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The Wingham Advance, 1909-12-16, Page 91111111. The Wingham Advance. 38T TEAR, NO. 10. WINGERM, ONT., TJTURSDA,.Y, DECEMBER MI 1909. f3IID130R1 PTXON € $ 550 PE $v Ba rnI ErAR IN e IN U hl, SANCTUM . PARAGRAPHS. —The editor, though nearly 3,000 miles from his readers, prizes associa- tion with them so that he feels like keeping in touch with them ; hence the temptation to trespass on the patience of the junior editor, and break in upon his crowded columns with just "a few remarks." * * * —What a big world this is ! How full of variety 1 Go where we will, endless variety, greets the eye. Marred though the face of nature is here and there, by upheavals of ages long past, and cursed as the world is by the blight of sin, there is much that is beautiful left. Looking in, looking out, looking around upon the immense variety and beauty of California frnit and flowers, or looking up to the clear, starry skies, we are impressed with the thought of the Great Creator, his superintending care, his wonderful love and his almighty power. * * * Wo- 5California,has a — , —Pasadena, PL Wo- men's Club, and the District Federa- tion of these recently held in Pasa- dena, adopted a resolution, that wo- men in Wingham and elsewhere would do well to follow. Here is the resolution: - "Whereas, we desire to spread the Christmas spirit beyond our own fami- ly circle, and in hope of securing a merrier Christmas for all, Be it" "Resolved That we use the oppor- tunity for service by doing our Christ- mas shopping early, and as far as pos- sible AT H01tE." This resolution was sent in aneatly printed circular, by Pasadena Shake- speare Club, to the homes of the city. * ** —A peculiar incident is occurring as we write, at Phoenix, Arizona. There are six men who are employed by companies to sit in certain places in front of a land office. They (or others who relieve them) have been sitting there for some months, and will sit.. there until December 2nd, when the land that their employers aro after will be thrown open for - entry. These men are paid for sitting still. They are merely holding places in a line, so that the companies which employ them, will be first at the land office, when the small portions of land they are after are thrown open. Each of these men is paid $75 for sit- ting in those chairs eight hours a day. An easy way of earning a living, is it not? Not a permanent employment, however ; the job ended Dec. 2nd. A Southern Leader. The Hon. Seaborn Wright, of Rome, Georgia, who is coming to Wingham to address a meeting in the interests of Local Option, on Tuesday evening of next week, Dec. 21st, is one of the leaders, and one of the factors, of the great prohibition movement of the Southern States. He bas rendered valuable services for many years in shaping the legislation of his native State, for he belongs to Georgia., where his father was a large slave holder in the old days. The son is one of the warm friends of the colored race and universally esteemed wher- ever known. We have pleasure in clipping the enclosed sketch of his work and personality from a recent issue of the National Prohibitionist :— Graduating Exercises. The graduating exercises in eonuee- tion with the Training School of the 'FVinghaut General Hospital took place in the Town Ball on Thursday even- ing last, and were largely attended, Mr. Richard Clegg, President of the Hospital Board, occupied the chair, Associated with him on the platform were the members oe the Hospital Board, Miss J, E. Welsh, Supt. of the Hospital, the graduating nurses, nurs- es in training, Drs. 3, P. Tamlyn, Hutchison, Jamieson of Whitechurch, and Revs, Dr. Rutledge and Steeves. Rev. De. Rutledge gave on instruc- tive and interesting address, referring especially to the "Woman with a mis- sion," Dr, Kennedy, in giving the Florence Nightingale pledge to the graduating class, incidentally referred to the fact that during the last Hospital year from Oct. 1st, 1008, to Oct, let, 1000, there had been admitted to the Wing - ham General Hospital for treatinent, 132 patients. During that time there had been performed in the Hospital 87 operations -37 major and 50 minor— without a single death. This is cer- tainly a remarkable record, He men- tioned the fact that the graduating nurses had received lectures on the several departments of their work by some of the different doctors in the town, their lectures on practical nurs- ing being given by the Supt., Miss Welsh. In all departments they had passed a satisfactory and creditable examination. - Dr. Redmond referred to Lhe growth of hospitals generally as institutions for the treatment of disease, the im- portance of professional nursing, and the spread of training schools for nurses, the first having been establish- ed in New York in 1874. The President, Mr. Clegg, presented the diplomas, and Dr. J. E, Tamlyn presented the medals, to the gradu- ates. Mrs. (Rev.) Steeves, Miss Estelle Griffin, and Masters Claude and Clay- ton Maxwell furnished the 'musical part of the program, which was much appreciated. We extend our congratulations to Misses Fowler and B ter, the graduat- ing nurses, on baying passed their examination successfully, and wish them everyasuccess in their chosen profession. Saturday Runaways. Two runaways occurred last Satur- day, but fortunately no person was seriously hurt. The first one took place on Josephine street, when as Thos. Casemore and another gentle- man were driving along, something frightened their horse, and it made a dash for liberty. In front of the post - office, the cutter collided. with W. G, Gray's dray, throwing the occupants of the cutter out. The horse then took to the sidewalk near Hanna's store and ran towards the Queen's Hotel, Mr. Hamilton, from near Jautestoivn, was standing on the side- walk as the horse came along and was picked up on the end of the shaft and dragged quite a distance, When picked up he was unconscious, hut with medical attention was soon re- vived, The miracle is that Mr. Hamil- ton was not killed, but fortunately the shaft caught him under the arm. The new fur -lined coat he wore was torn to shreds. The horse was stopped but not before the cutter was badly smashed. Georgia is the storm centre of the Prohibition movement which is sweep- ing through the South. One of its most conspicuous and trusted leaders is the Zion. Seaborn Wright, who for a quarter of a century has fought con- sistently, with great energy and abili- ty to drive the Iicense system from the South. Withont him Georgia would not be under Prohibition and his in - pumice bas contributed much to the cause in the other States. Speaking nightly to audiences of from three to ten thousand people, be has had mar- velous success in changing sentiment and arousing the people for the aboli- tion of drink. Only the other day in the Louisiana legislature, which he was invited to ad- dress, the mernbere, including the anti -Prohibition delegation from New Orleans, rose enmasse, stood on their* chair?, waved their arms and shouted under the sway -of his eloquence, Tbis is the man, who on a moral ques- tion can transform the political non- viotions in a whole county with but ono speech, The amen in American polities who can do Ibis are exceeding- ly scarce. Lincoln was one such and some have ventured to say, here is another Lincoln, the in Ln who will lead .America fn its fight against the organized liquor traffic. All his life Seaborn Wright has liv- ed in 'totem. Ile is an extensive farm- er fruit raiser, having many planta- tions. lle has 20,000 peach trees. On his place is water power and some days he may he found at the mill grinding hie wheat. Ito loves God's great oat -of -doors and delights to mingle with the ilotvere, roam the flelds and woods. His winning smite, his high penetrating voiee, his un- questlnned sinceelty, his spotless lift}, his devotion to high ideals, his keen pelltieal acumen, his ability ea a eon- stitut,ional lawyer, his record as a statesman, all combine to make hint a leader among men. Oatmeal exchctnge(l for Oats. I+Itewit t IIoweov, Winghain. LEGGINGS 1 LEGGINGSgl The eight kind for Men and 13oy :y, Only $L26 per n dig value, See theta Public School Board. The regular xneeting of 'Wiugltam Public School hoard was held on Tuesday evening. Members all pre- sent except Messrs. Moore and Hall. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted, The Principal submitted the follow- ing report for November which was adopted on motion of Messrs. Isard incl Pringle ;--- Dept. Buys Girls Total Av, I 15 28 93 89 Tl.., 22 21 43 41 Tit 27 47 43 INT P3 20 42 37 V 22 24 40 39 VI 21 20 41 88 VII 20 2"1 dt 30 143 166 309 273 The School was open 22 days, with all the teachers present. On motion of Lloyd and Isard the following accounts were passed :--J. A. McLean, coal and wood, $23.4.31; Geo, Mason, supplies, $10.00 ; J. G. Stewart & Co., supplies, $L35 ; Alex. Young, bal. on contracts and work, ; a salaryand $117.55 Jno. F, Groves, postage, $41.75 ; J. B, Ferguson, salary, $30.00. The Inspector's report was received and filed. J. 13.' Fergueon's resignation as Treasurer was accepted with the sin- cere regrets of the Board. The salaries of tbe teachers ,and caretaker for November and "D'ecem- ber were ordered to be paid, and the special Government, grant to the teachers will also be paid. The other runaway took place on John street, between the Queen's Ho- tel and the C. P. R , when a team driven by Mr. Ab. Roth became fright- ened and started on a lively gait. Air. Roth managed to remain in the sleigh and hung onto the lines, but Mrs. Roth was thrown out near Lloyd's factory. Aside from being badly frightened, Mrs, Roth seemed none the worse for the exciting experience. The horses were brought under eon- trol before going far, CARD OP THANKS. On behalf of the family of the late Mrs. A. Proctor, I take thie opportuni- ty of sincerely thanking our many friends and neighbors for their kind- ness in assisting to take care of our mother through her Tong illness. GEO. PROCTOR. Chute') "Dews The Grim Reaper. One of the pioneers of West Wawa - nosh passed away on Friday, Dec, 10th, in the person of Mrs. Jas. Smith. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Kennedy. Deceased was horn in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, in 1821. In 18.14 she .was united in marriage to Mr. Jas, Smith, with whom she lived until his death in 1801. In 1819, they came out to Cana- da and settled on lot 10, con. 5, West Wawanosh, where deceased resided until two months ago. She was one of the oldest members of the Presby- terian Church at Dungannon. She is survived by four sons, three daugh- ters, forty-seven grand -children and forty great -grand -children. The sons are—Hamilton and William of Wawa - nosh, Joseph of Bluevale and John H. of Turnberry. The daughters are— Mrs. T, Kennedy of Huron, Mrs. J. Nivens of Morris and Mrs. T. Begley of Lucknow. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Mon- day to Dungannon cemetery. Perso ais -1 itigh Scholl. Board. The Winghain High School Board met on Monday evening. Principal Taylor's resignation was before the meeting, and was accepted, The Board decided to advertise for a Prin- cipal to succeed him, The Caretaker's salary was increased $25.00. After the business was completed, .Principal Taylor invited the Board to an oyster supper at Johnston's restaurant, where a pleasant time vets spent. Died In Chicago. Word has been received of the death of 1Vliss Mary ea. Heayn, which occurred in Chicago on Sunday, Dec. 5th, after a few months' illness, Miss Heayn will be remembered by many in Wingham, having resided here somo years ago. This is the second death in the family within a short time, a younger sister, Miss Olive, having also .passed away. The sor- rowing parents, sister and brother, will have the sytnpathy of their Wingham friends in their double be- reavement. CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS ?—Well, just . come to see our display—that's all we ask 1 W. J'. Greer. Officers Elected. The Westminster Guild of St. An- drew's Church held their annual elec- tion of officers last Monday eveniog, The officers elected for the year 1910, are :—Hon, Pres„ Rev, D. Pelage ; Pres„ Miss A. Cummings ; 1st Vice - Pres., Miss F. Paterson ; 2nd Vice - Pres., Miss J. Perrie ; Financial Sec- retary, Jas. McGillivray ; Rec.-Sec., Miss L. Gilchrist ; Organist, Miss L. Wilson ; Conveners—Prayer-meeting Com., Hector A. Mutton ; Literary Om., Miss C. Farquharson; Social Com., Miss E. King ; Lookout Com., Miss F. Wilson; Flower Committee, 0. Penner. Miss Margaret AleCool of Toronto is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. L. Awde. W.spent a day M.Armstro Armstrong last week at the Winter Fair, Guelph. John James has returned from the West to spend the winter at his home here. Rev. 'W. L. and Mrs. Steeves leave next Tuesday for Malone, N. Y., to spend a week at Mrs. Steeves' parental home. llrs. Frank Fessant of Vancouver, B. C„ who is on a visit to relatives in Ontario, is at present visiting at Mr. Win. Fessant's in town. Bert. Wellwood arrived in town last Saturday to spend the Christmastide at his home here. lle spent the past five months in the Western provinces. Mrs. B. Holmes of Tnrnberry is spending a while in Brantford at the home of her grand -daughter, Mrs. Davenport, who has been very ill but is now recovering. Dr. W. J. Price attended the annual banquet to the students and ex -stu- dents of the Ontario Agricultural Cot - lege, held at Guelph, on Wednesday evening of last week. -flamiltoe R. Mucic, who has been in charge of A. Young's tinsmithing de- partment for somo time, left last Sat- urday for Scotland. He was a good mechanic, an active worker in the Beptist Church, and a member of the Y. M. 0, A., and we hope to see him back in Winghain with the return of spring. Mr. Albert Tisdale of • Sherwood, North Dakota, is visiting his old hone in Waivanosh. Albert has a fine farm in Dakota, three miles from Sherwood, He bas it rented for next year, and has been spending the past couple of weeks in Saskatchewan with a view to buying Iand there, He says there is no place like the West for a young man to get a start in life. Age. E. Itatvkins of Heron College, Lendon,again condneted services in St. Paul's church last Sunday. Rev. W. L. Sleeves preached a strong temperance sermon in the Bap- tist Church last Sunday evening. Next Sunday, the Oht•istntas aervieee will be held, when the serttrons and singing Will be appropriate for the occasion, The Sacramental services of St. Aft- Brew's Church, which were postpon- ed for it couple of weeks on account of the heating system trot _ being cote plctecl, will be held next Sunday. The nr©paeatory sereice will be held on Friday afternoon at 8 o.cloek, when Rev. bur. Wishart of Brussels will preach, LiNES IN MEMORIAM, Curlers Organize. The Wingham Carling Club met for organization on Friday. evening last, when the following officers'were elected :—tton. Pres., A. H. Musgrove, M. L. A.; Hon. Vice -Pres., 0. 111. Walker ; Pres., V. VanNorman ; Vice- Pres.a Dave Dinsley ; Sec.-Treas., B. Cochrane ; Executive Com.—A. M. Crawford, L. Hanson, D. Davies; Rink Com,—V. VanNorman, B. Cochrane. All interested in the roarin' game are requested to attend a meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday evening of this week; at eight o'clock sharp. Matters of importance will be brought before the meeting, Among Our Sick Friends. Mrs. Lutton, who has been ill for some weeks, is improving slowly.... Miss Beccie Mitchell, who has h'td such a long siege of illness, is improv- ing, and is now able to sit up....111iss Cummings, of the Poet Office staff, has been off duty for a couple of weeks through illness, will soon be at the wicket again....Etta Hart is able to be np, after suffering from an at- tack of pneumoni i., not fever, as was mentioned a couple of weeks ago.... Mr. Jno. Kerr has been confined to his home this week ...".Mr, J. E. McIntosh went under an operation at the Hos- pital last Saturday for appendicitis ; he is in a critical condition....Mrs. E. Worden is still in the Hospital, and is progressing favorably... Dave Spence, who fell off a car at the 0, P. R. sta- tion and hurt his foot a couple of weeks ago, is unable to work yet. He will spend a few weeks at his home in Orangeville until his foot will permit him to resume work. In loving Memory of our father, who died at Whitechurch, Dec. 4th, 1008. One year has passed But still we tries him, 1+rieeds may think the would is healed 13ut they little know the sorrow Lies within our hearts concealed, The flowers we lay upon his grave May wither and decay, But the love of bin who sleeps beneath Will never fade away. Sed and $ndden was the call Of father, dearly lovedd by all; His memory still is ever dear, For oft we shed a silent tear; Time cannot alter lobe "so true, Otte year brings back our grief Mien). X etatttY. WANTED.—Young lady to keep books and assist iu grocery store ; state experience and salary expected. Apply to—Box A, Advance office. St. Paul's New Rector. Rev, E. H. Croly, B. A.,, of Lynd- hurst, Ont., bas been appointed by Bishop Williams to the Rectorship of St, Paul's Church, Wingham, Heisa graduate of Lennoxville, .Quebec, in Arts, and of Montreal Diocesan Col- lege in Theology. Splendid Service. The citizens of Winghain aro enjoy- ing an excellent electric light service. During the dark, dull days at this sea- son of the year,- it is a decidecj, con- venience to be able to turn on the light whenever needed, It is practi- cally a continuous service, and is ap- preciated by light -users. To The Citizens Of Wingham. Mr, Gregory having retired from the Mayoralty and no other member of the present Council desirous.of obtain- ing the position, I bare decided to offer myself as candidate for Mayor for the year 1910, Faithfully Yours, GEO. S,POTTON 0. Y. 13, Officers. 1 Wingham O. Y. B. No.11 elected their officers for the coming year at their regular meeting held on Thurs- day evening, Dec. 9th. The officers elect are :—W. M., Robert Ogram; 'fa 11i., Andrew Casemore ; Sec., Bert, Sanderson ; Fin. Sec., James Breen ; Treas., Frank Casemore; Chap., Wm. Cassells; Dir. Cer., Chester Higgins; Committee, Robert Golley, St. Clair Phippen, Neil Robb; I, T., M. Abram ; 0. T., Gordon Wray ; Elector, Win. Scott. . Wouldn't mother enjoy a pair of our Comfortable Felt House Slippers? Remember her at Christmas time.— W. J. Greer. L. T. B. A. Officers. At the regular meeting of Fern Lodge No. 19, L, T. B. A., held an Fri- day evening last, the following officers were elected :--W. IL, Mrs. W. T. Haines ; D. M., Mrs. Beckwith ; Sec„ Miss Lizzie Fleuty; Treasurer, Miss Louie Fleuty ; Chap., Mrs. D. Rush ; Dir. Cer., Miss Louie Fleuty; Tyler, Mrs. J. Nettet•fleid. The members are sending a donation of clothing, etc., to the Orphanage at Picton, in re- sponse to the annual appeal received at Christmas time. There are about 00 orphans, between the ages of 2 and 14, in this Home, and any one wishing to assist in. making these children happy at Christmas, kindly leave con- tribution with the Misses Fleuty. Another Slump in School Books. Another "slump" in the price of school books is announced by Hon. Dr. Pyne, the minister of education. This time it is drawing books which are reduced. According to the an- nouncement, instead of five numbers, constituting the public school draw- ing course, comprising 1.25 pages, and selling at 25c, the new book will con- tain 1.14 pages and will be sold for 5c, High School students are also provid- ed for, Instead of the two numbers of the High School drawing course, containing 48 pages, and selling for 10 cents, and tbe new senior book, which will be the same size, will sell for five cents. In each case a discount of 20 per cent, off the retail price is given. "Other books are yet to be dealt witb," commented the minister. "So the end is not yet." • Signs Of Mild Winter. Narrow Escape. The follgwing account of a narrow escape has been handed the Advance : "Mr. Thos. James of the 10th con, of Turnberry, while coming to Wing - ham on Saturday last with a load of grain, had a narrow escape at Dean's crossing on the C. P, R. Ar he reach- ed the crossing at a smart trot, he was startled to find that the trek!' was almost upon him, and there was no alternative but to clear the crossing or be caught. Ills fine span of matched chestnuts responded promptly to Mr. James' chirp, and the track was clear- ed just as the train thundered by to- wards Winghain, Just as the load cleared the crossing, the draw -bolt jumped out of the doubletree, down dropped the tongue, and out on the hard road flew Mr. James, holding firmly to the lines, but instead of yell- ing frantically to the horses to stop, as many a teamster would have done' wider similar circumstances, be sim- ply turned over, face downward, and gliding along, toboggan -like, in tow of the now galtopr'Ng team, he guided. theta across the ditch and against the fenee, acrd as they reached it be said "Whoa" as naturally as though every - tithe; had happened as intended. The team stopped, apparently satisfied, but the writer, who was an eyewit- ness, is unable to state positively whe- ther in stopping they obeyed the fence, the driver, or both, however, Mr. James' courage, coolness and good horsemanship- prevented an accident, and deprived his team of the c(iartce of their lives for a lint -class rtln- away. Dairymen, Attention An unreserved sale of Dairy Cows will bo held at the National Hotel, Winghain, at one o'clock on Friday of this week. Dec, 171h, There are 28 young milcb cove, Holsteins and Dur- ham Grades, and dee to calve in. March or April (ten due to calve in a short time). These cows have all been milked. on Mr. Clear's farm at Inger- soll during the past summer, and he has no hesitation in recommending them as first-class in every respect. The terms allow ten months' credit or six percent. off for cash. M. J. Clear of Ingersoll is the proprietor, and Geo, W, Walker of Gorrie is auctioneer. There are those who say that the indications are that the winter just opened will be a mild one. The expert who tells about the coming season by means of the breastbone of a goose has prophesied that there will not be much cold, Various hunters say that the coats of many of the wild animals are not unusually thick this year, and this, they say, is an infallible sign that the whiter will not be a long, cold one. The squirrel, which is said to be one of the most reliable animals by which to foretell tbe winter, has given signs by not laying np very large quantities of corn and nuts, that there is not likely to be any great need of them. Many birds that usual- ly migrate south in plenty of time to be out of the way of the cold are still to be found'in sheltered spots. l:locrci SnoE;1 In Men's, Hoy's, Ladies' and Misses', in all the best styles, at lowest prices, skates put on free.—W. J. GREER. Maitland Presbytery, The Presbytery of Maitland met at Walton on Thursday, Dec. 2nd, and inducted Rev. R. A. Lundy into the pastoral charge of Duff's church. Rev. Mr. Tait presided, Rev, Mr, Wishart narrated the step which led up to the call, Rev. Mr. Edmison preached the sermon, Rev. Mr. Ferguson addressed the minister and Rev. Mr. McRae the people. Molesworth congregation has called Rev. T. A. Bell, B. A., of Napier, offering a salary of $900 and two weeks' holidays. The congregation was highly commended by Presbytery for increasing the stipend $100 ; there are only 75 families in the congrega- tion, Bervie, North Kinloss and Riverdale were united as one charge, offering a stipend of $1000. Rev. Mr. Bremner's pastorate at Bervie ceases at the end of the year. $500 worth of swell Cut Glass to choose from, at Patterson's Jewelry store, Hotel Accommodation, Hon, Mr. T3anna was very emphatic in his declaration the other day to the commercial travellers that more at- tendon would have to be paid by hotel keepers to the accommodation given to customers. He said that the Government were determined to sec that the hotelmen should keep hotel and provide accommodation equal to the rates they charged. Those who recused to do so would have their licenses cancelled. During his visit to the Old Country last year ho bad stay- ed at several hotels, where they pro- vided splendid aceontmodatioti at rea- sonable rates, and made good profits therefrom without looking to the bar- room to aid theta. Similar conditions would have to prevail in Canada. If these people in the hotel bttsfeess now could xtot or would riot provide the acconttnedation tile,, would have to go nut of business and make tour» for those Who would. Local 'litems The annual Xmas. tree and enter- tainment in connection with the Bel - grave Methodist Sunday School will be held as usual on Xmas. night, in the Forester's Hall, Hicks predicted that violent winter storms would sweep eastwardly across the eonntry from the llth to 14th. They arrived in due time. Another storm period is central on the 22nd, but until then the weather will be fairly good, Oatmeal exchanged for Oats. FR, NI( R. Howson, Wingham. The Men's meeting held last Sun- day afternoon, under the auspices of tho Youpg Men's Christian Associ- ation, was well attended, Dr, Rut- ledge gave au excellent address on, "If I could live my life over." The meeting was inspiring and helpful. That will surely be a bumper meet- ing next Tuesday evening, when Hon, Seaborn Wright of Georgia, one of the leaders in the prohibition move- ment of the Southern States, will ad- dress a mass meeting in the Town Hall. If you want to get a seat, you will have to be there in good time. We are ready for an immense busi- ness in. Christmas Footwear. Come see our display.—W, J. GREER. The annual holiday excursions from the West are now on and the old homes in Ontario are to be revisited, and the bonds which were strained when the children contracted the western fever will be strengthened and sustained for a time. It is said that 40,000 excursionists are on their way to Ontario. Milton Roadhouse, who is recover- ing from the fever, was pleased to again receive a gift of flowers from the members of the 3rd form of Wing - ham High School, also from members of Holmes' Sunday School, Turnberry. Miss Birchard, who has been nursing Milton for four weeks, returned to London on -Tuesday, Memphis, Tenn., has been the Larg- est prohibition city in the world since July 1. The official records of the police department show that during the first month under the new State law, with its former seven hundred saloons outlawed, arrests for drunken- ness were 61 as compared with 161 during July, 1908, under wide-open conditions. Patterson's Jewelry store is the place for Christmas Gifts this year. Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham. Headquarters for Toys at Knox's. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8.. Letter No. 2, from the editor of the Advance, appears on page 4. The snow plow made its rounds on Wednesday of last week for the first time this winter. The annual Christmas entertain- ment of St, Paul's Sunday School will be held on the 21st inst. Mrs. Goy bus purchased the cottage from Mr. Wm. Johnston at the south end of Josephine street. Two Houses to rent,—RITCI•IIE & COSENS. Dairymen l Don't forget the sale of Dairy Cows at the National Hotel- on Friday afternoon of this week. One week from next Saturday will be Christmas. If you haven't done your shopping yet, get right after it NOW. The rink was open for ice skating, for the first time this season, on Satur- day evening of last week. Looks like a good long skating season. NewXmas. goodsarriving dailyit at Knox's. Geo. Reilly of East Luther thinks he has the record potato. He dug up one that weighed 4 lbs. and took it to the office of the Grand Valley news- paper. Don't fail to be present at the big Local Option meeting this (Wednes- day) evening, when Rev. Mr. Wood- side and 0. A. Fleming, Esq., will give addresses. Home-made bread ; try it,—Frame R, HoWso.r, Winghain. Last Saturday was a hummer in town. The weather was so fine and sleighing so good, that people sirnply couldn't stay in the house, The mer- chants all report a good day's busi- ness. Ai any in town will regret to hear of the serious illness of Mr. H. °voucher of Southampton, formerly of Wing - ham. Typhoid fever, accompanied by hemorrhages, is the cause of his ill- ness. DANT KRACIG l—The best Snag Proof Rubber made. -W. J. GREER. Don't fail to attend the Christmas entertainment in the S. A. Hall, on Thursday, Dee. 23rd, at 8 p. m. Spe• tial music, singing, recitations and dialogues. The public are heartily invited. Jost add a year's subscription to The Advance in your Christmas gift to the boys And girls away from home. It's just like a letter every week, and there isn't anything they would ap- preciate more. See Knox's new Xmas. goods before purchasing elsewhere, Mrs, Ilenry I. Pearen, whose death occurred at Belgrave out Thursday of last week, an account of which is given by our Belgrave correspondent, was a resident of Winghant for a number of years prior to moving to Turnberry. 731yth, Dee, 1L— While out shooting near Belmont, David Marshall shot off his great too. He placed the mus- r:lo of his gun on his right foot and was leaning on the butt when it dis- eharc;ed. Amputation was necessary to prevent poisoning. Larger stock than ever of Christmas gobds at Knox s. Christmas Gifts Come in and look at; our stock before purchasing. We have many useful gifts suit- able for LADIES GENTLEMEN GIRLS BOYS INFANTS What an awful place Meaford must be. The following is from last week's Express and speaks for itself: "A citi- zen was heard to remark that the only people who quarrelled in Meaford were the newspapermen, furniture men and land agents. The rest of the business men just speak to one an- other in about the same tone ofvoice as they would speak to a collie dog." The Apollo Quintet'te and Bell Ring ars appeared in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. This was the third concept in the series under the auspices of the West- minster Guild of St. Andrew's Church. Although the weather proved very unfavorable, there was a good The attend- ance. entertainment was first- c class in every respect, and' was pro- nounced by many to be the best of the series so far. Fine line of new and up-to-date Jewelry at Knox's, WiNGHAM MARKETS. Wheat—$1.05 to $1.00. Oats -35 to 30 cts. Barley -50 cts. Peas -85 to 80 cts. Hay—$12.00 to $13.00 per ton. Butter -23 to 25 cts. Eggs -30 cts, Potatoes -35e to 400 per bush. Live Hogs—$7.75. We Wish You All A Very • Happy Christmas bMARRIAGES. Morton—Hardy.--On Nov.27tb, 1000, at the residence of the bride's par- ents, 1002 -0th Ave. West, Vancou- ver,13. C., by Rev. E. W. Stapleford, Lula M. Hardy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. hardy (formerly of Toronto), to Morton W. Morton of the Bttnk of Hamilton, Vancou- ver, B. C. Walton McKibbon DEATHS. Gramm,—In Grey, on Sunday, Dec. 12th, I000, Valentine Gramm, aged r8 yrs. Oloakey.—In Morris, Dec. 12th, Mary Elizabeth McIien, wife of James Oloakey, in her 67th year, Pearen,—It Belgrave, Dec. 0th, Char- lotte Bengough, beloved wife of Henry L Pearen, in her 501,11 year. Cedar Poles Wanted. DRUGGIST Offers will be received by the under- signed up to December 30th for green cedar poles as follows :---40 thirty foot, 10 thirty-five foot, 5 forty foot. Poles to be sound and straight and not less than six inches top and to be delivered in Winghain during January, Con, tract will be awarded for all or any part of poles needed. Taos. Guiscattlzv, Mayor. Teacher Wanted. For School Seetiott No. 8, East Wa- wanosh, Huron Co.; second-class nro- fessiorral prefer'yed.; commencing Jan- uary 3. Apply, stating salary and ex- perienee, to J. W. 13011E, Marnoch, Ont. •-rhe;- W.. ,,,,,-.,. - •. Our Christmas Slipper display is a regular beauty show ! There are, by far, too many styles to attempt a description. We certainly wouldn't know where to commence or where to stop. We've Slippers for Everybody, from Grandpa to Baby. Slippers for every purpose. 25c, 50c, up to $r.00 or $i.5o. Come, see our Slipper Show ! W. J. Greer THE SODER 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 WHITEWEAR MFG. CO. Berlin • Ontario. EVA M. WBEATON, M. E. READER AND ENTERTAINER Ilonor Graduate of Ontario Ladies' College of Whitby. Concert engagements accepted. For terms, address Pine River, Ont., care of Rev, Morley Madden, 1 1 i 1 1 1i astio00,11110111 apse mxtam( sgm b 962.001 1I 1 O a ENt One year ago, Mr. Goo. Wakeman was earning a- bont $100 per year as farm laborer. Now he is earning at the rate of $96:2 a year. Six mths, training at our Bnsiness College made the difference. Was it a good investment? He thinks so. His address is New Os- goods, Sask. Four Conrses-- • PREPA17A'TORY COMMERCIAT, STENOCTRAPTIIf TELE(TItAt'1iY Enter any time, Indi- vidual instruction. Write for particulars. WINGHAM IIU'SINE V COLLEGE G tO. 81)011011, 1?n eetrat. Nei saiaimileilair Pio On ettliMommula .