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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-12-17, Page 8Big Subscribe for the ADvocATE and get e i Cash Store the. balance of the yearfree. It is learned from the report of the Secretary for the James St. S, S. that C �� �syeaitVC �the s averahas b,;eeen att290endanceaad fcther the past U J ,. contribution. $2,92, The expenditure of —AND— the school was $195,74, the principal items being $111for for papers and period PRICE TO ALL. icals and $50 for books to improve the — j t,/ 1 ,j i . . . library. The balance on hand on the 1st of December was $58.52• Yes, the Cash System ie a great success, Its the best system in the wide world. Buy yonr Xmas goods at the Big Cash Store and get the very best value in the land. We are ready with the most complete stock of Xmas goods that we have ever shown. Xmas Fancy Goods, Xmas Groceries, Xmas Fruits, Xmas Toys, ' Xmas Dolls, Xmas Crockery,—You can get all kinds of Xmas fancy goods and toys -from us at closest cash prices. Lots of fancy goods, but no fancy prices. Here are a few of the many lines in stock. Dolls, Sleighs, fire trains,;fire wagons, fire busses, fire toys, tops, balls, banks creeping alligators, squealling pigs, croaking frogs, barking dogs, steam engines, to blocks, drawing slates, boys tool sets, girls work boxes, fancy albums, jap puzzles, wood toys, music boxes, child's tea sets, boys whips, Noahs Arks, jumping jacks, rattles, horns, toy pianos. Santa Claus stocking filled with toys only 10c.; new combination crok• onole board complete, only 95c.; hanging parlor lamps complete, worth $7.00, for K90; fancy cups and saucers, fancy vases, fancy crockery of all kinds. Yes, we have the most complete stock of fancy Xmas goods that we have ever shown, and at prices that are lower than any credit store dare name. Just a word about Xmas groceries, and fruits. Our stock is complete. But if you want cheap trashy stuff no use coming to us, as we have none. We have the best in every line and nothing but ithe best, at the lowest living prices for first class goods—who wants cheap trashy groceries anyway. Buy your Xmas goods early and avoid the tremendous crush later on J.A. ST EWART. This week we allow this space to advertise , , , The Fowl Supper The Ladies Chapter, Trivitt Memorial Church, —TO 13E BELL ix - The Opera Rail; Monday Evw. December 21st. ellen 0 To ?3 o'Cr-oce P. In. ADMISSION, 25c.; CHILDREN 1.50. Under auspices of NEW STATIONARY STORE. DAN DYER. LOCAL JOTTINGS. $1 pays for the ADVOCATE to Jan. 1st 1898, Nomination for County Councillors on Monday next, 21st inst. The Montreal Herald has been • changed into an evening paper. A full stock of perfumes suitable for Xmas gifts at C Lutz's Drug Store. A dentist's ad should be able to draw well and have a pull on the people. Toys, games, presents, greatest stock in town, at the Big Cash Store. Cheap, cheap. Mro. E. Elliott, Main st., entertained her Sabbath School class at her home last evening. The close season for squirrel. rabbit, partridge and other game commenced on Wednesday 16th. Monday next will be the shortest day in the year, there being only S hours and 56 minutes daylight. Mr. Bell, of Hensall, and assistants Have been repairing the engine at the electric power house this week. At the district meeting of the I. 0.0. F. held at Clinton, last week it was de- cided to hold the next district meeting at Exeter. Dolls, boys' sleighs, picture books, fancy albums and toys of all kinds, at the Big Cash Store. Cheaper than any house in town. Mr. Joseph Cobbledick, who recently purchased the syndicate grain store in Clandeboye, has purchased the one be- longing to Mr, R. Hodgson. We understand a complicated horse deal, in which several are interested to their sorrow, is likely to be ventilated in the courts here shortly. The many friends of Mr. James Mil- ler, will be pleased to hear that he is recovering from his recent severe ill- ness, and is now able to sit up. Miss Georgina McConnell, of Inger- soll, formerly of this place, was married on Thursday to Mr. P, S. Armstrong, of St. Marys, in which place they will re side, Yes we think the Big Cash Store is the best place to do your Christmas trading. Their system is the best in the world. Cash and one price only. Give them a trial. The Grand Trunk and Canada Paci- fic Railways have decided to close their "up town" ticket agencies in Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter, Listowel, St. Marys and other small towns. The choir, bell ringers and teachers and officers of the Sabbath school, of the Trivitt Memorial Church, were very pleasantly entertained at the rec- tory on Friday evening. It is just as well to remember now that the giving of such Christmas pres- ents as toy engines and snare drums where woollen stockings and square •meals are needed, is unwise and likely to be profitless. On Thursday last while Mrs. W. Phair was carrying a rail of nater from the pump to the house she accidentally fell and fractured two of her ribs and is now unable to attend to her household duties: Messrs, H, & W. Smith, of Hay, cap tared the following prizes for shorthorn • cattle at the Fat Stosk Slow held at Guelph last week, viz:-lst for 2 year old steer; 2nd for 1 year old steer; 2nd for 3 year old heifer; and 2nd for best yegistered steer. The ADVOCATE from now to ,ran. let 1897 for only 20 cents, Lemons, oranges, nuts, candies, full stock, all at lowest living prices, at the Big Cash Store, Winan's Cough balsam is an excel lent household remedy for coughs, colds and bronchitis troubles. Sold at C. Lutz's Drug Store. Mr. L. D. Vincent, General Agent for the Covenant Mutual Reserve Assur- ance Co., has became a resident of this place, and will occupy the residence lately vacated by Mr. _Hoch. Nelson on William at, Petitions are being gotten up in var- ious places throughout the province requesting that December 26th be pro claimed a holiday. As will be seen by. the calendar that day comes between Christmas and Sunday. After all men are strange creatures. They will waste an hour hunting for a collar stud, instead of having; an extra supply and letting the wit. find the missing one, You never see a woman look for the pin she drops. Her has. band finds it when he walks about on his bare feet. Mrs. (Rev.) B. W. Grigg, of Chatham, formerly Miss Hartz, of toyfa, delivered very instructive addresses on the mis- sion work in India, in which land Mr. and Mrs. Grigg were engaged in the mission work for several years, zh the Thames Road and Kirkton churches on Thursday and Friday evenings. Under the provisions %:of the latest change made in the Assessment Act the tax collector may become the landlord of properties in town on which taxes are not paid within the legal time. For- merly the law was to seize on the land lord's goods, and after that distrain on the tenants effects. But the latter was seldom done, as it was manifestly un- just to do so. Now, however, if the tenant fails to pay over the rent to the tax collector when ordered to do so, the collector may and probably will distrain. The effect of the amendment in short is to make the taxes a °lien' on the rent. The notice which we append from the Mitchell Advocate has reference to a former resident of Exeter.—"Mr. Thos. Pearce died at his mother's resi- dence, South Ward, late on Monday night last. He has been troubled for some time with inflammatory rheuma- tism, but he had other ailments, and although everything possible was done for him, it was all of no avail, for the grim harvester claimed him at 11.30 on the evening above mentioned. Deceass ed was widelyeknown,jespecialiygamong sporting men. He was very fond of horses, and drove in many a hotly con- tested race in various parts of Ontario, his last feats being in the rings at the Toronto and London fairs, where he took first and third money." Several journalists of considerable influence in their local spheres are en- deavoring to pursuade lovely woman not to carry her pocketbook in her hand. They assert that it is a constant temp tation to persons of weak morals, and they point to a recent scrimmage in the streets of a place, wherein one pick- pocket was arrested, at a cost of four men wounded, and all because a wo- man carried a pocketbook containing a silver dollar. Yet what is the fair sex to do with its wealth? Woman has no pockets that are accessible, and she can't like the southern darkey, carry the bate in her mouth. The wisest, course for her to pursue is to lug around a wallet that contains little or nothing of value, When a few discouraged boodle snatchers find they've been rop ed in on a recipe for salad, a street car ticket, a five -cent piece with a hole in it, a sample of silk, a hit of court plas ter, a dressmaker's card, two hair pins and a glove buttoner, they will learn to let the feminine pocketbook severely alone. Joist What Yon Want Teeth extracted without any pain or sickness or any bad effects, such ' as poisoned gums and: swollen faces, at Kinsman's Dental rooms, West side Main Street, Exeter, Boy Wanted. A good strong boy wanted to learn the art of printing. Apply at this office, ,Stoves: stoves: t stoves!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter. A. S. Deavitt, agent Facts fox the New Year. There will only be two eclipses of the sun in 1897, The first on Feb. 1, will be invisible in Canada. On July 29, between 9 a. m. and 11 a. m., a partial eclipse of the sun will be seen in Canada: New Years Day falls on a Friday; Ash Wednesday will be on March 3; Good Friday on April 16; Easter Sunday, April 18, and Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec, 25. Fowl Supper. A fowl supper and musical entertain- ment under the auspices of the Ladies' Chapter of the Trivitt Memorial. Church, will be held iu the Opera Hall, ou Monday evening next. Supper m will be served fro6 to S o'clock after which addresses will be deliverd by the Revds. Martin, Locke and Willoughby. A short lecture willalso be given by the Rev, C. F, Mills, of Hensall, subject, the " Black -feet Iudians." Music by the Davidson Orchestra, Nearly a Fire. What might have been a serious fire took ylace on the promises of Mr. John Herbert, of the north end. About 12 o'clock p. m,, one night last week, Mr. Herbert was aroused from his sleep by the smell of smoke and on investiga ting the cause he found that the floor had caught fire from the furnace and had gained considerable headway. By the aid of a few pails of water he suc- ceeded in extinguishing the flames. Damages. about $50 fully covered by insurance, Clubbing Terms The ADVOCATE and Toronto Daily News for one year $1.75; ADVOCATE and Toronto Weekly Mail and Empire from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.50; AD- VOCATE and Toronto Weekly Globe from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $150; AD- VOCATE and London Weekly Advertiser from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.40; An vOCATE and London Weekly Free Press from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.75; AD- VOCATE and Montreal Weekly Witness, from now to Jan. 1st, 1898,31.60. Club bing with other papers on the lowest terms. Election of Officers, i. O. k', At the last regular meeting of I.0. F., No. 123, held on Friday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year vis:—C. R,, Bro. H. Specimen; V. C. R., Bro. Jas. Weekes; Rec.-Seely., Bro. S. Westaway; Fin-Sec'y. A. G. Dyer: Treas., Bro. T. Fitton; Chap. Bro. Rev. H. Bray ; S. W., Bro. N. Balk - will; J. W., Bro. R. Terry; S. B., Bro. Chris Luker; J. B , Bro. D Mill; Phys., Bro. J. A. Rollins; Court Dep., Bro. R N Rowe; Janitor, Bro. G Cudmore; Trus tees, Bros. T. B. Carling and J. P. Clarke; Auditors and Finance Com , Bros. A. Q. Bolster and H. K. Towle,' The County Council Nominations, The nominations for the county coun- cil will be held on Monday, Dec. 21st., and the following are the places that the nominations will be held in the re- spective divisions:—For the Tucker- Smith, Seaforth and McKillop division, at the town hall, Seaforth; for the Us - borne, Exeter and Stephen division, at the town hall, Exeter; for the Hay Stan- ley and Bay field division, at the town- ship hall, Zurich; for the Goderich town- ship, Clinton and Hullett division at the town hall, Clinton; for the Colborne Goderich and Ashfield division, at God- erich; for the Wawanosh, Blyth and Wingham division, at Wingham; for the Turnberry, Wroxeter and Howick division, at Wroxeter, and for the Mor- ris, Brussels and Grey division, at the town hall, Brussels. Each of the meet ings commence at one o'clock. It would be well if the electors would turn out in large numbers to these meetings as they will, no doubt, obtain much in- formation, not alone as regards the can- didates, but also as to the working of the new Act, as it will be incumbent on each candidate to give all necessary explanations. Anniversary Services. The anniversary services of the James Street Methodist Church were held on Sunday and Monday last. On Sunday the services were conducted by the Rev. Gerald Willoughby, of Sarnia, who preached two very eloquent and impressive sermons in the morning and evening to very large and appre- ciative congregations. In the after- noon a Sabbath School mass meeting was held addressed by the Revs: 0. Willoughby, Locke and Martin. On Monday an old time tea meeting. was held in the basement of the church which was enjoyed by one of the largest crowds in the history of the church. The spread was one of which the ladies might well feel proud and to which every one did justice: An adjournment was then made to the body of the church where a select program of music and addresses were gi yen. Addresses were delivered by the Revds, Raine, of Hen- sel]; Jewitt, of Elimville; Yellancl, of Creditor]; Gerald Willoughby, of Sartain Bray, of the Trivitt Memorial Church, atld, Martin of the Presbyterian Church. Excellent music was furnished by the choir of the church assisted by the or- chestra of the Exeter Brass Band. The chair was occupied by .the pastor, 'Dr. Willoughby in his usual " Irish " style The proceeds amounted to ,over $260. The services were ,the, most successful ever held by the church both financial ly and otherwise, The Advocate Carrier boy will pre- sent his usual Christmas' address next week with an expectant eye to bus Mess. We don't usually divulge office secrets but if our readers only saw the extra pocket our knight of the ink keg has prepared for the loose dimes he an- ticipates calling his, they would be in- clined to think he was making prepar- ations for marketing grain. "Nuf Sed," a hint to the wise is sufiicent, Masonic Ofltcers for '07. At the last regular meeting of Leb- anon Forest Lodge. No.,153, A. F. & A, M., held on Monday evening, the follow- ing officers were elected for the ensu- ing. year: -W. it, Bro. Jos. Davis; S. W„ taro, W. H. Levett; Sec'y, Bro, M. Eacrett; Treas.; Bro. 13. S. O'Neil; Chap. Bro. George Walrond, Tyler, Bro. W. Brooks, J, erSOnal Mention Mr. Jos, Cobbledick has recoyered from his recent illness, Miss Lilla Howard has fully recover. ed from.. her recent illness. Mrs, F, McDonell was the guest of Mrs. E. Bennett this week. Robert Sweet, of Danville, visited relatives in town during the week. Miss Oliver, of London, is visiting her sister. Mrs Horrell, Wellington St. Mrs. Will Davis, of London, is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Fisher, Huron street, Miss Maud Jeckell has been nursing a patient in Crediton for the past two weeks. Mrs. Geo. Moir, of St. Marys, a former resident of Exeter, will move this week to Toronto to reside, Thos Sanders, who has been engaged on a boat running up the lakes, re- turned home Friday last. Mrs. Bagshaw was called to London last week owing to the severe illness of a child of her daughter, Mrs. Gra- ham Mrs. Loadinan and Mrs. F. H. Collins were in Hensall on Monday attending the funeral of the youngest son of Rev. W. Waddill, Mr. Arscott Walters, who was strick- en with a severe attack of paralysis some few days ago has completely lost the use of one arm. He is now able to be around again, ,, The Rochester Democrat and Chroni- cle of Thursday, thus refers to two former Exeterites : J. G. Harrison and R Nelson, formerly of Minneapolis, Minn., after making an extensive tour through the South, have now located in this city. Brussels: J. C. Richards, has pur- chased the boot and shoe business of H. B. Pollock, Goderich, Clinton: Mr, Charles J.- Wallis has bought the Colelough property on Hu- ron street, and will erect a house there- on next year. Wingham: Will, the little son of Levi Lott, while sleighriding on Fri- day last, was bitten on the leg by a small dog so severely that he had to remain in the house for a few days. St. Marys: While Mrs. Robt, McIn- tyre, was walking down town on Fri- day on her way home from Mitchell, where she had been visiting, she slipped upon the icy sidewalk and falling broke her wrist. Clinton: While Dr. Blackall was driving over to Bayfield last week, his horse was suddenly seized with paraly- sis, and he was compelled to leave it at a farmer's until it had recovered suffic- iently to remove it to his own stable. Seaforth: Mr. J. Stewart, blacksmith is enjoying an unlooked for holiday While endeavoring to separate a coup- le of dogs engaged in a vicious battle on Sunday morning he was badly bit- ten on the thumb by one of the dogs. McKillop: Mr, John G. Grieve, of MeKillop, lost a very valuable heavy draught mare ou Friday. A few days previously she got a nail in her foot, causing blood poisoning and resulting in death. She was one of a valuable team. • Seaforth: Mr. Noble Cluff has taken into partnership with himself in the planing mill business, his two sons, and hereafter the firm will be known as N. Cluff & Sons. Mr S. Bennett, of the late firm of Cluff & Bennett, is looking for a place to locate in. Tuckersmith: The young people of Sproat's school section are preparing for a grand entertainment to be held in the schoolhouse, on the evening of December 23rd. They are getting up a good program and want to see a crowd out to enjoy it, Everybody welcome, Seaforth: While engaged in throw- ing hay from the loft to the floor below in his stable one day last week, Mr. James McMichael missed his footing and fell with such a force that two broken ribs was the result. Mr. McMichael is able to be around again, and is appar- ently none the worse for the accident. Crotnarty; Mr. John S. McIlwraith our popular shoemaker, has bought the village property of Mr..Thomar,- Veneer. Mr. Vennor has with commendable en- terprise bought the one hundred acre farm, from Mr. Yeo, on the seventh concession. Mr. Vennor has long, been a resident of our village; and is a Bard working and industrious man, and will no doubt do well in his new adventure. Mr. McIlwraith will also have ' more room and more suitable accommoda- tion:in his quarters. St, Marys: A pleasing affair took piece at the 'residence of Mr. Jas E. Ferguson, Ingersoll, on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, when our popular townsmen, 'Mr.' P S. Armstrong, was united `in mar- riage to Miss' Georgina McConnell, late milliner with the dry goods firm: of A. H. Loft & Co... The wedding was a comparatively quiet one the sesames of groomsman and bridesmaid being dis- pensed with. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Geo.' Jackson,presiderlt. of the Loudon• conference. CAALING A05. EXETER'S LARGEST DEALERS. =xxlas mrixa.as I i ==.as I i Christmas will soon be here and we are prepared to meet it with the finest choice of crockery we have ever shown. In Lamps, Glassware, Fancy China of every description. See our Goods and get our Prices before you purchase. A complete stock of Grocer- ies, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Furs, Boots and Shoes as cheap as the cheapest. Try Testley's celebrated tea. Our 25c. Japan has no equal. , Highest Price Paid for Produce. Carling Bros. DIRECT EXPORTERS, The best id. Gloves —IN -- THE WORLD ARE SOLD BY US Obst.„Fred Bouillon's "Gant Josephine" Jammet's "La Chartreuse." See our fancy knitted gloves and cream Cashmeres, newest things in the trade. Feathers that were $1.50 now sell- ing at 75cts. - Agents for the Standard Patterns. E. J. SPA C K A t &, CO., Smell's Block, Exeter Clirist1lla Trae Has Commenced. —AT— ' JOf1rsI8TON' S OUR NEW STYLES You are asked to in spect our stock of Hdkfs.- ties, shawls, gloves, fancy table covers, linnen tab-' ling, ties, braces, collars in the newest styles. LOOK HERE ! What would be more suitable for a christmas present than one of our `celebrated cheap over- coats, or suits for men or boys, Fur caps robes; fur, capes, collars and muffs. We have just put into stock a fine line of blouse lengths, of fancy silks. Our, stock of dinner sets, tea sets, fancy cups and saucers, is now com- plete. GROCERIES Remember we will not be out sold in groceries, new raisins currants, peels, figs, nuts, shelled almonds, candy of all kinds. See our prices beforeou buy and save y 3 v money. s.' WtWewant to make this a big month and will sell anything you 'm ay want at lowest re- duced rates. `lRAIDJTR -NKr 1, ,SYS, EM 1896 CT-113ISTIVIAS 1896 ,Single First-class Fare. Going December 111th; and 28th 1895, return- ing December 26th, 1896. Single First-olass Fare and One Third. Going December 23rd, to 15th, 1896, returning January 4th 1897. 1897 M NEW YEAH M I897 Single First-class Fare. Going December 31st, 1890, and January let' returning not later than January 2nd, 1897' Single First-class Fare and One Third. Going December 30th and 31st, 1898, and Jan- uary 1st,1857, returning not later than Jan- uary 4th 1807. Single First-class Fare and One Third, to teachers and students on surrendering standard form of school certificate. Tickets to be issued December 11th to 24th 1897 in- clusive. Valid to return not later than Jan- uary 11th 1897. FOR ALL INFORMATION APPLY TO C, Knight, Agent, Exeter. One of The Finest Selections of Window Shades in the town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit you in quality, color and price. We have the very newest in Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes. Prices 75c , $1.00, $1.50, $1.75, $2.25. TLu'rdp Seed. Skirvings P. top; Halls West - burgs Elephant or MonarchSuttons Champion. All at prices away down. Market Depot. JOIIt Ross anted—An idPj who can thinir thing mo stent? thing to patent? Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth, Write 7011N'. WEDDERBIJRN & CO., Patent Attor- neys. Washington, D. C., for "their $1,£00 prize ober and list of two hundred inventions wanted: Chri9 sf. 01911/76 i1 L:MOV7ERL Fir5t-class Rigs and Horses . Orders left at Hawksh aw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Staid .T will receive prompt at- tention. , , , - rptelel!Jhone TerraReasonable Connection.