The Wingham Advance, 1909-12-23, Page 1The Allingham Advance.
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WINGHAM, ONT., TI3URSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1909.
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The Christmas Time.
Christmas is with us once more.
Aside from participation in the
rush and activity of business, incl
in the quiet of his California sanc-
tum, the Editor greets his readers,
and lets his thoughts
"Throng round him as they would."
Old indeed is the festival of
Christmas ! Yet each recurrence
is new, welcome, and pulsating
with the freshness of youth.
Christmas dates back many sen,
turies, and invariably carries our
thoughts back to Bethlehem and
the manger -cradle. It is not only
historic, but sacred and hallowed
in its associations.
Christmas marks the passing of
the year. Last January 1st, a new
year came to us as a perfect stran-
ger. It is now nearly gone—gone
too with its joys, its sorrows, its
successes and its failures. But ere
it passes, it drops one more bou-
quet at our feet, in the brightest,
most joyous festival in its posses-
sion—Christmas.
What has the year brought to
us ? What use have we made of
its opportunities? Are we any
better for having lived in 1009? Or
is anybody else the better for our
having lived in this year of grace?
Rave we performed our duties in a
mechanical, perfunctory manner,
without a thought of the sacred-
ness of duty, even the trivial duties
of life ?
What does Christmas mean to
us? With some, it is merely a
question as to—what, and how
much can we eat? Others by the
force of circumstances are kept in
the rush of business until the early
hours of the Christmas morn, and
all real thought of the festival is
tbus relegated to the back -ground
of the mind. In the home, the
housekeeper is worked and worried
providing the feast for the body;
when past, they are glad it is over,
and the essence of Christmas has
failed to break through the crust
of toil. But worse than all, some
gbrge themselves on the good
of
thingsprovided
by the toil
others, that by reason of an o
ver-
loaded stomach, n h Y positive-
ly
are o
sitive-
ly incapable of entertaining genu-
ine Christmas thoughts, and excuse
themselves by saying that "Christ-
tnas only comes once a year." To
others, it is a time of giving and
receiving, and nothing more, Per-
haps in this, and the customary re-
union of friends, lie the chief joys
of Christmas. The sad fact is—
that even in our gift -giving we run
to' extremes, so that often it de-
generates into a matter of obliga-
tion, or even worse—formal ex-
changes, entirely lacking the Christ
spirit. We lavish our gifts on
those who need them not, but few
seek out the homes of the needy,
and hearts stricken with sorrow
and suffering, and we forget the
homes to which Christmas cheer
never comes. Yet there are hearts
that ache because no one cares.
The real essence of Christmas is
the Christ spirit ; the spirit of Hirn,
who "though he was rich, yet for
our sakes, becarne poor, that we
throtigh bis poverty might become
rich." _The more thoroughly we
imitate His spirit of unselfishness,
and activity of endeavor to serve
others, the better it will be for our-
selves and also for others. To
those who strive to imitate the
Master in His unselfishness and be-
stowal of good upon others with-
out hope of returns, there comes a
rich reward, far beyond the mere
exchange of gifts.' The true Christ-
mas spirit is like the quality of
mercy—"It blesseth him who gives
and hint who takes.'
Christmas then is not merely a
time for the gratification of the ap-
petites, nor for the giving or re-
ceiving of gifts, but for remember-
ing the Christ, and imitating Him,
who by his unselfish life and the
great atonement, brought life and
immortality it to light." If
anything
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Y
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tends to lighten the burden of
human woe, to lift the pall of
earth's gloom, to kill sin (man's
most bitter and stubborn foe), to
bring in the reign of righteousness,
and make this world worth living
in, it is the manifestation of the
Christ spirit, To this, we owe all
the humanizing, Christianizing in-
fluences abroad. It is the basis of
our civilization. Our Hospitals,
Asylums, }louses of Refuge, Homes
for the Incurable, the expansion of
missionary effort, and all philan•
thropic tVOr
evidences of the
lc, are
Christ spirit. They owe their ex]s•
tenee to the spirit and example of
Rim, who "went about doing
good"; who when He could give no
g gift ift to a sinful World, gave
Himself that he might uplift ft
from the abyss into which It heel
fallen,
The editor sends his greetings to
elf his readers, correspondents and
r J'oas
and
wislte
s then a
pions j '
at
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and happy Ohristmas In the best
c and truesttetnse.
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MEETING OF COUNCIL..
Wingham Town Council held its fin-
al session fur 1009 on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 15th. The members
were all present, and the minutes of
previous meetings were read and
adopted.
Electric Light Matters.
A petition for an electric light at
the corner of Leopold and Patrick
streets was referred to the electric
light committee, on motion of Couns.
McKibbou and Bono.
On the recommendation of the hire,
Water and Light Committee, Jno. F.
Groves was appointed Secretary, and
Herb. Campbell manager.
The recommendations that fhtt rates
be abolished (except those in hallways)
and that outside lights tae put on
meter, also that a service box be put
in at Jno. ii. Stephenson's, were
adopted.
The Finance Report.
On motion of Couns. McKibbon and
Redmond, the report of the Finance
Committee was adopted, and the fol-
lowing accounts ordered to be paid :—
A. Young, supplies $ 9 98
Dom. Express, charges 1.00
D. C. McDonald, labor 4 30
Geo. Carr, suit for Chief.... , .... 20 00
F. Gutteridge, cement and tile... 15 55
D. C. McDonald, labor. 420
W, Holmes, repairs & supplies.. 7.70
Bell Tel. Co., service 50
G. Alien, salary and commission
on dog tax 50.20
R. Rankin, salary 7.00
J. B. Ferguson, sail. and pstg57.50
W. Rintoul, wheel for bell 6 50
A. Nichol, repairs .. 2 85
Alex. Young, tapping mains 37.50
E. Lewis, salary. 20.00
Hook & Ladder Co., attending
fire 350
Firemen, 13 men 65.00
D. Relines, legal fees 30.95
Miscellaneous Matters.
W. D. Pringle zeddressed'the Coun-
cil in regard to starting a glove fac-
tory, and also asked permission to con-
nect a stand -pipe to the waterworks
pipes. On motion of Couns. Elliott
and McKibbon, Mr. Pringle was
granted permission •to connect with
the waterworks.
On motion of Couns. Elliott and
Bone, Mr. Malcolm was granted a re-
fund of $21 13 on Transient Traders'
License.
The time for returning the roll was
extended to January 15th, on motion
of Drs. Redmond and Irwin.
Mr. Wheeler, representing Tuir-
berr•y Council, addressed the meeting
on the subject of taxes on the electric
light plant, No action was taken.
Thi? Mayor's Retirement.
While Mayor Gregory didn't exact-
ly announce his retirement from the
chief officer's chair, yet it was under-
stood that he intended to do so, aid
with this iu view the following
motion by Couns. Elliott and McKib-
bon was unanimously carried—"This
Council desires to place an record its
keen appreciation of the able and un-
partial manner in which Mayor Gre-
gory has filled his office during the
year."- The Mayor thanked the Coun-
cil very heartily for the kind words,
and also expressed his thanks to the
Councillors for their courtesy to him
at all times.
Another Vote Of Appreciation.
After twenty-six years of faithful
service as Clerk and Treasurer of the
Town, 11:Ir, J. B. Ferguson severs his
connection with these positions, and
on motion of Drs. Redmond and
Irwin, the following vote of appreci-
ation was unanimously carried :—
Whereas our esteemed Clerk and
Treasurer, Mr. J. 13. Ferguson, has
tendered his resignation to take effect
at the conclusion of the present year
and signifies his intention of leaving
our town and permanently taking up
his residence in California.
And whereas he bas given 26 of the
best years of his life to the service of
the town in the faithful and efficient
performance of the varied duties con-
nected with the position of the Town
Clerk and Treasurer.
And whereas his knowledge of
municipal law and his experience in
municipal matters have been valuable
aid to members of the successive coun-
oils during his long term of office.
Andw hereas his advice has been
given freely and impartially at
all
times in his official capacity, and be
has exercised scrupulous accuracy in
his care of the books, ofiieial papers
and documents of the town, as well as
all financial matters of which he had
charge.
Therefore, be ib resolved, that we,
the Mayor and Councillors of, the town
of Wingham, assembled, desire to
place on record our sincere appreci-
ation of the long and veluable services
which he has rendered to the town,
both by the sterling integrity of his
character as an exemplary offielal, and
the thoroughness and efficiency with
which he performed every part of his
work.
And that a eo ilY of this resolution
Fre presented to M. Ferguson signed
ned
byo Mayor and Councillors.
New Xtnas, goods arriving daily al
ICnont's.
Home -Made bread ; try it,---rnaenrt
R. HoWeeet, Wingham,
Patterson'e Jewelt•y store is the
for Christnaae Giftsyear.
plate
this
JIMMY r Stroi i In Metes B`oy's,
Ladies and Misses, in all the best
styles, at lowest prlees, skates put on
free.- -W. J. 01tltrtit,
PRINCIPAL TAYLOR CANED,
The closing exercises of Wingham
High School for the year 1900 took
place on Wednesday of this week,,
The scholars were in high spirits, and
the music of their voices rang out in
the frosty air as they wished each
other a hearty "Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year." Bet there was
one discordant note, caused by the
thought that the closing exercises
meant the severance of happy and
harmonious relations between Princi-
pal Taylor and the scholars.
For three and a half yeaus Mr. Tay-
lor has been the capable and pains-
taking Principal of the High School,
and with the co-operation of .an effi-
cient staff of assistants, the school las
gained a reputation throughout the
province that has not been surpassed.
This has only been accomplished by
earnestness, sincerity, intense interest
in the welfare of the school, self-eacri-
tice, and ability ,to organize. That
the scholars have responded nobly to
every earnest appeal is testified to by
the abounding success the school has
attained. The school started with an
attendance of 112 ; second term, 120 ;
third term, 140; fourth term, 160;
fifth term, 170. During the three and
e, half years, 81 have passed the Junior
Leaving, 37 Matriculated, 38 passed
the Senior Leaving, 50 have received
first-class honors, and $141 have been
received in Scholarships. Me. Taylor
has been teaching for fourteen years—
three years near Blyth, eight years in
Dutton high School, and the remain-
ing years in Wingham. That he has
e warm place in the hearts of the
scholars Was evidenced by the fact
that they presented him last Friday
with a handsome gold -headed cane,
accompanied by thee address which
follows. On the cane was engraved—
"From the Wingham High School to
Mr. J. A. Taylor, December 1009,"
The recipient was delighted with the
gift, and though taken by surprise,
expressed his gratitude in suitable
terms.
Vis Consili Expel -8 Mole Ruit Sua.
To our highly respected and beloved
Principal, Mr. 3. A. Taylor :—
On behalf of the staff and students
of the Wingham High School, we the
undersigned do huinbly desireto hevess
by. express to you in a feeble degree
our deep regret occasioned by your
departure from our midst,
You have ever been to us a very
obliging and sympathizing friend and
tutor, ready at all times, not only in
school but also after hours, to lend us
your able and much appreciated ser-
vices, and seemingly never tiring of
seeking our welfare and advancement.
Under your able leadership and
guidance, supported by an efficient
staff, has developed during the past
three years, one of the leading, though
youngest, High Schools of Ontario.
Not only have you thoroughly equip-
ped us against the Philistines iu form-
er years, and skilfully instructed us in
the use of our resources, but we have
been prepared in no small degree to
encounter the legions of difficulties
which in ,the coming years will loom
up before our vision. We feel grate-
ful to you not only for these things,
but also for this prosperous and bene-
ficient Literary Society now before
you, and for the healthful and invig-
orating sports which we enjoy upon
the campus of this school.
As a slight token of our apprecia-
tion of your services and goodwill
towards us at all times, we now pre-
sent to you this cane, hoping that as
in future years you look upon its gold-
en head and see engraven thereon
your own name, associated with that
of this school, you may look back with
pleasure to the happy years which
you spent in this community. We
hope also that it may accompany you
through a prosperous future ever
more glorious from year to year, and
to a ripe old ago of joy, peace and con-
tentment. 'We desire you to accept
cur best wishes for the future bappi-
ness and prosperity of yourself, Mrs,
Taylor and faintly.
Deep as may be the grief called up
within us by this recent change, yet
through the darkness gleams one
beam of comfort in our knowledge of
your advancement, and especially so
when we remember that to every
cloud, however dark, there needs must
he a silver lining. And so
"Uplifted high in heart and hope aro we,
Mall wo doubt not that• for ono so true.
There must bo other nobler work to do."
Signed by the teachers and eighteen
students.
Annual Entertainment.
The annual Christmas entertain-
ment of St. Paul's Sunday School was
held on Tnesdity evening, After the
children had all done ample justice to
the good things provided on the sup-
per tables in the school room, an ad-
journment was made to the Parish
Hall, where a splendid program was
given by the pupils of the school. The
children acquitted themselves eyeditas
Fly in the varions selections, even the
wee tots who gave recitations. The
most interesting part was when the
chairman announced that Santa Claus
was expected, but insteadof
e Santa
little Jack l+rost appeared with a mes-
sage, explaining that Santa being un-
able to come owing to rush of bust-
ness, had sent his wife. Mrs, Santa
Clans then arrived with a very large
pttlnpltiu and on ope• ing it a little
fairy jumped out and a&weetly sang a
soler, telling of the presents they had
brought and which were then distri-
buted to the children, who Were a the de-
llg
lighted. absence of a rector,
Mt. 3, O. Smith acted as chairman,
Much credit is due to Miss llottgltton
for the preparation of the programa,
THE GRIM REAPER.
Mrs. George C. Manners,
Death, with all the sadness and
gloom that usually accompany it,
Dame to the home of Mr. George C.
Manners on Sunday evening last, and
claimed as its victim, Mrs. Manners,
In the forty-first year of her age. De-
ceased contracted a severe cold some
months ago, which laid the founda-
tion for that dread disease, consump-
tion. How true it is that "fierce dis-
eases wait around, to hurry mortals
home." Her maiden name was Susie
MaeMath, and about eight years ago
was united in marriage to her now
bereaved and sorrowing husband, who
is left to continue life's journey alone.
She was a good christian woman, and
her death corresponded with her life,
and was happy, peaceful and trium-
phant. She was a member of the
Methodist Church, and an active
worker in the. Ladies' Aid Society of
that Church. The funeral took place
on Tuesday afternoon to Wingham
cemetery, Rev. Dr. Rutledge condnet-
ing the services. Mr. Manners has
the deepest sympathy of our citizens
in his sore bereavement.
Jelin Edwin McIntosh.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh
was saddened on Saturday last, when
death robbed them of their son, John
Edwin, in his 43rd year. Deceased
had not been enjoying the best of
health for some months, which was
thought to be the result of overwork
and anxiety in connection with
launching a new business in Wing -
ham. However, his condition grew
worse, and following.an operation for
acute appendicitis, complications set
in, and on Saturday (one week after
being taken ill) his spirit returned to
Him who gave it. Deceased came to
Wingham from Mt. Forest last spring
and opened up in the jewelry and op-
tical business. He was a first-class
mechanic, upright in his dealings, and
respected by all who knew him. The
relatives, who have been plunged ung ed into
such pungent grief, have the deepest
sympathy of our townspeople. Inter-
ment took place in Mt. Forest ceme-
tery on Monday.
W. J. Albert MacGregor.
We deeply regret it becomes
s
our duty to record the death of•an-
other of our young business men, in
the person of W. J. Albert Mac-
Gregor, on Tuesday of this week. For
several months deceased had been in
delicate health, but his condition was
not considered serious until a couple
of weeks ago when it was learned he
was in the relentless grip of Bright's
disease. He was born in Hensall
thirty-one years ago, and received his
education and learned the printing
trade at Ripley, where for some years
he conducted a job printing office.
Later he h..] 1 responsible positions.
with Tho Globe, London Free Press
and London Advertiser. In 1901 he
took charge of the Thamesford Star,
and after a year and a half with that
paper, he purchased the Lucknow
Sentinel. Owing to ill -health he was
forced to dispose of the business in
1908, and later purchased a job print-
ing business in Wingham. He pur-
chased a home in town a few months
ago, and had just got comfortably set-
tled, when Death, that unwelcome
visitor, made his appearance. He
leaves a widow and young son to
mourn his demise, besides his mother,
sister and brothers. Deceased was a
regular attendant of the Presbyterian
Church, and was a member of the
I. 0. 0. F., C. 0. I+'.; I. 0. F., and
C. O. C. F.
MUNICIPAL RUMBLINGS.
If indications count for anything,
the citizens of Wingham are promised
one of the hottest municipal elections
that they have had for a long time.
The municipal pot is not only simmer-
ing but it is actually boiling, -
For Mayor, Messrs. Geo. Spotton
r in th
Win. Holmes are e field. Dr.
and lit
Kennedy will not deny that he may
be a candidate also, However, we are
assured that the Mayor for 1910 will
not go in by acclamation.
For Reeve, no other trams seems to
be mentioned bet that of the present
member, Dr, A, J. Irwin.
For Councillors, the contest will be
an interesting one. Most of the mem-
bers of the 1000 Council will seek re,
election. They are --Dr. Itedmond, J.
Walton McKibben, Wm, Bone and
LL B. Elliott. Besides the above, A.
E. Lloyd, D. E. 'McDonald and S. aro Ben-
nett
I
in the field. How
many
othersta have their earsto the to y
ground listening for a call from the
electors,'we do not know.
For Commissioners, S. A. Morton
and V. VanNorman are in the field.
For School Trustees, we hear no
nomas mentioned, although there will
be some vacancies to 1111, A. E. Lloyd
is dropping out, T. not Is away, and
W. I.), Pringle and 0. N, Griffin sign's,
'o f ste rn Dint
f then intention o
i
pp
s so
y`
it looks as if the Public School Board
for 0110 will be almost a complete
change front this y'ear's Hoard.
THE SEWER BY-LAW.
This by-law provides for the raising
of $0,500 for the putting down of a
10 -inch trunk sewer on Josephine
street from Alfred street to a point
near the intersection of Scott and
Josephine streets, thence to the gravel
pit near the Maitland where septic
tanks and filter beds, similar to those
at Berlin, will be provided for sewage
disposal. Below Victoria street a 15 -
inch pipe will be used. As in Gode-
rich the cost of this main sewer will
be paid by the town as a whole. Fur-
ther extensions will no doubt be made
as they are petitioned for, in the same
manner as waterworks extensions are
now made or by a frontage tax. Ob-
jection has been made to the town
paying the whole cost of the main
sewer, but it is proposed to charge
every property owner on Josephine
St. tapping the sewer, an annual rate
similar in amount to that paid by
those on the side streets who obtain
extensions of the sewer system. This
proposed charge of course is not men-
tioned in the by-law but is left for
future Councils to determine. When
the Council a few years ago submitted
this by-law, this seemed the best
method, of placing a charge upon the
front street, and the present Council
are of the smile opinion. Now as to
the advantages to the town as a
whole :-
1—I1 will provide a receiving main
sufficiently large for the sewage of a
town twice the size of Wingham.
2—It will prevent the pouring into
the soil of our town of the large
amount of sewage from hotels and
business blocks. This will be of gen-
eral advantage to all as many of those
living on back streets find employ-
ment in front street business places
and factories, and are thus in danger
of infection. In this connection note
that most of the cases of typhoid this
year originated on or near the main
street of the town. It is of general
advantage to all that our town should
be freed from the stigma which year-
ly outbreaks of fever places upon it.
3—It will make possible at an early
date the improvement and beautifying
of our main street by the laying down
of a permanent roadway of broken
stone or other paving material.
4—It will add materially to the
waterworks revenue through the in-
stallation of inside closets.
We are ready for an immense busi-
ness in Christmas Footwear. Come
see our display,—W. J. GREER,
Personais
Miss May Knox is home from To-
ronto for Christmas.
Mr. McElroy of Blyth was a visitor
at Mrs. Gibson's over Sunday.
Dr. T. Chisholm, M. P., is home
from Ottawa for the holidays.
Gordon•Imlay of Detroit is a Christ-
mas visitor at Itis home in town.
Miss Gibson of Blyth visited Mrs.
Gibson of Shuter St„ over Sunday.
Mrs. J. W. Anderson of Lindsay is
visiting her sister, Mrs, J. Galbraith.
Hon. Seaborn Wright was the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Rill while in
town.
Frank McGuire of Winnipeg, Man.>
is on a visit to his mother and brother
in town,
Jas. H. Chisholm of Toronto is
spending the Christmas holidays at
his home here,
Mrs, Geo. Spotton and daughter are
spending the Christmastide with rela-
tives at Listowel.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T -L Leishman of
Pense, Sask., are visiting relatives in
town and vicinity.
Mr. Roht. Match, the manager of
the House of Refuge at Clinton, was
in town last Friday.
Miss Bessie Marsales is home from
the Macdonald Institute, Guelph, for
the Christmas holidays.
Miss A. Carrick has completed her
second millinery season at Drumbo,
and is hone for the holidays,
Alex. Forsyth, jr., returned home
last Friday, after spending several
months in the western provinces.
M.Lamont,who has been send-
D] r
spend-
ing
n lta
in
a couple of weeks in Vt i m
and vicinity, returned to his home in
London Jct., on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell Kennedy
and three children of Elm Creek,
Man„ arrived in town last Friday on
a visit to Mrs, Kennedy's mother,
Mrs. Treacy,
Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Barber of Gten-
avon, Sask., aecompanied by Miss
Jean, have arrived to spend the winter
With their /laughter, Mrs, . Jno, S.
Duckett, 1st line, Morrie.
The relatives from a distance who
attended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Manners on Tuesday, were ;—Mr. and
Mrs. Stobie of Seaforth, Mr, and Mrs.
r, and
Jas.141ac iS tatlt ofClinton,l t
,
Mrs. Adam Mantuas of Kineardine
,
,Too, Manners and Adam Case of Tees -
water, Miss MeeMatli of Dungannon,
11:ir, and Mrs. Chas, Hoffman of Wel-
land,
spend-
ing
wl4o aresp
r.
Atttonl# the student
ing the Ohristmas and New Year troll-
days at their respective Reines here,
are---- Misses Marjory Gordon, Irene
Davis, Gertie Cruikshank, Olive Crrtilt-
shank, and Thea. 1!1. Robinson, Geddes
Wildon, Reba 11:1e13urney end Clifford
V raersit
r the Potent() n
1:u h frim h ,
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g
a1S]ss 'Ault,Atysiey
frofrom-the Normal
School, Stratford ; Misses Minnie Reqs
and Edna Tsbister, and Adam Tsbieter
from the Nortnal School, Toronto,
One For The Men,
Oh ye men of ye Wingham Metho-
dist church, why do ye not arise earl-
ier on Sunday mornings that ye might
wend your way to ye House of Wor-
ship. The scarcity of men at the
morning service last Sunday caused
the pastor to remark, that he never
knew a congregation where it took so
little snow to keep the men home from
church as it does the men of the Wing -
ham Methodist congregation. He ad-
vised the ladies to bundle up their
hubbies in blankets, ere,, sothat they
would not catch cold, and bring them
out to the services of the sanctuary,
A Disinterested Party
A gentleman from London was in
the Advance office on Monday. The
conversation drifted to the subject of
local option. He said that he was not
an interested party in the contest
here, but that he had been in a good
many towns and villages where the
act was in force, and the businessmen
in those places are so well satisfied
with local option that they would not
go back to license for anything. Busi-
ness is good, streets are free from
noisy characters, hotel accommoda-
tion is good, and altogether local
option is the best thing that ever
happened.
Congratulations, John.
On Tuesday evening of last week, at
6,30 o'clock, a matrimonial alliance
was consummated at the Methodist
Parsonage, Brussels, when John A.
Ritchie of Wingham, and Miss Bessie,
youngest daughter of Thomas and
Mrs. Bone of Brussels, joined hand
and heart, Rev. E. G. Powell per-
forming the ceremony, They com-
mence married life with the beat wish-
es of a wide circle of friends. The
bride was deputy Postmistress in the
Brussels office for years and was a
general favorite. Mr. Ritchie was a
former Brusselite, his father being a
resident of that town,
Removed To Stratford.
Mr. T. S. Brandon and family re-
moved to Stratford last week. They
will be missed by their large circle of
friends, who wish for them health and
prosperity wherever they may be.
Mr, Brandon was Treasurer of Morris
township fort twenty years,
and proved
himself a worthy and capable official.
The young people of Mr. Brandon's
family have taken an active part in
the social life of the community, and
will be missed both in town and
country. 'Wingham regrets losing
this estimable family, but we hope
their residence in the Classic City
may be pleasant in every respect.
Distinguished Writer.
The London Times, perhaps the
most influential paper in the world, is
getting out in book form, condensed
biographs of the most distinguished
Canadians in all parts of the world.
Brantford will be represented by one
name, that of Mrs. Margaret A.
Brown, author of "My Lady of the
Snows." Mrs. Brown's biography
appears in this book as one of the
distinguished writers of the day,
The above lady is a former Winghain-
ite, being a daughter of Mr. Richard
Porter of town. Wingham should
feel proud that one of its former
young ladies is receiving such dis-
tinction.
CnRIsTMA.s SLIPPERS ?—Well, just
come to see our display—that's all the
ask 1 W. J. Greer.
is Santa Claus Real ?
Well, such a question i Say, if any
person is real, it is that same Santa
Claus. Some people doubt that Peary
reaced the North Pole. Who dares
doubt that Santa Claus comes in his
Arctic gear to fill the stockings of his
devotees with Christmas gladness ?
Two men have sworn that Dr. Cook
offered to pay them to fabricate his
records. I3as any person of sound
mind dared to suggest that Santa
Claus' records were fabricated ? Say,
if any scientist should get up and
publicly make that statement, be
would be bludgeoned out of his miser-
able existence. The people wouldn't
stand for such rank heresy. Yes,
yes. Santa Clans is real, Millions of
children have had reason to believe in
him. May millions more have reason
to believe in hire after the 25th of
December 1000,
A Large Meeting.
At the local option meeting on Tues-
day evening, the Town Hall was
crowded to the doors with a most
attentive audience. Dr. Redmond
occupied the chair. The Army Band
was in attendance and gave a few
selections, The speaker of the even-
ing was Hon. Seaborn Wright of
an address that
Georgia, Who gave
g
interesting a stin and entertaining, was t g g, and
at the same time was full of convic-
tion and force, Ile has a peculiar
style of speaking that is not often
met With. At one time he is sitting
down, addressing the audience in a
conversational manner, and at anoth-
er he is on his feet driving home and
clinching some point in thtu derotrs
tones. The tnooting could not fail to
Hake Mende for the Mese in whie
b
interest it was held, and we regret
that time and spaeeWill not permit
of a MON) extended reference to it,
To The Citizens Of Wiagham.
As stated last issue, I am offering
myself as candidate for the Mayoralty
for 1010. If elected, I shall be prepar-
ed to devote the requisite time and
attention to same and shall guard the
town's financial and other interests as
I would my own,
Faithfully Yours,
GEO. SPOTTON.
[Locatirtcmej
Good Flour.—Awde's, Wingham.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Read Willis .Sc Co.'s advt. on page 8,
The Advance wishes everybody a
very Happy Christmas,
A report of the local option meet-
ing held last week will be found on
page 8,
Mr. Fred Korman of Walkerton
(formerly of Wingham) is dangerously
111.
Dr. Redmond gave an excellent ad-
dress at the Epworth League meeting
last Monday evening, on "Why and
how to be healthy."
Fine line of new and up-to-date
Jewelry at Knox's.
Mrs. Arch. Trew is quite poorly at
present, from the' effects of a fall she
received some time ago, by which she
injured one of her limbs.
The friends of Mrs. R. J. Day will
be pleased to learn that she is improv-
ing favorably after undergoing an
operation a week or so ago,
Oatmeal exchanged for Oats.
FRANK R. HowsoN, Wingham.
Mr. Geo. Spotton has purchased the
Armstrong property at the north end
of town. The sale was made through
the agency of Ritchie &.Cosens.
Mrs. T. H. Agnew will hold her post
nuptial reception at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Alexander Ross, on the
afternoons and evenings of December
30th and 31st.
To RENT.—Rooms over D. M. Gor-
don's store.' Apply to Dr. Irwin.
Mr. Geo. Manners wishes, through
the Advance,
to sincerelythankk the
friends and neighbors for their kind-
ness and sympathy towards him in
his recent bereavement.
After several weeks' enforced holi-
days as a result of an accident on the
G..T. R. near St, Marys, Mr. William
Sneath again resumed work on the
London run on Tuesday last,
See Knox's new Xmas. goods before
purchasing elsewhere.
A meeting of the Hospital Ladies'
Auxiliary will be held at 4.15 p. m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 4th, 1910, in the Council
Chamber. The collectors who have
not as yet done their collecting, are
requested to finish the work after
Christmas.
The removal of Principal- Taylor
will leave a vacancy in St. Andrew's
Sunday School that will be hard to
fill. His class, consisting of about six-
teen boys, showed their appreciation
of his interest by presenting him with
a handsome suit case.
KANT KRACK 1—The best Snag
Proof Rubber made.—W. J. GRIMM.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Campbell of Turnberry has been sad-
dened for the Christmastide by the
death of their only child, Jean Odell,
aged 4 years and 10 days. Death
came to her on Thursday of last week,
resulting from an attack of pneu-
monia.
Owen Sound has at least one hard-
ware firm that believes in a liberal
use of printers' ink, and that firm is
Creeper & Griffin, The laftter is Gor-
don, son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. N. Griffin
of town. They have just issued their
fall and winter catalogue, containing
about 65 pages. No wonder they are
doing well in the northern town.
Wouldn't mother enjoy a pair of
one Comfortable Felt House Slippers ?
Remeinber her at Christmas time. --
W. J. Greer.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Wingham branch of the Wornen s In-
stitute will be held in the C.O.P
hall
on Thursday, Deo. 301.h, at 2 80 p. tn.
Subjects —"What should Christmas
mean to me?" by Mrs. J, W. Hewer;
"Report of Guelph Convention," by
Mrs, W. T. Linklater. Members re-
quested to attend. Visitors welcome.
Mrs. M. L Gillespie, Sce.
LEGGINGS LEGGINGS 1 The
right kind for Men and 13oy's, only
$1.25 per pair. Big value, See them
at W. J. GItEER'O.
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 machinee prefetred
but be-
ginners will bo taught. Comfort-
able quarters, steady work, good
wages.
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Berlin * Ontario.
For Mayor..
To The Citizens of Wsngharn,
Ladies and Gentlemen .Having
been requested by a number of the
ratepayers of Wingham to be a can-,
didate for Magor for 1910, and hav-
ing consented, I take this opportunity
of soliciting your vote and influence
for my election. I am not seeking the
position for the honor there may be
in it, but for the best interests and
welfare of the Town.
Wishing you the compliments of the
season.
Yours Truly
Win, Holmes.
For Councillor.
To The Electors of Wingham. •
Your vote and influence is respect-
fully solicited to help secure my re-
election as Councillor for 1910,
Yours Truly,
J. Walton McKibbon.
For Councillor.
To The Electors of Wingham.
Ladies and Gentlemen :—Having
decided to offer myself as a candidate
for Councillor for the year 1910, I beg
to solicit your vote and influence to
secure my election. If elected, I will
do my best to advance the Town's
interests.
Wishing you all the compliments of
the season, I remain,
Yours Sincerely,
D. E. NcDonald.
Headquarters for Toys at Knox's.
Larger stock than ever of Christmas
goods at Knox's.
$500 worth of swell Cut Glass to
choose from, at Patterson's Jewelry
store.
Christmas Gifts
Come in and look at our stock
before purchasing. We have
many useful gifts suit-
able for
LADIES
GENTLEMEN
GIRLS
BOYS
INFANTS
We Wish You All A Very
Happy Christmas
Walton McKibbon
DRUGGIST
Merry Christmas.
There is no better filling for the
Christmas Stockings than our ohoioa
Footwear. No gifts more sensible—
and no Gifts that are appreciated
more.
SHOES and SLIPPERS Prom The
World's Best Makers
SHOES for Men, Women and Chil
dren. SHOES for every purpose nn
der the sun for which Good Shoes
r wanted.
are
SLIPPERS 1 -..Prow we have said. it.
For our Slipper Show is well worth
Coming to see.
You'll run no risk in selecting your
Christmas Footwear here, for we will
ohebrfully ,make any exchanges your
desire after Christmas.
We wish you all a Merry, Merry
Christmas.
W. J. Greer
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