The Wingham Advance, 1907-05-16, Page 1The Wingham Advance.
34T11 YEAR, NO, 38,
WINGHA . , ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1907,
STIRRING APPEAL TO TUE YOUNG.
Rev. W. G,, Howson preached a
powerful sermon to young people on
Sunday evening. It was so intensely
practical, though based on a peculiar
text, that we venture to give OUP
readers a brief outline :
The text was taken from I Chron.,
20 chap., 18th verse: "Four at the
causeway and twoParbar." The
y, n at I x
preacher referred to the text as being
uncommon ; but the explanation of
the passage is very simple, and the
lessons it teaches are very practical
and important. On the western side
of Solomon's temple there was a deep
ravine, running parallel with the wes-
tern, wall. At one end of the building
Solomon had built a causeway or
bridge over the ravine, so that access
to the gate of the temple at that point
was easy. At the farther end of the
western wall was the Parbar gate; but
at that point there was no bridge; any
one desiring to enter the temple by
that gate would have to go down into
the ravine and climb up the steep hill-
side. It was not easy of access. Traf-
fic was heaviest at the causeway gate.
It was also by this gate that robbers,
and those bent on sacrilege, were most
likely to enter. Four guards, there-
fore, were placed as sentinels at the
causeway gated but two were consid-
ered sufficient for Parbar. These sim-
i facts were made the basis of a
m at practical address on the necessity
of setting guards at the soul's 'gate-
ways. Every soul was built to be a
temple of God. There are many ene-
mies seeking to destroy the soul.
Every man has, in his life and charac-
ter, a causeway gate and a Parbar
gate. The enemy usually tries to ruin
men by reaching them through their
weakest points, the place of easiest at-
tack. For every man is cognizant of
the the fact, that he can be more easi-
ly tempted through one part of his
nature than another. That weak
point in a man's nature is his cause-
way gate, and it needs to be specially
guarded. Reference was made to the
differing weaknesses in men. The
causeway runs perhaps through our
temperament. We may be too hot or
too cold, or lacking in decision of
character, Or temptations may come
through our social relationships, or
our avarice, or through our animal
passions, or through our circumstan-
ces, our business, or our pleasures.
Great crowds of temptations reach
man by way of the causeway gate,
and it is there he is most likely to fall
and give himself away. Then there is
as Parbar gate to every man's nature.
That side of a man on which he is not
easily moved or influenced. The side
on which he is self-contained, reserv-
ed, cautious. But if the enemy of the
soul cannot get at a man by the cause-
way gate, he will try to reach him by
the Parbar gate, through an unusual
temptation, skilfully wrought out. So
the Parbar gate needs also to be guar-
ded. These various points were illus-
trated from history and real life, The
resistance of all temptation, by quick
decision and alertness, was illustrated,
by a soldier who was placed as a sen-
tinel on the edge of a forest to watch
for the approach of Indians, and save
the garrison from surprise. A wild
hog made its appearance among the
trees, but the soldier suspected it was
an Indian in disguise, and fired. From
the skin of the wild hog leaped a wild
Indian with a terrific yell, and fell
dead. Alertness and promptness on
the part of the sentinel saved the gar-
rison. The speaker warned the young
people to be on the alert against temp-
tations that come from unexpected
quarters. He referred to a great
haven of drift -wood on the the shores
of Alaska, where for thousands of
years the rarest timbers from Asia
and America have been deposited.
They had floated away from the track
of commerce and usefulness, and had
been beached forever. Ha much
w
more sad to think of the thousands of
young people who are drifting away
•from purity and right, and God, and
are being beached for ever. Reference
was made to the power of God's grace
to sustain us in times of temptation,
and that it never fails. A story was
told that had been given to the spea-
ker by an eye-witnees of the facts. It
was at the battle of Ohickamauga,
where, when heavy firing was going
on, a California blacksmith told his
companions that he was going to kill
the General of the opposing forces by
shooting his horse through the heart.
He fired; the horse leaped into the air
and fell back upon his rider, killing
him instantly. The blacksmith patted
his rifle gently, lovingly, as if it were
a sentient thin, and said, "You never
failed me yet.' So the grace of God
will never fail those who put their
trust in Him.
SERMON TO ODDFELLOWS.
Members of Wingham I. O. O. F.
No. 119, attended service in St, Paul's
.. hureh on Sunday afternoon, and
were pleased to have with them a
number of visiting brethren from
other lodges near by.
The Rector, Rev. T. S. Boyle, M. A.,
B. D. preached an excellent sermon
to them, from the parable of Dives
and Lazarus, After briefly narrating
the story of the parable, the speaker
proceeded to draw a moral from the
passage. It was not so much the pos-
session of wealth, or brutality to the
poor, that constituted the sin of Dives.
sti u ion of
poor,
his de it t sociallove
It
and social sympathy. He refused to
bridge on earth the chasm between
himself and the beggar, and in the
aftcrworld he finds it's fixed. True
charity consists not only in the giving
of alms, but in sympathy, and friend-
liness and fellowship. Oddfellowship
menus true charity. It represents the
true socialism. It leaves behind it the
differences, the prejudices, of place
and of religion. It unites within itself
thousands of good men and true,
pledged to uphold and exhibit the vir-
tues of Friendship, Love, slid Truth.
Companionship, Brotherhood, loyalty
to the highest truth, conviction in
God, arc the qualities of our• Oddfeth
lows character. The speaker earnestly
urged his brethren to be Consistent
and strong in carrying out the pre-,
cents of the Order, and they could not
fail to be a mighty influence for geod.
On returning to the Lodge -room the
brethren Expressed their appreciation
of the sermon by a unanimous vote of
thanks to Rev. T. S. Belle.
a rice p aid forbutte..
hestCsh r
and eggs at 1. T. Lauctaaby'a gross
eery.
Until June 8th.
'We regret to announce that Dr. A,
J. Irwin,, dental surgeon, is- now in
Wingham Hospital, where he will
undergo an operation, His dental of-
fice will be closed until June 8th,
Extensive Auction Sale.
Mr, Jas. Angus will hold an exten-
sive auction v as ctia
n sale of stocki
1
emont
s
,
and about sixty building lots, on his
premises, on Saturday, May 25th. A
full Iist of the stock, terms, and other
information will be found in Mr. An-
gus' advt. on page 8.
Quietly Married,
A very quiet marriage was an event
of especial interest to the contracting
parties one day last week, when Mr.
A. McKay, lately of the Teeswater
News staff, was united in marriage to
Miss Lydia Weeks of Teeswater, sister
of Mrs. Fred. Johnston of town. They
will reside in Galt. Rev. D, Perrie
performed the ceremony,
Public School Board.
Not much business awaited the
School Board at their
regular meeting.
All the members were present except
Mr. Isard, The Principal's report
showed an average for the month of
April of 354. The account of W. T.
Hall for postcards and 5,000 monthly
reports, t$15.25,
, passed for en
The matter of ece, and of kalsoinin-
ing the halls of the school, will be
looked after. Payment of the salaries
of teachers and officers was authorized
and the Board adjourned.
Officers Elected.
At the annual meeting of Wingham
Methodist Sunday School held last
week, the following officers were
elected :-Supt. - F, Buchanan ; 1st
Assistant-Jno. Kerr ; 2nd Assistant -
Dr. Price ; Secretary -Walter Hall ;
Ass't,-Sec,-Ira Parker ; Treasurer -
R. Liddy; Librarian -B. Cruikshank;
Ass't,-Lib,-F. R. Howson ; Pianist -
Miss Mason ; Assistant -Miss Ham-
mond. The finances were found to be
in excellent shape, and a successful
year is anticipated. There are 27 of-
ficers and teachers ; pupils, 257 ; en-
rolled in Senior Bible class, 103; in
Cradle roll department, 41; total on
roll, 430; increase over last year, 59.
The School is well supplied with grad-
ed library, teachers library, maps,
charts, and the literature necessary
for successful work.
DR. Ovicars, M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's
drug store, on Tuesday, May 28th.
Cataract, squint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises
treated and glasses properly fitted.
Church 'Hews
Special services will be conducted in
the Salvation Army next Saturday,
Sunday and Monday by Capt. Metier,
who travels in the interest of the
Social work of the Army. Limelight
service on Monday night, May 20th.
All are welcome.
Opening services in connection with
Ashfield new Presbyterian Church at
Lochalsh, were held on Sunday, 12th
inst, at 11 and '7.30 o'clock, the services
being conducted by Rev. Jas. Murray,
B.A., B. D., Pastor of Erskine Pres-
byterian Church, Toronto. On Sun-
day, May 10th, services will be con-
ducted
by Rev.
A. B. 'Winchester, pas-
tor of Knox Presbyterian Church, To-
ronto.
Rev. C. A. Fournier, an ex -priest of
the Roman Catholic Church, will de-
liver an address on the work of the
Grande Line Mission g cssion in Quebec in
the basement of the Baptist Church
on Wednesday evening, May 22nd,
Mr. Fournier is an excellent speaker,
and an interesting meeting may be
expected. A cordial invitation is
given to all interested in the propaga-
tion of Protestant principles to attend
this meeting.
The services in the Methodist church
next Sunday will bear upon the ques-
tion of Missions. The pastor will
speak in the morning on "The centre
of gravity, in the realms of Art, Sci-
ence, Literature, and Race move -
'Monts." In the evening, Miss Preston,
.who has spent two terms in the mis-
sion fields of Japan, will give an inter-
esting address on her work among the
Japanese. Don't fail to hear Miss
Preston. The public are very cordial-
ly invited to these services,
Personals
Miss Laura Mulvey is spending a
few weeks with friends in Clinton.
Dr. Shipley of Clinton was the guest
of his cousin, J. W. Mills, last week.
John Orford Ieft last week for To-
ronto Jct., where he has a good situ-
ation.
Messrs. Sol. Putman and Elbert
Vandusen of Tara were in town Iast
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Douglass of
Wroxeter visited at Mr. J. Plenty'ssa
tel
Sunday.
Mrs. Leckie, sr., and son Will„ of
Wroxeter, spent Sunday at Mr. 3, 0,
Lacitie's.
Miss Munford of Brussels was the
guest of Miss McGillivray during the
past week,
Mrs, W. H. Malott of San Francisco
is visiting bet. parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Wade, of town.
Messrs. Shaw and Broadfoot of the
Canada Furniture Mfrs, are in town
ha the interest of the Company,
Mr. Stevens, principal of the High
School in Mitchell, was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Keeler last Saturdiry,
S. 0, Kerslake was home for few
days; he is agent for. the Magnet
Separators -with headquarters at
North Day.
Mrs'. Samuel Woods of Behoove,
who underwent a serious operation in
the hospital here, has fully recovered
and returned home last Tuesday.
Mr. Armstrong, of T
oront o Jct
s
.,
Grand Councillor of it. T. of T. -vas a
visitor in town on Tuesday, and paid
alt offiai'itI-resit to Connell Nor 114,
Courts Of Revision.
The Courts of Revision on the
Voters' List of Howick, East Wawa-
noeh, Morris and Turnberry are all
dated for May 27th. ; Wingham will
be held at 8 p.m. on May 80th.
Married In Winnipeg.
In Emmanuel Baptist Chinch, Win-
nipeg, n o
nMa t
g, 8h
Rev. T. Cur-
rie, A. c
Y by r
rie, B. A., Mrs. Lottie Miller, former-
ly of Wingham, to Mr. A. English of
Winnipeg. After the ceremony, they
left on a trip to Victoria and Van-
couver. Mrs. Miller is a sister of Mrs.
Hinscliffe of Wingham,
A Fine Pair,
One day last week Dr. IL E, W.
Tamlyn shot a One loon on the river
in Lower Town, Our local taxider-
mist, Mr. R. Johnston, has set it up in
good form, and it is now to be seen in
his window. Since then Walter Ev-
erett shot the mate of the bird. The
two will certainly make a fine addi-
tion to any collection. They are very
fine specimens.
Contract tract
Awarded..
'We understand that the contract
for the new building for the Canadian
Bank of Commerce has been awarded
to Wm, Nicholson, of town. It will
be a very fine building, and when
completed will represent a value of
nearly or quite $20,000. Mr. Nichol -
son's contract is $11,000, and the Bank
supplies all doors, windows, hardware,
and fittings, which will be of the very
best. Mr. Nicholson may be relied on
to do the work well, and the Bank
want the best, so that when the build-
ing is completed, it will be a credit to
the institution, and also to our town,
occupying as it will, a central posi-
tion.
THE LITTLE EATON gives a beautiful
pencil box, containing one pen, pencil,
slate pencil and ruler, away with each
$2 purchase.
We May Lose Them.
The Advance regrets to hear that
Wingham is likely to lose the Messrs.
Thomas, H. 0. and Chas. Bell, They
have been associated with the indus-
tries of Wingham for many years, but
expect soon to sever their connection
with the Canada Furniture Mfrs., and
are likely to leave our town. A by-
law is soon to he voted on by the pro-
perty owners of Owen Sound, authori-
zing a loan of $15,000, free water, the
usual exemptions, etc. ; and should
this by-law be carried, we understand
the Messrs. Bell will accept the offer
and establish a furniture factory in
Owen Sound. They expect, however,
to be here for a few months yet.
Their removal will be a serious loss to
Wingham, and we sincerely regret
that it is among the possibilities.
They understand the furniture trade
thoroughly, and as Owen Sound is a
good shipping point it will be a good
place for an energetic firm. The Ad-
vance understands that Mr. L. Harold
will be associated with them. They
are respected citizens, and Wingham's
loss by their removal (should the by-
law pass) will indeed be sincerely re-
gretted.
Death Of Mrs. J. Fitch.
The home of Mr. John Fitch of
Howick, near Belmore has been visit-
ed with sad bereavement in the death
of Mrs. Fitch, which occurred on Fri-
day last. The deceased lady was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie of
Turuberry, and a sister of Mrs. John
McBurney of the same township. She
had been in failing health for some
time, but for eight weeks, she had
been gradually growing weaker. She
was aware that the end was approach-
ing, and the messenger found her pre-
pared. Mrs. Fitch was a consistent
christiano
tv man and as such was
held in highest esteem. Besides a
sorrow stricken husband, she leaves
three children, the eldest about eleven
years of age. Shortly before her
death, she secured three Bibles for her
children and though with great dif-
ficulty, she wrote the name in each,
with "Mother's last gift" attached.
The funeral took place on Sunday,
Rev. Radford of Belmore, conducting
the service, assisted by Rev. Perrin of
Wroxeter. The attendance was the
largest seen in that vicinity for many
years. Mr. Fitch and family have
sincere sympathy in the sad bereave-
ment that has darkened their lives.
Snixor,Es.-If you are in need of
shingles call and get quotations. A
fresh supply just arrived from British
Columbia and Quebec.
J. A. McLean.
HOW THE DEAF ARE MADE TO HEAR
M. D. Tugendhaft, the celebrated Eye
and Ear Specialist, late of New York
City, will visit this town and will be
at the Queen's Hotel on Wednesday,
May 22nd, 1007, at which time he will
demonstrate his wonderful Patent In-
visible Ear Drum. Any person afflict-
ed with deafness can be made to hear
as well as ever. This is no idle boast.
In the past few years there have been
several Ear Drum cures, and not only
have they proven defective and of no
use in restoring tire hearing, but were
also clumsy and could be seen in the
ear. The INPIsrnLR BAH Dnult Oi.
TuGEtiNDRArr'a is entirely different in
this respect ; not only will it restore
the hearing, but it is entirely invisible
and cannot be seen when once intro•
duced in the ears. Mr. Tugendhaft
wits once deaf, and after squandering
a small fortune in different remedies,
and on so-called inventions, finally
perfected his new drum within the
past few years. In every case where
his Drum has been used it has effected
a complete cure. See the celebrated
Specialist at once and be convinced.
No drugs used, or no operation neces-
sary. These Drums also sto all ting-
ing noises and neuralgic pains in the
head. where the muse is from deaf-
ness. The price of the Ear Drum is
within the reach of all, and anyper-
son afflicted with deafness need not be
so any longer.
4' ., a
IIiAIrrlN-SrNOI1R I'.0 ta,- Sold sub-
ject to Chemical Analysis. This means
that you tentakeany can of "Martin-
Senour 100 Pure Paint"off our
'shelves, and have it analyzed by any
reliable chemist in Canada. If you do
not find it Aa
intel Pure and exactly
tisa cleintwill , we tv l pay the charges
and Make you a present of $100 for
your trouble, it, D. Burns, W sghem,
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
A Fine Horse,
Chief Vannorman has secured a fine
representative of the famous Wilkes
family in Lord Dundee, No, 38,641, A,
T. R. lie stands 16 hands and weighs
1200 pounds, His tabulated pedigree
shows that he comes from the fastest
trotting and pacing stock, among
whom have been registered a number
of world's i s ha
io
ns, su
e as Dan
Patch, 1.50, Lou Dillon 1.5811, Prince
Alert, 1,57, and the old favorite, Maud
8, 2085. Lord Dundee has stepped
half miles in 1.08, and is capable, if
trained of developing high speed, so
that he should produce stock of the
best roadster class. Full particulars
may be secured from Chief Vannor-
man.
Silver Medal Contest.
Some years ago, W. J. Demorest,
a wealthy New York citizen originat.
ed the idea of Temperance Elocution-
ary contests, providing a number of
silver medals for the successful con-
testants. Wingham Council of Royal
Templars, No. 114, has arranged for a
contest to be held Tuesday evening,
May 21, when six competitors will
take part. Besides the recitations
these may render, Miss Barclay, Mrs.
R. Maxwell, Miss Hazel Brandon, Mr.
F. 3. Hill and Harold Bros. will also
assist. Rev. W. G. Howson will pre-
side. The Lecture room of the Pres-
byterian Church has been kindly of-
fered for the contest. Everybody is
invited to show an interest in the
temperance cause by their presence,
and a good program is promised.
Silver collection at the door. Concert
begins at 8 o'clock.
Clinton Loses Heavily.
The most disastrous fire in the his-
tory of Clinton was started Monday
afternoon about two o'clock in the
works of the Clinton Thresher Co, A
most terrific wind was blowing, and it
is thought the fire originated by a
spark from the Thresher Company's
smokestack falling on the roof of the
frame factory. For a time it looked
as though' the whole town would be
destroyed, as fully twenty buildings
were on fire at one time. Assistance
was asked for from Stratford and
Blyth, and it is to these brigades much
of the credit is due in stopping the
fire's progress, Blyth Brigade arrived
within one hour. The Thresher works
were destroyed, and it was feared that
Wesley Church would be destroyed,
but it was saved. The Rattenbury
House fell a prey to the flames. Dr.
Evans' house and stable were com-
pletely destroyed. The total loss is
approximately $70,000, with insurance
of about $25,000.
Wingham Public School.
The following is the result of the
test examinations held in the Fourth
class of the Public School during the
past five weeks, Subjects -Arithme-
tic, Grammar, Geography, Literature,
Composition, Spelling, Reading and
Writing. To pass, 390 ; honors, 487: -
Mary Ritchie 560, Ernest Linklater
531, Florence Suggitt 523, Lillian Ross
520, Edith Buchanan 512, Jno. Mit-
chell 510, Blanche Bennett 483, Frank
Gillespie 475, Verna Dickinson 473,
Hector Mutton 473, Ada Haines 473,
Gordon Young 467, Russel Fixter 448,
Edna Diehl 443, Bertha Jones 432,
Clara Beexner 425, Milton White 415,
Edna Stuarts 411, Joe Harold 410, Roy
Turvey 410, Milton Roadhouse 404,
Emma Forsyth 404, Allan Pugh 379,
Minnie Bosman 870, Fred. Johnston
367, Jennie Armour 807, Pearl Cart-
wright 349, Lizzie Johns 344, May
Can-
telon 318, Cecil Knox 314,Dick Mann
309, Allan Knechtel 804, orman
Wat-
son 299, Ethel Tipling 280, Flossie Orr
280, Alba Hogg 276, Clara Mitchell 269,
Archie Simmons 261, Paul Pugh 257,
Hazel Drummond 246, Pearl Paton
213
, Cheesy Armour2t3
,
Norman Nic-
holls
holls 202, Marjorie Haines 189 Azela
Sanclerson 156, Ethel Beckwith 146,
Ruby Robertson 145, Elmo Sanderson
85.
A Happy Gathering.
The home -corning and reunion of
the entire family of Mn, and Mrs,
Breen of Wingham made their home
a scene of joyful festivity on Friday
last, What enhanced the interest,
and made the occasion more remarka-
ble, was, that it was the 48th anniver-
sary of their wedding day. About
forty of the old neighbors and friends
of the family joined in tendering sin-
cere congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Breen on reaching so advanced a stage
in their married life, and expressing
the hope that they may be spared to
each other and their family for many
years yet. Mr. and Mrs. Breen were
born in Ireland, and joined in the
bonds of matrimony on May 10th, 1859.
They left
y the old land soon after, tak-
ing the long ocean voyage as their
wedding tour. For nine years they
resided in Darlington, and in 1868
carne to Turnberry, whore they made
a comfortable home for themselves,
and by upright lives gained the esteem
of the community, Six sons and three
daughters compose the family, and,
like their parents, they enjoy the re-
spect of their neighbors and the com-
munity generally. The daughters are
-Mrs. .Vin. Mines of Turnberry, Mrs.
J. Johnston and Mrs. J. Fortune of
Ste. e. The
Sault a S .Mar
i _ons are -Ro-
bert of Turn berry, William of Grand
Rapids, Mich., Charles of Milwaukee,
Thomas of Sault Ste, Marie, David on
the homestead, and George of Digit-
totc Mich. lick
As it was '
, eighteen years
since the family had all been togeher,
our readers may judge of the pleasure
experienced at this joyful borne -gath-
ering. Among the gifts from their
sons and daughters to the parents, we
might mention a handsome set of oak
dining -room furniture, with reclining
chairs, a costly diamond ring, and $'100
in gold. Mr. and Mee. Breen have
raised a large family, all of whom are
a credit to them, and all are doing
well. Mrs. Breen still retains her
vigor, but her husband at times feels
not so strong as when he began the
clearing of the old farm. Still, their
many friends hope that they may be
spared for many years yet to each
other and their family. Both express
their gratitude to the kind Providence
that Inas so kindly watched over them
and their family, and given them so
many years of happy life, and by
whose blessing they find themselves
in comfortable circumstances in their
later years. Of course, there was a
tasty repast, of which all partook
with zest, Dressed into gown of black
silk, the gift of her youngest son for
- c
"
the occasion, "bride" ht ll,
looked happy
1 r►
V
and gay, though 48 years have passed
since their marriage day, in the old
land,
lout Items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's,
See
Maxwell's &
Hill's advt. for Sat-
urday
o
bargains.
A degree meeting in L. 0, L. No. 704
will be held -on Friday evening.
Baseball Tournament on Victoria
day, and Promenade concert in the
evening ; see advt,
Lower Wingham School has been
closed for the past few days, owing to
the illness of the teacher, Miss L.
Ansley.
Paperhanging, painting, etc., done
promptly and tvell by Geo. Phippen ;
leave orders at Robt. Mooney's.
Miss Pollock, Stratford, who has
been under treatment in the hospital
here, is improving rapidly, and will be
able to go home shortly.
The annual meeting of Wingham
Board of Trade will be held on Tues-
day next at 8 p.m. Let there be a full
attendance of all interested.
The h Advance isleased to hear that
Geo. Rankin has reversed his decision,
and will remain in town, having ac-
cepted a situation in the Upholster-
ing factory.
SCItunnINe1 OR OLEANINQ.--Work in
these lines solicited. ---Miss L, Tre-
main ; residence on the road to ceme-
tery.
To -day (Wednesday) Rev. W. G.
Howson is in Toronto, where he ex-
pects to meet his sister from England,
whom he has not seen for twenty-six
years. Miss Howson expects to spend
the summer months in Canada.
A happy event will enliven the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, at
their residence, The Walnuts, St. Au-
gustine, on the 5th of June, when their
daughter, Miss Erneline C., will be -
conic the bride of Mr. Wm. F. Finlay,
of Mafeking, Ont.
We will paper your room quickly,
and in workmanlike manner, or paint
your residence in good style. Orders
promptly attended to. -Geo, A. Flip-
pen.
The young people of the Baptist
Church held a Social on Monday even-
ing, with readings, solos, etc. There
was a debate on -"Resolved that the
home has a better influence for good
than church." The judges decided in
favor of the home.
Test examinations are in progress
this week in Wingham High School.
Two new pupils were registered this
week, Wm. Earngey of Gorrie, anti
Aileen Fleron of Algoma. Pupils and
teachers are working assiduously for
best possible results at the approach-
ing departmental examinations,
Fon SALE. -The best varieties of
Corn and Mangolds.-Geo, E. King.
LACE CURTAIN SALE. -Having too
many curtains selling at $1.25 per
pair, we have decided to clear out 50
pair at 99c as long as they last ; new
goods.-Trru LITTLE EATON.
The members of the Oakville Board
of Education purpose visiting Wing -
ham and Kincardine to get pointers
on the building and equipment of the
new High School there. These two
towns ate said to have the most up-to-
date educational institutions in the
province. -[Oakville Record.
On Monday evening, Mr. Percy Hill,
who is removing to the West, was
presented with Past Noble Grand's
Jewel, on behalf of the members of
Maitland Lodge, No, 119. Should
Percy decide to remain in the West,
he will treasure the Jewel as a
memento of pleasant associations with
Wingham Oddfellows.
T. A. Mills has been appointed agent
to deliver Seed to patrons who con-
tracted to grow beets for the Wallace -
burg Sugar Refinery. Call at his place
for the Seed. -T. A, Mills.
Dr, Nelson Tait of 408 Spadina Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Friday, May 17th,
from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m., for consulta-
tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses fitted.
TAKE NOTICE.
After May 18th, owing to the advance in
price rt
of crushed fruit and ire cream, oaw the
undersigned are obliged to raise the price of
Crushed Fruit Sundaes, and Crushed Fruit
Sodas, to 10e. Plain Ire Cream will be 50
Fruit Juice Sundaes will be 5c ; Fruit Juice
Sodas will be 5c.
lC, Moons
T.. ICsxxevv
J. T. L.mxmrnv
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I hereby give notice to all concerned
that I will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, or any
other person, without written order
signed by myself,
R. H. SAINT.
VICTORIA DAY
CELEBRATION
WINQHAM TOWN PARK
FRIDAY, MAY 24th.
'Baseball Tournament
10.00 a.m.;--Kinoardine vs, Teeswater.
1.00 p.m.--Lncknow vs. W inghatn,
3.30 p.m. -The winners will play the
final game.
WING1TAM CITIZENS' BAND
will furnish lnnslc all day.
.Admission: -Morning game, 15e & 10c.
Afternoon, 2 games, 25e & 15c.
P'ItOMIINADII CONCISItT AT NICGILT,
Admission, 10 Cents.
,r "The Beggar Student" f!otnpauy of l:n-
t
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et
give
that
celebratedSpanishi
ch
�er tta "The 'Beggar Student," in lVIn -
haaOpera Irouee, Thursdayvening, 93d
,May, auapieef of
BMfteabrll Club.
Friel -1.4% a s Incl soa.
Whitechurch.
J. Craig had the misfortune to have
his driving mare break her leg on
Monda a'
shot, y The ani will have to be
The ladies of the Whiteeburch cir-
cuit met at the parsonage on Tuesday
afternoon f moon to
z
arg anr'e a Ladies' Aid
e
Socir ty, A pleasant and profitable
time is reported, and the society was
successfully launched,
Harry Chamney's barn was raised
on Friday last, and we are sorry to
learn that Mn, P. Gibbons met with a
severe fall, He fell from agirth and
struck the outer corner of the sill with
his left side, breaking a couple of ribs.
From there he fell about 10 nit re feet
to the ground, striking on his head
and shoulder, At last reports he was
doing favorably.
Is our village going to be famous in
history as the birthplace of genius ?
Have we a Burns, a Riley among us?
Just notice the following lines, which
were brought to our notice a few days
ago, evidently called forth by existing
conditions :-
ONTARIO, MAY 10TH, 1907.
Ontario land, Ontario land,
As on thy frozen soil I stand,
And look away toward the north,
And see it snowing for all its worth,
I wonder when this frozen plain
Will melted be by gentle rain ;
Or when each sear and barren mound
Shall be by living verdure crowned,
And here is another :-
Where are the flowers, the sweet May
flowers,
Which owe their birth to April show -
Alas, alas, they failed to grow, [ers ;
For April showers were frost & snow.
And here is still another :-
Oh where is the grass for to feed all
the steers,
Gillespie & McMillan are almost in
tears ;
Our cattle are all ordered out for to-
morrow,
But what's going to feed them,
They question with sorrow,
Our Butter shop started last week
with a flourish,
But bless me how quickly our bright-
est hopes perish ;
John Sperling is roaming the streets
looking blue,
The cream drawers are hunting for
something to do ;
The feed is all fed, the green grass is a
dream,
So what's the use hunting for butter
of cream.
Jimmy Leitch got a job plowing up
all the gardens,
(For
yobeiurngparscodonspersona,) l, I'll here ask
Henderson, Henderson, Patterson,
Holmes,
Look in vain for their customers, no
customer comes ;
And what they will do with their
goods and their stock,
Is beginning to be the chief topic of
talk. o
Tommy Kew, who makes harness,
he's moved to the city,
So he's not included in this little ditty;
And also Ezek. Phillips, who did all
the shoeing,
Moved off to sweet Auburn, while
the trouble was brewing ;
So we who are still lingering here in
the lurch,
Just don our top coats and move off
to the church.
(We think that the weather con.Ii-
tions prevailing this week are almost
enough to compel our pessimistic rhy-
mer to sit down and write an ode of
apology.)
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Wroxeter.
Geo. Lackie is having the residence
over the tailor shop fitted up.
T. Hemphill & Son are having a new
engine -room erected at their mill.
B. F. Carr shipped three sets of
harness to the West last Saturday,
Mr. B. F. Carr preached in Victoria
Hall, Jamestown, on Sunday evening
Iast.
Mr. Eckrnier and daughter, James-
town, were visitors in our town on
Saturday.
Jas. Beswitherick, W. McGrath and
R. L. Wilson of Gerrie were visitors
here on Monday.
A number of our citizens attended
the funeral of the late Mrs. J. Fitch
near Belmore Iast Sunday after-
noon.
Miss Ella Smith has las given irli her
position in the bakery. 111iss Lewis is
attending to the customer's want in
her place.
R. J. Mitch and family have moved
into our town again from Gorrie,
where they have been living during
the past year.
Miss Rachel Dane of Gerrie spent
Sunday and Monday visiting friends
here. Her many friends here were
glad to see her.
Rev. Osterhout and Thos. Hemphill
are attending e g t ho annual district
meeting, of the Wingham district, in
Lucknow this week,
Reeve Harris has returned from a six
weeks' tripto the looking
e Nort lues
h t
,
hale and hearty after his trip. He re-
ports
' -ports very cold weather out there.
A load. of Oddfellows drove over to
Wingham on Sunday afternoon last
and attended service with their breth-
ren there. Rev. Boyle was the
preacher, anti an interesting service
was held.
Workmen have commenced opera-
tions on the new residlenee of James
Hamilton, Mill St. He has a, fine
building hot, and when be gets his new
building on it, he will have one of the
finest places in town.
Miss Mary, daughter of ex -Warden
Miller, of Toronto, formerly of this
locality, had been ill with an affection
of the nose which was interfering
with her hearing. Monday of last
week an operation was performed.
An hour after her arrival home her
nose started to bleed and a physician
was sutnmotted and it wits nearly twit
hours before he got it stopped. It
was feared one time she would bleed
to death. The Dr. nays it was the
worst ease he ever had. Miss Miller's
many -oldheref `list I xis willt
be Fled to
that she is making rapid Iwo.
sh�swill soon be recovery
rreesand
o tred. hope
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Articles
Bug and Moth Exterminator
.25o per bottle
Formaldebyde- -"Tbe Best"
(for smut in grain), , , .500 lb.
Agricultural Biuestone..5c lb.
Caustic Soda in 1 & G lb. tins
PARIS GREEN, BORAX.
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The glint of Patent Leather
below the Trousers of a man or
peeping out from under a wo-
man's skirt is essential to proper
dress.
The ordinary Patent Leather
is a dangerous leather -it usual-
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Our Dress Footwear is made
from Patent Kid and Colt skin
and manufactured by a maker
who makes only the best.
We guarantee our Patent
Leather Shoes for ordinary wear
but, of course, not against abuse.
You'll have no trouble, if you
buy our kind of Patent Leather
Shoes. The smartest styles are
always here. Reasonable prices
--nothing priced too high.
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All kinds of Plower and
Garden Seeds in stock and
can supply you with any-
thing you wish -
sweet Peas --3 kinds
Nasturiutns-2 kinds
Dahlias -0 kinds
Gladiolus -10 kinds
And a great variety of all
other sorts. Low Prices,
Come and see us,
Walley's Drug Store