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The Wingham Advance, 1914-02-12, Page 8Clearing Up of Winter Lines Experience has taught us that to hold first place as a Progressive Clothing House, we must show a complete new stock at the be• ginning of each season. We are now prepar- ing for the new Spring Goods, and the Winter Goods must go. Men's Overcoats, Boys' Overcoats and Chil- dren's Overcoats are to be cleared out at 20 per cent. discount. Underwear, regular $1.50 for - " - $1.19 1.25 for - - 1.10 ,{ tt . 1.00 for • • - .80 Heavy Wool Socks, regular 25c for • .20 '4 40c for - .30 50c for - .40 '4 Winter Caps, Lined Gloves and Mitts, Flannel Shirts, Sweater Coats, Cardigan Jackets, etc., to be cleared at greatly reduced prices. Special prices on Men's and Boys' Suits. This is your great buying opportunity. Take advantage right now. - W. A. CAMPBELL The Clothier MacDonald Block, Opp. Bank of Commerce. Clothes That Fit E- WE MAKE THE SUIT TO FIT THE MAN. Our expert cutter and designer, Mr. A. E. Lewis, has had wide experience, con- sequently we can guarantee fit and work- manship. Old clothes made new by our pressing and cleaning process. Ladies' tailoring a specialty. Give us a trial: E ALFRED 'TAYLOR 4' THE TAILOR A REPORT OF INVESTIGATION High Cost of Living Solved. Dear Agriculturist We have found a system of doing a'produce busi- ness which we believe will be very profitable to you. It raises the price to the producer and lowers it to the consumer. We pay you cash at your door for strictly fresh eggs and send them direct to the consumer. Your cream is weighed at your door, tested and paid for in Wingham and shipped to Silverwood's large Creamery in London. , For full particulars, call or write A. H. Wilford Wingham Telephones- Office 174, Residence 108. CREAM WANTED NOW. TEE WINGRAIT ,A DVANOE Turnberry. The following le the report of 8. i8. No. G, Turnberry, for the month of January, Names in order of merit '- Sr,t4th--Myrtle Deane, Orace Tucker, Alvin He*tinge, Jr, 4th --Mary Waugh. Harold Girktnsor_, Jade Reid, Fraser Haugh, Alvin Smith. Della Reid, 3rd—Jitn Hardie, Cheater Catkin - son, 8r, 2nd --Pearl McLean, Weet Haugh, Minnie Pringle. Leslie Deans, Jean Pringle. Jr, 2o4 -w -Jean Wilton, Edna Gilkineen. Part 2nd -- Ivan Haugh, Rena !laugh, Edith Reid, Emmwreon Armour. let elites—Emma Hardie, Edna Hastings. •-- C. Copp, teacher,. Report of S. S. No. 6 Turnberry for January. Nathan in order of merit. Sr, Y�-Henryy Eloltnes, Robert Mo- .Kague, Percy King. Jr, 1V—Norma Foxton, Lizzie MrKague. Sr, III— Dan Roth, Sr. iI—.Chftord ,Tepktns, Harold Faille. Jr. II --Mary Roth, Frank Roth, 0 -car Holmes, Harold Foxton, Etta Faille, Herbert Forton, Wane. Chandler, Edith Jenkins. Pe. II —Alba Johnston, (Mary Johnston, Ann% Howuth.) equal, Alfred Mit. chell. Sr. Pt. 1—ltuhy Dickson, Genevieve Roth, Mary McGregor, Joe Austin. Jr. Pt. I—McIrord Foxton Whitt McCormick. Primer — Arno Kelly, Maitland Porter, Harold Wee - more, Aggie Mcaague.--Teacher, Ada Haines, Minutes of Council Meeting held in Bluevale Monday, Feb. 2nd 1914. Members all present, Reeve in the chair. Mr. John Rutherford took the Declaration of Office. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Mee;re Wheeler and Ruther- ford. The Report of the Auditors was then received, Rutherford—McBurney that said Report be accepted, McBurney—Adair — That Wm. 8. King be appointed Assessor for 1914. Any Ratepayer wanting a change of Pathmaster will please notify some member of Council or the Clerk on or before the next meeting. The following accounts were passed and cheques iesued :—Stephen King, filling Linton's bridge $2; M. J. Smith, rent, hall, nomination $2; J. W. King, Dep. Ret, Officer $10; James Porter, Dep. Ret. Officer $10; D. 11. Wallace, Dep. Ret. Officer 510 ; Alex. McPher- son, Dep. Ret. Officer $10; P. Powell, returning officer $10; Gavin Wilson, refund taxes $3 51; Municipal World, roils, cash book and euppliee 810 60 F. Anderson, E. Wawanoeh accounts $2 50 ; Robt. Black, auditor $15; B. Cruikshank, auditor. $15 ; Duff & Ste wart, lumber, Morris bdy. $7 27 ; P. Powell, births, marriages and deaths $10.60; Thos, James, filling Bink hole $700; W. J. Campbell. inep, and filling sink hole $108.65 ; P. Scott, spikes and drawing plank $1 10 ; J. E. Homuth, repairing culvert con. 10 .50c. ; Wm. Deane, cedar posts $22.60 ; J. Mulvey. attending audit $3; Fred Lewis, error in taxes $1 80; Roy Adair, part pay- ment Woods' bridge 515, Next meet- ing of Council at .Bluevale Monday, March 30th 1914 at 10 a.m. P. Powell, Clerk. Ethel. Edwin Kreuter was on the sick list recently. Ice harvesting is the subject of in- terest here at present. Miss R. Spence visited with friends in Brussels last week. Roy Cunningham spent a few days in Stratford last week, - Geo. Krauter and Z. McCallum were in town on business last week. Mr. Schmidt of Tavistock is a visitor at the home of Mr. J. Denman. We are pleased to see Mr. J. Stevi- son able to be out again after a serious illness. Mr. Geo. Kreuter of Brussels spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Spence itfi town. Mr. Chambers spent a few days last week at Blyth, owing to the illness of his father-in-law. Quite a number from here took in the lecture given by Mr. Gibson in Brussels last week. Mr, Cook of the 6ch. of Grey is hav- ing an auction sate of farm stock and implements, Monday Feb. 9th, Mies E. Ferguson and Mary McLen- nan who attend school in Listowel spent Sunday at their homes here, Owing to the rough weather on Sun- day, there was not a very good turn out to quarterly service, which was held in the Methodiet Church here. Quite a lot of logs are being hauled to Mr. D. Dunbar'e. He is putting up a new saw -mill and shingle -mill, in place of the one destroyed by fire last fall. Whitechurch. A very successful meeting of the Literary Society was held on Friday evening; Feb. 6, when a large number was inattendance. The opening number in, the program was a duet by Miss M. Gordon and Miss G. Fox, followed by a violin selection by Mr. Robert hose. A very amusing reci-. tation was given by Master Jack Middleton and a mouth organ selection by Mr. C. F'. Martin, also a duet by Mre, R. Ross and Mr. Jas. Middleton were very much enjoyed. The Wbite- oburch "Echo" was read by Mr. Angus Mackay. The chief feature of the program wags debate "Resolved that women should have the franchise." The affirmative side was taken by Mise Lillian Longman and Mr. W. J. Dawson, while their arguments were opposed by Mrs. D. Jamieson and Mr, Thos. H. Moore. The subject was ably handled and renecte much credit on the debaters. Afterthe decision of the judges, Rev. Mr, Pen- rose, Mr. John Murray of Langstde and Mr. J. F. Davidson, who gave their decision in favor of the Negative by three points, and the report of the critic, this very euceessfut meeting was closed by singing God Save the King. Blyth. Mr. and Mre. Barry Coombe visited friends in Ilensalt during the past week. The member* and friends of the Women's Institute drove out to Mr. Robert Brown's Friday evening and spent a most enjoyable evening. The Laymen's Missionary Banquet was held in St. Andrew's Church Thursday evening. About one hun- dred delegates were present, The ladies of the congregation served the supper in the basement of the church. The many friends of Mr. Janette Beatty will be pleased to learn that hie Condition le improving, and hopes are entertained that he will recover franc his recent aocident, Mr. Jae, Brenn her taken the hgeney for Ford cars for nlytlt and vicinity end one of the oars arrived inet week, Mrs. W. J. Baines of Winghetmi Wier tea Mendel* .Sown last week, I, 1itnore. Mies Lillian Irwin is visiting friends in Wingham. Mies Pipe le vtstting her niece, Mre, John Inglis of Carrick, Mies Rubye Teskey has returned from visiting her easter, in King. The attendance at school on Monday was very mall on account of the storm. The prayer meeting held at Mr. Geo. Rosewell's on Thursday was well at• tended. Mre, Grainger, from near Wroxeter spent Wednesday with her brother, Mr. Wm, Irwin. Invitation; are out for the wedding of Mies Adauteon to Mr, Pomeroy on Wednesday of this week. Mrs, C. McLean, who has been visit, ing her sister, Mrs. John Mulvey bas returned to her home in Lucan. Awing to the storm and Rev. A. Gibson's attendance at Mr. Richard- eon'e funeral, there was no service in either churches, An oyeter eupper was held Friday evening under the auspices of the ex - Literary society at the home of Mr. J. Darling, 13 line. A good time watt re- ported. The Presbyterian choir held practice Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Ballagh, At its conclu' sion, Mrs. and Mies Nellie Ballagh served a very dainty lunch. Mrs. Ashdown, Mr. James Richard- son, New Liskeard, Mr, and Mrs. Cif - fon, Cyprus River, Man., Mr. Wm, Bridge, Mr. Thomas Bridge, Mr, and Mrs. Seamen, Dr, and Mrs. Harrison, Clifford were home during the illness of their father, the late Thomas Rich- ardson, On Thursday, Feb. 5, Mr, Thomas Richardson entered into the higher lite at the ripe old age of 87 years, 3 months. The funeral took place Sun- day afternoon from his late residence, lot 2, con. A, Elowick. Owing to the severe storm the Rev. Mr. Lackland was unable to attend and the Rev. A. H, Gibson officiated. Interment took place at McIntosh cemetery. East Wawanosh. The following is the report of S, 8. No. 7, East Waveanosh for the month of January : Sr, 4th—Irene Boyle 79%, Annie Robinson 77, Stella James 77, Eva Boyle 73, Joseph Finleou 72, Ella James 07. Jr. 3rd—Melville Beecroft 85, Lyla Jamas 82, Mary Finleon 80, Mary Boyle 75, Sr. 2ud—Charlie Rob- inson 63, Clarence Ohamney 01. Jr. 2nd -Wilfred Robinson 08 Jr. let- Oe- cil Chamney 70. Primer—Almond Jamieson 82, Clayton Robinson 80.—I, H, A. Taylor, Teacher. School report of8. 8 No. 0 East Wawanoeb. Currie's Red School for January, 1914 :—Sr. 4th—Helen Po- cock, Charlie Ourrie, Jr, 4th—Tom Currie; Ena McDougall. Sr. 3rd— Jas. Perdue, David Deacon, Kathleen Kerr, Ted Kerr, Alex. Leaver. Jr. 3rd—John Taylor. Sr. 2nd -- Price Naylor, Rachel Currie, Lyle Leaver. Jr. 2nd — Howard Pocock, Tesefe Irving, Geo. Taylor, Wilfrid Con - gram, Mae Perdue. Pt, 2nd—Jennie Anderson, Jas. Coulter. Se. Primer— Viola Irving, Lorne Scott, Cecil Coultas. Primer Jr.—Harvey Naylor, John Skinn,—Donta Ashworth, teach- er. The following is the report of 8. 8. No. 11, East Wawanosh, as a result of exams. held in January ;-5Lh --- N Wightman 95, Sr. 4th—F. McNeil 91, J. McBurney 86, Res, Currie 86. fir. 3rd -P. McNeil 82, V. McBurney. 79, G. Wightman 78, L, McGregor 72, R. Deacon 71, W. Young 70, Alba Walk- er 67, G. Irwin 55. Sr. 2nd—D. Young 80. Jr. 2nd—D. Wacker 76, H. Deacon 76, H. Finley 70. Jr, Pt. god—B. Deacon 82, L. Young 73. Sr. 1st --- A, Walker 96. Jr. lst—J, Robertson 100, Fred Deacon 95.--E. Id. Lyon, tearhee, Corrie. Mrs, Stewart of Mitchell is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. F. White. Miss Irene Holmes of Lucknow spent a few days last week with her brother. H. V. and Mrd. Holmes. Rev. Mr. Bradley of Teeswater will occupfthe pulpit in the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon next, Owing to the severe storm the at- tendance at the various churches was small, bete our ntinistere drove to their different appointments. Gerrie was represented at the Bon- Spiel held in Harriston test week, by one rink namely Austen Doan. Chas. Platte, Lambert Stinson and Sam Stile. Son. Our Rural mail carriers decided not to make their trip on Monday on ac- count of the storm. This is buly the second time they have failed this win- ter. The dance given on Friday evening by the Bachelors and Benedict: watt very successful and although the weather was very unfavorable a large crowd attended, The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church held their February meetings at the home of Mrs. John Hyndman on Thursday afternoon. After the business was transacted, the ladies spent a couple of hours sewing for their bale of clothing they annually send to the North West. Morris. Report for S. S. No, 8, Morris for January. * represents examinations for which the pupil was absent. Ex- amined in Arith„ Spell,, Geo. and History. Entrance Olase, Total 400— George Agar 800, Luella Brewer 1064*. Sr. IIT, Total 400—Ernestine Sellers 235", Charlie Solicit 180, George Brewer 101*, Lorne Turvey 75**, Jr. III, Total 400—Elva Warwick 205, Cameron Mustard 192', Charlie Boxman 151. Cora Souch 80". Sr. Il. Total 400— Ethel Garnise 100'. Harvey Garnies 183, Wilmer /Carney 1764", George Fell 126'", Jr, IT. General Work— Elmer ork--- Etmer,F'orbes 019, Matjnrio Graeber 440, Winnie Allen 350, Pt. It --Mar Warwick 467, Alfred Johnston 457. Fred Brewer 331, Jim 'Purvey 201, Jerk Allen 200. Pt. I—Janet MacVety 428, Fraser Mustard 404; I3ertba Souch 392, Charlie Warwick 314, Walter Sellers 311, Melia 'Purvey 282, Donis Allen 280. Lillian Garnies 272 Average at- tendance ,`i35..M. E, Fryfogle, teacher.. Culross. The following is the report of the work of 8, 8. No. 3 Ouieces for the month bf January. The names are placed in order of merit Sr. 4th—Tota1:110-•F Stapleton 250, A. Jamieson 238, A, McKinnon 227,.1. Falconer 222. Jr 4th—Total 486-0. Falconer 887. Se. god, total 460—Edna Mc1Keez a 341, A. Walters 832, P. Daw• sort 214, P. Oaellek 198 Jr, 2nd- Tatel 823-wFlarenoe McKinnon 102. Sr. let, Total 464,.—Dan McKenzie 251, A Step. letett 195. Je. jstTstal6t8-64 lyaloon- et' 286, W, MolCenzte 251, A. Plekell 11500.-t4 V, Johne, Teacher, • A LUuevale. Wedding belle are ringing, Miss Luella Shaw was home over Sunday.. LU'm, Hewitt weave a broad smile. Its a girl, • Miss F. Aitcheson spent the week. end with her parents, Mrs. Wm. McMichael visited friends at i-owick last week. Mise Belle Robb visited Mise Ada McMichael last week. SundMr,ay J, witJ. h Mhisessermothof Heramilton spent . Mts. Wm, McMichael basreturned after vieitittg her sister, Mee. W. H Lynn and Jae. W. Edgar of Gerrie The W. Id, 8 ' of the Methodist chproh will hold their regular monthly meeting nn Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17th at 2 30 at the parsonage, The Epworth League of the Metho- dist Church Bluevale will hold a social in the basement of the church on Fri- day evening, Feb. 13tb. The program to consist of a short musical and liter• ary progt•nna and games; lunch will be served. Everybody come and have a pieaeant evening. The regular monthly meeting of the Wnwen'rt Instirure will he held at the home of Mrs =L Ruttan, on Thursday, February 12th et 2 o'clock, Each mem- ber is expected to prepare a *bort paper on ' How to help the Institute," or "Hose prepare a hot dish for tea." All ladies are cordially invited. A Gerrie correspondent has kindly sent in the following item ; The At Home held by the Bachelors and Bene. diets of our town on the evening of Friday the 6.b was a decided auccees, Much of that success was due to the excellent music provided by Hewer'ss Wingham Orchestra, which was highly appreciated by all. Professor 8. D. McCrady will de- liver an address on the coneolidated school question at the meeting of the Literary Society next Monday night. He wishes to meet as many trustees and teachers from the surrounding country ae possible, while here. Pro- fessor McCrady is an able man and a good speaker, and no one should mise this opportunity of hearing him. Hie lecture will be illustrated with lantern elides. The income Tax Collector of Infernal Revenue, Dear Sir,—We have received the in- come tax blank you so kindly mailed WA. You say the blank must be return- ed by March 1, but it is doubtful whether we can get filled out in time. We are glad to give you the result of one first week's work on the list of questions, however, Here it Is Born?—Yea. Why ?—We don't know. Died?—Not yet. Number of grandparents?—Two on each side. • Number of parents?—Oce on each side. Married?—Considerably. Children?—One children, How many false teeth did grand- mother have?—Don't know. How much did grandfather have ?— Ali. Hnw much did you ear last yea'?— $156,78195. How much did you get?—$216 Have you any pets around the house? —Five gold fish and a hired girl. Politics? --=Episcopalian. How mesh gold have you in your teeth? $126 worth. What is your middle name?—Kam- chat ka. Do you dance the tango?—Yes but we do not drink. Have you any scars to identify you? —One rolling pin sear on hack of head. Do you put your money in a bank or in a sock?—We put our money into an automobile. What kind of an auto do you drive? =A sick cylinder. You race?—French-Canadian by half German. Have you lived in Canada all your life?—Not yet. Your color? --Purple. • Condition of servitude?—Punk. Do you love your employer?—Middl- in' just middlir,'. Affinities?—None at present, Color of underclothing?—Pink. Do you suffer from any disease?— Lumbago, gout, bysteries, artistic tem- perament, rheumatism, housemaid's knee, epavin, squeaky joints and kleptomania. (This as far as we have got, but will answer the remaining questions by March 1.) CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of 1,t Farm for Sale or Rent. The undersigned offers for sale his farm, E. half lot 88. con. 5 East Wawa - nosh consisting of 100 acres more or less, on the premises are a good bank barn with outer buildings, good frame house with telephone and mail delivery, 3 titres good orchard. This farm is well fenced with wire fencing' 35 scree plbugbed ready for spring orop, 8 acres fall wheat. This farm must be sold or rented as the prop. is giving up farming, For full particulars apply to -- JOHN WILLIAMS R. R. No. 3 Blyth *66 mmilinumwoks, Farm for Salo. A good 20Q acre farm within nine milts of Wlogham, good bank barn, good ceweut house, large orohard, and. considerable quantity of timber, Price $6500.00. ,Apply to R. Vanstone, Wing. hem P, Cl, Open Letter. To Citizens of Wingham and vicinity ; Having purchased the tailoring husiness formerly carried on by Mr Orval Taylor, I respectfully solicit a share of the patronage in this locality. Mr. A. E, Lewis, who is an expert of wide experience, will have charge of the cutting, designing and making We will aloe specialize in cleaning and pressing, Thanking you in antiolpa,- tion for a portion of your trade, 1 am Yours truly, ALFRED TAYLOR. Cream Wanted, If you have cream to sail write ne for cans. we enpply two free Pay all ex press charges. Checks payabte at par. Issued twice each month, Highest prices paid consistent with au honest test. Each can weighed and tested the day received and a statement of same mailed at once. Testing done by a man who knows bow. Ship to ne direct and save buyera oommissien and expanses of hauling. TRELEAVEN &. RANTON Palm Creamery, 22-27 Palmerston, Ont 6 --Sale of Shorthorn Bulls -6 Broadview Shorthorns --Herd Headed by • "favorite Character." (imp.) For sale are six bulls, eight to twelve months old. These are, choice young bulls with the best of breeding and will be sold reasonably. 11 you need any- thing write me or give us a call, J. 0, FYFE, Wingbam, Ont, Farm 1; miles south of Wingham.) Farm For Sale 200 acres of land, close to the town of Wingham. Good stock and.grain farm. Will sell all or eub•divide and sell in part. 18.11 J. 8. DUTCKETT. DANIEL FROHMAN PRESENTS James K. Hackett IN "The Prisoner of Zenda" A Dramatic Masterpiece of Romance and Advenutre A PHOTO PLAY IN FOUR ACTS What the Critics say, Of the artistic triumphs that will immortalize James K. Hackett's famous characteri- zation, and will live forever as a picture with a soul ! A dig- nified sensation. Picture House, Feb. 11 & 12 Admission --20c. CH RISTTE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 Store opens 7 a. m. Closes 7 p.m.. 2f• Lb. Bar Laundry Soap 15c This we consider good value, It is a high-grade Laundry Soap and is certainly much cheaper than buying in cakes. Sold exclusive- ly in most large cities. Don't forget - 2 Soap for 15c I4 Lb. Bar Soap--IOc. This Soap we recommend for rough work. For a 10c Bar of Soap there is no better on the market. Remember - 1 Lb. Soap for 10c. Come to Christie's For Good Tea and Coffee. WANTED Choice Butter and Fresh Eggs EGaOD; BREAD If you always have good bread in die house you can have a good meal any time. Always use "Quality Flour" and good bread will always be assured. Try a bag. HOWSON & BROCKLEI3ANK DELIV»RI»S PItOMP2' 7.17 ANY PART` OP IWO mow Tn1.;11Isrrn, FEBRUARY 12, I 4 Winter Goods Must Go Boys' Overcoats 25 Boys' Overcoats on sale at $4.98, in all* materials in greys, fawns and dark patterns made in the newest styles, regular $6.50 and $8.50, sizes 26-35. Watch our window. Men's Overcoats We have 40 high -classed tailored Overcoats in grey, brown, navy blue, chinchilla and fancy tweeds. Prices $20 and $18. Our Sale Price $12,50 in all sizes. Fur Bargains Our stock of high class Furs are to be sold less than cost. Fur - lined Coats, Rat Coats, Marmot Coats, and all small Furs. Cash paid for Butter and Eggs. HANNA & CO. Phone 70. Bad Business IN FACT THE WORST EVER. We refer to one part of our business only and we are pleased to say the only unsatisfactory part of it, namely, CREDIT. Just to point 'out to our customers who are indebted to us the unsatisfactory part of it we wish to state that on the first of January we had in our books nearly $2obo.00 and although we have requested settlemt nt through the mail, and although the month of Janw.ry is known above all other months as the month of settle- ment, we received on the above amount Less than $200. We make this announcement and point out this fact to those of our customers whcse accounts are still unpaid and at the same time request that all accounts incurred in 1913 Must be settled by Saturday, February 21st. Also we intend to make an important announcement in next week's 'Advance regarding CREDIT and hold we intend to deal with it in future, Watch for it even supposing you are a cash buyer. Willis '% Co. THE SHOE STORE 2lP.P_1t, Sole Agents For The POE 04 LADIES a