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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
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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.