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32ND YEAR, NO. 43.
1LocaY �(te�rts s
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
We are glad to learn that Mr, Tlugh
Clark, M.P.P. has greatly improved
in health duce the recent session of
Legislature.
A number of the Oddfellows of
Wingham drove to Listowel en Sun-
day lost to take part in the decora-
tion services there.
Mr. Wrn. Wellwood is preparing to
build an addition to his house on Pat-
rick street and improve the one he is
living in with cement veneer.
WANTED.—A prentiee to learn the
barbering, —Leslie Constable.
Mr. Wm. Moore is Inspector of the
cement work for ono of the county
• ♦' bridges, neat' Exeter, r, and has been
there on duty for the past week.
Quite a number of our citizens took
in the excursion to Detroit on Tues-
day, by train to Goderich, thence by
steamer to the City of the Straits.
Mr. Ansley, Huron County's ef-
ficient engineer, says—"The cost for
bridges and approaches during this
year will not, I estimate, exceed $23,-
000",
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Oasemore, of
Culross mourn the death of their in-
fant daughter, Ida Mand, aged three
months. The funeral took place on
Wednesday.
Gum Warren—For shop and gen-
eral work, Apply Box 129, Wingham
P. O.
The assessment of Kinloss this year
ajle $1,582,890, an increase of $385,155;
ec r
circ population is 200f•, a c 1 ease of
01; there are 3160 days of statute
labor, an increase of 679 days.
The invitations have been issued for
the marriage of Miss Minnie E. Rob-
inson, daughter of Rev. J. W. Robin-
son, to Rev. J. E. Hunter, on June
29th, at 11.30 a. m., in the Methodist
church, Dungannon.
By an Act of Parliament on May
10th, the following aro the only drugs
that general stores aro allowed to
handle; turpentine, Epsom salts, sen-
na, borax, alum, castor oi1, sulphur,
glanbor salts, cream of tartar, car-
bonate of soda, bicarbonate of soda
and glycerine.
WANTED.—Butter, Eggs and Wool
—any quantity—Cash or Trade.
G. E.. King.
While it is regretted that it has
been found necessary to take Mrs.
Mann. to Muskoka Sanitarium, it is
satisfactory to know that she will oc-
• ,,copy the cot endowed by the generosi-
'bs'"ty of our citizens, and known as
"Wingham Cot." We hope that Mrs.
Mann may be fully restored.
Kincardine and Listowel played a
junior C. L. A. match in Listowel on
Thursday last, which resulted in a vic-
tory for the locals by a score of 3 to 2.
Fast and clean play was the feature
of the game,. and it was either side's
game all through. Referee Lambert
gave the best of satisfaction.
Good second-hand sewing machine
for sale at a bargain.—The R. H.
Crowder Co.
Bandmaster Duncan was absent
last week at the marriage of his sister,
Miss Jessie, to Mr. C. W. Brown, of
Minneapolis. The marriage took
place in old St. Andrew's Church, To-
ronto, on Wednesday, June 7th.
After October, the happy couple will
rake their home in Minneapolis.
Miss Tena Sprung, who has taken
Miss Cornyn's place as teacher in one
of the departments of our School, has
accepted the position of assistant -
teacher in Clinton Model School.
Miss Cornyn, who has been visiting
her brother in Mexico, is expected to
return during the approaching vaca-
tion.
WANTED. -10 men and boys to work
in factory. Apply at Office of The
(Canada Furniture Mf'gs. Ltd.
Miss Bella Little of Wingham, left
this week for E enesaw, Nebraska,
when she intends to make her home
in the future. Miss Little will be
missed by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. She was an active
member of the Presbyterian church,
Ladies' Aid, and missionary society.
She leaves with the best wishes of her
friends for 0 safe journey mid pros-
perity in her new home.
Rev. J. J. Patterson, formerly pas-
tor of Winghatnr Baptist Church, now
of Buffalo, writes the Advance saying
—"We have enjoyed reading your ex-
cellent paper very much, and will con-
tinue to follow the progress of my
friends in Wingham. We are very
busy; we expect to commence build-
ing aa, new church structure at the be-
ginning of next year, The work is
very encotwatging.s'
HEi.Lo BoYsa•-The newest in Gents'
(imperial Neckwear, 12 colorings,
, r1 at
LLtbtE
r1s t() be had on
tLLNCrI � ,Y
Crowder's,
A Petrolia nasi is the inventor of a
machine that will take the place of at
cultivator, disk han'row or roller Conk
bitted. it is so constructed that it
:an*-_, will work on any kind of soil and will
make a seed bed with one going over
lie has nearly been seven ears work•
on this machine and It will be
tug. s ' supposed to take
built this year. It is s pp
no More power to tun it than the
ordinary eultivftOr,
Pound Correct,
The Aovernntent Inspector was in
town on 1lionthay and tested thirty-
two electric metres.. Itis satisfactory
to know, that lie found tient correct.
Decoration Day.
Next Sunday afternoon. the mem-
bers of Maitland Lodge I. O. 0, F. will
perform .the interesting ceremony of
decorating the graves of deceased
brethren. Tho Band will head the
procession, and the decoration ser-
vices will be impressive and interest-
ing. A program of suitable music is
in preparation. Visiting brethren
will be cordially welcomed.
Football Match.
A strenuous game of Football was
played hero on Friday bast, between
Mildmay and Bayfield. As these
teams had won the championships of
their districts, they met hero to decide
which was the best. Both teams
played well and when time was up,
the score- stood 2-2, Play was con-
tinued as long as twilight lasted, but
the score remained the same.
Properties Sold,
Mrs. Helps has sold her cottage on
Shuter street to Harry Hinscliffe, and
has purchased the residence of James
Armour on Alfred street, near the
park. Mrs. Currie's house on William
street has been sold to Mr. Wm. Well -
wood of town. These sales were
made through the agency of C. J.
Magni re.
St. Augustine Picnic.
The ladies of St. Augustine Church
will hold their annual picnic in Wal -
lace's grove, Donnybrook, by Mait-
land's flowing river, on Saturday,
July 1st. Arrangements have been
ofamusement,
made for as gala day am ,
music, etc. ; admission to grounds, and
dinner (or supper) 25 cts. Rev. J. A.
Hanlon will cordially welcome the
guests, See posters for list of attrac-
tions.
Ladies' Chocolate Gibson Tie and
Oxfords, regular price $2.00, to clear
at $1.60. W. J. Greer.
Gone To Labrador.
A despatch from New York states
that Mrs. Hubbard (sister of Mrs. W.
H. Cruikshank of Turnberry) has gone
to Labrador to investigate the circum-
stances of the death of her husband,
who lost his life while on an explcira-
tion trip in that cold, lone land, in
October 1903. It is said that Mrs.
Hubbard does not believe that every-
thing was done that might have been
done to prevent her husband from
dying for want of food. She has
secured a famous guide for the task.
Volunteers Return.
Two weeks were profitably spent in
training and drilling on Carling
Heights, London, by Company No. 2
(Wingham) of the 33rd Regiment, un-
der the command of Lieut. Geo. C.
Hanna and who marched the boys
home in true, soldier -like style, being
greatly .benefitted by the trip. We
congratulate Mr. Hanna on the suc-
cessful company he commanded.
They were not only a credit to them-
selves and Mr. Hanna, but to the
town, by being successful in securing
the prizes and honors they did. Robt.
Carrick won first in the Regimental
out of 126. I.
scoring 123 0
shooting, ern
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Gaunt won second hi the same compe-
tition, thus placing Mr. Hanna's Com-
pany No. 2 at the front. We under-
stand Lieut. Hanna is arranging for
the organization of a rifle club,' and he
would like to hear from any inter-
ested.
Sufferings Ended.
Early on Wednesday morning an-
other of our respected citizens, Mrs.
Jas. Slei min, passed over the river of
death, aged 65. Deceased was born in
Ireland, but came with her parents to
this country when very young', and
for many years had been a resident of
Wingham. Her illness of four months
was attended by intense sufferings,
but she is now at rest. Mrs. Slemin
was of a kindly disposition, a good
neighbor, and a consistent member of
the Methodist Church, and when in
health her place in the church was sel-
dom vacant. She leaves her husband
to finish life's journey in loneliness,
The funeral takes place on Friday;
service in the church at 3.30 p.m. The
surviving sisters of deceased are—Mrs.
Snell of Wingham, Mrs. Carter of
Clinton, and Mrs: Deves of Goderich
township.
WANTED—••At once, partner for Real
Estate and Insurance business ; must
be a hustler. .Apply personally to 0,
J. Maguire, Real Estate Agent, Wing -
ham, Ont.
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Recently, eight men, all over 70
years of age, completed at fortr•nnile
walking match act Cleveland. One
man, aged. 81, covered the distance in
59 minutes ; a,nothee, aged 02, was
fourth in the race. The contest was
undertaken for the purpose of refut-
ing the Osler theory.
Miss E. Pearl Bunt, an Honor
Graduate of Woodstock Collegiate In-
stitute, Gold Medalist of the Wood-
stock Business College, and late in-
structor of Gregg shot'tlund in Brant.
1 ford College, arrived in town on .Cues•
day, to 'take charge of the Stenogran•-
Tillie department of the Winghatin
Business College. We welcome IViiss
Hunt to town, and wish her unlimit-
ed aueeesai In her craw undertaking.
-WINGHAM,
Lacrosse;
Kincardine Lacrosse team will play
a League game with Wingham, en.
the park here, next Wednesday, .28th
inst., commencing at 6,15, It is likely
to be a hotly -contested game. The
boys. will appreciate at large attend-
anee, To -day, Thursday, our boys are
billed to play at Listowel,
The Fastest Yet,
A record run by a railway train was
made last week by the Pennsylvania
Flyer which made the rim from Crest-
line, Ohio, to Fort Wayne, 131 miles,
in 115 minutes. The fastest time was
Made near Ada, Ohio, where three _
miles were covered in 85 seconds, or
at the rate of a mile in 28,i seconds,
breaking all world's railway speed
records. This is at the rate of a little
over 127 miles an hour.
A Pioneer Gone.
Mr. David Moffatt of the north
boundary of Turnberry died on Thurs-
day last. On the Friday previous, Ire
had been stricken with paralysis, and
after lingering a few (lays passed
away. Deceased had been an active,
robust man, He came to Turnberry
in 1853, and succeeded in making for
himself and family a comfortable
home. The funeral took place on
Saturday to Bluevalo cemetery. Mr.
Moffatt was 70 years of age.
Excursions.
There were two excursions last
'Thursday. One was by the C. P. R. to
Niagara Falls, under the auspices of
the C. O. F. in Fordwich. Thirty-two
tickets were sold at Wingham for it,
and if other stations did their duty, it
must have been a success. The other
excursion was by the G, T. R. to the
Model Farm. Two special trains, one
of then with two locomotives, bore
the excursionists on this popular ex-
cursion. One hundred and eight
tickets were sold at Wingham sta-
tion.
School Board.
A special meeting of the School
Board was held on Monday evening,
to consider the repairs necessary to
the school building during the ap-
proachingvacation. After discussion,
it was deckled that Trustees Lloyd
and Kerr and the secretary should
draw up specifications for the re -
shingling of the school building and
other necessary repairs, and also ad-
vertise for tenders for the work. It
was also resolved to authorize Trus-
tee Long to purchase fifteen cords of
hardwood at $4.50 per cord, to be de-
livered as required. The Board then
adjourned.
Fon SALE.—A seven -roomed. brick
house, nicely situated on corner of
Charles and Albert Sts., Pleasant Val-
ley. Apply to John Welsh.
Railway Assessment.
Many municipalities are increasing
the assessment of railway property.
In the townships of Nassagaweya,
Bushnell, Nichol, Eranxosa and Guelph
the assessors, acting under the advice
of D. Guthrie, K. 0., assessed railway
right of way for about $10,000 per
mile. Appeals were entered by the
railways. At a meeting held by the
municipal representatives of these
townships, it was decided to recom-
mend that the assessment as made by
the assessors be confirmed and that
other municipalities be invited to par-
ticipate in the fight to bring the rail-
ways under the Assessment Act,
Deceased.
Mr. Edward Ploughman, one of the
respected residents of lot 27, con. 7,
West Wawanosh, passed away on
'Saturday last, aged 58 years. Deceas-
,eel had. been ill all lastwinter, but wags
confined to his bed only a few weeks.
The trouble was heart disease, which
turned to dropsy. His wife died
about a year ago. He leaves two sons
and three daughters. The sons are
Jaines and Thomas, both on home-
stead; the daughters are Mary (at
hone) Mrs. H. Finnegan and Mrs. S.
Finnegan, of Dungannon. Deceased
was a member of the Methodist
Church, and in politics, a Conserva-
tive. The funeral took place on Mon-
day to Dungannon cemetery.
June Wedding.
A pretty June wedding enlivened
the home of Mr. Jas. Begley on Wed-
nesday, when his daughter, Mary E.,
became the bride of Mr. Heber Thorn-
ton. At 12,30, the wedding march
was played by Miss Hazel Brandon,
and Bev. Dr. Gundy perfortned the
marriage ceremony, The bride was
prettily gowned in silk crepe de chene
with chiffon trimming% and her tra-
velling costume was of blue ladies'
cloth with white silk waist, Verttiaa
Merktey, niece of the bride, did the
duties of flower girl, dressed in ereanl
cashmere, The groom's present to
the bride was a silver tea service, to
the pianist, a ring set with garnets,.
to the flower girl, a ring with emerald.
The happy couple left 1>y the after-
noon train for London and Detroit,
followed by the best wishes of many
friends. On returning, they will re.
side on Edward street.. May their
future be bright and prosperous.
Post S.'tn 011 L'o Lxyr. ilfouse anal
corner lot, Victoria and Thane's Sts.
Greatest bargain in Wttiighinn, its
owner going to Tomtit() ; very reason -
.able terms. Apply to Mrs. Reid, own.
or, on 'the premises, or to .ltichaarsl
Ilolm e, Battistero Thomas to,
&
Son, Bankers, &e.; oMcos, Holmes
Block, north end Main St,, Wirighain.
ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1905,
Closing Sale.
Mr, If. Park is thinking of remov-
ing front Winghatn, and announees a
"closing sale" ; hence bargains are on
hand; see his advt. on page 8, and
look for a large advt. next week,as
space was not available this issue,
To Improve Stock,
J. J, l lliott, V. S., is a good judge
of horses, and recently purchased
three fine Standard breeding mares.
They arrived last week from Illinois
and Indiana, They are—Gurney II.,
Belle and Bessie O. Dr. T. Agnew has
also purchased a fine animal from the
saute district,
Specialties Pay.
While few farmers find it pays to
grow grain for sale, James Leask, of
Taunton, near Oshawa, has for years.
trade a business of growing grain for
seed purposes, From bast year's crop
he sold 100 bushels of wheat early in
the fall at $1; 600 bushels of Duck Hill
barley at OOe.; 400 bushels of peas at
$1, and 1,000 bushels of oats at 41c.
The oats were sold in January at a
time when ordinary oats at local On-
tario points were going at about 34c.
Mr. Leask had of seed peas alone
about 20 bushels to the acre. He
keeps the screenings for feed at home.
Advice Gratis.
Medical Talk advises thus --"Get
into the practice of taking a rest at
noon. Lie down if for ten minutes or
five minutes. If you cannot lie down
lean back in a chair and close your
eyes. Just forget everything. Rest;
relax. Even if you do not sleep, rest.
This practice will make you live long-
er. It will make you healthier while
you do live. It will probably make
people want you to live longer. It
will take the tangle out of your nerves,
the irritability out of your temper,
the wrinkles out of your face. It will
make your eyes brighter, your face
fuller. Try it.
Fora SALE.—As I am removing, I
offer for sale one market waggon, one
cutter, one platform scales and a Bone
machine. -U. H. C. Millikin.
Only One.
The County auditors in their report
make the following statement—That
only one report was submitted to us
from municipal treasurers as required
by, section 291 of the Municipal Act of
1903. This was from Mr. F. Anderson,
treasurer of East Wawanosh. The
section referred to provides that the
treasurer of each municipality, who
pays money to the treasurer of any
other municipality, shall on or before
the 7th day of January make up a
statement showing the amounts and
dates of all payments thus made for
the preceding year, and send it by re-
gistered letter to the head of the
municipality to which such money
was paid.
For The Cooks.
Here is an item in season for the
kitchen and dining -roots, The first
young beets, when only the size of a
hickory nut, are served with their
own tops ars "greens," as follows :—Re-
move any rusty orragged outer leaves
but do not trim the tops from the
roots. Wash carefully without break-
ing the skin of the roots, cook in salt-
ed boiling water
until tender. Cut off
the leaves close to the roots, drain in
a colander and chop fine, seasouing
with butter, pepper, salt and lemon
juice. Keep hot by setting the dish
in a pan of boiling water while the
roots are scraped and trimmed, then
dish with the little beets as a garnish
around the "greens."
Ladies, Look Younger.
Which is the desire of one and all.
Take the trouble of visiting Prof.
Dorenwend's private show rooms at
Brunswick Hotel, Wingham on
Thursday, June 20th, and see the
many beautiful inventions in Styles
of Human Hair Coverings, Wigs,
Bangs, Switches, etc.. and inspect his
new patent structure.
eburcb 'Hews
$i.O.. P R YEAR IN ADVANCE
Musical Recital,
Miss Ifoughton's music class will
give a recital in the Town Hall, in the
evening of Friday, June 23rd: Miss
Houghton has gone to a great deal of
trouble training her class, and an en-
joyable program will be presented.
The admission price is very low, 15e;
no reserved seats; children's tickets,
two for 25 ,cts. There should be a
large attendance.
Will Attend Church.
Next Sunday, the Independent
Foresters of Wingham will attend
service in the Methodist church at 11
a.nt. Rev, Dr, Gundy will address
them. Brethren will please be in the
lodge room not later than 10.30. On
the following Sunday, members of
Court Maitland, Canadian Foresters,
will attend service in the Baptist
church, at 11 a.m., and the pastor,
Rev. 3, N. McLean will preach to
thein. Brethren will assemble in the
Court room at 10 a.m.
Magistrates Galore.
A glance at the records for Huron
county shows that, if not a law-abid-
ing people, Huronites ought to be, for
this county has on the magisterial list
one hundred and fifty-three Justices
of the Peace. Either West Huron
was considered more dangerous than
the other ridings of the county, or
else there were more within its bounds
whom the Ross Government delighted
to honor, for we find that while the
East and West ridings together had
only sixty-eight magistrates, the West
riding was favored with no less than
eighty-five. There was no reason to
suspect any sudden outbreak of law-
lessness during the months of Novem-
ber or December, yet we find that no
less than forty-two magistrates were
appointed in the West riding alone,
on or about November 10th, 1901.
With eighty-five Justices of the Peace
there ought to be peace within our
borders. We did not hear of any seri-
ous trouble prior to November 10th of
last year, requiring the addition of
forty-two dispensers of justice, to the
magisterial bench of West Huron, but
certainly with eighty-five J. P.'s, the
"terror to evil -doers" should be com-
plete and effective.
DR. OVENS, of London, Surgeon, fits
glasses properly. Treats diseases EYE,
EAR, NosE, T11to.t.T. Office :—McKib-
bon's drug store, Wingham, MONDAY,
June 26th. Open even: igs, 7 to 9.
Rev. H. M. Langford of Brussels
will officiate in Trinity church, Blyth,
next Sunday morning and evening,
and at Belggrave in the afternoon.
Rev. Mr. Edmonds will take his place
in Brussels and Walton.
Next Sunday morning will be child-
ren's day in St. Paul's church, and the
Rector will preach to the children.
Parents are requested to send their
children not later than 10.45 a.m., and
have their put their collection in en-
velopes markets missions. The chinch
will be decorated with flowers and the
children will have charge of the sing-
ing uncles' Miss Houghton's three -
tions.
The fort l+.lgin Tittles reports —The
Underwood Presbyterian church has
undergone extensve repair's, outside
and inside, lately. It is now a very
handsome church and an ornament to
the village, The re -opening services
were conducted by the Rev. S. M.
Whaley, I3.A., of lit. itelens on Sun-
day, Jane 4th. His sermons were
thoughtful, impressive and eloquent
and delivered with a great (teal of
enthusiasm. Mr. Whaley is one of
the most inspiring preathens in North-
ern Ontario. Ile grasps his theme
with great firmness and holds the at-
tention of his congregation ation as only sa
The Under-
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ran �O.
Eery preachers
wooclcongregation will always be
glad to hear him. The pastor tiev.
R. Thyme, supplied Mr. 'Whaley's
pulpit at St, Helens,
Persoliats
Miss Mallagh is visiting friends at
Niagara Falls.
Ben. Mitchell of Toronto is visiting
relatives in town.
Mort Morton of Hamilton is visiting
at his home here.
Mr. A. Bennett of Lucknow was in
town on Tuesday.
W. J. Chapman of Acton was in
town over Sunday.
Mrs. (Dr.) Redmond is visiting her
parents at Prescott.
Earn Button and Harry Hessian of
Toronto spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Wright of Toronto is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. J. E. Swarts.
Mrs. Garner of Niagara Falls is the
Mrs. Herdsman w
guest of 141 s. Heds an x this week.
Rev. W. Lowe attended the sessions
of the Synod, in London, this week.
Dr. Jams. Agnew of Ohio is holiday-
ing at his home in Lower Wingham.
Mr. J. R. Reynolds of Toronto was
in town on Thursday last on a busi-
ness trip.
Mrs. F. Rush of Toronto is visiting
her• parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 3.
Mitchell.
Misses Jessie and Elsie Straehan of
Brussels were the guests of Miss Jessie
Ganuett this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wraith and Miss
Millie Turner were in Kincardine a
few days last week.
R. A. Walker of Toronto was in
town on Wednesday, in connection
with the Huron Old Boys' excursion,
July 8th.
W. J. Plenty, who recently disposed
of his printing office in Southampton,
was in town last Friday. He has not
yet decided where he will loeate.
Miss Maxwell, of Bratndon, is spend-
ing a few months with her aunt, Ars.
T. H. Ross. Site will then go to To-
ronto to attend Westminster Col-
lege.
Mrs. Madigan of Port Credit has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. J.
Cunningham of Minnie street, for the
past six months, returned to Ixer
home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Haines, Miss
iltauclo Robertson and the Misses
Plenty, were in BC tit on Wednesday,
Attending the wedding of Miss Lily
Denholn and Mr. Geo. 1)ielisonn.
Band Lawn Social,
The lawn social on the park last
friday evening, under the auspices of
the Band, was very saceessful, evi-
dencing a desire to see the Band ac-
eoraplish the end in view, the building
of a Band stand in the park. The selec-
tions by the Band were very good :and
were much enjoyed. The rest of the
program was also entertaining and
furnished a pleasing variety. The
total proceeds were $111; after pay-
ment of expenses, the treasurer will
have about $72 to apply to the pur-
pose in view, Miss Maud Robertson
won the Chair on a numbered ticket,
and A, Simmons, jun., captured the
prize in the pie -eating contest.
"Philosopher's" Explanation.
The Owen Sound Times says :—
"There is a gentleman in town who
earns the title of The Philosopher, and
he has been explaining just why Gen-
eral Humidity is so much in evidence.
He says that on the principle that
cannons are discharged to cause rain,
it is quite a philosophic conclusion to
credit the Japo-Russian war;,snt1th''tlie'
superabundance of: =rtldisture. If the
gases from at' few discharged projecti-
les can influence the atmosphere, sure-
ly a battle like that in the Straits of
Corea must affect the whole northern
half of this terrestrial sphere. On
these deductions we can look for a
heavy rain storm to reach us about
one week after each big battle and
smaller ones in proportion."
BIRTHS.
T+`ills Int East Wawanosh, June 14th,
to Mr. a11(1 Mrs. J. 111, Fells, a son.
Scott—Near Auburn, on June 13t1i, to
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Scott a daugh-
ter.
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WATERWORKS BY-LAW.
The By-law now before thepro-
perty-owners of Wingham, providing
for the improvement and extension
of our Waterworks system, is a most
Waterworks
important one. Its adoption by the
vote of those interested, on July 5th,
will have a direct bearing not only
upon our safety fr'onn serious confla-
gration (such as recently visited. Brus-
sels) but also upon the insurance rates
in vogue, and what is of still greater
importance, it has a very important
relation to the future health of the
community, and the welfare of our
families. Hence its defeat would be
a retrograde movement and an event
to be regretted in the years to come.
The By-law may be read in full in
another column. Iii short, it provides
for .the expenditure of $12,000 in the
construction of a new flame, the erec-
tion of a standpipe and the extension
of the mains now in use.
The Advance most heartily supports
the By-law following reasons :
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Firstly—Because of the necessity
for the improvements the By-law pro-
poses. The flume at the wheel -house
is in an unsafe condition ; its repair is
an absolute necessity. Should it give
way (as we are informed there is dan-
ger) our town would be without any
lire protection for some months, until
a new one could be built, and the
whole cost of the new one, would pro-
bably be levied in one year. There is
also a necessity for the improvements
from a sanitary standpoint, and if
Wingham is to enjoy the same ratio
of immunity from diseases that she
has in the past, it is high time that a
beginning be made in the introduc-
tion of an important element, viz.—
abundance of water on tap. The old
maximi will apply:—It is too late to
lock the stable door, when the horse
has been stolen.
Secondly—The scheme now propos-
ed, although it does not include all
that many would like, is perhaps the
best at present available. It does not
discard or render useless any part of
the system now in use. The same
pumpswill be sufficient we are in-
formed); the mains now in use will
all be utilized under the new plan.
Instead of these being thrown aside,
or rendered useless, they become more
useful and more valuable, because as
reservoir will always be behind therm
to furnish water at a moment's notice,
the mains being always full of water,
instead of air and dirt, as they fre-
quently are.
Thirdly—If in the future, it should
be decided to install a complete sys-
tem of waterworks (embracing domes-
tic service) none of the improvements
now proposed would be lost or useless,
hence none of the expenditure would
prove "money sunk," inasmuch as the
flume, the standpipe and the 11)1111s
now laid and the new ones proposed,
would each and all form parts of a
complete system. Thus, while it may
asses a few thousand dollars to the debt
of the town, it will give us a very tan-
gible and exceedingly valuable mldi-
tioe to our assets.
Fourthly --The By-law, in short,
proposes to add to our present system
(winch is weak in sonic points) thi e
very essential parts, viz.—new flume,
standpipe and additional mains, so
that what we now have, with what
the By-law authorizes, shall form the
greater part of as complete system, to
be finished at some future day. In-
deed, if the works proposed are carried
nut, all that will be lacking, of a com-
plete system, will be the supply of
water for domestic purposes and the
further extension of the mains as rate-
payers may request, as the mains then
laid, would supply the greater part of
the town. All towns the size of
Wingham have waterworks (or should
have). Sonne towns swallow the
whole indebtedness at once, say $10,-
001). Wingham proposes (perhaps
wisely) to do it on the instalment plan.
As no Chain is stronger than its weak-
est link, it wnnld be a disaster to omit
the essentials of a .safe waterworks
system now proposed, +
Fifthly --The annual debt ntui'e for
the tKrpaynlent ()f principal and inter-
est, is shown in .the By-law to be
$736.70. On our present assessment,
we figure that this would be about one
mill and one twelfth on the dollar,
or $1,12 on the $1000 of assessment.
This, too, is on the suppositions that
there would never be any 11100 ire
whatever. But, there is every proba-
bility that one orerha ps bout of the
railways would take water; the fatc-
torfes warm water, the hotels want
water, a.nd many citizens would use it
for sanitary Imposes. So that (as in
rape of the wat;et'works dawn) there
would soon be as sufficient revenue to
meet the maturing debenture. Mayor
Bell Oneidas that before two years
DRAM.
Scott ---Near Aiibtni•n, on June 17th,
the infant daughter of W.: M. and
Mrs. Scott.
Moffatt -1n 'Turnberry, .fine 15th,
David Moffatt, aged 70.
t'aseunore--In Culross, Juane 10th, Isla
Mand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U.
J. ('aseinore, aged 3 mouths.
�3lrmiin yin '\Vinghain, June 2lst,
Susan McGee, beloved wife of Mr.
Jas, S1ennin, aged 65.
Plonginniau ---In West Wawanosh,
on Saturday, June. 17th, Edward
Ploughman, aged fib.
were past, $1000 annual revenue might
be assured.
,Sixthly— Wiughaw is placed by the
Insurance men in Glass Co and under
dresent conditions may be further re.
uced. We are informed on good
authority that unless th(c defects in
our system are soon remedied, there
is danger of our being reduced to
Class D. This would mean an inerease
in insurance rates of at least ten per
cent. There is a lar a amount of in-
sunance carried in Winggharn, Town
property alone is insured for $13,800;
school property, for $6000 more. ,An
estimate of the premiums paid in
Wingharn on fire Insurance would bo
from $7,500 to 510,000. I.'ake the low-
est estimate and an increase of ten
per cent in the rates would mean $750,
or more than the annual maturing
debenture for the system proposed.
Therefore, it will not pay to defeat
the By-law. If it carries, we shall
have the improvements at little or no
cost eventually. If defeated, we shall
probably pay in increased insurance,
as much or more than would pay the
annual debenture, and lose tine reve•
nue into the bargain.
These appear, to the writer at least,
to be veryy, exeel ent reasons, why
every citizen who has the best inter
ests of -the town in view, should sup).
„let, the By-law. But there are
others. Possibly these now given
may commend themselves to the pro-
perty -owners and thus aid in the pas-
sage of a By-law, that we believe has
a, direct bearing on the welfare and
progress of our town.
VOTE Fon THE BY -Luau.
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