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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,
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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
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amu t
Alsike
Lucerne
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Barley
0oos
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Timothy,
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The above it1 best qualities
only and new on sale.
GEO. E. RING