The Wingham Advance, 1909-04-29, Page 1The. Wing
Advance.
36TH YEAR NO, 35,
SANCTUM PARABRAPIIS.
..1,1,•••••••••••••••••••
—The Or'Ilia Paolast reminds its
readers that "When it is considered
that ninetpeeven per cent. of Cana-
da's export a agrieultural products is
ihippee by sea it will be realized bow
large an interest the farmers of Cana-
da have in the maintenance of British
naval supreniacy,"
* **
—A Liberal exclaange says: "It is
thought in the best circles that ia Mr.
MacKay asks to be relieved a the re-
sponsibilities a leadership that, in
this event, ateckenzie King, Minister
of Labor in the Laurier Cabinet, will
be asked to drop out from that recent-
ly created. position and accept the
leaderibip,
—The Scientiac American gives a
full description of a delicate instru-
ment recently invented, that will de-
tect flowing water far beneath tbe
surfece of the ground, It is something
the shape of a large ear trumpet and
when placed in the ground, a reservoir
of water was detected two hundred
and thirty feet below the surface. Sev-
eral tests have been made, and the in-
strument found to be correct in its in-
dications. •
* **
—A news -dealer in Chesley ordered
thirty extra daily papers for a report
of the Kinrade murder, and then had
not enough to supply the demand.
He ordered an additional supply with
a report. of the Laymen's Missionary
Convention, and not a single extra
copy was sold. The public taste in
so-called Christian Canada must be
„ considerably vitiated, when a murder
case excites tnore interest than a wide-
spread Movement for the uplift and
betterment of the world's unchriseian-
ized masses.
4* *
—Now that an excellent seriee of
Public Scliool Readers is assured at a
remarkably low price, and a ten year
contraet closed for them, there is an
expressed wish for a reduction in the
price of High School text books. As
these are far the more numerous and
more expensive than the Public School
series, it is a matter of importance.
We understand that there is likely to
be a revision of the High School -Read-
ers, and an effort will be made to se-
cure a reduction in price. Parents
would lie delighted if the price of all
High School books could be materially
reduced.
* *
—We are constantly being reminded
and assured that "The World is get-
ing better." If one expresses any
doubts on the matter, or questions the
truth of the statement, he is very apt
to be dubbed a "pessimist." Possibly
every person will admit that there is
more enlightenment to -day than ever;
knowledge is more widely diffused;
churches are multiplied, and new ag-
encies for moral uplift are being added
yearly. And yet in our own favored
Canada, one of the best lands under
the sun, recent statistics tell the tale.
These prove conclusively that there
has been of recent years, an increase
In drinking, an increase in drunken-
ness, and an increase in crime. From
1808 to 1907 there has been a steady in-
erease 10 convictions. In Canada in
1808, there were 38,206 convictions for
all offences, and in 1007 these had in-
ereased to 70,170, or more than double.
This too, in spite of the increase of
agencies tending to moral reform.
Possibly, the influx of foreign popula-
tion is partly the cause of the increase
of crime, but we da not think it is all
traceable to that cause, at least not in
favored Ontario.
Bowling Contest,
Listowel Bowlers came here on
Thursday last for a match with Wing -
hem. They were defeatea by 117
points. The following were the pley-
ere ; Wingham—E. More, L. Binkiey,
C. G. VanStene, H. Campbell, John
itlason ; Listowei—Arnold, Boehmere
Cetupbell, Kimura Vermeil.
Greater Mortality.
Me. .A.. Porterfield, Clerk of East
Waivanosh, infertile the Advance that
during the first four months of 1008,
he only issued one burial permit, but
during the first four months of this
year he issued twelve. These were all
for aged, persons, Whose. age would
probably average seventy years.
Excursion to Toronto.
Harriston Methodist Dulles' Aid
have arranged to ran an excursion
over the 0. P. R. to Toronto on Thurs-
day, May 13, to enable the people of
this sectton. of Ontario to hear the
fansons evangelist, Gipsy Smith. Seats
are to be reserved in the hall at Tor-
onto for the excursionists. See bills
for particulars. Fare from Wingham
$2.05, Children $1.25. Tickets good
to return same or following day.
A Mother Gone.
Mrs. Coutts of town attended the
funeral of her mother on Monday last
in Clinton. The deceased lady was
twice married, first to Mr, Beggs, by
whom she had six daughters and three
sons. Mrs. Coats is the only one of
the family living. Her second mar-
riage was to Mr. Smith. She died ou
Saturday last, aged 78, She was a
member of the Anglican Church.
A Farewell.
On Monday evening a "Farewell" to
Mr. John McNevin, was held in the
S. A. Barracks, prior to his departure
for the West. Refreshments were
served and a pleasant social hour en-
joyed. Mr. McNevin has been a faith-
ful worker in the Army, and his com-
rades recognized his work by present-
ing him with a bandsome ,Bible, ac-
companied by an appreciative ad-
dress.
For Wiugham Hospital.
Mr. Corbett, of the Theatorium, has
been to great expense putting in a
new gasoline engine and dynamo, so
that he can run in daytime, and is
open every Saturday afternoon. On
Tuesday next, there will be a Benefit
Concert for Wingham Hospital; open
afternoon and evening, commencing
at 2 o'clock. Scenes changed constant-
ly and ;sew music.. Bear the date in
mind, Tuesday afternoon and evening,
benefit of Wingham Hospital.
* * *
—Do those of our citizens, who send
their cash away to city departmental
stores, realize how unfair it is to local
business men, and how it strikes at the
very basis of the prosperity of our owe
town. Our business men have invest-
ed large sums of money in real estate
and stocks of merchandise, and all
pay taxes yearly (some of them a
heavy tax) into.the town treasttry. In
this way they naake it possible for us
t,o have good sidewalke, electric light,
good Public and High Scliota facilities,
and Church privileges. To all of these
the merchants contribute a very large
amount of cash every year. Is it net
reasonable to expect that the citizens
should reciprocate by giving the busi-
• ness men their tietcle, and thus leave
with them the cash necessary to meet
their obligetions, support their %mi.
lies, tneet town taxes, and sustain the
School and Chetah enterprises. To
send money &wily to swell the busifiess
of city departniental stores for goods
obtainable at home, is a direct blow at
home enterprise and home interests.
It cripples our own resources, limits
oue own possibilities, and handicaps us
in the race. Departmental stores pay
Us xo taxee, contribute nothing to our
tichoole, Churehee, or for charitable
local needs. If anything is needed for
any Of these purposes we turn to our
business men, -whose power to itesist,
Is decreatied and limited by the prac-
tioe of sending the business they ought
to. get, away to thy departmental
stores. In the end more is gained bs,
by being loyal to our own toWti, than
by the Imaginary havIrig of a few
cents On an °Aide parehased Mx the
faith Of a depattliterital store plotorial
eataiogne.
WINGRAM, ONT., TIMRSDAX, APRIL 29, 1909.
No Liquor le Camp.
There will be no liquor at the mili-
tary camps of instruction this sum-
mer. Instructions have been sent Out
by headquarters that the order
against liquor being sold in the Camps
be rigidly enforced. There has al-
ways been an order against selling
liquor et carops, but it bas very sel-
dom been forced, and as long es the
canteen sold only to members of the
regiment it was not molested. But
the change has come.
Fortner Wiughatn Boy.
Calvin. Parker, of Detroit, son of
Conductor Parker (formerly of Wing -
ham) was married on April 2Ist to Miss
Ethel M. McKay of London. The bride
wore a travelling suit of gray broad-
cloth, her only ornament being r mag-
nificent sunburst of pearls, the giat of
the grooni. The bridesmaid's dress
was of email, green, with champagne
hat. A dainty wedding luncheon was
served at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Itieliey, after the ceremony.
Mr. and•Mrs. Parker left early in the
evening for Buffet° and points east.
Hicks Correct Again.
For 18th and 19th of April, Prof.
Irl Hicks predicted thunder, rain and
hail and they came. For a period of
live days about the 10th, he told us
to watch the telegraphic reports for
earthquake shocks. Here again he
was correct, for in Saturday's dailies,
we note the following:—
Lisbon, April 23.—A sharp earth-
quake, accompanied by ru nib' Inge,
occurred to -day at many places in
Portugal. The inhabitants were
panic-stricken and thousands ran
into the streets, seeking the most
open places. A number of. chim-
neys fell. At Earinho the sea,
over night rose 30 feet above the
highest tide known there, -and
many houses collapsed. Hundreds
of bodies are beneath the ruins.
North Huron License Board.
The License Commissioners for
North Huron met on Saturday last in
Winghana Council room; alathe mem-
bers present. The following licenses
were granted: In Winghani—Bruns-
wick Hotel, Queen's Hotel, National
Hotel and the Dinsley House. The
Exchange Hotel was left over until
next meeting, May 8th. Wroxeter—
one license; Morris—two licenses,
Walton and Belgrave ; Turnberry—
one license, Bluevale ; Blyth—two
licenses. These ax e all the licenses in
the riding, as Hosvick, East Wawa -
nosh and Ashfield are under Local
Option.
NOTICE.—Citizens are reqnested to
clean up their back yards and premi.
ses at once. Ashes, rubbish, etc., so
long as it is not offensive, may be
dumped at the south end. of the new
Iran bridge north of town. This should
be attended to at once, so that the
street scrapings may be placed on top.
—Geo. Allan, Sanitary Inspector.
Cburcb 14,ew8
Annual Reunion,
The annual reunion of St. Paula;
congregation will be held next Tues-
day evening in the Mille Memorial
hall, The reports of the year's work
from the different societies will be
read showing the progress made dur-
ing the year. Refreshments will be
served, and an interesting program
rendered. These reunions are always
events of Interest to the con-
gregation,
Lacrosse Groups.
The groups of the C. L. A. internee&
iate series are as follows: Group 1—
Seaforth, Goderich, Wingham, Clin-
aon, Mitchell, Southampton. 2—Ches-
Hanover, Wiarton, Walkerton.
3.—Durham, Grand Valley, Mount
Forest, Arthur, 4—Orangeville, Shea
burne, Markdale, Dundalk, and Owen
Sourid. 5—Brampton, Guelph, Elora,
Fergus. 6—Young Brants of Brant-
ford, Brantford, Paris, Galt, Hespeler.
7—Stratford, St. Mary's, Woodstock,
St. Thomas, Bright.
Centre Huron Licenses. -
The Centre Huron license board,
comprising J. B. Hoover, Clinton,
chairman; William Patterson, Au-
burn, and Adam Hays, Seaforth, met
in Seaforth on Monday to consider the
applications and all were favorably
acted upon. Goderich leads with nine,
Clinton and Seaforth have six each,
Brussels has three, Grey township has
four, Colborne two and McKillop only
one, and that down in the south-east
corner. Goderich and Hullett town-
ships have no licensed houses, the
latter because of Local Option. Sea -
forth rang in for the sixth on a very
narrow margin. Two of the Goderich
houses and one in Brussels were only
• given short terms, during which cer-
tain repairs must be made.
BuTrEn AND Baas.— Itring along
your produce. Highest price paid in
exchange foe Boots and Shoes.
W. J. Greer.
^In
The Laymen's Missionary Conven-
tion is in progress this week in Leek -
now, from Wednesday evening until
Sunday.
Death's Visit.
Death has again broken into the
family circle of Mr. Thos., Moore of
Toronto Junction, formerly of Wing -
ham. A few months ago, Mrs. Moore
was taken, and now tbeir daughter's
family has been bereaved, by the death
of her husband, Mr. Ilector Riclout,
who was married to Miss Avis Moore.
The deceased was a welaknown con-
tractor, and at one time worked in
Wingham. He leaves a sorrowing
widow and two children. Fever was
the cause of his death. Mrs. Wm.
Moore of town attended the funeral,
which took place on Monday.
Sunday School Re -Union.
The annual re -union of the members
of Wingham Methodist Sunday School
svas held in the church last Thursday
evening, and a most enjoyable time
was spent. Supper was served in the
school -room at 6,30, and when this
part of the program was done justice
to, everybody repaired to the auditor-
ium of the church. Mr. F. Buchanan,
superintendent of the school, occupied
the chair, and the following interest-
ing program was rendered :— Cornet
solos by Mr. Jas. Duncan, solos by
Miss Pearl Awde and Miss Pearl Dun-
can, recitation by Miss Jean McTavish,
readings by Miss Brock and Mrs.
Parker, and impromptu addresses by
Messrs. M. Beckwith and W. H. Green,
Miss Reynolds presided at the pipe
organ.
Rev. F. X. Laurendeau will hold
services at the usual hour, on Sunday,
May 2nd, in the Murat of the Sacred
Heart, Wingham.
Next Sunday evening the Bislaop of
Heron will visit Wingham and will
hold a Confirmation 'service in St.
Paul's cluirch, commencing at seven
o'clock. The rector, Rev. 0, E, Jen-
kins, hes a large Class prepared for the
impressive service, including a num-
ber of adults. The event will be one
of interest to the Cherch. and Com,
nitinity.
Next Sunda?, Quarterly Commun-
ion services win be helditt Wingham
Methodist chetah. Class No. S will
Meet as usual at 0.30 a, ne, sheep ; the
other classes are withdrawn, The
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will
be administered after the morning
and evening sermons, the pastor being
in charge. A. real welcome is extend,
ed to all.
Westward Bound.
A few weeks ago, Mr. Harry Elliott
went west to Saskatoon, end on Tues-
day his sons, Bert. and Roy, left -for
the same place with a car of settlers'
effects. Mrs. Elliott and the rest of
the, family, including Mr. and Mrs.
Bert. Winfield, leave on Thursday,
also for Saskatoon. On Monday, Mr.
and Mrs. D. Lougheed also took their
departure for the West, with Regina
as their destination. John McNevin
has also gone to Regina; his family
will follow later. The West has
taken from Wingham a large number
of excellent citizens, and has given us
comparatively few in return, The
Advance wishes those who leave this
week (as well as those already gone)
abundant success in their new homes.
May the bright prospects of future
prosperity be fully realized.
Electricity Loose.
Several instances of recent occur-
rence show that something is wrong
with part or parts of our electric light
system. On Wednesday night of last
week, Sam. Young's blacksmith shop
took fire from a bare wire, arid while
a man was being secared to cut the
wire, Geo. Wraith threw water on the
blaze. The water ran dovvn the post,
and Mr. Wraith got a severe shock.
He got another hi A. T. Ford's barn
on Saturday, one that Was far more
severe. Mrs..Cassels also received a
shock in her home while at the phone,
with her thimble on, which petheps
Dated as a conductor. On a windy
night, when the wires are swaying,
fire is frequently teen in the shade
trees, as the wires touch the brenches.
The manager of the plant attributes
these things to detective construetiOn.
In the business portion of the town
eleetrict wires are ruh. carelessly loose
along in front of the stores, and such,
to say the, least, suggests danger. If
a blatkemith shop may take fWe from
a loose wire, a business block it equal-
ly exposed to danger. The Vire and
Light eommittee of the Council should
have this condition of things remedied
before damage rotas. No eitieen
should have to run risks of being elec.
trocuted, Par ahortid the businese pos.
Moe of our town be endangered. If
(aEr we are informed) the wiring in
front of our business blocks is a men-
ace to theli safety, the matter should
redeive prompt attention.
Oddfellows' Service. ,
The neernbere of Maitland Lodge No.
110, I. O. 9, P., celebrated the nine-
tieth anniversary of Oddrellowship on
Sunday last by attending Divine ser-
vice in the Methodist Cilmrch in the
evening, when Rev, Bro. HoWsen
preached the anneal sermon. Nearly
sixty of the brethren were present
and listened attentively to an excel-
lent sermon based on the words of
Christ—"Behold my hands." One of
the chief thoughts of the discourse
was that the hands indicate eervice ;
if so, then the healing ana pierced
hands of Christ were indicative of the
service rendered to frail humanity.
In closing Isis discourse, Mr. Elowson
gave a few statistics showing the
large amount expended by the Order
annually in relieving sickness, • and
aiding widows and orphans.
Bowling Association.
The annual meeting of the Wing -
ham Lawn Bowling Club was held. in
the Council Chamber on Monday even-
ing, April 26th. This was the largest
meeting over held in connection with
the Club, and, judging frona this, it
looks as though bowling on the green
will be the game of the corning season.
The following officersevere elected for
the season :—Hon. Pres., A, H. Mus-
grove, M. L. A.; Hon. Vice -Pres., C.
Dallas e President, aVna. Holmes; Vice -
Pres., Geo. 0. Manners; Sec.-Treas.,
W. A. Campbell; Executive commit-
tee—Bert. Porter, L. W. Hanson, Je
Stalker, the President and Vice -Pres.;
Reception committee—A. M. Oraw-
ford, B. Cochrane and D. T. Hepburn;
Trustees—R. Vanstone, A. E. Smith
and R. Clegg. Dr. P. Macdonald and
Mr. Thos. Bell were made honorary
members. The Executive Com. in-
tend holding a local rink tournament
on May 24th. Messrs. John Orr, L.
W. Hanson and D. T. Hepburn will
offer prizes to be competed for during
the early part of the season. "
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Epworth
League of the Methodist °beach was
held on Monday evening. Reports
from the various departments were
submitted, and an showed. that the
League had enjoyed a successful year.
The Missionary Vice -Pres. reported
that $300 had been contributed to-
wards- the Forward Movement for
Missione, and that the Junior League
had contributed $31.40, making a total
of $331.40 for Missions. This amount
will probably be increased before the
close of the month. The present mem-
bership of the League is 104, The
-election of officers resulted as follows:
Hon. Pres., Rev. W. G. Howson; Pre-
sident, Frank R. Howson; let Vice -
Pres., Miss Laura Mulvey; 2nd Vice -
Pres., Walter Hall; 3rd Vice -Pres.,
Mrs. Ira Parker; 4th Vice -Pres., Miss
Etta Wellwood ; 5th Vice -Pres., Miss
M. Howson; Rec.-Sec., E. A. Ram -
mond; Cor. -Sec., Alex. Coutts; Trea-
surer, Miss G. Dunnage; Pianist, Miss
M. Hammond; Asst. Pianist, Miss E.
Hall; Representative tO District Ex-
ecutive, Ira Parker. The members
are looking forward to a successful
year.
The Mitehell Advocate says t --"The
Rev. W. G. nowtion, f Wingliatth
was well received by hit; old congrega,
tion 14 this piece last Sabbath, Mr.
Rowson has lot liorie Of hie Old tins°
step and vim, and still Seerite to de.
light in breaking up rainbows and
teatteting them along the path of
every life, Como again Bro. Howson
after the pastor has been Immo for a
few more Sundays,"
SUBSCRIPTION
$1,00 PHA YEAS trr A1YVANQE,
$1.50 TO $11BSORIEMB8 IN 11, 0,
Drink Chrietie'e Teas.
Wear Greer'e Show and Rubbers.
Pure Seeds,—A.Wien's, Wingham,
Read Willis 84 Coas advt. on page 8.
Don't fail to read McIntosh's advt.
on page 5.
The Town Council will meet on
Monday evening, May grd,
nowick and West Wawanosh Coun-
cil minutes are held over till next
week.
Mr. Wm, Moore began wale again
on Monday last, at the door factory,
after four weeks' illness.
HousB To RENT—Apply to Ritchie
& Comas.
This week, A. E. Smith is fitting up
his office in the old stand, and intends
opening his private bank again.
W. P. Vanstone has purchased a lot
east of A.. E, Smith'seresedence and
will build thereon this summer,
Mr. Frank Paterson left for Toronto
on Monday, where he has secured a
situation. His family remain here for
the present.
TRDNES AND VALISES.—Big stock to
select from at lowest prices.
W. S. Grams.
Division Court will be held in Wing -
ham on Thursday, May eth, Judge
Holt presiding. A number of interest-
ing cases will come up.
The Government Inspector of Divi-
sion Courts was in town on Tuesday,
and expressed himself as pleased with
the work of the Clerk and Bailiff.
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Wingham Hospital
will be held in the Council Chamber
at 4.15 p. ni. on Monday, May 3rd.
Another Pioneer Gone.
Another of that constantly -decreas-
ing list of pioneers of this section of
country passed away on Saturday
last, when Mr. Jas. Reid of East Wa-
wanosh departed this life, at the ripe
age of eighty-five years, six months,
fourteen days. Deceased was born in
Arnisback, county Sligo, Ireland. and
came to Canada in 1851. Fifty-five
years ago (in 1854) he came to East
Waivanosh, and settled on lot 35, con.
12, and. commenced the work of build-
ing up a home for himself out of the
almost unbroken forest. In 1856, be
• was united in marriage to Miss Walk-
er, who proved a faithful life partner,
until her death about four years ago.
Mr. Reid was a member of the Metho-
dist Church and enjoyed the esteem
and confidence of the community.
Just before his death, realizing that
the end was near, he gave evidences of
o well-founded hope of a better home
beyond. Two daughters passed on be-
fore, Min Ida and Mrs. T, Auld.
There remain tvvo daughters, married
and residing in Toronto, and two sons,
Robt. S., of Wingham, and Bert., of
East Wavvanosh. One brother, Mr.
Adam Reid, of Wingham, and one
sister, Mrs. Agnew, Evanston, Illinois,
also are left, -with their faces towards
the sunset of life.
First Half 01 May.
Low barometer, cloudiness and rain
will pass eastiverdly over the country
from 1st to 3rd, breaking into electri-
cal storms in many localities on the
2nd. The reaction to higher barome-
ter, westerly winds, and fair, cooler
weather Will follow in regular order
immediately behind these storm areas.
By the 5th, western sections will show
decided rise in temperature, with cor-
responding fall of the barometer.
Cloudiness and rain will attend and
move promptly eaetward over the
country during the Oth, 71h ata 8th.
The Mare period will practically fade
oet after this period, although its
presence May be noticeable tip to the
201h. A decided change to Cooler,
with probable frost at night, will set
th behind the storms to the westward
alseut the Ida, aza during the 81h, Oth
and 10th. A reactionary storm period
falls on the litb, 121h and 18th, and
but for the fact that all central parts
of our tontinent are in the focus of
solar energy, storm -producing mesa
are tabout at the minimum at this
period. As a rule there is an abnor-
mal tendeney to daily cycles of thun-
der storms for eeverai days itt sneces-
sion Itt tenth of this month, but the
indications aro that distubanees wilt
be light at this reaetionary period
The barometer will teed to higher,
and change to decidedly cooler veil)
appear from about tho 12th to tilt
• MIL It is very common for frosts to
odour itt mod parts to the torthwtt
between the 10th and 15th of May, but
there are 110 decided probabilities of
• heavy frosts at this time.
Tiery housekeeper who has used
Campbell'e 'Varnish Stain Is delighted
With the results obtained. Nothing
else like it they say. So easy to apply
and so durable. Riehardson & Rae
carries& full line of this popular
Annual Meeting And Banquet.
That the Wingham Branch of the
Y. M. C. A. Is a live, enthusiastic or-
ganization, was quite manifest on
Tuesday evening, when in connection
with the annual meeting, a Banquet
was tendered the members and friends
of the senior branch, the boys' branch
and the Ladies' Auxiliary. The prin-
cipal item of business was the election
of a•Board of Directors, which result-
ed ste follows :—Dr. Price, Dr. Red-
mond, Messrs. Geo. Spotton, Robert
Maxwell, W. la Pringle, W. H. Green,
W. J. McDonald, J. II. Christie and
Ira, Parker. Following this was a sec -
nil conversation, and then everybody
was invited to the spacious depart -
meet where the boys play baseball,
basketball, etce whieh was prettily
decorated with bunting, chines° Ian.
terns, etc., and where well laden tab-
les, tastefully set, awaited. the guests,
After justice had been done the excel-
lent supper, the President, Dr. Price,
called the gathering to order and the
following program was citeried out :—
Duets by Miss Hazel Brandon and Mr.
W. J. McDonald songs by Messrs.
Brock Brandon, Robt. Maxwell and
Lloyd Awde; reports were received
from tra Parker, Secy., Robert
Treas., D. 11. Bird, Pres. of Liter-
ary dept., Alex. Coutts, Pres. of Social
dept., Dr. Price, Pres, of Religious
dept., Will Pields, Pres. of Boys' dept.,
arid Mrs. McKie, Sec. of We Ladies'
AuXiliary. The latter, reported in the
absenee through illness, of the Presi-
dent, 11fre, Linklatee; brief addresses
Were given by ReV. W. G. Howson,
Messre, A. Coeens, Goo. Spotton,
13nehattan, Dr, Redmond, Dr. Irwin,
ttna W. IL Green. An interesting part
of the programme was the auction of
dushiori presented to the Association
by Mr. Vary, which brought the +min
of $5.00. The gathering was a most
enecetsful one, find those WhO were
present en3oyed a very plealant eVen-
The boys are entbUtiaettOs and
vvith such leaders as the local branch
has, prospeots are eteeptionally bright
for a good year's work,
Mies Mina Jobb spent Sunday with
friends in Ripley.
Mr. R. Awde apent a few days in
Toronto this week,
Wes Fanny Hogg of Brussels was a
visitor at Mrs. Thos, Forbes' this week.
Mr. and. Mrs. Malcolna and Miss E;
Love spent Sunday with LucknoW
frienes.
Dr. Price is attending a Convention
of the Ontario Dental Aesociation,
this week in Toronto.
Miss Eva Paterson is home from To-
ronto on a visit to her parents, Mr.
and. Mrs. Arch. Paterson,
Bert. Wellwood returned home on
Tuesday from a successful business
trip to the West in the interests of
the Art Tailoring Co., Toronto.
Miss Montgomery, of Deloraine,
Man., who leas been attending the
Dental College in Toronto, is visiting
her sister, Mrs, W. F. VanStone.
Miss Mallough returned to Wing -
ham this week, after spending the
winter with relatives in London. She
was aeconapanied by her little neice,
Miss Winnifrecl Mallough.
Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Jennings and
baby Kenneth, of Pontiac, Mich., have
eeeurned amine after spending a few
days with Mrs. Jennings' sister, Mrs.
Wm. Mitchell, Turnberry,
Mrs. Arthur McLean and daughter
Ethel of Paynton, Sask., visited airs.
McLean's neice, Mrs. J. Hackett of
Lower Wingham and. Mrs. Wm. Sta.
there of Ashfield on Friday.
Mrs. Herdsman, wbo bite spent the
winter in England, landed oir Cana-
dian soil again on Saturday last, and
is visiting friends east of Toronto.
She is expected home this week.
Rich. Howson, who has been a faith-
ful employee in the Bank of Com-
merce since that institution com-
menced business here, has been trans-
ferred to Crediton. The transfer
comes in the way of a promotion; his
many friends wish hire success.
Buttons made to order from your
shop. npmaterials at R. Maxvveinse tailor
Mr. Richard James is recovering
from a severe attack of sciatica, which
was the result of la grippe. He leas
been laid aside for over four weeks.
Miss Jeannette Simpson, of Mb,
Mich., arrived. in town a few weeks
ago, and is taking a Stenographic
Course at the Wingham Business Col-
lege.
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—A comfort-
able house on Victoria street. Apply
to Wm. Snell.
W. H. McTavish of Rainy River, to
whom we referred two weeks ago as
being in Clinton hospital, is recover-
ing nicely, and hopes are entertained
for a permanent cure. His Winghem
friends will be pleased to hear of his
recovery.
Announcements are to hand an-
nouncing the marriage of Alex. Mc-
Kay Stewart, M. D., to Miss Lillian
Agnes Tucker, at Winton, Sask., on
March 16, Dr. Stewart was a few
years ago, clerk in M. H. MeIndoo's
store in town.
FOR Sam—A. quantity of Seed
•Oats, White Derby and Waverly, at
W. F. VanStone's farm,
The front of King's store is being re-
modelled this week, Smaller plate
glass is being used than before, and
prism glass for the upper sash. The
change will give more room inside,
more light, and at the same time make
the front more dawn -to -date.
On page 8 -may be found the advt. of
Mr. D. Rash, who some time ago pur-
chased the business he had previously
sold to Mr. Lamonby, He will be
pleased to meet his old friends and
cuseomers again in the old stand. and
supply them with fresh. groceries,
fruits, etc.; see his advt.
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.
200 Doses For $1.00
cent Dose)
TABLETS
RIVAL
HERB
The Great
Blood
Stomach
Liver and
Kidney Remedy t
Try abox and be con; 1
vinced. Put up in "red -t
tin box." Buy no other.
J. Walton licKibbon
DRUGGIST g
MACDONALD BLOOM V
AYAYNAMMAIIMMWINAWMIANIMY4
To the Editor of the Advance.
DEAR Sxa :—It appears to me that
it is.pretty nearly time that the elec-
tric light users of the town of Wing -
ham had something to say about the
management of the electric light
plant. Ever since the plant was taken
over by the town we have had an in-
different and unsatisfactory service.
Last summer the Council went to
work and soaked us for a large
amount to fix it up and put it in
shape. During the time these repairs
were going on, we were put to no end
of inconvenience by irregular service,
with the promise that everything
would be a howling success when fin-
ished. The present Council brought
on a man to fix our meters and paid
him a handsome sum to fix them so
well, -that they would run night or
day, no matter whether the plant was
running or not. A few of the electric
light users had the temerity to corn -
plain and the Council then went to
the expense of buying new meters and
installing them. When you go to
settle, if you kick about the price,
they ask you how much you feel like
paying and whatever you say, goes.
You pay "whatever you think fair,"
and get a receipt in full. A beautiful
business way of managing anything,
Our street lighting is most inadequate
—sometimes the street lights run and
sometimes they don't—in fact we
would be better without the few street
lights we have, because then we could
all have lanterns in readiness, trim-
med and burning, which we could
take with us, whenever we dared to
venture out at nights. In Listowel at
the present time, they are arranging
to install 265 street lights to illumi-
nate the town, aa against the paltry
few we have here. If the town wants
the electric light plant to pay, it can-
not too soon appoint some men of
business acumen, or an intelligent
Commissinn to manage the plant.
Things at the present time are in such
a muddle, I understand, that it would
take a Philadelphia, lawyer to straight-
en them out, but straightened out
they had better be before they get
worse.
Yours Truly,
ON Locacion.
COMING.—A car of good oats to ar-
rive May 3rd ; for sale at 50e a bushel
off the car. Good enotigh for seed.—
R. Awde.
Mr. Gregory has had the shop occu-
pied by W. G. Patterson repaired since
the fire. The Walls are covered with a
handsome paper, the ceiling with a
neat metallic pattern, and the wood -
week scraped and re -painted. Me.
Patterson has had his show cases re-
paired as far as possible, and invites
his customers and the public generally
to Visit him. See his ed. this week.
Dr. A. J. Irwin and Dr. Price an-
nounce that they will close tlaeir Den-
tal parlors every Wednesday after-
noon during: May, June, July, .August
and September.
FARlt WANT/Me—About 100 acres;
must be good soil, have a good barn,
and price Must be reasonable. State
prate and give description of feein and
buildiugs, at one. Box 322, Wing -
ham, P. 0.
Dr. Maser] Tait of 408 Spadina Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Thursday, April 201h,
from 8 axe till 10 p.m., for eonsnita.
tion 14 diseases of Eye Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses iltted,
WINEHAM MARKETS. .
Wheat -41.15,
Oats-43cto 45o.
Barley --80 ets.
Peas -82 as.
My -48.00 to $0.0Cl per ton,
Butter -18 de,
•
Uggs-17 CtItt
FOttdOellai00 to 500 per bushel
Lire Rego -015.
A GOOD PAPER.
One of the mese welcome among the
many excbanges which come to our
desk is The News, of Toronto. The
News bas recently made svonderful
advances, so much so that old friends
of the paper would hardly recognize
in this great Canadian newspaper the
old News of a few years ago. The
News now contains from fourteen to
twenty pages eaelt day, with twenty-
four to thirty-two on Saturday. A
specialty is made of political and Par-
liamentary uews and questions affeet-
ing the 'welfare of the public receive
fair editorial treatment by clever
writers. We are safe in saying that
there Is no paper more widely quoted
in Canada, rind its cartoons ere repro -
anted by many of the leading jour -
was. Through an arrangement tirade
with The News, we are able to offer
The Advanee and. The News in a club
for one year at the remarkably cheap
price of 82,35.
The New Tans
EVER before have Tans and
colored Footwear been in such
strong demand.
The colors most be right, however.
Tan of the right shade and the right
colorings in other leathers.
Some .-of the new shades are the
chocolate Bad wine colors. They're
very rich and handoome.
The short vamp gives the Shoe a
very dainty appearance.
eseeea...s.eea,
The new Oxfords, Ties and
Pumps are the favorite models
and we show unusually fine
creations. 61.50, $2, $2.50, $3.
Moderate prices, you'll say, for so
much Shoe luxury.
Efighest Price for Butter & Eggs.
BIRTHS.
Letronica.—Iii Wing/min, April 21s1,
to Mr. and Mrs. 3. I.atronica, a son.
DICatItS.
MeNeil—In Grey, April 2411i, joint D.
McNeil, aged 616 years.
'Wawanosh, on April
24t,b, Smuts Reid, in hie 87111 year.
Melladzettn—in. Grey, on Sunday,
April 25, Thos. MelPadzean, aged 703
ye&r8,
Spence --In Morris, Apil 20t,h, Mary,
beloved wife of Mr. Magnus Spence,
aged 81.
johneton--In 1st Wavattnosh, April
27# at the residenee of her brother-
in-law, Arab.13rydges, Stutannah
johnstoti, aged 51.
we reer
••••••••••
Just received our supply
of Seed Corii from the
best Corn growing country
on the Continent. Come in
and. see the goods. You
can't beat them.
11211:11=701:111711=311011
Early Bailey .
Improved Learning
Comptoll's Early.
North Dakota
White Cap Dent
Etc*, Etc.
GEO. E. KING
ait