The Wingham Advance, 1911-08-10, Page 1The gingham Mvance.
39111 TEAR, NO. O.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
W NGS. &M, ONT , 171111RSDA.Y, AUGUST 10, 1911.
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 Paan Ylan naw A>ovaaren.
$1.50 TO 1dunseurerM I3 17.19.
Some of the United Sates news-
papers admit the fact. The Jersey
journal comforts the farmers of the
States by assuring them that they will,
not lose anything by Reciprocity, It
will be the Canadian producer who ie
to suffer, The truth will get .out, it
seems.
—The Toronto World urges Cana.
diens thusly :--
Jay all means, keep out the
American bog."
Which kind? Those called "The Big
Trusts," or the old-fashioned, four -
footed kind ? It might be wise on the
part of Canadians to bar both kinds
Qut,
**
—The Canadian farmer to -day has
home market to himself. This market
consumes eighty to ninety per cent. of
his produce. Tho Canadian farmer
under reciprocity surrenders his home
market to a great company- of foreign
competitors. Not only is his market
opened to United States, but to all the
favored nations.
-With nations armed as they per-
haps never were before, and millions
of dollars a quandered yearly for war
purposes, comes the pleasing news,'.
that three leading nations, Great
Britain, France and the United States,
have signed treaties agreeing to sub-
mit disputes to arbitration. This is a
step in the right direction, and we
hope an omen of the incoming of the
age of universal peace,
* * *
•
—Dan. McGillicuddy was to have
been one of the witnesses in the
examination of the graft charge of
$09,000 against Mr, Oliver, a member
of the Laurier Cabinet. The investi-
gation was prevented by dissolution
of Parliament, but Dan. declares he
will, take the platform and tell all
about the graft, and claims he has the
/proofs. When an old-time Liberal
like McGillicuddy takes such action,
there will be "loins." Dan. is a
fighter.
—Both Grits and Tories have cause
for profound gratitude. The Globe
and the Star assure their readers that
Laurier will sweep the country, and
not a Conservative will be returned
from Manitoba. In fact, the Govern.
ment (as one Wingham voter put it)
will go back with 25 increased
majority. Then the Mail -Empire and
the News are confident that the
Government will be defeated. Con-
servatives are to sweep some of the
provinces clean, Quebec is to change
front and R. L. Borden is to be trium-
phant. What more could (.frits or
Tories desire ? Both parties are to be
supreme victors at the polls on Sept,
21st. It is really wonderful, isn't it ?
* * *
—The flag -ship of the Canadian
navy, the Niobe, has had a baa smash.
It appears that she was ordered out
on a. little election campaign work to
make a sort of a sideshow at a picnic
not far from Finance Minister Field-
ing's constituency. As she draws
over 27 feet of water and bravely
dashed in where there was only about
16 feet, she ran on the rocks and tore
a tremendous hole ino
her bottom.
However,: she has been released and
will be patched up. We always bad
fears for the Niobe if she ever came
within range of a real Dreadnought,
but we never expected to hear of her
rippingg her bottom out attending a
summer picnic in the .Srst election
campaign she was engaged in. Why,
the historic Minnie M. throws the
Niobe into the shade, when it comes
to campaign work, and did not cost a
twentieth as ranch. While the Niobe
is repaired, the crew can clean their
uniforms, brighten their gold lace,
and have a good easy time --all at the
country's expense. Great, isn't it ?
But that is one way the money
goes,
THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.
With the nominations made and
the candidates in the field, the cam-
paign may be regarded as begun, to
eta on September 21st with the final
eftart—•the bat-tle of the ballots.
The Adva,nee is opposed to the
Reciprocity agreement, sincerely be-
lieving that it will prove detrimental
to the interests; of this cottntry. We
believe that the highest st develo ement
- of Canada can be best attained by ad-
hering to the policy inaugurated years
ago by the Conservative party. That
policy and Canadian prosperity have
been sea nlosely identified, that al-
though the Liberals denounced it
when in Oppoeltion, they ooatinned
it practically in its: entirety', when
they obtatned power, and the result
hen been Canadian progress and de-
Velopment,
So far as the Advance le concerned,
the editor intends to do all that he
eats legitimately to eeeure the euoceee9
of the Coneerveetive oandfd'ate. At
the tame time, we shall respect the
rights of other! whose- opinton may
differ fronoure-
cull •/t
all We
enrdeaseor to avoid being ofe rsfve, A
*leen entestassign in *very re set wM
be to the oral* of Ivll eratootalt l
THE TOWN COUNCIL
This Council held regular special
session on Monday •evening. The
Mayor being detained, Councillor
Bone was asked to preside, on motion
of Couns, Hall and Heli.
In the absence of the Clerk, Conn,
Elliott filled the vacancy. The
minutes of July meetings were ap-
proved.
The Mayor arrived.
A petition was read asking for a
light on the corner of Leopoid and
Patrick streets. On motion of Couns..
Elliott and Bell, the Commissioners
will be requested to place one.
A numerously signed petition was
presented by Mr. Fred. Scott asking
for his oontinnation as Watchman.
An appointment having been made in
the meantime no action could be
taken at present.
The report of the Clerk re W. W.
By-law showed that it waas approved
by the property -owners, The By-law
(No. 634) was then read a third time
and finally passed..
REPORT FINANCE CO3DrITTnE.
W. G. Gray, teaming $ 21 75
W. II. Rintoul, repairs 6 00
A. M, Fralick, work..... , 9 63
Pubic School Board.... . , ,400 00
A. Sanderson, watering sts..,57 05
" teaming 23 45
W. A. Currie, repairs...., ., 75
Fred Scott, night-watchman . , 24 00
R. Deyell, material and work
at cemetery 50 91
Bell Tel. Co,, messages 1 55
H. B, Elliott, -printing, etc11 70
Elec. Light Com., light Band
Hall 81
Dom. Express Co., express , 80
R. Rankin, salary. ...•...:.... .,7 50
Thos. Calvert " • 50 00
Geo. Allan " 32 50
John F. Groves, salary 55 50
R. A. Dinsley, testing hose, 50
Wm. Holmes, work 1 30
Arthur Haines, street work, 45 85
E, Dennis, teaming, etc 45
Richardson & Rae, supplies. 1 00
The report was adopted.
The account of nightwatchman F.
Scott for 10 nights at $1 50 per night
($24) was referred by the Finance com-
mittee to the Council. A number of
the members thought that as Mr.
Scott stepped into the vacancy on
short notice, and was replaced by an-
other, that he was entitled • to more
than $1.00 per night, but as that was
the stipulated price wheii'ne was en-
gaged, the account passed for $16.
The Commission asked for an ad-
vance of $1,000 to pay for extensions
petitioned for and ordered by Council,
until the work can be completed and
debentures sold. On motion of Couns.
Bone and Bell, the request was
granted,
Moved by Coun. Bone, seconded by
Conn. Bell—That theresolution pass-
ed by the Council on July 24th last, re
the Council taking the initiative on
constructing sewers on certain streets
be rescinded and that the followidg be
substituted therefore — "That this
Council take the initiative in con-
structing sewers as follows :—(a) On
Catharine street from Patrick St.
to Victoria St., thence along Victoria
St. to Josephine St. ; and on Frances
St, from Patrick St. to Diagonal.
Road, thence along Diagonal' Road to
and connecting with proposed Hewer
at Victoria St. ; and on Shuter St.
from John St. to and connecting with
sewer at Victoria aSf (b)
On Edward
dward i
St. from Patrick St. to Alfred St., and
that the Clerk do the necessary ad-
vertising and notify the property
owners who will be affected." The
motion was carried.
On motion of Conn. Mcltenzie and
Bell, the bell ringer's salary was
increased to $10 per month.
Parties who have made sewer con-
nection on° Josephine street and have
not paid the fee of $15 to the Town
Treasurer, will be requested to do so
at once,
Returning Officer.
The Advance is pleased to hear that
Mr. J. A. Morton has been appointed
Returning -Officer for East Huron, in
the approaching election. Mr, Morton
will do the work well, and his ap-
pointment should be satisfactory to
all concerned.
Beath Ot A Brother.
The Mitchell Advocate thus refers
to theeat
d h ofr s
M . J rues'
,which we
reported last week. Deceased was a
brother of Mr. Richard James of
Wingham :—"Another name is strick-
en front the ever -lessening xoll of our
old Settlers and a
solitary woman in
the sunset of life, and a lonely home,
is left to mourn a beloved husband.
After a long illness, Philip James, east.
end of the town, passed to hie reward
en Sunday last, aged 71 years. De-
Ceased was born in Cornwall, England,
and came to Canada with his
parents In the year 18tS. In 1851 he
settled on a farm in Hibbert, and
twenty-seven years age retired from
aetive labor
a radeve
and r slut
elivedtn
bliteheil. Resides a 'wife, be leaves
a son and daughter, Mr. 1?, E. J'atnes,
libbert, and Mrs, W. Ludwick, lay
City, Mioh. The end was as pe*oeful
ea the time of a beautiful sumer
day, when daylight Wes in —o night
with increasing lordliest**. oar ,o�eete
g
i . Teseieda
y
all that was morel of our friend land
LoWrnemesa wM hullo tto rest in Wn
laid tetery',u
CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION
FOR EAST ,HURON.
James Bowman of Morris Township
Tbe� Unanimous Choice.
One of the most enthusiastic con-
ventions in the history of East Huron,
was held in Bruseeis an Tuesday last,
to nominate a candidate to contest the
constituency in the Conservative
terests, There were about two hun-
dred in attendance, united and en
thnsiastic. That so many farmers as-
sembled in the busy harvest season is
indicative of the interest aroused.
President P. W, Scott occupied the
chair. He read an encouraging letter
from Mr. R, L, Borden, epeaking
highly of Dr, Chisholm and his work
in the House.
Then came the nomination of a can-
didate. Mr. Tames Bowman, ex -
Warden of the county, was nomin-
ated by Mr, Geo. Spotton, seconded
by Mr. M. Lockhart, Presidents of
municipalities then outlined the senti-
ments of their divisions, and from ono
end of the" riding to the other, there
was but the one voice --that was
BOWMAN and Victory. No other
name was even suggested, and no bal-
lot was necessary and the nomination
was confirmed by a unanimous stand-
ing vote.
Messrs. M. Loclebart, Dr, Redmond,
T. Hall, Geo. Spotton, A. H. Mus-
grove, M. L. A., and the candidate,
were invited to the platform to ad-
dress the convention. The first three
wisely refrained from speaking at any
length. The others spoke ably on the
great issue of the campaign, Mr.
Spotton spoke with kis usual vigor,
and was followed by the member for
North Huron, who emphasized the
national aspect of the Reciprocity
question. Mr. Bowman, in his ad-
dress showed an intelligent grasp of
the issue before the electors, and
urged earnest, faithful work until the
last vote was polled.
•
It is clearly evident that the con-
vention made no mistake in their
selection of a candidate. Behind Mr.
Bowman stands the Conservative
party of East Huron, in a united en-
thusiastic effort to return him at the.
bead of the poll. There are no
divisions in the ranks, no jealousies,
but a resolve to work and win.
The convention closed with cheers
for the King, for Mr. Borden, and• a
deafener (sufficient to wake up any
sleepy Brusselite) for the candidate.
The 'Conservative candidate, Mr.
Jas. Bowman, is a man that would do
credit to any constituency. For many
years he has been a respected resident
of Morris township, a practical farmer
and shrewd enough to see the danger
that lurks behind the innocent looking
Reciprocity agreement. To Mr. Bow-
man it 'Must mean considerable sacri-
fice to enter into a campaign at this
busy harvest season, but he realizes
that it is acrucial time in the history
of Canada, and he has decided to come
to the help of East Huron against the
Laurier -Taft proposition to sacrifice
our natural resources and throw open
wide Our market, not to the United
States alone, but to twelve other
nations to compete with Canadian
farmers. Mr. Bowmenis
a clean, p up-
right
-
right man, around whem East Huron
Conservatives will rally unitedly and
enthusiastically. He is a good plat-
form speaker, well-informed on the
issues of the day, and will no doubt
hold what Dr, Chisholm sso gallantly
won, The Advance will accord Mr.
Bowman its cordial support.
Let it be then :—
Borden, Bowman and Victory.
Bar out the American Trusts.
The home market for our own
people.
Horse Killed.
Mr. John Reid lost a valuable horse
on Sunday. The animal, which was
tied in the National hotel sheds while
Mr„ Reid was in Dr, Redmond's office,
broke its halter and got away. It ran
west on Patrick street, and near'Leo-
pold street ran into a tree with such
force that it was killed instantly.
Won Many Prizes,
D. 13. McDonald • and two daughters
en
att de Caledonian doniangames
in Kincar-
dine.
a
dine. D. E. got 2nd prize for piping
and Ord for beet dressed Highlander.
His daughters, Vera and Flora, won
seven prizes for dancing, At Luck-
now on Monde
only y Misa Vera
competed, and she took one second
and one third prize for dancing.
Former Resident Deceased.
Mr. W, D. Pringle received word
on Monday afternoon of the sudden
death of his father at his home in
Wallaceburg, Deceased had been in
failing health for eotne bine, but the
end came with great euddennese. At
time
of closing our forms, "cve have
been able a le to *mon but little le lnfornta-
tion, but Mr, Pringle, ten, was a
resident of thte town for many years.
About 25 years ago, he removed to
Wallenberg. ,Hee was a member of
,the Raptiet ()hutch, and highly re-
elseaaed: in the tmtr manfty. Besides
hi* sorrowing partner, he beavers two
tharglitare and one sonthe Utter, Mr,
A Pry of Wiziiinan,
Won They Trophy.
At the Goderich Tournament last
week, a Wingham rink won the
Trophy. The players wore ---Q, Dallas,
T. Ring, A. E. Porter and D, Holmes
(skip), Until the last end was played
the score was in favor of the. Brussels
four, but the addition of four points in
the 13th end left the Wingham rink
one up. The score by ends;
Holmes 001 MO 001 012 4-12
Rose130 202 110 100 0-11
The prizes were four nickel -plated
coffee pereolaters.
An August Wedding.
On -Wednesday of this week, a
happy event made festive the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Hetherington on the
first line of Morris, when their Baugh:
ter, Miss Bertha, became the bride of
Mr. Alex. Coutts of Wingham. The
event taking place at high noon, as we
close our forms, we are unable to
secure full particulars. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Dr. Rutledge,
and the bride was tastefully attired.
The young couple are well and favor.
ably known, and received the con-
gratulations of their friends. After a
bridal tour to Toronto and other
cities, Mr. and Mrs. Qoutts will reside
in. Wingham, The Advance extends
congratulations,
Took 111 While Visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. John Scandrett of
Belgrave took a driving trip last week
to visit relatives in London township.
On Saturday, the friends where they
were staying, accompanied by Mrs.
Scandrett, took 'a little outing. Mr.
Scandrett preferred nob to go, so was
alone on the premises during the
absence of the friends. On their
retnrn, they were shocked to find Mr.
Scandrett lying out in the yard, hav-
ing apparently been seized with a
paralytic stroke, Until Tuesday
morning he showed no signs of re-
gaining consciousness, so that it has
been impossible to learn bow long
he had been exposed to the burning
rays of the sun. The
doctors are
hopeful that Mr. Scandrett will re-
cover, although this is the second
time he has eufIered from paralysis.
East Huron Liberals.
The Nominating Convention for the
Liberals of East Huron was held in
Brussels on Friday last. There was
a large attendance, nearly all of the
allowed delegation being present, and
'many others. One of those present
says :—"It was one of the best Con-
ventions I. ever attended." Two
names were before the gathering,
viz :—Arch. Hislop, candidate at the
last election, and W. 11. Kerr, editor
of the Brussels Post. Hislop received
by far the largest number of votes,
and accepted the nomination. Ad-
dresses were given by the candidates,
W. H. Derr, J, T. Currie and others.
The Advance has no comment to
make, further than to say, that
it is the opinion of many at this
end of the riding, both Conservatives
and Liberals, that Editor Kerr would
have proved much the stronger
candidate. Besides, many consider
that it would have been a seemly
recognition of the many years of
faithful service rendered by Mr. herr
in the
interests of
the Liberal party,
r 1
and that Hislop has had his share of
the honors and emoluments, How.
ever, Hislop won out in the pre-
liminary. Whether he will be "it"
after the fusiiade of the ballots re+
mains to be seen.
British Bora Organize.
At the meeting in the King Edward
Hotel, Toronto, August 2nd, the
question was discussed of forming an
Association of British -born, for the
purpose of opposing the Reciprocity
measure, as one of disloyalty to
Britain and a positive detritnent to
Canadians. " It was decided to form
branches of the Association in all
parts of Canada, particularly in On-
tario, and a series of meetings will be
arranged, Rev. J. C. Robins, of
Brockville, spoke as a Liberal, and de.
nouneed the pect. Annexation was
the real thing behind the agreement
with the United States, and he an.
pealed to the 250 British -born present
to Strike a death blow, not only to
this, but to every kindred move that
in any 3'
a
w tendedCl
p
to separate
Cana.
da from the motherland, Dr. Gwalior
Evans is another Liberal, and one of
the leaders of the party itt Kingston,
Be frankly stated that he had parted
company
with I.i hsme a ` "
p y b r , so far., he
the pact was concerned, for it and
Liberal principles were incompatible, !,
The United States people, he said,
could never keep apromise, and he
didn't think they would keep this one,
The agreement between the United
States Government and Canada not to
erect fortifications on the frontier bad
been broken by the United States,
which not only butte forts to the
number of 10 or 12, but armed and
manned them and would build more,
"What doe! this mean ?" he asked,
Simply that if they don't get recipro,
city they will take stranger measures.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier has known thie
for a long time, but has taken no
action." .
Butter paper for sale at that Ad -
vanes olltoe,
Persona s
W, H, Gurney spent Sunday in
Fergus,
Mrs. Jas. S. bard is visiting friends
in Paisley.
E. H, Bird is visiting his parents
in Woodstock.
Miss Jean McGillivray of Chicago is
home on a visit,
Charlie Stinson of Detroit le visiting
at Dr, Tamlyn's.
Miss May Drummond is home from
Toronto on a visit,
Miss Nellie Bennett is visiting
friends in Seaforth,
Mies Jennie Bowman
relatives in Brussels.
Miss Lillian Moffatt is visiting
friends at Purple Grove.
Miss Laura Rush of Toronto is visit-
ing her sisters in town.
Miss Hattie Wellwood is home from
Toronto on her vacation,
Misses Nellie and Millie Nicholls are
visiting friends in London,
Mr. R. A, Graham leaves this week
on a visit to New York state.
is visiting
Herb. Sheriff is home from the
West on a visit to his parents,
Mrs, Match of Clinton is visiting her
son, who resides on Shuter street.
Miss May Reid left on Wednesday
to spend a month at Smith's Falls,
Mrs, C. V. Smith of Stratford is
visiting Mr. and Mrs, F. H. Roderus.
Editor W. II, Kerr ol,,Brursels gave
the Advance a pleasant call on Mon-
day.
Miss Vera Bradwin of Moose Jaw,
Sask„ is visiting her grandparents in
town.
Miss Myrtle Imlay, of the hospital
staff, is holidaying with friende at
Ethel.
J. W. Ansley and sister, Miss
Laura, spent Sunday with friends in
Clinton.
Horace Bennett of the West paid
his parents in town a flying visit over
Sunday.
Miss Agnes Mitchell of Toronto is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. A. J.
Nicholls,
Mrs, E. Button of Shelburne, is vis-
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos,
Gregory.
Mrs, Rich. Kinsman of Sarnia is
visiting her sister, Mrs. F. H.
Roderus.
Miss Ada Roderus of Rochester,
N. Y„ is home for a few weeks'
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs, R. S. Dinsley are
camping for a couple of weeks at
Silver Lake.
Miss Etta Redburn of Teeswater
spent a few days last week with Miss
Viola Isard.
Rev, G. V. Collins is spending a
couple of weeks at Wallaceburg * and
other place`s.
Miss Millie Turner is in Toronto for
a few weeks, in the wholesale mil-
linery stores.
Dr. and Mrs. H. E. W. Tamlyn
visited a few days in London during
the past week.
Mr. Fred McLean was up from Tor-
onto last week on account of his
father's illness.
Miss Verna Graves of Seaforth was
the guest of Miss Nellie .Bennett for a
couple of weeks.
Miss Ethel Beckwith is in Listowel
for a couple of weeks, supplying in the
telegraph office,
Miss M. L. Brock and Master
Leonard,
are spending the week with
relatives in London.
Gordon Imlay returned to Detroit
on Tuesday after spending a few
weeks at his home here.
Miss Sean McTavish, a former pupil
of our High School, has been the
gnest of Mrs. John Elder.
Miss Lillie Marshall of Seaforth
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. J.
Marshall, Pleasant Valley.
Miss Lilly Field left on Monday to
take up residence in London, where
she has a situation in view.
Mrs. C. J. Graham and son, Charlie,
of London, are visiting the forrner's
daughter, Mrs. B. Cochrane.
Mrs. Fessant and. daughter, Minnie,
returned from Buffalo last week, after
spending a couple of months there.
Ezra Wellwood 1 visiting at his
home in Lower Winngham,' after
spending several years in Winnipeg.
Elmer Moore of Saskatoon, Seek.,
is a visitor in town. Elsner is looking
and feeling fine, and is very enthusi-
astic over the West.
Mrs, Wm, Chandler and daughters,
Misses Margaret and Mary, spent
Sunday with the formet's sister,
Mrs.Peter M
Mason, arHoch.
M
, near
Miss Bessie Marsales of Buffalo,, N.
., is visiting her grandmother, Aire,
Reynolds. Miss Marsales has been
spending a few weeks in Muskoka.
ltliss Ethel King
left lastlrt ay fo
r
Chicago, o where she will enter one of
the Hospitals in training for a nurse.
Her Wingham friends wish her every
etrccess.
Brock I3randon and his sister, Miss
Hazel, and Miss Ha 1 Mis Myers. of o
Stratford,
are spending a couple of weeks at Mr.
and Mrs, Wilfred Reid's, FOttet Wa-
wanosb.
Dr. Naylor, Miss Naylor, Miss Barry
and Miss Milne, of Estex, made tip an
auto party to town last week. They
visited at $, Gracey'c and Thos.
Y
$in remained. and e me;
fuel about a week..
Mee. Lynn McMIehtel and son,
Alton, of Rochester, N.Y., and Mics
Clara Rummell of Toronto have re.
turned to their respective homes,
after visiting their mother, Mrs.' Geo,
Walker, Trim:berry.
Mrs, Alex, Rote of Pakten Miss
Scott t of A A t t ur the h 11•lIea+e! Margaret
and Tena Sif eL crd of R4 E3�r
pity' Mr, and
Mrs. Gavin D. Bsrrowrnan of Toronto:
have been gusate of Mrea 3010 Me -
Dhotis slow rig the pima week,
The Town Painters' Club,
A genial subscriber, a jolly joker
from Turnberry, and, by the way, .a
staunch Liberal, handed us the follow-
ing names, which he suggests as suit-
able °filters for a new organization,,
which he proposes to call "Wingham
Mossback Farmers' Clnb":—President,
John McLean.; Vice -President, John
E, Sweets; Directors of Stock Indus.
try—F. VanStone, T. T. Field. and
John Wilson, V.S. (Note. --Consul-
tations free to members of the Club).
Director of Importations, H. Davis ;
Club Architect, Wm. Nicholson; Man.
ager of .Horse Emporium, I. C. Currie;
Financial Agent, C. P. Smith, banker;
Managing Director, W. J, Deyell, As
all the above gentlemen, residents of
town, have farms, our genial friend
considers they would make a suitable
officiary. We publish the above at
his request, on condition that when
the installation takes place, the Press
is to have a free ticket for the banquet
that follows.
Wingham High School.
In last week's issue, we gave a list
of twelve successful candidates out of
sixeeen who wrote at the recent
examination for entrance to Faculty of
Education. Of these, seven have now
completed the examination for first-
class certificates, viz :—J. W. Ansley,
Reta Davidson, R. J. Gallagher, Viola
M. Isard, W. C. McKee, J, E. Porter
and H, E. Thomposn. This week we
have the pleasure of announcing a
second list of successful pupils. Out of
eighteen recommended to write on the
recent Normal School Entrance exam•
'nation, fifteen were successful, and
seven obtained honours. The follow•
ing are the successful candidates :—
Florence Aitchison (Hon.), William
Brydges, Annie Geddes, Wilson
Geddes (Hon.), Ada Haines (Hon.),
Roland Henderson, Gretta Kennedy
(Hon.), Ernest Linklater (Hon.), Peter
McEwen, Hector Mutton (Hon.), Flor-
ence Price (Hon.), Mary Ritchie,
Lillian Ross, Emma Stewart, Roy
Turvey. Considering that � g th t there were
changes in the teaching stall, seven
first class and fifteen second class
(including seven with honours) is
certainly a highly creditable contri-
bution to the intellectual life of the
province. The success achieved speaks
well for the efficiency of Wingham
High School, and the diligence of the
pupils. The Advance feels like mak-
ing special mention of Wilson Geddes,
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Geddes of
Belgrave. He is only 14 years of age,
took honors, and never yet failed in
an examination.
local ilea ;
Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham,
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8,
The proof of success is the ability
to deliver the goods.
Mr. L. Hamilton of Bruce reports
145 tons of hay off his farm.
Why does a man invariably write
bis own name, when given a pen to
try ?
GIRL WANTED.—For general house=
work.—Apply to Mrs. H. F. Hicks.
Last week, John Barry, a farmer
near Exeter, sold three horses for one
thousand dollars. That sounds well.
Mrs, John Wells, who is a visitor
here from Florida, was in the hospital
for a couple of weeks, but has re-
covered.
Orval Brock, who has been in the
Hospital for several weeks, is con-
valescing and expects to be out in a
few days.
Mr, A. Bennett, formerly of Wing-
ham,has disposed of his business in
Lucknow, and will sec what the West
has in store.
Prices go to pieces, but quality re-
mains firm at our Boot and Shoe sale.
—W. J. Greer,
Next Sunday the pulpit of Wing -
ham Baptist Church will be occupied
by a former pastor, Rev, E, It, Fitch,
of Toronto, who fs visiting in town.
Survey or w wMc.Do all of O .en Sound
'teas in town last week surveying some
streets for sewers and cellar drains ; he
eeetns to be a hustler at work,
Mr, and Mrs, Roderus received word
last week that their son Will. near
Los Angeles, Cal., had one of hie legs
broken by a runaway accident. It
will lay him aside for several weeks.
1*WINES. AND asaniSts,—The kinds
you avantprides.—
W.
at money -saving prrs s
—
W.
J. Greer,
The Grand Lodge 62 Independent
Order of Oddfellows is in session at
Niagara Fella. Messrs. Jrto, F. Groves
and Jno. Lamont are representing
Maitland Lodge No. 110, and John
i.'earenrepre ental vo ! i from the lyn
tamp /ant,
Among those who took advantage
of the excursion to Sarnia and Detroit
hast Saturday, were :---Mr, and Mrs.
F, Strleker, Mr, and Mrs. Robb, Max-
well, er,` Mr. and Mrs Wm,Maxwell.
1, , Ma w 1,
Mr. and Mrs. Grierson, Mies Lizzie
Wilton, bifid Hattie Redone, W. A,
Ourrla, ,Teetsph Glbion,
Mr. and Mrs, Jarvis desire to
acknowledge gratefully the many
kindnesses shown them during their
recent sudden bereavement and
sorrow,
The waterworks staff is very busy,
Wingham waterworks system is a
good revenue -producer, and will be
better, when water for domestic pur-
poses is available,
Mel, Brock of Toronto spent Tues.
day with A. H. Wilford, Mel, is the
Canadian champion half=mile runner,
and was taking part in the Caledonian
games in Lucknow on Monday,
Brussels Union Sabbath School
excursion is dated for Tuesday,
August 155th, The train 1 slated to
leave Wingham at 8,40 a.m. A pro-
gramme of sports is being arranged,
GREAT CHANCES TO SAVE
MONEY at 1ssnn's CLEAN SWEEP
SALT, This Sale 1 proving a great
success, Come with the crowd and
get your share of the wonderful val-
ues. Prices are down to the lowest
limit,
The Dominion Fair is in progress at
Regina, Sask., and W. B. Wellwood
of town is in cbarge of a fine exhibit
of the Art Tailoring Co. of Toronto.
Bert says that business prospects are
good in the West.
The Dominion Government is adver-
tising for the installation of a wireless
station at Tobermoray. Four acres of
land are being cleared for the placing of
the wires and a residence will also be
erected for the operator.
Harper Simmons came up from To-
ronto to attend the funeral of Band-
master Jarvis' daughter Edith. Har-
per is attending the S. A. Training
School in Toronto, and gives promise
of being an energetic and successful
otflcer,
On Saturday last Frankie Sperling
underwent an operation, performed
by Dr. Agnew, Dr. Redmond assist-
ing. The case proved more serious
than was expected, but we are pleased
to say he is now making rapid re-
covery,
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Wingham District, expect to
hold their annual convention in the
Methodist Church, Brussels, on Wed-
nesday, September 13th. All who are
interested kindly keep this date in
mind,
The Lucknow Sentinel reports that
"Andrew McManus of that village,
who has been employed with Mr.
John Keyes at Kincardine, is suffer-
ing from the effects of a paralytic
stroke sustained two weeks ago," Mr,
McManus formerly resided in Wing -
ham.
Fou, SALE CHEAP,—A good, strong
spring waggon, with pole ; will carry
1500 to 2,000 pounds; in good conch-
tion—S. Gracey,
Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Wilson enter-
taided a number of young people from
Wingham ono afternoon last week, at
a picnic held in Mr, H. Davis' grove.
A very pleasant time was spent in
boating. Tea was served by the
ladies ; all agreed that they had
thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
During a thunderstorm, Charles
Baumgarden, a mason at Preston, had
a very strange experience. He was
working on a building, when suddenly
a flash of ligntning nearly blinded
him, knocking the trowel that he was
working with out of his hand, Out-
side of a bad shock he was not badly
hur"At,
DolIar Saved is a. Dollar earned."
Our Clearing Sale of Boots and Shoes
will save you dollars.—W. J. Greer.
The Lucknow Sentinel has changed
hands, Mr. McKenzie having disposed
of the business to Mr. Wraith, who
has been in charge far some time.
The Advance wishes the new pro-
prietor success, Mr. McKenzie has
lately returned from the West, and it
looks as though that part of Canada
had appealed strongly to him.
A letter from J, J, Denman of
Edmonton, Alta., (formerly of Blue -
vale) asks for a copy of the Advance
containing Mr. A, H. Itlusgrove's ad-
dress in the Legislature on Recipro-
city. Mr. Denman says --"The Reform
party here 1 badly broken up and the
Minister of the Interior, Mr. Oliver,
finds scores of his alt supporters op-
posing him," Mr. Denman 1 taking
an active part in the campaign,
Walton bas three cases of typhoid
fever, and a sample of the water these
people le used has been sent away for
analysis.Inthe meantime, the pump
Which belongs to one of the hotels,
has been withdrawn from use, The
patients are none of them young peo-
ple, and one on Thursday night suffer-
ed a hemorrhage, They are Mrs, Lew
Williamson, Mrs, James Bishop and
D. Blake, Walton has no doctor at
present,
Adam Miller, of near Ripley, was
found dead in the granary last Satur-
day morning. Ile has been in poor
health for two or three years past,
with heart trouble and stomach die -
orders, but was not feeling unwell on
this day, His family prepared his
breakfast and went to WI him and
on receiving no reply,
went to the
barn, where he was found lying on the
granary door, whene he had died just
a short tune before, 13et was 54 years
of 604
REXALL
FOOT POWDER
25c A Large Can
For relief of Burning, Smarting,
Perspiring Feet. Is particularly
beneficial in cases of Bunions,
Corns or Calouses. It promotes
and maintains Foot Clontfort.
DIRECTIONS :--Dust powder of
hand and rub over the entire.
feet, and dust well Into the.
stockings also.
J. W. McKibbon
`re�lG, ,.Scoff
CLEARANCE
Shoe Sale
If you care to save some
money, here's a Shoe 'Sale
that, in justice to your
pocket book, you cannot
ignore. We will not car-
ry Shoes over from one
season to another, and
every
Man's, Woman's,
Boys', Misses' and
Child's Shoe
is priced so low that they
will go at once.
SEE US FOR TRUNKS
.AND 'VALISES
W. J. Greer
SHORTS
We have a car of Good Fine
Shorts on hand. These should
sell fast, price and quality con-
eidered.
$23.00 PER TON
CHICK FOOD
We will sell the balance of our
stook at $2, 25 per bag. There
*is nothing better for the young
Turkeys.
J. L. AWDE
Wanted!
Best Dairy ar
and Strictly Fresh
Eggs
Live Also Lx �r Chickens,
Hens and Ducks.
Armour & Co.
WINGHAM