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DAN DYER.
LOCAL ,IOTTIHOS.
Boarders Wanted.
The undersigued would be pleased
to take a number of boarders,—Ladies
er Gentlemen. First class aeeommoda
tion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the
House opposite Commerical Hotel.
H. Buckingham.
Send the Advocate to your friends.
$1.00 a year.
See the satteen skirts (black) 50 ets.,
at Johnston's.
The meeting of parliament will not
take place until larch '25.
In response to the appeal of the
Bishop of Huron for the Indian Famine
Fund the collection on Sunday last in
the Trivitt Memorial Church amounted
to 812.84.
A fine new lot of flannelettes, wide
width at 7 ets.,10 yards for 81 00, at
Johnston's.
Mr, Charles Either, of Crediton, has
ordered a eteotcle granite monument of
Weekes Bros , of this place to be erect-
ed in Crediton cemetery to the memory
of his wife.
A marl near Port Hope drank a pint
of yeast in mistake for buttermilk the
other eveninge lie is said to have risea
three hours sooner than usual the fol-
lowing morning.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Cave') Presbyterian. Church will
have an entertainment and social in
the church an Friday, Feb. 26th. Pro-
gram to commeuce at S o'clock. Ad-
mission 10 cents. "
Chesley has put on a fee of $50 for a
cigarette license. Why not the Exeter
Council cops, their example? This
exorbitailt fee would prevent the tak-
ing out of a license and thus put a stop
to so many youngsters indulging in
the very injurious habit.
His many friends will regret to learn
that Mr. C. W. Graves, G. '1'. R. travel-
ling passenger agent, of Toronto, farm
erly of Loudon, is seriously ill with
typhoid fever. Conductor Walmsle,,
of the L. H. & B, is on the sick list, his
duties being performed by Conductor
Schwab,
A teacher near Delhi, Ont., has offer-
ed to teach a school, sweep the school
room and make the fires, for the sum
of two hundred and fifty dollars. The
same person should have offered to do
all the fall plowing' for the trustees,
play the chueh organ on Sunday aucl
call off all local dances.
We understand the Exeter Turf Club
has about closed a • dual with Messrs,
Dow & Tennant to lease the twenty-
five acres of ground south of the Agri-
cultural grounds for the purpose of
building a new race track. This is a
suitable piece of ground and will make
a splendid half mile track.
A well posted agricultural paper says:
—It is believed that prices of horses
will advance in the near future. There
are indications that the bottom has been
reached. The feeling among horse
growers is somwbat more hopeful. The
necessity for tbe consideration of quali-
ty in horse- breeding is generally ac-
knowledged
The Trivitt Memorial Church bell-
ringers participated in an oyster supper,
followed by a very enjoyable time at
tbe residence of Mr. L. Day, church
warden, on Wednesday evening of last
week. A similar gathering took place
at the residence of Mr. Robt- Dinney,
on Monday evening. Stilt there's
more to follow.
Seaforth has a dog poisoning fiend Ladies mantles --a few left at half
15 pattenrs new shirtings—fast colors price—et Johnston's.
—just in at Johnston's. The convention of the. Women's Mrs •
The ice harvest has commenced. The
quality is nothing extra.
Mr. Wm, Balkwill, John Street, hold
a wood bee on Tuesday. Several were
in attendance and by the immense pile
of wood cut it was evident that no
slinking was done, -
The missionary service at the James
St. Church on Sunday were well attend
ed. The Rev. A. L. Russell, of London,
a former pastor, addressed the large
congregation both morning and even
ing. If appearance is a safeguide the
sermons were received with more than
ordinary appreciation,
A number of the business men of the
east side of Main Street met in the
Town Hall on Wednesday morning to
discuss matters pertaining to the lay-
ing of the proposed granolithie walk on
that side of the street, After discuss-
ing the matter at some length a motion
was made and carried to the effect that
they would be willing to pay one third
of the cost, It is yet a matter to be con-
sidered by the council.
All lines of rubbers and overshoes at
cost at Johnston's.
A New Pest.
The fruit -growers of Ontario aro
threatened with a new pest, a small
insect called the San Jose Scale or Bark
Louse. This insect has lately spread
throughout the nurseries and orchards
of Ohio and New York, doing great
damage.
L. C. A. Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Exeter
Liberal Conservative Association, will
be held in the Town Hall, on Thursday
February 251h, 1897, at 8 o'clock p. m,
for election of officers, selecting dele-
gates to the South I3nron meeting at
Zurich on the 2nd March, and any
other business of interest to the Associ-
ation.
Dress Cutting School.
The school of dress cutting is still
open at the Central Ho`e1, A new
tailor sysem, the leading system of
the world. Covers the entire range of
work, Cuts every style of garment do
the goods, no refitting, no patterns, costs
no more than a chart. Lessons given.
at your own home without extra
charge. Special rates to Dress makers
and girls from the country.
Motet Changes.
Mr. Zinger, who has conducted the
Metropolitan Hotel here for the past
year has decided to leave town but is
not certain yet as to where be will
locate. Mr. John Charlton, of Parkhill,
will succeed him and will take posses-
sion about the 1st March, Mr. John
Leathorn has also decided to give up
the Mansion House. Mr R, n'Neil, of
Lucan, is to be the new tenant, and
will take possession about the first of
May.
Patrons of industry.
On Tuesday the County Association
of Patrons of Industry met at 'Clinton.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously passed :—Tbat we as Patrons
assembled at our annual county meet-
ing, call the attention of the Tariff
Commission for the Dominion that they
are expected to fulfil the pledges made
to the people when in Opposition and
request that they at once proceed to
place on the free lists, corn, coal oil, all
wire for fencing purposes, all farming
implements and binder twine, also the
abolition of the Senate. and the aboli-
tion of the rnaintenenceof Government
house .and free passes to members of
Parliament. Officers were elected as
:—Co. Pres, John Govenlock,
Seaforth; C. V. Pres, B. S Phillips,
Hensel] Cor -Sec, W. S. Lawrence, Clin-
ton; auditors, R Common, Seaforth: J.
W. Yeo, Elomesville; Sentinel, J. Stew
art, Kiutail; Represeutive to G. Board,
J. Govenlock.
For the past 20 years ministers and
doctors have sent their returns of regis-
tration of births, deaths and marriages.
to the municipal clerks free of postage.
Postmaster General Murlock's recent
decision regarding matters which may
gp through the mails free cuts off this
privilege, and in future all registration
sent through the mails will have to pay
postage.
Tourists will be pleased to learn that
a joint stock company has been organ-
ized to build a modern summer hotel
at Bayfield during the present year.
The hotel will have seventy six bed-
rooms and every accommodation will
be provided in the way of paviliions,
ice cream parlors, bathrooms, etc.
There will be about eight acres of
ground.
Several boys appeared before Magis-
trate Snell on Monday morning, charg-
ed with disturbing the peace at the
residence of Mr. Donald. Taylor, on
Wednesday night of last week. The
marriage ceremony of • his daughter.
was going on at the time and the boys
took it into their heads to charivari
the newly wedded couple. Much to
their chagrin they each had to" whack
up" fifty cents or serve twenty-one.
days, in pail.; They all preferred . the
former.
The Goderich Signal says;—Wednes-
day it was discovered that the treasur •
er of the A. 0. F. had left town the day
before, and that some 0185 that should
have been in the bank to the credit of
the society :was missing. It appears
that on Tuesday the treasurer got a
rig at Swartz's to go to Goderich town-
ship but that Swartz heard no more of
it till he heard from Lucan at noon
Tuesday that the rig was there. The
supposition is that the absent one is
i cle Sam.
on 'a visit to U r
A few all wool freire overcoats—well
hued, $4.60, at Johnston's.
The Jarvis Concert.
The much anticipated Jarvis concert
is past, and to say that it was a huge
success is to put.it very mildly indeed.
The committee is to he congratulated
upon the outcome of the undertaking
for it was certainly at a great risk that
they undertook to bring such high
class and expensive artists to °t small
town like Exeter, but the result shows
that the people of this town are not
lacking in their appreciation of true
artistic merit and ability. The hall
was comfortably filled with the elete
of Exeter, and the surrounding coun•
try. Never before has a more appre-
ciative audience greeted a celebrated
artist in this town than that which so
enthusiastically encored the efforts of
Mr. Jarvis on Wednesday evening.
Mr. Jarvis was in fine voice, and his
rieh powerful and resonant tonus filled
every part of the hall. They thrilled
the listeners in a way that only the
best artists of the age could do. Mr.
Jarvis' handsome .presence and free,
yet cultured, manner added much to
his popularity. To Madame Wall, too,
fell no small portion of the good graces
of the audience. In this her first ap-
pearance before the people of Exeter,
she aroused pleasureable emotions
which will not soon be forgotton. The
universal verdict is that Madame Wall
is the happy possessor of the 'sweetest',
and most powerful soprano voice that
has been heard in this town for many
years. Mis Fisher also succeeded in
captivating her audience. She has a
natural unaffected manner. which is
qnite charming. She is alike master
of the humorous and the pathetic side
of human nature, and appeared to
sway the emotions of her hearers at
will. The high reputation of our local.
pianists was ably sustained by the
Misses. Johns in their piano duet, and.
by Miss Maud Hicks in her skillful
accompaniments. All the entertainers
were exceedingly generous, and fre-
quently responded to the exacting de-
mands of a delighted house. The
peoplepof: Exeter will not soon forget
the Jarvis concert, and a most cordial
welcome is assured any of these artists
should they again visit our town.
sionary Society of the. Exeter district
was held in the Main Street. Methodist
Church on Thursday. Three sessions
were held, at which papers were read
by Mrs. D. Cobbledick, of Clandeboye;
Mrs, A. C. Attwood, of Vannock; Mrs.
W. R. Elliott, of Centralia; Mies W. P.
Charlton, of Ilderton ; Mrs. Welsh, of
Hensel', and other ladies, all of whom
were listened to with marked atteution
and interest by the audience. At the
evening session, Miss Cartnell, as re-
turned missionary from Japan, gave a
very instructive and interesting talk
on the tnission work in that country.
The Main Street Methodist choir sup-
plied the music for the occasion. Alto-
gether the convention was a very suc-
cessful one, and the enthusiasm of the
ladies in their work was greatly arous-
ed.
Indian Pontine rand.
Following is the list of contributions
received by the Molsons Bank for the
Indian Relief Fund during the past
week viz:—Miss Reid 81; H. Hooper
$1; Centralia Methodist Church 571.15;
J. A. Rollins $1; A. Whiteford $1.
Previously acknowledged 857 63, mak•
ing a total of 8182.78.
Death, of Wm. Morn.
The grim reaper death still continues
in its deadly course removing as it does
one old settler after another until few
are left to tell the tales of the early pio-
neer life. This week it is our duty to
chronicle the death of Mr. William Horn
who died at his residence, Exeter North,
on Sunday last, at the age of 78 years.
The deceased had been sick only a short
time. Hisremains were interred in
the Exeter cemetery on Tuesday.
Connell Proceedings.
Minutes of Council meeting held
pursuant to adjournment, at the Town
Hall, Exeter, 19th February, 1597. All
present, except Mr. Snell, Previous
meeting read and approved. Taylor
—Dauneey,, that the Auditor's report
be received and the abstract published
as formerly.—Carried. Taylor—Dauu•
cey, orders for the following sums.
Contract Record, $1.50; advertising re -
Electric light; White & Son, $37.50
ballance for printing; Jas. Creech 88.50
charity to Mrs. Sutton; do. $1.50, wood
to Mrs. Wilcox; do. $17.50, wood for
Town Hall; Jas. Beer 8800, services as
Auditor; W. D. Weekes, 88.00. Carried.
Rollins—Taylor, that tile be provided
for drain on North street to W. Treve
theek's property. Dauneey—Taylor, 9
copies of the Municipal World, for use
of the Council and Clerk. Carried.
Dauneey—Rcllins, adjourn • until 1st
Friday in 'March at 730 p m. Carried
M. EACRETT, Clerk.
Personal Mention
Mr. Bunt, of Owen Sound, is renew-
ing acquaintances here.
Mr. Murray Miller, of McGillivray,
was in town on Sunday.
Miss G ussie Holland has resumed her
position as milliner in Cayuga.
The Misses Ward, of St. Thoma,; are
in town visiting at Mr. James Snett's,
Mr. Warren Snell, of London, is
spending a few days at his home here.
Mr. J R. Snell leaves to -day (Thurs.)
for'Tilsonburg, to resume his position
as tailor.
Mr. John Blatchford, of Elensall, spent
a few days last ween: with relatives and
friends here.
Mrs, Bobier, who has been the guest
of her son, Mr, A. Q. Bobier, returned
home last week.
W. W. Madge, of California, is visit-
ing his father Mr. W. Madge of the
Thames Road.
J. Elgin Tom, Inspector of Public
Schools is in town this week inspecting
schools in this vicinity.
Mrs. W. N. Manning, of Clinton, vis-
ited friends here during the week, the
guest of Mrs. M. Manning.
Mr. Geo Samwell attended a meet-
ing of the London and Western Trusts
Co. at London on Thursday. -
Mr. Wm. Hawkshaw, who has been
keeping hotel in St. Marys for some time
will shortly move back to Seaforth.
Johnston is offering a keg of lake
herring at x;1,75,
There has been. no
-principal's department
school ibis ween: owing
hart being indisposed,
Fancy Dress eestruival,:
The third fancy dress 'Carnival of
the season was held iu the Exeter
skating rink on Monday night last and
Wee a gratifying' success in every par•
titular. The costumes were nearly all
new in design and attracted. no little
attention.. Following aro the characters
and prize winners, viz:—Mrs 1+`,Knight,
Turkish Lady; Mrs, Perdue, Japanese;
Miss Gidley, U. S. Lady; Mies Stewart,
Swiss; •Miss Tait, snow ball; Miss M.
Christie, yachting; Miss Weekes, riding
habit; Miss Keinp. Old Irelaiid; Miss.
Hawkshaw, pop corn; Miss A, McLaugh-
lin, Spanish lady; Miss Dennis, Spanish
lady; Miss 0. McLaughlin, witch; Miss
Rowtcliff; flower girl; Miss C. Dyer,
Red Riding Hood; Dr. Hyndman, and
Mr. Jones, Capt. 33rd Batt.; Jud,
Davidsou, conductor musical society;
John Spackman, night; Arthur Kemp,
omeo; Well. Westcott, valentine;' R.
Howard, Irishman; John Tapp, ' lady
"Coon." Prizes awarded:—National
costumes, Mrs, Knight; Mrs. Perdue
Miss Gidley; Girl's graceful skating,
Vera Hawkshaw,' Frances Rowtcliff;
Gents' character costume, te. Kemp,,
Jud. Davidson; Two mile race—silver
cup—John Spackman; Potato race,
Percy Browhing, Milton Hicks, Allan
Myers.
Mouse of Refuge Committee ?Meeting,
The County Council House of Refuge
Committee met in the Clerk's office in•
Clinton last Friday to determine and
award grocery supplies and other busi-
ness, There were prssent Warden
Cox, Commissioners, Mooney, Hyslop,
Torrance, County Clerk Lane, Inspec.
tor Coats and Manager French. There
were four tenders for meat, that of Ford
& Murphy being accepted; two for
bread J. A. Ring's being accepted; five
for general groceries. J. W. Ir win's ac
eepted. The Committee decided to er-
ect a pig pen and poultry house, for
which the County Clerk will receive
tenders ,,after plans and specifications
are prepared) up to March 25th. In-
spector Coats was authorized to secure
livery• for use of any clergyman to at-
tend the House of Refuge ou Sabbaths
to hold religious services. The Inspep
tor is to report the cost of a refrigerator
and if satisfactory one will be purchas
ed, Several minor matters were left
for the Inspector and Manager to deal
with. It was decided to plant one and
a half acres of orchard, and to graft.
the old trees where necessary; the var-
ieties and cost to be submitted at next
meeting. The Committee recommend•
ed that so far as practicable the supply
of dry goods for use of the House of
Refuge be secured from a wholesale
house direct. A set of single harness
is to he purchased at a cost of about
$15. The Harper & Lee account was
left in hands of Inspector, extras, etc.,
be settled by Committee.
school in the
of the public
to Mr. Lock -
The Rev. J. Greenway, of Crystal.
City, conducted the after service at the
James St. church on Sunday evening:
Mr. Wm Hamden'
who left several
weeks ago with a load of horses for
Scotland, returned home Saturday last.
Mr. W. IL Perkins, of London, was
in town this •week, the guest of his
mother. Mrs. H. Perkins, Main Street.
Owing to illness Miss Walrond was
unable to teach in the public school
Monday. She was again on ditty Tues-
day.
Mr. Chas. and Will Abbott, left on
Tuesday for Montreal, where the former
will conduct a general commission
business.
Miss Maggie Knight, of Brussels, has
returned home after an enjoyable
visit with friends at Exeter and Lon
don. -Free Press.
Miss Delia Crocker is spending a few
days in London and St. Marys. prior to
leaving for Toronto to attending the
millinery openings.
Samuel Lee, the, Chinaman, who has
been conducting a laundry here for
some time, "threw up the sponge" 'on
Saturday last and left for London Mon-
day.
Mr. Jeff. Essery, of Palmerston, gave
the ADVoOATE a pleasant call on Mon
day night. Mr. Essery still continues to
hold his position in the G. T. R. freight
sheds.
Miss Clare Hersey, of Ridout street,
has accepted a position in one of the
leading Stores in Montreal as milliner.
She left Thursday; morninng.-Froe
Press.
H. G. Hopkirk, Post Office Inspector,
at Stratford, called at the Exeter office
on Tuesdayesday in tonn
ectfon with the Ex-
eter -Dashwood and Exeter -St, Marys
mail routes.
TRE SIG CASH STORE.
GASH OR PRODUCE
ONE PRICE TO ALL.
For the best e.
44.*
CT RY
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The Big Cash Store is the spot ... a .
Do you know that with every pur-
chase of $25.00 we give away a lovely
ROCKIN1 CHAIR?
ASK FOR CHAIR CARD.,m,
Brussels: The Ronald Fire Engine
works has changed °hands, E. H.
Thomas, of Norwich having purchased
the business.
McKillop: Mr. Alexander Kerr, of
McKillop, has purchased the farm of Mr.
Ritchie Comrnon, north of Seaforth, for
$5,900. Mr. Kerr has got a good cheap
farm.
Blyth: J. McMillan, Jr., had the mis
fortune, on Tuesday, of getting two of
his fingers crushed with square timber
at their sawmill north of the village.
The doctors had to remove part of the
two front lingers on his left hand,
Wingham: Frank Mitchel'.,aged
about 12 years, son of Wm Mitchell,
while skating on Monday evening fell
on his elbow and knocked the cap off
it. The break is a very bad one, but
it is hoped may not result in a stiff arm.
Kippen: We are sorry to note the
serious illness of Mr. Peter Dayman,
ofTuckersmith, who bas been confined
to his bed for some three weeks, with
very little improvement. His many
friends hope soon to hear of his taking
a change for the better,
Mitchell: While working on a scaf-
fold, getting in ice at the Pork Factory,
on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Frank
Schaffner slipped and fell to the ground
a distance of about fifteen feet. His
head struck a large chunk of ice, caus-
ing a deep gash, and he was otherwise
badly bruised
St. Marys: A quiet wedding took
place at the residence of Mrs. Evans,
(Wednesday,) February 17th, when her
grand -daughter, Miss Jennie Black,
was united in marriage to Mr. Herman
E. Simpson, of Toronto. Owing to the
recent death of the bride's uncle the
affair was quiet, groomsman and
bridesmaid being dispensed with. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. John
Learoyd.
Goderich Tp: The death of the Mrs.
T. H. Nesbitt, relict of the late James
Nesbitt, occurred at the residence of
her son -in law, Mr, Henry Baker, Mait-
land con., Feb. 18th. She had reached
the ripe age of 88 years and having
been in declining health for some time,
her death was anticipated. During
the last nine years she was a great suf-
ferer, being almost helpless from rheu-
matism. She leaves to mourn her de-
mise three sons and four daughters.
McGillivray: On Wednesday a
happy event occurred at the residence
of ex -Mayor Oiliness, of Parkhill, it
being the marriage of his daughter
Mary to Mr, Andrew Hotson, 7th con.,
McGillivray. The ceremony took place
at four o'clock and was .performed by
Rey. Robt, Aylward, in the presence of
a number of the immediate relatives
and friends of the bride and groom. The,
Parkhill Brass Band serenaded the hap-`
1 after receiving py couple, and a f er r ice hg maav
expressions of kind wishes they drove to
their home in McGillivray.
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J. A. STIWART.
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Stamped by TROR IEBANK, (LATE WALTER CORM.)
These are the best goods printed in the
World and are always noted for their
FAST COLORS and NEVv DESIGNS.
These goods consist of Dresden Patterns, ink
effects and Benzaline Reds.
We have a number of Fancy Golden Draperies
newest stuff in Cretonnes.
Tokio Pongee, in Fast Black.
Ask to see our 75o■ Corsot 'Worth $ ,.00.
E. J. S P A C K NI A CO., Samwell's Block, Exeter
Stock of Spring
Prints, Dress
Goods, Flanelettes
Shirtings.
Lace Curtains all
complete.
Come in and see
the finest range
of Prints and
Dress Goods ever
shown in
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, 81.00, $1.50, 81.75,
$2.25.
Turnip Seed. . •
Skirvings P. top; Halls West -
burgs Elephant or MonarchSuttons
Champion. All at prices away
down.
Market Depot. J011 P. ROSS
Wanted—An Idea tag e s end
Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth..
ttor-
Write
ys,Washington, DEQ for their $1,901 priznte offer
and list of two hundred Inventions wanted.
The Print styles Christie'swar t-�
are so entirely
different
from other years.
It will pay you
to see them.
New Blouse
s. You ought
Wats$
to wee the +he lines .
``% SC and a
. `
at � �.r,
1 The
finish patterns and
• greatest value
° eat ..st
offered
in this
market.
JOHNSTCL
COMMERCIAL LIVERY..
First-class Rigs and Horses
Orders left atllaWkshaw's + ''
Hotel, or at the Livery 1
Stable; Christie's old Stand
will receive prompt at-
tention. :
rptolephone n
Terms Reasonable
Servant Girl W anted. '
A good general servant wanted. 'Ap-
ply to Mrs. H. Buckingham, Exeter..
stoves! stoves!: Stoves!!!
For Oxford Stoves and.. Ranges, call;
at Bissett's old stand, Exeter,
A. S. Deavitt, agent.
Ciubbiteg germs
Tho ADVOCATE and Toronto Daily
News for one year $1.75; Anvoeetr i.
and Toronto Weekly Mail and Empire.
from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.80; 'An
voCATE and Toronto, Weekly Globe
from now to Jan. lst, 1898, $150; An-
voCATE and London Weekly Advertiser •
from now to Jan: 1st, 1898, $1.40; An -
yeomen andLondon Weekly Free Press
from now to Jan.' 1st, 1898, $1.75, An- '
VOCATB,and Montreal Weekly 'Witness,
from now to
Jan. 1st,1898,$1,60. Club,
bing with other papers on the lowest
terms.