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The Wing am Ildvance.
41ST YEAR,, NO. 23.
WINGI-EAM, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1918.
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.
—FF. Rittenhouse, speaking g at
Cleveland before the American As-
sociation for the Advancement of
Science, said that the rate of deaths in
people over forty years old has in-
creased 20 per cent. since 1880 in this
country, O,ver-exertion ie said to be
the cause.
.**
---The Qatario Legislature opened
on Tuesday. The editor of this paper
would have been pleased to have been
present, and witnessed the gala pro-
c,pedings. Much, more would he erajey
hearing our townsman A, H. Mus-
grove, M. L, A,, when moving the
address in reply to the Speech from
the Throne.
—"Province -wide -prohibition" is
now the slogan of the Ontario Branch
of the Dominion Alliance, and in a
call for a convention to be held in
Messey Hall tin February 26..h and
27th, this issue will bo brought up and
discussed, Temperance workers are
encouraged by the progress made.
The latest victory is reported from
Manitoulin Island, which will be
"dry" after May 1st.
—The pastor of the First Baptist
Church in Boston has been investigat-
ing, and he declares that three-fourths
of Boston's wealthiest families have
no children. Here are some of his
figures
In each of 559 families, none.
In each of 60 families, one.
In each of 57 families, two,
In each of 36 families, three.
In each of 12 families, four,
s In each of 6 families, five,
In each of 2 families, six,
li
* * *
—The British Suffragettes have
adopted a new missile, which they
will hurl with a catapult. It is a
heavy leaden disc stamped with" Votes
for women." The politicians that get
struck fair in the forehead with one
of these, is supposed to be either killed
or converted to Woman Suffrage.
They have been trying the discs on
shop vKindows, with serious effects,
We predict that their cause will not
gain public favor by their present
disgraceful methods, of smashing
windows and burning letter boxes,
The statement made by the leaders—
that they will "stop short of nothing
but taking hunian life" has an ugly
sound, and will not gain their cause
many friends.
***
—It is said. that Upper Canada
Gazette was the pioneer newspaper of
Canada, From its files of Saturday,
Dec. 17th, 1803, the following rhyme
entitled "The Stages of Life" is
taken :—
At ten a child—at twenty wild.;
At thirty strong, if ever ;
At forty wise ; at fifty rich ;
At sixty good, or never.
Here is another, under the heading of -
"The fare of Life" :
Our life ie but a winter's day ;
Some only breakfast—and away.
Others stay dinner and depart full
fed—
The oldest man bub sups and goes to
bed.
Large is his debt, who lingers out
the day,
Who goes the soonest has the least
to pay.
* * *.
—Useful as electricity is, and many
as tie .applications of it are, no persona
dare say that, we are really master of
it, or have yet reached the limit of its
usefulness, It is reported on good
authority that a convict named Myers,
in the State penitentiary of Arizona,"
has invented and tested a method by
which the electricity, with which the
atmosphere is charged, can be collect-
ed or absorbed and applied to house-
hold uses. The prisoner referred to
has been paroled for thirty days to
patent his invention at Washington.
The apparatus consists of a 200 foot
tower, upon which is erected the
absorber, The latter consists of mag-
netized steel plates, which attract the
electricity from the atmosphere. The
electricity is conducted by wires to a
transformer below, and thence is
applied to produce either power or
light. Ib is claimed that the absorber
will work whenever the wireless will
work, and that individual plants, such
as will light hotels and operate small
industries, can be set up at a cost of
$1,500.
HOCKEY NOTES.
At Harriston, on Friday evening, in
a Northern League game, Harriston
defeated Drayton by a g to 2 score,
thee winning the district.
At Lucknow, orr reteay evening,
there was,, g et hockey when Wingham
ucknow crossed aticke. Luck -
now won by a score of 4-8. The
Wingham players were the usual
llne*ip,
evening u
OnMondaytai g L eknow and
and Win hams teams met again, on
g g
Wingham rink. There was a good
game and Wingham won by score of
Friday oveni
tgof this week,
Wing.
baton and, Lft towel play on the rink
here. If Wigham
n wins this game,
they will have wont the dietriet.
rota SAr,ttl Dog-a'leigi), with slia£ts
ttld harness complete. Inquire nt--
I.dvancao Mee,
TOWN COUNCIL.
Win haw was incorporated as a
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Town thirty-four years ago, or in
January, 1870, The first Council con-
sisted of the Mayor, Reeve, and
twelve Councillors, three from each of
the four- Wards. These were as fol-
lows* ;—Mayor, Ben. Wilson ; Reeve,
P. Macdonald, M. D. ; Councillors—
Ward 1—J, Neelands, J. Ritchie, R.
M. Robinson, Ward 2--H. Lemmex,
T. L, Jobb, 0, McKay, Ward 3—
Thos. Bell, W. Kerr, L. Kirme.
Ward 4--W. W. Inglis, W. McCly-
mont, Geo, McKibbon. The first
Clerk was Barth. Flynn, and the
Treasurer, John Dickson. Of all
these, only one is now a resident of
Town, Mr, T. L Jobb. The • rest have
either removed, or have gone to their
long home.
Wingham, however, still has a
Council, though it now only consists
of six Councillors instead of twelve,
the Mayor and Reeve. They met on
Monday evening, February 3rd ; all
the members were present.
WHAT THE COUNCIL DID.
Talked or listened from 8 till 11 p.rn.
Approved minutes of January meet-
ing. Granted $15 to Children's Aid
Society, after hearing Mr. Elliott,
Oounty Secretary.
Approved of the proposal of Messrs.
Joseph and Richard Anderson, who
propose to deposit $1,000 in Savings
Bank, the interest to be drawn by
Council and paid for keeping plot in
cemetery in good trim in perpetuity.
When surplus interest amounts to
$500, it is to be divided between the
Hospital and Methodist Church. A
By-law suiting the case will be drawn
up for next .meeting.
The report of Engineer Bowman
on the electric pumps was received
it was favorable.
- The Finance committee report was
presented and adopted.
The Street committee reported
favoring paving front street with con-
crete, and will consult City Engineer
of Brantford at an early date,
The Elec. Light committee report-
ed increasing J.. Rlaldford's monthly
wages from $50 to $55, and H. Mc-
Creight's to 20c per hour ; also leased
shop now occupied for two years ; had
paid $610 off note in Bank, reducing it
to $1300 ; had strengthened the bank
at Lower Town darn ; also suggested
increase of insurance on plant from
$1,600 to $10,000—this suggestion will
be acted on.
Coun. Boyce as chairman of . thee
Waterworks reported fully. The fol-
lowing are the recommendations :-
1—The building of a receiving tank
holding 50,000 gallons. 2—The old
pump and building to be repaired at
once, the new ones to be used in case
of necessity only, 3—A man to do all
watermain laying, repairing, etc.
Four new hydrants on main street.
5—All present hydrants to be blown
out, tested, oiled and painted. 6—New
arrangement with Howson & Oo. '7 --
New schedule of water rates. 8—Wat-
er• guage at Town Hall to indicate
water in Stand -pipe. 9—Stand-pipe
over flow connected with sewers to act
as flusher.
Numbers 2, 4 and 5 were adopted :
the others are under consideration.
Coun. Boyce also made some rather
radical, but good recomtnendations on
the Fire committee, Those accepted
by the Council were -1 Brigade to
consist of 15 men and Captain ; Hook
& Ladder Co, to be chosen from these.
2—Firemen to be paid $1,00 for false
alarm, $2 00 for five hours, and $L00
each for those required after that -3
Co. to be divided into two divisions ;
these to drill alternately, and be paid
$1.00 each for each of 6 drills, -4 The
firemen to be insured in Accident Co.
in case of accident on duty. 5 --Chief
to report to Council after every fire
.names of those on duty, for payment,
The question of telephone in each
firemen's home was left over, until
Coun. Boyce's recommendation of
general fire alarm system was con-
sidered more fully.
Council accepted Auditors' report
and it will be printed.
Coun, Spotton gave notice of mo-
tions :---1--For Auditor to be secured
to go over accounts and make recom-
mendations. -2 To unite the High
School and Public School Boards to
form a Board of Education.
It being a very late hour, the
Council actually decided to adjourn,
AUCTION SALLS.
Saturday, Feb. 8.—At Belgrave,
household. furniture belonging to Mr,
Bobler, 1V`o reserve as proprietor ro.. rietor has
p
removed ; sale at one o'clock, Terms
dash, R. F.f.. Qarnise, auctioneer,
Tuesday,
0
Feb,. 'r dolt 53, 1
+ con, r
Turnberry, farm stock, implements,
etc. - all without reserve as the -
r r pro.
prietor is giving up farming. Sale at
one o'clock; terms ---12 Wonths credit
on amounts over $5; hay is cash.
Watson Jewitt, fl
i , proprietor l
Garniesy aeetloneer,
WA.N'r1n.—All kinds of grain, dP-
livered at our warehouse, at G. T. R
We are also in the market: for anv
rtantity trf first-elaes bay.'-•-Tipling &
14111e.
TWO PRESENTATIONS.
Mr, and Mrs, Robt. ,Maxwell and
Mr. and Mrs. Win, Maxwell were
waited neon by their friends on
Thursday evening, and assured of the
ties of friendship by addresses. Mr,
Robt. Maxwell received a gold -headed.
carte, and Mrs, Maxwell, a gold
brooch. Mr. Wm, Maxwell was the
recipient of a gold locket suitably en-
graved and Mrs. Maxwell cut glass
cream and sugar holders. Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Maxwell remove to Learn-
ington about March 1st.
ADDnEssi:s,
Bluevale Road, Thursday, Jan. 30.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Maxwell,
Dear Old Friends :—A few of us who
have been life-long friends of yours
have wanted to give you a special
farewell before you start on a new
journey in life, To have lived in one
neighborhood "for fifty-eight years is,
in itself, remarkable, but it is not that
alone that has bound us together.
You were both among the real found-
ers of the settlement and Mr. Max-
well with his own hands built the
walls of many a home that sheltered
the early life of the community, and,
although you have lived amongst us
all these years, we want to tell you to-
night that no one has-been, as a friend
and neighbor, what' you both have
been, can stay in place too long, In
presenting you, dear Mrs. Maxwell,
with this brooch and you, dear Mr.
Maxwell, with this cane, we want you
to look on them merely as a visible
sign of an inward regard and affec-
tion which is hard to express, but
none the less real and lasting. To you
who have been the comrades and
helpers of one generation and an
honored example for the next, we
wish all happiness and peace.
To Wm. Maxwell, E q.
Dear Sir :—The officers, directors
and members of the North Huron
Agricultural Society of which you
have for so many years been an
honored member, having learned of
your contemplated . departure from
amongst them, could pot permit you
to go without conveying to you some
expression of their esteem and re-
gard, As a private in the ranks of
our society you were always active
and energetic in promoting its wel-
fare, and, when elected to the honor-
able
onorable office of President, you, by your
executive ability, fairness and tact,
made an ideal presiding officer, and
out' society has sustained a distinct
loss by your removal. We trust that
in your new home you may form
friendships and associations as plea-
sant and enduring as you have formed
among your friends here. We are
not unmindful of the fact that' much
of your usefulness and success must
be ascribed to your worthy wife, Mrs.
Maxwell, who has been of great as-
sistance in the Society as lady direc-
tor. We shall all very much miss her
from us, As a token of our good
wishes and a remembrance of your
friends here, we ask you to accept
from us these gifts. Trusting that
longyou may be o g spared in lives of
usefulness, and wishing you all pros-
perity and happiness, we bid you an
affectionate farewell. Signed on be -
half of the North Huron Agricultural
Society. --W. J. Currie, President, H.
B. Elliott Secretary.
The evening was delightfully spent,
but the departure of these highly -
respected families is much regretted.
COMMUNICATION.
T.
Tae Editor of The Advance :—
Dear Sir :—
Will you kindly allow me a
srnall space in your valuable columns
in order to correct wrong impressions
or false statements.
In the first place, it was stated,
that prior to the election in January,
a card was circulated in myfactory,
supposed to have been sent out by the
Local Option committee with the
names of Councillors whom we should
support, Now no such card was cir-
culated, nor did I see or hear of any.
This is a free country, and I think
every voter has a right to his own
judgment,
Another statement—that I said that
Mr. Putland of the Brunswick House
refused to shake hands with one of
our clergymen and with the refusal
used profane language. That also was
false. Although a strong Local Option
Man myself, I have always and do yet,
look upon Mr. Putland as a gentleman,
and have often remarkee.,& that if all
hotels were run as Mr. Putland rune
his, there would be no need of Local
Option.
Now I have no time for gossip, and
it is all I can do to attend to my own
business. If other people would mind
their's and not try to injure their
fellow -townsmen, I think things would
be much better.
Thanking yotl for your space
granted.
I am yours respectfully,
W. D. Pringle.
Brussels Postoffice Robbed.
The Post reports Wednesday morn-
ing, January 29th, about 8 o'clock the
safe at the postoffice here was drilled,
charged with nitro-glycerine and
"shot" but the damage done was not
sufficient td permit entrance and the
thieves bolted, The safe is an extra
good one and this was not figured on
dy the cracks -men. A. window was
broken irl the rear of the office to gain
entrance, About $300 worth of post -
lige stamps and $80 in cash beeldes the
registered matter were in safe. Wed-
nesday an expert came to town and
after working for hours got the safe
open. It will take .about 00 to sup-
ply a new door, combination, etc,
ANNOUNCEMENT
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Business Purchased.
R. A. Currie bas put( based the
furniture and undertaking business
of the late 5, Gracey, and we under-
stand gets possession at once,
Sales In March,
D. E. McDonald' purposes holding
two stock sales in March, at which he
will offer some fine milch cows.
Farmers needing such should svatch
for these sales about the second and
fourth Saturdays in March,
Twice Arrested.
One day Iast week, a man named
Howard was arrested here on suspic-
ion of having been concerned in
burglaries in Brussels. Police Magis-
trate Morton found no evidence on
which to convict, and he was set at
liberty. He was immediately again
arrested and given two months for
vagrancy.
Sacrifice Sale.
Our big sale has been a great s;ic-
cess, for which we thank the public.
Our stock is too large yet, and we
have decided to continue the sale for a
few more weeks, and from Thursday,
morning, 6th Inst„ will sell at sale
prices and 10 per cent. off. Therefore
be quick and don't miss this oppor-
tunity—Cooper & Herman.
Hear This, Peb, i 1.
Don't fail to hear Mr, Knetchel lec-
ture on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, in
the Presbyterian Church, The Ladies
Aid have secured Mr, Knetchel for
this occasion and the pictures illus-
trated of forests, lakes, flowers, birds,
animals in the woods are all beautiful.
The admission fee, 10 and 150 is with-
in the reach of everyone. Oome and
enjoy an evening's scenery.
Good Roads' Meeting.
Coun. Isbister at the Council on
Monday evening reported that the
Oity engineer of Brantford would be
in Wingham, Feb. 14th, to advise res
specting front street improvement.
It has been decided to hold a public
meeting that evening and have ad-
dresses from this practical man, also
from representatives of the Canada,
Cement Co., and the Good Roads de-
partment of the Ontario Government.
Watch for further announcements,
Semi -Annual Sale.
On Saturday next, H. E. Isard &
Co's semi-annual sale commences, and
will continue for two weeks, The
stock is large, well -assorted, com-
prising dry goods, clothing, boots and
shoes, house furnishings, etc„ cover-
ing the ground floor of two Targe
stores besides e des thesecond floor and
basement of one of these. See the
advertisement on page 4, for partial
description of goods and terms.
To Reclaim Big Swamp.
The reclaiming of the big swamp in
Hay township, is now engaging the
minds of the district b osters. There
are 7,000 acres of theamp in Hay
owned principally by the Canada
Company which if claimed would add
much to the revenue of township in
taxee. The swamp has been surveyed
into 100 acre farms and sells at $20 to
$25 per acre. The company is anxious
to sell its holdings but is preparing to
make the property earn something.
The company is selling the wood in
sections in the tree and in this way a
clean-up will be made. It will then
be seeded and converted into pastur-
age. There is much good grazing in
the swamp at the present time and
when cleared up and seeded it will be
more valuable and will yield a great-
er revenue for the township than
formerly.
County Council Notes.
Reeve McKibbon retuned on Fri-
day from attending the County Coun-
cil, and reports a pleasant session.
The first business was the election of
a Warden. As this was the year for
a Liberal Warden, Robt. McKay of
Tuckersmith was chosen on the 7th
ballot, Reeve Baillie of West Wa-
wanosh being a close contestant. J.
0. Smith, B. A., Principal of Wing -
ham High School, was appointed
Oounty examiner. W. F. VanStone
was re -appointed to Trustee Board of
Wingham High School for three
years. A special grant of $2000 MS
made to High Schools of Seaforth,
Goderich, Wingham and Clinton, as
previouely. The grant to Hospitals
was increased to $700, to be divided
pro rata between Goderich, Clinton
and Wingham. It was decided at once
to fix the approachee to the four
bridges on the prairie road, and as
soon as Morris and East Wawanosh
put the road in good shape to cor-
respond, that is to widen it to 20 feet
and raise it three feet, the County will
pay 40 per cent. of the total cost,
This assistance, the townships have
been trying to secure for years, 80 that
itto e
to k as if, at last wewere tohave
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asafe and a good road from the south
into Winghann. The question of a
District Re rese . t
p eta {ve for the benefit
of the Agricultural Olass, Was in.
troduced by Reeve Baillie of Wawa•
nosh, but the Council decided not to
ask. the Provincial Government for
melt a re reeentative by a large
tns jorlty, although we think it dew
nerving of /rapport. The County Good
Road Proltlon will be taken up In
June. 'leve McKibbon wag placed on
the Market om tttae,
Epworth League institute.
An interesting Institute was held
in Wingham Methodist Church on
Tuesday afternoon and evening. We
are obliged to hold report over till
next week,
Prof. Pember Coming.
Prof. Pernber of Toronto, the. well-
known. Hair goods dealer will be in
Wingham, at Hotel Brunswick, on
Wednesday, February 12th. Those
requiring anything in that line should
see him on that date ; see advt, this
issue.
Death By Fall.
Residents of Harriston were very
much surprised on January 31, to
learn of the sudden death of Mr. Thos.
Niven, The old gentleman, 'who is.
in his 73rd year, was always able to
get around unattended, He had re-
tired for the night about 10 o'clock.
with the rest of the family, and noth-
ing unusual was noticed or heard until
Mr. Wm. Sutherland was going to
work in the morning when the dead
man was found on the ground below
his bedroom window, which he had
opened and actually stepped out.
Fire At Lueknow.
Early on Wednesday morning of
last week fire was discovered in the
engine room of the Lucknow furni-
ture factory. Prompt work by the
firemen aided by the modern fireproof
construction of the building, eventual-
ly confined the fire to this depart-
ment and extinguished it, but not
before the roof and ail the interior
woodwork had been destroyed. The
damage is estimated at $1000. The
factory is now running again.
Book Lore Contest.
The Hamilton Spectator has just
closed one of these contests in which
there were three thousand prizes.
Four ladies of Wingham received
prizes—Miss C. Farquharson, Mise M.
Fleuty, Misses M, and B. H. Reynolds.
The first named won a banjo with 61
correct answers ; , Mie8 Fleuty with 57
had to content herself with a box of
chocolates, and the Misses Reynolds
with 58 correct answers, were award-
ed table sets, It only took 71 correct
answers to win the grand piano. Do
not be discouraged, ladies. Try again.
Off To Bonspiels. 44.
The rinks of Wingham Curlers left
on Tuesday to participate in the
Thistle rink Bonspiel in London, and
two others left for Harriston Bonspiel.
The London rinks were—Messrs. 0.
Griffin, J. Pearen, J. Carr, A. Hardie,
A. Dolling, Bert. Porter, 0. Knechtel,
V. VanNorwan. The last two were
skips. The Harriston lot were—Mes-
srs. Fortune, W. Mitchell, L, Binkley,
J. Hardie, A. Oarruthers, S. Elliott,
A. E. Porter and Chas. Elliott, the
two last, the skips. Now boys, bring
home some of the prizes.
Somewhat Startled.
A reader reports the following :—
"I was visiting a friend some time
ago, and, naturally, in due time wish-
ed to take a bath ; so, having let a
good supply of water run into the
tub, in I stepped, with much pleasure
at the prospect of a delightful scrub,
when a most matter-of-fact . voice
said :—"Go -to take a bath ?" My
heart stood still with terror, and,
vainly endeavoring to stretch my
washrag to the dimensions of a sheet,
I glared wildly around and saw a par-
rot blinking at me from his cage in the
window."
This In Walkerton.
According to the Bruce -Herald
Times, they have rough times in
Walkerton, and Chief Ferguson has
received orders to notify the liquor
store man and all the hotel keepers in
town against selling any kind of in-
toxicating liquor to the men employed
in constructing the C. P. R. bridge
and the new power dam there. Fail-
ure to observe these instructions will
in all likelihood result in all liquor
licenses being cancelled in Walkerton
during the construction of these two
works, and the town 'will be under
temporary prohibition for that period.
This can be done by an amendment
which was put in the liquor law in
1912,
The Barnardo Boys.
The entertainment given in the
evening of the 20th by the Barnardo
boys was well attended. Dr, Irwin
was Chairman, and Rev, W. J.
Mayers introduced the different num.
here of an interesting and acceptable
programme. The boys are certainly
capital musicians and did their parts
well, Mr, Mayers gave an interesting
Aka, of the work done by the Socie-
ty. The audience was suite reepon.
sive in the purchase of programmes
and according the boys well'deserved
encoree. We have not heard the fin-
ancial results, but with ago d hollSet
free entertainment, sale of program-
rnee, Garde, eto,, a liberal eolleotion,
and expenses cut to a Minimum, we
fancy that the visit of the boys to
Winghatn was very natlsfaetory. The
reeeipts of these entertainments are to
be devoted towards erecting another
"Home' 1=intoe, At least 2.3,000 boys have
been rescued from destitution and
sent out to Canada, where a res jority'
l
of them are doing well. There
are
0,000 now in training in the Barnardo
Homes.
SUBSCRIPTION 1$100 Pre YEAR IN Anv"riciw,
$1,l TaieaaaxnaM 1i U. $.
Tenders Wanted.
In another column (page 8) will be
found advt. asking for tenders for
contract of four years, to collect the
mail from Wingham street letter
boxes, twice each week clay, and once
on Sunday, Those interested should
read the advt, carefully .for parti-
culars.
Death Of John Wilson.
This respected citizen of Wingham,
passed away on Tuesday afternoon.
The funeral will take place 011 Friday,
at 2.30, The bereaved relatives have
sincere sympathy in their bereave-
ment. Further reference to our
esteemed townsman will be made in
next issue.
County L.0,L.
The county meeting of North Huron
L. 0. L. was held on Tuesday last.
There was a good attendance and the
following officers were elected:—Co.
Master—Thos, Stewart; Dep Master—
John Groves ; Chaplain—Rev. E. H.
Croly ; Rec-Sec-Jas. Peacock ; Fin-
Sec—Wm. Hay ; Treas—Jas. Golley ;
Lsct—Wm. Guest, Wm, Crawford ;
D of C—G. Nethery.
A Fine Lecture.
The lecture to be given in St, An-
drew's Church on Feb, 11, was given
in Hamilton. Of it, the Spectator
said :—"The Board of Education, at
whose request the lecture was given,
deserves the thanks of those interested
in such phases of national life as are
portrayed in the beautifully colored
and rare views that illustrate the
lecture which was both interesting
and instructive."
High School Notes.
This year's first meeting of the
Literary Society took place on Friday
last. It was a splendid success, being
one of the best on the Society's record.
A number from the Business College
were present and -enjoyed the pro-
gramme. The next meeting will be
held on February 14th. A good pro-
gramme is promised, and all visitors
are welcome... ,Two ,more students
are now attending High School, Miss
Melissa Biehl and Miss Evelyn Mc-
Laughlin. Both are in Second Form.
HIGIIEST PRICES Paid for logs of
all kinds. Call at J. A. McLean's of-
fice for prices.
Salem.
Mr. and Mrs, Allan Fralick visited
friends in Howick last Monday.
Mr. Ed. Bennett unloaded a car of
oats last week which he received from
the West.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bryans of Grey
visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallaher
last Sunday. m .
Miss Ada Gallaher is confined to her
bed ; we hope she will soon be able to
be around again.
Owing to the storm on Sunday
morning the gathering at Sacrament
was not very large.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Weir visited
their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs,
Mathew Dane one day last week.
Mrs. Green spent a few days this
week with her daughter, Mrs. Thos.
Johnston near Fordwich.
Mrs. Robert Baker and little daugh-
ter Doris, along with Mrs. Baker's
sister, Miss Clara McKersie, visited
friends at Stratford a few days last
week,
Mr. John Wylie has sold his fine
farm on the 6th con. of Turnberry,
containing 120 acres,' to Mr. Herbert
Henning for the sum of $8,000. Mr.
Wylie has bought Mr. Dobb's farm
adjoining Gorrie containing 100 acres
for.$3,000. We are sorry to lose Mr.
Wylie from our community, but we
wish him every success in his new
locality.
eburs% 'Dews
Rev. 13. M. Langford of Listowel
gave an interesting address to the A.
Y. P. A. on Monday evening, on
"Hymns and their composition," deal-
ing with a few favorite hymns. Vocal
selections were given by Mrs. J. 0.
Smith, Miss A. Mann, and J. Taylor.
Rev. W. L. Steeves, pastor of Eger-
ton Street Baptist Church, London,
and formerly of Wingham, has accept-
ed a unanimous call to the First Bap-
tist Church, Philadelphia, one of the
largest and best equipped in ,the city.
He preaches his farewell in London
Feb, 9.
Last Sunday,notwithstanding the
stormy` day, a large number partook
of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
in the Methodist Church. In the
evening, the pastor gave an excellent
discourse in the series on the Pilgrim's
Progress, Next Sunday evening, the
subject for the fourth address will be
"In the House Beautiful."
Speeial revival services are being
held in the Salvation Army Citadel
from Feb. 3rd to 10th, Capt. 0. Milton,
the new officer, isin charge, and as he
has had wide experience in India, he
w r l v of
can relate ontle fu ries and i o
Will tell of the conversion of social
wrecks. The public
generally
ally
are
invited to these eetineeiand those
impressed with the necessity of lead-
ing a new life, will find these services
helpful.
BMTl8,
Brydges-Irt Belgrave, February 5, to
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. I3rydges, a son.
DIVAraf .
ilet�n�- lrt
WhIghani. Vett, 4, dohri
Wilmot, V, S,, aged dpi: years.
Morrow—In Morris, Jana try a0, Sarah
Garbutt, aieliet of the late Alex.
Morrow, aged 11 gears.
sesaases
lisocariterns,LAI
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
--Probabilities report very cold
weather close at hand,
—The County Chapter of the Royal
Black Knights of Ireland for Huron.
and Perth will assemble in Wingham
on Friday of this week, at one o'clock.
—The regular monthly meeting of
the W. 0. T. U. will be held Tuesday
afternoon, Feb, 11, in the 0. 0. F.
hall, commencing at three o'clock.
Will all the members please attend ;
all women welcome.
—Two rinks from Wroxeter came
over to Wingham last Wednesday,
but were defeated by Wingham
Curlers. After the game a pleasant
social hour was spent over the oysters
at Kennedy's restaurant.
GIRL WANTED.—For light house-
hold work. Apply to Mrs, R, M.
Robinson, Wingham.
--J, A. Mills' advt. came to hand
just after we had gone to press with
that part of the Advance. For Feb.,
he offers 25 per cent. off all men's suits
and overcoats ; also remnants of prints,
in great variety. Purchasers should
see these bargains.
—R. W. Johnston, late of Paisley,
is here in charge of the Marble Works,
that his father recently purchased in
town. He will be pleased to meet all
the old customers of the Works. In-
tending purchasers are invited to call
and see the stock on hand.
—Mrs. Eamer of Carrol, Man. in re-
newing her subscription, reports a fine
geranium, that she has. It stands 7
feet high, and over 6 feet in circumfer-
ence. If any of her former Bluevale
friends can beat that, Mrs, Earner
would like to hear from them.
---Two of our townsmen in wrongly -
directed sympathy and mistaken kind-
ness furnished an Indian lister with
fire -water, and were fined $25 each or
sojourn for thirty days at the lakeside
castle in Goderich. When will people
learn to do right? Some—never.
CHEAP FEED FOR HOGS AND CAT-
TLE —We have two cars of Corn on
hand, also plenty of Oats and other
feeds, By getting your feed from us,
you save time and work, as we fill it
for you. We are having a clearing
sale of Shorts ; get our low prices.
Howson & Brocklebank,
—A Chesley woman plucked a bunch
of daisies in full bloom in her garden
on Jan. 17. On the same day a farm-
er, four miles south of Ridgetown,
finished digging his potatoes. The
"murphies" were planted in black
muck soil, and the frost had not in-
jured them.
M1'V'\ /yam
Petonais
Miss Dell Mitchell left on Monday
for Alma College.
Mr. and Mrs. Roderus are among
the victims of la grippe.
Mrs. W. J. Howson and Mrs. F. R.
Howson are 'visiting in Toronto.
Miss Lizzie Barber is in Toronto at
the Legislative Ohambers doing steno-
graphic duties.
Miss Helen Wilson has gone to
teach the primary department of
Milton Public School.
Mrs. W. J. Fleuty and son, Byrnes
of Oakville were guests of Mrs. J.
Fleuty during the past week.
Mr. Wm. Welltvood is still on the
list of .the ill, but his many friends are
hoping for speedy restoration.
On Friday last, Mr, and Mrs. J. 0,
Smith attended the funeral of an
uncle, Mr. H. J. Whitely of Kincar-
dine.
?Viiss Houghton's many friends re-
gret that it bas been found necessary
for her to return to the Hospital for
treatment.
Mist Mary Ritchie, Messrs, 3. Currie
and (+ Young attended the annual
Normal School "At Home" in Strat-
ford on Fr iday evening.
Mr, Thos. Hart left on Monday
afternoon to spend the rest of the
winter with relatives in Toronto. Ile
expects to return towa-ds Spring.
Mr. Jno. Hooey has been laid aside
for several weeks with a severe attack
of rheumatism rendering it exceeding-
ly painful for hint' to move in the
least,
Miss Mabel Halloran, of near Lucan
Crossing (formerly of Wingham) has
come to train for nurse in Wingham
Hospital ; we wish her success,
Friends of Mise Effie McCormick, of
Detroit (formerly of Wingham) will
regret to hear that she has had a
serious attack of appendieltis. At
latest account, she was recovering
nioely.
Mr, Jas, Dennie le seriously Ill, with
what appeared at first to be a slight
stroke of paralysis, IIs is in a very
bad condition, but conscious. His
brother, Mr, Samuel Dennis of Sarnia,.
is with him in his illness,
The following students recently en-
tered the
XIgrn ; . Wing
ham I3
usrne
ss
College.
Com erc al Dept.—Mr. Osborne, Port
Mr. Wynne, Harriston ; Mies
Uoavdy, Belrnore ; Mrs, B'aird,: Olenan-
r an. Stenographic 1). p alt tment- -M.ies
Clancy, Cargill; and Misses Gardner,
Arthur,
11. Mti� r
t)vt', L
. , , A., left
on Monday for Toronto, to attend the
opening ceremonies of the Legislature
Our towirsinan has been a signed the
dutyof moving the address in reply
to the Stee~ from h fr to thb 3,hrtrne. This
is considered en honor, and is general-
ly allotted to those who ate regarded
as fitted to discharge the duty with
ability and efilcieney.
It Will Relieve
Your Cold
Or Money Back
You don't risk a cent;. You
don't take the slightest chance.
You can try the Cough and Cold
Remedy—which we firmly be-
lieve to be the very best of the
many kinds we carry—entirely
at our risk. If you find that
Rexall
Cherry Bark
Cough Syrup
does not relieve you we will
gladly refund your money. We -
don't want a cent for it or any
other of the "Rexall Remedies"
that does not satisfy and please
you. Can you afford to over-
look this offer 2
Rexall Cherry Bark Cough
Syrup is very pleasant to the
taste. Children and older peo-
ple like it. Equally effective
for either.
Price, 50c and $I.00.
Instead of buying Patent Medi-
cines buy Rexall Remedies.
J. W. McKibbon
DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN
rr-u �.
nie i ,Stora
Eyesight tested free and glasses supz." ro'"- --
plied at reasonable prices.
KY
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YOU'LL FLIT
THE MARK
Yes, you'll hit the mark exactly, if
you'll take advantage of this
GREAT SHOE OPPORTUNITY
You can buy Men's and Women's
$3.00 Shoes for $3.00 any day—bet yon
can't buy them for $2,25 any day. You
can buy Men's, Women's, Boys' and
Misses' $2 00 Shoos for $2.00 anv day—
hat you can't buy them for $1,50 any
day.
TO -DAY YOU CAN
buy Shoes at these reduced prices.
Prices are cut in the same proportion on
our entire Shoe stook. Men's, Women's
and Children's Shoes are all discounted;
THE REASON P
Why, it's plain. We want to close
out the remainder of our Pall and Win-
ter
inter stock, and get ready for Spring and
Summer business. We want the money
—we don't want the Shoes,
You must act quickly for these bar.
gains won't last long.
W. J. Greer
THE St-IOE 1VMA1
CREAM
WANTED
We will take your
cream now.
Call or telephone
for particulars
Wingh Creaincry.