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The Wingham Advance, 1904-12-22, Page 132D YEAR, NO. 17. 1he Wingham Advance. ••♦ ••• .=R s=. Ad an •S, •R Z 1 .. ,S. .•. .•. •_. ••♦ ♦_. ♦t• ._. •S. Wishes ail its •♦. ♦_♦ .e readers and friends a Very Happy Christmas CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS. Christmas comes to cheer old and young, and the extremes of Iife meet 1 in gladness these happy (Iays, which seem to bring all men into closer brotherhood. In cot and in prison there is glad - `mess, and even in the hospitals, where physical agony fetters the afflicted with. bonds of pain, the glad refrain of Christmas, seems to hull for a time the acuteness of suffering, and the anthems of praise are heard on every side, The Joy of Christmastide is pre- eminently a family joy. Its light is brightest around the hearthstone, and in it parents and children rejoice to- gether, with supreme gladness. The gladness of little children, the fresh outpouring of love between brothers and sisters, and the rapturous quick- ening of parental affection, attest that some new blessing has come to the home. Make it happy for the children. The days will come when Christmas will bring them no relief from labors, cares and anxieties. Let them have a bright time while they have a relish for it, no matter if their noise does disturb us somewhat. Let the boys blow their tin whistles to their heart's content. • We were boys once. And • if only this Christmastide shall bring us back again to the "days when we were young, we ought to be truly thankful, for it certainly will do our hearts good to forget for a little while the anxieties and cares of .manhood's responsibilities in order to live our youthful days over again. Wear Greer's. Shoes and Rubbers. Be sure to read •L. A. Ba11 & Co's. new advt. Mr. McKinley is suffering very painful foot. Robt. Summers returned home in Blyth ou Monday. Oranges at prices from 15c. to 50e. per dozen at L. G. Kruse's. Miss Pettigrew of Clinton spent Sunday last at Mr. H. Ball's. A. E. Bradwin, editor of the Blyth Standard, ,was in town on Monday. WANTED. --Good general servant girl. Apply to Mrs. R. Vanstone. Wm. Diamond has gone to Tees- water to open a butcher shop there. Miss Lydia Kew of Whitechurch visited her sister, Mrs. W. Field, on Tuesday. All kinds of Candies, Bon Bons and Tames at L. G. Kruse's. Win. Thompson of the Oth con. of Kinloss, recently sold 100 maple trees for $1,000, Mr. John Vannorman has returned from a trip through the. Western States and Canada. Robt. Sturdy, of Owen Sound, was here this week, and removed his fanmi- ly to the town on the Georgian Bay. See L. G. 1 ruse's fine display of Christmas Boxes next week. Mr. M. Lockhart called on many electors of Wingham last week. Ile is again in the field for the County Council. Thos. Bell and Fred. Johnston at- tended a meeting of the Canada Fur- niture Manufacturers in Toronto on Monday. • 51'. and Mrs. Arch Wray, of Schotn- ber *, were guests at Mr. T. S. Bran - dons on Sunday ; they are on their wedding tour. FOIL SaisE.---Good milch cow. Ap- ply at T. T. Field's butcher shop. Big display of Men's Neckwear in all leading styles ---Bows, Four-in- hands, Imperials, etc., 25 eta. to 50 cts, *CRROWDER Co. Ur. R.iehartl Carson of the 15th con. of llowick bad the misfortune to have 'his leg broken on Sunday last by being kicked by a horse. Hugh Edgar of the 4th eon., TTowiek, had one of his hands badly mangled in tt, wood sawing machine. The hand may have to be amputated. Before purchasing a 1 btno tall at my store, see my goods, get my prices and you will thus save money, -l). Bell, music store near Bell's faetory. Mr. Duncan Stewart is thinking of leaving the snowbanks of Wingham to bask in he, genial climate of Call- fornia. Lie offers his house end lots ; pr sale ; see advt. in another column. from a to his Rev, Mr. Lowe was at St, Helens this week, endeavoring to Increase the stipend of the clergyman there, and was successful, He visits Lucknow for the same purpose at an early date. An error occurred in last issue in an item stating that Wan. Deyell'a farm had been sold. It should have read ;Tama Deyelt. Wzn. Deyeil still holds the fort in the mid home near Zetlancl, The death of Mr. Jacob Fisher, on the 2nci con, of Kinloss, removes an- other of the old and respected resi- dents of the township. air. Fisher bad reached the ripe age of 74.yeaes and nine months. Mr. McQuillan, Reeve of West Wa- wanosh, was in Wingham on Tuesday, getting acquainted with the electors. He is in the field for the County Couns cil,.and is making an energetic canvass with that object to view. For Violins, Mandolins, Guitars and all musical instruments, go to D, Bell's Music Emporium. Reduced rates will be granted oit the railways for the holiday season as follows :-Single fare, good going Dec. 24 and 20 and returning until Dec. 27th. Fare and a third, good going on Lard inst., to return until Jan: 4th. Mrs. Wm. Fessaut has been serious- ly' ill for -the past two weeks. Her son, Mr. Fessant, of Holyoke Mass., has been e herefor the p past week.a T he Ad- vance vance is pleased to report that on Wednesday morning, Mrs. Fessant • was improving. St. Paul's March Sunday School, had their annual sleighride and tea on Tuesday. In the evening there was a. good program, with a Xmas. tree for the Infant class. Each child in the school brought a toy for the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto. ' The Canada Furniture Manufac- turers have consolidated their two factories in Wiarton. The building will be enlarged, and the same number of hands employed. Consolidation is also going on in other places. Reduc- tion ofexpenses is said to be theob- ject in view. T. H. Ross is appointed sole dealer for Heintzman & Co., the popular piano, for Wingham and surrounding country. WINGEAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1904. $1.0O 14ER YEAR IN ADVANCE Nomination Meeting. The electors of Winghain are invit- ed to meet in the Town Hall on Mon- day evening next at 7.30 to nominate candidates Inc the offices e.f Mayer, Councillors anti .School Trtmstees. The he Trustees retiring this year are ;-Dr. Irwin, who was elected to till the va- cancy caused by Win. Button's re- moval ; J. D. Long, who filled R. A. Douglass' place; J. J, Hawaii and A. E, Lloyd, who have completed the two-year terra. Shooting Accident. The'].'eeswater News marts the fol- lowing accident :-Dr. Stewart met with a painful .and somewhat serious aecicleiit white out shooting last Fri- day in company with G. Ferguson, They were passing thro' a swamp on Angus McKenzie's farm do the 7th con., the Dr. about 25 yards in the lead, when Ferguson's gun accidently discharged, a part of the charge of shot striking the Dr, in the back and right arm, The shot penetrated to a considerable depth and 5 or 0 grains have not yet been extracted. The wounds occasion the Dr, a good deal of inconvenience but no serious con- sequences are expected. few "Beigrave" Lodge. The following item from Moosejaw, Assa., will be of interest to Belgrave people :-"A new Orange Lodge has been formed in the Moosejaw district, under the naive of "Belgrave Star" No. 1845. The name is taken from Belgrave, Out., on account of most of its members being from that neat lit- tle village sonar of Wingham.. The officers elect are;--WV.•M.-Robt. Gal- lagher,. D, M. -A. Franks : Chaplain -W. G. Knox ; R. Sec. --Lorne Knox ; -Fin. Sec. -J. D.Gallagher , P ress. - W. McKague ; D. of 0.-C. Knox ; Lect.-H. Doddsworth ; Committee - J. Bruce, J. G. Knox, W. H. Wright. Old Belgrave lodge No. 482 will wish -'Belgrave Star" lodge No, 1845 great success. The Markets. This week, wheat is quoted. 95 cents to $1.00 ; flour, $2.40 to $2.65; no change in oats, etc. Butter is 16 cts.; eggs, 20 cts. a dozen ; geese are 0 cts., ducks, 10 cts. and turkeys 15 cts. a pound ; wood, $2.50 to $2.75 a cord. Auction Sale. An extensive auction sale of farm stock, implements, etc., is announced for Wednesday, Jan. 4th, on lot 8, con. 1, Culross boundary. Terms, twelve months' credit; sale begins at one o'clock in the afternoon. J. Purvis, auctioneer; 0. Backer, proprietor. See posters for particulars. Auction Sale. In the Kent block, four days each week. at 3 p.m. and 7 pian. 100 ladies coats, caps, jackets, ranging in price from $5 to $20; 50 pieces of dress goods, men's and boys' clothing, rib- bons, laces, hats, ties, collars, etc„ all to be sold without reserve. - Sale con- tinued until the whole is cleared out. A. Dulmage, Auctioneer and proprie- tor. HoenEY BooTs.-Gents', Boys' and Ladies'. In styles and prices, we lead. W. J. Greer. B. Y. P. Officers. The Young people of the Baptist Church, at their regular meeting on Monday evening, elected their officers for the ensuing year. They are -Hon. President -Rev. J. N. McLean, B.A.; President -Wm. Kelly ; Vice Pres. - Jeanette Rush ;• Sec. -Tena Kelly ; Treas.-Barbara Stiles; Cor. Sec. -K. M. Fisher; Organist -Mrs. G. Hanna. Splendid Christmas Display. The Bee Hive store presents a very attractive and pretty appearance. The interior decorations show superior taste in design and harmony of color- ings, while the show windows sparkle with Christmas beauty. The windows and the store are crowded with hand- some and useful goods, from which you can easily make selections for Christmas gifts. Court iluron. A. 0. F. • The officers of Court Huron, No. 8108, A. O. F., for 1005, are :-C. Rang- er --R. J. Worth ; S. 0. Il, --E.. Craik- shank ; S. W. -H. Mitchell ; J. W.- Jos. Guest ; S. B. -Geo. Helm ; J. B. -- A. Robertson ; Sec. --Ed. Nash ; Treas. -Dr. T. Chisholm, M, P.; Trustors-- R. Worth, J. Hamilton, B. Porter ;• Auditors ---J. SV, Pearen, E, Magee, J. S. Chisholm, M. D. Installation Will take place on Tuesday, Yen. 10th.. All members requested to attend. ClziusTnt.ts PRESENTS. -YOU will be surprised Wprrised at the styles. and novelties in Xmas. footwear at ..1. Greer's. Losing No Time, James Bowman ht East Huron and Major Dudley Holmes in West 'Hriroin are making visits to different parts of ted their ridings to perfecth r organizes tion work. Electors sitottid lend a hand, and see that these two candl- dates are elected. The first, sacred duty of the electorate is to turn oat the administration that has disgraced Ontario with election iniquities. Mr. Beeman and Major Holmes will help in the good work. Let friends of good overntnent and a clean, safe ballot,help by their votes to elect Messrs. Botvnutn and Holmes, The' Citizens' band welcome the ape Srroaeh of Chrdstinas and hope that anta 'Claus will not forget them, as they need the money, They will eharn, the residents by serenades on Monday, 20th lest. A full line of lIeintz's pickles and Libby's Canned Meats rat L. G. Kruse's, 1)r. Gann of Clinton assisted Dr. C'hi,holnt on Saturday last at an oper- ation oat Jos. Me.ICinnon of the 2nd fa 1.&Cuirass. 3fain- beta,by anfjtigy•e. calved some month* wgo. East Wawanosh. The Financial Statement for this township is now ready for distribu- tion. It shows a balance on hand from 1003 at begining of the year of $2278.77 ; taxes of 1903 unpa:d came in during January of $170.32, Taxes of 1904 collected up to Dec. 15th amounted to $8084.38 ; these with smaller, items of income made total receipts of $11,039.43. The expendi- ture included -salaries, etc. $060.00 ; stationery and printing $127.31 ; roads and bridges, $1749.30 ; charity, $6 ; county rates, $1726.55 ; schools, $4428.- 00 ; loans paid $800.00 ; miscellaneous, $144.91, making a total expenditure of $9504.71. There is a balance on hand. of $2074.72. The affairs of the town- ship appear to have been economical- ly managed, and the Treasurer's state- ment is neatly prepared. Xmas Pxnsnur'rs. - What's nicer than those Fancy Waists and Dress Goods we are clearing -many of them half -price. -G. E. Kixo. December Wedding. A vert happy event graced the resi- dence of Mrs and Mrs, Thomas L'ar- x'nthers, Lower Win ham, on Tuesdayafternoon, when thele dam hter Caro- line, because the bride of Ir. George Ii eehne. of Berlin. The ceremony was perfumed by Bev. D. Polio et four o' t lotkin the presence f a number of friends and relatives. The presents r'ze hn dsnnme ancl, abundant. The gmones gift to the bride was a beauti- ful sealskin coat. Miss Emma Leith tevery ga0t citerprlsu in rho lnnu of Blyth played the wedding march. own. . Amon those front as (Instance were The tea -test Or an ever made is the Change In The Act. Sub -section 8 of section 129 of The Consolidated Municipal Act, 1903, makes a decided change, which should be specially noted by aspiring candi- dates. "In cities, towns and incorpor- ated villages, every candidate for the offices of mayor, reeve, controller, alderman, councillor, water commis- sioner, shall on the day of nomination or at any time before nine o'clock in the afternoon on the following day, or when such last day is a holiday, then before twelve o'clock (noon) of the succeeding day, file in the office of the clerk of the municipality a statutory declaration in accordance with the form contained in section 811 of this Act, or to the like effect, that he pos- sesses the necessary quaiifleation for office, and in default of his so doing, such candidate shall be deemed to have resigned, and his name shall be removed from the list of candidates and shall not be printed on the. ballot papers. County Council Nominations. Lebanon Chapter. Lebanon Chapter No. 81, It. A. M., Wingham, elected Its officers ax Tues- day evening for tate onsninF yeer, viz; 1st Prin.-J. Kennedy 2nc Pr --- n, P., i In, P. N. Tansley; 3rd Prin.-3. 1kicA.�;h; Treas.-3. E. Tatnlyn ; S. E.-11. 141.. W. Tatnlyn ; S. N. -T. L. jobb ; P. S. -G, Carr; S. S. -Wei. Watson ; J. S. -A. Crawford ; T, --J. Plenty, The installation will take place on the third Tuesday in January, 1003. Alliance Executive. Mr. F. Buchannan of town returned on Monday evening from Toronto, where he attended a meeting of the Executive of the Ontario Altience. It was one of the most enthusiastic and largely attended meetings of the Exe- cutive ever bele. • The meeting was z}narked by great unanimity, and many life-long and staunch Liberals expressed themselves as resolved to oppose Government candidates at the approaching election. The. general eoucensus of opinion was that the Ross regime of .deceit, trickery and corruption was nearing an end. Alt kinds of Cigars. and Tobaccoes at Kruse's. Anniversary Services. The anniversary services of Wing - ham Methodist Church last Sunday were well attended, Rev. Jos. Philp, B, D., of Kincardine, preached very acceptably morning and evening, and the Choir rendered very efficient ser- vice. On Monday evening the Ladies' Aid served tea in the basement, and later in the evening Rev. J. Philp de- livered his lecture, "Picnicing in Pal- estine," Mr. Philp had the varied ex- periences of a trip to the Holy Land some time ago, and his description of the trip, the places of biblical and his- toric interest, was very interesting. The lecture showed that socially and morally, the inhabitants of Palestine are in a very low condition, as might be expected under Turkish and Mo- hammedan rule. There was much that was instructive in Mr. Philp's Iec- true. Rev. D. Perry moved, seconded by Rev. 0. 0. Koine, a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which the audience heartily approved. Votes of thanks to the Choir, the Ladies' Aid, also passed. The receipts from the tea were $105. The Ladies Succeed. The ladies of Wingham, who took an active interest in the laudable work of securing enough funds to end row a cot in the Muskoka Hospital for Con- sumptives, have indeed done a com- mendable work. That they have suc- ceeded.is due to their perseverance and tact, and some poor sufferer, oz' perhaps more than one, will be bene- fitted by their act of mercy. It may not be generally known that 8000 of each e oto Canadian citizens die ac year of consumption. In the Province of On- tario there has been a large decrease each year since 1000, reducing the death rate over 40 per cent, The Mus- koka Free Hospital for Consumptives has cared for 400 patients since it was opened in April, 1002, and over 900 more at the Muskoka Cottage Sanita- riuun. Not a single patient has ever been refused because of his or her pov- erty. $50 furnishes a bed in the Free Hospital for Consumptives and $300 endows a bed for one year. If "a cup of cold water does not lose its reward' if given with proper motive, then cer- tainly those who have made an effort to aid the sick, shall not be forgotten, when every act of the life shall be scrutinized. The ladies of Wingham have set an example that some snore pretentious towns might follow. All kinds of small musical instru- ments for sale at T. H. Ross' music store, Monday last was the day for nomin- ation of County Councillors. In Divi- sion No. 5, Robt. Ferris and D. Cante- lon were elected by acclamation. In No. 6 (comprising Morris, Grey and Brussels), Win. Isbister and Edward Br `:ons were elected by acclamation. In No. 7, the nomination was held in Belgrave by P. Portoi'Rield, and the following were nominated i--1), Pat- terson, by Geo. intitle and Fred, Toll W. McQnitlaan, by Jr, Webster and W. J. Cameron ; M. Lockhart, bsr R. Bu- chanan and Jas. Aristotle; J. T. Currin, by J. Gillespie and J. Menzies ; A. E. Bradwin, 1 Robt. Medd and 0. Camp- bell ; Jas, Young, by J. N. Campbell and W. 3. Hoover, Mr. Patterson re- tired front the contest, In Division No. 8, comprising Ifatviek and '1'nIn. betty, there are three candidates --S. W.1 'er uson, Robert Miller, A.ndrow Doig, Since writing the above, Mr, Young has retired in Division No, 7, leaving four candidates in the field - Messrs. Bratdwin, Currie, Iaoelthuset and McQuillan, Buy At Home, It is It common remark Blatt the local twain of Many country towns is less then it was some years ago, One reason Inc tilts state of affairs is that the rural population has door:eased fully 25 per cent, in the past 20 years, Families are smaller and there taro far fewer fatinllies than in those clays. Frequently I)loeks of 800 acres are held by one titan and instead of the land being tilled it is given over to grazing. All this Is most injurious to the country town. But there is an- other reason why the local trade has been injnred. Many cou ttrp e town people have got into the habit of buying their goods at city &pei't- nientaat stores instead of from, the local merchant. Perhaps on some bargain day A few articles .nay be bought cheap but on the whole the buying public may rest assured that it will limy to deal right along with tho loyal merchant. In doing this they not only get their moneys worth but they have the satisfaction of knowing that they are building tip their own town by supporting the merchants who are to tate front in promoting Miss F nliren:tn. Berlin, Mier. and Mattis Leith, 'Blyth, Mr., Mies and Miss ('sr - tethers of Berlin.tThe happy couple will reside In Blyth. Belt, a Guelph. I sell theta at very reasonable rices endnrosy terns of payment. have of them titat 21 ys..T.1Roe. Isteowrearr NOTICE. -Having decid- ed to retire from the carriage and fur goods' business, and devote my time exclusively to my music business, I offer exceptional bargains in cutters, robes, fur coats, etc, Everything has to go within the next month. You may never have such a chance again to buy this class of goods at your own prices. Don't let the golden opportu- nity pass. 1f you have not the ready Bash to pay, drop in and talk it over with us, and see if we eaunot arrange terms to suit you. Stand -beside the Presbyterian c'hea'ts, l'. H. Ross. 'row& COUNCIL. Council met as per Statute, on the 1 inst. i 1 s t. at 8 p, in.; members all ptes- eit. Minutes of list meeting were read and confirmed. Communication from the Band ask- ing for free light, Coon's. D. Bell and Greer moved that the request of the Band be grant- ed, provided they do not use more than is absolutely necessary for the practices -•-•carried. Communication from the Western Foundry Co, was read. A special meeting of Com •sal will be called to close up the matter to the end of 1904. stamen, PINANCE COMhtITTEt;. F. Gutteridge, cement and tile. 432 00 3, Davidson, teaming 53 85 V. Vennorznan, salary 48 00 W. Guest, salary 18 J. B. Ferguson, salary 55 75 00 T. B. Ferguson, postage 1 00 R. Rankin, salary . 5 67 Howson & Co., care of daze . , 16 66 W. Holmes, Hose sleigh 26 00 Hanna & Co., brooms 10 00 Firemen's salaries 65 00 G. Davidson, wood 20 00 Hook t& Ladder Co„ services1 00 T. Hall, printing. advtg. 8 80 Forest City Paving Co„ ac't3 65 Brown Bros., ae't for Police Mag- istrate Record 7 85 Respectfully submitted, W. J. Greer, Chairman. On motion of Coun's. Greer and Ariustrong, the report was adopted as read. By-laws Nos. 517, 518, 510, 520 and 521 for local improvements, and By- law 522 consolidating these By-laws were read and on motion of Coun's. D. Bell and W, J. Greer were passed. Moved by Corin. Millikin, seconded by Goun. T. Bell -That the Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to take up the local improvement debentures for 1904 out of the Sinking Fund and issue an order on the Sinking Fund for the said amount. On motion of T. Bell and W. Holmes $100 was granted to be added to the amount collected by the Wingham Branch of the National Sanitarium Association, for endowment of a cot in the Consumptive Hospital at Gra- vemthtust (10 all $300). The endowment will be made in the name of the Town of Wingham. Mr. Zurbrzgg appealed to the Coun- cil on the matter of what he consid- ered an unreasonable increase in his assessment, trebling his assessment of last year. It was too late to deal with the matter, and nothing could be done. The publication of the annual Finan- cial Statement was authorized on mo- tionstrongof Coun's. Holmes and Arm - On motion of Conn's. T. Bell and Holmes, the usual rebate was author- ized to those assessed for farm pro- perty in the municipality. Next Sunday will be Christmas day, and the services in Wingham Metho- dist eharclt will be of a special and appropriate nature. Tho subject of the morning's discourse will be "The Angels' Song", and that of the even- ing, "The Canting of the Xing," There will he special tousle by the elioir. On Monday evening, 20th inst., there will he given in the auditorium of the church, a Christmas Cantata, "The Star Divine," consisting of tarots, solos, cleats, choruses, readings and recitations, which have been In pre- partition for some time by the com- bined choirs of the C:lturcb laud Sun- day School, The admission fun has been pincod at 100 Inc adults and to for ohitdi'en, es the tib{{eet to bo at, - tattled Is a roriulou of the entire con- e•regaticnl on the holiday, rather than lle seising of any considerable money. Entertaaininent will begin at 8 pan, Last Tuesday a 'onncil, called by the Baptist church of Gnciorich, from the churches of the Welkcv.'tnf Associ- ation with tete addition of Stratford, Tavistock, Preston and London, as- sembled to consider time ordination of A.. 31. Levack. The exttnliuntion of the candidate occupied the afternoon session, at the conclusion of which it was unanimously decided that brother A. 31, Leveek be ordained to the Baptist ministry In Canada. The moderator' of the cootieil, Rev...1. N. McLean, B, A., of Winglusin, occupied the chair in the evening. The open- ing exercises were conducted by Rev. W, D. Magee, of Clinton, followed by the ordination sermon by Rev.HA.• Me- Qttarric, of Tiverton. Rev. l''anjoy, of Listowel, delivered the or- dination prayer and 'llev. T, McLean, 11.A., extended the right hand of fel- lowship, welcoming llev. A.M. Levac'k to the ministerial ranks. Rev. Pox, of Toronto, gave that charge to thi' candidate and Rev. 'U. It. jostles followed with the eharge to the 4 PRESBYTERY OP MAITLAND. Presbytery of Maitland met in Pres- byterian church, Wingham, and was constituted by the iiloderator, Rev. D. Perrie. Rev. J. J. Hastie, who was elected Moderator for the ensuing year, presented his report on syste- matic giving, and on motion it was agreed to forward a copy of the recom- mendation to each Session within the bounds, accompanied with a pastoral from the Moderator, stating the needs of the Church, and urging congrega- tions to double their contributions. It was further agreed to raise a Pres- byterial Fund to defray the expenses of the commissioners to the General Assembly, such fund to be obtained by a pro rata levy per family, on those congregations agreeing to this ar- rangement. There being eight special meetings of Presbytery during the year, on motion by Messrs. Whaley and West, it was agreed to increase the salary of the Clerk, Rev. A. McNabb, by $25 for the year, Messrs. D. McKenzie, B. D. Strath- roy, R. Johnston, D. D., Montreal, 3. McDougall, M. A., Spencerville, were respectively nominated for the chairs of O T. Literature and. Exegesis, Prac- tical Theology and Apologetics in the Presbyterian College, Montreal. Rev. D. T. 1MIcKerroll, B. A., Luck - now, was Appointed Convener of the S. S. committee, vice 0. M. Ruther- ford, resigned. • A committee consisting of Rev. Jno. Ross,,B: A. Brussels, and A. McNabb, M. A., Walton, was appointed to draw up a minute anent the death of Prin. (:riven and to report at the March meeting of the Presbytery. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. Belgrave. Wm. Bengough of Belgrave is in very poor health at present. Chas. Vannorman of Edmonton, N. W. T„ is at his father's home, Messrs, Carmol and Lytle of Orange- ville are visiting at Mr, Owens. Duncan Allison of Toronto Medical College, is home an his vacation, John Scandrett sold a very fine driv- ing horse to Dr. 5EcAslx last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wray of Schomberg are visiting at T. S. Brandon's and other friends. The elevator mill was closed down for a couple of days, owing to a break, but is alright again now. Our efficient and popular teacher, Mr. Bryans, held a grand old -fashion. ed public examination in his school on Tuesday, followed by a concert in the Foresters' hall, Belgrave, in the even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wightman have returned home from Manitoba, after spending the summer there, Mr. Wightman has .taken up land in the vicinity of Saskatoon, and will remove there with his family in the spring. The Methodist Sabbath School will hold their Xmas Tree entertainment in the Foresters' Hall on Monday evening, Dec. 26th. An excellent pro- gram of recitacions, dialogues, panto- mimes, drills, solos, choruses, and ad- dresses will be given. On Friday evening, 23rd inst., Trini- ty Church Sunday Sohool will hold their Christmas Tree entertainment. There will be music, recitations, dia- logues, drills, etc., and a. grand. disti- buting of gifts from the Xmas tree. Everybody come and enjoy the even- ing. Christmas trees are the order of the day. On Friday evening, the 18th inst., the Presbyterians ad. a very successful one. The house was well filled, and the children did their part well. The Church choir, in the selec- tions rendered, showed the improve - Inca they have made under the in- struction of Professor Campbell. On Monday evening, the 19th inst., the people of the Sunshine Methodist S. S., notwithstanding the stormy day and bad roads, had a full house to lis- ten to the excellent program given by the children of the S. S. and by a goodly nurnbe ' of bright, clever, gen- erous young peo le from the Brussels Methodist chu.re�. Mr. and 1MIrs. Robertson of East Wawanosh have now become resi- dents of our town. The following is the address presented to theta by their friends before leaving the old home :---. Mr. and Mr's. Robertson, -We, your friends and neighbors, take this oppor- tunity, previous to your removal from aur neighborhood, to assemble to - gather to pass a social evening with yott and bid you farewell. In looking backward over all the years you have spent amongst us, we recall the malty nets of kindness bestowed upon us. As neighbor's, we found you everretuly and willing to assist in time of need. Yon, Mrs. Robertson, will always be remembered for your kindly ministra- tions in tinges of sickness or trouble of any kind. lis we only recently be- came aware of your early removal front aur midst, we could not let yeti Ieave its without giving you some tan- gible token of our respect. We cherish the hope that you will equally enjoy the pleasure in receiving these Chilies that we do in presenting them. to your, and that you may be long spared to use them. We can assure you that out best wishes will follow you to your new home, and that to kind Pro- vidence will grant you comfort atmd happiness itt your declining years. Sighed on behalf of your friends. • L. 0. L. No. 402 held their annual concert on Tuesday evening. Mr. Wm. McLeod of Seaforth delighted the audience with his comic songs. 1 This was his first visit here, and we hope he will come again. Miss McGill of London pleased the audience with her songs and dances. Miss Chishohn, daughter of Dr, Chisholm, our popular AI. P., sang several selections in splen- did voice, and proved herself a soloist of rare ability. MissDinsley of Wing - ham presided at the piano and acquit- ted herself in a very creditable man- ner. The proceeds amounted to $65. The committee are to be congratulated on the success of the entertainment. The expenses eat a big hole in the re- ceipts. However, the Lodge has a 'neat little surplus, and gave a good concert. Timm BEST DOLLAR XMAS GIFT. One of the very best Christmas gifts and one that will be appreciated by all during1005 is a year's subscription to Y Weekly the Family Herald and Si eeuly Star of Montreal. It posts but a dollar a. year and includes the lovely premium, picture entitled "The Princess at Work." The publishers of that great Weekly are planning to give its readers bigger value than over dur- ing 1905, A. dollar cannot be better spent. It is said the sjrafi of clerks employed in the Family Herald. office entering up nares .alone of new sub- scribers isreater in number than the whole stat of any five papers in Cate nada. MONEY To Loaw ,.t 4} per cent. on improved farms. Easy terms of re. payment; expenses light, Apply A. Dulznage, Real Estate and Loan Agent, Kent Block. HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE. A seven -roomed frame house, eligibly situated in 'Winghum; two good lots, good stable and frost -proof hen -house; good fruit -bearing trees, and a plentiful supply of hard and soft water. Pro- przetor desires to remove to California, hence --price reasonable, terms cash and possession at an early date. This is a desirable property. Apply to DUNCAN STEWART, Wingham, Ont. • I have seen Bell Organs in constant use for 30 years and still in perfect order. I sell the Bell. -T. H. Ross. Bluevaie. Mr. Geo. Johnston was at Goderich acting as a juryman. Miss Lily Paterson, Wingham, was visiting relatves here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mason visited relatives in Wingham last week, Mr. Percy Paterson, of Saginaw, Mich., is visiting at his home here. Mr. J. J. Denman, who has spent the summer at Winnipeg is home for Christmas. Miss Mabel Coultes has been visit- ing her sister, Mrs, John McIntosh at Molesworth. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Linklater of Lower Wingham visited Mrs. Ander- son last week. Miss Alice Duff of London Normal school is spending the Christmas holi- days at home, Miss Peddy of Michigan and Mr. D. Donald Menzie of Molesworth were visitors at George McDonald's last week. Mrs. McPherson and Miss McPher- son of Cersonville, Mich., aro visiting the formuer's daughter, Mrs. C. It. Brinker. Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Johnston of Saginaw, Mich„ are visiting the for- mers sisters, Mrs. Arch and Mrs. Walter Patterson. The ehlidren of Eluevale are very horsily .employed at present. They are practising for three entertainments. The 'Presbyterian Sabbath School will hold en eetertainsueut on Friday eveuing of this week. The followiug eveningthe Methodist Sabbath School entertanment will be given. Un the last Friday of tho old year, Mr. hle- Lwen s miblic school pupils will give a concert under his direction. A business meeting of the West- minster Guild, of the Presbyterian church was held on Tuesday evening and the following officers elected President - Miss Annie Aitcheson ; Ree. -Mee. ---Miss S. Gray ; Coe. -See. -- Miss Nellie Burgess ; Treasurer ---Miss Eva Patet'son ; Pres. of Devotional Com. -Miss Peet Duff ; Pres, of Social t'om.-'MV'. II. iHaney ; Pres. of Lit- erary {Coin. ---Miss Mary Aitcheson; Pt's. of Missionary Com. -Miss Olive Scott. If you want' to get a p,nuo on your own tering, nee nae. I have the Heintz - matt & Co.'s, mid Bell, as well as thea- per makes. - . T. 1`X. Ross. Il. Brown, Eng and Metal t!o., boy - . 811 kinds of hides, wool and pick - in , rubber, copper and feathers tif :till kin& highest mice i. cash ; if brought to house, five tents a hundred ehurch, tGoderieh Sign&lr 1 exits. We Are Ready �itirtsstartsts 8' 1 Our Xmas. Goods are on • display. We have a well- assorted line and every ar. • tide full value for money asked. Call and see them. 3 Tho tea-mlmeeting held under the auspices of the Orange Order in Blue - vale last Friday evening was very este- eessfnl. Tea was served in the base- ment of the :Methodist eiturch and the program given in the Forester's hill. Two solos were well rendered by Miss Pearl Baker end addresses were given by Revs. 'S"V"rst and Baker, Messr., Greer steel Musgrove of Wingham, nil of which were very tnutelt enjoyed, es- pecially the lul ieess of Mr. Musgrove, Y ' •. 1 whose malty friends in I3hme wale. drat +Mitvayspleased tci see and hear him again. 171e procetels of the'even- ing amounted to about $20 which will go towered• malting repairs on time vra nge Hall. PERFUMES. -In fancy packages, 250 to $5.00 each. MIRRORS. -In Etsony or Rosewood, 50c to $2.60 each. BRUSHES. - Hair, CIoth, nab and Hand, 25c to 53.00 each. LOWNEY'S BON BONS. -In fancy packages, 25e to $5.00 each. LEATHER GOODS. - Purses, Cigar Cases, Etc., Etc. Walton MoKibbou DRUGGIST NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE Christmas Thinking Must soon end in buying, and it will be well to bear in mind that I have many goads that make ideal presents. Gifts of beauty and utility, as Hair Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Toilet Cases, Fine Per- fumes, which are High Grade but not high price, and many other articles. We make the prices right. A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WIN G II A M • I1 Would Take A Column_ dust to mention the names of the pretty Xmas. Pres - Cut Goods which 1v6 are showing and selling every ra day. We find Winghatn shoppers like many city people, ready to select Xmas. goods early, rather than leave all buying to the last week. We Invite : all to see the pretty goods, h hr wish o buy whether you. •tl to - • at -present ter later. 1: per tlptied Room is About COmpmeted A. 1. McCall Limited E rat ists ll g� slid opticians WOMAN, ONT.