The Wingham Advance, 1911-02-02, Page 1The Allingham Advance.
39TH YEAR, NO. 23.
WINGITAM,
ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1911.
SUBSCRIPTION
*1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVe.NCL,
$1.&) TO 8tB0aannene IN U. S.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
---Strange is it not? Only last,week,
the editor of this paper saw in one of
hie exchanges, a couple of paragraphs,
that he penned, while in California
last wiuter, and that appeared in the
.Advance twelve months ago. It bas
evidently been going the rounds ever
since. We had no idea we could set
in motion a paragraph that could be
dished up as fresh within 20 miles of us
twelve months after it appeared in
these columns. Yet so it seems.
* **
--Hon, Mr. Fielding, on Thursday
last, announced in the Commons the
provisions of the proposed trade
agreement between Canada and the
United States. It will in all probabili-
ty pass the House of Commons and
Senate, both having large Government
majority. In. the States however, the
outlook is not so clear, with a new
Congress opposed to President Taft,
and a split in the Republican party.
See page 4, for further reference in
the agreement.
* * *
—The question of the Senate came
up in the House of Commons on Mon-
day last, and the members were not
in favor of abolishing it. Certainly
not ! Some of them expect to get
there some day. The idea however
seemed to prevail that there was room
for improvement in the method of
appointment of members. W. F.
McLean suggested a six year term
instead of life term, and that Legis-
latures as well as the Federal Govern-
ment should have the privilege of
making some of the appointments.
—Our neighbors across the line are
very progressive ; in many ways
very creditably so ; in others their
example is not to be imitated. Last
week two female pugilists fought in
the ring, at Oklahoma. Bess Martin
of that State and Nellie Bennett of
Chicago, punched each other for six
rounds, and the fight was declared a
"draw." It is said that "a wave of
indignation" has swept over the State,
at such an exhibition, and very pro-
perly so. But what is wanted besides
the "wave" is the development of
public opinion to a point, that such
disgraceful exhibitions would be
prevented by the strong arm of the
law.
+ * *
Closing Up Business.
Mr. Robt, Maxwell hands over his
business to -day (Wednesday) to ids.
Henning of Seafortb, who has pur-
chased the balance of his stock, It Is
a matter of sincere regret that so good
a citizen as Mr. Maxwell should have
decided to remove from our town, but
every one will wish him success in the
new line which he has decided to
enter. He has sold his residence to
11iss Houghton, and expects to give
possession before March 1st, Mr.
Henning, we hope, will find Wing -
ham a pleasant place in which to re-
ide, and business equal to his expecte,-
tions.
v
The Injured. ,
The Goderich Signet reports as fol-
lows :—There is but little change in
the condition of Wilfrid Armstrong of
Auburn, who was injured by a fall
from the roof of the Big Mill elevator
on the Kith inst. Beyond the broken
bones and the external injuries, no
serious effects from the youug man's
terrible fall are showing themselves,
George Attrill, who had both legs
fractured by a cement form falling on
him a few weeks ago, is making as
favorable progress as could be expect-
ed under the circumstances. It will
be some time, however, before he will
again have the use of his limbs.
—It is now officially reported that
His Royal Highness, the Duke of
Connaught, is to be our next Gover-
nor-General, and that he will enter
upon the duties of his office in
Septephber next. The Duke is an
uncle of King George, and so we are
to have a scion of royalty to fill the
position. Since it seems necessary to
have some person to fill the guber-
natorial chair, the Dtike of Connaught
will no doubt 1111 the bill. As Cana-
dians, we should feel that there was a
missing link, if there was no Governor-
General, no Rideau Hall, and all the
attendant frills. So long as we want
these things, and are willing to put
up the cash that they cost, so be it.
When it comes right down to actual
necessity, it might puzzle sonlo of us
to tell just where the real, genuine
usefulness of a Governor-General
comes in, or how much worse off we
would be, if the office was vacant,
and no person could be found to
fi11 it.
* * *
Northern Hockey League.
Wingham Hockey team met their
first defeat for the season, on therink
here, in a game with 41t. Forest. On
account of the soft weather, the ice
was in poor condition, and at half-
time the score was 4 to 2 in favor of
the visitors. When the game had
ended, the score had climbed to 7-3.
The line-up for Wingham was :—Goal,
D. McGillivray; point, J. McGillivray;
cover, Sadler ; rover, Johnston ; Mc
wing, II. McLean ; right wing, F.
McLean ; centre, Elliott. For Mount
:Forest :—Goal, Scales ; point, E. Neal;
cover, Langdon ; rover, Johnston ;
left wing, McEwen ; right wing,
Murphy ; centre, Ross.
School inspector Appointed. a Hd
The County Council met last week
and chose Mr. Field of Goderich to fill
the position of Inspector of Schools
for East Huron. We have not the
pleasure of acquaintance with the new
Inspector, and it is possible that he
will prove to be capable and efficient.
At the same time, so far as qualifica-
tions, and fitness for the position, Mr.
J. C. Smith was a strong candidate,
and personally, we should have been
pleased to hear that be had received
the appointment. The vote we under-
stand was 13 for Mr. Smith, 17 for Mr.
Field. Some who were close to the
scene, intimate that political enlist.
tion was not without influence in the
choice. Be that as it may, Mr. Smith
put up a strong, clean campaign and
will no doubt come to the front again.
Mr. Robb was an efficient Inspector,
and we trust that under Dir. Field,
East Huron Schools will continue to
improve.
—Insanity is one of the most terrible
evils that afflict humanity, and few
there are who will admit that they
are insane. And yet, is it not strange,
that when a bad man commits a crime,
either he or his counsel or both;care
anxious to admit and even prove, that
there was something wrong in the
man's mental condition, when he com-
mitted the outrage. Here are a few
instances of comparatively recent oc-
currence :—A. drunken husband vents
his rage on an innocent wife and beats
her so that she dies •— insanity of
course. A lustful, low -minded man
assaults a girl of tender age, and kilts
her—very soon it is whispered that
his mind was not, in the normal con-
dition. A soldier deliberately shoots
an officer, and at once the insanity
plea is raised, though the criminal is
sane enough to plan a clever escape
from the asylum. A vicious -temper-
ed father beats his little child so that
he dies—he is unbalanceed, of Course,
So we might go on. The latest fool
proposal we have seen is the intima-
tion that Travers, ex -manager and
chief wrecker of the Farmers' Bank,
was not Just right in his "upper
story."Say—is it not time that this
insanity plea
for scoundrels was drop-
pedped
out of sight, and that we ceased
to make fools of ourselves trying to
find some excuse for the wrongdoing
it is,
bdmen? we think
of really bad
9
•
Formerly Of Wingham.
The Batoarres News (Sade.) gives
the following;—The death on Nov,
23rd of Horner (Tot) Belden at the
age of 21 years cast a gloom over the
entire community, His illness was a
short one, and while n fatal termin-
ation was anticipated after Sunday,
to the majority the announcement of
s demise came as a shock, Tot had
esided here for the past three years,
having been engaged in the general
store of Tipling and Belden, the latter
being his father. Ile took part in
everything in the way of sports, par-
ticularly baseball, and was exception-
ally popular with all with whom he
came in contact. For some time he
lived on his uncle's ranch near Medi-
cine Hat and this probably accounts
for his great love for horses. He was
an exceptionally well read young man
and could converse intelligently on al-
rnost any subject. The sympathy of
the whole community is extended to
the parents and relatives in their
bereavement. The funeral took place
from the family residence, where a
short service was held on Friday, to
the Presbyterian Church and thence
to Balcarres cemetery. Rev, R. Mc-
Millan, B.A., B.D., conducted the ser-
vices and spoke in high terms of the
character of deceased. The number
of wreaths testified to the popularity
of the young plan in the community.
The pallbearers were, F. Coulter, J.
McCallum, R. Mills, M. Williams, J.
Bell and W. McIntyre. The subject
of this notice formerly lived in Wing -
ham.
ONE DAY ONLY,—Ou February 16th
Dr. J. S. Smith, Rupture Specialist,
at Brunswick hotel, Wingham. See
advertisement.
Th
a
ye
of
m
fo
w
lo
th
0
Ce
th
y
w
0
c
t
1
b
w
n
p
m
g
t
m
w
G
a
s
n
„
s
s
1
e' Dominion Bank.
The Dominion Bank has just closed
very prosperous and satisfactory
ar. The net profits for the year,
ter deducting the usual charges for
anagement and making provision
✓ bad debte, amounted to $050,000,
hich, with a balance of profit and
ss of $205,000 carried forward from
e previous year, makes a total of
955,067.56 available for distribution.
f this amount the shareholders re-
ived in four quarterly dividends at
e rate of 3% each, or 12% for the
ear, $180,000. The sum of„$170,000 was
ritten off Bank premises and $305,-
00 carried forward. The paid-up
apital of the Bank is $4,000.000, while
he Reserve Fund has grown to the
a
arge sum of $5,000,000, the Dominion
eing one of the few Banks in Canada
ith a larger Reserve Fund than paid -
p capital, and •the deposits by the
ublic of over $19,000,000 evidence
uch confidence in its position. A
lance at its assets shows it to be par-
icularly strong in specie and Do -
inion Government notes, These,
ith notes and cheques of other banks
nd b stance due by banks, Provincial
ovet-nnient securities, railway bonds
nd debentures, loans on call, etc.,
h•r.v a total of over $22,000,000 of
sickly available assets. This sum
ut of the total assets of $02.677,000
hows the bank to be in a particularly
trong position. The Wingham branch
s carefully managed by Mr. Geo.
Geikie, assisted by a courteous staff,
n convenient premises in a central
ocation. The standing of the Do-
minion Bank appears to be exception-
ally strong. See page 8 for report of
the fortieth annual meeting.
Enjoyable Occasion. . 0
A most enjoyable evening was
spent on Wednesday, January 25th,
at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George
Coultes, who gave an oyster supper
to about sixty of their friends. The
gathering was in honor of Mr. Coultes'
father, Mr. Robt. Coultes, who had
reached hie eightieth birthday,' and
also to celebrate the fiftieth 'anniver-
sary of Mr. and Mrs. Coultes' (sen ) resi-
dence on lot 39, con• 11, East Wawa -
nosh, who came to their present
home in 1801, when the township was
practically all bush, and by hard and
unremitting toil. made a beautiful
home for themselves and fancily.
They are still hale and hearty, and
able to enjoy the comforts of life, and
have the pleasure of seeing their
family comfortably settled in the
vicinity of the old home. After
spending a very pleasant evening in
games, music, and social intercourse,
the friends dispersed, wishing Mr. and
Mrs. Coultes, sen., many years yet
of health and happiness, and thanking
the host and hostess for their genial
hospitality.
The Mildmay Gazette reports that
A. W, Lewl' , recently while tutting
wood in his bush had cut down a tree,
kin it
Older he 'e8
ed a
looking !hi
andg
small stream of honey escaping from
the trunk of the tree. He hastily
eectsred tt number tyl: vesseib, and two
pailfala of hone,. were drained from
the tree.
Evangelistic Services,
To the Editor of Wingham Advance :
PEAR Silt ;—Our town is at present
enjoying the privilege of the visit of
two distinguished evangelists, who
are perhaps as well and favorably
known in their chosen field as any hi
Canada to -day. Mr. Asa Gordon, K.
0„ of Ottawa, and his gifted and de-
voted wife, have for several years past
been assisting Churches in the cities
and towns of the country from ocean
to ocean, and in many places their
visits have been attended with very
remarkable results, and everywhere
they have been the means of great
blessing to the community. Their
work is marked by an entire absence
of those features which in the minds
of some people have been an objection
to many •evangelistic efforts. There is
nothing sensational or hysterical in
their methods, their services are with-
out a taint of sectarianism, and the
evangelists cannot be said to be after
money, since they accept no remuner-
ation whatever from any of the con-
gregations they serve. In many pla-
ces the meetings have been of a union
character—services being held alter-
nately in Presbyterian, Methodist and
Baptist churches. In this town, we
are pleased to say, something of a
union character is to be given to the
work, since through the courtesy of
Rev. D. Perrie and his Church Session,
some of Mrs. Gordon's special afters
noon addresses are to be given in the
Presbyterian church, the first being
her famous address on "The Influence
of Womanhood," on Thursday after-
noon at four o'clock. Mrs. Gordon's
afternoon Bible readings are every-
where spoken of as wonderfully spirit-
ual and helpful ; they will be given
each afternoon from three to four
o'clock in the Methodist church. Mr.
Gordon preaches each evening in his
clear, lawyer -like manner, presenting
the truth, which is illuminated with
many apt and telling incidents, and
which cannot but commend itself to
everyone's conscience in the sight of
God. The visit of Mr. and Mrs. Gor-
don will only extend over two weeks,
and I would very respectfully bespeak
the co-operation of the people of the
community, that the benefit and bles-
sing which these meetings may bring
to all our churches may be insured.
W. L. RUTLEDG7 .
Musical instruments of all kinds at
D. Bell's,
February Weather.
According to Prof, Hicks, whose
forecasts we boil down, the weather is
thus outlined :—The moon being on
the celestial equator on the 3,d, sug-
gests electrical storms, especially
southward, on and about that date, to
be quickly followed by sleet, freeze
and blizzard. A cold wave will dom-
inatet ul t
most parte of the co n ry from
the 4th to the 7th, Western sections
will show rising temperature, falling
barometer and threatening storms; on
or before the 7th, and dining the 8-h,
Oth and 10th, these conditions will
grow into active storms of rain, turn-
ing to sleet and snow, as they pass
progressively from west to east.
Change to fair and very cold weather
will follow. Full moon on the 13th,
and the moon's passage of the celestial
equator on the 14th ybringstorms
q may
of tropical nature after several days
P y
of threatening weather, all endiiiig in
violent: change to colder weather. i3y
the 18th falling barometer and the
oncoming of rain and snow storms in
the west will he in progress. This
period will be well into the Mars
period,
blending also wwith the Venus
xa vernal of the
ec i31nb nd the veru oft t
1 1
earth. The Mare influence will be
dominant at this time, and the char-
acter of storms and weather prevail-
ing at this period may be regarded as
indicating the kind of storms and
weather to be expected, generally,
through the month of March We
figure that the weather will be rough
and wintery, continuing that way
well through the month of March.
If, on the other hand,
the general
weather and storm conditions should
prove to be decidedly mild and mod -
erste at th1e time, look for natteh the
sande oonditlots trtrtll the end of the
Mar' b ikti tee, lane ilt March
NIGH SCHOOL. NOTES.
Sudden Illness. "
On Tuesday evening, while sitting
at tea, Mr. D. M. Gordon was taken
suddenly i11, lasing partially the
power of speech. Medical aid was
summoned, and he was found to have
been seised with a stroke of paralysis
in one side. As we close our forms,
he is in about the same condition, but
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
Our esteemed townsman has not been
very strong of late.
A t3usiaess Education.
There is nothing of more value to a
young man or woman than a gdod
business education. WIth that and a
character, success is assured. These
lead to positions of trust and promin-
ence, Right close at hand, in the
Wingham Business College, young
people can be fitted for lucrative posi-
tions. Ask at the College for particu-
lars, or write Mr. Spotton, Principal.
Church 'flews
A call has been extended to Rev. A.,
R. Parke of Diamond City, Alta., by
the Walkerton Baptist Church.
Rev. Prof. Jeakins of London sup-
plied the pulpit of the Anglican
Church in Clinton on Sunday last.
Next Sunday the Holy Communion
will be administered in St. Paul's
church at the close of the morning
service,
At the meeting of the Presbytery of
Huron in Clinton last week, a vote
was taken on church union, and those
present approved of the proposition,
on the proposed basis, by 16 to 6.
(By H. S. Reporter.)
On Friday Last, Jan. 27th, the first
Literary program was given under
the management of the new officers.
The entire program was purely Cana-
dianere
n the variousnumbers w
and.
very interesting. After the report of
the past elections was read by Secre-
tary McKercher, a short address was
given by the president, Mr. Porter.
The other items of the program
were :—Instrumental by Miss L. Rose,
speech by J. 0. Stothers on "Canada's
Future," Patriotic chorus by the
Boys' Glee Club, speech on "The
Maritime Provinces" by C. McKee,
reading of the journal by M. 0. Price,
address by Mr. J. 0. Smith. J. W.
Ansley acted as critic, after which the
meeting was closed by singing "The
Maple Leaf Forever,"
Tile chief journal editors appointed
for this term are Messrs. M. C. Price
and' El E. Thompson. The assistants
from the various forms are H. Dore,
Miss 0. Currie, Miss 0, Irwin, Miss A.
McRitchie, and I. Copeland. We
wish these journalists success during
their term of office and hope that all
will join in making the journal both
interesting and amusing.
We wish to congratulate the High
School Hockey boys on their splendid
behavior at Lucknow last Tuesday,
and hope that all such efforts may be
crowned with similar success.
$nrned To Death.
A sad death took place in Listowel
on Saturday last, and Mrs. Martha
Aitkens, a widow, about sixty years
of Age, a much res ected
and life -lou
8, P g
resident of Listowel, was found dead
in her home, where she had lived
alone for several years. The neigh-
bors not seeing her around as usual
and no smoke coming from the
chimney, suspected that something
might
on and went to the
ht be 'wrong, g.
house, where they found all the doors
secttrely locked, and forcing theta
open found the body lying partly
on the bed terribly burned, and a
portion
0 on of her glying
clothin on the
floor partly burned. They called in
Dr. Dingsnlan and Dr. Philip, the
coroner, who decided that doatli was
caused by the hurne, and that she had
been dead from twenty-four to thirty-
six hours. The occurrence, they
be
•
Neve was purely ecoid nta1. The
woman may have taken a fit or faint-
ing spell, and fallen on the stove and
lived long enough to partly remove
some of the burned elothes sad rem&
the bed.
Next Sabbath, Feb. 5th, being
Young, People's Day in the Presby-
terian Church, Rev. D. Perrie will
preach a special sermon in the even-
ing to the young people of St.
Andrew's.
Listowel Methodists have invited
Rev, Dr. Barber of Preston to become
their minister. Preston is in the
Hamilton Conference, so a transfer
must be arranged, probably by Rev.
R. D. Hamilton of Listowel going to
Brantford, where he is invited,
The twentieth annual convention of
the Auburn Union Sunday School
Association will be held in Knox
Church, Auburn, on Wednesday,
February 8th. There will be two ses •
stone, beginning at 130 and in the
afternoon and 7.30 in the evening.
Addresses are expected from Rev. J.
W. Baird, B.A., London; Rev. Jas.
Hamilton, Goderich ; Rev. Me. Farr,
Blyth, and others.
By cutting off one meal a day, by
eating round steak instead of the
choicer cuts of beef, by walking in-
stead of riding and by eliminating
luxuries at every turn, 210 pastors of
Chicago and vicinity will cash the
results of sacrifice and give them to
missions. Over the country at least
3,000 ministers already have started
the collection, and are urging their
congregations to help.
According to a recent issue of The
Presbyterian, twenty-five Presbyteries
have voted upon the question of union.
Seventeen of these Presbyteries have
cast their votes in favour of the basis
of union brought before them, while
eight have voted against. In the
Presbyteries where favorable expres-
sion was given, 310 votes were in
favor of and 121 against union. In
Presbyteries where opposition was
expressed, 51 were in favor of, and
75 were against union.
The executive of the Presbyterian
moral and social reform and evange-
lism board to -day appointed Miss M.
C. Ratte of Teeswater, and formerly
of Quebec, as social purity and rescue
worker, The appointment was auth-
orized by the last General Assembly,
Her work will be the prevention of
victimizing of
ydung g
iris throughh
the white slave trade, and the rescu-
ing of those who are entrapped.
MARRIAGES.
Small—Murch—At the Rectory, -by
Rev. E. H. Croly, on Jan. 25th,
Albert Small to Miss Ellen lurch,
both of Wingham.
DEATHS.
Chapman. --In Ethel, on Jan. 29th,
Thos, Chapman, in his 67th year.
February Wedding.
A quiet matrimonial event was the
attraction at the home of Mr. S.
Gracey on Wednesday, lst inst. At
high noon, his daughter, Miss Adella,
became the bride of Mr. Thos. King of
this .town. Rev, D, Perrie performed
the interesting ceremony in the pre-
sence of the near relatives of the bride
and groom. The bride was handsome-
ly attired in white ivory Duchess
satin, and carried white roses. Mise
Eva Gracey played the wedding
march and the duties of maid -of -honor
were performed by Miss Nora Gracey,
who wore a pretty dress of blue San
Toy, arid parried pink roses. The
bride's travelling suit was of blue
broadcloth. After the wedding re-
past, Mr. and Mrs. King left on the
afternoon train for their bridal tour,
and on their return will reside in the
groom's comfortable home on Shuter
street. The groom is one of our lead-
ing merchants, and they begin life
under favorable circumstances. The
Advance wishes them many happy
years of married life.
Locat ikon
Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubber/.
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8.
Robert Deyell is reported ill with
pneumonia.
Miss K. M. Fisher is very ill ; a
trained nurse is in attendance.
Call and see D. Bell's Piano Players
They are wonderful.
Annual Meeting.
Th annual llneeting of St. Andrews'
e' a
Presbyterian Church was held on
Monday last. The Treasurer's state-
ment for 1010 showed total receipts of
$1762 50. Among the items forming
this amount were—envelope contribu-
tions, $2013 21; plate, $201 00 ; anni-
versary $102.70; church debt, $173 35 ;
Sunday
da School, $280.70; 6•W
So
e
e
-
yr$166 9:• Church sce es .55 43
Westminster Guild, $103.41; Ladies'
Aid, $106.28, The report of the Ses-
sion shows that 57 new members were
received, 21 by
And
30 byprofession of faith; present member-
ship, 435. At the annual meeting, W.
J, Henderson and \Vni. Nicholson
were re-elected to the Board of Man-
agers, and W. J. Rintotti was elected
in place of J. Stalker. The salary of
y
pr v I) ?eyrie, was in-
asto Rev. the ,
tel $1,200to1.3x0. The
creased from $ ,
deaths in the congregation during the
year were -- Mre. Wm. Henderson,
3. A. flitehie, Mrs. C. Robinson, J', B,
Onwmtnge, fend Josephs Moir.
The roof of the shed at the Baptist
church gave way last week under the
weight of snow.
Ritchie & Coseus report thesale of
Robt, Maxwell's residence on north-
west corner of John and Frances
streets, to Mies Houghton of town.
The clearing sale at D. M. Gordon's
continues, This week prices are cut
down ten per cent, below cash cost ;
900 advt,
The Advance regrets to hear that
Mr, John McCreight, who recently
lost bis wife from an attack of pneu-
monia, is also very i11.
Exceptional values in all lines of
Watches, Rings, Brooches, Silver-
ware, at Patterson's the Jeweler.
H. R. Isard & Co, commence their
annual Spring sale next Saturday.
Read their advt. in thie issue for
particulars ; see page 5,
When you have Learned to keep
your face closed at the proper time,
you have sufficient capital to engage
in business for yourself.
On the very first of Jan.
A new diary he began ;
But before the first of Feb.
His well -meant zeal began to ebb,
Big Bargains in all kinds of Foot-
wear. Clearing Sale. --W. J. Greer.
I know several farmers who waited
just a bit too long last season before
ordering seeds and grain, and got
—left. Are you going to do that ?
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wingham
General Hospital will be held on Mon-
day, Feb. 6th, at 4 o'clock, A full
attendance is requested.
House To RENT.—Six rooms ; apply
to E. Dennis.
No Cure -• No Pay
RHEUMATIC REMEDY
(Ono of the famous Rerall
Remedies, of which there is
one for each ailment)
An internal Remedy for Rheu-
matism, designed not merely to
temporarily allay pain, but to
have positively curative effects
upon the disease itself, May,
however, be depended upon to.
promptly relieve pain. .
Cures lumbago, sciatica, stiff
neck, neuralgia, and other forms
of muscular and nervous Rheu-
matiem.
We guarantee this to give you
satisfaction, or we will cheer- -
felly refund your money.
J. W. McKibben
DRUGGIST •
i M '
ell e - • e.42....p.ai
1/
3, I. Abram of Belmore was in town
"last week, the was figuring on the
work of re -modeling a barn for W. J.
Henderson of the Blupvale road. He
is a capital mechanic.
The regular meeting of L. 0. L 704
will be held on Friday evening ; a full
attendance is requested.
With this issue, the Advance com-
mences its thirteenth year under the
control of the present editor,
If you want a good Watch, or
Jewelry of any. kind, Wedding pre-
sent, etc„ you can't afford to miss
Patterson's discount sale.
Sorry that we could not find room
this week for Clinton and Londesboro
items ; this will happen some times,
do our best.
The County Meeting of North Hur-
on L. 0. L will be held in Wingham
on Tuesday February 7th; Lodge
opens at 11 a.m. •
Quality and variety combined with
right prices at D. Bell's Music Em-
porium.
MILiK BUSINESS FOR SALE.—I have
decided to dispose of my milk busi-
ness, as I am going west.—W, J.
Kelly. e
Monday last was a blizzardly day;
at least every person we met volun-
teered information to that effect. It
was by no means as balmy a day as we
experienced during our sojourn in
California, among the orange groves
and roses.
Mr. Chapman and daughter, Miss
Olive, attended the funeral of the
former's brother, R. A. Ohapnian, in
Toronto, on Saturday last. The latter
met his death in a railway disaster at
Macoun, Sask., on Jan. 21st, as re-
ported in the Advance last week.
Bring along your Shoes. We do
repairing and do it right.—W. J.
Greer.
Sunday, Feb. 12th, will be the fare-
well meetings of Captain Riches of the
Salvation Army ; new appointment
not yet known. There is a liability in
connection with the local work, the
Captain would like to clear off before
he leaves, therefore he appeals to your
generosity. Thanking yon for your
past help. Box 105.
Evangelistic Services.
These services are now in progress
in Winghain Methodist Church. Mr.
A. Gordon, K. 0„ and Mrs. Gordon of
Ottawa are assisting the pastor. They
began their work here last Sunday,
Mr. Gordon preaching horning and
evening. Itis morning message was
an Zeal,"and in the even -
on Christi
"Assurance of
onthe A
n hospoke
i
g+
Salvation." Mrs. Gordon contributes
a solo with autoharp accompaniment
at each service, and is especially
strong in exhortation; Last Sunday
afternoon, she gave •a mast excellent
address on "That boy or girl of
yours." On Thursday afternoon at
four o'clock, OC
kr eho will speak in the
Presbyterian church on "The In-
fluence of Womanhood." The ladies
will occupy the centre seats, gentle-
menr and Mrs.
side.
the Heats. M
Gordon aro very earnest in their
work, and eschew the sensational
efforts put forth by some evangelists.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend these services.
On week -night evenings, the hour is
8 o'clock; song service at 7.15. Morn-
ing
pra er• er lce
s are held in four
r
different places in town from 10 to
10.30 and Mrs. Gordon gives a Bible
Reading each afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Thee are proving very helpful.
sass—
After boiling salt ham or tongue, re-
move it from the fire and plunge it at
once in cold water, This instantly
loosens the skin, which then pulls off
without any trouble.
KITCIIEN CABINETS. — At prices
from $7 to $2.3, No need paying $30,
$35 or $40, when you can get just as
good for $18 to $23. Call and see if
what we say is true, at S. Gracey's
Furniture Store.
On Friday, Jan. 27, the death occur-
red of Christina Catherine (Katie)
second daughter of Dr. William and
Christina Gunn of Clinton, Ont,, aged
20 years and 4 months.
Only one dissenting voice has been
heard out of 75 mayors and reeves to
whom Mr. Donovan, M.P.P„ address-
ed an inquiry regarding their opinions
on changing the date of the municipal
elections.
A number of farmers who are hold-
ing their potatoes for higher prices,
are evidently in for a disappointment.
One Toronto buyer says that New
Brunswick potatoes are coming west,
and that there is little chance of a
raise in price.
Patterson's cut price Jewelry Sale
now on ; see the offerings.
The Advance is in receipt of an in-
vitation to the eleventh annual "At
Home" of the Huron Old Boys' Asso-
ciation in Toronto on February 17th.
Major Beck is President, and E.
Floody, Secretary. We hope the Old
Boys will have a good time, but must
deny ourselves the pleasure of being
present on the occasion of the annual
r$union.
GIRLS WANTED.—For work on pow-
er sewing machines in knitting mill,
or on day work. Clean, steady work
and good wages. Will pay railway
fare, provided applicants stay with us
six months. Apply to—The Watson
Mfg. Co„ Limited, Paris, Ont.
RUPTURE SPECIALIST — Dr. J. S.
Smith of Stratford, will be at the
Brunswick hotel,
on Thursday ..da Feb-
ruary 16th, for one day only.
Mr. J. Birmingham. travelling Sec-
retary for the Brotherhood of St. An-
drew will be in town on Wednes-
day of next week. He will address
the Junior Brotherhood at 7.30 par. in:
St. Paul's schoolroom, and at 8 o'clock
will give an address on behalf of San,
Brotherhood, for men only. All men
are invited to this meeting.
At the A. Y. P. A. meeting on 11Ion-
day evening, Mr Percy of the High
School staff, gave a very interesting
address on "Man's relation to the
material world." It was listened to
with Close attention, In closing, Mr.
Percy pointed out that the spiritual
life was the moat important. Solos
were rendered by Rev, E. II. Croly
Willis.
and Mr. W.
H. � V
e
Only a few days longer, and your
opportunity of getting part of our
stock at big reductions will be past ;
come quick..—W, G. Patterson,
A Goderich despatch says that Ed-
ward• Jardine, who is still in the
county jail, awaiting hie trial next
April on the charge of murdering
Lizzie Anderson, is said to be particu-
larly well behaved. Ile sleeps well
now, rate heartily and no lunger
e when
three theas
sis ,
lance of a eerie req
walking. Since his imprisonment on
October 28, be has gained nearly 23
pounds in weight and look' the picture
of health.
There are three kinds of people,
those who go backward, those who
stand still like stationary laundry
tubs, and those who plunge ahead and
get places. With the first class, the
longer they live the legs they know ;
with the second, there is the stagna-
tion of cominonplace interests ; with
the third is intellect, energy, spirit
and courage.
Wanted. General servant; Apply
to Mrs. C. P. Smith at Bank of
Hamilton residence,
The home of Mrs. E. R. Fitch, Belle -
fair avenue, Toronto, was the scene
of a quiet ceremony, on Saturday,
Jan. 21st, when her sister, Miss May
Lamont, daughter of Mr, M, Lamont
of London (formerly of Wingham) be-
came the bride eofDTr.N
Norman H.
Fitch
r
+'
blCGahmo
n of Galt.
Rev. Mr. I'lt
of eiated. Miss Mary Seaborne of
London was bridesmaid, and 1\tr. Bri-
ton II. Cooke aesisted the groom.
The bride is a sister of Mr. Lamont,
G. T. It. agent in Wingham. •
WINOHAM MARKETS«
CLEARANCE
SHOE SALE
EVERYBODY IS HEADED 'TIS WAY
Here's an opportunity to buy the best
of FOOTWEAR at prices so low that
no one can afford to stay away.
EVERY WINTER SHOE MUST
LEAVE OUR STORE
We will not carry Shoes over from
one season to another, and every Man's,
Woman's, Boy's and Children's Shoe
is priced so low that they'll go .at once.
Call soon or the Shoes wont be '
here. They are selling fast.
Wheat -82e � to 83e.
32 ccs.
Oats ---30 to
Barley -18 to 50 ets.
Peas -75 to 8t) etre
nay—$9.00 to .,$10.00 per tor,
Batter ---20 to Lt) ets,
Eggs -23 to 25 cte.
(news -40e to 1:.'e per lb,
J)ueks -1t)e to 12e per Ib.
,•
a J.
c: a 'e a --111u to 1..�, per lb.
lhil.n
r
t ' e --16e to lt3c per ]b,
'.i tike
Potables -35 to 40cc er bush.
Live Boge—$ 7.00.
rot full Toronto market reporte see
lAto2,
W. J. GREER
THE SHOER
Free Optical Demonstration
In my store all this week by
PROF. F. A. GRAHAM
OF MONTREAL
All work done by looking into
eyes. Examinations free. You are
under no obligation to purchase
glasses.
F. JHind,
Phm,B.
PHARMACEUTICAL
CHEMIST
Waiioy's old WINGHAM
stand
Roll Butter
And
Fresh Eggs
Wanted
Afrnour & Co.
WINGHAM
1