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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-07-01, Page 1• The Allingham Advance. 36T11 YEAR, NO. 44. Canada's Birthday. As a confederation of provinces, Canada enters to -day, Ally let, 1909, her forty-third year. On July 1st, 1867, the confederation of Ontario, Quebec, Nova. Scotia and New Brunswick, was accomplished, for governmental purposes. Manitoba was admitted July 15, 1870 and British Columbia on July 20th, 1871, Two years later, July 1st, 1873, the Dominion opened its arms to re- ceive Prince Edward Island. The Territories of Assiniboia, Saskatche- wan, Alberta and Athabasca were created May 17, 1882, and in 1905 these territories were formed into two new provinces, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Yuko became a Territory in 1898. There are four elements that tend to the wealth and prosperity of a country :- 1—Agricultural possibilities. 2—Mineral wealth. 3—Fisheries and forests. 4—Transportation facilities. Canada has all these ; hence her future development is assured. Look at the immense agricultural possibili- ties of the great wheat -producing Northwest, measuring its productive- ness by the millions of bushels, Nor have the older provinces produced anything like what they are capable of, under improved systems of agricul- ture. Though much of our forest wealth has cheer. squandered, much remains, of pine and pulpwood. ' Our fisheries are also an asset valuable indeed. But no one can set a limit t.o our mineral wealth, for as yet we are only beginning to find out how much we have, and our stores of coal, gold, silver, lead, copper and iron, are only in the infancy of their development. Who can measure Canada's great- ness a few decades hence ? Only a few years ago our now fertile West was unknown, so far as being ,of any practical value. Behold it now—the granary of , the mightiest empire on the -face of the globe. The once track- less prairie now yields sustenance for millions. What was once (and not so very long ago) uninhabited, except by a few roving Indians, has furnished homes for thousands, and is now dot- ted with rising villages, busy towns and wealthy cities. Even our far Northland is now found to be capable of producing grain, and a large flour mill is doing work as far north as Vermillion, in a section of country until recently thought worthless for agricultural purposes. A Kind Farewell. On Wednesday evening, June 23rd, Wesley Hall, London, was filled with membersand friends of First Metho- dist Church, to bid farewell to the re- tiring pastor, Rev. Dr. Rutledge and his family. Dr. Eccles, chairman, said :—"I' am sure I voice the senti- ment of all here, when I say we are extremely sorry to see Dr. Rutledge leaving our church and our city. Ile was always straightforward, honest and full of earnestness, 11r. )Nilson, superintendent of the Sunday School said, he always found Dr. Rutledge ready to offer a helping hand at all times. Ile was kind and always obliging, and the school appre- ciate his services very much. Mrs, Rutledge will also be greatly missed from the school, and particn- larly'the higher class, where she did couch good during the past two years. She has enlarged the class greatly. They have enjoyed her help, and in- deed have been helped by her. Mr. Watson said the whole family have been exceedingly kind and helpful, for which kindnesses the echool is ex- tremely grateful. Rev's, J. G. Inkster, A. K. Birks, E. 13. Lanceley and others also paid tri- bute to Dr. Rutledge and his esteem- ed family, In replying, Dr. Rutledge said :— "You as a congregation have loyally held my hand. If 'anything has been accomplished during these past two years, it was because of your loyalty. I have always tried to preach to weary hearts and keep before me the vision of the Christ that never fails. I thank you with all my heart for your many kindnesses shown me, and you may rest assured that I will never forget them wherever I •go. I pray that you may be blessed and may be made a blessing." Dr. Rutledge and family arrived,in Wingham on Tuesday evening, and were met at the station by members of the Official Board. They were driven to the parsonage, where the Ladies' Aid had prepared refresh- ments for them. The Advance welcomes the new pas- tor of the Methodist Church and his family to our town, hoping that their residence here may be congenial to them, and helpful to the Church with which they are identified. A fine transcontinental railway with splendid service connects the east coast with the west. A second mighty girdle of steel is being thrown across the continent on Canadian soil, and another railway is steadily reaching eastward and westward to form a third trunk line across Canada. Along these railways and their branches there is room for the homes of millions and for a thousand cities. Besides this extensive_ railway system, our chain of lake and river transportation is unexcelled; and unitedly these fur- nish abundant facilities for conveying our products, to the world's markets, Already Canada is the acknowledged highway of commer`e between the Old land and the far east countries, such as China and Japan, while fleets of fast steamers ply east and west, bringing to us the world's merchan- dise, and returning laden with the world's bread. Nor is our own province—quiet, staid 'Ontario, lacking in w ealth p ro= clueing factors. Agriculture here holds sway ; but at the same time, we have the richest silver and nickel mines in the world. (aur Cobalts and Gow Gandas have only begun to lay their treasures at our feet. With such im- inense mineral deposits, progress and development must of necessity follow, and these mean to Ontario, prosperity. Great is our heritage Wonderful are our resources THE PURITY OP MiLK. Wingham, June 21, '09. To the Editor of the Advance. DEAR Sin :—The Pure Milk COM - mission recently appointed in Toronto has aroused considerable interest amongst the consumers in this pro. vince. In a report 9n the influence of milk spreading disease in England, it was able to show tbat it was responsi- ble for 95 local outbreaks of diptheria, scarlet fever, typhoid and allied dis- eases. In 83 instances where the facts are recorded, 2916 cases of disease were caused by specifically -contami- nated milk. . The purity of milk depends upon : (1st) --Health of the cow ; (2nd)—Free- dom from contamination with noxious microbes. A good state of health is necessary for the production of good wholesome milk combined with con• genial surroundings for the animal. Most cow sheds and stables adjoin other buildings, ventilated and lighted from one side only. Windows are small and are seldom if ever opened, so that both lighting and ventilation are defective. Cleanliness is another important tant fa t r aroundnd the Floors are imperfect; not sufficient fall to insure drainage ; theexcreta is not removed often enough and parti- cles are 'found sticking to the walls. and woodwork. Cob -webs hang from the beams and the corners 'are loaded with dust, offering harbour for all sorts of contagion. Walls are lime- washed only once every 10 years. Many cow -stables are only cleaned out onoe a week and seldom thoroughly done at that. The surroundings of cow -stables, such as mentioned, must be perfect hot beds of contagion, and the atmosphere laden with germs which gain access to the milk during the milking operations. How few milkers think of washing their hands, or of cleansing the udder before com- mencing milking? Any filth or dirt consequently falls into the milking - pail. Another insidious evil is the Separator placed in the barn, where the milk is separated amid the whisk- ings of cows' tails, flies and dust. Thrbughbut the country, there are condition ' s where thison i scores of farm prevails. The milk of badly nourished Bows (even if not actually suffering from disease) cannot be a wholesome diet, and should not he used as an article of food. If our milk production le to be improved, there will have to be a stricter enforcement of sanitary lavys in the future. Yours, AN OnemavEa, What we need is real, big men in public life, Yuen big in spirit, purpose and achievement; honest men and true, men with clean records, With these in our parliaments, mere parti- zanship would dwindle into insignifi' Dance before the grandeur of our pos- eibilities, and ugly graft and corrnp- tion would hide their deformed fig- ures, We hope for such men, who will place country before sett ; the Right before expediency ; principle before party. Men are wanted who will scorn to do wrong, and will not swerve from Right. Were such men at the helm (and only each) thou ,half a century hence Canada should be a leader among earth's nations. But at time of writ - of such men in the the number ing country's public life is exceedingly limited. So much the worse, for after all a nation's ideal Is not the amassing of wealth, nor the development of great resources. The truest test of the highest civilization is the produa- tion of such men as we have described. We close this article with the words of a poet, whieh are appropriate in this connection :--- What constitutes a State P Not high -raised battlements and lab• ored mound, Thick v'alte and moated gate; Not these, but men, high-minded. nen Who know their r hts and know• 3� , ing dare Maintain, These oonetltutri a State, WINUHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1909. SUBSCRIPTION f R1A0 FEB Yge.D 124 A.D4 ..v ' $Las TO 39vsaa nasus ix , is Public School Promotion. PROMOTLD I'nonr DivisroN 7. Pass Mark 175, Kathleen. Wilkinson 313 Stanley Robinson 802 Carl Oope 296 Claris Hardy. 292 Sarah Brown 288 011ie Hamilton 279 John Taugher 279 Joe Saint 279 Elia Dobie 279 Aileen Kennedy 269 Jean Reading ... , 254 Charlie Jones 247 Laurie Duncan 242 Winnifred Mallough .......230 John Davidson ' 227 William Pocock 209 Arthur Sturdy 198 Dickie Madigan 198 Frost PT. II To Jn. II. Dept. 6 to Dept. 5. To Pass 200. Dorothy Clark 356361 Elda Gowdy Margaret Piper 349 Noel Drummond, 341 Harold Mann .339. Frank Robinson 332 Henry Aitchison 330 Dora Laundy. 821 Teddy Murch 318 Florence Diamond 304 Irene Paton 301 Charlie Isard 294 Reggie Smith 291 Myrtle Fyfe 281 Mae Passmore.. , 279 Florence Hinscliff..' 279 Linda McLeod 224 Charlie Lloyd 224 May Allen. 213 Harold 1lamilton 201 Jit. II To Sit. II. Dept. 5 to Dept, 4. To Pass 317. Lewis' Robinson 558 Effie Ford 553 Heloise Kennedy 523 Irma Williams. 523 Harvey Dennis 514 Etta Hart. 509 Norman McRitchie 471 Edith Jarvis 401 Hugh Angus 462 Gertrude Captelon ...447 Victoria Paterson 436 May Reading 434 Nettie Christie 429 Fred Walsh - 408 Earl Mills 396 Annie Davidson 392 Vera Davidson........ . 350 Cecil Angus 339 Loretta Sturdy 332 John Nicholls 318 Sit. II To JUN. III. Dept. 4 to Dept. 3. Pass 330. Kathleen Pringle 585 Fred Walker 559 Verna. Armour 555 Harold Gould 530 Marion Johnston 529 Florence Murch 513 Theo. McDonald 512 Joe. Richardson 496 Frank Moore 478 Clarence Thornton 475 Bertha Blackhall 451 Ezra Pocock 447 Eva McMahon 445 Spencer Johnston 439 Lexie Huffman. .. 422 Winifred Morden 413 Maggie Pocock 382 Verna Moore 378 Cora Hingston 369 Clair Crawford 360 Ethel Finley 337 Recommended—Gladys Dear. JR. III To SR. III.. Division 3 to 2. To Pass 282. Allen Reid 43.1 George Bowman 414 Garnet Weames 401 Eddie Helps 399 John Angus 398 Maggie Murch 381 Ruby Cosford 374 Irene Allen. 372 George Day 366 Stuart Fender 355 Lulu Vansickle 352 Verna Carruth 341 Ernest Niergarth 810 Alice Beckwith 336 Mamie Cartright 329 Alice Simmons 317 Ina Gibson.,, 316 Harry ' McManus 309 HO ! FOR LAKE ERIE. Happily Wedded.. Rev. W. L. Steeves, pastor of Wingham Baptist Church, left on Fri- day last on a happy mission, and on Tuesday of this week was married to Miss Jessie Gertrude Wright, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. J. F. Wright, of Malone, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Steeves are expected to arrive in Wingham on Thursday evening, The Advance wishes Mr, and Mrs. Steevee many years of happy married life, and much success in Christian work, A Painful Accident. On Saturday last, while Mrs. Chap- man of Fordyce was unloading goods at her own door, the horse started, and Mrs. Chapman was thrown out of the rig on to the bard ground, falling heavily on her left shoulder. She was taken to Dr. Jamieson at White- church, and though no bones were found to be broken, the shoulder blade and collar bone aro badly bruised, causing great pain, and necessitating the•arm being carried in a sling for a time. Wingham Lodge A. F. & A. M., No. 280, will run a Masonic excursion to Port Stanley on' Wednesday, July 7th, via Granid Trunk and Pere Marquette Railways. Port Stanley is the 'looney Island of Western Ontario," and is a popular place to spend a holiday. The committee has arranged for a good day's amusement, including excursions on Lake Erie on the palatial Steel Steamer "Lakeside" of Cleveland. Special train leaves Wingham at 7 a. in., good for two days and the re• turn fare is $2.05. Everybody come and enjoy a splendid day's outing, Seo large bills for full particulars. Women's Oxfords, Ties, Ptlntps and Slippers, in the handsomest models that ever graceda , Shoe Store -..at $2,00, $2.60, up to $0,00 or Oda 50r, W. A Quick Ride. Messrs. Spotton and Greer took a fast spin over to Mildmay on Monday, to interview Carrick Council on Tele- phone matters. W. J. Lepard took them over in bis large auto -car, and gave them a fast ride. They returned by way of Walkerton and Enniskillen, and made the trip from Walkerton to Wingham in one hour and eight min- utes. Going down some of the hills, the passengers held their breath at the speed, but having good ballast and an A 1 man at the lever, they came home right side up. They claim that W. J. cannot be excelled as chauffeur. He knows his machine, and has it un- der complete control. [ Personals , II`' Allan Pugh spent Sunday with friends at Kincardine. Miss Alice McRitchie is spending a few weeks in Toronto. Mrs. H. F. Hicks .and son are visit- ing relatives in London. Will. Elliott of Ingersoll visited his brother in town last week. Miss Viola Davidson spent Sunday with friends in Kincardine. Mr. and Mee. R. S. McGee visited Owen Sound friends last week. • Miss Annie Elliott is home from Sarnia for a couple of months. Miss Violet Shcrk is spending a few days in Clifford and Palmerston. Bert. McLean of Ripley has taken a position in the Bank of Commerce. Mise Hazel Drummond left on Mon- day for Toronto to accept a situation. Mrs. McCloy returned to Detroit on Tuesday, after spending a week in town. Miss Mabel Strasser of Seaforth is the guest of Mrs. W, H. Willis this week. Mrs. Mulvey and Mrs. Jos. Hall spent Dominion Day with friends in Fordwich. Miss May Campbell of Harriston was the guest of Miss Ethel Hicks last week. Mrs. Wm. Wellwood returned on Tuesday from a visit to her daughter in Goderich. Mrs. (Dr.) Kennedy and daughtea's spent a few days during the past week in Kincardine. Mrs. Carl Olson of Clinton is visit- ing her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Diagonal St. Miss Helena Dadson, of the High School staff, is holidaying at her home near St. Thomas. Miss Hawkins, of the Public School staff, is spending the holidays at her home at Prince. Albert. Miss M. Sadler left on Wednesday for a two weeks' visit with friends in Detroit and Cleveland. Ontario wheat is now selling for a higher price than Manitoba, some- thing that has''\never happened before in the trade. ` Commencing on.1 tine 28th, the C. P. It. train 31, leaving Toronto at 1.15 p.m., began to run through to Buffalo, N. Y. This is an additional through train between Toronto and Buffalo. The Camrose (Alta.). Canadian says that Dawson Mannersp of Spilsted (son D of Mr, G. C. Manners of Wingham) has been fortunate in receiving the Government Mail contract for that district. RtrnEnorn I2aograNci.—Call at office or mill, and see a sample of this roof- ing, taken frpm the roof of a building after being in ;se for fourteen yearn and apparently es good as ever, d'. A. MPL' i$y. The tenth annual excursion of the Unreel Old boys' &ssaciation of To. ronto will be run to Goderich and Wingham on Saturday next. The special trains will leave the union de- pot at 7.18 o'clook and are expected to reach their~ destination* at noon. Thursday, July 22nd. Bear this date in mind as the Union Excursion day of Wingham Sunday Schools, to the lakeside at Kincardine. Wingbam's excellent Band will ac- company the schools' and furnish music. Another By -Law. The Town Council met on Tuesday evening and decided to submit anoth- er By-law on July 26th. This, if ap- proved, will place the Waterworks and Electric Light under a Commis- sion ; the Commissioners to be elected at the next Municipal election. We. shall refer to these By-laws again in next issue, Read them in the local papers. -Mrs. W. Barber and daughter of Chesley spent the holidays at the home of tho Advance editor, Dr. Geo. Ball of Toronto, Luther and Miss H. Ball of Aylmer, are spending Dominion Day in town. Miss Jean McGillivray, who recently graduated as a nurse, is home from Chicago for afew weeks' vacation. Congregational Picnic. The congregation of the Methodist Church will picnic on the banks of the Maitland, Llikver Wingham, on the afternoon of Dominion day. A cordial invitation is extended to the entire congregation; come and enjoy yourselves, and do not forget the basket of provisions. Assemble about 2.30, afternoon. The Best Marksmen. The Goderich Signal has this to say : "The Goderich and Wingham half - companies 'were put together to form one company and -their shooting was the best of all the companies on the ground. Alt the men made a good enough showing to rank for second - year pay and most of them ranked for third year. The highest score was made by Bugler Geo. Kell, of Gode- rich, 63 out of 70. The Goderich- Wingham company could congratu- late itself also on being the best of- flcered and best drilled, Carfrae Dun- lop making a very popular captain and Wm. Campbell of Wingham and Dr. Sale, of Goderich, equally efficient lieutenants." Township Not Liable. A case of local interest from Grey township was heard in Goderich at the High Court last week, viz.—Marsh et al vs. the township of Grey, an action for damages for injury to Mrs. Marsh, for the Jtilling of a horse and the breaking up' of a buggy. Mrs. Marsh had both arms broken and was otherwise seriously injured. Damages were claimed from Grey because the township had placed tile on land not far from, thepublic highway. His Lordship dismissed the action without costs, holding that the township was not liable. In case the judgment, however, should be appealed, and the appeal should succeed, he assessed the damages at $1,000. R. Vanstone, of Wingham, for the plaintiff ; W. Proudfoot, K. C., for township. Died in Manitoba. The following from the Brussels Post refers to a lady once a resident of Wingham :—On June 3rd, at her home at Gilbert Plains, Man„ Mrs. Geo. Russell, formerly of Brussels, was called away to her eternal re- ward. Her demise was not unexpect- ed as she had been ill with cancer for some time. Deceased's maiden name was Mary A. Fishleigh, third daugh- ter of the late Francis and Jane Fish- leigh, her birthplace being Mitchell, Ont. She was 57 years of age and is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters. Mrs. B. Gerry, of Brussels, is a sister of the deceased. The Russell family left Brussels some 25 years ago for Wingham and in 1899 removed to Gilbert Plains. Mrs. Rus- sell was a cheerful, kind-hearted wo- man who had a wide circle of acquain- tances. Miss May Lloyd returned home from St, Thomas last week, where she has been attending the Ladies' College. Mr. Fred. Dawson, who spent a couple of weeks with his parents In Turnberry, has returned to the Soo, Mr. and Mrs. Funston, also Mr. and Mrs, Needham of Bervie, were guests of Mrs, Jno, Moffatt, B line, last week. Miss Florence M, Blatchford of Rip. ley visited her brother in town over Sunday, and was also the guest of the Misses Hall. Mr. Chas. Barber left this week for a trip to the West. He will visit his son at Pilot Mound, and view the land before returning. p Miss M. D, Fiaher is home from an tngton for the holidays. Miss jshe}' has been re.engaged to teach at an Increased salary, Mr, and Mrs. R. II. Carson of Gorrie spent Thursday of last week with the former's brother and sister in town. It was Gorrio's oivio holiday. Miss Cora Beckwith Is 'home front Toronto, She has been in the hospital there recently for an operation on her neck, but is reoovdring nicely, we are pleased to say. Mr. and Mo. Jno, Moffatt attended the wedding on Wednesday.., June 23rd, of Mrs, Moffatt'a cousin, Mise Lillian Pair, of Bervie, to Mr. ]'rank Funston. Rev. Patterson performed the Ceremony. Salary Increases. At a meeting of the High School Board held recently, all the teachere. were re-engaged, and the salaries fixed for another year. Principal Taylor's salary remains the same as last year, $1500. Increased salaries are as fol- lows :—J. G. Workman from $1,100 to $1,150; J. C. Smith from $1,000 to $1,- 100; Miss Dadson from $700 to $800; Miss Anderson from 5525 to $600. Patriotic Evening. The Epworth League meeting on Monday evening was a patriotic one. Short addresses were given by Messrs. Benson Cruikshank, J. W. Ansley, Ira 0, Parker and Walter T. Hall ; Gerry Willis gave an instrumental selection ; the male quartette, composed of Mes- srs. F. J. Hill, Jos, Guest, W. J. Greer and E. A. Hammond, with Miss B. Reynolds as accompanist, gave several selections. Alex. Coutts performed the duties of Chairman. There was a good attendance and pleasant time. Returned From The West. Mr. Thos, Higgins returned to his home near Bluevale on Friday last, after a two months'' visit to friends in the Northwest, whither he went in the hope that his health would be im- proved. For 'the first month he was worse and obliged to remain in bed. After recovery he visited Verdun, Brandon, Carberry, Dauphin, Roblin and Togo. Mr. Higgins feels better at present than he did. He reports that crops in the West look well, and he never saw better prospects for an abundant harvest. WANTED.—Two smart boys to learn the upholstering trade. Apply to Walker & Clegg. Huron County Rifle League. The competition held at Point Farm last week by this League was a suc- cess. Ten out of the fourteen associ- ations in the league were represented by ten -men teams,. and in addition there were fifteen individual shooters, so that in all there were 115 competi- tors in the. various events. The cup was won by the Colborne Tp. team, the third time this association has scored a win. The medal went to Ser- geant Robert Carrick, of Whitechurch who made a score of 32 and 27 at the 500 and 300 -yard ranges, respectively, out of a possible 35. It is proposed to select a team to send to the Ontario Rifle Association match this fall. Adult Bible Class. The Adult Bible class of Wingham Methodist Church held its annual meeting on Wednesday of last week, The term just closed has been one of the most successful in the history of the class. Great interest has been taken in the lessons, and the efforts of the teacher (Mr. Morton) are sincerely appreciated. The average attendance is 56. The officers elected are :--Presi- dent, W. J. Greer ; Vice -President, W. Fessant ; Teacher, J. A. Morton ; Sec- retary, Miss Brock ; Treasurer, Jno. Mc0oo1; Organist, Mrs. Hewer. Con- venors of Committees were chosen as follows :— Visitation, J. H. Hewer ; Membership, S. A. Maguire; Social, Mrs. W. J. Howson ; Devotional, Jno. T. Davidson. The class begins the new term with well -sustained interest in the study of the Word. TRUNKS AND VALISES.—Big stock to select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. Attended Two Weddings Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Phelan of town attended two weddings last week, ono in Walkerton, and one in Dundalk. In the former the groom (Mr. C. Dev- erell) is a brother of Mrs. Phelan's, and in the other, the bride (Miss Ella Deverell) is her sister. The Bruce Herald thus reports the first :—"Chas. Deverell of Guelph was married on Tuesday, at the R. 0, Church to Miss Mary Porteous, in the presence of many friends and well wishers of the bride. For the occasion -the bride was becomingly attired in ,a white empire gown with white hat, and her sister Louisa as bridesmaid, looked charming in a white princess with pink satin hat. Mr. and Mrs. Deverell will make their home in Guelph and the people of Walkerton generally, who knew Miss Porteous ever since childhood not only extend congratu- lations but trust that her married life Will be long and happy. The Walker- ton Times gives the following account of the second event—"Mr. P. J. Mc. Garvey, 0. P.R,conductor here, ww as unitedg in marriage at Dundalk on Wednesday morning last to Miss Vila Deverell, a popular young lady of that village. The bride was assisted by Miss Louise Porteous of Walkerton, while Mr. O'Donnell of Mt. looted per- formed a similar duty for the groom. After the dejeuner, Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Garvey left for Souris, Man., where they Will visit the latter's.sister, after which they will take up their abode in Walkerton." WANTED AT owe. woo cases of Eggs, 1000 boxes of Butter, large quos• titles of Wool. Highest prices, cash or trade.-w-KINO% Wingham. local 'items Drink Christie's Teas, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Remember Lennox's New Grocery. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Read McIntosh's advt. on page 5. Something special. `Bruce County Council granted $1,- 500 to Kincardine Hospital. Mr. A. Cosensis having a fine veran- dah erected to his residence. Special advt. of T. A. Mills this week; read it through. Mr. W. F. VanStone has had his office building repainted. Our splendid Shoes for men priced at 53.50, $1.00, or $5.00, cost no more than inferior qualities.—W. J. Greer. Six distinct electrical storms visited London last . week within forty-eight hours. Blyth correspondence and Turn - berry Council must be held over till next issue. Note what the lawyers of town have to say this week about closing, in their advt. Tenders are being asked for the re - flooring of Bluevale school. See advt. on page 8 of this issue. A number of members of Trinity Church, Blyth, attended the A. Y. P. A. entertainment Tuesday evening. R. H. Saint's little boy had one foot badly hurt last Thursday, by one of the horses stepping on it ; he is doing nicely. Losr.—In Wingham, on June 25th, a wallet containing a sum of money in bills. Finder liberally rewarded by leaving at Advance office. Mr. Wm. Doubleday returned home from Wingham hospital this week. His physician holds out no hope of his recovery. The National Hotel has had an ap- plication of paint during the past week, which considerably improves its appearance. Refreshing rains fell last week to the south of us, near Clinton and Exe- ter, but although it looked like rain here, it came not. The Taylor -Anderson Southgate Co. of Seaforth want female operators for their clothing factory ; see their advt. on page 8, this week. The addition of a fine large veran- dah to Mrs. Hanna's new house, occu- pied by Mr. Robt. Allen, gives it a splendid appearance. Mr. C. N. Griffin has engaged in the Real estate and Insurance business and solicits a share of public patron- age. His office is in the Griffin block, over Malcolm's grocery. See his advt. BUTTER AND EGGS.— Bring along your produce. Highest price paid in exchange for Boots and Shoes. W. J. Greer. Chosen Friends' Social. The members of Council No. 222, 0. 0. 0. F. and their friends enjoyed a very pleasant social time in their lodge room on Thursday evening. Chief Councillor, M. Beckwith, presid- ed, introducing an entertaining gp pro- gramme, consisting of solos by Mr. and Mrs. Willis, Master Macdonald, Misses Mann and Duncan; a dialogue by Misses Alice Beckwith, Clara and Ella Mitchell ; brief addresses from 'a number of the gentlemen present, and two excellent recitations by Mrs. Parker, who is always listened to with pleasure. Refreshments were served, and the Friends dispersed, all agreeing that a most pleasant evening had been spent. The Order is a good one, sound financially, and Wingham Council has '71 members in good ste a l- ing. If you want to join a good fra- ternal society, have a talk with Alex. Ross, M. Beckwith, W. Pringle, or S. Mitchell. Feast Of Days. This entertainment under the aus- pices of St. Paul's A. Y. P. A„ in the rink on Tuesday was very successful. Light refreshments were served to the guests in the afternoon. In the even- ing the booths (from which the enter- tainment received its name) were opened, representing re resentin - the household duties for each day of the week, ex- cept Sunday. At these booths, arti- cles of household utility were for sale. The Canadian booth, Rebecca at the well and the peanut vendor furnished appropriate refreshments. The Klon- dyke booth proved very popular, and the claims were quickly disposed of, The Citizens' Band furnished excellent ntuste, and the time passed very' plea- santly. The decorations were very pretty, and the interior 01 the rink presented a very attractive appear- ance, The receipts were about $110, which will be devoted to the work of the A. Y. P. A. Cburcb Next Sunday evening, the" t, ci r of St. Paul's w ill appear for tist time as a surplice choir. 01• Rev. F. X. Laurendeau will conduct service in the Church of the Sacred Heart next Sunday, July 4th. The new officers of the 'Salvation. Army are expected this week, Both are3ladies, and Ensign Stickles will be in command,, At Atwood on Monday, Junin 2tn:;a unanimous call was extended tet•:#lav, T. D, McCullough of Harristonstas'e- come pastor of the Atwood Ohul+.cla, ; Rev. 0. 13. Jeakins preached. tl4he Masonic brethren in St. George's Church, Goderich, last Sunday, • Mr. Hansford of Clinton conducted the services in St. Paul's church, Wings ham. The congregation of Knox Church, Lietowel, on June 21, extended an unanimous call to Rev. D, W. S. Ur- quhart, B. A,, of Kippen, Ont., to be- come their pastor,. Mr. Urquhart's decision is not yet known. The service in St, Andrew's Church on Sunday evening last, was of a pat- riotic nature. Rev. A. Perrie gavean appropriate discourse from Romans 10 : 1, and the hymns and anthems rendered by the choir were patriotic. Sunday, June 20th, was Diamond Jubilee Day at Knox Church, Mitchell, it being 60 years since the Presby- terian Church was first organized. The first preaching service was held in a blacksmith shop. Later a frame church was built, and fifteen ..years ago the present handsome building was erected at a cost of several, thou- sands of dollars. The building;is a credit and the pride of the congrega- tion. Percy Hill, formerly of Wingham, in remitting for the Advance, informs us that he has removed from Nutan- na, Sask., to Banff, Alberta, where he has the management of a large min- eral water plant. The decrease of bird life has already caused a great increase in insect pests, but what will it be like when flying machines invade the air so that a crow can't feel safe in flopping from one dead tree to another. Next Sunday will bo a day of'epecial interest in Wingham Methodist Church. At 9.30 a.m. there will be a Prayer and Praise service in the Lec- ture room, at which, as many .aapos- sible of the congregation are invited to be present. Come on time, and come in the spirit of worship. Rev. Dr. Rutledge, the new pastor, will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. It is de- sirable that the initial services of his pastorate here shall not only be well attended, but encouraging and help- ful to both pastor and people. Two inches of snow fell in St. Mau- rice county, Quebec, on Tuesday, June 22nd. Don't tell Kipling, or he will hurl "Lady of the Snows" at us again. It was a long way from snow in Wingham, at 88 in the shade. Principal Taylor and J. C. Smith of our High School staff will be in To- rento next week examining the papers of those who wrote on thu departmen- tal exams. Mr. Taylor will examine Chemistry, and Mr. Smith, History. Percy Greer, Boissevain, formerly of the Dominion Bank staff here, has entered the matrimonial estate. The happy event took place in Winnipeg, June 23rd, The lady is Miss Olive Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Spink. Mr. Greer's Wingham friends congratulate. AUCTION SALE. --E. McCloy will of- fer for sale his Household Furnish- ings, in the Skating Rink, on Satur- day, July 3rd, at 3 p.m. The goods are practically new, and must be sold, Seo posters for particulars. F. Mc- Connell will take the bids. On Monday, ±h', Irwin attended the funeral of the late Wm. Icing of near Auburn, who died suddenly on Satur- day - daymorning� Mr. Kin was an early settler of Last W atvanosh. and Was at one time a member of the Council for that township. Ile was 80 years of age. One of hie sons at one time was a resident on Scott street, Wing- iaam. Itev, W. G. Howson and family left for their new field of labor at Wallace - burg on Friday, and after spending Sunday with friends in London, pro- ceeded to their destination on Mon- day. Their Wingham friends hope that Wallaeeburg may prove a con- genial home, and that Mr. flowson'e pastorate there may be abundantly suooeesful. Headquarters For Amateur Photographers. Brownie Cameras $1 to $12 Kodaks $10 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 Cook, 3rootwear For Sommer comfort no leather excels Tan. Its entire freedom in pre- paration, from wax, oils and other dressings insures its perfect coolness, and, when made up over carefully designed lasts, it furnishes ideal, hot weather Footwear. There are many new leatherings and colorings this season—new shades in Tan, as woll as Chocolate, Wine, Ox Blood, and other new effects. For both Men and Women, .the styles include Oxfords, Two and Three Eyelet Ties and all the regular Low Shoe Models ; aleo high and low out styles for Tennis, Outing, &o. ' The Ankle Strap Pump for Women is new. There is a long price range on these low out Shoes. 51.25, $1,50, $1.75, $2,00, $2.50 and $8.00. W. J. Greer THE SHOER NOTICE OP CLOSING. We, the undersigned, Solicitors of the town of Wingham, hereby agree to close our offices during the months of July and August as follows :---On each week day with the exeeptlon of Saturday, at 4 p. in., and on Saturday allp.m. It, VANSTONE J. A. Molrt'0i4 Dun= IiOi,Mlt8.