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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1889-7-11, Page 5DISTRICT DOINQ'S. Luoknow is going to have a sl stem of water -works, The Af as Crig Post Office is now -coated just west of Angus Munro's hotel. Mrs. J. 13. hunter, of Lucknow, an estimable lady, has lost her reason, and will be removed to the. Asylum as soon as there is room. r:; A by-law will be voted on in Wing - ham on Monday, 22nd inst., for grant- ing a sum of $5,000 for the, erection of anew town ball. ],'he furniture factory of Mr. Thos. J Bell, Wingham, Was destroyed by fire 1 Friday morning. The machinery con- tained therein was ot a valuable class. 1 SAVED the lite of a poor gipsy with one bottle of Everest's Extract of Wild Blackberry -sure cure tor diar- rhoea, dysestery, km -Christopher Wall, Foreat P. 0. Max. Stoddart, a Nissourr farmer, has been summoned by Wal. Near for refusing to pay $23 wages which the latter claimed. • Wm, Walker and his father, two farmers, have had a row over the ownership of a horse, and the tormer has been arrested on a charge of steal- ing the animal. The other evening the pupils under Mr. Rogers in the Parkhill High School gathered at that gentleman's residence and presented bine with a gold -headed cane.' The charter for the formation of a Board of Trade for the Town of St. Mary's has arrived from Ottawa. A general meeting will soon be held for election of officers and other necessary organization. Messrs. Gilmore and Wilson, of Nilestown, while fishing in thatvicireity the other day, succeeded, atter a great deal of manoeuvring, in landing a black bass, which weighed et lbs. The hose race at Mt. Clemens, Mich., on the 4th, resulted as follows: -Sea. forth, 1st; Ridgetown, 2nd, Sarnia, 3rd. The hook and ladder race was won by Marine City, Sarnia being aecond. The collections at the Goderich Customs House for the year ending June 30, 1889, were $10.533.02, against $8,468.45 " for the preceding year, showing an increase of $2,064.57. J. J. Sloan, of Leamington, was pois- oned on Saturday. He went to a drug store and the druggist gave him salt pe'tre inatead of salts. He died in great agony. The Dominion Government have de- cided to have built a warehouse at the Windsor ferry dock so that goods. brought over too late to pass the cus- toms may be put in a place of safety. Governor Kitchen, ot the Brantford jail, says that the female sex have quite deserted him, and that at pres- ent he has no women in jail. There are, however, thirteen males at present visiting his castle. I sex testify that Everest's Cough Syrup is good it having cured me of a very bad cough and cold.- Eliza Sproul, Lteut. S. A. Army, Antrim P. 0. A new; Post Office has been opened in Fuliarton, near Bethel church. It is to be known as Munroe Post Offiice, with Mr. William Munroe as post -mas- ter. The ladies of Goderich have pre• seated that town with a couple of drinking fountains, which are to be erected on the Court House square for the convenience and benefit of tile public. The by-law to empower the Mitchell Council to borrow the sum of $4,000 for the purchase of a new engine and boiler for the water -works and con- neat the:electric light plant therewith, was carried on Wednesday by a major- ity of 122. At the last meeting of the St. Mary's Collegiate Institute board, the applica- tions for the position of fifth master• rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Shine, were considereci. That of Mr. Rice, of Hibbert, formerly a teach- er in S. S. No. 7.; Blansbard, was accepted. The,. salary ` is $500 per annum. The pupils of Principal Callander, of the Amherstburg Public School, re- cently presented him with a handsome gold signet ring with cameo setting and a gold watch pendant, accompani- ed by an address, the occasion beirag the severance of Mr. Callander'a con- nection with the school to enter into business at Kingsville. A very large bank barn was raised on the farm of Mr. John S. Brown, on the 9th concession ot' McKillop, which he recently purchased from Mr. J. McDowell, on Thursday of last week. The barn is 54x70 feet„ with 24 posts. and when completed will bo one of the finest in the township. Mr. .James. Bogue, lot 18, con. 3, London tp., lost e valuable horse on Thursday night. The barn yard was enclosed with a fence with a picket gate. 'fie horse attempted to ,lump over the gate and landed on the pick- ets, disemboweling himself'. He was valued at $150. ELeIN,-The last stronghold of the Seott Act was taken by stormon Wed- nesday, being defeated in Elgin by a large majority, 'Three years have sufficed to make it intolerable from one end of the Province to the other, and that it has now been swept out, is proof that it was altogether unsuitable toile to the genius of the people. During the recent tht]nder-storm the lightning struck and killed a cow for l4r. James Congo in Orford '!'own• ship, It also struck a milk house for Giltanders, Ridgeroad, Orford. It partly demolished the building, a wooden structure on a stone founda- tion, and wrecked some fruit cans and othertliing8. It also struck at drive house belonging to Mr. Geo, Gosnell, Eiclgeroad It is understood that ,Dliss Clench, who recentlyarrived in St. Marys from Germany, is aceoinpanied'by a young German Count, who Will claim her hand in marriage shortly Altai, 'their arrival in her native town. No doubt Cupids dart pierced her youthful heart during her st+jeUrn in the Father. land, but it was Counter[ desirable to Gaines tothe Itfotherland befo^e Clench. ing it. Bee f . ;utr: t yi 1t tri' Pit tar's CastCllfa itteeet.1. Flaxen t spent Ed. l a in, of Forest, spa Sunday day last with us. James Wilson has again returned to the bakwg business, Billy Bell has again settled ,down in our midst.. 'Wid anyone find the fire shovel ?" Kr. Joseph Hall, of Chicago, is at present rusticating here George Kett, of Toronto, spent Sun- day with his parents here. Geo. A. Stanley, Clerk of the mune cipality of Liman has completed the Voters' List for the year. Mr. Wm. Mao.11airmaid represents Lucan Lodge, No. 70, I. 0.0. F. at the Grand Lodge, No. St, Catharines. Several contractors oa reading Lucan items in last week's Tures have sent in their tenders for the erection (Atha High School. Mr. Elliott, thearyanston poet and botanist, was here in the capacity as examiner for the high School en- trance, Thos. Oliver,' of Ilderton, was in town Thursday last and purchased of the firm of B, Stanley, five tons of. binding twine, Mr. ' Weld, Barrister,` of London, Was in our village last week attending Division Court and was kind enough to give our new lawn tennis club some valuable pointers. Mr. Pownas, of Aberdeen Lodge, Scotland, is at present sojourning and contemplates purchasing land in immediate vicinity of Lucan. He is charmed with the "blooming" col- onists. J. R. Collins, merchant taylor, pur- poses going to Scriber, near Port Arthur. We are sorry to lose Mr. Collins. who has always been an estimable citizen, from our midst. Miss' Ida Porte has returned from the Sacred. Heart convent,' London, where s he succeeded in carrying off the Governor General's 'medal" for gen- eral proficiency. ` Miss. Porte is to be complimented upon her success. Our village tonsorial artist has re turned•from Rochester much to 'the joy of nota few of the young men of Lucan. Geo says the bunco game was tried upon him, but it was not a go as he always carries a razor when abroad. There is m.ich dispute among our city fathers as to who shall be honored with the privilege of laying the corner stone of the new IiIigh School. Your correspondent would nominate Alder- man Jonathan Hodgins as the most dignified man and most fitted for the arduous dutiea of such an honorable position. Miss Bax, teacher ot our Kinder- garten school had a public examin- ation last Friday which. was ' well at- tended by the parents and many visitors. The school house contained many beautiful decorations which were the handiwork of her pupils and was a reflection of good taste. Mr_ Dowd, of Dowd & Smeed Beating Co. was in town last week and succeeded in obtaining the con- tract for heating the new proposed high school which the trustees con- template •making second to none in the province. We understand that the windows of the said school are to to be of stained glass. The lawn social held ou the rectory grounds last Thursday evening was the event of the season ; being very largely attended. In the absence of the Ilderton brass band which failed to put in an appearance, the musi c wss furnished by the Lucan Quartette Club. The grounds were beautifully embellished with Chinese lanterns and fire- balls swung from stretched wires running across the grounds at different elevations and the many colored tints reflected from the lights shone out in grand relief from the dark green foliage of the trees encir- cling the lawn, and the immense con- course of people who;had gathered to enliven the evening with their pres- ence were more than rewarded. St. Marys. BatErs,-Mr. Alexander Patterson, an old and respected resident of the west ward died suddenly on Saturday at his son-in-law's, 'Wm. Atkinson, Kirkton, lie was buried on Monday at Xtrkton.-'Che juvenile lacrosse team ot Stratford played our juvenile team on Friday last and were beaten by a score of 1 to 3. --Mr. John Mo- Eldownie, Bloora, 111,, isat present the guest of Mr. W. H. Graham. - The brickwork of Dir. J. C. Gilpin's housesia completed, This is one of the Iargest houses, in town and will, when completed add .greatly to the appearance of north ward. -Owing to Wm. Weir having received the con- tract for supplying the power for the Electric.Liaht company he has torn down his old engine room and the. new building is being rapidly pushed forward. Extensive preparattons for the Orange celebration to -morrow are going on.. '!'racy Bros. have secured the contract for erecting four arches' under which the boys of the Boyne will pass as they celebrate their one- hundred and ninetynintn anniversary, -The driving park association will hold their annual races 'on the twelfth, The track, which is one of the best in Western Ontario is in fine condition and as the classes are well filled, they are expected to be the most successful races ever held in town.- The prompt manner in whioh the Board of Health officers acted in trick- ing up the placards on those houses rn which were found daces of diphth- eria, shows the inter'eet that that very useful body aro taking in the good of the community sanitsi•y condition. -The re.'itat;ons given in the Opera house on 'Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Clench nod daughters w'sr'e at brilliant success. The hall was tilled to the 'door's and all enjoYed the et5terteining aiidresaea of aoveral prominent citizens, The ouatoms colloctadrtt Stratford during June amounted to $3,609.91. I ttAVII used Dyerest's'Cough' Syrup in my family for four years, rind alway9 found it an tercellent remedy, for cough, colds, sac, 11. J', i'ettypiece,. Forest. Cpedliton. PERSONAL.. iso Snider, of Mildmay is visiting frfencte in this eternity, - Mrs S. wood is busily engaged calling on her many friends before leaving for Washington Terri tory.--Mr Walter Clarks has returned from the North- west and apparently had a Very pleasant trip, lie likes the N. W. but thinks he would prefer being zn Ontario, "Wen. --One evening last week a number of the members of the Meth- odist church called onMrs o and wed made her the recipient of some band some presents in token of herservioes. to the choir, during the pass number of years; The gifts were well merited and the choir sustain a severe loss by her departure. -The fishing party which passed through here on Monday evening celebrated the event in good style, We are sorry to learn that one of them required the services of an M. D. but we hope it is not serious. On Saturday lastaa very interesting gams of base -ball was played here between the Zur,oh team and a team picked up here forth° occasion. The boys here have no grounds and most of them had no practice, but mustered a good team. The game turned out different than was expected by anyone, and the boys feel proud over their victory. The game throughout was interesting and the best of feeling on both sides was exhibited. The home team led the score untiltbe end of the fifth innings when they were tied by the visitors in the sixth. However the home club put eight men over the plate and secured for themselves the victory. The batteries for both teams did good work and outside ofa few muffs were well supported in the field The only place where our team got the advantage of the visitors was at bat as our boys all wielded •the ?stick in good style. The score stood 11-19. After the game the visitors weregiven a supper at the Central and were ser- enaded by the band, They left for home about 9 o'clock, (having been delayed by a broken wheel) feeling quite well pleased with the way they were used. On Thursday last Mr. Wm Chambers passed away to eternal rest after a few days illness, which was not a fever as reported last week, but Brigitte disease of the kidneys. The young man was highly respected by all who knew him and his death has cast a gloom over the vicinity; He was connect- ed with the Sunday school ontho Oth con. and at the funeral which took place on Saturday the scholars marched in the cortege and showed their respect by drop- ping handsome bouquets i,t the grave The funeral was largely attended and about 100 vehicles were in line, After two years of married life `he leaves a mourning wife. We extend to her the heartfelt sympathy of the community. -1r. Chambers carried $2,000 life n surauce, FREELY -USED. Dlr. Wm. Mann of Ottawa, Ont., ca'ri'es I have used Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in my family with the very best results. I recommend it to my friends and think it is the best medicine in u- a for all summer complaints, diarrhoea, dysen- tery, etc. A cable says:-Purchashes by Canadian stockmen at the Windsor Royal show are not as extensive as usual.Messrs. Main, Snell, -Miller, Beitli and Jaffrey have how- ever, bought prize ai,imals, and a number of choice animals are being bought privately for Canada. A CLOSE CALL. AFTER suffering for three weeks from Cholera Infantum so that I' was not ex- pected to live, and, at the time, would even have been glad had d ath called me, so great was my suffering, a friend recom- mended Dr. Fowler's Extract ' of Wild Strawberry, which acted like magic on my system. But for this medicine I would not be alive now. -John W. Bradshaw, 393 St, Paul St., Mont'l P. Q. Jordan, Ont., July 5.- -Geo. Graub, living in this village, committed suicide yosterdrry by taking Paris green, Before Lia death he remarked that had he known it was going to give him so much pain he would:not have taken it, but he expected he would fall over just like a potato bug. About a year ago Graub endeavored to kill himself by getting onto the house -top and rolling from the roof, That time he only succeeded in slightly hurting; himself. A. iyriclman --KEEPS-- Groceries -KEEPS--Groceries and Confectionery OF THE.REST QUALITY. Also best Pipes, Toba,acos and Cigars PETTY'S RAILS BACON 8,ud LARD Thorley'slmproved Horse and Cattle Food Dashwood Roller Flour. G. A..HYNDMAN, . H. TROTT -=TIi7 POPULAR --- fools Shoo MARKET EXPORTS. 'aaaTEXt Corr eted t5o ( e a alookp.in.VPerinesday Red Wite Sprang 'Wheat,.. -.. 90 to 0 95 Harley 35 to 08,05 „. 20 to 26 ()lover Sto30e 6 60 Timothy " .. 20 Peas ,. 0 4g to 0 50 Dorn 0 40 to 0 00 Eggs 0 11 to 0 11 Butter .., 12 to 0 13 Flourperbbl . 00 to 5 6$ Potatoes,por bushel 25 to 35 Apples,per bag .. CO to 0 50 11 ledApplesp,r b 0 '4 to 004 Geese per ib. ... 0 00 to 0 06. 0urkoy per 11) .., 0 07 to 08 Dunks perpr .. 050to0Bar Chickens per pr . 0 25 to 0 30 Froga,drossedper10 .,. 6 00 to 0 29 Ifoof „ (00 to 500 liidesrough, ,,, ... 3 50 to 4 00 dressed , ..6 00 to, 0 00 Sheepskins each , 0 65 to 90 Calfskine " , 0 50 to 0 70 Wool per lb -, ... 013to010 ffayper ton ,.. 0800 to 08 00 Ouiousoerbnsii0 50 to 0 75 Woodper cord .. 2 5 to 3 00 ST: MARTS Fall Wheat $0 01 0 95 Spring Wheat—. ............ ..... ,0 90 0 55 Bar,ey..., 0 35 0 4a r Oats 0 26 0 26 Clover Seod •..... ... 5 50 5 00 Timothy, , 2 50 3 09 Peas 0 48 0 50 Bgg —..... ,. ,. n 0 le Butter 12 012 Potatoes per hag25 0 30 Apples per bush 0 55 Woolperlb 17 0 18 Ray per tou 8 CO 8 On Bran per ton 14 00 14 00 Shorts " " „20 00 2000 Oatmeal per bbl 6 00 7 00 LONDON Wheat, 030 to 1.00 per bus Oats. 251 to 261e per bushel, Peas, 48c to 48c Per bushel. Barley malting,43c to 48c per bus Barley, feed, 3811e to 451e per bushel. TORONTO Toaoa'ro, July 9—Wt, AT—fall, No . 2, i3O to $1.04; spring, No.2, 51,00 to 81.07: red win- ter, Not, 51,06 to 51.07; No 1, Manitoba hard. $1 14 to 41.15 BARLEY'. No. 1 56o to 57c No. 2.52c to 53c; No. 3, 43o to 45c; No 0r extra 47c to 48e. Ps,ts, No 2,53o to 580. Oars, No. 2, Se a to 33c. FLoua extra, 54.10 to 54.20; strong bakers. ,$4.50 to $4.80. Market quiet and firm. Sales No.l. hard 'Manitoba. $1 15 to 81.15,andNo. 2 do. at 81.12 No. 3 barley, outside, at 001e oats, on track, at 31c. TORONTO LIVE STOOK. The receipt of cattle fto-day at the local market was large and feelings much easier. The demand for shippers has slackened ow- ing to weaker advioes from from Great Britain, and butchers are pretty well supplied Choice steers aro nominal al 4A cents per lb. Bulls sold at31 to 4c, and witch cows Rrm at from $30 to 850 a head. Butchers cattle in moderate demand, prices lower; the best at 3 to 4 ordinary at 21c to 5x and common at with limit1. edeOoffering scarce bestisel at 50 to $6, per head; inferior to medium at 54.00 to $4.50 and rams 3e to 31c per pound. Lambs in fair demand and 'Arm. choice bringing$300 to 85, and inferior to medium 5300 to -5500 Calves dull and steady, Choice beams, of 125 to 150 lbs., sell at 7e to 9c dressed weight; rough calves, $3 to $5. a bead. Dings are steady choice light fat sold at 5; to 5}c, store hogs at 411e to 5c. and stags at 30 to 31e. London Electric Soap is only made by Richard Woodstock, (Trade Mark Regis- tered.) Don't fail to by Louden Electric Soap once, and von will t1H-, ,.o .ether. The wuiidrr of t., day i, London Electric Soap. All first class grocers sell London Elec- tric Soap. Insist on your grocer ,riving you .London Electric Soap, it is the he: t. Four bars of London Electric Soap for Nets. CONSUMPTION CURED An old physician, retired from practice, having had placedin his hands oy an Rost Indian missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma- nent cure 'of Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca- tarrh, Asthma and all throat and lung affections, also apositive and radical cure for Nervous Debility audall Nervous Com- plaints, after havong tested its wonderful curative powers in thousaade carcases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuatedby OAR rrotive and a desire to relieve num an suffering, I w:,Isend free of oh ergo, to all who desireit, this reoine,in German,hrench or English, with tulldirectionsfor preparing and using. Sentmail byadd ross:ng with stamp, naming this paper. W. A . NOYES 149 Power's Btooi Rcohester- N 9 ADVICE To MO TREES.—Are you disturbed s4 night and broken of your rest by e. sick child suffering and crying with pain of Cuttine Teeth? If so send at once and get a bottle of"Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for Chil- dren Teething. Its value is incalculable. It wilirelieve the poor little sufferer im mediateIy Depend upon 11, mothers; there is no mistake about it. It cures Dysentery and Diarrhoea, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind Collo, softens the Gums. reduces Inflammation, and gives tone and energy to the whole system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for children teething is pleasant to the taste and is the prescription of one of the oldest- and best female physicians and nurses in the United States, and is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price twenty-five Dents a bottle. Be sure and ask for"Mus. WINSLOw'S p^OTHIN6 s?nnD "iEd no other ind. Has opened business in the premises of R. SPIOTIE, op- posite SENIOR'S Photo Studio where he is prepared to meet his cid customer, :lttcl its many new nidCS. SewedWorkSvecialry 'aepairiug promptly and sat- 1sfactorily done. A CALL:SOLICITI+Il) W. H TtiO'.lt2',• z 0 0 Li ►7 TE[E BEST' YET ! TEE i� lir Sr YET' LU,I�.��..CF,�.pYLI THE BIGGEST YET OVercoatilxgs at any price ; Slut - fries at any pries ,• Patntiing's' at ttisy Pries. est Ordered p Clothing ioduoed in Exeter � Gentlemen 1 -?lave your orders early. for with the best stait of 'Tailors ; ?the best stock of Pine Trimmings, and the bast Cutting in Town, you are mire of melded. Mon, T0 Ti E DEAF,- -A person eared of i Deafness and noises ig the head of 23 years' etandi ng by a siinehr remedy, will Bond a delictiption of it rano ito any person who applies to I3ictroLsoN, 1,77 McDougal atteet, New York. CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED. To TIM rmlrol: Please inform your readers that I have a positive remedy for the above named dis ease. By its timely use thousands of hope- less oases have been permanently cured. I shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedyany your -F TREE, to of y readers who a have consumption if they will send me their Express and P. 0. address. Respectfully,' DR. T. A. SLOCUM Toronto, Out. 37 Yonge street Wet DR. FOWL •EXT: OF' TRAWBERRY CURES HO -ERIN holera Morhu.S OLtI C'a�4a•' RAMPS IARR ICDA YSEI4TERY AND ALLSUMMER COMPLAINTS AND FLUXES OF THE BOWELS IT IS SAFE AND RELIABLE FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS. A FORTUNE FOR A,LL It is said that every person has a chance once in this lite time to mi:e ioi•d if hey allow thalat tianii totuno passen1Ylaytnever )lave the opportunity again. That time has come, You can depend upon it that every person purchasing their goods at PARK- INSON'S saves money by doing so thereby will make their fortunes. His prices are away down. You are not asked high prices to make up losses for debts contract- ed by bad customers. Don't you see there is thousands in it. Parkinson's a tock is new and consists of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Tweeds, Boots and Shoes, in fact everything usually kept in a first class general store. See his black and colored Cashmeres at 25 cents and up. You can get the cheapest all -wool suit in Exeter made to order at Parkin son's. Make no mistake- Consult your own interests and examine hist stock before making your purchase elsewhere and you will son save enough for a fortune. You can do better at the Cheap Cash Store than any other place in Exeter, Highest market price allowed for farm produce at Parkinson's. First Door North of the Town Hall. J. PARKINSON. THIS YEAR'S I1yrtIc! OCT and PLUG Smoking Tobacco FINER THAN EVER. See & B IN BRONZE, On each PLUG and, PACKAGE JOHN BRAWN UNDERTAKER ao CABINET -H i E 9 Walnut & Rosewood Caskets A•Lso Corrins OF Evoas Dxsciuryioa, A Complete Stook of Robes & Trimmings Always on band. FUNERALS FURNISHED J CON- DUCTED AT Low RATES. My stock of Furniture is un- excelled. tom" GIYE ME A CALL DO YOU WANT TU BTJY FIRST -C: L SS FUR T AT LOWER RATES' THAN SHAM GOODS' —ARE I SLTALLY SOLD— r•—TeN a ILL AT— GIDLEY'S -ONLY FIRST•- GLASS - Reliable Goods At Prices Lower that so-cal- led Cheap Houses can 'give Undertaking in all its Branches. S. GIDLEY, (Successor to C. & S. Gridley) ODDFJ;LLOW'S BLOCK i VE IHE RECE11116 D�I�v'nvR $pR=NGSTOCK Spades and Shovels, Fence Wires ANNEALED, BARBED AND OTHER MAKES, —Which we are in aposition to offer to the Public at the -- Very Finest Pricey for Cash —We have also on hand a full line of SHELF and BUILDING HARDWARE Paints, Oils, Glass, Etc., at Famine Prices. Stoves and Tinware of all kinds, always on hand, at prices that defy competition. Sewing Machines, Baby Carriages, Field and Garden Seeds. Eave-troughing a Specialty. A call solicited. BISSETT BROS. JAM ES IC .I've ,,i � r= .''��� r De - �� tri erzt it �l .� r z z� Oki Established is now most complete, and full of the Za.Les' nooel les. The French, English and American 11Iiliiflery cls be excelled. Ti; stook cam The to , t of bless Goods is larger n„ cheaper than ever shown. All the lest l ls,i;.Es of rich colored and sliau silky,, Cheap. Parasols .and Sitll s lllydE of every ?design (both long and short • stems. File fancy zelhcaSi plain z;hors, Stf�is and Prints ilaendless var- iety. A special lot of Swiss Embroideries lO1rlei'1GS Hal' Dresses (lovely c oods.) Every lady ghotlld see out' Dress Trim rningy (which contain all the latest novelties, Corrie al and inspect our stook. N. B. The attention of Dress -makers a TIIl1�'e1S 1S Sl}t.el?lllY called to tie bless Goods department,: JAMES PICKARD ,D T eter