The Wingham Advance, 1909-01-28, Page 136TII TEAR, NO, 21.
Public School Board.
Wingham Public School Board met
according to Statute, Jun, 20.
Secretary.Grovee read the report of
the ReturnIng Officer, which certified
to the election of the following :—
Ward 1. II. E. bawd ; Ward 2, G. Man-
ners ; Ward. 3, W. I). Pringle, A. E.
Lloyd; Ward 4, T. Hall, The Secre-
tary then ealled for nominatioos for
chairman for 1909, and Alex. nese was
declared elected. Members of the
Boatel present—Ross, Griffin, Moore,
Hall, bard, Manners and Pringle.
After confirmation of minutes of
December meeting, the Principal's re-
port was read, as follows :—December
atteridanea, Dept. 1, average, 43.iDept.
2, aver. 43; Dept. 3, aver. 40; Dept. 4,
aver. 41; Dept. 5, aver. 41; Dept. 0,
aver. 43; Dept. 7, aver, 40; total aver-
age 311,
ANNuAL REPORT.
The annual report for ,1009 included
the following :—
Pupils registered, 448; boys 214, girls
234; average attendance, 300; average
of pupils to each teacher. 48; teaching
clays, 200; school open, 109.
Classification i—lar Reading, 448;
Writing, 448; Spelling, 418; Arithine-
tic, 448; Geography, 302; Grammar,
195; Composition, 308; Literature,
308; Phy. and Temperance, 98; Draw-
ing, 448; Music, 352; Clanadiam His-
tory, 195; British ilistory, 99; Natnre
study, 368.
In Part 1-19; in Part 11-56; in
2nd book, 119; in 3rd book, 96; in 4th
book, 98.
Promotions—Part I to II, 46; Part
II to Jun. 2n0, 44; Jun. 2nd to Sen.
2nd, 51; Sen. 2nd to Jun, ard, 44; Jun.
8rd to Sen. 3rd, 41; Sen. 3rd to 4th,
42; passed Entrance examination, 34;
total promotions, 305.
The following is the financial state-
ment :'—
REcuirTs.
Balance on hand from 1907....$ 117.13
Taxes 3301.33
Government grants 393.50
Non-resident fees 31 50
Sale of old pipes 120
Total receipts $443460
ExPENDITunE.
Salaries of teachers $3208.01
'Maps 10 00
Fuel, caretaker, Sec., Treas.,
repairs 693.01
Total expenditure ..... $1001.02
Balance on hand $133.61
The increase of Giivernment grants
over 1907 was $128.50.
The above reports were adopted.
The following accounts were then
passed :—
A. Young, supplies $ 2.15
Wm. Wylie, wood 30.32
Wm. Geddes, " 16 50
J. Glenn, work
4.75
W. Taylor, "
1.'50
E. Higgins, wood 26.88
S. B. Ferguson, election 3.00
Dr. Redmond's resignation as repre-
sentative of the Board on the High
School Board was read and accepted,
On motion of Messrs. Griffin and Man-
ners, F. Buchanan was appointed to
the vacancy.
Dr. Price was reappointed member
of Public Library Board, on motion of
Messrs. Isard and Moore.
The Secretary was authorized to or-
der new grates for boiler.
On motion of Messrs. Griffin and
W, Taylor was re-enga.ged Care-
taker at an advance of $25; J. F.
Groves as Secretary, and J. B. Fergu-
son as Treasurer, each at an advance
of $5 in salary.
Principal Stalker asked that ther-
mometers be placed in each room ;
granted, on motion of Griffin and
Pringle.
On motion of Griffin and Isard the
Board committees this year will be :—
Finance. Messrs. Griffin, Hall and
Isard; Property, the other members
of the Board.
On motion of Hall and Isard, it was
decided that for the purpose of non-
resident pupils, the year should be di-
vided into three parts, Jan. 1 to
March 31; .April 1 to June 80; Sept. 1
to Dec. 31, and that the fees for each
term be paid in advance.
The Board then adjourned, and ac-
cepted the invitation of the new
Chairman to enjoy the oysters at
Moore's restaurant, accompanied by
Principal Stalker, A. H. Musgrove,
the Secretary, the Treasurer and the
Caretaker.
1r FARMERS REPRESENTED AT OTTAWA.
The farmers of Canada are ti!) have
a representative in the House of Com-
mons during this session. The Fam-
ily Herald and Weekly Star of Mon-
treal has engaged a practical farmer
to attend. the session and write a
weekly letter to that paper, telling
the farmers of Canada how Parlia-
ment ie conducted, tts he sees it. The
man engaged is not only a practical
farmer, but is well able to write such
a letter. He is said to be a man abso-
lutely free film Political prejudice,
and, no doobt, his weekly letter will
be of great interest to all Canadian
farmers.
The Family Herald and Weekly
Star costs only one dollar a year, or
vvill be sent on trial to new subscribers
for the Serision (about six months) for
only twenty-five cents.
East Wawanosh.
Horace Solar is working at H.
Scott's, jr., at present.
Many in this neighborhood ere Om-
plaining of eolds and. sore throats.
Sale of the Hanna Bros. Stoek of
Winghani starts on Wednesday, Feb,
8rd.
Thos. Blaek, 6th line, is abis to be
around once more, after his reeent
nese,
Me. Will, MeDowell and Master
Norman returned home latat week af-
ter epencling t shot. time With friends
In Guelph,
A very pleasant time was ispetit last
Thutedey evening at the home of
Itobt. McDowell by about eixty of the
young people of the naighbothood.
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The Wingham . Advance..
WINGHAN, ONT., THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1909.
011.4.1.1,Neftor.1,0.4
(thumb 'Hews
Rev. J. W. /Pidgins of Trinity
Church, Chatham, has been appointed
to Stratford. Mr. flodgins was well -
know o in Wingham. lie wits Rector
of Seaforth for 12 years,
On Sunday evening, Rev. 0. E, jea-
kius, Rector of $t. Pistil's church,
gave another sermon of his series of
addresees to men, preaching an excel-
lent and practieal sermon, front Phil-
lipians 1:21—”For to roe, to live, is
Christ." There was a. large congrega-
tion, who listened attentively, as the
Rector urged living up to the high
ideal of the text.
Last Sunday morning, Rev. W. G.
Howson, by request repeated a ser-
mon he delivered a few months ago,
hissed on Isaiah 50:16, entitled—"The
Divine Surprise," In the evening, he
spoke on "The Industrial Problem ;"
see notice eleewhere, Next Sunday
morning, Mr. Howson's subject will
be — "The Ferry Boat." Services
bright and helpful; all welcome.
At the Epworth League -Meeting on
Monday eveniug, tor instructive and
interesting address was; given by Rev.
0. E, Jeakins, B.A., B. D., Rector of
St: Paul's church, on "Reformers be-
fore the Reformation." Miss Bing-
ston of Brussels sang a solo very ac-
ceptably. There was a large atten-
dance. Next Monday evening, the
"Lrird's Prayer" will be the topic, and
will be conducted by J. L. Awde, All
are welcome.
Jubilee Services.
On Jan, 17 and 19th, Teeswater Pres-
byterian Church commemorated the
Jubilee anniversary of its organiz-
ation. The services were very suc-
cessful. Rev. D. Perrie, of Wingham,
was one of the speakers on the 10th.
The Teeswater News says:—Mr, Per-
l'iPt who is always well received by a
Teeswater audience, gave an Add; ess,
in his usual impressive and informa-
tive Manner. He was historical, and
referred to the great events that were
happening, not only in this continent
but in Europe, 50 years ago when tbe
Presbyterian Church at Teeswater
was founded. He referred to the
great figures who were in the world's
eye—Napoleon III, in France; Cavour
and Garibaldi, in Italy; Gladstone in
Britain; Bismarck in Gerinmy.
St. Andrew's Church.
The annual report of St. Andrew's
Church has been distributed. It
shows envelope, plate and anniversary
collections, $231S.20; Sunday School,
$203 38; Church Schemes, $661 ;
W. F. M. Society, $128 30 West min-
st er Guild, $188 96; Ladies' Aid, $330.-
76; these with smaller sums made the
total receipts for 1908,• $4000.72, leav-
ing a balance in the treasury of $11e.-
65, and liabilities of $300. The Session
report shows 38 new members added
to the roll; 21 removals- are recorded,
of these seven were by death, viz.—
Mrs. Geo. Paul, Mrs. Geo. King, Mrs.
S. Gracey, John Hanna, Bella Hamil-
ton, Mrs. J. Cameron and Mrs. Doro-
thy Nicol. The Elders are—P. Link -
later, L. Fyfe, R. Currie, R. A. Hutchi-
son, W. S. Linklater, Jos, Adams, Dr.
A. J. Irwin, Alex. Campbell, Jno. Ag-
new, Peter Campbell, Robt. Maxwell,
A. L. Hamilton. Rev. D. Perrie, who
for msny years has been pastoe, still
occupies the pulpit with acceptanc-e
and ability, and enjoys the esteem
and confidence of his congregation.
Mr. J. Ritchie is Secretary -Treasurer,
and R. A. Hutchison, chairman of the
Board of Management.
'Personate
Mrs. J. Balfour of Hill Farm, Sask.,
is the guest of friends in town.
Mrs. John Jolly of Limburg, Sask.,
is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. T. Hall and daughter, Miss
Ethel, are visiting relatives in Owen
Sound.
Miss Edith Greer of Lucknow was a.
visitor last week at Mr. Wm. Well -
wood's.
Miss Carrie Hingston of Brussels
was a visitor at her brother's over
Sunday. •
Mr. Geo. Cottle, wife and family of
Calgary, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
T. Kew, last week.
Wm. Treacy of Elm Creek, Man., is
visiting his mother, who has been
quite poorly of late.
Mr. and Mrs. Kersey Jackson of
Calgary are renewing acqttaintance-
ships in Wingharn.
A. L. Lang of Allandele(forinerly
Wingham boy) paid a flying visit to
Wingham on Saturday last.
Miss Leila Kastner of Sebringville
and Mrs. P. Saunderson of Nebraska
are guests at Mr. Geo, Mason's.
A. 11. Musgrove, M. L. A„ was one
of the speakers at- the formal opening
of Stratford Normal School, last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Rutledge
of Okanagan, .13. C., formerly of Turn -
berry and Ilowick, are visitOrs in
town and vicinity,
Miss Elizabeth Barber was a guest
at the post nuptial reception of Mr.
McKay aaul Miss Patterson of Huron
Tp., on Wednesday, 20th inst.
Dr. H. E, W. Tanilyn went to To-
ronto on Monday to attend the Grand
Chapter a Royal Arch Malone. Mrs.
Trunlyhs jOnr,, accompanied him.
Mrs. Wesley Bingham of Toronto
is visiting Mrs. 3. Ountiinghate and
Will visit het nephew, Mr. F. Plorikett
Of Mt. Forest, before returning to her
borne,
Dst, OvinTS, M. D., London, Bye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at Meltibbon'a
dreg stare, on Wednesday, Feb. 21th.
Cataract, squint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises
treated and glasses properly fitted.
Hours -2 to 8 p. m.
RAW FURS. — We want all
kinds of Raw Pur4 for which We
will pay the highest disk prices. -
0)10, E. KINO.
Former Winghamite Dead.
Word was reneived last week of the
death of Wm. Bond of Windsor. De-
ceased removed from Wingbarn a few
years ago. Fe took an aetive part in
the work of the Salvation Army while
in Winghatn.
The Hanna Stock.
The Hanna stock has been purchass
ed by the Robson Mercantile Co., of
Oshawa. The stock -lists figure up to
$21,000. The purchasers are in posses-
sion and open out next Wednesday,
See their ad, in this issue.
A Broken Done.
Accidents happen very simply and
easily at times. Mr. Crawford has
been laid lip for a couple of weeks, on
aceount of having the small bone of
his leg broken, by a fall from a chair
on which he was standing in order to
reach a high shelf,
License Inspectors.
Changes in the boundaries of Huron
constituencies at last session of the
Legislature rendered changes neces-
sary in the above officers. Wm.
Clegg, formerly acting for East Huron
will now be Inspector for North
Einron, and A. Asquith. who bad
charge of West flavors, will now look
after Centre Huron.
Thaw Came in Time,.
Hick' Almanac issued in August
last for 1909, accurately described,
January weather. For Jan. 22nd he
intimated that the custornary Janu-
ary thaw might be expected. It came
on time, to the very day named, with
thunder and lightning, taking away
the snow and destroying the sleigh-
ing. The rain that fell was needed,
as water was none too plentiful in the
rivers and creeks.
Canadian Home Circle.
The following officers were elected
in the Order of Canadian Home Cir-
cles, Wingham, at their last meeting:
Leader, R. Awde; Vice -Leader, Mrs.
R. Awde; Secretary, T. E. Robinson;
Treasurer, W. Nicholenn ; Fin. Secre-
tary, W. J. Wyles; Chaplain, M. W.
Armstrong Marshall, I. Davidenn ;
Warden, Miss P. Awde; Guard, Mrs.
Joynt ; Sentinel, W. Bowen; Med.
Exam.—Dr. Redmond; Trustees—R.
Awde, M. W. Armstrong, I. David-
son.
The New Law.
, The following is the new anti -cigar-
ette law passed by the Dominion
House and now in force :—"Every
person is prohibited from directly or
indirectly selling, giving or furnishing
a person under the age of 10 years
any cigarettes or cigarette papers,
whether for his own use or not; to sell
or give or furnish to such a person,
tobacco in any form which tobacco he
knows or has reason to believe is, for
the use of that person." First offence,
penalty, up to 810; second offence—up
to $25; third offence up to $100.
PLEASE NOTE,—All accounts owing
Thos. T. Field before January ist,
1909, are now due. Prompt payinent
is requested and can be made at the
shop of Thos. T. Field & Co.
Y. M. C. A. Convention.
The second annual eounty work
Convention, of the Y. M. 0. A., will
be held in Winghain Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 8 and 9. The day ses-
sions will be held in the Y. M. C. A.
rooms, and the Monday evening ban-
quet and sessions in St. Andrew's
Preshyterian church. Among the
speakers are—Mtsssrs. John Penman,
Paris; 0. M. Copeland, Provincial
Secretary; Taylor Statter, of Toronto
Central Y. M. 0. A.; J. R. Boardman
of New York; A. Cullens, of London
and L. 0. Fleming of Clinton. The
sessions begin at 2 p.m. Monday.
Pastors, Sunday School Superinten-
dents and all others interested in the
welfare of young men and boys are in-
vited to attend.
Brotherhood Of St. Andrew.
Mr. W. F. Thomas of Toronto, tra-
velling Secretary of the Brotherhood
of St. .Andrew, gave an address at the
service in St. Paul's church, Wednes-
day evening of last week. Mt. Thom-
as spoke on the objects of the Brother-
hood and the good work being ac-
complished by the Society and as he
travels throughout the Dominion,
knows whereof he speaks. Twenty-
five years ago the Brotherhood started
with twelve nien and it now numbers
20,000 members. Their object is the
extension of Christ's Kingdom ansong
men, especially young men, and the
faithful efforts of the members are be-
ing rewarded, as shown by the men,
who are being brought into active
Christian work. After the service the
speaker attended a meeting of the
Senior and Junior branches of the
Brotherhood in connection with St,
Paul's Church, which is fortunate in
having two branches of this worthy
organization.
Agricultural Society Meeting.
• The annual meeting of Turnberry
Agricultural Society was held in the
Council rootn last Thursday after-
noon. The financial statement show-
ed a small deficit on the year's busi-
ness, but it should be remembered,
that the total prizes paid in 1908
amounted to $015.50, while those of
1007. Amounted to $583 85, an increase
for 1908. of $01.95. Besides, nearly
$175 was expended in making im-
provements at the exhibition build-
ing. These increased expenditures
considered, the society had a very sue-
cessful year, and the Officers and di -
meters will endeavor to make Wing -
hem's fall fair for this year. to be held
on Sept, 30th and Oct. 1st better than
ever, The election of officers remitted
a4 follows :—Hon. President, John Itl-
tton ; President, W. J. Currie; 1st
vice-president, Wro, Maxwell; 2nd
Vice President, John. J. Moffatt; Di-
reetors—J. A. Morton, Geo. Bryce,
W. S. Greer, T. M. Henderson, Arch,
Campbell, W. J„ Henderson. Geo,
Ortilekshanit, Jas. Henderson, Wm, 13.
Linklater; Auditors-3Po, A. McLean,
Robt. Carrie, jr. Six honorary direc-
tors were elected to assist in the work
of the ladle& department, as follotes-s-
Mrs, John J. Moffatt, Mrs:. W. 3, Cut -
tie, Mos. Geo, artiiekshank, Mrs, With
Maxwell, Mrs. j, A. Morton, tire. 11.
13. ndiott. At a meeting of the III-
• rectore, H. B. Elliott wt.* re-eleeted
Stroretary,Tretteurer.
sin:wog/mow $1.00 PEA YEAR IN ,A.DVANOS,
$1.60 To Stinsomutite w Vetil,
Provincial Officer Will Come,
Dr, 0. A, Hodgetts, Chief Health
Officer for Ontario, has accepted the
invitation of Wingham Town Council
to visit Wingham and advise regard-
ing the best source of pure water, and
the Inost effective method, of sewage
disposal. He will meet the Town
Council at any date they may set dur-
ing the second week in February.
Turnberry And Wingham.
The Council of Turnberry and the
Executive committee of Wingharn
Council have conferred together on
the matter of taxation of together
Electric Light plant, situated in Turn -
berry township. After discussing the
matter, it was decided to submit it to
the Ontario Railway and Municipal
Board for their opinion, if the Board
would consider the application. This
was, we think -a wise step, and prefer-
able to litigation. -
On Foot From Bay City.
On Saturday, a young Englishman
arrived in Wingham, having walked
all the way from Bay Oity, Mich.,
(except when he could get a ride on
the sly, on a train.) The story goes.
that be met some former residents of
Wingham in Bay City, who have far-
ed not so well there as they did here,
and he thought he wonld come all the
way here for work. - When he arrived,
his shoes were worn through with the
walk. He probably passed many
towns where work could have been
obtained quite as readily as in Wing -
ham, for it must be arbnitted that
work is -none too plentiful here just
now. The old delusion of "Far off
fields look green" no doubt was re-
sponsible for the young man's fruit-
less walk.
To Avoid Pneumonia.
The Chicago Department of Health
has issued a bulletin on 'the question
of how to avoid tstrieumonia, the main
points of which are as follows :—
"Avoid impure air. Keep in the open
air as much as possible. Ventilate
your work and living rooms thorough-
ly. Sleep with the window open.
Shun public assembly halls that are
improperly ventilated, In short—
breath good pure air all the time.
Don't coddle yourself. The wearing
of chest protectors, very heavy flan-
nels, neekserafs, etc., are more fre-
quently injurious than beneficial
Avoid overindulgence in food and al-
coholic drinks." If this advice is fol-
lowed there will not be much pneu-
monia, It might help to prevent
other diseases also.
District Leagues.
.A. special meeting of the Exentitive
Committee of the Wingham District
Epworth Leagnes was held on Jan.
15th, in Wingham, a good number of
members being present. The purpose
of the meeting was to consider was.s
and means of assisting Missionary
Rev. G. H. Raley of Port Simpson in
his loss by fire, which destroyed the
Mission House on Dec. 21st. Rev. Mr.
Raley and family lost nearly all their
possessions in the fire, and they are
now living in a small house owned by
an Indien. It was decided to send a
letter of sympathy to Rev. and Mrs.
Baley, and also to show syrup ithy as
a District in a more practical form.
In addition to an amouut voted from
the District treasury, each League, is
asked to contribute as liberally as pos-
sible toward a fund. to help make up
their loss. General business in con-
nection with the Leagues of the Dis-
trict was considered, and several in-
teresting suggestions were made.
The next meeting of the Executive
will likely be held in May.
SITUATION WANTED. — As house-
keeper, or general servant.—Apply to
Mrs. J. Gowdy, Wingham.
Prom Saskatchewan.
Mr. Jas. Armour, formerly of Wing -
him, writes from Nutana, renewing
his subscription, and adds—"I like to
know what the old town is doing and
your paper helps Inc to keep in touch
with the people there, many of whom
I consider as personal friends. So far,
I like this western country, fine. Of
course my experience here is too short
to form a proper esti:nation of the
place, but I would just say that my
impressions at the present time are
favorable. The people here seem to
be full of life and energy. We find
the cost of living very little in advance
of what it is in Wingham, owing no
doubt to the splendid railroad facili-
ties. We have had a very fine winter
so far. We had some very cold wea-
ther, the coldest in twenty years, so
an old inhabitant was telling us. The
thermometer registered as low as 58
below zero, but without much wind,
just straight cold. There is not much
snow here but enough for splendid
sleighing. Wishing you all a very
prospeions and happy new year, 1 re-
main, yours truly"—Jas. 3. Armoue.
The Industrial Problem.
Last Sunday evening, Rev. W. G.
Howson spoke (by, request) on "The
Industrial Problem. ' He Wok for his
text, Luke 12, 13, 14, 15, dealing chief-
ly with the conditions and ceases of
trouble in the field of labor and capi-
tal. Among other things, Mr. How-
son said :—
"The seas,of selfishness are at high
tide. They are flooding the shores of
both capital and labor. They are in.
vading the home, destroying its com-
fort, and threatening Its tability ;
and leaving the slime of bitterness
and discontent everywhere. But we
can't sweep back the tides of the
ocean with a broom we can't soak up
the floods of sea -water with a
* * * "If labor 19 to fight capital by
a rivalry in selfishness, then society
will become but a earcase lying be-
tween two reltures. The carreivoeous
birds will tear out the vitas; open
the arteries, and spill the life blood;
and. destroy the very existence of the
race. May God save ns from the
bloody battle of selfishness." * * "
"The gees,test evil to -day is not pover-
ty, but the sins that lie behind the
poverty; lazinesa, drunkenness, gamb-
ling, we must strike at these evils.
The first step in the pathway to econo-
tote betterment, and a happier home
life, for some men, will have to be a
Step toward God; and the confession,
"It have sinned against heaven and in
the sight ; God, he merciful to isle a
sinner." Xott &today everting Mr.
Howson Will eon tinne he subject, and
deal then with ',The eonditions
mad the tee:males."
local Items
Drink Clarlstie's Teas.
Wear Greer's Shoes and, Rubbers.
The Ontario Legislature will meet
Feb, 16th.
Peter Lamont of Zurich is Warden
of Huron for 1009. •
The Orange Lodges of South Huron
have decided to celebrate July 12th in
Clinton.
A. II. Musgrove and Jun. Ritchie,
auditors for Wingham 1908 accounts,
are at work on the Town, audit.
Andrew Currie of East Wawanosh
was ploughing on Monday last, Jan,
25. How's that for the "Lady of the
Snows?"
Mr. J. A. Taylor will give an ad-
dress at the A. Y. P. A. meeting on
Monday evening next, in St; Paul's
schoolroom,
Highest Cash -Price paid. for hides—
Thos. Field & Co.
A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
nf Wingham Hospital will be held. on
Monday next at 4.15 p.m, in the
Council room.
Four of Wingliam's citizens weigh
as follows :-263 lbs., 267 lbs., 270 lbs.,
285 lbs., or a total of 1,087 pounds, or
87 pounds over half a ton.
McGee & Campbell, in their enlarg-
ed advt. this week, quote some prices
on Overcoats that mean business.
Read their advt. on page 5.
Sale of the Hanna Bros. stock starts
Wednesday, Feb. 8rd.
The choir of St. Andrew's Church
furnished entertainment for the tea -
meeting of Auburn Presbyterian
Church, on Monday evening.
On Tuesday, January 25, Mr. Road-
house plucked a dandelion, just burst-
ing into bloom. Wednesday morning
nipped in the bud all such spring-like
aspirations.
Robt. Black and J, W. Ansley, audi-
tors for the township of Turnberry,
completed their work on Saturday
last, and left the manuscript in the
printer's bands.
Important Shoe news for the ladies.
Read advt. on page 8.—Willis & Co.
Citizens should not forget the con-
cert on Thursday evening in aid of
the Hospital, under the auspices of
the Women's Anxiliary. Plan of hall
at AlcKibbon's drug store.
The advt. of Taylor -Anderson Co.
came to hand too late for change in
this issue. They are offering their
stock of Overcoats at great bargains,
and invite our 2'eaders to give them
call.
An elm tree was cut recently, on
the farm of Jas. Southcombe. in Hul-
lett, which turned out 11 cords of
wood, and 11 logs, each 12 fent long,
and none of them less than a foot in
diameter at the small end.
Fon SALE.—Boat House, in good
shape. Apply to W. O. Lepard.
Three members of the press were in
town on Saturday—Mr. 'McGregor of
Lucknow, formerly editor of the Sen-
tinel in that busy village, Mr. J. L.
Kerr of the Blyth Standard, and Mr.
Geo. Mooney of the Ripley Express.
Mrs. Helm, sr., is still in a very
weak condition, as a result of partial
paralysis, and at her advanced age,
the case is serious. We are sorry to
report also, that Mrs. Helm, jr„ is
not recovering her health as rapidly as
he r friends desire.
The engagement is announced of
Pearle, eldest daughter of Mr, M.
Lamont, of London, formerly of
Wingham, to Rev. E. R. Fitch, of To -
onto, formerly pastor of Winghani
B,itstist Church. The wedding is to
take place in February.
Giriz WANTED.—One from the coun-
try preferred.— Mrs. R. M. Robinson.
Thos. Dixon of Walkerton thought
he was a member of the High School
Board of that town. Being of an
inquisitive turn of mind, he was look-
ing over the records, when he discov-
ered that he had ceased to be a mem-
ber of the Board three years ago.
The Advance regrets to report that
our neighbor, T. J. Elliott, is in the
Hospital, and expects to undergo a
Serious operation on Thursday of this
week. We sincerely hope that the
trouble will be safely removed, and
that our respected citizen will be re-
stored to his usual health in a short
time.
Important Shoe news for the ladies.
Read advt. on page 8.—Willis & 0o.
On Saturday last, the snow had en-
tirely disappeared, and the water
covered the prairie south of town two
or three feet, Sunday was a most
charming spring day, but the wind
veered to the west, and as Hicks pre-
dicted, it turned colder. Not often
are the streets of Wingham free of
snow on january 24th.
IL E. Isard & Co. announce their
semi-atirmal clearing sale, covering
goods in sill departments of their large
stoelc. Their advt. appears on page o.
The store is full of goods from base-
ment to second story, and the politic
will be able to have wide range of
choice at reamed prices while the sale
lasts,
Roosts To LnT.—Suite of rooms
and a single roorn, in Shaw block,
with conveniences.—Apply to T. T.
P1 eld,
. Mr, Spotton, of the Ontario Chain of
Colleges, has left us an illustrated
magazine illustrating the busy and
pretty eity of Peterborough. In it we
notice a complimentary reference to
the Peterborotrgh Business College,
with the portraits of Principal Spot -
ton and 3. A. Me.ICone, formerly
teacher in aVinghain College.
Air. L. IL Bosnian of the Bluevale
road, announces a clearing auction
sale of his stock and. implements, on
hits 21-22, eon. 1, Tronberry, on Fil-
art3', Jan 20, Terme, eight months
ereclit, with email dieconnt for cash.
Sale at one n'elnek.R. II. Oarniss
will receive the •
bids. "Sma posters and
handbills for Het of stock, etc.
MOMS' tool's AT Come -We will
• eleer oet the Nieuwe of otir atoek of
• Ladiee' and Gents' Hockey Boots; at
met. Skates put no free. W. j.
Greer,
A Perth Pioneer,
The Mitchell Advocate has the fol-
lowing reference to the late Mr. Mal -
coins, father of our citizen, A. J, Mal-
colm ;—It is our sad duty to chronicle
this week the sad death at his home,
Huron road west, one of the most
widely and favorably known pioneer
farmers in this part, of the country, in
the person of Duncan Malcolm. De-
ceased was born of Scotch parents in
Darlington, and when a lad. of 14 years
came to the county of Perth, settling
on the farna where he died, Being
• blessed with an exceptionally strong
constitution, supplemented by ambi-
tion and rare business tact and ability,
he soon acquired a good home and a
farm of 150 acres. He was an upright
man and strictly honourable in all his
dealings.. He will he greatly missed
by a large circle of relationsand
friends. He leaves to mourn his loss,
a wife, three sone and one daughter,
with vvItom the community deeply
sympathize. The floral offerings were
nuinerous, and included a sickle froin
the Mitchell Agricultural Society, of
which he was second Vice -President,
And an anchor from the Ancient Order
of United Workmen.
The Robson Co., purchasers of the
Hanna estate, will sell two horses,
sleighs, harness, waggon, etc., etc.
BARGAINS IN POOTWEAR.—Olearing
sale of Men's Lumbermen's Rubbers
and all lines of Ladies' and Gents' win-
ter footwear. W. 3. Greer.
Belgrave.
Mr. Pelton of Attwood visited Mr.
Sproat last week.
W. 3. Petts has engaged with Thos.
Hill for the winter,
Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle spent Sunday
with friends in Hensel'.
John Perdue of Souris, Man., visited
friends in Belgrave this week. •
Jas. Owens of Belgrave visited at
Geo. Peacock's of Morris last week.
Armstrong & Co. shipped a carload
of hogs on Tuesday at $6.25 per 100.
Sale of the Hanna Bros. Stock of
Wingham starts on Wednesday, Feb.
3rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pearen of Turn -
berry visited Miss Bengough last
week.
Miss VanNorman and Miss Forbes
of Wingham spent Sunday at W. J.
Geddes'.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Abraham of
Morris were visitors at Mr. Daley's
last week.
Mrs. Thompson and son, Carlisle, of
Toronto are guests at the home of her
brother, 0. P. Carlisle.
Ernest Wheeler, G, T. R. operat,or
of Paris, is at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wheeler.
Dr. Kirkby has returned to Bel -
grave, after spending a week at the
home of his parents at Walton.
Will. Corbett has bought the section
house near the station andwill re-
move it to connect with his dwelling
house.
Duncan McCallum has delivered 100
cords of green wood to the citizens of
Belgrave this winter at the rate of
$2.00 per cord.
Mrs. Bruce returned to her home in
Drayton on Saturd,ay, after spending
a couple of days with her sister, Mrs.
Thos. Proctor.
Mr. R. Stonehouse, who has been
with his daughter, Mrs. Burney of
Exeter, for the last couple of months,
has returned home.
The snow nearly disappeared. and
the fall wheat looks beautiful. Some
of the fanners have been plowing and
among them was Chas. Grasby, who
said that sod could not plow better.
The Peesbyterian congregations of
Belgrave and Calvin churches met in
the church here on Tuesday afternoon
last, Rev. A. C. Wishart, B,A., of
Brussels. presiding, and extended a
call to Rev. J. A. Ferguson, B.A., of
Glenarm, Lindsay Presbytery. Sal-
ary offered is $925 with four weeks'
holidays and a free manse. A special
meeting of Maitland Presbytery to
deal with the call will be held in Mel-
ville church, Beussels. on Thursday
afternoon, Feb. 4th. Rev. Mr. Fergu-
son is well spoken of by those who
should know,
• Donnybrook.
Miss Annie Chimney is visiting
friends in Ashfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Stein have been visits
ing friends at Pine River.
Sale of the Hanna, Bros. Stock of
Wingham starts Wednesday, Feb.
3cd.
We are very sorry to hear that Miss
Martha Wallace 19 on the sick list
again.
Mr. Fleming of the West and Miss
1. Martin were guests of Mr. S. Thomp-
son on Friday,
Mrs. Hough of Wingham has; been
snending A. few daye with her father,
Mr. J. B. Jefferson,
A sleigh -load of young people flour
here drove over to Mr. and Mrs. Rut -
ledge's home of Ebenezer; they report
it very enjoyable time.
Me. Jones has preached two interest-
ing sermons of late on "The Prodigal
Son." The flret wag "The •younger
brother," emphasizing God's great love
for a lost soul, Though He does not
force us to corm to Him, He does more
by giving as the power to turn to Him
and serve Him. The elder son al-
though he was an obedient son and
Loathed the sine of prodigality, vet he
had the Sin of the temper, and could
not bear to see his brother finding
favor with his father. Are WO as
Christians always as willing to Wel-
come the penitent, and help them as
we ought to?
ertaitS,
Turnberry, Ian. 25th, to
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Atitehell, a son.
Itodeetts—In Itoebeeter, N. Y.. on San,
6111, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Itoderne,
a daughter.
0ober—In Ilruesele, jam. 25, John
00ber, aged 13,
Wroxeter.
George Town of Toronto visited
friends here last week.
Sale of the Hanna Bros. Stock of
Wiughana starts Wednesday, Feb.
3rd,
Mrs. Robertson of Wingham spent
O few days last week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs, D. Rae.
Mrs, Morfoot and son, Frank, left
on Monday for Alton, a thriving town
not far frotn Chicago.
Reeve Reis is attending the County
Council at Goderich this week, No
doubt he will give a good aecount of
himself.
Ex -Postmaster John Sanderson of
this village is at present very 111. He
is one of our oldest a,nd most esteemed
citizens. It is sincerely hoped that he
may recover.
The Salvation Army of Wingham,
accompanied by a good band, held a
meeting in the Methodist Church on
Tuesday evening of last week, which
was much enjoyed.
We are pleased to learn that Thos.
Lovell, who recently sold his farm to
Wm. Lackie, is not going, as yet, to i
settle in the Northwest. He ntends
leaving his family here, while he tra-
vels and views different parts of the
western country. We trust he may
finally decide to settle in this com-
munity again.
We notice from the press that R. B.
Harris, 0. 0. F. organizer, has been
doing good work in the villages of
Zurich and Belgrave. In the former
place he instituted a new Court with
a membership of 22. At the latter
place there was an addition of 18
members. Mr. Harris was home over
Sunday but left on Monday to con-
tinue his work.
A very successful Carnival was held
in the Wroxeter rink on Tuesday
evening of last week. There was a
large attendance, both of masquerad-
ers and spectators. A great deal of
care and skill were manifested in the
varied costumes, The prize winners
were the Misses Smith, Munro and
Allen, also Messrs. Howe, McKercher,
Gibson and Harris, It is reported
that the whole affair was quite a.
financial success.
Gorrie.
, Mrs. (Dr.) Armstrong visited friends
in Harriston on Wednesday.
Mrs. R. F. White entertained a few
friends on Monday evening.
Sale of the Hanna Bros. Stock of
Wingham starts Wednesday, Feb.
3rd.
Misses G. Holmes and T. Flinn visit-
ed Mrs. II. Perkins, on their way from
Lucknow.
Mrs. (Dr.) Kennedy of Wingham
visited her friend, Mrs. R. F. White
on Saturday.
T. N. McLaughlin, who has been
spending a few weeks at his father's
home in town, returned to Toronto
Saturday morning.
Miss Bushfield, who has been spend-
ing a few months in Seaforth, visited
her friend, Mrs. White of town, be-
fore going to her home in Lakelet,
The annual meeting of the Rowlock
Agricultural Society was held in the
Town Hall on Thursday last. All the
old officers were re-elected. A. dis-
pute •with regarti to pr•izes between
Jas. Downey and R. J. Sanderson was
considered and Mr. Sanderson was
paid his prize money.
Rev. C. E. Jeakins, Rector of St.
Paul's church, Wirighs.m, will deliver
a lecture on Friday evening, January
29th, in the Town Hall, under the
auspices of the A. Y. P. A. of St Ste-
phen's Church. Mr. Jeakins subject
will be "The wit and humor of clerical
life." .Admission, 15c and 10c. A
crowd should welcome Mr. Jeakins.
The annual meeting of the Gori•ie
Presbytet btu Church was held on Fri-
day afternoon. Reports showed
everything in a fairly prosperous con-
dition. The annual meeting of the
Gorrie Public Library Beard was held
on Monday afternoon, The old Board
was re-elected with the addition of R.
H. Stephens and W. Ryan. The var-
ious reports showed good work done
the past year. The Treasurer's report
showed. a small balance on hand.
Nearly 1,000 volumes were read dur-
ing the year. A new set of books,
"The Makers of Canada," has been
added to the Library recently.
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Jamestown.
January thaw; .summer weather.
Mr. and Airs. Wm. McAllister of St.
Augustine, were visiting friends in
this vicinity last week.
Aar. R. Miller met with an acci-
dent while skidding logs, getting two
of his fingers badly jatnmed.
° Miss Maggie Miller went to Listow-
el on Tuesday of this week. We hear
she has secured a situation and will be
away for a short time.
A fowl supper was SMOVea last Wed-
nesday night at T, McHwen's ; friends
front Wroxeter, 13russels and Bluevale
enjoyed themselves at it.
The Trustees of Victoria Hall have
decided to have an oyster supper on
bleb. 4th. The oysters will be served
in Eck mier'is Hall. Rev, Mr. West of
Bluevale will be chairman.
Reuben and Olive Melanes of Win -
thorn, Sask., are visiting their old
neighbors on the 2nd con. Grey they
look as if the West agreed with therm
It WAS 41) below zero when they left,
Mr. Samuel Burke got the contract
of drawing the milk on the 2nd con.
Grey to Moleswoeth Cheese Factory
last Saturday, at 81.30 a trip. Me.
Doig got the boundary route at
08c a trip.
Me. .A. Polloek conduoted the ter -
vies as the Hall Soneey night in the
alesenee of Mr. Meltav, who was
announced to preach. He'. M. Perrin
of ‘Vroxeter will officiate next Sun-
day night.
Mr. Duneari Taylor bad a very sue.
teeful auctioo sale 1091 rriday, get-
ting good prices for all his stuff, ee-
pecially the urileh rows, rta two of
them broeght over 800 each, The axile
amounted 10 over $1,400.
Lower Wingham.
Miss Hogg of Grey was the pest of
Mrs. Phippen over Sunday,
soNoeuwr sbusdeagrectewtibili8bewseroeka1114, e. Editor'
Mr. and Mrs. Time, Gray have been
visiting friends in Wa,wanosh.
Sale of the Hanna Bros, stook,
Wingham, starts Wednesday, • Feb.
3rd,
The water has been high for the
past weak; almost equal to the speing
freshet; covering the flats, Very sel-
dom is the January thaw so genuine
One year it slipped a cog and didn't
teaokme.
e. It came this year and no mis-
Now we are glad to hear that our
School Trustees have arranged with
Wingham Public Library, so that our
residents can have access to the Libra-
ry, and for 5c, can have the reading of
a score of books.
Some of our residents were fishing
on Sunday—not exactly With hook
and line, but were hooking on to logs
and drift wood, brought down by the
flood. Sunday though it was, the
temptation was too strong for some of
them, who raked. in their little pile.
Not all, we are glad to say. Some of
them had regard for the Sabbath
day.
&La
Salem.
Mrs, Mitchell, sen., visited Mrs.
Herb. Hennings this week.
Sale of the Hanna Bros. Stock of
Wingham starts Wednesday, Feb.
3rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Willets visited
the latter -'s parents, near Belmore on
Friday last.
Miss Annie Westlake is at present
spending a few days with her cousin,
Mrs. Sharpin.
Mrs, McDougall of Turnberry spent
a few days last week with her, daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dan. McTavish,
Mrs. John Hartley of Clinton is at
present visiting her father, who has
been seriously ill, but vsho at present
is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abraham at-
tended the funeral of the late Miss
Brandon of Belgrave last week. Miss
Brandon, who had visited Mr. and
Mrs. Abraham several times, made for
herself many friends in this part, who
are sorry to hear of her death.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that I will
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted in my name by auy person,
whatever.
, MRS. A. SOYNT.
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A Shoe Sale
We shortly commence our tumult
Inventory, We have more Shoes on
haini than we went at this season
of the year. Rather close them out
and count the money. We never
carry over Footwear from one season
to another, wben
Low Prices Cut Prices
Cost Prices
or sty other kind of prices
will sell them.
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CLEARINB Mt; 1*11111 V21;61314,
SALE WALIt. Of terms%
yot. oan tataaitl away
from this Sale if von Want to, lutt
yon'll LOSB MONtY if you do.
W. CIL itireer