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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-10-14, Page 1The Wingham :Advance. 38T11 YEAR, NO. 7. INGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1049. i3U13pt7RIl?TION $1,00 PER YE&R IN Anve's0R. X1.50 TO t nneoIiuBgne > 17, 0. SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. --It is said by those who have rea- son to know, that eighty per cent. of the foremost leaders in all the walks of life in America, came from time rural districts. If that has been the ease lu the past, how much more like- ly is it to be in the future, when young people have the increased ad- vantages of the present day, unknown and unavailable in the earlier days. --The Suffragettes in the old land have behaved go badly that some of them have been put in prison. There they refused to eat, and resolved to make martyrs of themselves to arouse sympathy for their cause. But the trick does not seem to wurk out well. The prison authorities laid the gentle creatures on their backs, held them down, and forced food into them through a tube, so that the process of breakfast resembled a sausage -making contest. Of course the sweet-faced and mild-mannered ladies resented this stuffing process. And these are the angelic beings, whose advent into the political arena was to make it like unto the garden of Eden for loveliness and an unrippled sea for calmness. * * * —The Dominion Parliament is called to meet November llth, We hope that Sir Wilfrid Laurier will be thoughtful of the• feeble occupants of the Senate desks, and not overburden them with work. Of course, if any of them should collapse under the pres- sure of the work, there might be found others willing to take up their ardu- .ons toil. But the sight of the poor chaps collapsing beneath the burden of the session's work would be very affecting, and then to think that this rich country only gives them $2,500 for all their toil, and'only six or seven months of holidays in which to recup- erate their spent energies. Yet with all the hardships of the position, there is always a scramble for the position. But (says one) why write eo much about the old duffers ? Not because "we love them so," but hoping that some day this excrescence on our body politic will cease to be the useless thing . it is, and either be completely removed, or ."refdrmed" in some more effective• way, than by the death of some of its members, and the partisan appointment of others.'`- * * * —Word comes from the old ,land that the approaching general election there will be, it is feared, the hardest fought and most riotous election ever known in England.' One of the main issues is the Budget, which aims to tax more heavily the estates of the rich land owners, some of the Lords holding from eighty to a hundred thousand acres and even more. An- other issue is the demand by the Suf- fragettes for the franchise. We, in Canada, have been told that if women entered the political arena, their in- fluence would be so benign and grace- ful, that it would soften the asperities ofa political contest, and make every- thing so sweet, etc., etc., and politics would be immediately lifted to a high- er plane. Imagine our surprise now to be told that because two hundred and fifty thousand women are to take part in this election contest, it is ex- pected to be the most riotous ever - known. There are seven distinct or- ganizations of Wornen there, and as some are opposed to the Budget, oth- ers will seek to defeat the government and others will endeavor to defeat any candidate that will not 'favor giving therm the franchise, a genuine hot time is sure to'rosult. If a quarter of million women don their war paint and enter a political contest, especial- ly if they adopt the Suffragette meth- ods that have already caused spme of them to be jailed, there is sure to be a lively election, rir* --What a farce in many instances are election protests. Generally, as soon as the elections are over, there is a great outcry and many protests. After a lot of surplus gas of this kind has escaped, a few of the chief work= ers get together to do the "saw -off" business. In this stage the question of the purity or corruptness of the contest scarcely enters into the con- sideration. It is rather—"how can we save this man, or that riding. We'll let yours stand, if you won't push the protest against us." A few are left to go to trial, and in some eases, the Wale are farces. Per jury has become so rampant, that it is in many crises impossible to get at the truth, and the case ie dismissed, not because the election was Olean, but because the corruption, thottgh known to exist, coula not be proven, because of the utter unreliability of witnesses. What a cornnlentary on our Christian civili- zation.! Take the recent West Peter - hosts election trial, and the revelations of What men will do are sirnply as- tounding, Of Conscience, one men have none, and an oath to them is of no more value than a feather. Then again, by the time some of the pro- tests drag their tedious way tei the Y M t rhalf i"lourts, the'parka en a y term is ha over, and the aecmmsedd bar sat oneor more eeasione'v1th the chargesthangs Ihg over hien. nubile interest .fi the thing waneds,, memory of ae'bs fades or betimes indtstin and he protest endeli * flute,While rid the alnar es the lawyers draw the oath. A FEW FACTS. 1,—Wingham's greatest present need is pure water, Some wells may be all right ; many others ante not. 2, --In a town as old as Wingham,. the soil cannot fail to be impregnated with decaying vegetable matter and sewage. These find their way to our water supply, and are favorable for development o f the typhoid bacilli. 3. --Whenever the Council makes an effort to provide pure domestic water, a few ratepayers delight in defeating the project ; the results in many homes is disease, heavy expense and in some cases, death and mourning_ 4.—The Advance is prepared to stand by the figures it presented a short time ago, as to the fact that the proposed system of pure water would not have added anything to the •tax- ation of the general ratepayer. We gave the figures, and challenged con- tradiction. No one contradicted them, They still stand. 5.—Our income from the present system of waterworks is about $L700. 6.—There are about 500 families in town within easy access of the present system of mains If we had pure water in these mains, and each of these families would take the watery the Council could afford to give each family all the water. they could use for $3 a year. This would produce $1,500, which added to the present revenue, would make $3,200, or an amount equal to ten per cent. on the investment. This would not only pay all the water debentures, but leave a good surplus to lessen general tax- ation, 7—As it is, our homes suffer ; our business men lose trade; the expense, account in scores of homes• increases by leaps and bounds, while here and there death snatches away from the home, those who under right hygienic conditions might be spared to their home and friends. 8—And yet we go on in the same old rut, and vote down every effort to im- prove the conditions. "What fools we mortals be!" We believe there is :a remedy. It might be considered drastic and would require a Council fully awake to the necessity, in order to apply it. Brit why does the Advance say so much on this subject? Because we have the very best interests of Wing - ham in view. That is the only rea- son. Here is an example of a progressive place :—Bridgeburg is a village near the Niagara frontier;. with a popula- tion of 1,500. Five years ago, the Council installed a system of':Tater- works thetas now self-sustaining:: On .,Monday` the property -owners voted. by a. good, majority to instal a sewersys- tem. All this in a village of 1300 or 1500 (at the outside) of population. Such places are .progressive. They keep up with the procession, and strive to make it attractive, pleasant and healthy for people to go there to live. Wingham has some .lessons to learn yet along these lines+. We hope the experience necessary to teach those lessons may not Ise too severe. Wingham Public School Board. This Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening ; members all present except Mr. Moore. The min- utes of September meeting were ap- proved. The Principal's report, showing the following averages, was adopted ; I— 33 ; II -41; IIT -46 ; IV -35 ; V-41; VI -89 ; VII -39 ; total -280, A communication was received from the female teachers on the staff ask- ing that the maximum salary be $500 and that it be reaphed by increase of $25 per annum; also from Miss Wil- son, asking that her salary from Octo. ber 1st be $381. A circular from the Education De- partment was read, showing that the special grant towards teacher`s' sala- ries in urban schools based on experi- 'once in teaching would be $80 for first- class, and $22 50 for second-class teachers. On motion of Trustees Lloyd and Pringle, all these communications Were referred to the Finance commit- tee to report forthwith. The invitation of Principal Stalker to the Board to attend the "At Rome" of the East Huron Teachers' Associa- tion on the evening of October 21st, Was accepted. It was decided on motion of Trus- tees Hall end Pringle to increase the insurance on the school and contents by '$3,000, and Trustee Griffin was re- quested to effect it. The action of the Chairman and Sec- retary in paying A. Young $100 on account was ratified, and the ealaties ordered paid on (notion of Griffin and Manners, LOST.— Between J3elgrave ateliers and 1" rdyce, fi, hand bagWith c�ai handle, co.. t inin _. s il .se n ,, ri?V.g arm PC4 a snail of money. Finder will he foe wardeG on" l vinD - same a Lnl' cava oisto ep, q1 p � Ttttrns 4,rrn VAIN bite.—lig stuck to 's'elcct front at lo'ivest mases, W, J. MOWN, N, Supper, Nov. 2nd.. The Ladies' Aid of the 'Baptist Churchill w hold a Supper on Tuesday, Nov, 2nd, from six until eight o'clock, after which a program will be given in the auditorium of the church; fur, ther particulars next week. Auction Sale, On Tuesday, October 26th, Mr. Sey- mour Thornton nton will offer for sale by public auction, without reserve, his farrn stock and implements, on Lot 20, Con. 10, Turnberry (Teeswater gravel road). Terms—Twelve months' credit. Jno. Purvis, auctioneer. A Stray Fawn. On Friday lasta young deer was seen feeding with G. Wilson's cows in a field between here and White- church. It was. also seen with Jno. McCreight's cows. On. the approach of any person to the cows, the fawn made its escape at good speed to the woods. Ask your grocer for free sample cake of Old Dutch hand soap, made by Old Dutch Cleanser Co. , Quiet Wedding. A quiet wedding took place at Grace Methodist parsonage, in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, when Mise Mary Corbett was united in marriage to Mr. Wesley Kiteley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robt, Pearson. Miss Corbettrwill be remembeeed at Belgrave, having spent the early years of her life there. She is a daughter of the late Joseph Corbett. A Sister Gone. Mr. J. L. Little 'of Turnberry re- ceived, last week, word of the death of one of his sisters, Mrs. Jones of Kenesaw, Nebraska. She died on September 29th, aged 70 years, at the home of her sister, Miss Bela Little, who was visiting in Wingham this summer. Mrs. Jones was for twenty- five years a resident of Culross. Her death was very sudden and was the result of heart failure. Discharged Last Week. - Alfred Walmsley, the man accused of safe-blowingan Blyth private bank, was in Wingham on Thursday. He had been tiled by Judge Doyle on Tuesday and discharged, three wit- nesses having proved . an alibi. He was apparently without money or friends, but a kindly -disposed person gave him refreshments and advised him to lead a better life than he has been leading. The Editor Won. Editor Dunlop; of the 'ress; Neep- awa, Man., knows his business: When the municipal council of Lansdowne went into secret session he was eject- ed. He took proceedings before' a .magistrate and won, and when the council appealed to the county judge, he won again, the judge declaring that municipal councils are public bodies and have no right to sit in secret session without showing good cause for •so doing. Our Manitoba Flour, "Five Lilies," is the best try it ; $3.00 per bag.— Frank R. Ldowson,, Leaving For Hamilton. This week, St. Paul's Church loses another of its valued workers in the departure of Mr. E. Nash for Hamil- ton, where he has, secured a situation. He has been very active in all branch- es of Church work, being a member of the choir, Superintendent of the Sun- day School, and a worker in the vari- ous societies of the Church. On Tues- day, a pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs, 0. G. Van - Stone by the Sunday School workers of St. Paul's• as a sort of farewell to Mr, Nash. Brief addresses were given, expressive of regret at the removal of so esteemed and active a worker. Mr. Nash replied to these in his usual modest manner, and referred to the pleasant associations he had enjoyed with his fellow -workers in St. Paul's. The evening passed very pleasantly with games, etc., and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. VanStones for their kindness. l'eeswater To Inverhuron. According to the Tiverton Watch- man, the 0. P. R. is to be extended to the lake, not from Walkerton, but from Teeswater. The Watchman says :--Those who have been looking forward with expectation to the ex- tension of the 0,P, R. from Walker- ton to Tnverhuron will be sorkmewhat chilled to learn that this much talked of route has been aliandoned from the present b. P. R, program. Instead of extending from Walkerton to the lake,a 'we learn from an official sotirpp that it is the intention o1; the coi;4}pany, to reach Inverhgrop by means of an extension fret* 'Teeswater. Just how this will affect Glarflis, Tiverton •ausl other interested 'Dpints we leave to h4der titudento than ofrsoives to de- tertginer bqt froth the eeoti041i0 flap of Aro de ooynty We siio'yicl judge that they wotli4 prefer getting fn trach With the eoprity tow». Rowever, the afapeal front ithat sOoticnt le for a rail- road at any tcOst arld by any ratite, a04 the Mere feet that the steel is about tome 1Md through to the lake le eu1t'la1ent to Wee a noise like joy T that neighborhood, Doing Well. A letter from Bertram Winfield, for- merly of Wingham, conveys the in- formation that he is doing well in Saskatoon. He says it is a fast-grow- ing city and everything ls on the e move, and the city holds the world's record for building in 1009 compared with the population. There is no room for idlers there. Bert's friends in Ontario will be pleased to hear that he is doing well in the West.. Tour Of inspection. Who says there ii -nothing new un- der the sun ? Wingham Board of Health had a meeting recently, decid- ed to investigate sanitary conditions, and on Monday made a tour of inspec- tion, The result is a notice from the Sanitary Inspector in another column that every citizen should read, and not only read but heed, and do so :quickly. We are pleased to know that the Board of Health still lives, moves and has an existence, This is a positive fact, for we saw the members on their tour. Take our affidavit on that any time. After Short Illness. Harman W. Smith died at the hos- pital early on Monday morning. De- ceased came to Wingham about six weeks ago, from Goderich, where he owned the Theatorium, and started a Box -ball alley-4n,the Wilson block. About two weeks ago he took ill, but for a week tried to shake it off. A day or two after the Fall Fair, he was obliged to go to the hospital. He was 34 years of age and leaves a wife and one child. The remains were taken to the parental home at `llmcoe for in- terment. INVIOTUS is the name of the high- est grade shoes made for men. A look will convince you. See them, at W. J. Greer's. V. M. C. A. Evangelist. Mr. Mason, commonly known as "Big Mason," the Evangelistic Secre- tary of the Young Men's Christian As- sociation, will be in Wingham under the auspices of the local Y. M. 0, A. from Thursday, the 21st inst., till Monday, the 25th, inclusive, conduct- ing services for men and boys in the Y: M. C. A. rooms. "Lumber Jack, College Student, Minister, County Secretary, Y. M. C. A. Evangelist," is his history in brief. He knows men and loves men. He is a plain, earnest, forceful speaker and a winning fellow. Don't fail to hear him. He wants to meet every man in Wingham. Died From Blood -Poisoning. Wm. Aitcheson died on Monday last as, the result of blood -poisoning. Some six or seven weeks ago, he cut his wrist while working in Lucknow. The wound failed to heal properly and he went to the hospital a few weeks. ago. The poison found its way through the entire system, causing bis death on Monday. He was 53 years of age, and leaves a widow and nine children. 1,lrs. Jos. Mutch and Mrs. Wm. Blatchford of Wingham are daughters, and there are seven boys, some of them grown up and able to assist their mother. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Wingham cemetery, Rev. D. Perrie conducting the service. Decease Of Young Man. Percy FIetcher, an employee of Walker & Clegg, died on Tuesday morning at the hospital. He was a steady young . man, 'a member of the Young Men's Bible class in the Metho- dist Church, also a member of the Ep- worth League, and a regular atten- dant at the servides. He contracted the fever, and after a brief illness passed away, aged 19 years. Floral tributes were laid on the casket by Walker & Clegg, the Young Men's Bible Class, the Epworth League, and the Y. M. 0. A. His' father came here on Tuesday to take the body to Guelph for interment, and expressed himself as very grateful for the kindness and expressions of respect shown to his son, though a comparative stranger. Death Of Mrs, fogies. Mrs, Inglee, a respected resident of the north end of town departed this life on Friday last, at the ripe age, of 74, Deceased was born in Montreal, and later resided in Hamilton. In 1860 she and her husband came to West Wawanosh, where they resided until about a year ago, when they dame to Wingham. She was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Chpreh. *- sides her berea•yed Inlabapd, she leaves six sons and four dagghterst Tho sons are :-- 'atn,es of Saskatchewan, Ilobt. sod Andrew of Manitoba, Dr. ?tired, 1?resbyterian Medieal Missionary in British polipnbia, 1 evt W. d. of Oak- villet Mau„ and Thomas of West Wa- Wanosb, The dapghters are --Mrs., Stewart of Manitoba, formerly of Teeswater, Mrs. Jas. Sheriff of Wing, ham, Mrs. T. Olubb af' Wawanosh, and Ellen, stall at home. Tho funeral took place on Monday last, a large number of friends paying their last tribute of respect to one highly es- teemed, Offtt,s Ware yTh ' -1'or work oh row- er sewing machines in knitting mol or on daywork. Clean, Wady work g and . od wages, Apply—The Wat- tten Mfg, 0o, Limited, Paris, Ont. Everybody Should Corrie. Dr, Y. P. Kennedywill give an ad- dress in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next at 8 o'clock, on Prevent, ive medicine, under the auspices of the Board of Health. He will speak not only on the prevention of Typhoid fever, but Tuberculosis and other diseases, Silver collection at the door in aid of the Hospital, At the close, the meeting will be open for disco cion of sanitary conditions. What Children Did, • Last week, the children attending the public school of Owen Sound were given an opportunity of contributing to the local hospital, and the invi- tation met with a remarkable re- sponse. They were asked to bring a single potato—or as much more as they wished. Among the articles con, tributed were 26 bags of potatoes, 112 cabbagei, 56 pumpkins, '74 jars of fruit, besides a long list of other dona- tions that would be almost impossible to ennumerate. To LET.—Two furnished or unfurn- ished rooms to let ; apply at Advance office, Box A. For Preserving Eggs. The United States Agricultural de- partment gives the following method of preserving eggs:—Filr an earthen or water -tight, wooden vessel with the eggs. To one part of water -glass, also known as soluble glass and silicate of soda, add ten parts of tepid water, stirring the water thoroughly and slowly into the water -glass. When the resultant mixture is cold, pour it gently over the eggs, using sufficient to immerse them. Three pints of water -glass and thirty pints or fifteen quarts of water will generally cover fifty dozen eggs. Keep the vessel cov- ered and in a cool place. Teachers' Convention. The teachers of East Huron will bold their annual Convention in Wingham, on Thursday and Friday, October 21st and 22nd. A full pro- gram of papers and addresses has been prepared. Mr. John Dearness of Lon- don will give several addresses and members of the High School staff will also take part. On Thursday evening, there will be an ;'At Home" in the Assembly room of the High School, to which the public and High School Boards have been invited, and an entertaining program of music and addresses will be rendered. We have not space to give the programme in full. Fifty-five Years Postmaster. James Brown was appointed post- master of Melancthon (about four: miles north of Shelburne) in 1854, and is still at the wicket, He was one of the first mail -carriers in the county also, and used to carry the mail from" Mono 1ijilIs to Chatsworth, when even Shelburne was not on the map, and when much of the road was merely a trail through the woods. Mr. Brown has been clerk of the township for many years, and is still the occupant of the position. From 1854 to 1909 is a long term of office, During those years, he has seen governments rise and fall, but the Melancthon post - office went on without change. WANTED.—At\Yingham Glove Lea- ther Works, hides and skins, .for which the highest price will be paid. —W. D. PRINGLE. Matinee Postponed. On account of the very unfavorable weather on Tuesday, the Matinee in aid of Wingham Hospital was post- poned till Friday, 15th inst. The speed contests will be amateur events, without cash prizes, betting, etc,, and the committee invite the citizens to attend. The drawing card is Darkey Hal, owned by Jno. Swarts. This fast pacer will give an exhibition of her swift speed. Many in Wingham Who have watched her wonderful record but have never seen her on the course, will have an opportunity of doing so on Friday, weather permitting, Ad- mission, 25 cents ; ladies free. Pro- ceeds in aid of Wingham hospital. See advt. on page 8. • Death Of Mrs. Wade. This week, we have to report the death of another respected lady citi- zen, Mrs. Geo. Wade, who for many years has been a resident of Wingham or vicinity. She had been in failing health for several years and on Tues. nay last, passed to her eternal home, Aged 65. Il.er, maiden name was Ann Kelly, and she was a sister of Me. Alex. Kelly and. Mrs, Fyfe of this vicinity. She came to Tnrnberry with her parents when a child, and about d$ years ago, was married to Mr, Wade, who will eerily miss the partner of his 'joys and sorrows. 'dere are two sons living, Philip and Oliver of Toronto, and nine daughters -Mrs. Jas. and Mrs. Wm. Stapleton of Turnber'ry, Mrs. T. Smote of Wing- ham, Mrs. Malotte of California, Mrs. R. Collier of Medicine Het, Alta•,drs. 0. S. Day of Toronto, Mrs,l4.toorh'ouse of Providence, 1., I., lklrs . Chevalier of Maple Creek, Sask., and Miss Ella, at home. Mrs. Wade was a inenmbrr of the Baptist Church, i4 kind mother an&highly esteemed in the communi- ty, 'rhe funeral takes place on friday to Winghanr cemetery. Conservative Convention. The annual meeting of the Liberal - Conservatives of East Huron will be held in the village of Brussels, on Fri- day, October 22nd, commencing at 2 o'clock, c k satin a with the Ex- ecutivemeeting at 1,30 o'clock. Officers for the term will be elected and other business transacted. Addresses may be expected from Dr, Chisholm, M. P. for East Huron, and A, B,Musgrowe, M. L. A. for North Huron, and others. - A full representation from all parte of the riding is requested. Lord's Day Alliance. A public meeting in the interests of the Lord's Day Alliance was bold in the Sunday School room of the Pres- byterian church on Wednesday even- ing. The midweek services in the churches were withdrawn on that ac- count, and there was a fair attend- ance. Rev, W. G. Hanna of .Toronto gave an excellent address, Rev, D. Perrie presiding, Last year, Wing - ham Churches raised about $53, and this year the Alliance would like this increased. The officers were re-elect- ed, D. M. Gordon being President, and F. Buchanan, Secretary -Treasurer. Interment In Brussels. The funeral of the late Ira C. Parker took place on Thursday to Brussels, Rev, Dr, Rutledge conducted a brief service at the residence here, and Rev. E. G. Powell a similar service in Brus- sels at Mrs. Parker's parental home. Brussels Oddfellows performed their ritual at the grave. Floral tributes indicative of esteem were sent by the I. 0. 0. F., the Methodist Sunday School, the Young Men's Bible class, the Epworth League, the Y:11. C. A.; Mr. and Mrs. C. G. VanStorte, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, Mrs. Clegg, and oth- ers. A number of the Y. M. C. A„ and also of Wingham I. 0. 0. F. at- tended the funeral. RUBBERS ! RUBBERS ! ! — All new goods at same old prices, notwith- standing the big advance in manufac- turers' prices.—W. J, Greer. X.locat 1Items Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham. Wear Greor's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Monday, October 25th, is the day set apart by Government as Thanks- giving. Mr. Fred. A. Lewis, piano tuner, ex- pects to be in Wingliam about the first of November. A lively fall of hail and snow whit- ened the ground in a few minutes on Tuesday forenoon. FOR SALE.—Pine Troughs ; a bar- gain.—Apply to C. Lloyd & Son. The Tendering of "A Crazy Idea," by the Y. M. C. A., has been post- poned until the latter part of Novem- ber. ,. See the advt. of S. S. No. 7, Turn - u harry; they want a teacher, dies to duties commence after the December holi- days. A new serial commenced in last week's Advance. It is not too late to look up the first chapters and keep up with it. Seven dozen swell Felt Hats just arrived at Mrs. Green's. Call and get first choice. What kind of a winter are we going to have If you want an answer to this question, see the -cartoon on page 8. Those intending to go deer -hunting can obtain the necessary license from Constable Phippen, as a supply has been received. Josephine streetshould be the bet- ter, when the wet weather comes, for the coating of gravel given the centre of the roadway. WANTED.—Laboring men and young men to learn stove -mounting. The Western Foundry Co., Wingham, Mrs, Paulin, formerly of Wingham, mourns the death of her father, Mr. S. Rainnte of Zurich, who died on the llth inst., aged 71, R. Vanstone's store, that has been vacant for some time, is being fitted up with modern front and other changes for occupancy by 11. Knox, Mr. Sturdy and family from Parry Sound are new residents of our town. Our excellent High School was an attraction, and one of his sons will be a pupil. - Ws1NIT:O.—Girl for housework, good wages ; no washing. Apply --Mrs. R. Knox, Wingham. Our readers should not forget the auctlon sale roma of McConnell & Houg,ext ; see their advt. on last h. Their first sale is on tur- daYnpage e Sap of this issue, Mt. ITardeastle of Strathroy is a new na:an at Walker & Clegg's. lie worked kr Mr. Clegg nine years in rsol He ex� lets o move his Ino 1, t g p family to town. Mnstcm Litssoxs,--•Mica• Edith Hall has resumed het class in piano in- struction, and, has Vacant hours for a Desned nunm<ber of netw ,pupils, Reeldsnt~e, Shaer strset. "A. 11. Musgrove, M, L. A., and Dr. Irwin drove to Dungannon on Friday to the Fall Fair, and met many with whom they were acquainted. The day was fine, and the Fair well at- tended. We are pleased to hear that the "fire drill",has been practised at the Public School, and is efficient. One day last week the alarm was rung, and the building 'em tied in fifty-five seconds, BOY WANTED. To learn baking ; good opportunity., --Frank R. Howson. • The first snow of the season is said tohave fallen at Jordan, a little village near St. Catharines, on Sept. 28, when two inches of the "beautiful" covered the fields ; a gentle and early reminder surely. W. H. Constable removed his family to Hespeler this week, where he has a situation. Mr. Constable has been a respected resident of town many years and his removal takes away another good citizen. Recently Thos. Doyle, aged 82, got up at midnight and walked in his sleep twelve miles to Perth, in a driz- zling rain. We have known younger men do equally foolish things, when professedly wide awake. WANTED. --A bright, active boy to Iearn the mercantile business.—D. M. Gordon, , A despatch to the daily papers says that track -laying on the Ontario West Shore railway will commence in a few days. Most of the roadway through the Townships of Colborne and Ash- field is ready; for the rails. Telford Sellars drove from Brussels to Wingham on Friday with a load of peas he sold at '85 cts. a bushel. He says he could only get 75 cts. in Brus- sels, so it paid him to drive to Wing - ham for ten cents a bushel. The annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Wingham Hospital will be held in the' Council room, Town Hall, on Friday, Oct. 15th, at 4 p. m. A full attendance is requested, as the annual meeting is an important one. CASH PAID for live spring chickens and fowl at F. Paul's store, Bluevale, every Monday forenoon.—F. PAUL. Next Friday will be Wingham High School Field day. A good list of events has been provided, and the pupils are hoping for fine weather, and expecting a day of enjoyment. We understand that a good prize list has been arranged and competition is likely to e keen. . • Halley's comet is returning towards this earth after an absence of over 75 years. Just now it is about 250 mil- lions of miles away, but by November lst, we are told, it will•have reduced that distance to 160 millions of miles. It will be seen in its glory next spring, by the naked eye. BrseamsAST Foons.—Rolled Oats, Rolled Wheat, Cream of Wheat, etc,,. always in stock.—Frank R. Howson. "It seems to me a national benefit, and to every man or woman who reads it a personal kindness." That is' .what Thackeray said of Drekens' "Christmas Carol." Hear the recital of it in the Methodist church, on Thursday evening, October 28th, by Mr. E. S. -Williamson, the Canadian Dickens Man, A cab load of young ladies enjoyed a very pleasant drive on Saturday to the little village of Formosa, and visit- ed the handsome church there. The party was composed of Misses G. Dul- mage, ' B. Reynolds, M. L. Brock, H. Dadson, E. Rutledge, E. Hall, L. Fer- guson and Edna Love. They report a delightful day, for the weather was ideal. WANTED.—AIl kinds of fowl, live or dressed; highest price paid ; live fowl received on Tuesdays and Thursdays. -V. h. VanNorman. The Wingham branch of the Wo- men's Institute will meet in the C.O.F. hall on Thursday, Oct. 21st, at 2 30 p. m. Subject for discussion—"In- fluence of Environments," by Mrs. Jno. Wilson, and "Thanksgiving Dinners," by Mrs. (Dr.) Kennedy. Ladies will please note the change of date. Visitors welcome. At the A. Y. P. A. meeting in St Paul's schoolroom on Monday evening Mr. A. S. Mitchell of Goderieh gave an excellent and detailed paper on "Why I joined the Church of Eng- land," and he received a hearty vote of thanks. A short business meeting of the A. Y. P. A. was afterwards held when Anse s L. Robinson was elected President, and Miss A. Kerr, 2nd Vice- Presiden t. McIntosh's south window will have something special every week. Watch it from now until Chsistmas. Sign of the red elephant. ' PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that at a meeting of the Board of Health, held on Monday,. 11th inst., it was ordered that all back yards, outhouses and closets be clean- ed up immediately, subject to nay section is andif this is not 'clone cure the parties found guilty of neglt g. ence will be p►osecuted and the work done by the town authorities and charged to the offenders. Ey order. GEO. AT'.t.EN•, Sanitary Inspector Oot, 12, 1900. Wroghz' For The Nursery And Toilet. Talcum Powder (BORATED) We have a cr Talcum Powder" especially prepared from the pur- est and best ingredients. Only delicately perfumed, with Rose,, Violet or Carnation. Healing— Soothing—Antiseptic. 25c a Box For Sale Only By Walton MoKibb�n . DRUGGIST ' A MESSAGE ANNOUNCING THE • ARRIVAL OF OUR - Fall and Winter Footwear. Everything in Shoes for every- body. There isn't • a correct Footwear style, fad or fancy that you'll not find ready and waiting for you here. Every leather—every size—every shape—for Men, Women and Children. • Why be satisfied with the limited stocks, styles and higher prices of other stores when this al- most unlimited assortment of up - to - date styles at money, saving prices is .at your finger tips ? `Won't you step in and see it ? W. J. Greer GIRLS WANTED. To operate knitting and sewing machines. Very best wages paid. - J. T. WOODS, Brussels. MISS SPARLING GRADUATE OF TORONTO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC And authorized teacher of the Pletcher Music Method, Simplex and Iiindergarten. Pupils prepared for Conservatory exams. in / Theory and Piano. CLASSES OPEN OCTOBER 7th For information as to terms, etc., apply at her home, Minnie Street. $962.00 One year ego, Mr. Gco. Wakeman was earning a- bout $100 per year as farm laborer. Now he is earning at the rate of On a year. Six mtbs,training at our Business College made the difference. Was it a good investment? Ile thinks so. His address is New Os - geode, Sask. Four Courses .-_- PREPARATOR?' COMMERCIAL STENOGRAPHY TELEGRAPHY Enter any time, Indi- vidusl inetrriction, W p Write for niticulars. 'WINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE