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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1900-1-18, Page 1TWENTY—SEVENTH YEAR NO. H. ,00.91.104.0.11 SHOP IILTRON 46 MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNINQ JANUAT Y 18th, 1900 SON. 2 BIG SPECIAL e-ne, Eior ThLS Week • ER vg.c, ut.i.-- church two years ago, is new located I a. sa sat, g son wbo preathed in the res is' man Lectures or; fileroxn Toronto to Belfast Bitiaes.-jobn Fulton of tbe 43oun-Setherland-innes Co. of Exeter. via Salt. lake City. Reserved seate at Braoefield Bainea.-Ikla Robert McOtey of Mociseja,w,ie home to spend the winter with friends amend beree-We are pleased te see the stuffing counten- ance of Mr, Robert Boyd. of Seeforth, in OUP PLI fast againeeMise Suet Nicbole, 'who has been visiting her sister, Mrs, T. 0. Delgaty, returnea to ber home in, Mitchell last Tuesclay.-Renben, Gra- ham attendecithe wedding of his nein hew, John MeGavin of Tuckeremith last week. --Mrs. Coleman, formerly of this place, is visaing at tbe home or Rev, Ma Pattereon, of Toronto, in HensalL "now an p -to -date furniture store,- Sexarnith Hattie Sutherland visited friends • I.Setherfaud N'attiry Public Come) ill Clinton this week. -The Presbytery • ISTeeras„--NVra. Jacobi, of Sts .Jos=IlugsucraerreftfiltargfirenituatoliaelV gfeus v. Money to leap en real estate at law rates at in will be Lound Su anoth .1 M a Mr Seltem of Centra, preached to 1 teerest. Office at thePost oface„gensall, the Presbyterial Soceiertcyo urrAzi......repozrt....1..in tbe neig,iiiiterb. cod, last week;;-Itec:,s maces, Conatuissiener, Fire ineerence. agent of flume met here On Teesday, a$ also spent a, eouple of craye vieiting it. J. P. Ross and the Miseee White, of large congregation here on en ay H. J. D. neOlste. Heetea ettlied tm feuds here ott Sat- ',,jauttery Itheantr. and Mrs. Jan Mc- cr44to with aatrow ez lerou,m000434trime urday,-Rev. Mr. Hannah, of Mt, Fors Mahon, Sr.. gave a. party to a, select Solicitor. Note -re Public. Hensel', yet, esu, preached anniversary sermons in number ot their friends one evening -fie A. Sellery,L, D. S., D, D. S„ lioner Oradu Carmel church on teuneay lat.-The last week,- William Carrick solcl a -2-7.ate of Termite University,Dentists. Teeth tracted withoutseain or had effects. Office in Petty's Sleek, biensall. At Zurich everir — hiondaseconunencIntsaiaveetb, doScourses were earnest and practical, couple of good colts a few days an° to , John Jobaston.-Quite a number from Farquhar - here attended the Hay Township Fars • users' Mutual Fire Insurance meeting. Mrs. jas. Aikeuhead.-Rep Foi Mt:the' Gidlere Opera House, Exeter,. to-nigbt. L.1,1 in Zurich 04 Tuesday of last week dairy dmpoeed of a very valuable teara bare 4 large number ef teams beeline. ;SPECIAL PRICES PAID FOR 131317 DRIED APPLES AND PRINTS American Percale prints 30 in. wide, to elea 8e English Washable Prints a snap 10c1 to elem. HOSE Men's All Wool, Half Hose, reg 20c will be o *,11e. 1-lardware mng to the vapid advances last year ana future prospeet of still higher prices. We have bought a very heavy stock in fact too hea7, but it has placed ns in a position to quote prtees that simply cannot be lowered. We will be very pleased to quote. Clearing Out at Lower than Cost. 'SKATES, AXES, X -CUT SAWS, STOVES, 1.1" ti Bit cep tk son Centralia. Bs. -The Rev. Frank G. ForsWr, f Toronto, deliverect one of his popus her lecturels here on Wednesday last, in the 1311;tRr Co's. hall, entitled "Ire - laud, its leughter and its tears," The weather was ilne ana the attetahniee large. At 8.15 the thairmare Rev. S. Salton, took. his place and opened the aneetirg with an address. which very mach interested. the audience, after evbich Mr. Hill, of Crediton, gave a, solo, and then the speaker, one of Oan- meet's ablest orators, took the platform, and. with the wit characteristic of his country and, an Irishman true to bled), opened upon le leeture that has never been equalled in thts place. He le en- eloa ed with a marvellous memory, ce- paeloes, retantive and acc.urate, and. the descripttve and lecture which be delivered more than pleased the audience. The keen and intense interest shown by the assembly went to prove to the speaker that his trey - els and ex. lanatidn of Ireland, its or- i and e ucation was a treat to them. Is strong, able and pleaseat manner of delivery places him away ahead of either speakers who have visited time burg, and it is to be hoped that anoth- ,er such treat will be given us again be. fore long. Those 'Ulm failed. to be present lost an opportunity that can never be recalled. The literary pro- gram was a splendid one. The music given by the Saintsbaey Quaelette Club was more than enjoyed, and the singing rendered by several of the leading musital talent of Crediton was delight to all in the house, and was said to be the best concert ever held in this place. On the whole the proceed- ings was a grand success, and the rev- .erend gentleman has won for himself the respect and admiration of the whole community. His lectures have been listened to, wherever delivered, with all respect and. poponlarity, he having lectured in all the large cities .of the province. -The shareholders and • patrons of the creamery here held their annual meeting on Saturday last, and a large gathering of the prominent farmers of this vicinity were present. An interesting meeting was held and everything was found to i ,be satisfactory. The factory, although young, is progressing rapidly. The ivesident, Richard Hicks, expressed' much gratitude to the board of officers , for their labor and hearty assistance ; with him in the work involved upon ; ,nim. The audience then cheered and ' thanked the officers for their labors, and heartily reinstated them to their ,old offices. which was the request of :the president. •Everyone feels satis- fied with the state of affairs connected . with the factory. -Miss E. Ppm lefte ,on Saturday for London on a visit to 1( her sister, Mrs. W. F. Buller. Her -sister, Miss Mary, has returned home ; . 7 or a few mo . s Olive Down left last ttonday for Woodstock, on a •visit to her aunt's' for a few months. -- Luther Hicks has returned home front I the city for the winter. -A native In- Aian missionary of the Nash River, District of Columbia, preached here on „Sunday, and his discourse was listened to with intense interest, voting's topic was very ably and interestinnly delivered. He also snowed some of the relics highly valued among the In - diens, and sang two old and funnier hymns in tbe Indian language, which bighly. pleased the audience. The church was crowded, and the receipts of the day for the missionary cause amounted to $120. Oa Montley even- ing he also spoke to the League and the ladies of the church. •Staffa, ..••• ••••• BnInos.-W. White and his daugh- ter, Grace, of Eatniota, Man„ are at present visiting the ternices sister. Mrs. Ed. Drake.- Robert Norris, et Dunnville, is at present visitiug his relatiyes in and aroma the Miss Bell Feta from near Sarnia, is spending a few weeles witb ber broth- er, Wiliiam. She intends grille to the Northwest frona here. -The In eperat- ent Order of Foresters will give a con- cert in tbe town hall,Staffa, on Friday, 10th.. -The deba,te which took place on Wednesday night, "Resolved, that city life is preferable to country life," was very interesting, And ended with two points for the city and three for the country. Another debate will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7th, "Re- solved, that Wellington was a better general than Napoleon.' The captains are two Pedagogues.-Iniss Alice INciods, of Eliraville, who was visiting at Wm. Felrs, retteened to her home on Saturday last. -Mr. Webb is at present on the sick list His many friends hope he will soon be around again. -Mrs. (Dr.) Hutchison and Miss Edna are away this week attending the funeral of Hutchison's moth- er. -Mr. Stuart, of Carlingford, spent one day of last week with Mr. and Mrs. P. McNaughton. Biddielph. CorrieeeL ltf=aixot.-The council met on January 8th pursuant to adjourn- ment. Present :A. In, Hodgins, reeve; F. A. Ryan, J. B. Bum). Jas. Toohey and George Westman, councillors. Each member took the statutory dee- aration of office and qualification and !ook their seats. A number of cone- muticatione from various sources were read and disposed of. The treasurer's bond was read and stands approved. Messrs. P. Breen and T. H. Conrsey were appointed auditors; W. J. Smyth asseesor; G W Hodgins, collector, and Messrs. W Hodgins, D Hammond, 0 Foster, together with the Reeve and Clerk form the Board of Health. Dr H Lang was appointed medical health officer and Foster sanitary inspector. By-laws Nos. 1, 2 and 3, fixing salarfes same as last year), appointing muni- cipal officers and road commissioners were duly passed. The road comniis- CUTTERS CUTTERS GUTTERS. at Ildton, South California. - Urs. tee thildren Ist'a Plan at ele, (beeves, of horses on Frelay of hest week, for logs from the swarap west of laere just Baird attended the marriage of be ' rourel sum of $3.50. These horses now. neice, Mies Belle McKenzie, to AL Thompson, both of Lueknow. on the jury list. at the Winter Assizes, Clydesdele etallion and were only The ease of 33°'Eaan Ts. Bevil' was were bred by MeMaster the welnknowa ; at nottelon, lest week, and was iinallY emir mouths 0.14. The purchaser ma Ue4ers. RUgh Dowolan and -Itreh D. Wm Venus of Staffa, visiteil at jonae J. Berry, the well-known l'I'oreernan. of 4.-.4114-40 " 41°Pased of This Ws" an action ir7 1::tow or the 8th 004, Hibbern- , Ruaseidale 73PiEvs,-Onts worthy Reeve, .1, L. — Stewart, of &Ma Craig, 4^Tkinst Thos. salmons, on suuday, - Irvine Arat. Rumen, is down with a very bad at. laeossa, tor :AMA damages for allea. tack a inflaw°141°14 b"t we nrei°°k* ed breaeh of werrauty in the sale a ug far a. speedy recovery under the stellion aria for tbe return of the careful band of Dr. Ilackney.-Mr, purchase money., art Berry denial Campbell Dow happened with a. very bad accident on Friday last by having thaairnienag tgillereana:larlartratP t4h101 17104itt: fingere of his left band talten off by getting caught in A power OUDting b"" tUllPfe°'netotilieCitOCatS.: 1W)elitHligdrvenwil"IthetheaPeAt I -The Annual oyster supper and con. paving the costs aa the mut, the ae„ teen under the auspices of the 0. O. 0_ fendant agreeing tn pay hie, petscipad i V. will In, held in their hall on Titers. emits. Collins iteeitenbury (Exeter) for • night' th°1;"ith or l'obrnamY which the deferalant ; Meredith & Co. (Lou- th will surpass 4nYtiting "" don) for the pleintiffe, heretofore been given, weather per- mitting.-atts. Scott, of the Ilth on. of Hibbert lost his oldest child by.a severe Attack of black diphtheria, last week. -At the first meeting of the Fullerton council our Reeve J. L Russell treated the pew rouocil board to an oyster at which they all did ample jnetice keeping the good. time on until a late hour in the evening. --Mrs. Wiginore, of Toronto, who has been on a visit to her petents here, returned horne on Tuesday of last week. Sodom BitIEVie-Sareuel Stenlake has re- covered from Ins recent illnesse-Miss Laura Harris elieited at S. C. Prouty's 1. eonhla or (1.0e8 last week. -Isaac Batchen, Johnercnbities' hired man, bad his foot badly cut one day last week,-Janies Box, of Stephen, is get- ting very feeble. -Fred Green had a, horse die one day last week. It is supposed to have been about, 40 years of age. -Judging from the amount of teaming on the road, the people went to make good use of the snow while it lasts. --Miss Maria Stanlake has had a UmviU EDigirs.- John Hicks sold his fast trotting mare "Elsie Wilkes." to: D. strong, Issatar, also visited his Roweliffe of Leinlieth.-R. Jones has arather.inaaw, ay., -trance, au antuaty mirth esed :T' 1.' pacingaliorse St. Blaise. Lookout for a record breaker or last week, next sumnier.-G. Ram:litre is very busy turning neckyokes. has a large contract eo fill by the first of the ZuriCh coming month. Ile finds it quite diffi- - nniErsee_otn, Lawn rathera met on eult in keeping the sleaviegs out of his !Ntatairty Ana i),W, ay with consider, eyes. -W, Jones has purchased a coal Reeeee„- aide heatless. C, Eilber was reap. SotrOeVleitlingil!_y Ludy!. itv,hliadradetioi liz.(e.aprtstelede b the new pointed constable at the old salary, The next important step is ligliting the arm wersary EQrmons Carlingforel:on ;Iwicnetgamusatueenels)lirs, j. Lolkrt ait1 W. Meta The taxpayers ofsthe flinla7.1a.st f°1" Rey` Andrews, °f Fat' 1Bridgemart made a, trip over a) Strat- tre as a rule in favor of bevies l'arf°11 mreltlt.' Rev. Andrews, of Fa' 'ford Thursday cm skate,menhir- the old emcees as follows ; J. e„ Stopemati,illii•ogress in the etethmlist chureb, The neW coancil appointed an tboamore ligitts.-Revival meetings are tu latt°th% PEretilneivleddieefinniregtjaansaaheseor.T,Ilast trip in less ihan three hours, a dis- , twice of about 15 toiles.---The new in - clerk; Joseat treesurer; Robert. Cbee. Fritz, brought he a wild eat cm °nt°01c.dienlea4t, tphneMs°truatitgraNzt;estilletus:c4onts. stretuents for the band arrived here Bonthron. assessor; Joseph ease, col, 3.foniliey, eve are sorry Charlie did not 1118 d'. and were given a gofel test lector; Rottert.Bullard,police constable; gsset 411 4.0(4 to Ilse hit' "Munn" on it. 1°R' aenr4° nis° went °11 ° hn- the dilrenent bandsmen. bustnese trip with him but, we think Dr. Zile/Mat mid, health officer; Wm. rre was Prottd hoeweyer leneehe,ing altowt MAO:even, exalter,- inspectoe; medical en to Cann" •••• 4• e nave enter' tb°r° is s°111° nth" tirawIng °a11.1•- arket 90 Depo '1900 We Desire To RETURN THANKS To our ela customers and many new owe. ofer special pekoes in eyery .depart tit. A full line of Hardware always on hand, also a well assorted and fresh stoele n. Dry Goons. Boots 4S;, 511005, kinde of Produce for widelt gbest pries will be paid. 4rys was appointed. 10,1 101,1n, nigh 11 health board, De, li'eretrun. the reeve been ieformed that Charlie Sold it to Win Briencombe. Hamioul, man., Stoneman. .nanong tbe items of busi- large one at St. josepli WO are inenued Sunday. -Lon Crockett has returned (leased hush lerul front D. Mireati t.. JOSeph. and elerk, Joint Menit.rlane and Wite N. M. Vivatica but as be already has a called on friends meneed the town. on ittemees,,,e,me ta ontine„ having plus ese VAS 0• petition from the school to doubt his purehasing another.- M. Thompson's. aftex spending aerinple 'In i„t,„13 to start, up a eztulp tar the trustee, requesting tbat the council Walter Coxwodle, of Hensel]. is mt. or weeks al. his home. neah London.- 1 purpose of using up the wood there014 pass a. 1)) 14.1'. probiolting the ditoger. Plojed at, APPel &Zeiler Ilavues sehoh. Mr* nn4 Mrs.' 8.. MI% ill !t\,1.for the advaucemeet. of- the newly oos practiee of children banging on -everea Or OUr YOUng men tome in were the guests of Mr, and "tirs. A. ,stsarted, city._te,„ Granville, etas•is evens iniedrews int Sinulay last. -At tbe so. 1 sleighs, The petitiori Yeas parented, the C4MIVal at Hensall Toeeday ciety meeting ;it the church. held nu cfnetain and proprietor of a. veeeel on 'The matter of a lockaip was ch.alt, with ing.-It is reperteil that. a, new CO44. Friday evening last, it '.vas decidea to the great lakes, along with his WirtA and action eves taken iu the way of pany intends operating our flax mills securlog space in G. C. Petty's brick the coming se ison.--The Police Trim- buildiug, formerly used as a packiog tees intend to pass by-laws to the fol - home. for fitting up as a locieup, also lowing effects. To prohibit children providing room therein for the liana from bauging on farmer's sleighs ; to engine mid other fire a,ppliancee, and prohibit any person from driving in a committee was appointed to SeC. iiI4t the village' withont having. bells attach. they were in geed. repair awl kept so, ed to barness, and leis° to prohibit A cetnuleuleame was aiso received snow balling, ort the streets. As there front some parties its to the prospects is a heavy tine for NOIne: of the above of re-openiug the machine shops bere. acts, people should guard themi - circular saw the sew horse end buch to Harry Hutchtsomof (tottery:Ix town - It waft left in the bands of acommittee selves ageordingiY. - et sultelsingit' ' ' ' "" ' Alp. hold tan tan oyster supper and concert on Feb 12th, More particulars B. Spicer has put in the furnace for Robt. Woods, and there will no doubt be a hot timo there new, Quite a num. ber attended the Thames Road Tea meeting, and 'report a good. time. - Cutting wood is quite the order of the day, R. T. johns and Thos Veal have lag. had their' cut this week by the aud youngest ehild, is at present visit- ing in this locality. -Miss Sarapidne and Matilda. Masse arrived home from Michigan the other nay; and will re- main for a lengthy period. A pretty weildiug took place last. Wednesilay evening at tbe residence C)4. James Jobns, Varna. when his daughter Anna eves united in tuarriage .saw system is too slow for them.-' for fru:Vier consideration. large amount of wood is being drawn felon on ber finger, but it is ..gettmg The annual meetty rete it is, gomg on tue big swamp will guest of her f I ' I " 1 ENGLISH 0 f cannel froni. the big swamp this year. At the Arr8. Rat Coates of:London, is the -_-,......... at ieren- aw, te, Coates. , better. -The Samna. band wain:Plan- church WW1 held on 1) onday evening ' Rev NV- ad t • . a e ;t tended the annever deboye flyiug visit one day recerttly. last. There was a very large attend- °°°11 b° thin of the _past. TESTItION'IATt OF JOHN' HUNTER --The new teather has entered on her auce and the krenest interest was Mr' e°77an and wife f°°111. si4rY at Anders"' an :ManCillY even- TOWNSHIP 1.78131 ()WOE,. are visittng a.t Joseph Latina- Mr. •ng- . - "Weber is visiting his sotaitalaw, Geo. TOOK FOOD daties the Sodom Public school and. is giving great satisfactione-There F• ‘)1119 to .OftVe IWO 4 grate tfie minty raga among the anemia 'ne.. t ita; avesetse oi former tbe white triiirip who follows Llama ears nad oeea more then maintained during.he past year. That these ri.041$ epartments of church life were pursuing their several lines of work with gratifyiug fidelity, and were en- joying manifest tokens of the Mas - tees presence. Every report had the right ring about it, eutphasis being placed on the spiritual side. The fi- nancial statement of the treasurer must hove been, geatifying to all ire - en. The total income from 411 sources amounted to $3:250.08, which after de- ducting all expenses leaves a balance on the right side. The report enraba. sized that this amount hadL been given without the aid of tea -meetings, socials or other worldly means. Of the above amount, $1,023 was contributed to the schemes of the church, the first time the congregation had reached the four figure point. Tbe members of the managing board retired this year, and Messrs. Sohn Rowcliffe,Andrew Wood ana Williatxt Dougall were elected to fill their place. "Still upward, still larger," is the congrertation's motto for the closing year of this century, and, they hope. to make it record better things than any of the past taken in the business of the evening, The reports of the session and of the • e - nieriee ot tbeelearcleshow- They were under the inflaence of liq- uor. They were chasing one another up and down the road witb axes mita about three o'clock in the morning. It is reported, that one of the Exeter officials turned the Indians all out of the house on Sunday morning. Friedsburg OLLINS STANDURY LAW OPPIODS, Mousy to Loan.) EXETER, ONT. Briaurs.-Kindly allow us this valu- able space. We notice the G. B. cor- respondent seems to be discontented still, regarding football matters. Sure - our people know the matter thor- oughly, withaut his trying to force false reports onto them. Surely he will mind his own business, still we can't blame him. He's 'Just one." If he wishes our opinion of him, why he may have the privilege of see- ing us personally, This matter has been laashed and rehashed, therefore why don't he be a gentleman. -A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mrs. Conrad Miller, on the 14th con- cession last week. --Revival meetings in the Eva,ngelical church are in full swing. -Miss Martha Schroeder is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Andrew Musser, at present. -Messrs. Snider, Tierrnan and Snell went to _Exeter on Saturday evening last. -Miss Laura Goetz is visiting Miss Annie Brooks in Exeter at present. -George Merner was in town on Saturday last. -A. P. Shett- ler lias procured a situation with R. pickarc14'Sop, of Exeter. -E. Bender visited friends in Exeter on Sunday last. -Mr. Bullard and Misses F. Snell and Welch, of Hensall, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snell on Sun- day last. -J. E. Thouipson has gone to Montreal --Albert Shettler and George Bielby were in 7eirich on Sunday last. sioners for the present year are as tol- -Mr. and the Misses Dearing-, of Exe- , lows : F A Ryan, Div No. 1: A K Hodge ter, were tbe guests of Mr. and Mrs. ins, No. 2; 3' B Brya,n, No 3; James Win. Rhode on Sunday last. Toohey, No. 4, and Geo Westman, No (Too late for last week.) 5. A resolution was passed instructing the reeve and clerk to send a petition BRIEFs.-Miss Reeves and two broth - to the Dominion Government and Rail- ers are visiting at ..T.Hall's this week. - way Committee of the Priv dot cil A P Shettler bas returned home. -T1 -ie . . prayeag that the G. T. Railway be Quarterly meeting services were held compelled to provide and maintain on Sunday in the Evangelical Associa- sufficient cattle -guards to prevent cat- 'Hon church, conducted by our presid• tle and animals getting over them onto ing elder Rev. Wing. --Wm. Linder the railivay premises. The following had a wood be and, quilting bee on accounts were ordered to be paid : F, Monday of •last week and in the even - Arnold, error in dog tax, $1; E Hardy, ing the young folk gathered and spent shovelling gravel, E 13, $1; Jae Powe, a very pleasant titne. - Mr. and Miss repairing two culverts, $1; Jas Lusk, Aaron and Clara Weber, of Elmira,are repairing Salable hill, $1; D Quigley, visiting at Henry Wiegancl's. -J. H. repairing approaeh to bridge, 50c; T Ehlers has returned to North "Western Abbett, 3 concrete culverts and repair- College itt:,Napierville, ing road, .$7; Geo Ryan, grading side- Annie 13rooks, of Detroit, Mich„ is vis - road, part pay, $45; J Ogden. gravel itmg friends in town this week. -Mr. Petty pleasantly entertatned a number account in full for 1899„, $8: Thos Hall, and Mrs. Sam Fried' and Mrs. Simon of young people Monday evening. - 1 day's statute labor levied, $1; dis- visited relatives in Zurich, last week.-- Mr McMoran has returned to town af- bursements re municipal elections, a Eclighoffer & Fenn have engaged anew ter a short visit with friends in Pais - detailed statement being' furnished, workman. -Felix Wilds confectioner, ley. -Miss ',Wary Hurnerson Spent the $58. The council adjourned to meet again on Monday, the 5th day of Feb., 1900, at .at 10 a. D. STANLEY, W. H. Parsons has a lot of hand some Craters which he is selling very- - elseap. Intending purchasers will do welt -to call and inspect them before buying elsewhere. LARGEST DEALER IN TOWN. Two doors sotitli of .the TOWN HALL. Appel. -M. Zeller was in Goderich Usborne I am using English Stock Fona for business on T1'..11.... 14.t..... Annie Rees calves and young stock ana OM highly aarnasa. the tailoring at aaticherts. Nevem-a..., meeting of the Cooser. Pleased with its effects, It keeps the wintarmit merner and Dr camp. roviattioivreisdaoyf et:lanalgt7jaahnit,rtty 12toszra:t digestive organs in iteneelebY conditi aw 7.30 o'clock, to elect officers and select delegates to attend the convention for South Peetb, in Mitchell, on Feb. Isle Let there be full representation from all divisions, for a will be held in the lawn IalnElirnville and the growth and il»prolr,' , vet belt have leased the tlax mill year and Intend putting nat a large crop the corning year. We wish there success in their undertaking. Tun Aexanata Mefeerreo.-The annual meeting of the Hay Branch Agrieulte ural Society was held at &lath on Wednesday. After expending about $200 on unmoving their property and pitying all the prizes, the Society. have IL surplus of over $00 with wilt& to start the year. The following officers evere elected President, Ernest Gies; first vice-president, IL Lippert; 2nd vice-president, J. Schuell; directors, W. B. Battler, a Oswald, J. Haberer, J. Decker, W. Blackwill, E. Troyer, W. Coleman, F. Willert, B. Phfile ; Auditors, J.A. Williams and S. Hardy. D. S. Faust, was re-elected secretary - treasurer. Zion. BrtIBES*--Mrs. S. Horne and Mrs. I W. j. Brock returned from a week's visiting friends at Palmerston and re- port a. good time spent, but are some - BRIEFS. -Mr. T. Palmee, of Landes- what under the weather since return- boro, is itriproving.-R. J. Twitchell is g,. Will vvas very lonesome and visited friends in Berlin this week.- .iAlva-hearted on acconut of the ab- For the remainder of the season we will sell these at slightly on the mend. -A, A. Goetz sence of his better half, but be is as goods James Scott, of Seaforth called on friends here Tnesday.-- Bishop Bald- happy as a lark ,now. Miss Martha greatly reduced prices. win will not preach here next Sun- Jacques has also returned, look-ing ; pleased and happi and thinks tnere is ' day, on account of illness. --The car- no plaee like home. -Wm.. Horne has nival on Tuesday was a success. The his clover mill repaired and in running, ice was soft, yet in fair- conditott for order again. The mill got badly brok- skating. There VaS a huge crowd en by a gate hinge being in the clover. prize winners :-Boys comic costume, present. Following is the list of -Rev. Andreves, of Follaiton, preach- e .ARVE S ed a very impressive sermon on Sun- c .Tames Bullard ; ,Gents' comic, Arnold day front the Gospel of St. John xix: • MacArthur ; Girls' fancy,Millie Petty ; 10, which was much appreciated by •-rss Ladies' fancy, . Nettie Fultou ; 2 utile the congregation. The Educational VV e are showing the best, line of carvers ever offered for he race, Wilfrid Stoneman ; one refilme, ,1,' years and' under, W. Sheffer ; -e ii collection and subscription was taken up . -A large number of Zion's youth, race 11 years and under, F. McGregor. ----- beautY and sweetness attended the -Miss Pearl Ellis, of Lucan visited meeting at Kirkton on Sunday even - friends here this week,-efiss O'Neil,of ; e- We were much pleased with Mr., Lucan, is a guest at W. R. Hodginsee• ale' Emerson, ,and will do our best to sap.! 3. E. McDonald has returned from his port him in the foreign field as a =s- trip to Niagara.--FredLearish has re- sionary and hope and. prey be may be turned and engaged with J. C. Klaus the instrument in God's hand for win - to Mr. Trott left this week for a. new sen. -E. J. North, asst, photographer ning Marge number of the heathen for G11118, Rifles and km CChrist and niF. kingdom. We, how - stack is even marked. I consider it, a most excellent food, and feel coulident that it pays well to use it. 1 weal highly recommend is use to stock raisers. Manufactined by 0. Lutz. Druggist, 'Exeter. Price 500 per bag. asee SKRT ES 1-10OKTlY AND SPRING HOCKlaY STIX AND PUCKS money, in Stag,I3ack horn and celluloid handles also a, few 3 piece setts in handsome cases. field of labor.-Tbos Welsh's team on ever, did not appreciate having our bllyillg N OAV you Tuesday drew the largest load into town ever before heard cif. The lead wbips smashed by some unknown lars. These G( parties while we were, in the church consisted of 2860 feet of soft elm logs. and hope it will not occur again if we STOCK --Mr and Mrs. john McIntyre, of Sea- go to 1Cluitton.-Bees and feasts axe forth, visited friends here on Sunday. the order of the day. -S. Peart had a --A1arge number attended a dance at sand bee on Saturday. P. Bern has Iiippen Tuesday and reportagood time. -Rev Mr Heuderson will be abseet rderitit.isevnnt.g-Mr. atnodflomolr8.11 J. stable gnadvthe sermons in connection vvith the Ceti- , . . about three or four weeks deliveriug Commander Her :led his wounded STON/BS sohners and then guides a grand fowi tury Fund, at various ',lades through supper one evening beet week, the ta- out this section. -Mr and Mrs G C hies being loa,ded to their utmost ca- pacity. After the commander and his followers bad done itmple justice to the same, the crowd amused themselves with games and other amusements, is doing a good trade. ---.Allen McDonald past week visiting friends St Marys. Nrogressive crokinole being one of the ames,W.J. Brock and Mr S: 1I. Squires who has been visiting in this vicinity. -Mrs Mowbray is visiting friends itt being the champions, and who North West. -Mr. and Miss Whether- rich are 111 town on linsinese.-- been confined to his room for a few during the past week'returnede to the Whitechurch.-GreY Bros, cf Gode- lenge tile town.-- me. merherson has spoon, of Wcst McGilli Vray aire visit- Anse 13elle leurrey, Of Clinton, was Ai.tys, with a severe attack oc. ia grippe. a tot "31, to Jas. IVoble, of Hullett, for • - • ' Mes.,(1)i.) G,x'aham and Mrs. lioust°n k t W ' John Black has sold his on eon jug at teeery schmederes. the guest of IllissSlitherland this week. e M ss McPherson has ids° be n on the sic . e hope for then-. speedy the sum of '$3000 M BI t ds Form the t Id f Oli t , ac en eFreand rs. ram enti o n ot , visited friends.,, , here oui t,eenvery. H• retiring froni farming and taking up her t at niers Instittit.e. IlleetlilgS o Tuesday --James Beverley his moved • PARSONS his abode in IVingliam. be held in a few weeks. into his handsome new store. Ile has (Additional cor esllondenee 00 Page 4)1 (loor north of If you require anew stove yo, - age of the barga,ins we a,