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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1912-02-01, Page 140T11 YEAR, NO. 23, nimal ft, The Wingh CHILDREN'S MD sociem SUCCESSFUL FiELO DAY. Last Sunday was a great day for Huron County Ohildren'e Aid Society, so far ae Wingham was con- cerned. The County-ollicer, Mr. G. M. Elliott of Goderich was accom- panied by Rev, 0. R. Miller of Berlin, officer for Waterloo comity, and Rev, Mr. Pollock of Goderich. The churches of town were open to the epeakers in support of the good work, and its elaittae were (I/actively pre- 4ented. REAr. Mr. Miller spoke in St, Andrew'Church in the forenoon, and in the Methodist church in the even- ing, vshlie Rev. Me, Pollok addressed the congregatIOns in St. Paul's church kt the morning, and the Baptist church in the evening. The addresses were appropriate and convincing and tended to arouse interest in the im- portant work. In the evening at 8.15, a mass meet- ing was held in the Town Hall, which was filled to °vet flow with, an interest- ed audience. After a few introduc- tory remarks by Rev. Mr. Pollock, there were thrown upon the screen - about seventy pictures, which deepen- ed the interest already aroused, and showed most clearly the value of the work being'clone by the Society. As the views were presented Rev.. Mr. Miler explained them. Pictures of neglected children were shown, and followed by pictures of the same child- ren, a short time after their rescue, some a few hours, months or years. At the close, the picture of Mr. J. J. Kelso, the Children's Benefactor, brought applause from the large audi- ence. Mr. W. Hs Willis contributed a solo during the evening. It was decided to organize a branch Society in Wingham and the follow- ing efficers were appointed President, A. H. Musgrove, M. L. A,; President, Abner Cosens ; Vice -Presi- dents, the Town ministers; Secretary, John F. Groves; Treasurer, C. P. Smith. Two ladle's from each con- gregation will be named to act on the Executive committee. The day was one of exceptional success for the Society about $75.00 being contributed for its benevolent purposes. "Se The Society desires to thank the Town officials for the use of the Town Hall, and. all others who assisted in the good work. All who made promises of help are kindly asked to pay their subscrip- t eetions to the Treasurer Mr. 0. P. Smith, Manager of the Bank of Hamilton and all lovers of children, who desire to help in this most noble werk, will find Mr. Smith a worthy custodian of their contribution. - , co, 6164. IIIGH SCHOOL NOTES. On Friday evening the Wingham High School hockey team went over to Teeswater to play the return game with that town. It was a fast, clean game, on keen ice. The Wingham boys had the better combination, Teeswater depending more on in- dividual rushes. The half-time score was 4-0 in favor of +he High School seven, and soon after the beginning of the second period they made it 5-0. Teeswater then took the offensive and scored four goals, but the Wing - ham boys came back stronger than ever, scoring again a few minutes before titne was called. Teeswater Thornton HISCOX R. Golla,gher Chalmers _ W. Arscott R, Ferguson G. Small Line Up W. H. S. goal P. McEwen point A. Wilson cover point H. Mutton rover O. Pender right wing 0. McLean centre H. Day left wing S. McKereher W. Redburn, referee. Farewell Gathering. On Wednesday evening of last week, a number of the ladies in town arranged an enjoyable "At Home" in the Council rootn, as a farewell to Mr, and Mrs, Geticie. The r00/n was prettily decorated _tor the event, re- freshments served and a pleasant social evening eojoyed. Mr. Gellele's address now is—Ainger Apartments, 13loor Street, Toronto. The County Council. We have not been able to secure the minutes of the County Council, but we understand that the members had a very pleasant session. ReeVe i‘NtenonaId kept an eye on the interests of the Towle, he High School grants will be the same astiast year. Six hondred dollen stere 4ranted to the hospital, Goderich, Wiugham and Clinton, to bestlivided pro rata, ae- cordbeg to the number of patients, The bridge oval, the race at Lower Winghatn, will now be taken as County work, Winghamse Reeve was placed on the Road and Bridge committee, which is considered by eoine the most deeirable of all the committs es. The Reeve reports that the County Council placed the editor of this paper on the High School Board. While this honor svas un - staked for and the poeition unsought, the editor will be pleased to do all he can to forward the interests of our most excellent High School. LETTER FROM ALBERTA. Rather Gay Dad. Mr, J. A. Flack, formerly of Win haul, now of Lynden, Alberta, 1 renewing his subscription, writes tis editor a few lines which may be interest to many of our readers Dear Editor—I wish you and m Wingham friends a lot of Heppy years. The year 1011 was goad; th heavens dropped fatness and the hill were covered with corn, the best i 20 years, so the oldest inhabitats (Mr. Lynden) says. 1 expect you ar very busy since your son has gone t that sunny clime, for be was a cleve and attentive young man. 1 svoul like to see Wingharn again, the (lea old Church, now so beautiully Ira proved, axtd see the many old friend too, but not this year. It has bee very cold, 43 below for several days 12 or 11 below all day, although th sun shone brightly. I tun glad to se by the Advance, that the factories ar busy ancl that the fonadry is in such a flourishing condition. Next thing, you will have to start a daily paper, and get a flying machine. The many friends of Mr. Blackwell will be pleased to hear of their success in the West. Last year, their crop threshed over six thousand bushels of grain. I wonder how long it would have taken him to raise that much on his farm in Turnberry. He has lots of horses and cattle besides. One of his sons has a good position as teacher in Winnipeg, another is a contractor in Brandon, and a third is doing his share in building up the city in Vancouver. Recently, he rent- ed one of his houses for a year, at $65 11. month, and two daughters are teaching in Victoria. One of the young ladies recently went into a newspaper contest and won a piano worth $400, which was the first prize. Mr. Barrett (well-known in Winghatn) Iii sonein-law, is a leading real estate agent in the growing city of Van- couver, while the youngest son and daughter are on the farm. Young men, come West, it may be cold, so leave father and mother in Ontario, one of the best places in the world. Here, of course. some farmere' crops get frosted, and some get hailed out, but if a man gets three good crops, he can afford to lose a little the fourth year. " Wishing the Advance and all my Wingham friends much happiness, Yours truly, J. A. Flack, Inan aceount of a wedding the g. Bowmanville Statesman says, "the bride was given away by her father, 0 who was attired in blue silk, trimmed of with satin and overlace I" Now if the bride hacl been fitted out in euch y attire, it might have been becoming, vv lent for the father to be fixed up in e "blue silk, trimmed with satin and s• over -lace," well, he ought to have had a his photo taken. Potatoes By The Bag. O An act will, it is understood, be ✓ introduced in Parliament during the d next session to standardize the legal ✓ weight of a bag of potatoes through. „ out the whole of Canada. At pre- • sent an act provides that in the prov- n ince of Quebec no bag of potatoes shall contain less than eighty pounds, e For the other parte of the country • there is no standard, although ninety The New Warden. Mr. Thos. Stothers, the new warden commences his sixth year as a member of Huron County Council. Fr the past thirteen years he has played a prominent part in municipal affairs in his own township of Ashfield, and the people have such confidence in his ability that he has been elected their reeve for six years by acclamation. Mr, Stothers is 55 years of age, being born in Ashfield township, February 10th, 1857. Practically ail his life has been spent in that townslaip. The Late Mrs. Lewis. Lest week, the Advance rep treed the death of the late Mrs. Feancis. Lewis of Turnberry, which occurred on Jan. 22nd. The subject of this notice was born in Stratford -on -Avon, England, in 1829, and came to Canada when she was 22 years of age, in 1851, settling in Dorchester township. • In 1875 the family removed to London, where they resided for seven years. Thirty years ago, or in 1882, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis removed to Turnberry, where they have since resided. Mrs. Lewis was in her earlier years identi- fied with the Methodist Church, but on removing to Turnberry, there being no Church of her choice near, she connected herself with Eadies' Presbyterian Church, and remained a faithful and consistent member thereof until her death. Mrs. Lewis was a devoted Christian and enjoyed the esteem of the community in which she lived for so many years. Her life was one of suffering and on this ac- count perhaps, did not appear to advantage to those outside the family circle, but to those who knew her het, her spiritual life was a constatt example. She wae a thorough be- liever in the free grace of God, know- ing that nothing less would avail. Her faith was tried by her affliction, but was triumphatit, On lifting the blind higher, when the sun was thin- ing, she remarked—"That is nice, arid it is evidence, that "at evening time, ft shall be light," and assured those around her that she would soon be with the Lord. All threugh her life, t her chief thought was for °there, thus h following the example of Min "who o pleased not Himself." Mee. .r4VVIS p Heed the "shut-in' life, hettee only a to those in the home, did her unselfish e Character appear in its true light, nt Her conversation habitoally inclitted f to spiritual matters, When others in passeclaway.het thoughtwas: —"What g did they know of Ilirst," whore p to know' Is life eternal," Beeides her bereaved partner in life, there e remain of a family of nine, three sone t and one daughter, viz,-14.1e1vvin t Whighan* n an . of Turn- 0 berry, anal one daughter, Mies Rath, t also- of Turtiberry. Intermenttook f. ptaee iti Wingharn eemeteey on Jan- f uttrY Wit, her pastor, Rev, W 3g Watt oonduoting the iterViceo. it pounds is accepted as the weight in most Ontario municipalities and in the West. The new legislation will probably legalize the ninety pound standard throughout the Dorniniart. A. similar act was introduced last session, but was too late to he dealt with. ' Yes, She Knew Him. During the recent municipal cam- paign, one of the candidates dresssd up in his Sunday attire, and in his canvass, rang the bell at the door of a lady -voter's home. The lady herself answered the summons, and the can- didate, putting on his most benignant smile, expected a cordial welcome. This, however, he did not get. Aston- isned at the coolness of the reception, he exclairaed—" Why, I guess you don't know me, Mrs. ? "Oh, yes," said the lady, "Indeed 1 do know you, and I know what you are after, but you can't get my vote." They do tell that it took the aspirant all his spare time to iron the wrinkles out of his face, and put on the sweet "help me out" sraile, before the next call was made. Five Cents A Barrel. The Ridgetown Dominion reports the following :—"Last fall a number of farmers living around Port Bur- well formed an association to ship their apples to the Old Country. Al- together between two and three thousand barrels were shipped. Only the very choicest hand-picked fruit was sent, the farmers doing the pack- ing and furnishing the barrels. .A few days ago the returns were received, and one of the members of the as- sociation, a prominent farmer from that section, stated. that after ex - pewee had been paid, the fruit brought 52 cents a barrel, and as the barrels cost 47 cents each, actually only five cents a barrel was realized on the apples. As buyers here were of- ferina $1. 25 and $1. 50 for the apples on the trees, doing their own picking, naturally the association is very much ieappoin tett " Golden Wedding. One of these exceptionally interest- ing events was celebrated on Tuesday of this week, Mr. and Mrs. Coventry of town being the happy groom and bride. Mr. Coventry is a native Cana- dian, while Mrs. Coventry was born in Devonshire, England; her maiden name was Sarah Manning and she came to Canada when quite young. On Jantsa,ry 28, 1862, Mr. Coventry and Miss Manning were uuited in marriage, in Southampton, Ont., by Rev, D. Watters, For a number of years, they resided in Hallett township, and later removed to East Wawanosh, until twenty years ago, they became resi- dents of Wingham. To Mr. and Mrs. Coventry were born seven daughters and one son, all of whom are living. The son, Joseph of North Bay, was the only one of the family absent from the anniversary on Tuesday. The daughters are—Mrs. John E, Ellis of East Wa,wanosh, Mrs, II. W. Church of Galt, Mrs. Griffin of New York, Mrs. T. O. Spading of Sperling, Man„ Mrs. T. E, Malcolm of Detroit, Mrs. C. J, Paddock of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Miss Rose, at horae. There were also present Messrs, J. E. Ellis, II, W. Chueoh, T. 0, Sparling, Rev. T. E. Malcolm, Mrs. Shook of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Weymouth and Mrs, E. Bell of Londesboro. Mrs. Bell of George- town and Mrs. Pearson of Chelsea, sisters of Mr. Coventry, were utta,hle to be present. There was nothing stiff or formal about the celebration of this anniversary; rather—it was a happy, 1 joyoue family reutsion, all the guests eing delighted to extend eortgratula. ions to Me. and Mee. Coventry on aviog eached the fiftieth anniversary f their wedding day, The honse was rettily decorated in white and gold, nd the bride and groom were re- ipients of the enstoroary purse of gold hich cattle to them in the unique orrn of a "shower" of gold cOing. The enu cards were prettily written in old, the reverse side serving as a lace eard. The repast enjoyed and ver, the afternoon was delightfully pent ill allllial elljOyIlltht. in which he grand-ehildren happily participae ed. Mr, Oosten try has reached the age f 82, while Mrs, Oaventry is 09. May hey be oared fot maty years to thetr nilly, le the wish of their many rieode. leluinerons letters of con. ratulation were received, adding to he plea:tura of the occasion, 0 m Pidvance. •••,••••••••,.... ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1912. Besiness And Social. On Thursday evening of last week, Dr. Priee's Bible Class held their bust. nese meeting, There were about forty young men present, and after busi. nese was concluded, refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed, This young men's class is in a pros- peroas condition, and is doing a good work. Fancy Price Fowl. The Listowel Standard reports that Mr. A. C. 13ricker, one of the leading poultrymen of Listowel last week sold a White Orpington rock to Ur. John Boyd of Regina, for the handsome figure of $50. Thi e bird took second prize at the Winter Poultry Show in Guelph, • Five Publication Days. February, 1912, is peculiar in one respect at least. Although only con- taining 29 days, a,nd the Advance is published weekly, yet there will be five publication days in the month. Thie has not oceurred since 1872, and as thie paper was first issued in 1873, it will be the first time in its history to issue five times in February. Those who figure the thing out, say that such an event will not occur again till 1910. Promising New Potato. Eleven years ago a potato known as Da,viee' Warrior, produced south-east of Edinburgh, was introduced into On- tario. Seed of this variety was ob. tained by Prof, Za,vitz some time later, and last year experimental plots oC the Warrior were planted on 57 farms in competition with Empire State. The result was to show an average yield for Warrior of nearly 132 bushels per acre, as compared with 110t. for Empire State, In comparative value, the experimenters gave 100 points to Warrior as against 01 for Empire State, but they gave 100 points to Empire for meanness, and only 94 to Warrior. The higher standing in point of general value given to War- rior was doubtless based partly on the greater yield given by it, and partly on the fact that it slimed only 11 per cent. of small tubers, as compared with 14 per cent. for Empire, War- rior, like Empire, is a late variety. Beat This, lf You Can, Mrs. T. E. Walker, of lot 19, con. 2, Toronto Township, is well known to many in this vicinity, having once re- sided in Wingham. According to re- ports, she has proved a very successful poultry -raiser. Every bird sold by her was hatched on the premises and raised by her. Last summer Mrs. Walker had 4 geese, 6 turkeys, 75 hens and 3 ducks. From this stock she made the following sales during the fall and winter: W. Harris, St Law- rence market Toronto, purchased. 40 ducks six weeks old, for which he paid $37 08. J. T. Reeves, butcher Toronto, bought 27 fat chickens for $20.72; 80 turkeys weighing 390 lbs. at 25 cents a pound, for $97,50, and 45 turkeys weighiug 675 lbs. which brought 23 cts a pound for $155 25, These birds were so large they brought a smaller price than the medium sized fowl, some of them weighing as high as 24 pounds each. Then 39 ducks weighing 230 lbs, brought her $4370, W. H. Squire, 1146 Bloor street west, bought three turkeys weighing altogether 45 lbs. for $1125, and 20 geese weighing 209 lbs. for $4573, In .addition to the above, sbe sold fowl for breeding pur- poses that brought good prices. Six geese netted their owner $15; eight turkey gobblers, $11 31; 31 turkey hens brought $100 ; 32 ducks brought $52, and 50 pullets kept over, $37,50, The total amnunt realized during the year was $640 48, Can any other wo- man in Ontario beat this? These re- turns are certainly great, and we give them as received. Startlingly Sudden. The death of Samuel Thomson at Whitechurch, on Thursday evening of last week may well be thus described. Samuel was a bright, active young man in his eighteenth year. On the day referred to, along with his brother, deceased brought in a load of hay to Mr. Isaad of town, and apparently was in the best pf health, and onthe way home he *as full of life and energy, They arrived home towards evening and after supper, Samna dressed and attended the evangelistib service in Whitechurch. As the congregation rose to sing, he fell to the floor, Kind attention was immediately given him, and Dr. Jamieson summoned, hot the spark of life had fled, Heart failure is suptaosed to have been the cause, as the result of an attack of pneumonia, a year ago. The funeral took place on Monday to Wingliato cemetery, Rev. Ii , A. Walker tonducting the service, A. handsome wreath in the form of an anchor, was laid upon the casket by the young men of Whitechurch and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs, Thomson have had their share of trouble. A little over a year ago they lost ar son, arid now another, and Mts. Thomson le new iti delieate health, Youth, with ite energy and vivacity often lea& us to suppose that death lingers far in the distanee, but this east event is an additional warning for all to be ready, seeing that "vee know not what a day or an hour may bring forth," Much isympathy is felt for the family iti their sudden bereavement, Setni.Annual Sale. IL Es Ieard & Co. continence their eemisannual sale on Saturday morning. They promise sweeping reductions, and plenty of salespeople to wait rea you, See their big advt., peg° 5 of this issue. Benefit Concert. The concert for Miss Houghton on Monday evening was well attended and, quite suceessful from financial point of view, the receipts being $115. Ur. McRaye and Miss Webling sus- tained theie reputation as entertain - OM Miss Mann's rendering Was en- joyed and Miss Griffin's solos are al- ways listened to with pleasure, Miss Eva Patterson and Miss Mieiam Smith sang sweetly. Mr, W. 1I, Willis cap. tured the house with a solo which con- tained references to members of the Town Council and their specialties, The Bandlendered a few selections before the concert began. The Ad- vance is pleased to report that Miss Houghton is improving, and able to sit up. Her many friends hope for her complete recovery. A Turnberry Wedding. A pleasing and happy 'matrimonial event took place on Tuesday, San. 23vd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Breckenridge, Turnberry boundary, when their second daughter, Mary A., became the bride of Mr, Wm. Nichol- son, a prosperous young farmer, also of the boundary. Protnptly at four !Ii4ocai Items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, 'Read Willis & advt. on page 8, Eaeter Sunday this year falls on April 7th, Town Council will meet next Mon. day evening. February Clearing Sale at Knox'e. On Friday morning last, the tem. perature had dropped again to 15 degrees below zero; There will be a masquerade carnival on the rink here, an Wednesday even4 ing next, February 7th, The Davies Packing Co. will cease the killing and curing of hop at Hate riston ; the plant will be used for cold storage. LOST.—A ealf.skin, purse and sum of money. Finder please return to W. G. Orr, Frances Street, or Walker & Olegg's factory. As we close our forms a happy event is in progress at Mr. John Reid's The report is held over utttil next issue. The Advance regrets to report Mr, P. S. Linklater very ill at present; enquiry as we go to press finds no improvement. The last three funerals that Under- taker Walker attended were ladies ant00111.1161111011•101111111•11114111MEN. suliwortufTios Ssil:0060 tePrismilitanieTB0A.DurtliCt The Advance acknowledges receipt at eomplimentary tickets for tlae an, trual "At Horne" of tbe Huron Old Boys' Association, to be held in the Temple building, Toronto, on 13'ebru, !Iry 23rd. MIS wifl be the twelfth an, nual banquet, and these gatherhsgs are always enjoyable. FOR SALE.—Nouse and one acre of land, Winaham Town Plot, owned by the late Mrs. Jas. McKenzie. For Particulars, apply to Geo. Allen, or Gavin Wilson, executors, Wingliam. On Saturday last, W. R. Gallaher put his team in the Methodist Church shed, and when he went to get the teatn preparatory to returning home,. he found that some person had stolen his fine goat.skin robe. He will give a reward for information that will lead to discovery. BALD MEN slsould call ancl inspect the famous Sanitary Patent Toupees, as shown by Prof. Dorenwend of To- ronto, at the Brunswick Hotel on Monday, Feb. 5th, These Toupees are not only perfect in construction, but are tbe only Sanitary and Patented substitutes of one's own hair. On Friday evening last, Mrs, Simp- son of Cuirass, mother of Mrs. A. H. Musgrove, was seized with paralysis, and at time of writing very little im- provement can be noticed in her con- dition. As she is advanced in years, being 82, much anxiety as to the re- sult is natural. o'clock, the bride attired, in Copen- whose ages were 89, 82, and 83, or a Cburth 111evos hagert blue silk and wool taffetta total of 251. cloth, trimmed with all-over lace and L. bead sequin trimming, entered the duGrirnegatFRetobcrku-arreyd.ucing Sale at Knox's parlour leaning on the arm of her St. father, and took her place beneath an Paul's Church Sunday School arch of evergreens, decorated with will h,ave their annual sleigh ride next white bells and Rowers, Miss Jessie Saturday; officers and teachers are Moffatt playing the wedding mhoping for a fine day.arch. • After the marriage ceremony, the Listowel agricultural society has guests numbering ninety, partook of ,wiped out a debt of $250, and. will a fowl supper, prepared inMrs. Breck- isnpgen0c10$t2h,e00f0aiorngreorteinctdien.g a new build- enridge's good style, during which they were entertained by Mr. R. In renewing for the Advance for Owens' gramophone. The evening herself and daughter, Mrs. 'Smale was spent in music, games, songs and says—"The Advance is like a great, recitations. Guests were present long, welcome letter from home." from Saskatchewan, Philadelphia, Winnipeg, Elora, Blyth, Brussels, WANTED.—Severat cord.s of good Wroxeter, and Belgrave. The pre- wood, twelve inches long, that will split well. Hard or soft maple pre- sents, which were costly, numerous ferred.—Enquire at Advance office, and useful, showed the esteem in which the youngMaster Roy McCreight, who under - couple are held. In went an operation at the hospital the the small hours of morning after singing "Auld Lang Syne" and "God week before last, has fully recovered, and was able to go home last Sun - be with you till we meet' again," the guests left for their homes, pronounc- day* ing Mr. and Mrs. Breckenridge and On Tuesday, Ritchie and Cosens family capital entertainers, disposed of Mark Gray's house and lot corner of Patrick and Catharine BIRTHS. streets. The purchaser is Mr. Geo. Bugg—In Wingham, Jan. 25, to Mr. Denyer of town. and Mrs. Herbert Bugg, a son. Mrs. Joseph Agnew of Lucknow, Scott—In East Wawanosh, Jan. 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Scott, a who underwent a very critical opera - daughter. tion at the hospital three weeks ago, MATHS. has fully recovered, and was able to Thompson—In Whitechurch, Jan. 25, go home last Thursday. Samuel Thampson, aged 17 yrs. Bargains in Watches and Jewellry, McDougall—In Turnberry, January at Knox's February Sale. 25, Isabella McDougall, in her 91st year. The Elgin County Council had to McQuillin —In West Wawanosh on ballot sixty-six times to elect Alex. Saturday, Jan. 20, Edward. Me- Anderson as Warden. Northumber- Qaillin, aged 85 yrs„ 3 months. 'Personals $ ".../%06.0%"•••••vb .6•W UP • laud County °outsell elected their Warden on the 30th ballot. Mr. Geo. Smith who had his leg s broken and badly crushed while at work for Mr. John Metcalfe in Turn - berry, was able to leave the hospital actsl go home last Saturday. Fon SALE.—Six nigs, two months old, thoroughbred Yorkshire. Apply to Wm. M. Anderson, East Wawa - nosh. Walkerton Town Council sent a petition to J. J. Donnelly, M. P„ ash- ing that he use his influence with a° Government to have the train known as the "Flying Post," continued. The many friends of Mrs. R. S. McGee will be pleased to know that she is convalescing nicely at the hospi- tal, Mrs. McGee underwent a serious operation there last Wednesday. Wornen's Arties, Storm Gaiters and Leggings, 1;00 to $1.50 in all styles and sizes.—W. J. Greer. Master Scott Ferguson, sou of Rev, Mr, Ferguson of 13elgrave was operat- ed on for the removal of tonsils and adenoids, by Dr. Margaret Calder at the hospital on Wednesday last. Col. Hugh Cloak has resigned the command of tlae 32nd Bruce regiment and has been succeeded by Major, now Lt. Col. W. J. Doizglass formerly of Tara and at present with the Tad - hope people at Orillia, CORM CORM 4 earloarl of Feed Corn for sale at our warehouse on G. r R.— TIMING & MILLS, De. Margaret Calder was called to Brussels last Thursday. Mss Beecroft of Toronto is the guest of Mrs. F. Buchanan. Miss Mary Coulter of Toronto spent Sunday with her parents in town. I Miss T. H. Ma,xwell and Mrs. W. 3, I Walkey left for Winnipeg on Tuesday last. Miss Greta Kennedy of London Nor - twee School, spent Senda,y at her home la town. „ Mrs, P. Brown of Clifford is visit. • ing Mrs. J. 3. Elliott and other Wing - ham friends, Mrs. W. S. Kew has returned home after a, six weeks' visit with her son, Dr. Arthur Kew, Pittsburg. Mr. Mariners of Brussels was in Lowe vvith a, rink of Brussels Curlers on Wednesday of last week. Mr, Devitt, M.L As for West Dar. ham, was a, caller atthe Advance office while in town last week. Mrs. Willows of Winnipeg (formerly Miss Vera Barrett of Wingham) is renewing acquaintances in town. Miss Lydia Kew left on Tuesday morning for a few weeks visit in Toronto. Miss Stewart of Blyth is re- lieving her. Miss Vera Bra,clwin, who has been visiting her grandparents for the past six months, left for her home on Tues. day in Cranbrook, B.O. Mrs!, Jatnes Sutherland of Kinlose returned horns last Saturday, after spending a couple of weeks with Miss Sutherland of Lower Winghana, Mr. James Ford, a fortner resident of Wingharo, has returned, atter spending the summer in -Winnipeg, fie reports the weather there very cold, Mr, Alonzo Sutherland of Ttivford, Sask., returned to East Williams, after spending a couple of week e with his father of Kirsiosa and cousins of Winghaoe, Miss Mary Corley of Burketon and Fred. Corley of the Standard Bank staff, Kirtgaton, spent a few days in town 'atm week. Miss Corley will retnaio a while with relatives in East Wawariosh, Yfe, Wm. Treety, who recently UAW home frotts the West on isecoont of the illness of hie mother, 1VIrs. Treacy of town, wee called home this week, by the illness of his clan ha 'ter with appendicitis. The Teeswater Junior llockey team played the Wing/ram Boy Semite on the rink here, last Friday evening, and were defeated by a score of Before the game the Scouts served supper in their rooms, to the visitors. Paster terstee—Those wishing farm help, etc., also gills for domestic pine poses, apply to Wm. McQuillin, Immi- gration agent. or IL D, Wcode, both St. Helens P. 0. 111r, D. 13e11 received this week a waload of hi.M-1j. Autonaobiles. Ile has fitted lip a garage in one of his ehosis and invites inspeetion of his line cars. Watch for his advt., and In the meantitne call and see the autos, Twenty to thirty per cent, discount, at Ittiolea, during the February Sale, The vote on Church Union in Hen - sail Methodist Church resulted- as follows; total vote cast 185, for Union 133, against 52. The "Gideons" have placed 12,000 Bibles in hotel rooms throughout the Province in less than a year. Strat- ford was the latest place, where 250 copies were placed. The Quarterly Sacramental service of Wingham Methodist Church, will be held next Sunday. The pastor will preach at 11 a.m., and this will be followed by the administration of the Lord's Supper. Next Tuesday evening, the Guild of Whitechurch Presbyterian Church will hold a literary meeting. One of the features will be a debate on that important subject—"Church Union 17 There will also be a good programme. Silver collection. As the Methodist Churches of Cana- da are to vote on the question of union with the Presbyterians and Congregationalists, Rev. Dr. Rutledge is considering the Basis of Union at the mid -week meeting. Last Wednee- day, the doctrinal points were taken up, and. this evening, Church polity will be considered. Major Frank Morris, the new Divi- sional Commander of the Londott Division will be welcomed in the Sal- vation Army Citadel, Wingham, on Friday next, Feb. 2nd, at 8 p.m. The Major has had the oversight of the S. A work in Alaska, Yukon and British Columbia. A very enjoyable even- ing is in store for those who attend. The evangelistic services in White- church Methodist Church closed last week; the efforts put forth by the pastor, Mr, Walker, and the Misses Sturm, vvho assisted biro, were suc- cessful. The Quarterly Sacramental services were held last Sunday by Rev. Geo, McKinley of Lucknow, when twenty-seven united with the Church. A large congregation gathered in the Presbyterian Church, St. Helene, on the afternoon of Thursday, the 18:h inst., to the service for the ordin- ation of Mr. Wm. Mackintosh to the ministry and his induction to the pastoral charge of St. Helens and Hut Aalffield. Among the ministers pre- sent at the service were : Revs, Hardie, of Lochalsh; Perrie, o!' Winghaan ; Bremner, of Ripley; West, of Blue - vale; Duncan, of Lucknow; and Ferguson of Belgrave. Mr. Mackin- tosh, who is a recent graduate of Montreal College, begins his work under most favorable auspices. Always Avoid Worry. Justice Harlan has this to say on worry :—Speaking of worry, that is one thing that a man wrist learn to avoid if he will be well and happy, There is no one thing in the world that has a, tendency to upset and rust a man's body and faculties more rapidly than worry. The man who does nut worry is usually a happier and a better man, as far as ability and capacity for work are concerned, than the man who allows himself to be worried. Pleasant Thoughts. Here is a good paragraph from Ens. kin :—"To get peace, if you do want it, make for yourselves nests of plea- sant thoughts. None of us yet knows, for none of us has been taught in early youth, what fairy palaces we may build of beautiful thoughts prod against all adverslty. Bright fancies, satisfied memories, noble histories, faithful sayings, treasure - houses of preeious and restful thoughts, which care cannotdisturb, nor pairt make gloomy, nor poverty take away him us—ho ssee bnilt With. 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