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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1896-6-4, Page 1NINTH YEAR. -466 EXETER, ONTARIO., THURSDAY JUNE 4 1896, C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR The M&sons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital . $2;000,000 Rest Fund.. ... 1,375,000 Head officio Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced W died Farmer's on their own notes w.*l. one or more endorsors at I ,;nor cent per annum. Exeter. Branch. Open every lawful day from 10 R. m.to 3 p. m., Saturdays 10 a. in. to 1 p. m Ageneralbankir'Ig business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 per cent. N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dec. 27,'95. Manager MARRIAGE. LICENSE. Are you going to get married ? If so, call on Robt. Hicks, the Jeweller, for your License, Robt. Hicks. OPERA HOUSE FOR SALE. undersigned is offering the premises known Drew's Opera House for sale. This desirableproperty will be sold at a sacrifice, For further particulars apply to the at under- signed F.linights' grocery. Ed. Drew. A Permanent Investment at 6 per Cent The Equitable Savings, Lean and Buildintj, Association of Toronto aro selling shares or their now issue of Permanent stock at $1.00 i 'f ll f the Association, from which they are paying 0 • per cent. per annum half yearly. Balance of earnings p iyable as a bonus at the end of each 5 } ears. For_particulars of Security, re- quire or George i emp, local agent. FARM FOR SALE. Zurich, We have to chronicle this week the death of one of our oldest residents, Mr. Ab. Wambold, who died Sunday week. A funeral service was held in the Bap- tist church on Tuesday afternoon, con- ducted by the Rev. Nargong, of near New Hamburg. The remains were then conveyed to Waterloo where they were interred on Wednesday, He had reached the ripe age of 85 years, 9 months and 19 days. The cause of death was old age. Lot 10, Concession 13, Township of HIay, County of Huron, containing 100 acres, all cleared and in a first-class state of cultiva- tion. There is on the premises a good frame liouse containing 8 rooms and a splendid stone cellar;a good frame barn with splendid. improvements; 2 good walls of water; 3 acres of orchard with choice bearing fruit; is well fenced with cedar rails; 85 acres grass; 18 acres fall wheat and all fall plowing done This is one of the best farms in Ray and will bo sold very cheap. For further particulars apply at THE A"Avon.ern OFFICE, Exeter Queenston Vernent. Any person needing Queenston Cement, or instruetions as to its use should leave their order with Delbridge Bros., Winchelsea. We are prepared to supply cement and do all kinds of work, in flooring, walls, etc. There is at_ ppresent a small quantity of cement at Mr. H. Smith's Huy, .1.0. DELuiiinon Ba03„ 'Winchelsea T3 STRAY HEIFER. There strayed onto the premises of the un- ,lersignod,,lorth 1,4 Lot 32, concession 1,Us- borne, on or about May 1st, a one -year-old atter. Owner can have same by proving .operty and payin oxpeaces Wm. WHITE, Rodgerville STOLEN. -- Notice is herby given that a bay mare pony was stolen from Lot 13.con.1, Usborne, on May 30th. If said pony is not returned in ono week from this date legal proceedings will be taken. Juno Ord,1Nlsi, MARK CLAIM, Exeter. EXECUTOR'S SALE —oma Y1uaI farm rollertij. Tho undersigned hereby offers for sale that valuable farm ppropperty, composed of lot number five, South Boundary, of the Town- ship of Hay containing by admeasurement one hundred acres. This is the farm of the late Thomas Ching, Esquire and is ono of the best in the County of Huron. There is erected upon the land a good brick house and first class outbuildings. The farm is well drained and well fenced, conveniently situated to market and in every particular a most desirable property. For terms and particulars apply to L. H. DICKSON SAMUEL SANDERS Barrister, Exeter. Executor, Exeter. Sodom The school house has undergone a great improvement, the contractor (W. Kestle) has done good work, On the evening of 17th fust , being the even ing of the day appointed for the hold- ing of the District meeting of R. T. of T's, the Sodomites contemplate holding an open meeting with au entertain- ment, refreshments and a collection, Outside talent have been secured to aid in making the meeting Interesting and profitable. The inhaling services are very interesting and • solemn and not soon to be forgotten. Should any outsider wish the services of initatiou they can have an opportunity of doing so the same evening by `notifying the R, S. and signing a tiertaill paper in the presence of the 1'. C. and some little formality with F. S. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the matter of the estate of Messrs. Muir and Manning, of the Village of Iiirkton, in the County of Huron, In- solvents. Notice is hereby given that Messrs. Muir and Manning of the village of Eirkton, in the County ea( uron, carrying on business as general merchants at the said village of Kiriiton,have made an assignment under R. S. 0.,1887, C. 124, and amending acts, of all their estates, credits and effects, to Arthur J. Rollins, of the village of Exeter, in the County of Huron, for the general benefit of their creditors. A meeting of the creditors of the said Muir and Manning will be held at' the office of L H. Dickson, in the village of Exeter, on Sat- urday, the 0th day of.Tune, 1890, at the hour 8 o'clock p. m.,, to receive a statement of affairs, to appoint Inspectors and for the ordering of the affairs of' the estate general- IyCred.itors are requested to file their claims q,• the assignee or his solicitor, with the Moorsville We regret very much to learn that Mr. James Miller is compelled to use crutches. About a week ago he was suddenly taken with pains coursing through his legs and it, becoming so severe that he was compelled to resort to crutches. We hope soon to hear of his recovery.—Mr. Win. Simpson has about completed his tine brick resi- dence and it will be ready for occupan- cy shortly. -=Mr. Jos. Kelly has sold his magnificent farm of 124 acres to a farmer of Markham, for the handsome sum of $9,800. Who says farm lauds are depreciating in value?—In this section the crops are suffering badly from drought although an abundance of rain fell all around us on the 24th. Everything in the crop line will be on a downward grade if we don't get rain soon. Dashwood. Sunday was somewhat cold and windy but warmer weather seems to be taking possession and we hope it may continue.—Tho raising of the new flax mill and barn came off on Satur day, Their was no lack of help and everything passed off pleasantly: The timber fitted together completely which speaks volumes for Mr. U. Willert, who had charge of the whole affair.—The School picnic next Friday promises to be a success. Everybody come and have a real good time for once.—June 11th is the great day with the Macca- bees in general. The Ladies of Friend- ship Hive, No. 7, intend having a din- ner at Grand Band in Bosseuberry's grove This will be quite an interest• ing event and worth anyone's while to be present as there will be a political discussion in the afternoon. Speakers announced to be present are W. H. Hutchins, ex -M. P., Valentine Ratz, the Reform Nominee, W. Brock, the Patron Candidate, John McMillan, M.P., besides several others. Dinner will be served on the grounds by the ladies of the Hive for the small fee 25 cents. Be sure and take it it, and tell someone else to do the same —Mr. Henry Hoff- man is nursing a sore arm, the result of an accident in the factory. John Hoffman also got his thumb jammed. one day while working around the llaiaer.—Mr Jacob Weber, Sr., is con - tined to his bed at present. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. The election of officers in the Y. P. A. took place last Thursday eveningand re- sulted as follows : Pres, Mr John Fenn; Vice Pres. Miss Mary Snell; Rec. Sec. Miss Lizzie Guinther, Cor. -Sec, Adam Birk; Treas. John Hoffman ; Organist, Miss Fannie Seen; Librarian, Mr. Abe Shettler.—We hope the alliance will renew some of its old time feeling, and we feel assured with such a choice of officers they wilt succeed: Stephen Council. Crediton, May 26th, 1896. The meet- ing was a Court of Revision, letting gravel contracts and general business. All members present. Minutes read and signed. Messrs. Sheritt and Sete weitzer to atteud to the letting the construction of a bridge on the 12th con., near Exeter side road. Resolved that Council meet again the 6th July. In the last published minutes of Step- hen there was an order in favor of the clerk of $48.26 as sundries, Some per. son found fault because it was not itemized, here it is: n salary as clerk $32.60; n registration $5; j: postage, $5; .1 Secretary Board of Health, $3.75 and settling up meeting S. B., $2, making the sum $48 25. Resolved that the fol. lowing orders be granted:—Municipal World for blanks, $4.24; C. Prouty school statistic for 1895, $9; C. Prouty school statistic for 1896, $9; expenses in U. S. S. Dashwood $5; our a arbitrators ex- penses $17.50; D. Gilbert, culvert 4th con., $2.50; Sanders-Triebner culvert 4th con., $5; T. Neil, Biddulph road $3; M. Handford culvert, .,$1; P. McGregor 19th con. $3; H. Essery, re. bridge 1st S. R., $3; W. Mellin, culvert 20th con. $8.50; T. Tetreau, box culvert $1; John Follis, re. culvert, $1.50; G. Webb cul- yert and ditch, $8.50; M. Mathew, box culvert, $1; B. Cunningham 50 cents; J. Kellerman clothiag for one G, Hill, $11.60; Joe Lawson, Mud creek bridge, $55; E. Cotter, 50 cts; G. Mantle, brick bats, $10 50; W. Lewis, Sanitary In- speetor,$8.95; J. Creech attending Mrs. Newcombe, $12; Fred Eilber, cora, $3.50 Mrs. Newcombe, $6. Court of Revision closed, no alterations so far ae valua- tion concerned. Gravel contracts let. It is desirable that school trustees in sending in the amounts they require, would state how much special ,and how much general sums, or give the full ro said . particulars ofhe thereof regdir y by sum they require and the number of meeting. teachers for one half or one whole year. Levers H. DICKSON, Anrnvn J. Ronniss, I want this by August meeting. Solicitor for Assignee. Assignee C. PROUTY, Clerk Bicycles ! Bicycles! bicycles ! Owing to insufficient room in my premises, have decided to go out 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. Come and get a snap. Must be sold at once. J. H. CREWE ilfierchaht Tailor t�• Winchelsea School Report. The following is a correct report of the standing of the pupils in S S. No, 6, Usborne, for the month of May. The names are in order of merit. Senior department, V—Winfred Coupland, IV—Sarah Clements, Franklin Del - bridge, Flossie Andrew. Intermedia to — Ethel Godbolt, Cora Rowcliffe Mabel Coupland. Sr. HI—Dora Delbridge, Linda Hunter, Mary Delbridge. Jr. ill—Alice Berryhill, Robert Wilcox, Edna Godbolt. No on roll 40, average attendance, 35,6 Junior Department Sr. II—Victoria Miners, Birtle Francis, Genie Miller, Jr. II—Jessie Coupland, Ida Delbridge, Mabel Sawyer. Sr. Pt. II—Lewis Woods, Ernest RowclilTe, Charles Godhoh, Jr. Pt. II—Annie Coupland, Ethel Pulleyblank, • Sr. Pt. Ella Berryhill, Harold Webb, Eddie Coward. Jr. Pt 1—Mary Jones. Nel- son Coultis, Cesil Cam). No. on roll 59, average attendance, 31. Jona A. GREGORY' -Teachers, ELLA E. HALLS, Sharon School Report. The following is a correct report for S. S. No. 4,;. Stephen. for the month of May, based on attendance daily work and examinations, Names are in order of merit. ' IV—Rosa Roeszler, Sophia Clark, Bertie Amy. Sr.' III—Emma Clark, `,Tillie Wind. Jr. III—Clara Martens, Mary Roeszler, Alice Pedlar, Silas Adams. Sr. II—John Hartman, Wilber Rowe, Charlie Wind, Samuel Kraft. A. Jr. II -Freeman Morlock, Arthur Amy, Nora Hartman, Laving Klutnpp. B Jr. II -Garnet Amy, C. Rowe, Albert Wein, Fred Amy. Sr. Pt. Ezra Weill, Franklin Station, Susannah Kraft. No. 3—Martha Ayrstriker and Almfna Yegar even, Martha Wind, Annie Hartman. No, 2—Satnl. Ayr striker, Willie Smith, Willie Roeszler. No. 1—Elgin Amy, Cecil Rowe, August Hartman. The best spellers for the month were: 4th, Rosa Roeszler; Sr. 3rd, Emma Clark; Jr. 3rd, Clara Mar- tens; Sr. 2nd, John Hartman; Jr. 2nd, Garnet Amy, Laving Klumpp; .Pt. 2, Ezra Wein. Number on roll 49, aver- age attendance 27. W. J. Buooxs, Teacher. .Hensall • There is nothing ill the air now but politics with a little frost occasionally at night.—George Ksdd has a force of melt putting up the brickwork for Mr. Ranuie's new mercantile block.—D. Stewart has the stone cellar completed for his new two.storey trick house.— Miss Jessie Miller and Miss .lnnie Brooks of Exeter, spent Sunday 1.1 the village with friends.—The Misses Jessie and Louie Moir, daughters of Mr. William. Moir, of the suburbs, have returned from Wiugham where they have been visiting friends The onion growers may be found ou their knees these days getting in their fine work. Onion grow- ing is a business that compells one to assume a devotional attitude, but we speak from experience when we say that it is not specially conducive to a devotional frame of mind.—Mr. William Moir has lately improved the already line appearance of his brick dwelling by the addition of a neatly designed porch.—Mr. G. J. Sutherland, Convey- aucer, Notary, etc, son of Mr. James Sutherland, postmaster, has lately trad- ed his old buggy for a bran. new one. The new rig seems to please some of the fair ones immensely.—Mr. John Mil- ler, blacksmith, is making quite an ad- dition to his shop. John is a good, care• ful, honest workman which accounts for the steady increase bilge business. -We have absolutely no use for the angular visaged termagant, who tried to insult us with her sharp tongue in company, on Saturday evening. We love a friend and respect an enemy in the open, but we have nothing but con- tempt for a snake, no matter how it may be dressed. We never did like snakes, and we do not, want them to like us.—Rev. Mr. Henderson preached an excellent sermon on Sunday even- ing in Carmel church, taking as his subject "Seen ill the light of the enemy's camp fire."—Miss Stein back, organist in Carmel church, sang a beautiful solo at the evening service on Sunday. —The choir of Carmel church were treated to ice-cream and peanuts on Saturday evening. „For a couple of hours they rubbed shoulders with one another, cooled their interiors and in- dulged in social chat' in which sallies of wit and flashes of retort and repartee were haprily blended. These pleasent social tete-a-tetes will likely be repeated at close intervals during the warm weather. -The services on Sabbath morning next in Cannel church will be specially for the Foresters, who will oc- cupy the front centre scala , Personal- ly we are opposed to church parades and special sermonizing to special class. es, on orders, on. the Sabbath day. • If the Foresters want a special service let it be held at a special hour, but if it must be held at' the regular service hour then let them come to church as regular worshippers.—The Carmel church Sabbath School picnic will be. arranged for on Wednesday evening nest.—The ladies of Carpel church in. tend having a strawberry festival on the church grounds on Dominion Day. The Oddfellows picnic to Bayfield which was arranged for the I8th of June, is likely.to develope into au excursion to Niagara Falls. It is expected the rate will go down to about $1 for the round trip. -It is currently reported that Robert Simpson, of London, the "holi- ness'{ man, who spoke here It few Sale - ,baths ago, and who claimed that he was living a sinless life has been ar- rested lately for breaking • the Lord's Day byworking. Stephen School Report. The following is a correct report of the standing of the pupils in S. S. No. 3, for the month of May. The names are in order of merit:—V—Fred San. ders. Sr. IV—Henry Beaver, Geo. San- ders, Geo, Bagshaw, Herman Beaver, Sid Sanders. Jr, IV—Ida Jory. Clara Stan;lalue, Eddie• Beaver,..Dan Sanders, Luther Penhale, Sam Jory. Jr. Mary Sanders, Sanders, Clinton Sweet, Richard Glanville. Sr. II—Fred Dearing, Stella Penhale, Lorena Ford, Chas. Sanders, Henry Kestle, Marshall Box. Jr. II— Herbie Ford, Roy Parsons, Homer Bag- shaw, Alonza Ford, Frank Triebner, Minnie Triebner, Asa Penhale, Pt II- Vera Sanders, Clara Beaver, Nelson San ders,Jennie Sanders. Pt. I—Laura Jory Minnie Sanders, Hattie Willis, Viola Penhalo, Sadie Willis, Willie Triebner. The best spellers for the month are V and IV—Fred Sanders. III and II— Mary Sanders. Part II and I --Vera Sanders. No on roll 48, average at- tendance 43.2. W. B. BAGSHAW, Teacher. Abreast of the Times In order to be abreast of the times, my son Mr. S. Fitton, has just completed a coarse at Toron- to, The Ontario Opticial Institute, and is now. ;prepared to Fit Spectacles on thoroughly scientific principles, Persons who find it difficult to obtainfspectacles to suit them are especially requestedto give us a triad '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, Harpley Mr. J. Sherritt,1st deputy reeve of Stephen, attended County Council at Goderich this week.—Now that farmers are all through with seeding and such like, picnics and road work are the ord- er of the day.—Several loads of liye hogs passed here on Monday en -route to Parkhill to be shipped by Mr. Nettle ton, of Strathroy.—While Mr. Stephen Webb was looking for some sheep that had strayed from his premises, he was driving along the 20th coo. and after alighting from his rig for some purpose bis horse took fright and ran away, breaking the cross bar from the shafts it got free from the rig and fortunately not so much damage was done as might be expected.—Miss Annie Love, whq has spent some time with Mrs. T. Faille, at Grand Bend, has returned home.—The second son of Mr. Robert Ridley, about 9 years of age, is at pre- sent under treatment for dropsy by Dr. Ovens, of Parkhill, who . considers his case rather serious. —Judging by the number of fish peddlers seen pass- ing and shouting " Fresh Fish," the fishermen are reaping a bountiful harvest this season. .mom.. T. Fitton. bars, who gained entrance by forcing through the front door. A reaay made suit of clothing and some underwear have been taken. The till was pried, from the counter, but no money was secured by them.—Rev. Mr. Crompton, of Carlisle, will preach in the Methodist church, next Sunday evening. Usborne We are sorry to learn that Mrs. John Johns still continues very ill and under the doctor's care.—Our worthy Reeve, Mr. John Delbridge, raised his barn last week. The affair passed off very suc- cessfully with the exception of one an ci4ent which happened to Mr. George Stanley, who fell a considerable dis- tance and received a bad. shaking up. However he has fully recovered, Whet%. finished this will be one of the best equipped barns in the county, with all modern improvements. --The Rev. Mr. Miller, of the North Boundary, Usborne, occupied the Elimville pulpit on Sun- day last, in the absence of Rev. West - man. Ells sermon was very sympathe- tic and interesting from start to finish — The Misses Welsh, of Exeter, was visit- ing Mrs. Thos. Smale, on Sunday last. —Mr. John Rowtcliffe is having a kitch- en erected tit the rear of his residence. —At a recent meeting of the ratepay- ers of Eden School Section it was un= animously decided to erect a new school during the coming summer. The trus- tees have purchased an additional piece of land for the enlargement of the play grounds, and preparations are being made to erect one of the best and most modern equipped country schools in Ontario. The trustees deserve praise for their efforts in securing such a splendid school for this section.—Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Dew, of Iowa, are visit- ing friends and relatives here. They report an exceptionally early spring and bright prospects for fruit and grain crops. Ailsa Craig Rev. D. L. Dewar occupied the pul- pit in the Baptist Church on Sunday evening, in the absence of their pastor, Rev..James Coutts, who is attending the Convention at Montreal.—The Sac• rament of the Lord's Supper was ad- ministered in the Presbyterian Church, Carlisle, last Sabbath morning.—Miss Tena Fraser, clerk in White & May's store, left on Tuesday, for Grand Rapids, Mich„ where she has secured a situation as nurse in the General Hospital.—Rev. J. Elliott, of St. Andrew's,Church,Nairn left to -day (Thursday) for New York, from whence he will sail by the steam- ship City of Rome to attend the Presby- terian Council, held in Glasgow this month. Rev. Mr. McKay will occupy Mr. Elliott's pulpit during his absence -Early Sunday morning the store of White Se May was broken into by burg Sharon, Blown From A Roof. Godericb, Ont., May 28,—This after- noon; during a high wind, Charles Payne, while on the roof of the con- vent of St. Joseph, sweeping the chim- ney, was blown off the roof to the ground. When picked up he was un- conscious and was immediatety remov- ed emoved to the convent. A physician who was called, pronounced his case very serious. It is feared his spinal column has been injured. He Cut His Throat Stratford, May 29th.—A young man named Slemmon went to a party with a friend named. Charles Vallance, They returned to Vallance's home on the 12th concession of Elma township and there spent the night. In the early morning Valiance got up and shaved himself and went out, A few minutes later he came back and found that Slemmon had used the razor to cut his throat. Fourteen stitches were put in the gash but the young man died on Tuesday, Mr. James Sanders, of the 3rd conces- sion of Stephen, is working for Mr. S. Rowe for a few weeks.—Thos. Klumpp, who has been working for Mr. N. Kes• tie for the past six weeks, has left. We understand Tommy is going to Credi- ton to' work in the flax mill.—Messrs. James and. Samuel Sanders spent Sun day in Exeter,—Mr. Jos. Nestle, of Hay visited his son Nelson. one day last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Lon- don, spent Sunday week with Mrs. Johnson's brother, Mr. N. Kestle, Mr. Johnson returned to London on the Wednesday following, but Mrs. Johnson is still visiting relatives here.—Messrs. Samuel Rowe and Ed. Kestle spent Sun- day in Exeter.—Mr. Henry Rowe and wife spent Sunday with Mr. John Rowe. —Mr. Spencer, of Milverton, who has been assisting Mr. N. Kestle with his house has returned home.—Miss Eva Balkwill, Usborne, spent Sunday week with her sister, Mrs. John Rowe.—Mr. and Mrs. Coats, Usborne, spent Sunday week with Mrs. Coates' brothers, Messrs Ed. and Josiah Nestle.—The following persons spent the 25th in Sharon:—Mrs. Thos. Rowe, Mrs. Snell, Miss Sweet, Mrs. Gould and children, of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, of Usborne, Mr. and Mrs. Hooper, of Khiva, and Mr. Sam. Pedlar, of Ailsa Craig. —Mr. John Rowe is leav- inga new block wire fence erected along the front of his premises: Mr, Holland, of Exeter, is doing the job.— Mr. Kestle is getting along rapidly with his new house. Mr. Terry, of Exe- ter, is doing the carpenter work. The masons expect to get the brick work, completed this week. When completed Mr. Kestle will have one of the finest houses in the section. " Mitchell: Deep regret was caused in town on Tuesday when it became known that Mrs. D. S. Campbell, who was visiting a sister in Seaforth, died suddenly. The lady had been troubled for some years with heart disease, and this was the cause of her death. Some four or five years ago her husband was almost as suddenly called away, from the shock of which Mrs. Campbell nev- er fully recovered. 0 An Urgent Request. Great Interest Still Manifested in Securing Queen Victoria's photo "Our Home " Paper and Other Premiums. Hundreds of people have written to us expressing the hope that we wilt con- tinue the offer made in April and May which reads as follows: "An elegant photo (from a recent copy taken by royal command) of Her Majesty Queen Victoria; a four.pae pamphlet giving dates of births, mar- riages and deaths; and other items of interesting and useful information re. hating to the royal family, that but few people have access to; six Diamond dyes Dolls with six six extra dresses; and a card of forty five samples of dyed cloth, showing colors of Diamond Dyes, sent free to every man, woman and child who will send in 25 cents in mon- ey or stamps for one year's subscription to " Our Home," a paper that thousands declare to worth a dollar." In order to comply with, the wishes of the ladies everywhere, we have ex- tended our arrangements with the pub- lishers of "Our Home," and have ord- erd another stock of the elegant cabi- net photos and other premiums, and will extend our offer until the last day of June. We trust our friends will send in their orders atones, so as to ra,void any delay that may result from a rush of orders at the end of the month: Twenty-five cents in stamps or mon- ey will secure -' Our Home " for one year, and all the other premiums men- tioned above. Address Wells & Rich- ardson Co., Montreal, P. Q. Five dressmakers were arrested its Ottawa for shop lifting. . BIRTHS STEWART.—In Exeter, on the 3rd inst., the wife of J. A. Stewart, of a. son. HptzD.—In Strathroi-, on the 17th nits the wife of,Mr, Geo. Herd of a son. Div,—Tn Exeter, on the 31st ult., the wife of Louis Day, of a daughter. GAISER.—Ill Stephen, on the 31st ult., the wife of Wm, Geiser, of a daugh- ter. DIAII1111.4.0E5. Prrr»UE—OPRREN—At the residence• of the bride's mother, St. Marys, an; May 27th, by the Rev. W. J. Taylor, Mr, Vincent Purdue, to Miss Lizzie Othen, daughter of the late Jas. Others. DOUPE—ColrN'ISIif -At ' the Methodist parsonage, St. Marys, on the 23rd ult., by the Rev, Jahn Learoyd, Mr. Nathan Doupe, school teacher, Wood- ham, to Miss Cornish of Blaushard. O'BRtnx-SMITH-In Hay, on the 3rd. inst,, Mr. Wm. O'Brien, of Johnston's Mills, to Miss Emily Alice, daughter of Mr. Joseph SnYith, Lot 15, Con. 13.