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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Advocate, 1887-07-07, Page 5Local News Never bellow if ,yo4 044 hep Every farmer shoed own 4 good' Aires A man uever has good luck who has a bad wife. A man who does not lovepraise is net a fun man, It IA.Ices longer for lean to find out man than !spy other ereature that. is made, Flowers are the sweetest things. that God ever made mid forget to put a soul into. A man without self-restraint is like a barrel without hoops ancl tumbles to pieces. The greatest event hest hen's life is made up of an egg audio cackle, Bet engles never cackle. .A..proademap seldom agssetaful men, for he, never thielcs that lie, gets as,,inueh cissbe deserves. Newspapers are the schoolmasters Of the oohlmon, people. That endless books the newspaper, is our national glory,, One a the universal tendencies of the human mind, fupdamental and tuns versa', is the love of ether people's Private affairs, This is 'a good world to sin in, but so far as men are concerned it is a very fiend world to repent in. It is a bitter world; it is a cruel world. 171-te Miss Nobles, of Seaforth, are spending a few days with friends here. They are the guests of Mr. R. Muir. Last Friday being Dominion day and a public holiday, all the sores and other places of business in town were 'closed for the day. • The examinations of the different .apartments of the public school engag- ed the pupils and teachers last week. '..Che school closed last Thursday after- noon, and will be opened again about the 1st of Septchnber next. The Exeter branoli of the Saleeation Army went to Parkhill on Dominion day and took part in thojubilee; there being a large gathering of the corps. They report having had. a hallelujah There are twenty eight candidates writing for the Entrance examination which began last Monday afternoon in Exeter public school; they are pre! sided over by Mr. Thos. Gregory. Any one requiring a nice livery rig for pleasure driving should call at Christie's .livery, Heilea the finest assortment im town; and he has added to his stock of'late several new hacks and coupes, which are the finest in the town. Saddle horses and commercial wagons sent to any part of the county. A. change in the delivery of mail bona Hs,y post office took effect on the first of July, by which all mail matter goes direst to the stational -id connects with all mail trains. Heretofore, let- ters posted after 10lo'c1oc.k in the morn- ines at Hay post office, remained until next day at ten, then will be carried to Exeter, and remain until 4 p. m., beforeNicaving Exeter for the train. • The strawberry festival on Mt D. Brawn's pleasure grounds last 'ricla,y evening; managed by the.ladies a Jas.. Street Methodist Ohara, passed off very pleasantly, The grounds were beautifully decorated for the occasion; while the music, strawberries, ice cream; lemonade, etc., were all provid- ed' profusely and there was a fair' num- ber present to participate in the gay- ety an& social enjoyment of theseven- log Financially also the sunlit was very Satisfactory. A very interesting and exciting boat, race took place on Piekard's peed on Alonday evening,' last The racers were 11,Collins P. 0. C.; Gee., Vesper,. Esq.,, and Ohae. Shoats,. Esq., all of this- town, The distance was two routids,.ftom the dam to a buoy fixed above a. little. thorn, 'The MOO WAS non by F, Coiling by nearly half a laps mid followed, by Geo. VOSpOr who eorne in .2ed,. The prise was an ele- gent Silver cup f (riveil by Mt Thos. Fit- ton, jeweler: ?A fair number of epee- tetore assembled to withess, the race. . Sunstroke§ will now be The excersion fever is setting in with its usual severity,. Raspberriee are selling at five gents per pound, and cherriee at 7 oents per (least. The all.absorbing topic of conversaa tion,on ear streets is COmmercial A. tinsmith in the country hassa sign which reads. “Quart measures of all shapes .and. sizes sold here The recent copious showeas4 which have fallen in this locality, have'added greatly to the growth of spring crops and roots, A broken front wheel- of: a! wagon . loaded witheshiegles, delayed its pro- gress for some hosts ea Mehl street, last Saturday.. Our thanks are due Alr, Gregory, principal of Exeter public school, for a full report of the promotion examines.' tions recently held there, The China tea set which was given as a prise by the Baird comedy comp'y was won by 11.1e, George Weeks, he having the lucky ticket, Messrs. G Daw and C. Balaton, who have been spending a few days with their parents here, returned to Glencoe Tuesday wellies; where they work at the tailoring. Quito a number of this village took advantage of the cheap rates offered to excursionists by the Os T. R., and paid Sarnia a visit on July 4th, the day. of Yankee eelebratioe, ..The St. Mary's *gm says ; . Mr. Trivitt, of Exeter, is about to present to the Episcopal people of that, village, a commodious church edifice, oomplete in all its details, .A. handsomogift." Mr. John Gould,a prominent business man o‘f this town, is sufferiug severely from the effects of imflammatory rheu- matisni. . Hies many friendS, will be pleased to learn of his speedy recovery. Oharles McLaughlin said he -wanted us to give hirre a local, by saying that he is unable to,,attend to his duties as blphismith, tor a.few days on account of a sprained wrist, caused by shoeing a horse ois Saturday last. Ile wanted ns to state this so that people would not thinlethat he was lazy or 'foxing'. He caeriee his right arm in a sling. As the dog days are at hand our town.authorities should see to it that the number of useless dogs and curs which infest our streets are either fur- nished with tags or destroyed. he owner of a dog, if he sets any value up- on him, will not fail to pay ti dollar for him and keep him atshome. If he is not worth that the sooner he is out of the way the better. There, are a large number of dogs in town which are a nuisance to the inhabitants, not only by their barkings and attacks upon De- destrians, but especially their annoying howlings at night when the community are anxious for quiet and repose: The national holiday passed off very capietly in the village, a large number going to otherplaces to pass the day. The most prominent feature in &pis - Incineration of Dominion clay, was the Sabbath school -picnic, under the aus- pices of Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter'which took place in the grove on the farm of Mr. Peter Moir, Us - 'borne township. About nine o'clock the scholars collected at the ohm -eh, where some five or six two horse rigs were waitingto convey them to the place of amusement. The day was fine and the children enjoyed a splendid day's outing. After a drive of molly. seven miles over hills aad dales, and with a bracing wind which flushed their cheeks, the procession, with flees waving and children singing, arrived at the eagerly looked for spot.. Short- ly after arriving a tempting and sumpt- uous repast was provided and to which all dial amble justice, The afternoon was spent in pitchingspoits, swinging, croquet playing, and other innocent amusements. During the afternoon their numbers were greatly increased by visitors 'feornSunday schools in the neighborhood who had been invited. About five O'clock in the afternoon ad- dressea upon Sabbath 8011001 work and filled With expressions of loyalty to the Queen, &wain to the empire, and 'patriotie sentiment toward Canada, .werc delitered by Messrs D, A, Ross, NV. Grigg, end. Mr. Harvey of Beth- esda &Imlay achool. Mr. Grigg, sea closed the proceedings by payer, after which the National Antein was stmg, An thhtnithoos vete Of the ii.ssembly wee tendered Me. Mbie, for his Heel and generoas efforts in making the eathering what it was, a meet eojey- a 0 tins c W (mg ye r'1)1 ti Ti 1 membeted, ;For such a lessge gathering of vatioue echools, the arraligements were excellent, and reflect greet deedit upon the management Active preparations .cire being push- ed forward for the celebration of the glorious 12th, which event now bids. fairto prove one of the most success- ful oval' held in this comity. 'rile in- dications are that it Will prove ono of. the largest gatherings of the brother- hood that has evot been held in God- erich Letters are eoming in froin sue, rouilding districts and ledges stating their. intention, of being presentand paiticipating in, the denemsteatioo. The officers find esstemitteea are vigor- ously engaged in preparatiopt Tor the event, and it ric,relhumo any shorthorn- bpln diacovorsal the 'fiveltwill: ton - thinly not ba %holm. The first sod of Manitoha'e propesed railway was turned on Sat4r4ey Winnipeg; The summer vaeationin rural school districts commenced last Monday, 4th of July, mid ends on Friday, 12th,of Aust. Waste six weeks. Ou Monday of this week, two oar loads of fat cattle were shipped from Exeter station by ]jeers. Balkwell Woods to Montreal for exportation, Last Sunday was the hottest. day of the season. The thermometer regis- tering 94' in the shade at five o'clock in the afternoon, and 106* in the sun, Messrs, Dow and Celciuboun,. of this village, left for England Wednesday on a purchasing tour. They purpose bringiog back with them several fine stock horses. Mr. C. Snell cuts quite a dash with his newly painted express wagon. It is a piece of first class workmanship, and was performed by Mr, D. Braund, of Exetar North The Sabbath school picnic held on Dominion under the auspices of the °even Presbyterian church, in Mr. Peter Moir'e grove, was the largest ever held in this section. The crowd was estimated at about five hundred. Mr. Thomas Russel, the well known thorough bred stockman of theTharnes Road, Usborne, last week soldia very fine ten months old bull calfto Mr. James Belwood, of 33inbrook, Went- worth,County. He was purchased to be taken to Virginia in the fall. It is credibly reported that a farmer livingnoar Bkrrie mixed up a generous dose of Paris green and water for the use ()Phis potato bugs, whew along came.his hired man and took a hearty draught from the pail in which it was, and that wahout suffering any ill effect. Mr. Davis, marble cutter, of Exeter North, has just received a large consign- ment of superior stone for monumental purposes direetsfrom the United States quarries, consequently he is prepared to fill all orders for any description of grave stonesaand on the shortest notice. Parties requiring tombstones, will find it to their advantage to consult Mr. Davis before leaving their. orders. ITOberue,. The names of the two.pupils in each. of the advanced glasses of S. S. No, 0, Usborrle, who obtained the lexasest. number of perfeetlessonefer themontli of june-are as followe ;-501. plass, 1st Wesley Harvey, 2nd. Ida Kydd ; 4th class, let Albert Hodarsere :24d, cia .Tory' Sr, 3rd. class, 1st. Thee. Rus- sell, 2nd. Ches. Harris; Jr. 3rd. ()lass- lst. Eva Oke, 2nd, Chas. Shute; 2nd, class, 1st, Violett. Russell, 2nd. Chas. Front. Mr. and Mrs. Seldon „ot this town, retuened from Ingersoll Monday after- noon where they had been paying their last- respects to a deceased ,brothers, whose funeral took place on Suncley last, Decease was in hie 38th year,. and leaves an estiMablo wife and three small children to mourn the irretriva- ble loss of an affectionate husband and loving parent The family are well provided for. Messrs Rowe & Andrews,,undettak- ers and furniture manufacturers, Main steed, Exeter,,ean testify tothe benefi- cial results of adirertising, especially in the A.OVOCATE. Marine theepast few weelcs, loads of furniturehaveleft their establishment, while increasing orders can scarcely be filled. They are com- pelled to work over time in order to be able to comply with the demand. The young ladies who live in Exeter North are -sometimes Ornpollecl to givo necessary -hint to their loVers, who, as a rule, are bashful and reserved. A pair of admirers were sitting in the parlor of a ffiont street residence, and 'she nestled elote by his side, but he seemed.distant "George, what makes yoR'so—so,reservedl" she said. "Why, Annie, I'm not, ate 11" I came up in a buggy of three and was nearly squeet- eeto death." "Oh, how nice! How I should like to hem come up with you," "Mould you Annie'?" looking tenderly into her eyes. "Whyl" "011, I should like to be.-,beto be squeez- ed almost to . Sho was squeoz- The, .strawberty.fistival team' the enspicee of the.Laches' Aid. of James street Methodist clierclalield last Fri- day eveuhig -ory successful af- fair, The itsidehoe aha;grouhds of D Braund, Esq.,. • Fiatet North, \vete -,tastofttlly decoratedfor the occasion. and.11.1%. Bratird did all in their pewee f(nnake the teenieg a pleasant one to, the guests; Set although the weather was veil west) a most enjoy- able time Wag vent V all: The Ittdies desito to thank; not Poly the kind host and hostess; but tie bend and all who 'emstriblited to the tejeynient of the eveeines ThOprOc;odS attOUntOd to $50,00? GrtEoortY 11. Tom., Teacher, School Report, The following is a correct report of the pupils of S. S. Na 3, Stephen, for the month of June. The report is bas- ed on good conductrand general profi ciency during the month :--- Fourth Sonior—Ohas. Sanders,.1.72:- Fourth Junior—Mary Sanders, 239;, John Sanders, 220; Win. Morrison, 203; Arabella Morish, 123";': Henry; Penhale, 120., LecietiaJory 106, Hir- am Shapton, 86. Third Class—Clara Sanders, 468; Minnie Sweet, 361; Ed. Shapton, 275; Ella Shapton, 237;„ Lucy Joy, 153;, Jas, Sanders, 1I6i, Minnie Morrison, 80; Emily jory,.76. Second Class—Wesley Dearing, 390; Emma Sanders, 319; Frank. Sanders, 329;-, Jas. Bagshaw, 213; Geo. Earn- ess,,229; Walter Dearing, 82; Wm. Redden, 80. Part II, Senior—Thos. Sanders; 405; ;Viet. Bagshaw, 295; ESL Harness 254; Jas. Sanders, jr. 202; Ethel Harness, 175; Emma Penhale, 115, Part 11,J-tinier—Wm, Siveet, 603; Ed. Sandera1.601; Wes. 1Cest1e, 497; Ellen Slanlake, 3963. Charlott Dearing,. 339; Henry Dearing, 330; Sam San- ders, 287; Maud Harness, 195; Geo. HecIden, 51. The average attendance for the, month of June was 39i. Si J. LATTA, .Teacher. The following are the names of the pupils promoted. in the Exeter school:— PROS! MISS GILL'S ROOM.. Charlotte Pettersons Frank Sweets Katie Grigg, Ada Treble,May Sanders, Lille Howard,Edna Creech, Barton Hooper Charlie Hynclinan, Willie Fink; Mary Horn Polly Welsh, Isaac Bissett, Jessie WiUis, Rose }Luton, Charlie Treble, Ettie Matheson, and >fable Waters. raolvmiSs CROLEY'S ROOM. Gertie Hardy, Gilbert Horn, Janet Brown'Arthur Kemp, Roy Mattice, Freak Lutz, Russell Howard, Lettie Luxton, Harty Brawn, Lille Fanson, Artie Ranaeay, Richard Treble, Sarah Whitlock,. Hugh Gould, John Snell, Freddie Gould, Tommy Welsh, Gertie Hicks, Willie Bowden, and Laura Lu mley. Pawl MISS GRWORY'S MON, Robert Sweet, Gilbert Oolphounf Lizzie Gillespie, Nettie Martain, Fred- die Bissett, Ida Johns, George Brooks, Hettle Harding, Ella Evans, Elsie McCallum, Clara Poitice, Tina,Braund, Alaggie McDougall, Lizzie Nelson, Mary Ryan, Fannie Fairbairn, Chris- tina Fink,.Willie lee, Percy Luxton, Judson Davidson, Robert Treble, Jen,. nieSmith, and john Gillespie, FROM MISS AIWA rzum's ROOM.. Ni Creech, L. Trevithick, 1. Tayleu, GaIllacrett, A. Snell, 0. Earl, 0. Mat. tide,Dorwood, B. Westeott, A, Morgan, Treble,V. FActett, M. Walper, B. Gidleya A. Sanders. G. Verity, W. Grigg, F. :Term L. Glen - vine; M, Weeks, IX Crocker; B. Clarke, W, Welsh, and B. HblIond. nom Atm vomes .120021. 'Ks. Balkwoll, M-Martain, S. Fitton, J. Glanville, AL Pickard, F. Pinch, F. Treble. IN mw.mtmony's nooSt. W. Lang, G. Hoskin'A, Davidson, W„ Browning,. A. Handford, E. Eno - sett, H. McCallum, R. Iliggine, W. Menke, A, Sutton, H. Willis, R. Nei- sonat. McDougall, and D. Gardiner. 0[11 J, 'a COLEIB. ilsomeots inserted under this ltendintat at Three Cents per line each In seotion. Pure Paris Green andInscot Pow- Dtto. der at t, SOAPIETZS Ting Store, Sarnox.--T cu..Th Ways Slay lot, Seldon, urolher of Mr, It, Seidel), of this village ie hie 386 yeat, M A 11 0' re,x—IStcl'iree the Press le.ter!ae 1 ittitt It Ii.ii fil, by the 1101 [1 Thompson, on ',VAinvAcblryi JUN 01,1li .101m 1c 0Thlice, to :thss second daughter el, dr: McNair. soh) both4 E6t0V, .8.9010 line of ptort.Ingi3, Worth $4.60 re. anima to 53.50,, for ono moth, Itt W, bCci,"trtco'rr's, Maiii.Ati Exeter, Lee, —About four weeks no, It red shoulder dlawi, 0111\1:ail): strratetwoou the Central IToted tuul txvter .N e‘. oli):Yatietri sn'; -f4;or*794t9 'An;..1.0g et% .$ .0.80 to coo. spring wbeg .0.89 to 0.0.0a Oats: ,035 to (s35 0:56 to. 0.57' 040 to. -.0,55 9.00 to 15.00' 0.19 to 0,„i8. SSIO to Isla' 0 Is - 7.,50 Peas Barley Hay per Oh ButtOr Potathee per bag Eggs per doz - 0.14 to DceseSdHogspet100 7.00 to TILE 111.11..1?.K.E7'S. Exererr,' Jim0 O. 1s3$7.• White Meat per bushel (new) *0 8+ to $3 21 Bed Wheat per 0 81 to 0 /i.k Spring 'Wheat " • • ;;;•-•, 9 80 to 0 21 Barley per bushel 0 35 to 0 00 'Gate per bushel 0 30 to 0 .11 Peas Fer bushel 0 00 to 0 tai Bey Per ton ........ „... 8"00 1010 00 Butter per lb.. ..... (00 to 0)4 Eggs per dozen, „.. .. . .. . 0 00 0 18 Bides per lb 0 00 to 0 1;1 Sheep Skins each ,...... „Q 00 to 0 20 Wool, per lb . 0 DO to 0 go 000 to 1 01 0 00 to 1 09 0 OD to 0 00. 0 00 to CO 0 00 to Saltlkir bbl POtatoes per bushel Apples per bushel Oatmeal per bbl qiauow Pork per 100 lbs 00 00 to 19 0) Besonzpor . .. ,...... 0 00 ti) 00 ID ils•P .•••11 .ADVERTISE] THE EXETER 111)0CIF 900) Clreu1atio4 This Paper will be sent to any aa, dress in the United States or Canada to Jan 1st, 1888, FOR ONLY FIFTY CENTiS —GO TO— EIASTING'S3 Central aii_1454M111105 roit Artistic Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing,. Hair Dyeing; etc„ . etc. Ladies' Work a Sheciality. SATISPACTIOND0 04GUARANTEED.. Pansees Black, EXETER ,Ont. ( STYLISH AND NAT) Are the Summer www STYLES IN GENTS' CLOTHING .And it you want' the best goods, and a perfecttit guaranteed, leave your measure with me -and secure it, Wi, SOU r.rile(Yrr • 1 Merchant Tailor, Exeter. . JOHN ,,'911NES., 1124tIllt FLOUR and 'HIED. Of alt kinds,. Masai:fest Cerals, Oil i o'k tea, Ground Flex and: Eisph Cattle Fred always ono baud. petkatit Ltymtu,:b fittzt. pRA "P\CtS.• JOHN 'McINNES, 0,1 ,