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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1912-03-21, Page 1• Allell0115011111•1011111111•10.101•110•110,11P 11 1 1 1 1 •1111110111011111. 40TIT YEAR, NO 29. The Wingham *Advance. Letter from Mr. Wm. Button. Huron Medical Association 299 Lime St., Rivereide, Cal, Wingham Was the town, and Wed- nesday evening, March 13th, the date To The Wingham Advance chosen for the regular meeting of Dear Editor :-Just noticed in your Huron County Medical Association. paper that you had made some re- Besides the local physicians, there marks in reference to my letter to were present -Dr, Ernmersoe, White - yet; when remitting my renewal stlo- ly, Macklin, and Taylor, jute, of Gode- scription. I did not euppose for a rich, Drs. Shaw and, Gandier of Olin- motnene that you were going to bring ton, Dr. Burroughs and Ross of Olin - My name out in your esteemed paper, ton, Dr. Machell of Dublin, Dr, Ver - or 1 might have said "rnethtng w"th guson of leesvvater and D. Jamie - while, but from what you said in your on of Whitechurch. Much regret paper in reference to our home, our was felt at the abseripeeofe Dr. H. A. auto and land, I hope that our old Brece of Torontoeveho 'wait -unable to friendin Winghani will not get the be present on eeteeunt of the illness of impression that we are proud of these his father. /elle, however, forweaded things, No, we are not, but thankful his paperovhich was read to the AS - to the Giver of tel good things, and sociaticeiby Dr, Emmerson. more so for being in such a salubrious It was a bappy thought for he Ae- sun-kissed climate as Southern Cali- sociation to meet in Winghain, as it fornia bas. affor ed the members aneppportunity To give you an idea as to the dif- of cel rating the jabgetebf the oldeet ference in valuations between proper- practit nee in liatetiiunty, Dr. J. B. ties here and in Wingham-for 1, Tanalyn o Ingham, who has been stance, the house you make reference in active medical praetice for fifty to in your former issue, of ours, we years. Unfortunately, De. Tatnlyn don't think the house is Jut equal to was unable to be present, not having the one we had in Wiughtem, while recovered from the effeets of the it has not cost any more, and should adcident from which he buffered a few I want to diepose of it. as I did in weeks ago. After the business and Wingham, I could easily make double scientific session has been held, the the price out of it here, and in case of members of the Association visited rent I ceuld only get fifteen dollars a Dr. Tamlyn in his home and presented month there, here I could get fifty, him with the following address :- I !night say, the photo of it we sent An address to Dr. J. E. Tainlyn you, was Just taken by a neighbor across the street from uq, by eneP from the Huron Medical Association, ehot. on his completion of 50 years in the Practice of Medicine. The auto you speak of, I am not as proud of it as I was the first bike I Wingham, March, 13, 1912 had, tbat had to be driven by Leg & Walker power, while in Wingham. Now then in regard to the five hundred acres of land, I mentioned it to show you that we were pretty well planted (as I said) in California, and can say so far have never once regretted it, while of course we would like to have some of our old friends and acquaintances near toe but we must say that thisisone of the naost hospita,ole communities we have ever been in, and mostly all good Eistern people. I might make little further reference to the land and why I purchased that quentity. It was not I can assure you, with any intention of going farming or ranching as they call it here (although it e'en be mede a very profitable business here.) ' I bought it in block for speculation, and aoa hav- ing it divided up into ten, twenty and forty acre lots. It did not cost me half a hundred an acre, in block, but I shall make twice that of it before a year is over. I mention this to show you that there are opportunities here for people that wish to take the ad- vantages of them, not particularly in speculation, as I am not an advocate of speculations, but there are great opportunities to the people that are willing to get on to the land and put 13tinae energy and brains into it, and it is really wonderful what this land will produce when properly worked, as, you will see from the little pamphlet I have inclosed, and I wish or hope you may see your way to copy a few items out of the pa,miehlet, and print it with this letter to show what an be done here. Auy persons doubting it, can write direct to the Government de- partment and find out for themselves. I have seen the most of it thyself, and can vouch for it, but at the same time I don't want to give you the opinion that everybody is wealthy. "We have the poor with us," just as true, OA it is written in the good Book of old, but a good deal of, it comes about from the fact that they are not willing to go out on to the land and produce the necessaries of life. You know also that you have setae farmers there that are not making a living, while others are making enough to add their neighbor's farm to their own, and so it is Isere. In regard to climate, we have found it everything we expected, neither too cold nor too warm. We have not as yet this winter used one cord of wood for heating purposes, although it has been called a cold winter here, I sowed in our garden in December, lettuce, carrots, beets and onions, and have had the pleasure of using off them all winter. Some of our straw- berries are just ripening and others are in bloom. Hoping that I am not intruding on your valuable space. Sincerely yours, WU BUTTON. The pamphlet referred to by Mr. Batton above is on the editor's desk. It, refers to the Coachella Valley, where one acre is said to fuenieh a living and five acres is an indepen- dency, and we emote a few of the facts given :-O. Robertson sold $1200 wortb of grapes feorn six acres. 0. Edmonds, from 35 acres sold over $35,000 worth ahd refused $50,000 for his 35 acres. From 3 acres, Otto Geisler had $1,100, net, for his onions. Another, S, Sav- age, who only bad afternoons at his disposal took $2,500 worth off 7e acres. B. Cavanagh sold $150 worth of to- matoes from one quarter of an acre. IL L. Sauers, $1,800 worth from 21 acres. T. L. Gridley sold $500 worth of summer i3quash from one acre. Four date palms of Fred Johnson's began to bear last year and yielded $110.40 the first yeer. From one- eighth of an acre, J. S. Kelly sold $75 worth of sweet potatoes, and Otto Geisler $150 worth of encumbers from half ati twee. Evidently, the Ooachel- la Valley is a fruitful place. Good land (in sage bub) runs at from $50 to $100 per acre; improved land $200 per are. De, Thurston of Los Angeles h s 4e acres. He rented his ort shares, and his share of the melon erop for 1911 was $510 fairly good rental for elt acres. David Thomas' farmed 17 ares and cleared $1000. 'Melee are a feat of the facts that may be verifle'd by welting the Seneetary Beard of Trade, Indio, Cal.-Entliort. EVEItYTIITNG Gons at half-price or under at Xnox's fire sale, Vttilsort block. Trunks and Valises Big stook fa elect from at lowed pries. -W. 3. Greer, St PatrickEvening. The reorganized Huron Medical As- sociation may well feel that they have met for the first time under favorable auspices, when they have made their meeting the occasion to do honor to their oldest practitioner. It is not, however, on account of the time you have served in the profes- sion, that we desire to pay our respects, but rather that during a long service, you have endeavored to up- hold the aims, the ideals and the ethics of the profession, Medical men who keep in touch with the advanced thought and progress in medicine and surgery, always belong to the young- est school, however advanced in years they may be. This fact, however, is too often forgotten by the public, who imagine that the young doctor muet necessarily know something that the older doctor has no means of finding out. We are pleased to note that not- withstanding your age and strennous life under conditions by no means so easy, for a doctor, as they are to day, you are still enjoying good health, that your hopes and aspirations are young, your spirits buoyant, and that you still retain your love and devotion to your profession. You certainly have practised medi- cine under conditions different from what they are to -day. You have gone hundreds of miles on foot and horse- back, You know by experience what a trail through the woods and the blaze on the tree means. You have faced all kinds of blizzards and snow- drifts. Swollen streams, mud roads, or corduroy roads never stopped you when duty called, Since you commenced the practice of medicine there have been many changes in your own town. You have seen a blacksmith shop, a small store, and a tavern develop Into the thriv- ing town that Wingham now is. A town well supplied with railroads, waterworks, and telephones, and where the electric light has displaced the tallow candle. In the rural dis- tricts you see a forest transformed in- to productive farms, where the binder has taken the place of the sickle, and the cradle, and the engine ineet great naeasure is doing the work of the ox and the horse. You see rural tele- phones and rural delivery, and the country doctor visiting his patients in an automobile, where only a few year. ago a buckboard would have been cnta sidered a luxury. During the last f tw years, you have witnessed the dis- covery of the North and South poles, man disputing with the birds for the supremacy of the ai,r, and at 1,, a,st the early dawn of universal peace. As far as advancement in things pertaining to our profession is Con- cerned, we congratulate you On hav- ing practised medicine during the last fifty years. The next thousand years may not add so neuela to raedicine and surgery, that will be of practical bene- fit to mankind, as the last fifty years have; and we know that any thousand years in the past of the world's history Ilea not added so much. It is true that all the arts have made phenomen- al strides during this period, but it is a matter for congratulation to 1.18 as doctors that our profession in all its branches has kept abreast in the race. The use of the microscope has raised the practice of medicine fronr mere env ricism and placed it on a ecienti- fie basis. The introduction of ante 4 - thetics and the aseptic treatment of wounds have made possible the pre- sent achievements in surgery. The clinical thermometer, the stethoscope, cystoscope, X rays, eta, have placed diagnosis on a sound bade, while the advancements made in pharmacology, serum therapy, sanitation, etc., have given results that were before impos- sible. A retrospect and a reflection ou these things must be a source of gratification to you. In as far as your own relation to the profession is concerned, we can assure you that your life has not been lived In vain. You have dohs what you could to relieve suffering and distress. You have no donbt felt, as others in our profestion have, that the idea of a fee is the deplorable part of the prac. tice of medicine. Could thie be ex - eluded entirely, the practice of medi- cine an.t surgery would be ideal. Under ouristeserit SySteln, the con- sideration of a fee cosinot be wholly Ignored, as doctors have to live like other people. You however have been singularly free from avarice, and you will be t membered for your kind and generous heart, and as a doctor who placed duty before every other eon, eideratiort, Indeed that which Will afford the greatest pleasure to you in your latter days will be your con- eideration toWitede the deserving poor. The younger members of the prof An enjoyable Irish evening was &vs &Won will remember your courtesy en by tbo A Y. P. A. of St. Nee and eoneldetation towards them. The Ohorch on Monday evening lad, poputar young doeter who is credited Irish eongs were given as follow:- with knowing all the up-to•date tips Trio by 10816rEt. Neett and jet- is constantly invading the preserves kine, a daett by the Mimes Mann, and of the older praetitiotier, and it re. $010 by Mies Alice Mann. A spien- quires a large stinted of the grane Of did paper, on "Iriehtneit in Canada" God to be able at ell times to hold bat watt Oren by MISS 13. MeOratken, and. the hand of fellowship to him. This teteeli48 by Mlett L Magri Meter,. Is especially tette when the old dotter P. Jenkins, Herb. Jobb ited Eav I. 1. oonecions of the feet that the young Oeoly. rileal Who le taking game of his good _ eta WINGIUM„ ONT., THURSDAY, MAR,C11 21, fanailies, has so much to learn, in the great sclsool of experience. Did our knowledge of the facts war- rant it, we would feign make some affectionate reference to some of your confreres who have left the scene of action but who vikorthily held the bridge while they lived, We believe that our association should take some steps to preserve the memories of these worthies ere time obliteratee ail reliable information regarding them. We cannot forget that your latter years have been clouded by the loos of your dear wife, but there is at least some compensation in the recollection of a, long and pleasant companion- ship. In conclusion we would express our great pleasure in having you with us on this occasion, and we hope and pray that you mo,y be long mated to join us at our gatherings. The time will come to you ere long, as indeed it will come to the yonngest of us, when we will be compelled to hang up the stethoscope and the scalpel, and our sincere desire is that we may be able to look back on our lives with the feeling that we have tried at leaet to merit the "Well done," Alex. Taylor, A. H. Macklin, President Sec.-Treas. This interesting episode over, the physicians turned their steps towards Johnston's restaurant, where an ele- gant and appetizing dinner awaited them, served in Mrs, Johnston's ex- cellent style. During the dinner, Mr. Morton'e orchestra furnished several selections. During the evening Miss Estelle Griffin, Dr. Gaudier and Geo. °fine furnished vocal selections, that were enjoyed and appreciated. No more succesefal or' enjoyable meeting has been held by the Associ- ation than the one held in Winghara on Wednesday, March 13, 1912. 111011 SCHOOL NOTES. By H. S. Reporter. Preparations are being made for the Oratorical Contest and "At Horne," which are to take Place the week before the Easter va,cation. The Girl' meeting of the Literary Society will be held Friday afternoon. Those interested are cordially invited to be present. We regret to announce the death of one of our fellow -students Miss Clara Brock. The staff and students extend their heart,felt sympathy to the be- reaved mother, sister, and brothers and sorrowing friends. Her class- mates of the third form expressed their sympathy by a floral spray, and the staff and remaining students by a pillow of flowers. Millinery Openings. These interesting affairs to all ladies are dated in Wingham for Thursday, March 2Ist. Wingham milliners as usual will be found to the front, with seasonable stocks of spring millinery, trimmed to suit any variety of tastes. See advertisement of Miss Reynolds on page 8. Special 'Council Meeting. A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Saturday evening. The chief business was the consid- eration of the agreement in force between the Town and Howson & Broclebank for water. It was decided to give the necessary eix months' notice of intention to terminate the agreement. Death Of Clara P.„Brock. Heavy indeed is the burden of sor- Isere that has fallen Upon the home ef Mrs. E. Brock, by the death of her daughter, Miss Clara, For several weeks, she had suffered intensely from that very painful afflictien, inflame - tory rheumatism. Until Tuesday of last week, she was carefully nursed in the home, and it was then decided to remove her to the hospital. Here too, she received every attention, but her sufferings continued, and during Sunday forenoon, she passed to abet- ter home, where pain and sickness are never experienced. Clara was a good girl, a member of the Methodist Church, of the Epworth- League, and of Mrs. Morton's Bible class. She Was a bright, clever student of Form Wingham High School, looking for- ward hopefully to the future. But in the bloora of youth at the age of 18, after weeks of intense suffering, her earthly career has ended. It is dif- ficult under such circumstances, to dry the tear of sorrow, or offer help- fal sympathy, and yet we are assured that "All things work together for good to them that love God." So far as human sympathy can be useful in helping to lighten the !Darden of grief, Mrs. &oak and family have it, in this dark hour of sorrow. The funeral took place on Wednesday, service be- ing held in the Methodist Church, and was attended by a large nurnber of sympathizing friends, Rev. Dr. Rut- ledge conducting the service, assisted by ,Rev. E. H. Croly of St. Paul's. Upon the casket were laid many floral tributes; among them, the fol- lowing -from the Eureka, Bible Clem, the Junior Epworth League, the Senior League, Mrs. Morton's Bible clam the Young Men's Class, Miss M. L. Brocktt depertmetit of the Public Sehool, Mr. and Mrs, 11101:man, the High School teacher, to from her class -mates in Form III; from the No - Man's Institute, from Miss Grace and Me. E. Greer, ft E. bard, and others, Interment took place in Wingham cemetery. WANTED, 000d :eel for getieral housework -Mrs. R. M. Rebinson, EveRy HOME A COLLEGe. By means of the excellent Home Study Department connected With the Spotter, adduces Collegial, thou. sands of young people are learning while they earn. Many study ebtire- ly at home and ethers study part at home and finieh at the Business Cols lege. This chain of eollegeo and its Home Study Department trahl over tvvo thousand young Canadians WM:M- alty, Its graduates are tO b 61.11ad in leading positions throughout Oatiarla and united Statism. Any young per. son. who is desirous of bettering their condition ehoOld write to -day to the hea,reet Spotton Iliseineges .0011tle. The)* collegoe are looetect At L.OrK1013-0 Welland, Petetboro, Orangeville, Wiee;harn, Walkerton and Clinton and have been established during the past thirty year.. Will Bore Agaiti, The Waterworks committee has ar. rauged with W. II, Davidson to drill another well, a short distance east of present. Mr. Davidson guaranteee to sink at least an eight inch pipe down to the rock, He has a good outfit and understands his business. Loss After Loss. Mr. John Mc0Zeight has had one trouble after another in close suc- cession, and still they come. Not so very long ago his wife died, and he was laid aside by pneumonia; then one of bis sons was laid low by illness. Just as he had begun to get once more on his feet, and near the close of a hard winter's work, one of his beet horses died. This was noted in the Advance two weeks ago, On Thurs. day last, his boys let the cows out to get water, and seeing that the bars were up, left them out a short time. In some way or other, the cattle nosed the bars down, got on to the railway track, juet as the freight train came along. One fine cow was ki'led, and another, so injured that it may have' to be killed. It is not much wonder that Mr. McCreight is a very much discouraged man. The Advance hopes that there are better times ahead for him, and that the sun of prosperity may yet shine upon hie path. Death Of Mrs, Cunningham. Friday afternoon last brought sud- den bereavement to the home of Mr. J. J. Cunningham, President of the Western Foundry Co. As the hour of six o'clock approached, Mrs. Cun- ningham was engaged preparing the evening meal, when suddenly the messenger of death came, and in a moment, she had passed away. Mrs. Cunningham's maiden name was Mary Ann Maddigan ; she was born in Port Perry, and was married to her now bereft husband twenty-three years ago, and came to Wingharn in 1902. To them were born five children, none of whom are living. Deceased had for many years been afflicted with asthma, which it is thought weakened the action of her heart, finally causing her death. Mie. Cun- ningham was a member of the Romen Catholic Church, and service was held in the Church of the Sacred Heart on Monday, at 9 30 a.m., by Rev. Father Blair. Interment took place in Tees - water cemetery. • Mrs. Cunningham was 47 years of age. Residence Burned. The Advance regrets to report the loss that came to Mr. A, M. Fralick of the Oth of Turnberry on Wednesday afternoon of last week, after we had gone to press. On that afternoon, Mr. Fralick'e residence and all its contents were destroyed by fire. Mrs. Fralick had gone to see a sick friend, the children were at school, and after getting his dinner, Mr. Fralick ex- amined the furnace, and everything appeared perfectly safe. He then went out to the barn, where he was busily engaged working for a length of time. During the afternoon, neigh- bors noticed the house on fire, and gave the alarm, but when Mr. Fralick became aware of the fire, it had gain- ed such headway that nothing could be saved, and house and contents were a total loss. There is only a small insurance, and the house was substan- tial and cotnfortable. The loss of his dwelling, and household goods, especi- ally at this season of the year, is a very serious matter. Even the cloth- ing of the family Was destroyed, and a fresh start must now be made at a heavy outlay. Wawanosh Pioneer Gone. On Saturday, March 16th, there passed away at his residence in Wing - ham, Mr. Thos. EL Taylor. Deceased was born in Durham, England, and came to Canada with his parents when ten years of age, settling first in Nassaga.weya. In 1851, Mr. Taylor came to this section of country, taking up land in East Wawanosh, then a new township. Hence he may pro- perly be regarded as one of those hard -toiling pioteers who did so much toward laying the foundations of pre- sent prosperous conditions. For many years, he was active in municipal life, being Reeve of the township, and later, Warden of the county. Mr. Taylor -was industrious and frugal, a good neighbor, and in political mat- ters a stauoch Liberal. He retired frona farm life about eight years ago and carne to reside in Winghara. The illness which resulted fatally on Sat- urday last, attacked him about four years ago. The funeral took place on Tuesday to Bethel cemetery, West Wawanosh, Rev. Mr. Miller of Au- burn officiating, Deceased was in his 81st year. FIRE SALE of $1,500 worth of Watches and Jewelry now on, at Knox'a store, Wilson block. From Sunny Alberta. The Camrose car of Alberta pro- ducts reached Wingham Saturday afternoon and was visited by a large number, anxious to see what Alberta could produce. Cataarose lies south- east of Edmonton, and is only six years old, yet it has the O.P.R., G.T. P., 0.N.R,, giving it first-class ship- ping facilities, so that already it, is called "the railway city," In order to advertise the advantages of that dis- trict, the scheme was planned, that has resulted in a, tour of the Cantroee car, containing eample products of that district, Some of the leading men of the Town accompany the car, but as several of them were formerly residents of Ontario, the *week -end tailed them to visit scenes and ac- quaintances of former days. We found Mr. Maxwell, Town Eegineer, and Mr, Fox, a successful fanner of the Cararose district, in charge, cour- teous, and accommodating. They eeetxt to have iixtbibed the optitnisin of the Wet, and :sever tire of sound- ing the praises of the district they represent. The oar is well fitted Op with samples of grasses, wheat, oats, potatoes, etc. There are also Skirls a attliZo.is, a set of harness made of the hide of an Albertan eteer, epeeimens of the prairie chicken, etc, °aroma distriet seems to be well favored In the line of fuel, and epeeinsens of the lignite Coal, so abundant there, are Ewen In the car. This coal is sold at 4111.75 la the lump at the mine. Judg. ing from the specimenof grain, the literature furnished, and the Rupreine optimiens of the people, the Osenrotie distriet is likely to become one of the most prosperous in Alberta, The ear left by the early' too:ming train for Olitston, Rally At Brussels, Mr, G. M. giitott, county secretary of Huron Co. Chileirente Aid Society was in town on Monday on his way home from Goderich, where a success- ful field day was held on Sunday lat. Rev. O. R. Miller of Berlin assisted M. Elliott. In the evening a mass meeting was held, a branels society .formed for Brussels, and about $55 eribscribed to assist in the good work. Rey, A, L. Wishart is president; Jas. Fox, vice-president; NV, H. Kerr, secretary, and F, H, Gilroy, treasurer. Wedding Bells, On Tuesday evening, March 12th, a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. Jno. Bush, Maple - dale, Turnberry, when their seoond daughter, E. Lillian and Waldo E. Weir were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Shortly after five o'clock the couple, unattended, took their places under a prettily- decorated arch to the strains of Loherigrin's wedding march rendered by Um Hartley of Clinton, sister of the groom. The bride looked mete charming in a dainty gown of all-over embroidery and carried a bouquet of white and pink carnations. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev, R. E. Collis of Wroxeter. After the ceremony, the company retired to the dining -room where a sumptuous meal was served. The evening was enjoyably spent in music and games. The following day, the happy couple left for a short trip. The bride's going -away gown was of blue French broadcloth with hat to match. On their return the young people will take up their residence in Rowick where the groom is a pros- perous young farmer. The best wishes of a large circle of friends go with the happy couple. About Beaus: • For he,rd working men and. robust children beans are one of the best and cheapest of foods. They largely fill the place of meat. When nicely cook- ed they serve to vary the menu, and not nearly enough of them are served at our tables. It is a good idea to have "bean night" once a week. Here are a couple of good recipes, For Boston Baked beans, take 1 pound pork, sliced, 1 tablespoon mustard, e cup sugar, pepper and salt. Boil 1 quart of beans until skins break open (having 1 teaspoon soda in the water) then di ain. Place 2 or 3 slices of meat in bottom of bean pot (a well glazed crock or deep granite dish answers the purpose) add a layer of beans, a little of the mustard, sugar, pepper, and last if pork is fresh; continue until bean pot is full, leaving a little pork Lor top. Fill bean pot with water, keep covered, and bake all day in a moderate oven, adding water occasion- ally. Serve hot, They are nice warmed over. For Scalloped Beans - To those who tire of baked beans or whose stomachs cannot digest beans and pork, try the following :-Boil 2 cups common white beans until they crack, drain, add melted butter, pep- per and salt; mash with potato mash- er; put in your pudding pan or baker, add the liquid from a can of tomatoes, cover thickly with ground peanuts, then a layer of bread or cracker crumbs, with dots of butter. Bake in oven until brown, Good either hot or cold. WATCHES, Rings, Brooches, Lock- ets, etc., good but cheap. Fire sale at Knox's, Wilson block. Presentation Of Medal. On Friday last a large number gath- ered in the Connell room to witness the presentation of the Royal Humane Society's Medal to Wm. Haines, son of Mr. and Mts. W. J. Haines of town, for an act of bravery in saving a young comrade's life, on Christmas day 1911. The circumstances were these: - Earl Johns, Frank Gal- braith and Gordon Buchanan were skating on the lower dam on Christ- mas day, and ventured out too far, where the ice gave way, and they were plunged in the water. Two of them succeeded in getting out, but Earl Johns was not able to do so. The others gave the alarm to Will Haines and .Rich, Lloydwho were playing hockey near the shore. Boards were torn frora a fence near by, and by placing these judiciously, Will Haines was able to reach the now chilled and almost sinking boy. In recognition of his prompt and suc- cessful effort, the young man was presented with the medal of the Royal Humane Society, on Friday evening, Mayor Spotton occupying the chair. An excellent address was made by A. 11, Musgrove, M.14.A„ who then hand- ed the modest, young life saver, the handsome medal. Addresses were also given by Messrs, F. Buchanan, 3, C. Smith, and. Rev. E. EL Cob'. "He's a jolly good fellow" was sung and the company separated. The medal is suitably inscribed with the name of the recipient, and date of the event for which the medal was given. PURE SEEDS For silk, Phone 71, Red Clover, Mammoth Red Clover, Alsike CI°. ver, Alfalfa Clover and Thnothy, Seeds are Cash, --KING BROS, GREAT CHANCE to get good Jewelry, Watches, etc., cheap. .Fire sale at Knox's, in Wilsoa block, BIRTIIS. 13eith-In Wingham, March Itith, to Mr. and Mrs. Beith, a son § still. born, Henderson -At Winghara Junction, on March 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Jae. Henderson, a son. DBATBS. Taylor --In Winghtian, Saturday, Mar. lath, Thos.11 Taylor, aged 80 yrs, Brock -In Wingham, Sunday, Mar. 17, Clara, daughter of Afra. R. Brock, aged 1$. Cunningham - In Wibgharn, on Fri- attY, March 15t1s, Mrs, John Oun- binghairt, aged 47, WINOttAhl MARKUS. Wheat -(new) OZic to 05. Oats -50 to 40 (to. Batley -15 to 80 otos Peas -41 00 to $1.10 Hay -412.00 to $13 00 a tOP4 Butter -42 to 32. Ote. Eggs --21) to 22 ets. Potatoes -t100 to 1.00 per buali. Live slaegs-47.00, or frdi Toronto rettekeb report. See Page 241 1912. Personals Mrs. M. Haskett of Denfleld is the geest of Mrs, T. Clornyn, Dr. M. O. ()alder will return from Chicago and resume practice ou &ear - day. Miss Frances Davis is spending a couple of weeks at her home in Exeter. Mrs. John White of Blyth and Mrs. Pratt are visiting Mrs, M, jr. Mr. Isaac Shiell spent Sunday with his brother Robert and family at Elenfryn. Miss Houghton's many friends will be pleased to hear that she still con- tinues to improve. Mrs, M. D. Fieher and son, Calvin, of Elwell, Mich., are visiting Mrs. F'setunt, Mrs, Fleuty. Mr, and Mrs. H. D. Woods of St. Helens spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Jobb, Mrs. Wallace Hough was removed to the Hospital last week owing to serious illness. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery, The Advance regrets to hear that Harold Buchanan Is suffering from an attack of appendicitis. It is hoped that it will not prove dangerous. Mrs. Huston and family are recent additions to our list of citizens. They reside on Diagonal street, and the Advance welcomes them to Wing - ham. Mrs. Smith of New Hamburg re- turned last week after a pleasant visit with Mre. MoKie, John street. Miss Richer of Bewail is the guest of Mrs. McKie this week, Mr. Herb. Henning's son left last week for the West with a car of sett- ler's effects. The family have moved into Wroxeter for the present. Mr. Henning lea:vee soon for the West. Willis McCormick of Kincardine, who has been attending the Wingham Business College graduated, and left on Monday for Arthur, where he has secured a position in the Royal Bank. Miss Maude Fleuty represented the Wingham Library at the Stratford District Library Convention, held in Stratford on Friday last. Perth, Hur- on and Bruce libraries were well represented. Mr. Geo. Billsdon of Grand Rapids, Mich., paid a short visit to his aunt, Mrs. Fleuty, last week, while return- ingfrom attending his mother's fu iner- al n Walkerton. Deceased was the wife of the late Thos. Billsdon, brother of Mrs. Fleuty, and a former resident of Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wellwood have word from their daughter, Miss Car- rie, who was at the inission station in Ohm:Au, China, when the recent re- bellion began. Fortunately she escap- ed injury, and is nova in England on her way home. She expects to arrive home about April 1st. In the Toronto Sunday World of March 10, there was a picture of "Jack" the four year old son of Mr. and. Mrs. Will. Field of town. Jack was a leap year baby four years ago, and received one of the silver mugs given by the World. in 1908. Jack ought to be good, with his name and picture in a city paper so early in life, The Advance is always pleased to bear of young men making headway along right lines. Lyle McKinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos, McKinney of Bluevale .vicinity went West a couple pf years ago and is "making good." He is now in the employ of the Canadian Northern Railway, at a salary of $150 a month, He writes that he never touches whiskey or tobacco. Good for Lyle ; stick to that my boy. eburcb 'Hews = The vote on church union in the • Langside Presbyterian church resulted asi follows; for union 11, against union 108, Captain Boynton, accompanied by the Brass and String Bends, of the - Salvation Army, Wingham, conduct- ed special services in the Town Hall 1in Lucknow last Sunday. Apparently the mot decisive vote yet taken on Church Union was that - of Knox Presbyterian Church of Caie- don East. The vote wits unanimously in favor of Union, and only one was east against the proposed basis of Union. Next Sunday, March 24th, being the ninety-second anniversary of the birthday of Fanny Crosby, the hymn - writer, the pastor of the Methodist Church announces for the evening service "An evening of Song and Story with the blind poetess." Lucknow Methodists voted as fol- lows on church union : Officers of the church, 10 for union, 5 against ; mem- here over 18 years of age 81 for, 21 against; members unaer 18, 20 for, 8 against; adherents, 13 for, 5 against. On the part of the officials the vote wee practically a full one, but the other figures represent only about 110 per cent of the total available vote. Presbyterian congregations within the bounds of the Orangeville Pres- bytery have all voted on the question of chards union. The fleutes are as follows 1 -For Union - Elders, 100; membere 2l7; adherents 535 --Total, 3212. Against Union-Eidere. 03, Mem- bers 674 ; Adherents, 03, --Total, WO. For Bois of Union-Elelers.'185 ; mato. bers 1880; adherents, 457,-40,6,1 21.72. Agabsit INAS of Union, ----Elders, 37 members 2(10; adherents $1.--Tote,1 387. A. Toronto despatch eases i-Urdon of the Preebyterians, Congregational - fete and Methodists on the present proposed bards will be an Leaders on all sides are discuesing whether to abandon the proposal or change the bolos It Is not likely that the proposal will be absricloned with - Out at least one more definite attempt being made to nem% it, by alterlbg the baste, yet others may, that the More it is tampered with, the More linesatiefsetory it Will be. SUBSCRIPTION local Items Wear Greer'e Shoes and Rubbers, Read Willis &Co.'s advton page 8. A inad dog caused some excitement in Orangeville last week, and bit several other dogs. C. N. Griffin real estate agent, re- ports the sale of R. A. Dinsley's pro- perty on Minnie $t, to W. J. Boyce, The interior of W, J. Greer's shoe store has been given a coat of paint dsianrckeentehde itthe from the fire had. Try Marshall's Variety Store for Easter candy, cards and novelties. Mr, Burton, butter -maker for the Wm. Davies Co, Limited, has arrived in town, and will remove hie family here in a few weeks, , Farmers and others needing stock should not forget J. L. lathes sale, at "Sherwood Parra," Turnberry, on Tudecla,k, March 20th. Last Wednesday evening, Wingham Orchestra kindly favoured the patients in the hospital with a number of selec- tions that were much appreciated. S. Gracey's special Furniture sale is still going on. Furniture of all kinds as cheap as in any departmental store in Toronto or London; see advt. on page 8. All housekeepers know the incon- venience of hot sputtering fat when frying eggs, potatoes, etc. This may be remedied by sifting a little flour into the fat before dropping the things into the pan. Mr. H. Deacon of East Wawanosh reports that a small owl is making havoc among the sparrows in his barn. Some of the farraers think that the number of eparrows might be less- ened without injury resulting. The trek to the West this spring has begun in earnest. The train on which Geo. James' and Herbert Henning'e goods went, consisted, when it left Toronto, of forty-nine cars of settler's effects. So writes a Turnberry young man in charge of one of the cars. Gordon Fraser of Pilot Mound is a 6oh of Turnberry boy. On Friday night last, at Morden, Man., he skated a match race with N. Swallow, mile heats, best two in three. Fraser won in two straight heats. Nearly 400 peo- ple witnessed the race. Score- for Turnberry. With the advent of clay electric power, Dr. A. J. Irwin intends putting in two motors, one for manufacture of dental necessities, and another for the dental engine. When once the convenience of day power is realized, there is no danger of the progressive step being regretted. Last week, in commenting on the weather, we remarked that "no spring chickens were in sight," W. K. Whaley tells us that he has had spring chickens for two weeks. We'll take back what we said, and patiently wait until those chickens are big enough to kill, and fat enough to adorn the table of an hungry ,editor. Mr. E. Dennis sold the old "ott" building near the Chair factory to Mr. Levi Lott, who moved it on to Vic- toria, street near the Union factory. The building was placed on a sled used in such work, and nine teams brought it to its new location. Quite a, crowd witnessed the moving, Mrs Lott will fit it up for a stable. Mr. R. Vanstone is removing his law office upstairs over hist recent location since the fire, His sae, re- covered fora the debris of the fire was take ' upstairs on Monda,y,ealso a \ large safe. .'purchased from Meaelerome. W. EL Rin ul and his,Jnett did the heavy work Steeesefttlfy. In taking the large safe out of Ds 13ell's shop, one corner went through the floor, causing the safe to tip, and break a plata glass window. Bluevale. The members of the Bluevale cir- cuit recently tailed on their pastor, Rev. 3, E. Cook, and presented him with a load of oats, that left his bin overflowing, A very pleasant even- ing was spent at the parsonage; the relations between 'pastor and people are evidently very' happy. On Tuesday evening, March 12th, the metnbers Of the Bluevale con- gregation assembled at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Higgins, to spend a social evening, ere they left for their new home in Wroxetext. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have taken a prOmi- nent part in the work of the Bluevale Methodist Church for over 20 yeare, and will be very much missed in the Church and in the community. The evening was very pleasantly spent in garnee and music. After luncheon was served, the pastor, Rev. 3, E. Cook, read the following address, and Mr, Jos. Robb, on behalf of the coo- gregation, presented Mr, and Mrs. Higgins with a beautiful Oak Mantle Clock ;- Dear Mr. and Mrs. Higginsi-We the members of the Bluevale Congregation have assembled here tonight to ea - press, in a small way, our great ap- preciation of the valuable services that you have rendered to our °burets dur- ing the past twenty years. Mr, Ilig- gine has filled a,11 the important offices of the chureh. Not only as a member of the Official tioard, but you have re- presented Our circuit a number of times both at District meeting and the atusual conferenee. You have both hown by the deep interest you have taken in every department of church work, that you trulv have had the interest of the Master's Kingdon at heart, We regret very much that yoo are so soon to leave us, but we trust that the riehest blessing of God will attend you, as you go to your new home in Wroxeter. We can as - gave you that you halm the best wishes of the eongregation for a long, happy, useful life, We would ask you to accept thie Mantle Clock, tla tb1011 of our thaterest regard, and as an expreselob of the profoundest tespeet Iti which you are held by the nongregation, Signed on behalf of the congrega. tion J. 141. Cook, pastor. Mr.- Higgins very euitably replied, ex- pressing their deep regret at leaving, and aseuring the congregation that their greatest desire was for the cell - Witted progress of the work of the Lord in Bluevale. ,etftee Si 43 PBS Yew% IN Atrattax $1.50 TO 817BSOBIUMB IN UT 04 • 111,...• • 1 1 111. 1111011..1 111.011 FARMERS AND STOCKMEN We carry fbe largest and best assorted stock of Stock and Poultry Specifics in Wingbarn. WE ARE AGENTS FOR International Stook and Poultry SpecUice Royal Purple " Hackney Hubageum 4. Hess & Clark Of 111 4 I/ Try a pail of Hess Stock Tonic. Your money refunded if you are not satisfied. 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