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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-04-08, Page 1The Win am Advance. 3611 YEAR, NO, 32, WIN( IA VT, ONT,, TIIURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1909. 8U139ORIPTION $1.00 Pztlt 'Yuan Ix ADVANCE. $1,5Q TO SUBSCRIBERS IN U. S, Wingham Town Council, A regular meeting .of the Town `Council was held on Monday evening ; members all present, The minutes of former regular and special meeting were read and approved. Tax Collector Paterson referred the business tax of Robt, Johnston, K. 0. Melvor, Dr. Bethune (all removed) also the taxes of R. Rankin and Alex. Showers, to the Council. Spotton-Elliott.-That the matter of unpaid taxes be referred to the Finance committee, .A petition from several in the vicini- ty of the Hospital was referred to the Board of Health, on motion of Elliott and McKibbon. McKibbon-Bone.-That the com- mittee report progress re light on Victoria street, and continue their work. REPORT FINANCE COMMITTEE. M. Beckwith; bread, charity $ .50 Wm. Stokes, work 2.40 W. A. Ourrie " 5.61) J. McMannus " .75 4Vrn. Murch " 1.80 II. Angus " .75 Bell Tel. Co 1.05 Elliott & Walley, supplies 3.85 J. B. Ferguson, salary and pstg55.50 Geo. Allen, salary 45.00 E. Lewis " 20.00 R. Rankin 7.00 A. Sanderson, snowplowing 9 80 H. B. Elliott, printing 7.75 J. Ritchie, insurance pr•ein. 2.00 Bell Telephone Oo 3.60 Simmons Bros., printing.... . , 2.00 H. Walton, work .75 L. Walton " .75 E. Moore, meal to tramp .25 Hook & Ladder Co., services 2 50 Firemen's salaries 65.00 The electric light accounts were also read. Some were not recommended as the Finance committee had no offi- cial notice of Mr. Ramsden being the proper official to certify to the ac- counts. McKibbon-Redmond.-That the Fi- nance report be adopted, and the ac- counts not recommended be paid when certified to by the chairman of Electric Light committee -carried. McKibben - Bone. -That the min- utes of all committees be read at next succeeding meeting of Council -car- ried. Mr. Morton addressed the Council regarding the Public Library. He pointed out that the law required one- half mill should be raised annually for the Library, and on a three-fourths' vote of Council, three-quarters of a mill might be levied. He asked for increased liberality to the Library, be- cause it would result in increased effi- ciency and enlarged "government. grant. McXibbon-Elliott.-That $100 be paid Pub. Library on acct. -carried. The matter of increase to firemen's salaries left over until next meeting. The Mayor reported for the special committee on pure water, consisting of the Mayor, Reeve, and Coen. Van - Norman, that committee investigated the matter at once, but could not make anything like an accurate esti- mate of the cost of the system for the reason that they could not tell how high the water might rise in the well, and the means necessary to pump it. Here occurred a dead -lock. Sorne members of the Council held that the -,( committee had brought in no report, or had refused to report, or report had not been received.. The committee held that they had reported, and could do no better. Any figures they might give would not be definite, until the test well was sunk. An engineer was advised by some members of Council, but it was point- ed out that an engineer could tell very little until the test well was sunk, and Wingham had already had two engi- neers' reports on water, from which nothing had resulted. Reeve Irwin moved, seconded by Dr. Redmond -That the motion passed at former meeting re by-law be res- cinded, and the report of the special committee be adopted, also alternate tenders be asked for sinking a four - inch or an eight -inch well. This motion was defeated on the fol- lowing vote :- Yeas -The Mayor, the Reeve, Couns. Redmond and VanNorman. Nays-Couns. Spotton, Bone, Elliott, McKibbon. The Nays 'want the by-law for $5000 or $6000 submitted first. To do this, the estimates must be placed in the by-law. The Yeas held that proper estimates can not be obtained until after the test well has been sunk, and they wish to proceed with the work, as authorized by the public meeting of citizens. $300 was placed to the credit of the School Board. The Court of Revision will consist of the Mayor, Reeve, Corms, Elliott, Redmond and Bone. As it appears to the Advance, the Nays want to ask the ratepayers for several thousand dollars, but have no definite seherne to lay before the peo- ple. The Yeas want to sink a test well to find whether Water of suitable qualityand in sufficient quantity can be obtained, and then go to the penple with a definite scheme for domestic. water supply. This, we think, is a fair statement of the ease, But beyond all this. Do the people sincerely desire pure water P Some do; litany do not; others are indib ferent, fear the expense, and would rather run the risks. Perhaps it will take a severer scourge of typbOid to thoroughly arouse nubile sentiment on this question. If the people were . reall in earnest, the Council Would doubtleee be more united. It is evi- dent there is too much division of opinion on the question at present to *predict its 'WOW. A Few Questions. Something is required to give our town new life and energy, It is quite possible that some citi- zens may not approve of all that we write in this article ; that matters not to us. We write in the interests of our town. Wingham is worthy of the best and united efforts of its citi- zens. Is it not worth while to try ? Tho more a town is kept alive, the better it is for the business men, the property -holders, the working men, and all concerned. Now that the town has a good elec- tric light plant, why not give day power, and thus utilize the plant to the fullest extent ? Electric power would no doubt be welcomed by our industries, and would be an important inducement for other industries to locate here. • It seems to the writer that a weak point in our public life is the fart that we talk rnuch and do little. We start well, but quit too soon. A number of things have been "started." Some- thing more is required. Take for instance the proposal to have meat and milk inspected ; there it ended. Possibly the dry earth closet scheme will share the same fate. So with the Carnegie Library build- ing. There were meetings galore, correspondence, talk, talk, talk, but nothing accomplished. In the mean- time, enterprising Lucknow secured the very thing Wingham "talked" about, began and dropped. What became of the Retail Mer- chants' Association ? It went with rush and vim for a while, and a lot of good money went in fees. We do not hear of it now at all. Gone, forgot- ten ! Not even a monument to mark its grave. Great enthusiasm ; no per- manency. What about the "Weekly Market day" scheme ? It was to practically revolutionize things. Have you heard of it lately -Pe No 1 Gone ; forgotten ! Another fizzle a . Is the Board of Trade dead ? The term of its officiary expired May 1908, and no officers were elected ; not even an annual meeting. The first year some paid their fees ; others never did. The next year no fees were paid that we know of. A small balance remains in the Bank to the credit of the or- ganization. If the Board is to be of real service to the town, business men should put some life into the thing. If not, give it a decent burial, and dis- tribute its assets to the poor of our town. Sometimes, it looks as if the pure water question, which was so prom- inent at the municipal election, would also be added to she list of good things e ttn b but &A wed ,opped before the goal of accomplishment was reached. Verily, we are good "starters." We do not want to use a word descriptive of our finish. It might be considered rather expressive. But what is the use of starting a lot of good things, and then dropping them like a red hot bar of iron. The above may not be pleasant read- ing. But these are the facts. We have not written for the purpose of being personal, but simply to call at- tention to facts. If we are to hold our own as a town, we must be ag- gressive, persevering and determined. Very little permanent good is accom- plished by "starters" only. Let us not be "quitters," when it conies to schemes affecting the prosperity of our town. Dn. Ov]Ns, M. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will bo at McKibbon's drug store, on Wednesday, Apr. 21st. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glasses properly fitted. Hours -2 to 8 p. m. Bowling Match'. Seaforth B rwlers played thereturn game with• Wingham in - r•I Hall, on Friday eveningThe game was interesting and well con- tested. Following are the scores :- WINa3lLAM .SEAEORTII L. Kennedy ...431 Broderick... 406 L. Binkley.....500 Troyer 450 931 882 A. Porter 402 Winters 425 Jack Mason, ...503 Cummings.. , 407 1105 832 A. Alderson...441 Ament .251 G. VanStone..4u7 Willie, ... , ....869 0i)1 6_a0 G. ]Banners; ..432 McDougal. 314 R. Vanatone, .891 Veale....., .816 F. VanStono..803 Roberts ..... ...375 1218 1035 Total-Wingham-303x]' ; Seafor•th- 83 0; leaving Wingham winners by 609, jack Mason headed the score with 503, with L. Binkley next rolling 500, EIE1THB. Gaunt -In l inlose, Aril 8rd, to Mr. and Mee. Thos, Gaunt, a son. :Bird. --in Paisley, Mfareh 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Alert. Bird (formerly of Wingham) a daughter. DftA'1' 9. Warrvick.-In Morris, .April lath, Tea - belle Allen, rel let of the late Robert "Waldwick, aged 70 years, Oratorical Contest. Interesting and enjoyable was the entertainment at the High. School on Friday evening, when the first oratori- cal contest of the. School was held. Notwithstanding the disagreeable wea- ther, the assembly room was filled to the doors, with the High School. pupils and citizens of the town. Principal Taylor presided in his usual genial manner. His offer of a prize of three•dollars to the pupil tak- ing the highest marks was quite an in- eentive to the pupils. For a young lady or gentleman to be able to express her or his ideas clearly, grammatically and in a pleas- ing manner before an audience is a most desirable accomplishment, and such contests as the one on Friday evening cannot fail to be a stimulus in that direction. We suggest that such a contest be made an annual feature of the School. The Judges selected were -Principal Stalker of the Public School, Dudley Holmes, Secretary of the II, S. Board, and the Editor of the Wingham Ad- vance. They were furnished with schedules, and asked to judge the can- didates on the following lines :- Distinctness of articulation -maxi- mum marks, 15, Conviction, 15. Atti- tude on platform, 10. Grammar, 10. Pronunciation, 10. Effect on audi- ence, 10. Force, 10, Material of speech, 50. Clearness of points, 10. Continuity of thought, 10. Mlaxinium total, 150. The following were the candidates and the subjects on which they spoke: - 1 -Miss E. Isbister, "Lady Macbeth." 2-T. Robinson, "Conservation of our natural resources." 3 -Mies. M. Ross, "Value of History." 4-0. Pugh, "Woman Suffrage." 5-G. Duncan, "The Place of Canada, in the present German English crisis," 6 --Miss Reta Davidson, "Helen Keller." 7-A. Isbister-"Mother Earth," 8-1V. McLean, "German English CL'1919." 9-11. Green, "Canada." 10-R. McBurney, "Wingham." 11-.E. Currie, "Imperial Federation." Every candidate did well ; some of them, from the difficulty of the sub- ject chosen, bad a harder task than others, but none of them have any reason to -regret their effort, nor be ashamed of the marks registered. For High. School pupils, the Editor of this paper considers the sum total of the results, exceedingly gratifying in- deed. After careful noting and marking of the schedules and then comparing notes, the judges decided that the prize was fairly won by Harry Green.. Principal Taylor has since informed us,that t the decision of the judges dges was most satisfactory. The prize of three dollars was then handed to the successful candidate: A vote of thanks to the judges was moved by Clifford Pugh, seconded by Adam Isbister, and carried. Vocal selections were rendered dur- ing the evening by Geo. Cline, W. I3. Willis, Miss P. Duncan, and Miss M. Diehl; Miss Griffin, accompanist. The interesting exercises of the evening were brought to a close by singing the National Anthers. Lawsuit• Over A Seat. Can a passenger hold a seat in a railway carriage by putting his hand baggage in it ? The New York courts have held that he cannot, and they are right. The passenger in the case in question put his grip and other things in a first-class coach and then went on to the "smoker" to enjoy a cigar. When ho came back, he found another man in his seat. A row fol- lowed, and then a lawsuit in which the courts held with the man who "jumped the claim." Now the courts should deal vigorously with the pas- senger of either sex who tries to take up four seats with a few garments, a suit case and his or her own person. Sterling Silver Easter Lily pins, Sterling Silver Easter Lily Collar pins and Brooches, appropriate gifts for Easter tide, at McIntosh's, sign of the red elephant. Two Hundredth Anniversary. Arrangements are being completed for holding the two hundredth anni- versary of the first Church of Eng- land service in Canada, which took place at Annapolis in 1710. At a meeting of the committee, Bishop Worrell repotted that no less than forty English, Scottish and American bishops had already accepted the hi- vitation to be present, In addition to this, all the Canadian bishops are ex- pected to attend, A number of other well known clergy and laymen out- side of Canada are also to be invited to attend and take part in the cbnrch congress. The celebration proper wilt eomrnence with the formal opening of All Saints' Cathedral on Saturday,. Sept. 8,1010, which promises to be the most magnilieent ecclesiastical event ever held in Canada. Beautii'ul inn{tations of nattiral wood finished with varnish may be obtained Vby applying one Boat of Caumbell'i arnish Stain. Richardson Sc Rae carry fK full litre of all colors and size darn, Oolor keerd free, eburcb 'Pews Easter services will be condncted in the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Sunday next by the pastor, Rev. F. X. Laurendeau, On Sunday last, in St. Andrew's church, Rev. D, Perrie spoke on the great Missionary Congress held in To- ronto last week, -and gave an outline of some of the addresses delivered. The Congress aroused a great deal of enthusiasm. Rev. 0. E. Deakins has been appoint- ed by the Bishop of Huron, Examiner to Huron College, for Church History, Liturgics, Apologetics and Latin Fath- ers. Mr. Jeakins is preparing the ex- amination questions, and later will examine the answers. On Sunday, 18th inst., Rev. James Livingston of Mitchell will preach the anniversary sermons of Wingham Ep- worth League. He will also deliver one of his popular lectures on the fol- lowing Mpnday evening, Mr. Living- ston is a fine speaker and able lecturer. Further announcements next week. The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary for the diocese of Huron met in Lon- don last week, and a very successful gathering is reported. Mrs. C. M. Walker represented. the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul's, and Miss E. Cornyn, the Girls' Auxiliary. A lib- eral thank -offering of $1000 was taken for the prosecution of missionary - work. The Easter services in connection with St. Paul's will be of special in- terest. On Good Friday, there will be service at 10.30 a. m. and 8 p. m, On Sunday, April lith, Holy Communion at 9 a. m.; Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at 11 am.; Evening Pray- er and Holy Communion at 7 p. rn. The church will be appropriately deco- rated, and the Choir will render spe- cial Easter music, Come and spend Easter Sunday us with w in the Methodist Church. Special Easter music will be rendered by the choir. The pastor will speak at both services. Subjects -11 a. m., "The mysterious guest ;" at 7 p.m., "The resurrection ' ody, what revela- tion and science have to say about its attributes and nature." A most in- teresting subject, carefully considered and explained. Public always wel- come. BUTTER AND Eons.- Bring along your produce. Highest price paid in exchange for Boots and Shoes. W. J. Greer. Dr. Nelson Tait of 498 Spadina Ave., Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel, Wingham, on Thursday, April 29th, from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m., for consulta• tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted, r-wilS;;;;;;w1 Mr. Hessian and family removed to Clinton this week. Mrs. (Dr.) Kennedy was a visitor to Toronto last week. Thos. Aitchison and .family have re- moved to Lucknow. Mrs. Rogers and daughter Annie have removed to London. Mrs. Ed. Lundy of Blyth is visiting at her parental home in town. Jack and Dick Maddigan are spend- ing the Eester holidays in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, F. J, Hill were visitors toTbronto for a few days last week. Mrs. (Dr.) Redmond and Mrs. Mc- Kie spent a few days last week in Toronto. Norman Brandon of St. Marys vis- ited at his home in Morris a few days last week. Miss Minnie Fessant spent a few days with relatives at Lucknow dur- ing the past week. Chas. Evans, V. S. returned this week from Toronto and will again be found at the office of John Wilson, V. S. Mrs. Griffith, of Manistique, Mich., is on a visit to Mr'. R. Maxwell, before taking up her residence in Deseroieto. Mr. Leaver of Montreal, who has been a visitor at Mr. Thos. Wilson's for several weeks, returned to his home on Monday. Barrister R. Holmes 'with Mrs. Holmes and Master Harold are on a trip to the Maritime provinces, Ber- muda Islands and the West Indies, Alex, Stewart, who has been in the employ of Robt. Maxwell for the past couple of years, left on Monday for Seaforth, where he has a situation. Misses E atemeliffe Musgrove, Jean Bono, Florence VrtnNornan, Janina Perris, Ethel and Mabel Walsh, are home from the Normal School, Strat- ford, for the Easter holidays. Miss Bessie Marsales returned to her studies at she Macdonald Institute, Guelph, on Tuesday. Iler friends will be pleased to learn that she was sue- cessful in passing her Laster, exams. Mr. J. W. Green of Berlin, a former editor of the Gorrie Vidette, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. George Green. lie has heel in this vicinity in the interests of the Toronto Mail- Ern Aire. Mrs. (Dr.) Scott left on Monday for hair home in Sandua•ky, Mich„ and Miss .T, Wilmer returned to her hos- pital duties in Toronto on Vt•*edneeday,. after sp ending sever al weeks at the patental home during their sister's illness, What These Hens Did. Mr. Jeff. Musgrove of Wroxeter has. a pen of thirty-nine Barred Roelt, pul- lets, and have is their record for the past three months, In January, they Laid 55 dozen and eleven eggs; in Feb., 02 dozen and two ; in March, 09 and eight. In the three months, they produced 2,253 eggs, or 187 dozen and nine eggs. Can any of our readers beat this record ? If so, lot us hear of it, Telephone Improvements. The Bell Telephone Co. has had a lot of men here working on line improve- ment for the past few weeks. The lines have been enclosed in cables, and the Company is now prepared to han- dle two hundred more connections without further changes. It is said that the improvements cost in the neighborhood of $7,000. Mr. BinkIey is increasing the number of local phones as quickly as he can, and the clerks are attentive. Wingham Central can handle lots of business. Your Easter Shoes are waiting for you here. They are very handsome. Corse, see l -W. J. Greer. Fon SALE. -An eight -roomed cot- tage in the north end of town, on terns to suit purchasers. Enquire at the Advance office. Progress Reported. The Farmers' Telephone Co, move- ment is taking definite shape this week, and organization is being effect- ed. The Company will be called the North Huron Telephone Co. Already a block of stock has been sold antra charter will be applied for forthwith. Farmers should take hold of the scheme in earnest, as it will be of great advantage to thein. The Com- pany will be capitalized at. $25,000. The shares are placed at $10 each, and the scheme appears to offer a safe in- vestment, aside from its features as a measure . f public utility. From Dr. Bethune. Dr. Bethune (formerly of Winghana) in renewing his subscription, writes from Erno, Algoma,, March 30th "I and always glad to receive the paper as it keeps me posted in regard to Wingham news. It seems sad to see so many old friends passing away. There is a great deal of sickness here, and as my son does an immense coun- try practice, I am kept pretty busy attending to the office practice. I have bad good health since I came here, but my leg does not improve much. The weather is much colder here than in Wingham. Last month the thermometer was down to 56 one morning and 52 another morning, and it ranged from 35 to 45 for some time, but this month we have had splendid winter weather, only two stormy days during the whole month. There has only been one shower of rain since December, and snow is over two feet deep on the level, I find a great many people around here from Huron and Bruce, and they are all doing well. The country is new but it is improving fast." Fon SALE. -A quantity of Seed Oats, White Derby and Waverly, at W. F. VanStone's farm. FURNITURE SALE. -Some new fur- niture including fine sideboard, table, bedroom suite, &c., for sale ouick.- George Hindley, near cemetery. Successful Entertainment. The humorous drama, "Handy Andy," was presented on Tuesday evening in the Town Hall by members of the Y. M. C. A. The attendance was very encouraging, the Hall being crowded, and the performers present- ed the play in good form, considering that it was probably their first effort of the kind. All acted their parts well, and the few minor errors made did not interfere with the successful rendition of the play. "Handy Andy," of course, was prominent throughout, and possibly no person could have sustained the character better than the people's Alex., who amused the audience with his comicalities. Mrs. Parker as Mad Nancy was excellent, while Ira Parker as Squire Egan, Dr. Price as Sqnire O'Grady, and Mrs. Maxwell as Fanny Dawson, carried their parts in good style. 11, 13. Ricks as the dudish English lawyer was a success, so was Miss Turner as Oonah Rooney. Herb. Jobb as Mr, Murphy, IL Maxwell as Dick Dawson, and Alf. Schaefer as Edward O'Connor were up to the mark. The villains in the play, Ed, Small and Harold Webb as McQuade and Farrell, and J, 13. Brown as Simon, fitted in nicely. J. W.111c1)onald acted as stage manager. In the specialties, Brock Brandon ren- dered an Irish song, and the Iiarmoni- ca Band rendered taro selections, Mr. Fleming, County Secretary, gave a brief address. Miss Hazel Brandon as pianist discharged her duties ably. The receipts, about $115, will forward the aims of the local branch of the Y, M. 0, A. Mrs, Green has on hand a large stock of up-to-date Spring Millinery ready for Inspection. 'Zone work dune, promptly and in Brat -class style by J. L. McIntosh, the jeweler; sign of the red elephant. The Feet we dress for Easter will the r{. 1 b lin be t dr s e e sect feet in the Toaster parade. Take note and see. NV. J', Greer. JLocat litems Drink Christie's Teas. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Pure Seeds,-AwDI's, Wingham. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Public School Board will meet next Tuesday evening. Good cottage for sale in north end see local advt, in this issue, Wall paper from 50 a roll up at Knox's. Some excellent maple syrup has been brought to town ; ruling price, 10 cents per pound, Regular meeting of the Royal Scar- let Chapter will be held on 14th ins'„ at 8 o'clock in the Orange hall. Twenty-seven counties in. Michigan voted on Prohibition laws on Monday. Nineteen of the counties voted to go dry. For a stylish Spring Hat and at a reasonable price, see Mrs. Green, Mr. F. McConnell sold a house and lot near the foundry for J. A. Garrick for $900. Thos. Dixon was• the pur- chaser. The hens keep busy laying eggs. By and bye they will turn their atten- tion to laying waste their neighbours' gardens. If your sight is failing try C. A. Mc- Intosh, optician ; sign of the red ele- phant. Huron county Temperance Conven- tion will be held in Blyth on Thursday of this week. A number from Wing - ham will attend. If you have Easter visitors, or if you spend the holidays with friends in other towns, let the Advance know,. that we may note it in our personal column. Buttons made to order from your own materials at R. Maxwells tailor shop. Next Monday evening, at the Ep- worth League meeting, the subject will be -"The Risen Christ," to be tak- en by J. W. Ansley. You are invited to attend. Return tickets at single , fare aro available on all railways for the Eas- ter holidays. Tickets are good going April 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ; return limit, Tuesday, April 13th. Truisms AND VALISES. -Big stock to select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. For thirteen hours a juror in a municipal court in Chicago held out against his eleven colleagues in an effort to assess one cent damage against the Chicago City Railway Company. Principal Stalker wishes us to re- quest all pupils of the Public School, who are about to come for the first time, to be on hand promptly on Monday morning, April 19th, so that the classes may be organized for the term. For Wall paper and window shades, try Knox's. NOTICE. -All accounts dne me for blacksmithing must be paid at once. - R. A. Currie. Potatoes took ti jump last week. On Wednesday, they were quoted at 25c to 30e, and on Friday 50c was the price. T. A. Mills had orders for three carloads and could not fill the order. Tho demand on the American side is said to be responsible for the rise in price. 350 is now the -ruling price. The Woman's Auxiliary, also the Junior branch of that society, in con- nection with St. Paul's Church, held their annual quilting bee in the Mills Memorial Hall on Tuesday and Wed- nesday of this week, prior to packing their bale for Northwest Missions. Newest and latest designs in wall paper at Knox's. Old rings and jewelry made over like new by J. E. McIntosh, the jewel- er ; sign of the red elephant. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Reading desire to thank the many friends and aequain- tanees for their kind sympathy, thoughtfulness and assistance, during the recent illness of their daughter, May. They take this means of ex- pressing their gratitude to all, as it would be impossible to do so per- sonally. Mr, Corbett, proprietor of Wonder- land, has installed a six -horse power gasoline engine, of the International Harvester Co.'s make. With this power and a dynamo, he can pro- duce his own electsie light, and if necessary give entertainment in the daytime, when the Town power is not available, Don% forget your Easter Footwear, and dont forget that we show the finest Footwear made, -W, D. Greer. :Hicks' storm predicted for 6th and 7th reached St. Louis on the 6th and peeved a cyclone. In Huron county, it began on the morning of the 7th with thunder end sharp lightning, and as we go to press a gale is blowing, and the smoke -stack of the Union fac- tory, trees, eta, have fallen before the blast, DLit Sorne say -Mks knows nothing about the weather: PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT. Report of pupils of Dept. I, Wing. ham P. 5„ for menthe of January, February and March. Those marked * missed one or more exams. The maximum number of marks for each month was 350. Jan. Feb. Mar. P. Paton 211 251 270 H. Elliott 150 203 215 D. Miller 97 176 185 J. Stapleton 140 185 193 M. Patterson ... , 223 257 280 L, McCool 175 211 260 P, Armour 207 291 204 M. Allen 122 250 253 E. Linklater 227 250 299 W. Pugh 221 2.39 313 R. Robertson 238 270 287 M. Currie 219 250 92* E. Jenkins 174 190 233 B. Swarts 215 148* 169 O. Irwin ...... ...,260 299 318 E. Sherk 215 231 214* S. McMannus 142 188 139* A. Walker 1.45 193 188 R. Walker 189 220 239 A. Lloyd 201 219 232. L. Sturdy, 218 228 * M. Reid 188 2.6 270 J. VanNorman 259 286 301 L. Bowman „240 275 313. F. Beemer 185 220 251 M.Isard 220 117* * M. Williamson 185 243 M. Haines 214 190 295 O. Angus 53* 120* 20* M. Kargus119 135* 149* A. McDonald 204 236 199* M. Swarts 203 225 261 O. Knox 125* 201 201 H. Campbell 170 194 271 G. Forbes 67* 00* 185 N. Butcher 106 216 230 R. Kinsman 103 213 * H. Drummond 175 217 226 F. Manuel 191 251 241 V. Scott 181 251 181 H. Hinscliffe 183 209 215 E. Diamond 164 210 263 L. Brock 205 220 280 G. Schaefer 181 241 263 F, Galbraith 138 211 206 F. McLean 143 140 206 0. McLean 160 203 236 H. Linklater 170 275 289 G. Hainilton 2.33 270 306 A. Wilson 211 239 279 L. Hewer 193 238 253 G, McLean.., 159 211 252 B. Blackhall 203 212 215 G. Cruikshank 252 201* 320 T. Holmes 319 301 321 J. Allen 123 193 173 G. Howson 140 117* 102* L. Aitcheson 32* 150* 177 F. Clubb 165 206 297 Wroxeter. Mrs. Young and Miss Nokes of Win- nipeg, are visiting their mother in this village, Lulu Rutherford, Bessie G. Lovell and Annie McEwen are spending the Easter holidays in this locality, Mr. Jas. Wylie, sr., Turnberry, has been quite i11 with the prevailing epe- demic, la grippe. He still continues in a weak condition. We trust he will soon be on the road to recovery. R. B. Harris left last week for La combe,' Alberta. He expects to be away about two months. This is the second time he has taken this extend-' ed trip. We trust he may have a very pleasant visit. Mr. Chisholm, who has bad charge of 'the mechanical department of the Arthur Enterprise, is taking possession this week, of the Planet office, which he bought a short time ago. He comes highly recommended. Mrs. E. Lewis had a most beautiful millinery opening on Wednesday of last week. There was a large display of•up-to-date hats. We expect a large patronage for Mrs, Lewis. Miss Bailey the milliner, is giving splendid satis- faction. A By-law to authorize the purchase of the Electric Light works and prop- erty of John Patterson and authorize the issue of debentures for the purpose of paying for the same, is to be sub- mitted to the ratepayers of the village on the 27th of April. Rev. L. Perrin, W. S. McKercher, T. A. Gibson, D. Miller and J. D. Ed- gar, returned from the Missionary Congress, in Toronto, on Monday. They report most inspiring and profi- table meetings. Mr. Perrin will give his impressions of the Congress next Sabbath morning in the Presbyterian Church, Last Sabbath morning, in the ab- sence of Rev. L. Perrin, Mr. Stephens, merchant, of Gorrie, gave a moat able and carefully prepared address, in the Presbyterian Church, on Missions, which was very much appreciated. Mr, 13. F. Carr of our village, very acceptably assisted Mr. Stephens in the service, 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. WINOHAM MUMS. Wheat -$.08 to 81.10. Oats ---430 to 45e. 1harloy-30 ets. Pegs -82 ets. Hay --$8,00 to 80.00 per ton. Mutter_ 18 to 20 ets, Eggs ---•16 Cts, Chickens --10e to 12e. Turkeys -1 le to 15e. Potatoes -30e to 35e per bushel Live flogs -$6.75, 200 Doses For $1.00 (2 cent a Dose) RIVAL HERB TABLETS The Great Blood Stomach -Liver and Kidney Remedy Try a box and be coo - 1 vinced. Put up in "red tin box." Buy no other. J. Walton McKibboll DRUGGIST NACD0NALD BLOCK ‘WtrIWUVIWPIAWAlti411'11FMIWNAAEWPAW ERSTE i We extend an earnest invitation to Everybody to come to see our display of handsome Easter Foot- wear. New and choice Creations for Men, Women, Boys, Misses and Children -that we are now showing for the first time this season. The Handsomest and Best Shoes we have ever shown Highest Price for Butter & Eggs. J. Geer THE SHOE MAN MIYV V VwI,M!../.4/"".MNY\M11 Red Clover Mammoth Alslke Lucerne Barley Goose Wheat Timothy, ! c, J ti ti tt The above in best qualities only and now on sale. GE01 E. KING 5