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SANcTUNI PARAGRAPHS.
—The legislators at Edneonton has
finally approved the single tax prin.
ciple and the new law came into effect
the let of Jaettary.
*
Wireless telegraphy is extending
its phere of usefulness. Until re-
ceutly 250 relies was considered a good
distance for the reception o wireless
messages, The C, P. R, repovt, how-
ever, that they had a message from
the Empress of Ireland steamer, vtleen
she was 614 miles distaut from Cape
Race,
• *
-Harper'e Weekly states, that the
humen body coatains, among other
constituents, about two pounds of
phosphorus, which is essential to the
health of the bones and the vigor of
the brain. This phosphorus, if ex-
tracted and put to another use, would
make up about four thousand pack-
ages of friction rnatchee, We presume
that this is the reason some people
"fire up" so quickly, on the slightest
friction,
* * *
—Phil Bowyer, editor of the Ridge -
town Dominion, ex.M.P.P. for Feist
Kent worked for the interests of the
people, but was defeated at the last
election, which shows that devotion, to
the people's interests does not ensure
success at the polls. In reviewing, he
499,378 : —
"Pattypiece of Beat Lerabton, the
fiest advocate of increased railway
taxation in the Legislature WAR de -
Issued in 1905. Bowyer. of Best Kent,
took up the fight where Pettypiece
left off; forced it in every way and
saw the tax greatly increased. only to
be defeated on Dec, 11. MeEwing, of
West Wellington, who entered the
House in 1938 and who supported
Bowyer in demanding a still further
increase in railway taxation, also was
defeated by the farmer vote. All
these represented farming ridinge.
Of the five Government supporters,
who opposed the Canadian Northern
bond guarantee, including Bowyer,
who also voted against the Canadian
Northern land grant, not one will be
in the new Legislature."
• * *
—Sometimes public opinion is said
to be very fickle, and electors change
their opinimes and actions in many
unaccountable ways, That is true,
and yet sling political lines, it appears
to take many years for the majority
of electors to change their minds, at
least their votes. For instance Ontario
was Liberal for nearly thirty years.
Prince Edward Island is another ex-
ample. A Liberal Government had
been in power there for twenty-one
years, until Jan, 3, when the provin-
cial elections were held, and the Con-
servatives swept the province. There
, are thirty members in the Legislature,
and the election returns show twenty-
seven Conservatives and three Liberals
elected: Ten years ago Liberal Gov-
ernments were in power in all the
provinces, as well as in the Dominion
Parliament. Now, a Conservative
Government is in power at Ottawa,
and six out of the ten provinces have
one Conservative. The list is as fol-
lows :—Conservative --The Dominion,
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island,
Ontario, Mauitoba, British Columbia.
Liberal—Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskat-
chewan, Alberta:
Cburcb *news
The following is the form of ballot
to be submitted to the Presbyterian
congregations on the eubject of
Church union :—
(1) Are you in favor of organic
union with the Methodiet and
Congregational Churches?
(2) Do you approve of the propoe.
ed beets of union
(a) Have you any suggestions or
alternatives to offer?
The official count of the result will be
announced on March 25, and this re-
turn will be the basis of discussion
whea the General A.ssenably meets,
Lest Sande), services in the Metho-
dist Church began with a morning
fellowship meeting.
Itev. W, A. Bradey, B. A., pastor of
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Chutch itt
Ona, for the last nitte yeare,
hag beett called to the pastorate of
Knox Church, Teeewater, the largest
and mot prominent congtegation in
Maitland Presbytery. Rev, Mr. Brad-
ley is corteidering the call and will glee
a definite a,tower in a few week.),
At s meeting held at Luckhowon
the 2nd January, a call Was preeented
by St, 'Meng and Hest Mitilela in
lavoe of Mr, William MacIntoelo a
graduates of Montreal College, offering
salary of 81,000, 'with manse and four
Weeksholidaye, The call WaS sues
teined. The ordirtatiob and loduetion
will take place oh January 18th, 'whole
calla are likely to be presebted from
Teettwa.tee. toad Beltbore and Wein.
tosh congregationte Committees and
paetoiss of mattes of the congregationis
of Peesbytery are busy malelog
thorough dattiotte foe weekly offeringe
for general tunas, mhislon and educa-
tional purposes of the Ohureb, The
vote on Churole union will take plaeo
in February,
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THE TOWN COUNCIL.
The Ton Coulson for 1912, met as
per Statute at 11 a in, on Monday
last, Eich having subscribed to the
declaration of qualifteation and office,
took his seat at the °melon table.
The Mayor and Reeve looked pleased
to think that no person had dared to
"knock the chip off their shoulders*"
and the other members of the honor-
able body were equally proud of the
fact of their popularity, as indicated
by the vote of the electors. The Ad-
vance wishes them all long life, much
pleasure in their work, and abundant
reward in unstinted praise and no
censure from those, whom they have
agreed to serve.
The foliewing motions were pass-
ed :—
McKibbon—Bone—That the Streets
and Sidewalks committee be united
with the Sewer comnaittee, and the
new committee to be known as the
Streets, Sidewalks and Sewer commit-
tee—carried.
VanStone— McDonald — That the
Electric Light and Waterworks be
placed under control of a committee
of three, to be known as the Electric
Light and Water cominittee.—car-
ried.
McKibbon—Mills—That the Mayor,
Reeve and Coun. Bone be a committee
to strike Standing committees for 1912
—carried.
Elliott—McKibbon—That the Coun-
cil now adjourn to meet at 8 p.m.—
c erried.
EvENING SEsSION.
Ceuncil met at 8 p.m, as per motion
for adjournment. Members all pre-
set t.
Elliott—McKibbon—That one copy
of the Municipal World be secured for
use of Council. •
Requests for contributions to charit-
able institutions were dealt with, by
motion of Reeve McDonald and Coma
VanStone, granting $5 each to the
uskoka Free Hospital, the Sick
Children's Hospital, and the Rescue
Work of the Salvation Army,
The report of the Striking Commit-
tee was presented as follows ;—
Executive — The Mayor, Reeve,
Coun. Bone.
Elec. Light and Water—Coun's Van -
Stone, Bone, McKibbon.
Property and Fire—Coun's Elliott,
Bone, McKibbon.
Streets, Sidewalks and Sewers --
Mayor Spotton, Coun's Mills, Mitchell.
Finance—Coun's Mills, Elliott, Mc-
Doeseld.
The Clerk reported that By-laws 641
and 642 (to abolish the Commission
and vote for the Hydro -Electric) had
both received the sanction and ap-
proval of the electors.
Bealave 641, authorizing the borrow-
ing of $0,000 from the Bank of Hamil-
ton to meet current expenditure was
iatroduced. This gave rise to discus-
sion and Court. VanStone was ready
With a motion to ehaege the accounts
yearly to rotate with the Banks, T
By-laws being already prep %red, it
was decided to leave as at present for
1912. The motion referred to ce me up
later to take effect 1913. The By-law
then passed.
By-law 645 to borrow money from
the Bank of Commerce to meet Elec-
tric Light ndte now past due, also
passed.
By-law 646 came next, to appoint
municipal offices for 1912; the follow-
ing are the appointees ;—
Night-watchman—Edwin Lewis.
Bell-ringer—R. Rankin,
Member Library Board—D. Holmes,
three year term.
Auditors—J. Ritchie, A. H. Mus-
grove.
Assessor and Collector—C. N. Grif-
fie.
13oar1 of Health—Wm. Fessant,
three year term,
Medical Health officer—Dr. R. Reds
mond,
Penceviewers—T. Deans, W. Moore,
W. P. Grierson.
Pouncikeeper—Jece Armour.
Plumbing Inspector—Chief Allan.
This By-law also 'aimed and became
municipal law, the eateries for the
above officere to be the same as in
1012.
The following accounts were con-
eidered by the Council tie a whole :es
Poetofficia rent of box ,...... 30:)
J. Groves, financial etatemeot.. 5 00
10 cemetery deeds... 0 50
0. B. 1lliott, By-laws, and fin,
etatements, etc 32 01
Munielpal Wald, stmplies, 12 00
Elec. Dept, Nitta hall light..... 80
J. La Awde, floor for charity. .' 1 25
Dem, of ()an Guar, & .Aec, Cos,
Treesuret's. Bond, . 800
Alex, Young, one shove1:....... 75
R. Mooney, supplies...,... 2 75
Theo, Hell, printing and lasts. 20 00
These eccounte passed on motion of
McKibbon and VanStone,
A butetbee of Ooterateeloe stemmata
Were not derailed. On motion of
Bone and VeuStone, they were left
°toenail *edified and examined by
the Pittatee Cottunitteet
MeltibbOtt — Mitchell — That the
Fineness eortorOtee meet at 0 4.1ti, on
00110411 meeting day. Atesounts not
then fully certified and read for the
eremmittee to be left over till text
Meeting it led,
ham /Advance.
WINGITAX, ONT., TRIMSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1912,
VattStorte McDonald Tbat the
Town accounts be changed in rotation
each year to the several /Unite; this
to take effeet in 1013,
Coma Mills asked for leformation.
There was a rumor, that the Council
of 1911 had used $1100 of Electric
Light money in general account, The
Clerk explained that on request of the
Council, early in 1011, the Commis,
aIon had reported and banded over to
Town Treasurer, $1100 of surplue,
It was perfectly right and legal to use
that in the general fund.
The Mayor also defended the action
of the Couucil of 1911. Discussion
followed, some holding that the elec.
tric light sure:tine should go towards
reducing cost of light to usera, and
not to leseen taxes of non.users,
Others; thought that as the Town was
responsible for the debentures, and
deficit (if such should occur) the sur-
plus should go to general account.
The Mayor thought 1911 Council did
perfectly right.
A motion moved by McKibbon,
seconded by VanStone read—That the
$1100 of Elec. Light funds be returned
from general account with intereet,
and applied to note now due,
Come. Bone ittrongly objected to
"interest." The Mayor *warned the
Council against action in the matter.
A thirty -mill rate was to be avoided,
and he intimated that all this was
merely "grand stand play" on the part
of new members. The motion above
was then put. COUO'S McKibbon,
Mills and VanStons supported it.
Motion lost,
Oa motion of Coma. Elliott and the
Reeve, the time for the return of the
Roll was extended until Feb. 1.
The inadequacy of the present snow-
plow service was referred to, and all
agreed that it should be s improved.
Coma Mitchell asked lettere was one
or two snowplows belonging to the
Town? The Mayor referred the ques.
tion back to the questioner, as that
individual was a member of the Street
committee last year, ited ought to
know.
The Mayor then blandly invited all
present to enjoy the oysters at John.
ston's parlors, at his expense. Not a
voice was raised in protest; indeed,
some applauded. By the way, if the
Mayor would make this a regular fea-
ture of the monthly Council meeting,
it is possible that some citizens (who
have never been eeen on the muni-
oipal stage) might be induced to' enter
the service of the Town. This is
merely a suggestion. However, the
•last our scribe saw of the Town legis-
lators, they were all heading for the
restaurant, smacking their lips (figura-
tively of course) in anticipation of
the feast. As the Chief Constable ac-
companied them, and the Night.
watchtnan was not far off, we have
no doubt, all behaved themselves with
decorum, and reached their homes in
safety,
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Simus fausti et felices.
A Happy New Year to all.
We are glad to welcome our former
students and a number of new ones,
The enrolled attendance is LIOW 101.
The final. examinations will begin
earlier this year. Verbuna sap.
The regular meeting of the Literary
Society will be held in the Assembly
Hall, Friday afeernoon. A very
cordial invitation to be present is
extended to the Mende of the school.
Passed With Honours.
Miss Edith Hall recently passed
her Intermediate examination for
the London (Mngland) Conservatory
of Music taking First Class Honours.
Now thstt the holidays are past, Miss
Hall has openings for two or three
more pupils. Residence, Shuter St.,
east.
East Wawanosh Wedding.
A, very pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mr. and Mrs, D. A.
Dubber, on Wednesday, Jan, 3rd,
when their only daughter, Catherine
Atnelia, became the bride of James
Martin Graeby, a prosperous young
farmer of Morris. Promptly at four
o'clock, to the strains of Lobettgrin
Bridal Chorus, played by Mies Hain -
day of rielgrave, the btidal party took
their placee under an arch of ever-
greens and roses. The bride entering
the paelor leaning on the arra of her
father, looked 'chatexting in a gown of
°teem taffla lene with trimmings of
over -lane, aud carried white came -
tions and ferns, The matrimonial
knot was tied by 'Rev, S. 0. Verguson
of Belgrave, After congratulations
Were over, the bridal party led the
way to the dining -room, where a
sumptuous wedding dinner WIlEt served
to over forte. guests. The groom's
gift to the bride we a handsome
brooch set with pearls, and a pearl
ring to the orgatist. le the evening,
a reception watt given to eighty
friebda of the young couple, and the
evebitig watt spent pleeeatitiy. with
games and &seeing. The many beauti-
ful and costly eke ehow the high
eeteem in whir& the youog people ate
held. Ansong the gueste, Were friettda
from New Dale, Mete, Ilarriaburg,
Milton, Minton, Uttoereiti and Wing -
Won,
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paining In Huron.
MO 45th annual convention of the
Dairymen's Association of Western
Ontario will be held In Ingersoll on
Wednesday and Thursday, January
10 and 11. From the Dairy Statistice
of Western Ontario we glean, that
Huron county stands the highest in
the making of butter and 9th iit pro-
ducing cheese. Huron county can
ouly boast of four cheese factories, but
604 480 pounds of cheese were manu-
factured during 1910 mad 1,290,000
pomade of butter during the same
period.
How To Live Long.
Not a wrinkle, hardly a line appears
ia the face of Mrs. Priscilla, Ayers
Inelee, who has just celebrated her
100th birthday anniversary at her
home in New Brunswick, N, J. Mrs.
%sleets receipt for growing old
gradually is :—Never worry, forget
that you have nerves, make love for
the young a strong • trait, be lovable
and loving and have a large circle of
friends. Mrs. Inslee says she has
observed these rules since she was a
very young girl on her father's farm
in New Jersey, where she was born on
Dec, 20, 1811.
Grateful Appreciation,
. The Wingloon Citizens' Band wish
to thank the citizens of Wingbam for
their kindness, when they serenaded
on New Years, and for the sum of
$125 towards their uniform fund,
which is much appreciated. With a
couple of concerts during the winter,
we will be able to get our uniforms
for the summer. Also we are getting
new music, and some new instru.
ments. Mr. Alex. Coutts is going to
put on a concert to help the Band, so
the uniforms are assured. Thanking
one and all for their donations.—H.
Ilinscliffe, Treas. Wingham Band.
Bank Of Hamilton Changes.
Mr. Ed. McGuire, formerly of Wing -
ham, and till lately manager of the
Bank of Hamilton branch in Luck -
now, has left the employ of the Bank,
and will go to Winnipeg, to embrace
the greater opportunities of the great
West. The removal of Mr. McGuire
of Lucknow to the West, transfers
Mr. Glennie from Blyth to Lucknow,
and Mr. Geo. Gregory, accountant in
Wingham branch, becomes manager
in Blyth. George is a Wingham boy,
and has proved himself a faithful and
efficient employee; hence his promo-
tion. The Advance wiehes him con-
tinued success.
Entered 41st Year.
The anniversary of a newspaper is
to its proprietor, an interesting mile-
stone of the journalistic pathway.
Last week, our neighbor, The Wing -
ham Times, entered its 41st year.
After four decades, the Times appears
none the worse for its age; rather—
it is in the prime of life and vigor.
'Grow older, we must; that cannot be
avoided, but added years bring ex-
perience, and experience opens great-
er possibilities. For Mr. Elliott, the
proprietor of the Times, the editor of
this paper has the most kindly esteem.
The Advance tenders congratulations,
and expresses sincere wishes for the
future success of The Times, and its
obliging proprietor.
Not At All Mild.
After the wild weather of December
and the New Year holidays, the
weather took a sudden change, and
with a genuine blizzard, on Sat-
urday, the mercury dropped to ten
below zero. Sunday was little, if oaiy
better, and Monday still shivering
cold. Other places report very low
temperatures :—Strathroy, 16 below :
Toronto suburbs registered 16 neve-
lock 87; Cochrane, 48; White River,
61 beloev. The editor ?f this paper
will not visit White River until the
weather moderates, Monday was no
better, and a fresh installment of
blizzards set in on Monday night. As
our forms elose Wednesday noon, it
is still intensely cold, and the roads
blocked:
Returned To Hatnifien.
Me. F. E. Roeseau, the commercial
traveller, who met with the serious
accident at Blyth station in October
last, returned from the Isospital here
to his mothee's home in Hamilton,
recently. The accident happened on
Oetober 4th last, and he remained in
Winghtten hospital until December
20th, Ile passed through more than
one critical operations losing ono leg
and the foot from the other leg. Be-
fore leaving the hospital, he was pre-
sented with a purse of $1741 58, con-
tribaed by his fel1ow-travel1ert3 a,od
frieode, in evidence of their eympathy
with him in his misfortune. Mr.
Rosseatt bears hie ealarnity as well to
eeuld be expected, and writrs
follows to the Advance; -1 desire to
thank the kind friende itt Winglaam
W130 BO thoughtfully minietered to DIY
oomfort while in the hoopital. Too
rotteh cannot be fetid in please of Dr.
Itedatortd, whit rendered suds efficient
terviee itt A. ease requiring euch surgis
cal ekill; nor of the oplenclid care and
attention 1 received at the hands of
the hoepitel etat 1 feel that in my
+USN the hoepitel hats proved a life.
eaving institution, audio deeetving of
the loyal support of philanthropic
oltheees.-0. /11, Itteteettu,
He Wee Accommodated.
One evening fast week, a wanderer
appealed to Chief Allen for refuge
from the cold. Ile was placed in the
cell, as a vagrant, and asked to be
given three months in jail, until the
snow and ice disappeared, and the
weather bad so far moderated as to
allow him to continue his ineanderitags
for the benefit of his health. Not
often do people get all they ask for,
but this chap was accommodated.
Looked Into It.
Messrs. J. A, McLean, S. Bennett
and Geo. Spotton went to Stratford
one day last week, to see how Mr.
McCloy is progressiug with his
manure loader and spreader. They
found the inventor as enthusi-
astic as ever and the work progressing
nicely. This investigation certainly
ought to carry weight, for these
gentlemen were three of our heaviest
citizens, and like others are interested
in the euceess of the MeOloy inven-
tions.
Fire In Goderich.
Early on Friday morning last, fire
broke out in the basement of the new
$40,000 echool, but was extinguished
before much damage was done,. Again
at 8 o'clock the alarm rang, and the
fire brigade hastened to the harbor to
find the top of the Western Canada
Flour Mills Elevator on fire. ID was a
very difficult blaze to get at, but the
brigade succeeded in checking it. The
dainage to the building is light, but
the damage by water to the grain was
considerable.
Telephone Law.
Parties interfering with Telephone
service should. remember that Section
521 of the Criminal Code of Canada
reads as follows :—Every one is guilty
of an indictable offence and liable to
two years' imprisonment, who wilfully
prevents or obstructs the sending,
conveyance or delivery of any com-
munication by telephone. Every one
who wilfully by any overt act at-
tempts to committ any such offence is
liable on summary conviction to a fine
of fifty dollars.
Labor Tells, Not Luck.
"It la not luck, but labor, that makes
men. Luck is ever waiting for sante-
thing to turn ; labor with keen eye
and strong will, always turns up some-
thing. Luck lies abed and wishes the
postman would bring biro news of a
legacy. Labor turns out at six and
with busy pen or ringing hammer, lays
the foundation of a competence. Luck
whines. Labor whistles. Luck relies
on chance. Labor on character. Luck
steps downward. to self-indulgence.
Labor strides upward and aspires to
inclependence."—[Cobden.
Sudden Illness.
On Sunday last, Miss Houghton at-
tended Sunday School in St. Paul's
Church, where she is the faithful
teacher of the Infant Class, and at
that time appeared itt hot, usual
health, About Rix o'clock, that even-
ing, she was attacked by paralysis,
and since then has been removed to
the Hospital. The Advance regrets
to hear that the attack is considered
serioue, as her right side is paralyzed,
and power of speech gone. On Wed.
needay morning, she appeared a little
brighter and showed very slight im-
provement.
Forestry Convention.
Those interested in forest protec-
tion will gather in Ottawa on reb.
7th and 8th, 1012, at the Dominion
Conveotion of the Canadian Forestry
Association. 11. R. IL the Governor
General, takes great interest in this
enbject, and the Convention will be
held under his auspices. The mem-
bers of the Governixtent and the
Parliamentary leaders on both sides
are furthering the arrangements mad
the rativettys have granted special
rates. A number of distinguished
men from the -United States as well as
from Canada have promised to attend,
and the program so far arranged
shows that the emphasis will be
placed on the practical side.
Oev. R. Hobbs May Stay.
The differences betweea Rev, R'
Hobbs and Exeter official ;Board natty
be settled, although he preached his
farewell sermons after bis resignatioo.
A. petition tsontaining nearly 500
signatures of members of the con-
gregation requesting him to remain,
Wag presented. Rev, J. Warner,
President of the Conference oeettpied
the pulpit of James Street Chureb,
last &matte*, and in brief, made the
following etatemeat
have reeeived the resignation of
Rev. Mr. Hobbs as paetor of thie cote.
gregation. There are reasons for take
ing so serioue a step. Since the resiga
nation reached me, some of these
reasons have been removed, either in
fact by the vercliet of the eongregation,
or in responsibility to the eongre-
gation. This teeing to me to have
greatly relieved the situation, and in
my jedgment maket it possible fort
Mr. Hobbs to reeutne hie pastorate at
owe, and, an president of the eons
feeenee, 1 mk him to do so. Metier
the eircometancee now exieting, I
canttot aceept Mr. llobbte resignation.
Such SittlatiOn le too foil of peril to
Ole itrtportent ebureh, 1$ too full of
possible wrong to one of the beet
belovedand useful ministers of oue
ottureb."
Overcome By (Ms.
Chas. Kneciate,1 and family narrow,
ly escaped suffeeation by escaping gas
from the coal stove on Sunday night.
The coal in the self -feeder commenced
burning, and the upstairs was flooded
With gas from the hot air pipe, Mr,
and Mr, Kneclatel awoke about 7
a.m, and were hardly able to rise.
On going into their daughter's room,
they found her unconscious. Dr.
Kennedy was called in, and all leave
recovered.
Electric Light Committee.
The Electric Light and Water com-
/setae° met with the Commissioners of
1911, on Tuesday, and discussed, the
situation. The only change decided
by the conamittee was—that Light
metres in residences shall be read only
once in three months. At the test
well, Mr. Davidson is clown a little
over 200 feet, and has struck a vein of
quicksand, that has delayed him for
several days. In other parts of the
town, rock has been reached at 90 feet,
or less.
Former Resident.
Word has come of the death of Hon.
W. 3. Blatchford of Cortez, Colorado,
on Dec. 29, Deceased cane to Wing -
ham early in its hietory, and entered
the employ of our citizen, Mr. 11.
Davis, as carriage builder. Later he
purchased the Queen's hotel, and
afterwards exchanged that for a farm.
Ile removed to Colorado in 1888. He
became a member of the Colorado
Legislature, and was a member of the
IMasonic Order. He was prominent
in business circles in Colorado. His
illness lasted for four years, causing
much suffering.
Furniture Men Meet.
An important gathering of em-
ployees and officers of the Canada
Furniture Mfrs, was held in Wood-
stock on Wednesday and Thursday of
last week. The convention brought
together factory managers, superin-
tendents, foremen, branch managers
salesmen and the heads of office
staffs from Halifax on the East to
Vancouver on the West. The com-
pany's factories at Walkerton, Wier -
ton, Wingham, Seaforth, Waterloo,
'Berlin and Woodstock were all
represented. Wingham was repre-
sented by Manager Fred Johnston,
L, Bisbee, chief of the office staff,
Messrs, Fader, Alderson and Hamil-
ton. Matters of interest and manage -
latent of the Oo's business were dis-
cussed to advantage, and plans laid for
future progress. The gathering closed
with a banquet at which over one
hundred covers were laid. Those in
attendance report a successful and
enjoyable gathering.
Wedded in the West.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mr. Fred Grunerud, of
Broderick, Sask., on Wednesday, Dec.
20th, 1911, when his youngest daughter,
Anna Josephine, was united 113 mar-
riage to Howard W. Wightman, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Edwitt S. Wightman,
formerly of Belgrave vicinity. In the
presence of about fifty guests, Rev.W.
Wilson of Broderick, spoke the words
that made the happy couple husband
and wife. Mr, G. Grunerucl acted as
groomsman and Miss E. Carlson as
bridesmaid. The bride looked charm-
ing in a white silk embroidered voile,
while the bridesmaid wore a pretty
cream dress. After the congratula-
tions, all were invited to the spacious
dining -room, where the wedding
dejeuner was enjoyed. The large
number of wedding presents testify to
the esteem in which the young couple
are held. Mr. and Mrs. Wightman
are going to make their home one and
a half miles south of Broderick. They
have the best wishes of the whole
community for a long and happy
life.
Huron County Council.
The following thirty-one men will
eompose the County Council for
Huron for 1912.
Seaforth—Wm. Ament.
Tuckerstreth—Robert MeKay.
IThborne—A. Hankie.
Voteter—W. J. Heaman.
Stephen—IL Willert and yWut
Yeerley.
IlayeaL, Kalbfleisch,
Stanley—Wm. Glenne
Ilensall—Geo, Petty.
Bay fleid-e-George Lindsey.
Goderich Tp.—John MOClure,
Oanteloa.
thaltett—James Leiper.
McKillop --.1. M. Govenlocks
Grey—Robt. Livingstone mad Joins
Brown,
Brussels—John Leckie,
Shortreed,
Illyth—Dr. Milne,
Wingham—D, McDonald.
Turnberry—T, X. Powell.
Wroteter-0, 1t319.
EloWick—S. T. Wintee and Jae
'Underwood.
East Wawenoeh—Yolitt
Wet Wiewattosh—W, Bailie,
Ashaeld—Thomes Stothers and W.
Hunter,
Godetich town43. 0. Munnings
and Dr, Cleeke,
Oolborne—X, Kernigban.
C,TIVNI CORN/ A oatioaol ct Pcd Corn
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SUBSCRIPTION
L 'Local 'terns '•1
Good Flour,—Aw4e's, Winghara.
Wear Greer's Shoos and Rubbers,
Read Willis es Co.'s advt, on page a.
We should forgive our enemies, but
we all have a sneaking desire to get
square with them first.
130Y WANTED. -- 43100a titout, in
dustrious boy, for delivering goods.
Kerr & Bird.
Miss Maxwell has returned after
her sad bereavement, and will be
found in her shop, as usual.
The British soldiers are "the salt
of the earth," But they can give the
enemy pepper when mustered.
A full attendance at the Choral
practice is very desirable tlext Tues.
day evening, in the Council room.
Geo. T. Robertson, of the 1.0th of
East Wawanosh intends having a sale
of, Clydesdale horses on February 1.
Don'b worry yourself imagining
that this will be an unluoky year,
because the figures 1912, when added
make thirteen.
Women's Artics, Storm Gaiters and
Leggings, 50c to $1,50 in all styles and
sizes.—W. S. Greer.
So far as yet reported, oldest voter
to record his vote at the recent muni -
&pal election, was Mr. Geo. Thornton
of Manley, who is in his 103rd year.
"John writes that he holds the
record in college for heavy lifting,
Dad, ain'e that fine?" "Sure," said
dad. "He can come home and try it
on the mortgage."
Mr. and Mrs. Phelan have moved
into the residence they recently pur-
chased from Dr. Redmond, on the
corner of Patrick and Shuter streets.
May they live long to enjoy its com-
fort.
The winter and spring sittings of
the High Court of Justice for the
County of Huron will be held as fol-
• lows ;,—Tuesday, March 26, jury;
tice Britton, Nonjury June 27, Jus
tice °lute.
FEED 0011.1c.—We always have corn
hon
am.
hand. Get our prices before buy-
ing—Howson & Broclebank, Wing -
Geo. Mooney, of the Ripley Express,
has been again appointed. Immigration
Agent by the Dominion Government.
In this respect, George thinks the Tory
Government is not so wicked, as he
once thought it would prove to be.
In seven counties of the Province of
Ontario the census returns show a
decrease in population of 80,980 in ten
years—since 1901, These are seven of
the best counties of the Province,
Bruce, Huron, Grey, Frontenac, Mid-
dlesex, Norfolk and Prince Edward,
A little boy said to his mother the
other day :—"Ma, am I a descendant.
of a monkey ?" "I don't know," re-
plied the mother. "I never knew any
of your father's folks." The father,
who was listening, went out in the
coal -shed and kicked, the cat through
the roof.
WANTED. — General servant, one
capable of acting as Cook preferred.
Apply •Miss Mathews, Supt. Wing -
ham Hospital.
Long hatpins, the unprotected point $
of which project beyond the wearer's
head, are no longer fashionable.
There are, indeed, indications that
hatpins may be wholly discarded.
Queen Mary just before she sailed for
India, gave orders thab all her hats
should be fitted with the old-fashion-
ed elastic cord.
Mr, and Mrs. C. P. Higgins of Car-
berry, Manitoba, are visiting the
former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos.
Higgins of Turraberry, Frank may
be justly claimed as a Wingham
young Man, and made many Meads
while residing in town. He has clone
well ire the West, and is not tired of
the country or its climate; After
spending a couple of months with
relatives and friends Mr. and Mrs.
Higgins expect to return to their
Manitoba home,
Dr. Nelson Tait of 408 Spadina,
Avenue, Torontowill be at the
Queen's hotel, Wingham, on :Friday,
January 26th, from 8 a.m. till 10 p. m.,
for consultation in diseases of Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat; Glasses fitted.
Mr. Robb. Maxwell of Leamington,
formerly of this town, has been spend-
ing a few days with Wingham friends.
Mr. Maxwell lookvery much im-
proved in health since going on to a
fruit farm, and evidently the out-of-
doore exercise agrees with hitn, Ire
reports the results of the fleet year
quite satisfactory. He was a good
citizen, and the Advance was sorry to
lose him from the list of Winghean's
basiness men.
Meesrs, George and John jarbee are
home from their homesteade near
13Iggar, Sask., to visit their parent°,
Mr, and Mrs, Itch, James, of town.
George Was a caller at the Adveatee
office on Monday.. Ile looke well and
tojoye the West. :Evidently, the
West le doing well for hitt, and
neetteally he has a good word to say of
IL After A t ouple of motatine sojourn,
the West will again attract the boys
thitherward,
Ottani.
Ellaeott Wirtgbattre Jan. 1, to 141:r.
sou:110ot Wm, EllaeOttl a. Son,
Su* Pas 1111.04 A.Dwarci.
$1.00 TO Strneoiwisso 11 tr, 154
NOTICE.
esseess senee-
Henceforth our Drug Steve
will not be open at all on Sun-
days.
In any case of illness or em-
ergency myself or elerk 'will be
pleased to answer any call
promptly—no matter how small
the article required or what the
hour.
'Phone 107, or call at our
residence, Centre $t. (directly
behind the skating rink.)
Wishing you all a happy 1912
J. W. McKibbon
Pure Drugs, Prompt Attention and
Courteous Treatment assured at
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WINTER FOOTWEAR
We have decided to clean
out all lines of Felt Boots,
Shoes and Slippers in Men's,
Women's, Misses' and Child-
ren's, at greatly reduced pri-
ces.
ALSO
SALE
,T.f PRICES
in Men's and Boys' Heavy
Kant Krack and Gum
RUBBERS
There's a best time to buy
and that time is MOUT NOW.
Don't delay; Come at once.
;11 GREER
ft4,aiWNWWWWWAM
CALL 'PHONE 52
FOR
BEST PRICES
Print or Roll Butter
ALSO ALL KINDS Or
Fowl, Alive or Dressed
ne
Wm, Davies k
Limited
StiC01/SSOES TO VOL ARUOtItt, MUTE
WINGHAM
Overshoes and Rnbbers for Men,
Women aod Obildeete All the 000d
styles and beet makes. Lovvest pewee,
—W. J. Greer.
'SS/INGHAM MARKETS,
Wheafe—(new) 88e to 88.
Oats -4 3 to 43 cts.
Batley -00 to 00 eta.
Peas—$L00 to $1,00
Hay—$10.00 to $12.00
Butter -25 to 25 cue
Eggs -30 to BO ete.
Potatoes -80c to
Live flogs—
Ohiekene-1
Ducks -10 tole
ItiGereksee-s,-;31,0 Ito It
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