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The Wingham Advance, 1914-02-26, Page 1f 42ND YEAR, N0.25 The Men Who Are Doverniog Canada, Hon. Robert Rogers, Minister Of Public Works, Hon. Robert Roger Minister of Public Works in Mr. ideti's cabinet,. controls the largest spending depart- ment in the Thereto Service, and from the point of view of the man in the street it is the most important. To the adminietration of that department the Minister of Public Works caste well equipped with a record of business and political success behind hiw, wbich .has been further enhanced since he took office after the reeignation of Hon, F. D, Monk in 1012, About no other personality in Canadian life to- day is there so much speculation and so much mystery due to hie reserve, resourcefulness and quiet repose. The Minister of Public Works is a shining example of the public man, who though aseailed and attacked most bitterly by his political enemies, is, in the public esteem, stronger and more trusted than ever. His eminent position bas Dot bean won by chance or fortuitous circumstances, but by exhibiting the qualities of a man en• dowed with etreugth of character and administrative ability. It is question• able if any man in the public life of Canada ever had concentrated upon him during any period of his public life more systematic and organized slanderous and roue abuse at one time than t>;t that heaped by the Liberal leaders and press during the first two sessions of the present parliament upon Hon. Robert Rugere. After the rout; of the Liberal party in 1911 and when they had recovered partial coneciousaese, the Liberals dis- covered that the Hon. Robert had. proved too many for them. Hon. Frank Oliver found his cohorts from the West reduced in numbers and his own reputation as a political organizer despoiledoilsd of ite lustre. At once the latent venom of the ex -Minister of the Interior found vent in abuse of the most vulgar kind. He introduced the slogan of the Federal Liberal party, ., Actaek Rogers all the time." In parliament and out of parliament the work was kept up. Everything evil was laid at the door of Rogere If a postmaster was dismissed in the most eastern portion of the Dominion of Canada for violent partisanship, behold the man from the West was ret puustble, until many Liberals re- garded the Minister of the rnterior, as Mr. Rogers was then, as fleet cousin to the Prince of Darkness himself. But it is true in the life of most pub - lie men that there comes a period when even their enemies revolt against con- sistent and persistent distortionsof facts concerning them. The awaken ing came when Premier Barden show- ed his confidence in Hoe. Mr. Rogers b giving g ing him the portfolio of Public Works and transferring him from the Interim. Dep.ert mr+nt lifter i he re eigna• tion of Ron. Mr. Monk. Liberals then began +u rrouguize that they nad been deceived and hood -winked by. their leaders and newspapers. Hon. R•ebert Rogers was feared by Frank Oliver and his Weeteixi' political followers. It was their detain:nati n to ruin by foie eue.etaee the Western etatestnar. And Liberals all over the Dotuieion saw through the game. The falsehoods iri the Toronto "Globe" and the Win- nipeg "Free Press" soon lost their hoped for effect, and the people want- ed none of them. They were repulsive to the Canadian mind with its Anglo- Saxon instincts of fair play and justice, and to day there is not a word utile - pored for the Liberals dare not. Since the opening of the present session there has been more than ever a mark- etrl ah'ence of reference to Hon. Ruhr. Rogers on the part of the Oppo7,ition. 1s, hay ail beeu a personal triumph for the Minister of Public Works. Another man, the °eject of shark from such a strong party machine, would have lost his head and gone under. But not so with "Bob" Rogers as be is effeotinnatelycalled by all who know him. He stood square ag,unet all the winds which blew. Ele knew better than all the rest that his only weakness was bis political strength. It be bad been less significant and less successful Itis enemies would have left him severely alone. But hie masterly qualities of or'lganizaUon and leader• anis proved the magoete for the darts of his foes, and he accepted them as ordinary oircumstanees in the working day e,f a busy man's life. The Minister of Public Works is a kindly man to meet and to knnw. Of his predeeeseor in the same office in the Laurier cabinet, Ron, William Pugsley, the same might have been ,.at,,. teat with a different meaning Pugsley exhibited a suavity of manner and ec smoothness of voice and expres- sion which was moot pleasant to the stranger who for the first time way meeting the man from New Bruns- wick. But to know him was different He promised much but did little. The Conservative .Minister of Public Works is both kindly to those who meet him for the first tim+'and what he promises he carries on-. He never shirk-) aducy, and when it ie unpleasant he faces it with cheerfutne•sa and courage, .. In a politicians' life there ie often a temptation to achieve cheap popular- ity by catering to poppniar demands, which would prove ir+jerious to the country g•airc afterwards, rds The le obi ft y to distinguish between tat which seems good in legislation and that which is good constitutes the difference be- tween a politician and a etatesniin. Hon. Robert Rogers is a statesmen. If be bad acceeded to the populae de- mand in the West in 1011, Reciprocity would have been a certain" y now. Beit he fought it noi:switbstanding the advice of eowne of his pnlitieat friends --and he triumphed. Fite judgement is excellent and hie counted rarely wrong, The !ulster of Publte Works le a young man yet. Iiia appearance shovers nothing of the;tertlde and tem. poste of hie political career. The face is indicative of power and humor, and a anile is ever lurking around the cot, ors of Birt n . moo hF t itrlsah and fights t th. her, but there is no millet} in tt. He a hat e 1l the h love of t hgLr a Celt battle butwhen it is over he erews not nei- ther dress he lord it aver hie •beaten foe. Thin aecounts much for the per- -meet popularity of the M1niiter of Patalie Work! even Anion the nera- beret of th Oppo ittor. Indeed onito! the features of the preseet tedslon of perliamentheee bosom the change of ato, tltitde totwerds Hon. Robert Revere oft the ea tit' the o rt a lt�wudex; t Meet ! his Liberal The Wingham' Advance. when they met 'Bob" Rogers face to face they found the quiet gentleman, agreeable and amiable,. The Rouse of (eotnmone is a Creature of many moods,. 8ometimee it is sad ; sometimes it la gay, and sometimes it shows no emotion at all. It has its likes and its dislikes, and it takes time to change a first impression, But in all that assembly there is one man who has conquered the prejudices of enemies, and while not winning them over to tale political ideas, yet he has softened them toward$ the creed he preaches. Hon, Robert Rogers has accomplish- ed much in the matter of legislation Educe he entered politics, but his great- est victory bas been achieved in that quieter sphere where the lovable quali- ties of the man and the strength and sincerity of his character had the op- portunity to reveal themselves, De - spire abuse and slander he has triune- phed, and amongst his warmest ad- mirers now are those who formerly maligned him. That in itself is as warm a tribute to the good senee of his former opponents as it is a compli- ment to the Han. Robert hitnself. Sovereign Council. Miss Mabel McDonald Winner In the Elocutionary Contest. • (tfamtlton Spectator) Under d the auspices of Sovereign council, Royal Templare of Temr- ance a silver medal elocutionary con- test was held in the Templar hall Fri- day night. The hall was crowded, and the contest and accompanying concert made up one of the most interesting and enjoyable affairs held in the city for some time. The judges took con- siderable time deciding the winner, and announced afterwards that the pointsearnedh y the four were very close to the highest number that could be scored. They congratulated the winner, and expressed regret that they had only one priz, to award. The winner of the contest was Mies Mabel McDonald. who dieplayed a goodly measure of ability. Robert McFarlane, select councilor, acted as chairman. Percy North, Do- minion superintendent of contests, ex- plained the contest system. The con- teetants were then called on, who spoke with an interval for concert numbers after each contestant. Mise Gladys Hannaford. Miss Lucy Bowes and Miss Mabel McDonald. Because of the absence through sieknees, of one of the contestants. Dr, 0. V. Emory recited the Drunkard's Wife. While the judges were out, Mr. P. A. North gave a short address on the opportun- ities of a Royal Templar. The judges were Mise L 3. Carey. of the state of the Canada Business co'lege ; Controller Thos. Morris and J. W. J,rnee, solicitor. The concert program was contributed by Wm. S. Weenie euphonium solo ; Mise Daisy Tarvis, vocal solo; Mr. Crawford, vo- cal solo : lira, Baine and Mess Edmund, piano duet ; A. North, trombone solo. Who Is "Onlooker." Editor Advanoe Dear Sir ;—Numerona enquiries havo been made as you are aware as to the identity of "Onlooker," the Wingham poet, and to assist you in extricating yoaraeif from the somewhat rather deli. cote situ,esion in which you are placed, permit me to offer you the following : Say. Mr Editor, what is "Onlooker's name, For as \Vingham's fair poet he sure has some fame ; When tate pavement went rotten We blamed it on Spotton, Perhaps you'll forgive us if we now do the same. With apologies to "Onlooker," Yours truly, ONLooxnn No. 2. Modern Hardware Store. Mr. A. Young is giving his general hardwnre stere a thorough renovation. Shelving and fixing, of the latest type are being installed, and •. when finished, liar. Young will have 'one of theos m t mnderaha r w d are stores to he found in the province. Ae Mr. Yung carries a very heavy stock, these improvements will be of great assistance to him, Ontario Ladies Quartette. One of the most high classenter- tainments ever given in Wingham will he part on in the Opera Hauge on March 4th, by the Criteria Ladies, Quartette. Toe personnel of thin quartette consists of four artists of high standing, who are well known to the Canadian public. The indivtduel vtork of Mise Florence MacNeill, Soprono, Mies Pearl O'Neill, Reader and Entertainer, Miss Kathleen Wal- lace, Violinist, and Miss Dorothy Atkey, Pi ntet recommends the cot - n bination to all who enjoy entertain. went of the very highest order. Do not fail to hear theta in Wingham'' March 4th. Obituary. Ou Friday, Feb.21th, at the home of his . h dao bier fele s. . A. Scott, t L g est . Wawauosh, there passed to the Great Booed, Mr, George Dalgarno, in bis eighty-seventh year, The late Mr, Dalgarno was born in the Parish of Old Deer, Aberdeen, in 1827 coming to Canada in this scat 1855, when it took hire five Weeks and three days to cross the ocean. He worked for four years in the County of Wellington, and came to East Wawanoeh, where he resided until he retired, moving to Belgrave in 1899. In 1861, he was married to Mies (irace Oa in, who t•educeased him in 1008. t�orc p There were sit children, three of whore are dead. The three livingr ere Wit. "tae. tllarlr, Guelph, Mrs. George T, Robertson, Winghe in, and mis. Jas, A. Seott, East Wawanoeeh. ):n religion, Mr. Dal . aruo Wes a D vV ,lSreett terietn. Ha' had g y a wonderful memory *Mist the Inge of eig yy ght t Dare recited thethe whole of Preebyterian Catechism both aeking andr an tvering the questions himself. For this he tretietved a oertifiCate from the General Assembly of the Preeby. byteritan Church. soli, in politica it y' po tl , wa ra staunch Liberal, having been areed- er of the Globe for over fifty years, The funeral tookon late Mo d... p � sty, Feb. 23rd. The sed 1100106h Were wiondu. Boyle Rev. Bo. of Nigro**. lata. T lei TO L t osstrtnft eas WING A. , ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1914, Junior Team .Successful. Wingham Junior hockey Team journeyed to Brussels on Monday night and defeated the BruaaelItes by 12 4, Thera will be no recount. The following composed the Wingbeen team :—goal, Graham, point, Knechtel, c. point, White, 1. wing, Elliott, r, wing, McLean, centre, 10. Lockeridge, rover, E, Lockeridge, Our Sermon. Oa page five, will be found our week- ly sermon as delivered by Rev. Byron H. Stauffer, pastor Bond St, Congre- gational Church, Toronto. We are pleased to know from the many com- inunicatlons which we have received, that these sermons are appreciated by our readers. Mr. Stauffer's church is crowded to the door every Sunday evening before the hour of opening,. A Kentuliey Colonel. A real Kentucky colonel in the per- son of lieut.Col. McLean MolfaC was a visitor in Wingham this week, Col. Moffat was for several years In- spector General of the Kentucky State Militia with headquarters at Frankport, and took a prominent part in suppresing the "night rider" out- rages which occured in the Bluegrass state a short tinie ago, He is a Cana- dian, and before going to Kentucky some seven or eight years ago was an officer in the Canadian Militia, He is at present engaged in business -in Can- ada. Celebrated Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Charles V; Wilkinson and Mrs. Wilkinson (nee Miss Norma Black well entertained a number of their friends at their pretty home, 201 L one Avenue, Brandon, Man., on Saturday evening, Feb. 14th, the occasion being the second auniversary of their mar- riage. The rooms were tastily decor- ated with heart and cupid des)ti n e and the evening was spent in drawing con- tests and games. The happy host and hostess received pretty gifts of paper articles in exprebsion of the good wishes of their guests for many years of continuel happiness and proeperity. Wingham Boys Lead Band. The following refers to two sons of Mrs. A. E. Simmons of town, The Advance is pleased to bear that the musical abilities of these boys are being appreicted and that the boys are "making good" in the West. "On January 7th the Brandon Band was re -commissioned by Adjutant Jaynes, our Officer, and a number of changes were made in the Band and Collie, Brother William Simmons. late of Wingham, Oat,, was commis- sioned Deputy Bandmaster. He is very worthy of hie new position. He is a brother to our esteemed Band- master, to whose instruction and pre- servance the Band d o e w s its present position (says Acting Secretary Mun- dy),,, Turnberry Pioneer (lone. - Atter an illness of several weeks, the death of William Mitchell occurred in Wingham on Saturday, Feb, 2lsr. The deceased was born in the year 1851, in the township of Rest Gwillim- bury, north of Toronto. At the age of twelve years he came to Turnberry with his parents and lived on lot 25, con. 12, where he resided up until three weeks ago, when he retired and moved to Winghom, He was highly esteemed by all all who knew hitu as was evidenced by the address and presentation made him and his wife, a few weeks before coming to Wing - ham. In religion he was a Metho- dist and in politics a staunch Cun- servative, Mr. Mitchell was twice married, first to Mies Margaret Bat - four, who predeceased him twenty- nine years ago, Rohn this anion there were two children, W. J. Mit- chell of Moesbank and Mrr. Jno. Casetnore of Woolsby, Sask. His second wife was Miss Sarah Watson of Mitchell, who with an adopted sun, Alfred, survives, also live brothers and one sister ---Alfred and Anthony, north of Toronto, Joshua of Chicago, Robert'eand Henry of Algoma and MrS.N D. McDonald of Mitchell. Me. Mitchell was well known and highly esteemed by all who knew hitt' and will be greatly missed. Toe sympathy of the community outt to the bereaved, Hymeneal. One of the most beautiful residenees on Emit 55.h St. Cleveland, Onio (Toe D a e coetenetime H was the scene n of a very pretty and interesting wedding ceremony perforated by the Rev. J. I Wilean, pastor of the M. E. Church, Nottingham, on Wednesday evening Nett, 18 at 0 o'clock p.m. in the presence of about 70 invited guests. The con- tracting parties being Miss Florence McOrutn member of the "Home" attended by Mies Elizabeth Malvin, of the Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware and Mr. Geo. M James of Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada, at. tended by his nephew, Mr. It ty Ben- ington of Cleveland. The bride wear- ing a beautiful plain white coetutne of crepe -de -chine looked charmingly attractive while Mies Malvin was very becomingly attired in a costume of lavender crepe•de•chine. Mies An- drews a graduate of the Coneervatory of Music of the Baldwin University, an intimate friend ofh furnish- ed t ofthe bride t rnia h ed most appropriate inulin at various intervals during the evening, After the ceremony and custoinery iodate - dons the entire conipany.sat down to tables laden With delicacies appealing to the most fastidious appetites ; beautiful centre pieces of rosea and pink candles decorated the set of tablet throughout the color scheme being that of pink and White. A beautifully decorated brides take in keeping added made to thie juncture. The management and serving of the supper being . a contribution of the ladies* i o! the board of managers of the Deaconess Worst, The preeente Which were numerous, costly and beautiful ;peak gently of the high esteem in Which the bride Wei held Among hermany friends and Dente among whom she hes laboured. Tile , lea couple I+i'fGon the � pay b J4. trait, amid heartiest congratulations and entree - Melee of beet W►iehe a for p a brilliant future, for 'Seek., Canada where the groom it Otte of thole pra reseiw e young fartereWho Ian sono west and mode good. They. e oontem . plateVial tn Win hwii, fig �aul Winnipeg an d Swtktaott on their wayhome. The above retlere to the youngest eon of Mr, 'MAW dame v dat � I'ranai�e wrtreet its wall Melva in and *totted INTEREST IN "ADVANCE" CONTEST INCREASES DAILY Many contestants have already been nominated but (here is still room for more, Now is fhe time to enter. Splendid special prizes to be given. Call and get a receipt book to -day and win a great prize. Everybody is talking about the great $800 voting contest announced in last week's issue of the Advance. .And everyboby will have a favorite in the bi contest before many days go by. Advertisers and subscribers alike have coma forward to congratulate the Advance on this splendid method of circulation extension and the contest promises to be about the biggest thing that has happened in 'Wingham in a long time. Many nominations have already been received and ambitious candidates are not losing any time in getting started, The early work counts the most votes that is, the work done during the first period counts the tnost votes. The con- test is divided into two periods, the first period closing March 14t13, after that date the vote of all straight subscriptions is decreased twenty per cent. This shows you the importance of getting started early. Have you entered your name as a candidate? If not, why not? This is Fortune's Greeting to you. Will you acknowledge the Greeting and win a great prize, The Capital prize in this big competition is a $100 Uprigbt Grand Piano The contest will close in five weeke time. This means that the 'vin er will he rewarded at the rate of almost a hundred dollars a week, This seems like pretty fair pay and ou March nit someone wbo lives in Wingham or surrounding district will he rewarded by the tender of a Splendid Upright piano Will it be you or will it be some of your friends? There are many splendid prizes to be give away during the contest and sev- eral prizes will he announced later. We take pleasure in calling your atten• tion to a letter on another page in this issue in which Me. W, A. Campbell, well e toh h known clothiernno s ' a once his interest ins o the circulation extension campaign and offers a splendid prize for the hest work done between now and the close of the first period. Mr. Campbell offers a 515 raincoat and this prize is now being displayed in his store. You are invited to call and see it and, to win it. Can yru nominate the winner of the Grand prize? if you can, then you can make $25. All you have to do is to send in the name of the candidate who will win the top prize and the twenty-five dollars will be yours. You can nominate yourself, if you wish, or you may nominate a friend and then help her on to victory. Nominations may he m ide by letter or you may fill out thenomination blaak which chappe are inch e paper. Or you can call upthe contest manager and he will he glad to explain matters in detail to ycu and to help you get started in the great contest. The names of the contestants already nominated are published to -day for the first time. Only y the nomination blank -1000 votes—is credited to each but it is expected that in next week's paper the vote standing of the eon testants will appear. Everyone starts with a thousand votes given with the nomination blank. The only other way to secure votes is by collecting sub- scriptions to the Advance and to The Canadian Ladies Home Journal, You are cordially invited to join the competition. Any one whose residence is within the circulation zone of the Advance is eligible—but NOW is the time to get started, The race is short for such long` prizes and contestants should make up their minda immediately and get busy. Receipt books have been printed and have been arranged in such a way as to make the work of the con- testants easy. Call up the contest manager to -day and you will be immedi- ately supplied with full details and necessary receipt forms. THE CAPITAL PRIZE $400 UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO Tho candidate whn secures the most votes in the Advance Voting contes. will receive a $400 Upright Grand Piano manufactured by The Stanley Pian" Co., Toronto. This instrument is one of the very finest in the market and th Advance is proud to have the opportunity of awarding its leading Oontes• Candidate with a beautiful Stanley Piano. Auction Sale. The undersigned will hold an auction sale of 20 first class Durham cows ail due to chive within six weeks or calf at foot; 2 Durham steers rising 2 yr. old at Queen's Hotel on Saturday. March. 7th, at '.ons p, m. Terms 5 mos. credit, 5% per annum off for cash, D, E McDonald & Son, pro- prietor; John Purvis, Auctioneer. College At Home. On Friday evening of last week the students and teachers of the Wingham Business College gave au At Houle to their friends I The spacious rooms were prettily decorated for the oecas- sion with the College colours. After a very interesting program consisting of solos, instrumentals. speeches etc. the rooms were cleared and dancing was engaged in. Refreshments were serv- ed and everyone reports having spent a very enjoyable evening. Temperance Conventlon, Toto Huron Temperance convention met in the Ontario Street Church in Clinton, on Friday, Feb.'20r.h with an attendance of one hundred and twenty delegates from nearly every munici- pality in the county. Following the address by the president, Prank Bueh- atYan, a special service commemorat- ing the victory of Jan, � 9ihwebheld held. The work`of the convention was divid- ed among three newly organised com- mittees, businesss law enforcement and legislation. At the afternoon see* lion, following the adopting of the re- ports, a discussion was entered open. regarding the appointment of a field secretary. This, the convention by a bi vote,a de id .d to c do,but b e« g,by olution it wag later decided to call another convention at a subsequent date to make the appointntent'and tt'. rangy for financing, The election of officers resulted as follows -Prete , A, T. r, 0 op r .lab Viet )r'ts Frank rank 3uchanat , a in ha lm ,dndVtrel'•• . aehoot impeder Totno(4olerich ;3d Vice Pres„ John Acott, Exeter ; Seer.. A. J. Irwin, Wing/tern; Tree.' , 1. Casette, "Wingham. The '.V. ('. 'T'. entertained She delegates in the babes. matt of the thumb, providing bath MacKenzie & Mann. The ltlacKenzie and Mann interest• and lobbyists by ate have again been busy at Ottawa. Last session when the Bordet, administration gave these expensive ornaments $15,000,000 out of thi pe vitae treasury, this paper registers' its little kick, These men with tie cheek of adamant are again lohhyini at Ottawa for another grant and ugly raruuure are afloat, coining three from one of their lobiayt.ts that a number of the tnernhprs are fixed. Wedn not know what "Foxed" means, but a that is the word. The 'luront+ Evening Telegram told the whole stone in acartonn the other night when the) represented the, Borden Adntinistra tion and the Laurier Opposition, being unable to protect the people's interests as a barrel labeled dollars, could no' be surmounted. We have not the space to deal with the matter as fully as we should, but the ` d a A v nue believes that the tie has come when Mac- Kenzie and Mann should build their own railways Or quit business and se f.?,r WI the Advance ie concerned, it will support no politleal party, Which can be handled by these men, and we believe that the people of Canada will not stand for any 'More donations to these eerie naive playthings. If they iartuot finance their railway prop°• nit ona. we agree with the Telegtato that the lovrnment should bike over their Tranecontlnentrl road. The seven millions of common stook which they gave the Harden Administration au security its a joke, as it came out re- cently in committee that they merely increased their capital by seven mil- lions. We would ask our readers to stud question y this � est,ion and the Advance will steal with it from time to time. Tivt ponplo'e treasury must not be further looted. The farmer Who toils from morning until eve on his feit+rin and the than who toile in the f u-tary and the struggling business roan hasnoright ° a y tritit. ri b e env langur to then elothed in purple and line linen end faring sumptuously ovsr y dey. Itt Our little wast we woulds advi a the" Il arden Adnttnlntr a tion to thanks hrteete slowly in their dealings this time with MacKenzie and l paevs>rpTlivrr *10o°M Tenth ZaaU, Personale vrN.n�.nun..r....M•.w,........,+�MI..+IJ Mrs, (Dr,) Ford is visiting with Mise Janet Murray, Mr. E.11:. Strong spent the week -end at his home in Gorrie. Mrs. Wm. Henry of Toronto is visit- ing Mrs, C. A. Rintoul. Mies T, Town of Wroxeter spent a few days at Mr. W. MiIlar's. Rev. W, 3. Ashton, B. D. of Sonia is staying at the Methodist Parsonage. Mr. Thornton Fear spent the week- end under thearental roof in Tees - water. p Miss Mabel McDonald of Hamilton spent the week -end at her home in town. Miss J. Sharpe of St. Marys is spend. rose a few weeks with her friend Miss Gracey. Mr. Dick Stone arrived home on Saturday after an extended trip to Cobalt. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Stewart visited the latter's father here, Mr, Peter Mc.Laren. Mr. Jack Bar ber, formerly' of the IN motion Businese College, was in town for the At home, Mrs. John Stone of town spent re home Mre. Thursday at the of Hugh O.ssemore of Turnberry. g Miss Bertha Thom left on Monday for Toronto where she intends taking a position as stenographer, -- Miss Edith Irvine of Lucknow at- tended the At Home at the Business College on Friday evening. Mr. Hugh Harris of Saskatchewan spent a few days this week at the home of m Mrs,Hgh u Hamilton. Mrs. Runstedler left on Friday for London and Toronto where she will attend the spring Millinery Openings. Mr. Jas. Lutton, wife and children, of London, were visitors at the form- er's parental home in town this week. W, G. Paton of Toronto was in town this week and sold bis farm in Ash- field to Mr, Angus McLean of Amber. ley. Mr. Albert Henry, Howick and Mre. Thos. Henry, Manners, spent a few leers last week with Mr. Henry Haw- thorne. ' Mr. G. S. blcOurdy of Reward, Sask„ who was here attending the funeral of his father; returned to the West on Tuesday, Mise Armstrong of Stratrford Nor- malSchool visited during the week- end with her sister, Miss 13, Armstrong of the Win ham Business College. Mrs. Mary Tennant and daughter, tins Edith, who have been visiting in town, left on Wednesday to visit in Palmerston and other places before returning to their home in Brace - bridge, Musk. ir-seburch 1Rew8 Evangelistic services will be held in the Methodist Church both morning and evening, next Lord's Day, The pastor will preach at both services. Owing to the absence of Rev. E. H. (I,•nly, no service will be held this (Wednesday) evening, in St. Paul's Church, but services syill be held as uau:rd on Sunday next. The regular meeting of the W. F. M.S. of St. Andrew's Church will be held on Wednesday, March 4, at 3 o'clock. to interesting program has been pre - oared et the close of which refresh- •nents will be served All the ladies of he cnneregation are cordially invited to attend, On Monday evening in the Sr. An- drew's school room anillustrated lec- ane will be given on "Burns" by the Rev. David Perrie. Beautiful I Intern -tides will be thrown on the screen and he poems and songs of Burns will ba 'endered bymembers of the Adult A uta Sable CI ens (under whose auspices the lecture is beiiag held) and otbers. Au interesting and instructive entertain. ,vent should result.. A small chatge is •Hing made to cover cost of elides and r Rgo tie eurplus will iIt to the Bible Class fund, to be donated later on to mission end philanthropic work, Ri;markable interest is being maui- fe,ted in the revival services being held in the Methodist Church, every evening. The Sunday School room is being crowded to its capacity and many, both young and old. are yield• ing their lives to the service of God. elle Rev, W, T. Ashton, B. D., of Sar- nia, who rendered such efficient ser- vice in the eneetinge last week, is again nssi3ting the pastor every even, ing of this week. He will preach at every service during the week. The service.begin with a bright and inspir- ing song service at 7,35, and the citi- zens of she towel aro cordially invited to attend these interesting services. local Items The A, Y. P. A. of St. Palti'd Church are making prepar.ttione for a public entertainment to be given after Easter, Watch for farther particulars. The regular monthly meeting of the I',adtesr Ausiltar of the Wingham 'General Bospitalywill be held gnext Monday afternoon In the 'Council Chamber at 415, All members and ladies interested are invite d o t attend. n, The many friends of Mre. (Rev.) E. 11. Croly wilt regret to hear that she Was taken ill while visiting at her patents' home itt St. Jolent Quebec, (e b ae , and will be obliged to remain there a While longer. Mr. Choly Is spending this week with her, Those who attended the meeting of the A, Y. P. A. on Monday last en-, joyed an *dares* given by Principal Poul tf oft iire Public School, who 'chose p for his subject "Shakes eaare, his life and Werke." A. vote of thrankb waq tendered Me. Pontiff for hie ma,eterly and instructive address,Vocal dons were rendered hy Miss De}lab tlau_b, Meawrrr". Dick Mann and Will Receives Promotion, Mr. M•arkinson, who. has been on the Dominion Bank stag here, for the past few months, bas been tranvferred to the branch at St. Thomas, Mr, Markineon is a young man of sterling qualities and while here made many triends. We wish him success in his new position, His successor is Mr, Dabeau of Tilbury. Bluevale, On Tuesday evening of last week, over one hundred people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Joe. Walker B line, in connection with the Metho. dist Church. About 8 80 the pastor, Rev. J. E Cook was called upon to take the chair, After giving a spicy little speech, an excellent program wel given consisting of instrumental selec- tions by Mee. Hanna of Wingham, Miss McCall of Binevate, solos by elites H. Walker, Miss T. Robb, Mr. E. Shaw and Me. N. Robb, Instrumental duetts by Miss McCall and Mre. C. Higgins, reeitations by Mr. H. Cinnamon, mouth organ selections by Misses Stewart and Robb. A dainty lunch se was served, ved, IC was mound byRev. J. E. Cook, sec. by Mr, C. Higine, that a hearty vote of thanks be tendered Mr. and Mrs, Wacker for their kind hospitality in opening up their home for this social, and very profitable evening's entertainment, responded to by a very hearty clapping of bands. At the meeting t ng a f the Literary Society next Wednesday !tight a de- bate will be held on the question, "Re- solved that emigration other than English-speaking, is detrimental to the best interests of Canada." Some of the speakers who are expected to take part are, Walter Smillie, R. Jer- myn, Ohas. Forrest and M. MoVittle. Wait for the Ontario Ladies' Quartette, March 4th. Noneu. — Having purchased Mr Bone's business, the store will be clos- ed on Monday, March 2nd, for stock- taking and we will take possession on Tuesday, March 3rd.—S. McGee, Instructions in dress cutting, first ten orders. half price. For particulars write. Instructions on Drees Making. Box 182, Wingham. FOR SALE—Number one, dry hard- wood at 53 per cord ; 4 ft. dry hard- wood at $4 per cord.—J. A. McLean, To RENT --House with sortie con- tents. Apply to John Ritchie. SERVANT WANTED --Apply to Mrs N. T. Sinclair, Diagonal St, Fort SALE :—A quantity of good hay and straw for sale. Apply to D. Mc pherson Phone -13. FoR Satin—Household furnitnre and furnishing will be sold hy private sale, call at my residence or at W. J. Pattison's, Corner John and Shuter St. Irwin Pattison. offiFoa—A child's gray ruff, Pinder may huravo same by calling at Advance ce, P1zn'ATN Satre —Mre. R, Rankin will sell privately at her residence all of her household furniture. As Mrs, Rankin has sold her residence every- thing must be disposed of at once. Fort S.tLE—A quantity of good fresh time. --Walker & Clegg, To RnNT.-•-Three comfortable rooms suitable for Light house -keeping. Mod- ern conveniences. Over Advance Printing Office,—Apply to C. N. Grif- fin. Baled hay always kept in stock. A car just arrived.—Rowson & Brockle- bank. Anything ynu cunni is January at and below cost at Knox's clearing sale. Try us with your next order for flour or feed. Onr goods are the best we can buy, Deliveries to any part of the town,—Howson & Brocklebank, Bargains in Walt Paper and Win. dove Shades at Knox's Clearing Sale. Potatoes always on hand,—Howson & 13rocklebank. Foit SALE. — Piano, cased organ ; cheap. Apply P, 0. box 00, Wingbam. I`ort S.t.r.E —We have a car of corn for sale at the G. T. R. station.—Tip. ling & Mills. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. J. A. FOX, D. C., graduate Chiro- practor. Chiropractic is successful In such diipionlr oases as Insanity, Epilepsy, Asthma, Rheumatism, Headaches, Con- stipation, Female Trouble and all Ohre- nin Stomanh, Liver and Bowel trouble. Office in R. Knox's hoose. Entrance per Presbyterian church walk. Phone 101. Iicurs, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 p. m. Get Parnel's Bread at Cht•istie's. Ezra Merkley hag for sale good apple butter at (.i s per Ib , delivered to any part of trove. Crain taken in ex- Chenge for li Air, bran, sheets, meals etc. fail or phone 81. For Cut Glass and Silverware go to letiox�s clearing sale. Good flour at Rowson & Btockle- bank's flour and feed store, 20% % saved on Diamond Rings at W. G. atterson, s' n Dl am nd and Peat's Is 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 must be sold as owner is leaving town. 1!'irst class baled bay and straw al- ways on s hand — " Tt In & i Mille. " p g Bracelet Watnhea front 53 to $50 at Patterson s Jewelery Store. sale, Large ;deckck of Pearl Goods and Pendant Necklets at I nox's elating We are pre -aped to pay the highest priee e for all kinds of grain pg t delivered at our warehouse at Grand Trunk Ste.- ti tion.—Ti n and . p g &tiltp I ani adding 35 new sewingenaehines, Want operators for name,—W, - D. Pringle. 18tf, _.._. inewleirein Reed about Queen Quality Shoes in our sad. en lest page, WILLIS & oO# 1 What Shall I Write? 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We don't want the shoes we have on hand Every shoe will be of- fered at prices cut so low They will sell at once. Shoe up fife family. The more shoes you buy fhe more you 11 save. Call early. W:J. GREER I THE SHOE MAN ww.n....it,..r .ais�tsaitteees+enane eleenie�uea�ea, Coal that is Dirt Cheap • May Dirt but Never Cheap The beat is always the cheap. est, so whywaste t time and Money experimenting with cheap coal when you can get Genuine D.L.&W. Scranton I'he best Of the best by itctuat test J. A. McLean Lumber, Coil and Wool Imta mea pal i L .. JOHNSTON'S PRESSING PARLORS Pressing, Dry Cleaning and Altering promptly attended to SUITS CALLED FOR AND RETURNED , Shop watts door mart}, of l'+attertiati tr Jewelry erw 1 e store a t5+ hair te, cleft* �' We tient sereeettnset, "we arrow