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36T11 YEAR, NO, 41.
WINGHA.3M, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE
0, 1909.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS,
—J, J. GiIdea, a, prominent business
man of Sau Francisco, died recently he
an hospital in that city, after an opera-
tion, The city papers all report the
event thusly: --"The operation was a
Ftrceess, but the patient was not
strong enough tostand the shock."
In other words, the man died immedi-
ately afterwards.
., „ *
—Scarcely a week passes that we do
not find evidences of the popularity of
this column, at least with the editors
of some of our excbauges, many of
whom clip its paragraphs and pass
them off as their own productions,
Recently, the Palmerston Spectator
copied three paragraphs from this
column (nearly the whole column) and
passed thein off as its own editorial
matter. Quite frequently, we have
met with paragraphs from this column
two months after they were written ;
they had beenthe rounds, and finally
reached a fair-minded editor, who had
credited them to the last paper into
which it had been copied. Of course,
we know these paragraphs wherever
the see them, It is good to be useful,
and to know that our editorial matter
is so much appreciated. It ought to
encourage us to know that some edi-
tors read this column the first ailing,
clip it freely and never condescend to
Y. mention its source, or the obscure edi-
tor whose brain furnished the thought
and who penned the paragraph at the
desk of the Wingham Advance. But
we are human, and have been of the
opinion that while news items fre-
quently become general property, edi-
torial matter should be acknowledged.
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—The prevalence of cancer at the
present time is causing some to be
alarmed, because right in our own
town, there the disease appears to be
on the increase. Serie believe it to be
caused by eating meat, others blame
tomatoes, and now it is said to come
from eating fish. With these theories
in the air, it may not be outof place
to give the opinion of the medical
faculty of Columbia University. Ac-
cording to the experts on cancer in
this Faculty, no person contracts can-
cer by eating fisb, pleat, vegetables, or
anything else, nor by drinking water,
liquor, or any liquid whatever. These
eminent specialists say that cancer is
neither contagious nor infectious.
One of them expressed it recently •to
a reporter: "You could breathe can-
cer, wallow in cancer, handle cancer
with cut hands, and not be in the
least danger of contracting the dis-
ease, simply because cancer is not a
germ disease." As to it being caused
by eating fisb, Chas. H. Townsend,
Director of the New York Aquarium,
declared that if persons`were made ill
by eating fish it was simply because of
the amount of filth that the fish imbib-
ed from the foul waters of the streams
near our large cities. Considering the
rapid increase in the number of cancer
cases, there is need for careful study
of the disease, and the public will be
,_pleased to know that specialists are
investigating, in order to find a reme-
dy, if possible.
—Just now, there is a lull in the war
talk of conflict between Germany and
England. It seems to us, that there is
a lot
s
of needless alarand fuss about m
things that never happen, and are not
likely to either. The Kaiser's pride
possibly Ied him to waste a good many
millions trying to rival Britain, but
very few expect to see real conflict.
The ruinous system of spending mil-
lions on war -vessels that in a few
years are back -numbers, seems to be
the "play" of nations to -day. It may
keep money circulating while the ter-
rific expenditure goes on, but in the
end,waste is sure to prove disastrous,us,
Besides, we believe the time is ap-
I preaching when nations will awake to
the stupendous folly of the awful
waste of this constant preparedness
for Imaginary conflicts, and will set-
tle their differences .by more peaceful
methods. While the scare was on,
some one was foolish enough to sug-
gest a ''Cilnadian navy," Nonsense I
Any navy we could create or maintain
would be mere cockle -shells in a real
attack by the floating fortresses of the
present day, Et might tickle our vani-
ty, sound big, and keep a few hundred
idle chaps strutting around bedecked
-}with gold lace on their coats and hats,
but after all would be of little real
value. The idea of the gift of a Dread-
nought is more sensible, We have
hung on to old Motherland's guardian
hand a long time, and still, if danger
threatened us, the .British lion would
do more than emit a few growls.
Knowing this, the gift of a Dread-
nought would would she our appreciation
of Britain'srot et n g
p e t g h n
a d, and the
cost would never be missed (if a fete of
the big leaks in our expenditure were
stopped.) Et would look well, please
the old lady, and do us no harm. We
hope the time is far distant when a
Canadian "navy" will be a necessity
and, equally distant be the day, when
Y,8ritain shatI be it1 such diffieultiee,
that there shall be real need of the
colonies rallyitig to her defence. A
genuine rural mail delivery in the
thickly settled portions of our Detain -
ion would be of far more practical
value, than s; t`Oanadlan navy."
Rev. W. L. Rutledge, B. A., D. D.
The newly -appointed pastor of the
Wingham Methodist Church was or-
dained in 1876, and brings 33 years of
experience with hitn to Wingharn.
Ris charges have been :--Yonge St.,
Toronto, three years ; Dundas street,
Toronto, three years ; Zion church,
Winnipeg, three years; Portage la
Prairie, two years ; Grace church,
Winnipeg, three years ; University
church, Cobourg; Brant Ave., Brant-
ford, five years ; First chinch, Hamil-
ton, four years ; Central church,
V1roodstock, four years; Park street,
Chatham, until called to First church,
London. Mr. Rutledge and fancily
are highly spoken of, and he will no
doubt receive a cordial reception in
Wingham, and secure the co-opera-
tion of the workers in the Church of
which he becomes the pastor within a.
few weeks. Froin the above, it will
be seen that be has been pastor of
some of the best charges in the Oen-
ferences. He is said to be a good
preacher, a faithful and successful pas-
tor, and is held ineaigh esteem in the
different Conferences where he has
labored.
Pays To Keep Record,
The Dominion Dairy Commission-
er reports as follows regarding keep-
ing records of contesting.:—Since com-
mencing records many farmers bave
been enabled to increase the yield of
milk of and fat per cow considerably,
because instead of contentedly saying
"so many cows so much milk," each
individual is studied, and each mem-
ber of the herd brought `up to a good
profit earning capacity. Herds that
used to produce only 187 lb. fat are
now up to 220 lb. ; milk production has
gone up from 4,850 lb. to 6,380 lb. In
1005 one herd averaged 5,374 1b. milk,
but in 1908 the owner had brought all
up to 7,240 lb. milk per cow. One
member in 1903 keeping 9 cows obtain-
ed only 4,360 ib. from each, but in 1008
with 11 cows he had an average yield
of 7,000 lb. milk. Cash receipts have
increased with another member from
$52 per cow in 1905, to $76 in 1903. In-
stances might be multiplied, these
few indicate what it means to the
real dairy farmer who seeks improve-
ment. Time spent in weighing • and
sampling is well spent; definite know-
ledge is obtained.
CampbeIl's Stains and Floor Finish
are guaranteed by the makers to give
perfect satisfaction. You can refinish
floors, t t furnitu •e and interior wood-
work
w
work with these stains and the results
will come up to your expectations.
Prepared in all colors. Dry hard over
night. Richardson & Rae will tell
you allabout them.
Personals
Wing=am Town Council,
The Town Council met in regular
monthly session on Monday- evening;
Members all present, Minutes of May
meeting approved,.
The report of the Fire Underwriter's
Inspeotor was read, It showed that
the firemen had turned out pi omptly ;
although the alarm was indifferently
given, causing uncertainty, the fire-
inen had assembled. laid hose, and
water was available in less than five
minutes.
Mr. Nelson compinined to the Conn-
ell that water on 11:finnie street over-
flowed .his property and filled his cel-
lar—referred to Street committee.
Messrs. R•. Vanstone, Fessant, Hen -
burn and Hanson as a deputation ask-
ed for annual grant to Wingham Hos-
pital. The claims were presenter) by
a11r, Vanstone. and on motion of Van -
Norman and Elliott, $200 was granted.
A communication from Supt. Gil -
lean of the G. T. R. was read regard-
ing the proposed sidewalk nn . new
bridge to he erected by the Co. over
the Maitland. On motion of Redmond
and Irwin, the Olerk was asked to
write the Western Foundry Co. to see
if they would contribute towards its
cost.
The report on the License Fund
from the Provincial Secretary was
read,. showing the amount received
tved
from Wingham to be $851, and enclos-
ing the Town's share for the first half
year, viz„ a cheque for $330.87.
No report has yet been received
from the engineer re domestic water.
Concerning those who have leases of
town property, the committee report-
ed progress.
REPORT FINANCE COMMITTEE).
The following accounts were Laid be-
fore the Finance committee:—
D. C. McDonald, work $ 27.75
« if 6.75
E. Moore, meal to prisoner...... .25
W. G. Gray, teaming 6.00
Bell Tel. Co., phone (Chief) 10.00
Geo. Carr, suit for Chief Allen20.00
A. Sanderson, teaming. • ...... • 20.05
1, 'watering streets11.55
Richardson & Rae, coal, etc15.29
E. Lewis, nightwatehman 20.00
R. Rankin, bell -ringing • 7.00
Gen. Allen, salary 45.00
J. B. Ferguson, salary 55.50
Theo. Hall, printing 6.00
Arthur Haines, work '7.25
E. Dennis, teaming 1.30
Fred. Scott, work 1.25
W m. Murch " .30
Dominion Express Co .25
W. A. Currie, work y .55
* ., , t a 10.00
Mrs, H. B. Elliott is visiting friends
near London,
Ernest Button of Shelburne spent
Sunday in town,
Mr. Wm.et a Brussels J w t of ru. acs was a
visitor in town over Sunday.
Miss Mattie Maxwell of Buffalo is
visiting her sister in town.
Mrs, (ttev.) Paul of Brussels visited
With friends in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Westgate of Montreal is visit-
ing her sister, Mrs, (Rea.) Jeakins.
Miss Hannah Wilson leaves this
week to take a.situatlon in Toronto.
Mr, Jno. Stephenson, Clinton, visited
his sister, Mrs. I , Bosnian, this
Week, •
Miss Laura Ansley spent a few days
with friends in Lucknow during the
past week.
Mr. and Mrs, John Sperling of
Whitechnech spent Sunday at Mr,
hos. Dew's,
13. V. Holmes, manager of the Beak
of Hamilton in Gerrie, was in town
last Saturday.
Miss Viva Dodds is spending a
month with Mrs, (Dr.) McLaren in tire
Caledon mountains.
Anson Robinson, manager of the
Teeswater branch of the Bank of
a,mi on Ii It•sPent Sunday with lie
mother in town.
Geo. Barham, who has been 0. P. R.
operator here for some time, left last
week for Bobtaygeon to fill a similar
tosition. Mr. Stewart of Bobeaygeon
akes Mr. Barheen's place here,
Mies B. T3ogan, Lothian, who is a
Oomtrtercial gradunte of Wingham.
Business College, left for Toronto last
week to accept a poaition with Messrs:
J. f3. Bentley & Co., of that City.
Mr, H. Miller of Dundalk was in
town on Monday on his way to Huron
College for examinations. Mr, Miller
le in charge of Dundalk parish, and
expecte to be ordained on Sunday
next, in London,
*W. J. Boyce, tapping mains.. , 139.35
The accounts marked with a star
were not certified to by proper parties
and hence were not recommended for
payment.
Electric Light accounts amounting
to over $3,500 were examined. Of
this amount $2995.22 • s as balance of
improvements made in 1908, to be paid
out of this year's lighting receipts.
All accounts certified to were passed ;
the others await proper action before
payment.
McKibbon—Bone.—That the 'report
of Finance committee be adopted, and
the uncertified accounts be also paid
when certified to by proper parties—
carried.
Bone—Elliott.—That in future all
accounts not properly certified to and
in Clerk's hands by 7 p. m. on night of
Council meeting, be held over till next
meeting—carried.
Chief Allen reported on tare unsafe
condition of the pumps at the wheel-
house, on account of decay of timbers
supporting them --referred to F. and
W. committee.
The estimates were then presented
and after consideration, it was moved
by Spot ton and Bone—That the report
theof Finance committee on estimates
25 mills
be adopted, and tax rate of
a a
be struck for the current year—car-
ried. (See other reference.)
$350 was placed to the credit of the
School Board. •
The Council then adjourned, and the
Court of Revision assembled to deal
with the appeal of the Canada Furni-
ture Mfrs.' assessment on Chair fee -
tory, $9,200; business assessment, $5,-
520. As the factory was idle, the
business assessment was struck off
and that on buildings raised to $10,-
000.
Tax Rate 25 Mills.
As will be seen from minutes of
Council, the estimates for 1900 will
require a rate of 25 mills onthe dollar.
Every member of the Oounoil appear-
ed to be anxious to keep the rate down
to the lowest possible limit, hence
there was a marked effort to econo-
mize and pare down the estimates,
The receipts come under two head-
Ings -1st, "Ocher than taxes." 2nd,
Taxes, Under the first come water
rates, fees, rents, fines, licenses, ceme-
tery receipts, etc. These estimated
receipts aro t--=
Other than takes. $ 3678 36
Taxes at 25 mills .. , . 19375 00
$23053 86
• When it comes to expenditure many
taxpayers are not aware, or do not
consider, how small a proportion of
expenditure is really controlable by
the Connell. Of $23,000 estimated ex-
penditure, probably less than $3,000 is
directly controlable by the Council.
EXPENDITURE.
Debentures
Sinking Vend
Con ons
Public School....... ,
.
6
Highgh Schon ..... 155 00
County rate • . .. . . . ............ 1100 00
Proposed expenditure .. 8181 67
Total ... $23053 36
` Just a word of explanation as to
Proposed expenditure. This is not
all controlable by the Counoil. It in.
eludes salaries,;rinting, cost of mein.
felting Town hall, ;trants, interest,
exemptions, meas, oto., fire pp.rotee-
tion, street li bile , Pehlle Library,
cemetery, and other miscellaneous
items.
When everything is taken into con-
sideration, the Council deserves credit
for a successful eff=ort to keep thea taxi
ation at as low a rate as possible.
$3310 69
1560 Eii0
8157 50
3875 00
A Newspaper Bargain.
For '75 cents,' a new subscriber can
have the Wingham Advance and the
Montreal Family Herald and Weekly
Star from the present date until the
end of 1000. Subscribe at once.
To Camp. At London.
Twenty-one volunteers (one-half of
Wingham company) went down to
London (lamp on Tuesday under com-
mand of Lieut. W. A. Campbell.
They were clad in new suits and look-
ed well in their- new regimentals.
day the annual camp outing be all
the experience they may ever have in
war -like preparations.
Wingham )nigh School.
Inspector Houston visited our high
School recently and from hie report
we glean tire following. The School has
an attendance of 167, boys 83, 81 girls,
all duly admitted. Regarding accom-
modations, everything received a per-
fect mark, except waiting rooms,
(marked 4) and gytnasium (none.)
The value of the equipment is given in
detail, but more apparatus for Individ-
ual science teaching is recommended,
The class organization is reported sat-
isfactory. The provisions for teach-
ing the courses are good, and the
time given -to each, plenty. The or-
ganization in this respect is "very
good." The staff is well qualified, and
the discipline is excellent. There is
no firedrill,andr
strange to say"No
Flag." On closing the paragraph
touching "Pupils Work," the Inspec-
tor says—"The class work is as good,
as I have yet seen." Under heading
of special report as to approved
Schools, he writes --I find this School
in such a satisfactory condition that
it may be "Approved." Inspector
Houston closed his report with the
following—"On this my first visit to
Wingham High School, I must con-
gratulate the Board and the. Staff up-
on the generally satisfactory condi-
tion of everything in connection with
the School."
Dr. Nelson Tait of 493 Spadina Ave„
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Thursday, June 24th,
from 8 a.m. till 10 .m., for consulta-
tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses fitted.
church
Rev. F. X. Laurendeau will conduct
services in the Church of the Sacred
Heart next Sunday, at usual hours.
Next Sunday evening, Rev. C. E.
Jeakins will resume his discourses to
inen, and will speak on "The mystery
of weak moments."
The Walkerton Association of Bap-
tist Churches is meeting in Goderich
this week. From Wingham, Mr. A.
Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Cosens, Mrs. P.
Fisher, Mise M. E. Fisher and Miss K.:
M. Fisher are in attendance.
Last Sunday was Communion day
in Wingham Presbyterian Church.
An appropriate sermon was preached
by Rev. D. Perrie, and a large number
remembered the Lord's command—
"Do this, as oft as ye do it, in remem-
brance of Me."
Conference Statistics.
Here are a few statistics of the Lon-
don Conference of the Methodist
Church :—Membership, 51,177 ; raised
for missions, $62,051—increase, $4,784;
education, $5,824, increase $297; tem-
perance, $1,206, increase $295 ; Wo-
men's inission, $13,700. increase, $1,-
519; for circuit purposes, $281,34e, in-
crease of $18,525; for ministerial sup-
port, $151,0955 ; total raised for all pur-
poses, $529,674, an increase over last
year of $29,040.
Hats 01f, Ladies.
Guelph Ministerial Association de-
cided to ask ladies to remove d d em e their
hats in church. At first the fair ones
declined,but last Sunda a member of
the conregation counted a full dozen
feminine heads which were not obscur-
ed. by water buckets, roof gardens,
wash tubs and watering cans. The
inajority of these ladies came to
church without their hats as is the
custom of those going to theatres,
while several took off their bats after
they entered. Askin St. Methodist
Church, London, has adopted the rule
"Hats off."
A Former Pastor.
Rev. Win. Thornley of Barrie ac-
ceptably supplied the pulpit of Wing -
ham Methodist Church on Sunday in
absence of the pastor,who was at
t, n
Conference, Mr. 'Thornley was sta-
tioned on a large field covering this
section of country forty-six years ago,
when what is known as the Town of
Wingham, had no existence, and its
site was "'bush." Ile is now super-
annuated, and though advanced in
years is apparently quite vigorous,
physically and mentally. He met a
few of those whom he had known for-
ty-six years ago; among them—Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Wellwood and Mr, and
Mrs. E. Bosman, with whom he stay-
ed over Sunday, but many of the
workers of those days now long past,
have gone to their reward.
Mission Funds Needed.
At the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Hamilton last
week, it was found that notwithstand-
ing e.11 that the laymen's movement
has done, it had to be admitted that
the church had failed of its expected
liberality regarding home mission
work. The suns of $186,000 hadbeen
asked for, but owing to the scarcity of
missionaries only $170,712 had been
spent. The Church, however, had not
even subscribed this sum being short
of it in their givings by $13,970. This
event the opening of
deficit did not t
P
new stations, The Home Mission
Board felt that nothing short of the
prospect of immediate bankruptcy
would justify retrenchment, The re-
port declared, calamity was ahead if
the Church was not more liberal. The
estimated expenditure for next year is
$105000 ; if givings are not increas-
ed, your committee will be compell-
ed, not merely to call a halt, but to
beat a retreat." During the year the
net increase in the nntnber of mission
stations was 40, The report eoinme'tt-
ed upon the insufficiency of the num-
ber of missionaries deecrlhing it as
"the gravest of the many grave pro -
blares that the Church is called upon
to deal wlt:i,
Lawn Social.
There will be a Lawn Socfal in con-
nection with the I31uevale Methodist
Church, on the lawn of Mr. Thomas
Higgins, on Friday, June 25th, Tea
served from 0 to 0 o'clock. Admission
25 eta, children 15 ors. Wingham S,
A. Band will furnish music,
Dominion Alliance Day.'
Next Sunday is Dominion Alliance
day in Wingham, and the following
program of speakers has been handed
us :—At 11 a.tn„ H. E. Irwin, IC, C.,
in Presbyterian Church ; 7 p.m., 13, E.
Irwin, K. C., in the Methodist Church,
and Rev. F, Lynch in the Baptist
Church. Rev. C, E. Jeakins in St.
Paul's speaks along the same line in
his subject announced elsewhere, "The
mystery of weak moments."
Magistrate's Court.
On Monday last, Palmer Morden
was before Police Magistrate Morton
on a charge of carrying liquor to Jno.
McLeod, who is on the Indian list.
License Inspector Clegg prosecuted on
evidence supplied and information
laid by Provincial Constable Phippen.
The charge was proven, and a fine of
335 and costs, in all $42 was the pun-
ishment meted out, or in default 30
days in the castle atGoderich. The
law is made to be observed, and should
not be violated.
District.
Wingham
D tri t.
The London Conference is over and
the following changes are confirmed
on this district. W. G. Flowson goes
to Wallaceburg, and is followed here
by W. L. Rutledge, B. A„ D. D , of
First Church, London, T. W, Blatch-
ford 13. A., of Ripley, goes to Cottam,
and Rev. G. W. Rivers to Ripley, while
Belgrave will have J. E. Cook of Tiv-
erten. W. A. Finlay of Whitechurch
goes to Embro, and D. D. Thompson
to Whitechurch. W. Patterson of
Bervie goes to West Lorne.' A.' E.
Thompson (formerly of Wingham)
goes to Arnherstburg. Wroxeter gets
0. W. McKenzie and Dungannon, L.
Bartlett. H. Watson removes from
Salem and is followed by J Haylock.
Meat Inspection Needed.
With turberculosis and other dis-
eases so prevalent, the health of ani-
mals slaughtered for food is of the
utmost importance. Here is a Case,
that shows the need of care, and in-
deed of inspection. On Thursday last
a beef belonging to the Whitechurch
Beef Ring was being dressed, when
the butcher discovered a large abscess
on the diaphragm. T. C. Evans, V.S.,
of Wingham, made an examination,
and pronounced it to be Actinomyces.
As the lesions were general through-
out the animal, the entire carcase was
condemned as unfit for food, and was
buried. Here was a case where there
was real danger, and it is well that de-
cisive action was taken. We cannot
be too careful as to the healthy condi-
tion of the food we partake of, and it
does appear necessary that some sys-
tem of inspection should prevail. ,
Considered An industry. .
A number of citizens assembled in
the Council room on Wednesday even-
ing of last week to consider' a prop osi-
tion submitted by Mr. ICnauffof
Goderich regarding the establishment
of an Organ factory in _Wingham. It
was represented that the Goderich Or-
gan Co, was desirous of disposing of
that part of its business, and Mr.
Knautf proposed forming a company
to carry on the manufacture of organs
in Wingham. Several present appear-
ed willing to encourage an industry,
and put money into it, if it was estab-
lished on a sound basis, and with good
prospects of success. Mr. Geo. Mc-
Kenzie was requested.to go more par-
ticularly into the matter with Mr.
Knanff, which he did. Messrs. R.
Clegg, S. Bennett and J. A. McLean
went to Goderich to investigate the
prospects and obtain information and
on their return reported that the
proposition did not appear to
them to
be a suitable one for Wingham. Our
Town would be the better for another
industry, but if we spend money to
secure one, it must be a real live enter-
prise, that will be of real benefit to
the Town, by the employment of
ro a le output labor, and the p of its b b
products. Hence, it is well to investi-
gate propositions, before jumping at
any offer. If a good, sound proposi-
tion for an industry was submitted to
our citizens, we believe it would find
favor, and capital might be forth-
coming to assist in its development.
Y. M. C. A. Summer Camp.
The County Committee of the
Young Men's Christian Association of
Huron going
d
r n is cin to conduct a ten days
boys the camp for be of the
County, on the lake shore, at Iron
Springs, seven miles south of Gode-
rich, beginning July 13th. Provision
is being made to accommodate 50 boys
and the committee desire to get a
small contingent from each town and
village in the county to go. Tents,
food, boats and everythiug will be
supplied by the committee, and the
boys will have to bring just their own
personal belongings, and each boy
will pay the committee so much for
the 10 days to defray the expenses of
the camp, Any boy from 12 to 18
years of age who secures the written
consent of his parents or guardians
may go. The place is an ideal one for
eamping. There is a good spring of
water, good bathing and boating, and
excellent grounds for games and
athletics. The camp will be under
the management of L. C. Fleming,
County Sec., who will be assisted by
A. Cullens, Prov. Sec., F. B. Chant,
formerly Physical Director of Mid-
land Y. M. O. A., J. E. Robertson and
A. P. Johns of Auburn and others. °It
is expected that a doctor will be on
the grounds, it cook will be employed,
and every provision made for the safe-
ty, pleasure of the been),
conifoi t d s
Py
Parents need have no fear or anxiety,
concerning .t;he welfare of the boys
While they are away, and should ems
brace the opportunity of giving theft
boys a healthful, wholesome outing
under Christian influences and super-
vision., The comtnittes have no other
purpose in conducting such a camp,
than to do every individual boy, who
goes, all theeed they con, physically,
mentally and niorally. For further
pat Heelers write L. 0. Fleming,
WANTED AT ONCE. -1000 cases of
Eggs, 1000 boxes of Dotter, large quain.,
titles of Wool. Iligheit prices, Cash
or trade. -°-KING'S, Wlogham.
Public School Board.
Brief was the School Board business
on Tuesday and .brief our report shall
be. The Principal's report showed an
average attendance in May of 834.
An account of $24.02 from G, Mason,
and 35c telephone message were pass.
ed, the salaries for May ordered paid,
and .those for June provided for, The
Board then adjourned,
Successful Student..
Miss Viola Davidson has word that
she suecessfully•passed at the examine
ation at the School of Faculty, Toren.
to, This will give her the Senior
Teacher's certificate. Miss Davidson
is a clever, persevering student, and
the Advance congratulates her on the
success reached. We have no word as
yet of others, as the lists have not yet
been published. •
Golden Jubilee.,
Seven ministers of the London Meth-
odist Conference will next year corn-
plete fifty years of service and it is in-
tended that a special place shall be
provided on the 1010 conference pro-
gramme for the celebration of the
event. Those who will be honored in
this way are :
Rev. Dr. Gundy, St. Thomas.
Rev. Geo. Buggin, Seaforth.
Rev, Nathaniel Burwash, Wingham.
Rev. W. W. Leech, Toronto. •
Rev. H. D. Mc0ombe, Clinton.
Rev. Thos. Jackson, Strathroy.
Stable Burned.
On Tuesday afternoon the alarm of
fire hastily summoned the firemen. A
stable at the rear of the Tannery was
found to be on fire, and the flames at
once spread to an adjoining stable be-
longing to Mr. Chas. Barber. The
stable belonging to Mr. Pringle was
totally destroyed with the hay therein,
the other contents being saved, as the
fire seemed to begin on 'the roof, Mr,
Barber's stable was badly damaged
also, but his cementmachine and
other stable contents were saved. The
fire could not have caught from the
Tannery, as the wind was blowing in
the opposite direction.
Baseball Game.
On Tuesday, the first home game of
this League was played on the Town
Park, between the Western Foundry
Nine and Teeswater. Johnliton was
the first pitcher ,for Teeswater, and
after six innings he handed the task
over to Arscott, then Ferguson tried
bis hand, but the Iron men pounded
their balls all over the park, until the
final score was 16 to 3. Dunlop and
Stunt as the battery for Wingham
did good work. _Jackson of Harriston
was umpire. The management wish
to thank the public for the large at-
tendance. The Band enlivened the
game with excellent selections. The
next League game will be played here
on the 18th lsetween the local team
and Harriston twirler's.
Lower Wingham School,
The following is the report of Lower
Wingham School for the month of
May. Names in order of merit :-4th
Sr.—Grace Sheriff, Ermin Copeland,
Ruby Forsyth, Laura Calhoun, Alfred
Lockridge, Ed. Lockridge. 4th Jr.—
Beatrice Johnston, Alvin Groves, Min-
nie Saunders, Jessie Currie, 3rd Sr.—
Susie Sheriff, Vernon Allenby, Myrtle
Lockridge, Susan Welsh. 3rd Jr.—
Sfindred Mercer, Milton Groves, Fran-
cis Lockridge; Ross Forsyth, Gordon
Ransom, Leonard Adams. 2nd Jr. --
Roy Forsyth, Winnie Ranson, Ernest
Johnston, Isabel Austin, Mary Austin,
Jimmie Sili, Willie Austin, Stanley
"Baker. Part 2nd—Grace Calhoun,
Olive Groves, Garnet Casemore, Mag.
gie Adams, Merton Casemore, Hilda
Adams, Sam. Lockridge, Carl Dixon,
Russel Finley. Pt. lst Sr.—Gertie
Groves, Ed. Shrigley, Roy Finley,
Willie Finley, Tom. Cruickshank,
Mayse Hart, Frank King, Howard
Finley. Pt. 1st. Jr. --Tom. Lockridge,
Lizzie e Cruickshank Mayme Finley,
Gordon McGregor, r or Margaret Link -
later, Elmo, Lockridge, Charlie Lock -
ridge, Wilbert Oasemore. Ethel Mus-
grove, teacher.
At The County Council.
Dr. Irwin, Reeve of Wingham, re-
turned from the County Council on
Friday evening, in company with
Reeve Shearer and Deputy -Reeve
ffainstock of Howick. Our Reeve re-
ports the business of the June session
light this year. The most debated
question was that of the grants to
Continuation Classes in the Public
Schools. The county must give of
course an equivalent to the Govern-
ment grant. The Ontario Govern -
m largely ent has lar e] increased its educa-
tional grants
and Huron count has
not only given dollar for dollar, but
has been giving Continuation classes
$2 for every dollar of Government
grant, With the increase of these
grants, it was felt by' some members
of the County Council that instead of
two dollars county grant for one of
Government money, the county might
well reduce its assistance to 31.50 to
the dollar of Government grant, Was;
much as these increased grants were
enabling Public School Boards in in-
corporated villages to run their Con-
tinaation classes at practically no east
to themselves, and in some cases even
have a surplus to apply on the Public
School work proper. The Education
committee recommended the reduc-
tion of the grant to 31.50 for every
dollar of Government grant, but the
Council decided to retain the present
proportion of grants, by n, vote of 16
to 15. This lamingthe caro High
Schools tray be, xpected to rens
their claims for icreased grants As
an instance of liberality in this re-
spect, Elgin county gives its high
Schools the statutory equivalent to
Government grants, and 3500 to each
High School additional.
Women's Oxfords,Ties,
Pumps an
d
Slippers, in the handsomest models
Haat ever graced a Shoe Store ---at
32.00, $2.50, up to $3.00 or 33 50.
W, d'. Greer.
Messrs..1ehn Kerr and 1'. Buchanan
returned Tuesday evening from the
tendert Oonferenee, where they went
as aelegates.
Mr, L. Kennedy Met with an ,acci-
dent on Monday that canoes hint to
carryy his arm in ,a sling. One of his
tau was
bands ht In the ice -breaker
h f1
of his ice-cream machine, and was
badly torn, requiring eerraroil at%tobest
SUBSCRIPTION
$1,00 Pan Yo.t.R zN ADV4NQN.
$1,50 TO Si:WO 11RM Ile
Drink Christie's Teas.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Read Willis & Co.'s adet. ore page 8.
Mr, E. Worden has erected a fine
veranda to his double dwelling on Vic-
toria street.
Bear in mind the date of the A, Y.
P. A. Garden Party—Tuesday, June
29th, in Town Park.
Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Smith removed.
to Detroit this week, where Mr. Smith
has secured a situation.
Word has been received that Mrs.
Wm. Jobb of Dauphin (formerly of
this vicinity) is seriously ill.
The Scarlet Chapter will meet in
Wingham L. 0. L, rooms on June 14th
at 8 p. m,; members please bear this
in mind.
GIRT; WANTED,—Apply to Mrs, R.
M. Robinson, Victoria street.
H. B. Elliott and Jae. 11. Mitchell
are representing Court Maitland, No.
25, C. 0 F. at the High Court, Lon-
don, this week,
In Owen Sound, when the nine
o'clock bell rings, children must be off
the streets, or the policemen run them
into the lockup,
Thos. Cole of Goderich Tp. delivered
in Clinton Last week ten six-month old
hogs that weighed 2140 pounds, and
brought him 3160.50.
Wingham High School has thirty-
eight pupils enrolled in the 4th form.
This is among the highest of the
Schools of the province,
TRUNKS AND VALISES.—Big stock to
select from at lowest prices.
W. J. GREER.
Turnberry District L. O, L. will
meet in lodge room, Wingham, on
Monday, 14th inst., at 2 p. m. A full
attendance is requested.
Miss .Agnes Wilson of Turnberry,
who has been confined to the house
since last fall by an attack of bron-
chitis and congestion of the lungs, -is
able to be out again.
The Queensland (Australia) Agricul-
tural Journal of March, 1909, records a
yield of 75 bushels from one bushel,of
No, 1 Bunge wheat sown May 25 and
harvested December 10, 1908.
WANTED.—Two smart boys to learn
the upholstering trade. Apply to
Walker & Clegg.
J. E. Swarts took possession of the
Brunswick Hotel last week, and Ivan
Johnston is installed as manager.
The building will be thoroughly reno-
vated and put. in first-class order.
Annual excursion to Guelph Model
Farm on Thursday, June 17th. Spe-
cial train leaves Wingham at 7.30
a.m. ; fare 31,25. .Tickets good to re-
turn on any regular train following
day.
Our splendid Shoes for men priced
at $3.50, $4.00, or $5.00, cost no more
than inferior qualities.—W. J. Greer.
Mrs. Gallaher, an aged and respect-
ed resident of Howick, died on Satur-
day last. We have not been able to
secure a sketch of her life for this
week's issue, and hope to insert it
next week.
Mr. and Mrs John Terriff remove to
Stratford this week. They left us
once before, but came back, and we
hope they will yet return and become
permanent citizens. Wingham does
not want to give them up.
WANTED AT ONCE. Apprentices
and experiencedhands.Apply A 1 to
Miss Maxwell, Dressmaker.
At a meeting of the Street and Side-
walks committee of the Council on
Friday evening, Wm. Fryfogle was
awarded the contract for the new
cement eidewalks on Catharine St.,
east side, at 9e clue per square yard.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Wingham
Hospital will hold a special meeting
on Monday next, June 14th, in the
Council Chamber at 4.15 p.m., to make
final arrangements for shredded wheat
banquet, which they intend holding
Sept. 23rd.
BUTTER AND FOGS.— Bring along
s price paid in
yourproduce. Hi t
ghe
exchange for Boots and Shoes.
W. J. Greer.
Mr. Jas. Orawford, of the 8th con.,
Brant, has a field of fall wheat that is
making his neighbors stare. On Stine
1st the wheat averaged over 3 feet in
length, and is about the strongest pro-
test we can get against the backward-
ness of the season.
The High School Meehan team
went to Teeswater to play a game
last Friday afternoon. The score was
13-4 in favor of Teeswater. Line-up—
R. Lloyd, 0, Moffatt (battery), G. Tees,
G. Young, W. McLean, N. Geddes, T.
Glanville, R, Gallagher, 0. Wilson,
The party who borrowed a, lawn
mower, Without permission, from Cur -
tie's machine shop recently, had bet-
ter return it before Saturday morning
to avoid being made an example of.
The birds are among the beet friends
that man has. They are nature's rem-
edy against a plague of destructive it -
Sects. The service they render by
keeping insect life in check is beyond
calculation. Without the birds life
would be rendered intolerable by the
unCh k insects and
ec ed spread of
p
weeds.
rtrs. Helm, sr., had a severe fall on
Wednesday of last week, While at her
daughter's, Mrs, Mackenzie of the
13Iuevale road. Mrs. Ilelrn had a
touch of paralysis a few months ago,
and 1s feeling the infirmities of afb
hence she is not as firm on her feet
and as active as she once was. The
fall shook her system considerably.
RtUTTER P.srntt.—Printed or un-
printed butter paper eat be obtained
at the Advance (Mee. We have both
kinds, the grease -proof, and the water.
proof. Have your name neatly printed
on thein,, It does not coat Bauch,
Headquarters For Amateur
Photographers.
Brownie Cameras 31 to 312
Kodaks 310 to 325
We carry a full line of Films, PIates
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 MoKibbon.
DRUGGIST
INVICTUS
Tan Oxfords
No shoes have become so popular
for summer wear as INVIOTIJS Col-
ored Oxfords.
Colored Ieather is more popular
this year than ever before.
INVIOTUS Colored Oxfords are
easy on your feet no matter how
hot the weather.
The colored leather in INVICTUS
Shoes being porous means a cur-
rent of air constantly circulating
around your feet.
This - keeps them cool, dry and
comfortable on the hottest summer
day.
With INVICTUS Oxfords there's
no binding at the ankles—no sag-
ging or bulging at the sides.
What's most stylish and fashion-
able in 1909 footwear can be had in
INVICTUS Oxfords.
W. J. GREER
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Price paid, or in exchange
for home-made Yarn, Blan-
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