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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1905-12-28, Page 133RD YEAR, NO, 18, The Wingham Advance. The High School Question. The vote on this question on. Mon- day next is an important one, as it will decide whether Wingham shall. have a High School, with all the ad- vantages it offers, or whether a large expense must be incurred for increas- ing school accommodation, without increasing to any extent (worth hien• tinning) our educational facilities, The vote on Monday will be the ex- pressionof opinion of the r ert - p e p op . y holders. The School Board is placed in such a position that they MUST take action to Increase the school accom- modation, and to do this there must he built either an addition to the pres- ent school buildings or a Ward school, at a cost variously estimated at from $4,000 to $7,000. Seeing that this can- not be avoided, it has been thought wiser to consider the question of the establishment of aa. High School. This world give us additional educational advantages, and at the same time salve the question of school accommo- dation for some time to conte. In the event of a high School being estab- lished, it would leave two rooms va- cant in the Public School. The de- partment now receiving instruction in the old church would then return to. the Central School, and an additional room would still remain to provide for future increased attendance. Should the vote on Monday be fa- vorable, the next step would be to send a deputation to the County Coun- cil at the Jana:try meeting, asking for the establishment of a High School in Wingham. The County Council would doubtless regard a favorable vote, as a mandate, and choose three Trustees. The Town Council would then elect three others, and the Public School Board the seventh member of the Board. The next step would be for this Board to organize and prepare estimates, and submit them to the Town Council, who would, no doubt, also regard a favorable vote on Mon- day as the wish of the people, and issue debentures for the money re- quired. Should the vote on Monday be unfa- vorable, the Trustees must at once ob- tain estimates and proceed to the erec- tion of either a Ward School or an ex• tensive addition to the Public School. An unfavorable vote on Monday will pnt the probability of a High School in Wingham out of sight, and leave us without its advantages, probably for many years to come, We give herewith the grants receiv- ed by the Collegiate Institutes of Huron County in 1005, from Govern- ment and County grants :-- Goderich—Government grant. $1009 00 " --County grant 1234 25 Seaforth—Government grant917 31 " —County grant 1700 09 Clinton—Government grant001 62 " —County grant 1645 08 Besides, the County of Huron paid to High Schools or Institutes outside of Huron county, for pupils belonging to this county, but attending said schools in other counties, the follow- ing grants :— Harriston—(1903 .. $273 57 Idarriston—(1004). 807 10 Parkhill—(1003) 4 45 Parkhill—(1904) 40 60 Walkerton 21 08 Listowel .. , 41 32 St, Mary's 36 12 A statement is being made by oppo- nents of a High School to the effect— if such a school is estaldished in Wing - ham, county pupils (those outside the town) will be educated at the town's expense. This is not only misleading, but there is no truth in it, though some believe it. The fact is—that for county pupils, that inay be educated in a High School established here, the County must pay their share of the. maintenance of the School, either in fees or grant. For instance, suppose the maintenance of the School cost $4,000, and the county pupils were 40% of the attendance, then their share would be 40% of $4,000, or $1,000. This would come back to ns, either in the shape of fees from the pupils, or grant from the county. So that in- stead of county pupils being educated at the town's expense, the attendance of such pupils is a means of providing town pupils with better educational facilities. This point should be borne - in mind. Wingham Nominations. The meeting of ratepayers on Fri- day evening for nomination purposes, was one of the best held for many years in the town of Wingham. There was a good attendance and the order was excellent. Notwithstand- ing that the tax rate was higher this year than for some time, .and that there is no prospect for diminishing expenditure, but rather an increase, - the ratepayers were. in good humor, and a hearty laugh occasionally dem- onstrated the fact that the audience was by no means pessimistic but in- terested in the welfare of the town. Numerous qugstions were asked but this was perhaps more to draw out information desired than to be fault- finding or censorious. The following were nominated :— Fon MAYOR Thos, Bell, by W. F. VanStone and IL Kerr. There being no other nominations, Mr. Bell was declared elected Mayor, for the second term. FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES. Ward 1—Thos. Abraham by W. J. Greer, J. Galbraith. Ward 2—Wm. Moore by T.J. Sherk, A. Miller. Ward 2—II. B. Elliott by W. Nichol- son, G. C. Manners. Ward 3-1I. Kerr by Nicholson, F. Buchanan. Ward 4--0. N. Griffin by T. Gregory, A. Dulmage. H.B. Elliott withdrew his name, and the remaining four were declared elected. . Fon COUNCILLORS. Name. By whom nominated. T.' Gregory—P. McLaren, J. S. Jerome. S. Bennett—W. Nicholson, D. Bell. Thos. Forbes—A, Young, J. Bowman. D. E, McDonald—T. Forbes, R. Van- stone. A. E. Smith—W. F. VanStone, S. Bennett, W. Wellwood--P. Campbell, Alex. Campbell. W. J. Greer—A. Young, D. Bell, W. Nicholson—A. Young, D. Bell. Jno. Kerr—F. Buchanan, H. B. Elliott. Jno. Wilson—R. Clegg, W. Holmes. W. F. VanStone—D. Bell, S. Bennett, R. Beattie—H. Kerr, 0. Knechtel. G. 0. Hanna—B. Cochrane, J. Swarts. P.Oampbell—W. Nicholson, S. Ben- nett.. Entertainment. A most enjoyable entertainment was given on Christmas night in the Methodist church by the young people and children of the Sunday school, who rendered the pretty cantata— "The Christmas Country'." Duets, rtes choruses, recitations, elial0 g, etc., formed a very pleasing variety, arm the Various parts of the program were evidently enjoyed by the audience. The children all performed their parts well, and the behavior of the little ones while the prog�rata was being rendered ',vats excellent. The very little ones were favorites, and in their childish innocence recited very pretti- ly. Mr. llforton must have spent hours of patient toil in the preparation of this beautiful cantata, so Suitable for Xmas slaty, and his efforts should be sincerely appreciated, Mr. Gibb favored the audience with an excellent selection on the violet. The closing part of the entertainhnent wastthe trimming of the Christmas tree, a a number of gifts were handed in. These will be sent to the Deaconess Home, anon the trete a for distribution 1 Toronto, t i g poor visited by the Deaconesses. ' W.t AEU -.1,000 Mink, $5.00 Cash for No. 1 PrinceaLlt kinds Raw Jour hoz. dlricl,� Gl(isy, E KI14`td. Irlrflral,u1al11! _ W. Holmes—R. Johnston, S. Bennett. R. Vanstone--R. Johnston, W. -F. VanStone. Wm. Wellwood and Peter Campbell withdrew during the hour of nomina- tion. Mr. A. H. Musgrove was then chosen Chairman, and called on last year's Council and the newly nominated Councillors to address the ratepayers. Mayor Bell thanked the ratepayers for the confidence reposed in him and promised to do his best for the town. Questions were asked regarding the state of affairs between the Town and the Western Foundry ; these were answered by ex -Mayor R. Van - stone. Mr. Gregory said it was not his intention to run. Mr. Forbes an- nounced himself in the field to stay. Mr. Bennett, in reply to questions, satisfactorily explained the matter of Wilber for the new bridge, and an- nounced himself in favor of a High School, the Lloyd. By-law and the Bridge By-law. D. E. McDonald had not decided as yet, but was in favor of High School and By-laws. W. J. Greer referred to the increased expen- diture and answered several questions satisfactorily. D. Bell announced himself as favorable to the By-laws add High School. Geo. C. Hanna thought new blood was wanted in the Council, and as a youngman. interest- ed in the town, had ecided to run. Others who were nominated were not present. Dr. Irwin, Chairman of the School Board, then placed the question of a High School before the electors, giv- ing information on the matter now so prominently to the front. This ques- tion was clearly and ably presented by Dr. Irwin and others. County Councillor Currie and Warden Miller were present and spoke briefly. They made no promises as to their stand on the High School in the County Coun- cil, but intimated that they were in- terested in Wingham, and its interests would be safe -guarded. WINGHAnt 1906 CouNOIL, During Saturday a number of others nominated withdrew, leaving just a sufficient number, so that the Council for the Town -of Wingham for 1900 will be :— MAYOIr—Thomas Bell. ConnexLLOEs—D. Bell, S. Bennett, Thos, Forbes, D, E. McDonald, Geo. C. Hanna, Wm. Nicholson, Factory On Fire. Lloyd's Door factory had a narrow escape from destruction on Thursday evening About seven o'clock, Mr, Kerr, the nightwatchman, discovered flames shooting mond the boiler, and quickly gave tarohe alarm, The fire- men were promptly on hand, and in a very short time had two lilies of hose ready for action. The fire was soon under control and very little damage was done. Hard there been no person in the factory, or had_ any delay been caused, the whole building would soon have been ablaze, ars everything within is dry and of the material that would blaze quickly. It was a narrow escape, The firemen most have been very promptly on the sew, as the writer left Itis residence on Shuter street before the bell ceased ringing, and ran all the way, yet the firemen had hose laid and water on, when he reached the scene. Give the firemen credit, they deserve, it. Shoe department at the Bankrupt Male t—Gents' jersey cloth stniin front Overshoes, reg. $1.50 for $1,00; Ladies' jersey eloth hemi front Overshoe, reg. $1.10 for 7,ie ; Men's storm lined Rubbers, reg. 1.10 for 78e. Don't tor - cet we have all kindsof Shoes at re° uotid prices...4army' Shoe Co, WINGHAM, ONT,, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1905, C. Lloyd .8 Son By -Law. Next Monday the property -owners of Wingham will have the opportuni- ty of supporting this By-ll,w. While it authorizes no expenditure of money, .it has a direct bearing upon the pros- perity of the town. Its endorsation by the property owners will mean the continuance in \'Vinghamt. of an indus- try that (while not so large as others) has done its share towards the pros grecs of our town, and yet has never received the slightest recognition, in the way of concession or privilege. On the other hand, the defeat of this By-law (so inexpensive) will result., we fear, in the removal of this industry from our town to another place, where where they can obtain not only what they ask, but more—for we under- stand they are offered free water, free site, free electric light and exemption from taxation. It is a fact that a number of electors are opposed to the By-law, and object to the "free water" provision. Some claim that they are opposed to it on "principle." Well, the "principle" that Wingham has adopted so far has been—to deal liberally with its indus- tries—and in only one case was a mis- take made. Some say they would rather Glyn $5 themselves than vote $20 worth of the town water. At the same time these very people would look a very long time at a V .before parting with it. Besides, we do not think for one moment that 0. Lloyd & Son are in such a position that they need to pass around the hat or take up a collection. Wingham has, in the past, dealt liberally with its industries that soli- cited ASSISTANCE. We have empha- sized this word because it is NOT AS- SISTANCE that C. Lloyd & Son are ask- ing. If it was, they made a serious mistake in not asking a real, tangible amount. But they merely ask recog- nition of their business by a fixed as. sessment and free water. How To Loon AT IT. Suppose, now, the By-law is defeat- ed, and the flan accepts the offer made by another town, as doubtless they will, what will be the result 2- 1st—Wingham will lose an industry employing a number of hands, and r payin6 several thousand dollars an- nually in wages. 2nd—The loss of the taxes the firm would pay on its fixed assessment for ten years. 3rd—"Phe removal of several respect- ed families, with the loss of all that those families spend yearly. Now what shall we gain by defeat- ing the By-law ? Merely that a paltry $2A worth of river water shall remain unused in the darn, or flow over and run into Lake Huron, There you have it in a nutshell. For the second time this firm finds enlargement of their factory neces- sary. A new, large factory is contem- plated. Increased business demands this, and an increased product means employment of more labor ; this, again, ensures the payment of more wages, and the expenditure of more money in our town, Surely no tax- payer will allow $20 of water from the river to cause him to help defeat a By- law that means the continuance of an industry in our midst that even now circulates $8,000 a year in town In a previous issue we covered, as we thought, the whole ground, and it is scarcely necessary to repeat the ar- guments then used. We trust that the property -owners of Wingham will study their own interests and the de- velopment of the town, by supporting this By-law on Monday next. Xmas. Visitors To Town. r.r.....r.r.r.r. C. Laing of Berlin. Lloyd Sills, Toronto. Will Coutts, Toronto. Jas. Ward, Stratford. Will. Jobb of London, Wes. Snell of London. John Baxter of 02111111. Carrot Hele, of Mimico. Roy Gordon of Toronto. J. C. Reading of London. Mr. Spedding of Toronto. Miss A. Carrick, Toronto.. Miss A. Gillespie of Blyth. Fred. Brewer of Parkhill. Teddy Groves of Stratford.° Mort. Morton of Hamilton. Mr. McCullough of London. John Thornton of Listowel. Miss Lillie Field of London. Mrs. K. Gifford of London. Miss Ada Roderus, London. Jeff. Diamond of Ohio, U. 5. Jas. Cummings of St. Marys. Miss Maude Sherk of Sarnia. Jas. Chisholm of New York. Miss Annie Porter of Detroit. Hugh Hamilton of Chatham. Ernest Buchanan of Parkdale. Arthur Angus of Bracebridge. Miss Clara Mitchell of London. Elijah Manuel of Bracebridge. Miss H. Agnew of Philadelphia. Fred. Rush and wife of Toronto. Anson Robinson of Port Rowan. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lundy of Blyth. John Hamilton of Dauphin, Man. Miss Ethel Musgrove of Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Sadler of Detroit. Miss Marguerite Park of Goderich. East Huron Magistrates. The Brussels Post gives the follow- ing partial list of the new J. P's. ap- pointed for East riding of Huron :—T. Farrow, B. Gerry, J. Leckie, R. N. Duff, W. Clegg, Geo. Jackson, J. R. Miller, C. McClelland, R. Proctor, W. Clark, T. Strachan, Jno. McIntosh, Robt. Barr, A. Raymann, E. Bryans, R. Livingston, R. H. leerguson, and J. IK, Baker. Grocery department at the Bank- rupt Sale :—Canned Tomatoes Oc per tin, Corn 8e, Peas 7c ; Japan Tea, green or black, reg. 40c for 23c ; Magic Baking Powder 1 lb. tin for 150, reg. 25e.—Ritchie's old stand. - Huron County. The Bureau of Industries has full report of the 1001 crops, We notice that in Huron county the returns were :•-- Product At es Quasi tit y. lfalI wheat 10,298 15E4,023 has, Spring •' 1,509 22,886 Barley 39,t3 1,4424,047 Oats 130.038 5,480, 700 Peas a (i,1)){35 150,744 Beans ......... , 7 ' Rye 2,071 32,101 Buckwheat 1,631 36,7os Corn 1,3:17 02,830 Com (silo) 8,485 Potatoes :3.008 514,022 Hay 122,867 213,780 tons Huron county reported 15,820 Nurses ; :82,510 cows; 27,200 sheep ; 8,857 hogs; 28,574 poultry. T1te, total value of farm property, implements and live stock for the year is given as follows t Lantl- •$30,02I,1055; buildings ---$11,008. 871: implements...--- $2,708,000 ; live stock•• --$8,349,7.11; total for the county •—$53,080,277. The nnittber of chattel mortgages standing against fanners in the county of Huron on December 31st of last year was 110, for $03,115. The number standing against till occu- )ntions in the county was 24B, cover - $220,400, Mrs. Young of Blyth at F. G. Spar- ling's. Mr. and Mrs. II. H. Chisholm of To- ronto. Miss Olive . Fitzsimmons of To- ronto. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Moore of To- ronto. Mr. and Mrs. Rodwell of South Mid- dleton. Miss Stewart of Blenheim at J. H. Beemer's. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of London, at J. McCracken's. Mr. and Mrs. Tigert of Goderich at Wm. Wellwood's. Dr. Geo. Ball and sons, Earl and Beverley, of Toronto. Mrs. J. Hawke and son, Walter, of Medicine Hat, N. W. T. Mrs. Reading and her sister, Miss Marjorie Gordon, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cummings and Mr. and Mrs. T. Small of Listowel. Miss M. Reynolds of St. Thomas and Miss Pansy Reynolds of Chatham. Milton Beerner and wife of Tees - water and Fergus Beerner of Taylor. Messrs. Harry and Wm. Haines of Fullarton at W. J. Haines.' Mr. and Mrs. Gundy of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gundy, Fletcher and Charlie, all of Toronto. Out -of -Town Xmas. Visitors. Geo. Bard to Guelph. W.J. Greer to Toronto. Miss Tena Young to Guelph. Alfred Schaefer to Milverton. Miss Margaret Tibbs to Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Keeler to Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Bell to Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Browett and family to Brussels. . Married In London. A former Wingham young woman, Miss Charlotte M. plhott, was mar- ried on Wednesday of last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jas.. Livingston. at the residence of the bride's mother, Wyatt street London. The groom was Mr, Chas, E. Castle, of Clinton, where the newly -married couple will reside. Hand In The Items. We are always pleased to have items of news from all outlying dis- tricts. If anything of interest hap- pens in your neighborhood, write it down on a post card and send it to its, Give us all the particulars you can and let us havo the news as soon as possible. Items that will outline the extent of building operations, the gen. eral trade, accidents, social events, farni sales, marriages, deaths, births, visitors, etc., will ire particularly ac- ceptable, Rnsrnnxoi FOR SALE.—T, H. Ross offers his brick residence, on Frances street, for sale ; a desirable property, with modern conveniences. Call on him for particulars. Pleasant Event. A pleasing event occurred on Satur- day evening, when the employees of W. J. Greer presented him with a fine quartered oak rocking chair, as a Christmas gift. Mr. Greer values the present very highly, and still more prizes the spirit that prompted the givers. It is indeed pleasing to see evidences of good will between em- ployees and their employer. Mr. Greer spent Xmas with his mother in Toronto, who, about three months ago went under a severe operation. We are pleased to report that she has - recovered sufficiently to return to her home on Wednesday. Family Reunion. The home of Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Hackett of Ashfleld was the scene of an enjoyable home -gathering on Xmas day. A happy company of thirty-five assembled there, the repre- sentatives of four generations. After an excellent Xmas dinner, a program was introduced, followed. by games, conversation and reminiscences of byegone days. A vote of thanks to the host and hostess was given, and then all enjoyed a bounteous tea. God Save the King was then sang and the happy company broke up, having spent an enjoyable day. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barber of Wingham, and family were among the guests. NoTICE.—Do you wish to sell your Life Insurance Policy? If so call on me and realize a much larger CASH VALUE than you would receive from the Company. -0. J. MAGUIRE, Real Estate Agent. Presentation 4o Turnberry. At the closing exercises of S. S. No. 0, on Dec. 22nd, a pleasing event took place, when Nelson Higgins, Eldon Henning, Russel McKersie and Frank Powell, on behalf of the school, pre- sented their teacher, Mr. Douglass Fraser, with a token of their esteem. They gave him a pair of gauntlets and a suit case. Nor did they forget Mrs. Fraser, for they included a pair of gauntlets for her also. Mr. Fraser has been the efficient teacher in No. 9 for eight years, and leaves the sec- tion with the best wishes of many friends. Mr. Fraser was so taken by surprise that he was scarcely able to reply to the kindly -worded address that accompanied the gifts. In Matrimonial Bonds. On Thursday last, two young people entered into a matrimonial contract, Mr. Geo. Rankin and Miss Addie Nicholson. Rev. N. Burwash per- formed the marriage ceremony. Dir. J. Ira Cosens of Stratford was grooms- man, and Miss Etta Dey of Wingham assisted the bride. After the cere- mony the happy couple drove to the home of the bride, in Turnberry, where a choice wedding dinner and congratulations awaited .them. The young people are well known and respected; they begin the journey of life with best wishes of many friends for their prosperity and hap- piness. They will reside in the new arouse built during the past summer by R. Armstrong, at, the north end of the town. Poor Man's School. Dr. Musgrove of Niagara Falls and son Wendell, were guests of Principal Musgrove over Sunday. The doctor gave the Advance a call, and com- mended the people of Wingham for their efforts to establish a High School. They have a good one in Niagara Falls, and regard it as the greatest benefit the town can have. Some people think a High School is a burden on the man of small means. Dr. Musgrove says—"The High School is the poor man's friend." Fell And Died. The Teeswater News reports :—"On Monday morning last a striking and somewhat pathetic sight, met the eyes of early travellers on Clinton St., near the corner of Wragge. In the ditch lay an overturned buggy, in the shafts of which was still hitehed a pretty bay horse, stone dead. It appears that a couple of Win chant's 'young men about town hat l driven over Sunday afternoon, and after spending the evening and part of the night Isere' were hastening home when their del- ver fell and died where it lay. The horse helouged to Beattie Bros, livery, and Mr. Beattie 001110 :)ver on Monday to investigate the affair, but it seems difficult to fasten the fault of the aeei- dent on the driver. Tiro road was hard and slippery, and as the horse was not sharp shod it thought that it slipped and fell, striking its head on the hard groundwith such force as to cause instant death, It was Ir good driver, four years old, recently bought from 11, Breen of Turnberry, and is a considerable loss to its owner these days of dear horse flesh." 1311, OVENS) M.1)., London, Bye and tar Surgeon, will be, Meliibbon's deng store the first Tuesday in each month ; hours, 2 to 0 p. lit. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catatrrlu, deafness, head noises treated and,glas- ses properly fitted, Next visit, Tttes- day, January 2nd. Men's working Shirts in blue or grey, for the cold weather, regular $1.00, this week 00e ; Overalls with bibs, reg. $1.00, this week 75c ; good heavy Tweed Trousers, reg. $2.25 and $2.00, this week $1.40.—At Ritchie's old stand, Bankrupt Sale. OS �Locat 'items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. St. Helens and Jamestown items reached us too late for this issue. The Women's Institute will hold their first meeting Jatn. 4th, at 2.30 p.m., at home of Mrs. C. Gillespie, Dr. Sheard, Medical Health officer for Toronto, emphatically declares that Ontario is going to have an epi- demic of small -pox. Fon S.>Lu:.•--A good milk -delivery business. --Apply at Advance office. 111r, John Torrance is now license in- spector for :South Huron, an appoint- ment which has been received with warm approval throughout the rifl- ing. Very sudden indeed was the death of Mr. Doig, of Carrick, wt esteemed member or Ilehnore Presbyterian Church. Nee Bellcore items for particulars. REGENT CLOTHING, •= -Solei by A. R. SmInt, at the North End. This week Mr. Gem. X3aird will con- clude his 45th year as teacher of tate school on 2nd sen, of Stanley and he has been re-engaged for 1906 at his present salary $500, On Dee. lith, a young triad lost a Ism of motley, and placed a small advt. in lest, Thursday's Advance. An honest young man found it and bye b ridgy ,1000, it was hattelaA i0 At this office. The loser generously re-. warded the finder with ,00 $1.001 EJt YEAR IN MANCE The following additions have been made to West Huron Magistrates :— Thos, Bell, "Wingham; P. W, Scott, PEas.Ct anteen, ClinWawanosh to; Wmn,. Doherty and Mr. T. Mc0reight of Turnberrywas seized with .paralysis on Chrtmas day, As he is advanced in years, his case is regarded. as .:ritical,, but his friends hope for his recovery. Now is the time to secure bargains in Underwear, Winter Clothing, Blan- kets, etc„ as we have made still fur- ther reductions in the abuve.—At Rit- chie's old stand. n" Mr, Arthur Cummer of Pickering, formerly of Wingham, has been ordained Deacon by His Lordship BIshop Sweatman. Mr. Cummer's friends here will be pleased to hear of his success. Do not throw ashes on the streets, or you may appear before the "beak." It is contrary to the statutes to do this, and wise people will readily see how annoying the ashes prove to those who drive or team. We are adding staples such as Flan- nelette, Towelling, Factory Cotton, etc., to our stock and are selling the stone at cost prices, to keep our stock assorted.—Ritchie's old stand. Probably the oldest man in this part of the country passed away in God- erich on Friday last, in the person of Malcolm McLean, aged 100 years and 7 months. Decease had been a resi- dent of Goderich for many years. The Advance is pleased to be able to report that Mr. W1n. Yeo, of near Wroxeter, has recovered from his af- fliction and returned from Loudon last week, in his usual health of body and mind. His many friends are pleased to have him with them again. SALE OF CATTLE. T. E. Walker will sell byublic auction at Johnston's hotel, Bluevale, at 10 o'clock a. in. on Saturday, Dec. 30th, 20 good dairy cows and 15 head of young cattle. Mr, Roderus had a happy family gathering on Christmas day, and a most unique and pretty Xmas tree. It represented a city scene beneath its branches, with stoves, railways, tele- graphs, soldiers, residences, etc. It will be lit up again on New Year's night, and will be a pretty sight. Municipalities should keep an eye on Port Arthur, The town owns - its electric light, telephone, and street railway systems, which netted last year a profit of $23,145 and enabled the council to reduce the tax rate to 16 mills. The profits from public utilities are over 40 per cent. of the total suns required for municipal pur- poses. FOR SALE on To RENT.—That com- modious brick dwelling on corner of Shuter and John street ; good situa- tion ; apply to Jas. Walker, Furniture dealer, Wingham. J. 0. Morse, .of Red Deer, Alta., when arranging for a trip east, dis- covered that a ticket from Calgary to Winnipeg and return to Calgary cost $49.50, and a ticket to Toronto and return from Calgary costs only $50. This gives a cheap ride from Winnipeg to Toronto and back for fifty cents. Who says railway make exorbitant rates ? Andrew Maxwell, of townline Sul- livan and Elder•slie, killed a large snake on Thursday, Dec. 7. Old resi- dents claim this is a sure sign of an open winter. Last week a commercial traveller reported a visit to Essex county and says—"I heard the frogs singing, but business was so dull, that the merchants could not be persuaded to play a Jewsharp." CARETAi{ER WANTED—Applications will be received up to Monday, Jan. 1st, for the caretaking of Wingham Central School. Applications must reach the undersigned by six p.m. on Monday next. John F. Groves, Sec- retary Wingham School Board, Church Mews s There will be Watchnight service in the Methodist church next Sunday night, commencing at 10.30 p.m. There will be no midnight service aul' in St. Ps chureh on New Year's eve. The sermon on Sunday night will be a special one to young hien. A very cordial invitation is extend- ed to the yonng risen of town, to at- tend the evening services in the Bap- tist church. Next Sabbath evening, the pastor speaks on "The general problem of man." Other topics to follow are :—"The young main in sports" ; The young mate to polities"; "Tire young man in social life"; "God's call to the young roan" ; "The =voting man's choice," and others. These ought to be interesting and profitable to all, but of special interest to young people. All are welcome. On 'Tuesday evening, Jan. 2nd, the pastor addresses the young people on Browning's poetry, 1 • TOWNSHIP NOMINATIONS, TURNUERRY. Reeve --John Musgrove; (Councillors —Coupland, Kelly, Moffatt, Ruttier - ford ; last year's Council elected by acclamation. Hasa. % 'AwANosir. The Council of 1005 are all re-elected by ac clanulttoal:---Reeve. --J. E. Ellis Councillors --Gavin Wilson, \Vut, Bee- croft, T. II, Taylor, W. 3, Park. Conn. Wilson stated at the Nontina- tion that none of the Connell drank whiskey, rued tobacco, swore or mist lies. As this was received with 0111 0111. he said he might withdraw the last two and let them out easy. n0W1c1t, Reeve ---W. McKee by acclamation. riot Councillors - -•J'. Underwood, 3. (rowdy, J. Winters, 0. Binkley, Att. Spotton, T. Shearer, R. MoLaughlin. Soleus. • HAPP"1, W YEAR TO ALL Walton MoKibbon DRUGGIST $ NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE Por Reeve—Arthur Shaw, ileo. Tay- lot.; ay- lor; Councillors—Geo. Kelly. W. 11, McCuteheon, Robert Yaill, Chas. K. Taylor, Chad, Or Campbell, A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WINGHAM PersonaYs Robt. Sturdy of Owen Sound was in town last week. Mrs. Tansley and children are spend- ing a couple of weeks in Milton. Elgar Stauffer of Montana spent a few days this week at Jno. Ansley's. Miss Fay Morton is spending a month with friends in Toronto and Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. McQuiggan of Tillsonburg, are visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs. Geo. Carr. Newman Welhvood of Kincardine, was in town last Friday on his way to Toronto for Xmas. Mr. J. J. Ferguson of Rosetta, Sask., and niece Miss McKenzie are visiting friends in this vicinity. Mrs. Richmond of St, Jacobs was in town this week. She came up to at- tend the marriage of her brother, at Blyth, on Thursday. Fon SALE.—Lot 18, con. 7, Turn- berry,one hundred acres, nearly all Bleared ; in grass many years ; good soil and well watered. Terms to snit purchaser.—II. Davis, Wingham. When you want a pleasant laxative take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv- er Tablets. For sale by all drug- gists. 1 New Year I906 We wish you all a pros- perous New Year and thank you for your help in making our first Christmas in Wing - ham so enjoyable. We have (some thirteen pieees of Panay Goods that would make suitable 1 ew Year gifts. You can buy these at Cosi, for we don't want to Barry any goods over until next year. A. call solicited, at A - . V mutt nom. Pheno 100 Awes** to Ms0an 00.