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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1898-12-30, Page 1ELEV +;NTH YEAR. -582 . EXETER, ONTAR k TIT RSD.AY, DECEMBER 29, 1898.. Eyesight is Precious. Days are getting shorter,, ,.Nights are getting longer, Therefore it is necessary that you have spectacles that are exactly suited to your eyes, Our optician is home again and prepared to give you the best expert attention at T. FITTO1'S JTEWEL:EIRY STORE. Mornings preferred for testing. TA&MOB,TH BOAR .FOB, SERVICB. T n d rs i o Conoession 1, (I,eanden tar service a thoroughbred Tamworth boAr. Terms, $1, A. BxsssTT. lffONF.Y TO LOAN. Wo havo unlimited private funds for in- vestment upon farm or yillege property, at lowest rates of interest. DICKSON & CAttLIN% Barristers, etc., Exeter. FARMS FUR SALE MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good teems for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy tortes. JOn.>' SPAGttMAN, Samwell's Block Exeter MONEY TO LOAN. A large amount ofFrieato Funds to loan at LOWI:SE RATES OF INTEREST on reasonable terms of payment. ELLIOT & GLADMAN, Barristers. Solicitors,ete., Main St., Exeter. - �� To the of Ext:ter.` DAlltlir, AND Gt.NTLEMEN:-- Having boon nominated as Councillor for the village of Exeter, I beg to state that I am in the field and if elected will do the best in my power to further the best interests ottho town, observing strict economy and looking after its right generally. Soliciting your vote on Monday next and wishing you a pl yt•New Year. T alb 1, oars Respectfully, Jena. Morn. VALL'Al3LE VILLAGE PRCt'EltTY 1'L SALE. Tho undersigned is offering forsale that desirable and valuable pro rainy, situated on Huron Street, being part of Lot 21, contain- ing over five acres. There is on tho premises a good brick house, con taming seven rooms, with stone cellar, frame kitchen and wood- shed attached; a frame stable and other necessary out-fluildings; 45 choice fruit trees, a good well of water and other conveniences. Terms reasonable, apply at this office or to SA.3tuEL PRESZCATOR, Exeter To the Electors of Stephen. I wish to state that I am a candidate for the position of Councillor in your muni- cipality. If elected I will endeavor to pro- mote the welfare of the township in general, without fear or favor, andaptwo things I can impossible zeal lt the ele tors% henceb1 hereby solicit your votes and influence. Wishing you a happy New Year, I am respectfully Yours truly Wer. ANDERSON. To the Ratepayers of the Vi1laae of Exeter. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN :— I am a candidate for the Reeveship for the village of Exeter for the year 1899. As I cannot personally call upon every rate- payer in the village. I hereby respectfully solicit your support and influence. I have served you faithfully for 20 years, and will esteem a renewal of your confidenoe a. high honor, promising you the same faithful and honest seryioe in the Reeveship as I have rendered you as Deputy -Reeve and Council- lor. Your Obedient Servant, W. G. BiSSL'iT To the Electors of County Divi- • sion No. 4. LADIES AND GHLTLI+1\fEN : • Having been Nominated for the position of County Councillor for above DIyision, I beg -leave to announce that Iam a candidate and if eleoted will endeavor to promote the best interests of this Diyision in a manner that you. will have no reason to regret the trust reposed in me, It will be impossible for me to make a personal canvas, I there- fore take this means of respectfully solicit- ing your vote and influence. Sam Yours truly JOnN DsLERIDOE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given pursuant to R. S. 0., Chapter 129, Section 28, that all persons having claims against the estate of John Hartman, late of the township of flay, county of Huron, farmer, deceased, are re- quired. on or before Deo. 80th, 1898, to send or deliver to the undersigned executors of the last will of the deceased, full particulars of their claims duly verified by affidavit. After the Neth day of December, 1898, the exoontors will proceed to distribute the assets of the estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only of the claims of which they shallthen have received notice. JOHN HAIRTMAN 1•;rr80ntOre. WENDEL SMITH Stephen Mr. J. Shoebottom, wife and family, of Ballyrnote, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. W. Dunsford On Friday even- ing Mr. and Mrs John Sanders, of the 3rd con. of Stephen, held their annual Christmas party. There being about thirty couple present, a very enjoyable time was spent, untilthe wee small hours of the mornine, when all depart ed for their respective homes, thanking the host, and hostess for their hospital- ity. 50 TEAMS WANTED ! Fify teams wanted by the SUTHERLAND .LANES CO., to draw Elva Logs from Lot and 9, Concession 5, Hay; to the Company's MW. Apply to Gus WAGNER, Manager. At Gould's t-aW Mill. Osborne Council Council met Dee. 2Gth after Nomina- ion meeting. All nsombers present. - Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. A few orders were granted in payment of accounts, and council adjourned sin! clic, FRANCIS MORLEY, Clerk. 13id p1h Mr. and Mrs, Willtatu Culbert, of Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. James Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. George Gilmour all of Port Huron, spent Christmas with friends at Mooresville.—Miss Margaret Hodgins, of Killarney, Manitoba, is the guest of her. sister, Mrs, Wm. Hodgins.. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hodgins, and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lewis, of London, were visiting friends at Mooresville and Mare on Christmas.—Mr. Erney Simp- son, of Toronto University, visited friends at Mooresville, during his boli days.—The new brick residence of Mr. Robert Hodgins, of Clandeboye, came near being destroyed by fire on Mon- day night last. It was fortunately discovered in time to save it but not before it burned through the roof. Hay School Report The December montbly report of S. S. No 2, is as follows. Names are in order of merit. V, M. M Russell; IV, W. 11 Dougall, W. F. Johnston, Alice Dougall; Sr. III, Cora Munn, Lulie Munn, W. E. O'Brien; Jr. III, J. R itiunn, R. F. Northcott, Daisy Dillling; Sr. II, Mabel Dougall, Bartle Northcott, A. W. Johnston; Jr, II, Mary Johnston, Percy Clark; Pe .II, W. E. Munn, G. W. Armstrong, Roy Todd; Pt. I, W. W. Northcott, Gracie Anderson, G. H. Todd. The best spellers in the month- ly spelling matches were :—V and IV, Alice Dougall; Sr. III, Cora Munn; Jr. III, J. R. Munn, Sr. II, Mabel Dougall; Jr. II, Mary Johnston; Pt. II, Geo. Arm- strong; Pt. I, Willie Northcott. • Greenway. Mr. W. A. Wilson, of London, was home for Xmas. He has secured a better position in a store in Carman Man„ and left for that place Thursday, morning via C. P. R.—The Xmas en tertainment in Boston Methodist Church Monday evening was a decided success. Every person taking part did extra well. The presents were numerous, among them being a beautiful black fur overcoat for the pastor of the cburcb, Rev. Baird, B. A.—Mr. and Mrs. Collins, of Clandeboye, spent Xmas here, and visited a number here. —W. J Wilson and Co. are selling Xmas goods at greatly reduced prices, They handle the best goods that can be secured.—All parties wishing to renew their subseriptione, and particularly the ADVOCATE, can secure the best of terms at the Post Office—W. J. Wilson, news agent, Subscribe for the ADVO GATE and get the news. HitInaret II on Nerve Was the result of his splendid health. Indomitablewill and tremendous en- ergy are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr. King's New Liver Pills. They develop over power of brain and body. Only 25 cents at any Drug Store. Sodom •The Christmas Tree entertainmen held Thursday evening last was faire attended, notwithstanding the rain Rev. Martin presided. The me gram consisted of fifty-one pieces, not in - eluding the eatables. Everything passed off first class, the children per- forming their part meritoriously, as is their wont. Great credit is due the instructors. We are not aware of the financial result. As the committee of management undoubtedly have made arrangements for a detailed statement of the entertainment, we refraiu from further comments, out would suggest that, as many were, in constgnenee of unfavorable weather, prevented from being present on the night in (Ines ttoa itbe repeated. We think further, that the thanks of the people be extend- ed to those who contributed much to make it a success. We mean finan- cial thanks. C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR. ry Eilbe the I resignedwhich. Centralia VPinchelsea t Stephen The following ie the correct report for S. S. No. 8, Stephen, for the mouth of December, Names are given in. order of merit. V—Edwin Beaver, Ida Jory, Daniel Sanders, George Sanders; IV --Stella Penhnle, Clinton Sweet, Chas Sanders; Sr III ---Roy Parsons, Vera Sanders, Barbie Ford, Frank Treibner, Homer Bagshaw: Asa Penhale. Minnie Tr' 1 aibuer, Marshall o , h 11 B x, Jr III—Clara Beaver, Laura Jot,v. Hattie Willie. Viola Penhale, Sadie Willis; II—Jeunie Sanders, Minnie Sanders, Willie Trieb- ner, Nelson Sanders, Alonzo Ford; Sr. Pt 111• Eddie Willis, Bettie Beaver, Mitchell Willis, Hertele Dearing, Lizzie Sanders Edith Parsons, Viola Woods; int. Pt. II --Harry Patrons, Garnet Craig, Jr. Pt. Il --Lillian Stattlake; Pt. I—Ralph Willis, Simnel Staulake, inure Sanders, Vinnie Cookson. The average attendance was 81. The first term in 1899 commences ou the third day of January. R N f REECIn, Teacher. Clandeboye, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Jell, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ball, of Galt, spent Christmas with Mr. Jell.—Rev. Hal. Sutton spent a couple of days last week at his home here.—Ail the child ren and grandchildren of Mr. Thoa. Collins were present at their Chfistmas diuner,•—Mr..Moses Simpson, wife and family spent Christmas in Exeter.— Mr. and Mrs. Farrel arrived home Tuesday from Port Huron, where they had been visiting their sou.—Mies .clary .11ofiil:,,l,.,,, ..is,, Sur tee past two years has been teaching in the Cedarvale school, was, at the closing, preseuted by her little pupils with a beautiful book of poems together with a neatly worded. address.—Mrs. Wm. Carter, one of the earliest settlers, passed peacefully away on Friday, Dee. 23rd. She had reaehed the ripe old age of 96 years The funeral, which took place on. Christmas day, was largely attended.—The English Church entertainment which took place on Fri- day, Dec. 28rd, was a decided success. The program was bright and entertain- ing, and the Christmas tree was loaded with presents for the little ones, pre senting a very pleasant sight. Every person left for home well pleased with evening's amusement —Walker Jell, who has been suffering with the rheu- matism, is, we are pleased to say, im- proving. tlarpley Christmas passed off very quietly in •i•r burgh, a few private dinner parties 'ng the chief amusement.—Mr. Jno. Sherritt has been elected Reeve of Stephen Township by acclamation, while there are eight candidates nom- inated for the Council and only four seats to be filled. A lively election may be expected —Mr. Jno. Love purposes putting a stone foundation under his barn and building an addition to it next summer and is getting material on the ground for that purpose.—Mr. George Down has sold his farm to Mr. Thomas Faille for the sum of $3,600. There are 67 acres in the lot.—The Christmas Tree in connection with the Grand Bend Presbyterian Church was a decided success 1n every particular. Although the weather was not all that could be desired it seemed to be no hindrance to the group that turned out during the day to assist in the ne- cessary equipments and decorations, neither at night as the proceeds amount- ing to $52.55 will testify Among the principal presents given were a beano ful set.of single .harness (silver mount ed) and a black robe, (Bear Skin) pre- sented by Mr. W. Fulton, (Elder) to Rev. Mr. Carriere from the Congrega• tion. Also a large couch presented to Mr. George Turnbull by Mr. Jno. - Tay- lor, superintendent of the Sabbath School, with an address which reads as follows.:— Mr. Geo. Turnbull, I take great pleasure in pre- senting you with this couch on behalf of the Sabbath School, as a token of our re gard for you, and our appreciation of your long and faithful work with us in the past, as Superintendent of our school. I hope that when you remove from amongst us . the bond of good fellowship may :till exi-t which has bound us together during your sojourn in our midst. We wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year, Children Cr for Cry A goodbye to such an ardent teacher and ation.-Monday last ,was nomination tin friend, and one of the iivelest for years. Hen Mr. Thee Elston, of Rod erville has purch�c'-el ;ele chopping outfit from Mr Sam's •i'i- and intends running a larges $s herein the old stand un til Mai .- 'crank Hill, who has during the past • or been engaged with ?dr. Mitet of Fairfield, has accepted a pr -t -no f, C. Sheardown's black sr t ; .--Chris'mas was joyfully spec in Jur community. Visitors from . parts socially enjoyed them selves friends and relatives here. ---Own ..o the change of weather busines as been rather .slack, but is now at sly as aver -,---Mr. and Mrs. halo �,' andon, spent Xmas with the tatters • .er Mr. R. Hicks. --Mr. and Mrs. ' Lewis, of London, are visit- ing' isit- in g the. 3augbter Mrs. Thos. Neil— Miss Pearl Cobleigb, of Parkhill is spending Christmas with her parents here.—Mr Geo Blunt, of London, is spending his Xmas vacation here the guest of Mr. A. Nevin.- .Mr, and Mrs. Sau.'i MeCoy and Mr. A Nevin spent Tuesday In Lend= the guests of W. J. Clark.—Satu'l Sheardown of Lucan, has returned to town again.—On Sat ,. urday evening last, the members of the Woman's Missionary Society and other to he (needs b e arse d atb m the resi• l dence of Mr. Jas. Delgaty to bid Mrs,' Delgaty, a member of the W M. 8 farewell and . a d rs e euL'd her with. a ether d er fruit dish and spoon, prior to her lean- ing for Blake. A rr ost enjoyable even- ing wrd spent at the time referred to. Conversation was free and hearty, and an impromptu program was carried Due A very neatly worded address accompanied the presents. Pi'iu.p Scuoon. EXAMINATION. — Thug 'day, Dec 22, was the day of our Pultine School Examination. Early in the =. ;erasing many of our citizens, bath ladies and gentlemen, could be seen wen ling their way schoolward, carry tug l'askets filled with good things, to witii.rss the day's proceedings, and to bid farewell to our genial teacher, Mr. J. S. Delgaty, who, caving taugbt here upw..rds of 12years seven the last term feeli.g the need of a rest from the close .confinement of the school room, resi, ned the principalship of our school some time ago. A goodly number of teas piers from the local school wore present to help in the examination of the scholars. The morning work was canted on in the junior department taught by our efficient assistant teach- er. Miss May Livens, and was watched vet. keen interest by all, The classes dire credit to both themselves and their tE ..,.'or, and merit the praise accorded than , ou all sides. Dinner baying been served by the ladies of the section to the satisfaction of all, the afternoon. program was proceeded with. The pupils sang an appropriate New Year hymn, and the work in the senior de- partment was resumed. The ready answers to the keen questiouing of the visiting teachers were ample proof of the thoroughness of the work done by both pupils and teacher, and drew forth the praise and applause of an ap- preciative audience. The classes over, the entertainment began, consisting of speeches by the visiting teachers, cler- gymen and others, interspersed by re- citations and songs by the pupils. Among the first speakers was Mr. Wm. Baker, Sr., our veteran trustee, who on behalf of the section, read a beautifully worded address, eulogizing Mr. Del gaty as a man and teacher, and ex- pressing great regret at his departure. Mr. Delgaty responded in fitting terms. Other speeches and recitations followed, but the climax was reached when two of the senior pupils, the Misses Maggie McCoy and Katie Elliott, came for- ward and presented Mr. Delgaty with a well filled purse, together with the following address :— Mr. J. 8. Delgaty, Dear Teacher and Friend : We, the undersigned, in behalf of the Centralia School, Bible Class and Circuit, understanding that you are about to remove from our midst, cannot permit your departure from us without ex pressing in some degree our estimation of your services and our regret at your removal. During your long connection with us we have learned to esteem you very highly for the keen interest and untiring energy you have displayed, not alone in our tchool but in our Christian work. It is not our inten- tion at this time to estimate our apprecia- tion of your services, but kindly ask you to accept this purse as a smolt token of the very high regard in which you and Mr;, Delgaty are held by your many friends in this vicinity. We trust that this small present may often recall the happy and profitable times, we have spent together; and we feel that the same generous, friend- ly and sympathetic disposition of. yourself and Mrs, Delgaty will secure for you the tasting friendship of those also among whom you will in future be placed, We wish you every success in your future work, and pray that the Master may lead you in the way of all truth: may His counsel guide and sus. taiu you, and Our best and dearest wish shall be ,That you throughout eternity May be filled with the love of Him who died That all men might be justified. Signed in behalf, of the School, Bible Class and Circuit, Maggie McCoy, Katie Elliott, Andrew Hicks, Will Colwell, Jas. Oke, Harvey Lane.and W. J. Haggith. ' Mr. Delgaty replied in a very touch ing manner and both parents and pupils were at times visibly affected. Supper having been served all returned to their homes well •pleased with the day's proceedings, but .sorry to bid r, leave, e made a general break up. New men Christmas was spent hervery f_ c- ly. Sunshine church held theiraunual Christmas Tree entertainment. The church was well filled on Sabbath when sermons were preached by Rev. Ball, of Kirkton, in the afternoon and evening. The church was well felled on both occasions. The choir fur Dished music. On Monday evening a Christmas Tree entertainment was given, and a long program consisting of a cantata, dialogues and recitations, was well rendered, Miss Cole, of Rus- seldale, gave some very Sine recite tions and received great applause, white the singing of Miss Hotham, of Stank, was much admired. She has a eery fine, rich, clear voice, and ren- ders her music in a very admirable manner.—Mr. Win Gray and wife, Fred. Stratton and son, and Mrs. Straf- fon, nee Miss Carrie Francis, all of Michigan, are visiting friends ins this neighborhood,—Mr, John Taylor, of Bothwell, brother to Mr. Gar. Hey wood, is visiting' his uncle George, --- Mr. Jas Brook is very low with an at- tack of typhoid fever, but at time of writing is some better. --Mr. J. G. Jones and Mr. 1'. T. Hall, of Exeter, to- gether with their wives and children, speut Sunday with tbeir old friends here.—Mr. P. 13 Brown, butter maker, has accepted a position in Atwood for the .— w. i ie. tl r Wo hear that lir. Jas. Heywood has taken unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Herbert, daughter of Mr, Jas. Herbert, of 13id-' dulph...-'We expect to hear of a wed- ding on Sunshine line very soon. Jack has the house finished. ThtsAWood, The Xmas eutertainment of the Evangelical church here, wee a decid- ed success, the church being filled and the program good,—Several of our Vil• lagers are aspirants to the council boards 0f Hay and Stephen.--Tbe rate payers of the different school sections held their annual meetings in the save eral schools 00 Wednesday and trans- acted the usual business,—Mr, Chas. Fritz, of Zurich, was in the village Sunday.—Mr. J. Kellerman, wife and family and Mrs. Wertz and daughter, are visiting relatives and friends in Michigan.—School closed on Thursday, and the several teachers are holiday- ing at their respective homes, --Mr. Scott and Miss Mills will return after New Years to their posts of duty while Miss Hodgins' department, will be looked after by a stranger, bliss Hod gins having secured the principalship of a school near Ingersoll, whore there was more of the "were withall" to be exchanged for faithful service. --Rev A A. W. Sauer preached appropriate sere mons, morning and evening, to his egn- gregation on Sunday last. - The con- gregation in the evening was the larg- est we have ever had in any of our re- gular services. The gallery was thrown open to contain the people, speaking for itself of the esteem in which Rev. Sauer is held by the come munity,—Revival services are announ- ced to begin next week in the Evan- gelical church here,—Several of our young people took in the Xmas enter tainment at Zurich Monday night and report a good time.—Wo are sorry to report the continued illness of Mr Daniel Sachs and for whom it is thought there is but slight hopes of re covery.—Mr. Conrad Kraft, wife and family and Miss Mary Kraft arrived home from Dakota on Friday,—Mr. Al- fred Shroeder and Mr. Chris. Haug are also home They will all return in the spring. The last named will not re turn in single file, he having taken unto himself a life partner in the per- son of Miss Allan, of Blake, which oc- casion occurred on Wednesday, We extend congratulations and hope they may long be spent to enjoy each others company.—Mr. 0. W. Snell is home from Toronto holidaying with friends. —0. W. Snell sang a solo in the church Sunday evening which was web rend- ered and much appreciated.—Mrs Schlucther of Michigan, nee Miss Hang, is at present visiting among friends in the vicinity, Mrs. Schlucther is accom- panied by her twin boys.—Mr. C Beav- er and daughter of Crediton, spent Sunday with friends in the village. Crediton Mr. Charles Sweitzer, of Kilmanagh, Michigan, is visiting friends and re- latives here.—Mr. George Fisher, ' of Dashwood, was in the village Friday night on a visit. -The Christmas Fes- tival in the German church, Saturday evening, was a grand success. A large number of recitations, songs dia- Ipgues etc were rendered by the Sun• day -school pupils. The decoration com- mittee deserve great praise for the handsome decorations which they put up for the evening.—Our village was roused by the fire bell Monday after- noon. The scene, of the fire was at Mr. Wm. B. Caiser's residence, about a. quarter mile from the village. Happi- ly it was only a chimney burning and it was soon put out, but not before it had burnedsome of the partition ie the room.—Mr. George Brown, of Elk- ton, Michigan, is here on business Further particulars will be given in a few weeks.—Mrs. D. Link and daugh- ter Ella epent Christmas with Mr. and. NIrs. Wm. Kuntz, of Exeter.-Nomin carte up from nearly every concession line. John Sberritr was elected Reeve by acclamation, and the following are the candidates for Councilmen. --Rice hard Hicks, William Anderson, Fred- erick Wuerth, William Yearly, John Rate, Henry Willert and Samuel Sweit- zer. After the municipal nomination was over fifteen minutes were given to the district candidates, Dr. Itellins, D. McInnes and John Delbridge. Henry Either, M. P. P, the Reeve, thanked the ratepayers for again nominating him as reeve but declined. to accept as he considered that the time had arrived when he should withdraw from the council board and allow some other person to have tbo honor. John Sher- rift, the newly elected Reeve thanked the electors for the confidence placed in him and he hoped that he would never do anything to give the ratepayers reason to regret the confidence placed in Mw, Speechea were made by alithe candidate, ate well as Mr. Samuel Sanders, the retiring councilman. His withdrawal from the Couretl caused a. surprise as no person expected him to retire. Ile would certainly bave been re elected had he stood the contest. The meatti broke uCw with thanks to the chairman, Mr. Prouty, and a vote of thanks to Henry Eliber, the re- ,, tt n Reeve a a o R for 1 's st+ v' r, past r 1 eeS,..,... lir• and Mrs, Same- 1 G. Lamport, of Devizes, were in the village Tuesday visiting frieuds.—A cantata "A Chime of Silver Bells" will be given by the members of the Junior Alliance. and choir of the German eburch on Satur- day evening next. The entertainment will commence at eight o'clock when Mr. V. Ratz, M. P„ will take the chair. .Admission--.A,dults 15e. Children tut. der 14. Ten cents. Let everybody Came, MARRIED.—A pleasant and interests ing gathering took place ac the resi- dence of Mr. Wm. Bagshaw, on Wed- nesday, Dec. 28th, tho neeasian being the marriage of his daughter, Prudence, to Mr. Fred Hogarth The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Chas. Smith, of Exeter, A number of friends witnessed the ceremony and after- wards participated in an elegant sup- per and other social pleasures, We wish the newly married couple every prosperity through life. (Prom another source), The District meeting of the Royal Tempters will be hale in the Lodge Room of Crediton. Council, No. 895, on the 25th of January. In the evening an open meeting will be held at which. a number of speakers will be present and a splendid programe furnished. Everybody invited. Further parti- culars will be given later,—The R T. of T's here elected their officers for 1899 on Friday evening The following were elected.:—Select Councillor, Bro. Wm. Lewis; Past Cor, tenor, Bro. J. H. Vice Councillor, Bro Wm, Anderson; Cor, Secretary Sister Hannah Lewis; Fin. Secretary Bro. Ernest M. Hill; Treas. Sister Laving Brown; Chap. Sister Carrie Foist; Herald Bro. Jos. P. Morlack; Guard Bro. Garnet Baker, Sentinel Bro. Frank Smith. Seaforth: A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday evening, at. the residence of Mrs, Gilchrist, of Sea - forth, it being the marriage of her eldest daughter, Miss Mary C., to Mr, C. R. Meihm, a prosperous young mason, of Hensel], The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Mr. McMonald, is the presence of only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. 'Your Best Interest Will be served by making sure of health. It will be a loss of time and money to be stricken with serious ill- ness. Take Hood's Sarsaparilla and purify your blood. In this way all germs of disease will be expelled, sick - flees and suffering will he avoided, and your health will be preserved. Isn't this a wise course ? Hood's Pills are the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Price 25 cents. 311d-ItR1AGEf3. t HOLnnoou—RoBINFON.—At the re; sidence of the bride's parents; on Wednesday, Dee. 28th, by the Rev. Charles Smith, Mr. Fred H. 'Hal - brook, to Miss Florence, daughter of Mr. Richard Robinson, London Road, South. SALTER.—CLUFF.—At the residence of the bride's parents, Biddnlph, (near Lucas) on Wednesday, Dec. 28th, Mr. Alfred Salter, to Miss Jennie Cluff. HAY.—Reeve-August Eines, Robe.. Turnbull. Councillors.—James , Bonthron, Wm. Consit, Peter Lam-. ont, Wm. Stelk, Alex Thompson, Wm Snell, John Goetz, John La Porte. Wm. B. Battler. H0GARTH.—BAGSHAW•—At the re- sidence of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, Dec. 28th, by the Rev. Chas. Smith, Mr. Fred Hogarth, to Miss Prudence Bagshaw, daughter, of Mr. William i3agsbaw. Both of Stephen. iP ErVT11ie4,' CARTER.—In Clandeboye, on Dec. 23rd, Mrs. Wm. Carter, aged 96 years. Beetmes.—In Exeter North, on. Dec. 21, William Brooks, aged 62 . years, 9 months.