The Wingham Advance, 1908-02-13, Page 135111 YEAR, N0, 24.
SANCTUM PARAOMPHS.
--The Toronto Globe's political
slogan :.--"Bas the National pokey
made you rich?" is now supplanted (in
Winghatn at least) by "Has the storm
increased your comfort or your
wealth ?"
* * *
—Subscribe for your local papers ;
don't depend on the Public Library to
get a squint at a paper you won't sub-
scribe for, but nevertheless like to
read. Above all don't mutilate the
files, by cutting out items. A man
was fined $5, or 30 days in jail, for cut-
ting a newspaper in Toronto Public
Library, not long ago.
* * *
—The newly appointed officers of
Clinton Town Council recently enter-
tained the Mayor, Reeve, Councillors
and the Press at an Oyster supper.
We have not heard of anything like
that taking place in Wingham yet,
but 'tis said that the Mayor has his
ear to the ground listening, not know-
ing what might happen next regular
meeting night.
* * *
—About 87e Hien met the editor of
this paper last week, and remarked,
that a very heavy storm was raging.
Of course, we were aware of, it before
they vouchsafed the information,
The descriptions given varied all the
way from "It's stormy," up through
all the stronger phrases, such as "it's a
corker," a "cracker," a "cracker jack,"
the "worst for years," etc., etc. The
honors, however, went to the Brussels
Post, whose editor gave the blizzard
the euphonious appellation—"A Rip -
tail Snorter," The storm richly de-
served all the names it received.
* * *
—The Listowel Banner (Liberal) has
lately made some very out -spoken
comments upon the tremendous ins.
crease in the national expenditure,
and necessity for retrenchment. The
Weekly Sun in referring to these com-
ments says s :—
y
"Still more effect would be produced
if a score of Liberal voters in each rid-
ing would write their members at Ot-
tawa, or their candidates for the Com-
mons, urging a curtailment in the
national expenditure. Disaster both
to the party and nation is certain if
the brakes are not put on; the rank
and fite of the party have the power
to apply the brakes by means of per-
sonal letters to the men who control.
The exercise of that power is one of
the most pressing duties of the new
year. Write your representative."
—Not long ago, the plea for the elec-
tion of Arch. Hislop as member for
East Huron in place of Dr. Chisholm,
was thus :—"We have too many doe.
tors and lawyers in parliament now ;
send a farmer down there." This plea
should have had some effect in South
Huron, where an editor and a farmer
were the candidates. But it had no
effect, for the electors chose the editor
and left the farmer in the minority by
117 ; and it was chiefly the farmers
that did. it. A similar thing happen-
ed in West Huron Liberal Conven-
tion. J. T. Currie, a respected fanner,
and ex -Warden of the county, a man
who (if elected would have filled the
position creditably) was one of the
nominees, and a Goderich lawyer was
the other fellow. The convention,
however, promptly and decisively
turned the farmer down, and chose the
lawyer. The plea above referred to
does not always seers to meet with
public approval, and may not have
much weight in Mr. Hislop's case.
*ee
--The following from the Christian
Guardian, a religious weekly, shows
that the Ontario Government has had
the best interests of the unfortunate
and erring at heart :
"For many years the Mercer Re-
formatory was used by the provincial
authorities as a place of discipline for
girls from sixteen to twenty years of
{ age, who were under sentences of
from one to four years. Two years
ago it was suggested that there was
possibly a better method of reforming
girls, and the Hon. AIr. Hanna deter-
mined to try it. Accordingly, twenty-
five out of the seventy-six inmates
were selected for the experiment, and
homes and work were provided for
thern, in every case as far as possible
from their former home. The experi-
ment was successful to such a degree
that another batch of twenty-five was
taken from the Reformatory and sent
to homes, All the new -comers were
meanwhile sent„ not to the Reforma-
tory, but to the Children's Homo.
Then remonstrances were made, and
the 111Inister was told that his eonrse
of action was really a crime against
society. He persevered, however, and
now the Reformatory has been fitted
up for other uses, and the new method
prevails in regard to all girls, such as
were formerly sent to the Reforma-
tory. Incidentally it may be men-
tioned that under the old method each
girl cost the province $100 a year ;
now it oasts $8 a year to keep in touch
With each one, and the effect of the
method upon the moral well-beingof
girls iris is much more beneficial tan
the old ever was. It is, after all, sve
think, a return to more natural and
saner'methods than the have hlthert,s
used,
The Advanea notes that it is nose
proposed to do away with the Central
Prison, and employ the prisoners in
Mbar upon a large farm, where their
products Will tint come into competi.
time with the workmen of the pro-
vince. The prisoners will be merle
"raise thein own taters and garden
WS." Beside!, the influence's Will be
rnore likely to he beneficial.
The Wingham Advance.
PUBLIC, SCHOOL BOARD;
4J
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Public
Sebool .Board was held on Tuesday
evening; members all present, except
B, Jenkins. The minutes of last meet-
ing were approved.
The Principal's report showed ave-
rage attendance for January as fol-
lows :—Room 1, 41; room 2, 37 ; room
3, 43 ; room 4, 30 ; roots 5, 30 ; room 0,
37; room 7, 45; total average, 281.
The report was adopted.
The following accounts were exam-
ined and on motion of Messrs. Moore
and Lloyd, passed :—
A, Young, supplies... $ 2,25
G. \V, Brown, bal. ac's slatting10,00
A. Nicoll, bolts ,50
W. Taylor, putting on storm
windows 1,25
C. N. Griffin ,15
The resignation of J. W. McKibbon
from the Public Library Board was
presented and accepted.
0n motion f Messrs. Kerr and Grif-
fin,
fin,
Dr. Price was appointed to the
Public Library Board,
Mr. Musgrove was re -appointed to
the Library Board, on motion of Mes-
srs. Lloyd and Moore, '
The teachers' and officers' salaries
were ordered to be paid on motion of
Messrs. Ross and Isard, and the Board
adjourned.
HiGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Items Of Interest From The Acropolis
On The Hill.
The attendance is again becoining
normal. Those from the country are
now able to get in. Some of those
who were ill are back again. Mr.
Workman was confined to the house
for a few days, but on Tuesday morn-
ing he again shade his appearance.
The chief item on the program for
next Friday's Literary meeting is a
debate between the third and second
forms. Resolved—"That the laws of
our country would be greatly improv-
ed by the introduction of woman suf-
frage." The meetings are only held
each alternate Friday this term, in-
stead of every week as formerly.
Church 'news
Maitland Presbytery poet in Wing -
ham on Tuesday. One of the matters
dealt with was the call extended to
Rev. Mr. Craw of St. Helens, to Fer-
gus. We understand it is decided
that Mr. Craw shall accept the call.
Next Sunday, Rev. A. H. Going, of
Exeter, will preach Educational ser-
mons in Wingham Methodist church.
Rev. W. G.. Howson goes to Exeter to
preach missionary anniversary ser-
mons, and by special request will
speak on the subject "Do missions
Pay?" •
The election of Elders in St. An-
drew's congregation is in progress,
and members inay deposit their bal-
lots either of the next two Sundays.
There are ten names before the con-
gregation, six of whom aro to he elect-
ed. The following are the names :—
Robt. Lockhart, R. Currie, Jun., Alex.
Campbell, W. P. Grierson, R. A.
Hutchinson, ft. S. McGee, Dr. Irwin,
A. L. Hamilton, Andrew McICague,
Robt. Maxwell, Jun.
Last Sunday, Sacramental services
were held in Wingham Methodist
church. The pastor preached two ex-
cellent sermons, tatting as his morning
text, Ephesians 3: 19—"And to know
the love of Christ which passeth
knowledge, that ye might be filled
with all the fulness of God." In the
evening, the text chosen was Gala-
tians Oth chap., part of 14th verse—
"The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
and the sermon was strongly evange-
listic. A large number partook of the
Sacrament at both services, and six-
teen names were added to the mem-
bership.
1er$onats
Mr. John Joynt of Lucknow was in
town on Tuesday.
Miss Mary Beckett is home from
Brampton on a visit.
Mrs. J. 'Walton McKibbon is visit-
ing friends in Toronto.
Mrs. Mills of Woodslge is visiting
her son, Mr. Alien Mills.
Miss Cantelon of Clinton visited
Mende in town last week.
Mr. G. Graham, Maple Creek, Sask.,
was a guest of Miss Nellie M, Wade a
couple of days this week.
Mrs. Robt. Dolphin and son Matt.,
of Tara, were visitors at Me. 3, Mc-
Kie s during the past week.
Mr. Broadfoot, manager of the Can.
Mfrs. factories here, was in Toronto
this week on business for the Co.
Miss Gallaher of Gerrie and Mrs.
Spinks of Fordtviclh wore guests of
Mrs, Ben. Scott during the past week,
Miss Vera Holmes has gone to To-
ronto to take the Diploma course at
Havergal Ladies' College. B:tt•rister
R. 11. Holmes aceeinpanied his daugh-
ter toToronto,
Miss Ethel Creighton, Who bas been
spending a few weeks with Ontario
friends, spent a day this Week with
Mass H. Ball on her retnr to
Winnipeg, , Man. n trip
Among those who attended the
meeting of Maitland Presbytery on
Tuesday, were Mr. Snteltzer and Me.
Ferguson of Lanes, and Mt, George
Webb of St. Helens.
Mies R. Bell, who hats been on Iatt
extended visit with her
mother
other and
saters in townleft 'on Tuesday, and
will spend fe'v days With her bror
thers n rn to before teterningto
Vitneouver,B0.
County Meeting,.
The postponed meeting of the L. 0.
L. of North Huron will be held on
Thursday, 18th inst., in the Wingham
lodge room. Mr. Birnhinghtun, orga-
nizer of the Order, will be present. A
full attendance is desired.
A New Town Site,
On page 5 will be found the plan of
the new town of St. Louis, which lies
north of Winnipeg, between that city
and the southern end of Lake Winni-
peg. The advt. gives particulars, and
further information may be obtained
by writing to the address given. The
position of this new town should be
favorable for rapid development.
Partnership Dissolved.
The firin of Maxwell & Hill has been
dissolved. The business is being con-
tinued by Mr, Maxwell, who is so well
known in Wingbain and vicinity, that
no recommendation is necessary. Mr.
Hill has not yet decided as to the
future. Mr. Maxwell's advertisement
appears in the usual space, and special
reductions are offered. Give him a
call,
0
Auction Sale.
On Lot 21, Con. B., near Zetland, on
Wednesday, Feb. 20th, farm stock
and implements. This is a clearing
sale, as the proprietor intends giving
up farming. The farm will also be
offered for sale at the same time.
Terms, nine months' credit on sums
over $5. Terms for farm will be an-
nounced at the time. Sale com-
mences at one p.m. Wm. J. Deyell,
proprietor; Jno. Purvis, auctioneer.
%VE'tt, MEND 'Ear.—If your Shoes
need a neat patch, half sole, or want
repairing in any way, bring them
here. —W, J. Greer.
LOCAL OPTION NOTES.
By the Local Option Literature
Committee.
Clutton N. Howard, speaking se in at a
g
meeting
in said among
t g
other things : —"Prohibition is not a
new experiment. If it were the
failure it is claimed to be, then the re-
sults would be worst where they had
been longest afflicted and the most
uninviting field of investigation would
be the State of Maine, where for 5S
years there has not been a IegaI brew-
ery distillery or saloon in the State."
In the city of Rochester (with 000
saloons) there were four times as
many murders s's in the whole state of
Maine under prohibition.
In the city of Birmingham with
licensed saloons, they had twenty-four
murders in the year 1900, and in the
city of Portland, Maine, there were
none, although Portland has 10,000
more population.
In the State of New York, 17 out of
every 100 families own their own
homes, 18 in Massachusetts, 19 in Con-
necticut, and in prohibition Maine,
49 out of every 100 families own their
own homes.
In the State of Maine, there were 51
commitments to State Prison, and in
Munroe County alone, with license,
there were 05 persons sentenced to
penal institutions.
Moral—Vote for local option,
•
REDUCED COLONIST RATES.
Commencing Feb. 20th and continu-
ing daily until April 20th inclusive,
one-way colonist tickets will be on
sale to the following points—Vancou-
ver, Victoria, Seattle, Portland, Ta-
coma, Spokane, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, San Diego and Mexico City.
Fula information may be obtained
from any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent
or write to J. D. McDonald, D. P. A.,
Toronto.
THE DOMINION BANK.
The annual report of the Dominion
Bank published on page 6, will be
gratifying to the general public, as it
rnust lze to the shareholders of that
institution. It shows that notwith-
standing the wide -world financial
stringency prevailing in the latter
part of 1007, the year's business was a
very profitable one, but that the bank
is in exceedingly sound financial con-
dition. The net profit for the. year,
out of which twelve per cent. dividend
was paid, amounted to $635,235.51.
The amount of $033,450.87 received as
preminm on new stock, was•transfer-
red to the reserve fund, which now
totals $1,833,450.87 upon a paid up
capital of $3,848,507.50. In accordance
with a resolution passed at the pre•
vions annual meeting, $1,000,000 of
new capital stock was issued, and of
this during the your, $983,700 was is.
sued and $818,507,50 paid up. The
general statement shows that the Do.
minion Bank is well prepared for
emergencies. Against total liabilities
to the public of $30,208,3:31.82, it ]tag
assets amounting to $18,407,217.07.
These inchtde $5,683,053.77 in Cash;
and the readily realizable assets figure
up to $16.000,080.15, or over forty per
cent. of the liabilities to the public.
The management seems to have wine»
ly carried out its Amounted policy of
restricting advances without interfer-
ing with the- proper requtrenients of
Customers, and at the same time of
giving the necessary assistance retluir»
ed far the znaarketingg of the 'Western
eresefopps while . aintainin the strong
rves,'
asfl etendered, necessary by,
the abnormal finaneial conditions
which have prevailed for some tittle
Mga�rt, The directors, and Mr. C. A.
r*
t. the general mapager
,are to
be heartily congratulated upon a good
years bdiainess, and perhaps even more
upon the strong position of the bank
at the present time,
Y. M. C. A. •
Sunday, Feb. 23rd, will be observed
as a Young Men's Sunday, The pul-
pits of the various churches Will be oc-
cupied by representatives of the Y. M.
0, A., who will speak on the work of
that organization. In the afternoon a
meeting will be held in the Town
Hall,
Goderich 3, Wingham 6.
Notwithstanding the recent rough
record of the Goderich Hockey team,
Wingham boys feared. not to play an
exhibition pine With them in the
county town on Tuesday evening.. No
one was killed, though the game is
reported "rough," and Wingham won
by the score of 0-3.
Bonspiel In Progress.
As we go to press this Wednesday
afternoon, Winghatn - Bonspiel has
just begun. There is a good attend-
ance, and at time of writing (Tuesday)
sixteen rinks have entered, viz.—Lis-
towel, 2; Durham, 2;• Mt. Forest, 1 ;
Lucknow, 3 ; Kincardine, 1 ; Bright, 1;
St. Marys, 1; Seaforth, 2 ; Chesiey, 1 ;
Gerrie, 2. About 20 rinks are expect-
ed when entries are complete.
Unreserved Sale.
Mr. W. G. Welwood of Kinloss an-
nounces an auction sale, without re-
serve, of his farm stock, implements,
hay, oats, etc. Sale to take place on
March 5th, at one o'clock, on lot 20,
Con. 1, Kinloss. Terms, nine months
credit on all sums over $10. Sums
less than $10, also the hay and oats
sold, will be cash. Posters give full
particulars. Jno. Purvis will receive
the bids.
Board Of Trade.
Mr. R. Clegg, President, has called
a meeting of the Board of Trade to be
held in the Council Chamber next
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, to which
all citizens are invited. The object is
to consider a communication recently
sent to the Town Council concerning
a Canning factory. Will the party
who wrote the Council on the matter
and offered to take $500 stock, please
be present also.
•
On account of the dissolution of
partnership existing between Robert
Maxwell and Frank J. Hill, all ac-
counts due the late firm must be paid
to me before March 1st.
Robt. Maxwell.
Good Pictures.
There was a good attendance at the
Moving Picture entertainment on
Tuesday evening, in the Parish Hall.
The pictures were excellent and a--
ceedingly clear. Messrs. Fryfogle end
Merkly gave instrumental music at in-
tervals, and Miss Alice Mann gave a
solo. The entertainment continues
this evening (Wednesday) with an en-
tire change of program, Proceeds to
assist in furnishing the hall under the"
auspices of the Brotherhood of St. An-
drew.
Crushed By Snow Plow.
Mr. H. Hinsciiife of town has word
of the injuries received by his brother,
James, on Saturday of last week. He
was a member of a snow plow gang
employed by the G. T. R., and in an
attempt to board the plow at the Ber-
lin station, he slipped and fell to the
ground. He was caught by the plow
and crushed severely, several of his
ribs • being broken. The. wheels tore
his clothes into shreds and had it not
been for the sudden stop of the plow,
when the engineer noticed his plight,
a tragedy might have resulted. He
was taken to the Stratford hospital on
Saturday afternoon, where he is pro-
gressing favorably.
•
Death Of Geo. McTavish.
Mrs. W. H. Green .has received
word of the death of her brother, Mr.
Geo. McTaSislh, of La Valee, New On-
tario, form r resident of Wingham.
ti a e e
.
Deceased had been in ill health for the
past three years, and recently had an
attack of pneumonia, which resulted
in his death, Jan. 31st, after an illness
of two weeks. He was 58 years of
age, and leaves a widow (a sister of
Mr. Green) three sons and one daughe
ter. Mr. and Mrs. Green visited the
deceased and his family about three
years ago. It is about twelve years
since Mr. McTavish. Left Wingham.
He was highly respected, and a mem-
ber of the Methodist Church.
Fora SALE.—Having disposed of my
Grocery & Crockery business I now
offer my residence for sale an corner
of John and Carling Streets. Solid
brick two story, ten rooms with one
Iot or two; fine Iocality.
C. N. Griffin.
BIRTHS.
Deacon --In East Wawanosh, Feb.
5th, to Mr. and Airs. Samuel Dea-
con, a eon.
Sellars—In Morris, Feb. 11, to Mr.
and Mrs, Milverton Sellars, a
daughter.
MARRIAGES.
Coulter dell—At the Mature, 'Wing -
harm, Feb, 5th, byp Rev. D. I er fie,
Mr. Geo. II. Ooutter to Miss Eliza-
beth Annie Reid, both of East Wa—
wanosh.
mesa te.
Kincaid .In Wingham, )3'eb. 5th, Me-
tier relief, of the late John Kincaid,
aged 82 years.
Jackson—In Calgary, Jan, 81st, Mre.
A. 13., Jackson faruietly of Morris
1.013410111p, aged lir
Attacked By A Dog.
Last Saturday, as Rev, W, G. How-
son was wallting along John street,
he was attacked by a collie dog. Tie
had passed the animal, almost witir-
out noticing him, and the next mo-
ment, without even a warning growl,
the dog sprang at him and caught him
by the arm. Mr. Howson's overcoat
was torn, and the dog's teeth sank
through all his clothing into the fiesh
of his arts. There was absolutely no
provocation, and this is the second
time that M. Howson has been at-
tacked by the same dog. An animal
that attacks citizens on the street
without provooation should not be
allowed to run at large.
Death Of Mrs, Kincaid.
On Wednesday of last week, there
passed away a respected lady resident
of our Town, Mrs. Kincaid, at the ad-
vanced age of 82, Deceased was the
relict of the late John Kingaid, who
died about 16 years ago. Her maiden
name was Elecia Young. She was
born in Donegal, Ireland, and carne to
Canada when quite young. For the
past 33 years. she had been a resident
of Wingham, She leaves five sons
and one daughter, Mrs. Leary of
Wingham. Three of her sons reside
in Chicago, Win. in Detroit, and John
in Alvinston; the two last mentioned
were home for the funeral. Mrs, Kin-
caid was a member of St. Paul's
Church. Interment took place on
Saturday.
GIELs WANTED.—For work on pow-
er sewing machines in knitting null or
on day work. Clean, steady work and
good wages. Apply—THE WATSON
MVO. Co., limited, Paris, Ont.
The Storm,
The storm of last week was the
most severe that has visited this sec-
tion, of country for years. One far-
mer, who has been 45 years in Turn -
berry, says it was the worst he ever
saw for drifts. The 0. P. R. had the
worst of it, for on the Teeswater
branch regular trains ceased rnnning
from Tuesday until the following
Monday. On the Guelph and Gode-
rich branch nine engines were buried
in the snow at different places. The
G. T. R. fared a little better, but
Wednesday closed it up tight until
Friday night when a train from Lon-
don succeeded in getting in through
the drifte. The mail service was com-
pletely disorganized. From Wing -
ham to Kincardine was not opened
until Monday. The country roads are
very badly drifted, and business in
Wingham was practically at astand-
still until Saturday. The storm was
general throughout Ontario, and oven
the main lines of railway were blocked
and trains delayed. It took a train
crew from 4.80 a. in, until late that
night to open the road from Guelph
to Toronto.
Council Meetiug.
An adjourned meeting of the Town
Council was held on Monday evening.
The matter of passing a By-law pro-
viding for the appointment of Com-
missioners to take charge of the Elec-
tric Light and Waterworks, was
taken up and discussed. The law
seems to provide that the question of
giving the control of these depart-
ments over to Commissioners, and the
election of Commissioners may be sub-
mitted to the electors on the same
day, by•different ballots. Mr. Dudley
Holmes was present, and was authori-
zed to prepare a 13y -law for the pur-
pose. Reeve Irwin laid before the
Council By-laws No. 1 and 2 of the
County. The first provides for the
County to assume certain roads in
each municipality as county roads,
and the other By-law had reference to
the participation of the municipalities
in the Good Roads fund. The County
Council meets in Seaforth on the 25th
to deal with the matter, and Wing -
ham so es tosharein the
money that
may ' a obtained for road improve-
ment •in the County. Other minor
matters received attention, such as the
purchase of a trough at the Town
pump from D. Lougheed, for '$3, etc.
The Council then adjourned to meet
on Friday evening at 8 o'clock, to con-
sider the By-law and give it its first
and second readings. Two prominent
townsmen were mentioned as willing
to undertake the work of the Com-
missioners, viz., J. A. McLean and R.
Clegg. If a nomination is held, as is
likely', otller names also May be sub-
mitted.
NOT Hiatt' Exotxc#Il:.—•S0 great was
the rush for liameAINs at IsAltn'S TEN
DAVs SALE that they were short of
help last Saturday. They will have
still more sales -people next Saturday,
so thatall customers will be wait-
ed on.
Clearing Sale of all Winter Dress
Goods, Furs, Suitings, Men's Over-
coats, etc.—Geo. E. King.
Dr. Nelson "rant of 408 Spading Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Qtreen s hotel,
\Vingltam, on Thursday, I city. 18t11,
from 8 nat. till 10 o in diseases of Eye, Enr, Nose p.m.. for consuttaa•
arld
Throat. Glasses fitted. -
Dn. OVEN'S, 141. I)„ London, Eye and
Isar Surgeon, will be at McKibbon s
cite%g store, on Monday, Februar ::•1.
Cataract stunt, failing eyesight,
ht,
, Y
c� f -head noises
nasal ratat•rlt deafness,
treated and glasses properly fitted.
flours ---12 a. In. to 8 p, rn.
local 'items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Try R. Johnston for your Rubbers.
Mr. John Kerr has been laid up this
week with la grippe.
Mrs. Robert Bloomfield has recover-'
ed after her brief illness.
Mrs. R. F. White is on the sick list
this week and Milton is just recover-
ing.
Wingham High School now rejoices
in telephone communication with the
business world.
Mr. Wni, Bone has removed his
grocery stock to the Macdonald block,.
He has a neat, clean stock.
Miss Olive Gardiner of Lucknow bas
came to town, to study Stenography
at Wingham Business College.
Lucknow Pipers' Band attracted
attention on Wednesday noon, on
their way. .tome from Listowel.
The Mt. Forest Representative says
—"The Wingham boys are a gentle-
manly lot, and good hockey players.
Mr. E. P. Paulin (formerly of Wing -
ham) has sold his hardware business
in Goderich to the Howell Hardware
Co.
The small -pox patients in Clinton
have been discharged from quaran•
tine, and itis hoped that all danger is
past.
Fred. Stricker is removing his fami-
ly back from Southampton, and will
again be an employee of the Canada
Fur, Mfrs.
Hamilton Sinclair of Belwood, Wel
lingtori Co., arrived in town. on Friday
last, and is attending Wingham Busi-
ness College.
Wingham High School and Wing -
ham Junior hockey teams play next
Friday evening.; admission -15 and 10
cents. Band in attendance.
Chas. Robinsonand family, who
bin o s n
carne to Wingham from the old land
decided to return to England, and
commenced the trip on Wednesday.
The firm of Hill & Co. of Mitchell
has the contract for the new bridge
in town, at the foot of McKenzie's
hill ; price $6,585 for the iron super-
structure.
W,LxTEn.-1000 Rat Skins, •and all
other kinds Raw Furs.—G. E. King.
On Tuesday, Councillor D. Bell, of
the Roads Committee, had Hien and
teams at work removing the snow pil-
ed up along the sidewalks to the mid-
dle of the street.
Owing to the snow blockades, the
Breeders' Horse Show at Toronto has
been postponed to February 26, 27 and
28. The dates of the annual meeting
have not been changed.
Mr. J. V. Hill is now in possession of
the Hardware stock, purchased from
Mr. Bishop. His advt. appears in this
issue. He will be pleased to have our
readers call on hits for their hard-
ware supplies.
The staff of the Canadian Bank of
Commerce has not been able to com-
mence business in the new building,
on account of the non -arrival of the
counter and other .office fittings that
were shipped before the storm of last
week.
S. H. Mitchell, of Russell, Man., in
renewing for the Advance, says they
are having a delightful winter, and
actually lad a typical eastern January
thaw. He adds—"To miss a copy of
the Advance is like missing a sheet
out of a letter."
Over 0,000,000 acres—about one half
the land available for cultivation in
the province, is now in pasture. In
the last ten years there has been an
the area
of 000 000 acres in
increase1
devoted to this purpose, as compared
with an increase of 100,000 in the pre-
vious ten.
Beata:ems IN SHOES.—You get bet-
ter bargains in Shoes at Greer's than
elsewhere. Besides, we sew all rips
free in shoes bought of us.—W. J.
Greer.
Mr. Herb. Moorhouse, secretary to
Premier Roblin of Manitoba, and a
son of the late Rev. Mr. Moorhouse,
formerly rector of St. Paul's Church,
Wingham, is establishing an enviable
name for himself as a writer of short
stories, several of the leading maga-
zines having of late contained articles
Contributed by lrirn.
On Sunday night, Feb. 2, in the
midst of a raging blizzard, the re-
sidence of Mr. Wallace Perrin, near
Kincat•rline, was destroyed by fire,
Mr, and Mrs. Perrin escaped in their
night clothes, with their eight months
old chiiti, wailing through the deep
anon, and blizzard to a neighbor's
house, The residence and - contents
were totally destroyed.
During the stolen of Inst week,
about 25 travellers were storms -stayed
in town for several days. Business
Was dull, so they amused themselves
as best they could. One evening they
had a bard party, it "hop" another
evening, curling one clay, and a 1100'
key metal In the evening. They
seereett to have it good time, but re-
ports to the wholesale houses of their
skated, were rather elite.
STJI3SORIPTION $L00 Pau YEAH IN A1pVANcg,.
$1.50 To SUBSCRIBERS IN U,
Belgrave.
Miss Whitely of Londesbero is visit-
ing Miss Rhoda Bell,
Miss Butcher of Wingham is the
guest of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Beli,
Mr, Stephens of Clinton Sundayed
with Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Maguire,
Thos. Owens of Tbessalon is spend-
ing a couple of weeks with his father,
Jas. Owens.
Mrs. Spinks of Fordwich is visiting
Mrs. R. Corley and other relatives in
this vicinity.
John Budge of Hamilton is visiting
with his father, Peter Budge of this
village, and other friends.
We were three days last week with-
out mail ; even the Advance did not
get here until Saturday noon.
Rev. W. H. Hartley had to leave his
horse And walk part of the way from
Blyth to Belgrave last Sunday.
Wm. McCrae is not improving as
his many friends would desire ; his life
seems to be hanging in a balance.
Mrs. Solar of Belgrave, who under-
went an operation, is progressing
nicely. Her friends have hopes of her
recovery.
NoTIcn.—All accounts due me must
be paid by March 1st. For conveni-
ence they may be paid to L. J. Wil-
liams at his store, Belgrave.—J. B.
NIcoL,
Mrs. R. Bell of Belgrave entertained
a number of young lady and gentle-
men - friends on Monday evening to
various kinds of games and amuse-
ments; they report having a good
time.
We often heart of people "measuring
up" to the opportunity. Everybody
should measure up well for the "mea-
suring tea" in the Foresters' Hall, on
the 21st, under the auspices of Trinity
Church. Four cents a foot, and a
cent for each inch over. See pos-
ters.
Word has reached Belgrave of the
death of Mrs, A. B. Jackson of Cal-
gary. She died on the 31st of January
in her 72nd year. Mr. and Mrs. Jack-
son were well known in Morris and
East Wawanosh, having been among
•the first settlers, and a highly respect-
ed family. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and
son, Kersey, moved to Calgary about
six years ago, where they had two
sons living, Thos. E. and Chas. Two
of their daughters are living in Ed-
monton, and one in Detroit. We ex-
tend our sympathy to Mr. Jackson
and family.
Holyrood.
John Ackert left last Monday on
business to Sarnia.
Wm. Foran of Winnipeg spent a
day at home while on his way to
Montreal.
Willie Frazer has been on the sick
list but we hope he will soon be able
to attend to his duties again.
Miss Entnia Ackert, who has been
visiting friends in Toronto the past
three weeks, has returned home. •
A number of Kinloss friends spent
an enjoyable evening at the home of
Jas. Barbour, St. Helens, last week.
Miss Millie Hamilton of this vicinity
was united in marriage to Mr, Thos.
Brandon of Reston, Man., on Feb. 5th.
Quarterly meeting was not held in
the Methodist church here on Feb. 2nd
on account of the roads being im-
passable.
East Wawanosh.
Mrs. Jno. McDowell of Westfield is'
indisposed this week,
Mr. W. Hall of Hamilton is a West-
field visitor at present.
Jackson Wightman of Goderich is a
Westfield visitor at present.
Quite a number of children on Oth
line are suffering from an attack of
measles.
Miss Annie Noble and brother Dick
of Clinton spent a week with East
Wawanosh friends recently.
Owing to the stormy weather last
week, your scribe failed to reach the
office with his budget of news.
Sam. Morton is hauling the pea -
straw home which he purchased from
Jno. Chamney of Donnybrook.
Farmers in this locality have taken
to the fields for roads in different
places. It will take weeks of digging
on some of the side -roads before they
are passable. The smoty is packed so
firmly that it is a hard matter for a
horse when down to get out again.
Tu rn berry.
The Council rnet in the Clerk's office,
Bluevale, on Monday, Feb. 10th : all
the members present. Minutes of last
meeting were read and adopted.
The Auditors' report in printed form
was laid before the Council for final
audit, and on motion of Messrs. Mof-
fatt and Kelly, report was adopted.
The Clerk was instructed to ask for
tenders for township printingfrom
the Winghatn Times and Avance,
•tenders to mane a limp sum for the
year's printing.
All parties wishing changes of path -
masters should send notice to some
tnernber of Council before next meet-
ing.
The following accounts were passed
and ceders on Treasirrer issued : Itobt.
Blick and Alex. McEwen, audit, each
$10; Wingham "Imes, printing, $0;
John Musgrove, attending aaudit, $3.
Council acijonrned to meet in the
Clerk's office on Monday, April 0th, at
10 o'clock a. nh,
Fordyce:
Miss Ethel Barbour entertained a
number of her friends on Fricla.y last.
Everyone reports a pleasant time....
Chas. Taylor is still very poorly....
Mrs. John Rintoul ie suffering from a
severe cokl Miss Elsie Dow is
spending a few weeks at her home,
prior to her leaving for Toronto..:
Mr, Dan. MclCinnou culled on Bethel
friends., .. Measles have alinost canr-
pletely disappeared, . , , . Frank Doyle
intends moving to his farm near here
soon A snow -shoeing party •haas
been seen in this neighborhood.— . ,
• Dave Dow is Allotting a dire team of
drivers; now that it is Leap year, a
chance for the girls,
1
t
1
Farmers ,Stockmen
Attention !
We keep the best line of
Stock Foods and Tonics in
town. Try the new one.
Hackney Stock Tonic
Hackney Calf Tonic -
Hackney Hog Tonic
Hackney Poultry Tonic
Every box guaranteed
or money refunded
Walton. Idglbb on
�
DRUGGIST
L=N ALD BLOCKUNNV�hi4AAN�f1+W�M.'4tMMUNlUU
MONEY SAVING
Shoe Sale
Our present stock must go to
make room 'for new Spring Goods
now arriving.
25 Prs, Men's Calf and Dongola
Boots, regular price $3,50 and
$4.00—Sale Price $2.50
Only a few Pairs of Fall and
Winter Shoes left, which will be
sold at a sacrifice.
Bring along your Shoes to be Repaired.
W. J. GREER
5' iM
w
ore
Sale Continuesiii
61)
V
T ill
RI w
11 This Week
!F� Ali
w
0 b
0 rtr
!1! iii
Our Shoe Fly Sale t
f will continue during the w
remainder of this week. w
R Better take advantage of Jo
; this great money -saving w
o opportunity. 1
11
m w
at ie
R? ti
m d
m tar
R Johnston
mii
T w
f Macdonald Block
m
%ticeceemecefielifiCSiCelifitia
Blyth.
Our bakers and butcher are getting
their supply of ice cut this week.
The young men of town are to hold
an assembly on Wednesday evening
of this week in Industry Hall.
Division Court will be held on Wed,
nesdaty, Feb. 12th, in Industry Hall,
A. number of interesting eases are to
be disposed of.
Mr. D. B. McKinnon, who has been
a member of the Managing Commit,
tee of St, Andrew's Church for 30
years, has resigned.
There will be a public meeting held.
in Milne's Hall on Wednesday even-
ing. Bro. Pettit. Bir•mtngharn, Grand
af
Organizer of the L. 0. L., n'deliver
an address on Orangeism. Litt ies and
gentlemen are cordially invited to at-
tend.
Tho directors of the Public Library
met and elected the following officers
for the yehr :--]?resident, Dr. Long;
Tress., b. B. McKinnon ; gee,, A. W.
Robinson;Book Committee. Dr, Char-
lesworth, J.cStalker', G, lit Chambers
See.•Treaas., Rea. J. L. Small.
/TOIL . Mange, Prairie Scratches,
Barbers Itch, and every forte of con.
tagiotis Itch on human • or animals
oared in :30 tninutest by Wolford's f8a;ii�
tary Lotion, It never fails. Sold by
A. L. Harnllton,