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36T YEAR, NO. 21.
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1909.
SUBSCRIPTION € $1.60 Ta Svi3SSOYtr BEne V 0.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
—The Lindsay Post has a letter
from a subscriber who has been read-
ing
that paper for fifty-nine years,
and now sends in his sixtieth annual
subscription.
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—Up at Gowganda, the new silver
mining district of Ontario, you only
pay 75 ets, for a dish of pork and
beans. Looks as though hogs were
scarce up there, that is the four -foot-
ed kind. The price of pork and beans
there makes turkey at la ets. a pound
here look more reasonable.
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—Those people who think that the
local papers in small towns make
many typographical errors, should
count them in some daily papars.
Quite recently, a Toronto daily, in
giving a society item said—".lira. —
will not deceive again" until a certain
date.. Of course "receive" was meant,
but the paper said "deceive."
-There is now a complete first-class
passenger service on the Ontario gov-
ernment-owned railway, from North
Bay to tlte'new town of Cochrane, the
junction point with the GrandTrunk
Pacific, 252 miles, There are fifty sta-
tions along the line, and the trip is
made in about ten hours, so that the
settlers along the line should have
good. service. The first through time-
table of the road has just been issued.
The management of this, the first pub-
licly -owned railway in Canada, has
been a success.
* • *
—The evening papers of Saturday
last recorded on their front pages,
three railway accidents. One was at
Grimsby when the Grand Trunk flyer
crashed into a sleighload of people
returning from a dance. Five were
killed, two injured and the other (an
infant) was found in a snowbank unin-
jured. Another accident happened
near Yale, B. C. ; two were killed and
several injured. The third took place
on the Rio Grande near Glenwood
Springs. The result of this accident
was the death of 21 and over thirty
others injured. Can nothing be done
to lessen these accidents that occur
almost daily and not only make such
heavy toll upon human life, but leave
so many injured for life. We boast of
our advanced civilization, and yet we
permit this almost daily slaughter of
scores to continue. No matter at
what cost, human life should be pro-
tected, and sooner or later the dang-
erous level crossing must either go, or
be adequately protected. Of course
all accidents do not happen at cross-
ings ; some are unavoidable, but their
frequency leads one to think, that
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carelessness has something to do with
many of them. If they continue at.
the present rate, the public will see
little to choose, between travelling by
rail with its dangers, and travelling
by air -ship, with the possibility of the
thing exploding or refusing. to work,
when a mile above the earth, and
their falling to the ground, striking
the steeples of churches or roofs of
sky -scrapers on. their way down.
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—Dr. Peter Macdonald of Wingham
has been appointed . pPostmaster of the
city of London. So say the daily pa-
pers, and it is no doubt true. It is no
secret, that for some time the doctor
has looked for a Senatorship, but look-
ed in vain. The latest Ontario vacan-
cy in the Senate has been filled by the
appointment, of Valentine Ruiz, ex.
M.P. to the position, so that apparent-
ly there was little prospect of a Sen-
atorship reward. As to the political
expediency that required the appoint-
ment
ppointment of a postmaster outside the city
of London, or any hubbub that may
be caused there by such action of the
Government, this journal has nothing
to say. Of course, we feel compli-
mented to know, that we have citi-
zens capable of filling good lucrative
positions, and if there are any more
vacancies in London high places, and
no one can be found there to fit in
nicely, we have other citizens that
we could recommend. Dr. Macdonald
was elected for East Huron in 1887 (if
we are not mistaken) and represented
the constituency until 1904, 'when it
was won by the Conservative candi-
date, Dr. Chisholm, by a majority of
181. This of course was a surprise, as
East Wawanosh, with a Liberal.. ma-
jority of about 70 bad been just added
to East Huron that already had a ma-
jority of 140. Dr. Macdonald gave
many of the best years of his life to
the Liberal party, and a parliamen-
tary career always interferes with a
physician's practice. Hence (as
things go politically) it was expected
that, in his declining years, some posi-
tion would be found for one, who had
served his party so faithfully, Dr.
Macdonald has been a respected Citi,
zen of Wfnghatit for many yeare, hay-
ing located here In 1882, Ile has ta-
ken an active Interest in the public
life of Wingham, and we feel sure,
that he will make an eifleient post-
master. We are informed that the
salary is $3,700,
Ilia. OvENs, M. ll., London, Eye and
Lar Surgeon, will be at iiicKibhon s
drug store, on Wednesday, Jan. 27th,
Cataract, suint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, basad noises
treated and sweet properly fitted.
Hour's -2 to 8 p.m.
Laymen's Missionary Uanquet.
The Layrnen's Missionary movement
seems to be gathering volume and
force as the campaign progresses.
Its object is not to solicit subscriptions
or collect money, but to diffuse infor-
tnation, arouse interest, and organize
for systematic•
k
In connection with the branch of
the movement connected with Wing -
ham Methodist Church, a Banquet
was held on Wednesday evening in
Mr, L. Kennedy's parlor. This was
not held for the purpose .A making.
money, but to gather the men of the
congregation together to hear the
snhject of missions discussed.
Mr, and Mrs. Kennedy made ample
provision on for the
guests and. the tasty
supper was well served by attentive
waiters, without unnecessary e xcite-
ment or confusion.
It was evident, from the interest
manifested, that so many of the men
of one congregation in town were not
drawn together simply by the banquet
(although the spread was all that
could be expected) but close attention
given to the addresses evidenced
aroused interest, and an awakening to
responsibility, which (if we are not
mistaken) will show practical results
ere the campaign closes. Wingham
Methodist Church last year contribut-
ed $924 25 for missions, and the W. F.
M. S. $165.74, in all $1089 99, besides
over $70 for the Fernie fire sufferers.
ft is hoped to secure a larger amount
this year for missionary purposes.
Mr. John Kerr, Chairman of the Mis-
sionary committee of the Church, pre-
sided, in his usual pleasant and effec-
tive manner.
The speaker of the evening was Mr.
C. B. Keenleyside of London, who is
an enthusiast in mission work. He
outlined the origin and progress of the
Laymen's Missionary movement, and
its development, and gave much infor-
mation, showing the necessity for
increased effort and more thorough
consecration of the means of the
Churches for the evangelization of the
world. He appealed strongly to the
men of the Church to measure up to
the responsibility of the hour, empha-
sizing the command, "Freely ye have
received, freely give." There are very
few men better informed on mission-
ary work than Mr. Keenleyside, and
his address was listened to with inter-
est and appreciation.
This address was followed by brief
addresses on missionary work from
Rev. W. G. Howson, Messrs. F.
Buchanan, T. Hall, J. A. Morton,
Walter hall, S. A. Maguire. A hear-
ty vote of thanks was moved by W.
J. Greer, seconded by W. H. Green,
and tendered Mr. Keenleyside for his
excellent and inspiring address.
Messrs. Frank Hill, Geo. Cline and
W. H. Willis favored the company
with several musical selections, with
Mr. Miller as accompanist.
Mr. Buchanan moved, seconded by
T. Hall, that a vote of thanks be ten-
dered Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy for the
excellent spread provided, mid also to
those who had contributed musical
selections ; this was carried uneni-
rnously and briefly acknowledged by
Mr. Kennedy; -
The proceedings then closed with
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the singing of the National Anthem.
BANK OF HAMILTON.
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
In this issue is published the Thirty -
Seventh Annual Statement of the
Bank of Hamilton, one of the sound-
est and most successful of our Banks,
and one that, at the end of a some-
what unusual year, presents to the
public a statement of its financial
standing and earnings that cannot but
be a matter of congratulation to the
officers, shareholders and public.
Net profits for the year amount to
over three hundred and sixty thou-
sand dollars, being over 1.4 per cent.
on the Paid Up Capital of $2,500,000.
After paying Dividends to the Share-
holders totalling ten per cent, for the
year (amounting to $217,101.00) and
writing sundry amounts off Bank pre-
mises, etc., the balance carried for-
ward at the credit of Profit and Loss
account bring it to over $390,000.00—
more than enough, by the way, to pay
a whole year's dividends, should lean
years ever come in the future.
Attention might be called to the
Total Resources of the Bank of Ham-
ilton, which, on November 80th,
amounted to $33,610,837.27, of which
over 33 per cent, is in what are known
as "Liquid" assets—that is, cash or se-
curities immediately convertible into
gold. This high percentage of ".Li,
quid" Assets illustrates the strength
and conservatism of this Bank.
When conditions were unsettled and
the demands on the Bank by deposi-
tors or commercial customers were
more or less uncertain, it had its house
In order to meet any financial breeze
or gale that could possibly arise. The
Wingham branch is under the careful
and efficient management of Mr. C. P.
Smith. Be is Cautious and watchful
of the Bank's interests, and the whole
staff is courteous and obliging to the
public.
RAW FU .S. — We *ant Ali
kind's. of Raw Fare, for which we
will pay the highestcash prices.—
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Rev, X. conducted
P Laurendeau n tot
ed
d
Mass in the Church of the Sacred
Heart on Sunday last. His next Sun,.
day here will be. February 7th,
Rev. W. T,Stackhouse,superinten-
dent
u e ' to -
Wrn n
p i
dent of Baptist missions for Western
Canada, has resigned, to become gen-
eral secretary for Canada of the Bap-
tist Laymen's Missionary Movement,
Hie will move to Toronto.
Mr. F. W. Thomas of Toronto, tra-
velling secretary of the Brotherhood
of St. Andrew, will give an address at
the service in St. Paul's church this
We e
( do sdap) evening. A special in-
vitation is extended to men
nto attend
this service,
which begins at 7.30,
Next Sunday evening the rector of
St. Paul's Church will give another
sermon of his special series to men ;
subject —"Personal Religion." The
sermons already delivered of this series,
have been able and helpful, and all
are invited on Sunday evening next.
The Roman Catholic Church is get-
ting more outspoken every year
against the liquor traffic. At a mis-
sionary meeting in St. Peter's Roman
Catholic Church, Toronto, recently,
500 men pledged themselves not to
either treat or be treated to intoxicat-
ing liquor.
The Epworth League meeting last
Monday evening was interesting and.
profitable. Mrs. Ira Parker gave a
splendid talk on the "Three Gospel
Cheers." Next Monday evening, an
address will be given by the pastor,
Rev. W. G. Howson. All are cordially
invited to attend the League.
"The Industrial problem," is the
subject upon which Rev. W. G. How-
son of the Methodist Church will
speak next Sunday evening by urgent
request.. Employers of labor, and
working men, are specially invited.
Morning subject, "Missions and inter-
cessory prayer." All welcome.
Missionary Day.
Last Sunday was Missionary day in
Wingham Methodist Church. Rev.
J. E. Ford of Lucknow, chairman of
the district, preached excellent and
appropriate sermons. The missionary
campaign on the district is drawing to
a close, and the prospects are bright
for an advance in contributions.
What Wingham will do can not yet
be stated definitely, but it is hoped to
eclipse the givings of last year, which
were over $900.
Eadie's Church.
The annual report of Eadie's Pres-
byterian church has been distributed.
The Session consisted of Rev. W. J.
West, Mr A., Moderator, and Elders,
Francis Lewis, Thos. Aitken, John
Hutton, Henry Pearen. Managing
committee—J. Smith, C. Mitchell, D.
Fortune ; Frank Lewis, Secretary -
Treasurer. The - congregational re-
ceipts for the year were $5547.50, and a
balance of $30.45 remains on hand.
The contributions
ti•
for Schemesof the
Church were $173.12, of which $44
was for Home missions, $35.25 for for-
eign missions, $23 for French evangel-
ization, and $11 for the W. F. M. S.
The Sabbath School is presided over
by Mr. J. Hutton and reports receipts
of $37.10 which was expended chiefly
for supplies. The Session report
shows membership at beginning of
1908, 108 ; removed, 4 ; added, 1; pres-
ent membership, 105.
Personals
.................
Miss E. Little spent a few days in
Toronto last week.
Mr. John Wilford of Blyth was in
town on Thursday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert. Winfield spent
Sunday in Whitechurch.
Mr. J. Laidlaw of Meadowville is
visiting his cousin, Mrs. T. Forbes.
Miss Evelyn Evans of Gorrie is the
guest of Miss Louie Ferguson.
N. L. Brandon of St. Mary's was a
Wingham 'visitor over Sunday.
Miss Mona Sills of Seaforth is visit-
ing her aunt, Mrs. Sills of town,
Miss C, B. Seundereen of Mancey
is staying with her aunt, Mrs, 0. Gil-
lespie.
Major Craig, M. L. A.. of Fergus,
visited Wingham A. 0, U. W. Lodge
on Tuesday evening.
Bert. Wellwood left for Toronto on
Thursday last, after several weeks'
holidays at his home here.
Mr. Henry CIark and daughter of
Portage la Prairie are visiting Mr,
Clark's sister, Mrs. T. Forbes.
Miss McEwan of Seaforth arrived in
town Last week and is studying Sten-
ograblty at the Business College.
Mrs. Roland Beattie of Alliston is
spending a few weeks with her par,
ents, M•r. and Mrs. Geo. Mckenzie.
On Monday, Miss Ray Stothers of
Lucknow came to town to attend the
Stenographic Dept. of the W. B. 0,
Miss It Wright and her little niece,
Miss May Calvert, of Kincardine, are
spending a fear days with Mrs. Plenty.
Dr. Chisholm,. M.P., left on Monday
foe Ottawa, to be ready for the open•
ing of the Dominion Parliament on
Wednesday.
Silas Scott, of East Wawanosh,
went to Toronto on Monda_�y.. with Dr.
Chisholm, to consult Dr. Reeves
regarding his eyes,
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Pence Not Needed.
The Ripley Express gives the follow -
lug as a fact:—The caretaker of a
cemetery
not 1
00 miles from R
i l
e
y
said he did not see any need of a new
fence around the cemetery. "Why"
said he, "What's the use of a fence
those outside don't want to get in,
and those inside can't get out."
After The Franchise,
The "Suffragettes" in Canada have
their programme mapped out, so it is
said, Miss Helen Cunningham of the
Woman's Political Club, has this to
say of the Club's intentions :—"We
don't intend to trouble about petitions,
and processions. We are going to
divide v do the members of Parliament
among
us and make their lives miser-
able.
eer-
able.
Day and night they will have
no rest, when the session opens. We
will do anything which will make
them concede our requests."
Town Council Meeting,
A special meeting of the Town
Council was held on Friday evening
to consider the question of water sup-
ply for domestic purposes, before hold-
ing a public meeting of the electors.
Dr. Redmond suggested the advisabili-
ty of inviting a member of the Pro-
vincial Board of Health to visit Wing -
ham, and give the Town the benefit of
his experience as to the best source of
water supply and method of sewage
disposal. The Council saw the wis-
dom of this suggestion, and it was
decided to do so.
Big cut price sale of lumberman's
cum rubbers, on Saturday next, Jan.
23rd, 1909. Read ad. on page 8. and
remember these prices are for Satur-
day next only.—Willis & Co.
A Good Collector.
Mr. Richard Proctor is probably the
best tax collector Morris has had. He
does his work quickly and correctly.
.In 1908, Morris had the largest
amount on the tax roll in its history,
on account of special expenditure.
The amount levied was $20,517.96, and
every cent of this was collected, hand-
ed in, and the roll returned at the
first meeting of the Council for 1909.
'This too, without the addition of the
five per cent., which some municipali-
ties add, if taxes are unpaid by Dec.
15. Mr. Proctor will collect the taxes
in Morris for 1909 also.
Royal Scarlet Chapter.
The annual meeting of the Royal
Scarlet Chapter, Wingham, was held
in the Orange Hall on Thursday even-
ing, Jan. 14th. The following officers
were elected ;—
W. 0. in C J 0. Smith
P. C. in 0 ..J. Davidson
E. 0. in 0 B. Scott
C. Chaplain J Glenn
0. Sec. J Guest
C. Treas.... .....F. H. Rodents
C. H. at A W. Moore
C. 1st Lect W. Guest
0. 2nd Lect .B. Leary
C. 1st Cond... W. J. Greer
C. 2nd Cond D. Lougheed
0. H. I A. Fralick
C. O. H... B Wheeler
Officers Installed.
t ed.
The officers of Lebanon Chapter,
No. 81, G. R. C. were installed Jan.
19, by Right Excellent Companion J.
B. Tamlyn. They are :—Ex. Comp.,
William Watson, I. P. Z ; Ex, Comp.,
B. H. Hamilton, Z. ; Ex. Comp., A. M.
Crawford, H. ; Ex. Comp., Elmer
Moore, J. ; Rt. Ex, Comp., J. E. Tam-
lyn, Treas. ; Vr. Ex. Comp., A. E.
Tamlyn, S. E. ; Comp., D. L. Dinsley,
S. N. ; Comp., W. A. Campbell, P. S. ;
Comp., J. E. McGuire, S. S. ; Comp.,
S. W. McKibbon, J. S. After the in-
stallation, the Companions presented
Right Excellent Companion J. E.
Tamlyn with a gold chain and Key-
stone.
BARGAINS IN FooTwr.AT.--Clearing
sale of Men's Lumbermen's Rubbers
and all lines of Ladies' and Gents' win-
ter footwear. W. J. Greer.
PALMI?RSTON VS. WINGHAM.
The 4th game in Northern Hockey
League series was played between
Wingham and Palmerston on the rink
of the latter team, on Friday, 15th,
Palmerston winning by a score of 6-5.
The fight for supremacy was a hard
one as the Winghamites are fast,
strong players. The game was excel-
lent. Score at half-time was 4 to 1 in
favor of home team. The line-up:
Wingham Palmerston
D. McGillivray. , .. goal , . , .R, Meston
f. McGillivray,,...point ..R. Fox
E. Johnson cover..... S. Burns
B, Elliott. , ....... , rover. W. Lawrence
0'. Cody .centre.... ... .Root
0. Knott ..right Sadler
II. 11icLean..... , ...left .. . , Haddock
Charles Ward, of Hrtrtiston, refer -
.ed the game satisfactorily:
WINQHAM MARKETS.
Wheat01 to 02 ets.
Oats -85 eta,
Barley -48.49a. Peas -80•82c,
Hay --8.00 per ton.
Buttes -23 to 25 eta,
Eggs --21 to 25 Cts.
Potatoes -25 to 85 ets.
Chickens --7 to 8 ets, per lb.
Tucks and geese -8 to 0 cls,
Turkeys -12 to 15 ets, per lb.
Live Hogs—$0 25.
Por Toronto and other market re-
ports see page 2.
Bought is Ripley.
E. P. Paulin, at one time of the firm
of Young & Paulin, Wingham, but
lately n
f Goderich, has ,Purc ase
d the
hardware business of W, H, Goodhue
of Ripley, and is taking stock this
week,
Boys' '
Y.M.G.A.
The members of the Boys' Branch of
the Wingham Y, M. 0. A. had their
photos taken in a group on Saturday.
They feel proud to know this is the
first Boys' branch to be organized in
Ontario under county supervision.
Dr, Price is taking great interest in
the work.
uc i n Sale.
to
Mr. L. H. Bosman of the Bluevale
road, announces a. clearing auction
sale of his stock and implements, on
lots 21-22, con. 1, Turnberry, on Fri-
day, Jan 29. Terms, eight months
credit, with usual discount for cash.
Sale at one o'clock. R. H. Garniss
will receive the bids, See posters and
handbills for list of stock, etc.
Gone To Dakota.
David Irving, lately of Palmerston,
but formerly of this vicinity, has gone
to Presho, South Dakota. He return-
ed with Diavid Holmes, who resides
there, but who was called here recent-
ly by the death of his brother in Turn -
berry. Mr. Irving may go into busl-
ns:ss, or he may take up land there.
The Advance will keep him in touch
with the old home.
Cash for South African land war-
rants.—Box 71, Wingham.
A Valuable Cow.
A cow owned by M. L. Haley of
Springford, named Lady Aggie De
Kol. No. 4127, which won sweepstake
at Guelph Winter Fair, has complet-
ed an official test for fourteen days.
She gave during that time 1,168 lbs.
and 11 oz. of milk -49 lbs. and 15 oz.
butter. For the best seven days she
gave 606 lbs. and 13 oz. of milk -25 lbs.
and 8 oz; of butter. The best days
yield was 88 lbs. and 11 oz. of milk.
Wingham Vs. Lucknow.
These two teams, rivals for the
championship, will meet on the rink
here, on Friday evening in a puck -
chasing contest. Both teams are in
good trim, and a fast game is expect-
ed. Game begins at 8 ; band in atten-
dance. Tickets can be gotten at Mc-
Kibbon's drug store, Moore's or Ken-
nedy's restaurants. The boys will be
grateful for a large attendance of citi-
zens.
Presentation.
Miss M. Reynolds, for twelve years
head milliner at Mickleborough & Co.,
St. Thomas, arrived home this week,
and will enter business here for her-
self, having purchased Miss Boyd's
business. The St. Thomas Daily
Times says—"Miss Reynolds will be
greatly missed by the patrons of the
store and citizens generally. She was
an active member of Trinity church.
Before leaving, she was presented
with a beautiful travelling bag, the
gift of the employees of the firm."
Wools Fon SALE.—I have all kinds
of bard and soft wood for sale.—E.
DENNIs.
JANUARY STOCK REDUCTION SALE
now going on at H. E. Isard & Co's.
See advt. on page 5,
Ladies' Auxiliary, Y. Al. C. A.
A meeting was held on Tuesday and
organization of the above Auxiliary
commenced with the following officers
—Pies., Mrs. J. F. Linklater ; Vfce-
Presidents, Miss T. Kelly, Mrs. J. A.
Morton ; Sec., Mrs. McKie ; Treas.,
Mrs. (Dr.) Redmond, A committee
was appointed to draft a constitution.
The ladies will meet next Tuesday at
3 p.m., to receive reports and com-
plete organization. It is hoped that
the ladies of the different Churches
will give the organization their assist -
mace.
Two Excellent Addresses.
The A. Y. P. A. meeting, held on
Monday evening last in St. Paul's
schoolroom, was unusually interesting'
and was well attended. The program
included vocal solos by Miss B. Griffin,
Miss Alice Mann and Mr. W. H. Willis
and recitation by Mrs. H. B. W. Tam-
lyn, all of which were rendered in a
very' pleasing manner. The main fea-
ture of the evening was an address by
Rev. Rural Dean Gunne of Clinton, on
the subject of "Righthandedness and
lefthandedness." This address of a
scientific nature, proved most interest,
ing and full of profitable information,
and Mr. Dunne was obliged to respond
to an encore and give a second twenty-
five
wentyfive minute talk, taking for his sub-
ject this time, "The formation of
habits." This also met with the up.
preciation of all present. Mr. Dunne.
was tendered a very hearty vote of
thanks for his instructive and profit-
able addresses. At the conclusion of
this part of the program, refreshments
were served and a social time enjoyed.
T4.sv. O. E. J'eak'ins occupied the chair
in his usual pleasant way.
Dr. Nelson Tait of 408 Spatlina Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Thursday, Jan, 21st,
from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m., for consults•
tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat, Glasses fitted.
%ocat 'items
Drink Christie's Teas,
Wear Greer's. Shoes and Rubbers,
Turnberry and East Wawanosh
minutes willfoundbe on page5.
It .is expected that the Ontario Leg-
islature will meet about Feb. 16th.
Mr, J. A. Taylor will give an ad -
drum at the Y. M. 0. A. this evening
(Thursday.)
For Stoves, at your own price, for a
few weeks, call on W. J. Boyce, the
corner store.
Highest Cash Price paid for bides—
Thos.
ides
—
ThoField & Co.
Judging from the beginning of the
year's work, it appears as if the Coun-
cil would be active and efficient..
Blyth junior Hockey team played
with 'Wiughem juniors on Wingham
rink on Friday evening. Score 6-5 in
favor of Wingham.
Plasm Lm ssoNs.—Miss Edith Hall
has an opening for a few more pupils
in piano lessons, and theory of music.
Residence, Shuter street.'
Mr. Howson, of the Flour Mill, re-
ports water still low in the river. Not
often is water so scarce as it has been
during the fall of 1908, and so far this
winter.
FOR SALE.—Boat House, in good
shape. Apply to W. 0. Lepard.
A quantity of good wood has been
marketed this winter. A few very
large elm logs are brought in occasion-
ally, notwithstanding the decrease of
our timber supply.
The Wingham branch of the Wo-
men's Institute will meet at the home
of Mrs. R. Awde, Patrick St., on Jan,
28th, at 2 30 pan. Members requested
to attend. Visitors welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Halls of Nesbitt,
Man., (formerly of this vicinity) an-
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Beatrice F., to Mr. J. McCurdy,
of Nesbitt, 'on Dec. 23rd, 1008.
Fon SALE.—An excellent Coal heat-
er, almost new ; also a house to rent.
Apply to A. Nichol, blacksmith.
Don't forget the Concert in aid of
the Hospital, in the evening of the
28th inst. Encourage the ladies of the
Auxiliary by your presence. Plan
open at McKibbon's drug store on
Monday at 2 p. m.
Captain William Craig, proprietor
of the Huron House, Godericb, who
had been indisposed for the past year,
died on Monday morning. • Captain
Craig sailed the lakes for a number of
years, and was an old resident of
Goderich,
Me. and Mrs. Malcolm were in Mit-
chell this week on account of the
death of Mr. Malcolm's father, who
died on Sunday last, aged 61. He had
resided near Mitchell for many years,
and was highly respected. Further
particulars are not at hand.
NoTICE.—I have purchased a gaso-
line engine and those having wood to
cut should call on me.—Walter Den-
nis, Wingham.
Weather predictors told us, that
January would not be a very unpleas-
ant winter month. Nor will Febru-
ary be very rough, they say. But
March is likely to make us run to shel-
ter. However, when March comes,
we can look forward to the near ap-
proach of Spring.
The Ladies' Auxiliary are making
preparations for the Hospital Concert
on the 28th. Fifteen hundred tags
are being prepared, so look out for
"Tag Day." In connection with the
Concert, there will be a Candy booth,
and donations of candy wilt be grate-
fully received. The ladies of the Aux-
iliary are active in their efforts for the
hospital.
Hootticv Boors Ar Cosa'.—We will
clear out the balance of our stock of
Ladies' and Gents' Hockey Boots at
cost. Skates put on free. W. J.
Greer.
This is the season of skating acci-
dents. People oughtto recognize the
well-known fact that no river is ever
safe in parts. A skater should always
approach new ice carefully on the
look -mit for air -holes and thin spots.
When a river is once explored, then
for a time it is fairly safe for free and
careless skating; but the :.adventurer
on skates is a candidate for suicide.
In referring to the Hockey match
played In Wingham on the 7th inst.,
the Palmerston Spectator says:—
"Our boys are loud in their praise of
the courteous treatment given them
by a club of young men in Wingham
during their stay there. The town is
congratulated on now having such
a fine club of young men who extend
the glad hand and are "hale fellows,
well met,"
Big cut price sale of lumberman's
gran robbers, on Saturday next. Jan.
23rd, 1000. Read ad. on page 8, and
remember :theserices are for Satur-
day next only.-�•• \Villis & Co,
Caretaker Wanted.
Tenders Will he received up till noon
of January 28th, for caretaking of
the Wingham Presbyterian Church.
Lowest or other tender not necessarily
accepted.
JOHN RITCHIE.
Secretary,
Lower 'Wingham.
Robt, Groves isworking in the flax
mill.
Mrs. Robt.Ke
nnedy has moved.
back to this beautiful suburb,
Mr. D. Halstead, is, we are glad to
say, improving ; may it continue.
We are sorry to hear that Joe King
is
not
.enjoying the best of health.
We regret to report, that Mrs. Sil-
lick is still very ill. Her.rnany friends
still hope for recove'r,`y.'i.,
Truant Officer Phippen is said to.
have his eagle eye on some kids of
school age, who do not attend school,
We believe that Miss Musgrove
holds the lines well at our Collegiate
Institute. If the kids do their duty,
the teacher will do hers.
This is a real quiet net burC and if
there is not much to report, it is a
si•n we are a law-abiding people, com-
mit no depredations, and behave our-
selves very well.
Your correspondent is pleased to
see Lieut. Styles prospering in this
world's finances, and able to purchase
a new and improved residence ; long
may he live to enjoy it.
Everything ought to be fine at our
Academy now. Geo. Srigley is Trus-
tee, and now everybody sit up
straight and be good, and take good
care of the school property.
Jno. Finley traded horses last week,
and the one he got played him a mean
trick, for he died before John got
much work out of him. The man he
traded with, won't trade back, so the
hounds had a feast. We'll have to
get our gardens ploughed some way
John.
Now this is not a fish story. Capt.
Bradwin's pet rats a,re gone forever.
One died, and the other came back
one day with tears in his eyes, and
having lost one leg in a wicked trap.
Holding up the stump of the injured
limb to his friend, he too bid a long
farewell and vanished. Three others,
hearing of the kindness of the beue-
volentSuperintendent, came and offer-
ed their friendship, but they never can
take the place of those that have pass-
ed away ; never.
x—
o Lucknow.
The annual week of prayer is being
observed in the Presbyterian church
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Morrison of Pipe -
stone, Man„ are visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
Lucknow and Wingham Hockey
teams play at Wingharn rink on Fri-
day evening, 22nd inst.
Mitchell Bros.' Maple Roller Works
are now in operation day and night,
and immense quantities of maple logs
are being delivered to this important
industry.
The remains of the late John Mur-
doch of Blyth, a former resident of
this place, were interred at Greenhill
cemetery on Thursday afternoon last,
The funeral services were held at the
residence of Steele Murdoch, a brother
of deceased, and were conducted by
members of Old Light Lode, g, No. 184 .
A. F. & A. M. of which deceased was
a member. Mr. Murdoch had been ill
for some time, and his death which
was not unexpected, is universally re-
gretted by a host of friends in and
around the village.
Three rinks of Lucknow Curlers
went to Fergus last week to enter the
Curling tournament in progress at
that place. They were accompanied
by the Pipe Band, which was the lead-
ing attraction during their stay and
which won the admiration s of all the
players and citizens. The local play-
ers returned, wearing the four dia-
inond rings, which were won by Mes-
srs. J. Bryan, J. G. Murdoch, Smith
and, R. Johnston : • also the barrel of
oatmeal, won by Jas. Hunter, J. Mc-
Garry, A. McPherson and A. Stewart.
Our Curlers never fail to win the best
prizes offered by other clubs.
The officers of Lucknow Lodge, No.
112, L 0. 0. F.. for this term, were in-
stalled by D. D. G. M. Bro. A. Patter-
son of Ripley, on Friday evening last,
as follows :—N. G., N. McKenzie ; J.
P. 0., W. J. MacGregor; V. G., Don.
McLean; Rec. Sec., R. V. McKenzie;
Fin. Sec., D. Mallough ; Treasurer, A.
Ross ; Chap., D. Patterson ; War den,
R. McLeod ; Cond., A. Bennett; R. S.
N. G., A. Boyd ; L. S. N. 0„ P. A.
Malcomson ; R. S. V. G., F. McIntosh ;
L. S. V. G., W. C. Johnston ; R. S. S.,
W. Spindler; L. S. S. J. McIntyre;
I. G., D. Rose ; 0, G., D. N. Lawrence.
The lodge is now in a thriving condi-
tion and many new members are ex-
pected this term,
Fordwich.
Mr. Chester Edwards was in Toronto
last week on business.
Miss Russell of Wroxeter is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. 3. McKee.
Miss Grace Pyke of Gorrie is the
guest of Miss Grace Alyes worth,
Mrs. .Tohn McKee, arrived home on
Friday, after spending four months
in the West,
A sleighload of young people from
Gerrie drove over to a special meeting
in the Methodist Church on Wednes-
day of last week.
Editor Watters went to Toronto on
Monday morning to consult a special-
ist as to the sore on his lip. We hope
he may get an effective cure.
Mr. S. Strome and men are driiling
for water in fla.rriston at present.
We understand water has been very
scarce in that town the past season,
BIRTHS.
Anderson—In Philadelphia, January
8th, to Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Anderson,
a son.
Vanstone---To Turnberry, Jan. 15th, to"
Mr. and Mrs, '1 Vm. Vanstone, a
daughter.
%Voekman—tu Wingham, nn Jan,
14th, to Me. and Mrs. J. G. Work-
man, a son,
DEATHS.
Brandon—In l;'.ist Wawannsh, San.,
17th, Margaret Jane 13randon, aged.
68 years.
Workman—In Wingham, J'an. 20th.
the Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
G. Workman.
FARMERS
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ATTENTION
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W ARE
., HEADQUARTERS
FOR
Stock Foods, Condition I.
n n
Powders
and
all
Stock
Remedies, 1
I
y j. Walton McKibbon
I DRUGGIST'
MACDO.NALD BLOCK
iliVAUWAV IMANYIANllWiIFMlU41tRMANWA
Turning Things Upside
Down At Our ' Clearing Sale
Of Seasonable Footwear
LADIES' AND MISSES' FELT BOOTS &
SLIPPERS. Nice, cosy, warm Footwear.
GENTS' FELT SHOES. Lace or Congress.
MEN'S, BOYS' & YOUTHS' HEAVY GUM
RUBBERS. In all sizes.
LADIES' AND GENTS' OVERSHOES.
Every Pair must go at our
Special OUT PRICE SALE.
SEE GOODS AND PRICES.
We .9. Greer
WINTER TERM
OPENS
,JANUARY 4th
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trainod by our management than any
other in Ontari rdemand
o. Q ant forour
�raduates as Business College Teachers,
Private Secretaries, Office Assistants, eto.
Tho embodiment of the most Expert.
Modern Systems known, in Business Sci-
ence. We invite comparison. Three De-
partments. Manned by skilled instructors.
COMMERCIAL,
STENOGRAPHY,
TELEGRAPHY.
Mail Courses in all Business College and
High School subjects.
Wingham
Business College
GEO. SPOTTON, PEINcirAL.
HURON COUNTY COUNCIL.
The Council of the Corporation of
the County of Huron will inept in
the Council Chamber, in the Town
of Goderich, on Tuesday, the 26th
inst., at 3 o'clock p. m. All accounts
against the County, requiring to be
settled, must be placed with the
Clerk before this date,
W. LANE, Clerk.
Dated Jan. 12th, 1010.
Protection
iroot �Safe
t ct on a d
Investment
ant
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Aitu conMBINED IN
The Endowment Policies
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The
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Dominion
A sound, well managed.
Canadian Life Assurance Company.
Average rate of Interest
earned in 1006-
6.73 PER CENT.
WALT= B T. HALL
Lot Agent -- Witte ausi,