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The Wingham Advance, 1909-02-25, Page 1,y -„nom.,..,,,_.._ ani Advance. 36TR YEAR, NO. 26. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1909. 5.17$Sl7RIP7'IQN $.xoaeR�S160SuO%int w11. SANCTUM PARAORAPI S. --Winghamhas reason to feel'grati- fied, that two of her citizens make such exceedingly creditable represen- tatives of the ridings that eleoted them, Dr. Chisholm is a faithfel re- presentative of East Huron. Though he was elected as a Conservative, he has the goodwill of both sides of the House, and votes upon pleasures be- cause of their, merits, rather than Vona a partisan standpoint. In the Ontario Legislature,, A. H. Musgrove holds an equally honorable position, and we predict, that when the Legis- lature fully sizes hire up, he will be regarded as a valuable acquisition to debating power of the Government supporters. Both men are excellent representatives of an intelligent elec- torate. „** —In Owen Sound, the Electric Light plant has been improved at consider- able expense, but the price of light to the consumer has been reduced, and yet the revenue is larger than ever. In Wingham, also, a large amount of money has been spent on the electric plant during the past year, but the electric light bills of the consumers have jumped so enormously, that many refuse payment. The Council took the precaution of having the meters "corrected” and then examined by the Government Inspector at a considerable expense, but there is great dissatisfaction. It is clearly proven that some (at least) of the meters run after the lights are turned off. Few will object to paying for the light they really use, but they do refuse to pay for the "creeping" of the meters, and also pay monthly rent for the meters that rob them while they sleep. We understand that the Light committee of the Council is taking steps .to remedy the evil com- plained of, and an allowance will be made where it can be shown that the meters have contracted the habit of working overtime—a sort of perpetual motion idea. * * * —The Laymen's Missionary cam- paign that has been in progress for the past few months will culminate (so far as Canada is concerned) in a great Missionary Congress, to be held in Toronto, commencing March 31 and lasting until April 4. As the move- ment has already developed consider- able enthusiasm and great strength, it is expected that the corning Conven- tion will be the crowning effort of the campaign. Two thousand delegates are expected, who will consider plans to enable Canada to do her share to- wards the evangelization of the world. It is hoped also, that there will be a reflex influence felt, and while the churches are working in harmony with each other with a common object in view, that they will develope a kindlier feeling, towards each other, 1 a higher and be stimulated to g spiritual life. If these hopes are realized, the influence of the move- ment will be felt even in individual congregations, and increased christian activity, and kindlier feeling, and a greater exercise of the grace of chari -1' ty ought to be ambng the results. —But while the churches are thus planning world-wide evangelism, what are the Governments of the world doing ? Evidently they are planning engines of war, and instruments of destruction, and the mightiest fleets ever known, Even decadent old Spain in its effort to keep up appear- ances has (it is said) ordered a forty - million dollar fMet to be built by English ship -builders. To strike ter- ror into all beholders, the United States spent millions of dollars to send its fleet on an around -tire -world cruise, and when the fleet arrives at Hamp- ton roads, millions . more must be spent in repairs. The British Govern- ment is building eleven "Dread- noughts" costing ten neillion dollars each. Millions are spent yearly on vessels and armaments, that in a few years will be surpassed by others, or rendered almost useless by the perfec- tion of air -ships of the battle variety. One of these will be able to fly over a fortified city and drop down enough explosives at once, to almost annihil- ate it. The so-called "Christian" Gov- ernments and the Laymen's Mission- ary Movement are evidently not working along the same lines, It is painfully evident, that while we aro trying to evangelize the heathen, a little more of practical Christianity is needed to be developed ab home. Another Liberal ex -member of Parliament has received his revrgra, 1 ecently the of4ce of Collector of Oqs- tomes in Toronto fell vacant, acrd the Fierveyor of Oustorns, Mr. Bertram, eves promoted. No one could object. to $bat, for possibly he was the best fitted for the position. In order to all the position vacated by me. Bert - earn, a Duron Bounty men teas been selected, in the person of Uri' Rat. fdolnies of Clinton. Tho salary is said to be $2,100. Of course Furor; county ti#ight to feel oomplirttented. When the Government requires a Postai:t e ter for the city of London, of course, they come to Wingham, and when they are in need of a Chi tones aline for the metropolis of Ontario, of neves. city, they turn again to Linton coon. ty. They could riot lair expaatited to Presentation And Address To Rev, 0. Perrie. Oa Friday last, a Social in connec- tion with St, Andrew's Sunday School was held in the basement of the church, and the congregation took advantage of the event . to present ltev, D. Perrie with a costly gown for use in the pulpit. The presentation was made by Mr, Robt. Maxwell, and Mr, Spotton tread the accompanying address : -- To Reverend D. Pirie :-- We have taken advantage of this Sunday School social evening, to show our heart -felt and unbounded appreei- itiou of your Lahore in our beloved church of St. Andrew's, as our friend end minister. While we are fully conscious of the high dignity and sanctity of the pastoral office, we aro not unmindful of the solemn charge which is confided to a clergyman, "Who comprehends his trust, and to the sane Keeps faithful with a singleness of aim," when called u� h he is ,ailed to the cure of son's, and also of the dread responsibility which is imposed upon him as he stands at the sacred desk and seeks to interpret and to put into language, the necessities of bis people for their epiritu1l and bodily welfare. Your ministrations in St. Andrew's have covered a long period of years and have been most acceptable. You have manifested a sympathetic inter- est in all that concerned the well-being of the church and the various mem- tiers of the congregation. Your sound Christian doctrine, character, and teaching have proved you to be a vali- ant "Soldier of Christ," who "Holds no parley with unmanly fears ; Where duty bids he confidently steers, Faces a thousand dangers. at her call, And, trusting in his God, surmounts them all." From your exposition of the S•r.cred Word we have derived "life and food for future yearn." Your sermons have revealed the philosophic mind and the cultured scholar who has drunk deep of the Pierian springs, while your profound erudition and ripe scholar- ship have evoked the highest com- mendations.. We would offer you this evening, a tribute of our affection, gratitude, and reverence, which is due to your entire consecration to the service of the Church, to your piety and faithfulness as the steward• of the mysteries ef grace, and to your unswerving loyalty as the guardian of the precious tree - ;erre committed to your charge. Therefore, following the venerable precedent -of our fathers, we present to you this gown and we beg you to accept it as an affectionate memorial from a grateful people, who, by this gift wish to set the seal of their appro- bation .upon your walk and conversa- tion. May God's choicest blessings rest down richly upon you and your loved ones and may you long be spar- ed to wear this gown with honor and praise both to yourself and to the church which you so worthily repre- sent. Signed on behalf of the congre- gation :— Geo. Spotton R. S. McGee R. Maxwell R. A. Hutchinson, W. A. Campbell Mr. Perrie lies for fifteen years minis- tered. faithfully to. St, Andrew's con- gregation, and the presentation is an- other evidence the l old h nc that he holds a very high place in the esteem and affection of the members and adherents. In accepting the GOWN, Mr. Ferric re- plied in appropriate words, and evi- dently appreciated the thoughtful kindness that prompted the gift. The Gown is a handsome one and cost about $100. Short addresses were made by P. Campbell, R. Maxwell, R. Lockhart and S. Gracey. Refresh= ments were then served, thus closing a very pleasantly spent evening. The children of the Sunday School ren- dered a very pleasing program. the Human Body. Under this heading, the Montreal Gazette has the fol:owing :--In the year in which the centenary of Dar- win's birth is being celebrated, Dr. Chisholm rises in the Canadian Parlia- ment, and in the discussion of a public health measure declares of the human body that he cannot understated "how any man who becomes familiar with its structure can believe that it took its present form. by chance of accident, or even by gradual development. There are so many evidences of design in it that there must have been a designer, and that designer must have been able to create." Then Dr. Chis- holm added that for his part he could not comprehend "howeany man can thoroughly apprehend the wonders of his own body and be an unbeliever or an atheist. For, after all, the great, est mechanical achievements effected by mankind have been supply poor ihnitations of nature and nature's Vent Designer, Creator and Control- ler," All of which sounds, liko an appeal tg reason. TO, Btixri;> .Attlizig.-�$uttex paper in stock at the A.dvunee office. Ua'C yq:hr neene- printed on it 1 it Will not cost much, and your butter prints will be known far and near.. find any person suitable in London or Toronto for these omoes. though judg- ing ficin recent appointments, pre. vious experience Is not neeeasari, ex. sept it be the experience of a defeated Liberal candidate, These things, however, appear to be put of the "play" in the political arena. The position is not lucrative one, and a live newspaper in a good town like Clinton ought to Meld an equal amount, so that Drat,. ttolu ns will not l make a fortune out of .the appoint. riaent. 'should lie neeept Mr. Musgrove In legislature. In the Ontario Legislature, on Thursday last, Rev, X. McCormack, Liberal lnenrber for East Laenbton, criticized the Government's• action td- ward Normal Schools, and made an appeal for the restoration of Model He d. d not schools. i wish censure o to the Government for having taken this. step, as they were all liable to make mistakes in some shape or form, It was a hardship on poor people, after having put their children through the High Schools., that they were then called upon to send them to a Normal School in one of the big cities before being able to obtain certificates to teach, He felt that four or five months at the Model school should qualify a person to teach small chil- dren in the country schools. Mr, Musgrove (North Huron) fol- lowed Mr. McCormack, It must have been gratifying for the people, he said, to know that in the last election the dice hado n t been loaded by those having charge of the election. The Government had abolished the num- bered umbered ballot and both parties had been given a squ sre deal. The Government had carried out the promises made while the party was in Opposition. Members of the Opposition had talked of the "last awful week" of the last session, There had been another awful night, and it was on the eighth of last June. (Applause.) . His hon. friend hadcriticized the Normal schools. The Normal schools were instituted to educate teachers, and 111r. Musgrove thought the Gov- ermnentsl.eserved great credit for the attitude taken - towards . Normal schools. High school teachers must be educated in the university ; Public school teachers must be educated by the High School teachers. The Uni- versity, therefore, deserved every con- sideration. Regarding the temperance question, Mr. Musgrove stated that the enforce- ment of the law was not based on politics, for Liberals and Conserva- tives alike were forced to keep the law. The Mail -Empire's reporter says :— "Mr. A. H. Musgrove (North Huron) gives promise of becoming one of the best speakers in the House. In an eloquent, able speech, he told of the great work done for the teachers of the province. His speech made a de- cidedly favorable iinpression." Hospital Notes. Mr. Abell of Kincardine has re- covered from his long illness and re- turned to his home Mrs. Robert- son of Neepawa, Man., is recovering after an operation.... Mrs. S. Piper of town passed through an operation last week, and is doing nicely Mr. D. Eechna of Blyth, who had one leg the amputated below knee a few p 1 weeks ago, returned bome this week.. Finlay Reid of Lucknow, one of the High School pupils, is ill with pneu- monia. Frank Howson, adopted son of Rev. W, G. Howson, was brought to the Hospital, ill with pneu- monia, on Monday morning, bat on Wednesday, morning was reported im- proving 4Ir. Jas.. McCallum of Bel - grave is doing nicely, and able to re- turn to his home... .Mr. Wm. Hanna took a paralytic stroke on Monday and was taken to the hospital. At his advanced age, recovery is doubtful. Church 'Hews Services were held in St. Paul's ohurch, morning and evening, on Ash Wednesday (24th). Special services' will be held on Wednesday and Fri- day evenings during Lent. On Sunday last Rev. D. Perrie be- gan the sixteenth year of hie ministry to St. Andrew's congregation, and ap- ireared in the pulpit for the float time garbed in his new gown, recently pre- sented to him by his congregation, Rev. W. G. Howson will speak next Sunday on the following subjeots :— At 11 a.m.,"A glint of summer beauty On. a winter landscape;" at 7 p.m., "Quarantine." The ushers will be pleased to show strangers to Beats. Rev. 11. 11? , Lang -Ford, hector of St. J'ohn's cht}rcl}, Lrgsseis, has heett appointed by the Bishop tq Listowel, #r`. hang-]ordfs wgrlf 116s been appre- Fiatod in lrgssele, and St. ,john's part with hint tyith sincere regret. The following invitations have been tendered to mi.ni'sters and accepted Rev. D, Rogers, Seaforth, for third year 1 Rev. W. F. Kerr of Clinton to Tilsonburg; Rev. T. W. Cosens of Wallaoeburg to Ontario St. Church, Clinton. Wingham Baptist congregation has extended a call to Mr. W. L. Staves, who has supplied the pulpit for two or three Sundays recently, Mr. Stceves is at present attending McMaster'HnI- versity, and will preach here each Sunday, except 28th inst., when Rev. Pride of Listowel will occupy the pul- pit, After the closing of the terra at McMaster, on May ist, Mr. Steeves will take app his residence in Wing.. ham, when it is likely his ordination Will take place. The Cutter Upset, On Monday afternoon as Mrs, W. J. ]:Towson and Mrs. (Dr,) Price were driving up h v garodotrvn, the away, The cutter was upset and the ladies thrown out, but they escaped injury, The horse broke loose from the cutter and ran down Josephine e st et t a r r a ecoidpace, A broken cutter was the result of the incident. To Her' Nephews And Nieces. By the daily papers, we notice that the late Mrs. Itidd of Toronto, former- ly of Wingham, loft an estate of $6,226 to be divided among her neph- ews and nieces. The recipients are— a W. Anderson, Mary Jane Barbour, Ellen Odelum, Emma Anderson, Harry Anderson, Addle 'Belden and Lila Lowey. The three last named are son and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson of Wingham. Night Classes. - A number of ambitious young men. are spending three nights each week at the Wingham Business College. They are making an investment on which they will draw dividends all through life. Others are frittering away their time.' From which of the above classes will corporations, bug - nese houses, etc., select their mana- gers and high paid officials, and which will be able to intelligently conduct a business of his own? Bargains in Men's Boots. "See win- dow."—W. J. Greer. Hockey Notes, Harriston team declined to face our boys here on Friday last, so an exhibi- tion game was arranged between Wingham and Kincardine, the home team winning by a score of '7-2. On Tuesday, Wingham team went to Lucknow and inflicted a sore defeat upon the Sepoys of that village, the score being 7-4. On Friday evening the Listowel champions are expected here to play the local team. If Wing - ham wins this game, they win the district and will then have to play the winners tv a of another district fort ho coveted Silver Cup. Prom March 1st To 15th. According to Prof. Hicks, the wea- ther for the first half of March will be as follows :—A continued spell of un- settled, weather will most probably come over from the close of February, but about the 4th to 6th, storm condi- tions will be quickened and decided areas of rain, sleet and snow will spread progressively- from west tol east across the country. Look for high barometer and cold wave close on the heels of storms of this period. Don't be surprised if l;lizzards sweep the north and west not far from the 4th, 5th and Oth. The 4th to the Oda also constitutes a decided seismic period, having its center on the Oth. There will be quickened volcanic activity with shakes in many parts of the earth, at this and a dater period in March. A regular storm period ex- tends from the 8th to the 188th, central on the 10th. Low barometer and elec- trical storms will begin in western parts by the 9th, and during the 10th to the 13th, storms of marked force will be natural in most parts of the country, moving, of course, in regular order from west to east. High baro- meter and l,�lizzardous gales from the northwest will wind up this period bringing change to much colder to most parts of the country. DR. OvnNa, M. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's drug store, on Wednesday, Mar. 24th, Oataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glasses properly fitted. Hours -2 to 8 p, m. Elliott Fleming of Brantford spent Sunday at his home in town. Miss Janna Perrie was home from the Stratford Normal School over Sunday. Mr. Oscar ilooey of Rice Lake, Wis- consin, is visiting his father, Mr. J, Hooey of town. Mr. T. Ginn and Mr. Berrie of De- troit were guests this week at Mr. Tindall's, 11. line, - Mies Calling of Ripley and Miss Yilaok of I,uoknow arlk visitors at Mr. Wm. Guest's this week, • Mr. David Hamilton of Basswood, Man., was visiting at the home of Mr. Joseph Pugh for a, few days. Miss Barbara Halstead wire has been visiting the parental home, res turned to Toronto on 'Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Carlisle of Belgrave, and Mrs. Jas, Walker and daughter Madeline of town, are visiting friends in Toronto, Miss V, Grant, who has been absent Froin town for some time on account of ,illness, has returned and resulted her position as teacher in the Business College. Us, Button, who has been visiting with his aunt and uitcic, Mr. and Mee. Alex, Forsyth of Turnberry, for the Cpast week, left for his homo near arnduff, Sask., on 'Wednesday of this week. Miss M. Reynolds, who recently pur- chased miss 13oyd'e rriillinery bnainess, is attending the openings in Toronto this week. Miss Pansy Reynolds is also in attendance at the openings, be. fore xeauniing her position~iti Gode• rich. County Convention. Thursday preceding Good Friday bas been selected as the date for the Huron County Temper- ance Convention to be held in Blyth. It promises to be ono of the most important Conventions ever held in the county as the question of the '"abolition of the bar" from every municipality of the county not. .pow under Local Option is to be con- sidered. Mr. Jos, Gibson, Ingersoll, President of the Ontario .Alliance,. has been secured to speak, also Rev. T. D, MoKorroll, Lucknow, as well as the local then, The railways will give single faro for the return trip for this date. Good Suggestion. In the Legislature, Premier Whit- ney suggests close attention to busi- ness, so that if possible, the session might close within seven weeks, or before Good Friday. This would be an improvement, and it can doubtless be done, if the business is ready, and delays aro avoided. No one desires to cut off fair and necessary discussion, but long -drawn out, useless harangues should be left out. Some parliamen- tary speeches are evidently intended to attract the attention of the country to the speaker, rather than to the im- portance. of the subject discussed. The less of this kind there is, the better. People of Ontario will approve of Sir James Whitney's suggestion to reduce waste time to a minimum. The chaps at Ottawa might do well to follow a similar course. Obituary Notice. The following reference to the late Mrs. Mason of London, is from last week's issue of the Christian Guar- dian, and is a brief sketch by her pas- tor, Rev. A. K. Birks, of Askin street church, London :—"An "elect lady" of God entered into rest, when the beau- tiful spirit of Mrs. Elizabeth Beverly Mason took its flight to the heavenly home on January Ilth, 1009. .Born in Yorkshire, England, in 1831, she came to Canadawhen a little child, "and settled in London, Ont., where she re- sided -sided the remainder of her life. In 1854 she was married happily to Mr. John Mason, who predeceased, her some fourteen years ago. Converted in early life, for nearly sixty years'she was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Church. She was one 'of the first members of Askin Street Church, and continued as such till her death. In this church she ser- ved as a most successful class -leader forthirty-three years. Her wise counsels, loving words and simple trustful life, were an inspiration and benediction to ail her class, and all those who knew her. Her last illness was. borne with the truest Christian patience and fortitude. Her testi- mony was clear and gratifying. To- ward the end she became anxious for the Saviour to hasten His coming to carry her home. One son, Mr. George. Mason, of Wingham, and Mrs. (Rev. Dr.) F. H. Sanderson, of Fremont, Ne- braska, survive her, and cherish pre- cious memories of a loving mother and an eminently useful Christian, fruitful in good ' words and good works. She rests from her labors, and her works do follow her." Mr. Jas. Duffield Deceased. Another of Wingham's respected citizens, in the person of Mr. Jas. Duf- field, crossed the River of death on Tuesday last, after an illness of two months. Mr, Duffield for many years was a prominent business man of the city of London, and forty-five years ago, established an oil refinery in that city, in connection with his brother, the late Wm. Duffield, The project was successful, so touch so that on various occasions the brothers were urged by John D. Rockefeller to join him in the business. These offers were refused. Mr. Duffield was in connection with other prominent men, responsible for organization of the Imperial Oil Company, which com- pany did the leading oil business in Canada for many years, and is still in existence. Twenty-three years ago ho came to Wingleare, where for sev- oral years, he engaged in the hard- ware business. A few years ago, he sold out and has since lived retired. Mr, Duffield was a good citizen, quiet and retiring in bis disposition. He was a member of St, Paul'e Church, and enjoyed the esteem of his fellow citizens. Ile is survived by his part- ner in Life, one son (Geo. in South Africa) and two daughters, Mrs. Beath of London, Mrs. Geo. Roe of Winghain, There aro also three bro. there and one sister. Deceased had taken part in a happy reunion in Lon. don on New Year's, but since then bad failed rapidly. He was in his 74th year, The funeral took place Thursday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. The following were the bearers --T. Ore. gory, S. Eernaghan, Geo. Mc1i.enztee 11. Davis, A, Youtig and 0. Dallas. Rev. C. 1, Deakins conducted the ser. vice. DEXfiliS, Bruce—.In East Wawanosh, Feb. 24, Alex, lrttee, aged 81. Duffield --in Wingham. on rah. •23rd, James Duffield, aged 74, Jamieson—In Mot Wawanosh, Feb. 24, Thos. Janeieson, aged 81 IS IT YOU ? Some of our readers have not', yet renewed for 1900, Worse still, i last some have not paid for ear and alas, a few have been ao ne- glectful, that they are back further still, A glance at your label will tell the tale. Don't be afraid to look at it, If not correct, please let us know. Everybody square. up, and give the editor a chance to do the same. A large number have done so, If you have not— f DO SO Al' ONCE, JLoca1 Items Drink Christie's Teas, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Pure Seeds.—AWDE's, Wingham. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8, Owen- Sound will make application for incorporation as a city. Teams have been drawing ice from the river here for Whitechurch cream- ery. Sleighing is gone again; danger of snow blockades this winter is now past. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham. Hospital will meet on Monday next in the Council room, at 4.15 p.m. Highest Cash Price paid for hides— Thos. Field & Co. - Auction sales are numerous, We have heard of one auctioneer who can- not make an appointment for three or four weeks, E, P. Paulin, who purchased a share in a hardware business in Ripley a few weeks ago, has sold out, and will go to Dauphin, Man. Fay Patterson is home to recuperate after an attack of fever. He is still very weak, but it is hoped that he will soon regain his usual health. Hagar'& Empress Shoes for ladies. See advt.—W. J. Greer. At the Y. M. C. A. meeting on Thursday evening of this week, there will be a debate on the subject—"Re- solved, that the fanner feeds them all," Master Fred, the bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. J, T. Saint of Wallace - burg, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Their Wingham friends hope to hear of Fred's recovery. GIRL WANTED.—Good girl for bouse work. Apply to Mrs. John Ritchie. Regarding the railway wreck at" Harriston a few weeks ago, the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Engineer Kennedy, Fireman Lane and Conductor Fleming of -Strat- ford, In reporting the C. O. F. supper last week the Advance omitted the name of H. Thornton, Chief Ranger, in con- nection with the toast, "Court Mait- land." The omission was uninten- tional. GIRL v,r.1NTEn.—Foreneral house- work:; no washing. Mrs. J. A. Mc- Lean, Wingham. Two aged residents of East Wawa - nosh passed away this week, Mr. Alex, Bruce and Mr. Thos. Jamieson. Mrs. Chas. Rintoul of townis a daugh- ter of Mr. Jamieson, Fuller particu- lars next week. Bluevalo railway station was burned down early last Thursday morning. Very little freight was in the building, and it is not known how the fire occurred. Business is now being done in a passenger coach. Guth WANTED. --For general house- work. ' Apply to Mrs. Mel ibbon, Centre street. Roy Anderson, son of Wm. Ander- son of East Wawauosh, has purchased a five horse power gasoline engine for sawing wood, and other work requir- ing power on the farm. Engines of this size aro costly and we wish Roy' success not only in making the engine rttn smoothly, but in rnakieg the ven- ture a financial success. "In nnio t g a Union n here is strength." " "In multitude of couusollors there is wis- dom." These aro two of the many reasons why young people consider it best to attend Canada's Greatest Chain of High-grade, Modern, Actu- al Business Schools. Winghatn Busi- ness College, whose new advetttse- ment appears in this issue, is a worthy link, W. G. Patterson announces a thirty days sale of his stock of Watches, Clocks, Silverware and Jewellery, at slaughter prices, or cash. WINtitIAM MARKeTS. Wheat -81.01 to $1,02, tats -42 rots. 13arley-50 oto. Peas -82e. Il{ay---$8.00 to $9.00 per ton. Butter -20 22 eta. 1i'gge-28 eta. Chickens -10c to 121. Turkeys —14e to 15c. 1 otatoee---40o to 45e per hilar Live Hoge—$0.$0, Hmau SCHOOL NOTES. Br H. S. I%EroRTnn, We areglad very g ad to see. that John Holmes has recovered from his sick - nese and has returned to bis. place In the school. We trust the teacher will not be too severe on Buzz for a few days. Among those who have been absent from school for the past few days are Miss F. VanStone, Miss E. Peddle, Miss A. Goble, Miss Golu Holmes and T. F. Robinson, The Girls' hockey Club is making wonderful progress ; watch for bills, advertising a game with the Wing - ham Seniors,. Andrew Wallace of second form has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks, Wo hope to have him back as soon as possible. We are sorry to report that our champion, Mr, Roy Stackhouse, is very i11 at his boarding-house here. Theo h sphtal is once more attracting our students, for on Monday last, Finlay Anderson and Frank Howson were taken up there with pneumonia. The boys will miss a great deal and we trust that no more will be forced to follow them. The regular meeting of the literary society was hel'd last Friday, with A. Isbister in the chair: Adam fills the chair very well, and we are positive he does his best every time. An ex- cellent program was given but one thing it lacked, namely, that no men- tion was made of that great feast which is yet to come, Harry Green made a speech on "Darwin" and Miss R. Kerr spoke on "Wordsworth." Once again we heard the Harmonica Band and the Boys' Glee Club which have both been in a, sub -coma state for a number of wee'.s, Miss Anderson acted as critic and rightly declared that the program "micht hav ben weer." AUCTION SALES. On Thursday, Feb. 251h, on lot 25, con. 0, West Wawanosh, farm stock and implements, the latter nearly new; terms, nine months' credit; also hay, turnips and mangoids. Wm. Champion, proprietor ; Frank McCon- nell, auctioneer. On Friday, Feb. 26th, on lot 1, con. 6, Turnberry, a lot of valuable farm stock, which will be sold without re- serve, as proprietor lacks pasture; also seed oats and peas, and hay. The lat- ter are cash ; nine months on stock. W. A. Mines, proprietor; Geo. Walk- er, auctioneer. On Saturday, Feb. 27, on lot 31, 83, Con. 1, Morris, Horses, Cattle, Imple- ments, Potatoes, ctc. Terms—Ten months' credit; sale at one o'clock. This is a clearing sale. Thos. Coultes, proprietor; R. I3. Garniss, auction- eer. On Tuesday,March 2nd,inBel- grave, 1 grave, horse, Jersey cow, buggy, cut- ter, harness, etc., and a corner lot in Belgrave. The usual terms for sums of $5, over that eight months credit. Wm. Watson, proprietor ; R. H. Gar- niss, auctioneer. On Thursday, March 4, on lot 27, 28, Con. 1, Morris, faun stock, imple- ments and house furniture. Terms, eight months' credit. The farm of 86 acres will be offered for sale at the same time on terms then made known, John Bloomfield, proprietor ; R. H. Garniss, auctioneer. On Thursday, March 4th, on east half of lot 3S, con. 7, East Wawanosh, farm stock, implements, etc. No re- serve as proprietor is giving up fann- ing. Terms, eight months' credit on approved joint notes for sums over $5. The farm will be offered for sale at the same time on term; announced at the sale. Thos. Black, proprietor; Frank McConnell, auctioneer. On Saturday, March 6th, at the National hotel, Wingham, one mare in foal, ten cows, and alot of young cattle. Terms, eight months' credit. Sale at 2 o'clock, John Goy, proprie- tor ; Jno, Purvis, auctioneer ; • see pos ters. Tenders Wanted. Tenders will be received by the un- dersigned, up to the 18th day of March, 1900, for a cement wall to be built under the Salem Methodist church (of the Wroxeter circuit). Size of church, 40 feet by 28 feet ; wall to be 13 inches thick and 8 feet high, 4i inches to project for bricking pur- poses. The basement floor is also to be cemented, inside wall and floor to be plastered and steel trowelled ; out- side wall to belas e p t red from ground up and blocked ; said wall to have six windows and three doors. Cement to be supplied by the congregation and left on the premises, Contract to be commenced about June let, 1009, Lowest or any tender not necessari- ly accepted. For further particulars, apply to— D. L. WEIR, Sec.-Treas., Wroxeter, Ont. TPIA.CIIMS of rine seeel- arship, wide teaching aa.l business experience in load- ing Canadian and American contra, employed by our °help of IUgh-Grado Col- leges, , have built up a superior, unali- 1roaohed curriculum. itiseh Student is instrueted privately at hie own desk. We assist our eradhtates to the bolt pasitione. Three courses ..-. Cotnnteretal, Steno• grapby and Telegraphy. Mail donrsee, Ilnter Any day. Write for particulars, WINcHAM USINESS COLLEGE G.IO. SP0TT0N', Pantcrr.i;, 1 0 AQMERS. 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