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• The Wingham Advance.
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SANCTUM 1PARAURAPIS.
--Notwithstanding the efforts of
the Crown, and the expenditure of
nearly ten thousand dollarson the
Kinrade case, it is still a mystery,
The murderer may possibly never be
arraigned before an earthly tribunal,
but some time and soniewhere, the
guilty must face the charge.
* * *
—Sad indeed is the fact that in Ca-
nada, insanity appears to be on the
increase. Our asylums are full, and in
some cases, the county jails are being
used as places of abode for the insane.
In Orangeville jail for instance, there
are at pnesent, ten insane persons.
The latest arrival was John Carr of
Amaranth, committed as a dangerous
lunatic, If the present rate of in-
crease in lunacy continues, the care of
the insane will soon demand increased
thought, as well as enlarged accore-
modation for the unfortunate._ There
must be reasons for the increase in
the number of insane. Can these not
be investigated, and the cause, to some
extent at least, removed ? . Some. cases
perhaps may be traced to loose
methods of inspection of irnmigrants,
but there must be other causes for the
alarming increase of insanity, when it
is necessary to incarcerate ten insane
persons in the common jail of one
small county of Ontario, and when
perhaps not one of these cases was
that of an immigrant.
***,.
—Some of those officious officials of
the United States at the -border line
between that country and Canada
have a great many things to learn.
Last week, Mrs. W. Hamrn, who was
returning to her home in New York
State after a two months' visit with
her parents in Clinton, Ont., was turn-
ed back with her baby. She of course,
-endeavored to explain that she had
been on a visit, but it was of no avail,
she was refused admittance to the
great republic, the "land of the free,"
and so was obliged to return to Clin-
ton. The authorities in Washington
will be informed. Surely there ought
to be a• limit to the officiousness of
such over -zealous fellows. It is won-
derful how big it makes some chaps
feel, if they get a gilt-edged cap or
blue frock -coat. They think they
must Do something to convince •those
that appointed them, that they are
trying to earn their salaries, and so an
honest, unsuspecting and long-suffer-
ing public has to suffer occasionally
from their oppressive measures.
* * *
—In July next, astronomers tell us
that Mars will come within thirty-five
millions of miles from this earth, or
five million miles nearer than ever be-
fore (perhaps she wants to get ac-
quainted with us.) Professor Picker-
ing of Harvard University offers to
furnish an apparatus by which mes-
sages can be flashed to Mars, when
the.
planet -comes so comparatively near.
The apparatus consists of a quarter of
an acre of glass specially arranged,
and it is claimed it will reflect the
sun's light forty million miles. Pro
fessor Pickering offers to furnish this
machine for the modest sum of ten
million dollars, or just the amount
that the Dominion Government kind-
ly loaned to the Grand Trunk Pacific.
So far, no person seems anxious to
buy the signalling machine. Much as
we would like to know more about
Mars, we do hope Sir Wilfrid will not
allow the Public Works department
to invest in the message -flashing ma-
chine, in the present condition of our
finances. Besides, it might affect the
quantity of water in the Newmarket',
canal, and according to reports, there
is by no means any toe much there
now.
* **
—The editor of ibis paper does not
profess to be an authority on grain
prices, and yet, it may be no harm to
give our impressions, from a survey of
the situation. Wheat is now ist a
higher price than it has touched for
years. At first, it was thought that
the high price Was largely due to
Speculators, and that it would soon
drop to the old figure, or at ]east tum-
ble in ,price considerably. It is now
tolerably clear that-.speeulation was
not the only factor in the rise of
wheat values. One of the leading
Y authorities on the European Contin-
ent considers that if the demands for
the world's needs are fully .rnet dur-
ing the next three months, there will
not be a very' large quantity of wheat
in store by harvest, at least consider
ably less than usual, Unless Ettssia
and Argentina have larger tl•uantitiee
available for exiart than is generally
supposed, there ]s nob mush prospect
of a drop in prices. Much therefore
depends upon the harvest of 1000, and
in considering this, it must be remem;
bered that there is a decrease of wheat
acreage in the United States, and the
Government reports from that coun-
try estimate a deereano of 200 million
bushels lees, than in 1008. This in
itself earnot fail to have a 'tendency
• to stiffen prices. The eyes of the
World turn to our otvn Northwest.
Should the season be favorable there,
and the harvest abundant, it will con.
alderably ease the situation, tend at
the mama time result in pecuniary
riantage to the Canadian fanner,
DISTRICT MBBTING..
The May District Meeting of the
Methodist Church was held in Gorrie
on Wednesday and Thursday of last
week, Rev. J. E, Ford of Lucknow,
Chairman, Rev, G. W. Rivers of Bel -
grave, Secretary,. The usual discip;
Unary questions as to the character,
ability and doctrine of each minister
on the roll were asked and satisfac-
torily answered.
Revs. N. 8, Burwash, J. 0, Pomeroy
and W. W. Leech were recommended
for continuation on the Superannua-
tion Fund.
It was resolved also that Rev, T.
Hall be continued as Supernumerary.
At the request of Rev. A, L, Russell
of Wroxeter, a motion was passed
recommending his superannuation.
A motion was also passed unanimous-
ly acknowledging' the services ren-
dered through rnany years by Mr,
Russell, to the Church.
Suggestions aero made for the im-
provement of spiritual life in the
Churches on the district.
On Thursday the joint session of
ministers and laymen was held.
Rev. W. A. Finlay and Mr. Tno.
Kerr were appointed to audit the
schedules of the different circuits.
These were of,
to the district
meeting and will be forwarded to
Conference.
The following circuits, having paid
but a very small salary, were recom-
mended to the favorable consideration
of the Sustentatinn Fond committee,
viz : Wroxeter, Bethel, Tiverton and
Whitechurch. The matter of Rev. H.
Watson's medical expenses was re-
ferred favorably to the Contingent
Fund. •
The following g circuits reportedcited im-
provements
to church and parsonage
property:—Brussels, $450 ; Teeswater,
$200; Salem, $400; Ashfield,,._$1.90 ;
Ripley, $823; •Bervie, $250 ; Tiverton,'
$200; Belgrave, $100.
The Chairman nominated two min-
isters and two laymen to visit weak
charges, and report as to rearrange-
ment of circuits at next meeting.
Those nominated were—Revs. Mc-
Tavish and Sawyer; Laymen—D. 0.
Taylor, Jno. 'Kerr.
The following laymbn were elected
as members of 1909 Conference : Jno.
Kerr and F. Buchanan, Wingham ;
Jno Hiles, Kincardine ; Dr. Spence, D.
C. Taylor, Y,ucknow; J. J. Hiscocks,
Teeswater; Jno. Bryans, R. Pearson,
•Ethel ; Geo. Ashton. Fordwich ; R. II.
Stevens, Gorrie ; W. C. 'Hazelwood,
Wroxeter ; A. Shaw, Blitevale ; S.
Sherwood, Belfast ; Gee. Bell, West-
ford ; Geo. Humphreys, Amberley; G.
H. Mooney, Ripley; W. Graham, Kin-
earf ;• Geo. Clark, Millarton ; R. Blair,
Tiverton ; H. Taylor, Langside - 11.
Hopper,. Belgrave; J. T. Wood, Brus-
sels.
Rev. T. W. Blatchford, B. A., was
elected to represent the district on
the Stationing committee, with Rev.
G. W. Rivers, B.A., B.D., as re-
serve,
The invitation of Bluevale for the
next Financial district meeting and
S. S. Convention and that of Ripley
for the next May meeting were ac-
cepted,
Votes of thanks were tendered the
ladies of Gorrie for their kind enter-
tainment and the Trustees of .Gorrie
Church for their kindness.
jpersonais
J. A. Ritchie spent a few days in
Toronto last week. •
Adam McKay of the Teeswater
News, was in town on Tuesday..,
Mr. Jas. Slemin has returned from
a visit to his sister in Cleveland.
Mr. Wm. Fraser of Galt is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Arch. Robertson,
Miss A, Crandall of St. Thomas is
visiting her brother, Sohn Crandall.
Miss Emma Schaefer, of Toronto,
spent a few days this week 'at leer
home in town.
Miss Ethel King left on Monday for
a two months' visit with friends in
Manitoba, Dakota and Chicago.
J. E, McIntosh was down to Mt.
Forest last week, and brought, back
his automobile. Wingham now has
five automobiles.
Mr. McKenzie, editor of the Tees -
water News, visited his sister, Mrs.
Wm. Fryfogle on Thursday last. The
editor of the ,Advance enjoyed Mr.
McKenzie's company for an hour in
social conversation.
Miss Amapda, daughter of Mr. John
Nethery, ist line of Morris, returned
to her home on Thursday last, after
being over seven weeks in Wingham
Hospital. 'We regret we cannot re•
port any improvement in her condi—
tion.
Mr. and Mrs. W. McTavish of
Rainy River spent Sunday in town.
Mr, McTavish has been in Clinton
Hospital, but has recovered, Mrs.
McTavish will he remembered as Miss
Ethel Page. They returned to their
home on Tuesday.
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Next Sunday, Rev. W. G. IIowson
exchanges pulpits with Rev, S. Salton
of Trowbridge, Mr. Howson will
lecture in Trowbridge on Monday
evening, on "Looking on the bright
side of life." -
Next Monday, a; three -days" Con.
vention of the Brotherhood of St.
Andrew, for Western Ontario will
commenee in Orangeville. Delegates
will attend from Wingham, Rev. C.
E, Jeakins intends to be present.
Rev, T. S. and Mrs. Boyle of
Chatlrarn (formerly of Wingham) gave
a congregational reunion to the mem-
bers of Christ Ohurch, Chatham. The
different officers of the ch"trreh and
the ebairnran of the different organize-,
done read their annual reports, praball of
which apoke Of the enegeneralg..
oat the congregation.
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Markets la West.
A letter frorn Medicine Hat to a
resident of Wingham, gives the mar-
ket prices current there May let as
follows: ---Wheat, $1,25; flour, $3.50
per 100 -pounds ; butter, $0cts, a pound;
eggs, 25cts a dozen ;. potatoes, $1,50 a
bushel ; hay, $10,00 a ton.
The Crop Outlook.
The Toronto Globe in its Financial
Situation Column says : Just now
cheerful persons are recalling the fact
that the best crops have been oftep
harvested in a. season of ]ate seeding:
This is undoubtedly true, but the later
the season the greater the danger of
frost, and this danger is increased by
just the period which the seeding of
this crop is behind that of the average
year. Happily, the margin is very
small, and the crop of 1009 starts off,
all things considered, under the best
of auspices.
Married in Stratford.
The following from one of the Strat-
ford papers (the Beacon, if we mistake
not) has reference to the marriage of a
Wingham young pian :—"A happy
event took place on Wednesday after-
noon, when Miss Kate Delaney of
lefornington street, was united in
marriage to Mr. Edward Groves, also
of this city. The ceremony was per-
formed at the Deanery by Very. Rev.
Dean McGee. Mr. Wm, Shutt acted
as groomsman, while Miss Agnes
Delaney, sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid. After the ceremony all
repaired to the residence of he bride's
father, where a dainty luntheon was
partaken of. - The happy couple will
shortly take up their residence on 255
Brunswick St." The Advance tenders
congratulations, and hopes that the
future will have much happiness in
store for -Mr. and Mrs, Groves.
Advantages Of Rural Phones.-
In the county of Carleton, rural
telephones have boomed as a result of
the saving from destruction by fire,
through their instrumentality, of the
home of one of the subscribers. The
residence of a subscriber caught fire,
the blaze starting in the roof.
Neighbors at a distance, in whose
home there was also a phone, noticed
the blaze, and calling up the occupants
of the house which had begun to burn,
apprised them of the trouble. To
them the call was in the nature of
news, for they were unaware of the
presence of danger. Through the
warning they were enabled to begin
work on the fire while it was yet in an
incipient stage, and managed to ex-
tinguish it with but small loss. I3ad
it been necessary, the whole neighbor:
hood could have been summoned, as
phones are now pretty well distributed
in the locality. This is only one of the
many advantages to come from the
telephone on concession lines.
Engraving done free on all goods
purchased from McIntosh the jeweler.
Sign of the red elephant.
Last Half Of May.
A storm period prevails from 15th
to 20th, with central forces about 17th.
Heavy rains are likely to mark this
period with wind and thunder from
16th to 20th. Change to higher baro-
meter and touch cooler vvi11 be natural
from the 20th to the 23rd, the change
of course, posing progressively from
west to east, carrying with it fair and
clearing weather. Frond 23rd to 25th,
cloudiness and storm conditions may
be expected to prevail. Only mod-
erate and brief change, in weathen
conditions will take place between this
and the closing storm period of the
month, causing a prolonged threaten-
ing spell of weather. The closing of
the month, 28th to 31st covers a regu-
lar storm period. This period is at
the culmination of the mercury dis-
turbance and is apt to bring several
days of threatening stormy weather.
From Saturday, .29th, to June lst, a
series of daily thunder storms, with
possibly some severe wind storms,
should not surprise anyone.
Missionary Convention. •
A Convention of the Auxiliaries of
the Wingham District of the Woman's
Missionary Society (Methodist) was
held in Gorrie on Wednesday of last
week. The attendance was large and
enthusiastic and the convention a
complete success. Mrs. F. G. Sperl-
ing, Organizer, presided. The princi-
pal speaker was Mrs. Gordon Wright,
President of London Branch, a sister
of N. W. Rowell. K. C., of "Layman's
Missionary movement," fame. Like
her brother, she is able and eloquent,
and inspired her audiences with true
missionary enthusiasm. Mrs. Baker
of Teeswater ; also Mesdames Willis,
Maguire and Hicks of Wingham and
the Methodist choir of Gorrie contri-
buted Much to the interest by furnish-
ing excellent music. ,Letters from
Miss Howson and Miss Wellwood.,
Missionaries in the field, were also
read. The Presbyterians kindly plac-
ed their church at the disposal of the
convention for the morning and after-
noon sessions, and the evening one
was held in the Methodist church.
The Gorrie friends offered kind
hospitality to all comers.
You'll enjoy the 21th much better if
your feet are neatly dressed in a pair
of our swell Oxfords, Ties or Pumps.
W. J. Greer.
FOR SALE.
My South African 'Veteran Bounty
Land Certificate issued by' the Depart-
ment of the Interior good for 320 acres
of any Dominion land open for entry
in the Oanadinn North West, Certs-
deates guaranteed by the Department
of Interior, Ottawa. Must have the
cash immediately.. Will. sell for $800.
Phone, Wire or Write 1:.. E. Trelferd,
131 Singer St„ Toronto.. Phone,
Main 8000.
WiNDHHAM MARKETS.
Wheat—$1.25,
Oats -46e to 40c.
Barley ---55 ate.
Peas -85 ate,
flay -$8.00 to $0.00 per ton.
13rrttei--1S de.
E e 18 ots.
ga
Pots es -40o to 4.5e per bushel
Live Hoge- $7.05.
Huron Old Boys,
The Huron Old Boys' Association of
Toronto will run their excursion, this
year from Toronto to Goderich and
Wingham, on Saturday, July 3rd;
train to arrive at these places at 12
noon. Returning, the trains will leave
Wingham and Goderich, at 6 p. m,,
Monday, July 5th.
The Bowling Club,
Wingham Bowling Club is in good
shape for, the seas3n's recreation.
Financially, the club have got out of
deep water and rejoices in a comfort-
able balance in the Bank. •Many en-
joyable hours are anticipated at this
pleasant pastime, now that the weath-
er is improving. A Home Tonrna-
ment is being :weaned for May 21.
It Made A Difference.
Angry Mamma : I am going to whip
yea; Tommy, for fighting with Willie
Jones, when I forbade it.
Diplomatic Tommy : But, Mamma,
he said his ma's Easter hat was twice
as big and three times, etylisher than
yours.
Angry Mamma : He did, the little
wretch 1 I hope you gave it to him
good and plenty !
Crops Not In.
The heavy clay lands near Crediton
are reported to he in such a
wretched. -condition, because of the
quantity of rain that has fallen, many
farmers are despairing of being able to
get their seed in at all. For miles
there is not a grain of spring wheat
yet in the ground, and the- farmers
who have been depending upon put,
ting in much of their grain crop this
year are badly disappointed.
For Half Holiday.
A meeting of the merchants of
Wingham was held on Tuesday even-
ing to consider the matter of a half -
holiday during the summer months.
The majority present seemed to favor
the idea, and an agreement will be
drawn up and presented to the mer-
chants for signature. If a _sufficient
number of signaturesis obtained,
Wednesday afternoon during July
and August will be the time chosen.
In this case, the restaurants will have
the privilege of opening during the
evening,
Gone To Rainy River.
Mr. W. H. Green left hast week for
Rainy River, w°liere he has the
franchise for the electric light and
power, and has alteady begun con-
struction work. Mrs. Green has also
gone to spend a couple of months there
hut the rest of the family remain in
Wingham. Mr. J. J. Brooks,,:and
family have also gone to Rainy River,
the former, as Mr. Green's assistant,
Albert Cole of Morris, who had start-
ed with the Teeswater Electric Light
Co. has also gone with Mr. Green.
The Advance wishes them all success
in the new western town, and hopes
to see them all back to stay. We do
not want to lose such good citizens.
Children Lost In - Swamp.
The two young sons of J. 11. -Arm-
strong of Kinloss, aged five and seven
years respectively, wandered from
home Friday morning looking for
flowers. They were seen entering
Greenock swamp. About forty men
soon gathered and spent the after-
noon and night looking for the child-
ren but without success, The search
was resumed Saturday morning, the
searchers numbering about one
hundred, and was kept up till about
4.30 Saturday afternoon,, when the
children walked out on Lee's farm,
not far from Riversdale, after spend-
ing 33 hours in a swamp. It is about
four miles from where they entered to
where they came out, The children
are not much the worse for their ad-
venture.
Presentation To Mrs. Sills.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Inglis and Mrs.
Sills intend to remove next week to
Chatham where Mr. Inglis has secured
a situation. Om Tuesday evening, a
number of the teachers and officers of
St:Paul's Sunday School and members
of the Wdman's Guild met at Mrs. J.
S. 'Smith's to express to Mrs. Silas
their appreciation of her faithful work
in St. Paul's for so many years, Rev.
0. E. Jeakins introduced the matter
in a few well-chosen remarks, and
Mrs. Sills was presented with a Teach-
er's Bible and a Suit Case, Refresh-
ments were served and the rest of the
evening was pleasantly spent in social
conversation. Mrs. Sills • has been a
resident of Wingham for many years
and a faithful Church worker. Mr.
and Mrs. Inglis are also respected citi-
zens and active members of St. Paul's,
and we regret the removal of this ex-
cellent family from our town. Miss
Boyd has purchased Mr, Inglis' reef:
dente.
Waiter Coultes Deceased.
Bereavement came to the home of
Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Coultas on Mon-
day last in the death of their' son
Walter, who had been sorely afflicted
for many months. Deceased was well
known in Wingham, having been an
employee in Armours egg -packing
establishment for about six years.
'About two years ago, he was taken i11
with spinal and nervous trouble and
spent some time in the hospital, His
sufferings Were moat intense, and
continued so long, that death carne as
a happy release frorn months of
severest pain. Deceased was an ad-
herent of Calvin Presbyterion Church,
and enjoyed the respect of a largo
circle of acquaintances, who sympa-
thised with him in his sufferings, but
were powerless to relieve them, Be-
sides his father and mother, he leaves
three brothers—John, of Morris ;
Robb. and Geo. of East Wawanosh,
and one sister, Mrs. Jas. Leaver of
East Wawanosb, The funeral took
place on Wednesday, 191.h Inst, to
Brandon cemetery, Rev, J. Ferguson
of Belgrave, coedueting the service.
Deceased wasin his 52nd year.
No +chilling winds, or poisonous breath
Can reach that happy shore
Sickness and sorrow, pain and death
Are felt and feared no more.
in Women's Oxfords and Ties there
are many new colorings in Tease, Cho-
colate, Wines and Ox Blood. Swell
and handsome --$I.80, $2 to •$3.
W. d. Greet,
Secret of Success.
"What is the secret of success" ?
"Push," said the button.
"Never be led," said the pencil.
"Take pains," said the window.
"Always keep cool," said the ice.
"Be up-to-date," said the calendar.
"Never lose your head," said the barrel..
"Make light of everything," said the
fire.
"Do a driving business," said the
hammer.
"Aspire to greater things," said the
nutmeg.
Annual Meeting.
Thi' annual meeting of Wingham
Citizens' Band was held May 14th.
The following are the officers elect-
ed:—President, A. Hingston ; Vice -
Pres., E. Forler ; Secretary, N. C. Fry;
Treasurer, R. IIinscliffe. The receipts
for the year just closed were $800,39;
expenditure, $722.07 ; balance on'
hand, $78.32. The Band has been at a
heavy expense having their uniforms
cleaned and rebraided, and buying all
new music for this year, so as to give
the citizens the best music possible.
They have some new players who will
strengthen the Band, and now they
are open for engagements. All
correspondence to be sent to Secretary
Wingham Citizens' Band, Wingham,
The Band has been engaged; for the
2•ith May at Brussels. The people of
Brussels seen to enjoy the music put
up by our Band.
Death Of Jas. Casemore.
On Thursday Iast, there passed away
at hie residence in Wingham, one of
the pioneers of Turnberry Tp., Mr.
Jas. Casemore, Deceased was a native
of Canada, having been born in the
township of Puslinch, Ontario, in 1840.
He came to Turnberry about fifty
years ago, and settled,on the B line,
where he resided until his removal to
Wingham a little over two years ago.
.lie obese as his life -partner, Miss Jane
Cornell, who, with one daughter, Mrs.
Cantelon, survives hire. He was an
adherent of the Methodist Ohurch and
was respected by the community. In
political Matters he adhered to the
Conservative party. He was 69 years
of age, One sister, Mrs, Belfour, B
line, remains, also three brothers,
John of Wingham Junction, Joseph
of Wingham, and Geo, of Bluevale.
The funeral took place on Sunday
to Wingham cemetery,
Engineer Here.
Pursuant to the decision of Council,
the Mayor secured an Engineer, and
chose W. W. Davis, C. E., of Berlin,
who was here on Friday last. He took
in the situation and will send in a re-
port. So far as we can gather, be is
of the opinion that our present pump-
ing plant is out of date, and would be
insufficient for the work it would have
to do. He does not think it likely
that flowing wells would be found,
hence pumping would be necessary.
He is also of the opinion, that the best
way would be to sink a test well first,
This was the course authorized by the
public meeting called to consider
the matter, but on motion in the
Council, failed to carry. The report,
of the Engineer will likely be read at
next meeting of the Council, If
pumping must be resorted to, a reser--
voir built, and new pumping machin-
ery purchased, the cost is likely to ex-
ceed the suggested estimates.
The Filthy House Fly.
There was a time when it was
taught that for the proper purification
of the air, it was necessary that there
should `be as large a number of flies
around as possible. Now it is ositive-
ly known that the common Muse fly
is a rather dangerous little animal,
particularly in his role as a distributor
of dangerous diseases. Its habits are
essentially filthy. It breeds in stables
and garbage pails, and carries the
filth ie revels in, and the tracks of it,
across sugar and butter and beiefstake,
arid brings with it the possibilities of
typhoid- fever and cholera Infinitum
and other maladies. It paddles its
feet, gummed with the vilest rotting
matter conceivable, over the snowy
table cloth, the 'food and utensils he
the kitchen, and through the baby's
milk. There is a sure and effective
method of dealing with'the ordinary
house fly. The remedy lies not with
the screen door, so much as with the
clean yard. That is the place to begin
the strife. Tho absence of a suitable,
place for flies to breed will go farther
to assure their scarcity than anything
else. Keep the yard around the house
absolutely clean and sweet, and there
will -be a very marked scarcity of flies.
Remove every •trace of garbage, of
decaying matter, and s,ee that corners
are kept clean. Around the barns, if
manure is allowed to he no more than
a week in any place, there is little
danger of flies breeding in it. By
taking a few precautions, the flies will
not probably be exterminated, but
their numbers will be greatly lessen-
ed, until they cease to annoy, and
with ordinary precautions, the
danger of their contaminating food
and household generally with the
unspeakable filth which they carry
with them, will be obviated,
Bl7TTBrt PArlan.—Printed or un-
printed butter paper can be obtained
at the Advance oMce. Wo have both
kinds, the grease -proof, and the water-
proof. have your name neatly printed
on them. It does not coat much.
A young man of limited means, af-
ter the marriage ceremony, presented
to the ,minister twenty-seven Large
copper cents, all spread out on the
palm of hie right hand. "This is alt
I've got, parson," he said. Seeing a
disappointed look in the minister's
face, he added, "if we have any
children, we will send them to your
Sunday school.
. BIRTHS.
Walton--Xn: Willglratn, May 18th, to
Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Walton, a
son.
DEATHS.
Oaseniore.---In W1nghatn, May 13th,
Samos Casemore, aged 00.
Oottites •In, Etst Wawanosh, on
Monday, May 17th, Walter Coultee,
aged 51 years,
Phippen,--.Ian Lower %Vingliant, bn
Sunda rMa 10th Margaret
Sim
p.
son, relict of the late Geo. Phippen,
In her 85th year.
SUBSCRIPTION
Loeat items. )
Drink Chrlstie's Teas,
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Pure Seeds,. Awna.'s, Wingham.
Read Willis Fe .Co.'sadvt, on page 8,
I)r. Britwn, for 40 years a resident
of Wroxeter, died, on Friday last,
Notice of the June meeting of the
County Council May be seen in advt.
this week.
There ie some• probability of the
T. Eaton Co. of Toronto, purchasing
the Palmerston Pork Packing estab-
liphment.
A Square Piano for sale. Apply to
Wm. Fessant.
When the bride has to roll up her
sleeves and learn the art of cooking
corned beef and cabbage, the honey-
moon has set.
A special meeting of the Orange
Young Britons will be held in the
L. 0. L. rooms on April 27th. All
members requested to be present.
•
Messrs. Campbell and Hutchison
have built a new neat veranda for the
house occupied by Mrs. McGavin, on
corner of Patrick and Centre Ste.
The sum of money lost in Wingham
on the 10th inst. has not yet turned
up. The Advance is authorized to
give a liberal reward for its return.
TRUNKS AND VALISES.—Big stock to
select from at lowest prices.
W. J. GREBE,
The Court of Revision for Wingham
on Assessment roll of 1909 is dated for
May 31st, 8 peen. For Turnberry, at
Bluevale on the same day, at 2 p.m.
Dr. Tamlyn has erected a neat
veranda to his residence. The doctor
has a fine corner property and takes
pride in keeping it neat and attractive.
Mr. Geo. Ireland of Detroit has not
forgotten his Wingham friends, and
last week he sent T. J. Elliott a fine
bouquet of flowers for the room of the
afflicted.
Thos. Jacklin, who bought the Bel-
den farm in Howick, had 1,167 trees
tapped this season and manufactur-
ed 3,112 pounds of syrup, representing
nearly 210 gallons of syrup.
Fon SALE.—A quantity of Seed
Oats, White Derby and Waverly, at
W. F. VanStone's farm.
Wingha'hi Y. M. C. A. rendered
"Handy Andy" to an interested
audience in Bluevale on Friday eve-
ning. It, was under the auspices of
.the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
.Ohurch.
Mr. Gracey is offering furniture at
reduced prices for cash, for the next
few weeks, Re has a big stock, and
invites the public to call and see what
he can offer ; see his advt, on page 5.
Palmerston will hold an Old Boys'
Re -union celebration on August 1st,
2nd and 3rd. Six hundred and forty
dollars has already been subscribed,
and it is expected contributions will
run up to $800.
We are showing the Choice Models
of the Season in Men's Shoes. ..Our
$3.50 and $4 Shoes •are special values,
W. J. Greer.
The continued wet weather „has
delayed ,seeding operations. A few
farmers have 'succeeded in getting,
through, but many are still watching
for an opportunity to get on the land
and complete their spring work.
The Wingham branch - of the
Women's Institute will hold its
annual meeting in the C. 0. F. hall,
for the election of officers and renewal
of membership, on Thursday, May
30th, at 2 p. m. All ladies invited.
Distinct shocks of an earthquake
were felt all over the West on Satur-
day, and on .Sunday a severe snow-
storm in Alberta caused considerable
loss to stockmen, as the cold was dis-
astrous to the calves and lambs on the
ranches.
Gather up your old •gold ; have it
made over into something new by
McIntosh the jeweler. Sign of the
red elephlflit.
Mrs. Carrick reports having received
the amount recently, that friends
were kind enough to collect for her,
on account of her loss by fire some
time ago. She desires to express her
thanks to those who contributed, for
their kindness.
John McNevin, who wont West
about three weeks ago, has returned.
The West may have attractions for
many, but not for John. Old Ontario
is not so bad after all, but that it
might be worse, and Mr. McNevin has
decided it is good enough for him.
Improvements have been recently
made in the interior of J. W. Mc-
iiibbon's -drug store, The shop has
beenrepapexed and painted, and several
new silent salesmen have taken the
feCimprovement. a chang-
es are othe
Mtrstc LnSSONS. =-Miss Edith A.
Ball now has vacant hours for a few
more pupils in theory and piano.
Residence, Shuter street,
Mr. W. J. Pattison received word
last week of the death of his brother-
in-law, Mr. Geo. Copeland of Eramosa.
Iis. Copeland is It sister of Mr. Patti -
eon, and with one aon and two daugh-
ters, is left to monrn the loss of her
life partner. 14 Ir. Copeland was. 75
years of age, and their Golden Wed-
ding was to have been celebrated in
November next. .
The Editor o4 the Chesley Enter-
prise is finding out by degrees, that
the path to greatness is beset with
difileulties. A short time agog he
bewailed the loss of his official position
as issuet of marriage licenses, worth
$5.40 n. year, Now his better half
informs hirer, that the lawn mower
and the long ggrass ought to be made
acquainted with each other, Troubles
.seldom come alone.
I3txT rxczt .iNll Miens.— Bring along
your produce.. Highest pride paid itt
exchange for Boots and Shoes .
Otter,
SUNDAY SCff004 CONVENTION.
A
*I,00 PAIR YBAR US' ADTANOB.
1$1.60 TO SUBSORIBRtta E U, S.
The annual Sunday School Conven,
tion of the Anglican Church and
Ruri-DecanaI meeting for the County
of Huron was held in Blyth on Wed-
nesday, May 12th. There was a good
attendance.
Holy Communion was administered
at 11,45. This was followed by lunch
provided by the ladies of Trinity
Church. The Deanery Chapter then
met,
At 1.45 p. ne„ the afternoon session
opened with devotional exercises,
which were followed by reports from
schools In the Deanery.
A paper prepared by Miss M. Hard-
ing of Gorrie was then read, entitled
"The. Sunday School as it is, and as
we would like it to be."
This was followed by discussion and
then Rev. W. H. Dunbar read an essay
on "A question for you to answer."
Rev. IL J. Hamilton of Nagoya,
Japan, gave an excellent address on
the work of the Sunday School in
Japan.
"A Teacher's experience with the
Infant Olass" was the subject of an
interesting paper by Mrs. McKim of
Goderich.
The question "How to make our
teaching spiritually useful," was ably
presented by Rev. O. E. Deakins, B, A.
B. D., of Wingham.
All the papers aroused discussion
which was useful to those in attend-
ance.
At the evening session, Rev. H. J.
Hamilton, of Nagoya, Japan, gave an
interesting missionary address, refer-
ring to Buddhism, and the manners
and customs of the people, and the
difficulties
missionaries m asronaries had to contend
with.
Goderich was chosen• as the next
place of meeting.
Campbell's Varnish Stains are the
original and only real Varnish Stains
ever offered to housekeepers. They
work like colored varnish, producing
beautiful effects without obscuring the
grain of natural woods. Richardson &
Rae sells this line.
Lower Wingham.
The town ditching operations are
being continued.
Everything seems to be going along
smoothly at the Lower Town Acade-
my of Learning.
The continuous wet weather has
kept gardening operations back, but
never mind, the clouds will not always
be here ; sunshine is coming.
We understand that W. H. Green,
who was formerly owner of the Elec-
tric light factory here, has gone to
Rainy River. If anybody can make
the thing go there, Walter Green
can.
This week we have to report the
death of an old and respected resi-
dent, in the person of Mrs. Phippen,
Sen., relict of the late Geo. Phippen,
who passed over the river of Death
on Sunday last. Deceased was born
in Caldwell's' Manor, Lower Canada,
but later removed to this province.
Her maiden name was Margaret Simp-
son, and in 1818, while living at Duf-
ferin Creek near Toronto, she was
married to Mr. Phippen, who had
fought during the rebellion of 1837
with the Government forces. In 1859,
they removed to the new country and
took up land near Wroxeter, where
they resided until they removed to
Lower Wingham in 1869. Mr. Phip-
pen died about 10 years ago, and since
then Mrs, Phippen had spent her time
between, her own home and her chil-
dren. The deceased lady was the
mother of twelve children, nine of
whom, five sons and four daughters
remain. The sons are—Alonzo of
Detroit, Wm. of California, John of
Emsdale, Muskoka, Constable Phip
pen of Wingham, and Edward of
Pine Hill. Two daughters, Mrs. Mc-
Intosh and Mrs. Manser, reside in
Detroit, one, Mrs. 3, Snaith, in Oak-
land, California, and another, Mrs.
Wm. Findlay, in Lower Town. De-
ceased was in her 85th year, and died
at her son's residence in this village,
on Sunday last. She was a good wo-
man, and left behind her evidences of
a good hope of the eternal inheritance.
The funeral took place on Wednesday,
Rev. W. G. Howson conducting the
service.
NOTICE !
COURT OF REVISION.
The Oonrt for the revision of the as-
sessment roll of the Town of Wing -
ham, will be held in the Council
Chamber, on Monday, the 31st clay of
May next, at 8 p.tn. All parties inter-
ested will please take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
By order. J. B. Ferguson,
Wingham, May 18th, 1009. Clerk.
MEETING OP 'THE HURON
COUNTY COUNCIL.
The council of the Corporation of
the County of Barron will meet in
the council chamber in the Town of
Goderich, on the 1st day of June next,
at 8 o'clock p. m,
All aeCotints requiring settlement,
against the county, must bo placed
with the Clerk on or before Satur-
day, May the 20th.
W. LANE
Dated May ltltb, '00. Clerk
. E. SMITH
i A N K .Lt R
WINGIIAM --• ONTARIO
Partners who want money to bny
horses, cattle or bogs to feed for mar-
ket can have it on reasonable terms.
Notes discounted for tradesmen,
merehante or agents, on favorable
terms.
Loans on real estate at the lowest
rates going.
Headquarters For Amateur
Photographers.
Brownie Cameras $1 to $12
Sodaks, 810 to $25
We carry a full line of Films, Plates
and supplies. No trouble to show
Cameras; come in and examine.
A Dark Room is at disposal of our
customers FREE. We develop Films.
Walton McKibbon
DRUGGIST
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The New Tans
No Woman's Shoe Outfit
will be complete this season
without a pair of low cut,
Colored Leather Shoes.
There are many new ideas ;
Dark Tans, Chocolate colors
and Kid leathers in Brown,
'Pine colors, Ox Blood and
other new Shades.
There . are Oxfords, Ribbon
Ties, Pumps, Ankle Strap Pumps,
Slippers, etc., eto. French and
Cuban heels, short vamps and
new trimmings. Every size and
width. Prices—$1.50, $1.90, $2,50
to $3.00.
If we could only show the
superiority of our Shoes when
we quote the prices, it would
be far more satisfactory to
us—for quality is the chief .
attraction at this Store.
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W. J. Greer
The Best Slioe Store
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Seed
Corn
f Just received our supply
< of Seed. Corn from the
best Corn growing country
on. the Continent. Come in
and see the goods. You
can't beat them.
onocamocassoarosisi
Early Bailey
Improycd teaming
Comptan's Early
North Dakota
White Cap Ddllt
etc,, Etc,
GEOi E. KING