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36TH YEAR, NO. 7.
WINGTIAN, ONT., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1908.
SVBSORIPTION
*LOG 'ERR 'YEAR UAISVAIICS,
411,60 TO filtnesCATetritS zrt3.
SA.NCTUM PARAGRAPHS,
1,•••••••••••••1*
—Has the Laurier policy made yeti
vichrOr is it the grafter, who has the
cinch.
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—Dr. Chisholm for East Huron.
—E. R, Lewie for West Huron.
Sherritt for Soath Huron.
* * *
—"Twelve years more of Laurier,"
is it ? With the woollen indestre
granola and other industries on
short time, and some closed altogeths
er. No thanks. Let us have a
change.
Says one paper to its readers :—
"Reny to save the Government," It
would be infinitely better to "Rally to
save the country." With the Govern-
*tient will go the grafters, many of
whom have grown immensely rich on
the country's resourcee. Let them go.
*
—It has to be remembered. that the
timber limit which Mr, A. W. Fraser,
who was one of the Liberal candidates
at Ottawa, sayshe bought for $1,650
and sold for $100,000, is only a sample
of the manner in which the Govern-
ment has wasted the public herie
tage.
* *
—In one of his speeches, Sir Vi7ilfrid
said—"Lord lettest now thy servant
depart in peace." We do not believe
in using scriptural quotations in snob,
a connection, but if it is Sir Wilfrid's
sincere desire "to depart," we may
say, that we have no serious objec-
tions to make.
* * *
—.A. Liberal neeespaper pleads that,
unless Ontario rolls 'up the normal
vote for the Laurier Government,
there may result at Ottawa a painful
deadlock similar to that which existed
at Toronto during the final months of
the Ross regime, Surely this is a con-
fession that there is danger of the
Government's defeat.
* * *
—Boxes for Laurieles great 'rural
malt delivery system are being made
in Indianapolis, United States. This
infers that Canadians are not clever
enougtt workmen to make these
simple things. We may, however,
inform our readers that the Canadian
farmers will be allowed to furnish the
post -boles, as they cannot be ira•
ported.
* *
—In this campaign, the electors
have to choose between an Adminis-
tration which has almost totally lost
sight of promtses made in opposition,
and the Conservative party led by Mr,
Borden, which presents a policy of
great things for Canada., and a record
of determined struggle in the interests
of the people, as against the grafter*
and middle -men, who have become
enteenched behied the Liberal Federal
Government. it. should not be dif-
ficult to make a choice.
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A FEW POINTERS.
.R•'••••••••••••••
Here are a few terse sentences from
the public statements of Alr. R, L.
Borden
"Before the Grand Trunk Pacific is
completed, it Will have cost ehe people
of this country one million dollars for
eVery constituency in Canada. When
the road shall have been completed
the public, debt of this country will
have reached $4.?5,000,000."
"Political pull is of infinitely mere
value than real estate anywhere in
Canada. l"
+The Government has been alto-
gether too anxious about the quantity,
and not solicitous about the quality,
of the immigrants."
"What about Senate Reform ? Why
having secured a strong Liberal
majority in the Senate, the Govern-
ment now considers it • is reformed
quite well enough. Within one year
we will make as meets progress in
Senate reform as the Liberals have
done In twelve years."
"1 do not object to liberal expendi-
ture in a new And undeveloped coun-
try like this. But for every dollar
taken from the taxpayer's pockets
there should be a dollar received in
retarn."
"The statements of Liberal speakers
are their own condemnation. If there
are muck -rakers, what aboet the
muck -makers? If there are scandal-
mongers, there were also scandal
makers. ' The report of the civil ser.
vice commission is so severe that if
made public in a country like Great
Britain it would drive the Govern-
ment out of office within 48 hours,"
—"Laurier and a larger Canada" is
the slogan of many Liberal papers.
If the Premier carries what there is of
it on the 20th„ he and his press will be
supremely happy. But if Laurier is
really going to make a "larger Cana-
da," it will be interesting to know
how. Will he annex the United
States, .or will he extend Canada to
the north pole ? Will he encroach on
the waters of the Pacific, or All in the
shores of the ,Allantio? One thing we
are sure of, and that is, that Canada's
timber and western landseethe heri-
tage of the people, have been growing
less with amazing rapidity, since such
men as Sifton, , Adamson, Burrows,
Hitchcock, McGregor, Fraser and. a
host of other grafters got their'paWs
on our heritage. A "larger Canada"
indeed! They must mean a larger ex-
penditure, a heavier taxation, and an
enormously increased national debt,
and a larger number of millionaires
made rich at the country's expense.
—Besides getting for $1,050 timber
limits that he sold soon after for $100,-
000, A. W. Fraser of Ottawa secured
80 square miles of choke timber lands
for $500, or LESS THAN ONE CENT PER
ACRE. A little later, he issued a. glow-
ing prospectus describing this valu-
able tract of timber and valued it at
half a million, dollars. What do East
Huron electors think of handing out
such plans as that to political friends.
Does a Government that allows such
transactions deserve a renewal of con-
fidence ? We think not.
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—Joseph Martin, a leading Libetal
politician says ;—"Since the present
government came into office in many
bastanees the law has been changed so
that the alienation of public lands,
franchises and concessions, whieh be-
fore had been in . the hands of
the govertor-general-in-council, came
within the power of the minister of
the department alone, without any
theck whateoever. Although the government issue an Official gatette every
week these grants ere not published,
and there is no general knowledge of
them unless askee In parliament, and.
even then Itis only with the greatest
difficulty that any information can be
obtained."
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Rooms To RuerT.—In Griffin block,
available about Oct. 20th.- —Apply to
0. N. Griffin.
Dr. Nelson Tait of 498 Spadina. Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Thursday, Oct. 22nd,
from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m., for consulta.
tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses fitted.
—There is no more reliable paper
than he l'oronto News. It does not
deal in reckless statements, and the
followleg shoWs that the honest elee•
tors of this Dominion ere up against
the same kind of a campaigh as that
which faced them in the last days of
the Ross administration. The News
&Vs
"The News het ib ott good*
authority that the Liberal leaders
are seriously alarmed. It is stated
In a reliable quarter diet $85,000
has betel sent into Fott, William
and Port Arthur in order to stent
the rising Coasetvative Ude. One
who has exeellent sourees of infer-
tuatioti states that the money is
there le twenty and day dollar
bills, It is declated that $50,000
has been ablated, to another rid-
ing. Everywhere the eandidates
of the Government are drawing
upon the Treasury for essistenee
In the conatituencies. There is
deliberate co-opetation, between
the Treasury and the eanipaign
fund to smother public opinion
end pi/V[1114Se a mita Tema of prow
for the Admitaitteation,"
Lower Wingham.
Cburcb rove
Captains Pease awl Andrewe of the
Salvation Army have finielied their
labors in 8Vingharn, TheY Fo to To-
ronto for a brief rest, Thew sueces-
ears are not yet announced.
Rev. Thos. j. Snowdon, Pb, B., of
Holinesrille, may he expected to
preach in the Methodist ()Imola next
Sunday at both set:vices,. His evening
aderese will be on the subject of "Sab-
bath Observance," All welcome.
Rev. F, Powell of Ohesley occupied
the pulpit of St. Paul's last Sunday
morning. In the evening, Rev, 0. E.
jeakins preached the second sernaon
in his series of cliscoursee to young
men. The topic was, "Strength, or a
sound mind in a sound body."
The Epworth League Rally Day ser-
vices at Brick Church were very sue-
cessfnl. Rev. A. E, Jones of Auburn
preached appropriate sermons on Sun-
day, and the Westfield choir rendered
musical selections in both services.
On tiondity evening, a splendid liter-
ary and musical progom was render-
ed in the church. Ali those announc-
ed to take pert were present and per-
formed their part in an ahle manner.
The neater, Rev. G. W. Rivers, acted
as ()helpmate, and •interspersed the
various numbers with pleasing re,
mark, The Wingham Quartette led
by Mr, Cline furnished the musical
part of the program', gtving duets and
solos, as well as quartettes, all of
which were highly appreciated. Miss
Johnson of Westfield, Miss Harrison
of Belgrave, and Mts. I. Parker of
Wingharo, gave their readings in first-
class style, th the enjoyment of all
present. Rev. J. W. Andrews, Blue -
vale, contribeted an address on
"Change." The Free-will offering a-
mounted to $2L00.
Sam. Lockridge is putting a cement
foundation under his house. •
Jos. Styles has had a well drilled to
obtain good- water, and others are
doing likewise. .
Miss Hogg of Grey, who has been
on an extended visit to Pelee Island
has returned.
Sandy Finlay met with a big loss
last week. He had his citrons, apples
and oats in his stable, and by some
means, the cow got at the things, and
a little later was found dead. We are
sorry for Sandy, for a cow costs
money these days, with butter up to
23 cents.
We are sorry to report that at time
of writing Thos. Groves is very ill.
Ile came licnne front the hospital last
week, where he had been laid up with
fever. 'Unfortunately, he took cold,
and is now critically ill with
pleurisy. Troubles never come atone,
and Mr. Groves' son Earl, who was
working in Kincardine, came home e,
few days age with fever. There are
ninny eases in Kincardine, and they
have lake water.
Geo. Taylor has sold his farm, lot 28,
con. 10, Turriberry, (II line) to Hugh
Caineroe. We understand that the
latter Will not work it. but has leased
it to T. Fienen. Mr. Taylor will come
to Lower Town and flee in his own
house now occupied by Wm. 13. Reid,
who will move to tipper town.
Howard Finlay will occupy the house
to be yawed by T. Pitmen. Mr. and
Mrs. Taylor deserve a rest ; they have
worked herd long enough.
Simple Simon Again.
Yes, Sire Simple Simon would. like
to'know ?
How it is that a village like Brussels
can have a, sewer on its main street,
and Wingharn none ?
And. alma, why this same village eon
have a beautiful gravel street, but
Wingham orily black mud. right upon
its front street?
Education is a beautiful jewel, but
health is the greaten jem. The four
hundred dollars' increase in our High
School salaries this year, would have
paid the interest on $8000.00. If we
cannot have both, which shall it be,
higher edneation for the few, or health
for the many ? .."
What is the maximum salary of a
High School teacher ?
Also, if it is decided to put in a
sewer system, if it will be done like
the svatevevorks, put along in front of
the residences of a privileged. few, eo
that they can use iG at little or no
expense, and the same privilege made
impossible for others? Why should
a few have privileges at the public ex-
pense, that others must pay dearly
for? Is it justice ? •
How should an independent voter
vote on the 28th of this month? Let
Doctor Chisholm tell us how. ?
We are told that at the Sanitary
meeting, two things seemed to bother
our worthy Mayor, the absence of
Simple Simon, and of all the town
doctors. Well, we ean't be in two
places at once. The medical men pro-
bably were somewhere else too, at the
same time.
SIMPLE Siemer.
FIRE IN LISTOWEL.
Auction Sale.
On lot 11, on, 2, Morris, on, Wed-
nesday, Oct. 2Ist, John Asiden will
oRer for sale his farm stock, imple-
ments, household furniture. Terms,
twelve Months' credit for SUMO over
$5 ; tee posters. R, 11, Garniss Is the
auctioneer.
A Fine Bridge.
The new iron bridge to the north of
town has been completed and the
eentent floor laid. The contract for
the approaehes has been let to Mcs
Kinnon Bros., and will be pushed
vigorously. The bridge will be pus
of the best in the county, with roads
way and sidewalk, and will cost -some,
where between $8,000 and $0,000. It
will be open for traffic on November
Oth, Thanksgiving day, unless tams.
pected delay ocenrs.
Magistrate's Court.
Police Nagietrath Morton was called
on to administer justice on Saenrday.
One case was from flowick, in
which complainant was Mrs. R. Oath -
eras and defendant Mrs. W. Spa.
ton, It - seems that for some time
there had been ill feeling between
them, and the latter was charged, with
assault, and the plaintiff asked that
she be bound 5ver to keep the peace.
Mrs. °ethers' face had evidently been
badly used. The defendant was
bound over to keep the peace, and
corumitted for trial on the charge of
aggravated assault. The case has
aroused considerable interest, especial-
ly as both parties are respected resi-
dents of the township. The other
ease was against Geo. Ray and Effie
Ray, both of Wawanosh, and incest
was the charge. Both were commit-
ted for trial.
The town of Listowel was visited by
a very serious fire early Saturday
morning, when the splendid factory
of the Morris- Piano Oenepany, in
which the citizens took jest pride,
was discovered by the tight watch-
man to be on fire. The conflagration
started in the fourth floor, the origin
being an absolute mystery, and in
spite of persistent efforts on the part
of the firemen, the main factory soon
became a smouldering mass of ruins.
The balding used for tuning and re-
adjusting department, general offices,
etc., rernaine intact, being only slight-
ly damaged. Abont 75 men are
thrown out of employment, which is
to be regretted especially a,t this Sea-
son of the year. No accurate estimate
of the loss has been made. but it will
probably amount to $75.000, mostly
covered by insurance.
Work is being prosecuted at the
Electric Light factory. Of course the
"muss" outside and in, is not Jost
pleasing to the esthetic tastes of
Manager Wyles, or his assistant
Walter gavels ; neither does Sentinel
13trulwie enjoy kicking his shins over
wheels, gears, pulleys and things.
But never mind, when It Is all over,
and everything "spick and span" the
ii0Ore cleaned and new oilcloth there-
on, and even the leather belting
polished so vial Can aett your feat in
It, then the gaff ought to have an
oyster supper, and no doubt they Will.
Whenthe Town fits up sueh a dandy
outfit AS it is to be, surely Wyles,
Brad win, Bower), Styles and company
will have a blow-out and 'Mite the
Lower Wingham correspondent and
editor to enjoy the feast. It woald
only be tecognizing true merit you
know. Yet, we give them fair warn -
in, we most have the oysters over
this, We hear there le to be a door.
mat too, and tvoe to anybody i who
makes ditty tetteka on Bradwin oil-
elothecl floor then.
REGISTRATION OP CLYDESDALES.
Death Of Miss Hamilton.
On Thursday last, Miss Isabella,
second daughter of Mr, and Mee. Hugh
Hamilton, passed away after a few
weeks' illness with typhoid fever.
Miss Hamilton had resided in Wing -
ham and vicinity all her life, and was
held. in high esteem. She had been
book-keeper at Wm. Armour's produce
establishment, and was a member of
the Presbyterian Church. She will be
much missed, especially by her par-
ents, as she was the only daughter at
home. The funeral, which took plaee
op Saturday, was largely attended,
and the service was conducted by her
pastor, Rev. D. Perrie. A wreath of
flowers from the 'Westminster Guild,
a floral pillow frora the estate of Wm.
Armour, and other flowers were trib-
utes of affection and esteem. De-
ceased was in her 28th year, and be-
sides her parents, she leaves two sis-
ters (Mrs. Arch. Campbell of Morris
and Mrs. Robt. Arbuckle of Winnipeg)
and four brothers.
The party, who took the pocketbook
off the counter in Mr. Ieard's store on
Satarday afternoon, will please return
it to the store as they are known.
By so doing they. Will save any
trouble.
The natal when considerable trad-
ing will be done in breeding Clydes-
dales is now coming closer to band.
There are many Mlles And young dal.
lions in the unary which are eligible
for registration in the Clydesdale Stud
Book, and whose Menet* have still
neglected to record them. This is a
dietinet disedvantage, as very often
the neglect to do rio spoils the Sale of
the filly. Buyers will always try to
get theni at a much lower price, and,
in Many rases the sale is losb theough
lack of dine to get the papers, as in
case of a western buyer, shippers to
the west can only avail themselves of
the lotv rates and flee service of the
Association ear when the Canadien
Registration certificate is produced.
Cetera shipments yeti be made at half
t he reghlar freight rates if the Walei
is recorded. Then, too, the feet that
prospective buyers ate so ranch in the
habit of looking up the stud hooka hn•
trace of animals which they may be
able to paellas°, is a great advantage
to the owner who has recorded his
young animals. There ate Many rea-
ming whY this shoal he attended to
early. For blank forms etc., write to
Accountant, National Live Stock Ite.
coeds, Ottawa.
Owners of Clydesdale eligible for
registration will please note the adver-
tisement which appears elsewhere in
this lone, making the announcement
that the Secretary of the Clydesdale
Horse Association of Canada will be
at QUeeree Hotel, WednetaleyvOct. 21,
In order to give aasistattee to those
desitous of registering their atilinels,
and who have tei yet failed to der ita*
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD,
High School Field Day. •
The aonnal Field day spode'In con-
nection with Wingham High School
will be held on Friday, this week, on
the High School grounde, Sports
commence at 0 a, in., and will be con.
Untied until the programme is finish-
ed, A cordial invitation is extended
to the citizens to attend..
Auction Sale Of Furniture.
On Saturday next at 13o'cloals, there
will be an auction sale on Wingham
Market Square, a quantity of house-
hold furniture, including Refrigerator,
tables, chair*, bedroom suite, Manu -
featuring sewing machine, etc,, and a
heavy Clydesdale mere. See handbills
for particulars. K. 0. McIver, propri-
etor; W. A. Currie, auctioneer. •
The regular meeting of the Board
was held. on Tuesday evening. Min-
utes of last regular and several special
meetings were approved.
The Principal's report for Septem-
ber showed average attendance as fol-
inWs :—Rfaarn 1-44; IE -43; 11r-42 ;
LV -48; V-301 VI -47; VII -42; total
average 305. Report was adopted.
The following accounts were ex-
amined e—S. V. Hill, $3.70; Elliott &
Walley, 52.70; A. J. Malcolm, 5238;
A. Young, 93c; advertising for Prin-
cipal in Globe and Mail, $L70. These
accounts were passed for payment.
Requests for , re-engagement were
read from Misses Brock, Curaings,
Wilson. Reynolds and Farquharson.
On motion of Messrs. Ross and Isard
the requests wee° granted.
Principal Taylor of the High, School
asked the Board for the use of two
blackboards not now in use in the
Public School, as the High School
Board found it necessary to engage a,
fifth teacher; request granted for six
months use of blackboards.
The salaries of teachers and officers
were ordered paid.
The matter of a new sidewalk was
left in the bands of Trustee Moore,
and Trustee Lloyd was asked to
enquire about coal and report.
The Board then adjourned.
WO School Marathon.
These races were an event of Tues-
day afternoon, The following are the
winners ;--Senior Marathon (5 miles)
—W, J. McLean, P, Alawen, IL Mut-
ton ; time 30 minutes. Intermediate
Marathon (2 miles)—P. Pugh, E.
Wightman, S. Elliott; time 15 min-
utes. junior Marathon (2 miles)—A.
Pugh, H. Coutts, H. Day; time 14
minutes.
WANTED.—A thousand bags of pota-
toes at Awde's Flour and Feed store.
Awde.
Tendered Resignation.
Rev., H. E. Allen, pastor of ' Wing -
ham Baptist Church, has accepted. a
eall from Victoria Avenue Baptist
Church, Hamilton, and has tendered
his resignation here. We are sore
his coogregation will part with him
with sincere regret, and many others
would much prefer that he had
remained a citizen of Wingham. Mr.
Allen is an excellent preacher and a
faithful, attentive pastor.
Entertainment.
An entertainment was given in the
Methodist Church, on Thursday even-
ing, at which, there was a large
attendance. The program was fur-
nished by Miss Polly McKessock,
vocalist, of Owen Sound, and Miss I.
M. Cole, elocutionist. Both ladies are
graduates of Alma College. They are
good entertainers, and the program
was much enjoyed by those present.
Mr. J. W. Macdonald of Wingham
contributed concertina selections.
Fort Saeart.—A second-hand Persian
Lamb Coat, in good order. Apply at
Advance office.
• .....W...or.#4,04.0.^.04.
Dr. Chishom's Meetings,
Three meetings were held on Veda),
evening last in the Interest of Dr,
Chisholm, the Conservative candidate,
viz., at Blyth, addressed by Dr. Chis-
holm , and Rev.. Jos. Elliott ; at
Auburn, addressed by Mr. Todd of
Goderieb, and A, U. Musgrove, M. L.
A.; at Delmore, by Mr. G, Spotton of
Winghatu, Dr. Fowler of Teeewater
and. Dr. Clapp of Mildmay, On Mon-
day this week, meetings were held in
Gorrie, addressed by Dr, Chisholm
and Bowman ; Tuesday, at Fordwich,
addressed. by Dr, Chieholm and L B.
LUcas, M. L. A,; Wednesday, at Wal-
ton, with Dr. Chisholm and Rev. j.
Elliott. The meetings have been well
attended, and the weather excellent
for campaigning. Thursday evening,
there will be it meeting at Cranbrook
addressed by Dr. Chisholm and Rev.
3, ; Friday, at Ethel, with the
candidate and A. IL Musgrove; Salty -
day night is reserved for Lakeiet,
with Dr. Chisholm or his representa-
tive and Mr. Geo. Spotton. Next
week, the meetings arranged are—
Mollde3r, at Brussels (Nomination) ;
Tuesday, a,t Wroxeter; Wednesday,
evening meeting at Brussels ; Thurs-
day, at Belgrave ; Friday, in Wing -
hare ; Saturday, at Jamestown.
Nothing is so detrimental to the
wear of Rubbers as old age. Our rub-
bers are all new and we have no old
ones to palm off on you. Try us for
the next pair you want.—Weetes &
Co., sole agents for Victoria Shoes for
ladies and Albert Shoes for men.
Flute Band Concert.
The Winghaua Flute Band, will hold
their first annual concert in the Opera
House on Friday. evening, Oct. 30,
when an excellent program will be
given. Among those taking part will
be Miss W. Alba Chisholm; Mr. and
Miss Wallace; Mr. Smith, comic sing-
er, and Johnston McCormick, the
famous negro omedian. This will, no
doubt be well worthy the patronage
of the citizens generally, and the.
members of the Band will be pleased
to see a large attendance.
Board Of Health.'
The Board of Health met in the
Clerk's office, Tuesday evening last.
It was decided to send samples of
water from different wells in the
town to Toronto for analysis and
report. The Health Inspector was in-
structed to examine back premises
and out -houses, and to lay infor-
mation before the Police Magistrate
in every case where hie orders were
not promptly attended to. Dr. J. R.
Macdonald, Medical Health Officer,
would advice every family in town to
boil all their thinking water, as the
only sure means of immunity under
present conditions. .
VOLUNTEER SCRIP.—I will buy your
scrip for cash, wire Or write J. H.
Davidson, Esterlaazy, Sask.
Public Meeting.
A public meeting was held in the
Couucil toom on Monday evening to
consider the sanitary condition of
the town, Mayor Holtnes presiding.
The subjects brought up (we tan
scarcely say discussed) were many,
embracing the Bolted of Health, the
emptying of the dam, a trunk seeeer,
dry earth closets, artesian Wells, fil-
tered water for domestie purposes,
contaminated well etc„ etc, There
was considerable talk, but very little
done of prrietieal value, except thab It
was decided, oti 'notion of Messrs.
Dennett and Comas, that the Council
send a score or more samples of water
in use to Toronto for analysis. 1218
true, there have been a fele cases of
fever In town, but not nearly go many
as reported, no as many 0.03 itt Other
towns, and the repot ts that are abroad
have very mull exaggerated the teal
eontlition, However, the Health en-
thorities should be active. One thing
is eertalte and that is that while II
trunk sewer, water for &Medic pur-
poses, and dry moth closets are all
right in their places, to Wait for the
two first mentioned would be folly,
end present, responsibility rests upon
the Hoard of Health, which should be
native in the interests of the citizens,
last Tbureday from their wedding It is an undeniable fact that the seal -
trip, and are now comfortably settled tery condition of the town is not
jti.vre(21±.
Hugh Hamilton of Alexandria was
home for his sister's funeral.
Mr. 3, I, Heraatit of Toronto was in
towii for a few days during the past
week,
Mrs. T. Sande returned home from
Toronto, after three weeksvisit With
her daughters.
Dr. and Mr, Iletrison of Clifford
visited at the home of Mr. de T.
Ineconby last week.
Miss Ethel Xing returned home lase
Saturday, after spending a few weeks
with her aunt in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rothwell, of
Denver, Colorado, are visiting MO.
R's slater, Itire, drel. Ritchie.
Mies Hattie Roderus returned on
Saturday from a monthis visit with
reletives in Beale and Rochester.
Mr. and Mrs. Rout. Beattie returned
'items
Upworth League And Sunday
School Convention,
The lith annual Epworth League
and Sunday School Convention of the
Wingham District was held in the
Wingham Methodist church on Wed-
nesday and Thursday. Oct. 7th and
8t1i, .About 80 delegates were in at-
tendance, representing the various
Leagues and Sunday Schools of the
Mgr*. Every session was full of
interesting and profitable addresses
on subjects intended to be helpful to
those bo attendance.
On Weduesday forenoon the Finan-
cial tneeting was held, and in the af-
ternoon. the Sunday School session,
F. 0, Buchanan conducted devotional
exercises; Rev. Dr. Dougall of Gode-
rich gave a demonstration in Sunday
School teaching and conducted an
open Conference on "Teachers and
teaching," Rev. M. D. Meade's, B.A..,
of Pine River, gave a well prepared
and highlyinspiring address on 'The
crisis of missions"—a problem for the
S. S. The subject, 'How may the
spiritual life of the S. S. be enriched,"
was dealt with by Mr. J. Taylor of
Ashileld. The S. S. Secretary, Rev.
T. E. Sawyer, then reported regard-
ing the work of the District, and gave
helpful suggestions as to how we may
increase the interest in the study of
the Bible and in Missions. The sing-
ing for this session, as for all the
others, was led by Mr. Frank Hill of
Wingham.
Drink Christie's Teas.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
The attendance at the High School
is so large, another teacher will be
engaged
The Judge's Court of Revision for
the Town of Wingham, will be held on
October 27. There are about 140 ap-
peals to be heard.
WANTED.— Good general servant.
Apply to Mrs. A. E. Smith, John St.
Mass meeting for men only, in
Parish Hall, at 4 o'clock, on Sunday
next. Rev. C. E. Jea,kins, B.A., BD.,
will address the meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Vanstone mourn
the death of their youngest daughter,
Marion Lonise, aged 1 year, three
months. The little one suffered much,
and died on Tuesday.
GIRL WANTED.—For general house:
work. Apply to Mrs. j. Walton Mc-
Kibben, Centre street.
Mr. Reid., proprietor of the 'bus line,
is having his share of sickness. Mrs.
Reid has been ill for sonie time, and
recently her sister severely scalded
one of her arms. Now, Mr. Reid is
laid aside with. illness.
Mr. Geo. Spotton speaks two nights
this week in South Bruce, at Ripley
and Bethel. On Monday, he speaks at
the South Huron Nomination, in Sea -
forth, and after a few nights in that
riding, will retan to East Huron.
The A. Y. P. A. meeting in St.
Paul's schoolroom on Monday evening
was well attended and all enjoyed the
humorous address by the rector, Rev.
0. E. Jeakins, entitled "Wit and
Humor of Clerical Life."
"Deinty. Mode" is the nanae of the
best wearing Rubber for Ladies and
Gents. See them at—W. j. Greer's.
There was a large attendance itt the
Epworth League meeting on Monday
evening. Ma J. W. Macdonald con-
tinued his address on "A British Sol-
dier's life in India", and gave & concer-
tina selection, both of which were ap-
preciated and enjoyed. Next Monday
evening, Miss Mabel Ronson will give
a description of her trip to the old
land, Eveiybody welcome:
in their home on Minnie Street.
Rev, F. Powell and wife of Oheeley
epeet a few days last weak with the
forinetes father in Tareibieri•ys They
have Dist recently returned from their
Wedding telt) to the Old Counters
what It ought to he.
Many a women goes without. Rob.
here, end regrets it afterwards. We
have Women's Itabbere in an styles -
0.3e and 15e Pair. W..7, Greer,
gm!, Christian life in the young mem-
bers and bleu& of oar Cialsech (IP
To assist them in the study of Gone
word ; (44 To increase their useful-
ness In ttervice of God andburnanity.
uti oRr ere lavgeutleh
, st i) ea ttowrrnheerclesver possible
As hearty vote of thanke to the
Pastor, Trustee Board and people of
the Wingham Methodist Church,for
their kit:iciness and hospitality during
this Convention, was moved, and
heartily carried.
WINGHAM mARKers.
Wheat -88 etre Oats -30 cts.
Barley -52 ets, Peas -82 ets.
Hay—$8.00 per ton,
Butter -21 to 22 ets,
Eggs -20 cts.
Potatoes --25 to 30 et&
Fow1-8 to 10 cts, per lb.
Live Hogs—$0.00.
DR. OVIRTS, M. D., London, Eye and.
Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibben's
drug store, on Wednesday, Oct'r 21s2.
Cataract, squint, falling eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises
treated. and glasses properly fitted.
Hours -2 to 8 p. m,
On Wednesday evening a good sized
audience listened to the lecture by
Rev, Dr. Dougall on "Jerusalem and
her temples." The lecture, which was
illustrated with lime -light views, gave
everyone a better knowledge of the
Holy City and her three temples than
they ever had before. Many thinks'
are due Dr, Dougall for his helpful
lecture.
On Thursday, two sessions were
held, when the work of the Leagues
was taken up and addresses delivered
or papers read, with a view to giving
instruction, encouragement and in-
spiration to nobler efforts. Miss M.
Is Brock of Wingham gave a splendid
paper dealing with "The Literary
work of the League." Rev, E. G.
Powell of Brussels discussed the ques-
tion, "Are our Leagues developing the
spiritual life of the young people?"
He pointed out that this question may
be answered with yes or no, and gave
suggestions as to how to make the
League services more helpful spirit-
ually. Prayer should be prominent
among Leaguers. The "Normal Train-
ing School for Missions," recently held
in Alma °allege St. Thomas, was re-
ported by Rev. 'G. W. Rivers, B. A.,
B. D., and Miss Edna I. Cuyler. Miss
Cuyler is an enthusiast along the line
of Missions, and her report of the
Training school should lead many
Leaguers and S. S. vvorkers to decide
to attend when another such school is
held, The Dis. Missionary Vice -Pres.,
Rev. T. E. Sawyer,gave a report of
i
the interest taken n Missions during
the past year and told how much each
League had contributed. He also set
forth an amount which each League
should strive to raise during this year,
in order, as a District, to support two
missionaries instead of one. The Sec-
retary, Rev. G. W . Rivers, read a very
interesting letter from Mrs. G. IL
Raley, wife of our Missionary at Port
Simpson, showing the work that is
being done, the difficulties and the en-
couragements. The Leaguers. are en-
couraged to pray for their Missionary
and his wife, and also take an interest
in their work among the Indians.
Mrs. 3. Pattison, of Brick Church,
read a very helpful paper on "The
Social work of our Leagues," showing
very clearly that much may be accan-
plished by sociability and by looking
out for new members and strangers.
The Social department is much more
important than many think. Miss
,Thursa Gerry of Brussels read an in-
teresting paper on "My experience in
conducting a Junior League." Miss
Gerry has been at Junior League work
for 8 years, and. hence has a wide ex-
perience. Her paper shonld prove
very helpful to workers in this de-
partment.
Mrs, M. Heath (formerly Mrs. W.
Copelend) lot 15, con, 2, Cuirass, is re-
tiring from the farm, and will dispose
of all her farm stock and implements
on Thursday, Oct. 22nd. This will be
an unusually large sale and every-
thing is in good shepe. liesides
horses and colts, there are a largo
number of Polled Angus, Daham and
Grade cattle, hogs and sheep. There
will also be offered 600 btishels of oats,
a creem, separator, a large cutting -
box, ete.
Buy "DaAnty Mode" Rubbers; they
wear longer and cost no more.
W. j, Greer..
Dont fail tn see your friends when
they eome in oh the train at the
Hulot Depot, Town Hall, Witigham,
Oct, 22nd, If you come yott will see
Uncle Josiah Potter and his wife
Nancy, who have been visiting -friers&
la the city. Mr. ntv). Mee. Henpeck,
Mrs. Snelder and Miranda. with their
nattlerans bares an 1 bandies. Mrs.
tutthisky, the colored aristocracy, the
eloping couple, and almost every type
that you cm name. There will also
be an Opera CO. rendering a benefit
prove:tit for a woman in need, This
program is worth yonr price of aartilS.
lion. Miss Blake will give readings
tnd descriptive songs.
We have nothing ola in tinhhere.
Rimy pair new, clean and fresh from
factory this season. You take
mien chances of getting a poor pair if
you buy from nie—Wreens tie Co.'sole
igerite for Vietoria, Shoes for ladies
ind Albert Shoos for men,
IV IN 0 LI •
The Great Tonic ;
Every bottle guaranteed
to give satisfaction.
We refund the money if
• it fails.
1
J. Walton Idibbon
DRuaaIST
MACDONALD DLOCK
11WWPI
The discussions throughout the Con-
vention were animated and helpful.
The offerings were liberal and the in-
terast sustained throughout. Rev. J,
E. Ford, Chairman of Wingbara
occupied the chair in a pleasing man -
nee throughout the Convention, part
of the time taking the place of W. J.
Fawcett, Pres. of the Dis. League.
The Convention was brought to a
close with devotional exercises, which
proved to be a fitting close to the in-
spiring sessions, Mr. Rill sang very
sweetly the solo, "Will there be any
stars in my Crown." Rev. J, E. Ford
read EL passage of Scripture and gave
very clear and forcible exposition of
the same. Rev. W. Gs Howson dolly-
erecl a, closing inessege to the Conven-
tion, in which he emphasized our re-
lation to one another as children of
one common Father. After singing a
parting hymn, and a prayer, t he Con-
vention was brought to a close. The
delegates took leave of one another,
determined to trust God more felly
and labor more earnestly in His vine-
yard than ever before.
The following officers were elected
for ensuing year i—Hon, Pres. Rev,
S. E. Ford. Luckhow ; Pres. Walter
T. Hall, Wingham; let Vice -'Pres., 3.
A. Hunter, 13. ussets ; thad Vice -Pres.,
Jno, Kerr, Wingharn ; ?Ad 'Vice -Pres.,
Atiss Seche Logan, Ripley ; 4th Vice.
Pres,,,Mise ;reside M. Ford,. Ineknow ;
5th Vice -Pres. MieS Evelyn Evans
Gerrie • Seceetary-Treatt, Rev, G. IV,
rtivers?B.A. 11.D., Belgrave.; Rep. to
Conf. Exeoe'Rev, II. W. McTavish.
Foliating resolutions were passed
by the Convention r-
1.—rtesolvecl, that the S. S. Seey. of
the District, Rev. T. E. Saner. bo AP.
pointed a delegate from the District
to the Prov, S. S. Convention at Orli-
lia, with a view of getting in touch
with aggressive S. S. moven-mins.
2.—Resolved, that Simerintentlente
and teachers in the Sunday Schools of
the District, be ask to take suelt room.
uree as to increase the interest of the.
Schools inlesions . and that at heist
once a month a dissionary program
be presented, caleulated to give in-
formation as to the actual work on
the Mission ftelds,
8.—Tteeolved, that the Leagnee of
our Diettlet be encouraged not to lose
eight of the main object of their exit -
mice, vit.—(1) To save wells ; (2) To
promote an .earnest, intelligent, prac.
We Sell
Good Rubbers.
MINICOINENCIIIIMINC*1211.04511.1.1*'
What a lot of weather we'll
have right along now.
Everybody will have use for
Rubbers nearly every day.
It's a wise thing to protect
the feet at this season of year.
Look Well To Your Rubbers
All kinds are here Storni
Rubbers, Low Out Rubbers. Toe
Rebbers, Self Acting Rubbers,
Sandals, Footholds, &a., &c.
We have a Good Pair of
Rubbers for Every Man, •
Women or Child in Town
No poor Rubbers. Poor Rubbers
are eheap and worthless at the
same time. Rubbers from 135e to
$1.00. Fit any shaped Shoe.
W. J. GREER
THE SHOE MAN
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Our EVE SPECIALIST is
always at your service and
his fittings are always sure
ne guess work here.
EVES TESTED FREE
And. Spectaeles fitted to
all sights. It will pay you
to see us whenever you,
have any eye trouble. We
give best results at lOWelit
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