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The Wingham Advance, 1911-12-14, Page 1The Wingharn 1 idvance 40T11 YEAR, NO, 16, NT EL&M, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1911, suosoaI iQN $100 P*s Xrt * is £DVAN 01. $1.50 To Bt1p Ent1>01111 of 17, 0« NORTH HURON A« Sd, Musgrove ResElected By a Majority of 258. The Provincial elections for Ontario are over once mare, and A. H. Mus- grove, Winghamni esteemed citizen, has again been chosen to represent North Huron in the Legislature, and his increased majority ie evidence of the confidence reposed in him by the electors. Mr. Musgrove made a most credit- able representative, and while he may bave not been able to please all the phases of thought in his constituency, he certainly discharged his duties con- scientiously, and during the present Legislative term will no doubt take a prominent part in the procoedinge in the Legislature, withcredit to himself and his constituency. The Advance has not a single unkind word of criticism of Mr. Kerr, the Liberalcandidate,nor of his supporters. While the editor of this paper sup- ported Mr. Musgrove's c indidature, that course was taken fairly and inoffensive'y; hence we have no apolo- gies to offer for 'our a:tion. We can- not all see or think alike, nor is it well that we .ebould. Th3 official figures wi' le known until Returning Officesdcott. opens the ballot boxes on Thursday, but so far as can be ascertained, the following are approximately correct : ASHFIE LD Majority for Kerr -16 WEST WAWANOSH Majority for Kerr -1. MORRIS Majority for Kerr --26. EAST WAWANOSH Kerr Musgrove No.1 30 26 2 53 63 3 .,,.,,.,..,,54 42 4 49 27 5 38 20 230 178 Majority for Kerr -52. WROXETER 1 ......, 5t 81 Majority for Kerr -23. BLYTH 2. •...:43 93 Majority for Kerr -12 TURNBERRY 1 48 88 2 03 72, 3 48 54 4 52 44 258 PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS The Whitney Government Sus. Wiled Gy a Large Majority. Ontario Provincial electione were held on Monday, and on account of the heavy rains and bad roads, a lighter vote than usual is reported in many places. It was generally expected that the Government would be strongly sus- tained, and this was the result. The latest total returns show as follows ;— Conservatives elected 83 Liberals " ........ ,22 Independent " 1 Total 100. Majority for the Government 60 The figures in the last Legislature were :— Coneervatives 87 Liberals 18 Independent . 1 Total 106 Huron County, as before, elected Conservatives in the North and South, and a: Liberal in the Centre : North Huron ---A. H. Musgrove, ma- jority, 258.. Centre Huron — Wm. Proudfoot, (Liberal), majority, 150. South Huron—H. llilber, majority, 285. Bruce County went Liberal. North Bruce 0 M. Bowman Centre " ....... _Wm. McDonald S.luth " , ...... J G. Anderson HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The attention of parents is invited to the report for October and Novem- bsr whichwill be issued soon. Parents are requested to sign reports before returning them. - Through the kindness of the editors, windows of the Advance and the Times have been secured for a display of the work in art, writing, etc,, of the High School pupils. The second meeting of the Literary Society was held in the Assembly hall last Friday afternoon. President Dore was in the chair. The program 45 consisted of the following :—An in - 86 strumental by Miss L. Rose; an ad - $1 dress by the chairman; solo by Mies N. Fowler; presentation of girl's badges by Miss Brewster; double quartette of boys and girls; reading by John Allen; boy's quartette. Mr.- J. 0. Smith acted as critic. 211 Majority for Musgrove -47. HO WICK 1 49 2 34 3 45 4 63 5............. .72 6. 50 Auctlon Sales. On lot 13, con. 5, Turnberry, un- reserved sale of stock and implements, 86- on Friday, Dec., 15th. .Terms, eleven 85 months' credit on sums over $5. J. 115 W. Casemore, proprietor. Also, on 102 lots 2 and 3, con, 12. Turnberry, on 01 Monday, Dec. 18, a clearing sale of 69 ' stock, implements, etc, Teruo, twelve months' credit on sums over $5; see bills for lists, or ask at the Advance office. ' Mrs. John Weiler, proprie- tress ; J. Purvis will take the bids for both these sates. 313 518 Majority for Musgrove -205. WINGHAM i. 35 59 2 ,38 59 3 53 79. 4. ................:58 86, 5 • 17 54 337 201 Majority for Musgrove -186. SU3sirAws OF MAJORITIES Ashfield 16 West Wawanosh1 East Wawanosh 52 Blyth 12 Wingham 136 Morris .. 26 Wroxeter. .... 23 Turnberry 47 Howiek 205 180 388 Majority for Musgrove -258. CARD OF THANKS. Death Was Busy. The Lucknow Sentinel reports tbat the band of death fell heavily in Lucknow and vicinity during the past week. At the ripe old age of 81 years, Peter Corrigan, one of the best known men in Kinloss township, passed to his reward on Sunday evening last after an illness of some two months. The funeral washeld from the R. C. Church to Holyrood cemetery on Wednesday morning. On ' the same • day, Mise'Elizr. Kilpatrick died at the residence of her son, Samuel Kilpat- rick, at Mafeking. On Monday, Jas. Smith, a former' butcher of Lucknow, died in Marquette, Michigan. His re- mains' were brought to Lucknow for interment. On Tuesday morning Jos. Little, the oldest roan in Lucknow died, aged over 90 years. To the people of North Huron. Permit me to express my most sincere thanke to all, who in any way etiolated in securin ney re-election as member for North Huron. To the division Chairmen. the Oan- veeaere, Scrutineere and those who aseieted.in seeing that such a 8tte vote was polled, especial thanks ie due, for Without eueh assistant% no such suc- cess would bevel been possible. Its the fstute, as in the past, I snail aandeavor to do all I can to advance the interepte of this great province, and of North Hitrnn in particular. Wishing you all tit i Oooaplintents of the season. I Remain Tours Sincarplyy, A. H. MUSGROVE. Shop Early Per Xmas. The early shoppers have the advert - tap, They find the stocks complete, and have the beat aeleetton 10 ebooee from. The Dierks are In their happiest humor, and business le more teeny and quickly done I—therefore ehop early. Sante wait until Ohrlatmes eve; then all le rash and excitetttentt tgxtrclaaarite and oletks are tired, and lbgy'ert have not as good a aelcotion. The pu ebaser Ie better served and the ae le r comes through the trying Christmas sales soon Ito mush better when perebereao are made early. :lust try it torr nits. Children's Aid Work. The first regular meeting of the Ohildren'e Aid and Humane Work Society for Ilttron county was held recently in Goderich. The report says ;—During the month twa children have been made wards of bu h e r society by ordex` of the judge, and an infant has been Committed be our charge that we might find a 'twine for it. Another little girl of 6 years was sent to us vent Outside our county to place itt afoster home. We are thankful that we have succeeded in placing the four children- given into the care of our society in good homes, where we believe they will be educated and oared for as children should be. A summary of the work attended to might be made as follows --Children taken as wards, 8 ; placed In foster homes, 4; complaints of neglect in the earn of children, 11; vieite, 25; person- al Interview/. 40; phone interviews, 10; lettere rooeived, 10; lettere writ- ten, tib. it is hoped many of our oitizenei will give their aevietence to this good work, now that it has been put on an efficient working baeie; not only by payment of the one dollar mem'berabip ter, but by reporting to the agent, Mr, G. M.11Niliott, Godericb, any dates wbireb may deserve at. Rion. Statutory Meeting.. Municipal Councils will ail hold their meetings on Friday, December 15th, ae per Statute, to close the accounts of the year, in order to have the annual financial statement ready for Nominations, which will be held December 22ed, and the elections on January let, Don't miss the musical treat in the Town Hall, Sat. evening. A Good Daily, No paper in Canada wielded a wider influence in the Iate general election campaign than the Toronto News. Its editorials were quoted in Canadian papers from the Atlantic to the paci- fic. It is truly the National news- paper of all the Provinces, and ,The Advance is pleased to advise its sub- scribere that it has 'made an arrange- ment with The News under which both papers will be sent to any ad- dress in Canada for 12 months, for $2.35, Send in your subscription to The Advance. BARGAINS IN MILLINERY.—At Miss Reynold& All trimmed hate at half price, and all untrimmed hats one- third off. Another Pioneer Gone. On. Sunday, 10th inst., another of the pioneers of this section of country passed to his long home, Mr. Charles Homuth, of Turnberry. Deceased was born in Germany over sixty-two years ago, and came with his parents to Canada when nine years of age. The family settled in Waterloo town- ship, and forty-nine years ago remov- ed to Turnberry. Charles came two years later, and hence had resided in the township for forty-seven years.' Thirty-five years ago, he married Mies Annie Durnin of West Wawanosh, who survives him. Mr. Homuth was a man of sterling integrity, held in high regard by all who' knew him, as an upright, straight -forward man. He was an adherent of the Baptist Church. Besides his partner in life, he leaves .two sons—William and Al- bert, and one daughter, Edith, all of Turnberry. There arethree brothers, William and J. J. of Toronto, and August of Wingham; also one sister, Mrs. Henry Godkin of this vicinity. POULTRY WANTED.—Highest cash prices paid for all kinds of poultry alive or dressed..—Graves' LIMITED, Phone 10, Northern Hockey League. .4 The Northern Hockey League held its annual meeting at Palmerston last week, when four new clubs were ad- mitted. The league now embraces these fourteen teams :— Wingham Durham Lucknow Mount Forest Brussels Listowel Drayton Owen Sound Merkdale Wiarton Palmerston Chesley Itarriston Hanover The meeting was the best in the history of the Northern League. The entrance of the new clubs snakes the formation of another group necessary. Officers were elected as follows :— Hon, -President, Geo. L. Allen, Mt Forest; President, Dr. 11. B. Cole- man, Palmerston ; Vice -President, W. Lustig, Chesley ; Secretary, J. G. Burt, Listowel ; Treasurer, J. B. Campbell, Owen Sound. The group- ings were arranged as follows :-- Group No. 1 ---Palmerston, Harriston, Drayton, Mt, Forest, and Listowel, Group No. 2—Owen Sound, Wiarton, Chesley, Hanover, Markdale and Dur- ham. Group No. 3 — Wingham, Lunknow and Brussels. The con- veners of the respective groups wilt call meetings for the drafting of eche, dulcet as follows :—No. 1 at Palmer- ston, No, 2 at Hanover, and No. 3 at Wingham. Give the boys and girls our excellent Shoes or Slippers for Christmas. No- thing more sensible.—W. J. Greer. The County Council. The December session of the Huron County Connell opened Dee. 5th, in Goderich, O, Geiger warden, presid- ing, Hon. Adam Beck, minister of power, addressed the council with reference to the plane of the Govern- ment in conneetion with the develop- ment of electric power on the Mait- land Riven The council had been con• sidering for s l e thedevelops rn o one tm 1 gP ment of power on the Maitland River to enable the bydro-eleetric power commission to distribute the tame to town% villages, and farina in the county, Since the announcement by the Government that the province would 'undertake the development of water power an the Maitland, Beaver and Saugeen rivers for the use of the municipalities, it was decided to- ask the municipalities to submit by-law so as to enable the councils to make contracts with the commission. 13y- laws are to be submitted in different towns throughout the county. and it is expected that a sutRolent number of municipalities will be in favor of the scheme, so that the development of the power en the Maitland may be eorn.meneed-in the spring. It will then be connected with the Niagara system at Seaforth, thereby affecting e reduction of *net to both Seaforth and hiltolaeik Mr. Beok'e speech was well received by the ooyinty law- makers, and a hearty rote of thanks waw rendered h&w at the eouoli tsiou of bit *dart" Jubilee Singers, Next Saturday evening the Cana- dian Jubilee Singers will give a con- cert in the Town Bail under the auspices of the choir of the Methodist Church. They sang recently in Wood. stock for the third time in three yeare, to an audience of nearly 1700. Popular admission prices, Hear them on Sat- urday night, Child Got Tablets. A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Rankin was seized with convulsions recently,, caused by swallowing three or four tablets containing strychnine, Dr. Redmond was summoned, and the child recovered so ae to be able to go with its- npother the next day to their new home in Elora. See the -lac line of Dolls and Toys at Marshall's 25c store. Hand Crushed. The Advance regrets to hear, that Mr. C. H. Sanders, editor of the Exeter Advocate, while running a Gordon press on Tuesday morning, met with an unfortunate accident by which he had the last three fingers of his left hand badly smashed. , A. print- ed sheet had fallen from the grippers and in reaching for it his ring became caught in the machine and held his. hand until the press closed, thus squeezing the three fingers, breaking the bones and bruising the flesh great- ly. The accident will prevent the hand being used for a considerable time. It is Loped, however, that the fingers will not need amputation, al- though it is feared two of them may always be stili'. Wood and produce taken in ex- change for millinery at the same re- duced prices while sale ie on, at Mrs. Green's, Good Christmas Cake, Flour 1 lb. (4 large cups full) butter 1 lb. (scant) sugar 1 lb. (also scant) eggs 1 ib, (ten in number) raisins 2 lbs., currants. 1 lb.. citron peel Se lb., almonds . lb„ spice 1 tablespoonful, black strap molasses a teacup, soda teaspoonful, grated rind of 2 lemons. Mix all the dry ingredients well to- gether with 2 cups of flour—this can be done We_ day before the cake is to be nt,ade-mix butter and sugar add a little flour, then some of the beaten egg, then the. rest of the flour. Turn in all the dry material after mixing well with the hand for a few minutes, add molasses with soda --the latter well stirred in—mix the cake fire minutes longer, then put into two cake tins. The oven should be hotter at first then gradually a little cooler. Bake about two hours. The cake may need a buttered paper over it the last hour to keep from getting too brown. Women's Arties, Storm Gaiters and Leggings, 50c to $1.50 in all styles and sizes.—W. J. Greer. Work Has Begun. Work on the new Western Foundry buildings has begun. The Co. has pur- chased the land on botfi sides of Mc- Dermid street, which is likely to be closed, and will remove the three houses now on that street to face on Water street. These and other houses purchased will no doubt be occupied by employees. The cement work for the foundations is in progress, and the Co, is determined to lose no time in the erection of the buildings. These will consist of the following :— Moulding shop 200x80 Cleaning shop 25x50 Mounting shop 150x50 Crating shop 50x25 Warehouse 200x30 The total land secured for a site is six acres, and total area of buildings alone, 40,000 squsre feet. This wit( be a fine group of buildings, and the ex- tension of this industry will, mean much to the Town of Wingham. The very mild weather has been favorable for commencing the work. Warreen. Young men to learn the furniture business and upholstering.— Apply to Walker & Clegg, 1Vingham. December Wedding, A very pretty wedding took place its the presence of the immediate relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carberry of St. Bussell St„ Toronto, on December 6-b when their sister, ten , Lina P. Case, was united in marriage to Joseph i'dwin Underwood of Saskatoon. Sask., by the Rev. Dr, litneks of the Broadway Methodist Tabernacle, in front of an altar of smilax and white chrysanthemums, The bride, who was given away by her brother•in•law, Mr. George ear - berry, was charmingly attired in white satin mescaline and canted bride's roses. She was attended by her cousin, Mass Lucy Cage, of Lock. port, N.Y., who wore yellow silk and carried yellow chrysanthemums. The groom was attended by hie brother John Underwood, of Lakelet, Ont. After the wedding dinner, Mr, and Mrs. Underwood left for a short wed• ding trip to Montreal and Ottawa. The bride's traveling eoeturne was gray, with fur coat and hat to match. The bride and groom will .make their • future home its Saskatoon, Bask,, where the latter herr lately become a r of the e lifurh -McAr partner p y thur Sari of Oottsuiting Itogineere. The snide wee the recipient of many beautiful and useful gift+a, Medical. Association, A meeting was held in Clinton on Wednesday of this week, with the intention of organizing a Medical As. eociation for Huron county. Dr. Red- mond and Dr, Kennedy attended from Wingham,. Jubilee Singers, Town Hall, Sat. evening. )Har theta, Painful Accident, Thomas Ross of Langside met with a very painful accident last week while chopping some light wood. A sliver flew and struck him in the ball of the eye. A physician was at once called in and attended to the injury. Mr. Ross is doing as well as could le expected, and it is now hoped that the sight of the eye will be saved. GIRL WANTEE.—Apply to ltirs, R. Knox, Wingham. Snapshots Successful. The night for Miss Houghton's en- tertainment turned out to be one of the most disagreeable of the season, so far as weather was concerned, sand hence the attendance was smaller than usual. The play represented a pbotograpber'e gallery on circus day, and was successfully presented by th e young people under Mies Rougbton's direction. The performers acted their parts well. BOAnDERs WANTED. -- Apply to Mrs. J. B. Cummings, Wingham.. Two Great Qualities. There are two qualities in human nature that need to be cultivated by every one, and then all the industrial and domestic conditions will right themselves. These qualities are un- seIfishness and self-control. Unsel- fishness would end all monopoly; self- control would enable every individual to direct his mental and physical energies toward the best uses of life for himself and for humanity, CORN FOR SALE,—A carload of Feed. Ing Corn ; exceptionally good, and at reasonable price, Come quick,—J, L, A iVDE, Why Do You Farm i' Is it just to put in the time or for profit? No doubt you will say for pro- fit. In that case you should take a weekly paper that looks after the business end of the farm, That paper is The Weekly Sun. Its market re-, ports are without an equal. They have made many dollars for Sun read- ers. They say so. When renewing your subscription do not forget The Sun, the farmer's business paper. POULTRY WANTED. — We are pre- pared to pay highest prices for all kinds of poultry, alive or dressed. Telephone for prices. A. E. Wilford. Will the party who removed the four programmes from the Council Chamber walls, on Wednesday after the Bachelors' Ball, of Tuesday even- ing, Dee. 5, kindly return the same to Mrs. Richard Clegg. BEFORE SELLING your print or roll butter, or poultry. alive or dressed, it will be to your advantage to get our Prices. — Armour & Co., phone 52, Winghain. Overshoes and Rubbers for Men, Women and Children. All the good styles and best makes. Lowest prices. —W. J. Greer. Vtrt• V. 1L ivit♦ The matter wider this head is supplied by the Wiuxham W.O. T. U. The most successful convention in the history of the Dominion W.C.T.U. was held in "Sherbrooke the Beauti- ful, from November 23rd to 26th in- clusive. On the preceding Sunday, many of the pulpits of the city had been occupied by the. heading W.C.T. U. speakere, among whom was hire. Gordon 'Wright, Dominion president. All the officers and eighty delegates were in attendance, five of the pro- vinces being represented by their presidents. A brilliant function greatly appreciated by the delegation, was the reception tendered thein by the Sherbrooke ladies. The Ministeri- el Association and the local union et - tended a warm welcome, while the mayor in cordial words presented the freedom of the city. Mrs. Gordon Wright, representing the flower of Canadian White Ribbonhood, presid- eddemanding an in a mariner added reppect to our organization. Mrs, g Bullock, St, Johne, N. B., treasurer, brought in a most gratifying report. there being on head a balance of $1550, Mrs. E. A, Stevens, the correspond- ing -secretary, was the bearer of equally cheering news to the effect, that the greatest advance in member- ship that had yet been recorded, had been made eince meeting its St. Solite twa year. ago. There are now 14,283 White•ribboners in the Dominion, an increase of nearly 2,000 in two years. Every province reported an Increase, The Soots. of department work gave splendid accounts of their steward- ship. The Franchise hoar, in charge of Mrs. Detlor, North Bay, brought the convention to white heat, and the diecusslon thereon formed into a ro- solution, ntoved by Mre. Sanderson, the veteran World's treasurer, and seconded by Mrs. Sparke, Iringston That each provinelei union begin an active campaign for Woman's en. franchisement. Demanding the bal. lot because women are cltizene. The offlocre of the dominion W. C. T. U. are: --President, Mre. Gordon Wright, London Viet -Pres.. Mts. iklcRenny,. Clarseholttte, of Alberta ; Oor.-ileo.. Mrb, Hattie Stevens, Toron- to t Rec,-See., Mclesehleso, Neuss.... i Local ` tem . Good Flour,—Awde'e, Wingbam Wear Greer'e Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Oo,'e advt. On page 8• The well -driller at the test -well reports a depth of 200 feet,' Only eleven more days till Christmas. A dog's bark may be worse than his bite, but give us the bark every time. Mr, and Mrs. James- Noble of Wa- wanosh kindly sent the editor the present of a fine duck, Thanks, very touch. Instead of hiding his light under a bushel now -a -days, the average than mistakes his little one candle flame for an arc light. Something went wrong with the engine of the morning train from Kincardine on Tuesday. It was side- tracked at Wingham, and another locomotive took the train to Pal- merston. Shelburne is said to be, for its size, the champion telephone town of Ontario. The Bell Co, has 283 sub- scribers, and rural lines connecting there have 318 ; making a grand total 582 handled at this one exchange.. Municipal matters are still very quiet, and so far no person has an- nounced himself definitely in the field. We understand that Mayor Spotton and Reeve McDonald are not averse to re-election. If the Commission is abolished, it will mean plenty of work for 1912 Council, Wingham Furniture factories are all busy, and working overtime to com- plete orders. This is good for the workmen, although ten hours a day is long enough to work, unless for a limited time. The'editor's work never ceases at the ten hour limit; from twelve to fifteen hours is nearer the number. Hear the plantation melodies of years ago. Town Hall, Sat. next, Lodge No. 11, Orange Young Bri- tons will hold. their meeting on Dec. 14th, at 8 o'clock sharp, for the elec- tion of officers for the ensuing year. All members are respectfully remind- ed that it is to their interests to be present, also their duty, and a full attendance is hoped for,—J. Mann, Rec.-Sec. The continued open weather has been a wonder of this December month, and many farmers have been busy ploughing this week on fields of sod. The warm weather however is rather unfavorable for business men, carrying heavy stocks of furs and other winter goods. Good sleighing would be welcomed by many. Reeve McDonald came home from the County Council last week, very enthusiastic regarding the Hydro - Electric for Huron and Bruce Co., via Blyth and Wingham, connecting with the current at Seaforth. It is hoped that Hon. Adam Beck may be secured to give an address on the question: before the municipal elections. He has expressed a willingness to come. CORN/ CORN/ A carload of Feed Corn for sale at our warehouse on G. T, R— TIMING & MILLS, Whitechurch Epworth League an- niversary will be head on Sunday and Monday, January 8 and 9. On Sun- day, Rev. C. 0. Keine of Granton, will preach morning and evening, and on the following Monday evening, there will be an entertainment. Miss Jean Walker of London, elocutionist, and the Misses Jones of Kincardine, solo - fate, will furnish the programme. Personals Oliver Mille arrived from the West on Monday. Mr, Geo. Manners of Brussels was he town on Tuesday'. Mr, Sas. Adams returned home from the West last week, Mr, and Mrs. Prior and daughter of Brussels were guests at Coon. Bell's over Sunday. y Miss Mathews, Supt. of Wingbam Hospital, returned ou Mohday from a visit to London. Mise May Powell of Philadelphia is home on an extended visit with her parents in Turnberry. Mfrs. Cody is home from London. tier daughter, Mrs. Armour, of Lon- don, is spending a few weeks with her. Mies Mallough returned on Satur- day, from a protracted stay at Niagara, where she was easing for a sick relative. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Leishman of Pense, Seek., are visiting Mre. Leish- man's parents, Mr, and Mee. E. Dos. matt, of town, and other friends. J. W. Ansley, T. H Robinson and II11. Lloyd came up from Toronto on Saturday; it is surmised that they duet their ballots on Monday, before they returned to the University. Mr. B.obt, !Jigging and eon of North Dakota are visiting relatives in title vicinity. This is only- the second time its twenty-four years that Mr. Higgins has visited Ontario. He expecte to stair for two months at least, It wai 8$ r3egrtrarx WOW taro when thslr left Treas., Mrs, Bnliook, St, Johne, I Renneah, North Dakotan, eburcb Vievos7 'The annual Christmas entertain. went of St. Paul's Sunday School will be held on Friday evening, December 220. Eadiee' Church will bold its annual Xmas. tree on Thureday, Dec. 21st. An excellent programme le being pro, Tided, and a cordial welcome le ex- tended to all. Rev, C. H, Smitb, M.A., of Fergus, conducted the services in St. Paul's. church on Sunday last and gave two instructive discourses on the Bible. Rev. IL H. Croly was in Fergus for the day. The vote on Church Union will be taken among Methodists early in 1912. There will be four ballots. Ballot No. 1, will be for members of the Official Board, the vote to be taken at the February meeting. Ballot No. 2, will be for members of the church of 18 years and over. Ballot No, 3, for members of the church under 18. Bal- lot No. 4, for adherents over 18, who are regular contributors to the sup- port of the Church. "Higher criticism has strengthened the old position of the Bible, and the character of the old book has not been changed," said Rev, Dr, A. B. Simpson before the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Central Pres- byterian church. Dr. Simpson took for hie text—"The Bible in the Light of Modern Thought." He showed that rationalistic, scientific skepticism was being discredited, and that the tendency WO to return to a more con- servative and orthodox position with regard to higher criticism. The Atlanta, Constitution reports, that at the recent Sunday School Rally day exercises at the First Bap- tist church, it developed that one member of the school has been in charge of a single department for fifty-three years. That member is Mrs. A. P. Wheeler, superintendent of the primary department. When the announcement was made, the superin- tendent of the school asked everybody in the audience who had at one time been a member of Mrs. Wheeler's class to rise, and practically the entire audience was on its feet in a moment, and they ranged all the way from gray-baired men and women to little tote barely able to walk. BMW. Geikie—In Wingham, December 7, to Mr, and Mrs. Geikie, a son. Bernell—In Lower Wingbam, Dee. 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Burnell, a daughter. Ransom—In . Whitewater, Man., to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ransom, on Nov. 23, a daughter. DEATHS. Homuth—In Lower Wingham, Sun- day, Dec. 10, Charles L. Homuth, in his ,63rd year. Miss Isbell, the lady with the wond- erfuI range of voice. Town Hall, Saturday night. Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haney and fami- ly, wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness in their time of trouble. Knox Church Sunday School will hold their annual Christmas tree on Dec. 22, in the Forester's Hall. A good time is expected. Bluevale Methodists are looking for- ward to their anniversary with pleasure. On Sunday, December 31, Rev. D. Rogers of St. Thomas, a former pastor, will preach morning and evening. On the following Mon- day evening, a concert will be held, for which a good programme ie being arranged. There will be addressee, music by Wingham Orchestra, and by the choir of Wingham Methodist Church. A full attendance will en- courage the Bluevele workers, Turnberry. .Report of 8, S. No, 6, Turnberry, for November.—Sr. 4th—Ethel Chandler, Dorothy Roth, Louisa Snell, Jessie Holmes, George Dalgleish, Bari Dick- son. Sr. 3rd --Bob McKague, Henry Holmes, Percy King. Jr. 3rd—Norma Foxton, Emma Snell, Gertie Fallis, Lizzie McKague, Ewart Linklater. Sr. 2nd—Harold Showers. Dan Roth, Charlie Showers. Jr, 2nd—Harold Faille. Pt. 2nd—felifford Jenkins, Frank Roth, Edith Jenkins, Etta Fallis, Herbert Foxton, Harold Faille. Sr. Pt. 1— Irime. Chandler, Oscar Holmes, Mary Roth, Alfred Mitchell. Anna Wheeler. Jr. Pt. 1--- Alba Johnston, Annie Homuth, Chester Showers, --Annie Barber, teacher. Beimore, The Methodist Sunday School hold their Xmas. tree here on Dec. 21, There will be a program of mesio, recitations, etc, Admission, 10 and 15 cts. CHRISTMAS AND LOWRATES POR NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS via Grand Trunk Railway System between all stations in Canada. also to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, N.Y., Port Huron and Detroit, Mich. At Single Fate (minimum charge 2ac) good going Dec, 23, 21, 25. Return limit Dec. 20, 1011. Aiso good going Dec, 30, 31 and Jan. 1. Return limit Jan, 2, 1012. At Fare and One -Third (minimum charge 25e) good going Doc. 21 to Jan. 1, in- clusive. Return limit Jan. 3, 1012. Full particulars from any Grand Trunk agent. WING1IAM MAIRXETS. Wheat ---(new) Sic to 88, Oats -45 to 45 Ste. Barley -60 to 85 etc, Peae—$1 05 tease $1.05 Ray --•$11.O0 to $1L00 atm Better ---25 to 25 cte. Eggs -30 to 30 ete. Potatoee--SOc to 80o per bus,h, Live Hogg—$010. Chlrkene--9 to 12 cta. Melte-0 to 12 cte. {lease ---9 to 12 ote. Terkeyc—I5 to if ata For l TontomerarkYAW di" CHRISTMAS. 61FTS ..a Come in and inspect our stook before purchasing. We have suitable articles for all. Manicure Sets, Toilet Cases, Ebony Goods, Stationery, Chocolates, Cameras, Ete. Any article reserved until'Christ- mas Eve upon payment of 25 per cent. of their value. Come Early. J. W. McKibbon ?he . Store MERRY CHRISTMAS There's no better filling for Christmas Stockings than our Choice Footwear 1 No gifts more sensible—no gifts that are appreciated more. Shoes From The World's Best Shoe Makers ' SHOES for street, for storm, and for dress wear. Shoes for men, women, children. Shoes for every purpose under the sun, for which good Shoes are wanted. SLIPPERS—now we've said it—for our Slipper show is worth coming miles to see. Rouse slippers, bed room slippers, bath slippers, dress slippers, ties, pumps, etc. We've every form of Slipper known to the trade. You'll run no risk in select -1 ing Christmas Footwear here, for we will cheerfully make any exchanges you desire after Christmas. W. J. Greer CALL 'PHONE 52 FOR BEST PRICES Print or Roll Butter ALSO ALL KINDS OF Fowl, Alive or Dressed ThewMDaviesI Limited Sltoonssous To Wet. AnatOntt Rsri&TE WINGHAM WANTED 1 • In the DA.tTFBIN DISTRICT, a large number of experienced farmers to buy and farm the bee$ land in the West ; improved or unimproved. Firat-claw proper - '161 for dale at low prints and on teiTrta to suit. Ike partilmilara and booklet giving deism iption of lobe dI*trlott, apply bo R y . C. Sq-q .1 ` R. A -