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The Wingham Advance, 1907-05-02, Page 1fi 34TI1 YEAR, NO, 36. IMPORTAN'T NOTICE $rrEc�INGk UNITED STATES READERS, Owing to a recent change in the PostaI rates between U Lnad4 and the United States, we shall, after t May 8th, have to pay one cent on each paper sent to the United States, or 52 cents a year. On this account the price of the Advance to snbscribers across theline will be $1.50 per annurn, very strictly in advance, We have notified each subseriber of the change, and asked them to remit the extra postage, otherwise their snbscriptious will terminate that mach sooner. Ontario residents, who aro send- ing the Advance to friends in the States, will kindly call and arrange for the extra postage, which as c stated above is 52 cents per annum. Subscribers will much oblige by giving this their attention at once, so that we can re -arrange our lists by May 8th. THEO. HALL, Publisher Wingham Advance wass �hutci Views 1 Wingham District meeting of the Methodist cherch will beheld in Luck - now on May 15th and 10th. The Sunday School Convention for the Deanery of Huron will be held in Brussels next Tuesday, The Deanery wilt meet in the same place on Wed- nesday. The Presbyterian church in Canada contributed last year the sum of $460,- 000 for missionary and educational purposes or an average of $1201 per day for every day in the year. Rev. Mr, McQuarrie (formerly pas- tor of Wingham Presbyterian church) closed his pastorate in North Bruce on Sunday, April 28. He has purchased a residence in Toronto and will reside there. Missionary Sermons. Next Sunday will be Missionary Sunday in the Diocese of Huron, and the congregation of St, Paul's will be favored with the presence of their former highly esteemed Rector, Rev. Win. Lowe of London. Rev. T. S. Boyle will preach missionary sermons in Seaforth. *4 Sacramental Services. The last Quarterly Services of the present church year, will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday ; the pastor officiating. General ser- vices at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., after which the sacrament of the Lord's supper will be dispensed. Rev. W. G. Howson's subjects will be—At 11 a.m, —"We are not left as orphans ;" at 7 pan.—"Why I like to go to church." Cali Accepted. Wingham 'Baptist Church has ex- tended a call to Rev. H. E. AIlen of Toronto, who has ministered to them recently, and Mr. Allen has accepted the call, and is now at work on his new field. Next Sunday will be the first Sunday his t of pastorate proper, and Mr. Alien would be pleased to have all the congregation present. He hopes also to have their practical co-operation in the Master's work. Andiversary Services. Wingham Epworth •League held its anniversary on Sunday last. The League secured the services of Rev. T. C. Morris, Toronto, who did excellent service. Mr. Morris is a young man 7' of exceptional ability, and is closing a three year pastorate in McCaul street church, Toronto. Ho has accepted an invitation to Owen Sound for next Conference year. Rev. W: G. How- son filled 111r. Morris' pulpit in To- ronto. Sabbath Moot to Institutes. st totes. Presbyterian Sabbath School Insti- tutes, conducted by Rev. J. C. Robert- son, General Secretary of Sabbath Schools and Rev. D. T. L. McKerroll, S. S. Convener Presbytery of Mait- land, will be held at Knox church, Kincardine, on: Tuesday, May 28 ; Lucknow Presbyterian church, on Wednesday, May 29 ; St, Andrew's church, in ham on TnursdLYy, . May 30th and at Melville church, Brussels, on Friday, May 31st. Self.Denial Week. The annual week of self denial, by which funds are raised to assist and push forward the home missionary and social work of the Salvation Army, dates this year from May 4th `3 to 11th. Thopublic are appealed, to for their help in this worthy cause, and collectors will call from house to house soliciting contributions. The work ac- complished by the Army is better un- derstood at present than ever before, and deserves hearty support. Confirmation Service. The Right Rev. Bishop Williams re- ceived into full cotnmunion eleven candidates by Confirmation last Sun- day evening at St. Patti's Church. The edifice was crowded to the doors. Evening Prayer was said by Rev, H. M. Langli'ord of Brussels, after which the Apostolic rite was solemnly ad, ministered, the Hector assistingan this part of the service. The Bisop, in his address, likened life to a steward. ship. It was a solemn trust ; we are held responsible for life and its gifts, and must sotrnetinte render an account, Life, like every stewardship, must some day end. Upon these thoughts the Bishop delivered an eloquent and powerful address, exhorting all, espe- orally those who were now making their decision, so to use life with its opportunities, that they might render a good account at the last great day. Din. Ovil:srs, M. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at IIleltibbon s drug store the first Tuesday in each month ; hours --- all day. Cataract, squint, failing aYeel ht, nasal catarrh r deafness, head neIsos treated and glass t flee properly fitted. Next visit Is on Tuesday, May The Wingham Advance. Debentures For Sate. In anothe column will be found the offer of l31,600 worth of debentures bearing a per cent. They are School debentures of the now school section; at Belgrave, and should prove a safe investment. New Advertisements. J,D Burns, S. (x 'a x ce Ritchie e IS;Cosens, Jas. Walker all have advts, in this issue ; read ,them, as they are of interest to purchasers. Watch for advt. of dollar excursion from Gode- rich to Sarnia next week, Passed Successfully. We notice by the published results of London Medical College that Mr. A. K. Gifford graduated successfully at the recent examinations, taking honors in six departinents, His Wingham friends congratulate him on his success. July 12th Celebrations. The celebration for North Huron is to be held in Blyth, Also at the re- gular meeting of Lucknow L,0. L. committees were appointed to secure speakers for and send out invitations to other lodges to attend the Grand Orange demonstration to be held in that village, on July 12th. interesting To Students. It will be of interest to students who purpose writing on the higher grade departmental examinations this summer to learn that -special care will be taken lay the examiners in setting the papers to avoid what is known as the "catch paper." The papers this year will deal with the work very comprehensively, but will avoid any- thing like "catch questions." Satisfactory Development. Wingham will make greater sub- stantial growth during 1907, than in any recent year. Three blocks—the Hanna, the Mackenzie, and the Wil- son buildings ; one Bank, (that of the Canadian Bank of Commerce); and about twenty-five new residences. The assessment next year should be from $50,000 to $100,000 more than in 1907, and the tax rate proportionately less. Partnership Formed. Messrs. John Ritchie and A. Oosens have formed a partnership to conduct an Insurance and Real Estate business in Wingham, under the firm name of Ritchie and Cosens. Both have had considerable experience in the insur- ance business, and as Mr. Cosens has recently acquired that of Jas. 11. Chis- holrn, they should be able to do a suc- cessfnl business. The union of inter- ests will permit one to be in the office during office hours, while the other is free to attend to outside business. Tho Advance wishes the new firm suc- cess, Both members are well known and the best of citizens. "The Little Eaton" will give to each boy who buys a suit, one pair of good school pants free (during the month of May.) Don't miss them, Boys, Resolution Of Sympathy. At the regular meeting of Wing - ham Lodge, No. 11, 0. Y. Britons, the following resolution was passed by a standing vote : — Moved by Bro. Adams, seconded by Bro. Carr—That this lodge desires to record its sincere sympathy with Bros. John, George, and Edward Baird, in the loss they sustained by t ea the rete death t h of their n slater. The members of No, 11 assure these bereaved brothers of their deep fellow feeling with them in this afflic- tion, that has overtaken them. May the God of all consolation grant thein true resignation, natio and uphold and bless , p them in their sorrow. Signed on be- half of the Lodge—W. Adams, T. S. Boyle, T. H. Robertson, Committee. The Right Stand. It is said on good authority, that where local option carried by three- fifths majority, and subsequently the by-law was quashed on a pure legal technicality, considerable difficulty may arise in securing licenses. It is understood that the Ontario Govern- ment does not favor the granting of licenses in such places, but holds that the expressed will of the people should rule. Premier Whitney holds that the wish of the people, as express- ed by ballot, should not be thwarted by mere technicalities. Aside from the view from the temperance stand- point, this is right, and a noble stand to take in any ease. In a democratic country like Canada, the will of the people should rule. Women's institute. The Wingham Branch of the Wo- men's Institute held their annual meeting in the 0. 0. F. Hall on Thurs- day last. After the routine business, the election of officers took place, re- sulting as follows :—President—Mrs. W. 13one ; Vice -Pres. --Miss Waddell ; Secretary-Treas.—Mrs. 0. Gillespie; Directors—Mrs. IL B. Elliott, Mrs. (Dr.) Kennedy, Mrs. John McCracken, Mrs. J. W. Currie, Mrs. W. V, Link - later Auditors—Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs, J. Hewer. The Institute has nxade great progress during the last year, and now has thirty-nine names on the membership roll. The meet- ings are held the last Thursday of every month. All ladies interested in Institute work are cordially invited to attend. Visitors are made welcome. Lacrosse Organization, The Maple Leaf Lacrosse Club was organized for 1907 on Tuesday evening and intends entering a team in the Intermediate 0. L. A., and will pro- bably be placed in a district with Goderieh, Clinton, Seaforth, Mitchell and St. Marys. The following are the officers : .Eton. Pres.—Dr. Chisholm, M. P.; Hon. Vice-Pres.—Dr. A. J. Ir- win ; President ---J. D. Burns ; Vice - Presidents -.G. C. Manna, R. Clegg, Dr. Kennedy ; Patrons ---D. T. Iiep- 'burn, C. P, Smith, A. E. Smith, A. M. Crawford, Dr. McDonald, II. O. Keil; Manager—C. G. VttnStone; Ser,'y- Treas.---Elmer Moore ; Managing Com. D. Dinsley, P. Cody, J, Mcltone, N. Pry, H. Trout. The boys have twenty players to pick from, and trope to have the support of the public. ITCH, Mange, Prairie Scratches and every form of contagious Itch on hu - nom or animals cured in 80 m' xntttes byWoollfor 'sm Sanitary Lotion. Sold A. WINGRAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1907. Ex -Students' Reunion. A reunion of former students of the Goderich High School and Collegiate Institute is to be held in Goderieh on Thursday and Friday, August 22nd and 2 -3rd, 1907, Ex -students are re- quested to send their present address to Mr, Win. Lane, Sec. G. C, I. +'x - Students' Reunion, Goderieh, Ont., statingin what year they enteredthe school, On receipt of his thsec- retary will forward information in re- gard to the reunion, special railway rates, etc. It is expected that the gathering of 1VIr. Strang's' old pupils will be a large and notable one. Matrimonial Events. On Tinesclay, April 23rd, Rev. A. R. Parks, of Parliament street Baptist Church, Toronto, united in marriage Mr. Oliver J, Wade and Miss Jennie Maclhlath, both formerly of Wingham. Their Wingham friends wish them a prosperous future.... ,Also, on April 224th, in Albany, New York, Mr. Harry Manuel, formerly of Wingham, was united in marriage to Miss Joan- ette E. Ellis, formerly of Lucknow.... Andet another—OnTuesday, T sday, April 30th, at 0 a, in. by Rev. D. Perrie, at the residence o,f the bride's parents, Mr, Geo. W. Bard of Guelph, to Miss Christina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Young of Winghain, The happy couple left by early train for Guelph and other points south. On theirhamreturn, they will reside in Wing- , "The Little Eaton" will give free, with each $2,50 purchase, a beautiful school pencil box containing one pen, ruler, pencil and rubber. We want the boys' trade. Annual Business Meeting. The annual business meeting of the Epworth League was held on Monday evening, when reports were received from the various departments. The League has had a very successful year, under the presidency of 11Ir. Jno. Kerr. There are 133 members on the ro11-91 Active and 39 Associates—an increase of 23 over the former year, For the Forward Movement for Mis- sions, the sum of $255.00 was raised, an increase of $50 over last year. The total receipts were $221.40 ; expendi- ture, $145.09 ; balance on hand, $79,42. The new Missionary Vice -Pres. an- nounced that his committee would raise $300 next year, which will be an increase of $45 over the year just closed. The members of the League are looking forward to a successful term. Lecture On Palmistry. Prof. O'Brien gave his lecture on ; Pahnistry in the Opera House on Tuesday night. He showed that it rested on a scientific basis, explained the lines upon the hand, and refuted the statement that these were duo to age. The seven types of hands were explained, and illustrated by means of charts. For over two hours, the audi- ence listened attentively. Madame O'Brien rendered several solos, and was each time recalled and responded. Her selections were well received. The Misses Orr gave two piano duets in good style. The Professor is an enthusiast in Palmistry and certainly gave a very clear explanation of the features of the human hand, and their accompanying characteristics. Ile ex- pects to remain in Wingham a week or ten days longer. Robt. Small Deceased. On Sunday last, there passed away at the home of his father, on Scott St., Robt. Louis Small, aged 23 years, 8 months. Deceased had been in fail- ing health for over a year, owing to lung trouble ; other ailments also as- sisted in breaking up the tenement of clay. While in health he was a re- gular attendant on the services of St, Paul's Church. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, Court Huron, No. 8408, whose members bore the remains to their Iast resting place. He leaves a young widow and one child. This is the second bereavement his parents have had within a little over a year. About fourteen months ago, their daughter, Mrs. Irwin, died, and now another of the family has gone. The funeral took place on Tues- day to Winglnarn cemetery. SATIMDAN SIIOE BAntcrAINS.—Twen- ty-five Pairs Misses' Dongola and Box Calf Boots, Patent and Self -Tip, sizes 11 to 2. Regular Price --$1.50, $1.75 and $1.90. On sale Saturday for $1.20 a Pair. --W. J. Greer. St. Paul's Year Book. This year, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew took charge of the issue of the reports of the various societies of St. Paul's Church, and they have been issued in the form of a "Year Book," At first, it was thought that seven- teen pages would contain the matter, and that 200 copies would suffice, but the report grew until it reached twen- ty-five pages, and three hundred copies were required. Hence the original cost, as contemplated, was largely increased, but the book will be preserved for the information it pre- sents. It Contains an interesting sketch of the history of the Church in Wingham, from the year 1860, when Rev. Wm. Murphy, of the mission of Kinloss and Teeswater, took an in- terest in Wingham, then scarcely a village, and traces the growth of the Church from its organization in 1867 down to the present time, finding all departments showing healthy increase uncler the present able Rector, Rev. T. S. Boyle, M. A„ B. D. The refer- ences to the early pioneers, who stood loyally by the Church in its early days will be appreciated, though many of them have passed to thea' reward. The Year Book also presents the portrait of the Bishop of Huron, also of eight of the Rectors who have ministered to the congregation, and of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The old and the new churches are also presented in contrast. The Year Book also contains the reports of the Churchwardens, the Rector, the Sun- day School, the Woman's Auxiliary and the Girls' branch, the Anglican Young People's Association, the Bro• therhood of St. Andrew and the Women's Gnild ; also missionary sub- scriptions for the year, the baptisers, marriages and burials. The reports shots gnat the various organizations of the Church are active, and doing their work successfully. , Every mem- her and adherent of the CJhanreh shontd purchase a copy of the Year Book, and preserve it for the references it coating. riL;c1 'items Wear Greer'e Shoes and Rubbers, Get ParneIl's Bread, at Christie's. Butter is 22c ; eggs, lee ; live hogs, $0,10, Mr. Ashby and fancily have remov- ed to Toronto, See Prof, O'Briett's advt. this week; he is as busy as ever,. Be sure and read S. Gracey's advt. about Pianos, this week. This week's East Wawanosh items were mislaid we are sorry to say. Auction Sale of household furniture on the Market Square, Saturday, I%lay 4th, at three o'clock. The I. 0. 0. F. of Wingham have decided to put on their Sarnia excur- sion in the month of June. Paper -hanging done neatly and promptly, as usual ; leave orders at R. Mooney's.—Geo, A. Phippen. East Wawanosh Council minutes, Morris list of pathmasters, and other articles are crowded out this week. Mr. Thos. Goy of Turnberry and Mr. Wm. Foxton of Culross have both been i11 lately. We hope to hear of their recovery. Fon SALE,—The best seed, Peas, Oorn, Clover and Timothy.—Geo. E. King. Mr. and Mrs. David Currie of East Wawanosh tnourn the death of their son, George Ymir, aged five years. He died on Sunday last. A special meeting of Wingham Lodge,0. Y. Britons will g held on Thursday evening, May 9th be all mem- bers are requested to be present. June 5 and 0 are the dates for the Wingham races. Particulars as to prizes and entries may be had on ap- plication to Mr. J. E. Swarts, Secre- tary -Treasurer ; $2,000 will be offered in prizes. Wingham 'Bus business changes hands next week ; we understand that Mr. Anderson has sold to a man from near Walkerton. Mr. A. is a good citizen, and we hope will remain in Wingham. A large number of Wingham Odd - fellows attended a Church service with their Wroxeter brethren on Sunday last, and listened to an excellent ser- mon preached by Rev. J. H. Oster- hout, B. A., B. D. J. W. Orr took possession of the Wingham Sodawater Works on Wed- nesday of this week. After spending afew days with friends in Clinton and Blyth, Mr. and Mrs, Percy Hill will leave Wingham for the West. We note by the Toronto Globe that Geo. A. Phippen has received the ap- pointment as Bailiff of Division Court, in place of F. Patterson, resigned, We have no doubt that he will make an attentive and faithful official. Highest cash price paid for butter and eggs at J. T. Lamonby's gro- cery. David Irving, Morris, met with a heavy loss on Sunday last by the death of his Hackney Stallion, Maxiin, which be valued at $2,000. 000. Indiges- tion is said to have been the cause. He hopes soon to purchase another, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Button left this week for Lucknow, where they expect to reside, as Mr. Button has an interest in the Furniture Com- pany there. They are good citizens and Lucknow gains by Wingham's loss. Mr. Button has been a resident of Wingham for seventeen years. The election of representatives of the congregation, on the official Board of the Methodist Church took place on Wednesday evening. The following seven were elected from among four- teen nominated :—W. J. Howson, M. E. Zurbrigg, John Hooey, J. 11. Keeler, Dr. Price, M. Beckwith, J. Hal penny. The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber, Monday afternoon, May 6th, at 4.15 sharp. Any ladies wish- ing to become members of the Auxili- ary, may obtain membership ticket at any time from Mrs. J. P. Kennedy, Convener of the membership commit- tee. The Bruce Herald reports that Walkerton will soon have a third railway. Six engineers of the Cana- dian Northern were there Inst week taking levels, etc„ for the road which will branch off front Washago, near Orillia, and come in through Durham and Hanover, and will probably go to Kincardine through Dunkeld and Car- gill, SIrINGLEs.—Good supply now on hand. Parties requiring shingles would do well to call and get prices. -- S. A. McLean. The Ontario Department of Agricul- ture has just issued a handy and use- ful bulletin on Insecticides and Fungi- cides. The immense amount of dam- age caused by the ravages of insects and fungous pests in orchard, garden and on the farm before them, the farmer and others interested will find this a most useful and timely bulletin. Copies may be had on application to the department at Toronto, Rev, T. S. Boyle and Mrs. Boyle were "At Horne" to the members of the congregation, on Monday evening in the sehool-room of St. Paul's. An- nual reports of the various depart- ments were read by the Secretaries, and were interspersed with vocal and instrumental selections, A dainty lunch was served, and a very enjoy- able evening was spent. Mr, II. Davis made a good chairman, In fifty -years there has been no April that has developed weather so cold as has characterized the month of April, 1007, The temperature was nearly four degrees below the average for April, for over half a century, while the temperature for March was five degrees above the average for 33 years. All over the Province eo u ditions have been very similar, and as a result farm operations have been I greatly rett4rded, $1.0O PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Wroxeter, w er8onats eek, William Pratt left for Regina last J, R. Wendt, our jeweler, spent Sun - Miss Myra England left on Monday for Toronto. L. G. Constable is in Toronto a few days this is week. T, F. McCracken of London was in town last 1J't•iday, Miss Emma Pattison is visiting her brother in Port Elgin. Miss Fay Morton left last week for Toronto to fill a situation. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Small have gone to visit friends in Teeswater, Mrs. Arch. Pringle of Wallaceburg is visiting her son, W, D. Pringle,. Miss Ethel Musgrove and Miss Road- house of Fordwieh spent Sunday in town, - Mr. Langdon of the London Free Press gave the Advance a call on Fri- day last. Roy Richardson of Detroit visited his .uncle, Mr. Allan Mills, a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Small of Lis- towel spent a few days with Wing - ham friends this week. Dr, and Mrs. A. K. Gifford of Lon- don and Miss Laura Homuth of Toronto are visiting in town. Mrs. Paul of the "Grand Central," Listowel, was a guest over Tuesday of Prof. and Madame O'Brien at the "Brunswick." R. H, Crowder of Wingham, R. J. Hiscox of Teeswater, and Mr. Carey (formerly of town), started for the old country this week. Miss Norma VanStone has just re- turned after taking a course ' ur eToron- to n orn o - to in china .painting ; she will resume her classes next week. Dr. Chisholm, M.P„ is home from Ottawa, after a long session. He was found faithfully and constantly at his post, and has served his constituency well, Mr. A. Schaefer and Mrs. A. Mc- Gillivray attended the funeral of a re- lative, Mr. Geo, E. Thurlow, in Gode- rich on Monday. Deceased was 55 years of age. Rev. T. C. Morris, B. A., of Toronto, who preached in the Methodist church on Sunday last, was accompanied by his wife and son, and were guests at J. J. Homuth's. Belgrave. Mrs. Thos. Hill visited in Seaforth last week. Wawanosh Council met in Belgrave Iast Friday. Armstrong & Co. shipped hogs on Tuesday, at $0.10 per 100. Mrs. J. T. Brydges is somewhat im- proving, we are pleased to say. Rev. J. 3. Hastie is attending the Presbyterian Synod at Chatham this week. Miss Hester Brydges has returned from an extended visit with friends at Durham. Sproat & Whaley have started their waggon on the road for another sea- son's work. Dan. Geddes received a shipment of 50gallons of maple from Lanark Co. last week. The excessive rains on Monday and Tuesday have put a stop to seeding for a few days. Miss Douglasso f StratfordP is spend- ing ing a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. Will, Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Vannorman of Wing - ham Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Belgrave. Mrs. F. Naylor', sen., had the mis- fortune to fall and fracture her Trip last week ; as she is getting on in years, it will no doubt go hard with her. The Methodist Quarterly Sacramen- tal services will be held in the Brick church next Sunday at 10.30 a. m. The Quarterly Official Board will meet in Belgrave Methodist church on Mon- day, May Oth, at 2 p. m. There will be service as usual in Belgrave Metho- dist church next Sunday evening at seven o'clock. Salem. Mr. Geo. Bentham spent Sunday afternoon with friends near Wing - ham. SVe are pleased to know that Mrs. Russell Harris is able to be around again. We are sorry to learn that there is not much hntarovement in Mr. John Fitch's condition. Mr. Wm. Musgrove of Gorrie spent a few days visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. Gallaher of this place. The Sabbath School of this place will be re -opened next Sunday after- noon, at the usual hour, one o'clock. A number from Delmore and Wroxeter attended the Quarterly ser- vice in Salem last Sunday morning. We are sorry to report the illness of Mr, John Mulvey's little son, Gordon, who has been sick for the past four weeks. We hope ere long that the noise of his little feet may be heard again. The Quarterly Official Board met on Monday, and was largely attended. One regret at the meeting, was the resignation of Mr. Joseph Hall, who has been a faithful steward of the Del- more Methodist church for some 32 years, Mr. Hall, who has moved to Wingham, will be much missed on the Wroxeter circuit, TENDERS WANTED day in Mildmay. Sandy Monroe is all smiles these days. It is a boy. Rev, L. Perrin, B. A., spent a day or two last week in Brussels. Mrs, George Allen, who has been on the sick list, has recovered. W. Troughton has gone to Hunts- ville, where he has secured a position, Geo. E. Dane of Hamilton was in town last week, looking up old friends. Mrs. (Rev.) Mahood and children, of Iowa, are staying at W, S. McKer- cher's, The W. F. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church meets on Thursday evening of this week at the Manse. Miss Melissa Edwards of Fordwieh visited at the home of her brother, C. P. Edwards, w here last week. , W. C. Thompson, of Hamilton, rep- resenting a carpet firm, was in town Wednesday last. Mr. Thompson's many friends here were pleased to see An interesting meeting of the Chris- tian Endeavor Society of the Presby- terian Church was held last Sunday - evening at the close of the preaching service. The 88th anniversary of the L 0. 0, F. was celebrated by Montanus, Lodge No. 177, by attending Divine service in the Methodist Church. With visit- ing brethren from Teeswater, Wing - ham, Brussels and Listowel, the lodge mustered about eighty. The church, - which had been previously decorated by members of the choir, looked very pretty, and was filled to the doors. Rev, J. $. Osterhout, B. D., preached a strong sermon from the words— "Friendship, Love and Truth," the motto of the L 0. 0. F. The sermon was a good one, and was presented in the forceful and energetic style char- acteristic of the young pastor. Many of the Oddfellows characterized it as the best Society sermon they had ever listened to, The choir gave suitable music and the service was voted a grand success. The members of Mon- tanna lodge received many words of praise on the improved appearance of their hall, At the meeting of the Quarterly Of- ficial Board of the Wroxeter circuit, last Monday, the following resolution was unanimously carried by a stand- ing vote :— "Whereas we learn that our pastor, Rev. J. H. Osterhout, B.A., B. D., is about to leave our circuit, and - whereas, as result of his pulpit ministry, which has been of a very - high order, his faithful pastoral work, and his tactful and resource- ful ministry, the circuit has made marked advancement, reaching the highest position that it has attained for a number ofjyears ; therefore be it resolved thatlwe, the members of the Quarterly Official Board of the Wroxeter circuit, desire to place on record our high appreciation of Rev. Mr. Osterhout and his devoted and faithful wife, and we wish thexu continued success in the Master's work." During his three years' pastorate Rev. Mr. Osterbout has received into the church nearly 70 members, and al- though the circuit suffered heavily by removals, the membership has in- creased from 152 to 188. The salary has increased $200 in the 3 years, and the missionary and other funds have increased accordingly. S. Gracey bas been appointed Sole Agent in Wingham for the New Scale Williams Piano ; see ad. next week. In the meantime, call and see them. -- S. Gracey, Furniture Dealer. - 1 Blyth. Mr. A. McKellar was in Clinton on Monday. Mr. Tilos. McElroy purchased Mrs. A. V. Brown's house on Queen St., and will move his family into it. A number of Trinity Church connggre- gation drove out to Auburn on Mori - day evening and attended the con- firmation services. Mr. A. H. Jacobs, who was in Cali- fornia for the past three months, re- turned horse on Saturday, and looks as if the climate agreed with him. The funeral of the late Mr.Pennvick took place from his horse on Monday afternoon, April 20th, and proceeded to Westfield cemetery. Rev. S. An- derson had charge of the service at house and grave. A party of C. P. R. officials, includ- ing General Superintendent (Thorne, Superintendent Sullivan, Divisional Superintendent Murphy, Divisional Engineer Fairbairn, Chief Engineer Paterson and Col. Macdonald, last Friday made a tour of inspection of the Guelph & Goderieh road. Tho speeial train went through to Blyth, which is only about 15 miles out from Goderieh. The rails are all in posi- tion up to this point, and the ballast- ing has been partially completed. This week an additional gang of labor- ers will commence on the work, which it is proposed to rush through with all possible speed. The stations all along the line are completed and Mr. Oborne states that it is hoped to be able to open the road to Blyth by the 1st of June or during that month. Ho also made the statement that the G. and G. when completed will be one of the finest pieces of road, if not the finest in the Dominion, For erection of new building for Canadian hank of Commerce inWing- ltarn. Plans and speeiflcation ran be seen at office of Bank here up to May 10tIt, 1 c A, E. SMITII, Manager. is slstxns. o Brooks—In Wittgbane April 29, to lktC, Mad Mrs, X. Brooke, a (laughter, Bluevale. Jas. Masters is visiting his aunt, les. A. Proctor, 3rd line, Mrs. Hugh hose and daughter Jean visited friends in this vicinity last week. Messrs. Toddle Paterson and Allan Pugin of Wingham visited here last Saturday. The Quarterly Services of I3lnevale irouit will be held next Sunday, May th. $laeramentai service at I3lnevale n the morning at 10.30, and at l:bene- at 3 ' T er' in the afternoon l ' vr.o1., The t. i11efal board will meet on Monday evenin at 7 o'clock in the church at Bluevale, Seasonable Articles Household Ammonia . 15e per pint bottle Bug and Moth Exterminator: ..25c per bottle Formaldehyde --''The Best" (for smut in grain).. —500 lb, Agricultural Bluestone..5c lb. Caustic Sodain 1 .& 5 ib. tins PARTS GREEN. BORAX. MOTH BALLS. 1 For Sale By Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCX i'MMWMAAPIRMARMAIMIMMIA The Leading Shoe Store $2,50 SHOESI We haven't a thing against our neighbors. We are sim- _ ply selling splendid Shoes for - TWO FIFTY. They are the best Shoes for the money we ever saw or sold. We have them for MEN I or WOMEN. Best of leathers—new lasts —well made— nothing the - matter with the Shoes. The price is a little weak—that's all. Take a Iook at these won- - derful Shoes. They'll do their own talking. SEE Us FOR TRUNKS AND VALISES. W. J. GRE�s1 M ul ... I 1 - ,ar ng W ,' et fa of to nr. Spring ill f;, 1N m nt gy r RK tb !P gti t lY R Footweai' fn Lti RI VI 44 n We are now showing w n • the most complete and ttf fP f0 representative line of +L m Spring Shoes and Ox- w og fords for Men, Women m ur & Children, ever shown re * in Wingham. All styles, w l all leathers, and lowest : possible prices. wr ra ttr Pa tiS gi 0g _ - Repairing Neatly Done H w IIRI �Qoe to IR Macdonald Block weel Tao you find when reading that the lines .of print run together? If so, it will pay you to gee us at once and be fitted with a proper pair of Spectacles. We Test Eyes free by the modern way and guarantee all our work—no goer±s work with no, When your eyes trouble you in any way you should cal' and see us. Our charges are very reasonable. Walley's Drng Store