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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1894-12-27, Page 1VI he Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 18530 Paid up Capital._ $2,000,000 Rest Fund.... , 1,200,000 Head office Montreal, F. WOLFERSTAN TkI0114AS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advancell good E'n,rmer's on their own notes w J. one or more endorsers at 7 percent per annum. Exeter Branch. Oven every lawful day from 10 a, m. to 3 p. m,aurdaysi0am.t1 p.m Ageneralbanking business transacted CURRENT RATES aliowedror mon- .yon Deposit Receipts, Savings Bank at 8 per oent, E. E. WARD. Exeter, Jan 28, '88. Sub Manager ma.m.slames THE exttym Abuorate, Is published every Thursday Morning, at the Office, MAIN -STREET, - EXETER. —Sy the -- ADVOCATE PUBLISHING COMPANY, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Dollar per annum if paid in Advance 81.50 if not so paid. ,75..ciLercertiol=.8. Mateo ora. No paper discontinued un til all arrearages are paid. Advertisements without specific directions will he published till forbid and charged aceoydingly. Liberal diseountmade or transcient advertisements inserted for leng periods. Every description of JOB PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and at moderate rates, Cheq nes, money ord- ere. 8se, for advertising, subscriptions , etc.t o be made payable to Sander & Dyer PROPRIETORS /MIN, Citurch Directory. ,Taritivr MEMORIAL E.W. tint, Reetor. Sunday Services. it a. m 'al m. Sunday School and Bible Class "snits, 3 p.m. Holy Communion, est 44'of each month at morning service Sabi 4.49DIST CHIIROtt--.Tames-st ,Rev.J.G. Pastor.StindayServices,10.30 a .m, ,m. Sabbath School, 2.30 p. m. HET Rev. R. W. Locke, Past - 1, Services, 10 30 a. m. and 6.30 p.m hool 2.30 p. m. TERIAN CIIIIRCE.-Itev. W. Martin, ellifor. Sunday Services, 11 a. in. and 6.30 p. Sabbath School, 9.43 a. in ProfesSional Cards. gbH.KINSMAN,L.D.S, Fa,nson's Block two doors north of Carling Store MAIN ST, EXETER, extracts teeth ' without pain, .Away at Luoan-every Wed- nesday, Hensall let Friday; Blyth,flist Mon - ay and Zurich on last ''Phuisday of each onth. CH. INGRA6f, DENTIST, Member Royal • College Dental Surgeons, sixceessor to _. R. L. Billings. Office over Post Office Exeter, Ont. A safe anaesthetic given for the painless extraction of teeth. rine Gold Fillings as required. ;711. D. ALTON ANDERSON, L.D.S., D.D.S., Graduate of the Royal College of Den t- Surgudns ot Ontario, and Graduate of the Toronto University (with. honors). Special attention given to preservation of the nat- ural teeth. Office over Elliot & Bill ot's law office -opposite Central Hotel -Exeter. anroalml.....••••••610.4.7..•••2•11,101111110. Medical DR. G. MOULTS, CENTRALIA. has moved one door south. D rs. J. A. ROLLINS & T A. AMOS. Residenees same as formerly OFFICES,Spackman: building, Main St. Dr, Rollins' office; same as formerly -north door. Dr. Amos' office, same building -south door. May ist. 1893 A Rollins, M. D. T. A. Amos, M.1) LT, P. McLAUGHLIN, MEMBER OF the College of Physicians and Surgeons ario . Physician, Surgeon and Accouch- eur. Office, Dashwood, Ont. Legal. CD H. COLLINS, BARRISTER,SOLICIT- 11). OR, Conveyancer, Notary Public. Offiec-Over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, On tario. Money to Loan. L H.DICKSON,BARRISTER,SOLICITOR, • of Supreme Court, Notary Publie, Con- veyancer, Commissioner, &o. Money to loan 0 ffice--Fanson's Bloek ,Exeter. I LLIOT & ELLIOT, BARB,ISTERS,SOLIO .11-24 itors, Conveyancers. &o. B. V. ELLIOT. FREDERICK ELLIOT, Auctioneers BROWN% Wincheisea, Licensed Auct- .1.1. ioneer for the Counties of Perth ani Middlesex, also for the township ofUsborne ;Isles promptly attended to and terms rea son hal e.Sales arranged at Post office. Win - chelsea. BOSSENBERRY, Hensall Ontario. Lie- ensed Auctioneer for the Counties of H uron and Perth. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. -- --- Surveyors. . 1G1 RECD. W. FAIINCOMB, Provincial Land 1.. Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office, Over Post Office. Main street. Exeter, Ont. TaDWARD C. S CEELE, P. L. S. Ontario 124 Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer, Goderich, Ont. Esenannons: St, Marys, Journal; and the Rectory, Eirkton. Insurance. E ELLIOT, Insurance Agent, Strain St.- Exeter TEAMSHIP & INSURANCE AGENT. Anchor, Allan, Allan State, Beaver, Dom inion, American., White Star, Nether - lids, and American Lines to England, ;eland, Seotland, Holland, Germany, ape, Australia and New Zealand. ne,cislaire,, London and Lancashire, Ahern, North British and Mercantile, d Perth Muttal Fire Insurance Co's, laden and Lancashire 'Life Insur, Go. ndon Guarantee and Aeoident ST HATP8. I;apt, Geo; Kemp, EXETER MARKETS. (Changed every Wed,nestlay) neat per bushel $0.55 to 0.57 arley ...... 36 to 38 its • 26 to 27 eas . 48 to 50 atter . . ... • 15 otatoes per DUO .... 85 to ,40 iqy per ton Ducks per pound., . Geese per pound., Turkeys per potted, Alsike per bushel.. Red Clover " Timothy 41 • • ,. 6.50 to .700 • -°. ,06 .05 ..., .07 ,;$4.25 to 85.25 4.25 to 5,25 1.75 to 2,15 Grigg's Old Stand, EXETER, „ONTARIO, TITURSDAY, DEOEMBER 27, 1894. 0.77.777.77a MUSICAL EXCELLENCE. ARTISTIC DESIGN. DURABLE CONSTRUCTION Catalogue sent free on appli- cation. MORRIS-FEILD-ROGERS-co LINT° wEL. N OMINATION NOTICE,. -.4-0.14.61:".1.0201114. T,he nomination meeting for the township of Sfephen for the purpose of nominating Reeve, Deputy -Reeves and Councillors for 1895, will be held in Town Hall, in Crediton. on Monday the 3tst day of December, 1894 ornmencing atA2 o'clock (noon.) sloamiternismur+111,11aminliMisynmerali.... Sale Register. WEDNESDAY', .TAN 9. -Farm stook and im- plements, the property of John Hicks, lot 8 Oon. 8, TJsborne Sale at 1 o'clock. H. .Brown, Anet. itenecomemeet• CARD OF THANKS. We, the undersigned exocutore, desire to express our sincerest thanks to th os e friends and neighbors who so kindly end gave their assistance during the shortillness and after death of our dear departed father and grandfather respectively. WM. eroexin'i HENRY Hoc KEY. Frank Johnston. George White, Urich Weekes and Malcolm AlcLeau, four young men we -re taken to the London jail from Lunn Teesdey, charged with setting fire to a hayetack. Last night the scholars and teachers of the Trivitt Memorial Sunday schoal gathered together in Drew's Opera Hall, and in place of the usual Xmas Tree, entertained themselves and a large number of friends with genies and such pastimes as would do credit to a Christmas entertainment of " Ye Olde Tyme." Supper was served from 6 to 7 p.m., and after games, followed the distribution of Christmas confections and fruits. New "Ads” E. J. SPACKMAN.-Oyer last adver- tisement. J. A. STEWART.-Holiday goods and New Veers' gifts. The List Note Paid. On Wednesday evening the members of the Main -street Methodist church, held a jubilee entertainment in the besement of the church. After tea was served a wellprepared program was rendered, but the- most prominent feature of the evening was the destroy ; ing of the note for the last payment of q 8 p q s b 11 m b d Pse IL 8L1iowen, We clip the following from the Ca nadinn-Arnerlean, of Chicago. whic has referenee to a former well known Exoterite,--"A. prominent earn in the long list of successful physic:tail who Ontario hn.s given to the wester mieropolia thet of Benry M. Cowei A. M., M. D. DrSeSowen was. bore 11 Exeter, Huron county, and comes of t line of physicians ea both sides ef th house, his father being a nractitione of repnte and feer paternal uucles dis peesers and mixers of drugs le Easter' Ontario; indeed for generations bass the family has never boon without it Medical member. Dr. Cowen was ed- ucated in the Toronto Medival - Schee where he made a very creditablere cord, tied after graduating betook him self to the famous hospitals of Earope spending six years in London Paris Heidelberg and Vienna, aed winning the much coveted degree of M. D a London. While there he practiced two years in thgeiry 'of London in partner ship with the late Dr. Smith, 'mid fou years ago feeling: himself well able to cope with the chances this great field afforded he cattle to Chicago, a ship he has never had occasion to :egret. The esteem in which he is. held here, botl personally and prOfessionally, is amply shown by the numerous appointments which has been heaped upon him; i11. deed the, gepial doctor has more titles than an eastern potentate. lie is Sur- gn011 for thr London Guarantee & Ac- cident Co., doing al: their city detail work and asbisting in determining claims for the. Whole eountr,y; surgeon to the Fidelity and Casnality Co; co the German School of Medicine on lltrh st. and to nuinerous factories and large employing concerns in the city. A prominent meson, he is also phytileiali to Oddfellows lodge, Peabedy, arid to Court Security No. 32 of the flourish- ing young order of 'felted Foresters. In addition to all this. appoilit±nent work he finds time to attend' faithfully to a large and ever growing private practice. Like his distinguished eom pearl .t Dr. A, H. Ferguson, he is e man of good. physique and splendid vitality; confidenee-inspiring in Manner; and one feels that his cheery greeting. would go far to dissipate the blues in a sick room. While retaining a warm feeling for his birthland he is thorough ly and loyally Americanized and is by his own assertion "a red-hot roaring Republieian who never spte a tieket." Dr. Cowen was married some 13 or 14 years ago to Miss Struthers of Gode- rieh and has a pleasant cosy home at 389 West Harrison- St. In couclusion we may say that he drives one of the handsomest doctor's turnouts on the west side. geseeenaa mention. • Staffa.-Miss Belkwill, London Road, i visuing in London -Mi'. and Mrs. G. n1Mulligarn of Loudon, are spending a " few days with Airs. Mulligan's parents, O Mr. and Mrs H. I9aac, Stephen,--ide. 8 John Bawden, of Hensel], spent -Christ- mas With 111$ sister, Mrs. T. Newton. 3, prim. to leaving for Parry Sound where 1 he has secured (1 situation, -Miss Lida Trevethick, who has been attending, O Clinton Collegiate institute, is visit- ihe. her parents, -Mr. and Mrs. Stokes, o(Detroit, Mich.; is the guest of Mrs. Stokes' sister, Mrs. G. Sanders. -Mr. ' John Walrond and family, of Petoskey, 8 MiCh are visiting friends and rela Ayes in Stephen. -Mr 1. Hockey, of Smith's ICreek. Mich., was a caller at the ADV0- 0ATD office Mmiday. He was called home on account of his graudfather's 7 death. -Bert Spicer is visiting his sis- § teleMrs. E Brawn, in Brantford.- Fred Bissett has secured a, situation in a f grows/ store in Woodstock, He left Wednesday morning for that place.- ' The Misses Johns are visiting friends ✓ in Parkhill -Wm. Lovett, spent Christ- mas at his hoirie, in Par khill.-Miss G. Dempsey spent Christmas in Lucau.--- Chas. Elliott, of Wingham, is visiting friends in town. --Mr, Henry Baker and 1 wife, of Howard City, Mich, are 'visit ing his parents. -Mr. A.darns, student of Victoria College, Toronto, occupied the pulpit of the James St Methodist church on Sunday morning, preaching very acceptably. The following persons spent Chritt- mas with their respective friends and. relatives in town: -Roger Crocker, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dyer, Brant- ford; Victor French, Mitchell; J. W, Harrison and RobtFergusou, of De- treit Medical College; Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Elliot, West Toronto Junctise ; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harwood, Teronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bissett, Forest; Mr. and Mrs. ThomPsoo, of London, the guest of Mr. L. Day; Mr. W. Grigg, and family, of London; Mr. and Mrs. W. Shipley, ofClinton, guest of her sis- ter. Mrs. Wm Bawden; Inspector Tom wife end family, Goderich; Mr.and Miss Williams, Mitchell; Dr. Kinsman and sister, Sarnia, and.; Rennie, of Dental School, Toronto; Frauk Snell, Forest; Miss A. J, Westaway, Hensall; W. M. Martin, Toronto; Mr. W. J. Clarke and W. J Clarke, Jr. Toronto; John Gould, Frank Hunt, and E. R. Follick, London; Mr. and Mrs, Daltry, Lucan ; A J. Snell St. Thomas; Mrs. Currelley, Toronto; L Gill, Cleveland; Miss Ella How- ard, London; Mr. Chas. Howard, Si. Thomas. ,Garnet Hy ndrna,n, Medical College', London; White, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. D Long and her nephew aud niece, of London tp ; Dr. Harrison, Detroit, Mis Russell, St Marys; Mr. Jas. Martin, near Seaforth; Robt. Pick- ard, and son Frank, of London; Rich. Piekard, Brantford; Mr. P. McDonald, Hensall. Mrs Henry Hoist, of Marlette, Mich., s again in our midst renewing ac uaintances. She will likely remain or a few weeks. -Frank Westcott, son f Mr. James Westcott, of Douglas, Ian., is visiting friends in and around xeter. He will remain for a few treeks.- Miss Eya Newton, of London, returned home Monday evening to pend Christmas and New Years. -Mr. rank Rollins, of Killarney, Man., sur- rised his many old friends and no - Wan tances by making his appearance n town on Friday evening last. Dur - ng his absinice, which is now about ix years, he has changed wenderfully, eing much stouter and more corpulent, e reports things in Manitoba as run- ing smoothly and the weatherssabout he same as here. He will likely re- ain for a few weeks. --Mr. H. Lam rook and wife are spending a few ays in Gait. -Mrs. W. J. Carling is visiting' friends in Hamilton. -Miss Reid, teacher, is spending the Christ- mas vacation with her friends in Wyoming. -Mr. and Mrs. John Speck - man spent Christmas in Blenheim, - MTS. F. J. Knight, spent Saturday in London -Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, of Clin- ton, spent -Wednesday in town, the Mr guest of s, T. W. Havdtshaw.-Miss I. Parkinson is visiting in Port Lamb ton. --Min Geo. Beaman and wife at- tended the funeral, of their. nephew, Freddie, son of Thos. Heaman, of Brant- ford this week. -Miss Pringle -is spend- ing her vacation with her parents, near the debt on the church and parsonage property, which is now paid, Addresses were delivered by representatives of the various working organizations of the church. The members of the choir also took this opportunity:of expressing their well wishes toward their leader, Mr. D. A. Ross, and presented him with a well filled purse. The whole affair was a most gratifying one and the con gregation is to be congratulated. Nomination of Trustees. The annual meeting of the Exeter Public school was herd in the School hall yesterday (Wed.) at noon, Mr, M. Eacrett acting as chairman in his usual proficient manner. After the routine of business was disposed of nom- inations to fill the vacencies caused by the expiration of term. Messrs. T. Fit- ton, Dr. Lutz and E. S. Howard were nominated for re election and Mr, W. D. Weekes, Dr. Browning and J. P. Ross new aspirants. None of the can- didates expressed any desire to with- draw, and the usual hour had 'expired, the chairman announed that a poll would be opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday, the 2sid January, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the decision of the electors as to who shall occupy seats at the Trustees Board for the next term. The meeting was a very good one and all seemed satisfied with the school management. Bot Rea 11 a 6 9 9 • Our goods are marked in plain figures and marked away down to suit the hard times. We have a big lot of tweeds right at inanufacturers' prices and away below any other house in the country. See our Our Worsted Suitings AND Scotch Tweed Suiting, and compare our prices with so-called half -priced goods and you will find ours away below. The only thing we advertise at half-price is a big rot of tweed remnants ranging from 1 to 6 yards. Come and see what we are doing before you buy and if you want goods by the yard, we have them from 30 cents up, We cut our goods free of charge. Bring along your boys and have them suited. e 01 N. CRIEVE 4777. Zurich. The young daughter of Rev. E. Brandt, of this place, died on Monday evening last, She had reached the in- teresting age of 9 years. Much sym- pathy is felt for the reverend gentle- man and his worthy wife in their sad bereavement. The remains accompan- ied by a number of friends were taken to Seaforth on Wednesday morning, and from thence to Hamburg for in- terment in North Easthope, where Mr. and Mrs. Brandt's relatives reside. Farquhar. Deep gloom was cast in this section Friday evening when it was announ ced that James McDougall, of the boun- dary line, had departed this life He had been in very poor health for about a year, and his death, though not unex- pected, came suddenly at last. He was a young man of good character and genial disposition, and was a universal favorite, in the entire community. - Arch. Bishop, ex-M.P.P., was in this vil- lage nue day last week.-Mr.John Cat- tle paid a flying visit to London on Thursday last. -Mr. Wm. Hackney, a student of the Western Medical College, and Messrs. Donald Monteith and Fred Marquis, of the Stratford Collegiate In- stitute, are spending their Christmas vacation with their respective parents, -Mr. Fred Lagrice, of Elirnville, was the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr. W. Brimacombe last week. -Our village wagfairly deserted last Friday night on account of the concert in No, 8, School. Everybody, however, seemed to be well pleased with the entertain- ment, -We think it would be a good plan if some of the farmers along the Thames road would clean up the rub bish on the roadside so as to make it - more convenient for foot passengers on a dark night, as two young ladies can give sufficient proof of the inconveni- ence. MATITIMONV.-Orie of those pleasant event, which occur almost daily, took place on the 19th inst., at the residence of Mr. John Cottle, it being the mar riage of his second daughter, Lizzie Jane, to Mr, Alex. Campbell, of Hibbert. The everlasting knot was tied by Rev, Mr, Fletcher in the presence of a large number of relatives and invited guests. .After the trying ceremony was over a Most sttbatantia) supper was spread, of .which over one hundred people partook. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and other amusements, The bride was the recipient of ninny valuable presents, which will Mile very useful in the flame. We unite with their many friends In wishing them e very success throughout their lifd. NO 371 Centralia. Dr. Shoults and wife spent Christma in London, -Rev, W. EI, Butt and wif visited friends in Clinton. Christina Day. -Miss Hannah Butt, who has beet visiting her cousin, Rev, W H. Butt has returned to her home in KIPPeo.- Mr, and Mrs, McPherson were thrown out of their buggy Friday evening but escaped with relight injuries. -Mr and Mrs. P. Lave,were thrown into the ditch Sunda,y evening on their way home from church, but we are glad to learn that their injuries are not serious -0. H. Windsor has sold his house and lot to Walter Fero, who will take pos. session next April. -Mr. Jas. Delgaty our popular public school teacher, oc 'cupied the pulpit on Sunday evening owing to the absence of the pastor who preached at Sunshine. Mr. Delgaty is an able preacher as well as a success- ful teacher. -The Sabbath school anni- versales- will be held next Sunday and Monday. Sermons will be preached on Sunday morning by the Rev. H W.. I oche, of Exeter, and in the evening, by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Butt. On Monday evening a free tea will be given to the children and friends, after which a choice and well prepared piogramme will be rendered. British Grain Trade. 8 London, Dec, 17. -The Mark Lane ‘, Express, in its weekly review of the British grain trade, says: -English wheats in the London marlset are down. 7d. In the country markets they have been little changed. Foreign e heats seady; cargo sales of California wheats ' have been made at 24 a 9d, and of No, • 2 red winter n at 25s. Corn has bee weak under the influence of the Atnet•- lean new corning to freely. Both fiat and roul,d grate have been 6d lower. ' Barley has been steady and oats de- pressed. To day English wheat e are weak. Foreign wheats are firm. • ' Flour is steady, with small sales, and corn, barley and oats are quiet. Biddulph. A most successful Xmas Festival came off on Friday evening, Dec. 21st, in the School House, on 8rd con. of Bid dulph. Fully 150 people were present, including about 60 children, who en- joyed themselves immensely. After refreshments were bountifully served by the ladies of St. Patrick's Church, a lengthy program was rendered -con- sisting of dialogues, recitations, songs, duets. choruses &c. in which the Messrs Sawyer, of Woodham, took a prominent part. Miss Minnie Hodgins, organist of the church, gave several instru- mental solos with acceptance -While Miss Nellie Hodgins, of Lucan, favored the audience with a Scotch song beau tifully rendered. The whole was brought to a close by singing the na- tional anthem, and by the distribution of a large number of useful present to S. S. children consisting of books, toys, and a number of gifts which brought• smiles on the happy faces of the child ren. Among the presents, given from the Xmas tree, was a handsome gift to the Rev. Air. Steeie-who presided on the occasion -in the shape of a toilet companion bound in morrocco leather, lined with -velvet plush- Although the S S. children were all admitted free, the proceeds netted $18 -to be devoted to Sunday School purposes Eden. On Thursday afternoon last the pu Ails of Eden school waited upon their teacher, Mr. James A Dempsey and presented him with a hazulsome gold ring and a watch holder accompanied by the following.; address:- Edeni_pec.1.894 Il To JAMES A. DEMPSEY, sq„ RESPECTED TEACHER: -AS the time is drawing very near a close when our relation as teacher and scholar must In the order of Providence come to an end, we cannot permit you to leave us without expressing in sone way our thankfulness to you for all your great kindness to us during these many years, both in th', school and un the, play- ground we have always found you to exer- cise that kind and gentlemanly clemeano- which has drawn us so closely to you. Now as you are about to leave us we trust that the "lines will fall unto you in pleasant places" and wherever you go or whatever avocation of life in which you may be found may the smiles of Provickence ever shine upon you. We have no doubt that 'you in return will bave a place in your memory and heart for those of us at the Eden School who have found it so hard in the past to keep our little tongues from their continual wagginir, and as you leave us we want you to remember us, not for the fault committed but for the kindly affection we feel for you. Please accept from our hands this little present, not because of its intrinsic value butas a token of our love and esteem. Signed on behalf of the school. Frank Bunter, E'igar Butswell. Sodom. The Christmas tree entertainment was a great success Tho house was crowded and a large number had to stand. The floor bore evident signs of giving way. The program was leng- thy, composed of about 40 parts, sing- ing, recitations, dialognes and the con plete acts in connection with Santa Claus. Everything went off satisfac- torily, the children performed their parts admirably considering their youth, natural shyness for such work, With alacrity' they took their places when called on to do. Mr. Sae ta Claus was properly dressed and performed his part nobly. Ali who took a part executed that part promptly and car. rectly. Mr. Wni, Barris tilled the part of chairman ably nod efficiently. There were about 50 presents on the tree. Just before the tree presents were dis tributecl, C. Prouty was called on to make a few remarks. As Miss BM. ly (the teacher) and Silas Stanlake, jr., had spent considerable time in prepae- ings the children for the occasion, it was deemed advisable to present each with a small present as a token that their servicesin connection with this entertainment were appreciated. Silas Stanlake jr. made the presentation to Miss Baily and 0. Prouty performed the presentation to S.Stanlake, Then came the distribettion of the tree presents, after which the doxology Was sung and the meeting closed. • .0. Devon. OBITUARV.-A very sudden and most unexpected death has removed from our midst another of the oldest pioneer settlers. One by one they have swelled the number of the great ma- jority until now scarcely any remain to tell the good old stories of early life that younger pe3ple are interested in. Mre refer to the death of Henry Hockey who passed to the great beyond, ou Thursday the 20th inst, at the ad- vanced age of 91 years. Deceased bad enjoyed the best of health up to about ten o'clock of She same day that he died, when he was seized with a sud- den attack of paralysis and at about six o'clock in the evening succumbed to its' ever deathly power. He was an Englishman by birth and came to this country many years ago. He leaves to mourn his demise two sons and one daughter, Mr. Gee. Hockey, of Bay City, Mich., Mr Wm. Hockey, of Crediton, and Mrs. Ed. Marshall, of London. The funeral took place on. Sunday to the Centralia cemetery and was largely attended. Varna. Mr. John Rathwell, of Goderich town- ,e ship, and Miss Sadie Reid, of Stanley, were united in the holy bonds of mg- rimony on Wednesday evening., at tlesi residence of the bride's parents, 'by Rev. J McDonald, of Varna. The pres- ents were numerous aria useful. We wish the young couple a happy and prosperous life. -As wedding's are very fashionable here at present, Mr. L. Beatte-, our popular machine agent, anxious to be abreast of the times,took to himself on Wednesday last, a very estimable young lady in the person of Miss Lizzie Thompson, of Goderich township. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Diehl, of Clinton, at the residence of the bride's parents- The bride was the recipient of a large number of valuable pre.sen ts.- The entertainment held in the Alethedist church on Xmas eve, was in every respect a success. The high order of the program com- mended itself to all who were present. -Mr. D. Collins, of Kincardine, is the guest of Mr. Chas. Logan. -Miss Hat- tie Leech has returned from Alma sLadies College, St, Thomas. -Mr. John Foote arrived from Detroit on Friday looking hale and hearty. -Mr. Thos. McCash, of Marlette, Mich., a former resident of this piece is visiting with his wife and family under the parental roof, -Mr, W. McBrayne and family' are spending their Xmas holidays with friends in Forest. -Mr. Jas. Amstrong teft for Harrington on Monday where he will spend Xmas . wi'h his grand daughter. -Mr. Albert Dennison and family are visiting rel Alves here. - The R. T. of T. have engaged the Crusaders to hold revival meetings next month. -Messrs Thos. and James Morrison, of Winthrop,spent a few days visiting old acquaintances in this lo- cality -The public School Examina- tion held in S. S. No. 6, on Friday of last week was in every respect a great credit to the pupils and also to their teacher, Miss M A. Blair. A large number of teachers from other schools availed themselves of the opportunity to bo present. A very sumptuous re- past was provided for the visitors who enjoyed it very much. After the classes had been taken and reviewed in their work a very- delightful and planSing program was introduced winch reflected groat credit to those talsiug part. The usual course of speeches were delivered by Rev. 3. McDonald, Rev. J. Leech and others. Mr R. Ross intimated that a *Tend many of the best teachers went to the United States and . he expected Miss Btair would go there too, but whether it was to the U. S.- or to united matrimony he had rie dotibt hut what she would (foZiow). It was then moved, seconded, and -carried that a hearty vote of thank be teudered te Miss Blair For the ability and efficiency displayed as a teacher during her steer in our midst. I)AT81S HOCEEY.-Th Devon on the 2011). inst., Henry Hookey, aged 91 years. Hmeetax,---In Brantford, on the 22nd inst., Frodclie, son of MP, Thos. Hee- man, aged 3' years and 9 menthe.' ear TWARRIAGGS. tillEITAM-EDMONT)S.--At the residenee of the bride's father, on Decentbee 19th, by Rev, A.O. McDonald, I), D., Mr Archie Dunlidtn, to Mist; Mary, eldest de ughter of Mr. John tdmondai both of Seaforth, •