The Wingham Advance, 1911-02-16, Page 1The Wingham Advance.
39T1 YEAR, NO, 25.
WINE IL , ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1911.
ovBSpRIPTION 1 1111.00 PRO Yilla R Ile Amies tens,
1d10 TO $17hsOBIDE11$ 1$ V, a,
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
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-Some poetically inclined chap re-
fers to the monthly electric light bill
ae a !'metrical romance." We gener-
ally find it a stern reality, that must
be faced before the 15th day of the
month.
—Dr. Peter Macdonald, formerls of
Wingham, in addition to being fest-
master of London, is now Recruiting -
officer for the Canadian navy. Now
let all the warlike nations on the face
of this globe beware, If the terrible
ships of our navy and the London re-
cruits are let loose on the high seas,
there will be "doings."
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—Wingham was fortunate in only
experiencing one day of lett week's
storm. Toronto fared badly. The
Telegram reports that the snow that
felt in that city, if piled on one block
289x283 feet, it would have been 9,577
feet, or nearly two miles deep, The
brief storm is said to have cost the
railways $25,000.
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—T. W, Orothers, 14. P., inserted
advertisements in the newspapers
asking his constituents in West Elgin
to write him regarding the proposed
trade agreement between Canada and
the States. He received a big bundle
of answers, but only two of them
thought the scheme a good thing for
Canada, and neither of the two were
farmers.
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—It may interest some to know
that, while the Liberal majority in
the House of Commons is ample for
governmental purposes, it is now
smaller than it has been for many
years. Leaving out the Speaker, the
straight majority is 38 over alt. If
those .returned as Independents all
support the Administration on a
division, the majority would be 46.
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—A Bill is before the Ontario Legis-
lature that proposes to do away with
all exemptions on property owned or
occupied by churches, Public and Sep-
arate schools, universities and semin-
aries. The bill proposes to amend the
Assessment Act by striking out claus-
es 2, 3, and 3 t of Section 5 of the Act.
If it passer, it will repeal the clauses
exempting from taxation every place
of worship and land used in connect-
ion therewith ; the buildings and
grounds of and attached to or other-
wise bona fide used in connection
with and for the purposes of every
university, every High school, every
Public or Separate school, whether
vested in trustee or otherwise. The
Bill 19 quite radical and far reaching,
and it is doubtful if it passes the
Legislature.
—E. N. Lewis, M. P. for West
Huron, seems to be a busy man. He
has eight bills before the House of
Commons this session, To present
such a list like that, he could not be
idle, for we presume it is necessary to
know all the facts as well as the Iaw
and present conditions of the matters
proposed to be dealt with.. With 220
learned (or supposedly so) M.P.'s, it is
necessary to be well informed on the
questions affected by eight measures.
Mr. Lewis has given notice of a resolu-
tion ealling upon the Dominion Gov-
ernment to issue bonds, bearing four
per cent. interest, in sums of ten dol-
lars and multiples thereof, and to offer
-the same for sale at all money order
postotllces throughout the_.country.
Another bill by Mr. Lewis Beeks to
prevent the undue storage of food
products in cold storage warehouses
to a point, when such storage becomes
a menace to pubilc health. In this he
will be up against the speculators in
food supplies.
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—Here is a selected paragraph that
contains kernels of truth :--"The
world depends upon depeedablc per-
sons. They create a feeling of great
security and confidence. All their
undertakings. whether in business or
social lie, are honestly and faithfully
performed. They possess great force
of character, are useful and influential
members of the community, and make
those good citizens who can do so
much towards the ennobling, of civic
life. They are a treasure, the value of
which we can scarcely estimate; and
to find stria people is to strike a gold
Theyare not contln
mine.ed to any
articular class or s hero of society,
,
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but ate to be met with in most unex.
pected places, and under many
circumstances. They also have a
its magnetic influence and power, evbich
invokes wonder and delight, The
dependable man is punctual as to his
promise, trustworthy as to his work,
't detail,and has re
time l ta at re u-
f3 rep
u.
'n reliable,
.,
"nel it
atio forwhich s tel
t1 b
g
key note to most of life's success. ft
is agreat thing to be trusted, but It is
far greater to be worthy of trust. It
to be reliable end depend-
able.
.
Is s not easyIeend-
p
able. It Is Work I—hard work Land
requires much self-denial rind self-
control, for it means the fashioning
of other people's lapses, the picking
up and atrafghtening out of Many
a tangled skein, the sticking to a post
Which others have left in indolence or
despair, the being ever ready at the
tell of emergency, and the supporting
and inspiring of that vast band of
aonalenendable Mate'
Woman's Institute.
The Winghaw branch of the 'SS'o-
tnan'a Institute will hold their regular
monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb.
230, at 2.30 pane at the home of Mrs.
Walter Patterson, Diagonal road.
Suhjeets for this meeting are—"What
is worth while," to be taken by Mrs,
J. A. Morton, also "Oheerfnlness," by
Mrs. Bowers. All ladies cordially
invitedto attend ; visitors welcome,
A social cup of tea will be served at
close of programme.
Pastor invited, V
The Official Board of Wingham
Methodist Ohurch met on Tuesday
evening. Among other matters con-
sidered was the choice of a pastor to
succeed Rev. Dr. Rutledge, The
pulpit Supply committee consisting of
Messrs. Morton, Kerr, Buchanan, Dr.
Redmond, Greer and Hall recommend-
ed the choice of Rev. Geo. W. Dewey,
of Empress Avenue Church, London,
The Board adopted the report of the
committee • and the invitation will
issue at once. Dr. Price and J. W.
Ansley were licensed as local preach -
era The former is doing good work
among the young men, and last Sun-
day had a class of 53 gathered for
Bible study. Mr. Ansley gives pro-
mise of developing into an efficient
worker.
Have You Had It. ?
From the following description, our
readers will have no difficulty in recog-
nizing a visitor to m'uny homes, and if
you feel like singing, a very familiar
tune will suggest itself
From northern icy ,mountains
To southern coral strands,
Where gushing geyser fountains
Boil up through golden land ;
From many an eastern river
To many a western plain,
The people groan and shiver
;With ir,iluenze's pain.
What though delightful breezes
Blow soft o'er every mile,
If every person sneezes
With influenza vile;
In vain with lavish kindness
The doctor gives us pills,
Which, heathen like in blindness,
We take and pay his bills.
A Hood Citizen Passes. Y
By the death of Mr, D. M. Gordon,
Wingham has lost a good citizen, one
identified with the commercial, moral
and religious interests of the town
for many years. For some time past,
it was noticeable that our late towns-
man was failing, but about two
weeks ago, he was seized with paraly-
sis, as he was about to commence the
evening meal. He remained in a very
weak condition, and ' although a
specialist was summoned from Toron-
to, he did not rally, and on Tuesday
morning, passed to his eternal home.
Mr. Donald MacKay Gordon was born
in Sutherlandshire, Scotland, in 1837,
and when eight years of age came
with his parents to Canada. They
settled first at Bradford, and after-
wards removed to Listowel. Jo 1878
Mr. Gordon came to Wingham a -,d
as a member of the firm of Gordon R
Scott engaged in the hardware busi
ness and later went into the general
mercantile business with the tirnl of
Gordon Fc 14IcIndoo. Some years ago,
he established the business, which he
has since successfully managed, in
such a way as to retain the entire con-
fidence of the public. From his early
manhood, he was a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and proved a
valved
and useful member em ,er of the Ses-
sion and Board of Managers. He took
tor many years an active interest in
Sunday School work as teacher and
also superintendent. As a Church
worker, he was active and faithful.
Wingham has tee citizen more respect-
ed than was Mr. Gordon, and his fel-
low citizens honored him by election
to the Town Council, and later as
Mayor of the Town. In political mat-
ters he adhered to the Liberal party,
and in the fraternal circles was a
member of the C. O. I+'„ S. 0, S ,
A. 0. U. W., and L. 0. L. Besides
his bereaved partner ot life's joys' and
sorrows, he leaves five daughters—Mrs.
Reading of Toronto, Misses Ens, Etta,
Lorne and Marjorie; there are also
two sone, Scott at home, and Roy of
Montreal, The editor of this paper
realizes that he has lost a good neigh-
bor and a true friend w
. It was as
ap lea -
sure to converse with Mr. Gordon on
religions to ice and we shall miss g topice,
much. The funeral will take place on
Friday, at '2 p.m. from the family resi-
dence. Service privet°.
There is no grief in heaven
For life is one glad day
And tears are ot those former things
Which all have passed away.
—Someone asks —"When is there
likely to be a Dominion election," We
cannot tell, but the following is tome -
whet significant, In referring to t1
0
Trade agreement now before the
Mouse, lion. Wm. Paterson, a them-
her of the Administration said :—"The
people will have an opportunity to
pies upon It, and that at not a very dis-
tant date. When the elections come
this tutee be a life teens before the
people, and they will pronounce upon
it, and I axpeet they will pt'onounoe
favorably upon it." Ws Ieave our
readers to form their own oon-olnslona,
Monthly Fair,
On account of the very stormy day
on Tuesday last, it was oat of the
question to expect any attendance at
the Monthly Fair, It has therefore
been postponed until Thursday, 23rd
Inst, The auction sale announced to
take place in McConnell's rooms will
be held at 2 30 that day.
A great Age.
Mee, Murdock McQueen of Peiceville,
rey county, familiarly known as.
"Grandma," died on Wednesday at
the great age of 105 years. She re-
tained her faculties alrnost to the end,
with the exception of her eyesight,
which she lost about twelve years ago.
She was of a most amiable disposition,
sociable, and interested in all the pas-
sing events, and when not conversing,
amused herself by singing Gaelic
hymns and composing lines to friends
with whom she had been acquainted
in her earlier years,
High School Notes.
The entire program givgn by the
Literary Society on Friday last was
composed of Scotch numbers and the
different items were very interesting
and entertaining. The program con-
sistedof an instrumental by Miss 0,
Irwin ; speech by W. Ansley ; reading,
0, Young ; girls' chorus ; dialogue by
Messrs. Dore, Wallace and Jackson ;
reading by Miss 0. Currie ; reading of
the W. R. S. journal by II. Thompson,
and boys' chorus. J. C. Stothers acted
as critic and pronounced the entertain-
ment a marked success. The Society
intend giving an Iriill concert on
Feb. 24.
A Wanderer.
Late Saturday evening after all
(or nearly all) our citizens had retired,
a stranger aroused the inmates of
several homes on Diagonal street,
demanding accommodation for the
night. Ile said he had money and
wo» ld pay for his bed, was advised to
go to one of the hotels. He returned
a second time to one home and then
excused himself by saying he was out
of cash, and had conscientious scru-
ples against going to. the Town Hall
and boarding in the town bedroom in
the basement, overnight. Moral—It
is wise to keep your doors locked at
night, if free lodgers are not desired.
Surprise Gathering.
Last fall, Mr. Wm. Ringler of
Donnybrook sold his farm to Mr.
Jefferson of that vicinity and is now
about to remove to near Listowel. On
Friday evening, a large number of the
congregation of Donnybrook Metho-
dist Church, assembled at his home
and in r'eognition of the services he
had rendered as leader of the choir,
and his long residence in the neigh -
hood, they presented him with a
writ ing desk, and Mrs. Ringler with a
ror;,ing-chair, accompanied by a coln-
p'inientary address, expressive of
kind feelings, and wishes for their
future welfare. A very egjoyahle
evening was spent. Mr, and Mrs.
Ringler will be missed in that vicinity,
but it is hoped they may find their
new hone congenial in every. respect.
Uses Of Cement.
"What the farmer can do with con-
crete," a booklet issued by the Canada
Cement Company, Limited, of Mon-
treal, shows by letterpress and illus-
tration the variety of uses to which
concrete can be applied on the farm*
The list will indeed open the eyes
even of those who have been employ-
ing this material. The publishers de-
clare that the booklet does not pre-
tend to fully cover the sufhject ; they
have attempted to deal only with as
wide a variety of type of construction
as is possible in the space available.
The author not only gives a list of
such types, but also furnishes detailed
information as to how the concrete is
to be used—for, be it remembered,
there r are r ht aswrong well as ro
g
ways
g
of using concrete.. The booklet is
worth obtaining for the instructions
alone.
W. C. T. U. Organized.
Mrs. Asa Gordon, who with her
husband conducted successful evange-
listic ser•,lces in the Methodist 'Church
.
dur n
1 the last two weeks organized
S
a W.O.T.U. on Friday last with a
charter hl ers
momb of i
s st -four.
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The first regular meeting was heal on
Monday, February 13th, in the 0,0,F.
Hall at three o'clock. The following
is the list of ofYteers :--Pres„ Atte. A.
Ross ; Vice Presidents, Mrs, jes.
McKie; Mts. Wm. Ammar (Sr), Miss
R. 1W. Fisher, Mrs. A. Sicnntotts ;
Re
-
c rrling Secreta,y, Mra. J J.
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Corresponding Sectetary, Mrs, J. A.
Morton; Tress., Mrs. Dr. Redmond;
Supt. Camp work, Miss Wadell ; Supt.
Evangelistic work, Mrs. Jno. Armour;
Supt. of juvenilework,
Vv r Mrs, Wrn
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Armour (jr.) ; Supte. Medal Contest,
Mrs, Geo. Hanna, Miss L. Copeland ;
Supt, Parlor meetings, Mrs. W. G.
Patterson ; Supt. Narcotics, Mee, Dr.
Kennedy; Organist, Mrs, Geo. Hanna;
Supt, Praia work, Miss M. R. ne Ham-
mond The x
. meeting Will t msn
ilIbe held
an Tuesday, 'ebrtiary 28th et three
o'clock in the 0.0.11, Hall. All Mens.
batt and thew interested ate urgent,
lr wooded to be preterit,
!mai hockey Barnes.
On Wednesday evening of last week
the junior High School team defeated
the clerks by ascore of 8 0, On the
same evening, the senior High School
team defeated the ex -students by a
acme of 1v to 3. On Wednesday
evening of this week Lucknow players
willplay with the High School team
on the rink in Wingham. Success to
the High School puck•chasers.
Taken Suddenly 111.
Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith received a
message from Toronto on Monday,
stating that their daughter, Cora, bad
been taken suddenly ill, and was in the
hospital. She attended Sunday School
on Sunday apparently in her usual
health, and was taken ill while there.
At the time the message was sent, she
was unconscious, but is being care-
fully attended, and word sent daily to
her parents of her condition.
Formerly 02 Turoherry.
In Pasadena, California, W. T, Hall,
of the Advance, met Mr. McAdams,
who for 25 years was a resident of
Turnberry. About 20 years ago, he
went to St, Thomas, North Dakota,
and a few years later went to Pasa-
dena. He says that for some time,
the "stream went against him", but
he is now in very comfortable circum-
stances in the city of millionaires. He
remembers some of the Turnberry
people quite well.
The Reason Why,
Onr correspondence will be found
Light this week. The blizzard on
Tuesday so demoralized his Majesty's
naai.i service, that Tuesday's trains did
not reach Wingham until Wednesday,
and hence we have had to do the best
we could under the circumstances.
However, we are on deck as usual, on
time and hopeful. Talk about mak-
ing "bricks without straw," or bread
without flour—that's nothing to get-
ting up a newsy paper with local news
as scarce as hens' teeth and the mail
service tangled up,
A February Wedding.
A quiet but pretty wedding was
solemnized at tbe home of Mrs. R.
Leishman, Marnoch, on Tuesday, Feb.
7th, at four o'clock p. m,, when her
daughter, Celia May, was joined in
wedlock to Mr. A. S. Anderson of
Goderich. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. T, 11. Parr of Blyth,
under an arch of evergreen decorated
with white true lovers' knots, a large
wedding bell hanging over the bridal
party. Mrs. Alex. N.•.Leishinan play-
ed the wedding , march. The bride,
who was given away by her brother,
Alex. N., looked graceful ,in a gown
of white mull ; she carried a bouquet
of white carnations and maiden hair
fern, her only ornament being a gold
brooch worn by her mother on her
wedding day, forty years ago. After
tbe ceremony and congratulations, a
dainty dejeuner was served in the
dining -room, the table being decorated
with pink and white carnations. Af-
ter spending the evening in music and
games, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left for
their home in Goderich. The bride's
going -away suit was black broadclotb,
with white silk blouse and large black
hat.
To RENT.—Seven rooined house;
apply to E, Dennis.
Personals
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11Ir, and Mrs. R. M. Robinson of
Teeswater were in town on Thursday
last.
Mrs. Ezra Hart has returned linnene
from an extended visit with relatives
in Toronto.
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Roy Gordon of Montreal was st;.n-
moned to the parental home by the
death of his father.
Mrs. Capt. Riches, who has been
visiting her borne in Chatham,
re-
turned
-turned this week to Winghaus,
Mrs. John Armonr was called to
Goderich on Tuesday by the serious
illness of her sister, Mrs, McClinton,
Gordon Griffin and Miss LePan
returned to Owen Sound on Monday,
after a visit at the fornier's home
here.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McCracken of
Forestvillespent afa days this week
k
with their cousin, Miss E. Posliff of
town,
Miss R a
et Jeffreyof Stratford Will
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return home thin wek, after spending
a couple of weeks with her aunt, Miss
.Houghton,
Mr. and Mrs. Woods and daughter,
of St. Helens were guests of Mrs.
Woods' parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jobla,
ort Sunday.
Mr. C. Riehl has returned to Wing-
ham from Stratford
and will resumestn
a
his plane in the foundry.
His family
will return shortly. ,
Mr. and Mrs, Thos. King returned
from their wedding tour oil Saturday
evening, have
settled d cn t
0
tackle the domestic problem in
earnest.
Gerry Willis hasp returned from
Toronto, where he bad been taking a
course of vocal lessons from 3, M,
Sherlock, leader of the Sherlock Male
Quartette,
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Mr. Peed. McLean of Toronto spent
Stinclny with hie parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. McLean, who are both in poor
health. No improvement e
ment is reported
rted
in the condition of Mire. McLean, but
Mr, Motean is a Ilttlk Uttar.
Cblm'Ch !flews
The Bible is read in Canada in 109
different languages, and in 00 of these
in Toronto aloe e.
God's love for poor sinners Is very
wonderful; but God'a patience witbill-
natured saints is a deep mystery.
Rev. Horace .'Bray, formerly of Port
Rowan, is the newly -appointed Rector
of Ilespeler. He formerly resided in
Winghatn, we are informed.
Capt. Riches of the S. A. gave an
excellent address on Sunday after-
noon, relating his experience in Army
Life, and the persecutions he en-
dured.
Rev. W. G. Howson of Waltaceburg,
formerly of Wingham, has received a
unanimous invitation froiu the of•
ficial board of his church to remainas
their pastor for a l bird year.
Next Sunday, Rev. R, S. Baker, M.
A., of Teeswater, will preach morning
and evening in Wingham Methodist
Church. Rev, Dr. Rutledge goes to
Teeswater for missionary anniver-
sary services,
The Official Board of James Street
Church, Exeter, has extended a unani-
mous invitation to the pastor, Rev.
Richard Hobbs, to continue as pastor
for the third year. In reply Mr.
Robbs thanked the board and accept-
ed the invitation.
Evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Asa
Gordon left on Saturday for St.
Marys, where they are now engaged
in special services. Their earnest,
selfdenying devotion will not soon be
forgotten in Wingbam, and they will
be welcomed back at any time.
The Clinton News -Record reports,
that Rev, W. Wyllie of Edinburg,
Scotland, came to this country seven
weeks ago. Last Sunday he was
unanimously called to the pastorate
of the Clinton and Auburn Baptist
churches and accepted, Ile has aI-
ready entered upon his pastoral
duties,
Vote On Union.
By a final vote of 35 to 31 the Pres-
bytery of Toronto expressed its dis-
approval of the remit of the basis of
church union sent down for its con-
sideration by the General Assembly.
It marked the culmination of one of
the longest and liveliest debates that
has yet taken place in the presbytery,
three previous special meetings hav-
ing been devoted to the discussion.
Sacramental Services.
Sunday last was a day of special
interest in Wingbam Methodist
church. In the morning at 11 a.m.
the quarterly Lovefeast and Sacra-
mental service was held. There was a
large congregation, many of whom
made their first public confession of
faith in Christ, and partook of the
Sacrantent. In all about 200 com-
municated and a large number were
received into Church membership.. In
the afternoon, the Sunday School
reported 326 in attendance. In the
evening, the service was evangelistic,
Rev. Dr. Rutledge preaching an
earnest sermon from Matthew 11:
28-30.
Bible Antiversary.
The 300th anniversary of King
James' version of the English Bible
was the occasion for a special sermon
on Sunday morning last by Rev. E.
H. Croly, in St. Paul's church. "The
History of the Bible" was the topic
chosen, and the text -=Psalm 119,10th
verse. ' in the evening, the Rector
delivered an address to men, on "The
Life of the soul in the intermediate
state," basing his remarks on Luke
23:43, John 20:17, let Peter 3:18, 10,
20. The subject proved very interest-
ing, and many of the congregation
were pleased to have light thrown
'upon this somewhat difficult question.
Appropriate hymns were sung,
add-
ing interest to the service.
Interesting Services.
Interesting and profitable services
were held last Sunday in Wingham
Baptist church. In the morning,
Honor Certificates were presented to
successful scholars of the Sunday
School. or Cer-
tificates
T he winning g of Honor
tificates by forty-one scholars, at the
recent examination for the last guar -
ter
ua -ter of 1910, eleven of whom received
gold Seale, representing one hundred
per .cent, or absolutely correct papers,
was thought worthy of special notice.
A special service Was aceordtngly ar-
ranged, to which scholars, parents
and.friends wore epeeially invited, and
after the preaching of a sermon snita-
ble to the occasion by the recently set-
tled pastor, Itov. G. Victor Collins,
with special reference to the work cf
the Sunday School, the certificates
were duly pres nted to the
ccessful
candidates, accompanied by' a few
words of congratulation and encour-
agement. The evening service wee in
recognition of the tercentenary of the
authorized version of the Bible, the
tople of the sermon being, "The Hook
for the World." The einging, with
special Selection by the Male Quer-
tette, under the dit'ection of Mr. 3,
Henry' Christie, oholrmaeter, true in
the usual exeetllent feri'n,
oat' Items
Giood Flour,--Awde's, Wingham,
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8.
Mise Jennie Sneath is still under the
doctor's care,
An effort is being made to extend
the Free Rural Mail Delivery in Hu-
ron Township,
WANTED.—Good girl for general
housework,—Mrs. Fred. Johnston,
Friends of Mies K. M. Fisher will
be pleased to hear that she is recover-
ing from her illness.
Ile that never changed any of his
opinions has probably never corrected
any of his mistakes.
A SHop, OPPonrur LTX.—One•fourth.
one-third to one-half off ree;ular prices
at our clearing sale,—W. 3. Greer.
No one can deny that forecasting
the weather if not profitable is at Ieast
prophetable business.
Mrs, Thos, King will hold her post-
nnptiat reception on Wednesday,
March 1st, Shuter street west.
Chien WANTlen,—Apply to Mrs. R
M, Robinson, Wingham.
Mrs. J. H. Brandon has sold her
farm, lot 5, concession 3, Morris,
Geo. Coulter is the purchaser.
The Canadian contingent of militia
to attend the coronation of Ding
George, will consist of 717 men.
0nDAIt WANTED, --Fifty cords of
dry cedar wanted. The Western
Foundry Co„ Wingham, y�
Mr. L. H. Beeman and . family of
Leopold street are preparing to re-
move to Toronto. We are sorry to
lose our good citizens,
W. L. Smitb, formerly of Turnberry,
in renewing his subscription reports
fine weather in Alberta. He bas re-
moved front Tabor to Brooke.
The following places are desirous of
having Twelfth of July celebrations
this year — Kincardine, Exeter, Pal-
merston,1111, Forest and Port Elgin,
FonSALx.—Staple general stock,
country store ; property can be rent-
ed. Apply Box 4, Advance office
Wingham.
The High School reports the follow-
ing pertaining to the Bengough enter-
tainment : Receipts, $122,20 ; expenses,
$0155; balance, $60,05, Very good
indeed,.
Mr, Thos. Goy of Turnberry has
been confined to his home by illness
for several weeks. We were pleased
to see him able to call for his Advance
Iast week.
There are some slippery places on
the sidewalks, where pedestrians re-
quire to be careful when passing. We
saw one citizen get a fall on Tuesday
that nearly stunned him,
Parties wishing clothes dyed, will
please send in their goods at once, be-
fore the spring rush.—•W. J. Johnston,
tailor.
The Valentine Social to be given by
the Anglican young people of Blyth,
and which a number from •town pur-
posed attending, was postponed ow-
ing to the severe stqrm on Tuesday.
If trade is kinder gloomy
An' cash comes slowly in,
IR the situation's puzzlin'
An' ye shrug yerself an grin ;
I£ creditors are pressin'
Till hope is nearly gone,
Put yer faith in "advertisin"
An' jest keep a pushin' on.
Fon SArr,—A good hall Lamp com-
plete ; at half cost price. Enquire at
the Advance office.
As a hit at the proposed Trade
agreement between Canada and the
United States, a recent cartoon repre-
sents Uncle Sam and President Taft
studying the map of Canada, in order
to decide how many States they wilt
make out of this country, if the Trade
agreement goes into effect.
The blizzard of Tuesday Was decid-
edly
deCi
-
edly genuine; no possibility of mis-
taking it for the gentle zephyrs of a
June day. Some one declared it was
a "corker," and it certainly did its
best to "cork" up business, roads and
railway traffic, Of course no one
expects a newsy local paper under
such circumstances. -
A MoNns Sesego SAY,n.—Big Bar.
gains every day in the week at our
clearance sale of twI'oo e r a. W. J.
Gamut,
Winghant Business College has ar-
ranged to have Rose L. Fritz, the
world's champion typist, to visit
Wingham and give an exhibition in
the Town Hall, early itt March. Miss
Peitz can take 9e to 100 words a
minute orof I
about double le tto ordinary
y
rate, tv ani has won in eleven succes-
sive contests; further announcement
later.
What might have been a serious ac-
cident occurred last Saturdayevening
g
when the Salvation Army was holding
services on the street. A. farmer
drove by and his horse shied and bolt.
ed to one side. Captain riches was at
prayer and be was knocked down.
The fanner drove on and did not even
stopto see if he had hurt anybody.
nb
d.
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Foir Sett -.Good house and three
lots on Scott Street ; also good milk
bnainess. Apply to � Thos. Rieke, n on
the premisos.
The beautiful snow may have its
attractions for some people, but many
will be pleased when the time arrivee
for it to vanish under Sol's benign
influenee.
The appointment of Census Com-
missioner for Fast Riding of Iluron
goes to Elam Livingston of Blyth, In
the West Riding, Harry J. Morris of
Goderich will take the count,
Mira Btrsxrniss Font SALE. --I have
decided to dispose of my milk Wet-
ness, as I am going west.—W. J.
Kelly,
Tuesday was the day for the annual
meeting of Brussels and Morris Tele -
Phone Co. The Company has made
many extensions of its lines, and
appears to be in good financial con-
dition,
The board of License commissioners
for Centre Huron for the present year
is the same as last year, the members
being Wm, Patterson of Hullett, J.
B. Hoover of Clinton, and Adam
Hays of Seaforth,
A. E. Honnovan, M.l.'„ Brockville,
who has been interesting himself in
the cbange ofthe date of the munici-
pal elections, announces that the
change is likely to be made, and the
first week in December will probably
be the date.
NOTICE,—Ali accounts not paid by
lst of March will pass into other
hands for collection,—J. T. Lennox.
On Friday evening, Feb. 24th, the
A.Y,P.A. of St. Paul's Church purpose
holding a unique entertainment in the
Mills' Memorial Hall, which will be in
the form of a contest, "United States
vs. Canada, in song, 'story and feast."
Watch for hand bills.
If life is worth living at all it is
worth living in a state of progress and
improvement. If we moan and groan,
filling the air with dissatisfaction and
gloom; we can scarcely hope to par-
take of much contentment. Promise
yourself that you will face your work
and worries cheerfully.
An old darky called hie mule "Cor-
poration." Said a man what did you
give your mule such a name for ? The
Barky replied 'Tum studyiu' de ani -
mat an readin' papahs. Dat mule gets
mo' blame an' abuse dan anyt'ing else
in de township, an' goes ahead. Navin'
his own way jes de same."
Bring along, your Shoes. We do
repairing and do it right.—W. J.
Greer.
Municipal Clerks are notified to be
careful to send in particulars of vital
statistics. The clerk of Adjala Town-
ship, County of Simcoe, has already
been prosecuted and fined fifty dollars
for not sending in returns, and the
circular says that other prosecutions
will follow unless returns are sent in,
The Public Library Institute of the
Stratford district will be held in Strat-
ford on February 2£111. One repre-
sentative from each Library in the
district is expected to be present at
this Institute Meeting. The Depart-
ment of Education will pay the travel-
ling and other necessary expenses of
one delegate from each Library. The
district comprises the counties of
Huron, Bruce, and Perth,
Fon SAr r. --A number of thorough-
bred white Leghorn and black Minor-
ca Cockerels.— W. J. Johnston, Lower
Wingham.
Eight or nine woolen, assembled at
luncheon, were discussing ailments
and operations, as eight or nine, or
one or two, oz sixty or seventy wo-
men will. The talk ran on to diseases,
and stomach, livor complaint, tuber-
culosis, etc., etc., formed the topics of
conversation. One of the guests re-
marked -- "I thought this was to be a
luncheon, but it seems to be an organ
recital,"
Turnberry township Auditors, J.
W. Ansley and Robt. Black, have
completed their work and the copy is
in the printer's hands, to be completed
this week. The total receipts for the
year 1910 were $15,458.30 ; total ex-
penditures, $15,2
10 , leavingbaIance
of $211.93, not a very large amount of
cash, but the township's credit 18 most
excellent. The assets are placed at
$1385.50, and the liabilities at
$367 35,
SPECIAL,
As Long As They Last
PEERLESS OYSTER SHELLS
At 98c per bag ((0O lbs.)
1b
8 lbs. for 25c
OYSTER SHELLS cure the egg -eat-
ing habit in poultry. It makes the
steed hard so that it is not easily
broken. It aids in digesting the food
and keeps the fowl healthy. It in-
ereasee the egg yield very greatly.
It ie worth many times the cost and
more than pays for itttelf. You
will be convinced when you have
tried one rack.
tiooOtOsoholOoOlooiteirrisiom
Peerless
,Shells
p St+fil'
At
AWDE
1
• No Care - -No Pay '
RHEUMATIC REMEDY
{one of rho famous Rexall
Remedies, of whish there Is
one or each atlmeptl
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, sciatfca, stiff
nook, neuralgia, and other forms
of muscular and nervous Rhen-
matism.
We guarantee this to give you
satisfaction, or we will cheer-
fully refund your money.
J. W. McKibb�n
DRUGGIST
�'fie� 1
STIRRING NEWS
The very remarkable Shoe values,
which distinguish our regular WIN"
TER SHOE CLEARANCE SALE, this
season, are enough reason for any-
body, who knows or has heard of our,
splendid Shoos, to purchase from one
to half a dozen pairs for future use.
SHOE UP THE FAMILY
fie only an act of prudence and eeon,,
orny to do soli
Early callers will have an advantage
over belated buyers. There will be
no more shoes at suoh prices this
season,
J. GREEK
THE SHOER
EYES TESTED
EREE
all this week at Hind's Drug
Store, bythe new
w
SHADOW TEST.
No drops or drugs
necessary. No tedious
trying on of lens.
F.-�� Hind,..Phm,B.
DRUGGIST and OPTICIAN
DRUGGIST OPTICIAN
'Walley's eta WINOIAM
stand
Roll Butter
And
Fresh Eggs
Wanted
Armour & Co.
WINGHAM