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31ST YEAR, NO. 24.
DOMINION BANK.
Capital (paid up) - $3,000,000
Reserve iaea $3,474,000
Farmers' Notes discounted.
Drafts sold on all points in Can-
ada, the United States and Europe.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and
upwards, and added to principal 30th Tune
and 31st December each year.
D. T. HEPBURN, Manager
R. Vanstonc, Solicitor
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Miss Daisy Field is visiting relatives
in London.
Miss Maggie Tibbs is visiting friends
in London,
Mrs. Sutton. of Belgrave, is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watt.
Miss Kate Gundy, is visiting friends
in Strathroy, Chatham and Wind-
sor.
Mr. Fred. Lewis, piano tuner of Ber-
lin, expects to be in Wingham in
March.
Miss Minnie Sellars of Morris has
been visiting a conple of weeks with
Miss Martha Bosman.
Mrs. McLean and her daughter,
Mies Maggie, are visiting friends in
Lucknow this week.
Our readers should note Cooper &
Co.'s large advt. this week announcing
a great Winter Bargain day ; see
page 8.
The Young Ladies' Fortnightly Olub
will meet on Monday evening. January
the 15th, at the home of Mrs. A. H.
Musgrove.
Slaughter Sale of Overcoats and
French Flannels (25e) -Geo. ,E. King.
AUCTION SALE:—Farm stock and
implements on lot 1, con. 4, Morris,
Tuesday, Feb. 16. J. H. Robertson,
proprietor. F. S. Scott, auctioneer.
Mrs. G. P. Wells of Lower Wingham
left last week on an extended visit to
her daughters, Mrs. P. J. Laver and
Mrs. T. Piper of Ma isfleld, Ohio.
Rev. Wm. Lowe will give his lec-
ture on "Ireland and the Irish" in
Brussels, on Thursday evening under
the auspices of the A. Y. P. Associa-
t 3e' tion.
W. F. VanStone and D. E. Mac-
donald went to Teeswater on Monday
to hear Mr. R. L. Borden, leader of
the Opposition in the Dominion Par-
liament.
"Sir" said the bashful young man,
"I come to ask you for your daughter's
hand." "Young man" said the father,
"I am not disposing of my daughter
by sections."
Fon SALE.—The 7 room dwelling
and 1 acre lot with fine outbuildings
and orchard, situated at 110 Shutor St.
E., for $1500.00 cash. Possession on
May 1st, 1004. Address—Mrs. E. Ea
Forster, Charleston, Mo.
Mr. Geo. Mason left on Tuesday of
last week for Toronto. He was 28a
hours on the way, but finally arrived
right side up. He returned on Mon-
day night.
Mrs. F. Shore leaves this' week for
Willow River, Minnesota, where Mr,
Shore is engaged in Church work.
Their Wingham friends wish for them
much success in their new home.
i, Mrs. Bruce of Blyth, who has been
under Dr. Kennedy's treatment with
the X ray for the treatment of a large
cancer in her side has fully recovered,
and is now able to discontinue treat-
ment.
The railways are beginning to move
freight trains, now that roads are
open. Some towns report shortage
on fuel and groceries. It is not likely
that another serious tie-up will occur
this winter.
There is no change in the local mar-
kets this week, except that oats have
risen to 20 cts. Very little produce
has corns in, on account of the state of
the roads. $4 a cord has been asked
for 18 inch wood.
Mr, Hepburn, the new Manager of
the Dominion bank, has not yet re
calved his furniture. The car has been
on the way for sortie time, and like
other freight has been laid aside for a
more convenient season.
Mrs. A. Cooke has received the sad
news of the death of her brother, Mr.
And. Tiffin of Cairo. Michigan, He
was fireman on the Michigan Central.
Mr. Tiffin and family were visiting
In Wingham about six weeks ago.
POSTPONED AUCTION SALE of dairy
cows, steers, heifers and calves at J.
J. Denman's farm, mite east of
Bluevale, on Tuesday February 16th—
T. E. Walker, prop.; J. Purvis auc-
tioneer.
BIRTHS.
Wray—On Feb, 8th, in TurnberrY,
Mrs, Sae, Wray, a son,
MAltitiLata,
Mr,Millan-�Bhaw�-In Wingham. en
February 4th, by Rev. W. Lowe,
Mr, Geo. McMillan of High River,
alt.&.. to Miss Adeleny: haw_ of
Map Is Here.
The map premium offered by the
Family Herald has reached us at last
and may be seen at this office, The
Family Herald's premiums for 1901 are
certainly popular with its readers.
Correspondents.
Will our correspondents please send
items so as to reach us Tuesday. When
they come by afternoon mail Wednes-
day, our columns are often full, as we
go to press Wednesday evening. This
week several budgets are too late.
Auction Sale.
At Hotel Brunswick, Wingham, at
one o'clock on Satnrday, February 13,
farm stock, implements, buggy, cutter,
harness, etc. Farmers and others
having stock or other articles to dis-
pose of should bring them in, and ar-
range for their sale, as the object of
this auction is to bring buyer and sel-
ler together; see posters. --W. A.
Currie, auctioneer.
Off The Track.
.The non -arrival of the 0. P. R.
train from the south on Friday and
Saturday was owing to an accident at
Orangeville Junction, Two engines
were thrown off the track by a broken
rail. thus blocking the 'Owen Sound
and the Teeswater branches, One of
the engines was thrown over on its
side. The train from Toronto came in
before daylight Sunday morning.
Auction Sale.
On Wednesday, February 24th, on
the premises of Richard Anderson,
near Belrnore, farm stock, implements
etc. This is a clearing sale as Mr. An-
derson has sold his farm. Terms,
twelve months' credit on sums over
$5, except oats, which are cash, Sale
begins at one o'clock. G. Barton will
receive the bids. Mr. and Mrs. Ander-
son are going west in a few weeks,
and on their return will take up their
residence in Wingham.
West Bruce.
West Bruce County L. 0, L. met in '
Bervie last week and decided to cele-
brate July 12th in Winghain. The 1
officers elect ell were :-0. M.—J. Abell,
Kincardine; D. 0. M.—C. W. Ritchie;
Sec.—Thos. Wilson ; Chaplain ---Thos.
Stanley ; Treas.—W. Dobson ; Fin.-
Sec.—G. H. Mooney. A pleasing feat-
ure was the presentation of a gold -
headed cane to Thos. Wilson, who has
been Secretary for forty-seven years.
The address was read by Dr. Bradley
of Bervie, and the presentation made
by Thos, Stanley.
Social.
The A. Y. P. Association of St.
Paul's Church will give a Social on
Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock, in
the schoolroom. Rev. Rural Dean
Hodgins of Seaforth will give a lecture
on "What I Saw in Old London." A
good program will be rendered, con-
sisting of solos, duels, instrumental
music by the Mandolin quartette. A
collection will be taken up. It is re-
quested that all the members of the
congregation will patronize the Social,
and encourage the young people in
their work for the church.
Beet Sugar.
A representative of Berlin Sugar
Manufacturing Co. was in town last
week. It is the intention to hold
meetings in this vicinity to induce
farmers to grow beets for the Berlin
factory. The agent had a sample of
the sugar with him and it appeared
to be first-class. One farmer is said
to have netted $1,150 from 25 acres,
and another $750 from ten acres. The
date of the meeting hero' will be an-
nounced in these columns. Those
who address the meeting will be able
to give full information on the subject.
National Social.
The Westminster Guild of Wing -
ham Presbyterian Church held a very
successful social on Thursday even-
ing last, Considering the very un-
favorable weather, the attendance
was excellent, and the funds of the
Guild were increased by receipts of
$24. A. very interesting program was
rendered. The Guild has been engag-
ed in the commendable work of pro-
viding funds for the purchase of a
pipe organ, and the efforts put forth
have been most, successful, for the or-
gan will be installed within the
next few months. The church will be
renovated at the same time, and when
completed, reopening services will
be held,
Brussels, Feb. 2.—John Elder of
Brussels died early this morning after
three days' illness. He was in his
102nd year and up until a few days
before his death was quite smart, his
eyesight and heating being good, and
he was able to carry en an intelligent
Conversation.
Fon SALE.—The 5 room dwelling
and j acre lot on Leopold St., $150.00 -
cash. Also vacant lot adjoining above
on south side. $150 cash. Immediate
possession. Addresis--Mrs. E. E. Fors
etas, Charleston, Mo.
It is Bald that the storms of January
cost the C. P. R., over $300,000 in ex-
cess of the expenses of similar months
for many years. Thronahout the
whole country the snowfall has caused
Et big fall in the earnings of the rail-
roads, and a heavy increase in the
Working expensed,
WA:TraD.—Old iron, mixed rage,
rubbers, wool -pickings, all kinds of
feather and hides, Highest cash Wee
paid.Droten, Centre street,
Wingham Advance.
WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1904,
Auction Sale.
On lot 34, Con. 10, East Wawanosh,
on Monday, February 22nd, at one
o'clock, farm stock, implements, house-
hold furniture, etc. ; terms—ten
months' credit. No reserve, as the
farm has been sold ; see posters and
handbills. Thos McCourt. proprietor;
John Purvie, auctioneer.
A Wanderer.
On Friday last, F. G. Sperling
caught a wild duck on Minnie street.
It was a pretty one, and appears to
have wandered too far north for tho
time of the year. It was tired out
and easily caught. Surely it did not
mistake the severe weather we have
had for gentle, balmy spring.
From Their Standpoint.
Referring to the Hockey match
here last week between Wingham and
Mt. Forest, the Representative says :
Wingham is a fine, progressive town,
but their rink is no credit to the
place. We were wondering if the
blacksmith shop, in connection with
the Winghain rink, was used as a
place of training for the hockey team
when the ice was poor.
Two Men Hurt.
Mr. Jno, McLean has had a number
of men getting out wood near White-
church, Last week, two of them were
struck on their heads by falling limbs,
On Thursday, Robt. Baird received
some gashes, and on Friday, Sam.
Hutchinson was the unfortunate one.
Both were knocked down by the force
of the blow. A few stitches were'
necessary to close the wounds.
A Pioneer.
Wm. Merkley, who lives near Bel-
rnare, came into Turnberry nearly
forty years ago. He has kept ac-
count of the logs and wood he has sold
since locating on the farm he now
lives on, and the sales have amounted
to $8,400. Mr, Merkley has had two
experiences of bush life, for previous
to coming to Turnberry he cleared the
lot in Shelburne, on which the Town
Hall in that place now stands, and
drove the first nail in what is now a
thriving business place. ,
Delayed.
Rev. D. Rogers of Fordwich, and
Rev. J. Philp of Kincardine were de-
tained in Wingham on Saturday by
the non -arrival of trains. Mr. Philp
succeeded in getting away, but wheth-
er he reached Kincardine before Sun-
day is uncertain. As no C. P, R. train
went south on Saturday, Mr. Rogers
was obliged to remain in Wingham.
He assisted at the Sacramental service
in the morning, and preached for Dr.
Gundy in the evening ; his topic was
"A fruitless life", and his discourse
very practical. Mr. Rogers is a most
genial and welcome caller at the Ad-
vance office.
Registered.
From January let to Sept. 30, 1903,
(nine months) there were registered
in Huron comity, 3151 documents, and
the fees on these were $3417.10. There
were 1.081 deeds, 740 mortgages, 125
wills, 890 discharges of mortgages and
8 leases; 800 abstracts were furnished ;
there were 638 searches, 2 mechanics'
liens and 315 other documents. The
gross amount of fees earned was
$1.374.50; net amount received by the
Registrar $2,085.02. Of the Mortgages
12 were for over $5,000, 216 between
$2000 and $5000, 197 between $1000 and
$2000, 305 under $1000, and in 10 no
amount was stated,
Curling.
A rink of Wingham Curlers compos-
ed of Messrs. D. Holmes, H. Chisholm,
A. M. Crawford, with Dr. J. R. Mac-
donald (skip) went to Owen Sound
Bonspiel last week. They were absent
58 hours, and of this 17 were spent
in Owen Sound; the rest of the time
was spent going and returning.
Owing to their late arrstal they were
only allowed to play in the Consolation
match, though the understandi.,g
was that they were to play in the
primary. Having won the first game
19 to 17, they defaulted and returned
home, with the impression that they
were not fairly treated.
The Blockade.
Passengers have their trouhles these
days. Last week, several G. T. R.
were storm -stayed passengerscd in y
Wingham. But the railways suffer
also, and their expense account is be-
ing swelled to enormous proportions
by the severe weather. No freight of
any account has reached Wingham or
Kincardine for the past three weeks.
In the latter town, a famine of several
articles of food is reported, The Lon-
don branch has been especially un-
fortunate in being continuously block-
ed. Not only are railway receipts re-
duced to a minimum, but the expenses
are enormously increased.
The Record.
Toronto Observatory reports that
the month of January was a cold one
and three times only in the long
period of seventy years has the month
of January been colder. The snow
that fell was heavier than for 63 years.
The average for that length of time
has been 17 inches, but the month just
closed has an average of 18 1-2 inches.
On 10 days did the beautiful settle
down to cheer the heart of the coal
Baan. Old Sol showed forth his brazen
face 87 hours during the month, which
was eight hours above the average. ro
that the month may be said to have
his'i 1'n)o-t,f Mast otwl e,d,
Married.
A quiet but pretty wedding graced
the parlor of the National Hotel last
Thursday afternoon, when Miss Ade-
lena Shaw, sister of Mrs. Hanson, was
united in marriage to Mr, George Mc-
Millan, of High River, Alta, Rey. W.
Lowe conducted the interesting cere-
mony, after which congratulations fol-
lowed, and the friends sat down to a
choice wedding luncheon. Miss Shaw
has many friends in Wingham, who
wish her many happy years in the
great West. Bind wishes found tan-
gible expression in many valuable pre-
sents received by the bride. Mr, and
Mrs, McMillan left by first 0, P. R.
train for their western home.
Concert.
Another success crowned the efforts
of the Band at their concert on Friday
evening last. As usual the selections
by the Band were good, and there was
variety enough in the program to
make it pleasing. Miss Brock capti-
vated the audience with her recita-
tions. Pearl Duncan sang well, for
her age. Geo. Cline's selections are
always popular, and those of Friday
evening were no exception to the rule.
The Mandolin and Guitar quartette
consisting of Messrs. H. Chisholm, A.
Pilon, Dr. Holloway and H. Kent, was
a new feature and will be welcomed
again. $40.80 was added to the Uni-
form fund as a result of the concert.
The next is dated for the 20th and will
present further- variety in the pro-
gram,
Hicks' Forecasts.
New moon on 16th. If the low
barometer and higher temperature
which generally attend the new moon
do not disappear about the 15th to
17th, then the 18th and 19th will be the
culminating days of decided storms.
To the south, winter lightning and
thunder, with blizzards and storms
from the northwest, followed by a
cold wave. About 22nd, change to
warmer; from 24th to 27th look for
rain, turning to snow. Early in this
storm period, when it is raining in the
west, only cloudiness will prevail in
central regions and warm fair weather
in the east. But when the rains reach
the central regions, snow and cold will
reach, the north and west, with threat-
ening weather in the east. When
rain reaches the east, snow will touch
the central, and clear cold weather the
west. By the time the snow and cold
reach the east, the elements in the
west will be ready for "a new deal"
bringing us to the end of the month.
WANTED -1000 cords of four feet
wood for my own use. hard or soft;
highest cash price paid on delivery—
W. H. GREEN.
School Board.
Wingharn School Board met ou
Tuesday evening; minutes of January
meeting were approved. Payment of
the accounts of A. Young & Son, 50c,
and H. H. Chisholm, 75c, was author-
ized. The Principal's report for Jan-
uary showed the average attendance
in the different departments to be :—
I-64 ; II -34 ; I1I-30 , IV -35; V-35 ;
VI -41; VII -52; VIII -41; total
average for the month -342. The re-
port was adopted. It was decided to
have the boiler thoroughly inspected
by two experts during the Easter vaca-
tion. Wm. Robertson, who has effi-
ciently filled the office of Secretary for
twenty years, tendered his resignation
on account of intended removal to the
west, to take effect after March meet-
ing. On motion of Messrs. Douglass
and Moore, the resignation was ac-
cepted. The retiring Secretary asked
for a recommendation, which was
unanimously granted and will be pro -
pared by Principal Musgrove. There
will be no enlargement of the school -
building this year, as was intended, a
re -arrangement of one of the rooms
being deemed sufficient by the Inspec-
tor. There were two applications for
the vacant secretaryship—J.:F. Groves
and W. Ingres. On motion of Messrs.
Abraham and Moore, J. F. Groves re-
ceived the appointinent. Messrs. Kerr
and Douglass moved payment of sala-
ries, and the Board adjourned.
They Perished.
The Harriston Review says :—Six-
teen carloads of live stock were stall-
ed in the 0. P. R. yards here on Tues-
daywereshipped mostly
night. They
n
gPP
from Teeswater and other points up
the line, but it was impossible for two
powerful mogul engines to mgve them
further. They were consigned to To-
ronto and other eastern points and
during the night suffered greatly from
cold. In fact nearly a score of hogs
and we do not know how many cattle
perished. The moans, groans, etc.
of the poor creatures could be heard
blocks away. It seems that nobody
was responsible for the sufferinge of
these poor dumb brutes. The con-
signees were no doubt comfortably
toasting their fat shins at blazing
grates in city homes, while consignors
had supposedly completed their duty
when they loaded the animals. The
railway had no alternative but to try
and get the road open and get the
stock through to their destination.
Bat, we have a brand new Railway
Commission now. How would it do
for the Commission to give some
attention to this state of affairs,
They could at least make some ar-
rangements that a repetition of this
would be impossible, That stock
should be frozen to death within easy
finch of shelter should flat be tolerat-
,i na a1 ilitcxtl
Leap Year Assembly.
The Ladies' Leap Year Ball on Tues-
day evening was well attended. The
ladies had the Town hall very tasteful-
ly decorated for the occasion, and the
London harpers furnished the music.
One of the gentlemen reports that the
ladies had the arrangernents so laid as
to make it difficult as possible for the
gentlemen to escape from the attrac-
tions of the gathering, but we are not
in a position to state whether the
Leap Year effort will bear any practi-
cal results. A most enjoyable time is
reported. Refreshments were served
in the upper part of the Town Hall.
The ladies are well pleased at the suc-
cess of their gathering. in ye Goode
olde Towne of Wingham, Where ye
Towne Fathers holde Council on ye
Ninthe eve of ye Seconde Monthe of
ye Goode Olde years of Nineteene
Hundred and Foure, as the invitations
read.
WANTED - All kinds trade ; Dried
Apples 5c, Turkeys 15c, fresl*E gs 20c,
etc. No, 1 prime Fox, $5.00 cash.
/ Geo. E. King,
Church Dedication.
On Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, the handsome
new church at St. Augustine was
opened and dedicatekto Divine wor-
ship. The ceremony was performed
by His Lordship, Rt. Rev, F. P. Mc-
FCvay, D. D., Bishop of London, assist-
ed by Rev. J. T. Aylward, rector of
St. Peter's Cathedral, London, and
Rev. Father McGill, Maidstone. The
visiting clergy were Rev, Father Mc-
Rae, Goderich, Rev. Father Pinnson-
oault, Clinton, and Rev. M. J. Brady,
P. P. of Wallaceburg, who preached
the dedicatory sermon. Considering
the unfavorable weather, the attend-
ance was fairly good, the new edifice
being filled to the door. Many were
present from Wingham, Clinton, Gode-
rich and Teeswater. The church,
which is of Gothic style, was designed
by R. Olohecy, architect, Hamilton.
S. S. Cooper of Clinton was the suc-
cessful contractor. The church is
built of quarried limestone taken from
the banks of the Maitland river, and
is handsomely finished with the cele-
brated Credit Valley freestone. The
building is 81 feet long, 41 feet wide,
with vestry 18x27, and large basement
9 ft, 6 inches high under the entire
building. The building bas been un-
der construction for the past year and
will be finished and furnished com-
pletely by spring, when a re -opening
will be held. The windows are donat-
ed and reflect great credit on the
artist, H. E. St. George, London. The
pews are the work of the Blonde Mfg.
Oo., Chatham, and are of most modern
style. The heating apparatus was in-
stalled by A. Young & Son, Wingham,
Altogether, the building reflects credit
upon the energetic pastor, Rev, J. A.
Hanlon, and his congregation. The
total cost will be about 518,000.
LATEST WAR NEWS.
War has begun between Russia and
Japan.
Before the world was scarcely aware
of the fact, Japan has scored a decided
victory. Her torpedo boats quietly
stole into Port Arthur harbor, in spite
of search -lights and mines laid to de-
stroy them, and destroyed two of the
finest war ships in the Russian navy
and one of the finest cruisers. The
work of destruction was done in a few
minutes, and the Japanese retired
without injury.
Tho loss of these ships is a terrible
blow to Russia, and cripples their fleet
in Asiatic waters. The Russian Ad-
miral acknowledges the loss of the
ships.
Later—Two other Russian war -ships
have surrendered.
CARD OF THANKS.
We respectfully tender our sincere
thanks to all who have favored us
with their patronage during our busi-
ness life in Wingham. Ai we have
disposed of onr business here, we re-
mind the public that all outstanding
accounts must be paid by March 1st.
A, YOUNG & SON.
Cjurdj Beivs
SIE
Rev. Father Hanlon conducted service
iu Wingham on Sunday last. He went
to London, the following Monday.
Four bishops and about forty clergy
will leave England in the Spring to con-
duct the Anglican mission In South
Africa.
Quarterly Sacramental services were
held in Wingham Methodist church last
Sunday. The pastor was assisted by
Rev. D. Rogers, District Ohairman.
In 1860 the Presbyterian Church in
England had only 148 congregations,
With 88,000 members. At the close of
last year the; congregations numbered
335 and the metnbetShip nearly 00,000.
Next Wednesday being Ash Wednes-
day there will be Divine service and ser-
mon in St. Paul's church at 7:30 p.
and during Lent, Mr. Lowe will preach
on the Collects for Lent. The oiYertery
Will be taken up every Wednesday even-
ing during tent, Lot there be a good
attendance and a closer walk with God.
There will be devotional meetings in the
school -room on Friday oveninge during
Lent, for the members of the A. Y. P.
A, Sunday Athol teachers and ofllcers,
rand rny oto ittte.
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
NOTE AND COMMENT.
—According to the Winnipeg Direc-
tory's estimate, that city's population
is now 77,301, an increase over the pre-
vious year of 13,774.
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—The Listowel Banner thus pours
out its burden of grief—"Of all sad
words of tongue or pen, the saddest
are these, It's snowing again."
—The Monetary Times says that a
company is being formed under the
name of the Walkerton and Lucknow
Railway Company to build a line from
Walkerton to Lucknow by way of
Teeswater.
tar
—The United States Customs au-
thorities have decided that frogs' legs
are really "dressed poultry," Now
that this point is authoritatively set-
tled, no one can object to having frogs'
legs (dressed poultry we mean) on the
bill of fare at any time.
eer
—The thermometer has forfeited
every claim to public reepect by its all
too painful display of the fact, that
there are no depths to which it will
not sink. At the same time, the price
of wood has manifested its contempt
for the depth, by showing that there
are no heights to which it will not
soar.
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—War has begun in the East. Japan
and Russia are now engaged in deadly
conflict. When, or how the struggle
will end, no one knows. With the
destructive engines of war now availa-
ble, there must result an immense sac-
rifice of human life. Let us hope that
no other nations will be involved in
the calamitous struggle.
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—If it is cold now. rejoice in the fact
that now is being formed the ice for
next summer's ice cream and cooling
drinks. Revel now in the assurance,
that before six months elapse, you
will mop your face with ared bandana
and convey to every one you meet,
the pleasing information that—"It's
hot." You may then search in vain
for a snowbank ten feet deep in which
toheat,ke refuge from the scorching
take
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—In a certain town a young man,
who holds a position as beginner in
a printing office, developed a great
fondness for a clergyman's daughter,
and was rather persistent in his atten-
tions to her. To help himself in her
father's estimation, the lover attended
the church to hear the father of his
dearest preach. The text was—"My
daughter is grievously tormented with
a devil" Somehow, the young man
thought the text had a very personal
reference, and ceased his visits.
—The first division in the Legisla-
ture resulted in a majority of three
for the Government. Instead of glory-
ing in this, the Government should be
ashamed of the indisputable fact, that
they do not represent the people of
Ontario, being in a minority of over
6000. But especially should honest
men blush at the thought that the
Government has even the small ma-
jority of 3, by virtue of a trick, name-
ly, the calling of the Legislature to
forestall the trial of protests against
five of its supporters.
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—We give herewith a few figures
taken from the latest report (1002) of
the Bureau of Statistics, which may
prove interesting to our readers :—The
population of the province is placed at
2,037,267 ; total assessment $859,943,263;
total taxation, $14,146,831 ; rate on the
dollar, 1C-. mills. There were 507 town-
ship municipalities, 105 towns, 14 cities,
38 counties, The ratio of debenture
debt to total assessed value, increased
from 4.3 per cent. in 1880 to 7.I2 in
1001. In the tax rate of towns in this
part of the province, Wingham com-
pares very favorably, as seen from the
following, which is the rate per head
in each case:—Clinton, $6.23; Gode-
richham,, 5$57.953.
5 $ 7.5593 ; Listowel, $7,64 ; Kincar-
dine, $6 05 ; Mitchell, $8.31 ; Mt. For-
est, $7,60; Seafurtb, $7 36: Walker-
ton, 87.13: Palmerston, $616; Wing-
.
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IIoN. 3. R. STRATTON—I think, Bro.
Ross, that the froste of this severe
winter will soon be things to be for-
gotten.
Hole. G. W. Ross -1 hope so Bro.
Stratton, but somehow, I dread a still
more severe cold spell when we go to
the country, perhaps next surmmer.
I feel in my bones, that if the mercury
does not drop, something else will. If
we could only weather the storm that
threatens to spoil our trip to the coun-
try, we might "forget some of those
things" that are bringing our gray
hairs with sorrow down to onr (politi-
cal) graves. Besides I fear the results
of the weather then to our trusty
helpers, the barnacles, as our spiritual
adviser, the editor of the Globe, is
pleased to call. then.
HON. J. 14. STItATTON—Well, tiro,
Ross, my advice is that you journey
not northward. for the winds front
Manitoulin are especially biting and
severe, neither have we found the
climate of Muskoka very beneficial,
and even North Renfrew is decidedly
chilly sometimes.
BON, G. W. Itoss--•I have a trusted
friend and guide, an experienced navi-
gator, Capt. Sullivan, I than consult
him as to the best course to pursue, so
.J.bat werun riff utanecessarl► ri*kL
BANK OF IIfiJILTON
WINGHAM.
CAPITAL PAID IIP...,...,$ 2,000,000.00
RESERVE FUND 1,700,000.00
ToTAr. ASSETS,..,....,., 21,959,500,54
BOARD OP DIRECTORS.
Hon. Wm. Gibson — President
Geo. Roaoh John Proctor A. B, Lee
John S. Hendrie Geo. Rutherford
J. Turnbull, Vioe•Pres, and General Manager
H. S. Steven, Asst. Gen. -Manager -
H, M. Watson, Inspector.
Deposits of $i and upwards received, Int-
erest allowed and computed on Seth November
and 31st May each year, and added to principal
Special Deposits also received at current
rates of interest.
W. CORBOULD, Agent
Dickinson & Holmes, Solicitors
Break
Up the
Grippe
McKIBBON'S
LAXATIVE
COLD CURE
TABLETS
will do it
every time.
For breaking up and curing
a cold of any kind, they are
unequalled. 25c per Box.
Agent for Lowney's Chocolates
WALTON McKIBBON
DRUGGIST
Next Door to Post Office.
Reduced Prices
In Footwear.
isv
y tiw`
Everything in the Foot-
wear line at greatly reduced
prices, and below we give
some special prices, which
are genuine Bargains.
Children's and Misses' Rubbers,
per pair $ .15
Men's Overshoes, per pair L00
Men's Good Rubbers, per pair.50
Women's Good Rubbers, pair.25
Manna & Co's.
SHOE STORE
esrNoxt door to Post Office
Canadian Order Woodmen of
The World
CAMP NATIONAL 139
Hold their regular meetings every 2nd and
4th Friday each month. in Oddrellows'
Hall All visitors welcome.
R. MAXWELL, 0C. R. H. Crtowb>;rt, Clerk
COMFORT
fartfoolki.
This is the weather to
use a good Rubber hot
water Bottle ; we have a
full line and can satisfy
any person. Also have a
good stock of Atomizers
on hand.
A. L. Hamilton
DRUGGIST
WING JiAM