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Local 'items
Wear Oreer'aa Shoes and Rubbers.
Robt, Small is removing his family
to London this week.
Fire insurance in force in Canada,
one billion 1.1•) millions,
Rich. Webb was called to Staffa, last
week by the death of his father.
Over one million ballots were cast
in the Dominion elections of 1904.
Mr. Jas. Hubbard of London visited
at Mr. S. Mellwain's over Sunday.
The man who has no mind of his
own is anxious to give everyone a
piece of it.
REGENT CLOTHING, --Sold by A.
R. Snt1r11, at the North End.
There are 1,025 elevators in the
Northwest, with a storage capacity of
45 million bushels,
The Owen Sound Sim tells of an
aged resident near that town who
clairns to be 120 years of age.
Wm. Lindsay, an employee of the
Foundry left for his home in Wallace -
burg, this week, on account of ill-
ness.
Miss Ethel Hall was called on Mon-
day to attend a young lady in Luck -
now, who recently passed through a
critical operation.
WANTED. -500 men and Boys to buy
Suits and Overcoats at H. E. Isard
& Co.
Mrs. Martha Brewster, of Clifford,
fell dead at the G. T. R. station,
Hamilton, one day last week, while
waiting for her train.
Division Courts will be held as fol-
lows :—Blyth, December 8th; Gorrie,
January 9th ; Brussels, January 10th ;
Wingham, January llth.
Clifford Council has taken the
necessary steps towards having the
streets lighted with acetylene gas.
The work of installing will be begun
at once,
The people of Wingham are realiz-
ing more and more every day, what
they save by dealing at the Bankrupt
Sale, Ritchie's old stand.
The Palmerston Spectator has been
sold by Harkness and Brown, to Mr.
T. H. Kay, of Listowel, who will con-
duct the paper. Mr. Kay is a gradu-
ate of the Banner office, Listowel.
The Pilot Mound Sentinel, publish-
ed by Chas. A. Barber, formerly on
the Advance staff, has been enlarged
to a seven column quarto. We are
pleased to see this sign of the increase
of Charlie's business.
s' Miss Irene Davis ' has secured a
school, No. 2, Cuirass, for 1906, at a
salary of $800. J. W. Ansley will
teach next year at Glenannan, at $350.
The Advance wishes these worthy
young
Pvery
onn people much success.
When you come to Wingham, ask
gently but firmly for A. R: Smith's,
Clothier and Furnisher, Overcoats for
boy, youth or man ; quality, variety,
beauty and value unsurpassed,
Wingham Hockey team will, play at
Luoknow, January 12th. The first
Match to be played here will he be,
(ween Wingbarn and Ilerriston, on
Unitary 10th. As soon as the ice Is
really, the boys purpose getting down
to hard praotfce,
,Marne inert were engaged digging
si well on. the farm of Jas, Craig, jr.,
Arran, When it was 33 feet deep,
while the workers were in at break-
fast, a spring of water broke out, fill-
ed the well, overflowed at the top, and
keeps running a continuous stream.
Such a flow of waiter will add $1,000
to the value of the farm.
Miss Maude Fleuty has completed
the Stenography course at the Wing -
ham Business College, and having sus-
eessfttlly* passed her examinations, is
the first pupil to graduate from that
College, which opened in town a few
months ago. Miss Plenty has had
considerable office experience besides
and should have no difficulty seeuring
a good situation.
Fort SALE.—In Wingham, a good
brick residence, eight rooms, bath,
electric lighted, modern conveniences,
beautifullg situated. This is a desira-
le property. Teeips reasonable and
to slit tlgrchaser. Address at Ad-
yalnee office,
ftev. Irl. ticks predicted much
atmospheric distltrbattce front Nov.
24 to 28, lyitll sleet storms, and light-
ning in sotue places. The disturbance
came on time, and on the (tight of the
27th as heavy sleet storm with high
Winds.. prevailed. Oq Tuesday night,
the all, there was touch li htniri t
28 L g fi'
so that nicks' {reputation as a wear
t:ltert predictor is still to the front.
A meeting of the West Huron
`1Votnen's Institatte will be held in
Chlslioltn's ball, Wingham, on Tues-
day afternoon, at 2,30 o'clock, 1'Ivs.
Veatch of Clinton, ''resident of the
Institnto, will address this meeting,
arid Mrs. Colin Campbell of Goderleh
will :give a practical demonstration in
(molting, 1111 the ladles of Wingharn
and vicinity aro cordially invited to
.+��" attend this me
eting, which will be an
interesting and profitable one.
Pon $nr,1.—Lot 18, con. 7, Turn -
berry, one hundred aeres, nearly all
cleared ; in grass Many years ; good
soil and well watered. Terms to suit
pnrchaSer.s-41, DAVra, Winghantt
The Markets,
Wheat, 70c ; oats, 340 ; peas, 0$c ;
Manitoba flour, $2 to $2,25; family
flora', $1,90 to $2,20 ; butter, 20c ; eggs,
200 ; chickens, 70 ; ducks, 8c to 100 ;
geese, 7c to Sc; turkeys, 10c to lie;
live hogs, $5,50 ; wood, $2.75 to $3.
Died" in Toronto.
Mr. H. 11I. Tudhope, formerly of
Wingham, died at his residence in To-
ronto, on Friday last, aged 31, He
will be remembered by many though
only here a short time, engaged in the
grocery business. He was married,
while in Wingham, to Miss Thornton
of Woodstock, who survives him.
Taken Tod
Lon on.
Mr, Wm. Yeo, a respected resident
near Wroxeter, whom we reported in
poor health last week, has recently
given evidence that his mind was af-
fected. On Friday last he was remov-
ed to London asylum, where it is
hoped that by the treatment he re-
ceives he will soon be restored, and
able to return to his home. The afflic-
tion is a sad one.
You are missing a great moneysav-
ing opportunity, if you are not taking
advantage of the Big Bankrupt Stock
Sale of Dry Goods and Men's Furnish-
ings, now going on at—"Remember
The Spot"—The Bee Hive, Wing -
ham.
Pretty Home Wedding.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Gannett
of Diagonal street was the scene of a
quiet but pretty home wedding on
Tuesday evening of this week, when
their daughter, Miss Jessie, became
the bride of Mr. Milton ' Howell of
Preston. The ceremony was perform-
ed by Rev. D. Perrie at 8 o'clock. The
bride '"and groom were unattended.
After congratulations, a tasty wedding
repast was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs.
Howell left on Wednesday 'Horning
for their home in Preston.
Reception.
The congregation of St. Paul's
Church, will tender a reception to
their new Rector, Rev. T. S. Boyle,
and Mrs. Boyle, on Tuesday evening
next, in the school room of the
church. A short program has been
arranged, and light refreshments will
be served. All members of the con-
gregation are invited to attend, and it
is hoped that those of other denomina-
tions will take this opportunity of
meeting the new Rector. Program
will begin at 8.15; silver collection at
the door.
A Thoughtful Act.
While the fire was raging in the
Button Block, a short time ago; Mrs.
Richard Clegg, kindly thought of the
firemen, who were out in the storm
and cold, fighting the flames and pro-
tecting property, She at once set to
work and prepared coffee and sand-
wiches for the firemen. That this
kind act was appreciated, is evident,
for at their next, monthly meeting,
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the firemen passed a vote of thanks to
Mrs. Clegg, for her thoughtful kind-
ness to them that cold and stormy
morning,
With the near approach of Xmas,
shoppers are already availing them-
selves of the opportunity to secure
suitable X.mals, presents at the Bank-
rupt Sale. Remember our assortment
in the above is good and prices to suit
every pocket.—Ritchie's old stand.
An Alberta Vote,
Here is an item that will give our
readers an idea of the formation of
Alberta constituencies. In the recent
elections, a Mr, Jackson (brother-in-
law of A. E. 13ratlwin of the Blyth
Standard) was the Conservative can-
didate, The constituency is 18 miles
across and 150 miles Iong. In all this
territory, only 010 votes were polled.
Mr. Jackson received 205, and his op-
ponent rejoiced in halving 375 votes.
In one place, not a single voter ap-
peared to poll his vote, so the deputy-
returning officer voted for one candi-
date, and the poll -clerk for the other.
The connting of the ballots at this poll
was an easy task, and the officers had
an all -day snap.
A, Turnberry Wedding.
On Wednesday of this week, the
house of Mr. and Mrs. August Hontuth
wens enlivened by a festive event, the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Ida
Florence, to Mr. Jaynes Porter, also of
Turnberry, son of Mr, and Mrs. Rich,
Porter of town. A large number of
guests were invited to witness the in-
teresting ceremony and share in the
festivities, The bric'lo was attended
by her sister, Miss Lizzie Roruuth,
and the groom by his brother, Mr. Al-
bert Porter, of Detroit. Rev. D. Per-
rin spoke the inomentons words that
forntecl the life-long contract, at 4.30
p.m. Congratulations followed, and
then the guests gave tlu'ir attention
to the tastily -prepared wedding din-
ner. The evening passed pleasantly
by, and the guests departed leaving
behind thein many useful and valu-
able tokens of esteem for the newly-
married
ewlymarried couple, who have Hosts of
friends, who wish for them a1 happy
and prosperous future, Mr, and Mrs.
Porter will reside on the groom's
farm in Turiiberry. May the future
d.b... ii o .orsa
have muchjoy and. but til of sorrow
its store for them.
W'A>,tTirn.--Choice Turkeys, dry
fnicked and undrawn, iuc. A.11 kinds
owl and dried apples wanted.
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WINGHAM, OTT,, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30,. 1905,
The Durham. Chronicle
Is publishing all available informa-
tion that should be known to stock-
holders of The National Portland Ce-
ment Co, Read it and keep posted.
A dollar a year. . Fifty cents for six
months. Subscribe today,
Auction Sale.
On the premises of Wm. Thompson,
lot 22, concession 6, West Wawanosh,
on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, sixty-four
head of cattle (well-bred Durham
grades) and four horses. Terms—Ten
months' credit. No reserve ; sale at
one o'clock, ,Ino, Purvis, auctioneer;
R. I. Sprung, proprietor,
Concert est At Belgrave.
L. 0. L. No. 462 will hold a concert
in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on
Tuesday, December 12th, An excel-
lent program is assured, as the follow-
ing talent has been secured—James
Fax of Toronto, comic vocalist Miss
W, Alba Chisholm of Wingham, voca-
list ; Miss W McGuire of Brussels,
elocntinnist ; D. McDonald and daugh-
ter of Wingham, piping and dancing ;
Miss Norma Dinsley of Wingham, ac-
companist. The chair will be taken
by Past County Master, W. J. Greer.
Plan of hall may be seen at Belgrave
postofiice store. John Armstrong is
W. Master, and W. G. Nethery is Sec-
retary of No. 462, and tickets may be
obtained from them.
NOTICE.—Do you wish to sell your
Life Insurance Policy? If so call on
me and realize a. much larger CASH
VALDE than you would receive from
the Company. -0. J. MAauxltn, Real
Estate Agent.
Executive ' Meeting.
The executive committee of Wing -
ham District Epworth League met in
Wingham on Friday last ; members
present—Rev's • Dr. Gundy, W. A.
Smith, A. E. Jones, also Mrs. Pat-
tison, Misses Staples and Lloyd.
After several items of business had
been disposed s osecl of, discussion took
P
place concerning the work to be
undertaken by the district officers,
who, it was decided, should write to
vice-presidents, encouraging system-
atic, energetic work in all depart-
ments. It was also resolved to hold a
Sumner School, and Rev's Smith and
Jones, and Mr, Jno. Kerr were ap-
pointed a committee to engnire into
finance, place, time, talent, etc., and
report at next meeting, Jan. 9th.
In Railway Wreck.
Mrs. 0. M. Walker and children ar-
rived home from Winnipeg on Wed-
nesday evening. On their way home,
they were on board the 0. P. R. train
that was partially wrecked, but very
fortunately, the Toronto sleeping car,
in which Mrs. Walker was, escaped
injury. The wreck occurred twelve
miles east of Sudbury. A returning
harvester was hurt in both legs, and
was taken to the hospital at North
Bay,
but the other passengers escaped
with a shaking up. The mail car left
the track and two baggage coaches
followed. These toppled over on their
sides after running 250 yards, but
came to a standstill two feet from a
thirty-foot embankment, The gas
tank in the mail car exploded, and tho
car went up in smoke. The mail
burned contained letters from all
points east of Calgary, as well as the
British Columbia and Yukon mails,
The Postal Department is ender no
liability for' mail destroyed in such a
manner, It was fortunate that the
sleeping car did not leave the track,
and well also that the whole train did
not go over the embankment.
Bonnet's best peen de siou Silk, reg-
ular 31.25 for 85c ; bleak Satin Merv,
regular $1.00 for 75c : colored Taffetas
anti. Lonisines, regular 75e for 55O ; Jap
Taffeta. sogular 50c for 35e --Bankrupt
Sale, Ritchie's old stand.
A Home Bereaved.
Again, the sadness and glootn .of
bereavement has fallen upon the
home of Mr. John Hooey, and early
on Friday morning last, his daughter,
Miss Lottie J., passed away. The de-
ceased was born on the town line of
Carrick and Howiek, and for many
years was a resident of the vicinity of
Lakelet, where the entire fancily en,
joyed the highest esteem and made
many true friends. About a year ago,
Mr, Hooey, his sots and daughter,
cane to reside in Wingham, and soon
found a place its the esteem of our eiti-
zens, Miss Hooey had been in failing
health for the past few months, but
only until a short time ago, did it ap-
pear that death was so near, She
had chosen the Christian life early iu
childhood, and many testify that to
come in conversation) with her, WAS to
be uplifted and benefitted. Two bro-
thers remain, Wellington, at home,
and Oscar, of Rico Lake, Wisconsin,
but none will miss her so mach in the
home as her aged father, who will
keenly feel the loneliness of his posi-
tion. The funeral took enlace on Sun-
day, to the cemetery at Lakelet, the
old home. Rev's Mooney of Clifford
and Liddy of Harrlston conducted the
funeral service. Mr. hooey deeply
appreciated the kindness of his neigh -
hors in the hour of trial, and tenders
then( his sincere thanks. He is think-
- ing of spending the winter
with his
son in 'Wisconsin, but in that case
will return to '1Vingbatn In the spring.
Mr. Oscar hooey, brother of deceased,
arrived on Saturday from Wisconsin,
to attend the funeral,
E. R. FITCH, B. A.
A NEW PASTOR.
Next Sunday, Dec. 3rd, I
. R. Fitch,
l,
B. A., will begin his work as pastor
of Wingham Baptist Church, and will
preach both morning and evening.
His morning subject will be "The
body of Christ"; the evening snbject,
"The Eternal Magnet."
Mr. Fitch is a graduate in Arts in
McMaster University, and is at pres-
ent pursuing a theological course in
the same institution. As a student,
he has made for himself an excellent
reputation. In his last two years,
though pastor of a large country
Church and carrying much extra
work, he took first -glass honors in all
his subjects, winning the Crawford
scholarship. This is given to the man
having theological work in view, who
takes highest average standing in the
last three years of his Arts' course.
But Mr. Fitch is not merely a stu-
dent ; he is a man among men. Dur-
ing his University career, he has been
a member either of the Rugby or As-
sociation football team. His popu-
larity is evidenced by his election to
the position first of Vice -President,
and lastly of President of the Athletic
Association. He has also successfully
debated for bis year.
His experience in pastoral work has
been large, and in all his churches, he
has been successful.
n
fil. He bringshis
to
new charge, a strong, rugged phy-
sique, a well-trained mind and an op-
timistic spirit. Mr. Fitch's grand-
father was known as "Elder Fitch,"
the pioneer of Baptist missionary
work in the Lake Eric district. An
uncle, is Baptist State Evangelist for
South Carolina. •
Mr. Fitch will be ordained on com-
pletion of his theological course in
June next. The Advance wishes him
much success as pastor of Wingham
Baptist Church.
Has Resigned.
Wingham's esteemed. citizen, Con-
ductor Quirk, of the London ran, has
tendered his resignation to the G. T.
R. after forty years service, and ex-
pects to make his last trip in a few
weeks. The Clinton News -Record
says—"There is no official on the sys-
tem better known and liked than the
genial i John nal c 1 uirlc and on the L. II
& B. his jovial personality will long be
missed. Here's hoping that. he may
long enjoy his long -earned ease."
December Weather.
Rev. Irl Hicks has this to say of the
weather from December 8rd to loth :—
By the 3rd, falling barometer and
change to warmer will be noted in
western extremes. Growing cloudi-
ness will result in the same sections,
and during the 4th to the 6th, first
rain, then sleet and snow will visit
wide areas of the country as storm
conditions pass from west to east
across the continent. The combined
influences of Merew y and. ''emus will,
in all reasonable probability, result
in heavy, wide -spread sleet storms,
and very low barometer, followed by
violent change to blizzards. The crisis
of this period will fall on Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday, the 3rd, 4th and
5th, followed by a severe cold wave
which will be felt in most parts of the
country, lasting until about the 8th.
A regular storm period is central on
the 10th, extending from the 8th to
the 13th, Our little globe passes a
magnetic and meteorological erisis an-
nually, from about December fith to
ISth. This is not only on account of
the winter solstice perturbation,
which extends from the 10th to the
25th of December, but the angle of
the Earth's north polar axis to the
equator of the Sun is such as to pro-
voke a maximum of electrical and
magnetic antagonism at this time.
Hence there is abnormal tendency to
general winter storms on ]and and
sett. By about Saturday the 8th, a
deeided change to warmer, with rapid-
ly falling barometer, will be noted in
western extremes. These conditions
will bring on increasing cloudiness,
moving eastward, and from about the
10th to the 13th inclusive, severe and
general winter storms will snake their
transit over the eonntry. These
storms will reach their culminating
erisis within forty-eight hours of sun-
set on the 11th. Look for satins at the
on -coming of these storms, especially
to the southward, but be prepared for
change to northwesterly blizzards as
the storms move eastward, and for a
genuine December cold wave to follow
with the rising barometer behind the
stortans.
('rLtm's Prints, regular 121e, for ii;e;
121c Toweling for 10e ; Prey Shaker
Fl:muel, extra wide and heavy, regu-
lar 15e for 12!e ,, whitey Wool Blankets,
regular $ L.59 parr for $3.25 ; heav
8 a
grey Blankets, regular $3.00 for 42.2.,
«-akt Ritchles old stand,
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Much Afflicted,
The family of Mr. Wm. Guest is
very much afflicted at present, No
less than four members of the fancily
are ill with fever—Joseph, Miss Lottie,
Fred, and Mies Verna. Sickness is
always trying, but more especially,
when such a deluge of it comes at
once and fonr'members of the family
are laid aside, We trust the siege
will not be long or serious, but the
fever generally takes its own time
with its victims.
Sentenced To Penitentiary.
In the criminal court on Friday last,
at Woodstock, Alfred Pugh was
sentenced to seven years, and Norman
Orr tothree years ye s rn Kingston peni-
tentiary on the charge of horse -steal-
ing. It will be remembered that the
two mets were arrested in Wingham
after they had driven from Drenthe,
in Oxford county, with the horse and
outfit. The case came before Judge
Finkle, who complimented Chief Van-
norman on the capture of the pair.
Neither of the men were represented
by counsel, but Pugh conducted his
own defence in a manner that would
have done credit to a young lawyer.
He cross-gnestioned the witnesses and
took advantage of atnything that
might tell in his favor, snaking a flat
denial, so far as theft was concerned.
Neither of the prisoners, however,
was able to convince the judge of his
innocence, and when the evidence was
all in there was such a mass of direct
testimony against them that His
Honor felt quite safe in convicting
thein. 7n Pugh's case the crown
brought out a record against him that
told somewhat in the sentence passed
upon hits. He has done several terms
in the penitentiary, and His Honor
expressed the hope that by the time
both were out, they would be convinc-
ed that the path of rectitude is the
best.
Grocery department artment at the Bank-
rupt Sale—New Raisins, 510 lb.; new
Currants, 4 lbs. for 255c ; Lemon and
Orange Peel, 13c lb.; hest Laundry
Starch 51c a lb.; Corn Starch, 6Sc per
pkg.; Rice, 0 lbs. for 25c ; big reduc-
tions in canned goods—At Ritchie's
old stand.
$1,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
INDICTION SERVIC.D AT BELQRAVE,.
The Induction service in Trinity
Church, Belgrave, on Thursday after.
noon of last week, was very impres-
sive and was well attended, Ven.
Archdeacon Richardson conducted the
service, and was assisted by Rev. A.
M. LangFord of Brussels, Rev.
Sanders of Lucknow and the new In-
cumbent, Rev, W. Hartley.
The Archdeacon read the Bishop's
mandate of induction, after which Mr,
Frank Metcalf, Warders of Trinity
church, Blyth, replied on behalf of the
parish acknowledging their willing-
ness to act in obedience to the man-
date of the Lord Bishop of the Dio-
cese, and inducted the new incumbent
into the real, actual and corporeal pos-
session of the incumbency of the
parish, after which Mr, R. McMurray
of Belgrave, handed the newly induct-
ed Incumbent, the keys of the church,
as a token of possession.
The Incumbent on receiving the
keys, promised to be a faithful pastor
over his new flock, and was then pre-
sented with a copy of the Holy Scrip-
tures and Book of Common Prayer,
by the Archdeacon, who charged him
to let these books be the rule of his
conduct, and that he should be in all
things a pattern to the flock commit-
ted to his care. After this, evening
prayer was said ; then followed an ap-
propriate and forceful sermon by
the Archdeacon. The whole service
was very solemn and full of meaning,
and those present were much benefit-
ted and impressed.
In the evening, a fowl supper was
given in the Foresters' Hall ; this was
much enjoyed. The Large crowd. did
not embarass the ladies, who had pro-
vided the good things in quantity
enough and to spare. After supper,
addresses were given in the church by
Mr: Frank Metcalf, who presided, and
Rev. T. S. Boyle of Wingham, Rev.
Langford of Brussels, Rev. Sanders,
Lucknow, and the new Incumbent.
The addresses were interspersed with
sacred music, rendered by
the choir
and others. 'Taken in all, the after,
noon service and evening entertain-
ment must have been productive of
much spiritual good.
The people of the parish seem well
pleased with their new pastor, and he
with them.
Shall We Have A High School ?
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To the Editor of the Advance. at the present time, in one department
DEAR Slit.—A commercial traveller give a thorough and complete business
sten-
:said to me the other day—"One of the
course,
e ifnrtoatidand typewriting are encour-
strangestand things about Wingham is aged. to do sobyreceiving an addi-
the fact that you have no High School tional Government grant for that
or Collegiate Institute here. In many purpose. I might remark, too, that
respects you have one of the most the advantages of a High School ap-
progr•essive and best business towns peal more particularly to the poorer
of its size in Western Ontario. On people and those iu moderate circum -
the road I find many smaller towns stances, many of them perhaps unable
and even villages with these educa- financially to send their children to
tional facilities and proud of them." surrounding towns to obtain the bene -
"Why," said he, "if you had a High fits of a higher education. The V.:11 -
School here, so that I could educate thier can, of course, send their chit -
my family, your railroad connections dren away
to
High
Schools, but even
so convenient form work and I
arc, onthen,it m•t
be questionable, Ye tronable if it
like your town so well, that 1 believe plight not, in some instances at least,
I would locate here." be an advantage for them to be able
I began to consider the matter and to receive this education at home. I
am really at a loss to know why we do not wish to decry or in any way
have not a High School. Surely there depreciate the value of the factories
could be no better centre anywhere ; and industries we possess, and would
for the establishment of such au in-; be pleased to see more located here.
stitution ; railroads coming in here' Yet, permit use to point out, that 95
from every direction, and good sized years ago, before we ever loaned
towns and villages tributary ;to us on , money to or bounsed a factory, our
all sides. By looking up the Govern- population was 2083. Ten years ago,
silent Report, I find there are 119 according to the assessment roll, the
towns and cities in Ontario and 135 population was 2195. This year, tic -
High Schools or Collegiate Institutes, • cording to the same authority, our
so that it will be seen that quite a population is 2216. During the last
number of villages possess that honor ten years we have bonused the Union
too. One would suppose that the citi- factory, the Upholstering factory and
zens of Wingham would think it in- the Wingham Foundry. Neve rthe-
cunibent upon thein to supply educa- less, our increase in population during
tional advantages to their children, these 10 years has amounted to only
equal at least to that of any village. 21. Now would it not be wise to try
At the present time we have nothing some other method of advertising our
to offer educationally, superior to the town and increasing its population
surioimding towns suchaas Lucknow, i and prosperity.
Tetswater,. Blyth, Brussels, Gorrie, ! I met a business lean last summer,
Wroxeter', etc., from all of which rn a who was anxious to locate in Wing -
would be likely to receive pupils on . ham, but simply because we had no
account of our central location, if we High School, he passed ns by and
had a High School. Just now, too, t opened business in Kincardine. An
the question becomes the more impor-1 important point, too, is the fact that
tant here, from the fact that we are ; the chtss of people attracted to a {own
face to face with the problem of addi- by such institutions is one desirous of
Lionel school acconmtodation. Our; giving its children a liberal education,
present public school building cannot• thus elevating the standard of our
provide room for the number of pupils; citizenship, and a class which also
seeking atdilission, and Inspector' possesses honey which ich acids to the
Robb has, I believe, informed the ` material wealth of the town. Despite
School Board that two new roostsall our efforts to boom our town, 1
most be added to the present building, : find that (luring the last 10 year's the
suggesting at the seine time in his re -1 ISS&'SStllerlt value has increased only
port,I understand, the possible ad.- $150,000, corresponding pretty nearly,
visability of the establishment of a.I believe, to increased assessment
High School instead. In the mean- values of the surrounding towns and
time, the junior pupils under Miss country, clue largely I suppose to the
Matheson are receiving instruction in general prosperity of the country,
the Congregational church, for which , rather that to any especial effort on
rent, fuel, furniture and supplies have 0111• part. Another :treatment in favor
to be provided from the scllool funds. ' of some new mode of procedure to
Now, if we have to build two new better and popularize out town, is the
moats for this purpose, why not lather fact, that although we have endeav-
erect a four -roomed building and es ored to keep down our taxation (for
tablish a High School, which wouldthe last 15 years I believe it has been
not only be a eredit and a big adver- i • from 20 to 21 Mills) in order to encour-
tisennent to the town, but at once re-! age people to locate here, yet this too,
Zieve effectually the congested condi- t seems to have been a failure because
tion of ourpulic school by tayiciu;; people pass us by and locate else-
1earre of all the entranced pupils. Some where. We must rent •turret' herr too,
parties elitittl that our public school is that our rate (., taxation Is ymtv LOW
dery doing High School work. Thiscompared with many towns around
is true, of course, to a limited extent, ; us, as for example--l.fstowei, Walker -
and, I think Principal Musgrove tie-; ton, Kincardine, Whitton, Strattlnny,
eerves great credit for the work he etc., towels in which the taxations has
has done in this direction. Even with been running from 25 to 28 mills for
two teachers devoting their available ! years, This year our 1 ate is, I believe,
time to the Continuation classes, itis' 23 mills, due to a very (unusual valve-
impossible
x ve-
im possible to take up all the depart- ! diture, but next year, 1 atlr rr•edibly
meets of Mgt School work. They informed, in the ordinary course of
have not the appliances, room nor ne- events, it is likely to they bads to
commodation to teach science, as 1t { abnut the mitral ailment, 20 imilis,
should be taught, and cannot Lind time ' The only objection 1 can imagine
to playare pupils for First ('lass Cer-1 raised a ainst :1 Iii Th School is the
titieates or Seninr Ma.trietllationt, for'. fact, that it will .cost something. Of
admission to the University. Ileserv- c course, it is not usnal to y Tet anything
ing all credit, A8 our teachers do.1 ant; of value without cost. let when one
told they rani arrange to give only one: begins to investigate the neater, it
course, practically, ant of the many is astonishing to limtl how little that
courses offered by aL well•atp}}��ointed' cost is to the town directly, Upunn
lili'll School, Some parties advocate . enquiry, 1 find that we Could build a
ar filminess College, e, either• forgetful or '812,0(10 High School. is ne tlebeiltureq,
ignorant of the that High Schools. the cost of. which would be VW a year
g fact,� � y
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DRUGGIST
WINGHAM
lmanommait
Toiop1e
Having purchased the Drug
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