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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-11-04, Page 1The Allingham Advance. 3811i YEAR, NO. 10. WTNGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999. SUBSORIPTION 1 $$1.00 VER TEAR IN ADVexan, 1,60 TO fit nSentesExa in 'U, 8. SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. -Last week we gave this column up to the teachers of East. Huron, and some of our readers were kind enough to tells us that they missed our Sane - tom Paragraphs, and that they appre- ciate this column very much. The editor is grateful for these kind, en- couraging words. *** -Man can do much to improve con- ditions, and by degrees the waste land of this continent isbeing made to con tribute to the wor•ldel wealth, in some form or other. In the United States, by irrigation and drainage projects, it is estimated that 200,000 square miles are being made suitable foe farm land, and yet the work is only beginning. In years past in other lands, they did the same in other ways. Nine -tenths of the farm land in Holland is said to have been recovered from the sea, and in Great Britain one-third of the land is said to have been bogs and marshes in the time of the Saxon kings. * ** -What a useful thing electricity is? It lights our homes and streets, carries messages, runs machinery and vehi- cles, and even is used to run sewing machines and smoothing irons. The town of Kerns, in Switzerland, has a baker's electric oven. It is eight feet long by four wide, with a baking sur- face of three square yards, and will bake 100 pounds of bread at a time, in two -pound and three -pound loaves. The furnace has 42 electrically heated tubes arranged along the base and the vaulting. The baking heat is reached in two hours, and in 12 hours, eight 100 -pound batches of bread can be baked, at a cost of one and ahalf cents per pound for heating. Even heating is ensured by such means as lessening the current toward the back of the oven, where cooling is least. * * * m -Many people see the cause of their undoing and awake to that fact when it is too late to mend. Geo. Mairo of Milwaukee committed suicide Inst week by throwing himself. into Niag- ara rapids, leaving a letter, addressed to the Coroner, in which among other things he said :-"I think you can realize enough out of my belongings to cremate my body. If you think fit you can give my body to some medi- cal college to show the evil effects of the continued smoking of cigarettes for 40 years. I have no living rela- tives." What a sad ending was this for a life that might have brought much happiness to himself and useful- ness to others. eie knew the cause, but had not moral force enough to cut out of his Iife the evil thing that ruined him. There are others. * ** -It is said by those who know that of all the Liberals elected at the elec- tion of 1900, from the province of On- tario, only one is now in Parliament, Hon. Mr. Patterson. Whip Calvert was another until recently, and he has been rewarded with a position on the Railway Commission. Of course they did not all succeed in obtaining a luc- rative office, but; many of them did: Sonne were defeated at the next elec- tion, and some died and (of course) went to -heaven. But the way it looks to us is : lst-Get into parlia- ment. 2nd -Hustle for your party all the time. 3rd -Never vote against your party (never mind the people's interests.) 4th - Demand an office, and threaten to make trouble by tell- ing party secrets, if yen don't get something handsome, If you do all these things, and never show any in- dependence of thought or action, you are likely to gain the ear of the pow- ers that be. Those who have kept tally, claim that since the present Government took control of Dominion • affairs, the number of M. P.s appoint- ed offices, number about 80. * „* -There is considerable opposition arising to the proposal that Canada, with her population of less -than seven millions, should spend twenty million to commence a navy. "Commence" should be emphasized, for the twenty millions would only be the initial ex- pense. The Weekly Sun makes a good suggestion, and proposes that every farmer write at least one letter to some member of Parliament and to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, demanding that the people be given an opportunity of voicing their opinion on the question, by a plebiscite, or in some other way, before the waste begins. The com- mon people neither want war, nor do they wish to see millions frittered away by a lot of lazy chaps playing at war, and having a good time at the country's expense, while the rest of us have to work hard for a living. Let us be sensible. In the present condi- tion of our country's finances, with the Grand Trunk Pacific not nearly finished, and costing many millions more than the people were led to be, neve, we need to economize. if we must spend millions, let us do it on the Georgian Bay Canal rind Rural Mail delivery,' The fanners need the latter; they do not need shipe of war, Any Government, Chit or Tory, that forces the eoentry into a teelese, un- neeeasary expenditure deserves Den• aur. We hope our rulers Will pause e e.nd refect, No Cause For Alarm. Quite frequently, we meet with those who depreciate our Town, and preach blue ruin. According to the Town "Knockers," the bottom bas fallen out ; the debt is awful ; the taxes are crushing ; therefore vote down every enterprise, discountenance every move forward, and let the Town go to the dogs. The "Knocker" is apessimist; looks on the worst side, and even refuses to look in any other direction, lest a more pleasing outlook greet his gaze. He may mean well, but he feels bad; has too narrow an outlook, and enjoys communicating his pessimism to oth- ers. He forgets that the whole country has passed safely through a period of depression, but is recovering rapidly;; and so will Wingham. Real estate men say that property is recov- ering the value it had before the de- pression, and one citizen said -"Mark what I say, I predict good times." Neither is there any cause for alarm as to the debenture debt of our Town. Some look at it, and regard it as a present liability, when as a matter of fact only a very small portion of it is due every year, and some of us will, be gone home, before the last comes due, so what is the use of worrying. Wingham has always met her liabili- ties, and there is no cause for alarm. That our citizens may make com- parisons, we give the population and debenture debt of a few similar Towns Population Debt Palmerston 1,947 $121.011 Mount Forest. , .... , 2,309 153 608 Harriston .1.609 68,000 Listowel 2 370 164,631 G oderich 4 632 352.778 Seaforth 2,211 172.417 Meaford 2,546 186.031 Kincardine 2 721 90.333 Orangeville ..... , —2,546 „2,546 126,059 Wingham 2,351 1.41,000 Some of these towns have Sinking Fends to the credit of their deben- tures. So has Wingham, for our Sinking fund now amounts to $10,000. Deducting this from the debenture debt, it would leave' $12,000 ; by no means is there any cause for alarm. But beside the Sinking fund, Wing - ham has some valuable assets. OutFe electric light plant has never cost the general taxpayer a cent. It is paying the original purchase price, the cost of renewal and xunning expenses; se it isa money-maker. The cost of re- newal will in another year be paid off, and then the town will have a revenue from it, as it now has from Water- works. Here are a few of our assets :- Sinking fund, say $19,000 Electric Light plant, poles, me • - tres, lines, etc 35,000 Waterworks, standpipe, mains, hydrants, etc 35,000 Town Hall 12,000 Town Park, say 10,000 Public School n . 12,000 High School 25,000 $148,000 In other words, the balance is on the right side at the present time, and only a very small portion of our 'in- debtedness is dueearl . Year Y Y by year, debentures are being paid off, and the debt decreased. The annual payment from Mr. Pringle will meet that indebtedness of $1,000 in the given time. The National Iron Works debentures have but a few years more to run. Much of the side- walk o constructit n Dost'll wt soon van- ish, so that there is no ground for pessimism. Boom the Town ; don't "knock" it at every chance. Make it hum, Sup- port P port every progressive measure, and it will abundantly reward you, in in. creased prosperity, a larger growth and hence a larger assessment, and greater conveniences. Make it an at- tractive, sanitary and pleasant place to live in. By so doing, you will feel better yourself, , and communicate optimism to others. CARD OF THANKS. Having severed my connection with the Township of Morris, and tendered my resignation ae Treasurer of same, which position I held for the last twenty years, I take this, opportunity of thanking the present Council as well as all previous Councilor, during my twenty years term of office, also the ratepayers, one and all, for their courtesy and kindness to me. Not one, either Councilman or ratepayer, ever said one unkind or disagreeable word to me during that time. Where - ever I may be, I shall never forget Morris, or its people. g T. S. BRANDON, HUY BROS. em MINSTRELS, The only real large show to visit Wingham this year, will be at the Opera Bongo on Friday next, Nov. ot,h, when Mr, Geo. R. Guy presents his company of thirty people, which are the very best money can secure. Dancers, 'Vocalists, Cornedians, Musi- cians and Acrobats. Ten big Vaude- ville file nets e s ectal stoners,: r �onder n,1 Electrical effects. Watch for the grand street parade at neon on Fri - da and near q, he r the celebrated Silver Concert Band give their free open-air concert in front of the Opera, Home at 7,80 i.n. Plan now open at J. W1- ten McKibbon's drug store. Price 85c and 50e, Remember the date on Fri- day, Nov, 6th. Wingham Town Council. The Town Council belt' its regular November meeting on Monday. No- vember let. A11 the members were present, nt, a nd the minutes of October meeting were approved, The petition with X29 signatures was presented asking for the submission of a Local Option By-law at the ap proaching municipal election. On motion of Redmond and Bone, the petition was referred to the Execu- tive committee, they to ascertain if it is properly and sufficiently signed, and if so, to prepare a By-law for presentation at the next regular meet- ing -carried, Dr. H. E. W. Tamln was present regarding 'an arrangement with re- spect to a ditch tapped by the town on Mrs. Tamlyn's lands ; left with Executive. Dr. Tamlyn referred to taxes paid on two lots, one of which was now owned by C. Lloyd & Son ; this was left for settlement by the parties con- cerned. REPORT FINANCE CO,I,IITTEE, Wm. Holmes, supplies and work $ 13 90 W. J. McGregor, weigh scale tickets . T. 0. Graham, planting tulips, H. B. Elliott, printing ,..., Gutta Percha Rubber Co., sup- plies A. Sanderson, street watering A. Sanderson, teaming, gravel- ling T. Hall, printing Bell Telephone Co., message J. B. Ferguson, salary „and postage Geo. Allen, salary A. Rankin, salary Ed. Lewis, salary W. A. Fryfogle, cement work Can. -Express Co. W. T. Greer, 13 Firemen's coats G. N. W. Tel. Co., message D. 0. McDonald, street work D. C. McDonald, work on mains E. Lewis, 'work on mains G.T.R., freight to Meaford... E. Lewis, salary R. Rankin, salary 3 00 8 50 9 00 11 25 5 25 71 75 8 00 15 55 50 45 00 7 00 20 00 1 00 75 67 60 27 35 25 3 00 1 00 5 25 20 00 7 00 T. Deans, teaming engine, etc' 6 90 Electric Light accounts 422 54 The report of Finance committee was adopted on motion of McKibben and Bone. The report of the Board of Health was read, making certain recommend- ations. Most of these have already been considered, end some acted on, and a By-law will be submitted. One Councillor facetiously remarked that the Board of Health should be con- gratulated on having come to life again, Another remarked that it was the first time in modern history that they had reported. After these pleas- antries, the report was adopted. The minutes of the Fire, Water & Light committee were read. It show- ed that they had considered the re- pairs of the pumping machinery ; also fixed the water rate for the Brunswick Hotel at $20 per annum ; also increased salary of Electric Light manager to $60 per month. Moved by Coup's. Spotton and Mc- Kibbon-That owing to the faithful services of the late Jos.. Clark, care- taker of cemetery, this Council give a deed of a half lot to his widow, the Cemetery committee to select the lot -carried. Ven, Guest asked for payment of $56, the ten per cent, being held back one year as per contract; he agreed to furnish security for any defect in walks. -Mr. Guest's . request will be granted. BY PRIVATE SALE, -A quantity of household furniture is offered for sale, at my residence, Patrick street. It can be seen any afternoon after Mon- day 25th. -3. B. Ferguson. AUCTION SALES. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6T1i. - In Wingham, at Hicks' Dairy on Scott street, dairy stock, horses, etc. Sale at three o'clock. Terms -ten months' credit on approved joint notes, or 5 per cont. per annum off for cash. Thos. Hicks, proprietor ; W. A. Cur- rie, auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TN. -•- In Lower Wingham, at premises of pro- prietor, cattle, horses, sheep, fowl, etc. Sale at one o'clock. Terms -$5 and under, cash ; over that ten months' credit on approved joint notes, or 5 per cent. per annum discount for cash on sums over $5, Thos. Hart, pro- prietor ; A. Kelly, auctioneer. TfUasry&Y, Novn,t;rlt llth.-On Lot 81, Con. 8, East Wawanosh, unre- served tale oftock implements, s ate„ 'Of the Iate W. 3, McBurney. Sale be- gins at one o'clock, sharp. Usual terms for sums under $5 ; over that 11 mon- ths' Credit oh approved joint notes, or 8 per cent. discount for Cash. J.no, Purvis, auctioneer ; Mrs. McBurney, proprietress, Tvt snAY, Novist(nait 9rxt, ... On Lot 88, Con, 14, Bast Wawanosh, uhre- served sale of horses, cattle, and one horse power. Sale at one o'clock. Terms --12 months' Credit on approved joint notes, or 5 per Bent dlsconnt for mash, --John 1►lowbrey, proprietor, 111115 for the above sales may be seen at the ,.& 1 ace ollfide, Wingham Hospital. The annual meeting of the share- holders of Wingham Hospital was held on Friday, Qet. 29th. The chief but ess entrans transacted was thepresenta- tion p septa- tion of the 'treasurer's annual report to the Government, and ele,:tion of the following Directors ;-R. Clegg, W. H. Green, A. J. Irwin, L. W. Han- son, Win. Fessant, Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Redmond, R. Vanstone, J. Wilson, V. S. Auditors -A. H. Musgrove and H. B. Elliott. The following is the report of Dr. Irwin, the Treasurer, which was adopted, and shows the receipts and expenditures from lst of October, 1908, to 30th September, 1909 :- RECEIPTS. Bal, on hand 1st Oct., 1908.. , . 52 99 From Governm't of Ontario, , 415 58 From the town of Wingham as a grant or in payment of patients' maintenance (2 yrs.) 375 00 From Co, of Huron as a grant or in payment of patients' maintenance,. 100 00 From patients for treatment and care 2859 84 Subscriptions, donations and bequest of private individ- uals, in cash 57 00 From all other sources not above enumerated 12 07 To amount overdrawn 48 25 EXPENDITURES. Butchers' meat $ 236 91 Butter and eggs 132 52 Flour, bread and meal 66 41 Milk 191 72 Tea and coffee 17 35 Potatoes and other vegetables 62 68 Groceries and provisions not enumerated 368 51 Drugs and medicines 159 33 Medical & surgical appliances 219 87 Bedding, napery, gener'I house furnishings and renewals 28 67 Brooms, brushes, soaps, etc. , 30 00 Fuel (two years) 306 05 Light, gas, oil and candles 135 99 Water supply 23 15 Hay and straw 24 53 Ice supply 14 80 Salaries and wages 1515 70 Taxes and insurance 7 92 Contingencies 307 46 Repairs, ordinary 68 10 $392073 $3920 73 APPLES WANTED. Having secured a warm work -room, we are in a position to peel all the ap- ples offered to us; we will pay 25c and 30c for good sound apples large enough to peel, The advanced price paid to customers who will interview us before delivery. Get your name on the list. -Brown & Wilford. A New Treasurer. Morris township has a new Treasur- er, Mr. Brandon having resigned, after twenty years' faithful service. Mr. Arthur Shaw is the new Treasurer ; he will no doubt fill the position well. Our Columns Crowded. This week our columns are crowded and correspondents must excuse us if we have had to condense or leave out. Wingham Public School report and East Wawanosh Council minutes must be held over. A Busy Day. - At present, it looks as though muni- cipal election day would be a busy day for Deputy Returning Officers and poll clerks, in Wingham, for in all probability there will be eight differ- ent ballots to handle : 1 -Local Op- tion ; 2 -Waterworks extension ; 3 - Sewer on front street ; 4 -Commis- sioners for Elec. Light and Water- works ; 5 -Mayor ; 6 -Reeve ; 7- Councillors ; 8 -School Trustees, This will be a busier day "than has been," for the election officials; and those interested in the various By-laws and candidates. Best family flour, "Gold Star," $2.75. -Frank R. Howson, Fun, Of Course ! Last week, a junior student of the Listowel High School, named John Carson, sustained a severe injury as the result of a mix-up with a com- panion. It seems that the twb were jabbing at each other with their lead - pencils, when the sharpened point of an indelible pencil penetrated the arra of young Carson, and broke off. The arm became swollen, and the boy went to his home in Milverton, where it was fatted necessary to apply poul- tices to draw out the poison. The arm is still very bad, but no serious results are feared. Supper At Baptist Church. A most successful and much enjoyed supper and entertainment was held in the Baptist Ohureh on Tuesday even- ing. Tables were set in basement, and the supper provided by the Iadies was excellent, and attentively served, At 8 o'cloek, in the auditorium, pastor W. I.: Steeves presiding, the following programme was given : Instrument al, Mrs. Steeves ; address by Rev. Dr. Rutledge ; solo by Mr, Mack ; vocal selection by Miss Moore ; address by Rev. p. Peale ; address by Mr. Cos - ens ; vocal solos by IVfiss Ohisliolm, Mise Griffin and Mr. Christie, This entertaining programme was closed by singing the• Nattonal Anthem. WArtTnD.-At Wingham Glove Lea- ther Works, hides and skins, for Whiclt the highest prime will be paid. D. P,1ZX tdL111, A Cheap Rate. The Mail -Empire (daily) will be sent to any address for flve months for one dollar, This will cover the session of the. Legislature, and much of that of the • Dominion Parliament, Those who wish to take advantage of this remarkably cheap offer should sub- scribe at once. Orders taken at the Advance office. Had The Majority. The Fergus News Record reports that at the Court of Revision there, the Local Optionists gained the lead. The report adds :-"In this connection it is significant that one hotel -keeper has bought a farm, and another is re- ported to have done so. A third is well-known to have leanings toward. the Local Option side, and the fourth signed the Local Option petition" Purchased A Star. A. E. Bradwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradwin of town, has purchased the North Star. This does not mean the polar star, but a newspaper in Parry Sound. Mr. Bradwin was a former proprietor of the Blyth Standard, and we wish hire success. We have• our doubts about the North pole business, but the North Star in Brer. Bradwin's hands should shine. You can be happy if your feet ache. Dr. Reed's cushion Shoe is the easiest shoe on earth. See them at W. 3. GREER'S. Don't Do it Again. Last week, some mischievous boys smeared nearly all the store windows, but that can be remedied by hard rub- bing. The worst feature is, that be- sides smearing the windows, they scratched some of the plate glass quite deeply, so that they aro in danger of being more easily broken. Boys that deliberately injure valuable properly run risk of getting into jail, and if some of the plate glass insurance com- panies find them out, they will not get off very easily. Dickens' Christmas Carol. The recital of this production of Charles Dickens was given on Thurs- day last, under the auspices of the Epworth League, and was listened to with great interest. Mr. Williamson certainly rendered it to advantage. It would be well for the world at large, if there were more genuine transfor- mations such as were indicated in old Scrooge's changed life. The Christ- mas Carol has its good lessons, and. Mr. Williamson's recital brings them out in clear relief. At the close he showed the audience the first gold watch owned by Charles Dickens, which was quite a curiosity. Bran, -shorts, low-grade flour and all kinds of chop always on hand. Special prices on quarter -ton lots. - Frank R, Howson, Wingham. Resolution Of Condolence. The following resolution was passed by Wingham High School Board: - Whereas it has pleased our Heaven- ly Father to summon into his im- mediate presence a devoted and faith- ful member of our staff, in the person of Miss Helena Dadson, whose high academic attainments, lofty ideals, broad culture, pleasing personality, pious life and christiati deportment, exerted such a beautiful influence for good among all the students and those with whomshe s to came inn co tact, be it resolved that this Board place on record its high estimation of the dig- nity and nobility of her life, and its just appreciation of the inestimable good she accomplished during the year she was engaged on the staff of Wing - ham High School, and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Mrs. John Dadson, mother of deceased. Death Of C. J. Reading. The funeral of the late Chas. J. Reading took place on Thursday of last week: Deceased was born in Puslinch township, in 1855. In 1.871, he went to Hamilton to learn the sawmilling, and four years later pur- chased the chief interest in the upper Bluegale sawmill with the late F. Bail- ey as partner. At Bailey's death, his interest passed to R. N. Dhff. In 1839, Mr. Reading sold his interest to Thos. Stewart, and removed to Wingham, purchasing stock in the Union factory, and was among the most active in reorganizing the factory after the lire. After the Syndicate secured control, he purchased the pump busi- ness of the late Jno. Pelton and 0, Morningstar, continuing it until his health failed hi 1007. Ile was financial secretary of the LOX. from its organi- zation here in 1890, till his health failed. In religious matters, he was a member of St. Paul's Church, and in politics was a staunnh Conservative. There remain to mourn Ms demise, his widow, formerly Miss Minnie An- derson of Tornberry, one son, John 0., superintendent of the Union Life at Hamilton, and one daughter, Alfie, at horse, also one sister, Mrs. Sharpe of Toronto, The funeral service was conduhted by Rev. Mr. Farr of Gerrie, Those attending from a distance were :-;His, Col. Sharpe of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson of Owen Sound, Mr. and hire. A. Beattie and son, of Stratford. Mrs, Reading ie grateful to the net gg hbors for their ktndnese during the long illness of her husband, A Useful Volume. TiAdvance has reecrusd from the Dominion Department of Agriculture, the book entitled "Farm Weeds." It contains 76 plates of weeds and their seeds in colors, and 180 pages of des- criptive matter, This edition is too expensive for free distribution, but farmers who want to keep their land clean should have it. It is sent to any person at the cost of $1.00; and should find many purchasers. Address, Geo, Clark, Seed. Commissioner, Ottawa, Local Option, Petition. Aswill. be seen by minutes of Coun- cil, a petition was presented asking; for the submission of a Local Option By-law. The petition has 229 signs-,* tures, and we understand that there are 660 voters on the last certified list, so that even when the duplicate names are removed, there is likely to be the full 25 per cent. required by law for the submission of the By-law. We are informed that a similar peti- tion was placed in the hands of the Clerk of Turnberry Council, with over 200 names thereon. Itis likely there- fore that By-laws will be submitted in both municipalities. • This Was Square. One of our subscribers called in the other day, who had unintentionally omitted to pay his subscription for this year. Said he -"I should not have kept you out of this so long, but while I am at it, I will pay for 1910, to even. matters." That's what we call `square.' To a lot of others, we would say -"Go thou and do likewise," and see the Editor. smile. Don't let him spend postage in vain effort to collect for a newsy paper that costs stacks of money to turn out every week. We have a few to whom we have sent ac- counts repeatedly, but they pay as much attention to our requests, as a pig would to a lecture on bacteria. We're just waiting a little longer, and then -- As Others See Us. The Brussels Post has this to say :- "The Post is pleased to notice that leading spirits in Wingham are once more pressing for a sewerage system and modern waterworks for the town. Generally there is an inclination where typhoid fever is doing its destructive work to smother up and minimize the danger but that is foolish in our judg- ment. Better to get after measures and methods to remove the cause and make its re-occurence next to impos- sible. We sympathise with a munci- pality souraged with any of the dan- gerous diseases, but if prompt action is not taken to wipe out the danger places,.then the situation changes and the people become abettors to the dire- ful results. The newspapers of Wing - ham deserve credit for the many times they have brought the necessity of sewers and pure water to the notice of their town readers, and they are sure to win out in their laudable efforts to aid the town in these imperative essentials." Death Of Joseph Clark. This week, we have to report the death of Mr. Jos, 'Clark, caretaker of Wingham cemetery. The news of bis death came to many of his fellow citi- zens with sudden surprise, for only a week ago, he was at his post of duty. He had been much afflicted with chronic asthma, and it is thought that he over -heated himself at work, and pneumonia set in which resulted in his death on Monday, Nov, 1st, Mr. Clark came here from England a few w years ago, and was known as an in- dustrious citizen, of excellent char- acter, and a faithful member of the Salvation Army, his voice being often heard in their services in prayer and exhortation. He leaves a widow and five small children, the eldest being about ten years, and the youngest about eight months. His death is a calamity for his fatnily, who are sud- denly left without visible means of support. Our citizens, who have enough and to spare, should not forget them, while sending aid to the hea- then beyond the seas. The fun- eral took place on Wednesday to Wingham cemetery. Deceased was in his 47th year. OLYMPIA, NOVEMBER 10th. The Olympia Ladies' Quartette in- cludes experienced vocalists and in- strumentalists. They present a first- class ladies' quartette, each singer a soloist; a string quartette ; an enter- taining reader; a brilliant violin solo- ist and piano soloist, enabling them to hnild up a program of unusual merit. Their extensive repertoire includes jubilee choruses, plantation melodies, descriptive songs, vocal quartettes, trios, duets and solos; instrumental duets, trios and duets, and solos on violin and piano. Don't fail to hear this eomppany in St. Andrew's Church, Wednesday,Nov.� 10th, at 8 o'clock. Admission tae. NOTICE. Having removed T. Victoria St. to morns over T. Field's ehoh, we welcome all our friend* and custom- ers. Special attention 10suite, Ote ders receive prompt attention. MISS A. DISNP'2" & CO., Drees ds Mantla Maker*, local Items 5 Good Flour,--Awde's, Wingham, Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Read Willis &-Co.'s advt. on page 8. Principal Stalker has removed to Mr. Watt's house, recently vacated by Mrs, Dadson. J. E. McIntosh, jeweller, has moved into the house formerly occupied by Dr, Macdonald. WANTED, -food, general servant ; no washing. -Mrs. John McLean. The farm of Mrs. Julia Icing, East Wawanosb, was purchased at auction by Wm. Doerr for $1,200. A Georgetown, florist picked from his garden six seed onions that tipped the scales at nine pounds. WANTED. -Girl for domestic work. Mrs. R. M. Robinson, Victoria St. Mr, Cory Baer, formerly of this town, is one of the principal come- dians with Guy Bros. Minstrels this season. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham Hospital will meet in the Council chamber on Monday afternoon, Nov. 8th, at 4,15, See our Storm Jute horseblanket at $1.75. -Thos. Kew, . Harness -maker, Wingham, S. H. Mitchell (son of J. J. Mitchell of town) is making his way in the West in the employ of the Union Bank. He has been transferred from Scott to Saskatoon. agency. W. J. Fleuty, editor of the Oakville Record, son of Mrs. Fleuty of town, was presented with a gold locket with Forestric emblem, for securing a num- ber of members for the I. 0. F. WANTED. -A good girl for private family. -K: Erskine, the Moison's Bank, Clinton, One thousand' and fifty hogs were made into pork at the factory in Har- riston the week before last, arid the biggest weighed 840 pounds, the heavi- est ever brought to Rarriston. At the last meeting of Grey Tp. council, held in Ethel, A. H. McDon- ald, principal of Ethel public school, was appointed .township clerk and municipal treasurer as successor to the late John McIntosh, at the same sal>t,ry, viz„ $400 for both offices. Rubbers for men, women and chil- dren in every wanted style, size and width. -W. 3, Greer. Ritchie & Casein report the follow- ing real estate transfers this week :- John Armour sold lot on south side Victoria St. to Jos. Hall-. . ,Mrs. Her- ron sold lot on west side Frances St. to W. H. Gurney, ...Mrs. English sold house in Pleasant Valley to the ten- ant, Harry Angus. While the C. P. R. train for Winni- peg, was rushing along the shores of Lake Superior one day last week, not far from Fort William, a babe ' was born in one of the cars. A nurse was secured, and when everything was ready, a priest baptized the child ; the parents named the little fellow "Fort William." WANTED. -First-class waist hands, also apprentices, Miss DISNEY & Co., Dress & Mantle makers. The Wingham evaporator is in full swing, peeling on an average of 100 bags per day during the past week, Two cars of apples have been shipped in and the proprietors are determined to make this year a record -breaker. The factoryhas not lost a single day this season, and at present, holidays are not in sight; see advt. The Vacuum Carpet Cleaner is mak- ing friends, and is doing good work this week in several homes. It draws up the dust out of the carpet, and saves the wear and tear of beating the carpets, besides the taking out of tacks, and the hard work of putting the carpet down again. Enquire at Stewart & Co. for particulars, Dainty Mode is the name of the best light Rubber for ladies and gents. See them at W. J, Greer's. To RENT. -New, comfortable two- story brick house ; available by Nov. lst.-Apply to A, E. Smith, Banker. The teacher to fill Miss Dadson's place on the High School staff is Miss 11L J, Baird, B. A„ of Toronto Junc- tion. She is an Honor graduate ' of Toronto University, a specialist in English and Moderns, and has had seven years experience, teaching in Seaforth, Elora, Arnprior, Sarnia and Essex. She comes highly recommend- ed, and began her work on Wednes- day morning. The Town Council had secured a fine engine in case of emergency, during the repairs of the Waterworks pumps, but since it was decided to again sub- mit the 13y -law for domestic water, the thorough repair of the pumps will be deferred, as in ease of the success of the By-law, new pumps are ineiud- ed in the proposed expenditure, The present machine will be made safe for the present, until after the New Year, For best Ilorsebiankets and Robes see our choice etnek, at rock -bottom prices. -Thos. 1<ew. BoAnnERs WA:mu. m, Gentlemen preferred ; comfortably heated rooms, %healApplyto Mee, Brown, opposite High Why Risk Your Life ? "HOWARD'S EMULSION" Will Stop Tliat Cough. Contains RP per cent. Pare Cod Liver 011, Glycerine, and Hypo - phosphates. Heals and strength- ens the Lungs. Every bottle is guaranteed, .•. For Sale in Wingham by Walton MoKibbon DRUGGIST Waterproof Shoes This is Waterproof Shoe season and every Man, Woman and Child should be provided with a pair of our splendid, viscolized Water- proof Shoes. They prevent colds, protect the health, and save the regular Shoes. Good, sturdy Calfskin is always best leather for these Shoes. It is waterproof to such an extent that no dampness can penetrate it. The Shoes are leather lined, heavy welted soles, and medium. heels. Lace or Blucher style, $8.00, $4.00 to $5.00. For Boys and Girls we have the same Good Shoes at $1,50, $1,75 to $2.25. These Waterproof Shoes should be properly fitted and we see that every foot is provided with a Shoe of just the right size and width. SOLE AGENT—Slater and Inviotus Shoos for Men, Hagar and Em- press Shoes for Women ammo W. J. Greer THE SHOER HOUSE-CLEANING MADE [ASY . ase of A vacuum Meaner Will thoroughly extract dust arad dirt from Carpets and Rugs while on the floor and deposit it in the machine, and can then be emptied or burned. It will also gather • up every particle of dirt from ttphol- stered Furniture, Draperies, Cur- tains, i'ortieres, Walls, Mouldings, &e., thus making it a sanitary convenience and doing away with the hardest part of House-cleaning. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates --- $1.50 per day ; $1 per half-day. Ask about it, at J. G. Stewart & Co's. e:7e Pllont316 HARDWARE MISS S.PA . LINV GRA.D1YA E OP TORONTO 0o11stetee&TORY OP Miele And anthorized teacher et the lticteltor MethodSimplex and leindergarten, Pupils prepared nsrinoryseams. ineeq Conservatory 11'or leferrnatloe Ste to terms, etc., apply at her home, on Minnie Street,