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40TH YEAR, Na, 37,
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.
--Hon. A, G. McKay, M. 1?. for
North Grey has decided to locate in
Edmonton. As leader of the Ontario
Liberal party, he was well known and
quite popular. That he never became
Premier of Ontario was perhaps not
altogether his fault. A.s a man much
in the eyes of the public, be had his
faults, which be may correct as he
starts life afresh in the great West,
A clever speaker and shrewd politi-
cian, he is likely to be heard of in the
public life of Canada in the future.
His removal may cause a by-election
in North Grey.
* * *
—We are glad to be of some use in
the world, Nearly every week, some-
thing written by the editor of this
paper for this column, appears the
following weeks in some of our ex.
changes, as if it was their own produc-
tion. The "Spring Dialogue" that we
produced a few weeks ago, is running
yet in a number of our exchanges,
By changing "The Advance" to the
name of the paper using it, a lot of
our brethren of the press have adopt-
ed it. We remember one paragraph,
written for this column, that continu-
ed its rounds for a whole year, with-
out (so far as we remember) ever
being credited to The Advance, A
real live editor is a very useful in-
dividual.
—While the object of most people is
to make money, the Bank of France
has found it necessary to construct
aspecial arrangement for its destruc-
tion. This Bank is said to have especial
dislike for soiled bank notes, and not
very long ago destroyed 300 million
dollars in paper money in the arrange-
ment devised for the purpose. There
are many soiled, yes filthy, germ -laden
notes in circulation in this country,
that from a sanitary standpoint
deserve to be incinerated, and yet we
seem to bate to part with there.
There is a way, however, of dealing
with the nuisance of filthy bank notes
without loss to the bolder. Canadians
are a little slow in dealing with dis-
gustingly dirty paper money.
*
—Here is a paragraph for young
people, who want to succeed :—Don't
wait for an opening. Make one. Its
size is unimportant. If you are "built
for the job" you'll quickly enough en-
large your opportunity. An edge -in is
a wedge -in. The "big chance" is up to
you. It exists everywhere and ever.
It lies between the stars and the un -
mined dirt, It does not matter where
you are, but what you are. True am-
bition will prosper with room for a
foothold, Real determination simply
demands something to grip. You can-
not wish yourself• ahead. Hope is a
goal-seeker—not a pathfinder. Dreams
travel by air line, but when you get
down to earth, roads must be built
step by step and day by day. Success
requires patience coupled with intel-
ligence.
* * *
—Many people (like the writer of
this paragraph) are naturally disposed
to that nerve-racking. strength -redu-
cing thing called, "Worry." Why not
quit it ? Did you ever know any good
to be accomplished by it? Did worry
ever remove a cloud, solve a single
life problem, or help you to overcome
an obstacle ? Of course it did not.
Rather, it prevented you from gather-
ing your forces and meeting the
difficulty successfully. It, reduced
your force of resistance, and left you
'' more at the mercy of your circum-
stances. The editor of this paper
knows how easy it is to advise, and
say—"Don't worry," and how difficult
to follow that advice. And yet there
is a better way—that is the way of
Trust in the Unseen One, while sum-
moning all our strength to present
duty. As the poet has said :—
'Oh ask thou not, how shall >: bear
The burden of to -morrow,
Sufficient for to -day its care,
Its evil and it sorrow.
God. implanteth by the way,
Strength sufficient for the day.
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**
—Work is proceeding satisfactorily
on that wonderful water -way, the
Panama, Canal, which will connect the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, It is
indeed a wonderful work, with its
rock cuts, and immense locks, design-
ed to accommodate the world's com-
merce, Tho end is now practically in
eight, for it is expected that the first
vessel will pass through it about one
year from now. The formal opening
.writ take place later, when the navies
of the world will sail through in one
grand procession. Congress authoriz-
ed an expenditure of 8751 million dol-
lars on the canal, and up to the pre.
sent, 240 trillions have been expended,
and it is thought the cost will be less
than the estimates, thanks to the
rigid economy of Col, Goethal who
has the supreme charge of the work.
It is estimated that 2,500 toren will be
it quired to mean the works when Com•
pieced, and the annual coat of rrrain-
tenaanee may reach $1,000,000, which
will has tn+et by tolls ori the tonnage of
each vessel passing through. The
utile on the Sttsz Banal for the year
1039 were 23 million dollars, hence the
Parmelee canal is likely not only to pay
ire expenses, but give good inte.reet on
Ito investment. It le a gigantic UO'
taking of world-wide importance and
usefulness,
e Wingham Advance.
Baseball flame.
The next game in Winghean League
will bei la ed this eve (Wednes-
day)
p Y evening ne
day) between the Foundry and Fac-
tory teams.
Potato l3xperiments.
In soiue experiments made at Cor-
nell University, to test the compara-
tive yield from the stern and seed end
of potatoes, it was found that, as an
average of 22 varieties for two years,
the seed end gave a yield of 180 bush-
els per acre, while the corresponding=
yield from the stem end was 151 bush,
els per acre. It would seem from title,
that it would be good farming to feed
t le stem ends to the hogs, and plant
only the seed ends,
Seriously Hurt.
On Friday last, Mrs. John Camp-
bell and Mrs. Peter Campbell .were
out driving, when the pony they were
driving ran away. Both ladies' were
thrown out, At fleet, at was
feared that Mss. John Campbell's
skull was fractured, but fo`r'tunately
this was not the case, M. Peter
Oamphell was badly bruiac ttesand as
we close our forms, enquiries4'show
that both ladies are still feeling sore
from the effects 'of the aceide$It.
Wingham Band Officers.
At the regular meetit g of the
Citizens' Band Was held's on Friday
evening, and the follocvitag officers
elected :— Pres.— A. J. Pilon ; Vice -
Pres. --F. Johnson ; Sec.—N. L. Fry ;
Treas.—IL Hinscliffe ; 'Li~"ader J, W.
Duneaan, The Band i; stow' in prime
condition, and is a credit oto: the town.
Orders are being/booked for the sum-
mer. The ranks are full and with the
faithful practice they put in, fine mar
sic is assured. The new uniforrns will
cost over $100 00.
A Striking Comparison.
This is the way "Observer" com-
ments in the Guelph Rlerald—"Newsy"
Lalonde is to ' manage the Toronto
lacrosse team and play Iacrosse at a
salary of $1,500 .for the season. A
teacher in our public schools educates
our youngsters. • We• pay her $5C0.
per annum. Newsy'e salary figures
out at $3 for every minute he plays.
The sebool teHcher's salary figures
out at five sevenths of a cent for every
minute she teaches. Which is greatest
—amusement or:eaducation ?
Huron Old Boys.
N
Saturday, Jul; the Oth, is the date
chosen b the' Hiuron Old Boys of
Toronto,;f r''`a visit to their home
county. Two special trains will con-
vey the excursionists, the terminal
points being Goderich and Kincardine.
A special featiiare will be the auto trip
starting fro?43oderich visiting all the
principali+s''ttud villages. At pre-
sent they glee 'to be in Wingham
Sunday'- x >ghtl, July 7th, and T3►yth
Monday Opts'', reaching Clinton i o
time to tie the special train for
home. '
e .
China And its Needs.
Mise Wellwood, returned missionary
from China gave an interesting ed -
dress to Wingham Epworth Leat ue
on Monday evening, She took for
her topic the word—Ohioa, letting
each letter stand for a division of her
subject. Miss Wellwood spoke of the
changes taking place in that great
country, its dense population, its
needs, and other matters of interest,
including the opium traffic, etc. The
subject is so large, that Miss Well -
wood could not cover the etbole
ground and will probably speak again
on the subject. Her address was
►nuch appreciated and enjoyed by the
large company present.
Orange And Lemon Train,.
At the recent National Orange Show
in San Bernardino, one of the exhibits
was a train made up of lemons, oran-
ges and grape fruit, It was entered
by the Santa Fe Railroad Company,
and built entirely in their shops at
San Bernardin' , The train its com-
plete to the most;-trtinute detail ; not a
feature or part of the equipment is
missing from this miniature train that
is found on the standard trains of the
company, The train crew its repre-
sented by wax figures properly uni.
formed, and even the ever-present
hobo is cozily ensconced on the truss
rods of the refrigerator car. The en.
gine is almost entirely covered with
oranges and grape fruit, While the
track is ballasted with lemons.
Wingham Choral Society.
Winghare Choral Society is doing
good work along educational lines by
grounding the young people who
attend, in the rndime a of music.
There is practice at well s theory,
and young ri a i`le vitho.do n t attend
are losing n opportunity of a life-
time, '' a society is not a T meney-
makirig txstitution, Conduc:yir Chris-
tie reed es no salary, and yt is doing
nn educ ional work *great value.
The fees 14t,'mernbers go to
pay expeneee of rent, printing, etc.,
and just now the Balance an hand is
being expended on prizes offered for
progress, Some of these' prizes may
he seers in Mr. Obristie'a window.
The Advance wishes the Choral
Society continued snceese, Xt deserves
to succeed, for music fa elevatfug and
those who study it cannot fail to be
uplifted by Its inflee'noe,
At, The Well,
1 Mr, Davidson met with, slight
occident to his rrtaptiinery which will
delay him a few „days, but gold pro-
gress at the se and test we is re-
ported. The t rt -inch pipe' is now
down about rain ty feetr=%'Rock has
not yet been rear 'defied at present
hard pan soil is being drilled.
Board Of Trade.
Citizens who have the interests of
:the Town at heart should recognize
the Board of Trade, attend its meet-
ings and help in the work of building
up Wingham, The annual meeting
will be held on Friday evening of this
week at 8 o'clock, in the Council
room, The election of officers will
take place and matters of interest to
the.town considered.
Married In Alberta.
A former young lady resident of
Wingham cheerfully accepted matri-
monial bonds, when Miss May Brewer
became the bride of Mr, Geo. Alvin
Amos. The event took place on Maty
2nd; at Raymond, Alberta. Miss
Brewer was the daughter of Mr.
Brewer, who at one time kept the
drug store, where Isard & Co's clotl.-
ing store is now located.
A Handy Book.
The Weekly Sun has issued a very
complete and concise Census Almanac
and Atlas. It contains statistics of
latest date referring to census,agricul-
ture, banking, Dominion and Provin-
cial finances, railway, canals, postal,
etc, etc. Thirty-two clear maps are an
additional feature of value. The won-
der is—how so much information has
been condensed and crowded into so
small'a space. It is a ''mine" of infor-
mation and- valuable ; as a reference
book,
A Meavy Loss.
Humber Beach hotel, Toronto, pur-
chased a few months ago by L. W.
Manson (formerly of Wingham) was
burned on Monday night. The flee
broke out in the stable, then spread to
the hotel, which was totally destroy-
ed. The loss is estimated thus :—
l3uilding $ 20,000, furniture $9,000,
hand -painted china $3,000. Twenty
guests escaped without ,in jury. The
building had recently beets renovated,
and the dining -room 'wag expensively
decorated, and the total' loss will be
heavy. #
Death 0i, ;Mr. Jolin !Rack.
On Mondag last, ,?IKr, John Black,
for many yeatrs a Te'tpected resident
of Turnberry passed away. A short
time ago Mr. Black had a stroke of
paralysis, which resulted inthis death
on the 13th inst. Mr. Viaack was
generally esteemed,' and wak. a mem-
ber of Bluevale Presbyteriten Church.
Besides his partner ih life, lee leaves
two sons, Malc'plru any iFlerning. Mr.
Black was 62 years of age, The funer-
al took place on Wednesday to Wing -
ham cetnetery,s Rev. W. J. West con-
dtteting the seryice, . '
?lent More Potaffoes.
A. 0. Schun Of Waterloo county
writes thus in Term and Dairy :—
Potatoes are $1 50 a ' g. Two, , lun-
dred bushels would tl refoee fid an
income of $200. From my experience
I estimate that it does not cost more
than $35 to grow an acre of potatoes.
Excepting the cost of harvesting those
200 bushels of potato'.s, there is left to
us a profit of $I65, This looks good to
me and I believe it would to most far-
mers. And still we are importing po-
tatoes. Irish potatoes now control the
market, and Ontario potatoes can
scarcely be had at any price. It may
he objected that prices for potatoes
are abnormal this year, and that pro-
fits such Ps 1 mention are imposFil'ls in
10 years out of 20. Well, let us sup-
pise that potatoes were down to one
dollar a bag, and we would still have
a profit of almost $100 an acre, At 50
cent s a bag we can calculate on a pro-
fit of over $30, and that is a, whole lot
better than most farm crops.
Aai xTS WANTED —To handle our
guaranteed $1 50 'Vacuum Cleaners ;
write for terms. Yostine Supply Co,
Dept. T., 87 Clintou St., Toronto.
Died to Manitoba,
There passed away at Nesbitt, Man.,
on Ailey 5th, Mr, John Perdue, a form-
er resident of the township of Morris.
Deceased was born in the township of
Chinguacousy, and came to Morris in
the eeriy days of its settlement, re-
siding on the first line, and following
the occupation of carpenter and fram-
er, He married Miss May Campbell,
daughter of Mr. Aleft. Campbell of
the lst line, and in 1880 removed to
the West. Mrs. Perdue died many
Tears ago. He leaves four sans and
six daughters, Pour of his nephews
are well knowet in this t+ielnity,--John
of Morrie, H. T. of Wawartoeb, John
N. (V. 8 ) of Blyth, and A. M. (V. S.)
of Clifford. Mr. Perdue was active in
municipal and political circles, a
member of Morrie Council, President
of East Huron Conservative Associ-
ation, lie wast a member of the
Anglican Church, sand of the Orange
association, He was in his '73rd year.
The fttner•ta1 took place on Sunday
from the residence of his nephew, fir.
1i. T. Perdue, concession 11, 14ast
Wawanosh, nt, Ssrnday, 12th Ind,. to
Winghaarn cemetery. Bluet'ale L.O.L.
, conduetlrig service at the grave.
NGIT , ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1912
LUT US BE ALERT.
Wingham has held its own during
the past few years, while some towns
have either lost ground, or remained
stationary and dead. More than that,
Wingham has gained in assessment
value, and population, True, there
has been no "boom," but the gain has
been healthy and permanent, and not
of the mushroom variety,
The editor of the Advance is not
gifted with prophetic prescience, but
if he is not mistaken, there are great-
er possibilities in the future for this
town. But rnuph depends upon the
citizens, If we are content to abide as
we are ; attract no more industi ies ;
make no effort to secure advantages ;
simply take what happens to drop on
us ; just sit still and wait for some-
thing to turn up --- why then, the
future will he ranch the sante as the
past. But, it may be better. It de-
pends on the citizens to a great ex-
tent.
Why does the writer believe that
the future may be fuller of develop-
ment and prosperity than the past ?
Far several reasons :--
1st—Because of our Iocation ; not too
close to any rival town,
2nd --Because of our excellent rail-
way facilities—north, east, south, and
by means of these, west.
3rd—Because of our advantages—
two excellent water -powers, thus en-
abling the Town to furnish electric;
power at a much lower rate even
than the hydro -electric,
4th—Because of the introduction of
day -power --the absence of this in the
past lost for us, at least one live in-
dustry.
5:h—Because of the standing of our
Town in the financial market —no
trouble to sell our securities.
ath--Because of our residential ad-
vantages. Wingbam is a desirable
Town in which to reside. Adequate
fire protection, abundance of water
for sanitary •purpose, excellent sewer
system, good waterworks and electric
light plants. It is worth something to
live in a Town like Wingham.
7—Because of our splendid eduea-
tional opport unities — good public
school of seven departments ; most
excellent High School, with five
teachers, and a good record ; also a
successful Business College.
Other reasons might be given.
Future progress depends much on
the enterprise and broadness of out-
look possessed by our citizens. Let us
be alert. If industries come knocking
at our doors, let us welcome them.
If they do not come, let us go out
after them, and make an effort to
secure them. Wingbam is what it is
to -day because of its industries. Ban-
ish our industries, and the Town
would not be worth living in.
Again, we say—Let us be alert,
;wide-awake, enterprising. Believe in
Wingham, Talk up Wingham ; sound
its praises ; tell of its advantaged;
discourage the pessimist; pat the
optimistic citizen on the back, Ad-
vertise the Town. Speak well of
Wingham. Tell of your confidence in
its future, Be optimistic and progres-
sive. "Wrinkle up," which means—
smile all over—when anything is pro-
posed for the advantage of Wingham.
Plan and work to make this the best
town in the county.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
The regular May meeting of the
Deanery of .Huron and Sunday School
convention was held in Clinton on
Wednesday of last week. St. Peat'
Church, Wingham, was represented
by the following delegates :—Rev. 1a.
11.
Croly, B. D , Mrs. Croly, Mrs. 0.
M. Walker, Miss Lizzie Fleuty, Miss
M. Haslam, Miss A. Deyell Miss B.
McCracken and Miss E. Cornyn,
In the forenoon, the Holy Com-
munion was administered, and Rev. 3.
Berry of Seaforth read an essay. Re-
ports from the Secretary and the
Deanery superintendents showed in-
terest and progress.
Luncheon was served by the ladies
of Clinton Church, In the afternoon,
an excellent paper was read by Miss
Ford of Clinton on the "Preparation
of the Teacher and the lesson e' also a
very fine essay, by Mrs. McLeod of
Clinton on the ' Results of a skillfully -
taught lesson." Addresses were de-
livered by Rev. A. Hiltz, 13. A., Do.
minion Secretary of Sunday Schools
and Rev. Canon Gould, Secretary of
M. S. O. 0. The diocesan secretary
for Sunday Schools, Rev. T. Howard,
13. A., conducted a round table con-
ference on the "Elementary Division
of Sunday School Work,"
In the evening, after a short ser-
vice, Rev, R. A. Hintz gave a fine ad-
dress on teacher training, and Canon
Gould :'addressed the gathering on
some remarkable facts in recent
developments in Mission lands.
The officers elected for next year
are :---Rev, W. 7. Doherty, honorary
president, ; Rev, 3`3. A. tinder, (Corrie,
president ; Mr. J. Hartley, Clinton,
vice.president ; Rev. 14. H. Ceoly,
Wrnghatn, See,•Tresaw, The following
will fill the ofxla;ee of deanery super.
intendente : —Teacher training, Miss
ti&IYouzel ; home department, Rev. J,
Berry ; rout roll, Mies Z'leuty; Loire.
ary, C. Ford ; missionary, Miss Met,
calf ; adult Bible ekes, J, ,Hartley.
The next meeting of the association
will be held in Gorrle.
This was one of the best conventions
ever held in the Deanery, and the
spiritual tone was uppermost. Every
clergyman in the Deanery was pre,
sent, with others from the outside,
WIN6HAM BASEBALL LEAGUE
FIRST OAK WON BY BANKER -
BRUNSWICK.
Before a gathering of nearly 500
fana, Wingham Baseball League
opened the season on Friday last, the
Banker -Brunswick winning from the
High School by a score of 8-0. The
weather was ideal, and the game
played was a credit to the teams,
Judging from the opening game, base-
ball will be a, success with the home
league this season. The Band fprnish-
ed excellent music, that added` to the
pleasure of the hour,
Mayor Spotton was unable to be
present to pitch the first bell as an-
nounced. ,..
The EL S.:,went to„tigt first, Colvin
not reaching—Mil Maxwell caught
Day's fly, and Johnston fanned.
Ross then opened the first innings
for the B. B. by fanning. Tucker hit
through the' in -field for a base and'
second on Telfer's sacrifice and spored
on a three base hit, Moffatt ended b !'
striking out. '
For the 1T, S., Smith opened second
innings by being out on lst; McEwen
struck out, and Geddes out on 1st;
For the 13's, Gillespie went to
but was out on lst; Shane reaeshed
ist, stole 2nd, while Afaxweli struck
out, and Cranston got out on 1st.• '
In the 3rd inning, Elliott fanned for
the ILS. ; Wilson reached 1st on a
passed ball by Sturt, Wilson got 'to
sa: cond on Young's sacrifice; Colvin
getting let on Tucker's error ; Day out
on 1st. For the B's, Ross was out on
1st; Tucker hit for two bases and
scored on Telfer'a 2 base hit ; Telfer
scored on a wild throw by Elliott.
Start bit by pitched ball took lst,
stole 2od and scored on Moffa t is hit ;
Moffatt took 1st, stole 2tid, but was
oat at plate on Gillespie's grounder.
Gillespie stole 2nd and scored on
Shane's hit in -field. The Iatter reach-
ed 3rd while Cranston ended the
slaughter by fanning.
The fourth inning opened by John-
ston striking out, Smith reached lst,
but was caught napping. McEwen
got out at lst.
For the B's, Ross went out ; Geddes
in the box for the H.S. ; Tucker dead
headed to lst, stole 2nd and scored on
Teller's bit; the latter scored on
Sturt's hit. Moffatt struck out,
Shane's bit scored Sturt, and Max-
well fanned, Nothing startling oc-
curred in the 5th and 6th innings, and
the game. ended 8 to 0 for the Banker -
Brunswick team. Following is the
record :—
Banker -Brunswick. A B. R. H.
Ross s sv .1 0 1
'fucknd 4 3 2
Telferer 2 p 3 2 2
St.nrt e, 3 2 2
Moffatt 3rd 3 0 1
Gillespie lst 3 1 2
Shane of 3 0 2
Maxwell lf.... • 33 0 1
Cranston rf 3 0 0
29 8 13 4
A.B. R. H. E.
High School.
Colvin 3ed 3 0 0 2
Da 3 0 1 2
John,ton c f 3 0 0 0
Smith 2nd 3 0 0 0
McEwen n 2 0 0 1
Geddes s s 2 0 0 0
Elliott If 2 0 1 t)
Wilson rf 2 0 ' () 0
Young lst 2 0 0 1
22 0 2 6
E.
1
1
0
200
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(thumb 'Revs
At a meeting of the congregation
of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church,
Hespeler, it was unanimously decid-
ed to extend the call to Rev. Dr, S.
L. Small, B. A. of Blyth, to become
the pastor of the Church,
In r eforenee to a report of the ill-
ness of Rev. W. G. Howson (formerly
of Wingham) Mr. Howson writes and
says "I feel very much pained that
such a report should be in circulation ;
for it is absolutely untrue in every
particular. .1 am in my usual health
and vigor. I have not been sick et
all, and have lost only one Sunday's
service from sickness in seven years.
I am taking my full work in the mil -
pit and outside of it, and am preach-
ing with my old time vigor, equal to
that of any young man its the Con.
ference, I expect to take work for
several years to corse,"
Last Sunday wear anniversary day
in Wingham Methodist Sunday
School. Rev, G. W. Barker of Wood-
stock was the speaker for the day,
In the morning be :spoke to the Sun.
day School, giving an interesting
object Iessaon on the text "Ye are the
light of the world," In the afternoon
there was a platform meeting. Re-
ports were given far the year just
closed, sand brief addresses given by
the superintendent and Rev, Mr,
Barker. In the tavetaing, Mr, Harker
spoke effectively front "The love of
Christ constraineth me," 2 Co r, 5:14
veryunfavorable
the avorabl of o
weather, the day's services were sue-
cessful, This was Mr. Barker's first
visit to Wingham, and be was pleased
at the appearance of our town, especi.
ally at the size and activity of our
business section,
11etzonat8
Miss Pearl McPherson is home from
the Faculty School, Toronto,
Miss Hazel Drummond of Toronto
is visiting her parents in town.
Rev, Dr. Rutledge and Mrs. Rut-
ledge were in Hamilton this week;
Rev, G, Barker of. Woodstock was
the guest of Mr, ,and Mrs. Buchanan
over Sunday.
Misp Irlma Kennedy visited with
her sister, Mies Gretta, in, London,
over Sunday.
Miss Miriam Wood, of the hospital
staff, is spending a couple of weeks at
her home in Kincardine.
Mrs. Perces. . Jenkins and two chil-
dren arrived last week from England.
Mr. Jenkins has been living here some
time.
Mrs. Sperling is attending the W.
11tk, S, Convention in Sarnia, and while
away will visit friends in Watford
and Detroit.
3, W. Galbraith, until recently of
Turnberry, went on Wednesday •. of
this week to a London Hospital to
undergo an operation.
Mr, Jams Bowman, M.P. for East
. Huron and Mr. P. W, Scott, Presi-
dent of Conservative Association were
in town on W t dnesday,•
,•
Mr. and Mrs, T. S. Brandcsi;r.
Stratford have been spending tect itfp .,
of weeks with their daughteree'iM t%
Bert. Reid of Wawanosh.
Mr, Muir arrived last week :'fron >
-Ayrshire, Scotland. and is.r� ,�!!ir1
hiv uncle, Mr. Christie, in his .grocery.
We are afraid that a blizzard in� the
middle of May will .give ,ein �' �.r new
citizen an unfai`
vorable ;ri;ra#tr!'bn of
this country. We aer..trre.aliijci how-
ever, that he will fitad.a.t.wateain enough
before many moons wanev
Rev. 11, McWits` re; Toronto, for-
merly pastor'ef t. ,' drew's Churcb.
Wingham, cafiltid n friends in town
this week. W; iuderstand that this
is Mr. Meg"„ re's first visit to Wing-
harn since e closed his pastorate
here. Mr. McQuarrie had been at
Port Elgin, where last Sunday he
preached at the Jubilee services of
North Bruce and St. Andrew's Pres-
byterian Churches, of which he was
at one time pastor.
sw38pHIli." iwg 1$15 'TO 8'U OORXlat i8 X$ U.
The Contract Record remarks that
Samson was the first man to adver-
tise. He took two full columns to
show his strength. Seven thousand
people tumbled to his scheme, and he
brought down the house,
Alexander Bros, of West Wawa-
nosh have a record this year in sheep
raising. They have fourteen ewes
which have this year given birth to
thirty lambs, and all the lambs have
lived and are doing nicely,
No narrow-gauge advertising space
for a broad -gauge store. No one takes
seriously a store's claims to import-
ance
mportance unless the merchant shows that,
he, himself does—shows it by adver-;
tising an an important scale. /'
The Exeter Times reports that''r.
C. Cann of Bethany has a cow,tlir on
Wednesday last gave birth: ter calf
weighing 114?, lbs. The calf is. Dur-
ham and ranks' among' tine/of the
largest born in this seStion,
The. Markdale standard yas enlarg.
ed to • a 'seieps" Colsimxt*,'rarto. The
Advance etinli�utulates.• is welcome
exchange on' the °'en'1'a� gement, and
wishes the Standard And its gentle-
manly editor continuafd success.
One evening.'alecently, the sawmill
of VTrn. Cade, tot con. of Grey, was
destroyed by;'fie/In it in addition to
saw and engin were a grain crusher
and chopper.4;j1here was no insurance
at lose wil,I,foot up to about $1.000.
Biu .Tlith-i� TX FOR SATE :—Apply at
The .Win " nm Cr•earnery,---'.lfe Wm.
Davies . Limited.
' Azr . fRev.) Ferguson and son of
K'inekiedine are reported to be suffer-
. ram smallpox. Rev. H. T. Fer-
n and family are in quarantine.
is hoped that the danger will soon
,fie past and that speedy convalescence
will follow.
In putting down linoleum or oil-
cloth have strips of molding nailed
above the linoleum where it comes to
the base board. This prevents dust
from getting underneath and also pre-
serves the edges from moisture under
floor covering.
Work has begun on the foundation
for Ding Bros, new store. The build-
ing will have a 33 foot frontage, which
will give a very capacious store. Giti-
vens and the public generally are
pleased to know that the firm has
decided to build.
The house on Sohn Street, belong-
ing to W. F. Van,Stone, and occupied
by J. H. Christie, has been purchased
by W. 3. Henderson for his mother
and sisters to reside in. It is just
opposite their old home recently sold
to W. Anderson.
Saphead, in the city, wrote to a
farmer stating that having arranged
to spend the summer in the country,
he desired to purchase an ice-cream
cow. The farmer replied by the next
mail, saying that he bad a nice cream
cow that would just suit hire.
If the builders of houses were re-
quired to tear down and reconstruct
as much of their work as the printer
is sometimes asked to do to rectify
mistakes of others, most of us would
be living in tents. The cost of a
house would be entirely beyond any
but the very rich.
Fort SALE —T have at Mr. E. Hart's
for private sale, some good bedroom
suites, clinine-roam and other furni-
ture. --Mrs. David Rush,
Make a practice of taking a number
of long breaths daily, by closing the
mouth and filling the lungs through
the nose ; hold your breath for ten
seconds. and then empty your lungs.
This will keep your, lungs and heart
strong and healthy, increase your
circulation and increase the supply of
oxygen.
Canadian ten and five dollar gold
pieces are now obtainable, They are
suitably stamped with his Majesty's
head and bust, end appropriately in-
scribed. The only fault the editor of
this paper can find with them is their
scarcity in his sanctum. They will
henceforth be welcome in payment of
subscriptions or advertising accounts.
The annual meeting of the Wing -
ham branch of the Woman's Institute
will be held in the Council Chamber
o Thursday, May 23rd at 3 p.m. .A
full attendance of members and ladies
interested in Institute work is Ur-
gently re geested, as the election of
officers and general arrangements for
the nazct year will be brought before
the mei tine.
The ,jury, which investigated the
recent acetdent on the Grand Trunk,
tear (Georgetown, which cost the lives
of brakeman Corry and 'Thos. Outsell,
a drover, and in which our townsman,
Mr, Wynn had a narrow escape,
brought in :s, verdict blaming the
train crews for the accident, which
they ,judged front the evidence was
due to carelessness,
ural items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Read. Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8.
Miss Lizzie Plenty began her duties
as clerk in the Town's electrical supply
store, on Wednesday morning.
From the broad -brimmed hat that
obscured our vision in church to the
hat -less girl is indeed a welcome
change.
Bert Currie, son of Mr. Andrew
Currie of East Wawanosh is a patient
in the Hoepital suffering from rheu-
matism.
Miss Houghton is now improving
rapidly in every way, and expects
shortly to leave Lhe Hospital and to
go home.
A carload of Western oats received.
—Tipling & Mille.
Wingham Bowling grounds will re-
open May 2t, and the Club is antici-
pating many pleasant hours at this
familiar pastime.
Mr. Pugsley of Leopold street has
not been in very good health lately.
Age is beginning to tell on what was
once a strong frame,
The return football match Ethel vs.
Wingham High School was played
here on Tuesday evening. Score -2
to 0 in favor of Ethel team,
WANTED —Good general servant—
Apply to Mrs. bent, Centre St.
May, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
J, Reading has been ill, but is recover-
ing. It is hoped May will grow
stronger as she grows older.
Strange how much ground a boy
wail dig over for worms when gain;
fishing. If you asked him to dig as
large an onion bed, he would be
"awfully tired,"
C. N. Griffin, real estate agent, re-
ports the sale of the late Thos. Ilen-
derson's property, south-west corner
of John and Catharine streets to Mx,
John Anderson.
.A.1fred, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wm
14iitohell of Turnberry, had an opera.
tion performed for adenoids at the
hospital on Saturday, by Dr. Iced.
mond, and is doing nicely,
Mrs, Walter II, llarrison of (lode-
rieh, who was operated upon for ap.
pendioitis at the hospital here by Dee,
I ,ennedy and Calder on Tuesday
morning, is improving satisfactorily.
Trunks and Valises l 131g stock to
select from at Lowest prices.—W. 3,
Greer,
Citizens of Wingha to will regret the
reported resignation of Mr. George
Lamont from the G. T. R. agency at
Wingbam. Mr, Lamont was courteous
and efficient. IIs purpose, going
Wetet,
nT1ftTee.
Gurney.—In Wingluttn, May 13th, to
Mr. and Mrs. W. Il, (Gurney, a son.
Beicker - In IIowiek, on May 13, Mr,
Isaac Bricker,
Blank,- -In Tsirnberry, Monday, v, May
13th, Mr. John iliatek, aged (32,
Pordne,.in Nesbitt, Man,, May 5th,
John Perdue (formerly of Mottle) in
his fulled year, •
.1
FRES FREE
p1ete Aquarium
onsisting of
OLD FISH
)' GLASS GLOBE
S �' ttt UIt tii V 1I1 I LHI� $ 1lisUr
it
WHILE THEY LAST
with every 25c box of
Rexall Liver Pills
We have some larger Gold Fish to
sell at 10o each.
J. W. McKibbon
Salve
n ?esti-'�.-•--� i,
'With 'uncomfortable shoes
no woman can appreciate the
joy of living. With "Empress"
Shoes we are adding thousands
every year to the vast num-!
bers of contented Women.
Are you one i'
If you examine this "Empress" Shoe;
you will notice the Iast has a short
appearance, the instep arched with a steel
support.
We have the Agency for "Empress Shoes lot
Women:
W. J. Greer
CALL 'PHONE 52
FOR
BEST PRICES
Prins or Roll Butter
--ALSO--
Strictly Fresh Eggs
The Wm. DaviosoGited
SUC OnSSORS TO WAt. ARMOUR E&T4.T
WINGHAM
CORN! COEN/ A carload of Fccd Cora
for sale at out watcliouse on a 7, R.
Atiothcr car just to hand, also a car of
Canadian Oa(s,.---TIPLING & MILLS,
Why should pedestrians have to
step off the walk to allow boys to go
tearing past with their express wag-
ons, propelled by therm in such a
manner that they have no control
over them ? Bicycle riding on the
sidewalks is prohibited, but the coast,
er waggon at a furious rate is a worst
nuisance, Py the way, the bicycle by-
law is very often violated. The coast-
er wagon should take to the road,
along with the bicycle.
W:,.N'1'XM, . - Two bright, smart
young Hien, to learnt the Upholster.
in g. Apply to Walker & Clegg,
Wingham,