The Wingham Advance, 1912-12-26, Page 1Wing
Advance.
THE ADVANCE WISHES ITS READERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
41ST YEAR, NO, 17,
THE SIMPLE CHRISTMAS Wingluun High School Concert.
STORY.
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"And there were in the sane coun-
try shepherde abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by
niglat.
"And lo, the Angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the glory of the
Lord shone round about them, and
they were sore afraid.
"Ala the Angel said unto them,
Fear not; for behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which ehall be
to all people.
"For unto you is born this day in
the city of David a Savior, Whiell 18
Christ the Lord.
"And this shall be a sign unto you:
Ye shall find the babe in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.
"And suddenly there was with the
Angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest,
And on Earth Peace,
Good -will towards Men,"
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And of Him, John the Apostle
writes :-
"In the beginning was the WORD,
and the Word was with God, and the
WORD WAS GOD."
And more than 700 years before His
birth, Isaiah wrote of Him
"For unto us a child is born, unto us
a son is given, and the government
shall be upon his shoulder; and His
name shall be called the Wonderful,
the Counsellor, the mighty God, the
everlasting Father, the Prince of
Peace.
Then of His final triumph, Paul
says :-
"Then cometh the end, when He
shall have delivered up the kingdom
to God, even the Father ; when He
shall have put down all rule, and all
authority and power. For He must
reign, till he hath put • all enemies
under His feet."
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On Thursday evening, Dec, 10th.
the first concert under the auspices of
the Wingham High School Literary
Society was given in the Town Han,
and was a magnificent success, The
spacious auditorium was crowded
to the doors and many were coins
pelted to stand.
The entire program was furnished
by the pupils of the school and they
received very hearty applause for
every number. The management of
the arrangements for the presentation
of the program was perfect and every
student knes0 his part well.
The program consisted of selections
by the Harmonica and, Which is
always a favorite, Choruses, "The
Harp That once," and "On Gallant
Compaq !" by the W. H. S, Glee
Club, which showed careful training,
a pretty solo by Miss Eva Patterson.
Sailor's Hornpipe and Highland Fling
by Miss Verna McDonald, which were
beautifully done, the pipe music being
furnished by her father, Mr. D. Mc-
Donald, an amusing °log dance by
Messrs. G. McLean aed S. Donaldson,
which provoked rounds of applau4e,
t*o beautiful drills, a Hoop drill with
High School colours by Junior girls,
and a Flag drill by Senior girls, an
interesting and humorous Tableau of
of Industries, four Dramatic Scenes,
and a smart Military drill; which was
executed with precisiou by the W. H.
S. Cadets, at the conclusion ef which
the audience sang "God Save the
King," while the cadets stood at at-
tention.
In "Christmas with the Ruggles"
Miss Margaret Patterson received
,well -merited praise for her portraiture
of the amusing character of Mrs.
Ruggles, while the nine boys and girls
who represented Mrs. Ruggles' nine
interesting children, took their parts
well. The little German play "Eigen-
einn," ("Obstinacy") supplied a scene
in which Misses 3. Webb, A. Mac -
Ritchie, and M. G. Carrie, and. Messrs.
3. Currie, E. Wilkinson and V.
Haines displayed considerale histrionic
ability, "A Rsilway Matinee," an
amusing episode in a railway coach,
was ably presented with Mr. G..Young
as the conductor, Mr. A. McBurney
as brakeman, and Messrs. R. Harrison,
Gs W. Geddes, W. P. Buchanan, and
I. Ferguson as argumentative pas-
sengers.
The gem of the evening was the
presentation of the Trial Scene from
the "Merchant of Venice." The dif-
fieult role of Shylock was sympathe-
tically taken by Mr. A. Henry while
Miss M. Geddes delighted the audiences
as Portia. Mr. Chesley McLean was
quite amusing in the chara,cter of
Grations and MisS Flora Gannett as
Nerissa, Mr. E. W. Linklater, as the.
Duke, Mr. G. joyut, as Bassani°, Mr.
W. Haines, as Antonio, and Mr. A.
Shaw as the inessenger, all gave a
faithful interpretation of their parts.
An interesting feature of the even-
ing was the presentation. by the
Principal, Mr, J. 0. Smith, RA. of
the Departmental Diploma% Class
Prizes and Field Day Medals, after
which Mr, F. Buchanan, chairman of
of the 11. S. Board, addreseed a few
vvell-chosen words of congratulations
to the students. The prize -winners
are as follows :-Scholarships,: Mr.
Stewart McKercher, winner of Leitch
memorial Scholarships No. 1 Queen'e
University, value $165, with Honor of
Williamson Scholarship No. 1,. value
$160; Form IV, Dr. Irwin's prize of
$10 for highest marks won byMr. E.
Linklater ; Form III, Mr. A. Cosens
prize of $5 for highest marks and Mr.
D. Holmes' prize of $5 for higbert
marks in Mathematics, both won hy
Miss Verna McLaughlin ; Form 11.
Mr. 3. G. Workman's prize of $5 for
highest marks in Lower School exam -
hastier'. won by Miss' H. Welwond
Essay Prizes, Porta II, prize of V in
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The above is the Simple Christmas
story, and it suggests to the editor
the following tlinughts :-
But the victory is not yet won. The
°Inflict still rages. The forces of evil
are yet in the ascendancy. Mankind
has not yet fully learned the lessons of
the evil of Sin, notwithstanding the
bitter experiences of the past. Sin
with its long train of suffering and
sorrow is still a persistent and ,awful
fat. Nations still fly at each other's
throats, entailing national loss and
individual suffering, even upon those
who have no share in the cause of the
conflict. Iniquity like a poisonous
viper thrusts its deadly fangs into
nations, homes and. individuals. s Na-
tions are impoverished with enprmous
expenditure on armies and )navies,
and. diversion of cash to armaments of
war that in a few years go to the
scrareheap. The greed of men and
unconscienceless monopolies bleed the
poor and further enrich the wealthy,
and. many helpless victims' are crushed
under the Juggernaut of man's
avarice.
How contia.ry to the Spirit of the
Prince of Peace
But all this shall some day cease.
When the experiences of present cone
ditions have had their effe.ct ; the les-
son of suffering has fully been learned
and the World is ready for the advent
of the reign of Peace, then shall He
come, whose right it is to reign. Just
as surely as He came in the "fulness
of time" long ago, just so surely will
He come again, and the reign of the
Prince of Peace shall begin.
Then shall be ushered in that happy
time predicted, when "nothing shall
hurt or destroy," and when. as Isaiah
the prophet predicted -"They shall
beat their swords into plowshares, and
their spears into pruninghooks ; nation
hall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any
tOre."
WINGEAM, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1912.
Died 10 Chicago.
The Advance received word on
Monday of the death of Me. F. Ohalls-
pion, formerly of 13Iuovale, A few
weeks ago, he went to Chicago for
treatment, and died on Friday even-
ing, The 110Maill8 were brought home
for interment, Further particulars
are not obtainable at present.
One Would Do.
The Deuce Herald, say? :-"The cost
of administration of justice in On-
tario is considered by • the Govern-
ment as being altogether too high,
and is proposed to unite counties for
jail purposes. If this proposal meter.
ializes there is a strong probability
that the Walkerton jail will go, and
that the sinners of Bruce will be exiled
to some border town, where a bastile
will be erected to accommodate the
prisoners of both counties.
To Reclaims Waste Land.
There are about 60,000 acres of the
finest land in the County of Bruce
which the residents of that county are
anxious nisei,' proclaim. This can be
done by rnoving obstructions in the
River Tees water in such a way as to
allow drainage of lands in question.
J. G. Anderson, M. P. P., for South
Bruce, and W. McDonald, M. P. P.,
for Center Bruce, introduced a depu-
tation of representative men of the
county to Hon, Dr. Reaume, on Wed-
nesday last.
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'I CANADA'S 'WELCOME., ,
Respectfully Dedicated To 11. R. 11, Duke
Of Connaught And Governor Gen.
eral Of Canada.
Concert At Zetland.
A very successful 'concert and Box
Social was given in Zstland School on
Friday evening. The school -house,
which was prettily decorated, was
crowded, and an excellent program
which had. been prepared by the
energetic teacher, Miss Mabel Mc-
Donald, was given by the pupils and
their friends. The boxes were sold at
high prices. Mr. J. C. Smith, B. A.,
Principal of the High School, was
chairman. The proceeds, amoghting
to $35, will be devoted to the purchase
of a school bell.
Died la Toronto,
Mr. F. J, Taylor, formerly manager
of the Western' Foundry Co., Wing -
ham, died in ':ForontO On Sunday last
of pneumonia sk no partieulars are at
hand.
High School Notes.
The High School will reopen on Jan.
6th, A number of nawasnupils are
)
expected....MisaiAtfaerson I spend-
ing the holidayr at, her hom in St.
'Brewster ha Brants
Smith in allace.
alvssMr. 3, 0.
Smith and Mrs, Smith in Kingston.
Augustine, MIB
ford, Mr, 0. R
town, and the
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Successful En terf.aimnentats.
St, Paul's Sunda, Sao I held their
annual entertain ' ent on anday, and
it was very sucet
ssful. Af r supper
a programirie of, forty npibers was
given, and Sant Tr to
distribute presents. Miss Houghton
was presented with a steamer rug, by
the teachers and officers of the school.
Pine Display of Meat.
Thos. Field & Co. have one of the
best displays of meat ever seen in
town. The shop is nicely decorated,
clean and tasty. They slaughtered
10 head of cattle which were grassed
and fed by the firm on their own
farms. They have a .calf raised. and
fed. by Jas. Jamieson of East Wawa -
nosh, which was six months olcl, and
weighed 650 lbs,, and it is certainly a
beauty. They have a good stock of
cured meats by the firm. Thos. Field
& Co. are certainly up-to-date in every
particular.
Absolutely Necessary.
The Essex & Kent Printers As-
sociation has notified all municipa-
lities in their district of an increase in
the price- of municipal printing.
Prices are also raised to Fair Associa-
tions. Their prices are as follows :-
Financial statements and auditor's
reports-, 200 copies $1.75 a page each
additional 100 copies 15 cents, cover to
count as four pages. Voters' lists, if
an average of 25 names or less to page
$1.75 per page for 200 copies, if more
than 25 names to page the price to be
increased proportionately.
Wouldn't Mother enjoy a pair of
our comfortable Felt House Slippers?
Remember her at Christmas time
W. 3. Greer.
Crushed Badly.
Mr. Fs nning of Whitechurch, who
has been employed all season with the
Gillespia Threshing Corripan, met
with )6 very snrinn'insa cident at the
horn of D. fa Kenne
Ws. nanosh this week..
v.)4ed
in/tutting the m
in West
hen en -
chine in
books given by staff won by Mies M. aesition d WaS crushed b0,ween the
g
Allen • Form I. prize of $2 in books tenk an/engine. , A stre.,afia of blood iV81113y staff, won by Miss chatnnhJ. Wein- : ' f msT
flew fr m his
outh. hat he was
Field Day medals, Girl's ee 4
ship won by Miss F. Barber; 13 ss' not ineta I 7 ki seems almost
Senior Championsbip, won by sir. miraculous.nHe was removed to the
W. Haines; Boys'Junior chanit'inn- home of his employer, and is under
-
shIp, won by Mr. N. Radford.
The eeeareatmens were means D. constant medical care, and it is hoped
Haugh, 0. Knox, M. Nicholls, M. he will recover.
Perrie, L. Ross and Mr. J. S. Donald
Road improvement.
son.
The total ' receipts were $1e7 23. We talk sometimes of Ontario's
After paying expenses the proceeds
will bedevoted to a, Piano Fund and roads, and thei.
r need of improvement,
,
equipment for girl's and boy's athle: and yet throughout this year not one
tics, etc. of the dozen counties in Ontario which
Welcome art thou, to our Canadian
Jan d,
Royal son of Victoria The Great;
We greet thee with our motto "God
and my right,"
Emblazoned upon our proud "Flag
of State,"
Thou bast seen our roeky mountains
high,
Thou bast seen our broad rivers and
our lakes ;
Both In Same Day.
Reading recently of a case of elope-
ment and marriage, the editor of the
Advance recalls a Oft20 between
s- a,
ss
Tha,mesville asi.deshathana many
years ago, in 'filch the editoe's father
was the elating minister. The
(
young yt' y's parents objected to the
union but as "love laughs itt'', difficul-
ties," il. way out was found. The mar-
riage. nook place at a friend's house
not fitr'from-flie lady's paretital home.
S
The anvising part of th,iaffair was
that thesyoutig lady attended school
e s
that daynAnd was Jninished by the
teacher for sfaitareqo have her ram -
mar lesson proPerly prepared (and
who could if. she were to be married
that evening.) A few hours later at a
friend's house in the same neighbor-
hood, unknown to the lady's parents,
she was married to the young man
of her choice, and we believe the
union was a happy one. The next
morning the parents discovered the
affair, and the father of the lady
drove hastily to Chatham, but the
pair had flown. Not many young
ladies in Wingham have such an ex-
perience, as to be whipped in school
for neglect of grammar lesson, and to
be married the same day. It was the
first marriage ceremony the writer
witnessed, and the circumstances
were peculiar.
considered the good roads agreement
THE SOLUTION OF THE with the Government, entered into
the scheme. Under this the Ontario
LABOR PROBLEM. Government contribute about one-
third of the cost of the improvements.
The action of the Dominion Senate is
blamed for this. Counties throughout
Ontario had hoped that when the
Dominion Good Roads bill passed the
Senate good roads could be construct-
ed by the Ontario and the Dominion
Government paying half the cost, but
the Senate threw the bill out,
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This is a question that has troubled
a good. many people, espeeially the
farrnera For years, different promi-
nent men have studied the question
with varying results,. Some give one
reason and some another, but so fay
none have succeeded in overcoming
the difficulty. Ilow many times have
you heard the farmer say, he cannot
get his seeding done until it is almost
toe late, because he could not get
a man. He has a man one summer
and lets him go le the Fall, because he
has not enough work to keep bins
busy all winter, then has the same
trouble the next Spring. This is to a
great extent tharmere own fault.
You ask why? The answer
cause
-
cause he can get enough work to keep
his man busy all winter but does not
do it. New you want to know how.
The answer is by keeping cows. The
next trouble to fate is the elturnitig.
Well, you do not need to churn. Send
your ereasa• to the Wingham Cream.
ery. It le running all winter and
steeds your help. We are not getting
enough thh winter, told did not expect
a great del, but we will expect more
next. Do aot disappoint us. Now is
the time to get your cows foe next
Winter. Bat do not wait till then ;
give tie vvhst yoe have now and help
tdongs the good work of helping the
'farmer. qrite or telephone us if you
Would eareto' Rend, and we will tueke
arrangemetta to tellea your cream.
And thy visit to this "Canada of ours,"
„A. glorious vision in thee awakes.
rale Canada needs a Governor most
wise,
Whose name in ite historywill go
down.
And add undyleg lustre, to its fair
fame,
As the grandest jewel ha 13ritaill'e
Crown,
.And tansy Oarladala Maple Leaf
And Urea Shatriroelt greet;
And With the Itoseo and the Thietle
Thy Royal Highness meet.
Eloise A. Skinalogs,
Goderich, Onitatioo
Nov. 27th1012.
The Partners' Advocate.
Once a year "The Farmer's Advo-
cate and. Home Magazine," of London,
Ont treats its readers to a Christmas
Number, cover and contents of practi-
eat, the historic, and the artistic, The
charming colored, frontispiece surpass-
es anything the paper,has heretofore
published, in conception, richnese,
and brilliance of execution. The
Northland picture symbolizes the
bold spirit of Canada, and Agnes
Laut, an eminent Canadian woman of
letters. The articles are well-written,
timely and interesting and include a
capital report of the great Interna-
tional Show at Chicago, where Cana-
dian breeders won the highest honors
in cattle, sheep, and Clydesdale
horses. The illustrations are fine, and
the issue most creditable.
FEED CORN. -A car of very choice
American Corn arrives this week.
The best sample of bright, dry, hard,
corn we have had for some time.
Gall us up. -J, L. A.wde.
AT THE PICTURE HOUSE, - Mme.
Sarah Bernhardt and all her star com-
pany in the great spectacular play
"Queen Elizabeth" in four parts, Dec.
26, 27, 28. Admission, 20c ; matinee
Sat. afternoon, 10c. This sends
their own machine of latest type,
operator and lecturer, so that all can
follow the play.
What is note pleasjeg for a Chtlet.
mag preseet than a surteical instru.
merit ? A fell line 02'411 kirtdeo now in
stook D, 411,
At S. Gracey's Furniture store,
you'll find some odd •parlor pieces,
few parlor .suites, that he will give
you at what they cost wholesale, Just
to clean out. Call and Sec; also some
nice parinr centre tables, going at a
price till New Years.
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L Personale
Art. Tucker is in London for a few
days,
Mr. and Mrs, C.
water.
Mrs. Wm. Dore
week.
Will Haines
xma
Miss Houghton is visiting in To-
ronto.
Miss Maggie Tibbs
London.
Mr. and Mrs.
Toronto.
Norman Watson is
Catharines
Mrs. Helps and Eddie
dale for Xmas.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Pearen are holiday-
ing in Toronto.
Ed. Small is home for the holidays
from S. Catharines.
Miss May Kew, is the guest of her
sister, Mrs, W. Field.
Mrs. Sohn Imlay spent the holidays
with friends in Ethel.
Miss Hazel Rumford of Orillia is a
guest of Mrs. Manuel.
Miss Lizzie Johns is home
Stratford Normal School.
Mrs. Lundy and children of
with Mr. and Mrs, Roderus.
Miss Edith Sherk is with her sister,
Mrs. Lockridge in Brantford.
Mr. Peter Campbell is home from a
visit to friends in the Northwest.
Mrs. A. J. Alderson is spending
Xmas with her mother in Toronto.
Mr. 13., Hinscliffe, Harold and Flor-
ence are in Stratford for Christmas.
Miss Ruby Kerr is home from her
school at Keswick for the vacation.
Mr. and Mrs, Dr. Arthur Kew of
Pittsburg are guests of Mrs. W. Field.
R. H. Lloyd is home from the School
of Science, Toronto, for his vacation.
Misses Olive and Gertie Cruikshanks
are home from Toronto for the vaca-
tion.
Mr. A. H. Hall of Plymouth, Wis.,
is visitingshis parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.
Hall.
Mr. 'and Mrs. Chas. Bell of South-
amwpno.
tn are guests of relatives in
to
Mr. and Mrs. T. Field, Misses Jean-
ette, Ella and Master Nelson Rush
are in Toronto.
Colwell Brock of Dundas, and Ar-
nett of London spent Christmas at
their home in town.
Milton Henry of Toronto, formerly
of 'VVinghisan, is visiting relatives in
town and vicinity.
Copeland to Tees -
was in Toronto this
was in Holyrood over
Presentation To Mr. Naylor.
On December 18th evening, an in-
terested gathering was held in Ourrie's
school -house, for the purpose of allow-
ing the coramnnity to show their
sympathy with Mr. Naylor, who met
with an accident two months ago,
losing one of his feet. A fine program
was rendered, opening with "Blest be
the tie that binds"; readings by Mr.
A. Shiell, solos by Mrs. Jno. Elliott
and Mr. Fyfe, phonograph selections,
and addresses. Lunch was served and
Mr. Naylor was presented with a
cheque, Mr. W. 3. Currie making the
presentation, and Mr. J. J. Kerr read-
ing the following addrees :-
Dear Friend and Neighbor -
It is with regret that we realize the
cause of our meeting with you this
evening, although we are pleased that
you are able to be present with us.
We feel that we would willingly share
the heavy burden which you have
been called. upon to bear, but we know
that mere words of sympathy can do
little towards relieving the weight
which rests upon yon. However we
know too; that the loving Heavenly
Father whp knows and does what is
best for us all and who has sustained
and upheld you during your time of
trial, will continue to give you the
required strength to go on and face
the dutiee and enjoy the pleasures
which the future will bring to you,
Our Guide Book of Life tells us that
"it is more blessed to give than to
receive," and we realize the truth Of
this in the expression of our sympathy
towards you, but we hope that the
pleasure and blessing will not all be
ours and that you will be able to delive
full measure of satlefaetion and blessing
which we are trying to enable you to
realize by presenting to you this)
cheque as a token of the esteem, good
will and sincere sympathy of your
friends and neighbors. Signed on
their behalf.
J. J. Rena Wm. 3. Currie,
House Of Refuge,
The following is gleaned from the
report for the year, On December lst
there were 08 inmates, 58males and
40 females. Those admitted during
the year came from the following
municipalities :.-One from McKillop,
one from Colborne, two front West
Wawanosh, one front Hay, one from
Ilowiek, one from Stephen, two from
Ashfield, two from Stanley. one from
Seafortho three from Clinton. one
from Goderich, and one from Exeter
causes of admission, old age, 8, sick.
nese 5, imbecility 4. The average
number of innsates during the year
was 92. The average expense per
inmate per day was 141 cents or
$un per week. The total expendia
tare for the House and farm for the
year was $1O,250; the net expendi-
tures $5,248. The produce sold duritig
the year amounted to $2,484. There
wan received from paying inmates
$507 and during the year 02,778 was
collected from inmates and ie held in
trust by the county.
-
is holidaying in
Dunlap are visiting in
home from St.
are in Allan
Early Easier 1913.
Easter in 1918 will be observed on
March 28; the date is the earliest since
1865-a matter of forty-eight years
ago. It is also interesting to note
that never again until 2008 or some
ninety.five years bene, svill Easter
be so early again,
Buy your music at D. ; a new
stock of high grade music now on
hand.
1.0.0.P. Election Of Officers.
At the regular meeting ot Minerva,
Encampment I.0,0.13'. held on Mon-
day evening December 23rd the fol-
lowifig officers were elected A.
Bell,; S.W., Fred, Guest ; H.P., John
F, Groves; J.W,, .1. Guest; 5., A.
Alderson ; T., J. W. Dodd.
CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS? Well just
come to see our display -that's all we
ask! W. 3. Greer.
from
Blyth
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Cburcb 1levos7
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On account of the presence of Rev.
Dr. Shearer in the Presbyterian
Church next Sunday evening, the
service in the Baptist Church will, ill
the interest of the general good in
the Local Option Campaign, be with.
drawn.
Next Sunday, Rev. Dr. Shearer,
Field Secretary.of the Department of
Moral Reform of the Presbyterian
Church, will speak in Wingham as
follows :-Methodist church 11 a.m.,
Town Hall 3.30 p.m., Presbyterian
church 7 p.m. The afternoon meeting
in the Town Hall is for men and wo-
men.
Immediately after the presentation
the folloveing letter from the Sawyer.
Massey Co., Limited, was reed.
Hamilton, Dec. 16th, 1012
Dear Sir -
We are in receipt of your letter of
the 12th inst. and are very sorry in.
deed to hear of the accident to Me.
Wm. Naylor and have to state that
we cheerfully contribute our mite to-
wards helping this unfortunate man
in his trouble and hope same will
reach you in ample time for the pre.
saltation taking place on Wednesday
evening ef this week. Amount en.
elosed $25 reeeipt of whieh kindly
aeknowledge and. oblige.
Yours truly,
Sawyer -Massey Ces, Us:rated,
Mr. Naylor gave a feeling response
thanking all who have so kindly
aseisted hitst and Mess Naylor.
The evening WM brought to a OlOtie
by all Winging "roe Ile'e a jolly Good
Rev. Thos. Wilson, pastor of Knox
Church, Walkerton, has adopted a
unique way in which to keep his con-
gregation posted as to the amount
they give to missions. He has placed
a clock or indicator near the pulpit,
the hand of which after each service
is moved to the amount given. On
Sunday, December 8, $114 was con-
tributed. The amount which Mr.
Wilson is asking the congregation to
contribute is $1,500.
SUBSCRIPTION 1 $1.00 Piss 3131AIS U4 ADVAXIAIN
$1.50 PrO $171100SIBSSI is P 1108
Loa'il ems
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8.
Merchants had their wish -sleighing
for Christmas.
Names of new books in Wingham
Pnblic Library are in type, and will
appear next issue.
The nominations for the municipal
elections will he held on Monday, Dec,
30, polling on Monday, January 6th.
Have you noticed that the days are
getting longer? We passed the short-
est day of this winter on Saturday
last,
In the 33rd 11ionRegiment, A. G.
Shiell is gazettO provisional lieuten-
ant, vice ProviSional Lieutenant W.
A. Campbell, retired.
A fat heifer, three years old, raised
by J. W. Bone of East Wawanosh
captured second prize at the Guelph
Stock Show last week.
If it is true (as reported) that there
are nine inches of ice already on parts
of Lake Superior, we may expect some
chilly winds from the north before
long,
AUTOMOBILE &CAMBS.-So Smooth
So Fast! So Light I -A skating pleas-
ure more delightful than you have
ever experienced before. See them at
W. 3. Greer.
Ritchie & Cosens advt, came in
when their space was printed. They
think Huron farms are selling below
real value, and are now offering two
farms in Morris for quick sale.
Mrs. David Galloway returned to
her home in Hosvick last week, hay-
ing been in the Wingham Hospital
nearly two months suffering from a
maliguant growth in the knee joint.
THE WORLD'S GREATEST TRANS-
PORTATION CO., THE 0,P.R. Tickets
to any place in the world. Ritchie
& Cosene, town agents.
Mrs. 3. A. Tkerapeon of Barrie has
opened a dr it -
At a recent meeting of Maitland
Presbytery, Rev. Mr. Bradley was
appointed. Clerk protem until the next
regular meeting. Rev. Mr. West's
removal to Port Perry necessitated
naming a successor. Owing to the
number of vacancies a number of
special meetings of Presbytery may be
necessary. It is hinted that there
may probably be two more vacant
charges in the near fixture in the
Presbytery.
Last Sunday was a busy day in the
campaign for Local Option in Wing -
ham. In the morning, Rev. B. H.
Spence, Secretary of the Dominion
Alliance, preached in the Baptist
church, and in the afternoon address-
ed a gathering of men, the Town
Hall being nearly filled with an in-
terested audience. In the evening,
Mr. Spence spoke in the Methodist
church to a large congregation. The
attendance at these services is in-
dicative of aroused interest in the
campaign now in progress.
The Brussels Post reports that no
choice has yet been made for a pastor
of the Presbyterian Church there. A
congregational meeting was held last
week, the Moderator, Rev, D. Perrie
presiding. After devotional exercises
he gave a brief, appropriate address
which was followed by the business
for which the meeting was called, viz
selecting a pastor as successor to Rev.
Mr, Wishart. Seven names were be-
fore the congregation on the ballot
but 3rd ballot still showed. a wide
divergence of opinion hence it was
decided to continue hearing other
candidates for five or six Sabbaths
when another meeting will be called.
Wesley Ansley of Toronto Universi-
ty is spending the holidays at his
home, Lower Wiugham.
Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Taylor and family,
also Mr. and Miss Carson are with
Gorrie friends for Xmas,
Mr. and Mrs. 0. Warder and daugh-
ter, Gladys of Niagara Falls, Onto are
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Harry Green, a former residezt,
now attending Queen's University,
Kingston, was in town this week.
For Xmas, Wm. Jones and E, Nash
Went to Toronto, Wan Lamb to Ohes-
ley, Albert Colin to Palmerston.
Mrs, Reading and daughter, Allee,
are spending the holidays with the
forraer's son, 3. C. Reading. in Hatnil.
ton. a
Mr, and Mrs, W. J. Adele of Turn -
berry are spending Christmas with
their daughter, Mrs. Preset, in Han-
over.
0. J. Wilcox M.P. and wife are
spending Xmas at S. A. Mills' ; also
Mingle and Grace Beer of Brantford
are guests of Mrs. Mille,
Mispes Clara, Deemer, Maude Fry
and Viola, Teard ; Messrs. Thos. Rob-
inson, Geddes Wilson, and Clarence
Wilson are hotne from Toronto.
Mien E. King (nurse) was taken sick
While in London taking a few holidays
and is at St. Joseph's; Hospital, Where
she will probably be for some tittle.
Mrs. Sperling Hometh and daugh-
ter, Marguerite, of Whitby College
are spending the holidays) with the
former' s arente, Mr, and Mrs. 4at.
ling,
Mr, ani Mee. Carl Whitney of
don, Mb 1.1 are visiting Mrs. W
ney'S pa tat Mr. and MO, DAVMS
Patrick jt. Mrs. Whitney will
pleased 1 have her friends eall am
see her,
kisreasashop in the
rooms ()veil Iamilton's thug store,
and will be paed to h v‘the ladies
of Wingham, de ng anything in
that line, call on her.
NOTIOR-Owing to a change in
our business, all accounts owing Rich-
ardson & Rae must be settled before
Jan, lst, 1913.
The following young ladies gradu-
ated from the Stenographic depart-
ment of Winghara Business College,
on Dec, 20 -Margaret E. Huston and
Clara Reid. of Wingham, Margaret H.
Faust of Forawicb, Mabel M. Edwards
of Gorrie, IsTb. lie Moore of Nenagh,
and Ida M. Dug neonsKineardine.
Two new features are introduced in
the banking act. One gives farmers
and ranchers the privilege of borrow-
ing on their threshed grain and cattle,
respectively, under the bank lien act.
The other uew clauee is in regard to
circulation, and permits the banks to
iSbtle notes against gold.
For Xmas or New Year presents,
take a look ha S. Gracey's Furniture
store. You may see something pretty
nice in Ohairs, Tables, Music cabinets,
etc.
POULTRY WANTED. -Highest Cash
prices paid for all kinds of poultry,
alive or dressed-GUNN'S LIMITED,
Phone 10.
NOTICE. -I wish to apologize to all
those who came to Wingham on Mon-
day to pay their insurance as per
notice on their card. Oircurcietances
prevented me from getting there. I
would ask all those who have not
done so to pay their premiums into
the Beak of Hamilton at Wingham or
remit to me at Teeesvater.-D. Mc-
Intosh, Sec:Areas., Kinloss Mutual
Fire Ins. Co.
,
BIRTHS.
Greenway -In Wingham, Dec, 15, to
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Greenway,
eon.
Fraser -fn Morris, Dec. 20, to Mr. and
Mrs. W.,L, Fraser, a daughter,
MARRIAGES.
Garniss Dradnock - At St,. An-
drew's Manse, Dec. 23rd, by Rev, ra,
Petrie, Mr. IIPtittik Garniss of Nipie-
Mug to Miss Bessie Bradnock of
Howick.
Wighttnarts§milh-Tri Gnelph, Dec.
18. by Rev. A. Tovell, Mee. Mary
Smith (formerly of Winghatn) to
Me. Henry jacket:n:1, Wightman of
Mottled), Seek.
inSAVIS.
Mundell -In °Orem. Dee, 10,
EIha-
het.b Eleanor, d ght.er of Mr, and
Mts. Thos. u 1, eged one year,
three
East Wawanosh.
The last meeting of the Council for
1912, was held on Dec. 16th, with all
the members present; minutes of last
meeting read and. passed.
Communication from Joseph John-
ston received, asking permission to
cut some trees opposite his property
lot 33, con. 5 -filed.
An extension of time was given the
contractor on the Toll drain, it having
been impossible to have completed this
contract this season.
The sum of $185 53 was ordered to
be refunded to the E. Wawanosh rate-
payers of U. S. S. No. 5, Auburn, a
misunderstanding having occurred
between the clerk and trustees over
the requisition for amount required
by said school section.
The collector was given titne till
Feb. lst next to return his roll for the
balance of taxes remaining as yet un-
paid.
Alarge number of accounts were
paid whieh will appear in the financial
statement.
A. Porterfield, Clerk,
Turnberry.
The following is a report of the
pupils of S. S. No. 5, Turnberry, for
the month of December. Names in
order of merit :-Sr. 4th -Ethel Hast-
ings 537. Sr. 4th -Alvin Hastings
480, Grace Tuelrer 448, Myrtle Deans
440, Harold Oilkinson 401, Roy Hast-
ings 307, Mabel Reid 364. Sr. 3rd -
Mary Haugh 493, Frazer Haugh 383,
Alvin Smith 858, Norman McGill 205,
Jack Reid 287, Della, Reid 2(36 Jr.
3rd -Laura, Reid 552, Chester Gilkin-
SC))1 537, James Hardie 437, Lawrence
McLean 817. Jr, 2nd -Leslie Deans
387, West Haugh 275. Pearl McLean
211. Po. 20d -Sean Wilton. Pt. lst
-Ivan Haugh, Emerson Armour,
Rena Haugh, Edith Reid. - M. A.
Horton. teacher.
Your Vote and Influence Re-
spectfully Solicited by
Councillor Win. Bone
For Mayor
1913
Your Vote and Influence Will
Be Appreciated by
Councillor Elliott
Fpr Reev,e
.'or 1913
The
Season's
Greetings
are
herewith
sincerely
tendered
to
all
our
customers
J. W. MoKibbon
DRUGGIST & OPTICIAN
The
Ito,"
Eyesight tested free and glasses sup,
plied at reasonable prices,
es.
11,17STMAS1
"May your Christmas Joy be
as bright as the berries on the
Holly Wreath - and your
Christmas Memories like the
Christmas Tree -Ever green !"
By the way, what's so suit-
able for Christmas Gifts as
good Footwear?
Practical, useful and always
appreciated.
Our Christmas Footwear is on.
display and the showing is
fine. It's well worth seeing.
We'll make any exchanges
desired after Christmas.
Come, see our Christmas
spread
W.J. Greer
THE SHOE MAN
CALL 'PHONE 52
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