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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1912-05-23, Page 1-g( A 40T11 YEAR, NO. 38. The 91•11011.1. EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS. -The provincial electionin Quebec were held on May 15, and resulted in a deckled victory for the Liberals. The figures are -Liberals, M); Con- servatives, 18; Lebor, 2; elections to be held, 2. Sir Lower Gonin is Pre- mier, and as the results of the election show but little change, we conclude that the electors were satisfied with the government of their province, * * * -It is often claimed by some that fish is excellent bran food. Possibly it is, but really we do not pose as an authority. This much however, we have noticed that many fishermen have remarkably well developed organs of "imagination," and their descriptive powers are really wonder- ful, when they tell of the WWI of the fish, that they hooked, but failed to land, * * * -One of the meanest things about the sowing of wild oats, is the fact that the chap that sows them is not ca.teful as to where he scatters them. Most of them fall in other people's fields beside his own, and not only does the sower suffer, but those who have sown good grain find that the reckless one bas scattered a large portion of the wild oats in their clean field. * * * -Solid rock and "terra firma" are only such relatively, if we may believe the reports of scientists. The latest seismographs detect thirty thousand earthquakes a year, or an average of 82 per day. According to that, this old world is getting somewhat shaky in its old age. Fortunately most of these quakes are harmless, and it is only when sorne awful chock comes, like the San Francisco calamity, that we sit up and take notice. * -It is quite possible that in the United States, many murders aie never recorded, but there are sufficient actually counted to cause any civilized nation to seriously consider the under- lying causes. In the past fifteen years, over 133,000 murders have been committed, In two years, in Chicago alone, 300 awful murders were record- ed, and yet for five years there have been no executions in that city. Some people question the advisability of inflicting the death penalty for the crime of murder, yet the practical re- moval of that penalty in the adjoining republic, may have something to do with the startling number of murders committed. * * * -Much has been said by way of approval of the way in which so. tnany of the passengers and crew of the ill-fated Titanic met their death. It was indeed a great lesson for the world, valuable, because of the world-wide gaze fixed upon the solenin scene. We would not for one moment detract from the quiet resignation and brave resolve that met death as it was met by hundreds that fateful morning, But we pause to remark that equally brave eff sets are being made daily. Less spectacu- lar, it ie true, but they are to. be seen everywhere. Women, with useless, or worse than useless husbands, facing daily a living death, euffering, toiling with brave hearts against ill -usage and neglect, and bearing the whole burden of the home, that the man called "husband" should share, And there are men, who can look forward to no improvement in horne condi- tions, who toil, and bear, and suffer. There are men and women whose whole life is a sacrifice for others. A selfish age ; a selfieh world we say often. Teue, but there are noble ex- ceptions that seldom meet the public gaze, are and never displayed. in double he .dlines, or newspaper columns. Potato Record. Brace Ilepner, a resident of the River road, between Thamesville and Bothwell, holds the record for those parte asfar as potato growing is con- cerned, Oh his farm last fall he dug up 285 bushels of the tubers from patch one half acre in area. He is DOW disposing of them at $2 per bag, This is a record in production and also in price. Formerly Of Wingham. The Ottawa Journal has the fol- lowing reference to a former resident of Wingham ;--"Mr. Allan B, Hobbs, son of Rev. Richard Hobbs, 'of the Ottawa Journal editorial staff, has )14, been appointed editorie,twriter on the Grain Grower'fetride- at Winnipeg, and has left fojsethe West. Mee Hobbs did work foe/Abe Toronto News\rhile attending ,bis classes at Toronto Uoi. versity, erild after geadueeitig, cme to The Joirrnal. He has been a ist valued m mber of the staff foeeeome eighteen xonths, Mr. Hohleseis pos. [teased of colielelerableelltefgry and with the ilperiances of tlse corn. Ing yearexpected to attain a very distinguished leesition in Canadian ;Totten:diem, On the occasion of hie leaving Mr, leobbe was the guest last evening of Armee of the tnertibere of the editorial staff of the journal at en informal dinner in the New Iteseel hotel. After dinner Mr, Ilobbe Watt preeented by hie colleagues with a sOlid leather handbag and accorded the hest wishes of the, entire staff," NOTES OF A TRIP WEST. Me, A. IL Musgrove, N.L.A. re- turned from a three weeks' trip to the West on Wednesday last, In conversation with the editor of the Advance, Mr, Musgrove stated some interesting facts. He noticed continued progress and development; cities increasing in population and importance; small villages attaining the dignity and importance of towns; much more raw land brought under cultivation ; a very rapid increase in railway mileage, in fact, in a few years very few places will be without reasonable railway facilities. There did not seem to be much improvement in farm buildings, many on large farms still live in the small 10x24 shanty. The weather was still cold and wet, and as a consequence seeding will be late ; the area sown to wheat cannot be very much increased, This arises from the fact that, last summer being wet, grain matured late, and in ad- dition winter set in earlier than usual and much of the grain was left in the fields. In some fields the grain had been stacked, in others it remained in stook, whilst in many cases the sheaves lay on the ground as they were thrown from the binder, while in a few cases the grain had not been cut, This was more evident in North- ern Saskatchewan and Alberta. As no fall ploughing of any consequence had been done, farmers were busy ploughing. Much was being sown on stneible, and where last year's crop reutaiued nothing was being done. There will be a much greater area sown to oats, barley and flax, as these may be sown any time up to the end of May. In Central Alberta, very lit- tle seeding had been done, the ground beingtoo wet to permit of being ploughed. The almost total absence ot live stock was very noticeable ; for miles not one auimal was to be seen in the fields. As a consequence milk, butter, and meat are as high in price as in Ontario, The large government creameries in .Alberta are neavly all closed, those having cows finding it more profitable to ship their cream to the larger cities, where very high prices are obtained. All the good homesteads in the older parts of the three provinces have been taken up, arid there is now no free land, unless the settler goes far from any railway or into the Peace River district. Everyone is very optimistic about the future of this, great country, which is rapidly going forward in all lines of progress, A number of those who came from Ontario and the East seem to speak very slightingly of the older provinces, and think that the East is slow and unprogressive, and that alt should bow to the young giant of the West. They seem to forget that the East spent millions of money in' opening up the West, and in constructing rail-. ways, The congestion in the grain trade could be very easily Overcorue, if as in the Best, the farmers built granaries. so that grain could be stored until marketed. In the earlier days in On- tario, had there been no granaries, and had farmers rushed all their grain to market as soon as threshed, there would have been congestion, bud' as is now experienced in the West. All the cities and larger towns are progressing, but the chief activity seems to be in real estate. En each centre there are dozens of real estate agents actively engaged in buying and selling. Subdivisions have been survey- ed to such an extent, that lots are offered for sale miles from the business centres. Prices are soaring, and when the bubble bursts', as burst it must, many will be caught with property that they will be unable to redeem This is having its effect upon the sale of farm property, as many who in- tended purchasing farms are caught in the city vortex and have invested there, trusting to secure larger and more immediate returas, Labor is high and hotel accommodation scarce. Immigration is pouring in; too many, however, of the laboring class, for when winter comes on, many will be unable to secure employment. Alt from around Wingham seem to be doing well, and are much taken up with the country, In Saskatoon there is a, regular Wingharn colony. Mel - corn Isbister le postmaster and Presi- dent of the Board of Trade. Ile came early and has done Well. Henry and Peter Stewart from near Whitechurch are both practishig inedieine, and have a large practiee. Harry EIliott has a large brick -yard, and is making money; his son is in real estate, Bert. Winfield and Oliver Mills both have real estate offices. J. E. 'Underwood and his brother trona Howick have an office where J. E. is doing engineering work, 'William Jobb and William Robinson, both in the employ cef the International Harvester Company, are very efficient in their work and are doing Well. Both have made tonsiders able in real estate. Me, Muegrove en- joyed their hospitality ,while in the city, James Amour has completed his homestead dales, sed has removed to the city. Jno. Pringle is doing well on hie trim near Sesketoon, Chrite Thornton and Heber with their families are neer Aberdeen, and ate just nicely nettled on 480 acres of very igood land. Bert, and Sas Dailey, Ingham. Advance. -Yritlowein. • WINGHAM, ONT„ THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1912. Frank Scott, and Hugh John6ton, all old Bluevale boys, are doing well and in good spirits. Adam and Lila Iebister teach in the schools. We had a pleasant call on Elmer Moore, but on our return was sorry to hear he had gone to Ontario on a very sad errand. Ile has a comfortable home, and will we understand be promoted to the Seoret service on the police force. When we take into account all the advantagee enjoyed by the Ontario farmer, his substantial farm house, orchards, shade trees, garden, fine barns and stables, good roads, schools, churches, nearness to his neighbors, the varied kinds of produce ; no fear of hail or frost, and the alruost cer- tainty of a return for each year's toil, he should, if in comfortable circums stances, ponder deeply before parting with his property and going West. But for the young man of limited means, that country oilers many opportunities, not to be met with here, but he must make up his mind to endure hardship and toil for soma years. HIGH SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. Inspector Spotton bas sent to the High School Board the annual report and the report is excellent, The school is again placed in the ap- proved list. A few brief extracts are appended. "A number of important improve- ments have been made since last inspection ; a satisfactory demonstra- tor's table has been provided in the laboratory, additional storage presses have been secured, translucent blinds have been substituted for opaque ones, and the walls and ceilings have been renovated in two class rooms and in the teachers' room." Valuable additions have been made since last inspection and the Equip- ment in general is good," "In my report of last year I com- mented upon the excessive number in Fortns II and III and advised that the latter Form should be subdivided into a Senior and a Junior Section, This I am glad to find has been done, and there is no doubt the effect, will be good. Forms 1 and II are still rather large and I again urge watchfulness in the matter of admitting new pupils." Formerly Of Wingham. One of the best known hotel -keepers in western Ontario, Ferdinand Kor- man of Walkerton, died on Friday last, aged (11. Deceased formerly re- sided in Winghaw, and a number from here attended the funeral on Sunday. Others Might Copy. The Ohesley Enterprise reports that Krug Bros. Co , the big furniture manufacturers of Cheeley are closing their factory at one o'clock every. S ..turday during the months of June, July and August, or for. 14 weeks, and the employees are to be paid in full for the 50 hours lost provided they con- tinue with the firm till Dec. 31st. This will make a nice Christines gift and should prove an incentive to the working men to be diligent in their duties and loyal to the firm which undertakes to pay them while off work during Saturday afternoons in the summer months, Interesting Old Papers. Among the papers of the late David. Scott of East Wawanosh, were found two old newspapers that are worthy of local reference. Oae of them is the front half of the Clinton New Era, of date September 1, 1870. The sheet, though somewhat worse for age, is well preserved and quite readable. At that titne (we presurne) no newspaper had an existence in Wingham, and possibly Clinton only had one. One indication that this is an old paper was noted in the advertisement of "Olhaton Oonnty Grammar School" Names very familiar in Wingharn are found in the advertising colutnns. Among them are Dr. W. B, Towler, Wingham ; John Dinsley, Royal Hotel, Clinton ; Wingham Exchange, Oaleb Griffin, proprietor Hohnesville Hotel was then owned by Arthur Knox, now of Wingham. There is elso in this paper a lengthy letter from Dr. J. E. Temlyn of Wingham, dated August 28, 1870, referring to the death of Hezekirth Helps, Reeve of Wawa - nosh, and to a visit made to him by Dr, Taanlyn on August lOsh, 1870, Mr. Helps recmested that a post mortem should be held, in order that any use - fill information pertaining to the disease, Ovoid be available for the future, and the letter contains a re. port Of the post naortern. To old. time residents, this fragment of an old paper would recall many persons now gone to their long home, and many occurrences of past yettes. But a far older paper than the above was found among Mr. Scott'e keepsake. It was a copy of "The Toronto Pattiot" of Friday, March 10, 1818, and therefore it is over 61 years sheets that novena. per left the press, These old news. paper% are treasured still in Mr. &totes family as eouvenire of the past. The editor of the Advance had a look over them through the courtesy of P. W. Scott, eon of the late David &Ott. To New $ubscrihers Only,, To new subscribers, the Advance is offered until 1st January next for only arty cents spot cash. To Our Advertisers. As Friday is a holiday, and one day off in a printery delays work all that week, the Advance staff will appreci- ate the kindness of our advertisers, if they will make their changes as easy as possible. As a rule a holiday is no holiday to the newspaper staff, as they have to work the harder to catch up for the lost hours. But They Get There. "Mamma," said little Elsie, "do men ever go to heaven P" • "Why, of course, any dear, What makes you ask ?" "Because I never seen any pictures of angels with whiskers." "Well," said her mother thoughtful- ly, "men really do go to heaven, nay dear, but they get there by a close shave." Football Game, The High School Football team went to Listowel on Saturday for a ehallenge game for -thee Hough Cup. The following wale -the 'team line-up Goal -G. OrleitChanks ; Flecks -G. R. Smith, F. turdy Half ' B tcks-H. Treleaven, . McEwen, JJ Stothere ; Forwards W. Haines, NelGeddes, H. McCrostie, IL Day, Ws" Buchanan. The score s 1-0 in vor of Listow- el. The one as secured on a "corner," and our boys regard it more as a fluke or an accident than the result of superior play. Worth Trying. Fried ham will be as tender as chick- en if cooked in this way : Wipe a slice of ham with a cloth wrung out of cold water, and cut off half of tbe outside layer of fat. Put in an iron frying pan, cover with tepid water, and let stand on the back of the range 30 minutes not allowing the water to reach a higher temperature than at first. Draiu the haro, and dry on a towel, Heat the frying pan, put in the ham, and brown quickly on one side, then turn and brown on the other side, the time required being about three minutes. Remove to a heated platter, and serve at once, Baseball Schedule. Brussels, Wingham, Seaforth, ar d Brucefield have formed a baseball League, and the following schedule has been arranged. Brussels at Wingham, May 28. Seaforth at Brucefield, May 31. Brussels at Brucefield, June 3. Wingham at Seaforth, June 7, Brucefield at Seafortb, June 11. Wingham at Brussels, June 10. Seaforth at Wingham, June 14. Brucefield at Brussels, June 14. Brucefield at Wingham, June 13. Seaforth at Brussels, June 21. Wingham at Bruceflelcl, June 27. Brussels at*Seaforth, June 28, Presentation. The Young Men's Bible class of the Methodist Church .held a banquet on Thursday evening in honor of their retiring teacher, Dr. W. J. Price, now of Orangeville. The superintendent of the Sunday School presided. Musi- cal selections by the orchestra, and solos by Messrs. F. Hill, A. Wilford and G. Willis were appreciated, also brief addresses by Rev. Dr. Rutledge, Messrs. Buchanan, Smith and. Mortou. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation by the class to Dr. Price of a handsome electric reading lamp, as a token of appreciation of his efforts for the class. Accompanying the lamp, was a suitable address, read by Mr. Bert. Wellwood, Mr. 0. It Smith, assistant supt. of the school, raking the presentation on behalf of the clam Dr, Price replied in a few appropriate remarks, and added sone excellent advice to young men. The evening was enjoyably spent. District Meeting. The annual May clisteict meeting' of Wingham District was held in Teeswater on May 15, 10. Rev, J. W. Hibbert of Gortie, chairman of the district, presided. Rev. Selby Jef- ferson of Asbfield was elected sepre. tary. All the ministers were present except 11, T. Ferguson of Kincardine, whose family is in quarantine, J, A. Walker of Whitechurch, a probation- er of three years' standing, was re- eommended to College, and H. Fred. Ball of Salem, a probationer of five years' standing, was recommended for ordinatioe. W. I. Ruston and J. A. nassette were received as candidates for the ministry. Rev. J. W. An- drews of Vordwich was elected to the Stationing committee, and the fol- lowing lay delegates were chosen to attend the annual Conference in St. Thomas, June Oth Xerr, Buchanan, P. le. Hemline. J, Button, J. V, Wood, R. J. Hiscox, 3. Bryans, Jae, Downey, R. Harding, W. H, Lowry, A. Shaw, W. Reid, A. Islaynee, G. 11, Ray, Collin', W. IL Rout- ledge, G. Riley, W. Taylor,. li. Hop. pee. The Statist ical report ehowed thate on the district, there are 3.203 Sunday School echolars, 42se officers mid tenth. errs. Thera are 4,301 'Cleutch members. The missionary contrihntions for the district were $710 00, a slight increase over last year. The vote on Union for the district showed 3107 in favor, and 706 &gaited. IINS1101•0411,111111•11111.1., Mrs. Campbell Very Low. 4, Our citizens will regret to hear that Mrs. Peter Campbell, who was injur- ed a week before last in a runaway, is very low. At time of writing, it is ascertained. that very little hope is entertained of her recovery. Ib is thought she sustained internal in- juries. Kitchell Shower. On Monday evening last, about 25 members of the A, Y. P. A. of St, Paul's Church visited the home of Mr, and Mrs, Percy Jenkins and showered them with kitchen utensils. Mr, Jen- kins bas been a resident in town for some time, and. an aetive member of the A. Y. P. A, of St. Paul's choir and Sunday School, and the young people took this means of showing their ap- preciation of bis services and of wel- coraing Mrs. Jenkins and children, who arrived a week ago from Eng- land. May Wedding. A quiet but pretty May wedding was an event of note on Wednesday, May 15, at the residence of Mr. John Glousher of Ilullett, when bis dangle. ter Kate, became the happy bride of Mr, Eclgar Pattison of Wingham. Rev. Mr. Miller of Auburn, tied the nuptial knot in the presence of the immediate friends of bride and groom. Mr, and. Mrs. Pattison have settled down to honsekeeping itt the house Mr. P. recently purchased from Mr. de G. Stewart on Minnie street, The Advance extends congratula- tions. For Onion Maggot. Many onion beds do not yield well. A small grub eating at the root is eometimes the cause, and the young onions die before they reach maturity or rot in the ground, The following is recommended :-Take two quarts of soft soap or one pound of hard soap to a gallon of water : heat to boiling point; then add one pint of crude carbolic acid, When required for use take one part of this mixture to flfty of water and sprinkle directly upon the growing plants once a week from the time they appear above the ground. High School Entrance. The junior high school entrance ex- anaination for 1912 will begin on Wed- nesday, June 10, and continue until Friday, June 21. The department has issued a circular of instructions in which it is stated that it is the inten- tion of the department of education by maintaining a proper standard at the high school entrance exaininations, to improve the character of the work done in the public schools and to prevent congestion of the high schools with inadequately prepared pupils. High School entrance boards are accordingly instructed to follow strictly the regulations of 1912, Winning Honours. Winglaa,m High School students are coming to the front. Among the successful students at the recent ex- aminations at geeeres University, Kingston, weenStice Roe; eackhouse, who was yeeCcessful in his fist year in medicine', and Harry Gree , who was succes fut in bis second ear in Axle. Harr secured secondylace in Division T, in P sics and. Mineralogy and the sixth plac ivision I, in Geology. Among the successful students at the recent S. P. S. examinations in To. ronto are Clarence Wilson, Earl Pore ter and Richard Lloyd, all with hon. ours in first year work, and Fred. Scandrett, who secured his graduation diploma. Baseball Games. On Wednesday evening of last week, the second game of Wingham Baseball League was played, when the Foundry and the Factory teams tested their baseball strength, The game was short, as darkness came on ; score 8-5 in favor of the Foundry. On Friday evening, the Clerks and the High School played with the following Iine.up: Clerks High School Schaefer..,..es Smith Hewer 1 f Haines Currie 1 b Young Neely......2b Day Pender o f Elliott McLean -Johnston Altaheson..., p2 Whitewod, 2 b Colvin ICerrGeddes Referee -F, Sturt. Score, 13 - 5 it favor of High School. New Officiale, Hon, W. J. Hanna, provincittl tecre- tary, has appointed Oliver 3. John- son, of Clinton, as license inspector of Centre Huron to succeed R. Asquith, the former inspector, who was clis. missed as a result of the investigation conducted at Goderich by Illodo Sauna. ere, X. C., chief license officer, Chair- man Patterson, of the board, who resigned, has been replaced by Alfred Baker of Brossele. Regarding the new Inspector, the Clinton News - Record says ;-"Speaking of Oliver Johnson! The license applicant who would attempt to learrarize him must needs first have taken leave of his sensee, or it might be, that he didn't know Oliver. Ie either case the re. suit would be the Sable, The new Inspector is a man of excellent cm mon sense and furthermore, he can not be "monkeyed with," New 0, T. R. Agent. The transfer of the agency at the 0. T, R. station was made on Monday. Mr. Young, formerly of Elora, is the new agent. Mr. Lamont intends go- ing West, Announcement, Mrs. Grace Snell of Bluevale an- nounces the engagement of her youngest daughter, Clara Mabel, to Harry S. VanBuren of Calgary. The marriage is to 'take place in Central Methodist Church, Calgary, in the latter part of June, Was Our Pauit. In the minutes of Turnberry Coun- cil published last week an error oc- curred that, did injustice to Councillor McBurney, He was said to have re- ceived $5 for inspecting some town- shlp work at Germain's bridge, where- as it should have been $4. Coun, Mc- Burney is no grafter, and he very properly objected to being charged with receiving five dollars, when four dollars was the correct amount, and the Advance acknowledges the error. A carload of Western oats received. -Tipling & Mills. BUTTERMILIC FOR SALE :-Apply at The Wingham Orearnery.-The Wm, Davies Co. Limited Church 'news The Ladies' Aid of Bluevale Metho- dist Church have decided to hold their garden party on June 20th. The Presbytery of Maitland met ita Wroxeter on Tuesday. The W. F. M. S. Presbyterial met the same day. On Thursday evening of this week a meeting will be held. in the school- room of St. Paul's Church for the purpose of organizing a junior branch of the A. Y. P. A. Miss Hambly, who spent five years in missionary work in China, will give an address at the prayermeeting itt the Methodist church, this evening, Wednesday, May 22ad. On May 10, seven tons of Bibles, and none of them printed in English, was the record shipment of the American Bible Society, They went from the Bible house in Astor Place, and were destined for South America. There were some in Spanish and Portuguese, with others in the Indian and other dialects. WW.I.••••••~ %ON '4", No ,44..•/.1.~.% 915 VW) jISct3onaiS •~3 W. J. Greer spent Sunday in To- rento, 3. W. Ansley is home from Toronto University. Miss Ina Rich of London is visiting friends in town. , Miss Edith Buchanan is visiting Toronto friends. Gertie Cruikshank is home from To- ronto University. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap spent Sunday with Seaforth friends. Mrs. Tony Nicoll 18 ill and a trained nurse is in attendance, Dr. Redmond spent a couple of days in Toronto this week, Miss Edna Alcott, of Brucefield is a guest at Mr, A. E, Lloyd's. Elliott Fleming of Fergus spent Sim - day with Wingharn friends. Me. and Mrs. Ben. Davidson return- ed to Hamilton on Saturday. Miss Melissa Diehl of Stratford was the guest of Wingham friends last week. Mr. enest Buchanan of Toronto spent Friday last with his parents in Wingham. Mr. Wm, Thompson of Seaforth anent Sunday with his sister Mrs, R. Webb of town. Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Arbuckle of Saskatoon are visiting relatives in town and vicinity. Mr. E. F. Davis of Tillsonburg was in town on Tuesday, and called on his uncle, Mr. IL Davis. Mr. E. Webb attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Mr, Neely of Seaforth, on Tuesday. Miss Hambly, who was a missionary in China, is a guest at Mr. William Wellvvood'e this week. Miss Eernscliffe Musgrove, who has been teaching at Ionisfail, Alberta, re- turned home last Week. Mrs, (Dr.) Kinsman of Sarnia and her brother, R. H. Holmes of Toronto were in town on Friday last, The Ac1venee was pleased to see Mr. Allan Mills able to be down town again, after his recent illness. A.11. Mrtegrove, M. L. returned on May 1Cith from a three weeks' trip west theough Manitoba, Saskatche- wan and Alberta. De. W. 3. Price of Orangeville spent a few days last week in town. The doctor has pleasant memories of his residence in Wingleam, Mr. Ie. Buchanan heel been spending part of this week at North 13ey, where he WAS billed to address a Sunday Sheol on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs, Same Stapleton*Mr. and Mee, Itobt. Stepleton, and Mrs, John Reid Were in Walkerton on Wednesday this week, attending the marriage of a niece, Miss L. Ferguson` to Mr. W. 3, Yowler, 111. Potter, son of M. and Mtg. 3. Porter of Turnberry 19 spending feve inoethe in Northern Ontario end will return in September to attend the Faculty for the fall term, He is studying locomotive etigineering. strBsompTION *100 PER YEAR IN .A.DVAZOIC. U.50 TO 81:713004IBE1B U. So Fir•e".041.0%."~%....11.0%,..,".101/SIV..."0"6"1"0" 0410.1 local Items Wear Greer'e Shoes and Rubbera. Read Willis & Co.'e advt, on page 15. The volunteers will camp at Gode- rich, commencing June 18, M. E. Zurbrigg has bad a kitchen erected to the rear of his dwelling on Patrick street, Miss Houghton wishes that all ac- counts due her for music lessons be paid at onoce. Mr, Gu. Schmidt has been in poor health recently ; we hope the clouds will soon roll by. The annual meeting of the Centre Huron Liberal Association will be held at Seaforth on May 28th, Residents on Diagonal street com- plain of cows walking over their gar- dens, and threaten what they will do, Court of Revision on Wingham As- sessment will be held next Monday evening. There are eleven appeals. Miss Houghton's many friends will be pleased to hear that she has left the hospital and returned to her home. No, dear reader, the majority of young people who are engaged are not insane even if they do act that way. A jolly, happy, smiling chap is Alex, Coutts, but this week his smile is broader and bliss unaeloyed. See birth notices. Wingharn Citizens' Band will play for Brussels Celebration committee on May 24th, That assures good music and plenty of it for the crowd. A man is reported who made $000 in one year by raising frogs. This seems to be one instance at least where "croaking" proved profitable. Fon, SALE -I have at Mr. E. Hart's for private sale, some good bedroom suites, dining -room and other furni- ture. -Mrs. David Rush. C. N. Griffin, real estate agent, re- ports the sale of Miss Houghton's residence, north-west corner of John and Frances streets, to Mr, J. Henry Christie. The heavy rains flooded the prairie and gave the electric light men extra work taking care of the weak parts in the race. There was a rush of water unusual at this time of the year. WAN,TED.-Good general servant - Apply to Mrs, Kent, Centre St. A double flush tank has been placed at the highest point of land on .Shuter street, so that it will flush the sewer flowing towards Patrick, as well as the one flowing towards John St. A. M. Crawford reports,the sale of motorcars to Dr. Whitely, Gorrie, John Brundo, North Bruce, and Peter Reuber, a farmer near Mildrnay, Mr. Crawford received a carload of run- abouts this week. CORM CORIV1 A carload of Feed Corn for sale at our warehouse on G. 7', R. Another car just to hand, also a car ol Canadian Oats,-TIPLING & MILLS, J. D. Gallaher of Saskatchewan (fornaerly of Belgrave) writes from Kindersley renewing his subscription to the Advance. He reports a heavy snow storm after the spring grain had been sown. Notwithstanding this the prospects are bright for a good. year. A PPRENTICES WANTED. -To learn the dressmaking, - Miss Maxwell, Wingham. Mrs. Andrew Caaemore wishes to acknowledge the tokens of esteem received as wedding gifts, among others, a silver cake plate from her classmates in St. Andrew's Church, and a kitchen shower from the em- ployees in the glove department at Pringle's Glove Works, Candy, Plage, Firecrackers, and Firewoeke, for, clay 24th at Marshall's 5, 10, 15, and 25 cent Store. Mr, D. Bell received two tine autos one day last week. One is a. Flanders 20, and is said to have been ordered for two of Wingham's young mer- ehants, both good looking. Now girls, this is Leap year you know. The other auto is an E. M. F. 80 horse- power. Autos are getting plentiful in town. WANTED To }3uY-I wish to buy a hen -house. State size and price. Ad- dress Box 12, Advance office, The annual meeting of the Wing - ham branch of the Woman's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 23ed at 3 p.m. A full attendance of members and ladies interested in Institute work is ttr. gently requested, as the election of officers and general arratigements for the next year will be brought before the meeting. B TM Page -Al Marno'h, May16, to Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Page, twin sons, Contts-In Wingham, May 15th, to Mr. and Mee It. A. Coutts. a son. Glibbone-4u Wawanoela, May 18, to Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Gibbons, a eon, reAteRtA.GES. Pattison-Olousher-Itt flullett, May 15th, by Rev. Mr. Miller, at the resi- dence of the bride's patents. Mr. Edgar Pattisen of Winghatn. to Miss Mae, daughter of Mr. John Glouthee of Iltellett. RED CEDAR FLAKES THE BEST MOTH. PREVENTIVE KNOWN Agreeable odor Easily removed Sure in effects The most convenient The most cleanly A Large Package .4 - 15 Ct. J. W. Maibbon rhe Il ...41k111, „kt • -4154' se , APPEARANCE IMPORTANT What others think and say about you is of vital itnportance. You are judged first of all by your appearance. That includes your footwear. Therefore your footwear should receive careful attention. With "/NV/GTI/8" shoes yon not only get comfort and quality, but that distinctive style so mach de - tired by particular dressers. Jo 6reer CALL 'PHONE 52 FOR BEST PRICES Print or Roll Butter -ALSO- Strictly Fresh Eggs The in • wm Davies cog Limited SUCCESSORS TO WM. ARMOUR t STATE WINGHAM Work was recently commenced by the C. P. r, on a flour storage build- ing on the docks at Goderich, to cost between $12,000 and $15,000, The building is to be 40 feet wide and 200 feet long, and is to be constructed entirely of wood. A large force of men has been engaged to rush the work through so that it will be com- pleted by July 15. Trunks and Valises! Big stock to select front at lowest prices. -W. j. Greer, Mrs A. Cosens was in Toronto lest week looking into real estate molten* He is convinced that Toronto is only in the infancy of its growth, end its possibilities are great, So persuaded is he of its More, that if he luta $10,000, he would knowwhere to invest it Without going to the West, and overlooking safe !Awes itt On - WI°, See what hia Ovnt has to nay Irt , their advt. this week.