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40TH YEAR, NO. 36,
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.
--According, to the authority of an
expert, Mr, Preston, editor of the
Produce News of New York, the
worst is yet to come in high prices.
He says :-"The next twelve months
will see some new record' in high
prices for meats, ego and butter.
The price for potatoes would go to $8
a barrel, if it were not for Melt and
Belgian, imports, The cabbage crop
is snort, and cabbages, lik,e artichokes,
are becoming luxuries.
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-The "Book-keeper" an American
luagazioe in a leading article, acknow-
ledges Canadate importance and pro-
gress. Among other things it says
:-
"The industrial present of the Do-
minion of Canaria is a fact; its indus-
trial future is assured, Canada has a
larger area than the United Statee,
and the population and development
of Canada are now somewhat parallel
to the growth of the -Malted States in
the days when Alexander Hamilton
and his immediate successors were
founding the fiscal system which has
triumphed in the Federalism of Roose-
velt and Taft."
-Sugar and alcohol are now to be
made in Canada from sawdust. In
Toronto, last Thnrsday, a successful
run was made. Col. J. 13. Miller, pre-
sident of the Polson Ironworks Com-
pany, and Prof. Wallace P. Cohoe
are behind the seherne, which is be-
lieved to have a big future before it.
The glucose produced in the wood
may be extracted by hot water and
can be elevated to fermentation when
yeast is added. The addition of yeast
produces a high-grade alcohol. All
that now can prevent cheap sugar and
alcohol, is the fact that sawdust is
scarce and timber dear.
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-The correspondence between Taft
and Roosevelt regarding reciprocity,
has awakened considerable interest in
England, especially Taft's statement,
that "Reciprocity would. have made
Canada an adjunct of the United
States." The London (Eng) Daily
Mail says
"In returning on Sept. 21, 1911,
135 of 211 members pledged against
reciprocity, we now know that Ca-
nadians defeated a carefully laid
plot against their integrity. Eng-
lishmen will ask themselves what
wrong the Beitieh Empire has done
to the United States, that the
American goverment should delib-
erately set to work to plot the
absorption of the splendid Dominion
of which our nation is so proud. At
hest it was an unfriendly act. Mr.
Taft's letter proves how serious was
the danger and how warmly we
should congratulate the Canadian
people on the insight and deter-
mination which enabled them to
escape it."
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-In Canada and the United States,
"Swat the fly" is becoming a rallying
cry. In some places in the United
States, a "Fly Day" has been fixed,
when every household with a suitable
weapon declares death to the disease -
germ carrying fly. In Hamilton, On-
tario, the Health officer has instituted
a campaign, and the Mayor suggests
that the Boy Scouts ought to engage
in this warfare. Of course it is dna
couraging after you have "swatted"
for half an hour and sit down to rest,
to find that the wretches are as thick
as before. But console yourself with
the thought that a scientist has
figured out, that for every fly killed
now, there will be a million less next
▪ August. Some person, who is fami-
liar with the habits and manners of
flies, states that a house -fly multiplies
120 times every two weeks, and the
120 continues to multiply in the same
ratio. These statistics should stimu-
late the "swatters" to exertion. The
Washington Board of Health says
"Swat the fly early, for one female
fly, making her appearance as late as.
April 10th, may be the ancestress of
nine generations, totalling 7,600,000
descendants. To entertain all these
would embarrass the most hospitable
family." Dr. Hastings, Health officer
for Toronto, has issued a pamphlet on
the neceseity of suppressing the house-
fly, and suggesting that bounties be
offered to children for killing flies
during May and June.
To Young Men.
Do not be afraid of work. If there
is anything good in you, anything fine
and proinising, woik will being it out.
Talents do not as a rule, start up like
,* grass and wild -flowers do in the spring,
obeying some magic, mysterious sure
-
mons. They are more like the grain
which must be planted, watered, kept
free from weeds, and watched inees.
cantly until the titne of harvest.
Cattle Are High,
T. T. Field landed nine two-year old
cattle in town on Tuesday, purchased
from John Mustard of Morris, that
coot him quite a pile of money,
Though only two-year olds, the nine
head cost $789 70, or an average of
$87.75 tier head, So dear reader, if
, meat is dear, do not imagine that the
buteher iota it for nothing. 'What
you pay for your steak and roast Is
really not all profit. The butcher has
to shell out a lot of money to get one
tWo-year old beef.
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WINGITAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1912.
COUNCIL Death Of Qeo. A. Knox,
Two of the Council were absent from
the regular monthly meeting on
Monday evening -Reeve McDonald,
who met with an accident at Luck -
now on Saturday, so severely sprain-
ing his ankle, that he is unable to
walk, ad Coon. Mills who has been
a patient at the hospital for several
weeks,
The Salvation Army asked for a
rebate of charges for Town hall -no
action taken.
A letter from Scott Gordon desired
refund of share of business tax paid.
The Omit will write Mr. Gordon, on
the situation.
Regarding the petition for the open-
ing of a street from Water street to
Bristol Terrace, Mr. McLean will sell
the land necessary and fence it for
$115. It was left with the Executive
to deal with, the street to be opened
after Mr. McLean's crop is off.
Messrs. Maxwell & Greet* presented
the case of Turnberry Ageicultural
Society, asking for an increased grant.
Turnberry Township gives a very
small grant $15, Wawanosh $8, Morris
$5. The Mayor thought that when the
Fair gave farmers the opportunity of
displaying their stock, these townships
should not be so niggardly and ex-
pect an over -burdened Town to put
up the cash ; the grant was made
$35.00.
The Finance committee examined
and reported in favor of payment of
Electric Light accounts amounting to
$1097 99, and Waterworks accounts of
$819.41; also the following general
fund accounts ;-
13e11 Telephone Co. account... 85 00
R Rankin. salary .............10 00
Elie. Dep't, Light Band hall.. 4 70
J. P. Groves, ttI. & postage... 55 50
Geo. Allen, salary ....... , 32 50
E. Lewis
3500
W. Stokes " ............40 00
L. W. Lavis, waggon 45 00
Public School Board 850 00
High 4i . 1000 00
D. 0. McDonald, work. 83 60
R. Deyell, work 20
T. Deane, hose and wood 2
T. Hall, printing 7
Wrn, Guest, work 5
Miss McLeod, scrubhiog . , 2
J. A. McLean, gravel 10
McLean, I ure her & team 5
Richardson & Rae. ti up plies4
A. Sanderson, work 7
A. Sanderson, teaming 16
E. Dennis • 3
R. H. Saint 4 2
Wm, Holmes, work 2
The report was adopted.
A petition was presented signed by
Mr. Jos, Hall and others asking for
the grading of the south portion of
Carling Terrace.
Fifty dollars, if necessary, will be
spent on the work,
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Messrs. Gregory and Graham ap-
peared regarding the old grievance of
ditch at south end of town. It was
thought that the best way to settle
the matter would be to have an en-
gineer's award.
On behalf of the Baseball League
Mr. Sturt asked. assistance of the
Council to put the diamond in con-
dition for games. The Council will
assiet to bear the expense,
John Rogers complained of a leak
in the dam that was injaving his gar-
den ; the proper committee will
examine and remedy the grievence.
Mr. Sparliug addressed the Council.
He was allowed $3 25 for use of his
sleigh, There is also a dispute be-
tween the committee and Mr. Spar -
ling regarding the use of his derrick,
etc. Be holds that the arrangement
made with Mr. Young (Commission of
1911) was $L25 for each day. Chair-
man VanStone claims that he con-
firmed this arrangement with Mr.
Snarling, but only for the days the
machinery was in use. Mr. Sparling'e
bill waa $115 20, and the Elec. Light
and Water Committee passed $61,41.
Mr. Sparlibg will endeavor to collect
the full amount.
Citizens using portions of the streets
as if they were their own private pro-
perty are notified to cease doing so.
Assessor Griffin was paid his salary
$125 and $5 postage,
Council then adjourned.
Strict Economy.
A man, his wife, and twelve thild-
ren were among the emigrants who
just left Southampton for Canada.
The Iran is an agricultural laborer and
has succeeded in bringing up his large
family on a weekly wage of 15 shil-
lings, or about $3 75 of Canadian
money. With meat away up high,
and (seen potatoes over a dollar a
bashel, that man has learned a lesaon,
that will be usefel to him in Canada.
The First Gatne.
A meeting was held on Friday night
and the schedule for the Town League
was deafted. The opening game will
take place on Friday night, May 10,
and the first hall will be pitched by
Mayor Spotton# 6nd the members of
the Town Council will preeide kb the
ofilcial opening Also. The opening
!pone le between the High School and
the Banker-Bruntoviek teams, it tia it
prorniees to be very intereeting, A
silver tolleetionwifl be taken up at the
game, and this should have your
hearty Support, as the boys are going
to a lot of expense to get some sport
started in the town, See that yon are
all on hand to help it along,
On Friday last, May 3ctl, at the
Queen's hotel, there passed away
George A, Knox, HOU of Mr, Arthur
Knox of this town, Deceased had
been In ill health for some time, and a
few weeks ago, came up to visit his
father, and sister Mrs, J. I Swarts,
tie grew worse, and on Friday crossed
the river to the great Beyond. The
funeral took place on Sunday to
Wingham cemetery, Rev. Pe H. Grisly
conducting the service. Uis sister,
Mrs'. Swarts, and especially his father,
who has reached the advanced age of
01, feel keenly the visit of Death. De-
ceased was in his Olst year, He leaves
a wife and family, who reside in
Toronto.
Perpetual Snow,
The coming of the Spring time and
the disappearance of the snow re-
minds the editor of this paper of
scenes he has passed through, where
the "eternal snow" may be seen all
the year round. On the Denver and
Rio Grande railway from Salt Lake
City to Poeblo, may be witnessed
some of the grandest scenery of the
continent. The Royal Gorge, a can-
yon of the Arkansas, is a miracle in
rock, and a trip to the Rockies is
scarcely complete without a view of
the imcomprehensible scenes of the
Grand Canyon, Fifty feet wide at the
bottom, and but seventy feet at the
top, thewalls of the canyon rise a
sheer 3,000 feet above the level of the
river that rushes and swirls in its
narrow bed, From the crest of Fre-
mont Pass may be seen the Mount of
the Holy Cross, a snow-white banner
of the Christian faith, and this "sign
set in the heavens" is a symbol almost
perfect. The cross is formed by two
transverse canyons of immense depth,
riven down and across the mountains,
in these canyons lie eternal snow, thus
forming the figure of the cross.
Centre Huron Charges.
The Ontario Government is cora-
naended for its prompt action in con-
nection with the charges made against
License Board officials in Centre
Huron. Tbe day the charge was re-
ceived Mr. Saunders was appointed a
commission er to in vestigate. M r.
Saunders opened the enquiry on
Monday, concluded on 'Wednesday,
and presented his report to Hon. W.
J. Hanna on the Minister's return
from New York on Feiday with the
following result ;-William Patterson,
chairman of the Centre Huron Board
Licenspe Commissioners, and Albert
ANurth, the inspector, are to be re-
moved from office as a result of the
investigation, Wm. Patterson's re-
signation has already been presented,
and that of Aaquith, the inspector,
will be asked for at once. Asquith's
dismissal is the result of his own evi-
dence, To the witness box he stated
that F ar had attempted to bribe
him, and when questioned, admitted
that he bad not reported the incident
to t he board, and had, in fact, recom-
ne-nded that the hotelkeeper be given
at. license. For this he was severely
eeneured by the commissioner, who
followed this up in his report to the
Minister. It is not likely that any
prosecutions will follow the investi-
gation. It is considered that the evi-
dence is of such a contradictory nature
that prosecution could hardly suc-
ceed.
Death 01 Mrs. Wm. Moore.
Many of our citizens were startled
on Thursday morning to hear of the
death of Mrs. Wm. Moore on Shuter
street, for very few were aware that
ehe had been ill. Her illness only
lasted but a few days, developing into
pneumonia, which resulted in her
death early Thursday morning. Mrs.
Moore had been an esteemed resident
of Wingham for thirty-five yeers.
Her maiden name was Lucinda Me -
Donald ; she was born in Belleville,
and later removed to Hay township,
She was twice married; by her first
marriage, she leaves one so, Wm.
Blatchford of Wingbarn. Thirty-five
years ago, she was united in marriage
to her now sorrowing partner. 13e -
sides one step -son, John of Grand
Rapids, she leaves two sone, Elmer of
Saskatoon and Charles of Toronto ;
also two daughters, Miss Pearl and
Miss May of Wingharn. Five brothers
remain -Geo. of Port Huron, Joseph
of Hay, John of Wawota, Chas,
of Moosejaav and William of De-
troit ; also five sister, Mrs.
tacrett of Brantford, Mrs, Buffing-
ton of Port Huron, Mts. Gould of
Hay, Mrs. Campbell Of Ingersoll and
Mrs. Ailsworth of Bayfield. Mrs.
Moore vvas a, quiet, unassutning wo-
man, devotedly attached to her
family, and an adherent of the Baptist
Chureh, The funeral took place on
Monday to Wilagitam eetnetery, Rev.
G. Victor Collins conducting the seta
vice. The mambos of the fatuity are
plunged in sorrow, but to none will
the "%meek chale" cheats triore than to
hitet who for 35 years shared with the
deceased the joys and eoreowa of life,
Striders sympathy is tendered the
family. Evideneee of affeetion atid
eeteetri were seem in the beautiful
floral tributes laid opon the casket.
The pall -bearers were Messrs. VI.
Rocierue, Briehanan, john Gal-
braith, J. BradWiti, E. 'sod and 3,
Stalker. For net of those foam aclia-
tance, that attended the funeral, See
personals,
A Mother Gone.
Mr, Robt. Beatty received word of
the death of his mother, a respected
resident of Wiarton, She died on
Tuesday, aged 70. Her mother, Mrs,
Robinson of Seaforth, is still living at
the great age of 105, Mrs. Beattie
leaves five sons and two daughters.
Mr. Beattie left by first train for
Wiarton, Further particulars are not
at hand.
A Larger Store.
Coun, McKibbon is removing his
drug stock, and, furniture to the large
double store next to his former lace -
tion. The shop has been papered and
fitted np specially. for hie business,
and will beanade even more attractive
by new,' furniture and additional
"silent' salesmen." The Advance
hopes that Mr. McKibbon's enterprise
will be rewarded by increased busi-
nese. When everything is completed,
the Rexall store will be one of the beet
outside of the cities, The shop vacat-
ed by Mr. McKibbon will be occupied
by the Business College as an otflce.
Death 01 Mrs. Pearen.
Citizens of Wingham heard with
regret on Tuesday of the sudden
death of Mrs, Lawrence Pearen of
East Wawanosh, She took suddenly
ill on Monday afternoon and ere day-
light had dawned on Tuesday morn-
ing, the spark of life had fled, Mrs,
Pearen was a daughter of the late
John Coultes, and was born in East
Wawanosh. She was married to Mr,
Lawrence Pearen, and for many years
was a. resident of Wingham. About
two years ago, they removed to a
farm in East Wawanosh. Mrs. Pearen
had not enjoyed the best of health for
some time, but so sudden a termin-
ation of life was unexpected. She
was a member of the Methodist
Church and held in general esteeter.
Besides her sorrow -stricken husband,
she leaves three sons -Mathew and
John of Wingham, and Joshua of
Michigan. Four brothers also mourn
her dernise-John T. of Wawanosh,
George of Regina, Henry of California,
and. Basil of Buffalo; there are also
three sisters, Mrs, Garton of Michigan,
Mrs, Smith of Lethbridge and Mrs.
Waugh of London. Deceased was
53 years of age. The funeral takes
place on Thursday from the residence
of her brother, Mr. John T. Coultes of
East Wawanosh.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Inspector Spotton recently made his
official visit to the school.
Form III A are writing on their
final Test Examination this week.
On account of stress of work, it has
been decided to postpone the re-
organization of the Athletic Associa-
tion until next September.
We are pleased to know that some
maps and pictures have been secured
for the school through the energy of
Mr. F. Buchanan, the chairnaan of the
EL S. Board,
We take much pleasure in announc-
ing that through the generosity of
Mr. A. Cosens, Treasurer of the H. S.
Board, and Mr. J. G. Workman, a
former principal, two prizes have been
given to the school for competition
next June. Mr. Cosens' prize is for
$5 and is given for general proficiency
in Form IIL It will be awarded on
the results of the annual Departmental
Examinations. Mr. Workman's prize
is also for $5 and is given for general
proficiency in Form 11 It will be
awarded on the results of the annual
Promotion Examinations. With Dr.
1...win's general proficiency prize in
Form IV and Mr. D. Holme' prize
for Mathematics in Form III, the only
form left unprovided for in the way
of an annual prize is Form 1. The
thanks of the students are given these
gentlemen for their kind interest in
their welfare.
A few days ago Prof, Robert Laird,
M. A., of Queen's 'University, King-
ston, visited Principal Smith at the
High School and gave the students a
brief but inspiring addresu on "Educa-
tion." Among other things he said,
that it was a deplorable fact that
Canadian students did not have the
patience venich characterized the
students of the old world, and were in
great haste to push on tO the higher
classes before the work of the junior
classes was thoroughly mastered.
While the average Canadian student
was brighter than the average old-
world student, the former lacked the
thorough preparation which the latter
possessed, and which meant so much
in the attainment of ultimate suecess
ill his chosen life -work.
Mies Marjorie Gordon. who won a
seholarship in Science in 1008, when
she graduated from Wingham High
School, has done work in original t e-
searth in connection with her studies
for the Arts degree. Miss Gordon in-
vestigated "Ray Tracheitis in Sequoia
Sempervirens." The result of her
researches hat; received distinguished
retognition and has been published in
"The New Phytologist," a leading
British botanical jortenal. The High
&hoot gaff and students congratulate
Miss Gordon on het success, tier
work Will be an incentive to the
Wingham atudents at the various
seats of learning, and to those who in
ehort time ecpeet to enter upon a
Urdvertaity career.
BIRD OF SONO.
Singing bird, with voice of gold,
Ever singing songs untold,
Thrilling forth thy notes of love,
Liquid clear from far above.
Sing, thou little songster bright,
Changing all the world to light,
Till the sun has sunk to rest
And thou sleepest in thy nest.
In the morning we all know
That thy song will overflow,
As thou flyest far and near,
Filling all the world with cheer.
Warble on with, thy sweet song ;
Nothing in this world goes wrong,
If thou singest all the day,
Casting joy along thy way,
-A,udens
Cburcb Inews°1
The London Conference of the Me-
thodist church will convene in the
First Methodist Church, St. Thomas,
on Wednesday, June 5, 1912. There
will be present about 200 ministers
and 150 laymen,
The Epworth League meeting next
Monday evening will be addressed by
Mies Wellwood, returned Missionary
from China. Miss Wellwood will also
speak in Bluevale Methodist Church.
on Thursday afternoon at 2.30,
On account of having to attend the
funeral of Mr, Geo, Kuox on Sunday,
Rev. E. H. Croly had the pulpit ex-
change announced last week post -
ported. It' vvill take place next Sun-
day, Rev, D. W. Collins preaching in
St. Paul'a, Wingham, and Rev. E. 13.
()role, in Exeter,
The Eureka Bible Chess of Wings
ham Methodist Church recently elect-
ed their officers for the new term :-
Teacher, J. A. Morton ; President, J.
Kerr; Vice -Pres„ 13. E. Isard ; Secre-
tary, W. 3, Greer ; Treas., J. McCool.
Committee Convenors-Mernbership-
J. Hewer; De.votional, WM, Fassant
Visitation, Mrs. Howson; Social, Mrs.
Armstrong.
The Presbyterian General Assembly
will meet at Elaiontou on June 5th,
under the moderatorship of Rev. R.
P. McKay, D. D., of Toronto. It is
expected that the financial reports
will show a substantial increase in the
givings for the Assembly's funds, but
it is doubtful if the actual million dol-
lars aimed at will be quite reached,
The Assembly will be asked to adopt
church federation as an alternate to
church union.
Next Sunday will be anniversary
day of Wingham Methodist Sunday
School. Rev, Geo. Beaker of Wood-
stock' will preach morning and even-
ing. As no entertainment is intended
in connection with the anniversary,
the congregation is asked to encour-
age the School by placing on the
plates $50. The School has in view in
the future an enterprise for which the
officers are anxious to secure a good
credit balance. The pastor will fill
Mr. Barker' e pulpit in Woodstock.
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Dr, M. C. Calder was called to
Walton professionally on Monday.
Mrs. H. J. Marshall is recovering
from a severe attack of la grippe.
Mr. and Mrs, Geo, McKenzie return-
ed last week from a trip to California.
Mrs. Smith of Detroit spent a few
days at Mrs. J. Robinson's, Shuter
St., this week,
Jas. Ferguson of the Bank of Com-
merce staff has been transferred to
the Goderieh branch.
Mr. Garnett Haywood of Exeter
spent a few days this week at J. and
A. Stapleton's, Turnberry,
Mrs. R. H. Sb,urtleff of Grand
Rapids, Mich., is visiting her father,
Mr. Wm. Martin of the Junction.
Mrs. Wilford, who has spent the
winter at San Diego, California, re.
turned to her home in Blyth last
week.
Dr, and Mrs. Kennedy were in Kin-
cardine this week attending the grad-
uation exercises in connection with
the Hospital there.
Mrs. Ezra Hart has gone on a trip
to Winnipeg. Her mother, Mrs. D.
Rush of Toronto, will assist in the
store during her absence.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard James of
town drove to Walton on Friday and
spent a few days with their son, who
resides near that village.
Mr. and, Mrs. Ben. Davidson of
Hamilton have been spending a few
days with Mr. Davideon's parents,
Mr. and Mrs, I. Davidson of town.
Mr, John Johnston of Morris, who
has been in the hospital on account of
injuries received by hay press falling
on him last winter, returned to his
home on Saturday.
Mrs, Dinsley and her daughter, Mies
Norma have returned to town, after
spending the winter in Detroit, and
are occupying their comfortable resi-
dence on Patrick street.
Mr. E. H. Ayers and his assistant
Mr. Durham, excursion agents of the
White Star line, Detroit, were in town
last Wednesday, arranging for the
excursion from Goderich to Detroit.
See advt. in this issue.
Mr. Aaron Bennett, formerly of
Wingham, but lately of Woodstock,
was in town on Friday. He has secur-
ed a good situation with the St.
Thomas Packing Co. and expects to
move his family to St. Thomas
shortly.
This week, Rev. Dr, and Mr3. Rut-
ledge will attend the marriage of their
son, Gordon, of Montreal. The lady
of his choice is Miss Eloise Chapman,
daughter of Mr. J. H. Chapman of
London, who has frequently visited
Wingham. The happy event takes
place on Thursday of this week, at the
home of the bride, in London.
Dr, Nelson Tait of Toronto, who has
often visited Winaham, is critically
ill at his home, suffering from hlood
poisoning of the left arm. While
cleaning his instruments after a minor
operation it is thought that Dr. Tait
in some manner infected himself. On
Friday Dr. Herbert Bruce performed
an operation ; since then Dr. Tait has
been slowly improving.
Mr, J. B. Ferguson of San Jo,,e,
California, formerly Town Clerk of
Winghatn, in renewing his subscrip-
tion, notes the change in Winghanee
population, and many new names ap-
pearing in our columns, He adds -
"When I do go back to Winghara,
which I hope to do Some future time,
expect 1 shall see a lot of new faces,
but it is the old friends I most desire
to see."
Amongst those who attended the
uneral of the late Mrs. Wm, Moore
were -John Moore of Grand Repids,
Jos. McDonald of Hay, Wm. McDon-
ski of Detroit, Mrs. Gould of Hay,
Mrs. Campbell of Ingersoll, Mrs. Alis -
worth of Hayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Clam.
loore of Toronto, Mr, Elmer Moore
of Saskatoon, Messrs. War. and Geo.
Moore of West Toronto, Mrs. E. Birge
Toronto.
Rev, W. Mahood, Conference Evan-
gelist of the North West Iowa Con-
ference, with Mrs. Mahood and two
daughters, were Wingharn visitors on
Wednesday last. Ma Mahood is a
very successful evangelist, with whom
the editor of this paper spent much
time in years past.. Mr, Mahood was
on his way to Fordwich, where his
mother resides. While in town, he
called on his aunt, Mrs. Mao Gal-
braith. Ile has since returned to his
work, but Mrs. Mahood and daughters
will visit Ontario friends for a few
months.
The annual meeting of Wingham f
Methodist Sunday School was held on
Thursday evening. The officers elect- ,
ed are :-Supt., F. Buchanan ; Assist-
ant -Supt., G. R. Smith; Sec, E. A. ,
Hammond ; Librarian, W. J. Haines ; ia
Treas., M. E. Zurbrigg ; Teachers, the
same as last year. The School has 0
had a very prosperous year, under the i
superintendency of Me. F. Buchanan,
who is indefatigable in his efforts for
its prosperity, and an average attend-
ance of 203 is evidence of success,
After contributing $185 00 for mis-
sions, there remains $300.00 in the
treasury. The officers of the school
begin another year with hope and
enthusiasm.
The sale of Work projected by the
Ladies' Aid of the Baptist Church, and
held in the afternoon and evening of
Thursday, April 23th, resulted most
successfully. The large number of
useful and fancy articles, as well as
home-made baking and eandy, were
very attractively displayed and many
favorable comments thereupon were
heard. The ladies are congratulated
upon the success of their efforts, and
they in turn wish to thank all those
who by their attendance and patron-
age not only increased the pleasure of
the occasion, but also assisted in
accomplishing the very gratifying
reseit. The net returns from the sale
amonnted to a little in excess of $100.
Prof, Geo, Romano, one of the fore-
tnost scientific men, of England, at
one time imbued with the most ad-
vance e volution views, in his last
days wrote these striking words ;
"The nature of Mall without God is
thoroughly miserable. Some men are
not conscious of the cause of their
tnisery, yet they are miserable, For
the most part they hide the tact from
themselves by occupying their minds
with business money -making, society,
sport, and frivolity of all kin& ; at,
if intellectually inclined. with science,
art and literature. This is, however.,
to fill the soul with hoske. One may
cheat himself for a while, but he soon
finds he want e nobler food. There is
no finality there to rest in, and al-
ways, in the latekground stands disease
and death. There is as vacunta in the
soul which only God can fill."
Zocat Items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Bead Willis & Co.'sadvt. on page 8.
Have yon taken 'ere off yet ? It so,
Spring really has come.
Can the lawn -mower "come back" P
We believe it can, and is only waiting
to be pushed.
Mr. R. Knox reports that he has
leased the shop in the Holines block to
Mr. Sunseri for one year for a fruit
store.
Mr. :Ben, Davidson of Hamilton,
who underwent an operation at the
Hospital on Monday morning, is in14
proving.
On May 15, at W. I. 3oyce's store,
the usefulness of the New Perfection
011 stove will be demonstrated ; see
advt. page 5.
The telpher monthly meeting of the
W. O. U. will be held Tuesday
afternoon, May 14th, at, 3 o'clock. All
blathers are requested to be present.
A meeting of the Board of Trade
will be held in the Council room, on
Friday, May 17. A full attentianee is
rquell desired, as the election of offi-
cers takes plaee and other businese
to be trim:waded.
suBscRonow 81 00 Pun YILIA.14 IN ADVA.N011,
81.50 TO 1317800018XBEI I1 U. S.
Dr. 3, Aikenhead of London box
taken a positon as assistant in the offi-
ces of Drs, Kennedy and Calder.
At the recent annual meeting of the
Medical Alumnae of Toronto Univer-
sity, Dr. Margaret C. Calder was elect-
ed, one of the Vice -Presidents for the
ensuing. year.
•
Lon.- A bunch of keys: finder
please leave at the postofflce and
receive a reward.
Call at W. J. Boyce's store on May
15th, and a lady will show you how to
avoid, the discomfort of cooking over a
hot stove on a scorching hot day. See
how it is done.
Coun. Mills is doing nicely and ex-
pects soon to be able to get back to
his place of business, He hopes not
to have another such a holiday for
some time at least.
Mr. 13'rank Dockrill, who has been a
sufferer with that painful affection,
inflammatory rheumatism, is recover-
ing and expects to be able to leave the
hospital this week.
Mr. Geo, Owens of Cowichan, B. C.,
writes the Advance that they have
had a very fine Spring. Fruit trees
are all in full bloom, grass about a
foot high, potatoes all planted.
Trunks and Valises 1 Big stock to
select from at lowest prices. -W. S.
Greer.
Dr. Irwin, Treasurer of Wingham
Hospital reports that the Canadian
Bank of Commerce has given a dona-
tion to the Hospital of $15 00. Wing -
ham Masonic Lodge has kindly donat-
ed $5 00
John Douglas, who was accidentally
shot in the leg last week, is improv-
ing satisfactorily. He was taken to
the Hospital, and Dr. Kennedy locat-
ed the bullet with the X-rays and
removed it.
The Dundalk Herald reports, that a
cow, the property of Albert French,
4th con., Melancthon, has a rare
record. Not quite five years old, she
has given birth to six calves. Twine
were born this spring and two years
ago.
NOTIcE,-The dental offices of Dr.
A. J, Irwin and Dr, G. H. Ross will be
closed on 'Wednesday afternoons dur-
ing May, June, July, August and
September.
Jack Mason has been fitting up the
resting place for his gasoline yacht in
good shape. Its home will be on this
side of the river this year, which will
be more convenient. Gerry Willis
has been working at hie boat -house
also.
Those of our fishermen who were
out on the trout streams on May ist,
report poor success. The weather
was cold and the water deep ; hence
we have no big fish stories. Even the
whopper, that was caught but drop-
ped off the hook, does not figure
prominently.
Reeve McDonald is laid up as the
result of au accident at Lucknow on
Saturday. He was assisting with some
cattle, and in stepping down from a
stall, severely sprained one ankle.
tearing some of the ligaments. He
may find it as tedious a delay as a
broken ankle bone,
A carload of Western oats received.
-Tipling & Mille.
The many friends of Mrs, Robt.
Marshall will be pleased to learn that
she has so far recovered from her re-
cent operation, as to be able to sit up,
and that she expects to be able to go
home in about a week. Mrs. Mar-
shall has had a long serious illness and
her recovery is very gratifying.
"Bun" Clark, a Walkerton boy is
getting $3000 salary for the season, as
player on the New Westminster, B. C.
Lacroase team. The two Wendorff
brothers of Hanover are offered $1500
each for the season on the Toronto
team, There seems to be money in
spore, or is it a general rule -that the
way to make money in your choice
of an oecupation, is to do your best,
and excel ; hi other words, "there is
room at the top." The Mr, Clark re-
ferred to is a brother of Mrs. Hayden
of Wingham.
WINOHAM BASEBALL LEAGUE
SCHEDULE.
••••••••••••.
May
10 -High School
15 -Foundry
17-0Ierks
22 -Factory'
et-trieen li y
29 -Ban eon.
81 -High School
June
5 -Olorke
7 --Factory
12 -Pounder
14 -High School
19-BretikaBrun.
21 -Clerks
'26 -Factory
28 -Foundry
Suty
-High School
5--43eatkal3run,
10 -Clerks
12 -Factory
-reel n d ry
10 -High S:'hool
21-11ank,-I3rttn.
20 -Make
31 -Factory
Aug,
2---Toundry
7-iligh School
0-1Iank.-Brun.
14 Clerks
10 'Factory
21 FoOodry
vs llanker.Brunewick
vs Factory
vs High School
vs Clerks
vs Banker -Brunswick
vs High Sehool
vs Factory
vs Banker -Brunswick
vs Foundry
vs Clerk
us Clerks
VS Foundry
vs Factory
vs High School
vs High School
vs Banker -Br unswick
vs (Ineks
vs Found, y
Vs Banker -.Brunswick
vs Factory'
VS Foundry
vat Factory
vs High School
Vs Clerks
Vs 13anker-Drunswick
Vs Factory
vat High School
I3saiker-Brunstviek
Ve Found ry
fl Olotko
FREE FREE
A complete Aquarium
consisting of
2 MD FISH
1 GLASS GLOBE
AQUARIUM PLANT, &o
WHILE THEY LAST
with every 25C box of
Rexali Liver Pills
We have some larger Gold Fish to
sell at 10o each.
ti• W. Maibboll
72iO C42usulagazamootkM (.6kto.7veE
With uncomfortable shoes
no woman can appreciate the
joy of living. With "Empress"
Shoes we arc adding thousands
every year to the vast num-
bers of contented women.
Are you one ?
If you examine this "Empress" Shoe,
you will notice the last has a short
appearance, the instep arched with a steel
support.
We have the Agency for "Empress Shoes for
Wocums:
W. J. 6reer
CALL 'PHONE 52
FOR
BEST PRICES
Print or Roll Butter
-ALSO-
Strictly Fresh Eggs
The W
ma Davies °°
Limited
SZ1004SSORS TO W3t, ARSIOUR ESTATE
WINGHAM
inutile.
Knox -In Wingham, on Friday, May
3rd, Geo. A. Knox, of Toronto, ba
his 63rd year.
Sanburn-In Wroxeter, on May ist,
Sarah Ann, reliet of the late Rueben
Sanborn. aged 81.
Pearen.-In East Wawanosh, May?,
Mary Coultee, beloved wife of Law-
rence Pearen, aged 51.
Moore -In Wingham, May 2nd, to-
cinda McDonald, beloved if of
Mr, Wm, Moore, aged 01 yrs.
City Dairy tce Cream Season cona
maws May 3rd at Grisdales.
CORM COEN I A carload of FoaCbto,
for sato at our watchousc o t 79,
Anothtt cat Po le Kota, alio a cat 4,4
Cakadiat4 Oa-TIPLING 41. MILLS.