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The Wingham Advance, 1909-07-08, Page 1The Winghm Advan& 36Th YEAR, NO, 45. WINGED/1, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY' 8,, 1909. l$UBSOM TION $1,00 Pals Y r. i>Gf ,A.PPANOIL X1.60. TO SVMSCaiIEE48 IN U. p, Fieisonate Miss Mice Mann is visiting friends in Guelph.. Miss Maggie Tibbs spent Dominion ])ay in London. Mrs. Jno. Gray of Toronto is visit- ing her son in town. Miss Hattie McCracken is spending a month in London. Miss Eva Gracey is visiting at Leam- ington, Essex and Detroit. Mrs. Geo. Young of Toronto spent Sunday at Mr. A, Young's, Miss Clara Beckett of Toronto spent Sunday with friends in town. Miss Mae Knox, of Toronto, spent Sunday at her home iii town. Mr. 0. V. Hayden visited the paren- tal home in Fergus on the 1st. Miss Mary Pattison spent the 1st with her brother in Port Elgin. Miss Lillie Nicholls left on Monday to take a position in Toronto. Mrs. J. McLeod, of near Ripley, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Knox. Miss Eva Armour of Toronto visited at her home in town over Sunday. Charlie Johnson came up on the H, 0, B. excursion to visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coutts of Tor- onto were up on the H. 0. B. excursion. Miss Hazel Moorehead is spending a couple of weeks at her home in Milton. Mr, Percy Ball of Toronto spent the 1st with his aunt, Mrs. Vary, of town. Miss Cordelia S arling left on Wed- nesday to visit relatives in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Liston of Toronto were visiting relatives in town over. Sun- day. • Mr. Morton of Brampton visited his son, Mr. 3, A. Morton, during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. P. Fisher of Montreal. are visiting their parental homes in town. Mrs. Howell of Toronto visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gannett, this week. Miss Ruby Duff of Utica, N. Y., vis- ited Miss Burdetta McCracken this week. Miss Lizzie Green is spending three weeks with friends in Ripley and vi- cinity. Miss Ruby Hart has returned from several weeks' visit with relatives in Toronto. Miss E. M. Davidson is home from her school near Collingwood for the ' holidays. Mr. Chas. Homuth of Toronto came up on the H. 0. B. excursion to visit relatives. James Netterfield of Toronto spent a few days with his father in Lower Wingham. Miss A. Carrick has returned from Drumbo to spend the vacation at her home here. Miss Bessie Marsales is home from the Macdonald Institute, Guelph, for the holidays. Mr. Fred McLean of Toronto visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. McLean, over Sunday. Miss Sisterson of Toronto has been a visitor at Mr. J. J. Mitchell's during theast week. p Mr. Glasgow of St. Thomas visited his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Taylor, over Dominion Day. Mr. A. Schaefer and son George 4,, spent a few days with friends in Port Albert this week. Miss H. Agnew of Philadelphia, Penn., is on a visit to her home in Lower Wingham. Miss B. H. Reynolds is spending a couple of weeks with her sister, Miss Pansy, in Goderich. Miss Pay Morton took advantage of the Huron Old Boys' excursion and spent a few days in town. Scott Gordon returned on Monday after spending a week with his friend, Will. Pearson, of Stratford. Mr. Thos. Moore and daughter Olive, and Mrs. Wm. Dean, of Toronto, were visitors in town over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Swanson and Miss Edna Gannett have returned from a visit with friends in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Elliott went to Walkerton on the let, Mrs. Elliott re- maining for a couple of weeks. Misses M. Madigan and M. Woods of Toronto were passengers on the Iluronites' excursion to Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McTavish of Rip- ley were. guests of their daughter, Miss M. McTavish, on Dominion Day. Mrs. T. J. Copeland of London spent a few days of last week with her cousin, Mrs. Copeland Heath, town plot. Miss Lizzie Wellwood of New York and Miss Hattie of Toronto are spend- ing the 'vacation t io at their home in town. Mrs. Albert Lavelle Taylor of Lon- don visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. .john McCracken, a few days last week. Miss M. Mulherri of Toronto and Miss A. Mulhern of Mitchell were guests of Mrs. Robt. Maxwell this week, Mr. Semi. BurWash and daughter, Miss Myrtle, of Port Elgin. are guests of the former's >;irother, Rev. N. S. Burtvash. Mr. and Mrs. W. IL Spedding Of Toronto spent a few days last week With the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Mertens and family, and Messrs, Fred. Rush and Ed. Scott, were visitors front Toronto on the Huron Old Boys' Excursion. Miss Wilson, who has been trimmer in Miss Reynolds' millinery_ Store for the past season, left for her home in Napanee on Wednesday of this Week. Mr, and Mrs. J', Bolger left on Wed• needay morning for a trip West. They will remain for the present in Winnipeg. We Wish them a pleasant trip and aafe retina.. Three Town Bylaws, Three Town By-laws are to be voted on in Wingham on July 26th, and it would be well for the property owners to study them well, so that they may be able to vote intelligently and in the best interests of our Town. By-law No. 580 authorizes the rais. ing of $6,000 for the purpose of im- proving the present Waterworks, by providing water for domestic use. This is something that Wingham re- quires, and cannot much longer be de- layed. We really need a sewer sys- tem and domestic water, but if we cannot have both, the passing of this Sy -law will he a beginning in one di-. rection at least. The experience of 1008 was a warning that should not be disregarded, and we have no doubt, but that a proper test of many of our wells now, would show that the water is unfit fur use. The By-law contem- plates the sinking of two artesian wells, the building of a reservoir, im- provements to pumping machinery, and connection with the present sys- tem of mains. In any 'tree, the pumps at the wheel -house are in a bad condition, and extensive repairs must be made there, or the Town will some day find itself left without fire pro- tection, The amount to be raised an nually under this By-law, for sinking fund and interest, is $453.02. But the additional water -rates should in a very short time meet all outlay on this account. Our present system has become a profitable investment, .and meets all its debentures, giving us fire protection and conveniences besides. There is no reason why this further extension should not be equally profi- table. We submit the following figs uses taken from the Town records, in proof of this There is raised annually for sinking fund and interest, on all waterworks expenditure to date, $1086,17, and the waterworks receipts last year were ,$1050.23. But as these debentures in- clude fire protection expenditure, We should credit the account with 24 hydrants, worth at least $25 each to the Town, or'$600. The account then stands thus Receipts from water $1650 23 Hydrants 600 00 Total $2250 23 Sinking Fund and Interest 1986 17 Credit balance $261 06 Or let us take the extensions, stand- pipe, etc., leaving cost of dam and first mains out of the question. The expenditure on these extensions was $13,800, and the amount raised annual- ly for sinking fund and interest on that expenditure is $736.70. The ac- count is then as follows :— Receipts from water • $1650 23 Less mill water charge(300 00 Net water rates $1050 23 Sinking Fund and Interest 736 '70 Credit balance.... ,$313 53 To this should be added $100, which the Town formerly had to pay for water used on the street (before the extensions) which it now secures from town hydrants, So that theprofit from the expenditure on extensions is really $413.53. - Whatever view we take, the water- works we now have are paying their cost and leaving credit balance. There is no reason why a further much need- ed extension should not alsoayits own sinking fund and interest. We believe it will ; hence we support the By-law. But the question of the health of our town is of far more. im- portance than dollars and cents, and from this standpoint, we could not conscientiously vpote down an effort to furnish pure water to those who are anxious to secure it. By-law No, 587 is an absolute neces- sity. On account of the failure or ne- glect of some past Councils to raise Sinking Fund for the Town Hall de- bentures, there will be due in Septem- ber $4000 on the Town Hall. This must either be raised this year, or de- bentures issued, The Council consid- ers it the wisest course to issue deben- tures for $4000, spreading them over twenty years, Doubtless the property owners will take the seine view of the matter, and view the By-law favor- ably. • By-law No. 588 is not a money By- law. It brings before the people once more the question of allowing a Com- mission to manage the Electric Light and Waterworks, instead of leaving them, in the hands of a committee of the Council, a committee liable to change at every municipal election, and hence new men without exper- ience frequently have had to take charge of these important depart- ments. The By-law authorizes the selection of three commissioners, one of whom must be the Mayor of the Town for the time being. The other two are to be chosen by the electors at the next municipal election. This question was submitted to the rate- payers in 1007, but objection was tak- en to having the names of the commis- sioners mentioned in the By-law, and it is said that the inclusion of these caused the defeat of the By-law at that time. In the By-law, as now be- fore the people, no names are mention- ed, and if it passes, the municipal voters will choose two of the Commis- sioners next January. It is supposed and desired that, in that case, men of good sound judgment will be chosen, and that they may be induced to give something like permanency to the office. Of course they will be subject to removal, and the Mayor is always one of the three Commissioners. It is held that some of our very capable citizens, who cannot be persuaded to sit at the Council table, are not averse to acting as Commissioners. If this is the case, why should not the Town avail itself of the services of capable business men, who otherwise give the Town no practical public service 2 The By-law does not contemplate any sal- ary being attached to the position, hence it is expected that the Commis- sioners will, like the Mayor and Coun- cillors. give their services gratis ; nor should that service be any more oner- ous than that willingly rendered by those in the Council: The Advance hopes that the voters will give these By-laws careful consideration. Sim- ply to vote against them because they are By-laws submitted by the Council. would be foolish indeed, and yet we have known that to be done. The best way is to read the By-laws, con- sider the necessities in each case, and then vote in the best interests bf the Town. Wingham Tannery And Glove Factory Burned. Early this morning (Thursday) the fire alarm aroused our citizens, and called the brigade to duty. It was soon discovered that the fire was lo- cated in Mr. Pringle's tannery. It was soon a roaring furnace of flame, and the streams of water poured on it appeared to have little effect. The -building is now a heap of ruins. Mr. Pringle has no idea how the fire orig- inated, as there was no fire in the building, except under the boiler, and it did not appear as though it caught from there. The fire had gained such headway, that nothing was saved, either in the tannery or in Mr. Gurn- ey's Glove Manufacturing department. There is MOO insurance on the build- ing and machinery and $5000 on the stock. Mr. Pringle took stock July 1st, and had $8000.00 worth on hand. Mr. Gurney was absent from town, and we could not learn, his insurance, but all his sewing machines and stock were totally destroyed. Mr. Pringle will, if possible, endeavor to rebuild, as he had nearly five thousand dollars worth of orders on file to fill. Both Mr. Pringle and Mr. Gurney must be heavy losers, aside from the interrup- tion of business for several months. Church 'mews During July and August, and com- mencing Sunday, July 18, the evening service in St. Paul's Church, will be- gin at 7.30 instead of seven o'clock. The choir in St. Paul's church now numbers thirty, and is developing under the leadership of Mr. Willis. The members appeared last Sunday evening as a snrpliced choir for the first time. Next Sunday evening, Rev, W. L. Sleeves of the Baptist Church will take for his subject "The furnace of trial"; test --"So they gave it me ; then I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf."—Exodus 32:21. Next Sunday evening, L. O. L. No. 791 will attend service in St. Paul's Church at 7 o'clock. Bro. Rev. C. E. Deakins will preach the annual ser- mon. Members are requested to meet in the room atc Lodge sfxo o'clock, ock mad as far as possible in the Lodge parade dress, The Methodist congregation of Wingham listened with pleasure to their new minister, on Sunday hast, morning and evening. Rev. Dr, Rut- ledge took for his text in the morning, "Take heed therefore how ye hear ; for whosoever hath, to him shall be given." His remarks were Most ap- ropriate, plain,pointed and practical.. pn the eveningthe text i btext chosen was Matthew 10 :18,"Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not pre- vail against it." From these words the speaker outlined the foundation and stability of the Church of God. Rov, Dr. Rutledge has already made a favorable impression upon his con- gregation, and a successful pastoral term is expected. With faithful, earn- est co-operation on the part of the Christian workers, there is every rea- son to hope for the best results. WAIVtED At OCE, -1000 oases of Eggs, 1000 boxed of Butter, •large guatto titica of Wool, Highest prices, cash or trade.- XINCi'S, 'V4'iaghttntr Mrs. Wm. Button of New York State is visiti3 g friends in town. Misses Marion and Greta Pilgrim of Hamilton are spending their vacation with Mrs. Herdsman. Rev. W. L. Steeves and bride arriv- ed from Malone, N. Y., on Thursday evening. They reside on Bristol Ter- race. Bon,N.—In Wingham, July 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mutch, a daughter. Fon SAr,g,—One light waggon, and one two seated swing. --Mrs. H. Kerr. High School Promotions. FOnat I TO FoRM U. ldoNons, Jennie,Artnour Mabel Bailagh Laura Clarke James Carrie r Olive Currie Annie Geddes Wilson Geddes Norman Geddes Itlma Kennedy' Nellie Nicholls Lillian Ross Arthur Shaw Adam McBurney Peter McEwen John Weir Earl Wightman PASS. Mamie Adams Lewis Beecroft May Oantelon Pearl Oartwright• George Currie John Dickson James Ferguson Gordon Gannett Earle Flail William Hall Fonm Dudley Holmes Earl Johns Fred. d. Johnson Cora Kerr Allan Knechtel• Hazel Moore Floosie Orr O. McNaughton Alex. McRae Ina McRitchie II TO Point ITI. HuNoirS. Fleece Aitcheson Frank Gillespie John Mitchell Florence Price Morley Price. Mary Ritchie Emma Stewart Gertie Stewart Mary Stewart Andrew Wallace PASS. Mao tVm .Dailagh Hector Mutton Br ges Milt7rRoadhouse Edna Dickson Luella Shaw Robert Galbraith Roy Turvoy Ada Haines Gordon 'Y'oung Roi'nd Uenderson I Walkerton's Postmaster,. Mr. A'. IV. Robb, Editor of the Telescope, has been appointed Post- master of Walkerton, in succession to the late Mr. Malcolm McLean. The office is paid on a commission bailie, and is now worth twenty four hundred dollars per annum, out of which the Postmaster has to pay his own clerks, Mr. Robb shoed make a good post- master. Entrance Exam. Results. On page 5, of •this week's Advance, Will be found the results of the recent Entrance examinations. At Wing - ham, 113 candidates wrote and 97 pass- ed, 19 of these taking honors. Of theca 113, fifty-four were 'pupils of Wingham Public School, and forty- eight passed, eight taking honors. Principal Stalker and his class are to be congratulated on the results of the test. Council Meeting. A lapse of memory caused the editor of this paper to miss the Council meet- ing on Monday evening. The chief business done, besides passing ac- counts, was :—Authorizing a sidewalk on south side of East Victoria street up to Jos. Hall's, the confirming of the rate of taxation by by-law, and placing of an electric light near Mr. Mulvey's, Civic holiday will be July 22nd, the day of the S. S. excursion to Kincardine. Sad News From West. Mrs. Lougheed received sad news from Regina by wire, this week, to the effect that her son David, who went West in the spring, had been seriously hurt, and very little hope of his recovery was entertained. Parti- culars are not yet to hand, but it is hoped that the case is not as serious as feared. He is being well cared for by the Oddfellows, but his mother is sorrow -stricken at the news, and fur- ther information is eagerly awaited. Former Resident Dead. Mr. H. G. Lee, of Brantford, for, many years a resident of Wingham, passed to his long home on Saturday evening, July 3rd. Mr. Lee was well known and respected in this vicinity, but removed to Brantford about ten years ago. While in Wingham he was an enthusiastic member of L. 0. L. No. 794, and a member of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church. His ill- ness lasted only one week. He leaves a sorrowing widow, and one daughter, Miss Jennie, who have the sincere sympathy of Wingham friends. Fon SALE.—A gramaphone and 14 records ; cheap. Enquire at Advance office. Narrow Escape. While out driving in the country on Sunday last, Mr. P. Ball and Miss Mae Knox, who were visiting here from Toronto, met with a sad misfor- tune which might h have ended quite g seriously. They were driving near Bluevale, when on the point of meet- ing an automobile, their horse took fright and threw the outfit into the ditch, dragging it for some distance. The occupants luckily received no ser- ious injury except for slight nervous shock. The buggy was so disabled as to render it impossible to continue, and they arrived home in another conveyance. In Bruce County. A well attended meeting was held in Walkerton on June 28th to con- sider the commencement of Y. M. C. A. county work in Bruce. A number of leading men in the work addressed the Convention, and it was resolved to organize county work in Bruce Co. at an early date. Huron was the first county to take up the work, which has been very successful there, in charge of Mr, L. C. Fleming, County Secretary, and Bruce will be the sec- ond. As soon as the sum of $1,800 is secured, organization will be com- menced and a County Secretary ap- pointed. Judging from the success of the first meeting in the interests of the cause, the Y. M. O. A. will soon gain a foot -hold in Bruce, Wedded June 30th, The last June wedding to be report- ed this year, took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm SherriffWi n g ha m,on Wednesday, June 801h, at 0 p. in., in the presence of about twenty friends of the -contracting parties, when their eldest daughter, Annie J. R., was united in marriage to Mr, Geo. Tiffin of Langside, Rev. Mr. Per- ria officiating. The young couple en- tered the drawing room unattended, the bride carrying a bouquet of white eart'iations. The bride, who was given away by her father, was becomingly attired in a semi -princess gown of cream French silk mull. The presents were numerous and beautiful. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold crescent set With pearls. After tea, a programme was given and the guests spent a very enjoyable evening. Mr, and Mrs. Tifilu will reside on the groom's farm in Kinloss, and their friends Wish them many years of happy wedded life. Women's Oxfords, Ties, Pumps and Slippers, In the handsomett models that over graced a Shoe Store—at 1$2.00, $2.50, up to $8.00 or $3.80, W. J, Greer, High, School Salaries. Some may consider our High School salaries high, but for a School of the standing of Wingham School, they are not. Clinton pays as follows ;— A. P. Gundry, Principal and Science, $1500 ; J. W. Treleaven, Classics, $12- 00 ; Miss E, R. Delmage, Mathematics, $1000 ; E. E. Ball, Moderns and Eng. Hell, $1000 ; Miss Moir, Commercial. specialist, has resigned to accept a po- sition on the Napanee Collegiate staff at a salary of $1000; The salaries for Clinton High School total $5,700, and for Wingham $5,150, Dominion Day. This holiday was pleasantly spent by our citizens as their tastes inclined.. Many took in the sports at Wroxeter and Teeswater; others went fishing for speckled trout, Quite a number enjoyed the afternoon in Lower Town. on the banks of the Maitland at the picnic of the Methodist Church, where baseball, football; swings, races, etc., amused the younger folk, and many of the older ones appeared to enjoy the afternoon also, The gathering gave many of the congregation an oppor- tunity of meeting their pastor, Rev. Dr. Rutledge. WANTED.—Two smart boys to learn the upholstering trade. Apply to Walker & Clegg. A Youthful Drummer. W. J. Fryfogle of Shuter Street is without doubt the best Twelfth of July fifer in this district, and is al- ways in demand on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. If we mis- take not, his. little son George, is go- ing to be the champion drummer. The way he can handle the big 'drum,, in time to the music on the fife played by his father, would astonish many. Indeed very few men can handle the. drum sticks' better, and yet the youth- ful drummer isnot yet eight years of age. If the celebration was held in Wingbam this year, Georgie would have been one of the drummers. Why Lamps Explode. Mr. Jno. Sillick of Lower Wingham has been making a study of coal oil lamps, and has come to the conclusion that explosions in lamps and lanterns are caused by the collection of gas in the bowl of the lamp and the over- heating of the burner. A defective lamp -glass, a foul burner, with the air -holes clogged, may cause an ex- plosion. Mr, Sillick has a method by which such accidents may be prevent- ed.. Barns have been destroyed by the explosion of a lantern, and it is gratifying to know that these losses need not occur. Mr. Sillick has testi- monials to this effect, and is positive that his plan is a sure preventative, A Pioneer Gone. The death of Mr. Magnus Spence of Morris, on Friday last, removed h of an- other e t eP ioneers of that township. Mr. Spence was of sturdy Scotch de- scent, but came to Canada when quite young. He had been a member of Bluevale Presbyterian Church for many years, and was held in general esteem. He had reached the advanced age of 88, and while naturally of a robust constitution had perceptibly failed since the death of his partner in life, about two months ago. He leaves one son, John, and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. A. Mc- Ewen, all of Morris. The funeral on Sunday was attended by a large num- ber of friends of the family and neigh- bors of the deceased. ' Rev. W. J. West, his pastor, conducted the ser- vice. Our splendid Shoes for men priced at $3.50, $4.00, or $5.00, cost no more than inferior qualities. --''V. J. Greer. Hicks" Weather Forcasts. A reactionary storm period is central on the 8th, 9th and 10th. The Mercury period is central on the 8th, the Moon is in perigee on the 7th, on the equator on the 0th, and at last quarter on the 10th, This period promises severe electrical and atmos- pheric unrest. The amount of violence to be expected front storms at this time will be plainly foreshown by the readings of the barometer. Look for heavy thunder gusts and driving rain squalls. .,,On and touching the 9th storms will reach their crisis. A sharp' change to tieing barometer, with cool- er winds from the west will bring up the rear of these storms. The Mercury influence will tend to prolong cloudi- ness and threatening weather between the storm periods, A regular storm period is central on the 14th, extend- ing from the 12th to 17th. This period comes on the culmination of the Mercury period and within a few days of the center of the Venus period. It also contains the New Moon at great- est declination north, As we enter this period, the temperature will rise very high, 'the barometer will 'fall, and storms of a threatening aspect will visit many localities progressively from west to east, between the 14th and 17th, The high temperature and storms may not reach a final crisis until the conjunction of the Moon with Barth and Sun on the 17th. This period promises the heaviest rains, perhaps, of any period in this month, After decided storms and the barometer begins to rise, change to coolerwill follow for a few days, Business Change. W. J, Howson has purchased A. 3. Nicholls' Bakery business, and gets possession next Monday. Frank How- son will be in charge ; flour and feed will be added to the business; Normal School Graduates, The following pupils from Wingbam High Schoolobtained their Second Class Professional certificates from the various Normal Schools :—Annie McBurney, Janisa Perrie, Earnscliffe Musgrove, Jean Bone, Nelson Higgins,, Bessie Lovell, • Edna Anderson and Ethel Walsh. The following secured Limited Third Class, good for one year :—Margaret Anderson, .envie Padfield, Summer Hats must go ; see them.— Miss Little. July 12th. North Htiron Orangemen will cele- brate this year at Brussels. L. 0. L. No. 794 will meet in their lodge room at 7.30 a. m„ and it is expected that they will leave the hall about 9 o'clock for the G. T. R. station. Wingham's excellent Band will accompany them. The Young Briton Lodge will also join. the procession. Special trains have been arranged, and the best connec- tion from Wingham will be made by the train from Londesboro, leaving Wingbam about 9.40 a.m. See time- tables for full particulars. Brussels promises good accommodation for the big crowd expected. Excellent plat- form speakers have been secured. Died In Grey. On Saturday last, there passed away in the township of Grey, a former re- sident of this town, in the person of Mrs. Phillip Tames ; her maiden name was Mary ' Jane Blanshard. She was born near Hamilton, but spent many years of her life in Wingham or vicini- ty. Nineteen years ago, she was mar- ried to Mr. P. James, and to them was born one child, who died while young. Besides her bereft husband, she leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Blanshard of Wingham, and two sisters—Mrs. Al- bert Green of Wingham, and Mrs. Jno. McGee of Bayfield. Mrs. James was an adherent of the Methodist Church, and was in her 48th year. In- terment took place in Wingham ceme- tery on Monday. TRUNIia AND VALISES. --Big stock to select from at lowest ptices. W. J. GR'EER. LLlterns Drink Christie's Teas. • Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Remember Lennox's New Grocery. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. T. J. McLean has gone on a trip to Edmonton, Miss E. L. Lloyd has purchased a millinery business in Elmira, and leaves on Saturday to take possession. Miss Earnscliffe Musgrove has been engaged as teacher in No, 9, Howick, at $435.00. The Advance wishes her success. Good summer hats verychea•p now, at Miss Little's. Miss Dell Burwash took first-class honors in her junior examination in Piano at the recent Conservatory ex- aminations. She is a pupil of Miss Edith Hall. At a court recently held in Kincar- dine a young man on "the Indian list" was sent to gaol because he refused to divulge the name of the party who supplied him with liquor, The name of the first station west of Orangeville on the Teeswater branch has been changed by the C.P.R. from Orangeville Junction to Fraxa Junc- tion. The name Fraxa is an abbrevi- ation for Garafraxa. Clearing sale of Millinery is now on, at Miss Little's. Miss Viola Davidson has been select- ed as assistant teacher of Ripley Pub- lic School, at a salary of $450. Ripley people will find Miss Davidson a most excellent young lady, and a compe- tent teacher. Mr, and Mrs. B. Cochrane came home from their bridal tour on Satur- day evening. On Monday evening they were serenaded by the Citizens' Band at their residence, Patrick St. The "boys" were well received and hospitably entertained. Manager J. Cunningham g of the Western Foundry left on Wednesday Y for a business trip to the West. He will also invade Uncle Sent's domains, A. big bunch of orders should be the result of the .trip. Mrs. Cunningham accompanied her husband, Big bargains in Millinery at Miss Little's, upstairs in Hanna's store. R,ev. A. W. Dever, well-known in Wingham, died recently in Victoria, B. C. He was a brother of Mrs. Wm. Button, formerly of this town, and spent the early part ofhis ministry on the Winghatn district. He was married' to a Miss Blair of Kinear- dine. On Thursday evening, Mrs. (Rev.) Rutledge met with anaccident, severely spraining one of her ankles. She has been obliged to remain in her room fora few days, but hopes soon to be around again, and get acquaint- ed with the members of the cona- tion as soon as possible. g teg Mr. Watters, of the rordwich Re• cord, underwent an operation in Wing- ham Hospital on Saturday for the res rnovel of a growth upon his under lip. it has used hint considerable pain forthe past few months, The Ad - vance hopes that the operation will Waft t lit permanent relief, Bluevale. Confectionery—LENNox, Wingham. Jae, Cleghorn has purchased a fine driving colt. Thos, Nichol of Toronto is home for a few weeks' holidays.. John Greenaway of Toronto spent Sunday at his home -here. Mrs. McLeod of Toronto is visiting her sister, Mrs, Jno. Rolph, Mrs. 3. J. Ferguson of Walpole, Saek„ is visiting Mrs. Master, Mies Lizzie Pocock is recovering from an attack of the mumps, Bluevale Orangemen are going to celebrate in Brussels this year. Mr. Alex. McGee is on the sick list; we wish him a speedy recovery, Miss Ruth Patton of Richmond Hill is visiting friends in this vicinity. H. W. Hart of McKinney, Texas, is visiting his uncle, Leonard Ruttan. Mr. John Hall had a very successful barn -raising on Saturday afternoon. Thos. Stacey and son spent Domin- iorr day with friends at Bowmanville, Miss Maud Paul of Detroit spent a few days with her parents last week, "'Quite a number from here took in the Wroxeter celebration last Thurs- day. Messrs. Geo. Greenaway and Jas, Thynne spent Dominion day at Lon- don. Miss Jessie Holmes has gone to To- ronto, where she has secured a situa- tion. Mrs. Joe. Robb and daughter spent a few days last week with friends at Clinton. A young daughter came to gladden the home of Mr. Frank Hill on Sun- day last. Mr. and Mrs. Cam Woods of Turn - berry visited at the Manse' one even- ing last week, Mrs. (Rev.) Andrews has returned home, after a two' months' visit with friends out West. Mr. J. H. Smith succeeded. Jno. Gar- dner as mail -carrier. He began on Tuesday, and should fill the bill well. Quite a number from here took in the Bathe Garden Party, Tuesday evening, and report having had a good time. Mr. Robt, Thomas of Toronto took advantage of the Huron Old Boys' excursion to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Thomas. The young people opened their ice cream parlor last Saturday evening and will continue to sell during the rest of the summer, Geo. Churchill is not improving as speedily as his many; friends would wish for. We understand he is to undergo another operation, which we hope will effect a permanent cure. The regular monthly meeting of the Womens' Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Collie on Thursday afternoon, July at 2.30. The y 8th, papers will be read by Miss Olive Scott and Mrs. W. J. West. All the ladies are cordially invited to attend. Mr. Jno. Gardner is about to leave Bluevale to reside in Goderich. He will have an auction sale of his furni- ture on Saturday, July 17th, at 5 p.m. R. H. Garniss will take the bids. We shall be sorry to lose one, who has for so many years been a resident of our burg. WANTED AT ONCE. -1000 cases of Eggs, 1000 boxes Butter, large quan- tities 'Wool. Highest prices, cash or trade.—KIsr 's, Wingham. Salem. Pure Ice Cream—LENNox,Wingham Mr. and Miss McTaggart of Grey visited Mr. and Mrs. McKersie on Sun- day last. Mr. and Mrs, D. L. Weir spent a few days with the latter's sister, Mrs. McTavish, near Stratford. Rev. Mr. McKenzie preached his first sermon on this circuit last Sun- day. He spoke very impressively on the work of the church. Miss Effie Goodfellow, of Toronto, who has spent the last two weeks visiting relatives around here, return- ed home last Saturday ; she was ac- companied by her aunt, Miss Ada Gallaher, who will spend some time in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Good- fellow and other friends. WANTED AT Ont, -1000 case s of Eggs, 1000 boxes Butter, large quail- titles WooL. Highest prices, cash orm g trade.—ICING's, Win ha. BUTTER AND _EGGS. Bring along your produce. Highest price paid in exchange for Boots and Shoes. W. 3. Greer. RenEitoin loomxa.---Cali at office or mill, and see a sample of this roof- ing, taken from the roof of a building after being in use for fourteen years, and apparently as good as ever. S. A. McLii s N. 1YTAHRIA0E3. Tirna-•-Sherrifh.---A.t the residence of the bride's patents, Lower Wing - ham, June,, 80th, by Rev. D. ?eyrie Mr. Geo. Tiffin of Kinloss to Miss Annie 3', Sherrill'. DEATHS, S'euoe -in Morris, l July 2nd, Mr. Magnus Spence, aged 88 years, ti .-. d mils In Grey, July 3rd, Mary Elan - shard, wife of Mr, Phillip James, aged 47 years, 11 months, 6lenannan. Pure Ice Cream—LnNNox,Wjngham. At the close of school on June 30th, the pupils of 5, S. No. 3, Turnberry, said good-bye to their teacher, J. W. Ansley, who has held that position for three and a half years, Before saying adieu, they took their teacher by sur- prise, and presented him with a silk umbrella, accompanied by the follow- ing address t -- DEAR T4A.OHNR, —Having heard with deep regret of your intention to sever your connection with this school, we wish to express our appre- ciation of the untiring efforts you have directed in our behalf, During the years you have been in charge of ue, you have been zealous in yobs in* terest in our welfare, and though at times we must have tried your temp- er, you have been. patient in correct- ing our faults, and ever ready to en- courage by precept and example, bet- ter principles. We ask you to accept this umbrella as a very slight token of our esteem. We hope that a favor- able Providence may guard your future, in what ever branch of life you choose to follow. Signed on behalf of your pupils. Robt. Muir, Elmer Aitken. Mr. Ansley in a few words express- ed hie appreciation of his pupils' kind words and act, He assured them that he would always remember with plea- sure the three years and a half spent. in No, 3, Turnberry. WANTED AT ONCE. -1000 cases of Eggs, 1000 boxes Butter, large quan- tities Wool. Highest prices, cash or trade.—KING's, Wingham. 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 MoKibbon DRUGGIST Stylish Oxfords No Man or Woman's Wardrobe will be complete this Summer with- out a pair of Low Cut Shoes. With our Low Out Footwear, there's no slipping or gaping, for the Shoes are shaped correctly. SUPERIOR MODELS Our Oxfords were chosen from among the best Makers' best. Our Men's $3.00, $3.50 or $4.00 Oxfords, and our Women's $1.50, $2 or $3.00 Oxfords, cannot bo duplicated for these prices, anywhere. But do not jadge of our Shoe values by our prices, for all Shoe prices sound alike, Look at our Ox- fords—and then judge. W. J. Greer THE SHOER NOTICE OF CLOSING. We, the undersigned, Solicitors of the town of Wingham, hereby agree to close our offices during the months of July and. Aegust as follows :—On each week day with the exception of Saturday, at, 4 p. as., and on Saturday at1p.m. Ik, VANsTotsi4. J. A. Most Den= Hovtnrs. Under Help Wanted. WAN`l•I-'n, --= Experienced operators on pants, knickers, overalls. Constant employment the year round ; highest union wages paid; pieeo work. Inex- pet•ieneed hands to learning opera. ting. Twirt,Oit-AzeniensoN Soirtn0Ave Co, Limited, Seaforth.