HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1905-06-29, Page 132ND TEAR, NO. 44,
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Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Wm. Krug, the furniture nanufac-
timer of Clsesley. has been appointed
postmaster of that place.
The markets show no change this
week, except that live hogs have
.dropped ten cents, and are now $0.40..
During July and August, McKih-
bon's and McCa11's drug stores will
close each evening except Saturday, at
8 o'clock.
There is no rest for poor mankind,
For months we shovelled snow,
And now, forsooth, we sadly find \
We have the lawn to mow,
WANTED, -Apprentice to learn the
barbering.-Lesile Constable.
It is understood that T. Churchill in-
tends to appeal the decision rendered
against him in the Summerhill school
case to a still higher court.
One day last week, while W. G.
Gray's dray team was standing at the
station, some person eut the lines in
several places. It was a mean trick.
Miss Houghton leaves on Monday
next for her vacation, and will visit
° friends in Chicago and other places.
Her classes will be closed until her re-
t
e-
n.
GILL WANTED -For shop and gen-
eral work. Apply Box 120, Wingham
P. O.
Tall Flax,
Wm, Drummond has shown the Ad-
vance some Max that iu two months
has reached the height of 45 inches,
It was grown within the corporation
of Wingham.
Residence Purchased,
The Advance is pleased to see the
young men of Winghain becoming
householders, and reports this week
another purchase. H. IA Hicks has
become the owner of W, j. Chapman's
residence near the tannery ; posses -
sten to be had some time in August.
Deceased.
On Thnrsclay last, after an illness of
several months, Mis. Thomas Aulcl
passed away, at the home of her
father, Mr. Isaac Gowdy, at the north
end of town. Deceased had suffered
intensely from cancer of the liver.
She was married to her bereaved hus-
band, nearly three years ago, and was
44 years of age. The, funeral took
place on Saturday and service was
conducted by Rev. D. Ferric.
Next Saturday.
Next Satnrda,y will be Dominion
day, and hence a legal holiday. Peo-
ple in town and country should bear
this in mind and do their shopping on
Friday ; the stores will remain open
on that evening, and be closed on Sat-
urday. To remember _this will save
disappointment. Shopping can be
done just as well on Friday. Custom-
ers will not suffer, neither will mer-
chants lose financially by all observ-
ing the holiday.
Musical Recital.
The recital given by the pupils of
Miss Houghton on Friday evening last
was very successful. There was a
large audience present. The young
people, some of them very young, ac-
quitted themselves very creditably in-
deed, and gave evidence of careful
traiuing by their teacher. Where all
did so well, we do not feel like men-
tioning stn specially. 11 It was a sus•
t
cessful Recitals: nd Miss Houghton is
congratulated on the success of her ef-
forts.
The remains of Hubert Thompson
of Brandon, Man., passed through
here by express, on Tuesday, billed to
Lucknow, for interment. He was 26
years of age.
During July and August, • the law-
yers of town will close their offices at
2 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 4 p.m.
each other week clay. Advertisement
is crowded out this week.
The Kincardine Reporter has chang-
ed hands, Mr. Gadd having sold it to
Mr. J. J. Hunter of Toronto. Mr.
Gadd will devote his attention to
farming, near Kincardine.
WANTED. -10 men and boys to work
in factory. Appjy at office of The
Canada Furniture Mf'gs. Ltd.
During the year recently closed up
to the meeting of the Grand Lodge,
seventy-six new Orange lodges were
organized in Canada, and the member-
ship was increased by 4,000.
After winding up the affairs of the
„isSlarriston Pork Packing Co. the direc-
nors find that they can return to the
shareholders only five and one-fifth
per cent. of their original investment.
The semi-annual County L. O. L. for
North Huron, met in Wingham on
Friday last. The business transacted
was merely routine, there being no
special matters discussed, or election
of officers.
• NIGHT CALLS. -Night calls will be
answered by Dr. Redmond from his
office on Patrick street; telephone
No. 56.
Wm. Field will now remove to the
residence he recently purchased from
G. H. Millikin, on Victoria street, and
s
Chas. In
will enter possession
ossession
1
of the property he recently purchased
on Patrick street from Wm. Field.
Mrs. Boland of Spearfish, Dakota, in
renewing her mother's subscription,
says that her mother, Mrs. Eleanor
Johnston (formerly of Wingham), is
improved in general health, and has
Dtimed in weight, since going to
akota.
Fort SALE. --A seven -roomed brick
house, nicely situated on corner of
Charles and Albert Sts., Pleasant Val-
ley. Apply to John Welsh.
Canada's wheat growing area in the
West is 171,000,000 acres, but there are
only 5,000,000 acres under cultivation
at present. Lord Strathcona asserts
that within a few years Canada can
produce all the wheat needed by
Great Britain.
Saturday next is the date of St.
Augustine annual pieuic, and great
preparations are being made to enter-
tain the hundreds that aro expected to
share in the enjoyment promised for
the day. Admission to grounds and
dinner (or supper) 25 cts.
The Goderich Star says :-Mr. Hal-
sey Park, of Wingham, was in town,
looking up the possibilities of opening
up his watch and jetvelry business
k isanestimable citi-
zen
Mr. Pat
here,
e
of the northern town, and would
be equally appreciated here.
WAxren-At once, partner for Real
Estate and Insurance business ; must
he a hustler., Apply personally to C.
J. Maguire, Real Estate Agent, Wing-
ham,
inghaat, Ont:
Rev, R. Hobbs and wife of Strath-
roy have gone to Muskoka to spend a
week rusticating. On his return Mr.
Hobbs intends going to Denver, Colo -
redo, to take its the big international
Epworth Lengne eonvcntion, to be
held on July 3rd and following days of
that week.
The owner of the saloon on the
Greyhound opened his bar for the
moonlight cxcursiee trip from Gode-
rlch on Monday evening of last week,
and dill it large business. Inspector
Asquith who was ort board, summon-
ed the captain on Tnesdlty horning,
tied fined bum fifty dollars and costs,
which were duly paid,
..++. To Nia.oa s F..L s, -•--lilt vieton b p-
,
earth League will run their 3rd ex-
eursion to the Falls on 3nIy '1tlt.
Route -C. F, 11. to Toronto, boat to
Lewiston, and Gorge Elec. 11'y to the
,F ' leaves Vin lzaln at 6.27
Train lav '
Falls. 1'idti t
a. ill. Fare, $2,50, and $1.25 for drib.
dretl. rat partloularb, sae posters,
Killed By Train.
A sad accident occurred near Luck -
now Thursday last. A farmer of the
sixth concession, Kinloss, Wm. Walk-
er, 65 years of age, was driving a team
to Lucknow, and when nearing the
Grand Trunk Railway crossing near
Lucknow, the team started to run to-
wards the track and ran against the
engine of the afternoon train going
south. The eau was thrown against
the wire fence at the crossing and was
unconscious till he died an hour later.
One horse was hurt and had to be
killed,
At Whitechurch.
Rev. 0. C. Koine, lately pastor of
Whitechurch Methodist Church, left
this week for his new field of labor at
Courtright. Whitechurch and Lang -
side people were sorry to lose him, as
he andINIrs. Keine were very highly
esteemed. -The Whitechurch people
however will welcome their new pas-
tor, Rev. S. 0. Edhnunds, at a garden
party to be held Friday evening, on
the parsonage lawn. A good program
is promised, and plenty of strawber-
ries and cream, etc. See posters for
particulars.
Wingham At Listowel.
Last Thursday a splendid game of
lacrosse was played in ListoweI be-
tween Wingbam and Listowel. The
game ended with a score of 0 to 1 in
favor of Wingham, the first two goals
being scored to one minute, though at
times the play was more even than
the score would indicate. Neverthe-
less, our boys played all around their
opponents, hence the score of 0-1.
Referee Ellis of Mt. Forest gave good
satisfaction. Our boys report that
they Y
received' the
very
best of treat-
ment
at-
rent from the Listowel players, and
also from the spectators.
Wingham Advance.
WING'E.A,.1. , ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 19O ,
Huron Old Boys.
The sixth annual excursion of Hoe -
on Old Boys will take place from To-
ronto on July 8th. Two special trains
will leave Uniou station, one for Gode-
rich, the other for Lucknow, and the
"Old Boys" and girls too, will drop off
at the various home stations. The re-
turn fare from Toronto is placed very
low, $1,85. No doubt Winglrarn will
have a share of the visitors.
The Farmer's Advocate says ;-Boys
who rob birds' nests, or boys or men
who kill birds, should be taught by
vigorous means, if necessary, that we
have law against the destruction of
these insectivorous friends of the
farmer, and that if it were not for
their presence, fanning, and especially
horticulture would soon become apro-
fitless business and the country de-
steoycd by pests.
A remarkable event occurred a few
days ago in the office of the Galt Re-
porter. This was the presentation of
e Morris chair to John Bittinau, who
for fifty years had been an employe
of the paper, -passing in that period
through the various stages from print-
er's devil to foreman. The event was
not only remarkable but creditable -
creditable alike to paper arid employe.
SLAUGHTER SALE or DEE'SS Goons,
-During July and August we will
clear our entire stook of Dress Goods.
This Sale includes all our High Class
Simmer Shirt Waist Settings. 50c
lines for 25c, eta-GEo. E. Knot.
flutingthe recent June Sessions,
h followingcon-
n n tit of the
thea of tr e
pp
stables, which had been made between
the sessions, were confirmed :-Daniel
French, Alfred Asquith, Geo. Down,
Geo. Phippen, Robt. McMurray, W.
H. Stewart and Wm. Guest, iincl An-
drew Thiel was appointed. by the
court. Constable J. T. Westcott's
name was struck from the roll, he
having been convicted of a criminal
offence.
The value of a bush lot is illustrated
by the experience of Jaynes Leask, of
the County of Durham. Mr. Leask
has for many years had 20 acres of
bush on his sarm. 11.e cuts from this
the timber its it matures, leaving the
young growth utrclisttirbecl. Ile finds
that t the annual growth is suffleiont to
provide not only fool for his own
home,but a surplus as well. In the
P
•last two years he has sold, in addition
to what bre has consumed himself, 88
loads of wood at $5 per cord, it goot1
deal of that sold being second (nuality.
IFIL SALE on To Liar. ---Mouse and
corner lot, Victoria and Fronde 'Sts.
Greatest bargain itt Wingham, as
invitee going to Toronto ; very reason-
able tensa. Apply to Mrs. Reid, owe-
er, on the premises, or to Richard
Io1o
!rit
wister,
T
snts Holmes.
&
Son, Bankers,
&e.; offices, Holmes
I I3look, north end Main $t., Wingham.
Remember This.
A recent regulation issued bythe
postal department is worth bearng in
mind by those having boxes, As all
postmasters aro liable to make mis-
takes in putting mail matter into
wrong boxes, truss new regulation re-
quires people to examine their mail
before leaving the office, and should
they find a piece not addressed to
them they must return it at once, or
he liable to a find of $200. That it is
the fault of the postmaster makes no
difference..
The Band.
Wingham Band is in an excelleut
state of efficiency. They have a nosy
stand erected in the park, and on ac-
count of Saturday being a holiday and
the places of business being open Fri-
day evening, they will play in the
park on Thursday instead of Friday
evening, Aoocl program will be
presented. The Band has several en-
gagements ahead. They were at
Blyth on Wednesday last, and are
billed for Bluevale on July Oth, and
Delmore on the 7th.
Fraternal Societies.
On Sunday forenoon last, Wingham
Court of Independent Order of Fores-
ters attended service in the Methodist
church. The pastor preached an ap-
propriate sermon on Fr
aternalism,
based on Acts 4:34, 35. There were
about fifty members of the order pres-
ent, Next Sunday, the members of
Court Maitland No. 25, C. 0. F., will
attend the Baptist church at the
morning service. Rev. J. N. McLean,
the pastor, has consented to preach
to them on the occasion.
Future Possibilities.
At a picnic held in Carlton -Mr.
Borden's constituency -Monday, Dr.
Chisholm, M. P., said :-"I would not
wonder to yet see the day when Mr.
Borden will preside at a gathering of
a united English-speaking people
whose seat of government will be at
Winnipeg." Commenting on this re-
mark of 1)r, Chisholm, the Hamilton
Spectator says -"Quebec has sowed
the seed, and the harvest will be her
downfall. Canada will -not always
stand the dictation of her least pro-
gressive province."
Polling Day.
Next Wednesday will be polling day
on the two By-laws now before the
property owners of Winghatrl. The
polling places are
Ward No. 1 -At J. B. Cummings'
Ward No. 2 --At Advance Office
Ward No. 3 -At the Town Hall
Ward No. 4 -At J. Lougheed's
The poll opens at 9 a. m. and will close
at 5 p. in, Poll your vote in the best
interests of our prosperous town.
Wingham is right in the procession of
progressive towns; let us keep away
up from the tail end.
Ladies' Chocolate Gibson Tie and
Oxfords, regular price $2.00, to clear
at $1.60. W. J. Greer.
Pretty June Wedding.
A very pretty wedding was cele-
brated at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
T. J. Elliott on Tuesday, June 27th.
The principals were Miss Adelia Old-
field, daughter of Mrs. Elliott, and
Mr. Alexander Leishman of East Wa-
wanosh. The parlor was attractively
decorated for the occasion with an
arch of orange blossoms and evor-
gentered Teens. The bridal party e to e
d the
parlor promptly at twelve o'clock, the
bride escorted by her brother, Mr.
Harry Oldfield, Superintendent of the
Gould Mfg. Co. of Seneca Falls, and
preceded by her bridesmaid. The
bride wore a beautiful costume of
white silk, trimmed with insertion
and carried a shower bouquet of white
roses and maiden -hair ferns. She was
attended by her cousin, Bliss Emma
Watson of St. Thomas, who was at-
tired in white organdie, trimmed with
lace, and carried. a shower bouquet of
pink roses. Miss Ethel Elliott played
Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus before the
service. The marriage was perforated
by Rev. Dr. Gundy, pastor of the
Methodist Church. The bridegroom
was supported by his cousin, Me. Jas,
Leishman of Bluevale. The decora-
tions in the dining -room, where the
wedding dinner was served, were pink
carnations and ferns. The bridal cou-
ple left on the 3.80 train for London
and points east.
Removed 7'o Toronto.
Mr. G. H. C. Millikin and family re-
moved this week to Toronto Junction.
They were highly respected citizens
and their removal will be regretted.
Miss Miliikin was 811 esteemed rnent-
ber of the Epworth League and Choir,
On Monday evening, at the close of
the League service, the Choir met and
sresented Miss Miliikin with a flue
ilk Umbrella, with sterling silver
mountings, and tL solid brass candle-
stick. Accompanying these tokens of
appreciation, was the following ad-
dress
Miss Enter. 1til zr.tii IN :-It is with
mach regret that we the members of
the Methodist Choir in Wingham
have heard that you are about to
leave us. Since you Came among us,
you have so endeared yonrself to the
members of this choir, been so sweet
and trite iL friend, always ready with
heart and voice to co-operate in niak-
iug our song service what we desired
it to be, that, as you go to your new
home you carry with you a wealth of
good wishes for your happiness and
prosperity. We shall often think of
you as we meet for our Friday even-
ing practice and in order that yon
may be reminded of the pleasant
hours we have spent together, ask you
to accept these tokens of our tlieartfelt
esteem. May you never encounter
any worse storms than this umbrella
will protect yon from, and if you
should have any dark times on Iife's
journey, light your candle and gather
fresh courage and hope in the thought
of the many friends you have in
Wfngltam, bn behalf of the bletkio-
dist Church Choir.
J. A. Morton, Leader,
Soma To C. 0. F,
Members of Court Maitland No, 25,
Cl.
0, 4, will assertible in their Court
room at 10 a. tit,, next Sunday morn-
ing, and at 11 a, in. will take the seats
kindly provided for them in the Bap-
tist church. The pastor, Rey. J. N.
McLean, 13, A., will preach a sermon
suitable for the occasion, 3, A. Dey
is Chief Ranger,. and S. A. Maguire,
Recording Secretary.
Recovering Sight,
Readers of the Advance will reinein-
ber that a few months ago, Rev. Jas.
Walker, pastor of the Methodist
Church on Salem circuit, was obliged
to give up his work on account of the
loss of his sight. They will be pleased
however to hear that there is a pros-
pect of his sight being restored. Spe-
cialists hope for successful results
from the treatment he is nndergoing,
and the latest reports are favorable.
Free Scholarships.
In connection with the Entrance
Examinations, Wingharn Business
College will give three free courses of
tuition, lst-To the pupil in the
County of Bruce who takes the
highest number of marks. 2nd -To
the pupil writing in Wingham, who
stands at the head of time list, 3rd -
To the pupil standing highest in the
County of Huron (those writing in
Wingham excepted.) This should be
a stimulus to earnest endeavor.
At Hymen's Altar.
The performance of the marriage
ceremony in the Methodist church on
Tuesday afternoon was quite an at-
traction to the guests and also to the
interested spectators. The contract-
ing parties were Rev. W. A. Findlay
and Miss Harriet, slaughter of Mr.
Adam Reid. Promptly at the appoint-
ed hour the bride appeared at the
altar, leaning upon her father's arm,
and was there met by the groom.
Rev. Dr. Gundy spoke the mystic
words, so powerful to bind human
hearts and Iives. The organist of the
church, Miss B, Reynolds, played the
weddingmarch, Tho ushers were Mr.
Prank Hill and Mr. Wilfred Reid of
East Wawanosh. After the ceremony
the happy couple received the con-
gratulations of their friends, and then
proceeded to the G. T. R. station, talcs
mg the train for their new home. The
groovy, who was ordained at the re-
cent Conference, has been appointed
to Kinglake circuit, near St. Thomas.
The bride is an active and efficient
church worker, and many sincere
wishes for their future success go with
the happy couple to their new sphere
of labor.
Decoration Of Graves.
Sunday Iast was the day chosen by
the members of Maitland Lodge No.
119, I. O. 0. F., to decorate the graves
of their deceased brethren. At 5.80
p. m., aprocession was formed, head-
ed by Wingham Band, who as they
marched played sacred music of fa-
miliar hymns such as "Onward Chris-
tian Soldiers," "I love to .tell the
story," "Shall we gather at the river,"
and others equally appropriate. There
were nearly one hundred in the pro-
cession. On arriving at the cemetery,
a circle was formed, and Deputy
Grand Master Blewett announced the
object of the gathering. "Rock of
Ages" was then sung, and prayer of-
fered by Chaplain C. Green. Another
appropriate hymn, "Make haste 0
Man to live" was then sung and the
brethren proceeded to lay upon the
graves of deceased brethren, the floral
tributes and three links. The graves
visited were those of -Peter A. itliiler,
W. H. McDonald, Thos, Rutherford,
S. Merrifield, W. P. Hiscocks, David
Brown, Sarni. Webb, Wm, Vanstone,
W. A. Haslam, Oliver Gilchrist, Chas.
Gillespie, Michael Robertson, Richard
Thompson. While this was being
done, two of the brethren conducted
a band of little gills dressed in white
to the graves of deceased wives of
brethren,n, where they
laid floral trib-
utes.
ri -utes. After the work of fraternal re-
membrance had been completed, the
circle was again formed, and the little
girls sang sweetly, "Safe in the Arms
of Jesus. After suitable words from
the Deputy Grand Master, the breth-
ren returned to their lodge room and
were dismissed. The ceremony was
very impressive and was indicative of
the fraternal bond existing between
brethren of the three links.
A Fine Lot.
On Friday last, J. l~:. Swarts shipped
as fine a lot of horses, as one would
desire to see ; most of them were of the
heavy draught class. There were
seventeen in all, and their value must
have run up foto the thousands. One
very fine team is reported to have cost
$700; they were purchased near Exe,
ter. The shipment was billed for the
West.
Garden Party.
A garden party is announced to be
held under the auspices of the Willing
Workers of the Bluevale Methodist
church, on the lawn of Mr. R. Mus-
grove, on Thursday evening, Jeljy* Oth.
Tea served from 7 to 9 o'clock. There
will be a program of entertainment
and Wingham s excellent Band will
furnish choice selections of music.
Admission, 25 cts.; children, 15 ets.
Death Of Mr. Corbould.
After an illness of three months,
Mr. Win. Corbould, Manager of the
Bank of Hamilton in Wingham, pass-
ed away on Sunday morning, A few
months ago, to all human appearance,
Mr. Corbould bid fair for long life,
but now his family are plunged into
deepest grief and sore bereavement.
Mr. Corbould was born at "York Mills,
near Tot onto, itt 1817. When quite a
young ratan, he became interested in
financial operations and entered the
service of the Bank of Hamilton, and
for over thirty years continued a val-
ued and trusted officer of that impor-
tant financial institution. Before
coming to Wingham, lie had been
manager of the branches of the Bank
at Listowel and Sizncoe. His carred
business methods and gentlemanly
bearing contributed in no small de-
gree to the building of thea business
which he successful)
over y presided
p
for so many years. That he conduct-
ed the Bank's business here so satis-
factorily is in itself a tribute to his
uprightness of character. Mr. Cor-
bould was an affectionate husband
and father, devotedly attached to his
fancily. He was a member of Ht.
Paul's Church and took a very active
interest in its prosperity, serving
malty years as Churchwarden, and
having charge of the finances. The
Rector has lost a valued worker, and
the congregation a faithful official.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, a
most impressive service being con-
ducted in the church, by the Rector,
Rev. W. Lowe, assisted by Rev. Hicks
of Simeoe. Mrs. Corbould and her
three daughters have sinceue sym-
pathy in their sorrow and bereave-
ment. Among those }}present at the
funeral were -Mr. W. Walker of Sea -
forth, Mr. C. Walker of Toronto,
Judge Robb of Simeoe, Mr. Brown w p
Hamilton (represeutin( the Bulk),
i4lr. Winslow of Toronto. E, ],. Dick-
inson of Godericb, and 11. C. Kent of
Hamilton.
i)rz, OvxtNs, of London. Surgeon, lits
glcisses peoperIy. Treatsdisectsea PAME.tit, 'I'tiltoAr. Office :-Mcl3.ib-
bon's drug store, Win ham, MONDAY,.
July 31st. Open evenings, 7 to 0.
Oil The Harness.
As a preservative of leather, oiling
the harness is a, very useful thing. But
there are many ways itt which harness
is oiled, and not all are good ways.
The following, .however, may be
vouched for to be all right: Take the
harness to a room where you can un-
buckle it and separate the parts com-
pletely. Wash each part well in luke-
warm water, to which has been added
a little soap. Scrub well with a brush
until all grease and dust have been re-
moved. Work the pieces well uuder
the hand until they become supple. It
won't do to oil it until it becomes so.
Let the parts dry in a place where
they will dry slowly. When just
moist, oil. For this purpose use cod-
liver oil. It is best for the purpose.
Besides, if you use neats-foot oil, the
mice are your active enemies at once,
while they will not touch harness oiled
with cod-liver oil. Give a good dose
of oil, then bang up to dry. When
dry, rub well with a soft rag. You
will have a splendidly oiled harness.
$1.00 PER YEAR Mt ADVANCE
Wedded In Seaforth;
The following from the Seaforth
News will be of interest to residents
of Wingham :--" On Wednesday at
high noon a pretty wedding was eol-
eznznzed in Seaforth Methodist church
by the pastor, Rev, R. K. Birks, The
eontzacting parties were Mr. Harry A.
Ilessian and Miss P. Edna Button,
both now of Toronto and both former-
ly of Wingham, Tho wedding march
was artistically rendered by the or-
ganist, Miss Bothwell. After a dainty
luncheon at the residence of the bride's
aunt, Miss Dever, the happy couple
took the afternoon train for Toronto,
where they intend to make their
home."
For July 12th.
Kincardine Orangemen have been
fortunate to get R. R. Ganey, Al. P.
P., to speak there on the 12th of July.
No matter how various the views re-
speeting Mr. Gamey's political course,
there Is certainly a great public cari-
osity to see hint and hear him speak.
• Those who have heard hien, say he has
become in a year or two one of the
best public speakers in Ontario. With
him will appear Alexander Muir, the
author of "The Maple Leaf," besides
local clergymen and politicians. The
posters show that there is to be an
, exhibition by Kincardine's Life Sav-
ing Crew, a lacrosse match between
Kincardine and Listowel, a baseball
match between Kincardine and Luck -
now, closing with a concert in the
evening and a speech by Mr, Gamey.
There being no county celebration
for North Huron this year, each lodge
will follow its inclination. Wingham
Orangemen and Young Britons will
go to Mt. Forest and so will Gorrie
and Fordwich, if trains are suitably
arranged. Belgrave willo to Clin-
ton ; Bluevale to Kincardine ; Blyth
to Kincardine if railway arrangements
are satisfactory; Londesboro to Lon-
don ; Biydges' lodge to Mt, Forest,
THE FACTORY BY=LAW.
On Wednesday next, the property -
owners of Wingham have the oppor-
tunity of voting as they deem best, in
the interests of our town. Two By-
laws are before them, and no doubt
these have been well discussed.
Last week, the Advance dealt at
some length with the Waterworks
By-law and endeavored to lay before
our readers, reasons why it should re-
ceive strong support. We are pleased
to know that the ease was considered
effectively presented, and it is confi-
dently expected that the By-law will
meet with the approval of the pro-
perty -owners and be carried by a good
majority.
The other By -late proposes to fix
the assessment of the Canada Furni-
ture Manfrs. at $20,000 for a term of
ten years.
It is an undeniable fact that there
are property -owners in Wingham,
who, as soon as such a proposition is
made, they at once begin to oppose it,
without considering the proposition
fully, its benefits and cost.
Fust -Let us consider what benefits
are to be derived from the passage of
the proposed By -late. It is a well-
known fact that the Canada Furniture
Mfrs. Co. has entered on a policy of
concentration of its establishments
and business, and those towns in
which it has the best facilities are
most likely to be the ones selected as
permanent locations. The factories
likely to be closed are those in small
places, where the output is the smal-
lest, where shipping facilities are
least and the losses on factories closed
will be therefore reduced to the nzini-
rntrnt. Wingham is an important
shipping point from the fact of having
several factories, three lines of rail-
way, and hence its facilities for ship-
ping car -load lots. The more valuable
the Company make -'their buildings,
plant, and the greater their invest-
ment,t Wilikely
r i n ham the more
it is, hat this town will be one of th
places of permanent operation. By
the terms of the By-law, the Com-
pany agree to erect a 64 x70 brick
building three stories high, costing
probably $6,000. This will be an addi-
tional incentive to them to make
Wingham a permanent place of busi-
ness. They would scarcely go to so
much expense to provide storage
room, if rey intended to close their
factories here. Of what use would
trite proposed storage be, if they did
not intend to increase the output of
their manufactured goods? The great-
er their investment here, the larger
are the inducements for them to run
the factories to the Iimit of their pos-
sibilities,
Then, by the agreement, the Com-
pany bind themselves to employ 150
hands, of whom at least seventy are
to be householders. Bet some say -
this will never be enforced. If not,
why not ? No Company should make
an agreement it is not prepared to
carry out, and if the number of hands
is not engaged that the agreement
calls for, then the Council is culpable,
if it does not enforce the penalty. In
the present case, the By-law provides
that if the number of workmen in any 1
year faIIs below 150, the Council may
the next year, and as often as such
default shall be made, assess the said
real property, and fix the business as-
sessment as if the By-law had not
been passed. So that, the essence of
this part of the agreement is that 150
men shall he employed. If we are
correctly informed, there is not nearly
that number employed at present.
Hence the agreement means that
about fifty more men must be em-
ployed each year, or the Council has
power to make the assessment what
it would have been if no By-law had
been passed, and in justice to the tax-
payers they should ao so.
Secondly -Now what will this cost
the town, or rather an individual rate-
payer. It is not necessary too fully
into this calculation, for the Clerk of
the Town, who is conversant with all
the details has prepared a full state.
tient of the assessment of the fac-
tories, showing the cost to every $1000
of assessment, in case the By-law is
carried. This statement is certified to
by the Town Auditors, so that it may
be depended upon as correct, It will
be found below, and every taxpayer
should study it ; then he can vote in-
telligently on the By-law referred to.
The true citizen is he who looks be-
yond the Inuit of self, to the good of
the. town. If the town is benefitted,
part of the benefit indirectly reverts
to the citizen. If it were not for the
factories to -day, there would be doz-
ens of empty houses in Wingham, and
the value of property all over the
town would be depreciated, perhaps
25 per cent.
Looking to the interests of the town,
the Advance supports the By-law.
Here is the statement prepared by the
Town Clerk :
More Than One,
The County Auditors appear to have
made a mistake when they reported
that only one township treasurer in
Huron had reported according to see -
tion 294 of the Municipal Act of 1003.
Mr. T. S. Brandon, the efficient Treas-
urer of Morris, reported to the then
Warders, before the time mentioned
in the Act, the payment of the County
rate for Morris. This, report could
not have reached the Auditors, or else
it had been overlooked.
Officers Elected.
The annual meeting of Wingham
Methodist Sunday School was held on
Thursday evening. The following
were elected :-Superintendent--Dr.
Towler ; Assistants --W. Fessant, H.
Park ; Secretary -B. Cruikshank ; As-
sistant -W. T. Hall ; Treasurer -Miss
Lloyd ; Librarian -J. A. Morton ; As-
sistant Librarian -W. McKibbon ; Mu-
sical Director -J, A. Morton ; Pianist
-Miss Hattie Wellwood ; Assistant -
Miss I. F. Morton ; Superintendent of
Cradle Ball department -Mrs. J. A.
Morton. The school has 41 teachers ;
members in classes, 319; total regis-
tered, 300 ; 101 members were lost
through removals, etc., during the
year, and 91 were added, The receipts
totalled $272.11, and a balance of $83.40
remains in hand. The School is in a
prosperous condition and commences
another year with good prospects,
Dr, Towler has for many years suc-
cessfully directed the efforts of the
School, and is as enthusiastic as ever
in the work.
STATEMENT.
Total present assessment thereof ... 336,640
Amount of exemption for next four years on 13..tc F. factory 14,220
Amount on which taxes are now paid in full $22,420
Taxes on $22,420 at 20 mills (last year's rate) $148.40
School and county rates on $14,220 (exempted part) at
64 mills 02.43
Total yearly taxes for next fors' years under present
conditions .... ..... $510.83
Taxes on proposed assessment ($20,000) at same rate..$460.00
But heseproperties for c tool purposes ar asses -
B t sle
sable t heir proper valuaio. Should the
tissessor valne these properties for school pur-
poses, including the new proposed building, at
say, $30,000, the extra taxes for school pur-
poses, at 6 mills, would be $00.00
Making the total taxes tinder the proposed by-law $100.00
Yearly difference in taxation till exemption on 13.
and 1. factory expires, that is for four years
more $S0.83
The total assessment of the municipality, less exemp-
tions, being $(x30,035, a rate of taxation of 13 cents on
every $1000 of assessment would pay this difference of
$80.83. That is, under the proposed by -lav a person as-
sessed at 31000, to snake up this difference, would pay 13
cents a year for the next four years, and a person assessed
at $500 world pay 04 cents a year for the next four years,
and proportionately on other amoants of assessment,
Poi' the next sire years following, the difference on similar
assessments at similar rates would lie $272.80, or 42 cents on
every $1000 of assessment. This 'would mean a rate of 42 cents
on a person assessed at $1000, and a rate of 21 cents on a person
assessed itt $500, and proportionately on smaller or larger assess-
ments.
7. B. PEROtiSON , 1. A. MORON), Auditors
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