The Wingham Times, 1911-02-16, Page 1THE WINGHAM:: T..1M
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VOL. XL -NO. 2037
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WINGIUM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 16 1911. "
The DJ% Tax.
It is not generally known by Assessors
that at the lest tress' Jo of the Provinoiel
Legislature, the so for the protection
Of sheep and to inapaae a tax on doge was
amendtd to read follows: -"There
shall be levied arm Ily in every muni.
(apathy in Ontario 4pon the owner, pos.
maser, or harborer each dog therein,
an annual tax of 1.%)0$for a dog, if only
one, and $2.00 for 4aoh additional dog
owned, possessed o4 harbored by him,
and $8.00 for a bit h if only one, and
$5.00 for eaoh addi tonal bitch owned.
Upon the produoti4n of a certificate in
writing of a peter nary surgeon that a
bttoh has been spla ed, auoh bitch shall
be taxed at the sap rate as a dog.
NO CURE NO PAY
Cherry Bark
Cough Syrup
One of the famous Rexall Remed-
ies pf which there is one for
each ailment,
FOR
Coughs, Hoarseness and Sore
Throat. Agreeable to the taste.
Prompt in action.
Contains no opium or morphine
but never fails to relive that tick-
ling sensation in the throat. We
guarentee this oo give you satis-
faction or we will cheerfully re-
fund your money.
Walton McKibbon
THE DRUGGIST
Thit e.112.16..0.tel Storer
Macdonald Stook, Wingham.
TEN
PER CENT.
' If you have money you would
like to invest in Wingham pro-
perty to make you the above
rate of interest. call on us and we
will tell you where to place it.
Wingham is
All Right
Never in the history of the
town was the pay roll of our fac-
tories so large as at present, and
never were our farmers so pros-
perous.
Ritchie &I Bosons
}REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE,
A. E. SMITH
BANKER
WING111131, ONTARIO.
Farmers who want money to buy
horses, cattle, or hogs to feed for market
oan have it on reasonable terms.
Notes discounted for tradesmen, met.-
ohanto or agents, on favorable tame.
Loans on real estate at the lowest
rates going,
Christie's Grocery
PIM" 59'
A Few Specials
To Clear
CORN STARCH
7e Per Package or 4 tor 25e
A gnattity of Corn Starch
Called "Rest" we offer at these
interesting prices. Kindly note
that aBest” is the name of the
Starch.
Laundry Starch
7c per lb or 4 for 25c
We certainly think this is good
value for the money. The Starch
is Called "Best Gloss Starch."
KORA SYRUP
2 lb. tins 10e, 5 lb. tins 25e.
The fee and Coffee Store
I I
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Wear Clreerl.Shoes and Ruben Read Willis & Co.'s adv. on page 8
Farm Changes' Ownership,
Last week Mr. 0
the 12th coneeesion of
wild his 100 -acre far
Robertson. This is
and being next to Mr
give him a farm o
block,
as, 3, Miami, of
Beet Wawanosb,
to Mr. Qeo. M.
n exoellent farm
Robertson's will
200-aores in one
WANTED -A good ;enema' servant girl.
Apply to Mrs. F. Jo Anon, Francis St.
Secure a 1 'When Set.
The Teams specie offer of a Kitohen
Set and one year's subscription to the
TIMES at $3,25 will le withdrawn in a
few weeks and sub oribers who wish to
take advantage of t se offer will kindly
leave their orders a early as possible.
Subscribers who le ve already secured
these Kitchen Set
olase in every par
orders early at th
renounce them first
touter. Leave your
Texts office.
BigTargains in Footwear. °rearing
Sale. W. J. GREER.
North Hurca Orangemen.
The County lee ge •of North .Huron
was held in Win ham on Tuesday of
last week, There as a good represen-
tation and the f lowing officers were
elected: - Oonntt Master, M. Dane;
Deputy Blaster, rhoe. Stewart; Chap-
lain, Rev, E. 11. rely; Reo. Sec., Geo.
0. Thornton; in. Seo., Geo. Tees;
Treag. , Jas. Goll ; Dir. Cora M. Bruce;
Leotnrers, Wm. 4Eolt, Wm. Guest. Mr.
Abell of Kinctird%e was present to in-
vite North Huror to celebrate July 12th
in Kincardine. ...he invitation was ac-
cepted.
WANTED-Eifty cords of good dry toed-
ar wood. Apply at the Western Foun-
dry.
Roya Treat.
Mr. Geo, W. 0 ine has arranged a
great treat for our ownspeopie in bring-
ing to Wingham The Royal Welsh
Ladies' Ohoir oo prising 18 members,
all finished soloist The Choir wears in
first half of progr name the picturesque
ooetume of the ative Welsh. Their
programmes cov the entire field of
music embracing s it does Grand Opera
Selections as "T Prison Scene" from
11 Trovatore, to medley of Plantation
Songs. Fine re sing Scotch choruses,
"Killarney" as v cal obligate to hum-
ming chorus, the -whole unaccompanied,
and solo, duetts trios, quartettes, glees
and madrigals otegreat variety. In On-
tario alone the Velsh Ladies will have
75 concerts, they already having toured
to the Pacifies oor a since Sept. last, and
will close in t•e Maritime in May.
The tour is wide
Maude C. Brad
well known oono
the direction of Mies
y, of Brookrille, the
rt directress.
Bad We her Insurance.
At the Annual meeting of the Fairs'
Association in lloronto last week the
soheme to provid an insurance for fall
fain which suffer from wet weather on
fair dates was ape/roved. Thio is a good
eoheme and when a fair in future has
the misfortune to bave bad weather on
fair dates a mist! percentage is guaran-
teed by the Gov anment and in this
way the fairs w11 be enabled to pay
pries in full and ot be hampered with
debt.
••••••••••••••
Death of a Old Resident.
The Seaforth E positor of last week
refers to the drat of William Grieve,
father of Mre. Join Homuth, of Tarn,
berro, as follows: -Wm. Grieve, one of
the oldest residen s of this dietriot, died
at his home in Seaforth on Monday
Morning at the sge of 72 years and 8
menthe. He had been in poor health
for fome time anc of late had not been
able to leave hie r sidence. The deceas-
ed was a eon of ho late John Grieve,
one of the pioneeeettlor� of MollIilop,
and was horn on he horitesteod farm on
the fourth oono ?esion, now owned by
Mr. Ed, Hunt, Ire. Grieve, who was
It daughter of th late Thomas MoBlich4
ael, of Hullett, Med ten years ago, and
shortly afterwar Mr. Grieve gave up
the farm and olt e to Seaforth to reside.
Mr. Grieve WU kind, genial, compan-
ionable man. o had many Mende, all
of 'whom will regret to learn of hit
death, and wil extend their sincerest
sympathy to th bereaved relativee, In
religion he Wa a Preebyterian and it.
Liberatirt politi e. He is survived by
the following tunny: John Grieve,
V. S., of Seater h; Thomas of Egwond.
ville; Mrs. Rol
hire. John 110n3rith, of Turnberry, and
Msgei3 and Nettie at home.
or' rioRR, 01 baeltillop;
Change at T e Foundry.
Mr, J.W. Dunoa who bas been fore-
man of the mouldie shop of the West-
ern Foundry Co., r some time, last
week resigned hie p sition and his fel-
low workmen on aturday presented
bim with a beant ul clock, Mr, 0,
Mehl, of Stratford as returned to town
and again taken hi position as foreman
of the moulding de artment.
Brive along your Shoes! We do re-
pairing and we do it right.
W. J. GREER.
The I4�nthly Fair.
Owing to the 4ery rough weather on I
Tuesday the uiozjthly fair advertised to
be held in Win am on that date has
been postponed .ntil Thursday, Febrit-
aey 23rd, when it is expected that a
number of buy TO will be present to
purchase horses .nd cattle. These sale.
are popular in eeighboring towns and
there is no rens.a why a good monthly .
fair should not eoome popular in Wing -
ham. F. MoUnnell, the auctionear,
will hold an am. ten sale at his anotion
1
rooms on the aft rnoon of the same day.
All accounts due me must be paid by
March lot or they will be plaoed in other
hands for colleotion..
J. T. LENNOX.
Curling Tournament.
There is anoth r curling tournament
in progress among the Wingham curl-
ers. Tho prizes . re four pairs of ourling
shoes donated les Dr, 3. P. Kennedy.
The progress of Ike games thus far is as
follows: -R. Vaaetone won from J. Mo.
Kb and fron q. G. VanStone; 0 G
VanStone from 4. Kennedy; V. R Van-
norman frcm B. oohrane; A. M. Craw-
ford from V. BVannormen and K.
Rae; Joa. Stalker from C. N. Griffin; D.
Davies from Wn Holeaes; D. L. Dina.
ley from A. E. Porter; J. W. Pearen
from D. L. Dinslry and Chu. Kneohtel.
SucceI eful Services.
The special e angelistio services which
were beld in t ie Methodist Ohuroh for
two weeks by Mr, and Mrs. Asa Gor-
don, of Ottawa, were brought to a close
on Friday eve ling last. The services
were very larg .ly attended and were
successful in e-ery way. The several
speoial afternoon meetings which were
addressed by hes. Gordon were very
largely attendedtand the addresses much
enjoyed by the large audiences. Both
Mr. and Mre. G adon are good speakers
and much good will follow their servioes
in Wingham. :'hey left on Saturday
morning for St. Marys.
A MONEY SAVING SALE. - Big bargains
every day in the week at our olenranoe
sale of footwear. W. J. GREER.
Resolution 4-f Condolence.
The following is a copy of the remota.
tion reoorded in th , Minute Book of St.
Paul's Chapter of the Brotherhood of
St. Andrew:-
" Wheretuatt has leased Our Heavenly
Father of His infin 11e love and wisdom
to take unto Hi elf the Soul of Hie
beloved servant, heater L. Davis, a
ur Chapter. Where -
old again, in earthly
nted brother, who,
h a true and worthy
therhood, and who,
of a blaraelefs life',
tion for Christ and
won our undying
Be it resolved that
ereaved pimento and
with their families
mpathy and con-
t of the inoaloulable
twined in the removal
so tender and loving.
her that we shall ever
Saviour, Who hath
nd carried our sorrows
reap at the grave of
Lazarus, to 10 -k down with infinite
compassion ulnas His sorrowing serv-
ants, in this the lour of their desolation,
and to fold the .rme of His protection 1
and surpassing Jve around them alWaea
and at last nal
trust in him, 'i
The satiate of
And ltfe'a lo
No ire they
They oast
Lord;
0 happy eel
At Jesn's
former member of
as we will never be
form, our late laix
for so long, was an
member of onr Br
by 'the white flow
by his love and de
His Church, has
esteem and love.
We extend to his
widow together
onr sincere s
dolenoe on actoo
lose they have su
of one, who wa
Be it resolved fu
pray our Meese
borne our griefe,
and Who didst
-r I I IN I
Instit
The Wingba
Institute will h
on Thursday F
the home of Mr
al toed). Snbj
''What is wort
Mrr.J,A, Mort
Mee, Bowen,
to attend and vi
onp of tea will
gramme.
11t0 Meeting.
branch of the Women's
d their regular meeting
b. 28rd at 2 30 p, m, at
W, Patterson (Diagoe•
to for this meeting are,
while" to be taken by
Also ''Cheerfolness'iby
1 Wise cordially invited
itors welcome. A social
served at close of pro.
Bona, SEO..TREAS,
HELP WANTED-LtidieS wishing to
work et home making mitts and gloves •
can secure the same from the Wingham
Tannery and Glove Works. We send
lady to give instruotions.
W. D. PRINGLE.
Publi
The regular
Sehool Board w
Ing with all the
Trustees Oitmpt
utes of last me
School Board.
meeting of the Pablio
s Judd on Tuesday even-
membere present exoept
11 and Moore. The min-
ting and the Principal's
report for Jan ary were both read and
adopted. The aaport from the Boiler In-
spector shower the boiler at the wheel
to be in good oc Widen. It was decided
to adopt a plan or regularity and punc-
tuality among t ae scholars in the differ-
ent rooms, The scholars showing an av-
erage attendee e of 90 per cent during
the month will asoeive e -half holiday as
a reward, nada pupil late will out off
half a day from the average. On motion
the following a ,00unts were ordered to
be paid :-0. Ltoyd .Sc Son, lime, $5,
Wm Geddes, wcad, $38.06; W. A. Carrie
wood and material, $13.80.
FOR SALE. -I offer for sale my milk
route business in the Town of Wing -
ham. I am now selling about 165 quarts
of milk per day. Busineto must be sold
as I am going West. NV. S. KELLY.
W. C. T.` . Orgea47.ed.
Mrs. Asa Gordo, who with her bus.
band, conducted sjiocessfnl Evangelistic
servioes in the 21 itodist Ohuroh during
the past swo'wee e, organized. a W. C.
T. U. on Fradtea host with 'a oharter
membership of ilixty-four. The first
regular meeting was held on Monday,
February 13th., in the O. 0, F. Hall at
three o'clock: Tha following is the list
of officers:-Presadent, Mrs. A. Ross;
Vioe-Presidents, aim Jas. McKie, Mre.
Wm. Armour (sr. , Mies K. M. Either,
Mrs. A. E. Sim as; Reoording Secre-
tary, Mrs. J. J. that: Correeponding
Secretary, Mrs. . A. Morton; Treasurer,
Mrs. (Dr.) Red ond; Supt. Oamp work,
Mist Wadell ; -upt. Evangelistic work,
Mrs. John Aemour; Supt. Javenile
work, Mrs, W. Armour (jr.) ; Supte
Biedal Contest, Mrs, Goo. Hanna, Miss
L. Copeland; Supt. Parlor Meetings,
Mrs. W. G. Pa terson ; Supt.' Narootios,
Mrs, (Dr) nnedy ; Organist, Biro
Geo. Hanna; apt. Press work, Miss M.
R. Hammon4 Tho next meeting will
be hold on escley, February 28th, at
three o'clook 'a the C. 0. E. Hall. All
members ar4ci those interested are ur-
gently re qu sted to be present,
GREEN BNE.-Feed yjpf poultry
green bone which is De ithe best egg
producers known. ing but the
genuine article sold at A. E. Louttit's
butcher shop.
Death of VT'awanosh Pioneer.
There paesed away in East Wawa.
nosh, on Taesda , of this week one of
the pioneers of t :at township in the per-
son of Elizabet 1 Elliott, relict of the
fate David Scott, in her 76th year. The
deceased lady ha been in poor health
for most of the inter. She was born
in the Scotch B1 k in Esquesing, Hal-
ton County, and as married there to
her late husban , David Soott, who
passed away on 1 e 7th of April, 1909.
In 1865 the faintly oved to East Wawa -
nosh and settled o lot 85, commotion 7,
where the subjeo Of this eketoh con -
tinned to reside up to the time of her
death, Mrs. Soott had for many years
been a member a d aotive worker in
Knox Church at B grave, and was held
in high esteem in the community in
which she had so 1 ng resided. She is
y of four ions, all
ivatioeb, viz ;-Peter
S. and Cyrus W.
Also three daughte s, viz - Mrs. W. M.
oott, I3lyth; Mrs John E, Pelle, East
Wavvanoeh and M es X, E., at home,: To
he bereaved will JO extended the sin -
Are sympathy of he community. The
uneral will Mho #l000 from the family
esidenee 011 Sat del afternoon at 1,30
'took for the B ndort cemetery.
A sHOE OPPO
One-third to Oue-
at our clearing ea
LINPIT ; - One fourth,
alf off regular prices
• W. J. GREan.
Very Plea ing Service.
It was a very pl &sing service that was
held in the Baptin Cliattroh last Sanday
morning. The ta ing of Honor Oertifi
tastes by forty-one scholars in the Sun-
day Sohool at thF recent examination
for the last quort4 of 1910, eleven of
whom received gol seals, ?representing
one hundred per oe a or absolutely me -
root papers, was konaideren so note-
worthy an aohieve ent that a epeeist
service was arranged in recognition of
it. The soholare of t e Sunday School
were present in goodly numbers and the
parents and friends haaingbeen specially
invited were also presseit, to show their
interest iu the Sunda' School. After
the preaohing of a se on suitable to
the omission by the kecently settled
larder, Rev. G. "Victor to1lins, empha-
sis being, laid upon the w rk of the Sun-
day Sohool, and the plan n use explain-
ed, the certificates which thad bean wen
were duly presented by ti pastor to the
successful candidates, a kew words of
congratulation and amour gement being
spoken. The evening se vioe was in
recognition of the Tercentenary of our
Authorized version of tl e Bible, the
topio of the sermon. beteg "The Book
for the World," 1'he sinister, with spec-
ial seleotion by the Me -!lc Quartette,
under the direction of Bir.J. Henry Chris -
Cie, choir master, was in the usual ex-
oellent form.
CHURCH NO'aES,
Rev. Jas. Livington has been invited
to remain for the fourth year as pastor
of the Mitchell Methodis Church.
At the regular meetinia of the B. Y. P.
U. in the Baptist Ohn oh on Monday
evening, Mr. Peroy, of jhe High &hoot,
gave his interesting ad tees on "Man's
Relation to the Mateni4l Universe."
The Rev. W. G. Ho son, of Wallace
burg, formerly of the 1Wingham Metho-
dist Church, has teoeived a most
oordiel invitation f om the offioial
board of his church o remain as their
pastor for a third yeir.
The annual entert inment of the San -
day Sohool of St. A drew's Church will
be held in the Motu e room of the obnroh
on Friday evenin, , February, 24th.
There is a good projgram being arranged
and it is hoped thdt the members of the
congregation will attend in large num
bore and assist in he work,of the Sun-
day sobool. The admission is 15o and
Sunday school sdholars 5o,
Rev. Prof. Je Irina, of Huron College,
London, and fo merly of Wingham, has
received an nu 'Arno s invitotzon oe-
come rector of he Anglican Ohuroh at
Clinton, and t I ke the place made vaoant
by Rev. Mr. JGunne going to Chriat
°hurtle, Lon n. On Saturday a depu-
tation from t e vestry of that church,
. headed by 1�iI. John Rumford, visited
Bishop Will anis, and made a request
that Prof. j skins be allowed to become
reotor. Hi.j Lordship gave his consent.
Prof. Jeakhja has not made up his mind
definitely, at it le said to be certain
that he Wil willI not accept.
The pro sed plan of church union
was the a jeot of keen discussion at
last week's session of the Toronto Pres-
bytery, an when a vote was taken it
was found that the members disapprev-
ed of the buds of union by a majority
of 4. The- e wero 35 against and 81 for
it. The that Vote was a tie, 32 to 32, on
a show ef 3ande. On the "yeas" and
"nays" bel tg taken the 'vote was 85 to
81, A corn Mee was appointed to pre
pare for th general assembly a report
indicating t e point to whioh objection
hat been 1 ert. On the general quee-
tion of oh rob union, the presbytery
passed h solution heartily approving
. of the Olo at melon in fellowehip and
between 1 evangelind denominations
and orga 0 union if poseible. The pro.
t
bytery re nested the general assembly
to again e bmit the binds to the ptesby-
tortes wit out requiting either direct
approval or dilapprOYal,
those, who put their
the Paradise of God'."
od, their oonfiiot peat
g battle won at Ihst,
tied the shield or sword,
hem down before their f
to, forever blest. . r
eet how safe your rest. ' 6
nrvived by a fain
lying in East W
W. Wm. E., Bev
o God of saints ; to Thee we dry;
0 Dayton plead for 110 011 high
o&IYCi6:7atei tnd?r
ie
tttCl ty1all1ie aaltga ;
That
with 11 saints our rat mei be,
In that right retesting, with Thee.
Entail t, OEOLY, ND, NASH,
Reuter. DiteOtOr.
',Twenty five beautiful ster Peat -
cards seat pinup d fo tteen eente.
These posteards it e osed in gold and
Boys and ginle ett?3=ttthtedegi. Ve
two cent Mann) ler eamples and partionl.
ars, Superior Ottrd 00„ Dept. 6, Toronto.
$1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE
Death of Ifr. Gordon,
The Timm this eek with deep regret
oh roniolee the deatq of one of Winghtun's
prominent and big ly esteemed Wartime
men its the person of Donald PdeoKay
Gordon, in his 74ti , year. Mr, Gordon
had not been to tercet health for some
time and on the evraiing of January 31st
he was strioken wit i paralysis, He was
born in Sutherland hire, Scotland, and
when eight years of age came to Canada
with his parents, se ling first at Brad-
ford and a few yea a later the faintly
moved to Elms Tow ship, near Lit towel
After remaining on t e farm for a few
years the subject of his sketch moved
into Listowel and en aged in the mar-
cantile business, wh oh he continued
until coming to Win ham thirty.three
years ago. After co ng here he enter-
ed into partnershipith Mr. Walter
Soott in the Stone Blo k hardware limi-
t
nese. After this he w nt into the genet -
al mercantile business first as partner
with Mr. M. H. Biclanoo and later with
Mr. G. McIntyre ant for some years
past has been engaged n business alone
Ip religion Mr. Gardok had been a life
long member of the Pr byteeian Ohuroh
and had held the post ono of Elder and
Manager in St. Andr w's Ohuroh and
was for many years Sollenmntendent of St
Andrew's Sabbath school. In the public
affairs of the town he 1 ad always taken
an active interest. He served for many
years as a member of Ile Public School
Board and for one or more years was
Chairman of the Board. He was a
member of the Townounoil for several
la
yenta and for the yea 1893 was Mayor
of the town. In politics he had always
adhered to the Liber
campaign could be o
full share of the wor
ber of the Canadian
Loyal Orangemen,
Auoient Order of U
the first named Soo'
years Financial Sec
land. Mr. Gordo
I side and in every
anted on to do his
. He was a mem-
Jrder of Foresters,
us of Scotland and
sited Workmen. In
Sty he was for many
etary of Court Matt -
was an excellent
citizen and his death will be deeply
regretted by his barge oirole of friends
and to the bereave4 widow and family
will be extended t e sincere sympathy
of the oommunity4 BesidesMrs. Gor-
don a family of fivr daughters and two
sons survive, viz: -Mrs. Reading, of
Toronto; Roy Go 'don, of Montreal;
Misses Etta, Eoa, Lorne, Marjorie and
Mr. Scott Gordon, an home. The funeral
will take place from the family residence
on abater street on Friday afternoon at
2 o'olook. Private +vice. 7 -
Eon Saen -I offer for s leZniy house
and lots, milk raisin s ilk bottles, eta.
THOS. HICKS, Wing m,
Big Firejit Hensel!,
The village of JUensa11 was visited
Monday morning #bont 5 a. m., by a
most disastrous firj. which almost wiped
out the whole nor n side of King street.
The fire is suppos d to have started in
J, /3. McArthur' hardware store, but
this is not certain • Fanned by the strong
wind the blaze s ,read rapidly towards
the Oommeroial Iote1 aud completely
destroyed the foil 'wing places of busi-
ness: J. and 0. MoDonnell, hardware
and furniture; E. Rennie, drygoode and
groceries; R J. Drysdale, shoe mer„
chant; T. W. Palmer, restaurant; F.
Mann's barber shop; T. B. MoArthur,
hardware, and tt Commercial Hotel,
KITCHEN OABINETS-Great time savers
for the Mies. They certainly are a
useful article for the kitchen. You oan
get them at from $7 to $23. No need
paying $30, $35 or $40 for one, when you
oan get one for far less, Oall and be
oonvtnoed as to what I say at S.
GRAOEY'S furniture store.
AUCTION SALES.
A
Mr, Wm. Reber on, of lots 35 and 86
commission 1, Mor4s, half mile east of
Blnevale, will hof an mention sale of
farm stock and i plements on Eridey,
Feby 171h, at 2 o' look. In the list are
seven horses, 25 iead of cattle and 13
hogs. Everythi4g is to be sold aar the
proprietor has r nted his farm and is
going West, Joan Purvis is the ADO.
tumor.
Martin O'Oon or, of lot 28, oonceseidu
13, Emit Wawan mh, will hold an unre.
served auction ..%le of farm Stook and
implements on Wedneeday, February
22nd. There 1,0 good list of horses,
cattle and imp dmente. John Purvis,
natotioneer, R. "-anstone, vendor's solici-
tor.
Mr, Wm, NM Jolson, of lots 44 and 45,
concession 1, Tnrnberry, two miles east
of Bit:Leval°, will hold ii clearing auction
sate of farm etook, on Tuesday, Pebru-
a y 28th. All the deck h to be !told ao
Mr. Nioholson haa rented hie farm and
going West, John Beryls, auctioneer,
Mr, W. M, Henderson, of the Bluevale
road will aold an unreserved section
sale of foriiiistboit and implements on
arrlifrage nnie Iltdd. as err. HVIdIV
son has tented his Wee. John Purvis,
auctioneer,
/ III tat
Startling News
The very remarkable Shoe Values,
whieh distinguish our regalar
Winter Shoe Clearance Sale
this season, are enough reason for
anybody, who knows or bas beard
of our splendid Shoes, to purchase
from one to half a dozen pairs for
future use.
SHOE UP THE FAMILY
IT'S ONLY AN ACT OF
PRUDENCE AND ECON
OMY TO DO SO !
Early callers will have an ad-
vantage over belated buyers.
There will be no more Shoes at such
prices this season.
W. J. GREER
THE SHOER
HIGH S41OOL NOTES.
The Literary S ciety held their repo.
las meeting on Ftidoy afternoon, Feb.
10th, with Presid nt Porter in the chair.
We are are pl used to be able to say
that it WAR an r4nquaiioed encores and
probably we oa4 amount for this by
' the fact that the ogramme was Scotoh
in nature, In add tion 10 011 instrument-
:
al solo by Miss the musical
part of the programme consisted of a
Girls' Chorus and es chorus by the boys.
J W. Ansley delivered a short but in-
teresting address Scotland and Soot-
tish oharaoteristisa. A well-prepared
Journal was rend by H. Thompson, and
in addition, readin s were rendered by
Miss Olive Ourrie nd Gordon Young.
The climax was res hed when Professor
Dore, in a dialogn with W. Sauk:sou
and A. Wallace, en eavored to oonsame
several boxes of his wonderful alaheal-
ing patent pills. T e position of critic
was filled by J. . Stothers. At the
close of the meetin all joined heartily
in singing that f iliar Scotch song,
"Auld Lang Syne
We are pleased o report in these col-
umns the result n our school concert,
at which Mr. Ben ;ongh entertained no
so well. From - financial standpoint
onr report is a ver good one. The total
reoeipte amonnte r. to $122.20 and the
expenditure was i61 05. leaving a bal-
ance on hand of -$00.55 which should
prove a very nsrut fund for the ad-
vancement of theflnterests of the W. H.
Eyes Tested
Free
All This Week
BY THE NEW
SHADOW TEST
at HIND'S DRUG STORE.
No drops or drugs neces-
sary. No tedious trying
on lens'.
F. J. Hind, Phm. of
DRUGGIST AND OPTIC/AN
Orders Taken
by Mall WINGIIAM