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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1895-7-12, Page 1ImpalommormOormi*poomomomemen•put, VOL. VII EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 11 1895. NO 417 ,41101=10.••••••••••• The MoIsons Bank. (Ohartered by Parliament, 1855.) raid up Capital .. $2,000,000 Best Fund.. . 1,200,000 H3aa offiee Montreal. ' F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esce, GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced GO aood Farmer's on their owu notes with one or more endersera at 7 per cent per annum. • Exeter Branch, Open every lawful day froin AO a. ra.t,o 3 p. m., Saturdays 10 a, ro. to 1 P. Ia. Agelleralbanking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 per oent. N. D. HIIRDON Exeter, Jan 28, '86. Manager TATA NTED-MEN IN E VERY LOCALITY TV to distribute samples and advertising Plater geocl pa.y; steady work the year round, .For particulars idress, with t a nvp A Once, 0, & U, S. Anvyavriapas' AGENDY, _Box 450, London, Onto rio. FIFJ` STRAY STEER, There strayed unto the premises lot 1, oonoo•sion. 0, Stephen, on or about June 15th a yearling steer, dark rod. Owner eon haye same by paying expenses. JOHN" UHP, Crediton, P. 0. 100 1010 FARM TO RENT, In the Township of McGillivray, being.Lot 1.00ueesson 4; •oontain6 100 acres, in ilTSt" olass state of cultivation, being all under - drained last year. There are ten aores under summer falloiv and an abundance of water on the premises. Possession August 1st. or any time to suit, apply to VARMER Buos., Exeter. THE eztter Li published every Thursday Morning, the Office, MAIN -STREET, ,- EXETER. —By the— ADVOCATE PUBL. I SH 1 N0 COMPANY, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Dollar per annum if paid in Advance S1.50 if not so paid, .sx.c7;irertigisas- Ro.tea ors .25..lipaca- tioto. No paper di so ontinued u n til all orreara g es are paid. Advertisements without apeoifie directions will be published till forbid and eharged accordingly. Liberal discountroade for transoient advertise= ants inserted for longyeriods. Every description of JOB PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and at moderate rates. Cheques,money ord- ers. &o. for advertising, subscriptions , eto.t o be made payable to SaliderS & Dyer 2RO2RIET0RS 41•101...11111N• CIIIIIChnirCEEOry. TRIVITT MEMORIAL 0RIIR0Ii.--ReY. E.W. Hunt, Rector. Sunday Serviees, 18. a. m and 7 p, m. Sunday Sehool and Bible Class for Adults, 3 p. m. Holy Communion, 1st Sunday of each month at morning service METroaDisr CattRUIL-jaines-st ,Rev.j.G. JAMISON Pastor.Sn.ndayServiees, 10.30 a .m, and 6.30 p.m. Sabbath School, 2.90 p. m. MATH STREET Bev. H. W. Locke, Past- or. Sunday Services, 10,30 a.m. and. 6.30 p.m Sabbath Sehool 2.30 p.m. FRESBYTER/AN OLIURCE.--ReV. W. MAUD, Pastor. Sunday Services,11 a. m. and 680 p. m. Sabbatb. Sohool, 9.45 a. ID Professional Cards. ILKINSMAN,L.D.S, Fanson'S, Bloek two doors north of Carling Store MAIN ST, EXETEE, extracts teeth without pain. Away at Luoan every Wed- nesday, Kensall ist Friday; Bly th, first Mon- day and Zurich on last Thursday of each month. CH. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal • College Dental Surgeons, successor to H. L. Billings. Office aver Post Office Exeter, Ont. A safe anaesthetic given for the painless extraction of teeth. Fine Gold. Fillings as required. D. ALTON' ANDEBSON,(D.D.S.,LILS.,) honors Graduate of the Toronto Uni- rsity and Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Teeth extracted without pain. Alil modes of Dentistry up to date. Office aver Elliot & Elliot's law oce-opposite Central Hotel -Exeter. .7fite(ucal DR. G. SEEOULTS, CENTRALIA. has moved one door south. Drs. J A. ROLLINS T A. AMOS. Residenees, same as formerly OFFICES, Spaokman,. building, Main St. Dr, Rollins' office; same as formerly -north door. Dr. Amos' office, same building -south door. May ist. 1893 j. A Rollins, M. 1). T. A.. Amos, M. D TN.n.T. P. MaLAUGHLIST, MEMBER OF 1.../ the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario, Physician, Surgeon and Acconeh- cur. Office, Dashwood, Ont. •••111111••••• Veterinary., MN. AATILLIAM SWEET, PETER - Y V inary Surgeon. Graduate To- ronto 'Veterinary College. Officio and residencoat the old stand', one block East E. J. Spackman's Store. Dehorning a specialty. east' . T•TOTICE. Tenders will be received by the 0 ounoil of this village up to Friday, the 19th inst at 8 o'olock p. irn, for the purchase of one or more debentures 8100 eaoh tip to $1000 worth, de- bentures bearing int'erest at 5 per cent and payable in ten ;years in equal annual in stal- ments, at the office of the Treasurer of this corporation. Tho lowest nor any tender not necessarily ow:opted. 13v orderExeter, 8th july,1825. id. 'EAORRTT, Clerk to H. COLLINS, BA3RISTER,SOLICIT- 1.11. OR, Conveyancer, Notary. Public. Office -Over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ontario. Stoney to Loan. , H.DICKSON,BARRISTER,SOLICITOR, of Supreme Court, Notary Publics, Con- veyancer, ommiasioner, 8zo. Money to loan Offiee-Fanson's Block, Exeter 1J,LI4TOT 8s ELLIOT, BARRISTERS,SOLIC 1.4 itors, Conveyancers, 8sc. B. 'V. ELLIOT. FREDERICK ELLIOT EXECUTORS SALE Yaluatilo famProperto Auctioneers The undersigned hereby offers for sale that valuable farm nroperty, composed of lot number fiye, South Boundary, of the Town- ship of Hay, containing by admeasurement one hundred aores. This is the farm of the late Thomas Ching, *Esquire, and is one of the best in the County of Huron. There is erected upon the lana a good. brick house and first-elass out -buildings. The farm is welldrained .ard well funned, conveniently situated to market and iv every particular a most desirable property. For terros and partieulars apply to L. H. DICKSON SAMUEL SANDERS Barrister Exeter, Executor, Exeter. -83B16OWN. Winchelsea. Licensed Auet- • ioneer for the Counties of Perth and Middlesex, also for the township of Usborne Sales promptly attended to and terms rea- sonbale. Sales arran ged at Post office. Win- chelsea. .111.11•MIIMIIMMINI••••••••••••••11111.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••=1.M00•••••••• Surveyors. •-•••--••••-- 161 BED. W.FARNCOMB, Provincial Land. .0 • Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office, Dyer Post Office, Main street.Exoter,Ont. MIDWARD C. STEELE, P. L. S. Ontario 12.1 Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer, Goderich, Ont. _ REPHRENcEs: St, MaryS, Journal; and the ' Rectory, Eirkton. insurance. E ELLIOT, Insurance Agent, Main St. Exeter STEAMSHIP& INSURANCE AGENT. Anchor, Allan, Allan State Domirion., American. White Sear, arid 'Clyde Lines to England, Ireland, Scotland, tierrnanyi Frane Cape Colony, Anstralia and New Zealand, . .Prepaid tickets issned to 'parties wishing to send for their friends. Lancashire, London and .Dancash ire; Northern, North British and. Meroan tile, and Perth Mutual Fire Insurance Co's, London and Lancashire Lilo Tosnr. 0o, London Guarn,n tee and Aecider t Co LOWEST RATES. Calm Geo. Kemp EXETER MARKETS' EXTENSIVE SALE OP VALUABLE Residential and Building Property. There will be offered for sale by public sue - tion on Thursday, the llth Day of July, 1895. We were heeded a bunch of magnifi- cent barley last week grown on the farm of Mr. W. 11, Dearing, of Stephen. The straw wea not long but the heads were very large and well filled, On Wednesday Chief Gill arrested one Henry Brennen in town for the larceny of a watch alleged to have been stolen from Mr. L, Braund some weeks ago. He was tried last night. Personas munition. Mrs, John Leathern and atighter, Mabel, are 'visiting relatives in St. Thornas-Slisi 13ella Hastings, and her little neice, of Crosshill, are visiting the former's brother, Mr, A. Hastings. -Miss Edith Sanders, milliner, return- ed home last week from Haveloek where she has been during the season; also Miss Susie Weekes who has ben in Matlock. the past seasen, has return ed home, -Miss Walrond, teacher left for Owen Sound where she will visit for a few weeks -Mr. Thos. Hodgson, -who has been seriously ill for some time is recovering. -M. Weir, of Lou don, arrived in town on Tuesday and commenced the stone pavement in front of the gra.nolithic waels,-Mrs. D. Wil cox, Huron St., is suffering from a se- vere attack of inflammation in her eyes. -Miss Maud Christie left Tuesday for Detroit where she will visit her un- cle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. Tait.- " Mr. George Cudmore and family, of Exeter, were the guests of his brother - in law. Rev. John Ball, Fullerton, last week." -St. Marys Argus. -Mr. H. White, barrister, of Port Ilene was the guest of his brother in-law, Geo. Man- son last week. -Mr. A. W. Hotham, teaeher, of Staffa, was in town on Mon- day. -Miss Rundle, of Toronto, is the guest of Miss Lottie A. Stew- art and wife visited in London Wed. - Mr. Gregory H. Torn, of Vancouver, B. C., arrived home, on Monday to spend a few weeks with his parents. -Miss Smith, of Toronto, is the guest of the Misses Elliot. -Miss Smith, Milliner, left for her home in Seaforth Wednes- day. -Mr. C. Knight, ef St. Thomas, is visiting under the parental roof. -Mrs. Jas. Richardson, is visiting her parents near Woodham. -Mr. John Elliot and staff of workmen who have been en- gaged on the granolithic walk, left Wed. for St. Marys. at one o'clock pant, the tollowing desirable properties, viz: Firstly, part of lot one in first concession of Hay, formerly owned by the late Wm. L. Brimaoombe, upon which is erected a good frame house and stable both in good repair. This lot contains 8 acres of choice land. upon which there is a good orch- ard. Possession may be had. at once after day of sale. SE00Nnta-Lots 94,85,86, 87, 88,89, 90, 91, 92, 93 and 04 on west side of Andrew Street in the Village of Exeter. Each of these lots con- tains 1-5 of an acre and each one forms a building site that is not excelled in the vil- lage, all aro high, well drained and close to our churches and Public, &heel. THIRDLY -Lots 37,38 and 44 on the East side of Stain Street opposite the old market square, splendidly Bann:tea for building or business purposes, also close to clinrchesancl sob ool and oonvenient to Railway Station. FOIIRTELLY.-The centre parts of lots num- bers one and two Carling and. Sander o streets in the Village ofExeter, beautifully situated for building purposes. FIFTHLY -The centre parts of Lot E 0011- taining 11 ot an acre. This would make a lovely spot for any person wishing to secure site for a good residence -one half of the property forming a beautiful grove. This sale will afford farmers and others desiring to acquire property in our fast growing and prosperous village the oppor- tunity of &lifetime, as the owners are deter - to sell and bargains may be expected. Full particulars may be had from the un- dersigned and Will be announced. on day of sale. The sale will corn m en ee in Fran cistown on the 13rimacom be property and -will be non - tinned on the other properties in the order of their sale as directed by the Auctioneer. sameLs apoiwo uRrsd ?}xi Barrister,terExeter N.Ellen Howard, • xe W. T. Brimacombe, Stratford. Dated this 26th clay of June 1805. ,.., ((Moved every Wednesday) Wheat per buShel.......,..... ......... -$090 to 92 Barley5u to' 50 Oats 12 to 34 Peas 00 to Of, Huger . "‘,„ 11 Eggs ' 8 rotittoos per bus ................... ...,........ 35 to .1e Hay per ton 6.50 to 7,e0 Alsilic, per Weibel.. ...... ...„ . ........ esee0 to siege Red Clover 4+1.00 40 1140 vrrootny ,,.... ...... .. ...... ....„ 2.00 to -315 Wool 10: to 07 The Drought, -- Toronto, Ont., July 8. Alarming re- ports of the severity of the drought and the loss occasioned thereby are coming in from all over Ontario. Mat. tprs are very serious indeed around Chesley, Hanover, and Durham Creeks, wells and holes have dried up and in many cases farmers have to go miles for water. The loss to stock is very great to them. There is no feed for them, and in many places farmers are cutting down trees for their beasts to browse upon. Near Durham one farmer had nothing to give his beasts. So he chased them off the farm to shift for themselves. ste Chesley a farmer has gone insane, his mind being com- pletely unhinged by his complete loss. The counties all through these sections is burnt up and dry, and ruin stares thousands in the face. The merchants in the various places are so discour- aged by the outlook that they refuse to buy goods from the commercial travellers mail rain has fallen. More than this, grasshoppers threaten the re- mains of these crops spared. Dublin The store of 3, J. McItehna was en- tered on Sunday eight , and the two safes blown in fragments. The explo- sion was so strong that it blew the door of one safe clear through a partition and down into the cellar of the store. Nothing was taken with the exeeption of one silver watch worth ebont $12. This 18 the fourth time for this store to be entered within six years Hurondale The probabilities are 1 hat we veil! have a band started here 1.1 the near future, that we will soon 1 .ive a fish- ing excursion to the lake, that we will have a garden party some night soon' with the Exeter band in attendance, and that we will have rain before Christmas, -Rev. Mr. Wilson the new junior pastor of the circuit preached an excellent sermon on Sunday evening. This is his second appearance here and there is no doubt that he is a worthy successor to Mr. Curry. -Haying is well advanced but the crops are small and not very difficult to handle. The other crops are very short and show the effects of the lack of rain. The grass hoppers though do not seem to be in such a flourishing condition as last year. Varna Mrs.:Noble, of Seaforth, is the guest of Mr, Thee, Johnston, bur worthy inaes- or.-The spiseial discourse delivered to the Orange Society oil Sunday even- ing by Rev, W. W. Leech was in every resPeet able and influential -Miss Tena KelDonalci, of District, is visiting. friends aud relatiyes in this vicinity. -Mr, John Robertson arrived home from Detriot n Monday evenings -Miss Geege and Edith Walker, from Hen - sail are visiting here. Greenway. M. Tripp and family, of Thorndale, are visiting at Mr, A. M. Wilson's. - The dry weather has caused' a great scarcity of water. A. large number of farmers are obliged. to draw water for their stock -Rev. R. L Wilson left last week to take charge of Port Lamb - ton eircuit.-Wileon Jermette bored a rock well for F, Maus last week but they did not secure a very strong flow. At W. Hutchinson they struck an ex- tra strong spring just as they reached the rock the water came almost to the top in a, few minutes. -Mr. C. H. Wil- son cut a large field of rye Monday. It was an extra good crop. -Mrs. Jas, McWilson received word last week that her mother was Very siek. She left Monday to visit her in. Adron, Mich. _Farquhar. Mrs. Coleman, of Listowel, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hiram Bore - land. -Dr. Gardiner and wife, of Lon- don, spent Sunday with relatives in this vicinity. -/Mrs. (Dr.) Irvine and daughter, of St. Marys, spent Sunday last at the manse. -While Mr. Hicks, of Hibbert, was on his way home with a load of door and window frames two of his wagon wheels gave away and con sequently had to leave it on the road side over Sunday -Most of the farmers around here are busy haying. All re- port it a very light crop compared with former years. Quite a umber have also cut their alsike clover, which is very short and difficult to cut, but well filled with excellent seed. -We are sorry to record the illness of three of Mr. Alex. McDonald's family. Typhoid fever beiner'the cause of their illness.- Mr. Thos. Cameron recently disposed of 11 head of prime cattle, Mr. Ballan- tyne, of Rodgerville, being the purch- aser. -The 'members of the mission band of the Presbyterian church held a very successful garden party on the grounds of the manse last Wednesday. The afternoon was spent by playing different games, speaking and singing by the choir, after which all sat down to a well spread table of good things provided by the ladies for the occasion. NECESSITY KNOWS NO LAW! 1111111w" -- THE CODER STONE OF THE NEW rlethodist Church MAIN STREET The Ceremony a very imposing One.— Over 000 Thousand. People Pre- sent,—The Weather was Cool.— Good Speeches followed by a Spyetta,—Proeeeds from Wilmer nearly Seventy Dollars. Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Delgaty, Mrs. N. Baker and Mrs. Robert Walker are visiting, at Grand Bend. -Thos. Handford left on Monday with a car load of horses for North Dakota.-Farmentare busy hay- ing but the crops are light. -C, W. Smith has a very Debby buggy for sale. -The Dominion Day festival was a great success, over $220 being the 'gross receipts of the day. The expen- ses were heavy, but the net receipts will leave a large nest egg in the hands of the trustees for the extensive im- provements being made ,on the par- son ae,stie-Oneof those -pleasant ev-ents we like to chroncile took place lately at the residence of 'Mr. Valentine Mit- chell, when his oldest daughter Mary was united in marriage to Mr. Ebenez- er Imrie of Toronto Junction. The ceremony was performed by the Rey. W. H. Butt in the presence of a few of the family. -A number of the R. T. of T's of this place atterided the funeral of thelate W. Denipsey of Exeter on Friday last, -Several from here took in the choir excursion to London OD Wed- nesday, -Th e church was crowded to its utmost capacity en Sunday evening when an appropriate sermon was preached to the Orangemen by the Rev, W. H. Butt. Besides the Ion, lodge representatives were pros 1 ent from Exeter, Crediton, Lucan, and other places: - We have too much stock on hand and we are going to sell at prices that will mean money in every customer's pocket, COMEAND- R $1 5.00, SEE OUR Black Worsted &Rings coMt AND $9.009 Tweed Suitings SEE OUR onimos! In Partings we lead the • trade for fine goods and low prices, 'We have a big lot of remnants and offer them at half price,' J 14. CREWE, Merchant Tailor. On Tuesday afternoon the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new Main St. Methodist Church, Exeter, was laid under most favorable auspices in the presence of over one thousand peo- ple and owing to the coolness of the weather many more were prevented from being present. The oCcasiou will be long remembered by the members of the congregation for more reasons than one, but principally from the fact that they start to build their new house of worship with a clear balance and •money enough subscribed to complete the edifice -a circumstance that no other church in Canada has been ever favor- ed with to our knowledge. The follow- ing is the order of the ceremony: --At precisely 2,45 Rev.Locke, pastor, took his plane near the corner stone and called the large audience to order, and com- menced by singing hymn No. 670 lead by D. A. Rose, which was followed by prayer by Rey. Couplaud, of Elimville, respoeses by pastor and congregation, a lesson was then read by Rev. Holmes of Clinton, an old pastor, from 1 Cor 23. Mr. H. E. Husron was called upon and gaye a most favorable report of the financial standing of the church. As Rev. McDonagh was called to speak he was greeted with a round of applause by his old parishioners which showed that his popularity in his old pastorate had not diminished since his removal. He said that he was most pleased to be preseut on this 000E81011 and be able to look his old friends in the face as among them were the truest, most hon- est and liberal men he ever met during his life as a minister uf the Gospel. There was a tremor in his voice and the tears were hard to check as he most feelingly referred to our late deceased citizen, Wm. H. Verity, who was so closely connected with the progress of "good old Main St. Church." Before putting the stone in place the pastor read a type written statement of the finances which was then placed in the cavity with a copy ea& of the "Chris - U414 Glierelian,"s1Missionary Outlooksn "Onward," "Epworth League Era," "Exeter Times" and instead of the cur- rent issue of the Exeter ADVOCATE, the issue of March 281b, 1895, which con- tained a report of the big fire on Sun- day morning March 24th. There were four Corner stones laid - the first and main one, under which the papers were deposited was put in position by Rev. McDonagh. It has the incription "Main Street Methodist Church, 1895" cut in the side facing the street. The second stone was laid by Mrs, (Rev.) Locke, containing the inscription "Laid by Mrs. H. W. Locke" the third by Mrs. Bohlen containing the inscription "Laid by Mrs. Caroline Bobier" and the fourth was laid by the oldest member of Main St. COn pep, - tion, Mrs. Brawn, containing the in- scription "Laid by Mrs. Anna Brawn" The ceremony thus far was closed by singing. "Rock of Ages" and benedic- tion by Rev. 3. G. Yelland of Crediton, when all repaired to the public school grounds when Pastor Locke took the chair, and made a few very appropriate remarks. Rev. Jasper Wilson was the first speaker and commenced his re- marks by saying that he was very sorry when he read of the destruction by fire of Main St. Church on March 24th last, and congratulated the con- gregation on their efforts for rebuild- inetIn referring toitheir loyalty to their church he said that Methodism is con- nexional, building the whole together. The polity of the Meth. church was the constitution of Christian government. Before the next speaker was called the citizen's band arrived and rendered several selections in their usual good style. Rev. Holmes, an old pastor, said that bis introduction reminded him of a campmeeting episode. On that occa- sion the majority were Irishmen which' was characteristigof those on the plat- form on which he was standing. He could not help looking back over the record of past years of Methodism in Exeter and note the progress of Chris- tain work by the increasing member- ship of Main St. Church. He referred to the time when Methodism in this sec- tion only covered an area of 22x8 miles, now it had the creditable showing of thirteen circuits, Be commended the noble band of preachers who helped to plant the foundation of Methodism in the early days and prayed that God would bless the good work whieh was still going on. Centuriee may have done work of destruction, but with all fernier opposition the church of God still goes on without ceasing. The wisest, best and Wealthiest have a place in this glorious work. The ehurch of to -day was much better able to cope with the grand work than the chureh of earlier days. He was glad that be was present on account of the favor - *able circumstance conneeted with the erection of the new church. He paid a glowing trtbute to Mr. John Brawn, deeeased, who was so cloeely connected With the "Little Red. Church on the Ceborne Council. Council met on the 6th inst., all pres- ent. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Keddy-Hunter that the clerk advertise for tenders for cedar truss bridge, about 40 feet span over Fish Creek. Tenders to be sent to Mr. T. M. Kay, Farquhar P. 0., on or before the 31s1 hist, Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr. Kay's. -Carried. Del - bridge -Gardiner that the Treasurer be and is hereby authimized to borrow $400 to meet current expenses. -Car- ried. Gardiner -Reddy that hereafter no allowance be made for work done on the road in winter, except with the con- sent and c8ntrol of the pathinaster of the beat in which the work is perform- ed, and that pathmasters give notice to the clerk of the amount of such labor and that the clsrk give credit for the same on the new lists eight hours to constitute a day, aud that pathmasters be notified, of the above -Carried, On motion of j\II:lunter secoeded by W. Del bridge Po iy.Smallacombe was grant- ed $5, but the council expressed the opinion that Miss Smallacombe's rela- tives should see to her maintenance. Orders were granted to the eruouut of $395.19. On motion of J. Hunter sec- onded by W. Reddy the council ad- journed to meet again Saturday, 3rd August at 1 p. m. P. S. Trustees are requested to be prompt in making levy,andpathpeasters in returning lists, address all commun- ications to the clerk, to Hurondale P. 0, CS, W. Honerau,Clerk. Goderich: The rnan Lockhart, whose pranke amongst women have made hire so notorious hereabouts, was up before Judge Doyle yesterday, and pleaded guilty to all four charges against him. His Honor deferred Ben - tenets until 13th inst. The prisoner, who was urelefended this time, shows eonsiderable change in his appearance, and the opinion ofmost of those WhO 8111W him in court le thet he is almos4. 11 1101 quite insane. He has aged in countenance, his gait Is feeble, and generally the signs indicate mente1. and physical collapse, Hill, "honor" he said "should always be given to whom honor is due," Ho strongly impressed upon the minds or parents their duty to their children, urging them to teach them the gospel truth and the duty they owe to their God and church, "Teach them" he said their duties of Christian and obediene children and they would rise and call them blessed." In referring to his pas- torate here many years ago, he Seed 1•110h pleasant memories of that dine, that he hoped tlae people of Clintore would keep him thore until Conference removed Rev. Locke and then if his old friends of Main Street gave hira a call, he would. be ready to corae. He very joekingly remiuded his hearers that he was getting up nesv sermons all the time and that it was vice versa with his reverend friends beside him, His address was a very appropriate oae in- deed from beginning to end. Rev. McDonagh was the last speaker of the day awl was again greeted with warm applause as he rose to speak. He commenced by eulogizing superietende mat Huston, and admired the grit shown by the congregation in building their new church, and prophesied that in three years' time Main St. cb.nrCh would witness a most remarkable grow- th. He said that Methodism commence& before Romanism when. the Apostles were sent out to preach the gospel to all men. "The firs tMethodist serraon" he said "was preached in Canada about 104 years ago and to day their progress had been 80 great that one out of every live persons you meet were either Methodist - or adherents to the Methodist church." When the first preacher landed in Can- ada in 1790 there were 6 church of England clergymen and five Presby- terian ministers already here. Methoe dists he said "had a Martyr in Rev. Me earthy who went up and down tlae land preaching the gospel and for that grave (?) offence was thrown into King- ston jail by men who call themselves Protestants." He told his old friends to labor and toil with all denominations that had the spirit of Christ with them, then good old Main St. Church W01.1101 go ahead more gloriously than ever ire the good work. He loyed the young - folks and told them to make the life off Christ their ideal. "Work for the in- terest of your church" he said "anoll God will bless you." Supper was now announced and ale repaired to the tables which were heavily laden with good things of every description which were prepared by the ladies of the church who have an envious reputation for spreads on soa- lei events., , NOTES Rev. Locke extended the band a. hearty vote of thanks on behalf of the congregation for their services which were rendered under difficulties and highly complimented them on their choice selections. A copy was not kept of the Epworth League Era "which was deposited un- der the corner stone, containing a re- cord ansi progress of the church in Exeter also names of ministers up to present time, also names of edictal boards and working committees of the church, and present council board, postmasters and all town. officials, hence the reason we have not publish- ed it. We promise our readers and Methodist friends a good report of the progress of the church with the report of the opening. Rev. Locke performed his duties as chairman most acceptably and was in unusnal good humor. We congratu- late him ors the success of the days"' proceedings. Parkhill: About I o'clock Tuesday morning an old building Owned and occupied by Mrs. McKenzie was notice to be on fire. The alarm was rung and the brigade was soon on hand but too late to save the house, though they were of assistance in preventing the. spreading of the flames. Nearly all the furniture etc,, was destroyed. There was a small insurance, Hay: A daring robbery was emu mitted on Sunday evening, as a result of which Mr, Elston of the London Road is minus a horse, set of harness and buggy. Mr. Elston and wife left the hired man in charge of the farm on Sunday last, while they visited friends in Centralia, but before they returned in the evening the fellow decamped, taking with him the horse and buggy mentioned aboye. A trunk in the house was pried open, but nothing a aty consecetience taken. STANLEY. -In Lucan, on June 80the the wife of Harry Stanley, of a sou. MARRIAGES, Imnin-MITOITEILL.-At the residence of the bride's father, on the 261h ult.,. by the Rey. W. H. Butt, Mr. Eben- ezer 'eerie, of Toronto Junction, to Miss Mary Francis Mitchell, of Step. - hen, Gneetem.-At Liican, on Friday, June 281h, Mrs, Graham, aged. 85 years. MeLeente-In Hibbert, on July late Mrs. Alexander, McLaren, aged 63; .1 ears and .8 month S. ROOPER,-in Exeter, on the 9411 John Ilooper, aged 78 years monthe, 28 bete. Funeral to:day (Thursday) at %BO o'cleek to the Exeter cemetery.