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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1905-12-14, Page 133RD YEAR, NO. 16, The Wing am Advance. WINGHA11T, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1905. The High School Question. There is no longer any question as to the necessity for and advisability of a High School in Wingham. The tide of public opinion is steadily rising in favor of decisive action being taken at once. This is not strange—indeed, the wonder is, that so important a question has not received attention before. Look for a moment at the field. The nearest High Schools are situated thusly --to the south, Clinton, 24 miles; to the east, Listowel and Harriston, possibly 28 miles ; to the north, Walk- erton, 25 miles ; to the west, Kincar- dine and Goderich, 28 and 80 miles re- spectively. It is reasonable to sup- pose that if a properly equipped High School- waia established inWingham, rin hm , we should havo precedence in a terri- tory extending half way to the places mentioned. This would give us a tract of country 24 miles square, or 570 square miles. Who can doubt the existence of the field, with Wingham as the central point. There is no bet- ter centre in Ontario, for such an in- stitution. Nearly all the High Schools give a full and complete business and liter- ary course combined, and grant a diploma to the student on completion of the course. That this is ample for business purposes, is evidenced by the fact that graduates of this conrse from Goderich High School are occupying good positions in Toronto offices. How many (or rather, how few) young men from Wingham or sur- rounding country have entered the School of Practical Science, the learn- ed professions, or civil engineering, in the last twenty years? On the other hand, during the past few years, Sea - forth High School has given prelitni: nary training to at least 9 college pro- fessors, 6 civil engineers, 0 clergymen, 9 lawyers and 20 medical men or den- tists. On reliable information recently lott secured, we ascertain that Walkerton has 80 High School pupils boarding in town. It is estimated that these dis- tribute $3000 for board, besides more for clothing, books, supplies, etc. The High School costs Walkerton $1500 annually. Godorich has nearly fifty pupils boarding in town. One farmer within six miles of Wingham, has been sending four daughters to Gode- rich because there was no High School in Wingham. The new High School in Harriston cost $11,000. Chesley had Continuation classes until July 1904, and received $600 in grants for this work. They secured an additional teacher and established a High School, and this year received inrants, $1185.00, or nearly double. The village of Dutton, with a popu- lation of 1000, has a High School that captured Scholarships amounting to $2,200 last year. COST Or A HIGH Smoot,. At a meeting held in the Town Hall last Friday evening, to talk over the advisability of erecting a High School in Wingham, a Statistical committee, consisting of Mr, A. H. Musgrove, Dr. A. J. Irwin and Dr. J. P. Kennedy, was appointed to estimate the cost of a High School in Wingham, as com- pared with the erection of an addition to the present Public School, and the extension of Continuation classes. Tho report is as follows :— Cost of Continuation classes, with addition of two new rooms to present building, the estimated cost of new rooms being $4000,00 : Debenture debt $ 243.00 Additional teacher 000.00 Friel and caretaker . 115.00 Incidentals 50.00 $1008.00 Less expense of present school in Congregational church.. 185.00 $823.00 Less additional grant 800.00 Net cost $523.00 This is considered by the committee a very fair estimate of the annual cost of continuing the present system and building two additional rooms Then take the estimated cost of building and maintaining a $12,000 High School: Debenture debt $ 740.00 Teachers' salaries '3000.00 Expenses 550.00 $4290.00 Now for the probable revenue : Legislative grant $ 760.00 (Jaunty " 1400.00 Fees 1000.00 $3160.00 Take this from the cost ($4290.00) as above, and a balance of $1,130 is Left. Deduct from this, the net cost of the Continuation classes as given above ($523) and there is left $007, or less than one mill, as the amount a High School will cost, over and above the Continuation classes. The teachers' salaries and the grants were estimated by taking the averages of salaries and grants now given iu the case of nine- teen four -roomed High Schools in Ontario. The C. Lloyd 8 Son -By-Law. At the approaching municipal elec- tion, there will be submitted to the pproperty-owners a By-law relating to C. Lloyd & Son, manufacturers of panel doors, who have for many years carried on business in Wingham. In order that there may be no misunder- standing, the ADVANCE wishes to lay the matter as plainly as possible be- fore its readers, and we ask them to remember.: Firstly—This firm has been in busi- ness (with perhaps a few changes) for over seventeen years; hence the members of the firm are well-known. They have paid out each year a large amount of money in wages, and up to date (so far as we know) they have not received from the town any con- sideration or concession, nor any ex- emption. Nevertheless, they have plodded on diligently, until the busi- ness has reached its present propor- tions. They have borne their full share of taxation, and have had no small share in the upbuilding of our town. Secondly—This is a most reliable firer. Its members are men of correct business habits and unimpeachable moral character. They are not Stock Company "promoters," such as Wing - ham had, at least one experience with. 4-4 Nor are they "bonus -hunters," but diligent toilers, as well as honest, in- dustrious and estimable citizens. Thirdly --While C. Lloyd & Son have never received from the town any recognition as one of its valuable industries, not even exemption from taxation, it is well that our citizens shall know—that they have been re- cently offered in another town, free water, free electric light, free site for factory and exemption from taxation. This, too, in a town much nearer the source of lumber supply, which in it- self is quite a consideration. Wing - ham now has an opportunity of re- taining this reliable firm, by carrying the proposed By-law. Fourthly --The business is now in its h year. Last ear, the flan eighteenth , paid in waes, $8,000, Nine of the workmen are householders, the re- inainder are young men ; hence it le only reasonable to suppose that the bulk of this $8,000 is spent in our awn town, and that alone means some- thing. As an evideuce of the pleasing relations that exist between the mem- bers of the firm and its employees, we may state that one workman has been with thein ten years, three others, seven years, and one, four years. The factory is in operation fifty-one weeks in the year, only closing down (unless for repairs) one week at New Year for stock -taking. Fifthly—About three years ago, the firm built a large brick addition to their factory, and now they again find their business necessitates further en- largement. They propose now to ex- pend several thousand dollars in build- ing and plant additions, so that more mea may be employed, to enable them to nteet'the increased demand for the product of their factory. WsraT THEY ASK. Now what do C. Lloyd & Sou ask of the town? Certainly nothing unrea- sonable ; indeed, their request is most modest. They ask— lst—That, 'although they may en- large their factory and plant, their assessment (except for local improve- ment rates) may remain at the amount it now carries, viz,—$2,040, and this amount be not increased for a term of ten years. 2nd—They ask also for free water for manufacturing purposes, so long as the water from the town water- works is available, This request need not alarm any ratepayer, when it is known that the firm now gets what water it requires from Howson & Co., lessees of the town's water privilege, for $20 a year. Besides, to secure this, they will have to make connec- tions with the watermains at their own expense. Surely no ratepayer would begrudge a firm paying $8,000 (or snore) a year in wages, $20 worth of town water We have now laid the matter before our readers as we view it, and it is hoped that the By-law Will receive abundant supp would It wo ld be a sui- cidal policy to defeat so inexpensive a By -lacy, turn down en enterprising, reliable firm, and cause their removal from our town, VoTI?; ?0Ii, THE BY -Law. Experimental College Samples. FiVe Ballots, Dr. Wm. Saunders, Director of Ex- Should there be an election for perimental Farms, atnnotnnees that Town Councillors and School Trustees another distribution will be made this and in all probabllity� there will) the season of samples of the most p Cduo• emputy-Returning officers will have tive sorts of grain to Canadian farm- five ballots to handle ;--- ors for the irnprovernent of seed. The For Town Councillors distributionrion vii1 consist of samples For School of Cats, spring wheat, barley,Indian For By-law re CLloydd & Son corn (for ensilage only) and potatoes. For By-law for new bridge The quantity of oats to Ito sent this For High School establishment. year will be four pounds, and of The polling booths will be in the usual wheat or barley five ponit`se sufficient 1 etcess � No. 1—•J. B. ('tnurnin�gg..'s shop, in each case to sow one v n t r. B, (lemmings. D. U. O.; N"o. 2 ---At an acre. The samples of. Indian Curti' the A vanee oflfice Jas. Flout, D. It, and potatoes will weigh h three pounds,d p g O,1 No. 8—The Town Clerk's office, J. es heretofore., Applications shettId be D. Ferguson, D. 11. 0,; No, 4 --John addressed to the Bleeder of Expert* Lott heed's house, Wm. Mitchell, I). mental Farrns, Ottafwa, before Malreh It. O. The electors cannot fail to re - 1, after which the list will be closed, member the day for it is New 'oar's A list of the varieties may be weft at clay. the Advance ofYice. I 1)tt. Ovine, 111.17., London, Eye and A common remark the hear every liar Surgeon, will be at 11IcICIbbaYt's day—how can you sell your groceries drug store the first Tuesdays in each so cheap 7 Well, we are buying, in :month ; hours, 2 to 0 p. tn. Cataract, new groceries allthetime and selling squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, about what the cost, to sort deafness, heart noises treated ,and glas- up aur other stock. they old acs properly fitted. Next vis{t, Tues - u I day, Januaary 2nd. 11tanii. SUCCESSFUL ANNIVERSARY. Very successful were the anniver- sary services of Wingham Methodist Church on Sunday last. Rev. R, Hobbs, of Strathroy, during whose pastorate the church was erected, was the speaker for the day, If any fur- ther proof was needed of the popu- larity of the speaker, it was furnished in the large congregations that gath- ered to hear their former pastor. The church was comfortably filled in the morning,but at ii' h itwas eco r t tvded and chis had to be placed all around the church and down the aisles. At tho morning service, there was a Re- ception of members, several families recently come to town having brought letters of membership, and two or three others were accepted as mem- bers on trial. Mr. Hobbs chose as his morning text : Psalm 34 : 3—"O mag- nify the Lord with are, and let us ex- alt His name together"; t gether ; m the even- ing : II Timothy 4 :5—"Do the work of an evangelist." Both were helpful discourses delivered with all the vigor and earnestness characteristic of the speaker. On Monday evening, the Ladies' Aid, which has been an important factor in the removal of the church debt, served tea to a large number of people and though the numbers taxed their efforts, thne and patience, the adsucceeded admirably ladies ded ad ixably in their work. Just as the programme was about to begin, the lights played the common trick of going out, leaving the church in total darkness. Several hymns were sung and in ten or fifteen minutes the trouble was remedied. Dr, Gundy was in a happy mood as Chairman, and after singing and pray- er, introduced the speakers. Mr. fotd of Blyth, who laid one of the corner stones of the church, spoke briefly And humorously. He was fol- lowed by Rev. T. S. Boyle, rector of St. Paul's, who in a short but appro- priate address, conveyed the greetings and congratulations of St. Paul's con- gregation to the Methodists on the happy event of removal of mortgage. Mr. Boyles kindly, Christian and fra- ternal address made an excellent im- pression. Mr. Gibb, of town, gave true'` -excellent violin selections that were much enjoyed. Miss Estelle Griffin rendered a fine solo, in her usual excellent style. Miss Griffin's solos aro always acceptable and appre- ciated by the Methodist congregation and this one was no exception. Rev. R. Hobbs was the next speaker, and after some remarks relative to the enterprise, which had been so success- fully completed raider his successor, Dr, Gundy, received the discharged mortgage from the Treasurer, Mr. Fessant•, and while the Choir rendered a suitable anthema, Mr. Hobbs burned the mortgage, which was soon reduced to ashes. The whole congregation then rose and sang the Doxology. Votes of thanks were then passed—to the Ladies' Aid, the Choir and those who assisted in the programme, the speakers, Rev. R. Hobbs who began the work, and the present pastor who had brought it to so successful an end, to the Epworth Leagues and the Sun- day school. Some of the audience wondered where the Trustee Board came in—the men who made the en- terprise possible by becoming respon- sible for the debt—also the painstak- ing Secretary and faithful Treasurer, as well as the hardworking Building committee—but these had the satisfac- tion of knowing that their faithful persevering efforts had borne fruit, and now the responsibility has been lifted from their shoulders. The en- joyable and successful programme was closed by singing God Save the King. The proceeds of the tea -meet- ing were about $165.15. { $800.00 worth New Neck -wear at Crowder's. WINOHAM SCHOOL BOARD. The Board met on Tuesday evening; members all present except T. Abra- ham. The report of the Principal was presented, showing the average atten- dance for Noveinber as follows :-- Dept. - Dept. 1.-83 ; Dept. 2--50 ; Dept. 3.40 ; Dept. 4-45 ; Dept. 5-47 ; Dept. 0-48 ; Dept. 7--45 ; Dept. 8-65 ; total aver- age --423. The report was adopted, The report of the Public School In- specter was read, as follows ;— To the Trustee Board, Wingham Public School, Gentlemen. I beg leave to report that 1 visited your school on Nov. 28, 20, 30 and Dec, 1st. I found the rooms clean, warm and comfortable. The outbuildings were also in a satisfac- tory condition. The caretaking is well done. The teachers are, as usual, doing very satisfactory work. The new member of the stats knows her work well, and is a clear, accurate teacher, The school is in a very heal- thy condition and deserves the full confidence of the Board and Town. I do mot believe that yon can keep Miss Matheson's room warm enough in the winter, It is badly lighted, I Must ask you to build either a Ward school for the juniorpupils ore iarge of r present bailding, A neat two—roomed school-ouse could bo builtand equip- ped ti ped fo1rnq $6,500, A better way out the difficulty would be the erection of a suitable building and esti blishing a 1 good High School, tvlliel, as s con as the attendance justified, could be rais- ed to the starts of a Collegiate Insti- tuto. .&t present you have a greater attendance of High School pupils than the majority of High Schools in the province, D, Bonn, I. P. S, Lloyd—Kerr—That the report of the Inspector be received—carried, The following accounts passed for 1prayinent, on motion of Moore and W. Taylor, caning wood $1 25 W. Arbuckle, cedar4 (1() J. le. (}roves, postage, etc 7, C. N. Griffin, sup plies .. , . 2 40 J. I). Burns, supplies 8 48 It. MeXaty, glazing..., .. , , 1 80 IT. Kerr, work, etc 1 80 (leo. Mason, 3 years' supplies 42 63 S. Perguherson,1 day teaching1 00 On motion of Lloyd and Long, it WAS resolved to extend the pipe from the main to the boiler. Lloyd-. Hnntuth -That this Board ' regret the illness that prevents Trus- : tee Abraham from attending the Board, tcnd tenders hint its sympathy in his affliction. On invitation of Principal Musgrove, ithe Trustees, school officers, and the I Press, repaired to Moore's restaurant, where they were treated to oysters. This is Humming. A subscriber from Mitchell, in renewing his subscription, writes— "We are interested in reading the Ad- vance, Your paper is as bright and clean as your office, and we enjoy its clear type and beautiful make-up. Married On Wednesday, A. quiet marriage ceremony united Walter Douhledee of town and Mrs. McDonald, of Lower Wingham, in the bonds of matrimony. .Che happy couple left on the afternoon train for London and other places on their wed- ding tour. Accidents. Arch. Kennedy had the ends of three fingers cut off, in Bell's factory on Friday last, and Will. Johnston had part of one thumb taken off in the Union factory, Alvin Raby had his hand hurt this week at the Union fac- tory. These are painful accidents, but will happen, even with came, some- tirnes, We have never had a better assort- ment of Couches. Call and get prices. . —Walker Bros. & Button. • From Palmerston. The G. T. R. has established a train dispatchers' office at Palmerston mak- ing three west of Toronto, the others being in London and Stratford. The Palmerston office will be in charge of three dispatchers, who handle the trains on some of the northern branches of the system. The work has heretofore been done at Strat- ford. Scotch Social. A very successful "Scotch Social" was held in the Presbyterian church basement on Friday evening last. There was a large attendance, and the evening was enjoyably spent. Rev. D. Perrie gave an address on "Social Life in Scotland at the time of Burns." Music and other numbers completed an entertaining program. Scotch re- freshments were served, and social conversation enjoyed. The financial receipts were very satisfactory, amounting to nearly $30. L. 0. Y. Britons. At the December meeting of the Loyal Orange Young Britons, No. 11, the following officers were elected :— Master—Alex. Robertson ; Depnty- Master—James Robertson ; Rec.-Sec. —Joseph Guest ; Fin. -Sec. -- Loftus Maguire ; Treasurer—Robt. Calvert ; Chaplain — Wm. Casemore ; Dir. of Ceremonies—Geo. Kerr ; Lecturer— Robb. Golley ; Committee-man—Geo. Baird ; Inside Tyler—Jho. Reid ; Out- side Tyler—Smith Stein. Don't forget Baby's feet in selecting your Christmas Shoes. We have handsome styles ; see them.—W. J. Greer. December Days. December days are the shortest in the year. The shortest day will he Thursday, December 21, when the time between sunrise and sunset will be exactly nine hours. Leat week the days were nine hours and 12 minutes long, and from the 10th to the 30th the clays will bo practically cline hours long. After the 21st the days will be- gin to lengthen, though very slightly, until the end of the year, when clay - light will increase at the rate of a minute a day. Five Per Cent. More. All town taxes not paid to -day (Thursday) will be increased by five per cent. So far, the taxes have come m well, and on Nov. 80th there had been paid into the Banks, $8318.83, which is in advance of the amount paid by the sante time last year. Since November 30th, considerable has also been paid, so that the balance remaining unpaid on Thursday even- ing, to which the five per cent. will be added, will, it is thought, be small. T$1h5e,000tota . l tax roll this year is about RESIDENCE Fon SALE.—T. H. Ross offers his brick residence, on Frances street, for sale ; a desirable property, with inodern conveniences. Call on him for particulars, Convulsions, On Tuesday afternoon, of little boy of AIr, Geo, Allen's took suddenly ill, falling on the floor in convulsions. Physicians were called in and they de- cided that the symptoms were those of poison. It appears that strychnine had been used in the house to poison rats, and it is feared that the little boy got hold of some of the pieces of bread on which it had been placed, though Mrs. Allen was careful in gathering theta rip. The child was very ill, but at last acootmts is im- proving, Sad News Indeed, Mr. John Cnsetnore of Morris re- ceived said news last week to the effect that its brother Jnse h of Winnipeg, n , had been waylaid and so seemly in- jured that he died, A telegraphic) despatch to the Toronto papers re- ported it thus— "Leto on Tuesday night, last, , Joseph Casemore was held up on Siggini avenue, Winnipeg, by two thieves and robbed. They heat him over the head, bltlieting in- juries from which 11e died itl the General hospital Thursday night, having been Unconscious almost ever since the occlu"renee, Tho hollee are at work on the case, not ave no clue as yet to work upon," There aro three1ee brothers in this viei ! . ty MUT two sisters, Tile brothers are John, lIegh and %Vi1lfiaftn; the latter left for Winnipeg by first train after the sad news was received, The qts. Leis are. --Alis, E11 Elliott, ji'., of Wing• ham, and Mrs, Docket of Morris, This is not the dist sad event that has come to this family. A year and a half ego, the father and mother were both killed at a railway et'ossing in Morris, and soon after the sad news of their brother's death bad reached them. their uncle, Mr, W. Ci, Case - more, passed into the spirit world. iluy that boy of yoius a pair of Meeatssins for Xmas and you will please him. Sizes 11 to 13, regular 85e Inc 00r, sizes 1 to 5 regular $1.0() for 73e. We also have luen's in the above regular $L25 for 85e.—Ritchie's old stated, A Brave Act. In the Boer war a British private trade .a gallant rescue. He dashed across an open space swept by bullets and, lifting a wounded comrade in his arms, carried him to shelter. The colonel who witnessed the deed prais- ed the soldier and told him he would be recommended for a Victoria Cross, Later on the soldier was relatin the incident to his comrades; "He said something about the Victoria. Cross. I didn't think anything about the Victoria Cross. What 4 know is, that I wasn't going to leave Robin- son lying out there with all the com- pany's tobacco in his haversack," Last Half Of December. The weather from December 15th to 81, according to Rev, Irl Hicks, will be this :—Decided storm conditions, with general rain and snow, will he most natural, o andr n touching Saturday and Sunday the 16th and 17th. A re- gular storm period covers the 20th to the 20th. Tho central day of the December Solstice falls within this period, on the 21st, and the regular Vulcan storm period is central on the 22nd. The Moon is in perigee on the 23rd, at new moon on the 25th, and at extreme declination south on the 20th. It also crosses the celestial equator, going to south declination, on the 10th. All these facts combined indi- cate that from about the 19th to the 20th will bring a period of prolonged winter storms. The crisis of this period may be looked for on and touching Saturday, Sunday and Mon- day, the 23rd, 24th and 25th. During these days violent winter storms and blizzards will be brewing and advanc- ing down from the northwest, pushed southward and eastward by a rushing high barometer, high nor•th;westerty gales and a groat cold wave. By the evening of the 25th, Christmas day, the movement of storms, and the changes naturally following them will be clearly defined, and careful watchers in all extremes of the coun- try will already "have their portion," or know what to expect. Renewed squalls of wind and snow will visit many sections on and touching 27th, 28tH and 24)th. Men's good heavy working Trousers, all sizes, regular $2.00 for $1.49 ; some fine ones in worsted, regular $3.00 and $3.50 for $2.00 and $2.50. Men's wool knitted working Shirts, regular $1.00 for 75c.—At Ritchie's old stand. local Items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Fancy tables 85c to $2.75—Ball & Co. Mr. Kerslake has gone to visit his home at Stafford. Miss Laura Homuth has returned home from London. Big bargains in Couches—Ball & Co. Mrs. (Dr.) Ball, of Toronto, is visit- ing at Mr. H. Ball's. A silver nugget weighiug 250 pounds was found at Cobalt. Boys' Corduroy Pants, one Dollar.— At Crowder's. Mrs. 0. M. Walker is spending a couple of weeks in Ingersoll. J. E. Davis, of Toronto, is spending his holidays at home. In Toronto the price of bread has declined two cents a loaf. REGENT CLOTHING.—Sold by A. R. Smear, at the North End. Mr. Bark, of Toronto, was of guest of Mr. Geo. Mason, on Sunday. Spring calves sold for $16 at some recent sales in Bruce township. Rev. R. Thynne of Underwood, has married eleven couples this year. Leather Seat Arm Rockers, $1.75.— Ball & Co. The Band will serenade the citizens of Wingham, on Christmas day. Misses Lollie and Georgia Forbes are visiting in Toronto this week. A. R. Smith is in Toronto this week, after new goods for his customers. Fort SALu.--•A good milk -delivery business.—Apply at Advance office. Miss H. 'Wright of Kincardine is visiting at Mr. J. Fleury 's this week. Mrs. Laying, of Berlin. is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs, P. Macdonald. Miss Chadwick of Teeswafter, is the guest of Mrs. 0. P. Smith this week. For Christmas presents in the Furniture line, call and see Walker Bros. & Button. Miss Allie Braclwin, of Blyth, visit - ,.t ed bee grandparents in town las g P a3 week. Mrs. McTavish (nee Miss Ethel Page) of Rainy River, is visiting her parents in town, 1lev. and Mrs. Hobbs were gnests of Mrs. Chats, Lloyd over Sunday and Monday. We made an immense contract with Santa Claus for all kinds of Christmas Slippers, ---•.W. J. Greer, Mr, Fred, 'Mahood and his sister, Mist; Eva, spent Sunday at Mr. A, Galbraith's, s.. .s Over 40,000,000 b1r bushels of wheat has been mareted at C.P.R. points in the west this fall, Best granulated 'Sugar,21 lbs. f or 1 UO(a ntw 4 lbs. for -cRaisins 51c per lb, ; Lenon and Orange Pee}, 13c per lb. ; Citron, 18e per lir., etc.-- Ritclrie's Ohl Stand. Mr, a11cl Mrs, II, Park of Godet{err attended the tett-111eeting on Monday evening, in towel. Next Sunday evening, a Temper- atlee service will be held itt Wingham Methodist church. I,'ohi SIM OIL TO Esss:,---That corn- lllodietts brick dwelling on comet. of Shutetr and John street ; gond silos - lion ; apply to Jas. Walker, Parnitur'o dealer, Wingham. $LOO PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Greer, Lucknow, were in town on Monday evening, at the tea -meeting. Mrs. Reynolds returned from Buffa- lo on Tuesday, after an extended visit with her daughter. Give the boys andgirls our excel- lent $hoes for Christmas. Nothing more sensible.—W, T. Greer. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kew and Mrs. 0. Henderson, derson, of Whitechu rch, spent Sunday with relatives intown. Miss Cora Newton returned to her home in Toronto this week, after spending a rnontli with friends near Wingham. GIRL WANTED.—For house -work In a gentleman's home in the city of To- ronto ; good wages, and no washing. Apply to Miss Macpherson, Wing - hath. Mr. Wm. G. Casemore, who was an esteemed resident of Morris, passed • away on Friday last. See Belgrave items for further reference. Last week, Wroxeter correspondent had the best budget ; this week, Bel - grave Ieads. The Advance is proud of its staff of faithful correspondents. A splendid line of Rockers, Centro Tables, Pictures, etc., at special holi- day prices.—Walker Bros. & Button. • The new G. T. R. station has been painted outside, and presents a hand- some appearance. The inside is now - receiving the attention of the work- men. Boys, don't forget the place to get ypur Hockey Boots and save rnoney. We have a large assortment and at prices lower than anywhere else._, Carey Shoe Co., Ritchie's old stand. The committees of the different Wards, on the High School question, will meet on Thursday evening in the Council Chamber, at 8 o'clock, to re- port progress. Mr. Jos. Vint, of Brandon, formerly of Wingham, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr. Vint's father died re- cently, and he was not able to get home for the funeral. Mr. Thos. Abraham is still confined to his room by illness, and for the second time in eighteen years, was absent from the School Board meet- ing on Tuesday evening. 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. AUCTION SALE.—On Tuesday, Dec. 19th, on lot 10, con. 0, Turnbor•ry ; farm stock, etc. The farm will be offered at the same time ; see posters. Mrs. Jas. Casemore, proprietress ; Jno. Purvis, auctioneer. Fon SALE.—Lot 18, con. 7, Turn - berry, one hundred acres, nearly all cleared ; in grass many years ; good soil and well watered. Terms to suit purchaser. H. DAVIS, Wingham. The Clothier Haberdasher has a full page description of R. H. Crowder & C.o.'s up-to-date clothing store, with engraving of the interior arrangement of the store. The business of this firm shows a steady growth. Fred. Francis, of FuIIerton, return- ed recently from the West. When he passed through Brandon, the tem- perature was 44 degrees below zero. We should call that decidedly cold November weather ; but of course, they "don't feel it" there ; so let it freeze. NOTICE.—Do you wish to sell your Life Insurance Policy ? If so call on me and realize a much larger cases VALUE than you would receive from the Company.—C. J. MAaUIIIE, Real Estate Agent. Miss Tena Sprung, who formerly taught in Wingham, has been on the staff' of the Clinton Model School dur- ing the present model term. She has been engaged for Markdale School for for next year. Markdale people will find her an estimable young lady, and an efficient teacher. Our foot -comfort Shoes for elderly people would make Christmas gifts, that would be appreciated.—` V. .l. Greer. The merchants of ZVinghaln have prepared very attractive windows for the holiday trade. We hope they may fine} business brisk and profit- able. Buyers need not send out of town for goods ; there is ample choice right at home ; attentive clerks, and upright men. Deal at home ; it pays. Far-off fields look green, and bargains at distance sometimes Look bigger than they really are. Fon SALE. --I? Wingham, a good brick residence, eight roosts, bath, electric lighted, modern conveniences, beautifully situated. This is a desira- ble property. '.Corms reasonable and to suit purchaser. Address at Ad- vance office. Mr. John hooey left on Thursday last, for Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where he will spend the winter with his son, Oscar, Mr. Hooey carne to Wingham only about a year ago, expecting to spend his remaining days in happi- ness, Tho death of his daughter changed the scene sadly. Ile expects to return in the spring, but in the lllealtliule, his associates will miss his kindly greeting and helpful in- fluence. They are certainly doing a large business at ill Bankrupt Sete. Why t, I ) I y Because they are selling cheaper than anyone else. Mr, Parker, of Oshawa, was in town) this week. Mr. Parker forinerly re- sided {n Wingham, and was one of the first thirty subscribers to the Wingham Advance, lie was here on a sant errand, having come to attend the femoral of 1101 }brother-in-law, the late Wm. G. Clasenrore, who was iu- terred on Sunday last. He rather resembles Mr. Flack, another former 1'esidetlt, told WAS Several times anis- taken for Mr. Flack. Remember we aro heatclquartere for everything in the Shoe and Slipper line for Xmas gifts .(i -c its' fancy slip- pers from 50e up, Ladies' crochet bed- room Slippers regular $1.t(0 for 50e, also a better lino regular $1,25 for 85c. Carey Shoe Co., .Ititchie's old stand. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS We have many articles that make beautiful gifts ;-- Manicure Sets. Fans, $1.00 to $5.00. Purses. French Brushes. Perfumes, 25o to $5.00 box. Stationery. Military Brushes. Mirrors, 50c to $2.50. Lowney's Bon Bons, 25c to $3.00 per box. We have other gifts too num- erous to mention. Look through our stook before purchasing. Waltoll NlcKibbon DRUGGIST NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE tMWAMF 1 Try The Corner Drug Store For Christmas Presents. We have some of the most snit - able goods for Xmas. it is possible to procure:—Perfume of all kinds and prices, Toilet Sets of all kinds and prices, Shaving Sets of all kinds and prices, Purses, Gents' and Ladies' Hair and Cloth Brushes— best we can buy, 1' o trouble to show goods. A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WINGHAM Partners ! Do it Now ! Every farmer who reads this notice and wants the biggest dollar's worth in the market should send right away before Xmas. for the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal, and the beautiful picture, "Queen Alexandra, Her Grandchildren and Dogs." For one dollar you get the hest Family and Farm paper to America without exception for a whole year as well as the most beautiful picture ever offer- ed. The picture alone is easily worth two dollar's worth. .1. Writing desks $4.50, 5.75—Ball & Co. - Grip Quickly Knocked Out. "Some weeks ago during the severe winter weather both my wife and my- self contracted severe colds which speedily developed into the worst kind of la grippe with all its miserable symptoms," says Mr. J. S. Egleston of Maple Landing, Iowa. "Knees and joints aching, muscles sore, head stopped up, eyes and nose running. with alternate spells of chills and fever. We began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, aiding the same with a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and by its liberal use soon completely knocked out the :grip." These Tablets promote a heal- thy action of the bowels, liver a11c1 kidneys s c tt•ili 11 is always beneficial when the system is congested by a, cold oe attack of the grip. For sale by all druggists. 1 ;Christmas 'Goods 3 1 prices, r A call solicited, c ted at Our Stook of goods suit- able for Christmas gifts is ndl in and we suggest that you make an early selection n sa) l --a small deposit keeps any article for you Cantil you ou want it. We are pleased to show you goods and quote WALLEY'S • R%.'° STORM Phone 100 9neaatnrer lb :tieCRlt es,