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LOCAL JOTTINGS.
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8uarderts wanted.
The undersigned would be pleased
to take anumber of boarders.—Ladies
or Gentlemen. First class acoommoda
tion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the
House opposite Commerical Hotel.
H. Buckingham.
Send the .Advocate to your friends.
$100 a year.
Fresh fish one door South of the Cen-
tral hotel, L. Day,
The Orange Grand Lodge opened at
Woodstock Tuesday.
Revival meetings commenced in the
MainStreet Church. on Sunday night
last.
March came in like a lion and if the
old adage can be relied upon will go
like a lamb
A. number of our local skaters went
to Lucite Thursday evening to atteud
the carnival held in that village.
A large number from here attended
the Liberal Conservative Association
meeting held at Zurich on Tuesday.
The Uniform Prometron Examin•
ations in the Public schools of Huron
will be held on the 25th and 26th of
March.
The property of the late David Turn.
bull, on William street, will oe offered
for sale ou the Wlyd Marele by public
auction.
The Epworth League of the James
street Methodist Chureh, elected their
officers last week, with Miss May Gill
as president,
The subscriptions and collections
taken up le the James street Church
next Sunday will be in aid of the Iudtan
Relief fund.
Grippe seems to be taking a fresh
hold t tt tthether t isua in iht.is J locality, and
a Large Lulu' It r alafe,itrs to be suffer
ing trout the malady.
A meeting of the ratepayers of the
village will be hell in the Town Hall,
to -night ;Thursday) to disc uss matters
pertainitsg to fire protection.
The famous Serephatie Bind will
bold a musical tnee+ting in the town
hall, Exeter, on'Tuesday evening,
March the filth. Excellent tnitsie will
be given an brass and stringed instru
meats.
The 100 acre farm of John Southeott,
insolvent, in the township of Stephen,
was sold ou Wednesday of last week to
Mr. S. Presaea:or for that sum of $1,550.
Mr. Preszcator has secured a cheap
bargain.
The Municipal World answers "no"
to the following question: --Can this
council pees a by law prohibiting or
regulating' the sale of meat by fanners
in a teem in quantities less than by the
quarter carcass"
One day cast week, V'tn. Bagshaw,
of Stephen, while boxing in the gym
nasium at the Clinton Collegiate Insti-
tute, received a severe blow which re-
sulted in a broken nose, His opponent
must have delivered one of John L's
right hand blows.
John Wanamaker spends $5000 a
week in advertising and pays a man
$600 a month to attend to this branch
of his business. Every merchant—
even the smallest couutry tradesman
-may work on the same lines and
make money by so doilies.
A farmer owned a hog and wanted
to weigh it The man weighed 200 and
bis wife 135. They put a board across
the fence eo that when they sat upon
the ends is exactly balanced. They
then changed places, his wife taking
the pig upon her lap, just balancing
the board again. What is the weight
of the. porker?
A Brantford paper says: -The Verity
Plow Company, here, are working over
time this week getting out another con-
signment of plows for Australia. The
company shipped some two hundred
plows a short time ago, but the order
has been repeated owing to a storm,
which disabled the steamer, in which
the articles were. D is feared the
plows were thrown overboard to light-
en the ship.
An excbange gets off the following
skit on the gold mine boomers :—" The
gold mine craze is apparently taking
a bigger hold on the country than the
real estate craze did at the time of the
Winnipeg boom. A new crop of com-
panies fionrishes in the city papers
every week, and the promoters must be
taking in lots of money to satisfy all
they are paying out for advertising.
Wonder if the people in Ontario who
are dropptng pickles in the slot for the
benefit of slick promoters in Seattle
Spokane ever heard of the Associated
Newsboys' Cigar Trust? Danny, Patsey
and Jimmy were going down street
one day, when Patsy found a tickle.
Then the question rose, what to do with
the wealth. Said Dann;y, ' Let'e git
up a cigar trust. I'll be President,
Jimmy kin be de Secretary, and Patsy
kin be de stockholder and put in de
nickel fur de capital' The trust was
formed, and the company's capital was
invested in a cigar. The President
eut the cigar in two, and he and the
Secretary each took a section, lit u'p,
and proceeded to enjoy themselves.
'Hold on, fellers,' said Patsy, 'where
does I come in on die?' 'Ole° said the
President, )loftily, `,youse is de sharehol-
eler, Patsey, Youse kin ;pit;°"
A meeting of the Exeter Conserva•
tive Association wasbeld in the Town
Hall Thursday evening last, when dele
gates were appointed to attend the
convention at Zurich.
The bell riogers of the Trivitt Me-
morial gave their final ring ou Sunday
last until after the Lenten season,
They also participated in an • oyster
supper at the residence of Mr. D. Davis,
given by Mr, Robt. Richardson, Monday
evening', andanother at the residence
of Mr. ere Howie on Tuesday evening.
On both occasions a most enjoyable
time was spent..
•
A small blaze at the residence of Mr.
Johu Fopplestone, Andrew street, was
the cause of calling out the fire brigade
on Tuesday last between eleven and
twelve o'clock a. m. The fire originat
ed from live ashes left standing in a
wooden pail in the kiteken which burn
ed the pail and communicated with
the floor. It had galled considerable.
headway but was noticed in time to
save the building. Damage to the
extent of about $25.00 was done.
The entertainment held is the Pres
byterian church on Friday evening
was the most successful for years. The
duet by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ross and
solos by Messrs, Senior and Stanlake
were well received and highly applaud-
ed. Miss Stewart's realtation was ex•
eeedingly well given. The instru-
mental duets b -y Messrs W. D. and G.
Weekes were heartily encored. The
readings by Mr. McCallum were very
amusing' and entertaining. The sue
cess of the entertainment was due to
the committee Misses Bawden, Martin
and Weekes.
A correspondent to the Strathroy
Age says:—The residence of Richard
EL'wortby, townline of Caradoe and
Lobo, was the scene of a festivity on
Tuesday evening, when oue hundred
and twenty of his friends and neighbors
assembled to bid farewell to the family,
who are shortly to leave for their new
home in Exeter. The occasion took
the form of an oyster supper and a
most enjoyable time was speut, follow-
ed by a well worded address showing
tine high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs
Ellworthy are held by their many
friends and neighbors in that section
We understand Mr. Ellworthy will
move here about the 1st of April.
The people of Exeter and surround-
ing were sadly surprised to learn of the
sudden taking off of Robert 0. Hodgson.
son of rhe late James Holgson, of the
rd conces,eion of l'shorne, who died no
Thursday last at the age of 20 years,
4 months and 12 days. Deceased, like
his borht r Thomas, who preceeded him
about one year ago. bad been ailing
for some months with. lung trouble and
was failing fast but, it was expected
that his youthful energy would resist
the ravages of the diseaee much longer
than it did, Deceased tens of quiet
disposition, inoffensive arm had many
swarm friends who will '• s pained to•
hear of his demise. The funeral tool:
place to the Exeter cemetery on Satur-
day.
Stoves! Stoves:: t'tovest!!
For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call
at Bissett's old stand, Exeter.
A.S . Deavitt, agent
Indian Famine Tend.
Following contributions were receive
ed by the ;Unisons Bank during tbe
past week. viz: Ed. Jones $1; Wm.
Bagshaw $1; Junior League James St -
Church $1; C. Lutz $1; I. 0. F. $5: C.
Gidlev $1. Previously acknowledged
$13278, making a total of $ 142.78.
The. March Number.
The March number of the Delineator
is called the early Spring Number. Its
forecast of Spring and Summer fashions.
are made graphic by numerous plates
illustrating the incoming Dress Modes
and Fabrics. Subscription price of the
Delineator, $1.00 per year, or 15e. per
single.copy. Address, The Delineator
Pub. Co,, 33 Richmond St., Toronto.'
Dress Cutting; School.
The school of dress cutting is still
open at the Central Ho`el, Exeter. A
new tailor sysem, the leading system of
the world. Covers the entire range of
work. Cuts every style of garment on
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.
itlinisterial Association.
The annual meeting of the South
Huron Ministerial Association was held
ou Monday afternoon in the Caven
Church. After opening exercises, Rev.
Mr. Madge was invited to sit as corres-
ponding member. Officers for the en-
suing year: Rev. H. E. Bray of tbe
Trivitt Memorial Church, was elected
president; Rev.W, a Butt, of Centralia,
was ;re-elected Sec.-Treas. Arrange-
ments were made for other meetings
and papers, after which the newly elect
ed president gave an excellent paper
on ' Christ in Literature," which was
subjected to friendly criticism. The
next meeting is to be held in the Main
street Church on the 5th of April.
Rouse of Refuge Notes.
Death has claimed another of the in-
mates, in the person of Henry Schwartz
from Crediton; Stephen township. He
was about 66 years of age and died
March lst.-Tuesday another death
took place in the person of Miss Mary
Adams, whose former home was Bee
at the age of 25 years.—Our
latest arrivals are: --James Brown
from Ashfield; Mrs. Charlotte and Miss-
es Jane and Elizabeth Crooks (mother
and two daughters) from Morris town,
ship, making 65 inmates in the house
at present time,—Henry Bone, whit
wentlithrough the critical operation, is
making rapid progress toward recov-
ery and will soon he around again.—
The inmates
gain.—The►nmates ,were very much disap
pointed last Sunday because there
was no service held in the house.--
There
ouse.-There, has been ag
o.d suppler
of first-
class
ice safely housed for use this
pewit) glummer.
A horse belonging to Mr. Wm, Turn-
bull, of Usborue, took fright near the
bridge Wednesday andmran away, up-
setting the rig and throwing the driv-
er out. It was caught at the Towe
Hall, No damage was ,done.
Exeter t4eltool lieltort.
Sr. IV—Russell Elwyne, Frank Ross:
Olive Treble, Tana Hunitin, Edna Mc
Callum and Eddie Hooper, equal, Allan
Myers; Jr. IV—Frances Rowteliff, Cora
Canu, Ethel Dow, No, on roll 44,
average attendance 34.
8'1..11.1—Nettie Walters, Fred Hawk-
shaw, Carrie Dyer, Edna Davidson
Percy Browning and Percy Rendle,
equal, Evelyn Gill; Jr, III—Jennie
Murray, RubyTreble, Ettie Kerslake,
Mabel Newton, Ruth Rollins and Annie,
Heideman, equal, Willie Murray. No,
on roll 58, average attendauce 48,
Sr. III -Lillie McInnes, Herbie Greg-
ory, Mervyn Hicks, Mervyn Huston,
Merle Gould and HermanHeaman equal
Edith Rollins; Jr. III -Annie Jones,
Louise Carling, Wesley Snell, Dolly
Dickson and Percy Westaway, equal,
Alvin Brintnell and Henry Fink, equal,
Vella Treble. No. on roll 59, average
attendance 47.
Sr. II—Mary Parsons, Garnet Hey-
wood; Melvin Southeott, Vera Cobble -
dick, George Armstrong, Vera Rowe;
Jr. II-011ie Prior, Martha Carling,
Charlie Dyer, Edna Dow, Elmore
Senior, Hazel Browning No. on roll
67, average attendance 53
Sr..II—George, Jones, Percy Wood,
Tom Brock, Martha Snell, Fred Walter,
Katie Harmer; Jr. II -Viola Staten, M
(nuance, Gerrie Gould, Charlie Long,
Fred Smith, Castor Willis. No. on roll
73, average attendance 54,
Sr Ii--Bruice Crews, Gerty Tr'e-
vethiclt, Frank Weekes, Olive Gouid
Frank Hooper; Jr, II—Lillie Achesan,
Garnet Welsh, Mary Murray, Jimmie
Bawden, John Ross,Loule Heideman.
1t eesonah Inentiotl
Miss Hattie McCallum speut Wednes-
day in London.
Mr. Jos. Gill, of Grand Bend, was in
town on Friday.
Mr, Thos, Shute is at present in a
law state ofbealth.
Miss Eurith Myers, milliner, London,
is home spending a few days.
Mrs. (Dr) Amos visited friends in
Clinton a few days this week,
Miss Edith Sanders is attending the
millinery openings in Toronto.
Mr, FIerman Davidson, of Saginaw
Mich., is home visiting his parents.
�Ir.rl. Spicer, who was visiting friends
in Toronto, returned home.Monday.
Mr. Iiobt, Muir, Jr., who was taken
suddenly ill Tuesday, is recovering,
Miss M. E. Alcock, is spending the
weep with Miss 0. F. Scott, of Thames -
vele.
Miss Jennie Gould left for Goderich
Wednesday to visit friends for a few
weeks,
Mr. Brophy, of Toronto, spent Sun -
dee with This brother-in-law Mr. L. II
Dickson.
Miss Lily May, teacher, speht Sat-
urday and Sunday with her parents in
Mitchell.
Miss Flossie Jeckell left Wednesday
for Aylmer, where she will visit for a
few weeks.
Miss L. Eacrett, who has been visit.
ing in Windsor and Detroit, returned
home Wednesday.
Miss Horne, Miss Miller and Mrs. D
Spicer are attending the millinery
openings at London.
Principal Lockhart is still on the sick
iist and unab'e to teach his department
In the public school.
C. Hodgson, Esq., of Raglan, attended
the funeral of his nephew Robt. Hodg-
son on Saturday last.
Mr. M. E. Ross. of Oshawa, represent
ing the McLaughlin Carriage Co,,
spent Sunday in teem.
Mrs. W. Davis, who has been visiting
her mother, Airs. P. Fisher, left for her,
home is London, Monday.
1Ir. James Hodgson, and wife of
Palmerston, attended the funeralbf his
brother Robt, on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bunt, of Owen Sound,
Left Exeter on Saturday morning to
visit friends in St. Thomas.
Mr. James Stewart, Huron street,
who has been iudisposed for some
weeks, is able to be out again.
Master Frankie, son of Mr. Peter
Bawden, is confined to his"bed with au
attack of inflammation of, the lungs.
Mr. R. N. Creech was unable to fulfil
his duties as teacher in S. S. No. 3,
owing to illness Monday and Tuesday.
John Crooks spent Sunday in Gode-
rich. He has secured a situation in
Goderich and leaves for there shortly.
Mrs. John Sweet, and daughters,
Huron street, left for London 'Thurs.
day where they. will visit for a short
time.
Mrs. Wm. Turnbull and family, of
Usborne, have been visiting Mrs.
Turnbull's parents Mr. and ]llrs.
Eacrett during the past week.
Conductor Wamsley, who for several
days was unable to make his usual run
on the LL, H. B. through illness, is again
on duty, but has not yet fully recover-
ed.
Rev. Mr. _Madge, .of California, and
son of Mr. Walter Madge, Usborne, will
occupy the pulpit in the James Street
Methodist Church on Sunday morning
next.
Rev. J. Greenway, left Exeter on
Monday in return to Crystal City. He
is taking with him two car loads of
live stock for his brother, the Hon. Thos.
Greenway.
Mrs. Robertson, of Goderich, who is
vieiting her daughter, Mrs. Wilds, was
taken very ill this week, and it was
thought her ease might result serious,
but she seems to be .slowly inprovit:rg
now.Herdaughter
an
d Mrs. Balzer.
of Goderich, was sent for and arrived
on Wednesday morning.
Mr. B. Auhry purchased several fine
horses herd on Wednesday, and left the
same day for Seaforth.
Clubbing, Terms
The ADVOCtATI7. and Toronto Daily
News for one year $1.75; ADvooATi+3
acid 'Toronto Weekly .Mail and Empire
from now to .lac, lst, 1898, $1,30; AD-
vooara and Toronto Weekly Globe.
from ;tow to Jan, 1st; 1898, $150; AD-
VOCATE and Loudon Weekly Advertiser
from uow to Jan. 1st, 1898, °$1.40; AD
VOOATE and London Weekly Free Press
from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1,75; AD-
VOCATE and Mout peal FVeekly Witness,
from now to Jan.lst, 1898, $i,60. Club.
bing with other papers an the .lowest
terins. •
Sudden Death.
A very sad event took place at the.
residenee of Mr, James Snell, Main
Street,lon Tuesday night last. We refer
to the sudden death of Miss Josephine
Ward; daughter of Mr. Thos. Ward, of
St. Thomas. The young lady had been.
in very poor health and in hopes to ins
prove her condition Came here about
three weeks ago. It was thought, the
change was having a benoificial effect
until about 11 o'clock Tuesday night
when she. was seized with a sudden
and severe attack of pulmonary hem=
orrha.ge and her nature gave way,.
succuming quietly and- almost im-
perceptibly to the dread destroyer.
Her loss will be greatly deplored by
her friends here. Undertaker Herr
and Mr. Rohr: Emsley came up yester-
day morning and accompanied the re -
males to St. Thomas where the funeral
will take place,
Seaforth: Miss Minnie McKay, of
this tote, has been engaged as teacher
in the Clinton public school, at a salary
of $275 a year.
Logan: George Rode and Miss
Caroline Bach, were united in bonds of
matrimony at the residence of the
bride's parents by Rev. Mr. Landsky
on Wednesday evening.
Parkhill: Miss M Dobbs had her
hand badly hurt while working the
steam mangle in Mr. Skinner's lautudry
on Tuesday forenoon.
Seaforth: Mr. A, Chatfield, of Guelph
has purchased the jewellery business of
Mr. Fred. Davis and took possession
on the 1st of March.
Lucian: We lost a gond citizen this
week le the reinoval of John Bawden,
who, with his family, has taken up his
residence iii Westminster township, ad-
joining the eity of London.
Bayfield: The little daughter of the
Rev. Mr. Graham is still dangerously
ill, and seemingly not getting any bet-
ter, we sincerely hope that we may
soon be able to announce a change
for the bettor.
Woodham: On Wednesday eveuton
Feb. 17, a quiet wedding took place in
our tillage. The contracting parties
were Mrs. Abray and Mr.' John Cope-
land. Rev. J. 0 Nethereott performed
the ceremony. We wish there a pleas-
ant
leasant voyage through life.
Bien shard: John Mack ice East
Mitchell Road, son of the late Robert
Mackie, died an Thursday last, aged 44
roars and three months. While work
lug in the mines he was taken with
Locomotor ataxia and has since been
home an invalid. Two sisters survive
him
Goderich: Itev, West, of St. Peter's
Church, slipped and fell on the icy road
with suc.b force as to cause unscious-
uess. When discovered he was quick-
ly removed to the reotgry, and medical
aid procured, when it was found that
he had received a fracture in back of
the head.
Wingham: Mr. Eli Elliott, Sr, of
the brick yard, had the misfortune to
suffer a compound fracture of one of
his legs on Friday last by a pile of
lumber falling on him. Mr. Elliott be
ing a man well advanced in years it
will likely be some time before be is
around again.
Blanchard: The death of Nellie
Fletcher, the little daughter of Ur. and
Mrs R. G. Ratcliffe, took place on Mon-
day. She had an attack of la grippe
followed by pneumonia, which carried
her off. The funeral took place on
Wednesday to Kirkton. A son is also
ill from similar trouble.
Egwondville: The remains of the
late John Kyle, for many years a re
spected resident of this vicinity, were
iuterred ig our cemetery on Tuesday
last. Mr. Kyle had reached the great
age of 83 years, and for several years
past had made his horn° with his
daughter Mrs. Ferguson, of Hullett.
Goderich: Mr. Angus Mclvor, a well-
known resident, died on Friday last
after long suffering from consumption.
For some years he has felt the effects
of this wasting disease, and for weeks
at a time he could not leave the house.
'The day before he died he appeared to
be in his usual health, and assisted in
some carpentering work in the house.
Downie : An interesting event took
place at the residence of Ald, and Mrs.
James Hodd, Stratford, Feb 24th, when
their eldest daughter, Aline Marie, was
joined in wedlock with S. J. Monteith
of this place. The ceremony took place
in the presence of about forty intimate
friends and relatives of the contracting
parties, Rev. D.Wilfiams, M. A,, rector
of St. James' church tied the nuptial
knot gracefully,securely and expedit-
iously,
Goderich The announcement last
Saturday morning that Mrs'. James M.
Shephard was 'dead, was a decided
shock to the many friends of the family
and citizens generally. The deceased
lady was well known, and had• always
enjoyed her usual good health. Just
before retiring for the night she com-
plained to her husband of not feeling
well, and as he turned .to cross the
room she fell upon the bed, and thoughh.
help was quickly called she died in a
few minutes.
TIIE B1G CASH STORE.
415.2C13:11.1. ..alraznain
CASH OR PRODUCE
dw .. =-- ONE PRICE TO ALL.
FINE NEW. SPRING GOODS
QUICK SELLERS and SPECIAL, PR1OES.
SPECIAL No. 1.
75 Pairs trine Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 3e, yds long regu-
lar price $d 75 to 52 00......1.40
SPECIAL No. 2,
25 Pieces best German Print
Navy ground, regular 16c.. 12
SPECIAL No. 3.
12 Patterns heavy twilled wrap-
per cloth, fine effects, colors
warranted fast ......... . ....12 21
SPECIAL No 4.
Full range fine Silk effects—
Opaline Moire—beautiful goods
for fancy waists.. ......... 140
SPECIAL No. 5.
40 inch Chambord Organdies,
new dresden patterns very
special. 15C
SPECIAL No. 6
10 Pieces Scotch plaid zophers,
special pattern, colors war -
'ranted , .. , . ... 11
SPECIAL No. 7,
18 pieces fine English skirting,
three colors, fast ,goods, regu-
lar 20e., 12c
SPECIAL No. 8.
25 pieces heavy twilled flannel-
ett regular 9e line, 14 yds for $1
SPECIAL No. 9.
Heavy yard wide apron ging-
hams, regular 10c ... 8•C
SPECIAL No. 10.
The best and heaviest factory
cotton ever shown is Exeter
• for the money 5C
ORDERED CLOTHING. --
In ordered clothing we want you to remember that we can save you fully
257, We bought the tweeds at a low rate on the 5. We sell the goods on
their merits and guarantee the quality and fit.
All goods sold as represented or money refunded.
J. A. STEWART.
GLW3H Pf•,S
Stairipc l by T ''3O+?8 LIEB , (LATE W1=iLT MI)
These are the best goods printed in the
World and are always noted for their
FAST OOLOHS mid NEW EIESIGNS.
These goods consist of Dresden Patterns, Ink
effects and Penzaline Reds.
We have a number of Fancy Golden Draperies
newest stuff in Cretonnes.
Tokio Pongee in Fast Black.
Ask to see ow, 73o Corset Worth SLOG,
E. J. SPAO K RAI A §1 & C 0 a 9 Samviell's Block, Exeter'
Tolh Tv One of
The Finest
Selections of
Window Shades
48 G _T .
We bought a
lot, of 75 pieces
traveller's SPAM. -
pies, Scotch, west
of England, and
Canadian Tweeds
and will sell the
ends of 2 5 yards,
at $1.25 or about
the price of one
yard.
Come � and
Quick and
Get the Choice also.
Azo
All Winter Goods
at a big sacri-
fice in. ;rice..
G. G. JONNSTDJI.
in tbe town can be found at the
Market Store. We can suit you in
quality, color and priee.
We have the very newest in
Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes.
Prices 75e , $1,00, 51.50, 51.75,
$2.25.
Turnip Seed.
Skirvings P. top; Halls "West -
burgs Elephant or MonarcliSuttons
Champion. All at prices away
down,
Market Depot. gP.llo3s
pante An idea WhO sal
tit
Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write SOHN wannaa»U»N & CO., Patent Attor-
neys. Washington, D. 0., for. their $1,800 prize offer
and list of two hundred inventions wanted.
Chrsfl's�
® 6ME CL L UVE W.
First-class Rigs and Horses
Orders left atlawksbaw's
Hotel, or at the Livery
Stable, Christie's old Stand
will receive prompt at-
tention. . . . .
rr o1ophone
Terms Reasonable Oonneetion
tessaisollasiancaseawameervirrno,ssaroussemmumuswonucomman.i.
A young son of Mr. John Sturreek,
Ingersoll, met with a somewhat severe
accident Saturday morning. He was
coasting down the hill near John street
school, when the sled; on crossing the
creek, took a dip and went underneath
the ice. The boy's head came in con-
tact with the ice, inflicting 'a severe
wourd, which required several stitches
in dressing.
On January 30th last eVirs. Martha
Stark, of Chatham township gave birth
to throe bouncing boys. The father
and mother are naturally proud of the
little trio, all of whom are likely to
lire. Magistrate Houston has interested
himself in the interesting family„ and
will take steps to have the remarkable
birth brought to the notice of the Queen
who has been in the habit of recogniz-
ing such events by conferring a hand-
some bounty.
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