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36TH YEAR, NO. 23,
WINGRAM, ONT., TITURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1909.
Wingliam Council.
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eV reenlist, monthly meeting of the
Town Couuoil was helki on eAlotidey
evenieg, let inst. ; members all pre-
eent.
January minutes were read and con-
firmed.
A coniumeication was read from
Mr. Hodgetts. Chief Health °Meer Of
Ontario, expressing willingness to
corne to Witighatn, at an early date,
to advise as to water supply and. sew-
erage.
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The Mayor repented thet the Hewn
Live com, had Met Ternberry Connell
xel the taxatimi of the Electric Light
plant, and they had agreed to refer
the matter to the Ontario Railway
and Alemicipal Board, in order to
.avoid litigation. The Secretary of the
Board had replied to the effect, tbat
the Railway Board had no juriediction
in the matter.
The Finance committee repoited in
favor of payment of the following
accounts :—
Crescent Oil Co. .$ 63 70,
Postoffice department (box). 3,00
W. G. Gray, teaming. 1.05
T. Stope, work 1.20
E. Moore, meal to tramp., .25
john Davidson, work at dam4.80.
Jno. Donglass, 4.4 1.05
Lighting Town Hall for 1908135,58
Bell Telephone Co., fire alarm
and exchange 73 15
Richardson & Rae, supplies ..„ 269
A. Nichol, supplies .60
J. Donst, suppliee, stationery 225
H. B. Elliott, printing 21.25
A. Sanderson, work 625
3. B. Ferguson, salary, rPgistra-
tion and cemetery d,eeds, 03 50
1/ D. 0. McDonald, work
Win. Stokes, work 4.20
e.
2.85
R. Rankin, salary • 7.00
B. Lewis, night -watch ...... 20 00
aeo. Allen, salary.. 45.00
Win. Moore, work 1.50
Alf, Mitchell, and others, cut-
ting ice 4.08
Wm. Murch, work, waterworks 3 30
Electric Light accounts . .. . .. 515,91-
A. Pilon, work at dam 45
Wm. Watt, " " .45
• The report of the Finance commit-
tee was adopted.
The Finance committee reported in
favor of officers' salaries berng the
seine as in 1908; report adopted.
The following accounts not passed
by the Finance committee were con-
sidered by the Council ;—
F. Patterson, collector's salary, 546;
left over till work is completed.
Installation of new lights in Town
Hall, 551.11; account passed.
Installation of new fights in Public
.Library; referred to Property comtuite
tee.
The Auditors' report of 1908. ac-
counts was presented, covering Town
accounts; and. Electric Light, Public
School, High School and Public
Library accounts. It Was referred to
the Finance committee. The midi -
tors' and typist's salaries will be paid
on recommendation of Finance dote-
mittee. •
. BY -Laws.
The following By-laws were teed
the requisite number . of atinee end
passed.
No, 581, providing for the Stanatng
committees of the Council. •
No. 582, appointing the followina of-
ficers :—W. j. Howson and 0.• P.
Smith to the High School Board, the
former for one year, the latter for
three years. To the Public Library
BoArd, Dadley. Holmes for three
years'W. J. Haines for one year. To
the Board of Health, Wm, Feseant for
three years, Abner Cosens for two
years. Fenceviewers, Wm. Grierson,
Win. Moore, Thos. Deans.
No. 583, aploointing Anson Hairline
as Assessor, at same salary' ae last
year. •
No. 581, authorizing the Mayor and
Treasarer to borrow money for cur-
rent eapenditure ; arnount not to ex-
ceed $8,000.
Mr. Fessent, on behalt of Airs. J.
Brock, asked remission of the 6% add-
ed to taxes, as she was a widow and
was only a few days behind; ametunt
02 cts ; request granted. on motion of
Elliott and VanNorman.
On motion of McKibbon and Elliott,
the PrOperty committee was request-
ed to confer with S. Bennett, Thos.
Hart, J. Oer arid Mrs. Hanna, re use of
Town property.
Coun. Spotton referred to the mat-
ter of street signs, and necessity of
water in the cemetery, before im-
provernents could be made there.
On motion of VanNorman and Bone,
it was decided to place lights at the
hose tower, in the puinp-house, and On
the bridge, the latter to be aged when
needed.
Y. M. C. A. Convention.
The Annual County Work Conven-
tion of the Y. M. C. A. of Huron
County, will be held in Winghare, on
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 8th and
9th. Monday's session will begin in
the afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Will be
'held in the Y. M. 0. A. rooms. On
Monday evening at 6.30 a banquet will
be given in St, Andrew's Presbyterian
Clhurch. After the banquet there will
be an evening session in the audi-
torium of the same church. On Tues-
day there will be two sessions, one in
the forenoon and One in the afternoon,
In the Y. M. C. rooms. Some of
those who will be there to take part
In the convention aro—Mr. john Pen-
man, Faris. Ont., chairman of the
Provineiel Committee of Ontario and
Quebec. Mr. 0. M. Copeland, Pro-
viimial for Ontario and Que.
bec, Mr. Taylor Statten, Boy's Work
Sec. rif Temente. Central Y. AL O. A.,
Mr. S. it Boardman, New York, Inter-
national Sere nf eounty work. and Mr.
Archibald °Wiens, London, Provincial
See. Of eounty work. AU men in
Ituron County interested in the wel-
fare cif young men and boys, are cordi-
ally' invited to this convention.
ROOM TO LET,—Sttite of rooms
and a single resew, in Shaw block,
with tortveniencee.—A.pply to T. T.
4 Fled,
RAW FURS. --We want all
kinds of Raw rat, for which we
will pay the highest cash prices.--
GEO. E.
County Council Nolo.
De. 'resin, Reeve of Wirighene re-
turned from the County Council last
week, We have gleaned a few notes
of the work.
The following are the Standing cone -
mi ktee for 1009 t—Execueive—Messre.
Leckie, Smith, Milne, Anderson, Sto-
there,
Special—Messrs. Shearer, Hill, Reis:,
Glenn, Parks, .
Finance—Messrs. Watson, Mauer,
Moir, Reed, Goveralock,
Edacation—Messrs. Irwin, McOtil-
McEivan, Moffatt, Gibbings,
Road and Badges—Messrs. Geiger,
Grant, McKay, Hunter, Hainstock,
Otiosity Property—Messrs. Gallow,
Taylor, Medd, Willed, Sturdy.
Equalization—The whole council,
House of Refuge—Messrs. Watson,
Stothers, Fraser, Moir,
Wardens—Messrs. Fraser. Leckie,
Stothers, Milne, Glistens.
Messrs. Govenlock and. Lane were
appointed auditors of criminal jusi ice
accounts. Jas. W. Bone of East Wee
wanosh and Alex. Stratton of Gode-
rich were elected county auditors.
Petitions frnm the ratepayers of the
townships of E•tet and West Wawa -
nosh respecting the bridge on conces-
sions 4 and 5, West Wawanosh, are
before the road and bridge committee.
A deputation from Goderich and
Winghate hospitals waited on the
conncil, asking grants, His Honor
Judge Holt and A. 11. Musgrove, M.P.
P., acting as spokesmen.
The Council finally decided to re-
duce the grants from $100 to 5100;
this last amount is not conditional.
J. Wilson, V. S., was reappointed to
Winghtun High School ' Board for
three years,
The Continuation Classes have of
late been receiving a. grant from the
county double that of the government
grant. A motion was made to reduce
it to one and a half times the Legisla-
tive grant, and an amendment to re-
tain it as before. The question was
finally left over till the June session.
Thirteen counties have the privilege
of electing a representative on the
Senate of the Western University.
H. E. Huston of Exeter was given the
honor for Huron..
The contract for two bridges was let
—the . Holmesville bridge. to cost
about $17,000, and the Gully bridge on
the lake shore in Goderieh township.
A claim has been made by the Coun-
ty to the Legislature for re-couptnent
of money expended on county roads
in the seventies. The clerk will fur-
uish .A.. II. Musgrove, M. L. A., with
particulars so that he can look after
the matter.
Drs. Gunn, Gallow and. Milne were
appointed to attend the Association
for Prevention of Tuberculosis, and. re-
quest the Government to erect Sani-
tise la fee the treatment of this disease.
There are thirty-one members in the
County Council.
Churcb 'Hews
Rev. Is. X. Lenrencleau will conduct
service in the Church nf the Sacred
Heart, Wingham, next Sunday.
Fire from an overheated furnace
broke out in the basement of the
English Ohnrch at Chesle.y last week
and destroyed the chancel and the
organ. •
Rev. Richard Hobbs of Toronto has
been invited by the Quarterly Board
of the James Street Ohnrch, Exeter,
to become pastor of the Church at the
expiration of the preseet conference
year. Rev. Hobbs- has accepted the
invitation, subject to a transfer and
approval of the Stationing coinrnittee
of the conference.
What promises to be a notable
event in the history' of the Church of
i
England in Canada, s the contemplat-
ed celebration in August or Septem-
ber, 1910, of the two hundredth anni-
versary of the first regular Church of
England soviet: in Canada, held at St.
Anne's Church, Annapolis . Royal,
after the capture of that fortress by
Col. Nicholson, in 1710.
Lest Sunday evening, Rev. W. G.
Howson delivered the second of bis
sermons on "The Industrial Problem."
It was a well-prepared, thoughtful
discourse, presenting the Golden Rule
as prevention and eure for many of the
troubles that afflict the industrial
world, Next Sunday will be the regu-
lar quarterly* Sacramental service.
The Sacrament of the LordSupper
will be administered at the cloee of
the forenoon service, only. The pis-
tor's subject in the morning will be :—
"The essentials, and. non-essential, ot
admission to the Lord's table." Sev-
eral new members Will be received te-
te fellowship with the chnrch. At 7
p.m., some gentleman from a distance -
will preach in the interests of the
Public Cordially invited.
February Forecasts.
A. storm period is central on the 8rd,
and wind, aeon, or rain may be expecte
ed from 3rd to Oth, culnlinatinkr about.
the 5th with snow, followed by high
northwest winds and colder weather,
to 7th and 8th. Then a: reattion to
weenier may be expected, and in
southern parts rain and electric
stormabout ilth. Another storm
period eentres on the 15% and the
15th, 10th, 17th may be regarded en
deys of storm conditions. Ey the
10th, the barometer will fall, end it
will grow *armee. About, the 20th to
the 23rd in southern sections deeided
at:Stint of rain will appear, turning to
destructive sleet in the tenth. With -
three days of sunset on 19.h, Petah-
quake shakes may be expected. lei nor
is at fleet gearter on 24„h, uncl with
failing •batometet, renewed storms of
rain, sleet and mow will vleit the
entire eonntry touching 20, 27, 28, hod
the "sleet fort* will have a picnic
with the Witco," The month is likely
to Wind up With he tvy donee end
blizzards, *reeking it disagreeable as
the month passes out and Metall
enters. So (in eubetanee) lutith Rev.
frt. Hicks.
Council Meetiugs,
Turnberry
Morris ... . 4
East Waiva,nosh
Howick
West Wasvanosh
Auction Sale,
Mr, John Hoppet wbfl heve an Atte-
tion sale of farm stnek, on Tuesday,
16th insee on lots 6, 6, con. 3, Morns,
Among the stock offered are horses,
thirty heed of cattle, aleo sheep and
pigs, Sale at, 1 o'clock; terms, eight
months, on anproved joint notes.
See posters and naorlbills. John Pur-
vis will be the auctioneer.
Monday, Feb. 8,
Monday, Feb, 8
Monday, Feb., 8.
Wednesday Feb. 17.
..Thursday, Feb, 18.
Death Of Mr. Murch.
After a lingering illness froin tuber-
euloels, UP, Edward, Geo, Murch pass-
ed away on Monday last, in his for-
tieth year. Deceased had been a resi-
dent of town for a few years, but had
gained the respect QC the citizens, and
his bereaved wife and children have
the sympathy of our citizen:3. He was
a member of the Baptist Church.
Quakes Contiog Nearer,
On Sunday evening last, near the
midnight hour, Montreal was shaken
by an earthquake. People all over
the city were awakened by the shock,
and police were sent out to investi-
gate. Citizens were alarmed, but no
damage is reported. Earthquakes are
generally t3upposed to be confined to
inountainous or volcanic countries,
but this is coming rather close for
comfort,
Highest Cash Price paid for hides—
Thus. Field & Co.
Bad News This.
The daily papers this week had a
deepatch from Ocangeville, stating
that G. H. Coopman (formerly Singer
Sewing machine agent in Wingharn)
had absconded, taking the funds of
Mark's Sunday 8%001 and St. An-
drew's Brotherhood, of which socie-
ties he was Treasurer. The report
states that he had deserted his wife
and family. .A. telegram to the Ad-
vance seems to confirm the report,
County L. 0. L.
The County Lodge of North Huron
met in Wingharn on Tuesday. There
was a large attendance. The follow-
ing are the officers elect :—County
Master, M. Dane ; DepeAlaster, Thos.
Stewart; Jno. Wilford;
Secretary, Geo. 0. Thornton; Fin. -
Sec., S. A.. Maguire; Treas., J. Golley ;
Dir. of Oer„ A. Leishman; Lecturers,
Wm. Hays, Win. McArthur. These
were installed by P. 0. M. Greer, It
was decided to hold the celebration of
July 12th in Brussels.
Begins Twelfth Year.
With this week's issue, the writer
begins hie, twelfth year as editor of
the Wingham. Advance. A. comparison
of the last issue of the paper by our
predecessor, eleven years ago, and the
Advance of 1000, tells the story of the
toil bestowed and success attained,
whether viewed from the advertising,
news,. size or "make-up" standpoint.
The editor is appreciative of the public
patronage that has made these int-
proveznents possible, so that to -day,
the Advance. enjoys acknowledged
excellence as a disseminator of local
news. Just now, our columns are
heavily drawn on by our advertisers,
but tbis cannot be avoided at times,
and is necessary to a newspaper's exis-
tence. Were it nne for advertisine.
no Ideal paper could be pnblished at $1
a, yew:. No effort will be spared dur-
ing this twelfth year to give our read-
ers. the best. possible service. .
Goad new rubbers. at low prices.
Read. our advt, on page 8.—Willis
& Co.
Personals
Mrs. O. P. Smith visited Mende in
London last week.
Miss Fanny Green is home from
Woodstock on a visit.
Miss Birdie Buggof Durham is re-
newing acquaintances in town.
Mrs. Jno. Pattison of Port Elgin
visited her parents in town last week.
Mr. Angus Munro and his mother of
Tiverton were visiting at Mr. Hugh
Hamilton's this week.
Miss Mary Beckett returned to
Brampton this week, after spending
a few weeks at her home here.
On Monday Miss Minnie Sandy of
Lochalsh came to the Wingham Busi-
ness College to -take up Stenography.
Miss Lillie Connell of SpencerVille,
end Mr. J. E. Parr of Crystal City,
Man., were guests at Dr. Redmond's
over Sunday.
Miss Mae Davidson of Wroxeter
arrived in town Monday and is study-
ing Stenography at the Winghain
Business College.
Miss Bertha Cunningham, who has
been employed at King's store for
some time, returned to het home at
Orillia on Monday.
Messrs. J. Hewer and E. Bird spent
Sunday in Toronto. They were Wing -
ham delegates to the Adult Bible
Class movement cotivention.
Chas. McGregor, of the internation-
al Correspondence School, with head-
quarters at Stratford, and his broth-
er, bleGregor of LucknOW, were
in town on Satuiday.
Mr. Waddell of Winnipeg, who is a
visitor at F. G. Sparling's gave en
interesting addeess at the Methodist
Sunday School last Sunday, and also
at the Epworth League meeting on
Monday evening.
Edward G. Haines, eldest son of
Mr. and Mee, Arthur Haines, returned
to Woodbay, Man., last week, lie
was called here about two months
ago, by the illness of hitt When who
Is now convalescing, but has not yet
regained his former strength,
Dr. RedMond returned on Monday
evening bone a visit to his father 40
Lansdowne. Mr. Redmond, sen.,•met
with an accident some Untie ago, the
limb Of A, buith atelltitig hitt; in the
eye. Inflanicuation set in, and there
was danger of his losing the sight,
but after a stay in Kingston hospital,
there is proved Of Improvement.
fleseital• Concert.
The Concert under the auspices of
the Ladies' Auxiliary of Vi7inghana
Rospital was a success. The program
was excellent a,nd the entertainment
much enjoyed. Best of all, it iv:to furs
nished by home talent. The eantly
booth Was well patronized, and stock
all sold. After paymene of expenses,
the ladies hope to have $75 to eid
them in their benevolent work. The
ladies desk's to express their gratitude
to all wbo In any way assisted in
making this concert a auccess.
Rural Telephone Mevement.
.A. ineeting was held in the Council
room on Tuesday evening to consider
the advisability of forming a Rural
Telephone Co. President Clegg of the
Board. of Trade occupied the chair.
A. number of farrners were present
and seemed interested in the move -
mann After considerable discussion,
a committee was appointed, on motion
of Metiers,. Hall and Musgrove, to
secure informatioo in the different
localities and report at a meeting to
he held in the Ouuncil room, on Tues-
day neat, at 3 p.m. The committee
consists of Messrs. Spottou, Greer
and Oosens from town, and the follow-
ing farmers—A, MoKagne, W. Table -
ter, Alex. McEwen, F. Henry, AL Mc-
Millan, J. Gillespie, J. T. Currie, R.
Muir, D. Fortune, Jno. Shied. W. J.
Henderson, 0. Campbell, R. Proctor,
P. W. Scott, John Musgrove and P.
Powell. The movement is worthy of
support, and has been a stiecess in
other places. Virley not here?
Good new rubbers at km prices.
Read our advt. on page 8.—Willis
& 00,
A Noble Heritage.
The following has been sent us for
insertion: — "Some parents think
that they are doing everything for
a child, when they are making and
saving to give to it a fortune. They
think that they are bringing happi-
ness to their children when very often
it is but a snare. Money may play its
part. It may educate, clothe and buy
the best of literature, but these are
likely to fail, if parents do not live be-
fore their children as to command
their unbounded confidence. If they
have won this from their children,
their training wilt not be so difficult.
Peeents should have heart to heart
talks with their children, and with
one another abbot their children's pre-
sent and future life, as how they may
fit their children to live useful, noble
lives. Parents who have little of this
world's goods can give to their child-
ren ideals to reach, and the influence
of an unsullied life, a home training
that will be of priceless value in their
life work. Great men have paid high-
est tribute to humble parentage, be-
cause their parents sought their high-
est gooa,"
Rum:tuns! Romans 1—Men's, 75e;
Wonaen's, 500; Gielse 40c; 350
a pair.—W. J. Gretr.
East Huron Near Front.
A diagram of .the arrangements of
seats of Members of the Dominion
Parliament, is before ns. We note,
that Dr. Chisholm, naereber for East
Harm, has betel abetted a seat well to
She front. It is only two seats behind
Hon. Mr. Borden and his desk -mate,
Hon. Geo. E. Foster, and was occu-
pied for six sessionte by Hon. John
/legged, and is considered an honor-
able position. Mr. Lelor is Dr. Ohis-
holm's desk -mate. The doctor's con-
stituents will be plowed to know that
he is notecbessed at Ottawa among the
"back -benchers." Along the fvont
rows, we notice that realer and FiRd-
ing on the Government side, Mee
Hughes and Sproule. Next eortte
Laurier and Paterson, side by side,
and just across the aisle, facing them,
sit Borden and Poster. two of the Con-
servative gum. Sir Fred. Borden and
Pugsley sit together end stare across
the passage into the 'faces of Conser-
vatives &egged of Lanark and Taylor,
of Leeds. Sifton and Eintnerson sit
at the next front desk, and 'facitag
them sit W. F. McLean of York and
Lennox. It muet be a warm place in
that aisle, when the big men ot the
front rows turn their artillery of ora-
tory on their opponents across the
passage way. Id the aisle between
the opposing .forces of Government
and Opposition is the table of the
Clerk of the 1 -louse and his assistant,
also that of the official reporters of
the debates, and the desk of the Ser-
geant At Arms.
Bargains in Misses' and Women's
Pelt Sappers and Juliette,'. Only 28
pairs left, Clearing Sale Price, 49,.
W. J. Greer.
An Instructive Address.
The regular meeting of the A. Y. P.
A. of St. Paul's Church was held in
the e,choolroom on Monday evening
last, when a levee gathering listened
with profit and delight to a most able
and practical address on "Bacteria,”
given by the Principal of the High
School. Mr. Taylor handled his sub-
ject in a way to appeal to each one
present, and infused' into a subject,
otherwise dry and technical, mu%
that rendered it of poptilar interest.
The speaker first emphasized the fact
that bacteria were of two kind% harm -
lees and ban -Anil ; that bectelia were
our best friends as well al our worst
enemies, explaining this in clear Con-
vincing language. The propagation
of bacteria, their infinitesmial site,
their transfer by means of filo, mos-
quitoes, etc., received attention, as al-
so the development of disease by. COO -
tact with these germs. Principal Tay-
lor then went on to speak of the anti-
dotes and antitoxins, which have been
discovered to muttered these poi-
sonous bacteria, emphasizing !Attica-
larly the great work of Paetenr of
Prance in this respect. The speaker
spoke very forcibly of preventative
measures, such as clettrilinese of body,
pure water, fresh air, and throughout
She whole eddreste laid emphatic
stress on the great 'Divine Master mind
which Hot behind t'he intinitesmial
atotn and bacteria. His illestratione
of the great puepose served by these
beeterie were lucid and Mil vineing.
Mr. Taylotee remarks were greatly ap-
preciated by those present and a
hearty vote of thanks WAS ac.colded
hint for his truly interesting talk,
RIG RUSH for 11AROAINS at
ISARD,s Ten Days' Sale. Great
Price Reductions in every depart -
MOIL See their advt, on page 5.
Shop early,
local Items
Drink Christie's Teas,
Wear Greer'e Shoes and Rubbere.
Lucknow and Wingham Play Hoc-
key on the rink here on Friday even.
ing.
J, 0. Stoneman, a prominent citizen
of Hensall, died recently after an
operation for appendicitis.
Latest style of calling cards at tbe
Adveeee office in ladies', Misses' and.
gents' 'Tolland' Linen, neatly printed,
j. 0, Etnigh of Blyth has been ap-
pointed Clerk ef 12% Division Court
of Huron, vice, 3m. Manuel:tie, re,
signed,
Mr. Jos. A.bell of Kineardine is still
in Wingham hospital ; it is hoped that
he will be sufficiently recovered, in a
few weekee to rennet home.
GIRL WANTED.—One from the coun-
try preferred,—Mrs. R. M. Robinson.
During the mild weather of last
week Wm. Field plucked a small bou-
quet, of pansies and, daisies in his gar-
den, That was on Jan. 21%.
Wingham and Harriston Hockey
team played on the Harriston rink on
Friday evening. The Harrieton boys
W0111 by a score of—well don't
ask us.
Robt. Onrrie has disposed of his
blacksmith business to Mr. Robertson
of Blyth. Robt. and John Currie have
purchased Ramsay's livery business in
town,
Srrnamies WA WED, -- As house-
keeper, or general servant.—Apply to
Mrs. 3. Gowdy, Winghain.
Mrs. Debella Grier of Toronto is
dead from eating canned tomatoes,
after a,week's illness; other members
of the family were ill front the same
cause, but recovered.
To HIITZER-MARERS.—Butter paper
in stock at the Advance office. Have
your name printed on it; it will not
cost tnuch, and your butter prints will
be knownlar and near.
Among those who are ill, are—Chas.
Adams, A. W. Webster and Florence,
second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 46.
Inglis; pneumonia is the cause; we
hope to hear of their recovery.
Good news rubbers at love prices.
Read our advt. on page 4—wa1fs
&0o.
J. E. MkiIntosh of Mt. Forest gave
the A.dvance a call last week. He is
having the large store in the McDon-
ald block fitted up and expects to
open a jewelry bueiness there in about
two weeks.
Mrs. Anilvey left on Monday morn-
ingfor Chicago, on account of the
serious illness of her daughter, Miss
Ella, of that city. The many friends
of the family hope for more favorable
word as to the condition of Miss
Mulvey,
The Teeswater News reports that
our former townsman A. M. Robin-
son, manager of the lank of Hamil-
ton, Teeswater, has puechased a resi-
dence. His Witighatn. friends Will be
pleased to note this sign, and will look
for future developments.
NoTICE.—In future my accounts will
be rendered tnonthly, and I will not
be responsible for any errors if ac-
counts are not paid at maturity—W.
A. Currie.
-Miss Brock recently resigned her
clues in the Methodist Sabbath School,
and the members of her class Met on
Satin -day evening at the home of Miss
Dulmage, and presented her with a
beautiful Brooch, in the form of a
Sunburst of Pearls. An address was
read to Miss Brock, and a pleasant
social time enjoyed.
HARDWARE BARGAINS,--Ouc advt.
is crowded out this week, but don's
forget that we have Crosscut saws at
$2 each; the very best axes to, be had,
all kinds of chain% ties, whiffietrees
irons, and general hardware dock.
Stoves of the best mikes at reduced
prices bid now. --A. Yoang & Co ,
hardware merchants.
PLEASE NOTE.—All accounts owing
Tho. Field before jai:leery
11309, are enve due. Prompt payment
is regnested and can be made at the
shop of Thos. T. Field & Co.
The many friends of Mr. M. Y. M. -
Lean, M.P. for South Huron, and edi-
tor of the Sea,forth Expositor, will
learn with regret that he is confined
to his home at, Seaforth by e amens
attack of pleurisy end other complica-
tions. It may be some time before he
is able to take his place in Parliament.
The Advance hopes to hear of his
speedy recovery.
As announced hest week, Me. T. J.
Elliott was taken to the hospital on
Wedneeday. On main the incision,
the surgeons found that the growth
was really cancer of She stomach, and
that au operation would not be advis-
able. Expressions of sympathy with
our citizen and his family are num-
erous and sincere. All that en,n be
dem, will be to alleviate his sufferings
as far as possible.
Oh, what a Shoe Chance! Every
pair of Winter Shoes, and Alen's
Benny Rubbers met go at our Ca
Price Sale of Winter Isnotwear.
W. J. Greer,
Mists Mackenzie and Miss George of
Kincardine were on the ill-fated
steamer Republic, when she was
crushecl. in by the vioriait one night
last Week. All the pusengers were
saved. Mrs. Gnaleo, also of Eimer -
dine, intended going by the same
steamer, and was much dieeppointed,
When alie found all the stateroomeled
been taken. She is not sorry now,
that she was WO late.
aud Mrs. A. Tretv arrived &One
Manor, Sask., on Saturday, and Will
reside in Wingham, It Wits 67 below
zero, when they left the West. But
of course, it was the kind of cold that
"yon &AA feel. Nevertheless it feels
for you and finds you every time. Mr.
and Mrs. trreW are at pedent staying
with their daughter, Mre. WM. E.
Pinley, They tippet a, few dean in To.
mail, on their way here, with their
daughter, birs. Geo, Forrester.
Dtt, Ovriate, M. D., London, BYe and
Ear Surgeon, will be at blettieben's
drug store, on Wednesday, Feb. 21th.
Centred, squint, falling eyesight.,
ilitaftl catarrh, des...tube, head mikes
treated and glasses properly fittod.
Etours-2 to 8 p. nt,
Wroxeter.
The Misses Ella Smith and Grace
Stewart of Brussels, also Mrs. `Harry
Stewart of Scott, Sask., were visitors
at Mrs, Geo. Harris' recently.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Black of Calgary,
after spending some time with friends
here, went last week to visit other
relatives in Ayr, before returning te
the West.
After a lull of a week or so on ac.
count of the thaw, curling and skating
are in full blast again. Our hockey
boys are practising so as to be pre -
vexed for their neighbors.
0. Reis returned. from Goderich 00
Saturday where be had been attend-
ing the °minty Council. He reports a
good deal of business done, and was
instrumental in getting an addition to
the county grant for our Public Li-
brary.
We visited our postmaster, Mr.
M. Robinson, the other evening. We
were surprised to learn of the amount
of work that is done in connection
with the postoffice here. During the
year 1908, there were mailed 4$,200
betters; there were received 50,000 let-
ters, and 18,700 letters passed through
the office, making a total of 116,920.
Mr. Robinson has had several improve,
merits made in the offiee, which are a
great conveuience to the public, for
which we extend our thanks.
The Library Board met on Friday
night in the Library. There was a
good attendance. The following off.
des were appointed for the year :—
Chairman, Rev, L, Perrin; Secretary-.
Treasurer, Mr. VanVelsor ; Commit-
tee of Inspection. Messrs. McDougall,
Fisher'Mc'Vavish and Bela; Printing
Com. Messrs. Munro and VanVelsor.
FoutAhousand, two hundred and fifty
books were read during the year 1908.
Fiction took the lead, as there were
2169 books of this class read. The least
number of books read was in poetry.
An aged and esteemed resident of
our village, in the person of Mr. John
Sanderson, passed to leis reward, on
Sabbath morning last. He had been
in failing health for the last year or
two, but only took to his bed about
two weeks before his death. Mr. San-
derson was born in Ireland on April
the 24th, 1831, He settled in Wroxe-
ter in the year 1850. In 1860 he was
married to Miss Ellen Inglis, who
proved herself a great helpmeet in,
deed. The deceased was a merchant
in this village for a good. many years.
After that he occupied the position of
postmaster for eighteen years or more
but owing to failing health, resigned
about a year ago, to the great regret
of the community. He was ever oblig-
ing and kind in his dealings with the
public. The brick building he erected
for a store was the first of the kind in
She counter. He was a life-long Con.
servative, and. also a consistent and
upright member of the Presbyterian
Church in Wroxeter. He occupied
different positions in connection with
the work of the congregation. The
funeral, which was largely attended,
took place on Tuesday afternoon to
Wroxeter cemetery. Services were
conducted at the house and grave by
Rev. L. Perrin. A -widow, three sons
and three daughters—Tohn of Toron.
to, Thomas in the West, Frank of
Wallaceburg, Mrs. J. Re Forsyth of
Ottawa, Ella of Wallaceburg, and
Mary at home—are left to mourn a
devoted. husband and an affectionate
father.
Belgrave.
Mrs. Thos. Hill and sou, Cecil, were
visitors in Seatorth this week.
Fred. Scandrett. who has been on
theaick list, is recovering nicely.
Blegrave markets :—Wheat, 95c per
bushel; peas, 83o; oats, 40c ; barley,
500.
Mr. and Mrs. Stalker of Winnipeg
Were visitors at Dan. Geddes' this
week.
Mr. Dave Tisdaee's little boy has
been very sick but is somewhat im-
proving,
Chas. McClelland, sen., spent a few
days last week with friends in Sarnia,
Wyoming and Forest.
Miss Shernaan of Goderieh and Mrs.
Stein of Donnybrook were visitors at
Mrs and 1VIrs. Tisdale's.
Armstrong & Co. shipped a carload
of cattle on Tuesday, and O. Johnston,
a car of hogs on Wednesday.
3. H. McClinton and his two daugh-
tero, Misses Ida and Cht•istana, of
Westfield, were visitors. with Mr. and
and Airs. J. L. Stewart,
The Ladies' Aid of the 13efgeave
Methodist Church met og Thursday
last to appoint • officers and consider
means of helping the Church in gen-
eral, The officers appointed were :—
Presidents Mrs. O. 'Wilkinson ; Vice-
Peetaclent, Mrs. T. Proctor; Secretary,
Mies, Pearl Proctor ; Treasurer, Mrs.
T. Scandrett.
The Quarterly Sacramental service
for the Belgrave circuit will be held in
Belgrave Methodist church next Sun-
ctRy at 1020 a. in. The Official Board
will meet on Tuesday, Feb. Oil, at 2
rt. in. There will he no service at
Brick church ot, Sunehine on Sunday,
on account of the Siteramental service
at Belgrave, to which all are invited,
0. G. mort,,,, Miss L. McRae end
Miss TeRtlliclatt gave an "At Home"
in the Foresters' hall. Belgrave, on
Wednesday evening, San. 27th. The
hall was well filled with About 180 gni-
zens of Belgrave and surrounding
country. .The evening was spent in
games and droving. The musk was
furnished hy home talent, and lunch
was served about 12 o'rlock to the
largest number of people, both old and
young, that has been in Belgrave for
some time on sttelt an occasion. They
all report enjoying themselves.
ataT118.
Elliott—dn Tuenberrv, Jan. 23td, to
Air. and Mrs. Wm. taliOtt, a son.
MARRIAOES.
Watvernisle by Rev.
J. Small, on January 27, Mary, eld-
est daturittee of Mr. and Mrs. 3, T,o,
Bell, to Mr. Milton Taylor of Melita,
Man.
btaltd.
Witighater. Feb, 2tici, Ara
-
ballet SWitzer, .aged 80 years.
Mnrch--Th Wlogbarn, Feb, 10,
ward George blurch, aged 80 years.
stigefaurnoll $1,00 Ron 300.1$ IN diawaugo,
( $1.50 Serneenelneni V. 0,
Whitechurch.
Mrs. Sas. Morrison of the village is
111 witia a heavy Mid,
Mr. W. Sharpe of Hamilton is the
Pest of his mother, Mrs, 5„ of ,the
village.
Mrs. Sharpe of the village was quite
111 for a couple of days last week, but
We are pleased to state that she is
Quito Well again.
Mr, J. G. Holmes of Kinloss has dis-
posed of his farm in Goderich Tp, to
Trewartha of the latter township,
he having had it rented for a number
of years.
A number of the young people of
Whitechurch and vicinity spent Mon-
day evening at the home of Mr. Tar..
bot, of the boundary line. Music and
dancing were the order of the even-
inc.
On Sunday, jan. 214h, the children
ran around bare -headed and bare -
banded as in summer time, and on
Sunday, Jan. 31, it was so cold that
very few ventured away from tbeir
fire -side, unless compelled to do so.
How do you do, Messrs. Robsen
We have read your introduction with
interest, The first item "young men"
is all right, also the second "aged 40,"
only it don't just altogether tally with
the first. The fifth item "good. look-
ers" is also 0. K., and the last "lots of
money" is just immense, hat alas, the
third and fourth items, "all married
and large families"—that's where the
shoe .pinches. We think you will
look in vain for the young ladies to
turn their opera -glasses in the direc-
tion of your eruption after that. If
you had only kept that quiet, we
could imagine the 'lava tide which
bursts from .A.etna's sides of flame"
rolled back up the mountain side be-
fore the irresistible sweep of those a-
fore.said opera -glasses.
The following item should have
been published it couple of weeks ago,
but your correspondent was unable to
get the details unlit now. Mr. II, Mc-
Kay of the boundary line owned a
house on the old Thompson farm, near
Zetland (now owned by Mr. Coulter)
which he wished to move to his own
farm near Whitechureb, and Mr. J. A.
Cole of Ethel took the job. He has a
set of sleighs for the purpose, and at
three o'clock, p. m., on a stormy after-
noon, the building was set on the
sleighs, ready, to start. There were 7
teams hitched to it as follows :—Dan
McKay's team led, but this team was
only used to help up hills; Fred
Davidson's big team of draft horses
was next; they were followed by Sas.
Martin's and A. Purclon's teams
abreast, and these were followed by
J. Webb and J. Gillespie's teams
abreast, and lase came Mr. Kelly's
team on the tongue. The building
was hauled a distance of almost two
miles, and was placed in its position, a
fire built, table set and the men sat
down to their supper in it, at quarter
to six o'clock, being only 2 hours and
45 minutes from the time they started
with it. Mr. Oole's charge for the job
was only $15. Mr. McKay thinks it
was the best, quickest and cheapest
job of the kind ever done around here,
and we think he is about right. Cer-
tainly for speed, it takes the cake
every thne.
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Lueknow.
Miss A. Ifivison of Winnipeg is the
guest of Mrs. Geo. Irwin.
Mr. D. Mate attended the funeral
of his sister at Hensel' on Sunday.
Mrs. Feed Beynes and children of
Warman, Sask., are guests at the
home 02 3. G. Murdoch.
Mr. S. R. Miller and sister, Mrs. E.
L. Andrew of Fielding, Man„ are
guests at the home of Mr. Jacob Mil-
ler, •
Lucknow and Vii'ingham hockey
teams play at Wingbain on Friday
evening. These old-time rivals will
no doubt put up a game worth seeing.
Mr. 3. Murchison and daughter,
Miss Millie, went to Toronto on Wed-
nesday last. Mr. Murchison will also
visit Owen Sound before returning
home.
Mr. John Joynt, reeve of this vil-
lage, attended the conrity council
meeting at Walkerton last week, as
did also Reeve A. McLennan of Kin-
loss Township.
Mr, W. T. Burton'who has for tbe
past two years been teller at the Bank
of Hamilton bere has been trans-
ferred to the stall of the head office at
Hamilton. Walley will be morh
missed in society circles here. We
wish him continued success.
The annual Burns' Anniversary
Ball held at the Lucknow Town Hall
on Monday evenirig was a most enjoy-
able affair. The leicknow otcheetra
furnished first-class music for the two
hundred merry dancers present,
Oamp Alban), Sots of Scotland, are to
be congratulated on the emcees of
then, annual event.
Adding Machine
Loose leaf ledger, bill and charge, card
system, and All modern deviees known
to business science ere at disposal of
our students Consequently business
houses of leading Canadian and Anted -
can cities are calling letully for our
graduates, Individual instruttion.
Enter an3r day. Mall courses.
Eend pOstal for particulars.
WINGHAM.
ausNess COLLEGe
GEO. SPOTTON, PniXotrat,.
NOTICE.
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All parties are hereby startled that
I will not be responsible for Any debts
eoetreated by any person, Without bey
Written order for the same.
HARRY BROWN.
NOTICE.
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Notice is hereby given that twill
not be responsible for any debts eon.
tracted in my mune by any person,
wha,tever.
MRS. A., JOY1`4.1T.
FARMERS
ATTENTION
'WE A.RE
1,1 HEADQUARTERS
VOR
Stook Foods, Condition
Powders and all Stook
Remedies.
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A Shoe Sale
vititrw-t
We shortly commence our annual
LIVE:I/tory. We have more Shoes on
hand than we want at this season
of the year. Rather olose them out
and count the money. We never
carry over Footweer from ono season
to another, when
Low Prices Cut Prices
Cost Prices
Or any other kind of prices
will sell them.
GREAT. .
CLEARING
SALE .
Men's, Women's, Boys,
Girls' and Obilrlren's
Shoes must TAKE .A.
WALK. Of course,
you can remain away
from thie Sale if you want to, but
you'll LOSE MONEY if you do.
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Red Clover
Mammoth
Alsike
Lucerne
Timothy, 8c.
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only and now on t3ale.
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