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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1913-02-06, Page 1r , 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 g p 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 N U E E�vT i�� tlV]�/'� i Pr MO OP ill' V',4 $EO wwD ABOUT Liar PAO WILLIS & CO. 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 r r 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 • • 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.