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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-12-02, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 38111 YEAR, NO. 14, WINGHAIV11 ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1909. FrciBsoitarTm { to -00 pas YE -Ka ekOVANOR, 101.50 TO iiitneseramsna INTjo SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. —Me John Oliver, leader of the Op- positioa in British Coltunbiaeesaye the farm is good enough for him, and that from this time he is out of poli- tics. * * * —One of our exchanges suggests that we spell "Christmas" properly this season, and. not with fi.12 X. It certainly looles better, sounds better and will mean more if properly spell- ed. Of course that X has an attrac- tion for most people, especially when thought of in connection with bank * * * —If I could destroy to -morrow the desire for strong drink in the people of England, we should see our taxes reduced by millions sterling. We should see our gaols and work -houses empty. We should see more livee saved in twelve months than are con - stinted in a century of bitter and say - age war.—Rt. Hon..los. Chamberlain. * * * —The Owen Sound Sun is authority for the statement that the .report about Hon. A, G. MacKay (the On- tario Liberal leader) going to sever his professional and politico"( relations with Owen Sound, Nortt Grey and Ontario, to eeek fresh fie .s and pas- tures new in the Coast Province, is only a Conservative dream. Con- servatives should be more careful what they eat before retiring and not dream such outlandish things. * * * —The special committee of the Leg- islature appointed to consider amend. masts to the Assessment Act, met in Toronto last week. It had 63 pre- pared amendments under considera- tion. Of these the more amtentiotre were those affecting railway taxation, the business assessment of retail mer- enants, the assessment of clubs and express companies, and the assessment of farm lands in cities, towns and vil- lages. There are 28 members on the committee. * * * —An international commission com- posed of seven representatives from the United States and five from Can- ada, under the Chairmanship of Dr. J. G. Rutherford, Live Stock Commis- sioner and Veterinary Dictator Gen- eral for Canada, has been established to consider means for securing the control and eradication of bovine tu- berculosis in Canada and the United States. The commission, which will co-operate with the government of each country, is the outcome oe a sug- gestion made at the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Associa- tion in Chicago recently. * * * • —Premier McBride, the young and popular leader of the Conservative Government in British Columbia, scor- ed an overwhelming victory in the elections held on. Thursday of last week, when his government was re- turned to power by an increased ma- jority. In the old Legislature there were 26 Conservatives, 13 Liberals, and 3 Socialists. In the new Legis- lature just elected, there will be 38 Conservatives, 2 Liberals, and 2 Social- ists. It will be seen that the Liberal party in British Columbia has been virtually annihilated by one of the greatest landslides in the political his- tory of the Coast Province. Besides the Railway issue, the other greet issue was Local Option, and it appears •to have been carried by the province as a whole. *4 * —We would like to impress upon our readers the advisability of doing Christmas shopping just as earlyas possible. Only twenty more shopping days before the Christmas bells will ring in the glad time. . There are two classes of people who are pretty sure not leo have as merry a Christmas as they ought to have. They are—Tient LATE SliOPPEll and Tole Pao= Wo Warr ON Ttea Limn SHoPinen. Won't you do your shopping early this year if it is going te make some- body else—perhaps some one you don'L even know—happy ? And besides, how grateful the tired salesgirls, over" worked clerles, delivery boys, faithful horses, will be to you. We are sure you want them all to have a, merry Christmas, and will help them to have one by doing yoer shopping NOW, when the stocks are complete and when yoe can get the best chole. Special Council Meeting. The Church And The Question Of The Hour. A large and interested congregation listened to Rev. DP, Rutledge in the Methodist dwell. last Sunday night ae he discussed the subject of "The Attitude of the Church to the Local Option question." The text was from II Oor, : 14. This 28th day of Novenxber, said the preacher, is known as the world's Temperaece Sunday, and as a slight contribution towards the subject upon which many people are thinking to- day, I wish to speak to you on "The Church and the questionof the day." The Church, the preacher said, is often accused of abandoning its evan- gelistic work in taking up this ques- tion, and it is worth while asking on the outset, "What the Church is and what is its legitimate work ?" The Church is the appointed institution through which God is building up truth auctrighteousness on earth. Its wot k is the most pervasive, intermed- dling and all-inclusive, in the world. There are many people who would be glad to give us a monopoly of Heaven if we would leave this little rolling ball to them but we cannot do that for our special business is with this little roll- ing ball, The preacher then made a clistinction between the hotel business, which be said was one of the most honorable and worthy one could en- gage in, and the bar room, which is the expression of nearly all that is in- iquitous among men. Some things in the world are, as Sir Walter Scott said of Rob Rey, "o'er good for ban- ning but o'er bad for blessing," but the bar room is not one of them. -It is always, altogether and irretrievably bad. You say this is a free country; if a man wants to drink, let him drink and take the consequences. But the trouble ie, the rnan takes the drink and someone else takes the conse- quences. The preacher then went on to show some of the consequences of the drink habit, not only to the man hiinself, but to his family, his home and to his business. We spent in On- tario in 1908 some thirty million dol- larson liquor. With that vast sum 20,000 families could he presented with a neat home costing $1000, each family could be provided with six tons of coal for the winter, they could receive each $150 for provisions and clothing, and would have 'left $300 a piece to lay up in the Savings Bank against the year's rainy day. Other figures were given to show the loss the bar room occa- sions here in Wingham, and the small return the traffic made in the shape of wages. The bar room is a cruel para- site, which does not contribute any good but thrives on the misery of its victims. We challenge any one to say a word in its defence. What then should be the Church's attitude to- wards it Shall we say it is *a neces- sary ? There are no necessary evils. Whenever an evil exists and threatens damage and ruin, -stealing our money and destroying souls, it is here because we as a people are will- ing that it should stay. Whenever the christian people of this country, or of this town, say altogether that a thing must be or must not be, there is not power enough in the land to alter the verdict. We have what we want; we need only have what we want. If the bar room with all its evils con- tinues to exist in Wingham, it will existbecause the Church people ac- cept it with so much tranquility that our indifference is a virtual demand. If we are told to "mind our own busi- ness, that this is a free country," we reply that the only freedoin we have in this country is not personal but social freedom, and we are "minding our own business" when we are look- ing to the welfare of the commanity. The only right attitude for our Church to take towards the bar room is one of antagonism. As Lincoln said when he first saw the wickedness of the slave traffic, "If ever I have a chance to hit this thing, hy the Eternal, I will hit it hard:" So with the eleo- holic slavery which cruses this fair land and this good town. Let us hit it hard. It can be destroyed when honest, God-fearing people are willing to give it the death blow. A special meeting of the Town Council Was held Monday evening, Nov, 29th. Members present—The Mayor, Reeve and Comes. Spotton, Bone, VanNorman, Elliott and Mc- Kibbon. The meeting was called for the pur- pose of considering the proposed by- law for procuring pure water for the town waterworks system. The by- law was prepared by the Clerk and submitted to the Council. It provides for the issue of debentures to the amount of $6000, to run for 20 years at 4% for the purpose above men- tioised. It passed its first and second reading by the Connell, and will be Voted on by the electors on the 3rd day of January next, - At this meeting, Mr. Ferguson pre- sented his resignation as Clerk and Treasurer, the resignation to take effect at the expia.ry of the present year, The resignation was accepted and the Mayor was instrected to ad- vertise ill the local papers for applica- thins to ffil the vaeancy. HIQII*CLASS ENTERTAINMMT. The Apollo Qiiattette and Bell Itingere, Under the itirepices of the Westminster Gad, will give an en- tertainment in the Opera abuse on Wednesday evening, Dec, 3. This is coinpany of strictly high-class mesicians and *entertainers, eapable o putting ort a program of great vatlety arid superior q twitter. The program will consist of solos on banjo, cornet, treMberie, and. salaphone, also quartettee, Woe, daetts, bell ringing, readin:g and voeftl selections. Plen of Hall tt IStelabboree drag store opens Friday, Dec, 3, at 2 p, rn, Thb price et addlistion Will be 25 tente, With reserved teats at. 85 cents and 50 Cantle Personals Married lo London. • A happy event took place in London on Friday, Nov. lelth, when Miss An- nie Ragers (formerly oC Wingham) was united in marriage to Mr. G. Lacey of London. The ceremony took place at Si. George's Rectory and was performed by Rev, 0. B. Sage. Mr. and Mrs. Lacey .will have the best wishes of many Wingham friends. Auction Sale. On Thursday, December 9th, at the National Hotel, Wit:Thant, a carload of thoroughbred and high-grade Cat- tle will be offered, for sale. The list includes — Thoroughbred Shorthorn Durhams ; high-grade Durham cows, with calf; Jersey Cow, to calve soon,; 1 -year-old bull, Sale at 1 o'clock. Nine months' credit, or 6 % off for cash. Jno. Purvis will take the bids, and the proprietors are P. McFarlan and J. McKay, Large potatoes. A gentleman in Toronto thought he had the largest potato evergrown, when he had one that weighed 2 lbs. and 11 ounces. It was grown by Thos. Walsh of Picton, and when the To- ronto gentleman was carrying it home, the small boys thought it a football, and others thought it a par- cel wrapped in brown paper. But when Wm. Watt of Baliburton coun- ty produced a spud that weighed 31 pounds, the Toronto man just whis- tled. Another n3an of Haliburton County, grew 59 potatoes that weigh- ed 90 lbs., filling a large bag. On The Alert. Mr. W. J. McBride, President of the Alliston Board of Wade, and also a member of the Council, was in Wing - ham one Tay last week. He was bere to try and induce one of our industries to locate in his town, and the induce- ments he offered were certainly very substantial and enticing. Orillia also, is hot after one of our industries, Why don't the Wingham Board of Trade and the Council wake up and go after industries like the above men- tioned towns. As a town, Wingham is second to none in Ontatio for its size, and there should not be much difficulty in inducing industries to locate here if we were only on the alert, and would get after them. We might, with profit, learn a lesson from Mr. McBride's visit. Wedded It Preston. A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs, D. Anderson, Preston, when her second eldest daughter, Miss Lorinda, became the bride of Mr. Al- bert Brydon. The bridal couple took their positions beneath an arch of evergreens and roses, as the strains of the wedding march were played by Miss Marie Auderson, and were at- tended by Mr, Edward Brydon and Miss Julia Anderson. The marriage ceremony' was performed by Rev. Mr. Johnston in the presence of 50 guests from Galt, Toronto, Acton and Eden Mills. The many beautiful 'presents attested the popularity of the bride with hermany friends, who extend their sincere wishes for a long, happy and prosperous married life to Mr. and Mrs. Brydon. The friends of the bride in Wingham and East Wawa - nosh will join in extending congratu- lations. • Going, going, not quite gone! Poul- trymen come for free copy Conkey's 50e Poultry Book. Full of sound chicken sense. F. R. Howson. By mail 4c. Jno. Cloakey reterned from Fort William last week. . Wm. J. A.rmottr spent a few days in 'reroute last week. Rev. E. Langford of Monkton was in town on Tuesday. Mr. Jno. Kerr spent a couple of days in London this week, Mr, Thos. 13e11 of Southampton was in town a few days last week. Miss W. Alba Chisholm visited in Toronto a few days last week. Thos. King was in Londoi on busi- ness on Thursday of last week. Miss Pansy Reynolds of Goderich spent Sunday at her home here. Miss Mary Dandy of Calgary, Al- berta, is visiting her sister in town. Percy Stapleton of Detroit spent a few clays at his hodie here last week, Ed. Bradwin of Toronto, visited a few days with his parents this week. Mr, and Mrs. J. Lleyil Aevile spent Sunday at Mrs. Awdels parental 4orne hear Londesborol Mrs. Chas. Ewing and yoqng son of Goderich, spent$qx.iday last with her mother and sister in town. Baia IL McTavish of Gorrie was in town hn Monday, on his way hone from Trowbridge, where he preableed on Eltinday. Peter Wheeler, M echanical engi- neer, of Hamili ton, s spending a week with relatives in this vicinity. Ile has jiist teterned Finn.) a western trip, Ohm. MeNivett, who has been mail clerk on the London-Unron branch of the G. T. 3., has been transfeered to the Wiarton-Stratford ran, Charlie made many friends in town, who are sorry to see him remoVe. Rev, J, E. Ford of Lucknow was in tovert on Mendel, ort his way home 1 from TeesWatee where he preaehea Missienary eetwione on Suriclay. Rev. Ileiter of TetesWa.ter Wae aleo in town en Monday, on his return from Lock - now* her he peettehed Ori Sttleilltes, School Report.- , The following is the report for S. S. No. 11, Turnbary, for the month of November. The subjects examined were Spelling, History, Arithmetic and Literature. Those absent from one or more exams. marked *:—Sr. 4th—Alfred Lockildge 78'. Jun. 4-th— Min nie Saunders 305, Jeseie Currie 325, Alvin Groves 223, Willie Shrigley 28*. Sr. 3rd—Susie Sheriff 307, Vernon Al. lenby 301, Myrtle Lockridge 285. Jr. 3n:1—Frances Lockridge 284, Mindred Mercer 268, Ross Forsyth 213*, Ethel Finley 80% Jr. 2nd— Willie Austin 143*, Roy Forsyth 135*, Mary Aestin 180, Ernest Johnston 5.1es Winnie Ran- son 53*, Raymond ()router 32*. Pt. Second—Olive Groves 257, Grace Cal- houn 205, Sammie Lockridge 28*. Sr. Pt. 1st— Willie Finley 100, T.onernie Cruikshank 80, Earl Hart 80, Gertie Groves 70, Howard Finley, Russel Fin- ley, Frank King, May Hart. Jr. Pt. Ist—Tom Loeltridge, Gordon McGre- gor, Lizzie Cruikshank, Mayme Fin- ley, Donald Cleghorn, 111a.rgaret Link - later. M. Walsh, teacher. Anniversary Services. The anniversary servicee in connec. tion with Wingham Methodist Church will be held next Sunday and Monday, Dec, 5th and 6th, On Sunday at 11 m. and? p.m., Rev, Dr. Gundy of St. Thomas will preach. On Monday evening, teatneeting and entertain. merit will be given undee, the auspiges of the Ladies' Aid.- Tea served froln 5.30 to 8 o'clock, after which an excel- lent progrem will be rendered, con- sisting of solos, duets, quartettes, ad., dresses, etc. Admission to teameet. ing, 250 and 15e, Mr. Pergetson's Resignation. At the special meeting of the Town Conncil on Monday evening, Mr. J. 13. Ferguson ha,nderl in his resignation as Clerk and Treasurer of the Town, which position he has held for twenty- six years. He has been a careful, cap- able and pains -taking official, and dur- ing all those years he has faithfully performed the arduous duties .pertain- ing to the office. That it will mean considerable to sever relations after so many years, only Mr. Ferguson will realize, and it is no surprise that be feels the severance keenly. Winer= will be sorry to lose Mr. Ferguson and his family, but that he may regain his health a change is contemplated, but wherever they decide tie locate, the best wishes of our citizens will follow them. Decease Of Her Fattier. Mrs. 'Wm. Mitchell of Turnberry mourns the death of her father, Mr. Henry Watson, which took place at his horne in Mitchell on Wednesday, Nov, 21th. Deceased was born sixty- five years ago in Lower Canada., and came to Mitchell when five years old with his parents, his father settling on the Prenderville farm, 3rd con. of Logan, but shortly afterwards ;paved to Hibbert. After his marriage to Anna Shaw, he resided twenty-five years in that township, then went back to Logan, to the farm where his two sons now reside. From there he. "went to Seaforth, but returned last spring. He was a man of good habits, high moral eharacter ancl industrious. He was a member of the Methodist church, and a member of the Official Board for seven years. He was a good husband, a kind father, a cheer- ful companion, and a devoet christian, and bore his intense suffering with great patience. A widow, three sons and three daughters many* bim. They are—Thos. R. and Robt, W., of Logan; Wilbert Elenry, Chicago; Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Wingham • Mrs. John Jennings, Pontiac, Michigan; Mrs. Chester Adams Logan. The funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Jas. Livingston, and those from a distance who attended, were—Miss Bella Patterson, and Mr. W. Keeler and son of Seaforth ; Mr. Thne. Ste- wart of Blnevale ; Mr. and Mrs. Ii, Watson and daughter of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Jennings and son of Pontiac, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Mitchell of Wingbarn. Cburcb 'Hews Rev. Dr. Rutledge will preach Sun- day Sehool anniversary sermons in Grace church, St. Thomas, on Sunday next, Mr. Walmsley of Toronte preeched in the Baptist chetich lest &Indite, morning, clnd his address was much appreciate4 hy the congregation. The p'astor preached in the eveoing. An amnia of the heating system not tieing eorepleted, the preparatory and Communion serviees of St, An- drew's rresbyterian Ohnrch have been postponed until Sanday, Dec. lOth. Last Sunday was the first day of Advent. In Sr. Paul's thurche Rev, Prof. ,Mains of Heron College, Lon- don, preached two excellent and ap- prepaid° sermons. 3oet preceding the evening sermon, short but inu. pressiVe service was held in connec- tion with the Senior Brotherhood of St. Andrew when a new member was received. On recommeedation of the chair- men of the district, Rev. De, Chown of Toronto has appointed Rev, It W. McTavish of Gerrie to promote the intereets of the work hi the Wing - hare district, of the Temperance, Pro- hibition and Motel Reform Depart- ment of the Methodiet °tenth, The territory coverecl includes all the pas- torel chargeitem Kincardine to Ethel, and from Tienneatee to Vora- wieh. Hicks' December Forecasts. A reactionary storm period is cen- tral on the 4th, 5th and 6th. A cold wave of much intensity will prevail over western to central sections of ehe country as we pass from November into December. From the 4th to the 7th, the cold will relax, the barometer will fall, and renewed storms of lain and snow will prevail over most sec- tions of the country. Behind these storms look for return of rising bar- ometer and clearing, (*told weather. A regular storm period extends from the Oula to the 14th, being central on the llth. This period embraces new moon at an eclipse node on the 12th. The eclipse of the Sun falls on Decem- ber 12th. About the 8th to 15th is also a time of maximum magnetic perturbation, due to certain relations of earth and Sun—the earth's south magnetic pole being most inclined to the Sun's equator. Very low barome- ter and marked rise in temperature will begin in western sections about the j0.h, and during the llth to llth violent winter storrus will sweep east - weedier across the country. Blizzards froni the northwest, followed by a cold wave and high barometer that will reach far into the south, about the 12th to the 15th. A seismic period is central on the 12th, covering thesOth to the 14th. A reactionary storm period is central on the 16th, 17th and 181h. A regular storm period is cen- tral on the 22nd. This period is at the center of the winter solstice. In all reason it will bring heavy wietet storms on lend end sea. These storms are apt to continue over the limits of the period in consequence of the Mer- cury disturbance and the opposition of the moon on the 26th. A reaction- ary storm period is central on the 27113, 28th and 20th. On these days renewed storms of sleet and snow will sweep over most parts of the country and will be followed by high barome- ter, blizzardous winds and very cold, Another seismic period extends from the 23rd to 28th. NOTWE.—If the party who lost a valuable article of jewelry in the Town Hall, Wingham, about Nov, 12t11, will apply to the undereigned, proVe own- ership and pay charges, the article retalrned.—GVq. ALAN, (Wet tionstahle. Northorn Hockey League. Members Of 794. The December meeting of Wingham L. 0. L. will be held in the Orange Hall on Friday evening of this week, Resides the regular routine business there will be initiation and conferring of degrees upon candidatee. Officere for the enseing year will also be elect- ed. Every member who can possibly do so is expected to be present at this meeting, 6 Some Of The Sick. Mrs. Wm. Dore took suddenly ill on Sunday, but at time of writing is con- siderably better ...Etta, daughter* of Mr. arid Mrs. Ezra Hart, is ill with Jno. Hooey has been con- fined to his borne through illness for the past couple of weeks.... Mrs. Geo. Manners' condition does not show any improvement....Saml. McIlivain, who has been in the Hospital for some weeks', is in a serious condition ....Mr. Jas. Begley is improving; though slowly. Hockey In Wingllam. The Champions of the Northern League organized for the coming season with the following officers :— Hon. Pres., Dr. J. P. Kennedy; Hon. • Vice -Pres., R. Clegg ; President, G. G. VanStone lst Vice -Pres., L. Binkley ; 2nd Vice -Pres., D. Davies ; Secretary, J. Walton McKibben ; Treasurer, N, L. Sinclair; Manager, D. L.,Dinsley ; Patrons—Dr. Irwin, Geo. Spotton, A. IL Musgrove, M.P.P., Dr. Chisholm, M. P., L. Kennedy, Ed. McGuire, Robt. Johnston, J. W. Orr, F, John- ston. Prospects are gctod for a fast team, and a good league has been formed. Graduating Exercises. The graduating exercises in con- nection with the Training School of Wingham General Hospital will take place in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, Dec. OLh. Addresses will be delivered by some of the physicians and resident clergy of the town, interspersed with musical selections. The two graduates, Misses Fowler and Baer, will be presented with, their diplomas and medals. A unique part of the ceremony is the Florence Nightingale obligation, which is taken by the, graduating Nurses during the evening. All are cordially invited to attend. Ati enthusiastic meeting of the above League was held in Palmerston on Nov. 29th, 11 0, McLean and C. G. VanStorie represented Wingliaan. The League is composed of two dia. triets as last year. Winghinn it3 in District No. 1, and opens the season In Winghate, with Lucknow, on Jan. 5, Lueknow claims to be the coming champions of the Northern League. District No. I—LucknoW, Listeveel, Ma Forest, Ilarriston, Palmerston, Wingharn, Distriet No, 2—Cheeley, Hanover, Paisley, Walkerton, Durham. The officers ere :-11on, Pres., D. Colernan, Harristras ; President, Thos, Reid, Lucknove ; 'Vice.Pres., Pet jack. eon, Elarriston ; See., Gee. Hay, Lis. towel; Treasurer, C. E. Ellis, Mt. For- est ; Eteeutive—Ce Lavelle Durham ; IL O. McLean, Wirighaan '• C. Smith, Walkerton ; 0 Truentan,Paieley , 0. Ooppenger, darinVer ; W. Lustig, OhetleY• The Ladies Getting Busy. The Women's Auxiliary of the Temperance and Moral Reform As- sociation held an enthusiastic meeting on Tuesday evening of this week. Ladies to the number of about fifty were present. The following officers were appointed :—President, Miss K. M. Fisher ; let Vice -Pres. Mrs. Alex. Ross ; 2nd Vice -Pres., des. A. Sitn- mons ; 3rd Vice -Pres,, Mrs. Sohn Wil- son ; Secretary, Mrs. F. Sperling Ilona uth. All mothers, wives and sisters, who are interested in Temper- ance and Moral Reform, are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of the Auxiliary to be held in the 0.0.F. Hall, on Tuesday evening, Dec 7th, at 8 o'clock. Death Of Old Resident. Death came very suddenly to Mr. John Watt on Monday night at his borne on Minnie Street. Deceased, although in failing health for some years, was in his usual health until the time of his death. He was born in Scotland 74 years ago, and came to this country about the year 1874, or thirty-five years ago. About four of these were spent in Harriston, and the remainder in Wingham. Deceased has been a highly -esteemed and re- spected resident of town during all these years, and until his health fail- ed, was a faithful and active member of the Presbyterian Church. Ile was active in Sunday School work, and was also an Elder of St. Andrew's Cburch. Foe many years he conduct- ed the planing mill business now car- ried on by S. Bennett. A wife, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of a kind and exem- plary parent—Mrs. Burt of Toronto, Mrs. Sutton -of Holstein, John of Mill- bank and William at home. The fun- eralln a ootakes place on Thursday atter- noon 2 o'clock to Wingham ceme- tery. LTilOGINGS 1 LEGGINGS! The right kind for Mon and Bey's, only $1.25 per pair. Big Intim. See them at W. J. Gnnnit's, Mrs. Ellen T. Spence of Goderich died on Nov. 20th, at the residence of her son, 0. J. Spence. Deceased lived in Winghain about thirty years ago. In 1867 the family came from Scot- land, landing at Quebec and taking train to the village of Wingham, where they lived for a time, and in 188t removed to the township of Onde- rich, Deceased Was 73 years of age. The “Toronto News" is to be con- gratulated upon the high elass serial stories, installments of whieh eppear dailY, They are by the beat authors and are interesting up to the last chapters. We undetstand The Newe has just procured the Central= seriel rights on "The Circular Stair °Aso." Our readers can have the pleasure of reading this enthralling story by sub- scribing for The Netvs daily and The Advance once a week, $2.35 a year at this office. We are in receipt Of a new song jast issued, entit led "Canadian ring Song," from The Primrose Music and Book Concern of Toronto. The words are by Miss Katherine Hale (Miss A. 13, Warnecli) the brilliant young poet, essayist and book reviewer Of 'rerou- te; and the music by J. W. Garvin, an original and talented melodist of Toronto. The melody, written in march time and suitable for solo, chorus or band work, is of a, griality so tuneful arid stirring, that, its appeal is nniversal. The wortla and Mac are imperial in tone, and no doubt thie National Song will have a large sale, BIRTHS. Saskatoon, on Nnv. 23scl, to Mr, and Mrs. Bertettra Winfield, 0500. sjItme Good. Flour.—Awde's, Wingham. Wear Gree,'s Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advla on page 8. Thursday, Dec. 2nd, and no sleigh- ing yet. Everybody should boom the town— not doom it. Mr. Jas, Reading has removed from Diagonal street to Mr. Jno, Helm's house on Patrick street. Mr. Reid, the bits man, has removed to the house on Victoria street, lately vacated. by Alva Fleming. Horne -made bread; try it, —Fiteent R. Howsow, Wingham. Huron County Council is called to meet in Goderich on Tuesday, Decem- ber 7th, at three o'clock in the after- noon. Many a man's wife prevents him from losing a lot of money in specula- ting bye not allowing him any to speculate with. The Young Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School spent a plea- sant social evening on Tuesday in the church parlors. e Mr. Chas. Ewing, until recently of Taewater, has disposed of the grocery business he purchased in Goderich a few months ago. KANT KRAOK !—The best Snag Proof Rubber made.—W. J. Gitaiene. The many friends in town of Mr. Terrill of Stratford, will be sorry to learn that hopes for his recovery are not very bright. Wm. Holmes, who recently moved to town from Turnberry, left last Sat- urday for Mitchell, where he intends spending a month or more. The large pane of glass in Hanna's store that was broken a couple of weeke ago, has been replaced by a new one, and the handsome front looks as spick and span as ever, See our Storm Jute horseblanket at 81.75. ---Thos. Kew, Harness -maker, Wingham. Lent will begin on Feb, 91h, fifteen days earlier than it did this year, so that Easter Sunday will fall on March 28th. This will be the second earliest Easter in a quarter of a century. Van VanNorman is loading a car of Fowl, and will pay 6c (live weight) for old fowl to be delivered at the G. T, R. on Wednesday, Dec. 8th. All other fowl taken at prices in proportion. A rush of matter came in this week, and as a result some important items are left over. Among them are the High School notes. We dislike having to leave matter over, but sometimes it can't be helped. WANTED.—A good general servant; no washing. Apply to Mrs. P. Fisher, postoffice. Our citizens should bear in mind the mass meeting, in the interests of tem- perance and moral 'reform, to be held on Friday evening of this week in the Town Hall. Rev. Dr. Chown of To - rent() will address the meeting. "The Crazy Idea" was repeated in the Opera House on Friday evening of last week. There was a fair attend- ance, and all who were present enjoy- ed the prodection. The receipts of the evening amounted to about $51. For best Horseblankets and Robes see our choice stock, at, rock -bottom prices.—Thos. Kew. The marriage is announced to take place on December 23rd, in Toronto, of Mr. Arthur Felenan and Miss Mar- garet Hiscocks. These young people are well known in Wingbam and will have the best wishes of many friends. A sale of work consisting of hand - painted china, emteroidered linens and Christmas novelties, will be held in the store two dooes south of Arm- strong's Theta gallery, the afternoons and evenings of Friday andSaturday, Dec. 10th and llth. 115)SATita. Sperm-vv.—In Wingham, Nov. 20th, the infant tion of Mr. and gra, gnat, Sparrere, Fon SALE.—Furnished house, with about a acre of land, and good stable.— Apply to Grierson, Wingharn. Mr, and Mrs, George Casernore of Tuenberry gave a jolly house-warming to about one hundred of their friends on Wednesday evening of last week. The oceupation of their fine new resi- dence was the cause. May Mr. and Mrs. Casemore longlive to enjoy its comforts and conveniences. Mrs. Anderson of St, Augustine re- ceived it message by cable from her son William, of Johannesburg, South Africa, announcing the death of hief wife from Pneumonia on Thursday, Nov, 25th. Mrs. Anderson visited this country twice and will be remembered by many friend& in West Wavvanosh. She leaves five smell children. Local Option in Orillia. Mr. X. 0. Miller, a business rnan of Orillia, gave an excellent address at a rousing temperance meeting held in Fergus last week. Following are A few of the bullets he fired :— When you get a man's brain to work on the question he's against the bare as soon as he starts. The liquor people themselves have no defence for the treating system—and that's what the bars mean—treating, encouraging some one to drink who otherwise wouldn't. I'm a hotelkeeper myself—presi. dent of a hotel company—and we wouldn't take 4 license if it evere offered us. Fon Sava —Fine 100 -acre farm, near Bluevale. 'Would exchange for Small- er farm in good locality; a bargain. RiTcnies & COSENS. The following item is from the socie- ty tiolunin of the Manitoba Free Press, and refers to a daughter of Mr. Tho', Fotbes of town :—Mrs. C. II. Simpson received yesterday afternoon foe the first time this season in her bolero on Ethelbert street. She wore a lovely gown of amber satin with Ivish lace and was assisted in receiving by lier sister, Mise Forbes of Toronto, who was gowned in amethyst satin with touches of coral. Mrs. Besketville and Mee. Mason presided over the tea table, Which was -centered by Arneri- eau 13eauty rOaCE. Ross Crane stye :---"If I Wanted to 0014Vi0ee a comniunity of the desire. bility ef having it lecture course, unhesitatingly say—tty the Apollo Qnnitette ; that organization ought to popolatize the Lyceam route° any- where," Musicians and artiste all of there. They are el mane also—excep- tionally Eto—With tire vereatility which results from reel talent misted with hard labor and eonstant ;intake. And be theie presentation of their IM- O/eel they are profeeeional—nothing of the arttetetwish uncertainty that marks eolner otganiZatiens. There is better hotel accommo- dation in Orillia under local option than there ever was under license. Under local optiorx the assess- ment of Orillia hotels is $10,000 higher than it was under license. Does that show depreciation? To -day there's only one manu- facturer in Orillia against Local Option and he's a brewer. There's less liquor sold illegally in Orillia under local option than there was sold illegally under license. Thousands of dollars are now going to the of, stores that used to go over the bars. Whose business does that hurt? Many men in Orillia have now good comfortable homes and pay their debts who under license gave their matey to the bar. WINGHAM MARKETS. Wheat—$1.07. Oats -36 to 37 cts. Barley -50 cts. Peas -88 to 89 as, Hay—$11.00 to $12.00 per ton. Butter -23 to 24 cts. Eggs -30 cts. Potatoes -35c to 40c per bush, Live Hogs—$7.40. For fall Toronto market reports see page 2. Belgrave. Miss Rachel Bates is spending a few weeks in Clinton. Miss Bella Sproat is visiting friends at Toronto, Stratford and Seaforth. „ Mr. and Mrs. Will. Cole rejoice over the birth of a daughter. Congratula- tions. Miss Olive Masters of Blaevale was the guest of Mrs. C. W. Proctor last week. Mr. P. Wheeler of Hamilton visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Wheeler. Wm. Wray, who has been quite ill for a couple of weeks, is able to be around again. Alex. Stewart, sen.„ has engaged with John Armstrong, live stock deal- er, for a year. Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Bell of Hibbert Tp., were visitors at John T, Bell's, 5th line, Morris. Mrs, Henry Pearen of Turnberry is lying very ill at the home of her sister, Miss Bengough, of this village. Mr. and Mrs.' Carlisle have returned from their holiday trip down east, and Mr. 0. bas resumed his duties at the G. T. R. station, • Watson & Armstrong shipped 3000 lbs. of fowl on Monday, and. 4000 lbs. on Tuesday, They intend ehipping until the end of the season. Revival meetings are being had in the Methodist church this week, con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Cook, assisted by Mr, Albert Stuttle of Strathroy. John Armstrong shipped a car of hogs on Tuesday at $7.4S) per 100. Armstrong & Watson are shipping fowl this week; prices are away up. Johnston Ss Armstrong shipped a car of hogs on Wednesday. After a short illness of 11 days, Effie Fox, beloved wile of Jas. 13, Stretton, departed this life at her home in Cal- gary, Alta., on Sunday, 14th inst., at the early age of 23 years and 24 days. She is survived by her husband and a little son 18 months old. The remains, accompanied. by Mr. Stretton, were brought to Brussels for interment. The funeral took place Sunday after- noon from the home of deceased's uncle, near Cratibrook. 40 appropri- ate service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Cameron, rector of St. John's church. Mr. Stretton formerly resided in 13el- gra,ve and the deceased lady was also well known here, having nursed Mr. Stretton's first wife through her long illness, while here three years ego, We extend our sympathy to Mr. Stretton. OLD PEOPLE, WOMEN, CHILDREN, And eVeryOpe not feeling in fight. ing trim, needs "VI NOL" "The Great Tonic" Contains Cod Liver Oil Extract- ives, Peptonized Iron, in Solution . in the finest Wine. The following is the addrese which was presented to Mrs. Henry Mather& at her home near Bluevale, on Tues- day evening of last week :— Dear Mrs. Mathers :—We the mem bars of Belgrave Methodist Chureh have assembled in your home to Or - press our regret at losing from our community such an earnest, etsergetic christian worker. By your untiring service of love as te„cher in the Sab- bath School, and your efficient servi- ces as organist of the Church, and by yone noble, genial- epirit, yon have endeared yourself to the people of Bel - grave. We an assure you that you are Very much missed by your wide circle of friends, We have taken the liberty on this occaeioti to express in o sznell Way our appreciation of your work, We ack you to aceept this chi e as a token of our regard for you. We are sure that this tommunity hes gained much by our loss. Our earnest prayer is that the blessing of God 'may yea upon your newhouee, and that you and yonr itneband may be long spared to enjoy life in all its fulness, and finally be brought to praise God in that land Where ties are never broken. Signed in behalf of Delgrave Mahe - dist coegregation—Mrs, Wm. Wray, Mrs, jos. Brendan Mrs. Win, Clark, AIM Thee, Scandrett, Mrs, Clute, Wil- kinson, drs. Ohas. Preeter. "We guarantee every bottle to do good or refund your money." Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST All People Walk and we can't deny it. You can't go anywhere but you have to do some walking. OUR SHOES MAKE WALKING EASY It's because they're good shoes in the first place, and secondly because your. conscience is at ease for buying them so reasonably. Don't get wet feet, but see our fall and winter stock and buy a pair. Ladies' and Gents' Felt Footwear in all the newest styles. W. J. Greer THE SHOER IWINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE 962.001 1 1 1 1 One year ago, Mr. Geo. Wakeman was earning a- bout $100 per year as farm laborer. Now he is earning at the rate of $962 a year. Six rah& training at our Business College Dead° the difference. Was it it good investment? He thinks so. His address is New Os- good°, Sask. Four Courses— PREPARATORY COMMERCIAL STENOGRAPHY TELEGRAPHY Enter any time. Indi- vidual instruotiOn. Write for partieulars. GEO. SPOTTON, Paixons.ez. viestswasmem OW OD 11111WIMMIIII EVA M. WHEATON, M. E. READER ANA ENTERTAINER Itonor Graduate of caloric, Ladies' College of Whitby. Concert engagements accepted. For terms, address Pine River, Ont., °are of Rev. Morley Madden, Applications Wanted. Applications for the position of Clerk and Treasurer of the TOW, of Wingham, will be received by the utdersigned up till Monday, 6th day of December next, at 6 O'clock p. in. THOS. 'GREGORY, Ntayor. Theoldest Pablic School inspector in Canada, Re he is believed to be, Alexander Mclelanglitoe of Stormont, has retired. He is in hit 881h year, hitt gill Italy° and alert. tie had his position 88 years.