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The Wingham Advance, 1909-03-11, Page 1The Win ham - Advance. 3681 MEI NO, 28, Cbutcb 'Pews Rev, W. Q. 'Towson gave anxcel lent sermon on Sunday evening, on— "Are we believing myths, s, o r are the funclatinns of inn,religious f lti se- cure," The sul.jectwas timely and the discourse was listened to atten- tively. Wednesday evening of this week, Rev. 0. lT. Shortt, missionary. from Japan, will give an address in St. Paul's church. This Church assists in supporting Mr. Shortt, and the mein-. bers will be especially interested in the report of his wut lc, All are wel- come. Next Sunday will be Felucational clay in Wingham Methodist Church, and the sermons will be preached by Rev. F. E. Malott of London. Mr. Malott is one of the rising young men of the London Oonferenee. Rev. W. G. Howson will preach in Col- borne Street Church, London. Next Sunday evening, there will be special service for men in St. Paul's Church. Special sermons are being given on Sunday evenings during e who crucify on "The men Lent Y Christ." Two have already been giv- en, Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate, and next Sunday "Caiaphas" will be the special subject. The railway companies of Canada are co-operating with the committee in charge of the National Missionary Congress to beheld in Toronto, March 31st to April 4th, and have gganted a rate of a single fare for the round trip.. On account of the annual meeting of the Women's Home Missionary So- ciety of the Presbyterian Church, a largo number of ladies will take ad- vantage of the special rates. It is ex- pected that about 3,000 persons will be in attendance at the two meetings. Milton Graham Was in London on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leckie spent Sun- day in Wroxeter. W. H. Constable was in London on business last week. Mr. Musgrave, M. L. A., spent Sun- day with his family. Miss May Button of Teeswater is visiting friends in town. Miss Greenhill of Leamington is the guest of the Misses Gracey. Jas. Leslie of Toronto, was a visitor at Jas. Duncan's over Sunday. +r?" Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lundy of Blyth spent Sunday at 1+ '. H. Rodertts'. Mr. Oscar Hooey left on Monday for his home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Miss A.. Carrick of town has accept- ed a position as milliner in Drumbo. Miss Fanny Green returned on Mon- day to Woodstock, after a visit at her home here. Auctioq Sale. On let 2), Con. 1, Kinloss, on Wed- nesday, March. 17 ; farm stogk and implements ; no. reserve ; sale at one o'clock. Nine months' credit on approved joint notes, or six per cent. per annum discount for cash, Arthur Moore, proprietor ; Jno. Purvis, auc- tioneer; see bills. Is Recovering. Friends of Mr. W, McTavish (form- erly of Wingham,) will regret to hear that he has been in. Winnipeg hospital ou account of spinet trouble. Enquiry as we go to press reports him improv- ing and he is now at his home in La - Vallee. Mrs. McTavish was a former resident of Wingham also, Miss Ethel Page. Took The Track. A traveller relates that on Thursday last, a.horse belouging to Rev, T. E. Sawyer of .Lucknow ran away and after dissolving partnership with the cutter got on to the G. T. R. tracks and ran ahead of the train all the way to Ripley. The train was slowed up several tinges, and an effort made to catch the horse, but to no avail, and the animal continued its journey ahead of the locomotive as far as, and some say beyond. Ripley. Miss Laura Ansley has returned from- an enjoyable visit with friends at .Clinton. Mrs. Robt. Maxwell has returned from a three weeks' visit with friends in Michigan. Dr. Agnew was in Clinton on Sat- urday, on account of his brother's child being very ill. Mrs. R, Awde is in Toronto this week attending the Supreme Session of the Canadian Home Circle. Austin Lamonby is home from Dunnville on account of illness ; we 'e. hope it will not be of long duration. . Mrs. Geo. Allen returned on Satur- day from London Hospital, where she had been for some time, having an operation performed. Miss Sharpe of Acton has taken a position as milliner with Miss Mac- pherson of town for this season and is now busy preparing for the spring opening. MOH SCHOOL NOTES. Wanted To Die. The Clinton New Era reports :— Thos. Wall, an inmate of the House of Refuge, is evidently determined to end his life, if possible. Two weeks ago, before being brougbt here, he made an unsuccessful attempt to drown himself in Ashfleld. On Monday last he attempted to choke himself to death by his throat with his hands, but was discovered in time to prevent him accomplishing his purpose, He was brought before P. M. Andrews, who committed him to Goderich.jail, on. the ground of attempted. self-de- struction. J. E. McIntosh, the now Jeweler, will be ready for business next week. Cal in and see hint. All are welcome. Sign of the Red Elephant. Visit Deferred. It was expected that •Dr. Hodgetts of the Provincial Board of Health would visit Wingham and advise as to the best source for domestic water, and best means of sewage disposal. He now thinks it would be best to deferhis visit until engineer's plans have been obtained. The season is advancing, and if the work is to be done this year, action will require to be taken soon. Mayor Gregory and Conn. Elliott were in Clinton on Mon- day looking into the supply of water there from artesian wells, but found the water very low, and notwithin one hundred feet of the surface. The Council intends giving the matter full consideration, and not acting hastily. When a system for domestic purposes is installed, it must be a success. BY H. S. REPORTER. We are pleased to report that F. Reid, F. Howson and 4. Stackhouse, who have been suffering from pneu- monia, are recovering. Alvin Hart has decided to leave school, for a time at any rate, and has a position in Mr. Rush's storo. 1J. Stewart of the 2nd. Form and D. Holmes of the 1st form have been among the absentees this week. Roland Hough, Chief Justice of the Mock Court, is on the sick list title week, suffering final congestion of the lungs. WING Ui, ONT, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1909, Recognized Their Efficiency, In recognizing the prornptness and efficiency of the Fire Company's -work at the recent Ore in the Gregory block, Mr, Gregory entertained the brigade to an oyster supper at Moore's restau- rant, Wingham has an active Com- pany, prompt to respond, to duy 's call, day or night. Social Evening, Several of the organized Bible class- es of the Methodist Sunday School, spent a very pleasant evening on Tues- day at a re -union in the lecture room of the church. A report of the recent convention in Toronto was given, and a good program rendered. Refresh- ments were served, and much amuse- ment resulted from the spelling match. The hours passed very pleasantly. A. Y. P. A. Meeting, At the • A. Y. P. A. meeting on Monday evening, T. E, Robinson gave a very interesting paper on "The Catholic Reformation," and Clifford Pugh gave a short address on "The relation of fine arts to the Church in the Renaissance." Both young mon are students of Wingham High School, and their efforts were appre- ciated and a vote of thanks tendered' them. Recovering From Accident. Friends of. Mr. Wm.. Dixon of Algozna (formerly of Wingham) will be pleased to hear that he is, recover- ing nicely froman accident that hap- pened to him in January. In com- pany with his father-in-law, Mr. Page, he was felling a tree, when a limb fell, striking Will, on the head and frac- turing bis skull. The Advance is pleased to hear from his sister, Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, that he is able to work again. Grocery Business Sold. Mr. Lamonby has sold his grocery business and property on Josephine street, to Mr. David Rush, from whom he purchased it, a few years ago. Mr. Lamonby does 'not intend to leave town, at least not at present. Mr. Rush took possession on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Rush moved to Toron- to after disposing of the business to Mr. L' monby, but for some time has been back in the old town, and now is once more in the old stand. Wing - ham is a good place to stay in ; they all like it. Another Bill. ' E. N. Lewis of West Huron does not pose as a brilliant platform orator, but he is a worker, and a good repre- sentative. He has introduced a Bill providing for the application of the indeterminate sentence to a certain class of offenders. It would be a pow- erful incentive to young offenders to- wards reform .and merits every sup- port. It is on line with modern senti- ment regarding reformatory methods, and would no doubt do in this coun- try, as it has done elsewhere, much towards reclaiming many youthful (genders against the law. Mr. Lewis bas another suggestion and proposes a change in the law to provide that prisoners under sentence of death shall be confined In the nearest pent- tentiary between elate of sentence and time of execiltiou. Mr. Lewis thinks by this means the morbid interest in the tragedy would be abated. rola S.1.14,—Veteran's land grant of 180 acres in New Ontario, 12 miles from Tetniskaming railway and 25 miles from the town of Cochrane. Apply to box 113, Wingham. The leading feature of the Literary on Friday was a debate—"Resolved that the Indians have been unfairly treated." The debaters on the affirm- ative were Misses G. Kennedy and F. Price, and the negative, Misses J. Bowman and 0. Currie. The af- firmative were declared the winners. The High School hockey team met the juniors of town in a friendly game ' 'on Monday .evening, but accounts of the match are very hard to obtain. We wonder why Look for opening advertisement of the new Jewelry store next week. In the meantime, drop in and get tie: jtlaineed. Sign of Had Elephant. -ti - t e aper Tg 13cg?ric�rz aT,l>�rail,q. 'B itt r paper ir} stock at the Advance Ale, Have yque name printed onit a it will not 1'e$t 1'Iil1Chr ab r b prints Will d you 11 tter tae knolyn ft;r ttitid neap, Dr, Nelson Taitof 408 Spadini Ave„ Tarontn, will he at the (queen's Hotel, Wingltain, on Thursday, Mar, lith, from i a.m. till 10 p.m., for consulta- lion in diseases of ]eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted. bit. Ovale, M. D., London, Eye and ' Ear Surgeon, will be at Mcliibriores drug store, On Wednesday, Mar, 24th. Cataract, suint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glasses properly fitted. $ours ----2 to 8 p, m. Be On The Alert. Now is the time our Town Council should be_on the alert for now Indus. tries, There are buildings available'in town suitable for such purposes. Take for instance, the large brick three-story building on the corner of si Jo Josephine and Victoria streets t • e s, ti} a could be purchased at a reasonable price no doubt, and is large enough for an industry employing seventy- five or one hundred. hands. We are not finding fault with our Town Council ; we believe they will do their best, But we suggest they not only attend to the routine business that comes before them, but that they be aggressive, and be on the alert for some new indusery, that would infuse new life into our Town. That such opportunities occur, we have only to point to the regent arrangement of the Taylor -Anderson Co. to remove from Lacknow to Seaforth. • Unexpected Death. Death visited thehome of Mr. Isaac Coles on Friday Last, taking away Mr. John Twamley, brother of Mrs. Coles. Deceased. . lived in Hingstoo, North Dakota, having moved there about fifteen years ago from Howick. He came to Wingham to spend the win- ter with relatives, and a couple of weeks ago, took bronchitis and pneu- monia. He however bad partly re- covered, and bad been. up the day he died. As death came so unexpectedly, it is thought his. heart was affected. Five sisters survive, Mrs. G. Henry of 13owick, Mrs. I. Coles and Mrs. H Hawthorne of Wingham, Mrs. files of Grand Forks, Dakota, and Mrs. Writ. Baillie of Toronto. Deceased was un- married and 52 years of age. The funeral took place on Monday to Gor- rie cemetery, Rev. C. E, Jeakins con- ducting the service. , Highest Cash Price paid for hides— Thos. Field & Co. WINGIi:AM WINS DISTRICT NO, 1. On Thursday evening, by the score of 12 to 3, Wingham won the series of home and home games necessitated to decide the championship of division No. 1 of the Northern League. They are now in the finals With Durham, the winners of district No, 2 and will play hone and home gauges to decide the championship of the league. Hav- ing won the first of the series of games by 5 to 3, Listowel came to Winghain with a two goal lead and were hopeful that they would be able to win the round. The lee was in good shape and the game fest from start to finish. The- stoayel teen tye -e o tplayecl, but they were in the taints all) tl;e time, Wan gs ham ieyed n'mull better together than clkd the ,• �, A their team Ork isi rs an 'f Wes E w t C to thatgthe, and it following were the players; Wingham-1i;. McCfilli oh o 11f pGre„J. McGillivray,i ns u, MftPan, lneniing, Elliott; Listowel-- W. Woe, G. Rrns, G, Thompson, Burt, .Iiaq, U,. Thnrnpson, Scott. Jack Shea of Palmerston was Referee. The finals are now being played, Wingham "team went to Durban) on Monday. to play with Durham team, the winners of District No. 2. This game resulted in a tie' score of five goals each. Consequently, great id* terest centres in the game to be played in Win ham thle (t ednesday) even• ing, whoch will decide the champion• Ship and who Miall possess the coveted Silver (hip, Interred On Friday. The funeral of Miss Ella Mabel Mul- vey took place on Friday last, Rev. W, G. Howson conducting the service, assisted by Rev. W. E. Kerr of Clin- ton. The floral tributes were most beautiful, Among theist were, a blan- ket of roses from the young people of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Chica- go; a floral pillar from the employees of the firm of F. B. Cummins, New York, and a bouquet from Mr, Cum- mins ; a pillow from the family ; a wreath from Wingham Epworth League; a wreath of Calla lilies from Mr. Chilton of Chicago, and numerous tokens from lady friends in Chicago. It required eleven largo hoses to hold the flowers from Chicago alone, all evidences of 'esteem and affection. The friends from a distance were—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mulvey, Mr. Daley and Mr. Chilton, all of Chicago ; Mr. Watson of Moosejaw ; Rev. W. E. Kerr of Clinton, a former pastor of the deceased. The bearers were Mes- srs. W. Lucas, W. T. Hall, L. Awde, F. Howson,. W. Cornell of Wingham, and Mr. Watson. As we remarked last week, -this is the first break in Mr. and Mrs. Mulvey's Iarge family, although they have been n',arried over fifty years. Hence the experience is all the more trying. POTATOES WANTED. -.-We are pre- pared to buy any quantity of potatoes for cash or trade.—T. A. Mills. Public School Board. The regular monthly meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday even- ing ; all members present except Mes- srs, Lloyd and Moore. The proceed- ings at last previous meeting were confirmed. Three accounts were pre- sented ;—H. Davis, insurance, $17; J. Ritchie, insurance, $15 ; Sara Farqu- harson, O4,days teaching during Miss Cuinming's illness. These accounts, with the salaries of the teachers and officers were approved and paid. The Principal's .report of attendance for February was received, showing the average attendance in Room 1, 55 Room 2, 42 ; Room 3, 41; Room 4, 44; Room 5, 40; Room 6, 41 ; Room 7, 42; total average, 808, Mr. Ritchie ad- dressed the Board on .the question of 13oiler insurance, but the matter was left over. The Property Committee were not ready to report on the ventil- ation question, but have the twitter in hand: f9UBSORIPTION $1.00 PRA YEAR UN ADv41 OB, $1,50 To SVBOORIBEB8 ZN 'U, Train Men Sentenced. Tho trial of the train crew concern• ed to the 1•Iarristott railway 'wreck, was a feature of the assizes in Guelph last week. Engineer Kennedy was sentenced to eight months in jail, while Conductor Mathew Fleming and Fireman T. Lane, who. were also fou nd guilty of criminal negligence, were allowed to go on suspended sentence upon furnishing heavy securities, A Large Sow. Robt. Anderson, Turnberry, brought in a vory large sow on Monday, and there was some guessing as to its weight. Some said 700 lbs„ others, 000. Robt. himself thought it ought to go over 600. The editor of this pa- per put the weight at 575 lbs. The scales settled it at 585, so our guess was the nearest. Well, we have bad to size up a few hogs in our many years of experience in thernewspaper business. The sow brought $32, or about the price of a cow a few years ago, A Forward Movement. In closing an address to the Cana- dian Club in Guelph recently, Deputy - Minister James said—"Keep your eye on the farmer ; he is going to grow during the next ten years. You had better try and realizethat a revolu- tion has taken place in farthing ; he has revolutionized himself, and with electric lines running past his gate, the telephone in his house, such a, change has come over the agricultur- ist that you can no longer use the term "hayseed" to him. All this means a great deal to you city peo- ple.” Y. M. C. A. Notes. Presbytery Notes.. The Presbytery of Maitland met in Wingham on Tuesday, March 2nd, with a fair attendance. Among other items of business, a call was presented from Huron Church, Ripley, to Rev. D. A MoLean of Tara. The call was sustained and ordered to be forwarded to the clerk of Bruce Presbytery. Rev. John McFarlane handed in his resignation of the Pine River charge, giving as his,'reasons, his age and growing infirmity ; he also asked that steps be taken to have his name placed upon the list of annuitants from the Aged and Infirm Ministers Fund. The resignation was accepted to take effect the last of October next and it was also agreed to have his name for- warded to Assembly to be placed on the list of those entitled to an amenity ..Rev. B. M. Smith of North Kin- loss was appointed Moderator for the next six months ...The Commission- ers appointed to attend the meeting of the General Assembly in Hamilton in June next were :Rev.'s Bremner of Ripley, Burnett of Molesworth, Ruth- erford of Dungannon and Rev. John Radford of Beltnore. The elders will be appointed later.... Reports were presented o'n Church Life and Work, Sabbath School, Moral and Social Re- form. The next meeting will be held in Brussels in May. The members had a pleasant meet- ing last Thursday evening. After the regular business had been transacted, and the Bible study concluded, some impromptu speeches were given. This part, however, was interrupted by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, who gave the boys a pleasant surprise by serving a splendid lunch. Following this was a vigorous game of basket- ball... In a few weeks the Y, M. C. A. will give a concert, and will put on the play, "Handy Andy"....The Y.M. C.A. evangelist, Mr. Mason, will be in Huron this month, and will be in Wingham from March 25th to 29th.... On Thureday evening of this week, another debate will be given ; subject "Resolved, that Ontario offers better opportunities for young men than the West"...The Boys' Branch'is flourish- ing, and the members look forward to their meetings on Friday evenings very eagerly. Last Half Of March, Not =eh pleasant weather is pre- dicted for this month. On March 15, 10, 17 we shall enter the Venus period.; this with the influence of Afars, and the approach of the Earth's equinox will lead to storms. These storms, whether of wiud,.snow, rain and thun- der, will depend on which of the three influences mentioned, is the strongest. Hicks is inclined to believe that snow and,cold will prevail, and adds—"we believe that the Mars influence will set a winter pace that will mark the weather far into April." Meech 21st will be the Earth's 'vernal equinox. A. phonomenelly low barometer, great humidity and high temperature will be a warning of violent storms, any- where froth Friday*, loth, to Tuesday, 23rd, notably on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 21st, 23nd and 23rd. In all probability this period -will first bring storms Of'vioious Venus lightning and thunder, high winda and possible tor- nadoes to the southward, all followed by furious gales from the northwest, With blockading blzz•trds and drifts locks gi of snow. On account of the prevail- ing perloda of Venus, Earth and Mars, there will ba constant tendency to storms and unsettled'• weather all through this part of March. But the barometer will slloty decided storm conditions about 27th to 20th, and storms of rain, turning to snow in northern parts, will mareh eastward Over the &misery. Lucknow To Seaforth. The Town Council of Seaforth has closed an agreement with the ,Ander. son & Taylor Co., of Lucknow, for the establishment of their clothing far- tory in Seaforth, The company are to hale as a factory, the building known as the Willis shoe factory, and take it over On praetioallythe sante fac- tory, st OWillisad the terl h t Utiles a Co,• tory, The company aro to pay to the town eat% year, for ten years, the sunt of $150 to meet interest and sink- ing fund, and to pay taxes and keep the prangebs satisfactorily insured. They bind themselves to employ 25 hands for the first six months and after that time at least 56 hands, In addition they give a personal bond of $0,000. The town is protected by a first mortgage on the building and plant. It is not likely that the remov. al of the firm frail! Ltteknew to Sea. forth will neooeeltate any olaange In the Wingham brands. Local Items The Advance is pleased to hear that Mr. Geo. Cruikshank is recovering nicely .from the operation recently per- formed, and returns from the hospital to leis home this week, M. Y. Mcl,ealr, M. P„ of Seaforth, who has been ill for some weeks, is t e almost now. recovered. and is able to walk out daily. He expects to go to Ottawa to attend his parliamentary duties in a short time, Your work done promptly and satis- factorily at the new Jewelry store, Sign of the Red Elephant. The Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, reports that January, 1009, had the heaviest rain -fall for that month fbr twenty years, The snow- fall was very light, being lighter only twice in twenty years. Whitechurch Presbyterian Church managers are asking for tenders for finishing of the basement of the church and re -painting the whole building, Specifications can be seen at the Advance office. Considering the fine weather of this winter, and the breaking up of the river in January, the ice harvest has been better than was expected. Tho ice is not so thick as in other years, but will answer the purpose. To RENT. —Cottage on Frances St. Apply to Mrs. Robinson, Griffin Block. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh and family have arrived in town from Mt. Forest. They will take up their residence on the corner of John and Minnie streets. J. E. McIntosh is opening in the jewel- ry business in the Macdonald Block. J, T. Lennox has been fitting up the shop- in the Shaw Block, recently occupied by A. W. Webster, and will open there in a few days a stock of groceries, and conduct a restaurant. Mr. Lennex is no stranger in Wing - ham and should do well. A. "National Social" under the aus- pices of the Westminster Guild of St. Andrew's Church, will be given on the evening of March 18th. An excellent program will be given and refresh- ments served. Admission 10 and 15 cts. Everybody welcome. TRUNKS AND VALISES.—Big stock to select from at lowest prices. W . J. GREER. Prof. Hicks' storm came along promptly on March 4th and 5th, and some claim that the snow was deeper last week, than at any other periodof the winter. It cer- tainly was wintry, and was an evi- dence-- of March bluster, snow and cold. Drink Christie's Teas. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Pure Seeds.—Awrns's, Wingham. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Easter Sunday this year• falls on April llth. Bailiff sale of farm stock at Morris - bank on Friday. Mr. Tinsdale and family are remov- ing to Teeswater this week. Wm. Britton, who recently sold "Wonderland," is holidaying in Strat- ford. GIRL WANTED.—Good girl for house work. Apply to Mrs. John.Ritchie. A Turnberry party of three captur-, ed five foxes in ono den on Saturday ; see Salem news. The Royal Scarlet Chapter will meet in the L. 0. L. rooms on Sunday, 14th inst., at 4 p.m. Goderich Industrial Exhibition is dated for Sept. 2$, 20, 80, and a suc- cessful affair is expected. E. Ie. Davis .of Tilsonburg, nephew of II. Davis of town, is at his father's home in Mitchell, ill with pneu- monia. McIntosh has Worked in the largest stores on the continent; ho can fix your watch, when all others fail. Try hitt. Sign of the Ked Ele- phant, GIRL WANTED.—For general house- work; no washing, Mrs. J. A. Mc- Lean, Wingham. Taylor Bros. of Minnedosa, Man., have purchased 817 acres in Hallett township and will go extensively into stock -raising. Thos. Black's sale in Hest Wawa- nosh was well attended and the stock sold well. Mr.Black was well pleased With the results. Belgrave4 Mrs. R. Stonehouse has been very ill butis orecovering, l n w Adam Geddes spent Sunday with V, Vannorman of Wingham. Dr, Kirby isspendinga fewdays' with his parents at Walton. W. J. Geddes e tin quite o s rs g t � qu t stock of logs his mill aid, y Mrs. B. Wilkinson of Ripley visited friends in Belgrave this week , Nurse Code of Blyth is spending a • Miss Mary Porterfield is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ferguson at Bayfield. Mrs. Porterfield, son., is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Geddes. Miss Breckenridge of Bluevalo was the guest of Miss Owens last week. Nurse .McRae is at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Chas. McRae. Robt. Sterling has returned to his home at Melita, Man.; his daughter, Miss Sterling, will go in a few days. Mrs. Atkinson and son of Willow City, North Dakota, left Belgrave for their home last Monday. Jas. McCallum, who underwent an operation in 'Wingham hospital about four weeks ago, is doing nicely. Rev. G. W. Rivers was called to at- tend the funeral of his uncle, Rev, Thompson, near London, hast Friday. Armstrong & Co. shipped a carload of hogs on Tuesday, and Johnston & Co. a carload on Wednesday, at $8.75 per 100. Cyrus Scott's team made a lively run from Belgrave with a load of shingles last Tuesday morning, but no particular damage was done. Geo. Hanna and son left for Haenio- ta, Man., last Monday, with a carload of settlers' effects. Mrs, Hanna and family will be going in a couple of weeks. Alex. Stewart has rented C. Bell's house and will move into the village about the lst of April. Mr. Stewart has engaged with W. Stubbs for the season. Mrs. R. J. Clegg has shipped her household effects from Belgrave, and will visit friends for a few days prior to leaving for B. C., where she will join her husband. Sydenham St. Methodist Church of Brantford has extended a call to Rev. W. J. Brandon of Port Colborne to become their next pastor ; duties to commence in July. Henry Clark and daughter of Por- tage, Manitoba, who have been visit- ing Mr. Cee brother in Belgrave and other friends for a month, returned to their home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wightman, who have been visiting their numerous friends in and around Belgrave for about two months, will leave in a few days for their home near Hanley, Sask. The bachelors of Belgrave and vi- cinity gave an "At Home" to about 150 of their friends, in the Foresters' hall, last week; they enjoyed them- selves in games and dancing. Now, rumor says, the married men will give at "At Eloine" that will eclipse the bachelors', in the near future. Among those in this vicinity who have purchased soine fine horses are— Joe Miller, a pair of fine brown general purpose; John Geddes, Morris, heavy draught from Mr. McConnell of Hul- lett ; J. T. Brydges, heavy draught two-year old bay. Will Cole, having sold his team of chestnuts, has pur- chased. a heavy team. All these are high-priced animals. ' few days at Alex, Porterfield e. The London Free Press of Monday had the portrait of Rev. A. J. John- ston, of Woodstock, and states that he delivered a striking sermon on Sunday last on "Palm Sunday." Mr. Johnston was formerly a Wingham boy, and is now pastor of Dundas St. Methodist Church, Woodstock. The interior of the store occupied by Miss Reynolds, milliner, has under- gone many improvements during the past few weeks, which will make the store one of the most up-to-date in the county. Miss Reynolds' trimmer, Miss Wilson of Napanee, arrived last week, and the staff is busy preparing for the spring opening. POTATOES WANTED.—We are pre- pared to buy any quantity of potatoes for cash or trade. --,T. A. Mills. Mr. Armour, sr., has been failing of late, and his advanced age precludes the probability of complete restora- tion. He has been a remarkably healthy; man, and though he is ap- proaching his ninetieth birthday, it is only a few days ago that he had the services of a physician for the first time in' his life. He has certainly reached a good old age. No change of cars going to the Northwest by the Canadian Pacific direct line, Trains make fast time, no changes en route, no transfers or cus- toms examinations. The route is at- tractive and interesting. Being the short line, the C. P. R. sets the stan- dard for lore rates. Special settlers+ train service during March and April. Ask agent for particulars. Tho local Corps of the Salvation Ariny aro still looking forward to hav- ing one of the best week -ends in the history of the Wingham Corps. Word has been received of the emcee* of the Musical Trio in other places, and Wingham people will do well to at- tend the meetings in the Town Hall on Sunday at 3 and 8 p. m. Their first and welcome meeting will be in the Army Hall, Friday evening. Boit WAN'rnn.—A smart strong boy or young man, to learn the Electric Lighting business. Apply to Thomas Gregory, Mayor of Wingharn. Frank Howson, who was in the hospital with pneurnonia, is recover- ing nicely, and was brought back to the parsonage home this week. Division Court in Wingham on Thursday of this week. There were many cases, but we hear that a large e number of them have been settled. Thrrrnn AND Hans,--- Bring along your produce. Highest price paid in exchange for Boots and Shoes, '%V, J, Greer. Mr. John Davis, Customs Officer of Montreal, who died on the 5th Inst., was an uncle of Mr. it Davis of Wingham, 119 was 75 years of age. The insurtinee matters he connection with the reoent fire have been adjust+ ed, Mr, 'Gregory will have the blook repaired as saon, tut the afea,ther pet. mita„ o seeol- 5'B.1c;IILr1L9 0! repo ership. wide teaching nitd busins t4 experience In lead, ie•g Canadian and Amorioan centres, , employed by our Chitin et 1Pgh.Orade Col• leges, bare built lip ea superior, unap. *preached curriculum, Each btitdent iq instructed privately at his own desk, Wo assist bur graduates to the best pgsitions. throe courses — Commercial, graphy and Telegraphy, Mail Courses, Miter any der. Write for ttarttcelars, Steno. W1NGIAAM BUSINESS COLL1Oe dtto, l3ro'rt011, PirntoirAI.. 1 1 RM _ FA �RS ATTENTIQN WARE EILU E ,UARTFR$ FOR Stock Foods, Condition Powders and all Stock Remedies. v- J Walton ildibbou l DRUGGIST n ACDONALD BLOCS Bluevale. A 'STYLISH SHO FOR A MODEST WOMEN The resolution to give our customers the best shoes made, is the reason we say "Empress Shoes forWomen." This illus- tration is one of the new styles we now have in stock. Note the Wing Toe Cap, Arched Instep, Wave Top, and the complete natty appearance— this, combined with perfect comfort and satisfaction in Wearing qualities makes it a very desirable shoe. Are you interested ? We are "Empress" agents. • Pure Seeds.—AWDE's, Wingham. Mrs. A. Anderson is spending a few weeks at Trowbridge. Miss H. Wylie of Wingham is visit- ing at Mr. Jas. Nichol's. Me. Williamson ehipped a car of horses from here on Saturday. Miss Agnes Thomas of Cobalt is home for a few weeks holidays. Mr. R. and Miss M. Aitcheson spent Sunday with friends at Leadbury. The Women's Institute will meet at the manse on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Jas. Robinson is back east again buying up another carload of horses. The same tile and drain inspector has been appointed for the coming season. MJss Lizzie Burgess of Owen Sound is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. McDonald. Mrs, Thos. Nesbitt of Ethel spent a few days in £be village renewing old acquaintances. Mr. Smith moved into Miss Ander- son's house tbis week ; we welcome thein to our burg. Mr. Adams, who had his foot sprain- ed some time ago, is not improving as fast as his many friends would wish. Mr. A. Baeker of Brussels shipped two cars of hay thfs week and Paul & Jewitt a car of hogs on Wednesday. A parlor social will be given by the Methodist choir, at the home of Me. Jos. Robb, Friday evening, 10th, to which all are welcome, Rev, W. J. West, M.A., attended a meeting of Maitland Presbytery at Wingbam last week, .Ifo will attend the Home Mission committee meeting g of the Presbyterian Assembly next week in Toronto. The Westminster Guild of Knot Church, Bluevale, purpose giving a social on Friday. evening, 12th inst. A good program ie being prepared by local talent, assisted by Mr. and Miss BOwman and Mr. Griffith. of Brussels. The Willing Workers' quarterly tea rv borne of Mrs. Har. was given. at the n Bosman on Thursday evening last, and was well attended considering the inclemency of the weather. Music was furnished by the choir and Har• monlea Band. An address was read by Rev. Andrews, after uhirh Mr, 13osrnan wiry presented with a Rattan rocker, and Mrs. Bosnian with a wea- thered oak centro table, Mr. 'Hyman and Maurice are going to Coebt t ie, New Ontario, the last of the month, , and their many friends wish them success in their .venture. Mrs. Boa. man Is going to %Ingham to live. w. J. GREER Red Clover Mammoth M Sxk le Lucerne Timothy, oc. if ff ff rikWiMMzerresiewingailithrOp:ne.,.s:,+,r.em.ti....I,a..Rl.r 1 1 The above in. best finalities only and nOw on since. EO. E. KING