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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-5-28, Page 1tr NINTH YEAR. -465 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MAX 28 1896. C..1. SANDERS, EDITOR. The Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital $2,000,000 Rest Fund 1,875,000 $sad office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq.,. GENERAL MANAGER Money advanoed'to.,uod Farmer's on their own notes with one or more endorses at 7 Per cent per annum. Exeter Branch. pen every lawful day from TO a. m. to 8 p. in., Saturdays 10 a. m. to 1 p.m Ageneralbanking.business transacted CURRENT RATESallowedfor mon- jiy on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at S er cent. N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dec. 27,'95. Manager MONEY TO LEND. Money to Loan at 5 & fig per cent. Private funds. Apply to .la'r.LIOT & ELLIOT. J'an'y 1856 Solicitor &c. Exeter. MARRIAGE LICENSE. Are you going to get married ? If so, call on Robt. Hicks, the Jeweller, for your License. Robt. Hicks. BABY OARRIAGE FOR SALE. Nearly new—Call at this office for particu- lars. Will be sold cheap. • NOTICE. To the shareholders of the Exeter Salt Works Co. Gentleman:—Please take notieo that the annual meeting of the shareholders of the %above Co. will take place June 8th, at 2 o'clock p. in., at the Town Hall. T. B. CABLING, Seo'y-Treas MEETING OP HURON COUNTY COUNCIL The Council of the corporation of the County of Huron will meet in the Court Room. in the Town of Goderich, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of June next, at 3 o'clock pm. W. LANE, Clerk. Dated May 19, 1891. 2t OPERA HOUSE FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering the premises known as Drew's Opera. House for sale, This desirable property will be sold at a sacrifice. For further particulars, apply to the under- sign ed at F. itnights' grocery. Ed. Drew. Can you gfford to Save. A. small sum each month from your earn- ings? A sure way to provide for a start in lite. Take shares for your children, ,$5.G) per month, if kept up tilt maturity:- will yield $5GG. This will take about8 years. Apply for ayaspectus (see. .Kemp, local agent, for nTiie Equitable Savings, Loan and Building; Assosiatlon. FARM FOR. SALE. Lot 16, Concession 19, Township of nay, County of Huron, containing 100 acres, all cleared and in a :first-olass state of cultiva- tion. There is on the premises a good frame house containing 8 rooms and a splendid stone cellar;a good frame barn with splendid improvements; 2 good wells of water; 3 acres of orahard with choice bearing fruit; is well fenced with cedar rails; 35 acres grass; 18. aeres fall wheat and all fall plowing done, This is one of the best farms in Ifay and will be sold very cheap. For further particulars apply at TIIE ADVOCATE OFFICE, Exeter. Queenston Cement. Any person needing Queenston Cement, or instructions as to its use should leave their order with Delbriclge Bros., Winchelsea. We are prepared to supply cement and do all kinds of work, in flooring, walls, etc. There is at present a small quantity of cement at Mr. it. Smith's Hay, P.O. DELRRIuGE BROS., Winchelsea. GALE FOR SALE. A heifer calf for sale—week old. Apply to Thomas Snell, Huron St., Exeter. ESTRAY HEIFER. There strayed onto the premises of the un- dersigned, North 4 Lot 32, concession 1,'Us- borne, on or about May 1st, a ono -year-old heifer. Owner can have same by proving property and paying_expences Wac. WHITE, Rodgerville Centralia. Mr and Mr. Marshall are visiting friends at forest.—Mr. Delgaty, of Stan- ley, was the guest of his son, principal Delgaty, on Sunday.—A number of our villagers took in the sports at Exeter and Hensall on. Monday.—Mrs. R. Hicks gave a picnic treat to her in - ant class on Monday at the Sauble.— Rev. W. H. Butt and Mr. Marshall at- tended the District Meeting of the Methodist church at Ilderton the latter part of last week.—An open meeting of the Woman's Missionary ,Society was held in the church here on Tuesday evening. The meeting -was well at- tended, considering the busy season of the year and the program interesting and profitable. Hensall. Mr. Wm. Bell, youngest son of Mr, P. D. Bell, of the township of Hay, left here on Wednesday last for Liverpool, accompanying Mr. Wm. Murdoch, of Stanley, who is taking five car loads of fine cattle to the Ole Country. They will combine pleasure with business in the way of visiting relatives in Scot land before they return.—While John Mousae's running horse was _ being 'worked out' on the race course on Mon- day night the animal accidentally broke its leg. The animal had to be killed: As the horse was a fine runner Mr. Mou sae felt keenly his loss. Usborne On Monday evg., May 25, the Ladies Aid of the Elimville Methodist church, held a very successful lawn social, After the social the Rev. Mr. Cougland gave an exhibition of his lime light yiews. The sights were the Low Lands of Scotland. We must admit they were really superb. We are informed the Ladies Aid intend to make Mrs. Coupland the present of a magnificent quilt. Each member is going to make a blbck and then have a meeting and sew them together and make the pre• sentatiou. No doubt it will be very acceptable.—On Sunday last Mr. Wm. Pincombe, accompanied by his betroth ed, visited his father -in- law, of Bid dulph. He reports: having spent a very pleasant day. Dame rumor says That Wm, is going to buy the 50 acres of the late Mr. Thos, Batman, and settle ou it this fall. We wish him every success,—Mr. Wm. Bowman and Mr. Glavin Wilson, were the guests of Miss Agnes Adare, of Grand Bend, Sunday last. They report a very pleasant trip. Greenway. Mr, John Sherritt attended the Exeter district meeting in Ilderton last Friday as representative of Grand Bend Circuit, He was elected to represent Grand Bend Circut at the annual Conference to be held next week in Stratford.—Ou Sunday a. yery strong wind occurred causing considerable damage to a bank barn belonging to Mr. Henry Eggert. The barn was blown off its foundation and carried eight feet to ' the east. It was badly shattered.—About 5 o'clock on Sun. day afternoon the people of this vicin- ity were surprised to see two loads of pressed hay passing along the road. Such a thing on the Salibath day is very unusual in this Canada of ours. We suppose the men. were going to work, as besides the hay they had pike poles, cant hooks and other articles with them.—W. J. Wilson visited Lon- don last Friday.—The 25th was a quite day in our village. We had several refreshing showers of rain.—Rev. R. S. Wilson received word from Victoria College through his District that he had passed all necessary subjects to enable him to fill ordination at the London Conference a week from next Sunday. We congratulate him on his success. He has spent three years on circuit work and three years at College which will help to make him a useful man in his honorable calling.—Miss Lillie M. Brophey has passed her ex- aminations successfully and secured a diploma at the Toronto Business College She has a situation at the W. J. Gage & Co's wholesale book store, Toronto. Hay Council,' COURT OF REvlsroN :-The Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll for 1896 met in accordance to statutes and advertisement on the 26th inst. After the members had subscribed to the necessary oath the Reeve' was given the chair. The following appeals were heard and disposed of:—Wm. Trimner dog off; William Dawson do. Grand Trunk Railway Company appeal not sustained; James Jarrett, assessment confirmed; Chas. Troyer not sustained. After making a few changes and cor• recting some errors the Court adjourn- ed until June 29th, at 10 o'clock a. m,, when council took up general business. Minutes of last meeting were confirmed after being read. An award in regard of Union School Section, No. 16, Hay and Stephen was laid before the Coen - ell, and the sum of $17.50, Hay's share 1cycles! Bicycles! Bicycles ! r Owing to insufficient room in my premises have decided to go out of the Bicycle . trade and with this end in view will sell my present stock At cost , for Spot Cash. Our wheels are the best in the market. and get a snap. Come Must be sold at once. J. H CREIVE, Merchant Tailor of expenses,was on motion ordered to be paid and said,amount ordered to be charged againt Union School Section, No. 16, Hay and Stephen. The follow- ing Road com missioners were appointed for the year 1896:—South Boundary, D. Schaefer, Justus Wagner; Centre road -Div. 1, Rebt. Carlisle; Div. 2, Win. Caldwell; Div. 3, C. H. 'Oswald Div. 4, Nelson Masse; North Boundary, Chas. Troyer, Jacob Aesch. M. Geiger —A. G. Ehnes, that the motion passed by the Council at their March meeting, on application of police trustees of Hensall empowering them to purchase a fire engine, and that a By -Law be passed in accordance with Vie. 58, Chapt. 42, Sec 663c, be and is hereby rescinded. Carried. R. Turnbull—W. B. Battler, that the sum of $100.00 be granted to the villages of Hensall, Zurich and D;ishwocd and that the amount be divided according to the assessment. Carried. After passing a few accounts the Council adjourned until June 29th at 10 o'clock a. m. FRED HESS, Sr., Clerk. Dashwood, Mr. Jacob Kellerman can now throw dust in the face of almost all the vil- lagers, he having recently purchased a driver which can strike a three minute gait.—Rev. Eby and family have been quarantined on account of their little boy having the diphtheria. His work was taken in charge by Rev. Scharfee in the morning a.rd Mr, Shettler in ;he evening.—The work of fencing the church property was let last Thursday evening to . Mr. John Hoffman. The rules and ret; ulatiuns of the church re- garding conduct during service are now placed in the aisles of the church so that anyone over stepping the bounds will be prosecuted, as the trustees may deem necessary. We hope and trust this will never he the case but rather that all who assemble will conduct themselves in a manner becoming a civilized people.—The semi-annual business meeting of the Y. P. A., will take place this Thursday evening. The officers for the ensuing term will be elected.—Monday was ob- served here as a general holiday, some going to the lake, while others went to Hensall and Parkhill.—Miss Lydia Haug left on Monday for London. From Another Source. The weather has been In yorable for the farmers.—Sorry to s;..qi' there is another case of diphtheria in town.— The L. 0. T. M., of Dashwood, purpose holding a grand picnic at H. Hessen. berry's grove on June 11th. The com- mittee have spared no pains in procur- ing good music and a first-class pro gram. Speeches will be delivered by W. H. Hutchins, M, P., V. Rats, W. Brock and other prominent speakers from Ottawa on the political issue of the day. Music will be furnished by the Indian Brass Band, of Kettle Point. Hot dinner will be served on the grounds. Speeches tb' commence at 10 p. m, The ladies are sparing no pains to make.things pleasant for the occa- sion. Every body is cordially invited to attend.—Look out for the big rais- ing of the flax mill on Saturday in our town. Around About Us. Seaforth: Herbert Box, son of W. T. Box, got the top of the small finger of one of his hands taken off last week. Wingham: Walter Doubledee, while driving past the foundry last week with James McManus, was thrown vio- lently from the rig, and striking the ground inflicted a nasty cut onhis forehead. Parkhill: Mr. Thos. Munro's child got hold of a bottle of corn cure on Sat• urday and swallowed a quantity of it. Had it not been that medical aid was promptly summoned the child would have died. Parkhill: Mr. Lindsay White met with a somewhat serious accident the other day caused by the explosion of a spirit lamp which he was attempting to extinguish, the flames rising to Ns face and burning him severely. Anderson: On Sunday afternoon a little son of Mr, Jas. Atkinson was play. ing with seine matches and set fire to the house. The fire was extinguished before doing much serious damage, al- though it will take a few hundred dol - lain for repairs. Insured in the Bien - shard Mutual Insurance Co. Tuckersmith: A very happy event occurred at the residence of Mrs. Thos, Carter on the evening of the 20th inst., when the eldest daughter Harriet Eliza, was united in marriage with Mr. John Jamieson, a properous farmer of the district. Rev. Dr. McDonald per- formed the ceremony at 6 o'clock in the presence of a number of friends, a very pleasant evening being afterwards spent. The' young couple have the wishes of their many friends for their future prosperity and. happiness: Seaforth: Many will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Coleman, widow of the late Dr. T. T. Coleman. Mrs. Cole. man had been in delicate health for some time, butt her condition, was not considered critical until a few days ago- Heart failure was the . cause of death. -Mrs. Coleman was a quiet, re• tiring lady, but was universally es- teemed and was greatly endeared to the members of her own family, She was oneof the oldest residents in these parts. She leaves a family of five sons and two daughters. Big Meeting at Lucas. Telling Speeches by lion. George .E, Foster and Col. Tisdale. • From London Free Press. The smart town of Lunn was Friday afternoon the scene of one of the most enthusiastic and largest political meet• ings ever held in the Riding when Hon. George E. Foster, Hon. Col. Tisdale, and Mr. W. H. Hutchins addressed the farmers on the questions which are to be decided at the polls a month hence, Only once previously was Friday's meeting eclipsed, and that was upon the occasion of the last visit of the late Sir John Macdonald. The electors pre- sent numbered at least 1,500, and fully four hundred ladies were in attendance. No building in the town could contain a third of the gathering, and the meet- ing was accordingly held in the town park, where a covered platform 32 feet long had been erected, and Iiterally covered with flags, bunting and mot- toes. All the chairs from the Town Hall had been taken to the park,and a great number of temporary seats were pro- vided. The weather was perfect, and farm• ers drove in from many miles. around. Several towns on the L. H. & B. were well represented also, the visitors cam ing by train. The speeches were very able, and aroused the greatest enthusiasm. The speakers were given a splendid hearing and although the meeting continued for seyeral hours the throng remained to the close, at nearly six o'clock. PROMINENT FARMERS PRESENT Mr. John Fox, President of the North Middlesex Conservative Association, presided, and upon the platform with him were many prominent farmers and citizens of the Riding. The whole space afforded by the large p'atform was occupied. Among the gentlemen, besides the Ministers, were Messrs.. Timothy Coughlin, ex. M. P., J. W. Orate, Secretary of the Association; B. Stanley, Treasurer; W. Stanley, Reeve Armitage, Lucan; T. Dight, Dr. Rollins Exeter; W, E. Stanley, James Marr, H. B. Quarry, W. J. Carling, L. H. Dick- son, Exeter; C. H. Sanders, Exeter Advocate; M. White, Exeter Times; Squire Leathern, M. Kelland, Exeter; C F. Roberts, T. L. Rogers. R, Phippen, E. N. Brigg, Parkhill; C. C. Hodgins, Reeve of Biddulph; W. L• Corbett, Warden of Middlesex, and a hundred others, President Fox made a capital speech in opening. He referred to past politi- cal battles in the Riding and confident- ly stated that the tour of another vic- tory was close at hand. THE COMING MEMBER Mr. W. H. Hutchins, the Riding's re presentative in the last Parliament was greeted with a storm of applause, be- speaking continued confidence reposed in him. He addressed his remarks to the farmers, and very ably and conclu- sively showed that agricultural pro- ducts obtained a better price here than in the United States, instancing De- troit. He took up other points of in- terest to the farmers, and proved that the policy of production had helped them. The liberal and earnest efforts put forth by the Conservative Govern- ment to aid the yeomanry, by means of experimental farms and in many other ways were strongly presented. Mr. Hutchins was repeatedly cheered. MINISTER OF MILITIA Hon. Col. Tisdale, Minister of Militia, was well received, and responded with a vigorous and pointed speech of an hour and ten minutes. He very fully and lucidly explained the history of remedial legislation, and took up and disposed of the objections to the Gov ernment's course. He appealed to his auditors to take a calm and reasonable view of the whole matter, and deposit their ballots accordingly; • WELCOME TO FOSTER. An address of welcome to Hon. Mr. Foster was read by Reeve Armitage, of Lucan, on behalf of the village council. The address was couched in most complimentary terms. "We are not ignorant," the address read, of the great progress that has been made in this fair Dominion of ours since Con. federakion. And we feel that, no mat- ter what drawbacks the Government of our country mayhave had in the past, or what difficulties it was forced to contend with, our representatives have done their duty, always aiming at pure and honest legislation, and the advancement of the pubic weal." Reference was also made to the sound character of the Canadian financial in- stitutions, while those of the neighbor• ing Republic had suffered disaster. MINISTER OF FINANCE, In. replying, Hon. -Mr. Foster, who was greeted most enthusiastically, re- ferred to the last visit he made to Liican in company with the late' la- mented Sir John A. McDonald, when the deceased statesman was honored with a great reception. He took up the Remedial Bill, and supplemented it by a few remarks. Then he ad- dressed himself to the farmers par- ticularly, showing the way they were treated under the Liberal Government from 1874 to 1879, when, in answer to their objections the Sovernment in 1879 instituted a reasonable protection for their products. The resultwas seen in the extension of the home market, and in the growth of the for - Abreast of the: Times In order to be abreast of the times, my son Mr. S. Fitton, has just completed a coarse at Toon- to, The Ontario Opticial Institute, and is now prepared to Fit Spectacles on thoroughly scientific principles, Persons who find it difficult to obtainispectacles to suit them are especially reues ted:to give us a trial. �l• Satisfaction Guaranteed We are also abreast of the times in our stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver Plated Ware. Solid Gold Wedding Rings cheaper than ever. Fine watch repairing a specialty, T. Fitton. eign market for their products. He showed what would be the effect at the present time if Mr. Laurier's policy were to become established and the tariff was to be either taken away or reduced. The question of cold storage and the Government's .venture in placing butter on the British market, were referred to, and the good results shown. The Hon. gentlemen went in to the cattle and chilled meat business, and stated what the Government's pol• icy was, and how they had been pre- vented from putting it in force by the obstruction of Sir Richard Cartwright and the Grits on the vote of $60,000 for its establishment. Hon. Mr. Foster replied to the cry made for purity of administration. He pointed out that the associates of the late Mr. Mercier and those who have been engaged in looting the Provincial Treasury under his administration were the chosen con fidents and candidates of Mr. Laurier, and would be his chief advisers from. the Province of Quebec if he were to form a Government. The hon. gentle- man also dealt with the cry of lack of -economy and extravagance, and show- ed the difference between the two re- gimes, and the great reduction in tax- ation made since 1890. Concluding, he appealed to the Conservatives to stand together, and not allow divisions on secondary questions to lead to their de- feat. There could only be one of two parties in power --either the Liberal or Conservative. Mr. McCarthy was con- ducting at best what he acknowledged to be a guerilla warfare, without prin ciple broad enough for a party to stand upon, and without any hope of success in the future. Whatever votes were diverted to him helped the Grits to power. He went into the principles of the tariff policy as professed by the two parties, and showed the unsatisfactory nature of the Liberal policy as fore- shadowed, and counselled his hearers to hold fast to what for eighteen years had proved so beneficial to the country and its business interests. The hon. gentleman ended up with an appeal for Mr. Hutchins who had been a worthy representative. He had supported the Government he was sent to support. The meeting was brought to a close with lusty cheers for the Queen and the Government. West Huron Teachers Conven- tion. Exeter, May 22nd, 1896. The West Huron Teachers' Assoc- iation met in the Public School here, to day, according to notice given, at 10 a. m. Mr. J. S. Delgaty, President of the Association, occupied the chair, Devotional exercises were conducted by Mr. W. H, Johnston. The minutes of the last session at Goderich were read and adopted. On motion of Inspector Tom, second- ed by- Mr. A. McPherson, it was decid- ed to have the circulars issued by the Ontario Teachers' Association read. Mr. Tom then read these circulars. On motion of G. W. Holman, second ed by W. H. Johnston, the circulars were referred to the resolution com- mittee. The following committees were then appointed, viz :— Resolution Committee. — Messrs. Johnston, Lockhart, McPherson, Halls, Mrs. Robb and'Miss Vesper. Business Committee. --Messrs, Bag- shaw, Gregory, McLaughlin and Miss Pringle. Question Drawer.—Messrs. Tom and Strang. On motion of Inspector Tom, second- ed by Mr. H, N. Anderson, the Sec- retary was requested to report the financial standing of the Assocdetion in ' the morning in order that steps may be taken regarding the bonusing of periodicals, The Business Committee then re- ported the order of business,, and the first subject taken up was "Canadian History, how to teach it to a third class," by Mr, T. A. McLaughlin, of Brucefield. Mr. McLaughlin showed by his method of dealing with the subject that be had given it careful study. The lesson proved very interesting. Messrs, Tom, Dale, Johnston, Mc- Pherson, Gregory and Delgaty, further discussed the subject dealing with their difficulties awl giving their methods of teaching it, "Drawing and Drawing Books" was the next topic for discussion. and was introduced by Inspector Tom. After discussing the drawing books now in use. Mr. Tom proceeded to give a practical lesson in perspective. The time for adjournment having arrived the Association adjourned to meet at 1.30 p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Association met as per .adjouru- meat at 1.30 p. m.; the President in. the chair. The roll was called and teachers answered to their names. Prof. F. J. Brown, President of the Delsarte College of Oratory, Toronto, was then introduced, and in a very' able and pleasing manner proceeded to discuss the "Phisology of Express- ioa" on voice culture.. This proved very interesting and instructive and the illustrations of pronounciation and emphasis as given by the professor were highly appreciated. Miss Kate Watson, of Godericli, then took up "Arithmetic with Second Book Class." A class of small girls from the public school were in attendance which afforded Miss Watson the opportunity of showing her method in a practical manner. "Vertinal Writing" was taken up by Mr. E. J. Hagan, Mr. Hagan advocat- ed the introduction of the vertical writ- ing system iu our schools. He claimed. that the old system was out of date and that the vertical system would be the system of the future and instanced rea- sons for its adoption. Mr. Tom exhibited the new author- ized series of books on vertical writing which he described as not up to the standard, and as several of •the letters used are so much different from the ordinary letters, it will be difficult to get good results from them. Several of the teachers took part in the discussion, all expressing disap- proval of the new authorized series of vertical writing books. Mr. Thos. Gregory was present and took part in the discussion on writing books, and urged the teachers to speak out and urge their rights. He suggest- ed that a committee be appointed to examine these hooks and if found un- suitable to ask for a change. A pleasing feature of this discussion was the part the ladies took in it. Moved by Mr. S. P. Halls,' B. A, seconded by Mr. Bagshaw, that a com- mittee be appointed to consider the new vertical writing copy books and report thereon, and that this Associa- tion approve of the three line spacing. The resolutiou was adopted and the following committee was appointed: Messrs. Hagan, Bagshaw, Anderson, Sanders, Misses Walrond, Morrison and Robertson. Committees were appointed to act as ushers at the entertainment in the evening, and the association adjourned to meet in the morning at 9. a. m. EVENING. ' In the evening a very .successful en- tertainment was given under the aus- pices of the Association. A -large and appreciative audience was in attend- ance. Prof. Francis J. Brown gave several, readings in his admirable style. The rendition of Paul's pleading before Agrippa and the Chariot Race by Lew Wallace, were greatly appreciated, and. afforded Mr. Brown ample scope to dis- play his mastery of the elocutionary art. Mrs. E. J. Spackman gave three splendid solos while the Davidson Or- chestra'and the Exeter Quartette Club acquitted themselves in an excellent manner. Mr. Delgaty occupied the. chair. Exeter, May 23rd,'1896. The Association met at 9.30 a. nn. Mr. Delgaty in the chair.' Devotional exercises were conducted' by Mr. H. A. Strang, B. A. To be continued next week