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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1896-12-31, Page 1i NINTH YEAR. -493 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 31, 1896. The Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1865.) Paid up Capital . , , , $2,000,000 Rest Fund .............. 1,400,000 Head office Montreal, F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced to euod Farmer's on thir own notes with One or more endorsers at7 per cent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from IO a. m.to 3 p m., Saturdays 14) a, m. to 1 p. nx general banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- on Deposit Receipts, Savings Bank at 8 er. cent. N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dec: ,27, '95. Manage THF EQUITABLE SAYINGS LOAN ro BUILDING ASSOCIATION. EXETER LOCAL BOARD, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: J. A. Rollins, M D,, Pres.; Frank Knight, let Vice Pres.; N. D.lTurdon, End Vice -Pres. Chas, Snell, ,'r,.'T. W. Hawkshaw, Jna. J. Knight, Chas. R. Sanders Calvin Lutz.; Geo. eo Kemp, S.-Treas.; John Farmer, Valuator; Lewis H. Dickson, Solicitor. For further particulars apply to GEO. KEIVIP, Exeter, Ont. DR, W M. SWEET. VETERINARY SURGEON Is prepared to do any kind of bird stuff- ing and taxidermist at any time. Calls as usual promptly attended to, AIL CONTRACT. Sealed Tenders, addressed to the Postmast- er General, will be received at Ottawa until noon, on Friday the 15 January, 1897, for the conveyance artier Majesty's Mails, on pro- posed contracts for four years, from 1st April next. 1. Between Zurich and Bensall railway station, 12 timos$per week each way. 2, Between Drysdale and Kippen, s times or week, each way. Printed notices containing further infor- mation as to conditions of roposed con- tractmay be seen, and blank forms of Tend- er may be obtained at the Post Offices along the respected routes, and at this office. Post Office Inspector's Office Stratford, 4th December, 186. H Q FiOBICIR , POST OFFICE I'iSPECTOR To the Electors of the Village of Exeter. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I take this means of addressing myself to you to state that I ani a oapdidate for Reeve or the village of Exeter, for the year 1897. I may state that I have served yQu now for ten years; eight years as Coundillor, 'two years as Deputy Reeve, and during that time have done my utmost to serve you in every particular, without fear or favor, and if elected for Reeve will do all that lays in my power to promote the general interest and welfare of the village. My motto will be " Progress consistent with' true economy." I ask therefore my friends, to put me at the head of the polls. Thanking you for past favors, I remain Yours faithfully, Exeter, December 1, 1890 T. B. CARLxsG. BY TO LOAN. good improved .Farms at lowest rates serest Apply to ELLIOT Sc ELLIOT. Solicitor &o. Exeter 5thlNov. iS9S, XMAS p RESENT South Huron Farms 1S1itllt MMus We have just received our Xmas stock of the following goods which will be sold at a greatly reduced figure, Spring Skates. 500. a pair and upwards. Hockey Skates. Firemen's Concert. The annual concert upder the auspi- ces of the Exeter Firemen., will be held in Gidley's Opera House, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 6th. The committee in charge is making every preparation to give a first-class concert, consisting of vocal and instrumental music. The services of Mr. H. Ruthven McDonald, the popular Serio -comic singer, of Lon- don, have been secured for the occasion in addition to the best possible home talent. A torchlight procession headed by the Exeter Brass Bandwill take place on Main street at 7 o'clock. Ad- mission 25e. and 35e. Meetings of the South Huron Farmers, Institute, will beheld in DIXON'S HALL, BRUT YIELD, — on— Tuesday, January 5th, 1SOS'. —and— TOWN HALL, EXISTE.9t --on--- Wednesday, January 6th, 1507. When the folio wing subjects will be ably discussed by the following speakers viz': BRUCEFIELD MEETING. (1) Farmers Vegetable Garden, Care of flowers and houseplants. 18. ,1:. Hutt, J±3. I' A., .liorticulturalist. (2) Importance of Fodder crops in the cheap production of butter and cheese. Beautifying the farm. L. 8 utton, Oxford Mills, (3) Rotation of crops. Agricultural College. It. Harcourt B. S. A., assistant Chemist A A. C., Guelph. (4) Mistakes in Farming—B. Delbridge, Winchelsea. (5) Mixed farming -A, Duncan, Farquhar. EXETER MEETING, (1) Growing small fruits; caro of flowers and house plants -H. Hutt, 111. S. A. ('3) Can Winter Dairying be made profi- table. Beautifying thefarm—L. Latton. (3) Curing Hay, Agricultural College—IL Harcourt, 18. S., A. (4) Agriculture past and present—B. die (5) Feeding hogs for profit—A. JLSetcl,en (6) How can the condition of the agricul- turalist be improved—R B McLean. Afternoon meetings begin at one o'clock; evening 7. Aeg-All are cordially invited to attend. No admission. H. Smith, R. Gardiner, Pres. Sec'y, 50c. a pair and upwards. Hanging Lamps. Latest design, $1.50 up. Banquet Lamps. Newest goods, 65e. up. Carving Sets. With, and without case, 40c. Pocket Cutlery. 3c. and upwards Knives & Tools. 60e. set and upwards, hildren's Sets. 20 cents, FARMS PLIR SALE, MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan. on easy terms. Joins Speciosa/7, Samwell'o Block Exeter, EbeRAY DOC-, Came to the 'premises of Mr. James Taylor about 15th inst., a spaniel dog. Owner can have some by paying expenses. JAMES T.IYLOR Remember we have a full line of IN ICKLE PLAT- ED WARE, WHITE WARE, and CUT- LERY. • �. Bisop & Soq. Rodgerville, One day last week a most unfortun- ate accident happened to Mrs. Matthew Rogers) of this place. It seems she was engaged in her usual household duties and just as she was about to step out- side the door accidentally fell and broke her leg. She being over 80 years of age it is doubtful whether she will re cover, ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Stephen & Usberne Branch Agricultural Society, will be held in the Town Hall, Eadter, on ed- nesday, January 13th 1897, at one (1) o'clock p. m., for the purposeof electing President, Vice-President,and Directors for the ensuing year and receiving financial report. All members and interested persons are cordial- ly invited to attend. Exeter, Dec. 29th, '96. A. G. DYER, Sec.-Treas.° Crediton Our snow has acted something like Christmas sweets, it ismelting away.— Mr. and. Mrs. Flaenerv, of Detroit, and Miss Cora Hodgins, of Baltimore, are visiting. under the parental roof, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hodgins.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Preeter, of Zurich, spent Sunday at Mr. Sam eel Brown's,—Miss Martha Schmitt, of Alma College, St. Thomas, is spend ing her holidays with her parents. --Mr. Oscar Hodgins, of Detroit, who has been spending Xmas with his parents has returned home.—Miss Lavina Brown, who has been taking lessons on the pipe organ in London has returned home. -Mrs. Reid, of London, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Eilber.—Mr. Ira Bice, of Claudeboye, was in the village Tuesday,—Mr. H. Either was in London Tuesday on business. -2.1r. Simpson, of Denfield, future principal of our school, was in the village. Mon day.—Dr. Rolling Thunder and Mr. Bowden, of the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co., gave our village a flying visit. --Charles Dennis and Norman Bissett, of Exeter, were in the village Friday {7) night. -Zurich's constable made a raid on our quite village last Monday morning and arrested Mr. Simple for robbing H, Wing's store at Shipka.. We understand Simple was committed to Goderich to stand his trial, Clubbing Terms The ADVOCATE and Toronto Daily News for one year $L75; ADVOCATE and Toronto Weekly Mail and Empire from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.30; AD- VOCATE and Toronto Weekly Globe from now to Jan. let, 1898, $1.50; AD- VOCATE and London Weekly Advertiser from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1,40; AD- VOCATE and London Weekly Free Press from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.75; AD- VOOATE and Montreal Weekly Witness, from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.60. Club bing with other papers on the lowest terms. Exeter School Report. Class A -Wilbur Passmore, Eddie Eacrett, Olive Walker, Stella Gregory. Class B—Anna Martin, Luther Howard Allie Handford, Fred Sweet, Class C- May Thomas, Lillie Robinson, Coleman Moncur, Herbert Pickard. No. on roll 37, average attendance 32. Sr. IV—Melville Howey, Russell Frayne, Olive Treble, Herman Prior, Edna McCallum; Gertie Kemp; Jr. IV Tena Hunkin, Charlie Westaway, Olive Wright and Willie Muir; Francis Row- cliffe, Cora Cann, Sam Thomas, Sr. IIT—Vercy Hardy and Nettie Walters equal, Shirley Bobier, Percy Reale and Carrie Dyer equal, Fred Hawkshaw, Percy Browning. Jr. III- Harry Zinger, Mabel Newton, Jennie Murray, Clara Ross, Beatrice Luker, Annie Heideman. No on roll 59, aver- age attendance, 45. Sr. III—Mervyn Huston, Edith Rol- lins, Vera Hawkshaw, Lillie McInnes, Frank Taylor, Mary Treble. Annie Jones, Lucretia Wherry, Dolly Dickson Percy Westaway, Louise Carling, Alvin Brintnell. No, on roll 59, average at- tendance, 48. Sr. II—Bruise' Crews, Gerty Smith, Offa McPherson, Frank Weekes, Nettie Bisst Moore,Grover Bissett, Aldewin Evans. Jr. II—Frank Hooper, Mabel Williams, Lily' May Acheson, Garnet Welsh, Celia Herbert, John Trott, No. on roll 71, average attendance 61. Sr. II—Mary Parsons, Edna Follicle, Vera Cobbledick, May Snell, Edith Mon cur and Garnet Heywood equal. Jr. II—011ie Prior, Charlie Dyer, Henry Orns. No, on roll 65, average attend, ante 55. Sr. II -Percy Wood, George Jones, Katie • 13arkner, Maud Quance, Tom Brock, Annie Reid. Jr. II—Charlie Long, May Quance, Gertie Gould Fred. Smith, Caster Willis, Gerrie Sheere. No on roll 75, average attendance ea N. B. Don't forget we are agents for the celebrated steel oven wood cook stove, "Good Cheer. Thomas Joyce, oi,•Hamilton, attempt• ed to commit suicide by swallowing Paris green Christmas eight, Mooresville u Everything in the line of dishes and China- ware will he cleared out at almost cost at Bloomfield's as he has decided to go out of that lino of business. The entertainment in the Nursery Methodist church the other night was a grandsuccess, notwithstanding the dull night and the roads being so . bad The children recited and sang to the satisfaction of everybody. The Xmas arch was loaded almost beyond its strength with presents. Proceeds amounted to $6,$0. -Mr, S. Dempsey' and family, who have been spending Xmas holidays at Mrs. E. Atkins, returned to their homes on Monday.—Mrs. Frazer had a large family gathering at her home on Christmas day. Mr. Moses Hodgins also had a family gathering the same day. His son, Mr. S. E. Hod- gins and his bride were present.— Everybody seems hale, hearty and glad since the enjoyable festivals of Xmas bee passed. Stephen, All last years' council were reelected by acclamation and will be sworn in on Tuesday 12 January, instead of Monday 11.-A discussion on the ad; visability of the Plebiscite vote and prohibition, is contemplated for Sodom in the near future. A minister, a pronounced Prohibitionist, from West ern States, will advocate the cause of Prohibition. A lively time is expected. —Mr, and Mrs. James Ford, of Stephen, celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding, on Tuesday evening, when a large number were present. The presents were numerous and costly and shows the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs, Ford are held.—Mr. John Ford held a live pigeon shooting match on Christ- mas Day and some good shooting was done. In the evening a number of the young people of the neighborhood gathered at his residence and partici pa ted in a social hop at which a most pleasant time was spent by all. Mr. and Mrs. Ford are a yery jolly couple and the young people are always pleas- ed to spend a few hours of social en- joyment with them. Stephen School Reports The following is a correct report of S. S. No. 3, for the month of December. The names are in order of Sanders, merit:—V— Fred FredGeo. Bagshaw; • IV G e0. Sanders, Herman Beaver; Jr. IV—Dan.. Sanders, Samuel Jory, Edwin Beaver, Clara Stanlake, Ida Jory, Luther Pen - hale, Bertha Gilbert; Jr. III—Mary Sanders, Lorena Ford, Clinton Sweet, Ricbard Glanville, Fred Dearing; Sr. II—Beatrice Glanville, Stella Penhale, Chas Sanders, Harley Sanders: Jr II— Frankie Triebner, Minnie Triebner, Roy Parsons, Herbie Ford, Asa Penhale Homer Bagshaw; Part II -Clara Pen - hale, Minnie Sanders, Hattie Willis, Nelson Sanders, Laura Jory, Viola Pen hale, Jennie Sanders, Sadie Willis, Willie Triebner, Vera Sanders, Monza Ford; Sr. Part II—Thomas Glanville, Herbie Beaver, Eddie Willis, Mitchell Willis, Lillian Stanlake, Edith Parsons; Jr. Pt. I—Jennie Gilbert, Samuel Stan - lake, The school will re -open Monday Jan. 4th. R. N. CREECH, teacher. C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR The 01 Reliable EST9 ' 1867. =axe We ase ..,.gain... Still in the ring and with something that will save you money. Only imagine, a Elgin or Waltham Watch in a Solid Nickle Case, stem wind, and set,only for $4.75 This is cheaper than the cheapest, and for why ? Because we buy our goods in the very best markets and will not be undersold. We have bought a quantity of the above watches and. are prepared to sell them at this price as long as they last We have a good assortment of all ober lines of goods viz, JEWELER'S', ' SILVERWARE, AND SOLID GOLD —WEDDING RINGS -- Don't forget our Optical Department. We test your eyesight and fit you properly with spectacles that relieve chat aching that all unpleasant feelings of the eyes. Genuine rY ee CLOCKS, WATCHES, Oentraha Mrs, Delgaty is visiting friends in Bayfield.—Misses Rollins and Gill, of Exeter, are the guests of Miss Maud Hicks.—Premier Greenway, of Maui- toba, wok in the yiliage this week re- newing acquaintances.—Thos. Hand- ford shipped a carload of horses to Win- nipeg on Tuesday.—Iiir. May, of the Mitchell High School, with his wife and daughter, was calling upon friends in the village this week,—Mr, Sam Grigg and daughter, of. London, assisted last ' meetings.— Miss allelic m k in the e g wee,, Miss Bowsiaugli and Miss Grigg, of Grimsby are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Bowslaugh.--Dr. Shoults and wife spent their Christmas holidays in London.— Mr. and Mrs. Butler and Miss Pym spent Christmas with Mr. Win. Pym and family.—Mr. John Dinsdale and wife, of Kippen, made'a flying visit at the parsonage on Monday.—Messrs. Huston and Delgaty drove up to the parsonage stable on Saturday with a load of oats, the gift of Fairfield friends, for Rev. W. H. Butt's driver:—The revival meet- ings still continue with increased inter- est and profit. -A. Bowslaugh's chopping mill is doing a good business,—James Beaman has returned from his sum- mer residence in Manitoba. The following is a correct report for S. S. No, 4, Stephen, for the month of December Names are in order of mer- it. SB. IV --Sophia Clark, Rosa Roesz ler; Jr. IV—Emma Clark; Sa. III— Clara Martene, L. Hartman,M, Roeszler, A. Pedlar; Jn. III—R. Bastard,C. Wind, Samuel Kraft, Wilbur Rowe; Sr. II- Fred Amy, Garnet Amy, Chester Rowe, Albert Wein; Jr, II -Nora Hartman, Freeman Morlock, Lavine Klumpp Arthur Amy; Sr, Part II—Ezra Wein, Jr. Part IX—Almina Yegar, Herbie Morlock, Martha Wind, Martha Ayr- striker; Sr Part I—Samuel Ayrstriker Willie Smith, Willie Roessler, Wesley Wein; Jr. Part I—Cecil Rowe, Elgin Amy, August Hartman, Aaron Wein. No. on roll 42, average attendance 84. The total number enrolled during the year was 60. The number of teaching days were 205. Those attending most regularly were. Alice Pedlar, 202 days; Chester Rowe, 199 days; Freeman Morlock, 197 days. W. J. BRooxs, teacher, Hay School Report The monthly report for December for S. S. No. 2, is as 'follows. Names are in order of'merit:—V--J. W, Todd, F. M. Northcott, Maud I Russell; IV—M. M. Russell, J. Shirray, eV. H, Warren; Sr III -J. R. O'Brien and Carrie Gould equal, H. M. Gould, J. G. Munn; Jr. ITT F. Corbet, H. F. Johnston, Genie Har vey; Sr. II—A. Dougall, W, le O'Brien, J. E. Gould; Jr. II—C. I Munn, R. F. Northcott, J. R Munn; Part II—W. J. Gould, Ethel Harvey; Part I—B, North cott, W. Russell, A Johnston, The best spellers in the monthly spelling match. es were: -V, Maud Russell; IV, Milton Russell; Sr. III, C. Gould; Jr. III, F. Johnston; Sr. 1I, A. Dougall; Jun. II, C. Munn; Part II, W. Gould; Part I, W. Russell. Ailsa Craig ' On Wednesday St. Andrew's Church, Nairn, was the scene of a happy event, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Kate, second daughter of Mr. Alexander McKenzie, con, 6, East Williams, to Mr. Wm. Martin, of Prince Albert, N. W. T. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph >1 : re tt. Miss Minnie Mc Kenzie, sista4e 'IS the bride, acted as bridesmaid, vel a Mr. George A Me - Kenzie supported the groom. The young couple will visit their numerous friends during the winter before re- turning to their home in Prince Albert. —The sad news of the death of Mr. D J. White, agent of the G. T. R., hero, was a surprise to the village people when it became known on Saturday at noon, The deceased was 41' years of age, and had been ailing for several weeks, although his death, was unex- pected. He leaves a wife and five little ones—four sone and one daughter—to mourn his death. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon. ' Service was held in the English Church, con- ducted by Rev. L. W. Diehl.- Inter- ment at Nairn cemetery. -Mr. Bulmer, of the Collegiate Ins�titute, Hamilton, formerly priuci pal of The public school here, is visiting his many friends in this village this week.—Mrs, D. H. Craig, matron of the Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph, and her son Roland, are visiting old -limo friends in the villagee and vicinity:—Ori Tuesday there died at Carlisle, Mary Ferrish, beloved wife of Mr. George M. Shipley. The de- ceased leaves a loving husband and two little daughters to morn her loss, The funeral took place Wendesday for the Carlisle cemetery—A carload of lambs was shipped to Buffalo Tuesday by Mi. Neil McLachlin.—Mr. H. A. Shoff of the Toronto teachers' staff, is renew- ing acquaintances, in the village at present.—Mr. H. Munro, of Chicago, is home on a visit to his mother, accom- panied by a lady friend, ?Miss Allbright, of Chicago. The following is a correct report of S. S. No. 1, Stephen, based on a series of written examinations shows the staud- ing of the 4th and 5th classes. Stand- ard being 100. Names according to merit. Fifth class—Milton Mitchell 82; Evie Baker 76, Harvey Lane 71, Luther flicks 64, Russel Huxtable 59, Bert. Mit- chell, chell 59, Lily Anderson, 48, Pearl Cobleigh 47, Laura Butt 43, Geo. Hicks 43, Geo. Hicks 42, Osmond Walker 39, Wilber Horn 29. Sr. Fourth Class— Andrew Hepburn 55, Geytie Cottrill 45, Wesley Luker 44, Maggie McCoy 43; Eva Mitchell 42, Alla H1cks 36, Mabel Butt 33, Della Hill 80. JAMES DELGATY, teacher. Parkhill: The liquor store of M. Eraen was broken into on Monday even- ing and $4 50 in money and 4 boxes of cigars taken away. Entrance was gained by breaking a glass in the front window. ' i Zurich. A great number of our young people are entering the army of benediets. Mr. Daniel Steinbach and Miss Heide man were wedded on Tuesday night. Mr. David Schnell and Miss Augusta Wagner, both of Hay, joined hands in holy matrimony on Wednesday. We wish them much joy through life. Mr. Luntz, of the 14th con. of Hay, and Miss Susie Sippel, of the Blind Line, joinedhands in holymatrimony last and immediately left for Buffalo on their honeymoon, We wish them a happy life together.—Mr, Simon Geiger, of Pigeon, Mich., is visiting friends in town.—Mr, E. E. Miller, who attends college in Naperville, Ili., is visiting his parents and other friends during the holidays: -Mr, Henry Schnell of Ayton, visited his brothers here, dux- ing Christmas.—Mr. George Sehaeilig, of the Detroit Dental College, is home at present,—Mrs. Henry Bauer and her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Gellman, visited friends in Listowel for a few days last week.—Mr. Jas. Laldlaw, spent Christ- mas with his mother and other friends in Elmwood.—Louis Lipphardt, who has been in Dakota, for five years is home spending his Christmas holidays with his parents. Louis speaks well of that country and intends going back. —Mr, Edward Hardy and son, Herbert, are the guests of Mr. Solomon Hardy. --The Misses Goetz, of Dash- wood, visiting friends in town Christ- mas day.—Mr. Wm. Armstrong, repre- senting the firm of Armstrong Bros., of Goderich, was doing business in this village, on Monday last.—The various churches held. their Xmas eve festivals and a good turnout is reported of every church—The municipality of the town• ship of Hay held their nomination in the Town Sall in this place last Mon- day. A great many of the ratepayers came out and the speeches of the var- ious nominees were quite interesting. The following were nominated as can- didates for the coming election. Reeve, Moses Geiger, John Kalbfleisch and Robt. McMordie. Deputy Reeve, Aug. Elines (acclamation.) Councillors, Wm. Battler, John Voelker, Robt. R. John- son and 'Alex, Thompson. No doubt the contest for election will be a hard one as all candidates are popular men. T. FITTON.. tion, The closing part of the program was the most interesting of all, especi- ally to the children, namely, the open- ing of the christmas box and distribu- tion of the many beautiful and valu- able presents. The proceeds amounted to $32. Tbis, considering the modest admission fee and the quality of the entertainment was satisfactory round. The Presbyterian church is always behind some others as a ruoaey grabbing institution, but when it does give an entertainment, it never fails to give people the worth of their money. Mr. W. Allen was here the fore part of the week canvassing for a book en- titled "The Giants of the Republic." The work seems to be an excellent one and is sold at areasonable price.—The cantatta on Christmas night in the Methodist church was 'a success, the church being crowded to the "doors. Miss Minnie Sheffer sang beautifully as also did Miss Carey Chapman. The children also sang well. The Chapman brothers on the quitar and harmonica was a rare treat. The proceeds amount- ed to $.75.60: ---Mr. and Mrs, (Rev) J. S. Henderson entertained the church choir at the manse on Tuesday evening when a few hours were very pleasantly and profitably spent, --The cants its. given in the Methodist church on Xmas evening, is to be repeated on New Year's night.—Rev. Mr. Shawof Eg- mondvile, Presbyterian churh, filled Carmel church pulpit very acceptably' on Sunday morning last.—The nomi- nations ominations for the newly created corpora- tion of the village o1 Hensall, were opened in Coxworth's H.rill on Monday, at 12 o'clock noon by the returning officer.,, -Mr. Cooke, barrister. Twenty candidates were nominated to fill the position of councillors and some eight of nine for Reeve. The meeting was adjourned until 7.30 in the evening when the hall was crowded. Mr. Cooke occupied the chair. Each of the re- spective nominees were called upon is address the meeting. The following, among others, unburdened themselves. Sam Smillie, Rev. J, S. Henderson, George G. Petty, Robert Belle, jr., Louis Urquhart, John McArthur John E. Mc- Donald, Henry Cook and John Scott. It was gratifying to notice that all the speakers advocated economy in admin- istering the affairs of the village. As regards fire protection, all the speakers seemed to agree that a good hand fire engine with a number of supply tanks will be all the fire protection this village will require for some years to come. As regards drainage the prin- cipal speakers advocated the laying down of an 8 inch tile on each side of Main Street at present, After due time had been given the nominees for the expression of their views, the meet- ing was dismissed. Hensall We wish you and your numerous readers a happy and prosperous New Year,—Mr. James Crawford had a wood bee on Tuesday last when the boys sawed,rsplit and piled about 13 cords of short wood.—The Christmas Box enter- tainment nter- the auspices of held under . i merit p to n Carmel Church Sabbath School, on Christmas eve was a gratifying success. The church choir sang a couple of se lections in their usual good style, The children all took their parts creditably and showed careful training on the part of the teachers. The „seasons drill," by 24 maidens, was a treat in it - elf. Each of the four seasons was re s presentedby six girls dressed in appro- priate costumes. The girls marched beautifully, sang sweetly and looked just lovely. Among the recitations those' of Master James Ford and sister, Miss Emma Ford, deserve special men - A' fire is raging in the Big Spring- hill pring hill coal mine at Cumberland, N.S., and it is feared that the whole property may be destroyed. BIHLTieLS CRAIG -In Stephen, on Dec. 25th, the wife of Wm. Craig, of a son, WEret—In Stephen, on Dec. 28th, the wife of Godfred Wein, of a son. HAR VET—In Exeter, on Dec. 27th, the wife of Win. Harvey of a daughter° ACrHEsoet-In Exeter, on the 24th inst., the wife of Mr. W. T. Acheson, of a daughter. McDONALO--In Usborne, on Dec 24th the wife of Alex. McDonald, of a, daughter. u MARRIAGES. Tawui--Hxons—In the Centralia Meth- odist Lurch, on Wednesday,. Dec 30th, by the Rev. W. H. Butt, Mr. M. F. Irwin, of London. to Miss Loue, second daughter of Richard Hicks,, Esq., of Centralia. • DRAWEES GILBERT—In McGillivray, on Dec. 20th Margaret, relict of the late David. Gilbert.