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The Wingham Advance, 1914-03-05, Page 1The gingham Advance. a 42ND YEAR, NO. 26 WI N t HA.M, ONT,, THURSDAY, MARCH Mx A. H. MusceovE, M.P.P. The following are some of the points dealt with by Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., in his speech in the Legislature on Thursday last, His colleagues in the House class our member's speeches as among the very ablest that are delivered before that body. North Huron is proud to have a member of Cabinet timber. In replying to the charge so often made of an a'liance between the Government and the liquor interests, Mr. Musgrove challenged proof of this statement point- ing out from the time Sir James Whitney came into power strong efforts had been made to enforce the License law. The Ross Government had done very little to en- force the law in local option territory and for this reason local option was losing its force. The present Government appoint- ed Rev. Mr. Ayerst, whose duty it was to enforce the law in local option districts, and his work had been effective. All ad- mitted the great evils of the drink habit, and the misery and distress caused by it, and the only questioa between the two parties was the best method of leescning this evil. By means of local option, or the Scott Act, the trade could be prohibited by the voters in any community, where there was sufficient public opinion to secure en- forcement. This could be done without dividing the temperance forces on political lines. As an illustration of this Mr. Mus- grove pointed out the large majority for the Scott Act in Huron County where all the temperance forces united irrespective of party affiliations, to further the interests of their cause—As to the three -fifth re quirement, Mr. Musgrove quoted from the Huron Expositor the statement "That it would have been a great misfortune had the majority in Huron been narrow on either side." Turning from this aspect of the question the speaker ably reviewed the history of the Reform party on the question of tem- perance and showed in a very convincing manner that the Reform party, though making many promises, bad failed to ful- fil them. Sir Oliver Mowat had repeatedly pro- mised prohibition, and in 1801 had a plebiscite taken in the Province of On- tario. The vote was—for 180,087, against 108495, a majority for of 71,592,—being 02% of the vote polled, yet, although this vote was more than the present three -fifth requirement Sir Oliver refused to do any- thing. When the great Reform Convention met in Ottawa, in 1893, a prohibition plank was placed in their platform. Some time afterwards when speaking in Winni- peg, Sir Wilfrid Laurier promised a plebiscite, and promised if the vote were favorable to grant prohibition. The vote was taken in 1807. The majority was over 13,000 yet Sir Wilfrid did nothing, and the Reform party fell in behind him. Mr. w ll did notdenounce Wilfrid, ut Ro e 4 ce Sir b instead was Reform candidate in West York at the next election, In Ontario the vote was—for 152,337, against 102,038, majority for 49,099 or 60%—another three- fifths. Previous to this time, a large delegation from the temperance forces waited upon Sir Oliver Mowat demanding a fulfilment of his premise. Sir Oliver gave them a written promise that he would grant pro- hibition to the full extent of Provincial power. To this promise Messrs. Hardy and Ross, leading members of his Cabinet also assented. About this time the Manitoba Legisla- ture had passed a prohibitory Act, but doubting the power of the Province to do so, submitted this Act to the Imperial PrivyCouncil. The decision of the Privy Council was—that the Province of Mani- toba had power to pass a prohibitory Act. The Constitutional question having been decided, the temperance party now called upon lion. Geer W. Ross, who had sue- `seeded to the Premiership to fulfill the pledge made, by Sir Oliver, Mr. Ilsrdy and himself. Hon. G. W. Ross hesitated and his temperance friends were dumb- founded. p t founded. Surely this man who had ttad ed on temperance for thirty years was not going 10 desert them. lion. Mr. Ross siege had arrived at the Red.. Sea, surrounded on all sides by promises made, and pur- sued by the temperance forces, he knew which wayto turn when suddenly nott a turn, .when modern Moses, in the person of the Rev. J. A. Macdonald, editor of the Westrein- sten appealed, and with voice of the Siren whispered-=•t°Take refuge in a Referen- dum." Sir George took this advice and in the .Session of 1002, passed a proltibi• tory law, which was to become effective upon it vote of the people. Although sorely disappointed, yet the temperance patty, remembering their two p,ort victories in Onset -to were quite Will - majority --the temperance party were to poll at least one half the number of votes polled in the Provincial election of 1808 The loaded Referendum was voted on and the vote stood for 199,749, against 104,539. A majority for of 85,210 or 06%. The vote fell about 12,000 short of the requirements of the Act,—and so for a third time a Re- form Government had duped the temper- ance party. Mr. Musgrove quoted from the .Globe of 1905 to show that many honest Reformers had voted against their party because of political corruption and betrayal of the temperance electors—that many of the better class of Reformers had done so. He then read from the Globo accounts of meetings held just previous to the elections of 1905—when thousands were deserting the Reform party, held at Ap- din, Glencoe and Stratford, and addressed by N. W. Rowell, K. C., Toronto, where the "swing of victory was in the air," and where Mr. Rowell pleaded for the electors to return Ross to power—"This man," he said, who was too partizan to desert the corrupt and moribund Ross Government that had betrayed its trust, does he,ex- pect Conservatives to desert an upright and honest leader like Sir James Whitney to follow one who saw nothing wrong in the Ross Government. In dealing with the oft repeated state- ment by Mr. Rowell, that the rur;il popu- lation of Ontario had decreased by 113000, and that the"' present Government was largely responsible for this decrease, Mr. Musgrove quoted from the records to show, that during the 'last nineteen years of Reform rule, and under their much lauded Minister of Agriculture, the late Hon. John Dryden, the rural population of Ontario had decreased 90,477, .and that during the last ten years of Reform rule this decrease had been 66,778, thus from these figures the present government was in no way responsible for all the decrease in the rural population of Ontario Tak- ing seven of the finest counties in Western Ontario -- Bruce, Grey,. Huron, Perth, Wellington, Oxrord and Middlesex, It was shown that in these counties, the garden of Ontario, that there had been a decrease in the rural population of 29,970 between the years 1895. and 1905. This took place under the wonderful Reform Government. —Turning to Mr. Rowell's lament at the decreased production of cereal crops in Ontario, Mr. Musgrove showed that, dur- ing the past twenty years there had been• a decided change in the nature and kind of farm production. Changed methods and mixed farming were the chief factors in this change and that the decrease in the production of cereal crops was more than compensated, for, by an increase in other lines, more profitable to the farmer than that of growing grain. The increase in value from 1005 to 1012 —the first seven years of Conservative rule in this province—were a s follows :— Oats $2,531,000, mixed grains $1,000,000. The value of the root crops had increased from. $I6,240,000 to $21,813,000—an in- crease of $5,003,000 Fodder c' ops, corn, hay, clover and alfalfa had increased from $57,432,000 to $79,534,000 an increase in the seven years of $22,102,000. The results of the great increase in root and fodder crops was to be found in the very great increase in animals and their produce. The following table was given -The Value of horses sold had in- creased 38 554,000, cattle $10,899,000, swine $1,456,000, sheep $47,000, poultry $1,908,000, butter and cheese $5,594,000, or a total increase of $30,958,000. Sum- ming up the four great sources of farm production, grain, roots, food -crops, and. animals and their produce Mr. Musgrove showed that the increase during the past bcen. seven years hadas follows— Grain $ 0,934.000 Roots 5,003,000 Food Crops 22,102,000 Animals, etc30,958,000 Total. $05,597,000 A very substantial increase in what the farmer has to sell. Coming to the permanent assets of the farmers of Ontario the speaker pointed that in all these .there had been a very substantial increase. Value of land had risen from $640,000,000 to $758,780,000, an increase of 3109,780,000 or 17%. Buildings from $264,000,000 to $325,140,- 000, an increase of $01,140,000 or 23%. Implements from $08,360,000 to 380.000,- 000, an increase of $17,740,000, or 25%. I.ive stock from $172,480,000 to $225,- 000,000, an increase of $52,520,000, or 30%. A total increase in seven years of $241,- 130,000. Tne value of these fonrdassets would if divided among the rural population of the Province give to every man, woman and child the sum of $1300. In the past, when periods of depression carne the farming community was the first to suffer, and while we all deplore the want and. suffering of these but of em- ployment at the present time, there never was a time in the history of slur P 0 Vince is hen a great financial depression so little affected the farming community. Look for a moment over the various countries of Europe and America, examine the con- ditiens under which the people live, then come back to our own Province of On- tario consider her political institutions, her educational facilities, her humane treatment of the unfortunate, her neat and Well kept farms, her comfortable trot»ex, her churches and schools -all her advan- tages of civilization, soli and climate, and the general comfort and happiness of her people. When you have done ell this the conclusion must be borne in upon the mind Butt Ontario is behind no other country in all that goe'y to make a happy and 'on.' tented people. BIG REWARDS FOR LITTLE EFFORT MAKE STRONG APPEAL TO LARGE NUMBER. OF WILLING WORKERS Twenty-eight Ambitious Contestants are now Enthusiastically Engaged Piling up votes in The ADVANCE'S $800 Prize Voting Contest. Con- test is still Open to New Contest- ants. "In dead earnest" is the only phrasewhich adequately indicates the atti- tude of the candidates who have entered the Wingham Advance's great $800 Prize Voting Contest. Every contestant apparently realizes the fact tbat the contest offers extraordinary rewards for comparatively little work and each aspirant for the honors in this big event bac evidently gone into the contest with the determination to win the capital prize. Already several of the cons testants have made remarkably good bhowiogs, while others who have as yet turned in very little business are, nevertheleae, working bard and are ressured of sufficient support from their f, fends to put them away up in the voting within a few days. One contestant, who last week was rather dubious of her ability to secure subscriptions for the Advance and the Canadian Ladies Home Journal has sur - pt feed herself by easily securing a number this week and now declares it is the easiest thing she ever tried to do. Like all other contestants who have turned in business, she has discovered that her friends are glad to help her and that its a rule all she has to do to secure a subscription is to ask for it. This candi- date is now an enthusiastic worker, and is tight up among the top notebers. Just a few days earnest effort has done the trick. What this contestant has done any one else may do just as easily. Al- most four weeks of the contest remain. In that time ally contestant with a little real effort can pile up a tremendous vote. Every contestant should re- member, however, that the early wotkwill produce the biggest results. For atter March 14, the value of subscriptions will be 20 per cent, less than at pre- sent. Toe following are the names of those who have entered the contest them- selves or who have been nominated by their friends :-- Mise Maggie McLean, Wingham Miss Francis Davis, Wingham R M. Patten, Whitechurch C. W. Walker, Turnberry Mise Pearl Stinson, Gorrie Bert Williams, Wingbam Miss Mary Gibson, Fordwich Rey Turvey, Cranbrook Mies Maud Fleury, Wingham J. E, Holmes, Wingham Miss Elsie Gillespie, Wingham Miss Mary Ritchie, Wingham Miss Rata Walker, Wingham Mise Verna Carruth, Wingham Mies Maggie Scbiestel. Wingbam Miss Nellie Champion, Fordyce Mise Mary Johnston, Jamestown Mies McGrogan, Belrnore Miss Lizzie Ivere, Dungannon Mies E la Thompson, Sr. Augustine Mise Margaret Anderson, Wroxeter Mise Mabel Menzies, Cranbrook Mies Bernice Flood, Ethel Mies Ada McMichael, Bluevale Miss Isobel Douglas, Lucknow 14liss Hazed Burgess, Biuesele Miss Laura McCrea, Belgrave Miss Nellie Brooks, St. Helens The contest is still open to any respectable man, woman or child within the Advance's circulation zone, and conditions are still favorable to anyone who cares to enter with the determination to work and win. Even a few days serious, conscientious work will accomplish wonderful results. No contestant can work for nothing. Every one is sure of fair compensa- tion for his or her efforts, for in addition to the big prizes to be awarded, any contestant who fails to win a prize is guaranteed 10 per cent. cash commission on the business he or she turns in. If you are not in the race now and would like to share in the distribution of the rewards to be given to workers in this big contest, simply fill out the nomination blank printed on another page of this issue and bring or send it to the Contest Manager. Receipt books will be supplied you at once and you can start right in to win a prize. Do it now. Fifteen Dollars' 'Donation. Two young men from old Wingham Called on a farmer to sting him. They first wanted two steers But hocked at the price it appears. They then on a cow speculated But the price they said was inflated. Next the farmer priced a feminine pig Even then the toll was too big. Said farmer Jim, why came you then You would not buy a clocking hen. Quoth they to him, we trade a Lott If you will swap, just do a trot It matters not be it black or Gray When we make a deal, we mean to Stay. The deal was made for 'twas a good hooker But when delivered was a very poor looker. A conference was then held the part- ners between But the farmer still has the dollars flfteer. Oh come ye Winghamites one and all, Be you fat or thin or t,hort or tall, When wo make a deal, we always stay And we'll all go to Wingbam on $ day. Turnberry Onlooker. Lacrosse Meeting. • A meeting of the Lacrosse Club will be held in the town -hall Friday night at 8 o'clock. Important business will be transacted. ' Wedded to Toronto. The marriage of Miss Violet M. Sherk, daughter of Mr. U. Sherk, to Mr, R, D. Jordan, son of Wm. H. Jordan, of Listowel, took place on the 19th. inst. in Toronto by Rev. John McNeil. The bride's friends in Wing - ham extend congratulations. Masonic Banquet. Dr. George S. Fowler of Teeswater visited the Wingham Masonic Lodge in his official capacity as District De- puty Grand Master of • North Huron No, 5 on Tuesday evening. After re- viewing the work in the Lodge, a banquet was tendered him in Miller's restaurant, where` there was. a full toast list. Dr. Fowler is a gentleman of exceptional ability and hie able and elcquent addresses were highly ap- preciated -by the brethren. Pioneer Gone, We regret to rept rt the death of another of the early pioneers in the person of Mary Ann Holloway, widow of the late Francis Garnias, who was called home on Monday last. The de- ceased was born in Esees county and fifty-five years ago came to Morris with her husband on lot 12, con. 2, where she resided up to the time of her death. Her husband pre-deeeafed her by four years. There was a family of ten children ail of whom survive but Miss Eliza, M., Who passed away in February. The funeral took place op Wednesday,afternoon from the family reaidence to the Bluevale cemetery and was largely attended. The sor- rowing family will have the sympathy of the community in their bereave- ment. Night With Burns. A most suecesaful night with Burns was spent in the Presbyterian Church last Monday, Rev, D. Perrie giving an excellent addrese on Scotland's poet. This was illustrated by lantern slides, There were several well rendered Scottish songs during the evening and a large crowd was in attendance. Damaged by firC. At 10.30 a. tn. on Monday, the fire alarm was sounded, owing to a fire at the residence of Mr. A. Mamie, of town, but by the aid of the prompt r rnen who were y ofthefie actionably commanded by Chief Dineley, the fire was quenched in very short time, Considerable damage was done to the house and snore to the interior, by water. Arr there was a very high g•Lle blowing at the time, it was very for- tunate that the firemen responded so quickly, or the result might have been disastrous to adjoining buildings. The very unfortunate part was that Mrs. Cosene was seriously Min bed at the time, and had to be assisted to s neighbour's house. As Mr. Casette Is ita the {neurones business, the loss no doubt, was fully covered by insurance. I0. E. McDonald & Son *111 hold en nation sale of tltn,ham oa4tls at the E ridase , „•slma eutuoday, Mo4reh 7113, Another Pioneer Gone. One of the first settlers of the Town- ship of Turnberry passed away in Dundalk, on Monday, March 2, at the ripe old age of eighty-seven years in the Person of Mr. Jas. Hogg. For a number of yeatrs Mr. Hogg served as councillor its the township of Turn berry and will bremembered b y be y many of the older people. At the first election ever held in Turnberry he and one other man were the only two vot- ers. The deceased was twice married and by the firat nnion there were two sons 'Hellard of Orton and Robert on thi B. Line, Turnberry, and by the se.and five ebildren. The funeral woo he'd at Dandalk on Tussdsy of this Week and was largely attended. 'rue late Jas, Hogg was born in Ireland and as a young men emigrated to this o unt rY , whore with the early pion- eers he bravely fought the b-sttle of the forest. fie was a etannch Oonstr- vative and a metnbar of the Church of Ragland. The , sorrowing relatives will have the sympathy of the eom- munity in their Hill ction, "Those worthy sires who bore The d iy'.r first heat,thFir toile are o'er. Rade fathers of a risin land Tt tdri. Theitas wad a mi�tr ion truly l .rand. 1 yi3 Brave peasants by the farther God Sent to reclaim the Stubborn sod, Well they petfornted their wotk and won, Altar and hearth for the woodman's eon." 1914 BUBsQRIPTIAN ? $1,W oasoli I1f>M 111 U, 8 . __............„,.. r. THANK YOU. As the Advance has just entered its second year under the new management, the President and ( Editor wishes on behalf of fire Wingham Publishing Company, Limited, to extend its sincerest thanks and heartfelt gratitude to their two thousand subscribers, their advertisers and job patrons, and last but not least, their corres- pondents: The new management having somewhat cut its journalis- tic teeth, will be in a better posi- tion for the coming year to issue a good paper. Trusting That fhe forty-second year of the Advance will be fhe most successful in its history, we wish again to thank all , who have in any way contributed to its success. 3 ,,I.M.......N M+ww. w J Town Council. The regular meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening and as six of the eight members are Presbyterians, the meeting commenced at 7.30, so that all might spend "A nicht wi Burns," in 8t. Andrew's Church. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Moved by Elliott and Young that the Council approve of the action of the Fire Committee in placing a tele- phone in the Firemen's Hall. The following accounts having been approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid on motion of Mc- Kibbon and Bell :— Wingham's Dollar Day Corning. This famous event will be celebrated on. Tuesday, March 17th, You will be surprised and overwhelmed with the Bargains our Merchants give. What is Dollar Day? What does it really mean ? These are natural questions that should be answered. Dollar Day has two objects. It means to combine business with pleasure. Wingbam will be the centre of attraction and for miles around the people are coming to Wingham that day, Tuesday, March 17th, for the purpose of renewing old . friendships and also to enjoy the fun of shopping and getting the Biggest Dollars Worth of Goods ever sold. The merchants have entered into the aufrgestion with great heartiness, and elsewhere on page 5 of this ebbe.. seIll be found an an- noupcement with their statement that they are prepared to aria.:.d behind Dollar Day and give unprecedented bargains and service. Dollar Day was no augurated by the Brantford Expositor a year ago in that city. Over 15000 people from the surrounding district visited the city, and it was such a success that this year it is being carried on, on a larger scale than ever. This is its first year in WIngham, and we want to impress upon our read- ers that it will not be its last, as our merchants are going to make it worth while to all who come here that day. All the merchants named on page 5 of this issue promise to sell more goods for $1.00 on this day,than they ever did before. They will gather the bargains from all parts of their store and lay their offerings before you. The people should come to Wingham in great numbers and secure for themselves euch bargains as will make them remember Tuesday, March 17tb., 1914, as one of the most enjoyable days they ever spent. Remember you may meet some friend here that you have not seen for years. Combine business with pleasure and be in Wingham on the above date. Watch the advertisements of our merchants and see what they offer. ( Personals Mr. Philip Harding was in town on b.zsiness last week. Miss Little and Miss Jean Shedden of Brussels spent last week at Mr. R J. Tindall's. Mr. Thos. Walker and Miss Hannah Walker called on Harold Robertson last week. ' Mr, Eldridge Johnston of 2ad. con. East Wawanosh spent a few days at Mrs. McNeil's. Mies Maggie Schlestel of Detroit is visiting at the home of Mr. D, Mc- Cormick in Culross. Mrs. Caspell of Cleveland and Mr. and Mre. James spent Saturday at Mr. R. J. Tindall's. Mr. Fred Morris has returned to town, after an extended visit at his parental home in Ottawa, Mr. Alex. Casemore of Teeswater is spending a couple of weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Tindall, Mr. Hoag and daughter, Mildred of Harrison, Clair Co,. Mich., are visiting at the home of Mr. Andrew Linklater, Miss Mattie E. Maxwell of Morris has returned,to her home after speeding a few months with friends in Winnipeg. GENERAL DEPT. John F, Groves, sal. & petg....$ 84 83 Geo. Allen, salary 65 00 Ed. Lewis, salary 35 00 W. Stokes, salary 40 03 11.'8. Board, advance on levy600 03 Pub. S. " 500 00 R. Beattie, livery , .... , , .. . 2 00 Geo. Denyer, crating patterps18 00e J. A. Mills, horse feed 9 05 Geo. Mason & Son, stationery The Municipal World, assess- ment roll J. A. McLean, coal R J. Cantelon, wood, charity H. Groves, work on street ... , A. Buttery " " R. H. Saint, teaming tile, et.: Hamilton & Toronto Sewer Pipe Co., pipe, etc 2 50 2 76 11 00 3 00 2 40 1 30 5 85 270 30 G. T. R Co., frt. on sewer -pipe. 22 50 Wingham Pub. Co. L'd., print- ing, etc 0 25 Rae & Thompson, supplies , 39 60 A. Haines, work 00 A. Buttery, work 90 A. Landerson, snowplowing20 00 ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPT. Herb. Campbell, salary $100 00 Frank Bowden, salary 03 00 J. Radford, salary .... 03 00 John Brooks, salary 20 00 F. Galbraith, salary 21 00 R Chittleburgh, work .... W. A Currie, work & supplies. 1 10 J. A. McLean, coal & lumber 280 44 W. Breckenridge, unloading C041 and freight 29 41 Rae & Thompson, supplies 5 03 Wm. Bone, rupplies ... 50 J. 11. Christie, supplies 3 11 J, E'. Groves, nstg. & overdeposit :3 06 Geo. Maeo' & San, supplies..,, 20 38 N Huron Tel. Go , dry cells, ... 1 00 Oliver Stokes, eedar poles 35 00 R. Wilt op, '" 50 00 .J. A ()erne, livery 1 00 [prank Prast, use of pump 1 00 Oen, Geri, Elec. Go., supplies, wiring & sale rr 3 15 McDonald & Willson, suppltee, wiring & sale . . 53 28 Can. Westinghouse Go. supplies wit ing & sale. 220 00 3, Form tn, supplies, wiring & t,.»le 88 77 Crescent Oil Co , supplies 59 40 0 GL , Eetpress Go, ix moss r6J , .,. . 3 40 WA'rt.nwOltt:S Deftere, F. Prost, bit. of contract & extras $ 01) 00 0 tn. Express Co., r xpress. 1 40 11. Campbell, salary 10 01) J Mann, carting lee & pumping 28 87 Elsie, L' , Dept., work ,A; supplies 8 45 Y " W. A. Coale 2 30 Rae &'phompsnn, Supp 1'tes 6 52 Wm Breckenridge, teaming ;i 40 gra supplies 23 63 Oars Allie•Ch ilme , pplies Moved by McIIibbon anti Bell that C. P. Stntth hK re -appointed for three years to the high School Board. ?loved by Mel<ihbon and Curr le that the matter re Chlef Allan's duties • na refereed to rt emend. tee consisting of the Mayor, Bell and It,liott. Clerk tlrovet reported a reettlement w6 blr, Il, eA, Grahenr Ezra MMm-kley hoe for Palo good, apple butter at tic per lb . del.vered to any part of town, Grain taken i ex - for fiqur, bran, warts, insole Miss A, Lott, who has completed the Stenographic Course at the Wing - ham Business College returned to her home in Brussels on Saturday of last week. Mr. and Mre. J. M, Maguire of Ed- monton are in town visiting the Tat- ter's mother, Mre, Sutherland who has been seriously i11. Mr. Maguire has prospered in Edmonton and in eight years time he has seen it grow from 8000 to 75000 in population. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bird of Paisley have arrived in town where they will live for a few months. Mr. Bird will take up the business of atone•c u ting for Mr. 'hos. Johnston here again. As Mr. Johnston has a great many or- ders in, it is necessary for him to have a man here continually. .W./.M/V\ yW..V.N.MM l 'Mems n J��Ca F-.-' Wv.+w-MM-.I'WwvV..Vv church 'RCM The Maitland Presbytery met in Wingham on Tuesday, March 3rd. There was a large attendance. Owing to the absence of Rev. E. H. Croly, Mr. Metcalf of Hut on College, London, conducted the services' in St. Paul's on Sunday last, Special services will be held in the Methodist Church next Sunday morn- ing and evening. Pastor will preach at both services. In the morning a reception service will be held, when a large class will be received into the fellowship and membership of the church. A cordial welcome is extend- ed to all to attend these services. The Evangelistic services, which were held in the Methodist Church closed last night. In many respects there have been types of the• old fash- ioned revival services. Great interest' was manifested, as revealed in the at- tendance of these services, as every night the Sunday School room was entirely filled. A great many have professed conversion and- the whole church have been greatly stimulated. Card of Thanks. Having sold my grocery business to Mr. H. T. Thompson of Belmore, I wish to thank my many customers for their liberal patronage in the past and hope for a continuance of same to the new proprietor, Mr, Thompson. E. B. HART. Don't forget the Leigh -Smith Con- cert Co. Friday, March 20th:;, The Leigh -Smith Concert Co , Wing - ham, Friday night, March 20th. WANTED -51 wanted yet. Have 51 makers on now, want 0 more to fill up machines.—W, D. Pringle. Instructions in dress cutting, first ten orders. half price. For particulars write, Instructions on Dress Making. Box 182, Wingham. Mrs. Ransom of Lower Wingham, who has been ill for some time, we are sorry to report is no better. On Monday night of this week the Wingham bankers defeated the Wing - ham High School in a game of hockey to the tune of 5.2. D:v:sion Court will be held on Thursday, March 12th, in the Council Chamber, Wingham, Judge Holt prey. siding. There will be a number of very interesting cases. Word h is been received that Mre. E Ii: Croly is somewhat improved but will not t e able to return home for some time. Rev. M". Croly purposes returning home this week. Tipling & Mills will run the it mill for the, coming season. They anti- cipate. putting in a large crop and making scotch flax, This will be vett come news for Wingh Lin as they will be employing a itrge number of Hien. Mr. Wilfred McLaughlin, who for the past five years has been connected with the Advance office,gime to To - ronto on Monday to attend a school to learn the operiating of ,a linotype m•tchine Wilfred is a young man of industry and integrity and will stake good no matter where he may be. aesigm'S't=fts=1. Business Changes. es. s This week Mr. 1t. S. has tak McBee en over the business formerly coin' net ed by Mr, W m. Done. Mr, McGee has had wide t xperirnce in the grocery line and Will no de.rbt mateto4o the high reputation of the 13ine Grocery. Mr, II. T. Thompson of Delmore has oleo purchased the Bart Grocery end at let let possession, Mr. Thompson h ocedbplte+d a successful 1)0140588 in Saiea * for a ember of years, which What Shall I Write ? It isn't so much wLet you write. but what Stationery to use flat should first concern you. We .ugeht Sylinphony Lawn Ito use will be an inspirstioa— becauee its a pleasure to use a splendid, beautiful correspondence paper of such hi,h and .xcleeve quality. This stationery just "snaps" with quality aye eyes of your friend, it. use brands you 'ie •a. person of excellent good tate and discrimination. Got acquainted with Symphony Lawn Stationery. All shapes and sizes --and with the other beautiful stationery linea sold exclusively by ne, 25c and upwards. Special —Victoria Fabrics 60c value for 39c. J. W. McKibbou DRUUOIST &��O��P//TICIAN `rhe .,es�L' sitde. Eyesight tested Free, Glasses fitted and satisfaction guaranteed. Fon SALE :—A quantity of good hay and straw for sale. Apply to D. Mc- pherson Phone -13. Fon. SALE.—Household furniture and furnishing will he sold by private sale, call at my residence or at W. J. Pattison'e, Corner John and Shuter St. Irwin Pattison. Fon SALE—A quantity of good fresh lime.—Walker & Clegg. To RENT.—Three comfortable rooms suitable for light house -keeping. Mod- ern conveniences. Over Advance Printing Office,—Apply to C. N. Grif- fin. Anything you want in January at and below cost at Knox's clearing sale. Bargains in Wall Paper and Win- dow Shades at Knox's Clearing Sale, Fon SALE. — Piano -cased organ ; cheap, Apply P, 0. box 06, Wingham. Fon Seen.—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. 0 , graduate Chiro- practor. Chiropractic is ancoetsful fn curb difficult cases as Insanity, Epilepsy, Asthma, Rheumatism, Headaches, Con- stipation, Female Trouble and alt Ohro• nin Ste -emelt, Liver and Sawul trouble Office itt R, Knox's hones. Entrance per Presbyterian church walk. Ph:tne 191. flours, 2 to 6 p.m., 7 p. m. Get, Parnel's Bread at Christie's. For Cut Glass and Silverware go to Knox's cleating sale. 20;'o saved on Diamond Rings at W. G. Patterson':. Diamond and Pearla at and below cost at Ruox'e clearing sale. Big clearing sale now going on at A. M. Knox's. Cleating sale _ at Knosee. Every - is leaving das owner r thing moat bo sol town. First class baled hay and straw al- ways on hand,• --•Timing & Mills. Bracelet Watches from $3 to $50 at t'atterson's Jewelery Store. !Argo dock of I'eatl (mods and Pendant Necklets at Blies: s clearing sale. We are prepared to pay tho highest priee for all kinds of grain delivered at one warehouse at Grn,nd .hunk Sta- tion.---Tipling and Mille. seieseaseesoweissesseiseseememeesserweamise i'i Read about Queen Quality Shoes in our ad. en last page. WILLIS.,6 CO. Real Shoe Economy / f There is no economy buytng cheap shoes. Good `footwear, the right footwear for you is always wort}, more,. In the wrong shoes you are never satisfied with the fit, the looks, the wear. "Invietus" footwear is not "cheap", nor madefor a "cheap" class of buyers. It costs more, and sells for more. "Invietus" shoes are quality shoes and thus meet the require- ments of all critical eitoe buyers; 1 W. . R r REER JG SOLI: AOI;Nr ams irrieeimumseeas Coal that is Dirt Cheap :nom. May be Dirt butNeverCheap The best is always the cheap. est, so why waste time and money experimenting with theap coal when you can get Genuine D.L.&W. Scranton The best of the best by actual test • J. A. McLean � Lumber, Cola and Wood .-.uesrstirn.sieea iriwmn ettsassam b sso 3OHNSTO N S PRESSING PARLORS Pressing, Dry'Cleaning and Altering promptly attended to"','. I1SUITS CALLED POR AND RETURNED Shop one door north of Patterso is jewelry relen b 'we know ;