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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1905-09-14, Page 44 TO ADVERTISERS Notice of changes most be left at this office not later than Saturday noon. The copy for changes must be left not later than Monday evening. Casual advertisemeutc accepted np to noon Wednesday of each week. ESTABLISHED 1572 TIIE \\IINf IIAJI TIMES. H. R. ELLIOTT, PUBLISHER AND PROPRI1ETOR THURSDAY. SEPT. 14, 1905. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The Proviuoial Secretary and regist- rars' report for 1904, just published shows receipts of $101,051. Letters patent brought in $87,177, returns from commissions $9,835, marriage act forms $3,075, and automobiles $1,284. Canada received 85„755 immigrants in the last eight month% and Australia and New Zelaud 8.083, according to the British Board of Trade statistics. It used to be the other way round not many years ago. j Messrs. Robert Christie and James Noxon, provincial inspectors of prisons and public charities, have tendered their resignations. The vacancies have been filled by the appointment of Messrs. E. R. Rogers, of Toronto Junction, ane S. A, Armstrong, of Sarnia. Sir Wm. MacDonald, 6 Montreal's great tobacco manufe.ctnrer,is seventy two years of age, and is said to be as spry as a young fellow. The somewhat re- markable statement is made that, al- though he is a tobacco manufacturer, he has never smoked and never drank spirituous liquors. Hon. Nelson Monteith, Minister of Agriculture, is sending out to the clerks of county councils a circular stating that it is the present intention of the Government to introduce and pass at the next session of the Legislature a bill providing for the repeal of the present county councils act, and to provide that henceforth county councils shalt consist of reeves and certain deputy reeves of townships and mayors of towns not separated from the county. Daring the whole of 1904 there arrived in Ontario from all countries 25,000 im- migrants, 60 per cent. being from over- seas and the vast majority British -born or English-speaking. Already this year the record of 1904 has been almost surprised by immigrants entering through Toronto alone, their number up to September let being 24,885, most of them British. A considerable number of immigrants to old and new Ontario do not pass through Toronto, and re- turns regarding these will not be avail- able until the end of the year. It is quite clear therefore that the record of 1905 will be much ahead of that of last year. The number of immigrants arriv- ing in Ontario in 1899 was only 780. The Dominion statement of revenue and expenditure shows that for the first two months of the present fiscal year Canada's receipts amounted to $11,635,- 351, a gain of $748,206, as compared with the same period of the preceding year. The expenditure amounted to $5,306,- 246, an increase of $68,188. For the month of August only the revenue shows a betterment of $534,413 and the expendi- ture a redaction of $133,413. There was an excess of revenue over expenditure for last July and August of $6,329,105. For the month of August only the re- ceipts were $4,334,630 more than the ex- penditure. The capital expenditure of the past two months was $1,163,403, while during the same period. of 190.4 it was $394,552. For August it was $990,- 109, as against $246,388 for the same period of the last year previous. Joshua Hardy, Councillor, of Carle- ton, was found dead on the C. P. R. tracks near Mattawa. ars Ayer's Cherry Pectoral quiets tickling throats, hack- ing coughs, pain in the lungs. It relieves congestion, sub - Cherry Pectoral dues inflammation. It heals, - strengthens. Your doctor will explain this to you. He knows all about this cough medicine. "We [tare mood Ayer's Cherry Poetaral Ia air family for SS loan for throot sad long troubles, and wo thl"ak ae wed Ie s• oqueI.It. Mae. A. rottnaoT. Argot**. hilae. %%06e.. ICA. J. a.ATEA OA.. _M1 drnttci.ts. for Le..elt, xase. Weak. Throa PoOtaaid v rOw*/ Its( THE BONNIE LAND. The Editor's Trip to the Land of the Heather. TIIE WINGILA1I TIMES SEPTEMBER 14, 1905, for a distance of 500 feet in the centre of — , each of the 1710 feet spans, and the depth of water in the centre of the 1 r '>*� ( FAMOUS PEOPLE channel is 210 feet. The entire super- structure is of steel, 42,000 tone of which were used, while 12,000 tons of iron were used in the foundations. More than 500 accidents occurred daring the erection of the bridge, 57 ending fatally. Tho total cost of the bridge was £3,500,• 000.. We take the train at South Queens- ferry for Dunfermline, passing over the Forth Bridge. The first station, North Queensferry is a bathing resort A sheltered basin on the west side bears the name of St. Margaret's Hope, and serves as a harbor of refuge for the Firth of Forth. St. Margaret's Hope and the adjoining lands, to the extent of 1,500 acres, have been acquired by the British Government as a Naval Base for the fleet. The next place on our route, Iuverkeithing, has vestiges of two an- cient mouastries. It is a quaint, ancient Royal Burgh, having a charter by Wil- liam the Lion, confirming the former liberties. Cromwell fought and won a battle in the neighborhood in 1651. The next place is Dunfermline, where we meet Mr. David Thompson, a nephew of Mr. Cochrane. We spend a couple of days in this section. Dunfermline is known as the royal city and was for years a favorite residence of the kings of Scotland. For interesting ancient mon- umens and romantic natural features few places can equal it. Among its relics of former grandeur, the Abbey figures conspicuously. It was founded by St. Margaret, wife of Malcolm Case - more, who, in 1072, set np a church there dedicated to the Holy Trinity. In 1150 David I remodelled this religious foundation as a Benedictive Abbey, and brought an abbot and twelve monks from Canterbury. It was set on fire and otherwise mach injured by Edward I, Later on it was restored with prob- ably much less than its former magnifi- cence by King Robert the Bruce, and was almost destroyed by the Reformers. The chief part now standing is the nave, which exhibits many interesting features of the Saxon style of architecture. It was long a place of royal sepulture. A slab of blue warbel marks the spot where Malcolm and his Queen were buried, and flat stones cover the graves of other sovereigns. The last king buried there was Robert the Bruce. His remains were discovered and reieterred during the excavations, iu February, 1818, for founding the new Abbey Church, which stands on the site of the old Abbey. This is a capacious, elegant Gothic edifice, surmounted by a tower 103 feet high, on which, in capital let- ters, four feet high, on the four sides of the tower, are the words, "King Robert the Bruce.” In Pittencrieff Glen, in the vicinity a fragment exists of Mal- colm Conmore's tower, and of the royal palace in which David II, 1323; James I, 1391, and Charles 1, 1600 were born. Dunfermline is a thriving centre of linen manufactures and it is said the town has seven female residents to every one male. The place has some fine modern buildings,among which are the Corpora• tion Buildings, erected at a cost of over 20,000 and these buildings were under- going extensive repairs at the time of our visit. Then we have the Free Pub- lic Library and the Carnegie Swimming Bathe, both of which were presented to the town by Andrew Carnegie, the American millionaire, who is a native of Dunfermline. During our stay in Dunfermline we spent a day in driving through the country and at a small place, Crossford, we met a Mrs. James Morgan, an aunt of Messrs. Charles and D. W. Campbell, of the 1st line of Morris. While here all the farmers were wishing for rain as the hay crop was very short and the turnips and other crops were suffering for the need of rain. We visited the large dairy farm,known as the Urquhart Dairy, and owned by the Dunfermline Co -Operative Store Co. On this dairy 117 cows are kept and the milk and but- ter from it are used in supplying the customers of the store. Near Dunferm- line we mot an old gentleman who ie running an oatmeal mill and has been so engaged for over sixty years and he has the proud record of having only missing one weekly market day in Dun- fermline in over fifty years. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Cochrane's nephew lives a few miles from Dnnfermline, at a place called Oakley, and this section is an extensive coal mining district. One evening we took a walk to see the miners having a game of quoits. The miners and onlookers were dressed in very light clothing, but the evening was, eo cool that we were glad to button up our coats. The Iong twilight in Scotland was one thing that struck me. While at Oakley we had our last meal (always four meals a day in Scotland) at 9.45 p.m. and this was eaten in the house without the aid of a lamp. Friday morning, June 16th, we leave Dunfermline for Edinburgh and Juniper Green and remain at the last named place until Saturday evening, Jane 17th. Wednesday, June 14th we leave Juni- per Green for Edinburgh and drive through one of the prettiest parts of the city of Leith, passing through Newhaven the world -fatuous fish -town, and many a "fishwife" we could see on the streets. Leith is the seaport for Edinburgh and is the sixth largest town in Scotland. It has a popoulation of 79,000 and an as- sessed annual rental of $410,000. Al- though it has from early times been closely connected with Ediuburgh, it is a distinct municipality. It does a very large foreign, colonial,and coaling trade. It is the headquarters of the wine and ilquor trade in Scotland and has several aistilleries. Among its many industries shipbuilding and engineeriug take a prominent place. 'It has interesting as- sociations with the fortunes of Mary Queen of Scots, who lauded here on her return from France in 1561. On the links can still be seen the mounds raised to serve as batteries at the siege of Leith in the time of Mary of Guise. It was on these links Charles I was playing golf in 1642 when he was first informed of the Irish rebellion. The harbor works are extensive, and comprise six docks, con- structed between the years 1801 and 1901 at a cost of nearly £3,000,000, having an aggregate area, with the tidal basin and harbour of 791; acres. There are two piers, 1,177 and 1,041 yards long. Leith is a very busy place and we see vessels from all parts of the world, some busy unloading and others loading cargo. From Leith we take boat np the Firth of Forth to South Queenterry, and here we met with more rough sea than on the trip over the Atlantic, but as we were rather used to the water,the little rough- ness did not bother us. This short trip is a very delightful one and we pass a number of places of interest in Scottish history. We pass Dalmeny Park, the property of the Earl of Rosebery. With- in tate park stands Boaubougle Castle, once a picturesque ruin, but restored by its present owner. In the year 1597 a duel, sanctioned by royalty, was fought on the beaoh below the castle in the presence of 5,000 spectators. On the north shore, near Aberdour, lies the island of Inchcolm. The ruins of au Abbey, dedicated to St. Columbia, and founded by Alexander I in 1123, form a special object of interest on the island. There are also the remains of fortifica- tions built by the English under Lord Somerset, when they took the island of Pinkie in I547. Aberdour, where we stop for a few minutes, is a pleasant Iittie village on the Fife coast, distant about six miles from Leith. It is now largely used as a summering place by the people of Edin- burgh and Leith. The ruins of Aber - dour Castle, with an old pigeon cot in front, are seen on arrival in the harbor, and form a romantic background to as pretty a picture as any one could wish to see. The castle is very old, and has walls of from five to eight feet thick. Randolph, Earl of Moray, of Bannock- burn fame, at one time possessed the castle, but in 1341 it came into the bands of the Douglases, and is now owned by the Early of Morton. Just before reaching Queensferry we come to the narrows of the Firth, in the centre of which stands the rocky islet of Inch Garvice. On the island stands the ruius of an old castle, built about the time of the battle of Flodden (1513), as a defence against the inroads of the Eng - fish. The castle became a state prison in 1517, and was held with twenty men in 1651 by Captain Roy of Aldvalioch at Cromwell. At the approach in boats of three hundred of the enemy led by Gen- eral Monk, he spiked the gnns, blew up the magazine and escaped to the Fife shore. The fortifications were restored in 1779. We are now in full view of the great Forth Bridge, of which we heard and road so much about, and which is by universal consent, held to be the great- est engineering triumph of the kind that has ever been consumated. From Jan- uary, 1883, 3,000 to 5,000 men were con- stantty employed in this gigantic under- taking, and on the 4th of March, 1890, their labors came to a successful ter- mination, the bridge being formally opened by his Majesty Sing Edward VII. when Prince of Wales. The two engineers, Sir John Fowler and Mr. Benjamin Baker, had their services recoguized by the former receiving a baronetcy and the latter a knighthood, and Mr. Matthew William Thompson, who was Chairman of the Forth Bridge Company during the opening'year, was created a baronet. There is a total length of viaducts of over one and a half miles. The approach viaducts on each side aro composed of piers of masonry and lattice girders of steel. Between these viaducts there are three cantilever piers rising to the height of 360 feet above high water. The two main spans are each 1710 feet with a span on either side between the cantilever and viaduct piers of 675 feet. Each of the spans, between the piers on the approach via - duets, ten on the south and five on the north side of the Filth, is 166 feet long, The under part of the girders carrying the railway Is 160 teen above high water Sir Wilfrid Laurier turned the first cod of the Transcontinental Railway at Fort William. J. A. Webber,wholeeale fruit traveller at Winnipeg, oommitted suicide by tak- ing carbolic acid. He belonged to Hicks son, Ont. BY FANNIF M IATHROP rbto by Former bra.. Torcoto.; • MISS JESSIE MACLACHLA.N The Popular Scotch Prima -Donna In the picturesque little seaport town of Oban, Scotland, with its beau- tiful scenery and its inspiring historic associations, Miss Jessie MacLachlan, the famous Scotch prima -donna, was born. She was very young when she first revealed her unusual' musical endowment, for Nature gave her a voice of rare sweetness and power. When she was but twelve she joined the choir in her native town, and with a thrill of surprise the choir -master heard her sing. So pleased was he with the possibilities of her voice that he urged her to guard her golden treasure with care, to avoid indiscriminate singing until she should be trained and perfected under the best teachers. He recom- mended her to devote her life to song, and told her, with a prophetic glimpse, that she would be numbered among the world's greatest singers. Under the enthusiastic teaching of Edwin Holland of the Guildhall School of Music, and other masters, her training was continued until she was ready for her first public appearance. Her intense love of Scotland, a patriot- ism that seems the keynote of her whole nature, led her to realize the possi- bilities of the old Gaelic ballads, the heart songs of her people, and when Glasgow recognized her genius, her fame quickly spread through Great Britain, and the doors of conservative London opened in welcome. At Balmoral she was commanded to sing before Queen Victoria, who expressed her royal appreciation by presenting to her a superb bracelet. For nearly two and a half centuries no Highlander had been summoned to the throne—the latest one being a MacCrimmon piper who, in 1651, had the honor of performing before the King and kissing his hand. Miss MacLachlan's voice is a rich full soprano, vibrant with feeling and dramatic power. It is not the mere singing, the mere succession of pure liquid notes, that rouses her andienccs. it is the magnetic force of her per- sonality, her absorption of the spirit of the song that carries the words from the heart of some Scotch poet of centuries ago to find their echoing note in the hearts of his twentieth-century fellow -countrymen. On her fourth tour of the world she is awakening enthusiasm wherever her voice is heard, and is now singing in Australia. In Boston, before an audience of 5,000, when she gave the stirring martial air, "Wi' a Hundred Pipers," men jumped on chairs and waved their hands and shouted. In Toronto, encore after encore inspired new songs, until the singer grew wearied—a welcome typical of her entire tour. Entered according to Act or the Parliament of Canada, to the year 1905, by W. C. Mack, et the Department or .t TrIculture. CHURCH NOTES. Harvest Home services in connection with the Methodist Church will be held the first Sunday in October. On Sunday evening next Rev. J. N. McLean, B.A., will preach his farewell sermon as pastor of the Wingham Bap- tist Church, The regular Saturday afternoon meet- ings of the Mission Band in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be resumed on Saturday of this week, Rev. J. H. Brandon who is enjoying a holiday with relatives and friends in this vicinity, will preach in the Wingham Methodist Church hext Sunday evening. The meetingofthe Methodist Churches in the Goderich District, will be held in Ontario St. Church, Clinton,onTuesday, Sept. 19, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. Tho regular Fall District meeting will be held in the Methodist church, Teeswater, on Thursday, Oct. 12th, Rev. Dr. Gandy, of Wingham, is the Chairman of the District. Rev. H. W. Locke, who has been laid aside for some time through illness ex- pects after a few weeks holidays in Mus- koka and other northern points to take charge of his appointment in Kincar- dine. Next Sunday Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held in St. Paul's church when the rector, Rev. Wm. Lowe will preach his farewell sermons, Mr. Lowe and family expect to' leave Wingham for London on Tuesday next. Rev. Mr. Turnbull, of St. George's Church, Goderich, has been offered the office of rural dean of the county of Huron, vacated by the removal of Rev. Wm. Lowe, Wingham, by His Lordship Bishop Williams, but has declined the position, The annual Epworth League Conven- tion of Wingham District will be held at Teeswater on Thursday, Oct. 12th. A meeting of the Executive was held in Wingham recently to arrange the pro- gram which will be a profitable one. Rey. M. J, Wilson, B. A., of Teeswater, will officiate as President for the unex- pired portion of K, J. Beaton's term. Cable communication has been estab- lished between Newfoundland and Can- ada. Cored of Lame flock after 15 Tears of Suffering.. "I had been troubled with lame back for fifteen years and I found et complete recovery in the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm," Bays John G. Bieher, G111 - am, Ind. This liniment is also without an equal for sprains and braises. It is for sale by A. I. McCall do Co. t.tve Stock .Markets. Toronto, Sept 12.—Deliveries of stocks today at the city cattle yards totalled 75 cars, 1,000 head of cattle, 2,700 sheep and lambs, 170 hogs and 113 calves. The run of cattle was not heavy, and there was a good brisk demand for choice butcher cattle. Trade ou the whole was good and lively for a time, and by the close of the market practically every- thing had been weighed up. There were the usual complaints among the buyers as to the general poorness of the quality, both as to butchers and the ship- ping cattle. There were, however, a few good butcher lots and one small lot of half a dozen good shippers were re- ported sold at $4.75, these being picked out from one or two loads. Good loads of export sold at $4.40, to $4.50. Butcher cattle were slightly firmer than last week, the highest selling at $4.20, two straight loads being reported at that figure, sold Talbot. Good loads mixed butcher's cattle sold at $3.90 and $4.10. There was the usual lot of poor quality rough butchers' cattle, but the market remained steady to firm all through. There is a steady market for good stockers and feeders at $3.25 to $3.60; heavy feeders, good quality, 1,050 to 1,100 pounds, at $3.75. Sheep were steady to firm, but the lamb trade was dull and lower. Hogs are weak and 25c lower than last week. Prospects are lower. The following are the quotations: Exporters' cattle— Per 100 lbs. heavy $4 40 $4 75 Light 3 00 3 50 Bulls 3 25 3 65 do„ light 2 75 3 00 Feeders -8 light, 800 pounds and up- wards 3 00 Stockers 3 00 900 lbs 2 00 Butchers'— Choice 4 00 Medium 3 50 Picked 4 00 Bulls 1 75 Rough 200 Light stock bulla 2 60 Milk cows 40 00 Hogs— Best 6 121- Lights 5 87? Sheep— Export 400 Bucks,,,, 300 Spring Lambe 5 00 Calves, each 2 00 WINGHAh1 MAR 3 40 3 50 250 4 10 3 75 450 2 25 3 00 2 85 5000 4 25 3 50 5 25 1000 HET REPORTS Wingham Floor per 100 lbs.... Fall Wheat Spring Wheat Oats, Oats New Barley Peas Buckwheat Butter Eggs per dos Wood per cord Hay , per ton...,..,6 00 to 7 Potatoes, perbuehel 0 40 to 0 Tallow per lb 004100 Lard 0....... 14 to 0 Dried Apples perlb 0 03 to 0 Wool 0 26 to 0 Live Hogs, per owt 6 30 to 6 , Sept. 13th, 1905 260 to 300 0 70 to 070 O 85 to 090 035 to 038 028 to 030 040 to 042 055 to 060 O 55 to 055 020 to 020 O 17 to 017 250 to 300 TYVVVV,V,,y, vry,vT,r11y V • „„„ TV',N HERE ARE €Some Bargains For You TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM. Dress Goods to be cleared out:—Black, all -wool Serges, 54 inches wide, at 6oc, 85c and $1.00 per yard. All wool Serges, brown, green, blue and black, for 25c per yard, regular 35. Lustres, Cashmeres, etc., at less than cost. A big stock of Prints, from 8c to 14c per yard, wide, mercerised effects, in the fashionable swell check for ► Shirt Waist Suits. CA job lot of Lawns, 42 and 45 inches wide, very special, from roc to 25. Fine India Lawns for blouses, P. pretty muslins for dresses and blouses, special price 7c. 0. Fancy Muslins worth loci for 6c per yard. Handsome C White Figured Madras for Blouses and Shirt Waist Suits. ► v. a. Embroideries, very cheap— to inches wide, 121zc. I Insertion for roc, etc. These goods are selling at half price. Heavy Ducks, plain and figured, fast colors and very durable for shirting or skirting. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' White Under- very reasonable prices. at wear E Best D & A Corsets, worth $1.00 for 85c, and 75c • f• or 6oc. Counterpanes, worth $r.00 for 75c; larger ones for I r $ r.50—reduced price. r Lace Curtains from cperpair u . 5 p A special o l• ine, at $1.25 and another at $2.0o per pair. v. Nice wide Turkish Chintzfor comfort for x5c. . 4 6. Come in and see these goods and you will be glad i • you come. 4 3 3 4 1 4 1 t Produce ▪ Taken Is. As Usual. T. A. MILLS. kAAAAA I►LAAAAAAAAAAIAA*LIAA AAA LIAAAAAAAAAAAsuAIAAAS 3 4 4 e 4 cAAAAAAAMAAAAAM/WIAAAAAAA AAAMMAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAAN Couches and Parlor Suits C Undertaking promptly and carefully attended to. AAAAAAAAAAAAMMAAAAAAAAAA WVVVVVVVVWVVVVVWWVVVVY In Couches and Parlor Saito our stook is strictly no-to-date—that is why we have sold so many lately. We have a number left yet to choose from. They are excellent value. Oar Sideboards are the best. Our 1 Lattresses and Springs are great sellers. Don't fail to get prices on all kinds of Furniture. Window Shades and Curtain poles. WALKER BROS. & BUTTON WINGHAM. i SCHOOL SUPPLIES -- FREE. R. KNOX, Jeweler and Stationer, will give School Supplies ” free " to all purchasers of Sohool Books during September, according to purchase. On $10.00 purchase, 75c'worth of School Supplies, free. On 8 00 " 60c " t' On 5.00 " On 3.50 " On 2.00 " 40c 26c 15c a A large stock of everything in School Booke, School Supplies and Stationery to choose from. Don't forget that Knox sells THE BEST School Supplies and Stationery at lowest prices. Jewelry, Optical and Watch Repairing. A full line of Watches, Clocks, Rings, Chains, Lockets, Brooches, Silverware, etc. Eyes tested free. My long experience insures yon of a proper fit. Prices right. Watch Repairing promptly attended to. All work done on shortest notice. Satisfaction guaranteed. $50 reward for any watch I cannot repair. R. KNOX Expert Watch Repairer, Jeweler and Stationer. WINGHAM, ONT. C. J. MAGUIRE ACCOUNTANT, REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND LOAN AGENT Accounts Rents and Notes Collected. Con. vo -acing 'done. O 'TICS—In Vanstone Block. Open Saturday nights from 7 to 9 o'clock. PROPERTY FOR SALE 00 In Lower Wingham, the estate of the late 40 Wm. NettorAeld, containing 61.2 acres of land. On the promisee to a Rood brick house and 05 frame kitchen with hard and soft water. Also 14 a barn and stable; good bearing orchard and 03 garde*, suitable ter market gardening, For 26 terse and particulars apply to iiO half mile treat of matters', TWIn*kam' P.O. WINGHAM Machine Shop, Having purchased the above business, I am now prepared to attend to the wants of the public in all kinds of MachineryRepairing, Steam Fitting, eto. W. S. ESTES MACHINIST. Buxom to W, Q. Patent