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The Wingham Advance, 1911-05-11, Page 1, The Wingham Mvance. 39TR TEAR, NO. 37. SANCTUM. PARAORAPNS. Rest ie not quitting the burp career. Rest is the fitting of self to one's sphere. -Selected «er, --England's greatest statesmen have declared enthusiastically fur a general arbitration treaty with the United States. It is assured that this mo rnentous compact will be entered into soon. War is on the retreat and is destined to be completely vanquished in the fulness of time. .,„w -It is claimed that Dr. Francis Shaefer of Bakersfield, California, bas discovered an anti -toxin for pnen- rnonia; that it has been tried four hundred times, with only four failures, and these failures in eases where the patient was in extremes. „ * i --A Bill to grant the franchise to women in Great Britain is before the British Parliament, and passed its second reading by a majority of 107. That there is considerable opposition to the measure is evident from the fact that a petition with 53,000 signa- tures, bas been presented against the proposal. -Parry Sound Liberals have chosen A, E. Bradwin, formerly of the Blyth Standard, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bradwin of Wingbam, as their candidate for the Ontario Legis- lature. We can just imagine how the breast of our townsman will swell with pride, when his on joins the mighty force led by Hon. A. G. Mc- Kay in the Ontario Legislature. -Mr. Prince, a member of the House of Representatives of the Unit- ed States, Tnakes it very clear that an annexation sentiment lies behind the desire of President Taft for Recipro- city. Speaking recently,, Mr. Prince said "I say to our neighbors on the north, be not deceived. Wben we go into a country anis get control of it, we take it. It is our history, and it is right that we should take it if we want it, and you might as well understand it. The Speaker so said ; the party back of him has so said, and it does not deny that that is its desire. Now let us see whether the people of Canada be- lieve in Reciprocity and annexa- tion." Rather saucy talk that for Mr. Prince to fling at us, is it not ? It might happen that Canadians would have something to say before being gobbled up, as Mr. Prince intimates, by the .American eagle. * k * -Parliament will not sit all sum- mer. The Opposition was prepared to do so, but Mr. R. L. Bprden offered to agree to adjournment on certain con- ditions. After a somewhat stormy z` Liberal canons, the Premier decided to accept Mr. Borden's offer. Parlia- ment will therefore adjourn, and Sir Wilfrid will attend the Coronation of King George. It wee probably the 'wisest course to adopt, though it may have been somewhat humiliating to the Government to accept the proposition of the Opposition leader. Mr. Borden has strengthened himself and inspired his followers by his ' tact in a rather difficult situation. As the days pass, and the real trend of the proposed agreement is revealed, the less favor does it meet with l among the Canadian people. When Parliament reassembles, the conflict will be renewed, unless in the mean- time, the vote in the United States' Senate should be unfavorable. In that case, the issue will be a thing of the past. -"The World's Work," an Ameri- can well-known magazine, gives some information relative to the question of Reciprocity, and the number of American industriesthat have come to Canada, The m a azi a referred to argues that the Canadian policy has been the means of sending 750 mann- facturing establishments to Canada in ten years, and adds: -- "In the little town of Welland, Ontario, are 20 • manufacturing nlnnts which have gone from the 'United States in the last ten years. These include branches of the Plymouth Cordage Company, of Deere & Com anv , plow -melon from Iowa, of the Pittsburgh Tube Cornpany, of the Itniteed Motors from Detroit, and sixteen others. The town has, in feet, been made up by Amerie:an Manufacturing plants. Ilatnilton, Ontario, too, _ �s it dos xis. e •'Y! ti � 30'Aortia t ir8tsofr o e h of the Ameri- can branches can Can Company, the Inter- national Ilarvester Company, the Oliver Chilled Piave Works, and the like, And there are other Canadian towns that boast of a einxilar tran•pta.nting of American factories,. for 750 eompaniea from the United States have baht factories in Canada sfneo ,1000. Many of these are larger than the original plants in the United States." TW3 TOWN COUNCIL. An adjourned meeting of the Town Council was held on. Wednesday even- ing; members all present. A Corn, munication . was received from the Town Solicitor, stating that he and Coun. Elliott had effected a settle- ment with the Perth Contract Co„ on these terms: -The Co, to. remove the writ issued against the Town, and ac- cept $400 as full settlement of all claims against the Town. On motion of Coun. Bone and the Reeve, the settlement was indorsed. On motion of Cones. Hall and Mit- chell, the Court of Revision will con- sist of the Mayor, Reeve, Couus. Bell, Bone and McKenzie. Coun. Mitchell moved, seconded by Conn. McKenzie, that the Transient Traders' By-law be amended by rais- ing the fee for bankrupt stocks $150, and that in case of business cbanging hands, the parties be not considered transient traders, if they leased a premises for a year or more or put, chased' property. It was pointed out that the latter clause might in some cases conflict with the first. Coons. Bone, Bell, Hall and the Reeve opposed the motion, as a meeting to consider the question had been announced by the Board of Trade. Couns. McKenzie and Mitchell thought the Oouuell quite capable of dealing with the question without be- ing dictated to by the Board of Trade, Coun. Bone saw no reason for haste as no ease was in sight. Coun, Ilall said as a matter of courtesy to the merchants, who wished the Board of Trade to take it up, the Council should defer action until after the meeting announced had been held. The Yeas And Nays being taken, the motion was lost ;-Yeas-The Mayor, Coons. McKenzie and Mitchell. Nays -The Reeve, Coons. Bone, Bell, and Hall. Returning To Africa. Elder Chas. T. Homuth of Aylmer • (formerly of Wingham) was in town 'a few days Iast week visiting _with his sister, Mrs. T. T. McDonald and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Idoniuth ate about to return to their work as mis- sionaries in Northern Nigeria, West Africa, They have been laboring for some time in Aylmer having charge of the work of the Mennonite Church there, ahoy sail from Montreal, May 25. Anniversary Day. The anniversary of Wingham Methodist Sunday School was held on Sunday last. The day was line and the attendance large at all the ser- vices, which were helpful and inspir- ing. Rev. F. Wootton of Stratford preached morning and evening, and rendered most excellent service. In the afternoon appropriate addresses were given by Rev. 13'. Wootton and Rev. G. Victor Collins, pastor of Wingham Baptist Church. It was a pretty sight to see the children march- ing in, led by their teachers, taking their places quietly, at each service. The singing was in charge of a large Sunday School choir led by Mr. F. J. Hill, and was wellrendered,showing careful training. The report of the Secretary shows faithful attendance by • the teachers, and a total working force of 490. The School has prospered finely under the superintendency of Mr. Buchanan, and the anniversary was one of the best on record. The largo platform was beautifully decor- ated with palms, plants, flags and bunting. Division Court. Divieiol Court was field in Wing - ham on Thursday let, Judge Holt dispensing juattoe. The eMW4es Were few fund temperati+elq unimportant, some of them being settled by the parties thetneelvr,. For the Bret time no many moths there lads - mot g LtA of maroons end, tlir's whole dotal WO elliwprored of in •lest tin on Tim, WINGHAM, ONT„ THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911, Gleaning Sale. Do not forget the cleating sale of dry goods now on, in connection with the estate of the late D. M, Gordon. Everything goee, as the premises are to be vacated soon. Come for bar- gains ; see advt. page 0 this week. Trampled By Cow, On Friday last, Mr. Thos. Forbes met with an experience that be does not wish to occur again. One of hie cows had calved in the held, and he undertook to take the calf away from its mother,, The cow made a vicious attack on hint, knocked him down, and even knelt on him and tried to gore him, Fortunately she had been dehorned, or she might have killed shim. As it was a fence, was neer, and Mr. Forbes escaped through where a board was off, but not until he bad re- ceived some severe bruises, two brok- en ribs, and a very badly injured hand, Mrs. Forbes came to tide rescue of her husband, and with a shovel as- sisted in making the infuriated animal desist, Curfew In Clifford. Tho ladies of the Women's Institute presented a petition to the Clifford council asking that the Curfew bell by-law be enforced, and that loiterers be removed. With both requests the council took action; Arrangements were made to have curfew ring at 0 o'clock p.m., and the constable was instructed to carry out the provisions of the by-law. The fine imported upon parents and guardians persis- tently allowing children under sixteen years on the streets after nightfall is severe for a third offense. The con- stable will also strictly prosecute of- fenders loitering on street corners, especially on Sundays. There are other places that might profitably adopt a similar course of action. Given Three Months. r, Rowland Rusk, who came to Wing - ham sometime ago and wo'rkcd a few weeks with ex -Mayor Wm. Holmes, ha beer`Iin trouble in London, and was sentenced to 'three months for wife desertion. Since he has been in prison, she has sent hint • delicacy after delicacy, and only yesterday she induced the jail authorities to take the man a pair of socks, which she had knitted especially for him. The magistrate said :-"I have given time so that Rusk could give bonds to show that ho would provide for the woman. He has not done this. When he goes to a place the first thing he does is to join a ehurch. But nowhere has his condudt been in accord with his professions. He has been inhuman to his wife and has done so little for her that she will bo better without him." Mrs. Rusk was a widow with four children when she married to this man. Formerly Of Wingham. > There died in Blind River, Ont., on Sunday, April 23rd, Robt. Richard Lediett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lediett, formerly of Wingham, but now of Paris, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rankin of this town. Bert. was born and raised in Wingham and was well and favorably know, and his kind and genial manner made for hire hosts of friends. .Ile went to Bruce Mines about ten years ago, where he followed his occupation ofainter and decorator. About 7 p u years ago he was married. to Miss Barbara McLeod of Bruce Mines, who with two small children aro left to mourn the lossof a kind 'husband and good fattier, 1:+'ive years ago he removed to . Blind River, where he lived until his death. Besides his father and mother, six brothers and one sister are left to mourn his early demise. He died after a short illness from pneumonia, and ,was buried at Gordon Lake cemetery. The bereav- ed ones have the -sympathy of the community. Deceased was 80 years of age. Musical Treat. The concert given lest Friday even- ing by the Baptist Church choir and assisting friends was an event of the season, scoring a distinct and decided success. The excellent work of the. cel 1 chorus gala) evidence of careful train- ing and painstaking study. The cor- rectness and richness of tone, the quickness and precision of attack, and the true and sympathetic interpreta- tion of tho composers' Men', were specially to be noticed. A strong fen. lure was the full recognition of the value of the tempos in the various numbers and parts. Inthe individual work of the principals, great credit is due. Too much can scarcely bo ;said theexcellent praise of excelle t work done by lilies 1~aiquharson in the soprano; Mr. Hill, bass, was at his 1,. st, while Mrs. Beattie,contralto, was never heard to better advantage. The fine impression made by Mr. W m. Ilayles, tenor, in what may be called his first appearance in public reflects' great credit upon himself end is evidence of the excellent training he has been re- ceiving in connection with the Baptist Church choir. The Angel's thorns by Mise Farquharson, Mrs. Beattie and Miss Gilchrist, Was rendered with fine effect and the duet by Mrs. Beat- tie and. Mr. Wm. Bayles was also tnueb enjoyed. Altogether, the con- eort hat been pronounced by those -competent ttt judge as 'swirl pre- sented the Street ohorns tinging ever hard its Wingteato, and well merited ootnplinaettts are being showered up- on the rWeoorntplislaecd said enematrc + sbeefor, Mr. 3. Ilreury Chr1etie. A Ander shut it fire ,tet dlebaat £utnr* would b1 WeloOtoedi WANTED. -- flood . girl for general house -work, --G co. Brztnell Changing Hands. Mr, Hind, druggist, is disposing the greater part of his stock to J. W. McKibbon and A. L. Hamilton, and intends to take up business in Toron- to. He will have an announcement to make shortly with reference to the Muskoka trip contest. Board Of Trade. The Baat.•d of Trade held -a meeting on Tuesday evening. A number, of matters were informally discussed, including the Transient Traders' By- law, street -watering, industries, etc. The meeting for the election of officers will bo held on Tuesday next. Successful Bazaar. The Bazaar held by the Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham Hospital last Thursday, was a decided success. The receipts amounted to over $180. The ladies wish, through the Advance, to thank the friends who patronized them, and also those who donated articles. Football Oame. Wingham High School football team journeyed to Listowel last Saturday, and put forth their best efforts to bring the Bough Cup home, The game was a good one, and resulted in ascore of 2-1 in favor of Listowel. The III. S. teachers accompanied the team,and the boys were de- feated,although all report a pleasant outing, Serious Accident. On Saturday last, Wm. Clendening, who works with Andrew Mitchell of Turnberry, met with severe injuries. The team he was driving ran away ; Mr, Clendening was thrown out and the waggon passed over him, Several of his ribs were broken and one lung punctured, but at last accounts, Will. was getting along nicely. He bas no desire to repeat the experience. Shop Early Saturday. Why can't the stores close at ten o'clock on Saturday evenings, and thus give merchants and their em- ployees a chance to get home before the early hours of the Sabbath Day. No doubt it is just thoughtlessness on the. part of many. If possible, do your Saturday shopping early. If you must shop late, at least carry your parcels home, and don't keep delivery boys out until twelve o'clock. Election Of Officers. Wingbam Citizens Band. elected the following officers at their annual meeting on Monday evening :-Pres., 'A. J. Pilon ; Vice -Pres., F, Johnston ; See., N. Fry ; Treas., IL Ilinscliffe, Mr. Willis, the new Bandmaster from Smith's Falls, is expected this week. The Band will hold a monster garden party on the evening of Coronation Day, June 22nd, in aid of their "uni form" fund. Paste the date in your hat. Telephones Installed. The workmen for the 'leforth Huron Telephone Co. are busy building new lines and on Saturday ar number of new subscribers were given connec- tion with Wingham. D. McCormick, Culross, .has been added to the line No, 191 with ring 11, Line No. 100 in Culross has been re.arranged at fol - 1o s, 11, Jrib. Oasll cls • 3, m Cas- lick ; 13. Fred. Hardie; 1a, Robb. Mar, shall; 2, J. M. Pickte ; 4, Geo. Falcon- er; 25, A, McKenzie; 1#, Alex. Camer- on; 15, Adam Simpson; 21, Anthony McDonald ; 22 Jas. I3arkness ; b'3, W. Pickle. Jae. Wilson and R. W. Simp- son will remain on line 100 until an- other line is built, Line No, 185, a new one from Ouiross, has been brought int Winghatn with the fol• lowing subscribers viz t1---22, Philip Damson; 21s Thos. M. Goy; 21, Wni. S. Ding; 11, iCd, icing; li, Patrick King; • 12, Jas. Moir; 14, A. McCor. wick 15, McKinnon Brae, ; 10, Step - won Bros. 1f snbeeribare will mark these eliangeain their Directory', they will eeenie better aertic°. The new Ilan to Limpid* he.* tri ontapdetea ford tW Wire sraratbst taf new eubteribers en thin hews vwibl hegran tkraut salon iVi�fll Yd r► April Wedding. On Wednesday, April 20th, eaquiet marriage ceremony was performed in the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Dr. Rutledge officiating. The groom was Mr. Wm, Martin of the Junction, and the happy young lady was Mies Olive Fitzsimmons. Miss Florence Martin supported the bride and Mr. Bert. Martinp f dotyformed er similar for the groom. The bride and groom will re- side in Whitechurch, and their many friends wish for them a long and hap- py married life. Going West. The lure of the West is again mak- ing inroads on our town, and we regret to hear that we are likely soon to lose another fancily, viz., that of Mr. Thos. Hicks. The land op- portunities in the West have their advantages, and Mr. Hicks has secur- ed rt fine block of land of neatly a thousand acres, few years be good property, for bis boys. His son, nomad, is home from the West, and will return with the rest In about two Weeks. Cburcb 'news Rev,Dr. Rutledge preached in Stratford, on Sunday. Rev, E. H. Croly, Rector of 51, Paul's, conducted services in Goderioh. on Sunday. Maitland Presbytery will meet at Ripley, in Huron Chnrch, on Tuesday, May 10th, at 10,30, An important miesionary campaign for the Diocese of Huron will take place. daring the present month of May. The congregation of St. Paul's had the pleasure of listening to their former Rector, Rev. Wm. Lowe, on Sunday evening. Knox Church, Listowel, will be renovated at a cost of $3,000 or more. The entire interior will be painted and decorated, new carpets laid, and the seats upholstered. The Sacramental service will be held in Wingham Methodist Church next Sunday. At 11 a.m. the Love feast will be held, and will be follow- ed by a fellowship meeting, short ad- dress by the pastor, and the adminis- tration of the Lord's Supper. Dr. Boyle of Trinity College, Toron- to, will preach next Sunday, morning and evening, in St, Pauls Church. On Monday evening, in the school room of the church, Dr, Boyle will deliver a lecture, which will be follow- ed by a social time. The many friends of St. Paul's former rector will be de- lighted to greet him. Organized about two months ago, the Gideons are the Ohtistian Com- mercial Travellers' Association of Canada. Their objects are •-To win the 40,000 travelling men of Canada to Christianity ; to place a Bible in each hotel bedroom ; to elevate the moral tone of travellers on the road. Over 2,000 Bibles have been placed in rooms of the principal Toronto hotels by the Association. One hundred thousand dollars a convert was the price paid by the Methodist Episcopal church of the United States, in the foreign mission- ary fields in the seventeen years following its taking up of that work, according to figures given out at the Maine State Conference. . The Church entered the foreign missionary field in 1858. and in seventeen years expended in that direction $700,000. In that period there were seven conversions. Sunday School Entertainment. The annual entertainment of Wing. ham Methodist Sunday School on Monday evening was much enjoyed by all present. The whole programme was good, and the efforts of the little ones aero pleasing and effective, Cher t numbers that might be men- tioned were; -The pantomime, in whleh IIiss Vesss.nt posed, Mr. Hill singing very softly and sweetly -- "Jesus lover of ray sold ;" also the club awinging and the Virgins. The flag drill by a number of girls in charge of Miss Anderson was ospeci. ally well done and called forth repeat - ea applause, A pleasing event`of the evening was the handing of a purse of gold, by the superintendent, Mr, Buchanan, to Mr. 2!. J. 11111, as a recognition of services rendered in connection with the music of the school. Mr, I1i11 was too tenth sus. priced to reply at length, but briefly acknowledged the remembrance. The entertainment was brought to a close br Mr. Barron putting a company of hie Buy 5couta through their drIll, and the singing of the National An1b'hv God is Love. Grace iesues from love, divine in its origin and scope. Ma.n proves it heaven -born because, failing to apprehend it, he rejects it. Grace is inexplicable on natural grounds, as is the new birth, "Where sin abounded grace did much more abound." How sweet to have access through bis grace, by faith into sonship. "For by grace are ye saved through faith ; and that not of your- selves ; it is the gift of God." The annual meeting of the teachers and ofilcers of St. Paul's Sunday School was held on Wednesday even- ing of last week. Officers appointed are:- Secretary, E. Elliott; Treasur- er, A. J, Alderson ; Librarians, A. J. Alderson and D. Holmes ; Organist, Miss Houghton ; Assistant Organists, Misses Della Baugh and Flossie Orr. The appointment of a Superintendent and some of the business matters lain before the meeting was left over for another meeting to be- held in the course of a few days. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted. It has been finally deckled that the Synod of Huron will meet in Strat- ford on the 13th of June. Bishop Williams has stated that the meet- ing will be an important one. It is said that the trouble between Rev. Rural Dean Hill and the Church of St. John the .Evangelist, London, will come up for discussion. The congregation has cut the rector's salary to $1 a month, hoping to com- pel'him to resign. The trouble arose through Mr. Hill dismissing bis as- sistant, Rev. C. E. Jeakins, formerly of Wingham, Bishop Williams is standing -by the rector, and at the last meeting of the vestry intimated that he may seek more power from the synod to deal with the •con- gregation. The annual meeting of Wingham Methodist Sunday School was held on Thursday evening. and was one of the best for years. The receipts for the year (including $230,18 on hand at the beginning of the year) were $747 87 ; missionary money contributed by the School, $202,77 ; balance on hand, $280.42. There are 11 ofiiears, 28 teachers, 8 departments ; total mem- bership, )0 average attendance for the year, 277, There are 25 in the Horne department and 37 on the Cradle •n i roll. The ofiicoin- ing for the (.r. c year are -Supt., F. Buchanan ; As- sistant -Supt., W. T. Hall; Secretary, John Kerr ;.Assist•. Sec., I!', .T. Bind Treasurer, M. 7.utbrigg I 'Librarian, W. J. Iia•ines; Pianist, Mil's Hans - motel ; Supt. of Home department,. Mrs. Rutledge of Cradle Roll depart- ment, Mrs, J, A. Morton, r ersona1s Miss Hazel Ilrurnrnont"i of Toronto is holidaying at her hone here. Miss Mary Sadler of Toronto is visiting her sister, .Mrs. A. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Levis and children spent Sunday with Clinton friends. Elliott Fleming of Owen Sound spent Sunday with his parents here, Miss Maud Busbfleld of Lakelet was the guest of Miss May Mason over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Morton spent Sunday with the former's parents in Ilratnpton. Mas. 'Williams of Seaforlh le 'chat ing her daughter, Mea. Dunlop o Joan street. - Mre. W, J. Maine' and her friend Mrs. D:,.wavu, spent Sunday with Mrs tlillira Ilelnes at tiolyrovd. Mrs. Le lie 'Voting left for Win winter with ay,�, ocii Mems Good Flour,-Awde'e, Wingbara. Wear Greer'i Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co,'s advt, on page 8, Blacksmith wanted in new western town, See advt. page 8. Mr. Gillespie's portable mill is stt work on the farm. of Mr. Jos, Walker, B line, Butter paper now in stock at the Advance office. Bluevale Methodists will hold their annual garden party in the evening of June 12th. S. S. No, 2, Culross, ask for tendert for erection of new school -house ; see advertisement, l Brown, & Wilford are rushing the work on their apple evaporator at the south end of town. Dr. Redmond is having a fine large. verandah erected to the east wing of his residence on Patrick St. SEEDS I For sale, Timothy, all kinds Clover, etc, Best grades only, -King Bros: Mrs. Morrow -of: Patrick street, while house-cleaning last Friday, fell from a chair and. was considerably shaken. Mrs. Coventry of Patrick street has been laid up .on account of a fall, which unfortunately resulted in two broken ribs. Some of our citizens report seeing a large meteor on Saturday evening. It made a spectacular flight across the north-eastern sky. The executors' sale of the farm of the late Acheson Laird, lot 20, 21, Con. 10, Howick, 200 acres, is announced ; see advt, on page 8, Gint WANTno. - To do general house -work. Apply at the Rectory, Wingham. The addition of a fine large ver- andah to the front of Mr. Robt. Breen's house on Patrick Street, is a decided improvement. Erwin Robb of the 10th con. of Egremont, is the owner of a ewe that this spring gave birth to four Iambs ; all are alive and doing well. Bov na AND EGGS -Bring along your trade. We pay highest price in exchange for Boots and Shoes. W. J. Greer. A special meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, 15th inst. Fon SALii-Good second-hand heavy wagon, and a water tank, suitable for a cistern. Apply at Tmsns Office, Guelph seems to have contributed 25 cts. to the "George's" fund. Some- body named George in that city must feel lonely when he is the "only one." D. Bell has a fine stock of handsome pianos, and some very fine Edison phonographs, and hundreds of re- cords, that furnish great entertain- ment. Mrs. D. M. Gordon will sell a quantity of household furniture at her residence. Furniture may be seen any afternoon or evening. The engagement is announced of Miss Pearl V. Burns, daughter of Mrs. J. W. Duncan, to Mr. Chester R. Copeland. The wedding will take place June 7. - Several fonts of the latest type suit- able for wedding etationery and call- ing cards have been added to the al- ready well -stocked plant of The Ad- vance recently. FaatanSns ATr.CNTto,t-We have the best assortment of Shoos, suitable for Farm Work ever shown in town ; prices $1,50 to $3,50-W. J. Greer. The Bowling Club intend holding a local bowling tournament on the 24th, and any persons wishing to take part are requested to apply to the Secre- tary, John Mason. SI7BSQRII?TIUN $100 Pan Nun ui AAI ys.nc , 1,"Nun TO Smsetnnono is tit s, The Brnasele Poet reports ten or a dozen applicants for the postmaster- ship of that village, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Farrow, for many years a faithful public ser- vent.. Wingham has a new watering -car/ It appears to be an effective duet - layer, looks well, and cute quitei a figure. It bas a steel barrel, good dis- tribution, and the merchants were pleased to have it report for duty, f All accounts owing the D. M. Gor- don estate must be paid at once, as the business is being closed. A. M. Crawford received another carload of automobiles to -day, and it is possible that still another will be on the way to Wingham before long. Looks as if a lot of our citizens will soon be rolling in wealth (at least in. .automobiles.) Mayor Spotton• went to London on Monday tohear one of the orators of the. United States, Wm. Jennings Bryan, The aforesaid William is no doubt a good speaker, but he has not been an unqualified emcees as a Prosi- dential candidate. To RENT. -Suite of rooms over Mr, Greer's store. Apply to -Dr. Irwin. Mr, A, D. McKenzie of the Lucknow Sentinel, intends leaving about the middle of this month for a trip through the West,going as far as the coast. W. J. Wraith, who was in charge of The Sentinel from the time i Mr. McKenzie secured it until last October, is again at the helm. Postmaster J. 11. Morris, of Blen- heim, observed a unique anniversary on May 1, for it was 50 years since he took charge of the Blenheim post of- fice. He has the longest term in the service of any man in the Dominion, and during all the 50 years he has served without interruption except for an occasional holiday, • To Rums -The small store one door south of the Bank of Hamilton. Pos- session given first of Auguste -Apply to C. N. Griffin, Real Estate and Insurance. The annual meeting of the Wing - ham branch of the Woman's Insti- tute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, May 18th, at 3 o'clock pan.. At this meeting will be held the election of officers for the ensuing year and many other items of interest to members. A full "at- tendance is requested. Ladies please note, this meeting is called one week earlier than the regular date of meet- ing. -A. Bone, Sec, A sow, the property of 'Wellington Rush, Zone, recently gave birth to eighteen pigs ; and Mr. Jamas Elliott, Euphemia, has two ewes, 'which gave birth to seven lambs. A CAtatoAn of White Sewing machines arrived at D. Boll's last week, Call at his wflrerooms and see theta working . The beat machine reeord. They were bought right and will be sold right, by D. Hell. A single goodto 11R rYihi rrs r Ile o d l g bird of this fancily has been found to devour 185 caterpillars in a day, while the erop of another was found to have a collection of 100 potato bugs, . An increase of 108 in population in one year, while other towns have had a decrease, is something of which Winghatnites should be proud. Let everybody "boost" for this good old tow», and help our population take another jump this year. Those interested in ferns drainage May attend a dezrtonetratlort to be held on the farnt of IL W. Lakd, lot 20, 21, Con. 10, iiowiek, on Thursday, 18th inet, The method:, of finding the fall, determining the grade, digging tine to grade, etc., will he shown.. Any person wishing information shoat' edrMeage ehonid write Prof. BIRTHS. Weston -In Howick, May 5th, to Mr. and Mrs, Weston, a son. Corbett -In Morris, May 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corbett, a son. Stephenson -In Wingham hospital, on May Sth, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stephenson, a son. DEATHS. Lewis -In Wroxeter, on May 7th, Mr. E. W. Lewis. McTavish -At Salem, May 4th, Peter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Mc- Tavish, aged 4 years. Roll Butter and Fresh Eggs Wanted Lard for sale in pails and one pound prints. Armour & Co. WINONAM Seasonable Goods Fine Tomato Plants Early Seed Potatoes Every Description of Garden Seeds Seed Corn Our Stock is Complete and very Choice, there can be no better. , Ce11 and see it for yourself. Mengel Seeds, about 20 dif- ferent kinds to choose from. eineeeneelleiseeieWitivielanierfie J. L. AWDE RED CEDAR FLAKES maimmaiommo -The Best Moth Preventive Known. Agreeable odor Easily Removed Sure in Effects The Most Convenient The Most Cleanly Use "Mothine" for the Buffalo Moth J. W. • McKibbon ?'fie' 'Vac MEN'S OXFORDS Are Your Oxfords Ready ? There's some very new and choice Oxfords pinking here now. We've the best that can be had for the money, Black and colored leathers in very Stuart new models for this season. Our Oxfords' don't gap and they don't slip at the heel. The measure of your Sum- mer's enjoyment will be governed, to a large degree, by the fat of your Oxfords. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 to $4,50 The price, however, cuts but lit- tle figure, until yon see the Oxford value hitched to these prices. W. J. GREER THE SHOER Eyes Tested Free All this week, by F. 3. Hind, Optician, using the new SHADOW TEST No drops or drugs sore rbecessary to test the eyes properly. Phm B K Hind, DRUGDiST and OPTICIAN WINOFIAM ONTARIO WiNiliiAM MARKETS. Wheat -78e to 80e. Oata-02 to 04 rte. Barley --•48 to 50 cts, Peas ---70 to 70 eta. Iley--$0.00 to at10.00 por ton, Butter ---18 to 24) eta, ifgge--1S to 18 eta. Pothtssar-•44) to •t5e per bush. Liv, Hoge -P.75, ]I'crr i Toronto « reports taw