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The Wingham Advance, 1902-03-06, Page 10What it Means The guarantee card hi the pocket Cts SHOREY'S READY Tailored Clothing means that every stitch of the making h, guaranteed. So is the fit and the finish. The inside where you can't see, us well As the outside where yott eon. They fit when they are new, and they fit until worn out That is why we sell them. We hope that we shall see you this spring. We Will treat you well. Look everywhere, but don't decide until you come here. No Court of Enquiry is necessary to deter. mine the merits of these goods. Everything New. A. R. Smith - Chisholm Block Do You Wear Bunions ? Many bunion -cursed feet are to -day resting easily in the modernized, foot -conformed "Slater Shoe." Many other kinds of pally, distorted feet find comfort in the "Slater Shoe." —Because -the, Slater Shoe" is made with the knowledge that most feet are painy and distorted. Special shapes of "Skater Shoes" for each kind of foot trc,uble. You pa y no more for comfort, wear and "Slater apPeerarice than you do for the common, foot - kinds that may or may not be Goodyear hurtiw welted. Er7.nded web name and price, in a slate imam, $3.50 and $5•.a.o.“The Slater Shoe.” For Sale only by W. J. GREER. Howick. Miss Minerva Laird of Gorrie enter- tained a number of her young friends Thursday evening, a very enjoyable time was pent. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hamilton, Mrs. Cameron and daughter start for their home in Manitoba on Saturday of this week, Mrs, Cameron and Mrs. Hamil- ton are daughters of Mr. J. McTavish and have not been home to Howick for many years. What we are to expect—Spring, maple sugar ntaking,bad roads,a treat of cake and coffee from the losing side of the contest at Salem League, and lots of wood bees. Miss Ada Gallaher spent Tuesday of this week with her sister Mrs, A.Good- fellow in Wroxeter. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE,. 'Pews from tri Over tbe County From Our Own Correspondents and County Exchanges 1 onatawoossacani Gorrie. 'W, 11, Dnlivage was in Ripley this week on a business trip. The quarterly Love Feast was held in the Methodist church on Sunday morning. Wm. Watters, principal of the trot d- wich Public school, was in the Hub on Saturday. A1r.McMnrchy, ex -High school teach- er of Harristoet, was in the village on Saturday. Ross Bros. shipped a car of horses from this stiction on Tuesday for the Northwest. W. G. Strong. who has been work- ing in the vicinity of Stratford lately in the interest of the 0. 0. F., spent Sunday at house. David Sanderson has rented his farm for a term of years to Bert Ring. Ile is holding a large auction sale on Mar. 12th. Mr, Sanderson will move his family to town. Wm. Stinson has moved into his new home in the village and lute become a full-fledged citizen, We welcome Mr. Stinson and family to town and hope their stay may be long and enjoyable. Mr. Ryan, student of London, and son of Rev. Ryan of Durham, preached in Fordwich, Gorrie, Wroxeter and Lakelet on Sunday—a good day's work. He did splendidly here and we feel con- fident he did in the other appointments also. Rev. E. A. Hall of Bervie will preach his first sermon as incumbent of St. Stephen's church, the first Sunday in April. This is gratifying news as Mr. Hall is a splendid preacher and a man we feel sure who will be acceptable to the people generally. Frank Davison spent Sunday in town. Mr. Davison has been spending the winter in Moorefield, but will be out on the road again with that cele- brated horse "Gulf Stream" this spring. Frank continues to keep company with Mr. Rheumatism. Rev. Gonne of Clinton, a former rec- tor of St. Stephen's church, was in town last week. He took part in a very interesting, event in Fordwich, uniting in marriage Albert H. Spinks and Miss Sara J. Goggin. The wed- ding took place at the residence of the bride's brother on Wednesday, Feb. 20. At the manse, Fordwich, on Febru- ary 26th, by Rev. A. B. Dobson, Mr. R. L. Hastie to Miss Einrna Smith, both of Corrie. The happy couple left on the afternoon train on their wed- ding tour ; on their return they will take up residence on the Oth con. We join their many friends in wishing them a happy voyage o'er the matri- monial sea. Bluevale. Mr, Wm. Smith is ill at present. Mrs. John Robertson of Wroxeter visited friends in Bluevale on Monday. Wrn. Pearson of Wingham visited Clayton Duff on Thursday. Geo. McDonald and Aiiss Mary Ring visited. at Dr, Toole's in Brassels on Saturday, Miss Alice Duff left on Saturday to take a situation as school-tee.cher near Elsinore, Bruce county. Messrs. Percy Paterson and George Aitcheson were in Molesworth on Monday. Miss Brunton of Tara was visiting her cousin Mrs. J, Fawcett last week. Airs. Wm, Messer is near Winghain this week waiting on her father, Mr. McAllister who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs, Milton Watson of Sun- shine visited Mrs. Watson's parents, Mr.and Mrs.Thos. Stewart on Monday. The .Bluevale Methodist choir wero entertained at the residence of Mr, Albert Hughes in Morris last Fridays, evening. Miss Bessie Wright of Jamestown has returned to her situation as dress- maker at Mrs. Bailey's. Misses Jessie and Winnie Porter of Wingham spent last Thursday evening at R. N. Duff's. Richard Gray has gone to Fresno, California ; he left on Thursday ; suc- cess Dick. There is likely to be a change in the electric light plant, the old one is being offered for sale in Wroxeter on March the 4th. Mr. Ries has canvassed Wroxeter and Gorrie and received the names of all those who are now taking lights and others who would take them if the plant was capable of supplying them, with a view of putting a new plant with power enough to supply 500 lights. A Bible class has been organized to meet in the English church Sunday evenings, with Mr. Alex. Koine as leader. The first class was held on Sunday evening last and was largely attended, there being over 40 present. The meeting was highly interesting and much enjoyed by all present. The subject is the Life of Moses, a very in- teresting theme. Everybody made welcome. St. Helens. James Ramage jun. took a trip to Guelph last week and brought home a thorobred Durham heifer 15 months old. He purchased it at the Model Farm, Mr. Win. Took is able to be out af- ter his recent severe illness. Mrs. Crawford also has been some- what indisposed. Mr. Will and Miss Tena Rutherford week visiting spent part of lastg friends in Wingham and vicinity. R. D. Cameron of Lueknow and 3. Cameron principal of Brussels Public school spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. James Gannett who has been engaged with Will Todd for the winter leaves this week for his home in Blue - vale where he intends to spend a few days. THE MARKETS WINGSA.M MARICETs Flour per 100........... $I 65 to $2 50 Fall wheat per bush new 72 to 73 Oats per bush 0 37 to 0 88 Barley per bush.,0 50 to 0 50 Peas per hush .... 0 74 to 0 75 Bran Shorts Chop Bay utter per lb Eggs. Lard 1000 to 2000 18 00 to 20 00 1 50 to 1 50 850 to 000 O 16 to 0 16 0 16 to 0 16 014 to 014 Potatoes per bush. , , 0 30 to 0 20 Apples per bush 0 40 to 0 60 dd 6 00 to 6 50 0 45 to 0 50 7 00 to 7 50 6 00 to 6 (10 05 to 05 :30 to 35 60 to CO Ht es per 100 lbs Lamb skims Dressed hogs Live hogs Tallow, per lb Chickens per pair Ducks per pair Turkey, per lb0 to 10 Geese, per lb .. 6 to 6 Hardwood, per cord 2 00 to 2 00 TORONTO STOCK MARKET, IMr full and accurate market re- ports see seeond page. Cookea Cotton Root Compound. I successfully ndrd monthly by over 1 Ladi s . Safe effectual.stn 1 . L adiea aAk your druggist for ,Lik•a CettoaRodf Ce. !earl. -Take no other SS all Mixtures, pills and imitations are dangerous. ?rio . No, 1, $t per box, No, 5,10 degrees iltronger,$1 per box. No. 1 or 4, mailed en receipt of price and too Lrent $tarn/raThaw book W Company indsor. Ont. V Nos. I and 2 sold And reeoretrtended'by all reapOnbible Druggists in Canals. 14e. 1 and No. 2 are sold, in vrinehem b It. A. Douftlaes, C..A. Campbell, J. E. Norio laza .l1., L. iiiatniltoti, l)11tgl001s, Grain, Flour and Peed MARKET. This market is corrected ovicey week and any special remarks we have to make will be found below the quotations. Fall Wheat 73 to 74 Spring Wheat 73 to 74 Best Family Flour (Star) made from a mixture of Manitoba and Ontario Wheat 2 00 Pastry Flour (Ont. wheat) Manitoba Flour Graham Flour Germ Middlings (for Porridge) , . 2 00 1 30 20 to 1 35 1 00 1 D0 ., 100 1 20 1 00 2 00 1 00 Low Grade Flour Chop Cracked Wheat Bran Shorts Screenings These prices aro for cash, as we will not sell on credit. Wo will make a liberal reduction from above quotations to parties buying 2 barrels or over, of Flour, and you will find our Flours, both Star and Manitoba, the best on the market, Special to the Farmers. Now that Manitoba Wheat has come down in price, and Ontario Wheat gone tip, we can afford to put more Manito')a wheat in and make a better quality of i':our, and give one pound more to the hushol on grists. tiVo aro pleased tothat our trade in say Gristinxand Chopping tor January tils year was away ahead of January last year. Wo at- t.ribitto this to our good flour and good work done in chopping. If you haven't been here for grist, hying one, and you11 be sure to come hack for the second. ha:,timap Brio. your wheat to the mull, Wo will pay tholsiiS'ket rice in cash. i 'A party of young people from Forest- ville were the guests of, Miss Alice Duff last Thursday evening. Miss Fanny Thompson of Brussels visiting Miss Aggie Herbert this week. W. J. Duff has contract of drawing the cream to the Bluevale Butter fac- tory this season. Mr. Robt. Simrnie formerly of Blue - vale has lately been appointed chief en- gineer of the Waterworks depart- ment London at a good salary. .His old friends will be pleased to hoar of his advancement. Morris. Morris council meets on March 170, Goo, Proctor is recovering nicely at, for a severe attack of pneumonia. Miss Martha 13nstnan, of Wingham, and Miss Cutioe of Sydney, Australia, were visiting at 1t. 111, Busman's last week, Last week lt. 13. Alcock, Oth line, purchased the '100 acres opposite his farm, being Ni lot 15, eon. 7 from Jas. Seale, of Clinton, The price paid was $2,800 The purchaser will get posses - mil at once and will no doubt do well with it as he now has '200 acres in a block, and is a faithful worker. .A. quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Smith, lith line on Wednes- day evening when her daughter, Mise Rebecca Anti, was married to George 11, Pratt, a former resident of this township, but now of Alameda, Assa, On Monday of last week, Mrs, Wm, Dark, 11 miles south of Brussels, was called away to her reward, aged 40 years. 1 month and 13 days. Pneu- monic was the cause of her decease. 11e1' maiden name was Maggie A. Cm, ter, She was very highly esteemed by all who knew her and was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a good neighbor, Mr. Dark and family are deeply sympathized with iu their be- reavement. .Accident at Blyth.—On Monday of last week 'Wm. Michie and Robert Craig had each a horse and cutter in the shed when the roof collapsed owing to snow on roof. The horses were not much the worse, but the cutters, both new, were smashed to atones. Any one wishing to see a complete wreck can go to Mr. Sims' shop in Blyth. It was a good job that, no one was on their way into the shed at the time as they would have been killed. John Conk, jun., had a very narrow escape as he had just got his horse and cutter out when the shed fell. His horse jumped to one side just in time to save itself. East Wawanosh. Mr. John Solar of the6th had a wood. bee last Friday afternoon and got a large quantity of wood cut. We are pleased to see Mrs. Alex. Scott able to be around again. Notwithstanding the bad roads, Mr. Pete Scott and David Dumbar paid a number of visits to their friends last week, Wm. Ireland who has been hired with 3, Noble of the Oth for the past year is engaged for the summer with Win. Johnston of the 2nd. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Marvin McDowell of West- field and hope soon to see him around again. Jno, Solar of the Oth has purchased another driver ; it is a good one ; Jack knows a ;corse allright. Mrs. Marwood of Donnybrook is, we are sorry to say, in poor health. Mrs. T. Taylor visited at Mrs. Wal - lace's for a few days last week. Henry Densmore of Westfield lost a valuable steer lately ; indigestion was the cause. While sawing wood last Friday after- noon, Alex. Scott of the Oth had the misfortune to be struck by a log in the back, from which he is suffering se- verely. Salem. Mrs. Mitchell Sen., who has been visiting friends at Molesworth return- ed home last week, Mr. It, McMichael has Geo. Waters engaged for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Manitoba, also Mrs. Cameron of the same place, who have been visiting in this part, return to their homes this week. Mr, Wm. Gemmill who has been visiting friends in this part returned to his home at Pilot Mound on Tues- day last, taking with him a car load of horses. Miss Lizzie Bryans is spending a few days with her grandmother Mrs. J. Gallaher. The McMicheal family attended the marriage of their cousin, Mr. D. Ben- nett to Miss Wright of Morrisbank. Mr. John Gemmill left last week for Moncrief, Grey, •where• he in- tends to work the greatest past of the summer. We are sorry to lose John as he is a general favorite, with both old and young, and an active member in the Salem League and choir. We wish him every success. Martin Mose, who lived at 200 Bell - woods Avenue, Toronto; fell about 12 feet from a ladder at the works of Sea- man, Rent & Co., King street, and fractured his right leg and left arm, besides sustaining injuries to his right side. He was in a state of general col- lapse when taken to the Western Hos- pital, and died the same evening. The deceased was a brother to our respect- ed townsman, Wm. Mose, harness - maker, and was well and favorably known in town. Mr. Mose left on Mon- day to attend the funeral which took place on Tuesday. The friends have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole town. The residence of John Cooper on the 2nd con. of Howick was the scene of a happy gathering of neighbors and friends on Friday evening of last week, to hid farewell to a family who for many years lived in Howick and who have endeared themselves to the whole community, Mr. and Mrs, Cooper were presented with an address, a handsome Gold Watch to Mr. Cooper and a magnificent Dinner Set to Mrs. Cooper. These spontaneous gifts from neighbors and friends, took Mr. and Mrs. Cooper entirely by surprise and it was some time before they could re- ply. After this interesting event. an oyster supper was served, to which a company of 75 or more did ample jus- tice. R. W. McLaughlin acted as chairman and a very interesting pro- gram of speeches and songs whiled away a very pleasant evening, wind- ing up with the old people indulging in a dance and tripping the light fan- tastic toe as they did many years ago. But events of this kind must have an ending and in the "wee sma"ours" the guwsts very reluctantly bid farewell, wishing Mr. Cooper and family every happiness in their nett/ home. The family departs for Melita, Man., Tues- day next, We understand another gathering of the young people will take place this week to do honor to Miss Cooper, which we expect will be as fully interesting. Hoops Rarneq & Brocklebank M 11.1.Ei1S March 6, 1902 B'LCr Bankrupt Stock Sale The League at this place intend hold- ing a contest on Thursday evening of this week, in connection with the regular services, The captains are Miss Eva Bolt and Miss Ada Gallaher. The subject they have selected is the "Life of Joseph." Everybody will be made welcome, as an enjoyable and profitable evening is being looked for- ward to. The Belmore League spent a very pleasant evening with Salem .League cast Thursday evening.' The lesson was read by Miss Florence Bremner who took charge of the meeting. A very excellent paper was prepared by Mrs. E, Lucas, but owing to the had condition of the roads, she was linable to be present. So Mr, Dowing very ably read the paper, which was very instructive, Miss Chittick rendered an apropriate solo. This is a very sociable way for the young people to meet, and a profitable evening can be made by the Leagues. Whitechurch. A quiet wedding took place on the 3rd concession of Kinloss, on Wednes- day evening of last week, at 5 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. John Dawson, when his youngest daughter. Mary J. Dawson,was united i n marriage a to Mr. Daiel U. Martin of East Wawa - nosh, Both are members and active workers in .the Presbyterian church and have the best wishes of pastor and people in their new life. Miss Sarah Kew is elected delegate to attend the London Conference Ep- worth League Convention which will be held in London March 12. Miss Moore has reorganized her class for music instruction. Mrs. Bailey of Toronto, who is here visiting friends is lying very sick at, the home of Mrs. A. D. Beaton. Grey. Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Libbie Jacqques, daughter of Chris. Jacques of Powick, and Mr. Robert McIntosh of Molesworth. The wedding to take place at tho fancily residence on March 12th, On Monday evening Feb. 24th, ltoe's Epworth League, numbering 30 drove over to Trowbridge. The President Miss S. Pearson took charge of the meeting, John Pearson read the lesson which was followed by three excellent and well prepared papers on the sub- ject--"Obedience." The papers were read by Miss Aggio Miller, Mrs, L. Frain and Miss Annie Bryans, Music was furnished by the church choir which was appropriate and recitations by Misses Clara McQuarrie and M. Pearson, The Trowbridge Leaguers left nothing undone in regard to enter- taining for after 6CCvi C e • •n the v it taint g , vhrli were interesting, were over, thee President, Robt, Code of Trowbrid on behalf of the ponce league invited all to remain, when an excellent lunch, was served, of hot coffee, cake and sandwiches. Then before departingielll sang evening "Savinor Breathe an e g 13leseing: Thus a very -enjoyable and pttotltable evening was brought to a dm, OF NEARLY $10,000 WORTH QF Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Boots, Shoes, &c. Having purchasedm e splendid Bankrupt stock of A. R. Smith at a low rate on the dollar, we are now in a position to offer the public of Wingham and vicinity up-to-date Goods away below regular prices. Every day with us will be Bargain Day and every article offered will be a bargain. Come early if you want snaps. Remember the stand, late A. R. Smith, Kent Block. Your Bargain Friends, MEM M & CO. An enjoyable evening was spent last Monday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Janes Armour of this township when a large number of that worthy couples friends and relatives assembled to cele- brate their crystal. wedding. They were recipients of a large number of beautiful presents, showing the es- teem in which they are held by their friends and neighbors. Turnberry. The following is the report of U. S. S. No, 8, Turnberry and Morris, for the month of February. The names are arranged in order of merit :-4th class—Geo. Elliott, Chester Walker, Olive Oruikshank, Flo. Martin, Rob. Cruikshank, Alex. Elliott, Ethel Fer- Suson, Rose Casemore, Thos. Walker. r. 3rd Class—Pearl Vanstone, Percy Hogg, Clara Hummel', Bert. Martin, Fred, Tipling. Jr, 8rd class—Willie Fitzsinnuons. Sr. 2n11 class — Lillie Hogg, Berrie Elliott, Gershon) Fergu- son, Lillian Moffatt, Hannah Walker, Annie Walker. Jr. 2nd class—Alba Hogg. Sr. Part I1—Pearl Walker. Jr. Part II—Eva Fitzsimmons. Sr. Part I—Mac. Elliott, Jno. Walker, Willie McKenzie, Jr. Part I—Rob. .Hogg, Percy Martin, Wilfred Walker. Average attendance for tb.e month, 21. N. J. IsBIBTEfi, Teacher, The following is the report of S. S. No. 13, Howick andTurnberry, for the month of February, in order, for con- duct, attendance and general proficien- cy :-5th class—Minnie Abraham. Sr. 4th— Wilfred Weir, Bella Fortune, Victoria Willits, Jessie Barton. Jr. 4th—Wesley Abraham, Nelson,Under- wood, Albin Underwood. Sr. 3rd— Eunice Neil, Emma 13arton, James Halliday, Mary Forgie. Jr. 3rd --Al- bert Harris, Webster Willits, Red- mond McGlynn, Charles Lathers, John Weir, Gordon Gallaher, Ira Neil, Rus- sel McIntosh, Edith Gowdy. 2nd— Aura McIntosh, Verna Barris, Robert Hayes,. George Westlake, Roy Gowdy, Olive Willits, Nellie Underwood, Myr- tle Miller. Pt. I1— Nelson Gowdy, Janet Donbledee, Arnold Iialliday. Pet --Willie Westlake, Norman Hayes, M. STOXEs, Teacher. The Trustees of the Public School have great reason to be congratulated on securing the service of such an effi- cient teacher as Mr. Fair. Although the school has been closed several weeks, Mr. Fair endeavors to have his pupils prepared for.examinations, Rev. A. I. Brown D. D., has received a unanimous invitation to remain for the fourth year se pastor of this circuit. Mr. Brown is a strong believer in the three year term, and does not deem it advisable to stay. Glenannan. On of those happy events so interest- ing in any neighborhood, happened at the home of Mr, Thos. Aitken, Glen- annan on Wednesday, March 5111, his. eldest danghterAgees was married to Mr. Neil Reid a prosperous young farmer of Paisley, in the presence of about 50 friends and neighbors. The mysterious knot was tied in good style at 5 p.m, by Rev, W. J. 'West of Blue - vale, After the ceremony the guests sat down to a very sumptuous supper served in Mrs. Aitken's best style. Noticeable at the first table were found representatives of four kirk sessions West father .and the W. J. we. t viz.—Roe vz c,the bride of]' tele 's , John Aitken from Teeswater, Wm. Mundall from Delmore, and ‘Vin, Wight.nian from Belgrave. The friends from a distance were -.Peter Reid, Dakota, Donald apti .talo misses Reid fromPaisley, brother and sisters of the groom. The presents were many and. valuable, showing the esteem in which the bride is held he her friends and neighbour. Blyth. Kitigaley'brlade and Chas. Moore of Winghain visited the formei•'a sister Mrs. Wm. Drummond over Sunday. The farmers in this vicinity delivered a lot of fat cattle in town on Monday for shipment. Geo. Howell shipped a car of p{,ta- toes from this station this week. eh'. and Mrs, N. H. Young attended the wedding at Winghani on Wednes- day of their niece, Miss Sperling to Dr. Spar Mr,ling James, from near Winghani has rented Robert Taylor's farm adjoining the village for one year at $175, Miss Mutch of Gorrie is the quest of her uncle, Mr, John Bennett tits week. elrs. James Sines returned this week after c,pending a couple of weeks in Toronto and elsewhere. Zetland. The following is the report of S. S. No, 7. Turnberry and E. Wawanosh. The flames are arranged in order of merit. Fifth elms Jessie Wilson. Sen. 4th,—Gen. Tees, Alvin Orv'is, Win, Tervitt, Wesley Leggett, Geo. Orvis, Jun, 4th --John Jacques, Anes Mac- Kay, Loretta Thom, eiebe1 Calker, Edith Peddle. 3rd Jofn Buechelc ni1 as • siAMnclayWrr. Thirteen, Forrest Wilson, James Coulter Millie Peddle, Floreneo (Jerrie. Sen. 2nd. --Bertha Thom, jjny Meet)onald, Norman Mac- Donald, Gea. Jacques, Wm. Heid, Earl Reid. Jun. bd.—Herbert Burchill, Etta MacKay. i'at IL—Ilelen Wilson, Geo. Tervit, fart I,—Fern Thorn. ,A.verago attendance 21. L, ll. Vanstone, Teacher. Thomas'�•^ a. Button Block, Wingham. Sap . Pans. Sugar making time will soon be here, and we have a number of Sap Pails which we are selling at 12c each. Sap Spouts at 1 cent each WINDOW SHADES 20c EACH. We have a number of Win- dow Shades left. Regular prices 25c and 35e, which this week we will sell at 20c each. 3 -string Broom for 15c Regular 30c Broom for 25e Good scrubbing Brush for5c " .. '' " lOc Whisks, each 50 and 10c 50 -foot clothes Line for 10c Carpet Beaters, each 10c Carpet Lifters, each l0c Tack Hammers, each 5c 2 packages Carpet Tacks forto Bed Casters, per set l0c Nonsuch Stove Polish, bottlelOc Rising Sun Stove Polish, per cake , 5c and Oc Royal Black Load Stove Pol- ish, 6 cakes for 10c Sapolio, per cake.... 10e Metal Polish, for cleaning sil- ver and metal, per tin 15c Furniture Polish, per bottlelOc Silyer Polish, per bottle..., . ,10c 1-1b. package of powered Am- • rnonia for 5c 1 -pint bottle of liquid Am- monia for 10c Coat and Hat Hooks, per doz.15c Belgrave. Rev, J. J. Hastie was called to Mount Forest this week by the death of his father. James Owens has had an auction sale of his chattles on Tuesday. The day was fine, crowd Large, bidding brisk and altogether the sale was a pronounced success. Mr. Owens intends moving into Mr. Tuft's house, John Owens has proved into his new house; Dame Rumor says Robert will soon occupy the other one. Congratu- lations Bob. Mr. McClelland took a ear load of cattle to Toronto last week; he reports a dull Market. Walter Scott and `V, Wray have been appointed liquidators for the Bel - grave Obeeso and Bullet factory and will offer the buildings, land and chat- tels for sale. Rumors of another outbreak of small- pox are heard from East Wawanosh ; we hope it may prove a false alarm. Glenfarrow. 2liiss Jennie McHee of 13elmore spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs, John Wylie. Mrs, Tea, Gemmel of Manitoba, visit- ed friends a unt here lat week. On Monday night last an enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr. 1). Halliday of Howick by a number of Gleufarrow and Salem young people. Quite a number from here attended the S. f3. Convention in Wroxeter" on Wednesday and report a good. time, There are now no less than 36 dif- ferent missionary organizations oper- ating in Japan, several of them being independent. There are 276 mission- aries, 230 women missionaries, and 242 missionaries' wives --a total of t% o7—at work; there were 3,139 converts made in 1000, and the total adult member- ship amounts to 42,451. BIRTSs. Feb. oung.—Itt East tiVaI►,bwanosh, 23rd, Mrs, Jas. Young, a daughter, MARRIAGS. Hrtstie—Snlith,—At the manse, Ford - rich, on Feb. 26th, R. L. Kastle to 1d ss Emma Smith, both of Gerrie, Spinks --- Goggin.— In Fordwich, Feb.Fn eb. 26th, by Rev, Gonne of Clinton, Mr. Albert Spinks to Miss Sara J. Goggin. Reid—Aitken.—At the residence of the bride's temente Glenannan, on Mar. 5th, by Rev. W. J. West, Mr, Neil Reid of Paisley, to Miss Agnes, eld• est daughter of Mr. Thos. Aitken. Martin--eDawson.--At the residence of the bride's parents, con, 3,�IKinloss, Mta by Rev. G. M. Dunn, on cb. 20th. Daniel Ii. Martin to Mary J. Dawson, youngest tlatlghter of John Dawson of Kinloss, IE P, 1104 t 'tt �-- rFl the Methodist sill rhn ,---In 1 S church, S lu tgt'am, by Rev. It. Robbs, on Ma � h 6th, William Reis - ton Sperling. 119. A, M. D. of Lusk, Wyoming, 11. S., to MIEN Laui'etta Louise. second daughter of 1!. G. 5����pat•ting, Salt Manufacturer of Wingham, and -rand-slaughter of the late Lieut,.Ool, "S'onng. Iv. AS USUAL, THE Lowest Special Prices 4 • ON— •FURNITU'E, h; $14.00 Bedroom Suites for $12.50 $16.00 " " $14,00 $18 00 " " " $16.00 $12.00 Sideboards " $10.00 $30.00 Parlor Suites $14.00 Sideboards for$12.50 $7.50 Extension Tables for $6.75 $8.00 Couches for ....$6.75 $5.00 " "•... $3.75 for $22.50 SPECIAL PRICES 1 on all kinds of Chairs, Springs, Mattresses, and odd pieces of Parlor Furniture. .A. tremendous stock to select from. A call appreciated. Waikor UNDERTAKERS & uo .,_,..,,. ........ Belgrave. Rev, J. J. Hastie was called to Mount Forest this week by the death of his father. James Owens has had an auction sale of his chattles on Tuesday. The day was fine, crowd Large, bidding brisk and altogether the sale was a pronounced success. Mr. Owens intends moving into Mr. Tuft's house, John Owens has proved into his new house; Dame Rumor says Robert will soon occupy the other one. Congratu- lations Bob. Mr. McClelland took a ear load of cattle to Toronto last week; he reports a dull Market. Walter Scott and `V, Wray have been appointed liquidators for the Bel - grave Obeeso and Bullet factory and will offer the buildings, land and chat- tels for sale. Rumors of another outbreak of small- pox are heard from East Wawanosh ; we hope it may prove a false alarm. Glenfarrow. 2liiss Jennie McHee of 13elmore spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs, John Wylie. Mrs, Tea, Gemmel of Manitoba, visit- ed friends a unt here lat week. On Monday night last an enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr. 1). Halliday of Howick by a number of Gleufarrow and Salem young people. Quite a number from here attended the S. f3. Convention in Wroxeter" on Wednesday and report a good. time, There are now no less than 36 dif- ferent missionary organizations oper- ating in Japan, several of them being independent. There are 276 mission- aries, 230 women missionaries, and 242 missionaries' wives --a total of t% o7—at work; there were 3,139 converts made in 1000, and the total adult member- ship amounts to 42,451. BIRTSs. Feb. oung.—Itt East tiVaI►,bwanosh, 23rd, Mrs, Jas. Young, a daughter, MARRIAGS. Hrtstie—Snlith,—At the manse, Ford - rich, on Feb. 26th, R. L. Kastle to 1d ss Emma Smith, both of Gerrie, Spinks --- Goggin.— In Fordwich, Feb.Fn eb. 26th, by Rev, Gonne of Clinton, Mr. Albert Spinks to Miss Sara J. Goggin. Reid—Aitken.—At the residence of the bride's temente Glenannan, on Mar. 5th, by Rev. W. J. West, Mr, Neil Reid of Paisley, to Miss Agnes, eld• est daughter of Mr. Thos. Aitken. Martin--eDawson.--At the residence of the bride's parents, con, 3,�IKinloss, Mta by Rev. G. M. Dunn, on cb. 20th. Daniel Ii. Martin to Mary J. Dawson, youngest tlatlghter of John Dawson of Kinloss, IE P, 1104 t 'tt �-- rFl the Methodist sill rhn ,---In 1 S church, S lu tgt'am, by Rev. It. Robbs, on Ma � h 6th, William Reis - ton Sperling. 119. A, M. D. of Lusk, Wyoming, 11. S., to MIEN Laui'etta Louise. second daughter of 1!. G. 5����pat•ting, Salt Manufacturer of Wingham, and -rand-slaughter of the late Lieut,.Ool, "S'onng.