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The Wingham Advance, 1904-12-15, Page 132ND YEAR, NO, 16, he Wingham. Advance. good giems Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Feathers "Wanted. --1a. A,. Ball & Co. Ther have a new stook of Peruna at ?VleOitirs drug store. Clinton's Hospital has 3 patients within its wails at the present time. Don't miss a course at Listowel Business College, which reopens. Jan. 8rd,1905. All kinds of Cigars and Tobaccoes at Kruse's. it cost the Chesloy school board $0 a day to heat the school with wood. Now they &re'trying coal. The Huron Poultry and Pet Stock Association will hold their annual ex- hibition in January, on the aid, 4th and 5th, in the town hall,. Goderich. William Burrell of Wingham, has bought the bay pacer Little Sandy, with a record of 2.181, Ile was pur- chased from Toronto parties at a re- ported price of $500, Oranges at prices from lac. to 50e. per dozen at L. G. Kruse's. W. J, Ramsay, of Zion City, Ill. (formerly of Wingbanh) has renewed his subscrii)tien to the Advance. It is a welcome visitor to his home, bring- ing the weekly news of the vicinity. The new municipal :Act comes into force at the approaching mtuaicipal elections and all intending candidates must register their qualifications be- fore the hour of nomination com- mences. Wingham Firemen have secured H. Wihnot Young's Big Bijou Comedy Co. for n term extending from Jan. 80 to Feb. 4, 1905. The Co. bring excellent recommendations. Further announcements later. Fon SALE.—Good milch cow. Ap- ply at T. T. Field's butcher shop. In County Council Division No, 7, including the townships of Huron and Kinloss, and the village of Lucknow, the olds Councillors. Alessis. J. Lyons of Lucknow, and Warden McCharles, of Huron, are both in the field for re- election. The name of Mr. F. Henry, Reeve of Kinloss. is•also mentioned as a candidate. Mr. J. T. Currie of East Wawanosh is definitely in the field for County Councillor, and will no doubt poll a good vote in this end of the Division. His municipal experience will prove an advantage to him should he be elected. His card appears in another column. He should make a good Councillor. All kinds of Candies, Bon Botts and Taffies at L. G. Kruse's. The Advance welcomes Mr. and Mrs. David Robertson of East Wa- wanosh as citizens of our town. Prior to leaving their old home, their friends and neighbors made them a presentation, accompanied by an ad- dress conveying most kindly senti- ments. We have not space this week to refer to the matter further. A reader of the Advance writes— "On passing our rink on Monday evening, we could not resist the temptation to stop for a moment and listen to the shoats of the merry cur- lers, which sounded like music on the chill wintry air. "Sweep her up y``, boys" and make the season one of the best. Success to ye tronk." HOCKEY Boots.—Gents', Boys' and Ladies'. In styles and prices, we lead. W. J. Greer. Says the Walkerton Telescope :— "The cry for water goes up from all over the country. One farmer out in Brant has to drive his cattle two miles every day to the river, and unless there is a change shortly in the- water• supply, he threatens to sell off all his stock. And this part of the Province Is not worse off than other parts." The Blyth correspondent of the Seaforth Expositor writes:—The dele- gates to the Conservative convention at Auburn stopped here for a couple of hours on their way home last Monday and were very well pleased on having got a resident of their town, Mr, Dud- ley Holmes, as the Conservative re- presentative for West Huron. There is no doubt but that he will retake a good run, being so well known all over the riding. T. II, Ross is appointed sole dealer for Heintzman & Co., the popular piano, for Wingham and surrounding country. The Fordwich Record has this to say of the Conservative candidate for East Huron :--"Mr. J. Bowman, Wart den of the county of Huron and the Liberal -Conservative standard bearer in the coning Provincial elections, as wits in town few days ago. Ile is a gentleman of unassuming manner and pleasant address, and is ciaedited by those who know him best, Grit and Tory alike, with being a young man of most exemplary character, a typical Canadian farmer, and a staunch Presbyterian." Mr. Chas. Stewart who resides neat liolyraotl, is a very ardent admirer of Peter If, McKenzie, and the Laurier Government, Mr; £iteWiatt, Wirer is advanced in year's, lips been unable to walk for some time, At the recent election he crawled on his hands and knees from the buggy to the Ilolyrood town hall, which was a distance of several yards, and marked his ballot for the Liberal candidate. Bye wit- nesses say it wes "a striking sight" to see the old gentleman crawl out of his buggy and walk on his lends and .,,;;aSknees to the polling booth. --Ripley Express. ilteoittk NT NOTICE. --•Having deck'. ea to retire front- the carriage and fur goods' business, and devote toy time exclusively to my music Wetness, I offer exceptional bargains in camera, robes, fur coats, etc. Everything has to go within the next month. Yon may never have such a chance again to buy this t'htss of goods at your own prices. Don't let the golden apportu- ratty .lass. If you have not the ready .stall to flay, tiro in and talk it over The Markets, t Wheat is quoted at 08e. to $1.00 , a o change in oats. Flour, chop, bran, etc., remain as before caroted, Pota- toes still rile at 40 eta., and good ap- ples at 50 els. per bushel, Live hags are quoted this week at $4,00 ; nutter, 10 cts ; eggs, 20 Cts., a dozen. Poultry has advanced --turkeys, 14 cts., a 111. ; ducks, 10 eta.; geese a cts.; chickens, 0 to 8 eta. a ib. Auction Sale. In the Kent block, four days each. week, lit 3 p.m. and 7 p.m, 100 ladies' coats, caps, jackets, ranging in price from $5 to$20; 50 pieces of caress geode, inotty s and boys clothing, rib- bons, laces, Rats, ties, collars, etc„ all to he sold without reserve. Sale con- tinued until the whole i8 cleared out. A. Dnlmage, Auctioneer and proprie- tor, Before purchasing a Piano call at my store, see my goods, get my prices and you will thus save money.—D. Bell, music store near Bell's factory. Three Days' Pumping. The fire at Gunn's Egg • Packing establishment left a blackened heap of ruins, and the cellar full of the water deluged upon the fire, The services of Currie & Davidson were seemed and with their engine they pumped the water out, the work occupying nearly three days. The firth has secured office and storage room in the old Kent block, from Mr. A. Dulmage, and their phone will be found there, Royal Templars Officers. Council' No. 114, R. T. of T. elected the following officers for the ensuing term ;—Select Councillor N, L, Bran- don ; ran -don; Vice-Councillor—A. Duimage jr. ; Chaplain—Dr. Gundy; R. Sec,— W. C. Thompson; Fin. Sec. --Mollie Hammond; Treats.—K. Gundy; Herald —M. Graham ; Dep. Herald— Clara Mitchell; Guard --A. E. Disney; Sen- tinel—Geo. Gregory ; Organist - M. Tibbs ; Press Representative—H, C. Kent; Auditor—M. Beckwith, Teameeting At Bluevale. On Friday evening, December 10th, L. O. L. No. 700 (Bluevale) will hold a tea -meeting. Tea will be served in the basement of the Methodist church from 8 to 8 o'clock. The program of addresses by Revs. Lowe, West, Baker and others, varied with orchestral music, recitations and vocal selections will be given in the Foresters' hall. Chair taken at 8 p. in. by Past County Master W. J. Greer. Admission, 25c. A good time is anticipated. If you want to get a piano on your own terms, see ine. I have the Heintz - man & Co.'s, and Bell, as well as chea- per makes.—T. H. Ross. Liberal Convention. The Liberal Convention for West Huron was held in Goderich on Mon- day last. There was a large number of delegates present. Two names were submitted to the Convention— M. G. Cameron, who has represented the riding for the past two years, and W. Proudfoot, barrister, Goderich. The former received a majority of the votes, the vote standing (if we are cor- rectly informed) 71-5b. The con- testants in East Huron for the Dominion were two doctors ; in East Huron for the Provincial Legislature, it is two farmers, and in West Huron two lawyers. They seem to run in pairs of a kind, so far as occupation is concerned. Woodmen Elect Officers. National Camp. No. 189, Woodmen of the World, held a very enthusiastic meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing year on Friday evening Last. The following were elected :—P. (3. 0,—Robt. Maxwell ; C. C. --Alex. Coutts ; A. L.—J. Terriif ; Banker -- Win. Nicholson; Clerk—J. W. Hewer; P. --W. Wiley ; W. J, Elliott; Sen- try --Jas. Kelly ; Managers—P. Tans - ley., J, Tetmiff, R. H. Crowder ; Phy- sicians—Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Chisholm; Delegate to Head Cantp—R. Maxwell ; Alternate Delegate --W. Nicholson. After the meeting, a lunch was served, followed by an excellent programme, consisting of songs, music and recita- tions. The Woodmen of Wingham are certainly alive, XMAS PnEsENts. — What's nicer than those Fancy Waists and Dress Goods we are clearing --many of theni ha1P-price,- (1. E. Ii"3Nt . New Magistrates. The Advance is informed on good authority, that the Ontario Govern- ment has recently appointed forty new ma istretes in Huron county. Can it be hat the law-abiding citizens of this county are suspected of becoming suddenly unruly and lawless, that this new magisterial farce is required So far as we know, there has been no shortage in the magistrate lino, that forty more need be added in order to preserve the peace and order of the county. But perhaps Premier Ross wishes to make a foto friends just now, previous to a general elect on, Lunt this wholesale distribution of magisterial honors is simply a sudden outburst of his generosity. Realizing that it. will not long be in his power to give, he now gives without stint to bis faithful followers, and honors are thus freely bestowed. Services AppreClaied, Chief Ynpnortr;au hes received ti e oliowing letter frail) (tints i4mited. o 0otttatietit is tieceSstary, its the loner speaks for itself i--' Air, •Vanitorittati Chief %%'in ghath Fire Brigade, Dear Sir,. --Wo have instructed Mr, Graham, our manager at Wingltatit, to hand you is cheque for $50, to Ite ap• allied to the iireniens' furies of your town, as a token of our appreciation. for services rendered in connection with the recent fire at our warehouse, We are informed that efficient servlee was rendered, and Wish to express our appreciation of same. Yotu'sTrttlty, G TNN s LIMITOO, Chief ITannortnan, ou behalf of the Firemen, desires to express apprecia- tion of the kindly recognition of the services rendered, and also for the very liberal donation to the Firemen's fund. The fsretnen certainly worked hard. There are always lets of critics, with um, and see (f we t•annnt arrange find not enough of kind words, for terma to snit you Stands -beside the those who do their very best to save Presbyterian eharoh.--T. 11, Hasa, property. WINGUA1V. , ONT., "THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1904. The he Dealdel Off T c a inconnection with the Vendome Rotel, which a week ago was thought to have been, completed, and was to transfer the management to Mr. Dnhnit.ge, formerly of Wing- hatn, .failed to" materialize. A hitch occurred in the final stage of the pro- ceedings and negotiations were sud- denly broken olf.--iTeeswatter News. Temporary Bridge. By the efforts of Conn. Gavin Wil- son of Bast Wawanosh and others, there is now a temporary bridge across the Maitland at Zetland. There seems to have been mismanagement somewhere, or a public road. such as the one referred to would not have been left so long without a bridge. If the bridge could not have been com- pleted quickly, the County should have provided some means of crossing midi the new structure could be placed in position. At last the farmers in that vicinity took the matter in their own hands and furnished a temporary structure that will prove a great con- venience. The absence of the bridge has not only been an inconvenience to the farmers in that vicinity, but a de- triment to our town. The greatest Organ ever made is the Bell, of Guelph. I sell theist at very reasonable prices and on easy terms of payment. I have sold a pile of them m the last 21 years.—T. H. Ross. County Council Nominations. Nominations for the county council will take place in the different county council districts on Monday, Dec. 19, with elections on Monday, January 2nd. Municipal nominations will take place on Monday, Dec. 26th. In division No. 7, comprising Wingham, Blyth, East Wawanosh, the Nomina- tion will be held itt Wheeler's waggon shop Belgrave, by Peter Porterfield, Marnoch. In this division, there will likely bo five candidates if both the present members, Messrs. Lockhart and Patterson, seek another term. John T. Currie, of East Wawanosh, and A. E. Bradwin, of Blyth, are in the field, and it is understood that Wm. McQuillan, at present reeve of West Wawanosh, will seek promotion to the county council. A Narrow Escape., Mrs. R. H. Saint had an alarmingly close call one day last week. She wanted to cross the high railway bridge on the G. T. R. (a very .dan- ger'ous thing to attempt.) On enquiry, she found that the freight train stand - at the station was not going to cross the bridge, and so she started pushing her little child in the baby sleigh, ahead of her. When she got part of the way over, the train backed down from the station on to the bridge. Seeing the danger, Mrs. Saint took her child under.one arm, and the baby sleigh in the other hand, and leaned against the semaphore wire, which alone prevented her from falling from that great height to the icy river be- low. In this position, she leaned with her burden, while the curs backed past her. The engine driver then as- sisted her to a place of safety. It was an experience she does not want to re- peat, and next time she will be apt to choose the road around by the mill. OFFICE OPENED.—Since the fire, we have opened a down -town office in the rear of the Kent block, where our patrons will find us once more ready to transact business.--GVNN's, Limit- ed. Chosen Friends Council. Wingham Council, No, 222, Cana- dian Order of Chosen Friends, met on Monday evening for the election of officers. Reports were presented show- ing the Council to have fifty-three members in good standing, and it com- fortable balance in the 'Treasurer's hands to the credit of the Council. The officers elect are :—Chief Council- lor—W. D. Pringle ; Vice Conncillor— M. Beckwith; Recorder --J, B. Ferget- sou ; Treasurer --Alex. Ross ; Prelate --S. Mitchell ; Marshall --H. B. Elliott; Gnard—Dr. Irwin ; Sentry—F. Roder - us ; Auditors—H. Davis, Dr. Irwin ; Trustees --Messrs, H, Davis, H. Hamil- ton, S. Mitchell, The installation of officers will take place on the last Monday of Jantratry, when it is expect- ed that a representative of the Grand Council will Is.. present, Members of the Order should remember this date and be present. W, D, Pringle will be the. representative to the Grand Connell ; .lex. Ross Is alternate Bele. gate. Wedding Belts. On Wednesday, Dec. 7th, at 10 a.m., in the Methodist church, Bervie, Miss Matilda M. Gable of Bervie was united in holy wedlock to Mr. John G. Stur- goon of Kincardine, The chttx'eh was tastefully decorated With Intents and flowers for tlio occasion, The Ushers Weyo Rev, A, C, Raines,rtnior pastor, 071(1 Mr. B, Logan. 'he wedding Mardi waslayed by Mrs. Rainton. The bride entered the church leaning on the emit of her father, and looking charming in her wedding gown of brocaded cream satin with pearl trim- mings, and veil with orange blossoms, and carrying a bo not of creann carna- tions. Miss Myrtle Young of Kincar- dine, niece of the groom, dressed in white, acted as flower girt and earried the ring in a dainty white basket with a baguet of stink carnations and smi- lax. The bride was received et the altar by the groom under a Very prettp arch of evergreens and flowers, Th' .nuptial knq was tied by tile Rev. G, aker of B ev 1e, 11. foritter to 0ysisteil bThe treed, tion wits hold at the residetice of the bridle's i)arents, after Which Omit sixty invited guests and relatives of the contracting patties fiat down to a stinnptnntts Wedding ltreek- fast, Toasts to the sande and groom Were proposed by Rev, Mr,, BM of Bervie, The poem's g aft to the Mide was a gold waatelz an& to the flower girl a gold bracelet, The presents to the bride and groom were costly and numerous, showing the high esteem in Welt they both aro held. The bride's going nwxy snit Wats of brown stta- urine cloth With hat to match, The happy couple left amid showers of rice for London tines (:hlcngo, to return by way of Detroit to Toronto, their fa- tut'e home. IL Brown, slag end Metal Co., buy ing all kinds of hides, wool and picks ings, lubber, copper' and feathers of all kinds. Highest price in rash ; if ext broura.ght to house, live eentn ra hundred $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE At A Great Age. Mrs. Hawthorn, AI sen., passed away on December 9th, in Manitoba, where she bad been residing for some months. The deceased bad reached the very ad- vanced age of ninety-two. She was a native of Ireland,. and came to Morris in the early bays of the settlement of the township. With her husband, she moved some time ago to Lower Wing- bans, where her beloved husband died over a year ago, Mrs. Wm, Saunders is a daughter and Renry Hawthorn, is a son. The remains were brought to Ontario for interment, and laid to rest in Bluevale cemetery on Thursday. Deceased was a member of the Pres- byterian Church, and enjoyed the es- teem of the comztmuity, Deceased. This week, we have to report the death of an esteemed lady of our town, Mrs. Tucker (relict of the late W1n. Tacker) who passed away on Monday last at the age of 73. Deceas- ed had been a resident of town for many years. She leaves five daugh- ters, one is at !home, who has cares for her aged mother ; the others are Win. Robinson of Gleuannan, Mrs. Jas. Armour of Wingham, Mrs. W. Taylor of Morris, and Mrs. J. Clegg of Manitoba, who is also in at- tendance at the funeral. Mrs. Percy 11111 is a grand -daughter of deceased. Mrs, Tucker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, but in the absence of Rev. D. Perrie, Rev. Dr. Gundy conducted the funeral service. See L. G. Kruse's line display of Christmas Boxes next week. Ontario Elections. To break the deadlock in the On- tario political situation, Premier Ross has secured dissolution of the Legisla- ture and the date of the elections has been set for January 25th, nomina- tion one week earlier. Both parties have many of their candidates in the field, and the struggle is likely to he exciting while it lasts. The electors now have the opportunity of putting an end to the administration that has hung on to power for several years by the most corrupt means. A vote for the Conservative candidates, Major Holmes in West 'Huron, and Jas. Bowman in the East, will be a pro- test against the election iniquities that have disgraced the province for the past few years. In the West, Major Holmes should win with M. G. Cameron as an opponent. In the East, Mr. Bowman has a majority of 405 to overcome. With the record of the government, the prevailing desire for a, change, and a popular candidate, Mr. Bowman as anexcellent fight- inging chance. For Violins, Mandolins, Guitars and all musical instruments, go to D. Bell's Music Emporium. Wingham School Board. The School Board held its final meeting for 1904 on Tuesday evening; all the members were present except A. E. Lloyd. The minutes of Novem- her meeting were approved. The Principal's report for November was received and adopted ; it showed the average attendance in the different rooms as follows :—Department 1--85 ; I1--47 ; 11I--52 ; IV -35 ; 17-42; VI - 40 ; VII --,51; VIII -61; total average —419. The following accounts passed for payment: --J. Davidson, teaming, $2.45 ; H. B. Elliott, advertising, 80e. ; J. D. Burns, supplies, 39.89; U, Shork, repairs, $L25 ; H Kerr, repairs and material, 32.20; Gray, Young & Sper- ling, fire brick, etc., 38.50. A commu- nication was read from the Principal of Palmerston school, asking as to County grant for Continuation class. The clause of Inspector's report left over from last meeting was taken up, and the Principal was authorized to purchase the books and apparatus re- commended. It was also deciders to ask for tenders for coal, the Chairman and Trustee Moore to decide as to ac- ceptance. The payment of teachers' and officers' salary for November and December was authorized, to be paid at completion of term. The Board ad- journed, and upon Invitation by Prin- cipal Musgrove, the members of the Board, Press, Secretary and Caretaker went to Moore's restaurant, where they were regaled with oysters, etc. Thus pleasantly ended the sessions of the School Board for 1904. NoTren.--'I have arranged with the Dominion Bank to manage my busi- ness and all owing me on Notes or Mortgages can pay principal or interest at any time. After falling elle, rem- ember you need not pay until you are requested to do so by Inc. I thank all those who have done business with rue, and wish you every prosperity. ROnT, MelNaoo, THE VOTE iN 1902. .As a general election for the pro- vince is approaching, it may be inter- esting to note the vote in Past and ''Vest Huron in May, 1902; hence we give the summary below t-•- WEsr HunoN. Majority Mitchell Goderich Town " Township 1.10 AsIifiel,..,, •,,,,,, Wes( 0tvanosh.. , 20 East Wasvestosli•,,, Colborne.,.,,,..,,,, itagl044 ' i'' •.''' 1111 C1intPnt ,• •„r,+,F e r e H.ttliett Uiyth i11'ajority Cameron 02 05 70 201 AIa joz•Ity for Cameron Vee for Cameron Mitchell Total vote Total vote in 1898 Gen. elec.. VAST litritov. Vete Vote Maki. }atdki. lliaalap Spottoa 1lislop Stratton Grey 521 284 2I7 I3t'ulssete 1% 80 58 Mullett , 258 102 00 Mortis 810 209 50 \thro:teter50 38 21 Ilowiek,383 495 112 Tnrnberry 2430 2.21 30 ;llcliillo}p, .331 252 70 27 51 284 23 2150 2433 4880 4028 ' 1834 317 x:12 Majority for Hislop.... 403 PERSONAL Mr. Bert McIllwain of Toronto was in town last week. Brock Brandon has taken a situa- tion at the Bee Rive. Miss Lollie Forbes is visiting friends in Detroit at present. ,7ohit Moore of Grand Rapids is visiting Ilia father in town. W.I. H. Keeler was in Toronto on business a few days this week, Mrs. A. C, Chapman of Acton is visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. F. Carr. Mr, Geo. Smith of Brandon is visit- ing friends in town for a couple of weeks. Norman Brandon is attending the wedding of his cousin in Schomberg this week, Mr. Wm, Pae is visiting his daugh- ter, Mrs. McTavish, in the Rainy River district, Mr. and 1Vfrs, G. Stotlrers of Tees - water were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Manners last week. Miss Maggie McLaughlin of Brus- sels spent a few days last week the guest of Miss Annie Gilchrist, _ Mrs. Briefman returned to her home in Toronto last week. Her mother, Mrs. Allenby, accompanied her. Miss Emily Jobb returned last week from an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Woods, at Williscroft, Bruce county. Miss Lou. Ferguson left on Monday last for San Francisco. Front. Chi- cago, she takes the Chicago and North Western to Omaha then the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific to San Francisco. Mrs. W. D. Allenby leaves this Thursday for an extended visit with friends in Mansfield, Ohio. The last few mouths have brought more than ordinary sorrow and trouble to Mrs. Allenby. Her Wingham friends hope to see her return in the enjoyment of fully restored health. A full Iine of Heintz's Pickles and Libby's Canned Meats at L. G. Kruse's. A11 kinds of small musical instru- ments for sale at T. H. Ross' music store. OGijxtr4 ei% The Presbytery of Maitland will meet in Wingham next Tuesday. Special music is being prepared for the Xmas services in the Methodist Church. Tho committees appointed by the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congre- gational churches on Church Union will meet in Toronto on Tuesday, Dec. 20th. The trustees of North street Metho- dist church, Goderieh, have made ar- rangements for the holding of services in the court house next year while the new church is under construction. The services in. the Catholic Church on Sunday were well attended consid- ering the unfavorable weather. In the absence of the speaker expected, the pastor Rev. J. A. Hanlon preach- ed the sermons. The Sacred Concert in the evening was enjoyed by many and the singing of the Du Verne sisters appreciated. The platform of the newly orgauiz- ed Catholic Temperance and Debating Union of Toronto' is aua follows :---1. To abstain from all intoxicating drink. 2. Not to frequent saloons, bar- rooms, Or similar drinking places. 8. Neither to treat nor to accept a treat in saloons, hotels or similar drinking places. To say a prayer every day for the cause of temperance. Next Stuhday, Rev. 3. Philp B.D., of Kincardine, will preach anniversary sermons in Wingham Methodist church. Rev. Dr. Gundy will fill Mr. Philp's pulpit for that day. On Mon- day evening, the Ladies' Aid will servo tea itt the basement of the church from 0 to 8 o'clock. Rev. J. Philp will deliver his lecture entitled. "Picuicing in Palestine.” The choir will furbish special music on Sunday and also clueing Monday evening. Admission to Tea and Lecture, 25e. The pastor of Walkerton Methodist church, Dr. Dougall, created aripple in his chtu'ch last Sunday evening when he announced bis intention of reading a Serial Story which he has written. He said his motive wits identical with motives which prompt- ed hien in ordinary gospel sermons. He quoted Mr. Sheldon as having so first made public his story of "In His Steps" oz' "What would Semis Do ?" Dr. Dougall's Story is entitled "My Friend Con." OIiltrsTbtas P11111S aft8.—'3 ou will bo surprised at the styles and novelties in Xmas. footwear at W. J. Greer's. I have seen Dell Organs in constant rise for 80 nears and still in perfect order, I sell the Eell,---T, II. Ross, ABOUT CANADA'S FISHERIES. Caltnrla has 100,000 employed in the fishery industry. Canada's fisheries have yielded, since 1809, 877 linens, Canada's fishermen have an equip- ment worth 12 trillions. Tornado's fishery industry produced, in 1903, 22 million dollars. Cod comes first to the value of 125 »ttllions ; salmon, 74 millions. ('anada exported, in 1003, nearly 12 trillions worth of 'flattery products, 11ova ,Scotian ranks first in the fishery industry, New Brunswick second, and British Columbia third. 'pucker--•I1t 'Wittghanm, December 12th, Christine, reliet of the late William Tucker, aged 73 years. liaawthotn.--In Manitoba, 11ee. 0, Eliza Hawthorn, aged 92 yearn. Bluevale. Mr. e Harry AI hardy of Gode- rich is visiting at his home here. Mr. Jos. Smillie attended the fat stock show at Guelph last week. Mr, Archie McDonald of Molesworth visited Mr. Geo. Aitcheson this week. Mr. and Mr's. Fred McCracken of Brasses were visitors at John Gardi- ner's last week. Miss Belle Burgess has returned from a three months visit with re- latives in Manitoba„ Miss Mabel and James Menzie of Molesworth visited their uncle, Mr. Geo. McDonald recently. A number of young people from here attended a party at Mr. Geddes', on the 3rd line of Morris, on Monday night. The children of the Presbyterian and Methodist Sabbath Schools are busily practicing for their Christmas enters tainments. The monthly meeting of the Blue- vale branch of Women's Institute will bo held on Wednesday, Dec. 21st, at 2.30 p. in., at the home of Mrs. Arch. Paterson. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all the ladies to attend. The Orangemen of BluevaIe purpose holding an entertainment on Friday evening. Tea will be served in the basement of the Methodist church and the program given in the Foresters' hall. The object of the entertainment is to raise money to make some im- provements in the Orange hall. Miss Maggie McAllister, who has been with Mrs. Bailey for some time past, received word on Tuesday' of the deathher f '11 o father at H1sgreen and left in the afternoon for her home. Mr. McAllister, although 84 years of age, was very strong and healthy, and had been feeling poorly only a few days before his death. We extend to Miss McAllister our sympathy at this time of bereave- ment. A very pleasant time was spent at the Parsonage, Monday evening, by the members of the Methodist choir. All agree in considering our pastor, Mr. Baker, his wife and daughter Pearl, excellent entertainers, and the very enjoyable evening spent by the choir in their home will not soon be forgotten. It will be with feelings of regret we part with Miss Pearl when she returns to sehool after the holi- days. She will not onlybe missed for the valued services renered as a mem- ber of the choir, but also by each india vidual member as a kind and sociable young friend. - -♦ Whitechurch. John McDonald and family have re- moved. to Winghatln. The annual meeting of the White- church Cheese and Butter Manufac- turing Company was held on Wednes- day, 14th inst. Miss Ida May Martin and her bro- ther Charlie returned home last 'Wed- nesday from a visit with friends in North Dakota. Mr. A. D. Beaton has sold his gene- ral store business to Mr. A. G. Webb of West Wawanosh, who will take pos- session on December loth. Farmers in this vicinity have been much inconvenienced by the non -com- pletion of Zetland bridge. They are pleased to hear that a temporary bridge has been built to allow the teaming in of wood, etc., to Wing - ham. An up-to-date public examination will be held in the Whitechurch public school on the last teaching day of the year—Thursday, Dec, 22nd, The exer- cises of the day will consist of teach- ing in the morning and earlier part of the%afternoon, followed by an enter- tainment consisting of addresses, mu- sic (vocal and instrumental), recita- tions, etc. Lunch will be served from 12 to 1 o'clock by the ladies of the sec- tion. Teachers from neighboring schools, and possibly Inspector Chis- holm of Kincardine, will take part in the teaching exercises. We urge the parents and guardians of pupils to make special effort to be present for these exercises and see for themselves the methods employed by teachers of to -day in instructing the young. A. hearty invitation is extended to every- body to come to this examination and help to make it a grand success. We venture to say that you will be many times repaid for any sacrifices of tion it may mean to you. The teacher is leaving the school and would like to meet all the people of the section be- fore going. Salem. Rev. Mr. Osterhout will commence a series of sermons next ,Sunday, We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mr. Jas. Robinson, but hope that ere long he may recover. We are pleased to know that Mr, Abram, who was laid upwith the grippe, is able to be out again. Mrs. Albert Gallaher is at present spending a few days at the home of her sister, Mrs, Geo, Hubbard. Next Thursday evening will be the last night of the contest in the League here, until after the Xmas holidays, when they will be continued. THE BEST ALWAYS. It is said that the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal has more readers than any outer five weekly .tapers in Canada, combined, That it goes on increasing year after year is no wonder, for its marvellous eireulattion enables the publishers to spend itlore and more 111nney each sten ceeding year to keep the Family Heraldahead of all competitors. This year we arra told their premitnn pic- ture, which is given to all subscribers, cost more money than MI two form- er sremitllns. "'The Princess at \York" is the title of this year's pic- ture, end is a perfect beauty. One dollar seems it small aliment to pur- chase such a pieture, end ra year's sub- scription to 'that big weekly. We learn that the Herald is hav- ing a phenoniennl increase in the trtnnber of new readers thin year, Iluron County Connell Election. To the Electors of Division No.7--.00mnLrising the Townships of East and West Wa- watnosh, the villa o of Blyth and Town of weiahamt Lames AND GENTLEATEN:-=• At the request of a Iarge number of the electors I am a candidate for the representa- tion of Div. No. 7 in !Juror,. County Connell, and take this opportunity of appealing to You tor your support. If honored with oleo. tion, my aim will be to equally and thnr- oughly represent every portion of the division to the best of my ability. I am, your obedient teeryaut, A. E. JIRAI)WIN lytli, Nov. 915, 1904. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER'.. To the Electors of County Council District No. 7, cohnpristng East and west. Wawa - nosh, Wingham and Iilytla, LADIES A'.n OENTLIdsiax,— I have decided at the request of a large num- ber of influential Ratepayers of the District to offer my services as County Commissioner. If elected my long experience in municipal mat• tors will be devoted to your service in promote lug what I believe to bo to the best interests of this District and of tile County .generally: If I are honored to be one of your representa- tives I will endeavor to faithfully attend to the needs of the different localities. Your vote and influence is respectfully solicited. JOHN T. CURRIE, East Wawanosh, Nov. 28th, 1001. MONEY TO Loasz—At 4l per cent, on improved farms, Easy terms of re- payment; expenses light, Apply A., Dunnage, Real Estate and Loan. Agent, Kent Block, riiettiliWalWthilletWAWNWASSAMMSN We Are geady! afaommes Our Xmas. Goods are on display. We have a well - assorted line and every are tiele full value for money t, asked. Call and see them. PERPUMES.—Tis fancy packages, 250 to 35.00 eaeh, MIRRORS.—In Ebony or Rosewood, Mc to $2.50 each. BRUSHES. — Hair, Cloth, Sat and. Hand, 25c to 33.00 each. I.OWNEY'S BON BONS. —In fancy r paokages, 25e to $5.00 each. LEATHER 000DS,—Purses, Cigar Cases, Eto., Etc. Walton likKibbon DRUGGIST NE%T DOOit O P03T OFPICE A Stitch in Time Saves Nine. By using "Hamilton's Beef Iron and Wine" you can enrich the blood, improve the nerves, and build up the system generally. For Sale By A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WINGHAM It Would Take A Column are E Just to mention the names2 • of the pretty Mmes, Pres- • ent Goods which we are • showing and selling every E day. We find Wingham s• hoppers like many city people, ready to select gi ,r Xmas. goods early, rather .' " than leave all buying to . the last week. We invite w all to see the pretty goods, w whether you wish to buy •' • at present or later. s"^^ Our Optioat Rocas is About ' "* $.,"" Co111ploted w r L McCall 8 C r Limited E Druggists and opticians E VIlfllif'Alai:, °BT.