The Wingham Advance, 1914-01-15, Page 1Kf
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42ND YEAR, NO 19,
Mon, John Dowsley Reid
The Minister Of Onetoms,
The Minister of Customs for the
Dominion of Canada, Hon. John
Downsley, Reid, will go down to pos-
terity in Canadian history as the man
who galvanized life and action into a
department notorious for sleepiness
..and ease, His predecessor cared neith-
er for the technicalities of tariffs nor
the labour involved in seeing to their
proper enforcement. He spent his
days and nights like many other men
in the Laurier Cabinet in formulating
Utopian theories where there would
be no tariffs and the password to the
land of blies would be Reciprocity.
In bis dreams he forgot the reality of
facts, the needs of the people and the
Liberal Minister of Customs found
that the people desired proper pro-
tection for their interests and Hon, J.
D, Reid was chosen. Ile has perform-
ed his task well. He has restored
public confidence in the workings of
the vast machinery of his department,
which stretches from the Pacific to
the Atlan' is and from the North Pole
to the American boundary, and to -day
the customs receipts give r vidence in
the amounts collected not only of the
growth and prosperity of the country
but of the efficiency of the system
built up by Canada's present Minister
of Customs.
There may be many types of men in
the public eye but in the House of
Commons they are narrowed down to
two—those who appear to sparkle all
the time and those who maintain a
silence until circumstances suit them
and silepce is broken. To the latter
class belongs Doctor Reid. During the
long years of Opposition he was not
renowned for jumping to his feet on
all occasions to pour verbal shot and
shell into the ranks of the Govern.
ment. He always waited his chance
and the member for Grenville knew
how to take advantage of it too. His
Irish parentage took care of that and
many a Liberal minister received a
Reid onslangbt to bis own discomfort
and displeasure. As Minister of Cus-
toms the same quality of golden silence
bas earned for the Doctor the respect
and attention of the opposition. Ile
gives information when necessary, he
never intervenes without cause in a
debate and he is correct and concise.
In a department whi&h r•qu' ei ac-
curacy and qui, k information the,
man who controls it is safe and eure.
A. Minister of the U,•own, un'ike an
actor on the stage or a• general in the
field, has two arenas in which his
reputation can be gained. He has the
House of Commons and his depart-
ment, Happy is that minister, who
can so conduct bis plans that his
enemies respect him in botb. In such
a position does Doctor Reid now find
himself. And much of it is due to the
honesty of purpose, the fairness of
mind and the earnestness of the man
himself. It is no small tribute to the
personal popularity of the Minister of
Customs that the affectionate name.
"Jack" by which his friends called
him in Opposition, when he was a
simple member, still clings to him as a
Minister of the Crown, and he does
not resent it. His political enemies
know that though John Reid will
strike a hard and (elective blow ytt
his generosity prevents him from
bearing ill will. Hie friends know
that in "Jack" Reid they have one,
who never violates a confidence but
whois everr ready to lend a helping
g
hand and bend a willing ear to those
who need assistance and advice. So
there are many reasons why the
' Minister of Custom's is regarded af-
fectionately by friend and political
foe alike.
There are those, who imagine that
the life of a Cabinet Minister is sur-
rounded by dignity and days of hum-
orous ease and that bis titne is spent
in visiting various parts of the Do-
minion in a private ear. They have
not seen Doctor Reid •Itra`ttf hey
have.not welched him dispose of a full
reeee' fable of corr spcn3eece, receive sever-
al deputations, interview offi.ials and
plan policies all in the apace of time al-
lotted from earl
lotted by customy breakfast
b
until lunch. If the Minister of Cus-
toms has one vice, it is to be found in
the prodigality with which he spends
his energies in the service of the
country. He is ever eager for work
and he is never happy until he gets it.
In fact so far and to such extremes
does the Minister of Customs go in this
reepect that he Is usually acting minis•
ter of another department, at the same
time running his own. And he does
not choose one which might give him
the
away hours, During ecent illness r
Ve-1 rd t, Frank Cochrane, Minister of
Itailwage and Canals, his place was
taken by lion, Dr, Reid, who dips
ad two large departments under his
ettpervisioiy. And the Doctor seemed
to enjoy IL Meet him on Parliament
Hilt, as with swinging stride he wende
his way to a mating of the Cabinet,
and the big cheery voice tinge out in a
hearty "good morning" aceompanied
by an expansive smile, If a biography
initter of Customs
le writhes cif tLe 24i o
and the author uses sporting language
be will say that Doctor Reid it a good
sib for there are two thlr ge he never
tasintets---e, dab's work and a meeting of
Guar Oath ef. SO when 0 minister is
-lira err 'he an. tlt leollietye or awn- aMfro mthe
Copt*D* OW at l' IMAM y s
one man who is never ill and certainly
never takes holidays is Doctor Reid,
Ile will be on hand to dothe other
man's work and is a real "Jack of all
trades" but masters them all.
John Dowels), Reid le still a com-
paratively young man and of On.
tario, where he was born in the town
of Prescott fifty-five years ago on New
Year's day. Though bolding a degree
in medicine from Rueen'' University
and Trinity University, Toronto, the
Minister of Customs preferred a career
in commercial life and early forsook
the pill and the mortar. He gained
hie first taste for politica* in municipal
life, and was returned to Parliament
for Grenville at the age of thirty-two
which shows the confidence electors
had in him at that age. Continuously
since 1891 he has sat as a Conservative
in the House of Commons and now is
ranked as one of the oldest inenebere.
'Jack" Reid is of Irish parentage
which accounts for his geniality and
the zest and vigor, which he injects
into work, and his relations with his
fellow men. Doctor Reid is a minister
of whom •Canada may be proud and
can rest assured that he will give of
his beet to his country and such ser-
vice in the end must be reckoned as
the highest typo of patriotism.
Inaugural Meeting.
The inaugural meeting of the Wing -
ham Town Council was held at 11 a.m.
and although the elements were lion -
like witbout the proceedings of the
city fatherswere most peaceful and
placid. Etch of the members -elect
took the following declaration of of-
fice. "I do solemnly promise and de-
clare that I will truly, faithfully and
impartially to the best of my know-
ledge and ability, execute the office of
Councillor to which I have been elect -
el in this municipality, and that I
have not received, and I will not re-
ceive, any payment or reward or pro-
mise thereof, for the exercise of any
partiality or malversation or other
undue execution of the said office,
and that I have not by myself or
partner, either directly or indirectly,
any interest in any contract with or
on behalf of the said corporation."
After each was sworn in by Town
Clerk Groves they proceeded to busi-
ness. His Worship Mayor Irwin then
addressed the Council and expressed a
wish that the work of the year would
be harmonious and that the Council
as a whole would give the town its
very bust service.
Reeve McKibbon moved, seconded
by Ooun. Elliott that the number of
committees be the same as last year
with the exception that Electric Light
and Water be recomtnended and that
there be three members only on all
committees. Councillor Young
thought that there should be five
members on commitee if Electric and
Water were to .be united. Conn, El-
liott and the Mayor expressed them
selves as in favor of a committee of
three.
After considerable discussion in
which Councillors Isbister and Young
held Strongly that the Committee of
Sewer, Street and Sidewalk should be
composed of five members. Reeve
McKibbon amended his motion to in-
clude same and it was then carried.
Moved by Bell and Young thet
Mayor, Reeve and Elliott be the stri.--
ing committee.
Moved in amendment by Isb:dter
and Young that the Council as a whole
he the striking committee.
There was considerable discussion
then as to the better method.
The motion carried, McKibbon, El-
liott, Bell, Patterson and Currie voting
for, and Young and Isbister for amend-
ment.
The Council then adjourned to meet
at 8 p.m.
Deliberations were resumed when
minutes of last meeting were read and
adopted. A striking Committee con-
sisting of Mayor, Reeve and Elliott
reliorte .$,committee of the year as
follows. The firteessiationed name to
act as convener of committee until
such time as committee chooses their
Own chairman. Finance Committee-
Elliott, Patterson, Isbister. Water &
Electric Light—Young, Irwin, Elliott.
Sewer, Street and Sidewalk—Iabister,
Young, Bell, Currie, McKibbon. Pro-
perty & Vire—Bell, Corrie, Patterson.
This was moved by E.liott and Mc-
Kibbon and it was moved in amend-
ment by Isbister and Young that the
reports of the striking committee be
taken clause by Clause, The motion
carried.
A number of By-laws were then
passed authorizing the Mayor and
Treasurer to borrow mons for cur-
rent
y
rent expenditure. . Bylaw number
095 was read and passed, appointing
the following officers for the current
year : — Library Board, A, Coma.
Board of Health, A. Porter. Assessor
& Collector, O. N. Griffin. Night
Watch, E. Lewis, Puund Keeper, E.
Dennis. Auditore, A El. Musgrove, J.
Ritchie, Sanitary Mgr„ W. Stokes.
lilt Worship Mayor Irwin asked
Mgr. Campbell to give a report of the
Electric Light Department for the
p
past year; which be did In hle usual
clear and exact manner ehowing that
the electric department Ie In good
finanotel oondttion and showing a
surplus for the put year. It was then
moved by 1.13iwter and 'il'oung that
bbso GkremOR sweept 'sr of
WTN(I LAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1914. To
Mgr. Campbell—carried. Iiia Wor-
ship then asked the Treasurer to
explain the over -draft in the Bank of
Hamilton, which was done to the
satisfaction of all. Moved by Me•
.[Gibbon and Bell that the Clerk in-
struct the town solicitor ,t6 communi-
cate at once with the Ontario Railway
Board re the selling of debentures for
machinery hall, The Mayor announce
ed that the Executive Committee for
1914 would be composed of the Mayor,
Reeve and Ball. On invitation of His
Worship, the Council, town officers
and the press were entertained at the
Kennedy restaurant.
The following accounts were order-
ed to be paid :—
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPT.
Secretary's salary $168 75
Canadian Oil Co,oil 4S 85
S. Bennett.:tupp,lies 6 45
J. A. McLean, coal 211 15
Lazarus & Rosenfield, supplies 58 21
John Forman, supplies • 71 72
Can Johns Mansfield Co,, sup90 25
Central Elec. Supply Co., sup$0 31
Nor, Elec. Supply Oo., supplies57 00
Can. Weston House, supplies I01 50
Oan. Gen Elec., Qupplies . 141 05
Federal Engineering, supplies18 01
W. 11 Willis. express.... . 4 05
Factory Products Ltd., supplies 89 50
John A. Currie, livery 1 25
Bell Tel, Co. 6 25
Wingham Pub. Co. Ltd 6 10
WATERWORKS DEPT.
D. Holmes, legal services 57 88
W. H. Willis, message 29
Ont Ry. Mnn. Board, approv-
ing by-law 15 10
Sec's salary 93 75
A. Buttrey, work 1 60
GENERAL ACCT
L. Harding, work 3 24
D. Breen, wood 4 00
J. Ritchie, Treasurer's bond8 00
Poet Office box 2 00
G. T. 11. Scale Site 50
R H. Swint, teaming .... 1 00
Band Hall,,. light 2 61
Bell Tel..Co , Chiet's phone, fire
alarms & tolls 29 35
Dunlop Fire & Rubber Goods
On., fire apparatus . 59 90
C. N. Griffin, ins. Machinery
building & Town Hall 137 89
Municipal World, Elec. supplies 1I 77
Annie McLeod, scrubbing 12 00
Dudley Holmes, legal services105 83
Canada Temperance Act.
On Sunday morning last the first
gun of the Scott Act campaign was
fired in the Presbyterian Church here,
by the Rev. Mr. Muir, who also lectur-
ed in the Methodist Church on Sun-
day evening. The Rev. gentleman de-
livered a very able address but threw
very little light on what the Scott Act
really is, how it would be enforced, or
how it would work out as compared
with Local Option. The three-fifths
clause is not an issue in this campaign,
yet the Rev. gentleman spent a „great
deal of bis time in the morning and
more time in the evening discussing
this and the Advance believes that
it would have been better, had he
spent his time discussing the Scott Act,
telling us what the Scott Act really
is, how it would be enforced in the
event of its sassing and why it is pre-
ferable to Local Option. These are
the mattr • s which the citizens of
Huren C, unty have a right to expect
the epee Lem to discuss. Almost two-
thirde of the municipalities of the
Cou ' y of Huron are already under
Lea Option and in the present
e,m paign they are asked to roll up
hat they have already fairly fought
f ,r and won, in a napkin and lay it by
and put in its place and stead a mea-
sure known as the Canada Temperance
Act. Consequently ardent temperance
men in these Local Option munici-
palities are from Missouri, and if the
Scott Act is to be carried in the
County of Huron, these men must be
shown'what it is, what the safe guards
are surrounding it, what the penalties,
etc. They will need more than the
scathing harangue of a political
parson on the three-fifths clause.
The three fifths clause was a political
issue in the last two Provincial elec-
tione and the good people of Ontario
pronounced upon it in no uncertain
manner. The Advance bas done what
very few journals have, that is, it
has published letter after letter from
men advocating the Scott Act and
had these letters been paid for it
would have amounted to possibly two
hundred dollars, but they were pub-
lished absolutely free, -for we believe
that the Scott Act is a measure which
will need the very hest discussion in
order to bring out its merits and de -
'merits, The Editor of the Advance
has voted more frequently for Tem-
perance measures than he has against
them, and this journal is honestly
asking for mere light, so that it may
pass it on to its readers, than it bas
yet received. We aro not at the
present taking a stand for or against
and we sincerely trust that the speak-
ers and writere for and against the
measuse which is to be voted upon
two weeks; hence, will give the people
solid facts, which are relevant to the
cause. The Advance was amazed at
one statement made by Mr. Muir, viz ,
tbat a Mr. Endo Saunders who has a
position in the Provincial Secretary's
Provincial
department,stated
that the
and Dominion s governments were
going to get together in such a man-
ner that the Peovinclal Goeernment
would receive
the liner from prose -
p
cutione under the Scott Acta This is
striking evidence surely. Ile Might
as well have grtoted the Hoehn in.
epector for any ;cont tltuency, or any
other person holding an offloe ander
the ProAtelal henretary.
ti In t OW* Met M . Endo li&
ere has the confidence of the Do-
xnfnien and Provincial Governments
to such an extent that be knows what
they purpose doing and if the two
governments are thus arranging, no
ono ie foolish enough to believe that
they are making the announcement
through a gentleman in Mr. Saunder'e
position. If there is anything in this
arrangement, surely the Rev. gentle-
man can get a statement from a
responsible cabinet minister, The
sooner that he learns that the people.
of Huron County are from Missouri,
the better it will be for his cause.
Temperance has made greater advance
during the nine years of Whitney
rule than double or treble that period
of any other rule. The License law
and Local Option laws have been
strictly enforced by Mr. Hanna, but
none of these political parsons coming
fresh from the bye -election of East
Middlesex, • where they fought as
politicians fight, against the Whitney
administration, could be expected to
settle down to the text viz- Scott Act,
here, without taking side flings at the
present Administration. The Advance
does not wish to be misunderstood
While it is fearless enough to take a
stand on either side of this question,
it has not sufficiently studied the
Canada Temperance Act, nor 'Kgs it
heard any argument presented, up to
this point to show, that the Scott Act
is better for the cause of temperance,
than Local Option as it has been pro-
gressing in this'county. But we hope
that between now and our next issue,
that we may have some food from'
some source for our readers.
As a boy the editor remembers the
Scott Act very distinctly, and he
would like to learn where it has im-
proved. Sincere, honest, temperance
men in Local Option municipalities of
the County of Huron have openly stat
ed that they are not going to throw
away the substance for the shadow,
and it is up to those at the.head of this
campaign, to show that the Scott Act
is not a shadow, but a real substance
equal to or superior to Local Option,
If the Advance were convinced that
the Scott Act was in the beat interests
of temperance, it 'would loyally support
same but, as yet, it has heard of no
such proof.
Personals
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Mrs. Cole of Blyth is spending a
week with the Misses Ward..
The Misses Moody of Berlin are
visiting Mrs. W. G. Patterson.
Mise Kastner of Sebringville is visit-
ing her friend Miss Mae Mason.
Miss Della Mitchel returned to Alma
Ladies' College on Monday of this
week.
Mr. M. E. Zurbrigg was in Listowel
last week attending the funeral of his
mother.
Mr. and Mre. Thos. Leaky of Palm-
erston are in town to attend the fun+ le
al of the late Mrs. I. Pattison.
Mr. Roy Green, manager of the
Royal Bank. Kincardine, visited his
aunt, Mrs. Green, on Monday.
Mrs. John Quirk, we regret to report
is still very low, and very little hope is
entertained for her recovery.
Miss Annie Fixture returned to St.
Thomas, on Monday of this week,
where she is attending Alma Ladies'
College.
Mrs. Stephen Hodgin, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Binkley,
returned to her home in Toronto on
Tuesday.
Miss Henderson who for the past
few monthstelelegraph has been telele ra h oPer-ator at W. 1i. Willis', has returned to
her home near Lucknow.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Dobie have re-
turned home from Whitechurch,
where they attended the marriage of
Mies M. Barber and Mr. Mc0lenaghan.
Mr. Rich Howson spent a few days
with his parents here, prior to taking
a business trip through Western Cana-
da. Me. Howson is connected with
the Commercial Press and is making
good.
Church 'Hews
Regular service will be held in the
Methodist Church next Sabbath.
Pastor will preach morning and even-
ing.Evening subject will be A citi-
zense" A „
duty." y..11 welcome.
To spend Sunday morning and even-
ing in -the Lotd's House is most profit-
able. There. freed for a short time
from the atrees of business a person
can more readily relate himself to the
Divine. The Baptist Church affords
you a excellent bowery and in her you
can find peace and quietness, On San -
day next Rev. John Pollock will dis-
rues the theme of "The Beatitude of
insight in the morning, and in the
evening the theme of eThe Slighest
Genius." Come and draw ye your-
selves apart and rest awhile.
Married in London.
On Saturday evening San, &d., the
marriage took place at London, of
Miss Etta 'Elliott, daughter of Mr atid
Mrs. Wim, Elliott, of the Belniore
brickyard to Mr. Hambert yoydee of
Windsor, The ceremony was pet form-
ed In the presence of Mr, and Mre.
Chester Ihn man,
Mrs,
Lo,i
lman
being a eleter of the bride. Mies Etta
Elliott will be remembered as a former
student of the Wingham Busineas Col-
lege and for a number of years was
saleslady in these ore of Mr. H. Thomp-
sort, Belwore, Mise Elliott's many
renterdir lm this looal'lty will wish she
Mad ler imbued every ssseostts,
Sir .tames Whitney.
Just before going to press, noon
Wednesday, we learn by wire that Sir
James Whitney is in a muob weaker
condition and little hope is entertained
'for his recovery.
A. Y. P. A. Notice.
The members of the A, Y. P. A. pur-
pose having their annual sleighride
this Thursday and will spend the even-
ing at the home of Mr. J. Galley, Mor-
rie. Those intending to go are re,
quested to be at St. Paul's school -room
at 7 80 sharp.
College At Home.
On Tuesday eyening a social time
was spent at the Business College,
when all the students had a moat en-
joyable time. The entertainment con-
sisted of songs, instrumental music,
and various games. The object was
to welcome the new students, of which
there are a large number gathering in
from surrounding towns,
District Meeting.
The annual district meeting of the
Loyal Orange Association was held in
Wingham on Tuesday afternoon, the
13th inst., and after the usual business
was transacted a very progressive
year was reported, and the following
officers were elected and duly inetalled
by County Master Thos. Stewart for
the year 1914:—D 51., Allan M, Fra -
lick ; D. D' M„ W, B. Elliott ; D. Chap„
Rec.See Geo.
Rev. Orol D.
Re.1;.H. y,,
Thornton ; D. Fin. Sec., Ed. Johnston ;
D. Treas., Jno. Casemore ; D. D. of
0., F. H. Roderus ; Ist Lee., W. Gueet ;
tad Lee., W. Thornton.
L. T. B. Officers.
Fern Lodge No. 10, Loyal True
Blues, held their regular meeting on
Friday evening last, when their of-
ficers for 19I4 were installed by the
District Organizer. Tne officers are—
W. M , Mra, D. Hamilton. D, M.,
Mrs, Beckwith ; Rec. & •Cor. Sec.,
Miss Lizzie Fleuty ; Fin. Sec., W. T.
Miller ; Treas., Mre. R. D. Mason ;
Chap , Mee. Joynt; Dir, of Cer., Mrs.
W. B. Elliott ; Con., Miss A. Cun-
ningham ; Tyler, C. Shackleton ; Com.
—Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. El-
liott, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Fuller. At
the close of the meeting the members
enjoyed refreshments and social con-
versation, and are looking forward to
a prosperous year with many profit-
able meetings.
A Public Meeting.
A public meeting will be held in the
Opera House, Wingham, on Wednes-
day evening, Jan, 21st, to be addressed
by Rev. Henry A. Fish of Owen
Sound. Subject — "The Protestant
Situation in the Homes and Public
Schools of Ontario." The Rev. Mr.
Fish is a Methodist minister of 25
years' standing and deals with hie
subject in a very able and exhaustive
manner. All are cordially invited to
be present. Chair to be taken at
8 p.m.
The Light of India.
This interesting illustrated lecture
will be given by Major Frank Morris
the Divisional Commander of the Lon-
don Division in the Salvation Army
Citadel. The light of India is the title
of Mr. Harold Begbie's new book deal-
ing with the people of India and a
companion volume of "Broken Earthen
Ware." The book is decidedlyout of
the ordinary. Fascinating to an ex-
traordinary degree. It is a question
whether there has ever been written a
more interesting and accurate account
of that great land. It can well be im-
agined that to have the different
characters and places mentioned in the
book thrown on the screen by a power-
ful Electric Lantern will add very
s views secured
reat•1 to the interest
g
y
at considerable trouble and expanse.
Those desirous of spending an excep-
tionally profitable and thrilling even-
ing, and interested in the Missionary
work, ehould not fail to he present.
Wednesday night, 8 p.m., January 21st.
The Whitechurch Rifle Club.
The Whitechurch Rifle Club held
their fifth annual oyster supper at the
homer f Mr. and Mrs. E. Walker on
Thursday, 8.h inet. The weather was
all that could be desired and the
various committe s had every ar-
rangement carried; out perfectly.
Everything contributed to make this
perhaps the best supper of the five.
An interesting item of the splendid
program was the distribution of prizes,
donated by business men for the
annual club match, and in that con-
nection the club wishes to thank the
following donators : —J. Bowman, M.
P„ A. 13. Musgrove, M. P. P.. L Ken-
nedy, W, A. Campbell, A, M. Orate -
Pard, Jw0 . Wrr,iker &Sun, H. B. El-
liott, W. G, Patterson; Rae & Thowp•
eon, J, J. Fryfogle, W. J. Boyce,
Hanna & Co„ King Bros., A, Young,
R A. Currie. Thou. Kew, Chap.
Kneehtel, W. Field, Thee Henderson,
Ken, Patterson, Miss Carrick, Dr,
Jramieson,
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'Local Items
Constable Phippen positively refuses
to pay any attention to any lettere
sent to him without a name,
The meeting of the Ladies' Auxi1-
nary of the Wingham General Hoepit
al was postponed until next Monday
after -noon, owing to the atoren,
Mies Lottie Ward has sufficiently
recovered from her illness to be able
1
one froth the as -
to return to li..r home h
r
pltai, and it is hoped she will boon be
fully restored to health again.
John MWCoeb, vagrant, anti Pat
Miller vagrant, were handed out a
three month sentence each, at boder•
lob at hard labor, by Police Magistrate
Morton.
Hockey Match.
The first home game of the Northern
Hockey League will be played here on
Friday next, Jan, 16th., whenlDrayton
will face Wingham, The Drayton
team won District number $ on the
Northern League last year and as
Wingham has a stronger team than
ever, this should be a really fast game,
It isto be hoped that the citixens will
turn out in full force and encourage
the boys. The baud, will be in atten-
dance and there will 'La Skating after
the game,
Cotiisioa in 0, T. R. Yard.
What might have been a serious
accident occurred at the Grand Trunk
Station here on Monday last, wben
there was a head-on collision between
th • London train which should arrive
at 11.54 a. m. and the Palmerston
which should arrive at 11.25 a.m. The
London train was fifteen minutes late
and had backed in from the Y to the
Grand Trunk Depot and was standing
there for the passengers to disembark
when the Palmerston train which was
late, crashed into it. The blinding
snow storn..i is given as the reason for
not seeing the standing train or the
signals. A few of the passengers were
severely shaken up and one of the two
engines on the Palmerston train was
badly wrecked, The auxiliary was
sent for. On Tuesday some of the
officials were here, no doubt to see
whereshould be attache
the blame attached,
but whave not heard who was
thought responsible.
Death of Mrs. L Pattison.
Death has again entered one of our
homes which makes it our sad duty to
record the death of Mrs. Irwin Patti -
eon, which occurred at her residence
here on Tuesday morningthe 13th st
10 o'clock a, m.One ear ago Mrs.
Pattieon became ill, but latterly was
enjoying fairly good health, when she
was again stricken on Friday last.
The deceased was Miss Bertha Lew-.
rence, daughter of the late Mr. Chap.
Lawrence, of Belgrave, and was mar-
ried to our esteemed townsman seven-
teen years ago. There is one son,
Charles, about seven years of age.
She leaves four sisters, Mrs. Coultee,
of Buffalo, Mrs. Clegg of Roseland,
Mrs. Best, Duluth, and Mrs. Miller
Proctor, Bluevale, and three brothers,
Jas. and Chas. of Buffalo, and George
of Ayr. Mrs. Pattison was a consistent
member of the Methodist Church, and
was highly respected by all whom she
came in contact with. The sympathy
of the commnuity will go out to the
sorrowing husband and son and ber-
eaved friends.
Oame to Mount Forest.
Winghain Hockey Team played
against Mount Forest, on Mount
Forest ice on Tuesday evening of this
week. At half time the game stood 3•
3, and was said to be an excellent ex-
hibition of hockey. During the last
half Wingham scored five goals and
when time was up the score stood 8 3.
President Binkley, who accompanied
his team says that it was a very clever
exhibition of hockey and he is
very proud of his boys, and feels that
they will have no difficulty in winning
the district. The whole team played
well, but Mount Forest was unable to
break through the Wingham defence.
The boys play Drayton in the Wing -
ham rink on Friday evening of this
week, when our citizens will be treat-
ed to a good game.
Belgrave.
Mr, and Mrs, T. Abraham of Bluevale
visited at George Daleys,
The annual meeting of the Farmers'
Institute will he held in Belgrave on
Saturday, the 17th, at 2 30 p.m. in the
Foresters' Hall. Mr. A. Swain and
Mr. R. H. 'Jardine' will address the
meeting. Miss McKenzie from the de-
partment will address the Women's
Iostitnte in the Orange Hall at 2 20 p.
m., and a Union meeting will be held
at, night night in the Foresters' Hall,
commencing at 7.30, when addresses
will be given by the above named
speakers, also a good musical pragram.
Last Sunday morning after the regu-
lar services in Knox Church the pastor
Rav. AN
Boyle, ordained
to the
churcb, of the hutch,essrs. P. W. M
Scott. Andrew Taylor, Jae. Nicholson,
and Jas. Michie, It was a very im-
pressive and very appropriate cere-
mony.
° Bluevale.
Paul & Jewitt shipped a car of hogs
on Wednesday.
Mr, Din O'Toole of Toronto is at
present visiting Mr. L. Ruttan. '
Mr. Robt. Masters of Toronto is
visiting with his brother James.
Mrs. L. H. Doran of Winnipeg 1. at
present visiting her daughter, Mrs,
Cooke,
The worst storm of the season reach-
ed here Monday which' caused late
trains. The•mail carriers were unable
to make their rctird,. At night the
temprature dropped to about 10 below
zero.
The Women's Missionary Society
v circuit the Blue ale cr t will hold a
missionary tea in the basement of the
Bluevale Methodist Church on Tues.
day evening, Jan. 20.h. A good pro-
gramme is being prepared and Mrs.
.Johnston, District Orgenizsr, will also
be present and give an addrese, Come
and enjoy a pleasant evening,
The annual meetin'z of the Literary,
Soclel and Debating Society was in Id
in the schoolroom of the l'reshytetian
Church nn Wednesday evening of last
week. President A, L. Poslitf was in
the chair and the large attendance was
an augury of renewed'sueceas for the
society. Rev. J. I Cook, Rev. Craws
ford Tate, Mr, Robt, Black and others
spoke in commendation of the work
and elms of the Literary. Society and
the following officers tvere elected :---
Hon, Pres., Rev. .1, E. Cook, Rev.
Crawford Tate, Econ. Council—Mrs.
11. A. McCali, hire, Crawford Tete,
1Z rbt, B1ark, J. eV. Rine, Jos. Smith,
ll.nbt. Musgrove. R. Shaw; Prep„
'4V. II, Huey ; let Vice Preto , A. L.
_A raw Jerni n
tali Id vt � r R. 1, If 2 ,
, 7 ,
,
10d Visa Pros., Mitts Olive Sentt; :zee.,
Miss'Alire E'aul, Tress„ Gordon Mali,
The weekly meetings will be held' on
Wednesday nights els formerly, the
membership feebeing only 15 Cts.
Everylxidy is welcome.
At the r+plendid toasting hi the
Weinwn's and Partnere' teetltuts i on
Sattudaj evening two of the epeakere,
eUBSURIPTION 1 $1.5Q4
Mr, Thos, McMillan and Miss Mo.
Kenzie both referred to the Literary
Society and gave it their hearty re-
commendation. The first meeting
this week was in the form of a program
contest between the ladies and gentle-
men, Next week there will be a
debate on the subject—"'Resolved that
life to -day is preferable .to life 50
years ago,"
There passed away in Crystal Qity,
Men. on Monday evening Jan. 5th
after a lingering illness lasting about
fifteen months one who was well
'known in this country, especially in
Turnba1iy and the neighbourhood of
Seaforth, in tlitr ;rarson of William
Gerrond Duff. In his' ys,, nger days in
this district he was the life r„ f, any
gathering with his merry songs an&
funny stories. Born in Liverpool,
England, on Aug. 30th, 1816, the eldest
son of Robert and Isabella Gerrond
Duff be came with his parents across
the ocean in his infancy. After living
Stir a short time in Tuckersmith the
family moved to the township of Hul-
lett on the McKillop boundary where
it is crossed by the Maitland river, and
five years later in Maros, 1856, they
settled on lot 9, con. 6, Turnberry,
where W. G. who was then ten years
of age, did his share in chopping and
helping to clear the farm. The sub-
ject of this sketch when about twenty-
three years of age was badly injured
by a fall and incapacitated for heavy
physical work so be started to school
andersevered
until he obtained a
second class certificate. For some
years thereafter he was engaged in
school teaching at-Bluevale and in the
Roxboro' school, McKillop, subsequent-
ly being in charge of the C. P. R.
Telegraph and Express Office in Sea -
forth, Twenty years ago be left for
Crystal City,' elanitoha, where he re-
sumed school -teaching hut later open-
ed a real estate, ihsurance and convey-
ancing office and acting as auctioneer.
He was a mason and also a member of
the Order of United workmen- In 1875
he was married to Miss Sara Ross of
Bluevale who survives him. Of their
four children, one son Asher died in
Seaforth in childhood and Alberry died
at Crystal City a few years ago in
early manhood, which was a sad blow
to his family. The daughters are Ida
(Mrs. Jos. Shaw) of Reginaeand Mar-
garet who. resides at home, and Robt.
N. Duff of Bluevale is an only brother,
Bargains in Wall Paper and Win-
dow Shades at Knox's Clearing Sale.
An Entertainment in the Town Hall
Tuesday Jan. 27th,
"An old time Ladies' Aid business
meeting at the Mohawk Cross Roads."
Local talent, Dresses and gowns
representing the styles of fifty years
ago. Come and have a laugh. No ad-
mittance without a smile, Plan of
Hall opens at McKibbon's drug store
Wed. Jan, 21st, •
Don't forget "The old time Ladies
Aid business meeting at Mohawk Cross
Roads," in the. Town Hall Tuesday
Jan, 27tb.
Miss Evelyn Garrett, Catherine St.,
teacher of the Piano ; pupils visited or
received. Apply—box 41, town.'
Don't forget the address of Rev.
Henry A. Fish on "The Protestant
situation in the homes and public
schools of Ontario,"
"The Protestant situation in the
homes and public school of Ontario,"
will he the theme of Rev. Henry A, Fish
of Owen Sound. on Wedne-day even-
ing Jan. 21st., at 8 p.m. in the town
hall, Wingham.
W:VNTED.—Good general servant.
No washing. Apply to—Mrs. J. A.
McLean.
Fos. SALE. — Piano eased organ ;
cheap. Apply P, 0. box 93, Wingham.
We are paving the hiebeat prices
for all kinds of logs.—J. A. McLean.
Fon SALE —We have a car of corn
for sale at the G. T. R. station.—Tip-
ling & Mills,
FOUND.—Pocket book containing a
small sum of money which someone
left on the counter in Young's store.
The owner may have same by proving
property and paying for this advertis-
men t.
Wear (?xeera Shoes and Rubbers,
J. A. FOX, D. O., graduate Chiro-
practor. Chiropractic is sucoessful In
such diillonls casae as Insanity, Epilepsy,
Asthma, Rheumatism, headaches, Con.
stipation, Female Trouble abd all Ohro-
nio Stomach. Liver and Bowel trouble.
Office in R. Knox's house. Entrance per
Presbyterian church walk. Phone 191.
Hours, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 p. ni.
Get Parnel's Bread at Christie's.
Ezra Met kley has for sale good
apple butter at 63 per Ib ,. delivered to
any part of town. Grain taken in ex-
change for flour, bran, shorts, meals
etc. Call or phone 81.
20% saved on Diamond Rings at W.
G. Patterson's,
Diamond and Pearls at and below
cost at Knox's clearing sale.
Big clearing sale now going on at A.
M. Knox's.
Clearing sale at Knox's. Every-
thing
verything must be sold as owner is leaving
town.
First class baled hay and straw al-
ways on hand.—Tipling & Mill
Bracelet Watches from $3 to $50 at
Patterson's Jewelery Store. .
Anything you want in January at
and below coat at Knox's clearing sale.
I,
Cut lase andv a
orO tG airSl ew reg oto
Knox's clearing sale.
Ltirge stock of Pearl Goods and
Pendant Necklets at Knox'a clearing
sale.
AintitEtericel WANTED --At once, to
learn tailoring.—Orval Taylor,
We are prepared to pay the highest
price for all kinds of grain delivered at
our warehouse at C'rund Trunk Sta.
tin. -.•b and Mille.
Ti
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I am adding 35 new sewing machines•,
Want operators for same.—W, D.
Piingle. 181,
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Stook reduction sale of Winter goods
and Felt goods, also $2000 worth
of Boots & Shoes.
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