad Death Of Boy.
A sad event occurred last week at
Eden Grove, between Paisley and
Walkerton. A young boy named Cal-
lum, only eight years of age, hanged
himself with a rope rather than go to
school. It appears he had got into
trouble at school, either with play-
mates or the teacher, and refused to
go back. His mother insisted, and he
said he would die first. No attention
was paid to the threat, which
was- considered an idle one, and he
was sent off. Litter the body was
found hanging to a rope, which he
had himself placed about his neck.
WANTED.—A probationer for Wing -
ham General Hospital. Apply per-
sonally, or by letter to Miss J. B.
Welch, Superintendent,
Election of Officers,
The annual meeting of the Sunday
School of Wingham Methodist Church
was held on Thursday evening last,
and the following officers elected :
Supt., F. Buchanan,; Assistants—Jno.
Kerr and W. 3. Howson ; e Secretary,
Ira Parker ; „Asst. -Sec., Rich. How-
son ; Treasurer, Miss E. L. Lloyd; Li-
brarian, Benson Oruikshank ; Asst.-
Librar'n, F. R. Howson ; Supt. Cradle
Roll, Mrs. W. H. Green ; Supt. Home
Dept., T, T. Field ; Musical Director,
F. J. Hill Pianist, Miss 0. Mason;
Asst. -Pianist, Miss M. R. Hammond.
Four comhittees were also appointed,
viz., Lookout, Missionary, Temper-
ance and Rally Day.
Progress Reported.
For the past four years, the cause of
Temperance has been making wonder.
ful gains. Since January 1st, 1006,
local option by-laws have been carried
by a vote of the electors in 133 ntuni-
Cipalities in Ontario, closing 325 bar-
rooms. This is more than the aggre-
gate reduction of licenses from all
causes during the eight preceding
years. There are now 312 municipali-
ties in the province in which no intox-
icating liquor -is sold. In 492 munici-
palities licenses are still granted. On
the American `
stde of the lin
eIs
a o
,
there has been a marked change in
public opinion, and the recent earn-
paigns have placed many counties an
the prohibition lists.
The Comma Did it.
The misplacing of a "comma" may
get a printer into a bushel of trouble.
The Windsor Record gives the follow-
ing instance: ---The reporter wrote it
thus :—"Two young men went with
their girls to attend a teachers' meet-
ing, and, after they left the girls, got
drunk," The printer made it reed :
"Two young men went with their
girls to attend a teachert' meeting,
and after they left, the girls got
drunk." Of course there was A big
rote, for the girls' friends denied that
they got drunk; in fact they didn't
touch the stuff; it was the fellows who
got drunk, It was the misplacing of
the little comma that caused all the
racket,
O1v SATIMlialt ONL1t.-200 lbs of
Dutch Sete, at 41 cts per lb; 0 lbs of Po-
tato onions far 25 eta: 5 Ilia of the fin-
est multiplier onion for 25 cents ; the
World's Wonder garden -lea at 8 eta.
per lb., 15 as, in all other stores.
went -five cats wanted, at T. A.
Mills' Seed Store, Wingliate.
Fatal Accident,
A fatal accident occurred at the
farm of Geo, Johnston, near Belmore,
Monday afternoon, when a young
Englishman named Hyne, only out
from the Old Country a -- couple 'of
months, met death as a result of a
runaway, The team he was driving
was hitched to a land roller and be-
came unmanageable, throwing Hyne
under the. roller. He was badly crush-
ed and died Tuesday morning.
Temperance Meeting.
A gospel temperance meeting was
held in the Town Hall on Sunday
evening, at the close of the services in
the churches. The attendance was
smaller than usual, Mr. Conron,
city clerk of West Toronto (formerly
Toronto Junction) was the speaker,
He was very hoarse from a recent
cold, and it was with difficulty he de-
livered his address. Iie referred to
the weak points of the Dunkin Act,
and the Scott Act, and then dwelt
upon the passage of the Local Option
By -Law, and the satisfactory results,
as testified to, by leading citizens of
the municipality. Rev; H. E. Allen
presided. ., .
Organ Recital.
The Organ Recital in St, Andrew's
Presbyterian church on Tuesday even-
ing was very much enjoyed by those
present. W. H. Hewlett of Hamilton,
as Organist, showed what the fine
organ is capable of, and delighted the
audience with his selections. The
"Fantastic Pastorale and Tempest in
the Alps" was especially fine. The
soloists, Miss Chisholm, Miss Mann,
Miss Mason and Mr. Hill were effec-
tive, and the choruses were excellent-
ly rendered, and showed careful train-
ing on the part of Conductor Cline.
As to the financial part we cannot
say, but as a musical evening, the ef-
fort was an enjoyable success.
Mrs. B. Flynn will sell by private
sale, up till end of June, all her house-
hold furniture. Call at her residence.
on Minnie street.
Local Option Appeal.
The motion to quash the local op-
tion by-law of Hawick came up in To-
ronto on Monday, and received an un-
expected check. As announced last
week the appeal was partly based on
the question oftheclerkship legality.
Mr. 3, B. Mackenzie had raised the.
point that as Mrs. George W. Walker,
who was acting as township clerk, had
been appointed pp nted when she was Mrs.
Lizzie Dane, a widow, her second mar-
riage had ipso facto vacated the office,
so that the townsfiip . had no clerk.
On Monday, she filed an affidavit set-
ting forth that she had been re -ap-
pointed yearly under the different
names. The argument was adjourn-
ed.
Moir Caught At' Last.
Moir, the London murderer, was ar-
rested on Saturday evening by Police-
man Farrell and County Constable
Coughlin of Arthur, about ten miles
from Arthur, on the farm of Mr.
Charles Robb, a leading agriculturist
of Nicol township. The police passed
themselves off as horse -buyers and
took the prisoner entirely by surprise,
each taking an arm at then same time.
It was only after a desperaa a struggle,
however, that he eves overpowered
and handcuffed. On his person he
carried a 32 calibre revolver attached
to a concealed belt. He was taken to
London ,ta answer to the charge of
murdering Sergeant Lloyd of Strat-
ford.
Public School Board.
All the members of the School
Board were •present at the monthly
meeting on Tuesday evening. Min-
utes c,f April regular and special
meeting were read and approved. An
acc't for supplies from R. E. Saunders,
$7.80, and Globe and Mail accounts
for advertising for teacher, $1.25 each
were passed. Mr. Ferguson, Town
Clerk, asked for estimates of expendi-
ture ; this was referred to the Finance
committee' with power to act. The
matter of fits escapes was' discussed
informally, t llaction was no t
s taken.
The Principal's report showed the
average attendance as follows :—Room
I, 46 ; Room IT, 41; Room fII, 43 ;
Room, IV, SO; Room V, 44 ; Room VI,
43 ; Room VII, G1; total average 307,
The report was adopted, and the
Board adjourned.
GIRLS WANTED.—
For work on
power sewing machines in knitting
mill or on day work. Clean, steurly
work and good wages. Apply -The
Watson Mfg. Co., Limited, Pares, Ont.
DR. OVENS, M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's
drug store, on Monday, May 25th.
Cataract, Bosnia, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh doafness, head noises
treated and glasses properly fitted.
Hours -1,2 a. in. to 8 p, in.
The Ontario Educetioh Department
hits issued a, notice to provincial
schools to celebrate Empire Day on
Friday, May 22. The circular sug-
gests patriotic instruction for the
morning and patriotic racitatiats and
addresses In the afternoon. The de-
partment promises rti 'Union Jack to
every rural school before that ditte,
ani every schoolhouse must illy it.
The Canadian ensign should also be
used.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Wroxeter will celebrate Dominion
Day by games, etc,
Butter and eggs still hold their
values; butter, 25c; eggs, 10c.
See page 8, for advt. of Lord Dun,
dee, owned by V. Vannorman.
The Litkeside Baseball schedule is to
hand, but too late for this issue.
Mitchell's tax rate this year will be
24 mills, the highest the town has ever
had.
Wingham Court of Revision is
dated May 20th. Is your name on the
Voters' -list ?
Wingham Bachelors and Benedicts
bold their Assembly this evening
(Wednesday.)
We are sorry to report Miss Annie
Rogers has been obliged to go to the
hospital again. There are nine pa-
tients there now. -
The Wingham Company of the 33rd
Regiment will begin drilling this
(Thursday) evening in the Parish Hall.
The Regiment will this year do the
annual training at Quebec.
WANTED.—•A girl to do housework.
Mrs. George Allen.
Shoes for Misses, Children and In-
fants, in many new styles. Mother,
come, see. W, J. Greer.
Farmers have been delayed with
their seeding by the wet weather, but
the work is well forward, and -.some
have nearly finished, At present, the
weather is favorable for growth.
• Mrs. Irwin Pattison of town receiv-
ed
eceiveed word this week of the death of her
father, Mr. C. W. Lawrence of Buf-
falo, formerly of Belgrave. His death
occurred on Tuesday last. See Bel -
grave items for further reference.
A number of young People enjoyed
themselves immensely, on Wednesday
evening, at the residence of Mr. Jas.
McGee, 1st line Morris. • The evening
passed very pleasantly, with games
and other amusements,
Rooms To RENT.—Over D. M. Gor-
don's store. Apply to Dr. Irwin.
WANTED,—An apprentice to learn
Photography. Apply star M. E. Zur-
brigg, Photographer.
•
Geo. Case of 13amilton has a very
tinycolt. . It is only a feiv days old,
and weighed 24 pounds. It is riot
much larger than an Irish terrier.
The -mother is a Scotch Shetland,' and
is less than nine -hands high. ' She was
bought by Mr. Case for his little boy
at resale in Toronto last fall.
Dates for examinations have been
fixed as follows :—For entrance to
Model school, June 23rd ; high school
entrance,' June 21th, 25th and 26th.
Normal school entrance and junior
matriculation, June 29th ; entrance to
faculty of education and scholarship
matriculation, July 2nd.
WANTED—Large quantities of eggs,
18c ; and tub butter.—Geo. E. King.
BRING along your shoes ; we do re-
pairing and wE no IT RIGHT. Lowest
prices, W. 3, Greer.
Two runaways were the chief events
on Monday forenoon. The Union fac-
tory team -took a spin down Shuter
street, spilling some furniture. Then
the steam laundry horse took a notion
for some swift exercise, running down
Josephine street and around, back of
the Union factory.
The annual meeting of the Wing-
hane branch of the' Women's Institute
wilt meet May 21st at 3 p.m., in the
C.O.V. hall. All members are especi-
ally requested to attend, as there will
be much business to he attended to.
Also arrangements to be made for
District Annual meeting to be helm
here May 28th.
Do not fail to read. Willis and Co's
ad. on page 5. Their ad. will contain
something new and interesting each
week.
Mr. Irwin Elliott and family of East
Wawa o
n shhr oft this I week for New
Ontario. They intend making their
home near Dryden, and shipped their
household effects, implements, etc„
early in the week. Their many
friends in East Wawanosh, while re-
gretting their removal, wish them
much euccess in their new home, in
newer O
e ritarfo,he
T Advance will
keep them posted on the news of the
old borne vicinity.
Mr. P. Arscott, of Teeswater, an
employee of Sterling Bros,' Boot and
Shoe Factory ip London, bad his right
hand fractured and two fingers Crush-
ed in a heeling machine Saturday.
Arscott, who was working with this
machine, in some unknown manner
lost his footing, and putting out his
hand to save himself it was taught
and drawn into the machine crushing
the index and fore fingers, and frac-
turing the hand. The doctor has good
hopes of saving it, although it will be
a couple of months before Mr. Arscott
will be able to use it again. He was a
former resident of Wingham,
,Have you seen the new Shapes and
Styles in Misses' and Children's Shoes.
See Greers shoe windows, We would
be pleased to have you Ball,—%V.
Greer,
Belgrave News.
Herb, Wheeler has recovered nicely,
from an attack of measles,
Mrs, Geo. David of Clinton was
Visitor at Belgrave last week,
Mr. and Mrs. Robb of Morris visited.
at J, A. Brandon's this week,
Mr, and Mrs. Jas, Nichol of Blue.
vale visited in Belgrave on Monday.
The farmers are quite behind with
their seeding, owing to so much wet
weather.
Mr. Stonehouse is recovering from
an affection of one big toe, which had
to be taken off.
Rev. 3, J. Hastie of Belgrave and
Rev. D. Perrie of Wingham exchanged
pulpits last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle have returned
from their wedding tour and are nice-
ly settled in Belgrave, .
Wm. Hopper has had a very bad
attack of sciatica in his arm, which is
not getting much better.
The executors of the late Wm. Mc-
Crae will offer for sale on Friday af-
ternoon, May 15th, the stock, imple-
ments and farm at Belgrave.
The time of year has about arrived
when those keeping fowl should have
them enclosed and not allow them to
run at large to destroy gardens,
Mr. Solar is recovering from his ill-
ness ; he has rented his house and lot
of about 4 acres to Chas. McCrae, and
has gone to live with his son, John, of
East Wawanosh. e
John Putland has purchased the
Ethel hotel, and he with his family
will move there next week, Mr, Put -
land and family just moved to Bel -
grave last fall from Ripley, where he
was keeping hotel, and we are sorry
to lose them in so short a time.
A public meeting will be heldin the
Foresters' Hall in this village, on Fri-
day evening of this week, in the
interests of the Conservative candi-
date,, Mr. Musgrove. All are invited
to hear the public questions of the day
discussed. Chair taken at 8 o'clock.
Let there be a good rally. Seats
reserved for ladies.
Word has been received in Belgrave
of the death of Henry McVittie of
Beget, Manitoba, in the 75th year of
his age. Mr. McVittie was a former
resident of Morris, and was well
known by the older people of this sec-
tion. He with his family moved to
Manitoba a toba about twenty years ago.
His wife, who was a sister of James
Owens of Belgrave, still survives, to-
gether with two sons and five daugh-
ters.
Last Tuesday was a banner day in
Belgrave among cattle dealers, for 101
head changed hands to go on grass.
They were divided up among the fol-
lowing:—John Armstrong, Clegg &
Johnston, C. McOlelland,'Taylor Bros.,
Messrs. Shields and Martin, with
prices ranging from $3.50 to $5.25 per
100; then add to that about 50 head
more that came in the last few days,
and it makes 240 head, At an average
of 1000 lbs .per head they would be
240,000 lbs, which at an average price
of $4.00 per 100 lbs would make $9,600
to be distributed among the farmers
in the country in the vicinity of Bel -
grave.
There died. in Buffalo on Tuesday
morning, Mr. Charles W. Lawrence,+
a well-known and highly respected
resident of Morris. Mr. Lawrence
was born• in Prince Edward county 65
years ago, and when a young man
came west and settled in Stanley
township, near Kippen, for a few
years. From there he moved to Mor-
ris, where he purchased a farm about
a mile south of Belgrave, and lived on
it about 25 years. Mr. Lawrence's
health bad been failing for a couple of
years ; our Canadian winters were
rather severe on him and he spent the
last two or three winters with his
daughter, Mrs, Coultes, in Buffalo.
He belonged to the A. 0. U. W.; in
religion he was a Methodist, and al-
ways took an active part in Church
and S. S. work, He was a member of
Belgrave Methodist Official Board for
many years. lie leaves to mourn his
loss,three
sons and
five
dairgh ter.4
.
The sons are—James, Charles and
George of Buffalo. His daughters are
—Mrs. Coultes of Buffalo, Mrs. Best
of Chicago, Mrs. I, Pattison of'Wing-
ham, Mrs. Miller Proctor of Morris,
and Mrs. R. J, Clegg of Belgrave, The
remains Will be laid to rest by the side
of his wife,
who predeceased him 22
years ago, in the Brandon cemetery,
on Thursday afternoon, The funeral
service -will he conducted by his pas-
tor, Rev. G. W. Rivers. The A. 0. U.
W. lodge of Belgrave will pay their
last tribute of respect to their de-
ceased. brother.
SEED CORN.—Tire best early
maturing varieties for Ensilage or
green feed) for sale.—G. B. ICing,
I3rftTUs.
Nichol—In Morris, on May 2nd, to Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander Nichol, twins,
both gii-Is.
Thompson -In East Watvanosh, on
May 7th, to Mr. and Mes, John
Thompson, a daughter.
n1tA '$s,
Lawrence -4n Buffalo, on Tuesday,
May 12th, Chas. W. Lawrence,
formerly of Belgrave, aged 05.
Miss Ida Bone left last week far a
trip to the West,
Mr. Coop;nan removed his family to
Orangeville last week,
Mrs. Wm. Bisbee of London is visit-
ing her mother, Mrs. Rogers.
W, T, Hall of the Advance staff,
spent Sunday last in Owen Sound.
Mr. H. Elliott and two sons, Bert
and Roy, left this week for Prince Al-
bert, Sask,
Mr. A, R. Anderson of Lucknow
(formerly of Wingham) was in town
on Monday.
Miss Agnes Graham returned last
week from an extended visit to friends.
in Toronto and Barrie,
Rev. Wm. Lowe of London spent a
few days in this vicinity this week,.
catching speckled trout.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Doubledee re-
turned from London last week, to re-
side again in Wingham.
Mr. David Graham is home from
Sacramento on a visit, to recuperate,
after a very serious illness in the hos-
pital there. The Advance wishes him
complete restoration.
Mr, M. K. Richardson, of Flesher.
ion, was a caller at the Advance office
on Wednesday. He is engaged in the
philanthropic work of caring for desti-
tute children, and was on his way to
Lucknow.
Fort SetiE.—Clover, Timothy, Goose
Wheat, etc,—Geo. E. King.
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a perfect remedy that will ac-
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and NERVOUS TROUBLES; For
BRONCHITIS, COUGHS, ETC, is
superior to Cod Liver Oil Com- '
pounds. $1.00 Bottle for
50 Centi.
J. Walton Mcgibb. on _.
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DRUGGIST
MACDONALD BLOCS
The Leading Shoe Store.
Men's Oxfords
In all the
New Styles.
les.
trikereseeles
Why don' -t you wear Tan
Shoes, Sir ?
This season's Tan Oxfords are
the handsomest we ever saw—
because they are the handsomest
that were ever made.
Come and take a look at the
new shapes.
You'll want a pair as soon as
you see them.
Don't punish yourself by try-
ing to get through the Summer
without a pair of low shoes.
Prices not high, $3,00 to $4.00,
all sizes.
W. J. GREER
THE SHOE MAN
Let le Bake
For You.
Why should a woman stay
in the kitchen and sutler
from the heat when home-
made baking can be bad
here at such moderate prices?
You'll be money in pocket
and you'll save yonrse?f all
the work and worry if you
order your bread and cakes
from me. Try this plan.
Scores of your friends do,
seiseissiketielle
J. C. LACKIE