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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times, 1895-7-4, Page 14 ITUR01\ & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. VOL XXII. NO: 40, EXFATEE, ONTARIO, T URSDAY MORNING, JULY 4 1895 :n1 ?ED IN WOODHAM. 111 Big Difforonco There is a big difference be- lween our Summer Goods Prices Now ,and what they Once were. Here are some Lines that will interest y ou when you get our prices :— LADIES' SUMMER VESTS, LADIES' and (MILD- IREN'S COTTON and CASHMERE HOSE, DELAINES and PONGEE PRINTS, PARASOLS—A LARGE ASSORTMENT. ematailm MILLINERY : —Big 1 Bargains all through this department. You can save money by giv- ing us a, call. ,SPECIAL PRICES IN READY -TO. WEAR CLOTHING. Boy's 2 piece Suits 3 " Odd Pants Men's Summer Coats " 'White Vests " Odd Pants & Vests. S, 7011,1) cez CO. Stephen. -- Sermon Ropowm—The following is a aorreot report of S. S. No. 3, Stephen, for -the month of June. The names occur in order of merit:— Sr. IV,—Fred Sanders, Henry Beaver, Settle Sweet.—Jr. IV,—Geo Bagshaw, Geo. Sanders, Heiman Beayer, Clara Stan: lake, Sam Jory.—Sr. Ill—Daniel Sanders 4 Eddie Beaver, Botha Gilbert, Ida Jory, Luther Penhiele.—Sr. IL—Mary Sanders, Henry Kestle, Fred Dearing Laura Ford, 'Clinton Sweet.—Jr. IL—Harley Sanders, Stella Penhale, Marshall Box.—Pi, II,— Minnie Triebner, Roy Peritonea Asa Ten; 4 hale, Launy Ford. Herbie Ford: Best tpaller in 111 as IV Masses, Herman Beay; ' er. Beat speller in II classes, Mary San: ders, Number of names on roll 46. Av: .e erage attendance 39.4. W. B. BAGSHA.W. Fall Fairs. --- ce Toronto .Sept. 2-14 London Sept. 12-21 .St. Marys . ..Sept. 25-26 East Niseouri, at Kintore.... ..... Oct. 8 Eirkton, Oct. 1-2 Northerfin at Ailsa Craig.... Sept. 26-27 South Huron, Exeter, Sept. 23-24 Thorndale, . Oct. 10. Mitchell, at Mitchell Sept. 24-25 Hay, at Zurich, Sept 23-24 Will secretarieskindly send in dates of -their fairs. — 4 A 4 You Don't lelave to Swear off. -- Says the St. Louis Journal of Agricul- • ture in an editorial about No To Bac, the .famous tobacco habit euro. "We know •of many cases cured lay No-ToRac. one a prominent St. Louis architect, smoked and chewed for twenty years; two boxee •cured him so that even the smell of to- bacco makes him sioir." No -to Bag sold and guaranteed, no cure no pay. Book free. Sterliag Remedy Co., 374 St, Paul St., Montreal. They are Corning in to see the famous BICYCLES temaremeneseemeontimmaneemar. You Never Get 'Left When You Invest In a BICYCLE That We Handle. realIMMElllesairtartrar*.a..111 quality tolls the :story, .And figura seldom lie, You'll always be in glory, If frOS1:118 you buy ; '—ena.Mwoo— Ho who hesitates is lost, Then licensee no more, nut go at (moo to Main -8L, To BROWNING& PiertGUSON'S Store, Wiwi% yoti get the cheapeet 1310ye1es and Bicycle Sundries. Browniaw& erguson.' gleetrte 13ellsi Tele vlIoneS, Igte. • Middlesex County NoteS. Messrs Thos. Rosser of London enl Thos. Rosser of Deofield, have purchesed a getterel store at laerwood, Cha. Thacker, of Glanford, has two cows that within a day of each other gave birth to twin calves. He purposes raisieg the little fellows as ourioeitiee. The North Middlesex license commis - Menem heve reconsidered theiv mitten in refusing. to grant a full year's Beene° to the Central Hotel and Powell House, d. company is being formed for the purpoae of einking a teat well for oil on Mr, John Atmore s farm, lot 25, con 21 West Williams, Quite a number have already taken shares in the enterprise. Another of the old residents of least Williams died Met week in the person of Mr. Alex. Fraser, of Nairn. Mr. Fraser had been ailing for some years Previous to his death which occurred on the 19th. ult, at his residence; Nairn. Fifty years of sumer' in curing Diar- rhoea, Dyeentery, Cholera, Colic, Cramps, bowel complaints of stunmer and fall, etc., stamp Dr. Feiner s of Wild Strawberry as the best remedy in the market, It sayers °bib:Iran's lives, Mr. Wm. Ramsey er., 2nd line north Adelaide, him not been feeling well lately, and on Thursday last went to Adelaide Village to consult the Doctor, "Upon his, return he put his horse in and commenced to draw in the buggy, wben he dropped dead: Heart disease is supposed to be the oause. On Thursday, 20th ult., Mies Ellen Munro, of East Williams, was united in naarriage to Mr, John Warden alenntosta of the same township. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rey Mr Aylward, of Parkhill, in the presence of a number of invited relatives and Mende. Dr.Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry cures Diarrhoea, Dyeentery, Colic, Cramps, Cholera, Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus and all summer complaints and fluxes of the bowels in children and adults. Mr. R. Scott attended Firm Solomon Marionic Lodge at Thameeford the other evening, and was presented with a Past Master's jewel in token of the hign esteem in whieh he is held by hie lodge, and for having filled the office of Master with such marked ability during the mum year. The barn and outbuildings belonging to Mr. George Henshaw, sr., of W. Nissouri, was burned early the other morning by lightning. Mr. Edward Henshaw's store and dwelling adjoining, had Le narrow es- cape, and but for the heavy downpour of rain, they, too, would have fallen a prey to the flames. Rev, A. L. Russell, B. D., the new pas- tor of Wellington Street Church has ar- rived here from Leamington to begin hia pastorate. Previous to leaving Leaming- ton he was the recipient of several addres- ses from the congregation and °bench so- trietiesmall of 'Which 'alluded io his work there as being productive of good results, —London Free Press. Mrs. Mary .Ann Vanderburgh died at London, Monday, at St. Joseph'sHospital, aged 70 years. She was born at Thorn - dale where she subsequently married and settled with her husband, who died five years ago. Mrs. Vanderburgh euffered long and patiently. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and leaves three children to mourn her loss. A meeting of the Queen'sAvenne Metho- dist officials was held Friday to discus the present aspect of the pastoral trouble. A letter was reoeived from the conference committee expreesing regret that the board had not seen fit to agree with the committee's arrangement. Trustees pass. ed a resolution confirming their previous decision, not to accept Mr. Cunningham, of St. Mary's.—London Advertiser. H. Taylor, writing from Moseley, Dor- cheater township; "I beg to inform you of a strange occurrence which I am told by reliable authority ia taking place here and causing great excitment. Since last Friday stones from the size of a marble up to three or four inehes long are falling in and near one particular bush. Some are quite warm, others moist, with sancl stuck to them. They have also been found to move several yards from the place they fell. Some knots and limbs have likewise been dropping from the trees. The stones are described: as falling lightly. Bus. Mess having prevented me from being able to go to the place and havestigate it per- sonally,Igive it as I just picked ie up pees- ing through the village. If it is any kind of a practical joke or fish story, there are a great many deceived,ae all the neighbor hood are flocking to the scene." Another report says that "on Friday Mr. John Stra,thdee, a well known berme:awns wok- ing in his woods in company with James Holt, a laborer, when a shower of etones began to fall. The stones were of all dim- ensions,from a pebble to tbe size of a bowl. One of the atoees. alighted on Mr. Strathdee's head, but he was not injured, owing to the protection afforded by his hat. The shower did not continue long, but at intervals since the strange occur- rence has been repeated, Yesterday a lot more stones fell. Tho showers are con- fined mostly to the woods, but some have fallen close to Mr. Strathdee'e barn. The stones are mostly of a flinty nature. Druggists say that their sale of Hood's Sarsaparilla exceed those of all others. There is no substitute for Hood's. If tbere ever was a specific for any one complaint, then Carter's Little Liver Pills are a speeific for siek headache and every Woman should know this, Only oue pill O dose. Try them. Eton. J. C. Patterson, ralelefinieter of Militia, and M, P. for 'West Huron, ar- rived in Windsor Saturday mornitig on his return trip from Calitornia to Ottawa. In enswer to a question as to the benefit the run had on his health, he replied:—"I an a mak man Mill, but I fell much be ter than 1 did when I left Ottawa." 'Whet about your going to Manitoba, Mr. Patterson 2" Well, now, I don't want to go into political mattere, but I will say that 1 refueed to take the Lieutenant Governorship the first time it was offered , Neverthelees it wss offered nee again, and the propoeition IS now under my consider.. ation, 1 can't tell what my eonsideration will be. The action ot Cattetet Libtle Liver Pills its pleasant, mild and natural. They re nor stemeTeee tbe lfver, end the bowele, but do net purge. They are milt to please* TrY theen• • Huron County Notes. Mr' John Troyer, sr., of Hills Green, lef t last week for North Dakota, to visit hi a daughters and other friends. Mrs. Rola Porter of Clinton, is on a vialti to Mrs. Win. Johnstoo, Blanshara. Mr. Leek Kennedy of Clinton has dis: posedeof nis butchering bust:acme to Mr. W J. Langford, who takes permission ;next week - Rev. Joseph MoCoy,formerly pastor of Egmiondville Presbyterian church, arrived from Bridal Columbia last week and is now the guest of his brother-in-law, Rev. Peter Mutigrove, of McKillop. A poet appetite and refreshing eleap are meential to health of mind and body, and these are given by Hood's Sarsap- arilla, Reeve B. B. Gunn. of Seaforth, moved into his handisome new brittle residence this week. Ur. Gannet new residence is one of the &met to be found in Huron oounty, and contains all the latest im• provements of the age: A memorial window has been placed in St. Paul's Church, eVinghe,rn to the mem- ory of the late Rev. Wm Davis, who labored in that pariah for several years. The vvindew was placed there by the sons of the deceased clergyman. Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pills? They are a poeitive cure for sick headaolae, and all the ills produced by dis- ordered liver. Only one pill a dose. Mr. Peter Cook. of Holmesville, had the miefortune laet Friday to lose a valuable colt, for which he had been offered e199 a few days before. Running against the plow handle, it was instantly killed, by the handle penetrating the heart. Rey Mr. Nethercott, of Louisville, has m eyed to Woodham and at a large party at the l residence of Joseph Weaver, Chatham township, Friday evening, Jane 34, a beautiful autograph quilt, with an excellent address, was presented to Mrs. Netheroott: Elizabeth Jane &mama, neo Jennie Fowler, of Colborne township died sud- denly last Saturday. She fainted, fell down stairs, and, being alone in the house wag not found until unconscious, and died without speaking. She leaves a baby two weeks old, and a sorrowing husband. She was only 25 years old, A haw, event took place at the home of Mrs. Duffy, McEntee, on Monday lard, when her second daughter Sarah Jane; was married to Mr. John Coyne, of Detroit, The cereraony was performed byRey Dean Murphy at Iriehtoven church, after which the bridal party drove to tne bride's where O bountious repast awaited them. The afternoon wae spent in dancing and other amusements. The young couple took the evening train for Detroit; may success attend them. On Saturday morning about half past four the house belonging to Meant Bell and Lasham of Londesboro was burned. Mr. R. Bell had been liyina in it since last winter. Mr, Bell was away; Mrs.Bell and the children and. Miss Muir of Clinton were. alone in the hone when the -alarm • was given. They managed to save all that was down stairs. The fire started at. the back of the house and run up the rafters to the upstairs, making it impossible to save anything that was upstairs. The Patrons of Industry held it gather- ing Friday afternoon in Londesborough Grove at Tacker's efill, about three miles from Seefortb, and there were over it thousand people present, the largos': half of whom were ladies. Addresses were delivered by Menem J L Heycock, Patron leader ; T 0 Currie. grand vice president Jos Stratford, president of the Farmers Binder Twine Company; Mr R Common, the Patron candidate for South Huron at the Dominion elections, and Mr 31 Y Mc- Lean, M. P. P., South Huron. Clandeboye. -- Baas. —Mr. Harold Sutton has returned from London for vacation. He le studying for the ministry. -R. ( R. Hodgins, who had his thigh broken some weeks ego, Is able to be up and going around on crutohes.—Last Salm bath was the Rev. E. A, Chown's last Sunday on the Lucan eircuit. He will be succeeded by the day. J. E. Ford, of Wyoming.—A couple of our farm era or cattle men have disposed of their stockers to J, H. McRoberts, Esq., of Liman, to be delivered in August. Good prices ware paid, __enema_ • Sodom. I BRIEFS—The Royal Tempters of Sodom. Exeter, Centralia and Crediton, spent the 26th of June at Grand Bend, and had a very enjoyable time. Many friends of the cause, though not mem- bers joined us.—Some of the Sodomites on Dominion Day went to Centralia and some to Grand Bend. Boat riding and bathing were among the amuse- ments.—A new building is being erect- ed on the grenade occupied by Kr. Stacey.—.A. wedding is expected to take place in this locality in the near future. The happen, it a person from Luce,n and it temporary resident of this place. Mr, Richard. Oliver,of Mitchell tnet with an accident while assisting at it barn raising on the farm of Mr. Thomas Pall: man, Hibbert, Thursday of last week A. brace fell from one of the plates, striking him upon the head and eboulder. He was seriouely injured. Juo. Coleman and bride left for their home in Saginaw, Mich. on Monday last. The young couple are both natiyes of Hibbert township and have scores of friends in this part whose beet wishes for their happbaeas .and prosperity follow them to their new home. It is intimated that His Lordship the Biehop of Algoma has definitely declined the offer of the Principalship of Huron College, vacant by the resignation of Rem: Mr. tai1i0le. deyeral other names are mentioned, among them that of Prof, R, Watkin, of Lennoxville. Mrs, John Page, of Lietowel, has in: heritecl $8000 by the death of a brother in England. Her brother was blind, es the result of an accident at a game of ball when a youth, and was left aufficient funds by his father to provide for him during life. He left £3,200, divided bo; tweeu Mra. Page and another sister. Mr. Richard Honey of Mitchell left last week for the Province of Quebec, whore lae expecte to spend meet of the season buying and pressing hay. The hay crop promises to be so light here then Mr. Honey was not going to be able to hold his old country trade with the limited supply. He has gone to look for richer fields. Daniel Wade, of Mitchell, Ont., who has served five years in Kingston for wife murder, has boon pardoned. It appeared from evidence subsequent to the triel that the woman was troubled with heart die - ease, to which doubtless her death wen immediately daenthough superinduced by a blow struck e.; ter husband in a drunk- en spree. Two Fullerton township farmers named Seabee% and Bohfreitsch mime their grie- yances before Police Magistrate 0' Lane of Stratford laat Wedneaday, Mr. Soo: bach and his neighbor have not been on the most peareefal terms for sometime past and Ur. Seebaoh declared to the magis- trate that Mr. Roldreitech had threatened "to break every rib in hie belly." Not- withstandieg the fact that man's ribs were not located in that meet the magis- trate thought 11 wieeet to biria the deka- dant ovev to keep the peace, himself in five hutidred dollars and two securities of 8250 each. Grime FAME LS IT. Dreen Sirte,—/ home used Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wm Strawberry for eine years when required, and think it is the beat remedy to be had for all kinder of Suttemer Compleinte, It has never failed in otir banner to ouro anySuintnor (brachia, se we have great faith in ite Alto. lhastt STrintoligt Chatham, Ont. Shipka. -- BRXEFS'—Mrs. 5, Sweitzer is still on the sick liate-eWe are pleased to state that Mr. Gabriel McPhee, who has been quite ill of lace. has somewhat recover- ed.—The mill has been shut down for the last couple of weeks, owing to it scarcity of water. Messrs. Jas Wilson tee Co., of Greenway, have the contract for webbing down an artesian well. We expect operations will commence this week. —Several of the Shipka boys took part in a football match, which was played at Mb. Carmel, against the "Bul- garians" of the 12th con. of McGillivray on Wednesday evening of 1 tat week. They failed to bring home much honor with them, however, as at the cloae of the game the score stood 3 to 0 in favor of the McGillivray team. Cromarty. Baises.—After a long illness death relieved the sufferings of Mr. James Dow's eldest son on Thursday last, The funeral on Saturday was largely attended.—Mr. John Whyte has a new wind mill for pumping water, erected on his fifty acres adjoining the village. Mr. P. Madge is the contract. on—Annivererry services were held in the Cromarty church on Sunday ; tvsm eloquent aermons on Elope and Love were giveneby the Rev. Robert Hamilton of linintford, and were listened to by large and appreciative audiences. On Monday the annual 5, 8, picnic was held in Boyle's grove, when addresses were given by Revs. R. Hamilton, Brantford, and J. S. Henderson, Rennin Muaic and singing were supplied by the Hensefl choir and the school children. The day was fine and the people in good spirits and the afternoon sped all too quickly; everybody happy and with plenty of good things to eat, the average small, boy was in his glory. Everything passed oil splendidly. fhe collections taken amounted to over thirty five dollars, which will be devoted to the S. 8. Library fund,— Mr Jag Gillespie, Sr., was suddenly taken ill Tuesday,—Mrs. A. itecLemen, of the lst coacession, diecUon Monday, after a long illness. Funeral Wednee- day.—Mr. Geo Hamilton is home thie week helping his father with the rush. —Haying is becoming general in this community.—Mr. W. Hamilton, who has been teaching school in Edgington, P. Sound district, is home for his holidays. We also notice the genial face of Mr G. Robertson, Stratford, a former resident of this place, among the yisitore this week, to this section. 0. Exeter Municipal Council. The Council met by order of the Reeve'et the Town Hall, Exeter, on J 29th une, 1895. All present. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Carling—Taylor—That the Reeve and Treasurer be authorized to borrow 81000 on the credit of this corporation, —Carried. The reward for the detection of in- cendiarism was cancelled. • The council adjournecl until the 5th of July, IVI. EACRETT, Clerk. A Wine liNOWN ex MAYOR SUEFERED von TWELVE 'YEARS. Mr. Geo, H. Williams, tbe extensive( manufacturer of fruit besketa and ex May- or of Thorold, writes: I suffered very severely from eick and nervous headaches and biliousnese for over 32 years and had tried all advettised pills, powdere and other medieinee, bub obtained very little relief, until about two years agoI began to use Stark's Powders and since then have been like a different man, and now seldom have a headache. If I have any tendency that way Stare's Powder's give immediate relief, Prim) 25e it box, 6 boxer, for el, sold. by all medicine dealers. Miss Nellie Crittenden, eon. 6, Elma, was painfully injured one day last week. Sbo was drieing from Mr. Nichore to her hotue, loci when close to the Ga T. R, crossing the horse took fright at the 8 o'olook train and rim away, throwing bet violently to the grouud, bruising her face badly, as well rie hurting her 'shoulder. The seat and top of the buggy broke off and vrent with her when she was thrown to the ground, otherstiee she might hay° beet hurt even more serionsly. A big Wedding thole place on Wedueeday itt tho residmice of M. Frank Anderson, Fallarton, the oceasiou being themarriage of his daughter Miss Nettie, to Mt John Williams, of Seaforth, It is said thet uteri), 400 guests were itiViteet. Th 04 the VOA SPEW% remedy, Ffensell Following are the =riot quotatione ; Wheat 80 to 85 Barley 55 to 60 Oats „ , .. .... , 30 to 32 Pearl 55 to 60 Hay 6,00 to 7.50 Batter 12 to 13 Eggs , • ....... ,. 8 to 8 Wides have advanced 100 per centand so have boots Se shoes, but A. Wessiok is able m sell boots & shoes at the old prices as he had it large Stook bought before the rise thus giving his customers the benefit, and will sell at the old emcee for cash until further notice. It will pair you to oau ELt °nee and some° some of the special bargains he is offering in summer foot wear A. WESEL011. Hermit. Ont. Bninirs.—The follovviag is the effi- cient staff of officers of the Sons of Scotland, liensall; —Chief; Robt. Bon- thron; Chieftain, W. A. Thompson; P. Chief, D.MciEwan;Rec.'W.MoKay;Fin Sec., J. K. Campbell; Treas. J. E. Mo Donnell; Chap. A, McPherson; Physi- cian, Dr. Thompson; Marshall, Donald Burns. 8. Bearer, A. Dougall; 1, S. G. Jas. McArthur; Piper, D. 1VIeEwan; S. Ge Jas. Gilchrist; 1111 Fullarton. BRISIFB. —Mr . Geo. Stacey of Lud- ington; Mich., is visiting friends here after several yeara'absence.—Mr. John Laing left last week to visit a brother in the state of Maryland.—Rev. G. Willoughby preached his farewell sermon on Sunday night, previous to departing for his new field of labor, — Mr. Adam Wiley took it trip to Owen Sound last week to see his brother Thomas, who has been sick for some time, and vvho accompanied him back to Fullarton.—Mr. Wm. Urquhart, was down to the hospital in Toronto again, to have his arm operated upon again. It is not healing satisfactorily since the amputation. • 111 Zurich. Beiees.—The garden party at Mc- Kinley's on Friday eyening last was a decided success, the proceeds amount- ing to $33.—The Lutheran S. S. pic inc was held in Taylor's grove on Mon- day, and was very largely attended.— Mies L. Williams, who has been attend- ing Alma Conege. St. Thomas, for the past two years, has returned home. She has passed all examinations and is an honor graduate of Alma college. We extend congratulations. — The World's Fair will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Sept, 23rd and 24th. -- Mr. Neil McKinnon, of Parkhill, a graduate of McGill University, Mont- real, Ins been the guest of Dr. Camp- bell, the past few days.—Seireral init- iationsin the A. 0 U. W. will be received at the next meeting. The order is in a flourishing condition, .As the society is offering $1000 certificates a great many are taking advantage of the chance to obtain cheap and reli- able insurance, -On Sunday afternoon while Mrs. John Torrance and four children were driving to church in Zurich, the horse became frightened at a cow on the roadside, and capsized the buggy, throwing the occupants into the ditch. Master John had his shoulder blade shattered, while one of the small girls sustained several cuts in the face, which required it few stitches to repair. The others escaped injury. Dr. Campbell relieved the wounded, --Miss Mabel Haist, of Port Eluron, Mich , is a guest at Me John Williams. Centralia. Bniees.—Rev. ET. Butt. will preach a special sermon to the Orange• men on Sunday next, at 7 p. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. Meet in the hall at 6 p. ni. and march to church,—Mr. Delgaty sent up II pupils to write on the en- trance and leaving examinations.—Mr Delgaty conducted the examinations at Grand Bend last week.—Mr. S. McCoy has had erected near his home a flue new windmill .—Rev . W. IL Butt conducted the review service in the Sunday School on Sunday after- noon, and there was a large attend• ance of children and parents.—Mrs Josiah Butt of Clinton, mother of our pastor, is vieiting at the parsonage.— Mr. Cottrill, recently of Exeter, who is building here, has moved into the village with his family, STRANBERRY FESTIVA fd.—The festival in connection with fhe Methodist church, which is an annual event to the community, was held on Monday, and was very largely attended, the gathering surpassing that of recent years. The weather was all that could be desired and shortly after dinner the crowd began to gather, 'and sewn the strains of the Exeter Brass Band were heard in the distapee. Arriving at the grounds they took up it central location and discoursed choirs() music to the delight of the listeners, Straw- berries and cream in abundance were provided and the waiters were kept busy till alter six o'clock. Gaines for the children were provided ad a tug of war between the single and mended ncten was especially exeiting, tis was also a game of foot ball later in the • evening. requiting, patriotic speeches were delivered by Mr. Delgaty and Ream W. 11. Butt and J. G. Gilland. Both Old and young appeared to en- joy the day. In theevening a grand concert was given in the church in Which Mr. Gibson, Of London, end Miss Patterson, of Derided, took a leading part vvith great credit to them- selVea and delight to the audience. Weiner TrtavrarattO, Whether et pleamire bent, or business, take mete:try trip a bottle of Syrup of Figee aa it ante moist pleireantly and effeettnelly on the kidneys, liver and bowels, prevent* ing fevcr, headaehe and other forms a sieltnese. For little in 750 bettlea by all le Oleg druggists, Moutatured by the Ottliternia Pig Syrup Co, only. 41Q0N Wan% MONS PubI tort Vla 0,P eV0P0e$41X0 Bittrs. —Miss Ida Dempsey visited I in Exeeter over Sunday, - A, very inter- Slaughter. Sale Luoan. (3ritE eating *mom] event took p ace on Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Sproat, when her daughterMaggie was united in wedlock to Mr, J, Spark.—Mr. A. T. Braithwaite has purchased the grocery and hardware business of Mr, J. 11, McComb and intends moving in shortly. Mr. Mc- Comb intends resting a year for the benefit of his health, Bru_oefl.eld. Bmera.—Rev Mr Muir preached an appropriate sermon to a large number of Foresters, on Sabbath afternoon last.—Mis Geo Forest is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs McIntosb.— Mrs J H Sirapson placed a Sarcophagus monument over tbe body of her late husband, Rev J Simpson, in Baird's cemetery, lest week. it is of a unique design, with the Bible placed on top, bearing Ins last text,—Mrs Alex Jamieson bas secured a situation with Mr McNaughton, of Varna.—Hr Geo Beech, of the Amencau hotel, took possession of the manse Mindy oc- cupied by Mrs (Rav) Rose, last Mon: day ; we will miss George, as he was a good citizen. ""' - Dash -wood. aTicTle—Irs.A. Mentz, of l'avistock, are renewing old acquaint- ances m the village and vicinity.—Mrs Mich. Fenn bas been visiting friends in London.—Mr. W. H Levett, of Exeter, was in the village on business Friday last. -0. Fritz is spending a few days in Morriston. -Samuel Lingey is visiting under the parental roof en Elkton, Mich.—Mr. J. Bowerman, our enterprising painter, was at Exeter on some special occasion on Tuesday last. —Mr, Henry Reese has sold his house and lot to Mr. John Smith of the Goshen Wurtz is visiting friends in London at present.—Child. ren's Day and Quarterly Meeting will be held in Zurich on Sunday next. — July 1st passed off very quietly in our village, as everybody seemed to enjoy the fresh air at the Grend Bend.—An infant child of David Schroeder's died on Saturday morning last, and the le- mming were interred in the (eoshen line cemetery. Hurondale. Poar OFFICE.—The new post office was opened on Dominion Day. The mail canner, Mr. Willis, arrived about noon with a large batch of mail mat- ter. In fact tbe initial mail both in and out was very large and would have done credit to it village. PATRONS. — S VS 1' al of the Petro t3 8 and others of this place attended the Patron picnic in Tuckersmith on Friday last to hear the platforni dis- cussed. While all appreciated the matter and marmer of Ur. Haycock's address,yet, judging from those on the platform and the remarks of at least two of the epeakers, nearly every- body thought tbey had got into the wrong pen and that it was a Reform conventiob. When will Patronism learn to steer clear of party hacks and keep them from running or attempt. ing to capture their conventions ? Those on the platfoim besides Messrs, Haycock, Currie and Common, were Messrs. Holmes'Clinton New Era ; A: Bishop, ex -M. P. P., and M. Y. Mc- Lean, A. P. P. The three latter did notatppear to the audience as Patrons but perhaps they are. lemur GATITER1NO.—A very pleas- ant affair took place in Mr. John Horton's woods on Saturday after- noon, it being the occasion of tbe annual gathering of the Horton fam ily, There are in this neighborhood and back to the east of this a large number of relatives of that name, and it is their custom, and it beentiful one it is, to meet together once a year to enjoy each others society and give their children an outing, and truly the affair this yesa was it success. There was ice cream and leraonitie and a table of delicacies that would have suited the taste of an epicure. There were swings and all kinds of amuse- ments in which all joined heartily, the most aneursing ofwhich was a needle race for an apron, which was won by Mrs, Nicholas Gorton, of Clef -ion -1e. If others wouldimitate this good ex- ample there ought to be less family and society jars. ANNIVERSARr.—Dominion Day was celebrated by the people of Bethesda Sabbath School by holding a straw- berty festival in Mr. John Oke's orchard, The eay wee fine, but owing no doubt to the menv attractions elsewhere, the orowd was nob large, although the preparations for the re, ception of visitors was most complete. The speakers of the day were Revs. Wilson, Welker, Edge, and the pastor, Mr. Swann. Music was furnished by the school. Foot ball, base tall, swings and croquet supplied the amusements, The ladies did their part admirably in providing the good things. • Rev, lir. Edge, of GOdericb, delivered the speech of the day On church entertainment. This itis young country and in this day of false foreign alurements, :toe much cannot be done or said to encourage the young people to appreciate their horaes and to cul- tivate a kindlier feeling in the land of their birth. It appetite a Mistake that in moist of our Donainion Day celebrations no one seems to think it befitteng the occasion to speak of the glorious heritage that Canada affords for all peeceful and law-abidieg Stine read daughters. it is a Special feattire ot the 4th of July calebratiott • in • the United States and It has • its due swittei;yineWw weight. So be hero and the reaolte that eteld atecirtwe evettild he Yferi's & Boys' READY-MADE S JJTS, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY WATER. We are clearing out out Prints at prices that will aston- ish you. Prints worth Ien, per yard for 2c. We have a great big snap in all Wool Single Fold Dress Goods, at 3c. per yard. Bran New Stock of Grocer- ies just received, which we will sell at cost. Terms strictly tash, or But4'. ter and Eggs at Cas -h. Prices. J. P. ROSS MARKET DEPOT, Kerktori Pee/ma—The annual S. S. picnic held on Donainion Day was one of the • most successful that has been held for it long time. Dinnerwas served from 12 o'clock to 2 p. m , after which a platform meeting was held addressed - by several speakers. The St. Marys brass band furnished a great variety of excellent music and was highly appr ec- iated by the visitors present and with- out any flattery whatever are a credit to the town to which they belong. The total proceeds of anniversary amounted to $185. In the evening the athletic • games took place and were well con-. tested. The following are the prize winners :-200 yard race, 1st, II S peare in, 2nd, R Bryans; running hop step and. jump, lst, 11 Bryans, 38 feet 74 inches, 2nd, 31 Haweins, 38 feet .5 • inches; running high jump, 1st, H • Spearin, 2nd. F Spetrin•, vaulting with pole, 1st. R Bryans, 2nd, .11 Spearire, tossing the caber, lst, J W Wood, 34 feet 6i inches, 2nd, Dave Foster,' -33 feet ne inches- putting lighe shot, let, M Hawkins, Zee feet 4 inches, 2nd, :1 Hawkins, 40 feet 1 inch; needle race, ist,11 Spearin, 2nd, R Bryans. As there were no entries for the sack race it did not take place. 11 Spearin bMng the beet eeneral athlete was awarded the special prize. .After the games there was a bake ball match between St. Marys and Kirkton, the visiting team winning easily, Our boys should practise if they expect to make good - playing. There was also a foot ball match betweee St. Marys and Kirkton when the St. Marys boys were again victorious, 2 to 0, which brought the day's proceedingsto a close. IS hoped that when JulY'lst conies around again the committee will provide similiar amusement to entertain the crowd who attend the picnic. BRIEFS —Haying will be in full blast in a few days. Tbe crop will be lighter than usual on account of the dry season. —Archie Dawson and sister, Maggie. armat present visiting rela.tives in Glen - worth and St. Thomas.—Miss Nettie Shier is still confined to her bed. but we hope to see her around shortly — On accuunt of the busy season the Ep- worth League will close their meetings after Friday evening until the first of September, as is their usual custom.— Miss ef Kirk who has been teaching school at Pelee Island, is home for vacation.—Arthur Beatty, B. A.. who has been attending Cornell College, lthica, N. Y., has a:rived home for vacation. Arthur is netting quite an expert on tbe wheel.—Our boys went to St. Marys on Saturday evening best and had a friendly game of foot ball with the boys there. The game re- sulted in a draw as neither sides were successful in securing a goal.—W, Re Carr, V. S., is occupying his spare mo- ments breaking in it blood colt he pur- chased from Mr. Alex. Hackney, of the Thames Road.—Rev. George Jackson, of Eeeter, preached the S. 5. anniver- sary services in the Methodist church on Sunday last to large congregations, both morning ani evening.—Rev. Mr. Cooper, the new incumbent of the Eng- lish church, moved into the Rectory on Friday last. He comes highly recom- mended.—The regular service in the St. Pa,ul'e church and also in the Presbyterian church were withdrawn on Sunday last on account of the anni- versary service held in the Methodist church. This shows brotherly !eve on the part of the Pastors.—Geo Hazle- wood, jr., has moved into his new resid- ence and now feels quite comfortable.— While Mr. Case, a commercial traveller, was running his wagon out of the Hotel feeble on Saturday morning last, it get. beyond his control end, fintlly stripped in Mrs. Gilpin's garden,completely de- molishimg the gate.—T Waghorne V. Sr of Walton, celled on a few' !Amide here last week, mvn ......imaxe****OirmrsOyeernoionwory* KIRKTON Post Office Store Sale of Prints still con- tinues. Great drop, in prices Bound to clear them out. Call' and get a bargain, it will pay you. A Large Assortment of l'antings just to buxicl, See theru., avt-crxit tawc.aLzrzrxIg'tzt•