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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-04-01, Page 1—4 36TE EAE, NO. 31, The Wingham Advance. WJNGHANI, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1909. SUI3SCI3�TPTION 1.50 To OtinScAltRtIt3 uz U. 00 The Good Water Question.. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening to consider further action on the efol•t to secure water ford westtpurposes The Council appeared to be divided on the best method of procedure Reeve Irwin thought that the wish of the citizens as manifested at the pub- lic meeting recently held, should be followed, and that a test well should be sunk at once, and then if it was Mound that the supply was adequate and the quality satisfactory, then a by-law simnel be submitted for the required. money qt red. Other members of the Council, how- ever, thought differently. They con. sidered that the by-law should be sub- mitted first, and that then the Council should begin the test, Reeve Irwin appeared to have no support in his plan of following out the wish of the citizens, as expressed by resolution at the public meeting.. It was moved by Coun. Spotton, seconded by Ooun. Elliott,'and carried --That the Clerk prepare a by-law to be considered at next iegular meeting, 'and to be submitted to the people. Later, a motion by the same Coun- cillors provided that the Mayor, the Reeve and Coun, VanNorman be a committee to prepare estimates to be inserted in the by-law. The editor r n f the Advance seldom criticizes the action of the Town Coun- cil, nor do we wish to do so now, and yet the method now taken seems to Iisbe so strange, g,lacking t trap a and in courageous handling of a vital ques- tion, that we cannot forbear a few remarks. Let us review the situation. At the last regular meeting of the Council, it was decided to have the opinion of the citizens, before taking any action on the good water problem. To obtain this opinion, it was decided to hold a public meeting. The meeting was duly held, and the Mayor gave his opinion• in opening the meeting, that a by-law should be sub- mitted first of all, After full discus- sion, the citizens thought otherwise, and the Council was advised and au- thorized to sink a test well, before submitting a by-law. This was thought best, in order to ascertain the supply and quality of the water. There was not a band or voice raised against this method. Then the Council holds a special meeting; decides to totally disregard the opinion expressed by the citizens at the public meeting; decides to take %other way, the opposite of that ad- vised and authorized ; decides not to sink a test well first, but to submit the by-law first. The Council will pardonthe Ad- vance for asking :— What is the use of Balling a public meeting to obtain an expression of public opinion, and then going in di- rect opposition to the opinion then and there expressed, and action ad- vised and authorized ? However, it is said, "aIl's well, that. ends well," and`we hope that no mis- takes will be made that will interfere with obtaining a supply of good water for domestic purposes. This is a ques- tion that should be handled courage ously, even fearlessly (without anxiety as to the results of the next m_uuieipal election) inasmuch as the health and even lives of citizens may depend upon wise, prompt, and courageous action, NOTE.—Since the above was writ- ten, the committee has investigated, and will report on Monday evening in favor of sinking a test well before submitting the by-law. Well t Well! What now ? Will the Council revoke its decision of Monday evening, decide to accept the report of the committee, follow the advice of the public meet- . •g, and sink the test well P We shall see. LiatJ Miss 13. Kent spent a few days with friends in Brussels last week. Peter Fisher of Montreal visited at the parental home this week. Mr. Ambrose Benninger was a guest of Mr. John Lockridge last week. Will, Gannett went to Tcronto on Wednesday, having accepted a post, tion there. Dr Margaret Calder went to Sea- forth in constiltatiert with Dr. Ross on Tuesday morning. Mrs, Ted. Elliott and Mrs. Henry'. spent afew days this week visiting Stratford friends. Harold Trout hits again accepted a position in town and will be an acqui• stuot! to the Citizens' Band. Mr. and Mrs. 11. 0, Boyce of Lon- don with their family are visiting Air. and Mrs, Boyce of town. Miss Bella Cltmpbelll returned to See. ketoon, Seek., this week, after spend- ing the Winter withher mother near Gllenannan, Miss Bessie Axarsales of the Madden. ald Institute, Guelph, is spending the Easter holidays with her grand. mother, Mrs. Reynolds. Amon who Among thos d w1 went Wet this Week wee lames Kelly, Thos. Fell clad Geo. VVa cru toTisdale; k art 1i;ltiott to Battleford ; W. ;Andersn to Winnipeg Zeta Weiwood also went West, Induction At Belgrave. Thursday, March 25th, was a red let- ter day for the united congregations of Knox Church, Belgrave, and Oa ,vin Church, East Wawanosh ; that date witnessing the induction, es Pastor of the united charge, of the Rev, J. A. Ferguson, formerly of Glenarm, Vic- toria, .County, under the most auspic- lous ci 'e s umstances, At 2 30 pan, the Presbytery of Mait- ltncl was constituted, with Rev. Mr. Snnith of Pine River as Moderator, After the customary formalities of the Church, rc lating to business on hand, had been attended to by Rev. Mr. McNabb, clerk, Rev. Mr, Moyer of St. Helens, preached a powerful and interesting sermon to the large con- gregation present. Rev. Mr. Wishart of Brussels was then called upon by the Moderator to give a narrative of the events of the congregation during the vacancy and his oversight of same as Moderator of Sessions pro tem, which was done in a very concise and lhleasing manner. The Moderator of the Presbytery thea put the usual induction questions to the candidate, which, having been satisfactorily answered, the induction took place with all due solemnity. After the newly -inducted pastor had received the congratulations of his fel- low presbyters, the Rev. Mr. West of i3luevale, addressed the Minister, fol- lowed by Rev. Mr. Duncan of White- church, who addressed. the people. Rev. Mr. Wishart was then asked to come forward,' when a pleasing address full of compliments and congratula- tions from Belgrave and Calvin, -was read by Charles Campbell, and George Taylor, Treas. of Belgrave Church, handed a well filled purse to Mr. Wish- art, a token of their appreciation of his services as Moderator pro tem. Those present were then introduced to the new pastor by Chas. Campbell and John McCallum; thus terminating a pleasant day's business for the Pres- byterians here, Rev. Mr. Ferguson is the eighth minister to occupy the pulpit of Knox church, the others being Rev'ds. Stew- art, McLean, Wilkins, Law, Hall and Hastie, in the order named. The church is in a prosperous condition, being free fr om debt and owning afine church and sheds, also manse and grounds. The manse, while not now a new building, has been in the hands of decorators and is now a very nice resi- dence. The Anglicans and Methodists, who have houses of worship here, are all on the ver y best of terms, and fre- quent interchange of social good fel- lowship is the rule, all wishing the rest God speed in their work. Lh1tLeburcb Mews Rev. G. P. Duncan of Whitechurch has announced his intention of ac- cepting a call from a charge near Toron to. Rev. W. G. Howson of the Metho- dist Church will take the following subjects next Sunday :—At 11 a.m., "Salt" ; .at '7 p.m., "A silly marriage, a foolish mother, and spoiled boy." Young men specially invited. Next week being Holy week, there will be service each .evening in St. Paul's church at 8 o'clock, with, ad- dresses oil "The last seven words." There will also be service at 10 30 a.m. on Good Friday. The Lenten services are cancelled this week owing to the lector, Rev. C. E. Jeakins, being in attendance at the Ley hen's Mission- ary Congress in Toronto. Rev. II. S. Magee, Field Secretary of the Temperance and Moral Reform department of the Methodist Church, delivered two addresses in Wingham on Sunday last. In the morning, he spoke on the call of the church to social service, and in the evening, on political purity, immigration, female and child. labor, care of the feeble minded, the liquor evil and the white slave traffic. There was a liberal le - sponse to the appeal for funds to carry on the work, nearly $00 being contei- bttted. Mr, McGee's addresses were practical, and were listened to with interest. On Wednesday, March 31st, the Na- tional Missionary Congress. began its sessions in Massey Hall. The Con- gress will remain in session till Sun- day, April 4th. Addresses will be giv- en by ! be leading men of the Laymen's Missionary Movement in Oanada, and by eminent' visitors from foreign lands. The Congress is the first held by the men of any nation with the in- tent of placing v c the a an ell atfon f the worldpin the forefront of the na- tional programme. It is saidl that early in the week, 8,000 laymen and 1.500 ministers had already registered. The following fore Winghaut are rep - Peseta tat iace i St. Andrews Chnreh— Rev, 17, ['erne, Da Irwin, I. A. Hut- chison;, Methodist Church—Messrs. J. Kerr, W. II. Green, P.I3nchanen Baptist Church—Mr. P. Pi3her t St. Paul's Church—Rev, 0, E. Jeakins and Ed. Nash. l` UnNITUitiC Sulu''. --.Si. orae new furs niture including fine sideboard, table. bedroom suite, Ste., for tale quick,— George Ilindley, near cemetery. Dote Ovenees M. I)., London, Eye end Eat, Surgeon, will be at McKibbpn's drug store, on Wednesday, Apr. 21st. Cataract, squint, failinga�� yesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, ead noises treated t,.nd glassesproperly fitted. Hours -2 to 8 Dr. Nelson Tait of 408 Spadini[ Ave., Toronto, will be et the Queen's Tlntel, Winglbatn, on Thursday, April 24ti1, frotn 8 a..rn, till 10 .rrfor ronsnita • ton in diseases of �ee Eat, Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted Next Council Aleetings. Wingharn April 5th Turnberry, in Blgevale, , , " 5th Morris •...................... " 12ch West Wawanoslt.. " 15th Howiek, in Fordwich. " 21st last Wewanosh... . ,.,.,., " 20th Oratorical Contest, On Friday evening of this week, lh r will there wi 1 be an Oratorical contestat the High School, which promisee to be an interesting event. The judges are to be R. Vanstone, Dudley Holmes and Pvin6ipal Stalker of the Public School. There will also be a, program of other entertainment. The citizens of Winghan;z are invited. Y. M. C. A. Entertainment. Citizens should not forget the Y. M, 0, A, entertainment on Tuesday evening, when the members will pre- sent the play "Handy Andy." The organization is worthy of support and the members will bo pleased to have a full house. Plan of hall at McKib- bon's drug store. Admission 10 and 15c; reserved seats 25c, Presentation To Nir. Wyles. On Thursday evening, a number of friends and member of the Parish Club assembled in the Milts Memorial Hall, and prior to the departure of Mr. W. J. Wyles from town, gave him an evidence of their esteem. and respect. Rev, 0. E. Jeakins expressed the regret felt by the Club, St. Paul's Church and the community generally, at the removal of Mr. Wyles, and then presented hire with a Gold Headed Cane, with his initials en rav ed there- on. Mr. Wyles was surprised and affected, but replied appropriately. He will be much missed as he took an active part in the work of the Church and Parish Club. He removed on Fri- day last to Woodstock. Mrs. Green has on hand a large stock of up -to date Spring Millinery ready for inspection. When' Easter Comes. A subscriber asked the editor recent- ly about Easter, why the date varies year bytyeer.. For the sake of others we may say, that the Sunday after the full moon 'following March 21st, is Easter Sunday. Should the full moon come on a Sunday, then the next Sun- day will ,be Easter. The following lines give the same rule :— "Thirty days bath September, Every child can remember ; But to know when Easter comes Puzzles even scholars, some. When March the twenty-first is past, Just watch the silvery Moon, And, when you see it full and round, Know Easter will be here soon. After the Moon bas reached its full, Then Easter will be here, ' The very Sunday after, In each and every year. And if it hap on Sunday The Moon should reach its height, The Sunday following this event Will be the Easter bright." A Pretty Wedding. A very quiet, but pretty matri- monial event was witnessed in the Methodist Church, North Toronto, on Tuesday, March 23rd, the contracting parties being Miss•Mabel L:.Cosford of Wingharn and Mr. J. Cowin-Shertill, of Galt. The ceremony was perform- ed by Rev.W, W. Sparling, in the pre- sence of the immediate friends of the bride and groom. The bride was un- attended, and was attired in a fawn colored travelling suit with hat to match, the only ornament worn being a beautiful locket set with diamonds, the gift of the groom. The church was prettily decorated, and the wed- ding march was played by Mrs. Albert Booth, Toronto. After the ceremony, the party adjourned to the home of Rev. W. W. Sparling, where dainty refreshtneuts were served. After spending a few days in Toronto, Galt and ether towns, Mr. and Mrs. Shortill will leave on •an extended trip through the United States, stopping at St. Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago, prior to taking up their residence in one of the new towns in Sask)tclie- wan. Folz Saar.—A quantity of Seed Oats, White Derby and Waverly, at W. F, VanStone's farm. Ireland And The Irish. This was the subject of Conn, Spots ton's address at the Public Library entertainment in Gorrie last week. The Vidette says :-•-"It must have been extremely .gratifying to those who take au interest in, and watch the future of I•lovwick boys, to listen George the veryibis effort of 1� G o ff r, a rge Spotton, of Wingham, the title of what he preferred to call a talk being "Ireland and the Irish." 11Ir. Spot - ton is certainly a strong speaker, and certain passages were positively thril- ling. The amount of research and study revealed by his lecture must have .been very extensive. As he Went front passage to passage in the more serious portion, outlining the pant played by the Irish hi the arts and sciences, the army and navy, it must have made Cho chest of every Irishman or descendant of an Mali - man expend with just pride, 'what he stated being the simple truth. When lift, Spottoal came to the humortritls side of the Irishman's nature, some of the stories told about Paddy were very funny, provoked hearty* laugh- ter," To New Ontario. Mr, L, H. Bosnian and son have gone to the new town, Cochrane, New Ontario, where Mr. Bosman has pur- chased several town lots, and purposes building on them. He took with hint a team of horses, and all the necessary material for building, and intends to erect a brick building, that for some time at least, will be the best in the new town. Dors. Bnsrnan will remain in Wingham for the present. The Rod For Truants, Two boys, aged 13 and 11, were sup-' posed to attend school at Cataroqui, but they played truant. They were brought before Magistrate Farrell, seine sentenced them to be whipped. The police adminietered the punish- ment, and it is not likely that they will want the dose repeated, It is said that there are boys in Wingham, who have grown op from the ranks of the truants, and as far as education is concerned, are handicapped for all life. Room For Improvement. P. H. Bowyer, editor of the Rtdge- town. Dominion, and M. L. A. for East Kent, has introduced a Bill into the Legislature to give municipalities power to grant a prize, not exceeding $10, for the best kept roadside, farm front and farm house surroundings, in each public school section in the town- ship, and for prescribing the condi- tions upon which such o p a h pl'IZes Illay be competed for and awarded. Some farmers are neat and tasty about their surroundings; others are not, and there is room for irnpi'ovelnent in this respect. A prize-winner in each school section might prove a stimulus, and the result would be not only im- proved appearances, but increased value to the faun. BUTTER AND EGGs,— Bring along your produce. Highest price paid in exchange for Boots and Shoes. W. J. Greer. Purchased In Clinton. W. H. Kerr, of the Brussels Post, has purchased the Clinton New Era from Robt. Holmes, and takes charge on .April 1st. Me. Kerr has been a respected resident of Brussels for thir- ty years, and has taken a 1iVely inter- est in all that concerned the prosperi- ty of the village. In church circles, he will be much missed, as he has been a faithful worker. The Post and the Advance have not at all times looked at public questions from the same standpoint, but the writer has always found Mr. Kerr an obliging neighbor. We sincerely hope that his removal to Clinton will be not only agreeable, but profitable. It is not yet announced who will assume con- trol of the Brussels Post, and the Blyth Standard. Mr. Holmes, until recently proprietor of the New Era, removes to Toronto, to enter on the duties of his office as Surveyor of Customs. First Half Of April. The Venus period is central on the 1st. Berth's period is still in force, and the Mars period is nearing its cen- ter on the 12th. Fall Moon on the equator falls on the 51h, and Saturn is in conjunction with Earth and Sun on the 3rd. This is an array of astro- nomic causes which forcibly suggests phenomena out of the ordinary. Storm and weather conditions wilt reach a serious crisis froth the lst to the Oth, culminating on and touching the 4th and 5th. If a tendency to tropical and tornadic storms exists the last half of Meech, there will be danger of a climax of such storms at this period. If boreal storms of snow and sleet have preceded, a crisis of such storms and weather will fall at this time. We think the latter will prevail. Centering on the 5th, and extending three days before and after that date, is one of the most marked seismic periods of the year. Marked :sigh barometer, unsettled weather and sharp cold and frost will follow storms. A reactionary storm period is central on the 7th. and 8th. This period is covered by the Mercury dis- turbance and will bring renewal of low barometer and storms of rain and possibly sleet and snow. With so runny other causes bearing on this Mercury period, late in the season as it is, people in the northern sections should not be stunt feed. by destructive, sleet storms, and even blizzards, at either of the first three storm periods in April. A regular storm period cov- ers the filth to the 10th, being c=entral With Moon's last quarter on the 13th. This is another period when the char- aetoristlos of the Mare inf[uenee will be present to a marked 'degree. Vi- cious thunder storm's, heavy rains, with destrttetive hail in teeny locali- ties, will result at this time, if boreal influences have not phenomenally dominated storm and weather thus far in the Mars period. If snow, sleet and general cold have prec'lotninated, this Period will bring unseasonably heavy show, sleet and cold. If warm tropical conditions prevail at this time, ninny .dangerous, toi'naddio storms will be natural and inevitable. Our "If" In this forecast need not con• fuse or perplex tarry intelligent reader or observer; whatever happens will be of ail eittrenee Order, and the gen- eral eral eharr'aeter of what is coating will be indicated long beforehand, Won And Lost, Some Wingham Bowlers, consisting of L, Binkley, J. Grant, 11. Campbell, J. Mason, A. Porter, 0, Knox and G. 0, Manners, went to Seaforth on Tuesday morning. Only 2} games could be played, so as to catch the r in• t a score—Seaforth, 2435 ; Wing - ham, 2502, leaving our boys 127 in the Iead. In the afternoon they lost to Clinton ; score—Clinton, 3517; Wing - ham, 8332. At both places, our boys received courteous treatment. Thirty-five Years Pastor. Very Rev, Dean Davis of St, James' Ohurch, South London, is a brother of Mr. IL Davis of Wingham, and has just entered the 30th year of his pas- torate. The Free Press says :—"Dean Davis bas the distinction of having had the longest continuous pastorate of any clergyman in Western Ontario. There is not a single minister, active or retired, who was here when he be- gan the work, which through the passing years has been so rich in spiritual results." Junior League Social. The Junior Epworth League held a social on. Tuesday evening in aid of missions, and presented an interesting program of twenty numbers, prepared entirely by the juniors under the di- rection of Mrs. S. A, Maguire and Miss A, Laura Kerr, Some of those who took part were of tender age, -but the solos, choruses, dialogues and recita- tions were well given. The receipts, about $15, go towards the missionary fund. At the close, the Juniors treat- ed the audience to homemade con- fectionery. Spring Millinery. The Misses Little, having purchased an entirely new stock of Millinery, will be pleased to show their patrons their new Spring styles in the show- rooms upstairs in Mrs. Hanna's store. You are cordially invited to inspect the new stock. Apprentice wanted. Successful Recital. ,:From the•Stidbury Mining News, we note that Miss Lily Sherk, daughter of Mr. U. Sheik of town, held a very succesefal recital in Sudbury recently, at the residence of Mrs. R. Hunter, on Notre Dame Avenue. The News says; --"About fifty music enthusiasts were present and were over-joyed at the musical and vocal solos in particu- lar. The assembly would have done credit anywhere, and Miss Sherk has a right to be proud of her class. The proceeds will be devoted to the pipe organ fund of St. Andrew's Church," Bright Young Life Ended. We regret this week to record a sad bereavement which came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wilson of Shaer street, when w en on Monday even- ing, their daughter, Agnes, passed to the spirit world. The deceased young lady had been stricken with fever about seven weeks ago, and this was followed by congestion of the Iungs, The combination of these proved too much for her system, and she passed away, c n Monday evening. bliss Wil- son was a bright young lady of excel- lent character, a member of the Pres- byterian Church and active worker in the Guild and Mission Band. After passing examinations and securing a Teacher's certificate, she had engaged in teaching, and was intending to take a Normal School course as soon as possible, but illness came, and a bright life has been prematurely ended, This being the first break in the family, the parents, brothers and sisters keenly feel the bereavement. But none will miss her more than her constant com- panion and twin sister., Miss Hannah. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Wingham cemetery, Rev. D. Per - pie, her pastor, conducting the ser- vice. Deceased was in her 24th year, Your Easter Shoes are waiting for you here. They are very handsome. Come, see 1—W. J. Greer. A large assortment of Campbell's Stains and Floor Finishes have just been received by Richardson .& Ree. These Stains aro unequalled for stain- ing: -and varnishing furniture and in- terior woodwork. The floor finish is very durable and suitable for all floors. Ask for color card, .WlNGIIAM MARKETS. Wheat -.$1,07 to $1.08, Oats -4$c to 45c, Bailey -50 yeta. Peas 82 cls, Hay—$$.00 to $0.00 per ton. Butter—I8 to 20t c s. Eggs -10 eta. Chickens -10c to 12th. Turkeys -14e to Ise. Potatoes -255c to 80c per bushel Live Hogs ---$0.75, Wightman---in Morris, March 20th, to Mr. and Mrs, John 'Wight/nen a. son. M000re u Iu l3ruseels, oti March 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. M. I.I. Moore, V.S., h daughter, King—On March 20th, in Grey, Mr, Jetted King, aged 88, Stott—In Muerte', S tu rrd a- : Muth ch 21, Liza ttastin sbeloved Wife o > Jae, Stutt aged years. Wilson—In Wiic hare, Mai 2ii Agnes V.,daughter titer o�Mr, g and Mrs, 'Thos. Wilson aged 23 years,4 months. local Items811 Drink Christie's Teas. Wear Green's Shoes and Rubbers. Pure Seeds.—Awimfs, Wingham, Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Good Friday, Apra] 9th ;Easter Sun- day, April llth, For White Wyandottes, see advt, of C•l, A. Manning on page 8. Thursday, April let. Be on your guard, lest some one cries. "April Fool." Mr. Jos, Clark Inas been a great suf- ferer recently from asthma, and is un- able to work. • Dr, Hamilton of Belgrave is ill, and Dr. Kennedy is looking after part of his practice in the meantime. Removed to Bee Hide store. Big- ger bargains than ever. --'Robson Mer- cantile Co. The funeral of the late Mrs. Stutt took plaice on Monday. For reference to the deceased, see Wroxeter news. Lack of space forces us to hold over Morris and Howick boundary items till next week ; add to then} please for next tissue.. J, H. Christie has increased space again this week. He reports business on the increase, See what he has to say to you. Don't forget your Easter Footwear, and don't forget that we show the finest Footwear made, ---W. 3. Greer. Mr. Rose of Orillia is the new Teller in the Dominion Bank ; we hope he will find Wingham a congenial place of residence. J. G. Stewart & Co. have placed their advertisement in our columns. See what they have to say about wire, etc., on page 8. The Ladies' Auxiliary e f Wingham Hospital will hold their regular meet- ing in the Council Chamber next Mon- day at 4,15 p.m, For a stylish Spring Hat and at a reasonable price, see Mrs. Green, • TRUNKS AND VALISES.—Big stock to select from at lowest prices. W. J. GaEErt. Miss Reynolds' advertising space has matter of interest to the ladies regard- ing Easter millinery. See what she has to say on page 8. • On Wednesday evening, April 7th, the High ,School pupils will hold a 13anquet at the High School. All ex - pupils are invited. A good time is expected. Mr. T. L. Jobb has received word that his brother, John Jobb of Bran- don, is suffering with gangrene of one foot which necessitated part of the foot to be amputated. Newest and latest designs in wall paper at Rnox's. The Feet we dress for Easter will be the best -dressed feet in the Easter parade. Take note and see. W. J. Greer. The Taylor -Anderson Co. has closed their store in town, and having ceased to manufacture the lines kept in stock will dispose of the balance of the stock by wholesale. They have removed to Seaforth, Lieutenants W. A. Campbell and C. G. VanStone attended the military banquet in Clinton on Wednesday of last week. The Band of the 33rd Regiment was there, and a good time is reported, "Handy Andy" will be given by the Y. M. C. A. in the Opera House next Tuesday evening. The boys will be delighted with a full house, as funds are required to prosecute the work of the local branch of the Association. For wall paper and window shades, try Knee's. Los•r,—On Mar. 17th, a gold stick pin, with pearl setting, Finder re warded by leaving et Advance office. Rev. Samuel Wellwood of Michigan called on his brother, Mr. SVm. Well - wood of town, on Saturday. IIe was on his way to Pine River, on account of the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Bell, a prominent man of that vicini- ty. Mr. Wm. Wellwood attended the funeral on Tuesday, Dir. Geo, Wrigley left, for South Dakota this week, where the has secur- ed a situation and again be promi- nent in !land work. Under Tees - water news Will be fraund a compli- rnetitary notice from the Teoswatee News of Mr. Wrigley's work in con - need= with the Baud there. Mrs, Wrigley will remain in Wingham for a month or more. Wall paper from 5e, a roll up at Knox's. Font SAttt.--•An eight -reamed cot- tage in the north end of town, on terms to stilt purchasers. Enquire at the Advance office. RETURN TICKETS AT SINGLE PARE. On account of Easter, The Grand Tian* !tall way System will issue re- turn tickets at Single lime between all stations in Canada, also' to Detroit and Port T, orcin, mob., Buffalo and Niag. ars N. Y. Good going April 8, O. 10, 11 and 12th. Ifetnrn limit April 1801,, 1000, Pull information from any Grand Trunk Agent, Betgvave, Chas. Burney of Exeter Sundaycd with friends in Belgrave, `Mr. and Mrs. 3, L. Geddes visited friends in Bayfield last week. John Ferguson has purchased a fine heavy draught bay colt, 3 -year old, Mrs. Wiley of Belgrave is sick at the home of Mr, and il'l.rs. W.Nethery. There isn unusual austral amount of sick- ness this spring in and around Bel - grave. Arthur Brooks of Centralia spent Sunday with his father-in-law, Finlay Anderson. Robe. Owens is very ill and under the doctor's care, with Nurse Dens- more in charge. Mrs. Jerry Brydges, on the gravel road, is quite indisposed and under the doctor's care. • Mrs, Wray received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Sanson of Trenton, Ontario, Armstrong & Co. shipped three car- loads of cattle last Saturday ; prices are high this spring. Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Ferguson have got nicely settled in the manse, and we welcome them to our village. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wightman, on the gravel road, was blessed with a baby boy last Friday. P. W. Scott was in Tuckersmith Tp. one day'last week, getting pointers on bridges and other municipal matters, one of which is municipal telephones, which that township is adopting. Daviel Owens of Thessalon, Thomas of Winnipeg, and Isabella Owens ,elf Portage were called to the bedside de o £ their sick father but were late in ar- riving, as he had peacefully passed away. Dr. Hamilton has been laid up, and went to Seaforth last Monday to be treated for some inward affliction fiction of the head. We are hoping for his speedy recoveryand return, as there is almost an epidemic of sickness throughout the country. Jas. Cunningham of East Wawa - nosh, near Belgrave, received the sad news of the death of his brother at Oland eboye, through heart failure, last Friday, aged 55 years. The re- mains were interred in Blyth ceme- tery last Saturday under the auspices of A.O.U.W. A number of Belgrave brethren attended the funeral, One of the pioneer settlers has pass- ed away in the person of Jas. Owens, a highly respected resident of Bel - grave, who died at his late residence, on Monday, March 22nd, in his 78th year. Mr. Owens had not been in the best of health for some time, but pneu- monia set in, and took him off in a few days. Deceased was born in the county of Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1831. He came to Canada in 1815, where he settled in the township of Tecumseth, Simcoe Oo„ and learned the shoemak- ing trade. IIh 1853 he went to live at Orangeville, and was married to Miss Elizabeth Carroll of Garafraxa, and in 1854, with his wife, moved • west to s' what wacalled the Huron tract, and settled on a farm in East Wawanosh, where part of Belgrave now stands. At that time, the whole country was nearly a wilderness. After clearing a piece of Iand and putting up a log house, hed worked at his trade be- came and e came widely known, as well as very useful to the early settlers in those days. Deceased was one of the kind- est of neighbors, and always ready to assist the ueedy, who were plentiful in early days. Hewes a member of the Presbyterian church, and in poli- tics was a Conservative. His wife predeceased him about seven years ago. Ile leaves to mourn his demise, three stns and three daughters—John and David of Thessalon, Thomas of Winnipeg ; Mrs. Mooney of Howard, Sask., Isabella of Portage la Prairie, and Elizabeth at home. One brother, Matthew, of Portage la Prairie, and two sisters, Mrs. McVittie of Manitoba and Mrs, Geo. Peacock of Morris, sur- vive him. His remains were laid to rest in the McRae cemetery on Wed- nesday, the 24th, service being con- ducted by his pastor, Rev. 5. A. Fer- guson, assisted by ltev. G. W. Rivers. The friends from a distance were—Mr. Carroll and daughter, Elizabeth, of Grand Valley, and Wm. Owens of El- mira. The family have the sincere sympathy of the community. See the Misses Little's new Millinery upstairs in Hanna store, Wingham. Whitechurch. Mr. Meg'. Paterson and. Frankie spent Sunday with Mrs. P.'s parents in Lneknow. Mr. H. Rintoul, sr,, who has been confined to his house all winter is much worse. Willie Henry, second son of Mr. 1!'. Henry is down with pneumonia, but is improving. Mr, C. Anderson of Wingham spent Sunday in Whitechurch with his daughter, Mrs, Moore. Fred. Champion and family moved to their new home neat Bluevale on Monday ; we wish them every sue- ccss. A fine baby boy came to reside at the home of Mr. Irn,, Weltvood en Thursday last, and on Monday anoth• er little fellow came to brighten the home of Mr. David Johnston, On Sunday last, Rev. G. P. Duncan announced definitely to this people that he would give up thepastorate of Whitechurch and lata side, Ile has received a cal[ from near Toronto, which he has decided to accept. We wish Mr. Duncan every success' where - ever his lot may be cast, and hope he will always remember his sojourn in Whitechurch with pleasure. Dances are still the order of tate day. On Thursday evening, a number of young people passed the evening at the home of Me. G. Garton in the vil- lage, Then on Friday night, a large company passed the ho ur:, tripping the light fantastis et the home of Mr. Robe. Ballston, end we believe there are other dances billed for the near • future. If dancing is as demoralizing as our ministers claim it be this eotn- naun[ty must be getting to a pretty low state. One wonders why the strong attitude taken by our ministers on this question, has not had. the effect of elhecktng this form of amttse- went, But on the contrary it seems to have increased in popularity, 1 r 1 Nommilitmovivitivio 200 Doses For $1.00 1z cent a Dose) I RIVAL HERB TABLETS The Creat Blood Stomach Liver and Kidney Remedy Try a box and be con- vinced. Put up in "red tin box." Huy no other. J. Walton, &Moll DRiUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCR 'ilWA YVAMIWI MMMAYA MI *MMIVINV',W e Easter Footwear Are your Feet ready for Easter ? Don't wear your Easter Outfit- ting with well-worn Footwear. We have the sort of Shoes that will do credit to any Man or Woman's Easter costume. Shoes and Oxfords for Men, that show the mark of quality and good breeding. All the right leathers and every correct tarn of fashion. $2.00 to $4.00. Shoes, Oxfords, Ties and Pumps for Women, that are aristocrats in our large Shoe Family. We've the new leathers in black or colors—some very choice and dainty •models $1.50, $2,00, $2.50, $3.00 to $4,00. Every foot we dress for Easter will be attractively and hand- somely dressed at a moderate price. Highest Price for Butter & Eggs. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN Red Clover tt amu t Alsike Lucerne n e Barley 0oos e Wheat Timothy, di Fi The above it1 best qualities only and new on sale. GEO. E. RING