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EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.
—East Middlesex by election—an-
other one of those moral victories for
the Globe.
* * *
—George P. Graham, of ballot box
fame, has been very quiet lately.
What's being concocted now ?
* *
—Leader R well of the Ontario Op•
position had better h ok out for hie
job, He seems to be leading his party
backwards.
* *
—What has become of Hon. Geo. P.
Graham We used to hear of him,
but he Eeetn3 to have been crowded aft
the stage.
* *
— If the new "ftae food" policy of
the Grit Oppoeition means anything,
it means the ruin of the Canadian
farmer.
• *
— Leurier is calling on the Carnelian
farmer to give up his home market.
Where have we heard that before ?
* *
—How much • free food" is to be
expected from a party under whose
administration the cost of living went
steadily up for fifteen years?
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—Laurier wants free food just as he
wants free naval protection. The
people of Canada have no such beggar-
ly spirit.
* *
—Premier 1Threlen ia hack at the
Capital in splendid healb, hot there
knit enough good Canadianism in the
Grit prese to be glad of it.
* * *
— The reintroduction of the good
roads bill will give the Lender Op-
position a chance to do what they
ought to have done two years ago. 1
*
—it used to he "free trade," now itar
"free food." If Laurier went back
into power there would be much as free
food as there was free trade after 1800
* * *
—The contract has been let for the
first section of the new ocean terminals
at Halifax. This is a long step towel d
keeping Oanadia,n traffic in Canadian
ehannels.
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--When "Bill" Pugsley bears of tee
latest conepiracy agaiost Lauder he
will doubtless hasten to Ottawa. He
has his eye on the Liber 1.1 leadership
and will make a fight for it.
*1
—The latest Laura r policy is a direct
eiap at the Canadian fat mer. The
Liberal leader and the interests he re-
preeents ohjsct to seeing the framers
of the Dominion getting a Fquare deal.
*
—The Grit Opposition are now talk-
ing about the high cost of living.
They want Eoluebody else to remedy
PL condition which they created by
fifteen years of persistent neglect of
Canadian a gricul t ure.
x x
—The liberal expenditure necessary
for the great national undertakings
upon which the government has em.
arked will do tnuch to relieve the fin-
ancial strain in Canada, despite what
army t Ake place in other countriee.
x x x
—Tho "tyea.cherous trio," aleckerez'e
King, Fisher and Lemieux, are now
out for Laurier's scalp. They basked
in the sunshine of his popularity for
years—tm`, to -day thiugl are differet t.
The true cabbie of the men is exhibit -
pd now.
X X X
--The prompt assistance given by
lion, J. 0. Raz -n in placieg the re-
sources of hlig department at the dis-
posal of the searchers after the storm
en tbe lakes .has been received every-
where with, the favourable comment
that it deserves.
x x x
—The Ontario Reform Association -
at a carefully organized and closely
tiled meeting in Toronto has endorsed
t he Lamle'. and Rowell policieP. That
ought to be the finish of any chances
tbe Opposition might otherwise have
Iliad in Ontario.
x x x
_ —Sydney Fisher did tell tbe truth
after ail, lie declared that the election
Chateaugeay was the most corrupt
be ever went through.
Forty-three affidavits secured by
the Conservatives charging the. Liber -
ale with wholeeale bribery and cor-
ruption proves Sydney was right.
Was he so peeved at defeat that he
.eirnply had to tell?
• x x
-T.he position of Canada in the
money market of Eaglend is as strong
as ever for those who wish to do legi-
einatete bueiness. This is shown elo-
quently by the confidence shown in
government bonds by the email Bog.
ieh investors. Annual, returns show
that the funded debt of the Dominion
Ps practically all held in Lenclon, Eng -
Toe funded debt of Canada
payable in London amounts to nearly
t wo hundred and 6ixty nrillions of
dollars, accotdiug to the financial
statetnent on October 30sh. 'The same
htatentent shows the funded debt pay-
able in Cenada to be two and a quart-
ozmillions. But on November let the
government paid off about a million
read a half ot tide, being the amount
of a domestic loan at four e er cent.
raieed in 183 This reduces the fund-
ed debt payable in Canadi to about
three quarters of a mall on only, con-
eieting of eavings bank btock issued
ietsny years ago. The only borrowing
44' tbe government in Canada is re-
presented by the denotits in I he gov•
*ailment and post offiee savings banks,
amounting to 835,41500, and which,
of course, differs Loin funded debt in
that it wily be reertIled by the de-
positars at any tinne,
Real Eetate Salee.
Are John Meltee of Calross has pur-
Autereel lot 2$ in eon. 1 of the same
township, known at the Ilarknese
farm. This farm lies et the back of
Meltarfir One 200 acre property
and will shit him adrnii Ably ae peeture
lend, ...Mr. W. J. Hutton of Frances
St, has purchatted front the John Elder
estate the house in which be is at
yareatent Helves. Both tif theses soles
The Wingham Advance.
High School Notes. Wingham Club
The first meeting of the Literary
Society for this terin was held on Nov.
21st, 1913, President Young occupied
the chair and the following programme
was rendered — Secretary's report,
Chairman's address, stump speech,
Fred Colvin; stump speech, Weir
Elliott; reading, Chester McLean;
stump epeech, Miss E. Sanderson;
journal, A, Shaw; critics remarks,
Miss N, S.* -Whyte.
The second meeting was held on
Nov. 28:h, 1013 The following was
the programtne — Secretary's report,
J, 0, Hutton ; Auditor's report, Alex,
Henry ; Preeidenters address, Gordon
Young; vocal duet, Misses Smith and
Patterson; debate, Country Life vs,
City Life — let speaker, affirm , C.
McLean; lst speaker, Neg., Miss A.
Wilson ; 2ed epeaker, Affirm, Miss
J. Johnson; 2nd speaker, Neg., Mr,
E. Taylor : reply of lst speaker;
instrumental duet, Misses Biehl and
Haugh ; quartette, Messrs. Elliott,
Muir, Buchanan, Muir ; piano bolo,
Miss M. Nicholls; Judge's decision,
Mr. H. B Ricker, M. A. ; critic's re-
marks, Miss B. E Anderson; God
Save the King.
At a recent meeting of the Executive
it was decided to hold an open meet-
ing on the evening of Dec. 12 h 1013 at
which the Field Day prizes and Medal,
as well as the class prizes will he dis-
tributed, Parents of•the students and
the ex -students are cordially invited.
The Standing of the Football League
is as follows —Columbias, S Donald.
Eon; Vixens, E. Taylor; Hurons, W.
Buchanan; Never S wesats, J. Campbell.
Examinations will be held the last
day of school, Friday, Dec. 19,h. 1013
The prize winners at last year's
examinations are :—Mr. G W. 0 eddee,
Dr. A. J. Lavinia prizs of ten dollars
for highest aggregate marks on Facul-
ty papers. Mr. J. H. Currie, Mr. A.
Cosens' prize of five dollars for highest
aggregate marks on Normal ritrance
papers. Mr. G. T. Ctuikshank, Air.
Dudley Holmes' prize of five dollars
for highest marks in Mathematics on
Not mal Entrance paper, Miss Mabel'
A. Gilkinson, Mr, J. G. Worknaatee
pr iz 3 of five dollars for highest aggre-
gate marks on the Lower School
Examinatione.
The Literary Society will hold an
open meeteng next Friday, December
12 h, at eight o'clock. Parentsand
ex students all invited to be present.
A program will be given and the
medals and prizes won by students at
the last midsummer examination and
on Field Day will be distributed.
St.
Andrew's Church Notes.
- The annual meeting of the W,F,M.S, of
St. Andrew's Church was held On Wed-
nesday, Dec. 3rd. Interesting papers on
"Chinese Leaders" and "Bible Women"
were read by Mrs. A. Campbell and Mrs.
J. Cochrane. Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows :—President
Mrs. Perrie; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. J. Camp-
bell.; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. McGillivray;
Secretary, Mrs. J. McLean; Tidings Sec.,
Miss Waddell; Gwalior Magazine S.c.,
Miss Lockhart; Treasurer, Miss Lewis;
Organist, Mrs. Clouse. Happy Gleaners
Mission Band—Hon. Pres., Mrs. Perrie;
President: Airs. J. W. McKibbon.
The Ladies' Aid Society of'St. Andr.ev's
Church met on Wedneseley, Dec, 3rd.
Officers for the coming year were elected
as follows :— Pres., Mrs, 11. Campbell ;
Vice Pres., Mrs. James Cummings ;
Mrs. J, J. Elliott ; Treas., Mrs. Alex,
Campbell ; Organist, Mrs. Clouse. Col-
lectors fin the different wards were re.
elected as for last year. The Society re-
ports a very successful year, having rai011
about $105.00 during the year. It was
agreed that the sum of $100.00 be given
to the Board of Managers to help clear
off the church debt,
Prior to her removal from town, Mrs.
John Linklater, was presented by the
ladies of St, Andrew's Church with an
address and a teneeet ef Limoges china
le appreciation of her long and cheerfelly
rendered services in connection with MO
W. F. M. S. and Ladies' Aid Society of
that Church.
Dear Mr Linklater 1—Itealizing that
you are about to sever your connection
with the W. la M. S. and Ladies' Aid
Society of St. Andrew's Church wethe
members of these Societies, feel that wo
cermet let you leave our mdist withont ex-
pressing in some tangible form onr ap.
preciation of your labours amongst us.
You have given unsparingly of your _
time and strength and this small gift,
which Wc., ask you to accept, expresses
only. meagrely our appreciation of those
services. Our earnest prayer is that
deltest blesing may accompany
te yotw eew home and sphere of
!ahem., tied that you may still be very
instrntjota ii His la11d in fertheriett
His cage() awl 404445 His 1ii1/0014 14
that part of Hie eineVerel•
Signed on behalf of the W. 14. S.
and Ladies' Aid Society.
Mrs. D. Perrie, Pres. W. la AL S.,
Mrs. H. Camphell, Pres. I:adioe' Aid See,
Leatieg Town.
It is with mueh regret that we II&V
Lo report the removal ef Mr. and Mrs.
N. EitattS from Winghere, Mr.
Pavane, who has been manager of
the DoinIttiOn Benk her for the put
two years, hae ,,leeett promoted to
Bereltrie "1 V"Thtle
WINGRAM, ONT., ,TH:ETRSDAT, DECEMBER 11, 1913.
Now open for membership.
Club to be opened on or about Jan.
lst,
Will have facilities for all outdoor
and indoor sports.
Will also have a literary departnaent.
The Club has applied for incorpora-
tion with the following provisional
directors :—N. T. Sinclair, W. H. Gur-
ney, A, H. Wilford, A. E Posliff, G.
R Smith, W. A. Otenapbell, Dr. A. J.
Irwin, T. Ritchie, R. Currie, E. B.
Walker; H. McLean, Dr. G. H. Ross,
Dr. IL J. Adams, 3, W. McKibbon, L.
Kennedy, W. Miller, R, Brooks, G.
Jaques.
The membership
tion ; $3 00 annually.
Application
made to any
provisional
The Club will
classes. Be to
fee
for
is'$2
00
membership
of the
directors.
meet
sure
above
the
join
initia-
may be
mentioned
wants
it.
of all
Calendars for 1914.
Our Calendars will be ready fur dis-
tribution Saturday, Dec. 135h, You
are invited to call and secureane.—W.
3, Greer.
Winghamite Successful.
e
At the Civil Service exeminetions
recently held in London we notice the
name of A. K. Copeland among the
successful, receiving honors. Mr. Cope-
land is a graduate of the Wingham
Business College and we hope to hear
of his appotatment in the near future.
Finds Salary insufficient.
The pinch of the high cost of living
is being felt at the Brantford City Hall
now, City Engineer Jones asks that
his salary be increased to an amount
which will enable him to cope, with
the high cost of living, He now receiv-
es $2 400 and he asks that this be in-
creasei to $0,000,
Visit To The OM Land.
Mr, Harry Wakefield left on Moi
day to spend three months in the Old
Land, lie came to Wingham three
years ago and is one of the English-
men who has made good in this
country, being able to return with a
good bank semen'.
Died In West Wawnosh.
There passed away at his home in
West Wawanosh on Monday, Dec. 8 .h,
Thos. Cummings, aged 65 years. The
funeral took place from his home to-
day ( VVednesda,3 ) at 9 o'clock, to the
Roman Catholic Church Sr. Augustine.
Interment was made in the R. C.
cemetery, St. Ausgustine.
Hospital Donations.
The following donations have been
received by the Winghani General
Hospital ; R. Z irbrigg, 55; Wing -
hem Lodge 280 G. R. C. $10; Tho.
Hall, re 1Viceloy patents, $6 07; j, C.
Currie, $25 ; G. R Smith, B. A. $10;
R. Mooney, balance of $10 eutncrip•
tion, $5 ; John Anderson, $5; A. J.
Irwin, T as,
Straa i.e.ries in December.
Tit tt. this season has been a remark -
:0.1 one there is convincing testimony'
1 ,,not unusual to hear of apple blos•
ms and apples found out of seasoe,
and also of berries being picked long
past the usual time but it is seldom
that strawberries Can ba picked ill De-
cember in this part of the country.
Mrs. Wm, Murch, 223 Oubourg street,
brought to The Beacon cffi ;Er on Mon -
several strawberries which she
had picked that cley, pert of which
were ripe, Mrs. Murch states that
from the same vines that ripe straw-
berries have been picked every week
since June.—(Stratford B secure.
Public. School Board Meets.
The regular meeting of the Public
School Board was held on Monday
evening, all memberspresent but
Irwin, chairman Trueee Tipling in
the chair. Minutes of prt.Vious meet-
ingevere read and alooeed, on motion
of trustees I rard and Ate de. On motion
O f trustees Campbell and Isard, secre-
tary wa,s instruc'ed to write the
Minister of Education in appreelation
of Mr. Beall's work. Hulmes and
Awde, tea there and care -takers salaries
be paid, A number of accounts were
ordered to be paid, on naotion of trus-
tees Holmes and A.Ilen. After the
meeting they adjourned to Miltel'e
restaurant on invitation of Mr, Poslitf,
Principal, ,
Anneal Meeting L. G. L.
Wiragharn L 0. le No. 701 naet on
Friday evening last with a very large
attendance, Worshipful Master Allan
Pritlick, in the chair. A summary of
the yeat'a business showed this to be
the most prosperous year 10 the hire
tory of the lodge, and the W. Master
and others have reason to feel proud
of the progress made, Trld chair was
ably filled by P.). Master Thos. Stew-
art dering the election of ofillere
which resulted as follows : —W. M ,
jelsri F, Woes; 11 AL, Rev, H 11
Croly 11,re, B Elliott; Chap
Rev, S, W, Hibbert I Pin. 0., A.11,en
Prallek Teearturer, J. NV, McKibben ;
Lim, W. attest I 11 of 0,, J. Guest t
Committee—It iy Stephenson, Robert
Deyell, J. W. Metertaghlin, E Plow -
right, B. E TAM. Irestallation will
ena thedy1t Ulm,
to lase thane, ealee
. fit,' "? ft.rift..aSc..r•ifO av• (.4;.'
Temperance Meeting
A meeting of the Temperance and
Moral Reform Association of the town
of Wingham for the purpose of organ -
is -tion for the Canada Temperance
Aet Campaign will be held in the 0.
0, F. Hall next Monday evening at 8
o'clock. The Rey, John Muir of Tor-
oato will address the meeting.
Santa Claus & Co.
The annual Christmas entertainment
in connection with St, Paul's (Angli-
can) Sunday School will be held on
Friday evening, Dec. 19.h, in Mills'
Memorial Hall, when the cantata
"Santa Claus & 0o," will be given.
No admission will be charged but a
collection will be taken at the door.
Quiet Wedding.
A cutlet wedding took place at St.
Paul's] Reetoty on Saturday, Nov.
29.h, when Louise Eliz sbeth, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Blanch-
ard of Bromley, Eng., was united in
holy noatrimmay to Mr. Arthur T.
D arey of Wingham. The, bride wore
it pretty travelling dress and was
given away by her brother, Mr. Geo.
Blanchard of Kinloss. Mr. Albert E.
Dovey, brother of the grown, was the
other witness, After the ceremony
the bridal party left on the evening
train for a short honeymoon amidst
the oongratulations of. their friends,
Brother Gone
Messrs John and Williaan Davidson
of this town received a telegram on
Saturday of last week announcing the
death of their brother Frank in Pao-
ia, Ill. No particulars are known as
yet. Mr. Davidson was well known
in Wingharn, having conducted a dray
business nere for some years. Ile was
59 years of age avid is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. 'Martin Fischer, Peo-
ria, Miss Myrtle Davidson of Joplin,
M. 0, We. Karl Smidth, Hawsers; Tex -
aa Tuts Advance extends sympathy
to the bereaved.
Special Council Meeting
sp cial meeting of the Town
Cauncil was held on Tuesday evening.
All members present except Mayor
Spotton and Councillor Bell, the R 'eve
in the cheir. By-law No. (19), to grant
8. fixed a isessectent of $10 000 to Walk
er and Clegg was read twice. On
motion of Mills and Young it was or-
dered to ba puldishel in the Winghem
Advance at required by law. By-law
001 to fix date and places for holding
the election on By-law Ni.ON was
read three times on motion of Boyce
and McKibbon. By-law was passed as
read.
S. A. Eutertainment.
At the Salvation Arm*" Hell, Mon-
day, Dee. 22ad, at 8 p.m. the annual
Xmas. tree and entertainment will be
held with an excellent program con-
sisting of music, dialogues,...recitations
and eougs in keeping with the festive
season. The S senery representing the
interior of Colonel House is yery
beautiful, and an entirely new feature
of a hovel character, our old friend
Santa Olatte, will be very conspicuous.
One of the prominent gentlemen of
the town will preside. Keep your
eyes on the bills ancl remember the
date,
Hockey Club Concert
The entertainment held last Thursday
evening by the Winghain Dramatic Club
in aid of the Hockey Club was well at-
tencIdd and tnuch enjoyed. From a fin-
ancial standpoint, it was a decided suc-
cess. The Wingham ,Citizens' Band
furnished excellent music and the One Act
'Farce hy Miss McDonald and Messrs. II,
Jebb tied 4. Coutts was well given The
sopg eetitled "Three girls from Lee" was
grpetly enjoyed es was also the drill by
flThe Boy Scenes." Solos by Mies A.
Matte, Mr. Lem, else A lxInjO solo by Mr,
Hinkley were nicely rendered.
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Personate 1
Miss Minnie MeKinnen of Glamente
left for Detroit on 8 tturday.
Mrs. John T. Lennox and little
datiehter are v Iing in Guelph.
Miss Coeper of the hospit ti staff
yisited friends in Clinton last we 4t,
hir. Wm. Nicholeon of New Soot-
tencl,'Kent Co. was in town this week.
Mr, Wen, Mitchelllof Glenennan took
in the Live Stock 8how in Toronto
this week.
Mr. Jno, Coultes of Morris was in
(*uelph last week attending the Live
Stock Show. 0
Mr. and Mrs, Janees A. Ls river of
Wawanosh attended the Live Stock
Show at Guelph.
Mr. and. Mrs. j. W. Walker returned
on Monday night aftee spending it few
weeks in Toronto,
Mr, and Mrs, Silo. Linkle.ter moved
their household eifeets to Teeswater
on Taescley of this week,
Constable Whitesides of lieneall
called on Mende last week on hitt way
to Wroteeter and Gerrie,
Mieses Veltlx% and Bertha Chandler
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Peter
Mason of 11 tit Wawanosh,
nos. Inn. Elattisort of Port Hight ie
in towel oWing to the illness of her
mother, Mrs. Itieherti Porter,
Mr, Goo, fl Ice took in the Live
8 erek Show at Guelph lest week and
also visited relatives at Galt.
Mr. Jut, 11, Linklater of Tnenberry
ettessled thn V41 Stuck Show in
ieey im, arnakt.
b ten visiting friends in Wingham and
Whitechurch for the past two weeks,
Mr, Peter Campbell has returned to
Wingham from Oyen, Alta. RIB
many friends al glad to welcome him
back.
John Elliott of Steelton visited his
brother, William, of the boundary
brickyard, and other relatives last
Week,
Mrs. Wallace Hough lute returned
from Donnybrook, where she has been
attending her brother, Mr. Jefferson,
who has been ill.
Mr, and Mrs. L. Pander were in
Komeka last week attending the fun-
eral of the late Geo. Stilleace, who
died in St, Chtha,rines' hospital.
Mrs, Attridge and four children left
for Toronto on Saturday, 0,,h, where
• *they will visit the rest of the family
.10m a week or so after which they Will
Mayer for their Western home, Rapid
City, Manitoba.
Cburch °lews
•
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
was administered in St. Andrew's
Church on Sunday morning.
Mies Knechtel of Walton rendered
a. solo very sweetly in St. Andrew's
Church last Sandey evening.
Next Sunday services in the Metho-
dist Church will be conducted in the
morning by "The Gideons," and in the
evening the pastor will preach taking
as his subject "Visione," s
R-317. M. MacArthur of Kincardine
conducted the services, both morning
and evening, in Sr. Andrew's Church,
last Sabbath. Lerge congregations
were present and were much profited
and delighted by Me. MacArthur's
forceful serroone. Met MacArthur
will be welcomed should he visit
'Wingharti again.
Thos. 5, 0 )le, General Secretary of
the Commercial Travellers' Associa-
tion, "The Gideons," and Mr. Elerbert
MacKenzie, a Commercial Traveller
and a Gideon will be in Wingham,
Sunday, Dec. 14th, Mr. Cole will sing.
They will be in the Methodist
Church at 11 o'clock a.m. and in the
Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. A men's
meeting will be held at four o'clock ba
the afternoon, in the Foresters' Hall,
Notwithstanding the disagreeable
day, the Anniverertry services held in
the Methodist Onurch last Sunday
were profiting and inspiring. Rev,
G. 11. McAlister, M. A,, Prete of the
ponference, preached both morning
and evening. In the morning his text
was lst C tr. 3 ; 21 23, from which he
gave a fine discourse-, In the evening
teat John 5; 4, WAS the basis of a mast-
erly appeal. The choir reedered ex-
cellent service, and the duet of Mr. P.
I1.11 and Mr. A, EL Wilford rendered
at the evening service was much
appreciated.
, The Young Men's Bible Class of the
Methodist Church held a banquet in
the schoolrooua on Tuesday evening.
Tae tables were decorated with pink
and white carnations and the menu
was excellent. About 59 guests sat
down. After dinner addresses were
elven by the President of the class,
Mr. W. G. Gurney, the Superinten•
dent of the Sunday School, Me. F.
Buchanan, and the pastor, Mr. G. R
Smith, the teacher, gave an excellent
_reading of "The Cotteria Saturday
night." Instrumental selections were
given by Miss Jarvis and Mr. Beiley,
duets by Miss Tibbs and Miss Mae
Lloyd, and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Oope•
raid. An excellent time was spent
and the class is entering utpon its
winter's work with enthusiasm.
r!Local Items
1.4.4.toW
We are sorry to report that Miss
Mae Fey is ill at peasant hat wa hepe
for her speedy recovery,
Minerva Eecanopraent I. 0. 0, F.
will hold a Progressive Eachre Party
on Tuesday euning, Dec. 16.b.
The Rtyal Scarlet Chapter will meet
in the °mop Hall on Dec. 14th at 2
eon. M Inhere will kindly attend,
A concert is to be held at Carrie's,
School on Wednesday, Dec. 17, Re
freshmente to be served. Admission
15 cts.
Seturday last John Martin of
Ripley made a business trip to Port
Huron where he disposed of his trea-
sure across the border. Why should
John wear such a lonely expression on
hie return Seturday eve?
A School concert will be held at 5 5
No. 9, East Wawanosh, on Wednes-
day, Dec. 17.13 at 8 o'clock p m. A
good program of dialogues, singieg,
recitatione, ete. is being prepared.
Lnoch will be served. Admiseion Ric.
Everybody welcome,
The Junior Epworth 1, 'ague of the
Methodist Church will hold an enter-
tainment on Thursday evening Dec,
18.h, when the misstate "Ready for.,
Santa." will be given, There will be
no admission charged but a silver
collection will be taken,
Mr. G. 11. Stnith'e Address to the
Hpworth League Monday everting on
"Oaf Orly MiSSioni" was enjoyed by a
large crowd. Next Monday evening
the election for members of the Mock
Council will take place and let every
member be out to vote.
Geo, Moir an Indian lister who was
summoned by License Inspector John
Mitchell, for being drunk on Sunday
night, appeared before his worship j
A, Morton Wednesday morning at 10
recloeir, Dudley Holmes for the Crown
and R Vanstone for the Defence,
After he a p talon of the evidence,
the Om.? W3.4 eotarge unUl Pridey
morning at 10 o'clock.
DNA:alt.
Comm it="ion Viuttaigfillargallikilens ka 10,Writi star .yeeriring
viet ittr-s• an, -
Royal Black Preceptory.
Royal Black Preceptor), No. 1211 met
In Wingintna Orange Hall on Tuesday
evening, Past Preceptor Thos. Stewart
in the chair, Nearly all the members,
were present, and on reviewing the
year'e business it was found to have
been a very prosperous year, The fol-
lowing officers were duly elected :—
W. P,, A. Brydges ; D. P., Wm. Guest;
Chap., Rev, E. EL Oroly ; Reg., Jos,
Quest; Dep. Reg., W. B. Elliott;
Treas., John F. Groves; Lecturers, W.
Thornton, A. McDonald; Cans., A.
M. Fralick, W. Deyell; lst S. B., T.
Brydges ; 2nd S. B, 3. T. Brydges ;
Pers., 11tobt, Baird ; Committee—A.
Brydgee, J. W. McKibbon, Geo. Spot -
ton, W. J. Greer, Jos. Roddy, W, 11
Brandon, Robt, Owens. The lodge
spent the remainder of the evening at
Miller's restaurant where ample jus-
tice was done to the good things pro-
vided.
Salem.
Mr. Albert Gallaher took it business
trip to Toronto thie week.
Mr. Charles Bush and Mr. and Mrs
James Bash of Roohester are at preseut
visiting friends around here,
Mr. Howard Hooey of the West is at
present visiting his sister Mrs. James
Wylie jr., also Mr. Stanley Henning and
Mr. Chadwick Henning of the same lo
cality are visiting their parents Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Henning.
The Debate 'last Thursday night en-
titled "The Irish made more progress
than the Scotch," was discussed by both
sides. The jadges had a hard. time to
decide bat finally gave it to the affirm-
ative which was taken by Mr. Wm.
Mines and Mr. David Haliday. The
negative was taken by Mr. Stanley El-
liott Ind Mr, Harry Dore, There was a,
large crowd oat and all went away well
pleased with the papers given by both
sides,
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robt Mc-
Intosh which was held last Saturday
from the residence of her son Fred, was
largely atttended whioh showed the es •
teem in which the deceased was held.
The remains were interred in the Gorrie
cemetery.
What makes Mr. Jas. Merkley wear
suoh a pleasant smile, that it bouncing
baby boy has come to stay. Mother and
son are doing well.
There will be it box -social at S. S. No
9, Tarnberry, known as Powell's school
on Deo. 19th.
Bluevale.
The monthly meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute of Bluevale will be
held at the home of Miss Collie, on
Thursday, Dec. llth, at 2 o'clock p m.
Every member is to bring a paper on
how to make Christmas presents, also
a sample of Christmas cake, and.recipe
of the same. Etch member is to bring
a friend. A good program is expected,
All ladies welcome.
Report of Bluevale Pablic School for
November. x—examination missed :—
Sr, 4th, Maximum, 300—F. Tate 238,
L. Elliott 221, C. Jewitt 210, J Gray
105, x EL Holmes, xx C. Black 78. Jr,
4 h, Maximum 300-11. Haney 178, P.
Stneltzer 151, M. McGee 134 Sr. 3rd,
Maximum, 300—A. Smeltzer 237, a
MeDenald 203, R Breckenridge 102, 11.1.
Mt -Kinney 173, H. Messer 158, S. Elliott
154, x S. McMichael 151 Se, 2nd,
Maximum 200—S, Gallaher 134, x Met
Curtis 106, E. Elliott 88, xx B Gannett
38 Jr. 21d, Maximum 200—A. Mc-
Kinney 140, E. McMichael 122, j. Wat
son 91 Part 2-3. Black, K. McDon-
ald, J Gray, J. Breckenridge. part 1,
Sr.—A. Cook, 0 FIlliott, 0. Gannett,
W. Mundell, G. Elliott, H. Etli6tt, Jr.
R. Thomas, It Elliott, E Wilburn, 0,
Stewart, E, McGee,
C. M, Messer, teacher,
Turn berry.
Report of 5. S. No. 6, Turnberry,
Names in order of merit, Sr, 4th—
Robert MeKa gue, Henry Holmes,
Percy King. Jr. 4th—Norma Foxton,
Lizzie McKa,gue. Sr. 2ad — Harold
POLO, Clifford Jenkins (absent). Jr,
2d—Edith Jenkins, Herbert 'Poston.
Harold Ewen, Mary Roth, ta
Elias, 1, luta Chandler, Oscar Holmes,
Frank Roth. Pt. 2nd—Mary John -
Son, Alba Johnson, Annie Roane b,
Alfred Mitchell, Sr, Pc. 1—Genevieve
Roth, Mary McGregor, Ruby Dickson,
Joe Auetin, Barbi, Jenkins (absen7).
Jr. Pc. 1—Melford Foxlmn, Hilda. Mc-
Cormick. Primer—Arno Kelly. Aggie
Meltegue, Ilialtlend Porter Herold.
Orteremore, Average attendence 25.
—A, Ileines, teacher.
The following is the report of S. 5.
No, 6 Turnberry for the month of Nov,
NA meg in order of merit.
5 e 4h—Myrtle Deans, Grace Tuck er,
Alvin Hastings, Rey Hastings, Har..ld
Gilkinson. Jy, 441—Norman Me Gill,
Mary Hough, Fraser Hough, Alvin
Smith, Jack Reid, Della Reid. Sr 3 d
—Jim Hardie Chester Gilkinson,
Learn. Reid. ge. 2nd—Pearl 'an,
Minale Pringle. Leslie Deans, West
Hough, Jean Pritigle. Jr. 2ed—Jenn
Wilton, Etina Gilkinson. Part 2—
Rena Hough, Ivan Hough, Edith Held,
mucked Yet), Emerson Armour:. it,
°lase—Edna Hastings, Emma Hirdie,
Clare Copp, teacher,
East Wawanoshe
Mr, and MVP, Attridge wish to thank
the many ft lends who so kindly assist-
ed le the removal of their goods 10
Wieghern, Mrs. Attridge will ever
retain fond memories of all tire kind
acts of her War/am-Alt ft hear, vrhile
resident of that township,
SUBSCRIPTION 81.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
{ 81.50 TO OUBBORIBIRE IN U. S.
Belrnore.
Mr. and Mrs, Charles Eaket and
family left for Victoria, B4O,, on the
the 1st. Their departure is much re -
grated by many friends, who wish
them every prosperity in their new
home,
A tea will be given to the pupils of
No. 12 Calyces, No. 0 Carrick, and No.
17 Howick, au Wednesday afternoon,
Dec. 17, from 5 to 7 o'clock in the
schoolroom, by the members of the
Women's Institute, In the evening a
concert will be given by the pupils in
the Foresters' Hall comnaencing at 8
o'clocic. Admittance 25 eente. Every
body come,
We are glad to welcome to our
village Mr. and Mrs, Inghs of Mild-
may, who have purchased the home
of Mr. Chas, Eaket.
Miss King, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Wm, McGrogan, has
returned to Whitechurch.
The Mesdames Lowry, sr. and je.,
have gone to St. Thom, where the
former intends spending the winter.
e
Wear Greetes Shoes and Rubbers.
Get Paruel's Bread at Christie's.
FoueeP.—Rohe, in Wingham on John
Si. Owner in ey have same by paying
for advt. at Advance office.
Losree—On or. about Nov. 20th, a
Blue Merril Pup. Looks like a light
coloured fox. Finder will be rewarded
by leaving information at the Advance
office.
F. Buchanan offers for sale, a first
class Jewel Base Burner, a Pandora
Range with high shelf and reservoir
nearly new, a Walnut Sideboard and
several other articles of furniture.
As I am about to leave town all de-
siring a 5pirella Corset will please
order at ofice. Also leave some house-
hold effects for sale.—Mrs. Isaac David-
son, Patrick St.
Wouldn't Mother enjoy a pair of
our Comfortabe Felt House Slippers?
Remember her at Christmas time.—W,
J. Greer.
Get sample copies of the "Advance"
and "The Canadian Countryman" also
subscription blanks at the "Advance"
office, Winghane and become a con-
testant in the great $800 Prize Contest
—you cannot lose, Everyone wins a
prize.
Another big niglit a,t the Picture
House, Friday, Dec. 5th. Seven Reels
including that great Picture, "The
Star of Bethlehem" in three parts.
Admission I0c,
F. Buchanan offers by private sale,
one Jewel self -feeder in splendid or-
der, and several articles of furniture.
Get your Xmas, presents now while
you can get them cheap. A. M. Knox,
Fon Saan-3 Hanging Lamps, 1
Chandelier with 4 lamps, 2 Bedsteads,
etc, at C. N. Ca ffinie residence. 13 15.
Don't forget the sale in aid of the
Hospital on Friday Dec.
Non(e] To THE B
PULIC —I have op-
ened a restaurant and dining -parlor in
Field's Block •' and am prepered to give
lunches a,t all hours. Also—regular
Dinners. Terms arranged with repn.
lar boarders by the day er week.—E.
Craig.
For "His" Christmas there is nothieg
he would appreciate more than a pair
of our handeome Slippers $1 00 to $1.•
50.—W. J. Greer.
VOE'E CULTURE AND VIOLIN TUITION
—Mr. Peter Wilson will receive pupils
in the above-nt his home, Catherine
Street Opp ,site Public School
ground-.) Tuition in the evenings
only. Special terms to beginners.
Modern methods used.
First class baled hay and straw al-
ways on hand.—Tmling & Mills.
Bracelet Watches from $3 to $50 at
Pattersonar Jevvelery Store.
Don't buy a Vacuum Carpet Cleaner,
until you see the "Cadillac" Electric
and Fiend Cleaners sold by H. E. Is-
ard 4 Co,
Dior Home Made Candies try Alar-
shall's, Sdecial orders for any kind '
of candy attended to promptly.
LA:twin-V. — Having secured the
agency for the Stratford Steam Latin -
dry, we respectfully ,solicit a share of
your patronage. Laundry called for
and delivered. Phone No. 181 or call
at Marshall's 5, 10, 15 and 25 cts. store.
Big clearing sale now going on at A.
M Knox's.
J. A. Fox, De (1, graduate Chiropi-
actor. Office its Knox house, back of
P. 0. Entrance over Presbyterian
Church walk. Appendicitis, Cancer,
Cetaract, Epilepsy, all Feveta, (laitee,
Rheumatism. Reart disease, all Female
trouble ' , Deafness and all other dieeas-
es tarred withoutDrugs or Surgery.
Office hours, 2 to 5 p.m, , 7 p.m, -10tf
ApenENTIete WeeeTen—At once, to
learn tailoring. --Orval Taylor.
Hot and cold water baths at Hewer's
Barber shop.
We are prepared to pay the highrst
price for all kinds crligraha delivered at
our warehouse at Grand Trunk Sta.
tion.—Tipling and Mille,
0, R, Wilkinson, Eyesight Specie -
list, Edward St., Wingham, is curing
diffieult CAM'S of defeetive vision after
others have failed. I recognize t hat
my euccess can only be attained
through your satiefactien. Diffieult
cases and children a speciality., Suf-
ferers attended at their own home if
deeired, All advice free and satisfac-
tion guaranteed,
Closing Of Partnership,
„
All accounts owing to the late firm of
rhos, Field Ce, must be paid at once at
the old plate of blithest to Field Bros,,,
who are continuing the busineta, and by
whom all debts owing by Them Field &
Co, will be paid, 21Er,
- not delay Christritas
Buying.
Mince Smith and Ilesniberrn See our Ail. it% lett
lLintapage.
CHRISTMAS
We are in business in Wingham
to help yeti solve the Christmas
Gift Problem. We have 101 an.
ticles suitable 6. gifts. We will
mention a few.
Come in and inspect our stock.
Brush and Comb Cases,
Manicure Cases, etc., in
India Ivory (the new
white'
goods) Sterling
Silver and Ebony.
Everything new and up to date
Stationery, in fan'y boxes -
50c to $7.50
Chocolates, the very kind she likes
—75c to $5.00
Perfumes, all prices -10c to $5.50
Pipes, best values in town -
25c to $3.50
Ebony Goods, Military Brushes,
Hat, Cloth and Nail Brushes, all
prices. Manicure articles and in
fact everything that is made in
"Ebony."
What about a Camera, $2 to $25,
Any article reserved until December 24th
on payment of a small deposit.
J. W. MoKibbon
DRUGGIFT & OPTICIAN
The couaa Store
,,Ii_,.*_ 1
THESE MAKE IOVELY
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Ladies' Velvet Juliet, Fur -trimmed
Flexible, 3 to 7 in Black, Brown,
Purple, Ruby or Green - - $1.25.
Ladies' Felt Juliet,
Flexible, 3 to 7 in
and Red
Ladies' Poplin Juliet,
Flexible, 3 to 7 in
Wine and Pink -
Fur - trimmed
Black Brown
$L25
Fur -trimmed,
Black, Blue,
- $1.50
Ladies' Kozy Slipper, 3 to 7 in
Black, Blue, Brown, Cherry ,and
Beaver $1.00
Dainty and Handsome Slippers for
Children and Infants.
W. J. Greer
THE S110E MAN
a 1111111r
Coal that is
Dirt Cheap
May be Dirt
but Never Cheap
The best is always the cheap-
est, so why waste time and
money experimenting with
cheap deal when you can get
Genuine D.L. &W. Scranton
The best of the best by actual test
J. A. McLean
Lumber, Coal and Wood
min iNewanam , Manias
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11111 IMMO
JOHNSTON'S
PRESSINC; PARLORS
Pressing, Dry Diaaning and
Altering promptly attended to
SUITS CALLED FOR AND
RETURNED
Shop one door north of Pattorson's
jewelry store