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The Wingham Advance, 1909-12-09, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 38TH YEAR, NO. Y.5. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1909, tar SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YE" Ii1i 4DVA1WE. $1.500 To 13vla8oinn arl U, O. Wingham Town Council. The December meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening with all the members present and Mayor Gregory presiding. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and approved. Applications for the position of Clerk and Treasurer were read fcom C. N. Griffin, John F. Groves and A, Dulmage. On motion of Messrs. Elliott and Bone the Council was resolved Siete Committee of the whole and the mem- bers retired to the. Clerk's office when Mayor Gregory was named. as Chair- man and ou a vote being taken Mr. Groves was declared the choice for the position. On returning to the Council Cham- ber Mayor Gregory reported the find- ing of the Committee and on motion of Oouns. Redmond and Bone, the re- port was received and adopted and a .by-law confirrning the appointment ordered to be passed. The report of the Finance Commit- tee, recommending payment of the following accounts, was read :- J. A, Morton, Magistrate's fees$ 9 50 Canadian Express Co., express•45 Manna & Co., supplies • 40 A, Dulmage, attending Judge's Court. 2 00 J. B. Ferguson, services re Vot- ers' List Court ' 68.70 Edwin Lewis, work on water mains 2 60 A. Sanderson, gravelling 43.40 Geo. Allen, salary and attending Voters' List Court. 47.00 Jas. Nelson, work on street 1.50 D. McDonald, work on streets22 80 D. McDonald, work on water - mains .. 7.35 Garlock Packing Co., valves.... 9.14 Electric Light Dept., supplies... 833.79 1. (1 11 . 3 04 A. L. Hamilton, grass seed 75 Bell Tel. Co., phone chief's house 10.00 W. A. Currie, repairs, power house 3.50 G. Cruickshank, work on dam3.60 11. Saint, draying 25, W. Guest, work, waterworks3 60 Richardson & Rae, supplies 5 77 Robt. Deyell, work, cemetery10 75 John GIenn, work, pump house30 50 G. T. R. freight 13.52 J, G. Stewart & Co., supplies1 2k S. Bennett, lumber ' 7.64 J. A. McLean, lumber and coal. 51 05 W. Grierson, work, waterworks 8 00 Miss McLeod, work at hall 12 50 A. Sanderson, work, waterwgrks .70 Thos. Deans, draying 3 05 J. B. Ferguson, salary & postage 55 50 Ed'. Lewis, salary 20.00 R. Rankin, salary 7.00 F'. Paterson, labor, streets....:3.00 U.L.Dinsley, salary assist't chief • 12 50 ' Mayor, Assessor and Clerk select- ing Jurors 12 00, CanadaFurniture Mfrs., supplies 1.93 A number of accounts for the Electric Light Department were also recom- mended for payment. On Motion of Messrs. McKibbon and, Bone the report of the. Finance Com- mittee was adopted as read. The Executive Committee reported that the local option petition had been examined and it was found that the 1908 voters list was the proper one to base petition on and they found a total of 659 municipal. votes. The petition contained 199 signatures, 34 more than the required 25 per cent. On motion of Conn. Spotton and Reeve Irwin the report was adopted. The by-law providing for the raising of $6,500 for a trunk sewer and sewer- age disposal works was given two readings and on motion of Messrs. Elliott and McKibbon was ordered to be published in three issues of the 'Wingham Advance. By-law No. 593, providing for the holding of elections for Municipal Councillors, Public Sehool Trustees and Water and Light. Commissioners and fixing polling places, naming deputy returning ofacers and poll clerks was read three times and on motion of Messrs. Elliott and Van - Norman was passed as read. The by-law providing for a vote of the ratepayers on local option was given two readings and on motion of Canes. McKibbon and Redmond was ordered to be published in three issues of the Wingham Times. By-law No. 592, confirming the ap- pointment of John F. Groves as Clerk and Treasurerwas given three readings and passed On motion of Messrs. Elliott and Bone. On motion of Messrs. Spotton and Bone, this year's auditors were in- structed to audit the books of the Treasurer up to December $1st. On motion of Conn, Redmond and Reeve Irwin, the Mayor was instruct- ed to procure an assistant for Clerk %'erguson during the balance of year, when assistant is needed, HIGH SCtIOGL NOTES. (By H, S. Reporter) The Literary Society at the school has been revived. The students took up the work energetically and the elections were held on Tuesday, Nov, 30th. The following are the results; --- 1 on. Pres., W, F. VanStone; Pres., C. McKee; let Vice -Pres., Miss M, Ritchie ; 2nd Vice -Pres,, P. McEwen ; Secretary, R. Gallagher ; Press report- ere, Miss G. Kennedy, J. Mitchell ; Executive -Foran 4, Miss M. Jewett, R. Lloyd ; Form 3, al Iss G. Stewart, G. 1a1offatt; Form 2, Mies A. Geddes, A. Knecbtel ; Form 1, Miss B; Swarts, 0, Pierson. On short notice, a meeting was held last Friday, The new administration mustered the school talent and a very successful meeting was the result. Tho chairman's address was very in- teresting. The program, which was chiefly musical, was very well given. The ever=popular "stump speeches" were well rendered, including stun- ning orations by Jim Currie and San- dy McRae. There was also a violiu solo by Harvey Linklater, a `violin duet by Harvey Linklater and Will. Hall, a comical recitation by Miss Mabel McDonald, and a reading by F. Gillespie. Mr. J. C. Smith acted as critic and pronounced the programme excel- lent, considering the short tirne that was given for its preparation. The next meeting will be held on Friday, Dec, 17. Milton Roadhouse, who has been sick with the fever, is getting along very well. We hope to see hint back in his old place soon. Personals Mr. H. Davis spent last Friday in Kincardine. Mrs. Baer of Woodstock is visiting friends in town. Meetings For Men, A series of Men's meetings will be meld under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association on Sun- day afternoons, commencing at four o'clock, in the Y. M. C. A, rooms. All men are cordially invited. The first Meeting will be held next Sunday afternoon, when Rev. Dr. Rutledge will give an address on --"If I could live my life over," Miss Lou Ferguson visited friends in Gerrie last week. Haigh Ramsay of Kincardine was in town last Friday. A. 11. Wilford paid Goderich a busi- ness visit on Tuesday. 0, G. VanStone spent a couple of days in Toronto this week. Mrs. Thos. Forbes spent a few days last week with friends in Brussels. Ed. Blendeaur of Glen Valley, Sask„ spent a few days this week in town. Mrs. ' J. B. Ferguson visited Tees - water friends during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. John Goy of Turn - berry are spending this week in To- ronto. Mrs. Leckie of Wroxeter is spending oouple of weeks with her son, 3, C. Leckie. Rev Dr. Gandy was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. Buchanan during his stay in town. Miss Margaret Holden of Toronto visited last week at Mr. Jno. Kerr's and other friends, Dr. Redmond. spent a few days last week at Landsdowne,account o f the illness of his fathe. on . Mr. Watson of Toronto, Superinten- dent of the property department of the Canada, Furniture Mfrs., was in town on Friday of last week. Misses Francis and Sarah Foxton arrived home from Hamiota, Man., last week, and will spend the winter with their mother in Culross. Chas. W. Sperling of Heave, Mon- tana, chief clerk to Supt. Lowry of the Great Northern Railroad, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Mooney, last week. . Mr. and Mrs. John Haigh of Luck - now spent a few days in town last week, the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Albert Macgregor, and other relatives, Mr. John Watt of Millbank, Mrs. Burt of Toronto and Mrs. Sutton of Holstein attended the funeral of their father, the late John Watt, on Thurs- day of last week. M, McPherson, who recently gradu- ated from Wingham Business College, returned to his home in Ripley last week, where he will spend a few days prior to taking a position in Toronto. Thos. Hunt and Walter Bowen left on Monday on an extended holiday at their respective parental homes in Birmingghtem, England, They sail on the 10,h, from St. John, on the Vic- torian, Their many friends wish them a pleasant trip, an enjoyable sojourn at their homes. and expect them to re- turn singing "The Land of the Maple is the Land for me." Conn, Elliott brought up the matter of an error, in Mrs. Gilchrist's assess- ment, The Assessor's notice salted for an assessment of $700, while the roll Balled for $1,000, On !notion of Messrs. Elliott and Bone, Mrs. Gilchrist was granted a rebate of takes on the extra $300 assessment. B1RTss. Mclean. --In Winghato, Dee, 8th, to Mr. and Mre. Fred McLean, t daughter. C on er,W- t Wingham Hospital, 1, on Nv. 27th, to Mr, and Mrs, John Cooper of Star City, Sask., a. on. b1g1t' lt$. Proctor, -In I3e1grave, Dee. 4th, Mary Brownrfdge, (relict of the late Abraham Prootor•) aged 94 years, The Fire Alarm. A fire that night have assumed dis- astrous proportions had the firemen not been prompt, occurred at the chair factory on Tuesday afternoon. Clow the fire started is somewhat of a mystery; as there has been no lire in the building for some months. How- ever, the prompt action of the fire- fighters, prevented the damage from resulting very heavily. Graduating Exercises. The graduating exercises in connec- tion with the first.class graduating from the Training School of the Wingham General Hospital will take place this (Thursday) evening in the Town Hall. The public are all very cordially invited to be present. An interesting program has been prepar- ed, and a pleasant evening may be anticipated by all who may be able to be present. Oatmeal exchanged for Oats. Frame R. HowsoN, Wingham. For The Old Chaps, Too. interment On Tuesday. The funeral of the late Mrs. R. J. Tufts, who died at Phoenix, B. C., took place to the Wingham cemetery on Tuescley afternoon. Service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Farr of Gerrie in St. Paul's Church. Deceased lived in Belgrave for a number of years and was highly respected. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were -Mrs. W. Hele (a daughter) and son Carl, of Toronto; Mr. M. Carson (a son) of Phoenix, B. C.; Dr. Godfrey, M. P. P., and wife, and Mr. 3. H, Tim- mins of Toronto. Cheating The Mails. The postal authorities have begun a crusade against the people who per- sist in putting correspondence in newspapers and parcels. During the past few days a large number of par- cels have been held up for examine ation at Toronto and nearly all have been found to contain letters. These parcels have been forwarded to the inspector of the division in which they were posted, and an investigation will be held with a view to punishing the parties. The cases are said to concern parties in "Mitchell, and many points all over the country. The penalty for violating the postal regulations in this respect is from $10 to $10. Wingham's New Clerk, At the regular December meeting of the Town Council on Monday even- ing, Mr. Jno, F. Groves was appointed Clerk and Treasurer of the Town of Wingbarn, to succeed Mr. J. B. Fer- guson, who has faithfully filled the position for twenty-six years. Mr. Groves does not need any introduction to our readers. I.e has been a resi- dent of Wingham for many years, and is therefore well known. Thae. his ability will enable hint to discharge his duties in an efficient manner is generally admitted. Already he has jumped into the harness as it were, and is getting an insight into the work that will shortly devolve upon hire. The Treasurer's books will be audited up to Dec. 31st, after which the new Clerk and Treasurer will take charge of them. See Knox's new Xmas, goods before purchasing elsewhere. Dear Mr. Editor:- I delight in your paper, and as a rule endorse all of your sentiments, but recently two items seemed kind of mysterious to me, You were refers ring to Me. Eewer's bathroom, em- phasiging pertleularly the convenlenco it would be for the young men. Now, Sir, will it not be just ass convenient for the old, ohappies as for the young ()rtes' 13tit you say they have homes of their own. Weil, be It so, few of and the old them lade bathrooms,n fellows' hides Would be all the better if tbey would get tinder 11ewer's hot water pipes fore Spell, and again en- joy the pleasures of mother's wash tub. A Hiritort 0rala HeY, Church 'mews S Have Same Day. Hamilton Board of Trade has asked the opinion of the boards and couucile of other eitiea and towns on the ques- tion of all holding their annual civic holidays on the same day, One rea- son urged against the present system is that commercial and other travel-, lers frequently arrive at a town on such a day and can do no business, and then have the same experience the next day with aeotliertown. Election Of Officers. At the regular meeting of L, 0. L. No. 701, on Friday evening last, the following officers for 1010 were elect- ed :-W. M., W. J. Greer; D. M., 3'. W. Hewer ; Chap., J. 0. Smith ; Rec,- Sec., J. W. McKibbon ; Pin. -Sec., S. A. Maguire ; Treas., D. Bell ; Dir. of Cer„ Benj. Scott; Lect., Win, Guest; Committee — Allan Fralick, Alex. Young, Jno. McNevin, J. G. Stewart, Wm. Salter. The Dep. County Mas- ter, Thos. Stewart, was present and installed the newly -elected officers. At the close of the meeting lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by the large number present. A Splendid issue. Every breeder of live stock will be interested in. the latest magazine issue of Farm and Dairy -The Breeders' Issue. It is wey illustrated through- out, and the subjects dealt with are quite in keeping with the interests treated. A long list of articles most helpful to all who make their 'bottles on the farm, and of value to anyone desirous of improving himself on live stock generally, is to be found in this special issue of Farm & Dairy. This magazine has made wonderful pro- gress during the past year. It is pub- lished every week, and for $1.75 you can have Farm and Dairy and The Advance for one year. Mr. E. Hawkins of Huron College, London, occupied the pulpit of St. Paul's Church 'last Sunday, very ac- ceptably. The first Sunday in each month is Missionary day in Wingham Metho- dist Sunday School. Last Sunday the Missionary contribution t mounted to over $17.00, The congregation of St. Andrew's Church worshipped in the Town Hall on Sunday last., owing to the church not being in readiness after the instal- lation of a new heating system. Rev. Jno. Kay of Stratford will preach in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday. The pastor, Reis. la, Perrie, will preach at the opening ser- vices of the new Presbyterian Church at Gillis Hill. WCNGIIAM MARKETS. Wheat -$1,04 to $1,05. Oats --35 to 30 ots. Barley -50 cts. Peas --85 to $d eta. Hay ---$12.00 to $18.00 per ton. Butter --23 to 28 eta. Eggs -80 eta, potatoes -'85e to 40e pet bush, Live Bogs -441. i0. 11'or full 'X'orotito tnarket reports see page 2. Demise Of Sister. Mrs. T. E. Manning, sister of Mrs. J. L. Awde, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCool of Hallett, passed away at the parental home on Sunday afternoon. Deceased was on a visit to the West during the past suinn)er and contracted sarcoma, which terminated in her demise at the age of 28 years. Besides the parents and sisters, a sorrowing hus- band mourns the loss of a kind and affectionate woman. The funeral took place on Tuesday, and was large- ly attended. Mrs. Awde was called to the bedside of her sister on Satur- day, and remained until after the funeral. Mr. Awde also attended the funeral. LEGGINGS 1 LEGGINGS 1 The right kind for Men and Boy's, only $1.25 per pair, Big value. See them at W. J. Gaston's.. Principal Taylor To Leave. General regret will be felt that Mr. 3..A. Taylor, the efficient and popular Principal of our High School, is likely to leave Wingham in a few weeks. While our citizens, and the town gen- erally, will feel the lose by lair, Tay- lor's removal; yet it is gratifying to know that his ability is receiving recognition in the position to which he has been appointed, that of Inspec- tor of Public Schools for the city of St. Thomas and part of Elgin county. The salary is slightly over $2000 per year, which is considerably more than he is receiving at present. Although i4lr. Taylor has only been a resident of town for a few years, yet he has mani- fested such an interest in everything pertaining to its welfare, that it would be difficult to find another citizen who will he missed so much as Mr. Taylor. The High School, under his direction, has an enviable reputation throughout the province. Mr. Taylor's resigna- tion is in the hands of the Board and will be dealt with at the meeting next week. Local Optioli Meeting. Qn Wednesday evening of next week, Dec, 15th, a meeting in the in- terests of Local Option will be held in the Town Hall, and will be addressed by Rev. Mr. Woodside, Presbyterian minister of Owen Sound, and Mr, C. A, Fleming, Principal of Owen Sound Business Colleges Don't fail to hear these gentlemen. Don't Be Mistaken. Perhaps some of our citizens are under a misapprehension as to how the Young Men's Christian .A.ssociat'n disperse their funds, such as concert receipts, fees, etc, In justice to the Association, it is only right to state that the funds are used entirely for local Association purposes, and not' a single dollar goes out of tpwn for county or other work. Considerable money is needed to pay for light, heating, rent, fittings, etc. The As- sociation is economically and carefully managed, so that our citizens need net fear that their money is being reck- lessly spent. Died At Portage La Prairie. Qn Tuesday of last week, at Port- age Le Prairie, Man., Mr, Jacob Vance Brooks passed away, after an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever and pneumonia. Deceased was born and raised in the township of East Wawanosb, and was highly re- spected by all who knew him. About eleven years ago be removed to. Wing - ham an$ entered the grocery business, where. he remained about two years. From here he went to Portage La Prairie, Man., where he remained un- til bis deatb. His wife, who was Miss Ellen Ramage of Wawanosb, died about ten years ago. Deceased was a..bout 50 years of age, and was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church. He leaves four daughters and two sons to mourn his demise-Robt. and Nettie of Wingham, James of Westfield, El- len of St. Helens, Ethel of St. Augus- tine, and Sophia at Estevan, Sask, Anniversary Services. The forty-fourth anniversary of Wingham Methodist Church was cele- brated on Sunday and Monday last. On Sunday, large congregations were present to greet a former pastor, Rev. Dr. Gundy of St, Thomas, who spoke with his usual vim and earnestness. In the morning the text was taken from Romans 14 :17 -"For the king- dom of God is not meat ansa drink ; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." In the evening he spoke from II Timothy 4: 6, 7, 8, and from these verses dedeced many lessons. The story of Paul's life from his conversion was told in an effective and impressive manner. The choir rendered appropriate music for tbo occasion, and besides the anthems, a duet in the morning by Mrs. R. Beat- tie and Mr. Ern. Hammond, and a solo in the evening by Mr. F. J. Hill, wee well given and much enjoyed. On Monday evening the teameeting was held, at which there was a large attendance. After tea, a good pro- gram was given in the auditoriunt of the church. Rev. De.•Rntiedge, the pastor, acted as chairman in his usual happy manner. Addresses were given by Rev. D. Perrie, Rev. W. L. Steeves and Rev, De. Gundy. The mueicaI part of the program was ably supplied by Miss Griffin, Miss Chisholm, and the male quartette, consisting of Mes- srs, F. 3. Hill, W. J. Greer, E. A. Hammond and Jos, Guest. Altogeth- er, the anniversary services were suc- cessful and enjoyable. Don't overlook the Red Tag Sale at Walker's?, if you need anything in the Furniture line. A Good. Meeting. The mass meeting held in the Town Hall last Friday evening was well at- tended, and the speaker, Rev. Dr. Chown, gave an excellent and con- vincing address. He spoke of the re- sponsibility that rests upon the voters of Wingham for the continuing or dis- continuing of the evils of the bar- room. Testimonies were read from leading business men and manefacter- rs in local option towns, and these were all unanimous in saying that local option was a decided success. In reference to hotel accommodation in places where local option is in force, the spet►,ker said that this question usually settled itself, and that so far as he could learn, hotel aecomtnoda- tion in Iocal option places was much better than before local option came in force, lie also referred to the cry that, "if local option passes the farm- ers Will not dome to town." lie said that was an insult to the farmers, and hi some places they had repudiated the insult by holding public meetings and offering contributions to assist the local option campaign. The meet- ing was attentive and Dr. Ohown's practfoal address was given in his urinal forceful, but chrtstian-like man- ner. A vote of thanks was tendered De. Chown on motion of Mr. Peter Fisher and seconded by' Me. ltobt, Currie. Mr, V. Buchanan opened the meeting and then gave it in eln:srge of Mayor Gregory, who toted tai chair. Calan. Mrs. Hltcbcox's Address. Mrs, Owen Ilitcheox of Toronto de• livered an address Tuesday evening in the Town Hall in the interests of local option. She kept her audience in rapt attention for one hour and a quarter. She is a most logical and convincing speaker, and handled her subject in a masterly manner, A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the speaker. Rev. A, Perris occupied the chair, and in his address expressed himself in favor of local option. A union choir, directed by Mr. F. 3'. Hill, led the song service. Misses N. VanStone and L. Martin announce a sale of work, consisting of hand -painted china, embroidered lin- ens and Christmas novelties, to be held in the store two doors south of Armstrong's photo gallery, in the afternoons and evenings of Friday and Saturday of this week. 1Loca' items Good Flour,-Awde's, Wingham. Headquarters for Toys at Knok's. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. It's one ,thing to run into debt and another to crawl out. Did it ever occur to you that book worms are awful bores ? Alf, Schaefer is confined to his home with an attack of fever. The first step toward keeping your mouth shut is to close it. . Messrs. R. Vanstone and F. G. Sperling are drilling for an artesian well. - Two Houses to rent.--RITCHIE & cosENS. W. J. Kelly is taking a course at the Ontario Experimental College, Guelph. The report of Wingham Public School for November is crowded out this -week. Letter No. 1, from the editor of the Advance, will be found on page four of this issue. Every citizen 'should read the ar- ticle, "Charged with Murder," on page 5 of this issue. Home-madee' bread ; try it.-FR..NIi R. HowsoN, Wingham. Mr, Isaac Wright, who has been in the Hospital suffering from typhoid fever, continues to improve. - John. Oloakey, who recently return- ed from Fort William, has taken a position as salesman with D. Bell. It is said that a oat has nine lives, but a cat isn't in it with an old cow when it comes to kicking the bucket. The Kincardine Review of last week reported that Wm. Arnold of Exeter had sold his racer "Darkey A" to a Wingham man. New Xmas. goods arriving daily at Knox's. The old proverbs depend largely on the point of view. For instance, you can't convince a mouse that a black cat brings good luck. Mrs. Ed. Worden underwent a critical operation at the Hospital on Taesclay ; it is hoped she will soon regain her strength. Miss Mina Currie has fully recovered from her operation for appendicitis and was able to leave the Hospital Nr home this week. ', Patterson's Jewelry store is the place for Christmas Gifts this year. Mr. C. Rintoul bas disposed of his chopping mill to Mr. 0. Rintoul of Zetland. The mill will be operated by his son, John Rintoul. Sate Mcllwain, who has been very ill with inflammatory rheumatism and an inmate of the • Hospita'r for some weeks, is now improving. . Nose Tickling Colds. Everybody has been sneezing and coughing their heads off for the last few days, in fact ever since the frost started. Putting it down to the usual cold with which man is cursed when- ever the weather takes on a new form of torture, people go ahead and imbibe the usual number of cough mixtures and wonder why the sneezing con- tinues. A reporter of a Toronto pa- per interveiwed a prominent physi- cian to and out the cause why people are sneezing -so much. The physician says :-"People eat well, sleep well, and even feel bealthy, but 'wonder what is causing them to sneeze, and is stuffing up their noses. They do not have the ordinary symptoms of a cold headache, and a general foaling of las- situde, but they put It down to that just the same, This is not the reason for half the cases. When the cold weather starts, and the frosts begin to set in, various vegetable matters which are found on the streets and in the back yards, such as dead leaves, remnants from garbage barrels and other things, become frozen during the night, When the sun comes out these things throw off the frost and decomposition sete hi. Particles get into the air and are inhaled through the nostrils and very often through the mouth, Thia latter, the result of not breathiug through the nose, is what, causes all the trouble. It comes under the somewhat vague heading of hay fever, and is %able to turn into asthtna, and thriller troubfesorne affea• tions. The best euro is prevention, learn to breathe properly through the nose. At least Seventy per centof'us don't. Now is the time to start your Christ- mas shopping. By doing so you will save yourself money and discomfort, as well as giving the merchant a chance to serve you well. Owing to continued illness, Albert Macgregor has found it necessary to employ an assistant to take charge of his business, and will try the rest cure during the winter months, in hope of regaining his health. Oatmeal exchanged for Oata. FRANK' R, HowsoN, Wingham, The Dominion Parliament at Ot- tawa opened Nov. 11, and our readers can keep thoroughly posted by read- ing The Toronto News daily and The Advance once a, week. Both papers can be had by applying at this office, for $2.35 a year. Wilson Ryan, who was on the hank of Hamilton staff in town for some time, but has lately been cashier in the Gorrie branch, has been transfer- red to the Hamilton branch, and left last week to assume his duties in his new position. Larger stock than ever of Christmas goods at Knox's. The Women's Auxiliary of Temper- ance and Moral Reform will hold their meeting in the C. 0. F. Hall next Tuesday evening, Dec. 14th, at 8 o'clock. All ladies who are interested are urged to attend. -Mrs. F. Sperling Homuth, Sec. Dave Spence, operator t the C.P.R. station, met with a painful accident on Saturday last. He had occasion to be on top of a freight train, and an un- expected shunt shook him ,off, He fell between the cars, with the result that he has a fractured ankle. KANT KRAOK I—The best Snag Proof Rubber made.—W. J. GREER. The Wingham apple evaporator closed this week, after one of the most successful seasons in its history. During the four months it was run- ning, not a day was lost, and about seven thousand bags of apples were handled. Brown & Wilford are hust' ling evaporator men. Reba. Currie, jr., was suddenly taken ill Saturday evening last with another severe • attack of acute appendicitis. He was removed to the Hospital during the night and operated on by Drs. Kennedy and Calder. His many friends will be pleased to know that he is considered out of danger. Red Ticket Sale now in full swing at Walker's Furniture Store. The following item is from the So- ciety column of a Toronto paper and refers to a grand -daughter of Mrs. Reynolds of town -"Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reynolds announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Evelyn Mar - sales, to Mr. Frank Addison Coryell, the marriage to take place early in January." Just thirteen ' more shopping days and Christmas bells will be ringing. Don't you remember the eleventh hour rush you made last Christmas and you were sorry because you did not get what you were after. Call on our merchants now and get your 1 ' their tearly,le Christmas presents while stocks are new and every line well filled, Fine line of new and up-to-date Jewelry at Knox's. W. G. Patterson has decided to re- main in business in Wingham, For Some time it has been known that he was making preparations to enter the jewelry business in St, Thomas, and has been having handsome fixtures made. however, Mr. Patterson's friends will be pleased to learn that he has changed his mind, and will con- tinue in business in the old stand. "Boys will be boys" is an old saying, and Wingham has her share of boys that are just bubbling over with mis- chief. On Saturday evening some of .these lads bundled up some bricks and scattered them around where people were likely to take a boost at them A farmer from near town took a good solid kick at one of them, and what he said or thought would not look well in print. Don't be' so mischievous, boys. $500 worth of swell Cut GIass to choose fpom, at Patterson's Jewelry at Lawrence Osborne recently went to Toronto from Wingham, and through the influence of The 'Young Men's Christian Association, has secured a good situation with the Gordon Mac- kay Co„ wholesale dry goods mer- chants. Milton Grabam is secretary z of the Wingham organization and fre- quently receives letters from young men stating that the Y.. M. C. A. was instrumental in securing them good positions. CHRISTSi:1S SLIPPERS ?r -Weil, just come to see otrr display -that's all we ask 1 W. J, Greer. Last week's Gerrie Vidette had the following : -•-- "Mrs. Arthur Spotton went up to Wingham on Mislay last to visit her son, George, and fancily, and incidentally to see how the new grand -daughter was getting along. She returned on Monday afternoon, and reports little Miss Spotton mak- ing fine progress. If the newcomer takes after her father and grand, mother, ;she will be a young lady of fine phye1eal proportions." OLD PEOPLE, WOMEN, CHILDREN, And everyone not feeling in fight- ing trim, needs "VINOL" "The Great Tonic" Contains Cod Liver Oil Extract- ives, Peptonized Iron, in Solution in the finest Wine, Messrs. Jno. Orr and J. Mutch have rented the store recently vacated by R. Knox, and will conduct a barber shop and bowling alley. Mary had a little Iamb, It followed her around, But now the butchers have it At fifteen cents a pound, Prices slaughtered all to nothing at the Ited 'Picket Sale at Walker's le'urnituro Stare. Mrs. Griffin, who has been very ill with phcmnonie and a patient in the Hospital, has so far recovered as to bo able to sit up for a short time each clary. An Arthur township farmer has, what he and the neighbors regard, as quite a curiosity, It is a blue pig, two or three weeks old. Biuo is a color seldom worn by he members of the swine family. Wouldn't mother enjoy a. pair of oats' Comfortable Felt house Slippers? Remember her at Christmas time.- N'V', 3. Greer. .A. disastrous fire oecurred in Essex on Tuesday, by which the electrio lighting plant, a flour mill and 0. sash and door faotory, all owned by 0. E. Naylor, were entirely destroyed. Tho damage is estimated at $50,000, and that insurance is only $10,000. Mr. Naylor is a brotlier•in-taw of Mr. S. Grace of towtt, "We guarantee every bottle to do good or refund your money." Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST, Merry Christmas How quickly the thought of a Man's Christmas suggests Slippers —THE Gift of all His Christmas Gifts. Our display of Men's Slippers this season is well worth coming to see. We are showing every wanted style, made by expert Makers. Yon'Il have no trouble in selec- ting His Slippers here. Opera and Everett style in Taus, DongoIa Kid, Seal, Alligator, etc. Nullifiers, Romeos, Cavaliers, Faults, Bed Room Slippers, Bath Slippers, etc., etc. 500, 75c to i$I.00 or $I.75 Make any selection you choose and we'll exchange after Christmas, if the size is not correct. - W. J. Greer THE SHOER WANTED Girls wanted for newest, brightest, cleanest and most up-to-date blouse and whitewear factory in Canada. Work consists of sewing Ladies' waists. 'Girls experienced on power sewing machines preferred but be- ginners will be taught. Comfort- able quarters, steady work, good wages. THE STAR WHIT WEAR MFG. CO. Berlin • Ontario. rwrw.tmsr 962.001 1I B I 1 +st UJ t, ti 6.1 rn N b M 0 .r, One year ago, lair. Geo. Wakeman was earning a- bout $100 per year as farm laborer. Now he ie earning at the rate of $062 a year. Six mths. training at our Business College made the difference. Was it a good investment? IIe thinks so. Ilis address is New Os- goodo, Sask. S'otir Courses-- PI2E1'A&ATORY COMMERCIAL STENOGRAPHY TELEGRAPHY Tinter any time. Indi- vidual instruotion. Write for partionlara. WIWGI-IAM BUSINESS COLLEGE ORO. SPODDON, PRINCIPAL. Nito go Nit torlimiumlimsJ.