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The Wingham Advance, 1908-05-28, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 35111- YEAR, NO, 39, WINGJL4.M, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1908, I" Readable Paragraphs From The Editorial Pen —A very "quiet election" is the gen- eral remark concerning North Huron eampaign. * ,t * —Only one more week of good faith- ful effort, to elect A. H. Musgrove for North Huron, * * * —It is a fact, but so far, we have not heard of any Conservative candidates committing suicide, * ** —We verily believe that Summer is approaching, for the ice -waggon and water -cart have made their appear- ance. —Wingham Liberals opened their committee room in one of the vacant stores in the Wilson block, on Friday evening. * * * —The promises of some voters may be depended on. There are others, who like the "big fish," slip off the hook, just before you land there. *** On page 4, will be found the election returns for the last provincial elec- tion for the same territory as is now covered by the riding of North. Huron. Some of our readers may desire to compare them with the returns on June 8th. * * * —Don't forget that Wingham is the hub of North Huron, and the Nomina- tion will be held here next Monday from 12 noon until 2 p,m. After that, the candidates' addresses. If you. have not fully decided how to vote, hear the candidates, In any case hear them discuss provincial questions. .** —The quiet canvass without public meetings may have its advantages, but many of the,electors like to hear the questions of the day discussed. It is sometimes said that public meet- ings make no votes. They may or may not; but they diffuse information and correct mis-statements, and mis- understandings. —In the past three years, the On- tario Opposition has had three differ- ent leaders, and judged from the work clone, the last is the worst. If the Liberals of Ontario gain but little in the coming election, much of the blame must rest on MacKay. He is not the man to inspire confidence, and is scarcely the type of a man to lead a great party to victory. * +* —The scarcity of material on which to base arguments in favor of the Lib- eral cause in this riding, was evident at Mr. Proudfootaii meet pg in Auburn, on Monday evening, when. Mr. Proudfoot went out of his way to attack Mr. Musgrove, the Conserva- tive candidate for North Huron. Such tactics are intended i to ded perhaP s to assist Mr. Currie, but often have the opposite effect. * * * —Last week encouraging . public meetings in the interests of Mr. Mus- grove were held in St. Helens, Kintail, Port Albert, Dungannon, Town Hall, Morris, and Belmore. This week's meetings Were :—Tuesday at New - bridals, Wednesday at Fordwich, Thursday at Lakelet. Now that seed- ing is over, the farmerstaking are a ' tn g considerable interest in the public questions of the day. —No Government in this Province ever went to the people with a cleaner or. brighter record than that which the Conservative Government of On- tario presents before the electorate at this election. While the Legislature sat, the criticisms of the Opposition were of such a character that they. might be termed "approval," and on some important questions, the House was not even divided. It was only when the need for campaign material became urgent, that any pretext at disapproval was found. ♦ * * --Yes, the campaign goes along very nicely. Up this way, so far at least, there has been a marked ab- sence of the bitterness, ill -will and rabic. utterances that so often spoil an election campaign, and cause a dis- tinct cleavage in a community. It is doubtful if partisan rancor and oppro- brious epithets result in any real gain for either party. The Advance is pleased to see the campaign conducted es it is. The work done may be equal- ly effective, in the absence of ob,'1 ec- i:ionea features referred to, possibly the ryttitucie of the 'Wingham papers bas had its influence in this aireetiop. iris -Fere is an item that q number of Liberal papers are publishing I— "What will the prine of 64o61 books be after the present bank- rept steek is cleared out p The Government took good eare that the election will be over before the salt Is rubbed into the book buyers of the new series.' The papers that published this item � studiously avoid giving Mr, Whitney's answer to it, so the Advance willis ive it in substance, "If the school book publishing barons refuse to publish the new reeders at a reasonable price, the Government will undertake the work Keela, and let the people have school bake rte near cost espoaf• eIblar" ---At, the commencement of this campaign, the Advance expressed the hope that the contest would be free from those unpleasant features, that often ceuse severance of friendly rela- tionships, and we' have endeavored to act accordingly. Here is the way, Bro. Kerr of the Brussels Post sneers at the course taken: "It is delightfully refreshing to notice the emphasis placed upon liberlllity of thought, creed, etc., by the Conservative press in Huron Co. One would almost be led to think that some of the can- didates bad some time or .other been banding out "hot stuff" and the account was being squared oft by everybody being "broad." You can't always bury these old tirades so that they will stay dead." The Advance could reply at length to the above uncalled for taunt, but refrains. We are quite satisfied to let the public compare the course we have taken in this election, with the repeated insinuations of the Post edi- torially and by means of communica- tions in reference to the Conservative candidate for North -Huron. * * * —Quite recently, the Advance had a paragraph referring to 'Bro. Kerr, of the Brussels Post. It was written without a single thought of bitterness or ill -will, but rather otherwise, and in a somewhat jocular way.. Mr. Kerr, however, says the Advance- "tried to be nice; but withal was mean." Under the trying circumstances Bro. Kerr has passed through, we shall have to excuse his misunderstanding of our intentions. We may say, however, that in no newspaper in Huron county, bas so many nasty references appeared referring to Mr. Musgrove and Dr. Chisholm, both respected residents of this. town. A short time ago Dr. Chisholm was the target; now it is Mr. Musgrove, against whom there have been repeat- ed baseless insinuations and sneers. The Wingham Advance has not so treated Mr. Currie, but has always spoken of him with respect. The Post would have done well to have recipro- cated,. by at least refraining from reflections upon Mr. Musgrove. It would'have done the Post no harm to have followed the example of the Wingham newspapers. * * * —Ontario now has a positively secret ballot. Under the old adminis- tration, any man's vote could be traced. Mr. Whitney decided to "Trust the people," long before Leader MacKay thought of the topic for his first sermonettte in the front page of the Globe. • The difficulty with the old administration of which MacKay was a member was—that it would not "trust the people." Hence the awful revelations of the Courts, that disgust ed the honest men of the Liberal party, 'as well as the general elector- ate of Ontario. The new text taken by MacKay may be an evidence of his sudden conversion, but many electors are doubtful of its genuineness. Here is a story to the point. A very wick- ed man turned over a new leaf, decid- ed to live areligious life, and, was be- ing immersed prior to being received into the Church. As the ceremony was about to take place a bystander shouted out---., Say, parson, I know that old sinner b ottert thin you do, and 1 tell you one dip will never do him. You'll have to anchor him out in the deep water all night to have any effect on that man." as * it —Tho Brussels Post informs its readers thusly "The legal fees of the govern - Ment were $14,000 in 1004 and thought to be large, but in 1007 they climbed tip to $43,300, an increase of 210 per cent, To be just is better than to be generous." Yes, $14,000 from 413,000 leaves an increase of $20,000, Of that, it took possibly $14,000 to ferret out and bring to- justice some of the rascals in the London election, one of the most cor- rupt in the history of Canada, where $10 bills in the interests of the Liberal candidate were scattered in lavish pro- fusion: (See Court records for parti- culars). Of the balance, it took several thousand dollars` more to correct a blunder A. G. MacKay made while he was Commissioner of Crown Lands. tut AS a result of correcting that 'mis- take, the Government has already received from the O'Brien mine ;:, q,- 05 and it is estitnated that the same mine will yet yield a million dollars in 111 rs tl royalty for the people of Qntariq, It pays sometimes to spend money pun- isbing evil -doers, end correcting hien- Oro. The brussels 'Pest also omit- ted to tell its readers that instead of giving away Cobalt lake to favorites, tb0 Whitney Government sold that little lake for over one million dollars ($1,085,000.) The less the Post says about the legal expenses of the Gov. eminent, the more wisdom it will. show. WANTED—Large quantities of eggs, 18e; and tub hatter.—Geo, B. Bing. I lft, Ovittsn, M. D., London, yeand Har Surgeon, will be at le�ibbon's drug store, • oft Monday, ,Tune 20th. Cataract, squint, failing ailing e esi ht,nasalcatarrhr deane e, headnoses Witted and esproperly .ra erl`ftted,[lours .12 a. m. to p. ni Personale Mr. S. Graney visited in Sarnia over Sunday. Miss Houghton spent Monday with Seaforth friends. Dr. T. Chisholm,.`M.P., is borne from, Ottawa for a visa, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mason spent the holidays in. London. Miss Fraser spent the holidays at her hone in London. Chester Longman of Listowel was in town on Monday. W, R. Cruickshank washome from Ftensall for Empire Day. Gordon Griffin of Owen Sound spent the 24th at his home here. Miss Maggie Tibbs spent Monday with relatives in London, Miss Fanny Green was home from Woodstock for the holidays. Miss Maud Vanalstine of London spent the holidays .in town. Miss McVannell visited at her home near St. Mary's over Sunday. Miss Dolling of London was a visitor at Wm, Guest's over Sunday. Harry Hessian of Toronto spent Sunday with his parents here. Miss Bell of Londesboro visited friends in town over Sunday. Wm. Glendenning of London is spending a few weeks in town. Miss Hattie Wellwood was home from Toronto for the holidays. Mr. Parmelee of Chicago is visiting his niece, Mrs. Robt. Maxwell. Mr. Lawrence of Welland is spend- ing a few, weeks with S. Gracey. Mrs. Wrn. Leckie of Wroxeter visit- ed friends in Wingham last week. Mrs. Baer and danghter. Lillian spent the holidays at Woodstock. P. J. McGarvey of Toronto visited at Mr. Phelan's over the holiday. Miss L. Jones of Wiarton visited her brother in town over Sunday. Miss Lizzie Gilchrist spent the holi- days in Toronto and other places. Thos. G. Wilson of Hensel], spent the holidays at his home in town, Miss B. H. Reynolds spent the holi- days with her sister in St. Thomas. Miss Lottie Guest and brother Fred, were visitors in Ripley on Monday. Jas. Phelan of town spent the holi- days in St. Catherines and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. John Button of Luck - now spent Monday at Mr. Wm. Fessant's. Mr. and Mrs. George Mooney and children of Ripley visited in town on Monday. Miss Jessie McDougall of Under- wood spent the holidays With Miss Tena Kelly. Misses E. and L. Little spent a cou- ple of days with Londesboro friends this week. .. Mr. A. Dutra daughter, ash aeandter Miss Georgia, spent Sunday with relatives in Clifford. , W. W. McGillivray of Southamp- ton was a visitor at R. Clegg's for Empire clay. Allen Ramsay of Tara spent the holidays with relatives in Wingham and Morris. Daniel Gassel of the Business Col- lege. spent the 24th with his parents at Pine River, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Reading of To- ronto spent Empire Day with the former's parents. Herb. Elliott IefE on Tuesday for Prince Albert, Sask., where hhas sepured a good position. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hoover of West Toronto, were guests at the Methodist parsonage, a , over last Sunday. Miss Jane Logan and Miss Mary Henderson of Thorndale are visiting Mrs. Wm. Dawson of Culross. Mrs. Percy Brown of Acton visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs: A. E. Simmons over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Bird of Guelph visited Mrs. Bird's parents, Mr, and Mrs. G. Phippen, during the holidays. Geo. 11. Awde of Drayton passed through town last Thutrs da He on his way home from yLucknaw, where he procured an artificial, limb. Earnest and Clifford Aitchison of Lucknow spent the 24th at their home, in town, accompanied by their cou- sins, CIeveland, Wilforcl and Freda Aitchison. • Miss C. McCracken and Mr. W. Davidson of Listowel, also Miss M. - Walker and Mr. A. McCracken of Molesworth were the guests of Miss E. Posllif, over the 24th, Leg Crashed. Our townsman, Thos. Deans, met with an accident on 'Tuesday. He was assisting to move a stove down- stairs, when it fell upon ane of his legs, severely crushing the limb. No bones Were broken, but it will probe - hip be a 'few weeks before ha will be able to do much active work, Brother Drowned; Mrs. Hayden, • of 'Victoria street Wingham, received the sad news of the death of her brother, Mr, Fred Clark, who was d'row'ned on Saturday evening in Walkerton. Two young. men and frac rain* y a ladies went nut for a boat ride 00 the river in the evening, when the boat went over the dam. with the result that Mr. Clark and the two young ladies were drown. ed, The ladies were Misses Startle and Bertha Obtncht. The other young Irian endeavored, to save his com 1pan. ions, but failed, and was thoroughly exhausted when he reached the shore, and d f or Maine evr m r cs unable l oearn- mon aesldta nce, The triple tragedy eataded great sorrow. Lakeside League. In Godericb, on Monday last, Blyth baseball team defeated Goderieh in a Lakeside League game by 0 to. 4. The players were : Goderich--Elliott, De- vine, Webb, Dean, Wiggins, Nichol- son, Foster, IGudob, Tait, Blyth— Somers, Sims, McMillan, Watson, Derr, Buchanan, Taman, Conrtice, McArter, A Successful Day, , Coun. McDonald and daughter, Mabel, met with great success in St. Mary's on Monday. Mr. McDonald took second for pipng, and Mabel cap- tured nearly all the firsts. Among the prizes she took, were --first for best dressed girl, first for Sword dance, first for Reel dance, first in girls' race, and second in Highland fling. The competition was close, but Miss Mabel came out -best. A Quiet Wedding. A marriage ceremony was perform- ed in the Methodist parsonage, on Fri- day last, when Miss Jessie Keene be- came the bride of Mr. Robe. Baird, jr"., of near Belmore. The bride, who has only been out from Scotland three months, came to Wingham on Friday, where she met her intended, and in a •short time after, the nuptial knotIvas tied, The acquaintanceship, it is said was of short duration, but we hope their future may be happy and pros- perous, Rev. W. G. Howson per- formed the ceremony. SEEDS.—A full line of Mangold and Turnip Seed of the best recommended varieties, will be found at R. Awde's flour and feed store. Killed By Live Wire. A former townsman, Mr. Peter Mc- Gillivray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch. McGillivray of town, met death very suddenly on. Friday last. He was liv- ng in Beverley, Massachusetts, and while engaged with his business, came in contact with an exposed live wire, and was instantly killed. The de- ceased was a young man of exemplary character, and was actively engaged in Salvation Army work for some time. " He leaves a young widow to mourn the loss of a faithful partner, His parents, brothers and sisters here keenly feel the bereavement that has so suddenly darkened their lives. The remains were brought *to Wing- ham and interred on • Wednesday, Deceased was in his 20th year. Lower Wingham Notes. Fine weather for the "garden sass"; you tell it by the onion aroma, ,..Fish- ing seems a favorite pastime, but whales and fish stories are by no means plentiful yet... he say it y Y was "quiet" in Upper Town on the 24th ; not so here for the racket of the fire -crackers was deafening... We sup- posed there would be some stir this summer at the electric li h works t g , and extensive repairs begun, but so far things seem to go on in the same old way.... Bailiff Phippen has been improving his home by cement walks, giving it a sort of town or city like appearance. Others ought to "go and do likewise," and improve and beauti- fy their homes. ..Election day is draw- ing nigh, and Lower Town division should sion should roll up a good'majotity for the •people's candidate, Mr. Musgrove..... Already the boysand girls of our Col- legiate o -legiate Institute are looking forward to examinations and holidays.. , , Jas, Lockridge is electioneering for Mr, Currie..., We are pleased to report that Mrs; Thos. Hillis recovering from his recent illness. ' Willis & Co. have been successful in securing the exclusive agency for Vic- toria Shoes for Wingham. This brand of ladies' shoes is generally con{ sidered to be the best made in Canada. Read ad vt, on page 5. hurrh ILews The cornerstone of the Clinton Roman Catholic Church is to be laid nn May 31 by Bishop McEvay, of London. The pulpit of St. Paul's Church was occupied by a student last Sunday. Next Sunday, Rev. F. E. Powell of Chesley will conduct the services. • Boys and their mothers aro especial- ly invited to the Methodist Church for next Sunday evening, When the pas- tor will speak on•. --"Birds, their mis- sion and message." Morning subject: --Reversion to Type, beingthe secon d sermon on "Natural law ithe spirit- ual world," iltttstrated by interesting facts in nature. The ushers will be pleased to show strangers 'a seats. The annual meeting of the Synod of Huron is being held .in London this week, Mr. B. Scott is a lay represent tative from St. Paul's church, The Junior Clergy Union held their annual meeting in advance of the opening of the Synod session, when a conference on the world among the young people of 'therch h va C u was officers of the Union for the ensuing year elect- ed. Rev. W. 11. Ilattley of Blyth was sleeted President. At the May meeting of the Wing - ham district of the Methodist Church, held in Wessels: last week, Rev. S. H. T'ord of Lucknow was elected Chair- man of the district as l[terr. Mr. Lecke of Kincardine is removing to Toronto. The reports were very satisfactory. The total membership of the district is 4,525, a decrease of 8. The mission- ary ai9 Kiviri s for the yeat reached 84,012.14. The total arrionnt Meted fe t 11 m poses on the distriet Was To Dungaunion, The plant of the defunct Wroxeter Star was teamed through Wingham last week, on its way to Dungannon, where the proprietor, Mr. Palmer, will, it is said, start a newspaper, The Wroxeter venture was not a sue - cess, Quebec Tercentenary. We have received tbe Quebec num. ber of 'Onward,".an illustrated week- ly published by Wm. Briggs, Toronto, containing five articles on the Pound- ing, Five Sieges and Conquest of Que- bec, with twenty-four engravings. Gives popular account of a subject of interest to all Canadians. Send for free sample, Around. The World. Dr. Wellwood of Eden, Manitoba, is spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wellwood, in town. He is just returning from a trip around the world. He has been ten months travelling, visiting among other er countries, France, Italy, Egypt, Palestine, India, China, Japan and Korea, In India alone, he travelled several thousand miles, -In his ten months' travels, he has had an oppor- tunity that few enjoy, of coming in contact with people of so many nationalities, and observing their ha- bits and customs. The doctor leaves for his Manitoba home on Saturday. China Wedding, The home of Mr, and Mrs, William Elliott, of the boundary brickyard, was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday Last, it being the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their marriage. At 5.30 some seventy guests assembled in • the dining roam, where a dainty luncheon was provided. The tables were beautifully decorated with ferns, roses and geraniums. Supper over, the evening was then spent in music, singing, dancing, and selections by the gramaphone, The gifts were numerous and costly, showing- the esteem in which Mr, and Mrs. Elliott aro held. After a delightful evening, the guests returned to their homes, leaving behind them good wishes for many more ,years of happy wedded life. Hand Severely injured. The following from the Southamp- ton Beacon refers to a former resi- dent of Wingham::—"Mr, Croueher, a cabinet maker at the Bell Furniture factory, met with a distressing acci- dent on Tuesday of this week. He was helping to clean up the packing room at the time and in trying to throw a belt off a pulley with a broom the belt caught the broom handle and drew his right hand in contact with a small circular saw. The two middle fingers of the right hand were cut off and the thumb is in bad shape, and. may have oto come off. ff He was hur- riedly driven to the doctor's where his injuries were attended to, and he is now testing nicely at Mr. John Dey's on Victoria street, where he has been living since coming to town," The Borden Club. A successful "open meeting" of the Borden Club was held on Wednesday evening in the Chisholm Hall. There was a large attendance, the President, C. G. V s an tone presiding. estdin p g. Mr, John Joynt, President of the Lt hecal- o - servative Association of North Huron, was the speaker. Mr. Joynt stated that it was his "maiden" political speech, but he certainly did well, and spoke for over one hour. He congrat- ulated the Borden Club, and gave his reasons for being a Conservative, al- though his father was an ardent Free Trade supporter. He referred at con- siderable length to Dominion politics, and his references to Dr. Chisholm were received with applause. Provin- cial issues were also dealt with, and the creditable record of the Whitney Government referred to. Mr. Joynt said he was p.oud to be a supporter of a man like Mr. Musgrove, who when elected would be a credit to the con- stituency and to the Legislature. Messrs. Merkiey and Simmons then gave instrumental selections. The Borden Club sincerely appreciated aft. Joynt's kindness in coining to ad- dress then, and voiced their pleasure in a hearty vote of thanks, Mr, Joynt is one of Mr. Musgrove's enthusiastic supporters, and the name of the Con- servative candidate when mentioned was received with cheers. W NTEn.-100 tubs of choicegrass Butter; any quantit .. of Eggs,High- ests prices paid either cash or tr d - Geo. E. King. DRAM. [Defier.—In Ethel, on May 25th, Aaroh Keifer, aged 58 years, 2 months and . 8 days. McDonald --»tit Turnberry, May 20, Bessie) Thom, Wife of D. W. McDon- ald, aged 20. '1'K1; LOCAL MAIM I3t Wheat ,..000 Oats . .......4Ja Barley,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,OOe Peas , r ....IS to 80e Flour . ...,,$$,(into $3.25 Ilay ,,.x,.,.,1,•.,,$10.00 hatter .. lou pItlotatoes....... ......ti(i to700 Live help.. , .... r r r ♦ r r r pi. l '.. fr IL Items Wear Greer'e Shoes and Rubbers, Mrs. W. H. Willis, Leopold street, will receive on Friday, May 20th, from four to: six p.nr.. J. G. Stewart and family have re- turned to town and are comfortably settled in their home on Minnie St. ROOMS To RENT,—Over D. M. Gor- don's store, .Apply to Dr. Irwin, One hundred mattresses at very close prices at Walker's. Buy at once. Reports from the Canadian West indicate that over the greater part conditions are ideal forthe growing crops, County Council will meet on the 2nd of Tune, and the re -union of Coun- ty Councillors will take place on the 4th. WOOL WANTED. -50,000 lbs. wool wanted ; highest prices paid. Geo. E. King. Cut-out prices on rockers and parlor chairs, at Walker's. A rocking chair for $1,00, The Orange Young Britons will hold -a special meeting on Thursday even- ing of this week. A full attendance is requested. Wingham Court of Revision at on Tuesday evening, but the work was not concluded, and the Court will meet again on Friday. GIRL WANTED,—Foreneral house work. Apply to Mrs. R. M. Robinson, Victoria street. NOTICE,—As Dr. Bethune is about leaving town, all accounts must be settled by the 10th of June. Wm. George, the seven year old son ofrMr, and Mrs, Tutt, Is ill in the hos- pital with typhoid, but is doing nicely and itis hoped will soon recover. Don't forget the Band concert in the park on Friday evening. The Band ireceived great praise for the quantity and quality of their music in Listowel 'en Monday last. WANTED.—A good girl for ggneral housework. Apply to Mrs. Kent. entre street. BRING along your shoes ; we do re- pairing and WE DO IT R.IGIIT. Lowest prices. 1V. J. Greer, There are twenty-two licensed auc- tioneers in the county of Huron. Tisose in the vicinity of Wingham are W. A. Currie of Wingham, and G. W. Walker of Gorrie. Mr. Walter Coultes, who has been a patient in the Hospital for the past five months, was taken to his home in East Wawanosh on Wednesday of last week. He is in a critical condition. This evening (Wednesday) Rev. W. G. Hanna, of Toronto, will deliver an address in the Methodist church, in the interests of the Lord's Day Alli- ance. The Wednesday evening servi- ces in the other churches are with- drawn, • Ve,Turnip and Carrot Seeds.—Geo. KFotingS.ALE.—The best grades of Man - Fon SALT; CHEAP—One rubber -tired buggy in good order and one wind- mill. --J. A. McLean. Dr. Bethune intends to leave Wing- ham .next vex t mon t will hreside . and with his son, who is a physician at Emo, 250 miles from Port Arthur. Since the accident that fractured his leg, Dr. Bethune finds it difficult getting around. • The- past week has been one of re- markable growth. The warm wea- ther after abundant rains has caused vegetation to show great vitality. If present indications are a guide, there should be a bountiful harvest, and good fruit crop. Special prices on all kinds of furni- ture just now, at Walker's Furniture store. Mrs. 13. Flynn will sell' by private Sale, up till end of June, all her house- hold furniture. Call at her residence on Minnie street. On Saturday a big load of straw, being brought to Robt. Beattie, was mean enough to slip o11 and upset just at the corner, in sight of the livery stable, It was very trying to the pa- tience to have it act that way, and so near its destination. Tho Clinton New -Era says :—"Mon- day on - day morning when the Wingham train pulled into the station here, it was seen that a robin had built its nest beneath one of tate passenger coaches, presumably between Satur- day night and Monday morning, and the bird was in the nest when the train carne into the yard." Clearing-ont prices on Bab Carri- es acid Go-carts at Walker's •'y Carri- ages , g � alkei s Cuitti- tare roosts. Fort SAtn Ont te. Tho frame of a building 85 by 88 feet ; would Make a good straw shed,—t. D . irNNIs, wing - lawn, arts. A Meeting in the interests of the Conservative candidate for North Soon, was held it Thslinore, on Sat- ttrday evening. Mr. Musgrove and Dr, Chisholm were the speakers. There was a good attendance, and the speakers were listened to attentively. Mr. Batton teas ehalrrnan. SEED 0t)I tt1 , 'Tinee est early y maturing varieties for Ensilage of *too fetch for sale. O. E. Xing: SUBSCRTI.'eleaa j $1,00 I AIt YEAR IN ADVANCE, $1,50 'ro S>7nscumne IN U, S. Wroxeter. Mrs, Russell is visiting with Ford wick friends. A number of our citizens spent Vic toria Day in Mildmay, Mrs. John Hartley visited friends in the village on Monday. Miss Lula Rutherford of Brussels was home for the holiday. Mrs, Auld of Toronto is the guest of Miss Bessie Lovell this week. Miss E. Henry spent Victpria Day at her home near Whitechurch. Miss Jennie Russel is the guest of Miss Beattie of Seaforth this week. Miss French of Toronto is visiting her cousin, Miss Tana Rae, at present, Mrs. Knutson of Berlin is visiting at the home of Mrs. Wm, Douglas in the village. Mr. John Hartley, Principal of Clin- ton Public School was in the village on Saturday, Miss Bessie G. Lovell of Wingham High School spent Victoria Day at her home here. ce, Jeanette Bl visited friends in anand her Lon Lon- don over Sunday. Mr, J. F. Gibson of Toronto Junc- tion visited over Sunday at the home of Mr. F. V. Dickson. • Mr. Stewart IvlcKereher of Brussels spent the holidays at the home of his father, Mr. W. S. McKercher, Mr. T. W. Gibson, Deputy Minister of mines, of Toronto, visited his sister, Mrs. F. V. Dickson on Victoria Day. Miss Alice Hamilton left here on Friday Iast for Preston where she in- tends spending some time visiting her brother, For the past week Messrs, Davidson & Sou of Wingham have been en.gag- ed in drilling a well for Mr. A, Mc- Michael of the village. We are glad to report that they completed the con- tract successfully on Monday, of this week, having drilled something over 80 feet. Mr. McMichael will now have an abundance of good water, • On Friday evening, there will be a meeting held in Wroxeter in the in- terests of Mr. Musgrove, the Conser- vative candidate for North Huron. Mr. Musgrove is an excellent speaker and will have good assistance if re- quired. Conservatives, Liberals and Independents should hear Mr. Mus- grove on ,Provincial affairs. 'The Sports Committee for the July 1st celebration at Wroxeter, are offer- ing great inducements for the five - mile Marathon race as• also for the one -mile track race. First prize in the former, a fully guaranteed 17 jewel Waltbam watch; 2nd and 3rd prizes, valuable medals. Good prizes also for the one -mile race. Win the watch for our town boys. Open to anyone with- in a radius of 10 miles of Wroxeter. Whitechurcli. Miss Lizzie Henry was home for the holiday. Miss Winnie Ouyler was home from Toronto for the 24th. Mr. and Miss Kennedy of Toronto spent the holidays at the manse. The" tot h Passed off quietly here. Mr. Everitt hoisted his flag as usual. The Tennis Club spent a lively time on the manse lawn on Monday after- noon. Mr. Rintoul will commence the daily mail service to Langside on the first of June. The • football team of school No. 10 went over to Wawanosb on Saturday afternoon to1 a ea pteam y the ofo N.14• the game resulted in a draw. ' The Phonograph concert ora -Monday evening was a decided success. The new Edison machine speaks with life- like distinctness, nes s which has to be heard to be appreciated. The shower on Tuesday freshened things up and the farmers are wearing the smile that won't conte off, as a bumper crop is now expected. When we were shivering with cold and wet during April and the early part of May, we were inclined to grumble at Providence, but the present appear- ance of the earth proves how short- sighted we are, and how useless is our complaining. On Friday there was an interesting time at school No. 10, in honor of the hoisting of the new flag presented by tbe Ontario Government. Miss Troy, the teacher, had the children drilled in several interesting exer•eises. The parents in this section were well rep- resented, besides several froneoutside, and a very enjoyable time was spent. Everyone is well pleased with the way Miss Troy is conducting the school, and all are sorry to learn that she will not be able to continue in charge Ionger than midsummer; Glenannan. Miss Carrick of Wingham spent Sunday and Monday with friends in this cotnniunity, The picnic mentioned in haat issue was very successfully carried out on Monday on the banks of the Maitlai River in Mr. Llan li's faun, The wea- ther was fine, the crowd good and the whole thing was very much eta joyed. On Monday night- about 0 o'clock, smoke moke was seen issuing !front Mr. Dunkin's barn, and it was found to be on fire. Fortunately tate fire had not gained much headway and with the prompt assistance of neighbors with a few pails of water any very serions ciatnage was averted. Prompt action was all that saved the barn. aboutb iday evening of last week seventy gt�uests enjoyed the hospitality. of Mr. and Elliott Y Mrs, Wnt, iliott in the celebration of the 20th miniversary of their wedding. After an excellent dinner the evening was spent ' to pe in music and other snterta,Itt- rent which was thoroughly enjoyed balt .resent. The hostand hostess were presented 'with many valuable and ue s ful tokens s of 1.ltcy esteem itt which theyheld, We all join in wishing themaro -continued prosperity nod many returns of the day, Belgrave, Chas. Meerae spent Saturday in Seaforth. Mr, F; Anderson was in London last Saturlay, Mr. and Mrs. Pinglo spent their holidays in Blyth. Wm, Wray spent the 24th with his, brother in London. Mrs. Sproat spent Sunday with friends in Seaforth, Mrs. Wm, Cleag, who has been ill, is slowly recovering.. Mr, and Mrs, Wray visited friends in Brussels last week. Miss May Drummond spent Sunday with the Misses Clark, Miss Waytnath of Belgrave visited friends in Hulled this week. Mr. B. Wilkinson and son of Ripley Sundayed at W. K, Whaley's. Miss Barr of Blyth was the guest of Miss Tessie Halliday last week. Master Carroll and Clayton Proctor were holidaying in Palmerston. Mr, and Mrs. Davis of Albany, New, York, are guests at Wm. Wray's: Mrs, Staples of Kinburn spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Stewart of Bayfield is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Halliday, Mrs. Will Proctor spent a few days with her sister, Mrs, Butcher, of Wingham. Mrs. Brownbrid a of Brampton was a visitor at Mrs. Proctor's, sen., and other friends. Mr, and Mrs. Wismore of Harriston were guests at Mr. and Mrs. Daley's for the 24th. Mrs. Bell and her mother, Mrs. Mil- ler, visited the latter's son in London, on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Tisdale attended the funeral of the latter's sister, last week, in West Wawanosh. Mrs. Basil Coultes and daughter of Buffalo, are visiting Mrs. M. Proctor and Mrs. R. J. Clegg. Mrs. Waugh of London spent the holidays with her brother, Mr. Coultes of East Wawanosh, and other friends. Mr, R. Corley went to London on • Wednesday to attend the Synod of Huron, which is in session there this week. The Church of England people are arranging for a garden party in the near future ; farther notice will be given. Mr, Arthur Brooks of Centralia was in the village last week, putting up a new fence in front of his house and lot. Miss Agnes Walker of Wingham has returned to her home, after spend- ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Car- lisle of Belgrave. FOUND! For allh w od desire a to increase their FLESH and STRENGTH, enrich and purify the BLOOD, invigorate the MIND and BODY, in FLAXSEED EMULSION COMP. a perfect remedy that will ao- complish this and more. The most sensitive and delicate can take it. Unequalled as a SPRING TONIC and for EXHAUSTION U TION and NERVOUS TROUBLES; For BRONCHITIS, COUGHS, ETC,, is superior to Cod Liver P ve Oil Co '= m oun ds.$1.00 Bottlefor P o 50 Cents. 1 J. Walton McKibbon E . DRUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCK The Leading Shoe Store -.7 IT'S► + OXFORD TIME. There's a whole Summer's comfort ahead for the Man or Woman who buys Oxfords now. Furthermore, they're the sty- lish caper, More Oxfords will be worn thio season Chair ever before. No matter what the price --no matter what the style -we tiro ready for yon with the largest, finest and awellest stock of Men's and Women's Oxfords in town, For Ladies end Misses we have Oxfords at $1,25, $1,50 to *3.00. For Men and Dors our prices are 81.50, $2.00 to $4.00, Plenty of stylee at every price to select from. San Them, and you'll see the O :tford display of the town. Buy Then,, and you'll buy at right prices. Bee us for Trunks and Valises .a W. J. GREER