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WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, 1909.
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SANCTUM, PARAGRAPHS.
—The block system, and other safe-
guards used on some •of the leading
railways show a desire on the part of
the cornpeniee to safeguard human
life. Railway aecidents are expeusive
affairs, not only on account of the
damage to rolling stock, but the bills
for damages on account of injuries re-
ceived by passengers. During the last
fiscal year, the Burlington railway
operated its passenger trains without
having killed a single passenger. This
remarkable record was equaledonly
bytwo other reads on this continent,
the Pennsylvania, and the Michigan
Central in Canada.
* * *
—Notice is given in the Teesveater
News, that James Albert Green of
Culross will apply at the next session
of Parliament for a divorce from his
'wife. Dudley Holmes of Winer= is
his Solicitor. This will be another ad-
dition to the labors of the aged and
infirm Senators. It is really too bad
to pile so much hard work on the
feeble old chaps. First thing we know
Parliament will be voting them an ex-
tra thoasand indemnity. Hon. G. W.
Ross is one of the distinguished Sen -
eters, and he claims that the Senate
always does the right thing. This is
very comforting and assuring. But
Hon. George saw no harm in Capt.
Sullivan's tactics; did not even know
the Capt. This led the Oapt. to re-
mark—"Isn't the old man a corker ?".
Hence Hon. G. W. Ross' statement as
to the usefulness of the Senate re-
quires corroboration.
* * *
—The Advance has not much sym-
pathy with this war talk scare, and
the proposal to spend a lot of millions
to create a Canadian navy. Suppose
we had a navy, what use would it be ?
Fitted out as were the Arctic and
Montcalm by our Government, the
navy would be a vast sink -bole for
cash, and our public debt is piling up
now fast enough. Suppose we did
build two or three six million dollar
ships! That is only the initial ex-
pense, for we would have to keep sev-
eral hundred chaps nicely dressed .up
and well fed, practically doing nothing
but playing at war, strutting around
with caps bedecked with gold lace,
and having a good time, while the
common people worked hard to pay
the cost of the whole show. This
Dreadnought business is going to be
the financial ruin of nations, The
greatest English Dreadnought has a
tonnage of 19,500 tons, but Japan is
going to build one of 30,000 tons.
Where are nations going to stop?
They are (if we mistake not) heading
for national bankruptcy, and before
many years there will be a crash.
Waste of national resources must
bring the same results as waste in in-
dividual cases, .viz„ want and bank-
ruptcy. Already in these nations that
are leading in war expenditure, poverty
.14_ is increasing. Canada should keep out
of the whirlpool. Evidently the world
is not yet governed by the Prince of
Peace.
* * *
—Booksellers are load in their com-
plaints against the Ontario Govern-
ment on account of certain privileges
the T. Eaton Co..have in their School
Book contract, which are much to the
disadvantage of the local merchant.
Personally, we were sorry to see the
Eaton monopoly get the contract; we
would have preferred to see it go to
some person legitimately regarded in
the publishing business. Of course,
the Government had to accept the
lowest tender, or there vvoald have
been a terrible outcry, and as Batons
are Liberals, the cry of partisanship
would have been raised, The Govern-
ment promised the people cheaper
ochool books, and the promise has
been kept. What the booksellers
cosesplain of most, is the privilege that,
Batons have of selling retail at whole-
sale prices. Any person ca.n send to
Eaton's and get a book as cheap as the
retail dealer. A clause inserted in the
contract binding the publishers not to
sell at lese than retail prices would
have prevented that, but on the other
hand that Would have thrown a lot
more lioney Eaton's way, because of
the profit extra on their (3 ales., It
seems to be one of those cases Where
somebody had to suffer for the good
of the mejority, and hi this ease it is
the booksellers. Another complaint
made is that a sufficient supply cart -
not le obtained, and thet Baton's hold
the dealers' orders for a long time, but
ID the 'meantime their own retail sales
go on. In other werds, they do not
simply the local dealer's order prompt-
ly, but their own tountees always
have a geed supply. This diffieulty,
however, will be ,gradually overeotne
as the eupply is hicreased. The De-
partreent of Edueation 00 donbt fore-
eaW that it would take time to fully
gook up, and benne the permission for
schools to use the old books for a cer-
tain time. At present, hovvevet, the
retail dealers have their own troubles.
tinder the old regime, hoWever, they
were alweye liable to be /eft with e,
heavy etoek on their hands, by
change in the prescribed books. So
the way of the loaf deolet has ite
own peculiar diftlenitles.
"Excelsior" Their Motto.
Au Exodus of Wingham High School
Students to Higher institutions
of Learning.
If any further evidence was needed
(but it is not) of the almost unparal-
leled success of Wingham High School
it can be found in the large number of
Re students now in higher institu-
tions, in the further prosecution of
their studies. Indeed, it is very
doabtful, if any High School, outside
of the cities can show an equal record
for the first three years of its exis-
tence.
On Saturday last there was almost
an exodus of former student, to the
cities, inepired by the thirst for know-
ledge, and bent ou reaching the goal
of their laudable ambitions. Here is
the list :—
To *University of Toronto — Irene
Davis, Olive Cruikshank, T, E. Robin-
son, Clifford Pugh, Marjorie Gordon,
Wm. Argo, Gartie Cruikshank, Robt.
McBurney.
To School of Practical Science, To-
ronto—Fred. Scaudrett.
To Medical College, Toronto—Will.
McLean, Arthur McKersie, Thos. Ged-
des Wilson.
To Toronto. Normal School—Minnie
Ross, Adam Isbister, Edna Isbister.
Faculty of Education, Toronto—Ev-
erett Glenn, Gertie Troy, Ernest Wi-
ley, Elgin Currie.
Durham Model School—Pauline Mc-
Innis, Ruby Clegg, Irene Clegg,
Calgary Normal School—Roy Stack-
house, Tennyson Glanville.
London Normal School—Jean Mc-
Tavish.
Stratford Normal School Finlay
Reid, Lizzie McKee, Russell McKersie,
Clayton Proctor, Alberta Goble,
There is at present an attendance of
165 at Wingham High School. What
more need be said ? The sum total of
results achieved in three years (which
cannot be here enumerated) and the
continued large attendance tell the
story of unparalleled success.
The attendance of 165 is distributed
as follows :-4th form, 26; 3rd form,
20; 2nd form, 42; 1st form, 71.
Eighty-six pupils are from the town,
sixty-eight from the county of Huron,
and eleven from other counties.
Forty of the pupils from a distance
board in town.
Hospital Banquet.
The banquet under the auspices of
the Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham
Hospital was held in the Rink on
Thursday evening. There was a large
attendance, which Was exceedingly
gratifying to the Wiles of the Auxil-
iary, as well as to all interested in the
success of the Hospital.
Y. M. C. A. County Committee.
The third quarterly meeting for this
year, of the Huron County Committee
of the Young Men's Christian Asso-
ciation, was held in Wingham, on
Tuesday, Sept, 21st, Thoseepresent
were—G, P. Blair of Ooderich, J. Soott
of Clinton, J. McNay of Egmondville,
R. M. Yonng of Carlow, 1', Buchanan
and R. Maxwell of Wingham, and
County Secretary Fleming.
After devotional exercises, the min-
utes of previous meeting were read
and confirmed.
TREASURER'S Itneonsr.
Receipts for quarter just closed $453.35
Dish nrsem ents 455.46
Balanee in treasury at end of
quarter 245,00
Estimated receipts for remain-
ing quarter of the year 393.50
Expenditures 585,00
Probable deficit for year191.50
It was recommended that the lo-
calities not yet canvassed, for the year
be canvassed for the probable deficit.
Mr. Scott recommended that an
effort be made by the tommittee to
put the budgets for future years upon
a permanent basis, by soliciting pled-
ges to remain in force year after year,
and terminable at any time the pled-
ger finds himself unable to continue
the pledge, by giving notice to the
Treasurer • to this effect. This would
obviate the neceesity of making a
yearly canvass, with its attendant un-
certainty,
It was proposed by Mr. Blair and
duly passed that the County Secretary
be authorized to take up with the
Provincial committee the matter of
transference of membership from any
county association to any town or
city association, to the end that any
young man leaving a local association
at any time to go to the city, may
have the bala,nce of his year's mem-
bership allowed in the city association
without further cost, the same trans-
ference to be made always through
the County Secretary.
The departmental spirconsmittee,
viz., physical, social, educational and
religious, were asked for their policies
and plans of work for the year in
these various departments. As these
were only of a suggestive character
they were referred hack to the com-
mitteee for more definite crystalliza-
tion, after which these sub -committees
would be authorized to carry their
plans into effect.
The County Secretary reported the
following work done during the quar-
ter by the local associations :—
Bible study sessions with an average
attendance of 20.
Sunday afternoon meetings of sac-
red song with an average of 15 taking
part.
Athletic Meets with 36 and 38 en-
tries respectively, and attended by an
average of 200 people.
Social events with an average at-
tendance of 23.
Physical events—of 23 taking part.
Evangelist Mason has been secured
for a month's wotk in the county to
begin about October the 5th, Mr.
Fleming also reported favorably on
the work he accomplished, and the
benefit and inspiration he received at
the Silver Bay Conference and. Train-
ing Institute.
The eatables (except cream, sugar,
butter and milk) were furnished by
the Canadian Shredded Wheat Co.,
and the following was the menu:
Creamed Chicken in Shredded Wheat Baskets
Pickles
(T. A, Lytle Co. Ltd.)
Cold Ham
Trisouit and Butter
Jell.° Fruit Sandwiches with Whipped Cream
(Imperial Dessert Jelly)
1Wagstaffe's Marmalade)
Trisouit and McLaren's Cheese
Shredded Wheat Ice Cream
Huyler's Chocolate Trisouit
Chase & Sanborn's Coffee Salada Tea
Four large tables, seating about 250
people, were neatly spread, and while
the guests were partaking Of the menu
provided, the Citizens' Band and the
Salvation Army Band furnished a fine
program of music. Both Bands gave
their services free.
After the refreshments had received
attention, a program of entertainment
was given, A. H. Musgrove, M.L.A„
presiding, The program was as fol-
lows 1—Solo, Geo, Cline; Trio, Misses
May Moore, Alice and Emilie Mann;
address on "Natural Food" by Mr.
Hewitt; duett, Misses Hazel and Ver-
na Moore; bastrotnental, Mrs. Steeves ;
solo, Master MacDonald; solo, Miss
Griffin; May -pole, by boys and girls.
"God Save the Xing."
The dandy booth in charge ef Mrs,
Phalen Was well patronized, the whole
stoek being sold, increasing the pro-
ceede by about $30.
The ladies of the Auxiliary desire to
express their thanks to all who in any
way contributed to the gratifying
success of the effort.
Possibly some of our teaders may
not understand how it Is that the
Shredded Wheat Co, tan give these
refreshments entirely free of cost, for
Churthes sent charitable' eauses, Xti
exp1anation we may say, that the
Co. is net cOnmesed of missionaries to
the Suffering, nor of anselfIsh philan-
thropists, tat of shrewd butieess
men, who take this method of increas-
ing their businese, and they are doubt-
less amply repaid by the Wide aver-
tisernent it givell theie preclude.
The Ladle& Auxiliary report aboot
$200 dear, es a tesult �f their effort,
Iltsreltn A21/5 Velase. Bring along
your prodtiee. Highest price paid in
exchange for Poets told Sheee.
W. 3. Greet
Evening Classes.
Evening classes have again started
at the Wingham Business College,
and anyone who wishes to "learn
while they earn" are invited to ask for
particulars. Individual instruction
every Monday, Wednesday and Fri-
day evenings.
We Cannot Deny it.
The following original notice from
the Chesley Enterprise is good—in
fact, it left a nice flavor in oar mouth
for some time :—" Well -set advertiee-
ments, neatness in general make up,
and all the news that is news, are
characteristics of the Winghatn Ad-
vance which has entered its 38th year.
Editor Hall appears to have a nose for
news so essential in a journalist. A
epecialty also seems to be made of cor-
reepondente. Subscribers to the Ad-
vance are certainly getting good value
for their money." Thanks, Bro, Mc -
Demist
Friday, October tith.
This is the date of a grand concert
to be he1d. in the Opera House.
Among those who will assist in the
program, are—Miss Mabel Small,
Champion Irish, Scotch and Spanish
dancer; Master Webb, London boy
soprano singer; Winghans Male Quars
tette ; Sandy Drennan, comedian ;
Miss Alice M. Belie, London's great
contralto ; Miss W, Alba, Chisholm,
soprano, Wingbarn ; Masters Frank
Gallaher, boy soprano. The achnission
is 35c and 25c ; children 15c, See bills
for full particulars.
Provided The Program.
The anniversary services of Salem
Methodist Church were held on Sun-
day and Monday. At the Harvest
Home Festival on Monday evening,
the musical part of the program was
provided by Wingham talent, as fol-
lows :—Quartettes by Mrs. W. H.
Willis, Miss Laura Kerr, Ern. Ham-
mond. and Jos, Guest; solos by Mrs,
Willis, Miss Pearl Awde, Miss Pearl
Duncan, Gerry Willis ; duett by Ern.
Hammond and J. W. Ansley. Miss
M. Hammond was accompanist. There
was a large attendance, and everyone
seemed to tlaoroughly enjoy the eve-
ning.
Harvest Home Services.
Harvest Home serVices will be held
in connection with St. Paul's Church
next Sunday. The Rector will preach
appropriate sermons at 11 a. m. and
7 p. m. As usual the church will be
tastefully decorated with emblems of
the bountiful harvest, and suitable
music will be rendered by the choir.
On Monday evening following, in the
school room, the annual Harvest
Home supper will be served from 6 to
8, to be followed by an entertaining
program. Admission 25 cts. The
ladies of St. Paul's are noted for the
excellent spread they provide at these
annual Harvest Home suppers.
An Encouraging Letter.
Every person (even the editor) feels
better for an encouraging word oc-
casionally. Last week, we received a
letter from E. N. Lewis of Goderich,
M. P. for West Huron. In it he says:
"I have long thought of writing you,
to tell you how much I admire your
paper. I am a great hand for clip-
ping information from all sources, and
I never scan the Advance without
getting one or two pertinent points.
If you have in mind any points or re-
forms which should be agitated in the
House of Constnons, I shall only be
too glad to take them up." The edi-
tor Of the Advance appreciates these
kind words very much indeed, and
thanks Mr. Lewis for the encourage-
ment he has given, by his kindly
letter,
INVICTLYS is the name of the high-
est grade shoes made for men. A
look will convince you. See them, at
W. J. Greer's.
Canadian Poresters' Service,
Court 1VIaltland No, 25, Canadian
Order of Foresters, attended servite
last Sunday in Wingham Baptist
church, The brethren met in their
Court room and marched to the
chards between 00 and 100 in number.
Seats were kindly reserved for them,
and 'Pastor W. L. Steeves preached to
them, taking for 'his text—"Be rich in
good works," part of the 13th verse of
Oth chapter of let Timothy. After in-
troduetion, the speaker considered the
relatien of the three features of the
Foresters' motto, Liberty, Herrero -
lento and Concord, In relation to
Christianity, In cleshig, referenee
was triede to the sucoeseful record of
Court Maitland and its present large
membership of nearly So. Pleasing
reference was alto made to the ter-
viVing pioneere of the Court. On re-
turning to the Court room, word of
the niembere expressed thee appre.
elation of the sermon, and it Vote of
thanks was passed to I* tendered Rev.
L. Steeves for hit appropriate ad.
dress,
A Good Vann Paper.
Farmers, are you acquainted with
The Weekly Farmers' Sun? It claims
to be an independent journal for farm
and home. The claim is fair. It is a
clean paper, therefore fit for the home.
It is practically adapted for the farm
home because it is edited and publish-
ed with a view to interest every per-
son in the home—the old and young,
male and female—all may read it
regularly with profit, Its market
page we coneider equal to the best in
the Dominion for farmers. Let ns
take your order with the Whaghean
Advance.
Magistrate's Court.
Two delinquents faced -Police Magis-
trate Morton on Monday, on charge of
being drunk. Provincial Constable
Phippen charged Samuel McIlwain,
who pleaded guilty and promised to
be good and not to do it again. He
was assessed $1,00 and costs, in all
85.45. Chief Constable Allen pre-
ferred a similar charge against John
McLeod. The latter being on the In-
dian list, was charged higher for the
pleasure he had indulged in, and was
given a short time to pay $10 fine and
$5 costs. He also made public the
name of the person who brought him
the stuff that got him into trouble, at
his own request.
Knox is giving great Bargains. Do
not fail to visit him before Oct. 15.
Death Of Mr, Doubleday.
Another of Wingharn's respected
citizens has gone to join the great
majority. On Thursday last, Mr.
Wm. Doubleday passed away in his
sixtieth year. Deceased was born in
Attleborough, Norfolk county, Eng-
land, in 1840. For about 33 years, he
was a resident of Wingham, a quiet,
honest, industrious citizen, and for
fifteen years was in the employ of the
Bell Furniture Oo'y. About twelve
months ago, he was stricken with
paralysis, and for the past seven
months had been confined to his bed.
Besides his bereaved widow, he leaves
four sons—Win. H. of Southampton,
Walter of Wingham, Albert and John
of Ilespeler, and one daughter, Mrs.
G. Heist of Chesley. Mr. Doubleday
was aemember of the Baptist Church,
and the pastor, Rev. W. L. Steeves,
conducted the funeral service. Inter-
ment took place on Sunday, to Wing -
ham cemetery, the Salvation Army
Band accompanying the procession.
Mrs, Doubleday and family are sin-
cerely grateful to all who tendered
them acts of kindness during their
trouble.
Sunday School "Rally."
"Rally day" was observed in Wing -
ham Methodist Sunday School last
Sunday, the service being held in
the auditorium of the church. After
opening exercises, Mr. Buchanan, the
superintendent, gave an appropriate.
encouraging address. One feature of
the program was short speeches by
young men of the school—Dr. Price,
on "The Teachers",; Harry Green on
"Finances"; Walter Hall, on "The
Scholars", and Wes. Ansley on "The
Officers." De. Rutledge was then
called on to present the Banner to the
successful class showing highest per-
centage of attendance, etc. • lire. Mc-
Kie's class of boys won the prize, and
will now be known as the Banner class,
until they are surpassed. The Sunday
School choir led the singing. Rally
day was also observed. in Holmes'
school, where Mr. Jno. Kerr assisted
the superintendent, Mr. Roadhouse,
and an interestaig session was held.
September Wedding.
A quiet but pretty September wed-
ding was the event of interest at the
home of Mrs. Sadler, on Wednesday
of this week, when her eldest (laugh-
ter, Miss Ella, becatne the bride of
Mr, James II. Kerr of Toronto. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. 0.
E. Jeakins, B. A., B. D., hi the pres-
ence of the imnsediate relatives of the
bride and groom. After the eere-
tnony and congratulEttions, a tasty
wedding repast Was enjoyed, The
bride has spent all her life in Wing,
ham, and is highly esteemed by all
who came in coetaet with her. In St.
Paul's Church, whete she Was a Most
active worker, he will be missed in-
deed, The groom Was .formerly in
husinets0 here With his brother, Mr.
John Xerr, and the sincerest wishes
for a prosperous futtire follow them
to their eity home. Among the ex.
teptionally beautiful presents received
by the bride were --half a dozen hand.
painted china plates from the A. Y. P.
A., Of St. PAUVS Chord), and a quarter.
out oak library table from the Sunday
School, hi tecognitiors of duties faith-
fully performed. Mr. and Mrs. Xerr
left by the afternoon trate for Toren -
to. The bridee travelling suit was of
green broadcloth, With hat of the
mine color, Aniong the gueete from
e. distance were Mr. and Mrs. George
State t),na daughter Thelma of De-
troit, Mr. and Mrs, 0. W. Xerr of To.
Mite,
This Advertislog Refused.
Last week, the Advance received an
offer of 3,500 lines of advertising for
T. Eaton & Co., Toronto. There was
no type to be set, and it would have
been easily handled and been so much
cash in our pockets. But in justice to
our local merchants, we declined the
offer. And yet, as we pass around
town, we come across stationery
printed( in Toronto. Is this fair?
Home printing offices can do the work,
do it neatly; proof can be submitted,
and there is no express to pay. Yet
some send their printing to the city
offices, but if a birth, marriage or
death, occurs in their family, they
look for a notice in the local paper.
City printing ofaces do not help to
pay town taxes, nor are they asked to
contribute to every public enterprire
or private subscription list. Hence
the home offices should get the home
work. The Advance believes that the
'horde merchants should get the home
trade, and we do not intend to carry
Eaton's advertisements, and help build
up a, greedy monopoly at the expense
of our town merchants. The rule
ought to work both ways.
CALL AND INSPECT.—D. M. Gordon's
stock of dress goods was never in bet-
ter form than now. Readers of the
Advance are invited to call and see
the latest in fashionable and standard
lines. To see, to examine and to com-
pare, is wise. A call solicited.
This Fish Did Hite.
.A. reliable Toronto peper, the Star,
report's that T. W. Sheffield, the great
swimmer, while bathing at Oakville
was bitten by a big flsh, that took a
piece out of his side, leaving a painful
wound. The Advance surmises that
this fish knew a nice soft snap when
he saw it. Possibly he was first cousin
to the Maitland river wonder, that
when accidentally hooked, was tied to
a stump until help could be obtained.
This fish is said to have run away with
the stnnsp, but was caught later on,
with the line in his mouth measuring
the width of the river, so as to keep a
safe distance from the well -baited
hooks dangled before him by James
Slemin or Robt. McKay. Wonderful
what some fish can do.
The Pall Pair.
Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week were the days of Wingham Fall
Fair. The first day was fine and the
entries came in freely, and everything
betokened a successful Fair and large
attendance, but Wednesday morning
dawned dark, dismal and wet. As we
close our forms on Wednesday fore-
noon, the weather is anything but en-
couraging in its ontlook. However,
the afternoon may turn out more
favorable, The directors are alert and
judges for the day at their posts of
duty. An entertaining program is
prepared for the evening concert, and
a large attendance is expected. It is
impossible to give the prize list this
week. We hope to report a successfttl
exhibit in all departments of the
Fair.
October 'Weather.
This week, we condense Prof. Hicks'
foleceets for the first half of Ootober,
as follows :—General cloudiness Will
prevail as we pass from September in-
to Oetober, but these conditions will
increase into positive storms of rain,
wind. and thunder, on and touching
the 3rd, 4th and 5th. These Eitorins
promise general rain and will Wind up
with much eooler, autumnal winds
and weather. Seetions along tlae north
side Of the country may possibly have
a toueh of early sleet and snoW, along
with the high barometer that is sure
to press close on the western flanks of
these storms. Northwesterly gales on
the lakes, at& frosty nights will be in
order. The reactionary storm period
will not bring any serious disturbante,
snore ' thee probable light rains and
cooler weathers about 10th to 121,1i.
About the 126h decided storna con.
ditions will begin kerning in the west,
By tlie 13th and 146h the temperature
will be high, and the barometer fall-
ing in 'western sections, 42)d from
Wednesday the lath to Sunday the
17th, heavy autumnal storms, with
lightning and thender On and tomb -
Ing the 13th, will pass frond west to
east Acres* the country. The astrotis
orate tonditions betoken general earth-
quake and volcanic disturbances, about
this time.
WANTED.—At Wingham Glove Lea-
ther Works, hides and skins, for
which the highest price will be paid.
—W. D. PRINGLE.
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Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham.
Wear Greer's _Shoes and Rubbers.
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8.
Read Mrs. Green's Millinery locals.
The Grand Trunk station is being
improved by having the exterior
painted.
The regular monthly meeting 'of the
Town Council will be held on Mon-
day evening,
Mre. Geo. Willis, an aged lady from
near Wroxeter,. who had been in the
hospital here for some time, passed
away on Monday evening,
Timothy for fall seeding, at Geo, E.
King's.
3. E. McIntosh's change of adver-
tisement came too late for this week.
Our readers will find him ready to
serve them in the Macdonald block.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham Hos-
pital willl be held in the Council
Chamber on Monday, Oct. 4th, at 4.15
p. m.
The building occupied as Awde's
flour and feed store is being improved.
It has been painted, reshingled, and is
to have a new and more modern
front.
Large and elegant stock .of new Fall
Millinery at Mrs. Green's.
The Advance regrets to hear that
Editor Kerr of the Brussels Post is ill.
We hope that it is not serious, and
that he will soon enjoy his former
health.
Old weather prophets predict that
the prevailing winds for the next three
months will be from the south, the
wind having been from that direction
on the 21st, the equinox.
The Bodmin Lime Works of Morris
have light colored coverings on their
team, with the following inscribed
thereon :—"The Bodwin Lime Works
wishes you all good luck."
Don't forget to read R. Xnox's advt.
He cab save yOu money,
The East Huron Teachers' Conven-
tion will be held in Wingham on Oct.
21 and 22, It is expected that John
Dearnese, of London Nonnial School,
will deliver several addresses.
Don't forget Thuretlay, Oct. 28th,
the date of the grand recital of
Dickens' "Christerias Oarol" by Mr. E.
S. Williaanson of Toronto, Mader the
auspices of the Epworth League.
Hailey's Comet is approaching this
earth et a terrific rate of speed, and
by next spring will be seen in all its
glory. There is no danger of its col-
liding with thie old world. (so astrono-
mers toll us.) Read About it on page
three, this issue.
Prices are eleughtered. Goods must
be Sold. See our advt.—R. Kaox.
The Street committee is having
josephine street treated with a good
supply of graVel. Thia is about all
that ean be done with it, until it is
made a first -lass street, said that can-
not be done midi the sewer question is
definitely settled.
W, 3. Zohnston has opened his
tailor shop iri the Morton block, and
Makes a specialty of repairing and
cleaning and preseing suits. Ile does
his work well, and hie charges are
reaeonable. Es will be pleased to I tsor
have Mam
Mir reeall.
The Y. M. C. A. production of "A
Crazy Idea" will be given about the
middle of October, in the Town Hall,
Those who are taking part are practis-
ing diligently ill order to make the
play worthy of the auspices under
which it is to be given.
Tax Collector Griffin reports that
over $0,000 of the Town taxes was paid
on or before the first date fixed for
payment, Sept. 15th, by those who
took advantage of the discount.
Those who pay by October 15th will
cbeenetntitled to a reduction of one per
RFMOVING WHmtE ?-e-To the Beav-
er Block. Help us by reducing our
stock,—R. Knox.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Green, now in
Rainy River, do not apparently intend
to come back to Wingham for the
winter, for they have sent for their
winter clothing. Mr. Green has the
franchise for electric lighting and
power for Rainy River, and has some
heavy contracts to complete.
Mr. Ed. Johnston of Fordyce has a
goose that laid eight eggs in the spring
and brought out a little flock, Now
she has started again, and has laid six
more eggs. This, it is said, is very
unusual. A goose generally lays
from eight to fourteen eggs, and this
one seems to be doing -business on the
instalment plan, eight in the spring
and six in the fall.
Fon SALE.—A new fanningmill
with bagger, cheap if sold quick.—
Geo. A. Phippen, Bailiff.
Arrangements have been made for a
course of five concerts to be given this
season under the auspices of the West-
minster. Guild. The artists are sup-
plied by the Colt Lyceum Bureau, of
Cleveland, Ohio. As this is one of the
most reliable concert Bureaus in
America, a rare treat is in store for
the people of Wingham this winter.
Further particulars will be given
later.
There was a "Cooking Demonstra-
tion" at J. G. Stewart & Co.'s, the
Central Hardware store, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, intended to show the
advantages of the Pandora range.
Messrs. Little and King, for the manu-
facturers of the range, demonstrated
its adaptability for cooking purposes
by baking biscuit and serving them
with hot coffee. Increased sales are
hoped for, as a result.
Warmen.--.A bright, active boy to
learn' the mercantile business.—D. M.
Gordon.
Thursday last was Division Court
day in Wingham, but the proceedings
only lasted a few minutes. Judge
Hele presided, and none of the cases
came to trial, postponements being
the order of the hour. The next
Court day will be November 18th.
Patience will wear out sometime, and
we know of a few chaps who have
owed the Advance a long time, that
had better whack up in good time.
W. F. VanStone returned on Fri-
day from his trip covering several
weeks. He visited the great exposi-
tion at Seattle, and came home via
Vancouver and Manitoba. He reports
the Pacific coast cities all booming.
The wheat in the Canadian west is not
turning out as well as was expected,
as it ripened too rapidly; about 18
bushels to the acre will probably be
the average. Mr. VanStone reports a
very pleasant trip,
CASH PAID for spring chickens and
fowl at F. Paul'e store, Bluevale, every
Monday forenoon.—F. PAUL.
Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Field returned on
Monday night after a three months
trip through the west. They visited
many friends from Winnipeg to the
Coast. They report a very enjoyable
trip, but are glad to get home again.
After all, there are few places more
preferable in the whole trip for
home, than the old town. In Van-
couver, cost of living is high and the
man that gets $1.50 a day here is as
well off as the man that has a salary
of $100 a month in Vancouver.
We would call the attention of read-
ers of The Advance to' our clubbing of-
fer with The News, Toronto, whereby
they can obtain the two pa,pers for
$2,35. The News is unquestionably
one of the most influential papers
published in Canada, its editorial coin-
nient being quoted frotn one end of
Canada to the other. For anyone
Wishing to keep in touch with Cana-
dian affairs there is no better paper
than The News. Sample copies can be
obtained by dropping a posteard to
this office.
Dulles, see the up-to.date new Pall
Millinery, and Selling at the lowest
possible prices at Mrs. Green's, (Miss
Shortt, head milliner.)
TRUNICS AND Wt.:rem—Big stock to
select from at lowest prices,
W. 3. GILEBIt.
WINDHAM MARKETS,
Wheat—$1.00.
Oats—(110w) 35
Barley -50 CtS,,
Pens -82 cts.
1ay-40.00 to $10.00 per ton,
1kz6ter--20 cts.
IsIggs-23 ett.
1otatoet-10o to 50e per bush.
Live flop -43.00.
full Toronto market reporte e
page 2.
Os.
For The Nursery
And Toilet.
Talcum Powder
(BORATED)
We have a " Taleura Powder 17
especially prepared from the ptirs
est and best ingredients. Only
delicately perfumed, with Rose,
Violet or Carnation. Healing-7-
Soothing—Antiseptic,
25c a BOX
For Bale • Only By
Walton McKibbon
DRUGGIST
WOMEN'S SHOES FROM
THE BEST MAKERS
We're showing the newest and
best Fall styles in Women's
Shoes. The sort of Shoes Wo-
men delight to wear.
The leathers are right—the lasts
are right—the toe shapes are
right.
Every Woman, that wears Our
Shoes, can show good looking
feet—and comfortable feet, as
Our Women's Shoes start in at
$1,50 and $2.00 and run up. to
$3.00 or $4.00. At whatever
price we sell a Woman's Shoe,
we see that it is splendid value
for the money—and our ex-
cellent Shoe Service insures
every Woman a perfect fit.
Imenlaarsnola
W. J. 6reer
GIRLS WANTED.
To operate knitting and
sewing machines. Very best
wages paid.
J. T. WOODS, Brussels.
MISS SPARLING
GRADUATE OP TORONTO
CONSERVATORY OP MUSIC
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And autherized teacher of the Fletcher
Musics Method, Simplex and Kindergarten.
Pupils prepared for Conservatory exams. In
Theory and Piano,
CLASSES OPEN OCTOBER 7th
E'er information as to terms, etc., apply at
her home, Minnie Street,
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Flo r
Five Lilies
PURE/ MANITOBA
$3,00
(iold Star
BLENDED
$2.75
Cream Pastry
ONTARIO
$2.65
All kinds of reed kept
in stock.
Geode Delitered Promptly
Phone 146
Frank R. Howson
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