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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1890-1-9, Page 8TllMBLIRG IN! CHRISTMAS CARDS. CHRISTMAS 13OOKL ;`1S CHRISTMAS ALBUMS.. CHRISTMAS BIBLES.. CHRISTMAS WORK BOXES. CHRISTMAS WRITING DESIS. CHRISTMAS 'STASES, CHRISTMAS GIFT CUPS. ,"'CHRISTMAS DOLLS., CHRISTMAS HA.NKEIiCHI,EFS. CHRISTMAS .PLUSH GOODS. CHRISTMAS ANNUALS. CHRISTMAS TOYS. AND A LARGE. VARIETY OF OTHER LINE—SPECIAL CARD EX- HIBIT DEC. 6th, HOLIDAY GOODS EXHIBIT DEC. 10th. J. GRIGG, WHOLESALE & RETAIL STATIN'R, —AND -- FANCY GOODS DEALER. EXETER, ONTARIO, LOCAL JOTTINGS. Brief. Howard is selling hardware, tinware. &e. Prices low, —,H. L.Billings, Dentist, for the best artificial teeth. Read Carling Bros. change of adver- tisement in this issue. Call on J. N, Howard for hardware, tinware &c. Prices low. Look out for Brumpton & Reid's change of advertisement in neat week issue. —IL L. Billing's, Dentist. Gold fillings a specialty. Office over O' Neil's Blank Exeter. Hardware in endless variety at prices to suit at the old Established House. "La Grippe" or influenzia is very prevalent in town, nearly- every one you meet have or has had . it. If you want first-class hardware at right prices call on J. N. Howard, the old Established House. Owing to all our hands beiug laid up with "La Grippe" our paper is issu- ed two days later than usual. Biggest stock of ready made clothing in town, at Spackman's boot and shoe store to be sold less than Bankrupt prices, Mr. Joseph Rattenberry, a resident of this place some years ` ago, died in Clinton Wednesday. He at time owned the farm opposite the Messrs. Smith's, Lake Road - Call at Spackman's boot ,and shoe store and see the cheapest and best, stock of over coats and suits in town, Bran new goods, to be sold at less than whole sale prices. Mr. J. N. Howard,of the old Establish ed House has secured the services of a first class tinsmith, who will be prepar- ed to manufacture and repair all kinds of tinware. A call solicited. Wewere shown yesterday a sample of barley grown on the farm of Mr Wm Fanson near Thornbury, Co Grey, and is the best we have ever seen. The specimen is the two row English barley, It may be seen at this office. On Thursday evening last the prem- ises now occupied by Mr. Mark Clark, was fired into three times by sonic -un- known person. No damage was done withthe exception of a few broken' glass, There was quite a stir in the Horse. marl:et to clay amongst the buyers from a distance were V. E. BaileyjBuff- alo N.Y.,:John McMan,Seaforth, Thos Berry and. Jas, White of Hensall, Levi Lewis, London, and John Rose of Sagi- naw city, Master Homer Russel,son of Mr. vin. Russel, of Hay, who recently wrote at the Entrance Examination, held at. Ex- eter succeeded in securing 556 marks. This is the highest number of marks obtained at any of the Examinations in Exeter, Goderich. or Dungannon, This speaks well for the teacher of No. 2 School, Ilay, Mr. W. H. Johnston. The course ticket for the society of Christian Endeavor of James`St. Meth- odist Church will be as follows -1890, January 28th, Lecture, "Is Marriage a Failure" Rev. J. B Alesworth L. L. B. Pastor St. Thomas Methodist Church. Febuary 25th Lecture. "Mistakes" Rev., II. O. Hunter,' Pastor- .Congregational Church, London, March'25th Lecture, "Modern Germany" Rev. A. C. Co tubers P,. D. Paster Dundas, St.. Methodist Church London. April 29th Sacred Concert. For sale by all ;Members. We are glad to learn that Mr. E. J. McRoberts, the popular Fire Insurance agent ofLondon,, who, paid regular trips to Exeter last year, has been pro- moted to the position of general inan- ager for Western Ontario for the :Mut- ual Life Insurance Company of New York. The company is one of the rich- est in the wold,assetts being $126,082 150,50. Surplus over liabilities $7,940- 063,63. We congratulate "Ma&' on his promotion which he so richly deserves having been one of the "hard workers' for the company.' Uorsei''tWaritet k; Mr. V. EBaily;sof Buffalo, N. Y. Will! be at Ilawksiiaw's Hotel, to•dav,Thuts! day for the purpose of purchasing all, kinds of light and heavy horses from 5 vears and upwards -which are in good condition: Wanted. )(logs Farmers should read the important`' a nottncereent of .1. L. Grant & Co.. of Ingersoll, in another column, in refer, fattening 'hogs early. is` °nee to f , h, r i.,' firm will buy ' no dressed hogs ill is b winter. Warning to Sports, Two of our Local sports were up be fore the J, P, yesterday for racing on the street and were Heavily tined. Agents Wanted, A first-class, Life Insurance agent wanted, good arrangements can be ob- tained by applying to E. J. McRoberts Edge Block, London, Ont. Shooting.Match. shooting match took place here on Thursday morning Mast between Messrs Samuel Stanlake, of Stephen, and Jas. Oke, of this village. The score was follows: 1'2345678910 Stanlake 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-3 Oke 0100100001-3 Christmas weathor The following gives the states of weather on Christmas day for the past seven years: - 1883 Cloudy; no snow on ground. [ing 1884 Cloudy; snow on ground; sleigh- 1885'Fair,snow on ground;no sleighing 1886 Cloudy and snowing, good sleigh- in g 1887 Cloudy; snow on ground; poor sleighing, 1888 Cloudy and raining n0 snow on ground. 1889 Fair,bright day no snow on ground Agricultural, Society. The annual meeting of the Stephen and Usborne Agricultural Society was held to -nay in the Town Hall. Owing to the unfavorable weather the attend ance was not so large as it would other- wise have been, The Treasurers state - merit showed that the society was in a very prosperous condition. The sum of $22 remained in the Treasurer's hands, while the total indebtedness of the society was $700. .$500 of this debt liad been contracted the past areal- in earin the purchasing of property, $200. was the provious debt caused by the shortage occassioned: by the bad weath- er the day of the fair in 1888. The new premises purchased last year was re- paired to the extent of about $150 which was paid from last years profits. Votes of "thanks were passed to the re- tiring; Directors Messrs. James Oke, Samuel Sanders and W. G. Smith. The following officers and directors. were elected for the current year —Presid- E. Christie; Vice -President, Jas, West- cott; Directors Donald McInnes, James Delbridge, Wesley Huston, Rd. Davis, Geo. Bawdenand John 'Willis. Personal Mention. Corporal Westcott of No 6 Company 33rd Battallion left this place on Mon- day morning last for the purpose of. taking a 3' months course at D. Military School of Instruction at London. We trust he. will come out a first-class sold ler when he returns.—Mr, John Keddy of Brandon, Man., is here on a visit; to friends. -Mr, Thos. Ramsey, of ,Litch- field, Minn., is spending a few days with his parents here.—Mr H. K. Hynd, man visited London yeterday.—Mr. L H. Dickson visited Goclerich•and Blyth onThursdav last.—Mr. R. H. Collins visited; London on Saturday last.—Miss Amelia Sanders is -visiting friends Lon- don just now.—Mr. Geo. Samwell vis- ited Goderich last week,—R. <H. Collins was in Goderich one day last ` week...— Mr. Peter a den o id gt B f It. etown spent ' et P. a few days in, toy n last week—Mr. and Mrs. IL L. Billings have returned from theft wedding tour, They were seren- aded' by the Exeter' .Brass Band on Tuesday evening.—Mr.,and Mrs. T. A. and Miss McConuell, of:London spent a few days in town visiting last week. —Mr• Will. Dempsey who was recently' on the Vines staff, but now of Toronto World,= is -spending a few days in this vicinity. ',Grand Concert. The Chautauqa Orchestra Concert Company, of Toronto, under the man- agement of Ur. J. U. Depew, will give a grand concert in the Opera House, on. Friday evening; July 24th, consisting' of Orchestral, Ballad, Humorous, Vocal and Piano Music, interspersed with readings and elocution. The orchestra is composed of twelve professionals, under the leadership of .Mr. Arthur Depen, who has been conductor of the orchestra for the last two seasons atthe Canadian Chautauga, Niagara-onth'e Lake. Mr. Herbert L. Clarke, cornet solist,of the Queens Own Band,Toronto; 2,4r. Fred Smith, enlph0nium soloist of the Academy of Music, Toronto, . and Signor F. L. Napolitani, solo violinist, are among the number. Mrs. Murray Dickson, soprano soloist, of Dr, Wilds Chiuxh, Loi auto, w ill sing with orches• tra accompaniment, and Miss 1lcGilli- bray, elocutionist, slid Delsairte Gold Medalist, of Chicago, will delight all who may have the pleasure of hearing her, Mr Will F ltn.uisay, Toronto's refined humorous yocalist, has been specially engaged for this concert, and no one should miss hearing Will, ' Nye look for a rich musical treat and from the flattering press notices we have read we are sure we will not be disap- pointed. Let every one makeup their minds to attend this concert and give such a large company the ,Hearty re- ception and encouragement they need. We feel sure that the Exeter 'Musical people will encourage the return of this company to our town. Youn g cotile's iseaety of Christian Endeavor ( ki.though last Wednesday ;evening, Vtr Years niglit)wasniiplersatnt and Rah' 3, outside' ;caused by a • heavy` pour of rain! Yet, in the basement thee Street Methodist ,Church it iv -right and'cheerful, it being the mon of the first annual; sociable a • ailment tinder ,the auspices of'' ,t .- ,ove society. The President, Bre. erts, led the audience in singing a itiful ► jpr,•a,,per son,,ro ,"Nearer my "Thee,. after Which Br(); J. ih. o.tt offered the opening " prayer, les nowbeing ready, ,all who conveniently served ,repairediDenw fr esl t room where a very. ne spread was notieable. while 'teat was being served and partaken of, the Harmonica Orchestra,4'luderthe leader ship of Mr. Luther Gill, en'i.veiled the proceedings by producing some very choice sweet music. The boys did their part well, and they cannot be spoken off in toohigh praise. The loud bursts of applause throughout the address of Mr, Wilson, evidenced the appreciation of tke .large audience present. The remarks of the Rev.. gentleman were practical, and if carr ied out by those present, the year that they had just entered upon would be a very happy one. Some of the mem- bers then gave a number of interesting readings and some good music was also rendered. The President alien stated that he wished to answer the the question that the collectors had niet with on going their rounds, viz; "What are you (Poing to do with the Mersey," and if the Treasurer of the church would please come forward, •he would do so in a practical manner, by placing in his hands the suns of twenty dollars froin the Society, to be applied to the Church debt, The president than made the presentation, after wiaich the Pastor thanked the 'society. ,for •their gift and also spoke relative:to theetims and objects of the society of Christian Endeavor and after wishing all a fiap•. py New Year resumed his seat,. thus bringing one of the most successful so ..o cials to a close, with proceeds 'amount- ._ ing to $55.00. - Elections. The contest between the candidates for the Deputy-Reeveship between Mr. W. G. Bissett and Mr. T. R. McCallum was a very vigerous one. Mr. McCal !tun canvassed, very thoroughly . while Mr. Bissettremained nearly idle in that respect. The vote was a great surprise to all. The election for the Councillors was very exciting and from the time the polls opened until they closed, rigs containing voters eould be seen hurry- ing around 011 °very street, and every available vote was polled. •The council for this year is an entirely- new one. Below is the number of votes polled for each candidate, DEPUTY Rpp VES. • No. 1 2 3 4—Total Bissett 72 52 53 51-208 McCallum 33 33 62. 72•--201 COUNCILLORS 55 35 53 65-208 34 12 24 21— 91 87 62 47 72-208 43 55 69 85-252 75 72 53 75-275 Carling Gillespie Oke Ross Spackman The Elections. Below will be found the • names of those elected for Reeves and gotiucillors in the various municipalitiest y '' BAYFIELD: Reeve,1 Councillors, J. Wild, G. Woods, A. Grainger, T. Cameron. Berrie—Reeve, P.Kelly;Councillors, N. H. Young, F. Tanner, J. McGee, W. Wilford. BI anuarrr.—C, C. 'Hodgins; Deputy, J. H. Hodgins; Councillors, William Mc- Gee, F. Davisand A. Beatson, all o , elect ed by(acd.) CLIExo.t. r Mayor, Wm. - Doherty; Reeve A. McMurchie; Deputy Reeve, A. 11 Manning, Councillors: -St, James' Ward --A, Cough,W:'Cooper St, John's Ward—O. S. Doan, D, B. Kennedy; St. George's Ward—S, 'Plummer, W. C. Searle; St. Andrew's Ward -J. John- ston, Armstrong. Gonnuinq.-Mayor Butler elected by (ace.); Reeve, W. Proudfoot, Deputy Reeve, Abraham Smith. Coiincillors:— St. Patrick's Ward—P. Holt, F. Prid- ham, S. Sloan:;. St. Andrew's .,Ward—D. Cantelon, J.°A..Reid,'Thos. C Neftel. Hay,—Reeve, Fred ,Hess; 'Deputy Reeve, H. Heyrock; Councillors, Wm Moir, John Schnell and John Voelker• 'LuooAN—Reeve, Wm, Ellwood : (ace. Councillors, O'Neil, J. Hodgins, George Hodgins (re-elected). and James Stan- ley (acc.) McGitr,rvaAY— Wm. H. Taylor, Reeve; L. Corbett, 1st Deputy Reeve; Philip P. Harding, 2nd Deputy Reeve; Councillors John Drummond and Win. Pitchie. SnaroB.rlr—Deputy Reeve, Geo. E, Henderson. Councillors:—Ease Ward --G. Good, J. Darwin, A. Davidson; South Ward—H. J. Puncherd, T. W. Duncan, J. Gillespie ; North Ward—Jas. Watson, J. Wilson, Jas. Beattie. Sranerux-Reeve,V Ratz First Deputy H. Eilber; Second Deputy,Sherrit; Coun- cillors, Wuerth, White—a11 by accla- mation. ; UsnORriz —Reeve, Thomas M. Kay; Councillors, Jarnes'TIdi, J Shire, Thos. Carneron and William Iiydd—alt by acclamation, WI'ieneM--Mayor. It. McIntosh; Reeve;, T. Gregory. Deputy Reeve, T. McKenzie; Councillors—No.2 Ward— R. Hill, J. J.Iloinuth,H.Leniniex. No. 4 Wa 'd—e.Fd, Williams, Win. Holmas, J. Elder AT RICHAKU PICKARD'S. I1VIMENSE' RG- INS IN Black and Colored Dress -Goods. Black and Colored it and a s,. ers. Ladies Mantl'.g s Ulst'r' s, Dolmans & jack't Fur Coats Muffs & long Boas. • Mens Fur Goats, Caps & Gloves. ;tt Felt &, Leather Boots & Overshoes. Wool Shirts and Drawers. & Boys ready-made suits & overcoats • In fact everything will be sold at prices that will ensure a speedy clearance. ci CC RICHARD PICKARD. The sidewalks are in very bad con- dition, If the town were to get them gravelled it would bo more coni*enient for the people of that vicinity. County Council for 1890. Below are the names of the Reeves and Deputy -Reeves for the county and who will comprise the County Council for 1890:— Munipipality, Ashfield Brussels Bayfield • Blyth Clinton Colborne Exeter Goderich Goderich tp.,. Grey Ha Mullett Howick Morris ' MoRiliop Seaforth Stanley Stephen ' Tuokersmith Turnberry ,Usborne - . - Wingham Wroxeter )WawailoshB. Wawaeosh.w Elimvlle. A wedding er se is expected soon. IReviyal services.are being carria on in- the Chureh, . Mr. Arthur Stephens, of Buffalo, paid this place a short visit last week. Mr, and Mrs. tltxntei•, of Helena, Mon- tana. are spending their honey " moon' with fi•iends.around' here. Owing to the state of weather on New Year's night', the concert given by the, young people, was not largely attended. One enord Hf - 0 e day last week T ter'lost a 'valuable cow and; p`ig, by the top of a straw stack blowing 'Over Old falling upon them. Reeve. .T. Griffin. - R. Graham. G. Castles. P. Kelly. A. McMurchie Jos. Beck Dr. Rollins W. Proudfoot John Cox. W. Milne Fred Hess J. Britton, . Cooke. H. Mooney J. Benneweis D. D. Wilson J Torrance V. Stutz R. McLean W.MePlierson T. M. Kay T. Gregory T. B. Sanders T. Taylor J. Johnston Deputy -Reeve W. H. Girvin W. Stothers A. H. Manning A. Milloy W. G. Bissett A, Smith J. Beacom W. Oliver J. Bryans H. Heyrook R. Scott Jacques Dulniage Howe G. Henri erson T. Erratt H. Silber S. Sherritt G. McKenzie F. Anderson Lockhart Brinsley , Mr. George Massey paid ' friends in this vicinity a flying visit last week, Mr, Wm. Harlton Sr, has been pay- ing his on Mr. W. H. Hariton la :visit, who; resides in Toronto. , Mr. Thomas Cole of Londesborough, 4 b 7 has been spending Christmas p „ C r stmas with his relatives in' this vicinity. Miss B. Eastman, of Ailsa Craig, has been spending the Christmas holidays' with friends in this locality*. Mr. D. Birks preached in the lltarr's Hill Church last Sabbath afternoon. He delivered a very interesting, eloquent and impressive sermon. , We regret to learn that Mrs. John Brighton is now lying very ill,and but very poor hopes are entertained for her recovery=, at the time of writing: Mrs. Hetherington, of dhesley, left here for .her home again, on Wednes- day moning:last. She had been paying - her daughter, Mr. Joseph. N. Faulder, a visit. We congratulate Mr. Geo, Bloomfield on his success at the Model School at Goderich, ; George will now be ready for school duties after holidays, as he has been engaged as tether of S. S. No.l McGillivray. The S. S. entertainment held in the Mair's Hills church was a splendid sue cess. The programme consisted of music vocal by the choir and others and instrumental by the Juvenile Harmonica Band; recitations dialogues etc. by scholars of the school and read- ings by others, and an ,address by Mr. D. Birks. The proceeds amounted to $24. B eoro SIOC t3 l . +14` i t alr41,4'Nee! In order to reduce our Winter Stock 'to the lowest limit, so that it can be more easily hand. s y led, we offer a dis- count of 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -O 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 PER CEFITI FOR CASH OIILYI 0. O' 0 0. 0000000000000000000 N.,.V,,j: IS Most Merchants Make a sale after stocktaking to work off Old Calamity Catch -pennies. We make our SALE before stocktaking, and offer thep ick of the ENTIRE WITITE13 STOCK, WITHOUT d 5:60UT - RESERVE, AT THIS SPECIAL DISCOUNT dor: 15 days this oihr good aid Longlr. :BE. ER THIS, Our prices are as low, if not lower, than others,, gand our lis- coli:nt of 10 per - u cent, is equal to 20 offered n q ed by two profit ,stores. EST 1GGEST ever offered bywillo us be made during this BARGAINS . 511 1; SALE.; Dolt think that is the old Chestnut sale of the snap variety. Come and see the genuine reductions and be convinced onvincecl that we do all we claim. Wishing you all the compliments of the season, we are Respectfully, HAVING BOUGHT TIIE ENTIRE STOCK OF BOOTS UD . From the James Pickard Estate, At a nameless figure, I will knock the bottom clean out of 'Absolutely t Fru re. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity..trength and , 1lo1e,tereeness, More economical than the ordinarykinds• and cannot be sold in ooinpetitilL "W?tIm;.''the` multitude of low test, short weight akin or hosphnto powders. Sold only in cans. liorALBAi#t.to i'own u Co„ foo Wall St. NY —REMEMBER`THE YI!:, Crete. TS NOW ON, FULL STOCK IN ALL LINES. ' LOOK 10R THE S%GN, SPACEMAN'S BOOT and SHOE Score, r NSoN+,,c+ BLOCK, EXETER. " ., `. SPAC'TV.AN. THE BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAR CUT TYPE: from which this paper is printed was supplied by the Dealers in Type, Presses, and Printers' Supplies. J. T. JOT-INSTON, 80 & 82 ViTellington St. west TORONTO, ; ONT. T O 1' ISE Li IIJS. Miss Downwishes to inform the ladies of Exeter and vicinity, that she has learned Prof. D. Moody's tailor system of Dress and Mantle Cutting, and that she has opened a ress and all tle Making Establishment at the Residence lately occupied. by MR. iI CII .b. IrANDroRD on Gidley street. Shb will be prepared ed to receive orders from all Ladies wdsnig neat and glove -fitting ill esse3 and sults, and made up le tho latost styles at reasOOable prices. Dcb, 18.0111 .