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The Huron Expositor, 1896-11-20, Page 8A 8 Wilson's Cash Gropery New crop Teas now in stock. We have now in stock a tun line of new orop Japan end Mack Teas, ard will guarantee our cuetomers as good or better value than they eau get anywhe re else. The finest Ceylon Meek Tea at 40e to 500 per pound. A good Japan Tea for 15o per pound, and the very best in the market for 360 per pound. In Sugars, New Raisins, Currants, Soaps, Intemits and general gro- caries we have a first claire new stock, second to none and at lowest cash prices. In pickling vinegar and pure spices we keep the very best which are always the cheapeat. In Croekery we have some of the best values ever offered in Seaforth. If you want a fine Tea, Dinner or Toilet sot, see ours before purchasing eleewliere. It will pay you to do so The highest price paid for all kind4 of produce. Good butter wanted. Will furnish crocks to pack in. Cash for eggs. C. WILSON, Seaforth. 1374 Bank of Commerce Block. Edward Cash -DEALER IN - Hides, Sheep Skins & Furs, GODERIC FI STREET, S 11. After 45 years- in business life, am still - at the grindstone, and hope to get a share or the trade in Hides, Sheep Skins and Furs, at the old batter store, Goderich street. -1502 Dominion Steamship Line. Steamers " Vancouver," " Labrador," " Canada," the latter holding the record between Liverpool and Montreal. Fire Insurance. For safety and economy, insure your home in one of the °Id English corepanies-Phoanix, Norwich Union, Imperial. W. SOMERVILLE, Agent, Telegraph and Express Building, Seaforth. STRATFORD, ONTARIO, A large commercial school, the largest In Western Ontario. Nine beautiful college rooms elegantly fur- nished ; thorough. practical courses of study • all our graduates are enterprising, enthusiastic and ener- getic-:-' their training hes made them so. Students admitted at any time. Write for prospectus, if in- terested. Address W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. 1444-62 Your Accommodation and Con- venience • Recelvee respectful attention when using the C. P.R. for travelling, or the telegraph for your messages, and when you may express anything, use the Do- minion Express. The Dominion Express Money Order system of remitting money is a model of hen - dines. and eafety. For information regarding same, apply to ' RANALD J. MACDONALD, Agent, Seaforth. tht piton txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. See the big announcement of the November bargain sale of .Gilroy & Wiseman, Clinton, on page 7 of this issue. You will profit by it. • To CORRESPO-NDENTS.-As Thursday next ia Thanksgiving Day -and a public holiday, our Correspondents will grdatly oblige. us by sending in their contribations, at least one day earlier than usual. By ee doing you, will greatly 'facilitate us in keeping TILE EXPOSITOR up ta its usual newsy standitra. and at the same time give our employes an opportunity of apending the day as Thanks- • A PLEASANT EVENING. -A pleasant even- ing was spent by the members of the Liter- ary and Debating Club, at their regular ineeting, on Tuesday evening last. The programme took the form of a literary and musical entertainment, and the performers, all of whom were members of the club, acquitted themselves most admirably, and every number was most thoroughly appreci- ated by the audience. Next Tuesday even- ing a debate will be held, and on Monday evening; 30th inst., an epen meeting will be held in tire town hall, when the subject, " Resolved that a prohibitory liquor law would be in the bes4 interests of Canada," will be debated. The public will be made Cordially welcome. • CHANCERY COURT. - The Fall session of the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice was held on Monday, at Goderich, Chancellor Boyd, presiding. The first case called was Holmested vs. McKnight, an ac- tion on a, mortgage covenant. Mr. Holt for defendant applied for ,an adjournment, but His Lordship thought the trial should pro- ceed. After hearing the evidence the Hon. Chancellor gave judgment for the plaintiff far $1,750 and costs. Johiastonavs. Dickson was all action for administration. Consent minutes having been put in, His Lordship dire ted judgment subject to the approval of the official guardian accordingly. Gundry va. Johnston, an action for not filing an as- signment according to section 124- Revised Statutes of Qatari°. After a number of witnesses had been heard, His Lordship re- served judgment. Erb vs. Blair, an action against a solicitor for negligence. At the canclusion of the trial, His Lordship declar- ed defendant entitled to $600 for his costs aarainst plaintiff, together with $178.26 sher- ill's fees in the suit of Erb vs. Erb, charg- able to defendant. If plaintiff so desired, she could have the sheriff's costs taxed. No costs of action to either party. There were two more eases set down for trial, -Willis a f. ar.1 vs. Beattie et. al., and Johnston vs. 'ook. The former was postpotted and the oth.er was settled by consent out of court. EaMO ND VILLE NOTES. -Death has again entered our village, and another of our aaed citizens has been summoned away. idr. Valentine Boehler, who had been ailing for a. -few weeks, died on Tuesday morning. His familiar form will be much missed on our streets. -Mr. and Mrs. Dan McKay, of Warsaw, New York, have been the guests of Mre. Edward Martin for a week or two. Mr. .McKay is a cousin of Mr. Donald Mc- Kay, of this village,, with whom he made his home during his boyhood. -Miss Jessie MeDougalt has been spending some days lately with relatives in Goclerich township. -Mr. Andrew Calder has leased the house which belonged to the late Mrs. Papple, in rear of the church, and intends moving his family to the village in a short time. We regret that Mr. Calder is compelled to give np business on account of his leg, which has troubled him for many years, but grown much worse lately. Caries of the bone is the ailment. -The usual Thanksgiving ser- vice will be held in our church on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock. -Miss Graham has pre- sided at the organ in the Methodist church, Seaforth, during the past two Sabbaths. The many friends of this clever young lady are pleased to learn of the success of her at- tempt at hymn writing. The words of the beautiful soIo, Satisfied," sung/ by Mrs. Shaw at the lecture on Monday, evening, were composed by her, and we are informed that they have made a very favorable im- preasion wherever sung. The lecture on Monday night was one of the most eloquent, instruetive and interesting addresses ever delivered in our church. Rev. Mr. Grant has lost none of his old time ability and vigor, but rather seems to gather strength ats years advance. The collection amounted to about $17. Would it not be well for our churches to institute a series of such lec- tures, to be given, say monthly, during the winter. Mitch valuable information might in this way be imparted to the people, re - suiting in the breadth of thought,and hence, greater liberality. -Miss Marion Houston, who spent the past year with relatives in California, has returned. Life in the !Golden State has, evidently, agreed with her. She ' intends spending the winter in St. Marys, with her sister, Mrs. Grant. -A few weeks ago items of interest on Christian Endeavor work were asked for by a writer in THE EXPOSITOR. Here is one : ." ln 1895, 874 fewer were added to the Presbyterian church in Canada by profession of faith than in 1894. Now, the Endeavor Society is pecu- liarly Presbyterian by adoption, and is gen- erally regarded as the connecting link be- tween the Sabbath school and the church. Are not Endeavorers spending more of their energies in attending conventions and pre- paring glowing monthly reports than . in aggressive Christian work. Results seetn to indicate such a state of matters. • CROSS CUT SAWS. -We have a full line of the best Cross Cut Saws and Aires, at bottom prices. REID & WILSON, Seatorth. 1610-1 IF YOU HAVE A FINE WATCU, Clock, or any article of Jewelry that needs repairing, leave it with W R. Counter, manager jewelry department, at C. W. Peen's, Book Store, Seatorth, all work en- trustal to him will receive hie personal attention. 1510-1 WE FILL CROOKS with Lard and deliver to any part of town. B Balite BROS. COW CHAINS. -See our eock of151C0•02Ye Chains and Ties The goods are right and the prices low. Rain & Witmer, &Worth. 1610-1 DON'T FORGET that you can buy Watches, areas, jewelry, silverware, pipes, spectacles, &a. at a big discount for cash, during this month at C. 'W. PAM'S BOOk Store, Seaton's, W. R. Counter, Manager Jewelry department. 1510-1 HAVE YOUR CRom filled with Pure Lard white SS (MOW Et BEATTIE BROS. 1510 2 RUBBERS.--MeN'S rubbers, as loW as 40c, Ladies' rubberslas low as 25o. Ladies' storm rubbers ae low as 36c. Men'e red lined ovenhoes SI. Child's rubbers as low as 16c. Big veriety also of the best grades, all shapes, at the Cheap Cash Shoe Store, Carmichael Block opposite EXPOSITOR Office, 1451doors south of Weir's Hotel. SEASONABLE HARDWARE. -We have in stook all seasonable goods. See, the Dairy Churn. Examine our stock of Apple Parer.. Ram &Mimes, Seaforth, 1510-1 FRESH EGGS, good butter and p1o5u101f1ry wanted at A. Yonne's. Seaforth. NEW FUTN ITURE STORE. --Leatherdale & Landsborough,will open' in a, few days a Furniture and Undertaking establishment, in the old Golden Lion Store, formerly °coupled by R. Jameson; Maio Street, Seaforth. They will carry ae large and as good a stock of Furniture as can be found in the County, and will sell at rook bottom price', Under- taking a specialty. The buenal. will be conducted by Jour; LANDSBOROUOR and W. Laerneaoaret.the lat- ter having obtained a Diploma from Protesser Sulli- van, of Chicago, tor embalming in all it,s branches. Intending purchasers should wait tor the New Store. 1510-2 SPECIALS. -Spare Ribs, Tenderloin and Pure Lard. Beanie BROS. 1610- THANKSGIviNG DINNER. -The -Ladies' Aid Society, of the Seaforth Methodist Church, will give their Annual Thankegiving , Entertainment on the evening of Thanksgiving Day, Dinner served from aix to eight o'clock in Lecture room, folldwed by a musical and literary treat, in Audience room. Addresses by Revd's R. Millyard, of Clinton •, F. J. Oaten, of Bayfield ,•• and J. P. Westman, of Walton, and resident Ministers, interspersed by choice se. lections of music by the choir. The public are cordially invited. Admssion 25 coots. Ithts. 1W510. -1D. Beton; President. NEW ,FRUIT'S arrived at A. YouNo's, Sea - forth. Currants and raieins already cleaned. new figs, dates, shelled nuts, Crose & Blackwell peels, they are the beat on the market, all fresh.and new ak bottom prices. ° 1510-1 • MaTitimosrat..-A pleasant event took place at the Commercial hotel, in this town, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr. Fred Davis, jewelry merchant, and Mrs. Maggie Killer, daughter of Mr. Alex. Davidson, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at half past one, by Rev. R. Davis, of Sarnia, assisted by Venerable Archdeacon Davis, of London, uncles of the groom, and was witnessed by only imme- diate relatives of the bride and groom. The Rev. J. W. Hodgins, incumbent of St. Thomas' church, Seaforth, was also present as a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Davis left on the three o'clock train on a week's visit to friends in Toronto and St. Catherines. On their return they will take up their resi- dence in the house on Market street -lately occupied by; Mr. W. K. Pearce. , We ex- tend our congratulations to the bride and groom and wish them a king and happy married life. --Another of those interesting events that always cause a flutter of excitement among the female portion of humanity, took place in St. James' Church in this town, on Wednesday morning last, when Mr. William Casey, of the firm of Casey & Co., grocers, led to the altar Miss Mary -Melady, only daughter of the late Thomas Melady, of Hibbert. The nuptial knot was securely tied by Rev. Father Kealy, of Irishtown, in the absence of the resident pastor, who is confined to the house through illness, After the ceremony was over the happy couple, along with a number of invited guests, drove to the bride's mother's; where a Jaumptuous spread was laid, to which all did juatice, af- ter which the rest of the • day was spent pleasantly, as only such days are. We con- gratulate Mr. and Mrs. Casey on this aus- picious occasion, and trust that their lot through life will be both happy and pleas- ant. • ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT DEPARTS. -M r. Valenti n.e Boehler, of Egmcndville, one 'of the oldest residents of Tuckersmith, died at his residence in Egmondville, on Tuesday last, having reached the good age of 73 years and 9 -months. Mr. Boehler was a Germa.n by birth, and came to Canada about 45 years ago. He first located in New Ham- burg, where he resided for abdut two years. He then removed to Egmondville and en- gaged in the pottery business. Being frugal, industrious and a good business man he succeeded in making a competency in 'this business, and about twenty years ago he disposed of his business to his sou -in-law, Mr. Jacob Weber and has since been liv- ing a retired life. rie was& quiet,unassuming man, who nevItz took a prominent partv: in public affairs, but his sterlingintegrity and uprightness of character secured him the .most implicit confidence and the high esteem of his fellow men, while his obliging manner and kindly disposition made him many warm friends, who will sincerely re- gret his demise. In earlier years he was a remarkably active and vigorous man; but of late years he has been failing perceptibly, although it was only within tlie last few aVeeks that his case was considered Origerous. , His aged partner in life, two sons and two daughters survive him, to mourn his loss. The,funeral took place on - Thursday, the remains being taken from his late residence to St. Jamee' church and from thence to St. James' -emetery for inter - ment. ' • Otraaraz OF Tram -A new time table carne into force on the GrandTrunk Railway on Monday last. There is cOnsiderable change in the running of trains in this &a- ria. The morning train east is nearly half. an hour earlier and the evening train from Toronto is nearly an hour later getting in than, formerly. Trains leaVe Seaforth sta- tion as:follows :-Going east, -7.39 a. 'm. ; 3.15 p.m.; 5.20 p.m. Going west, -8:45 a.m.; 12.47p. m. • 10.12 p. m.• 6.15 p. m. On the London fiuron and liruce branch, trains leave Clintion as follows : Going south, - 7.40 a. m. ;14,23 p. m. Going north, -10.15 a. m. ; 6.55 p. m. The morning train south leaves Brucefield at 7.59,; Kippen, 8.08 ; Hensall, 8.15 ; Exeter, 8:35 ; Centralia, 8.45. The afternoon train 'south leaves Brucefield at 4.41 ; Kippen, 4.48 ; Hensall, 4.53 ; Exeter, 5.08 ; Centralia, \5.19: The morning train going north leaves ,Pentralia at 9.16 • Exeter, 9.30 • Hensall, 9.44 ; Kip - pen, 9.g0 ; Brucefield, '9.58. The afternoon train going north leaves Centralia at 5.47 ; ^ ...eases.] THE HURON EXPOSITOR Exeter, 6.00 ; Hensel', 0.15 ; Kippeh, 6.20 ; Brucefield, 6.28. The morning tram south leaves Whigham at 6.30 ; Belgrave, 6.44 ; Blyth, 6.56 ; Londesboro, 7.03. The after noon train south leaves Wingham at 3.15 ; Belgrave, 3.33 ; Blyth, 3.48 ; Londsboro, 3.59. On the Listowel and Wingharn branch the service has been reduced to one passenger train each way per day. They run as follows : Southward, - Wingham, 8.35 a. m. ; Bluevale, 8.45 a. In. ; Brussels, 9.00 a. m. ; Ethel, ,9.13 a. m. Northward, Ethel, 12.50 p. ; Brussels, 1.03 p. m ; Bluevale, L17 p. m. ; Wingham, 1.27 p. m. and 8.00 pa m. We will publish the full table properly corrected next week. • TEE BOWLERS' SUPPER. -Mr. W. Mor- ris, vice president of the Seaforth Bowling Club, entertained thee members of the club and a few friends at a complimentary sup- per at the Commercial hotel on Tuesday evening last.. At the appointed hour about forty gentlemen sat down to neatly spread tables and a sumptuous repast such as the Commercial has long been famed for. The physical feast concluded, the intellectual and musical feast etook precedence. The chair was occupied by the host of the even- ing, and the vice chair by Mr. James Mc- Michael, the veteran president. Song and sentiment succeeded each other in rapid succesition., and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close about twelve o'clock, all evidently surprised and sorry that the time had passed so quickly, end that the hour for parting had come. The genial and hospitable vice president was vvarmly com- mended by all for his generous hospitality and the handsome manner in which he en- •tertained the company, and the hope was very generally and very sincerely expressed that he may long remain among us to con- tinue his active interest in and encourage- ment of such 'healthful and invigorating sports as bowling and curling, in both of which he takes a deep interest, and both clubs are not a little indebted to him for the successes they have achieved both at home and abroad. We may here remark that the bowling olub,• although a comparatively young institution in our midst, has become very popular as a peetime. It has for its members many of th.e leading business and professional men of the town, and bids fair to become as successful 'and as widely re- nowned as our other athletic clubs. The past season, which is now closed, has been a very succestsful and satisfactory one, and it is anticipated that next year the membership will be more largely distributed, and that the successes of the club will be even more marked. • LOCAL BRIEFS. -On Friday of last week appearanees seemed to indicate that winter, with its storms and blasts, had determined to close right in on us. It snowed heavily nearly all day, until the ground was covered to a depth of several inches by the beautiful. This was rather tough corning so SOOH after the leeautiful Indian summer weather we had been enjoying for the previous two weeks. But nature took another turn and ',before Sunday was over, there was not much of the snow left. Since then the weather above has been delightful, but the mud is something terrible. -Messrs. Edward and Samuel Hinchley have been appointed agents for Seaforth and vicinity for the cel- ebrated Massey -Harris Company, and they are doing business right along in the old stand in Carmichael's block, They are both first-class, energetic inen;., who have the full confidence of the farmers of this com- munity, and the firm named axe fortunate in Bemiring such men with whom to entrust their business here. -On Monday night as Mr. Robert Scott, seedsman, was closingT the Safe in his office, he had the thumb of his left hand resting On Cie jamb of the doer, while with the other he gave the doer a shove to. • The heavy door caught his thumb and gave it a most painful squeeze, smashing the nail and nearly amputating the top. -Mr. Henry Hoffman, of Port Fin- lay, Algoma, made a pleasant call at THE 'EXPOSITOR foffice on Saturday last. Mr. Hoffman came east to attend the funeral of his father who resided near Toronto, and came up this Way to visit some friends. He has been in Algoma for about ten years, is" engaged in farming and has a good farm with about sixty acres of clearing. He is well pleased with his loca,tion, and speaks well of Algoma aa a place- for a, Poor man to make a good home in. There is quite a large settlement Huronites aroand where he lives, and he is of the same opinion as every person else, that they are a splendid class of people, honest and well doing. - Messrs. Riehardson & McInnis will shortly remove their stock of boots and shoes to the corner store in the Whitney block, lately vacated by Mr. Broderick. The store is to befitted up with plate glass front and made otherwise up-to:date.-The anniversary ser- vices in connection with the Seaforth Pres- byterianehurch will be held on Sunday, Deaember 13th, and the anniversary. tea - meeting on the following -Monday evening. The Rev. Mr. Neil, B. A., of Westminster church, Torontd, will preach the anniversaty sermons and deliver an address Monday evening. -The ladies of the Methodist church will have their usual Thanksgiving dinner and entertainMent on the afternoon , and evening of Thursday next. These entertainments are always most pleasant social events,, and we understand that the coming one is to be in advance of all its predecessors. This entertainment affords a very agreeable and profitable means of dos- ing up Thanksgiving day, and we are sure many of our citizens will take advantage of it. -Mr. William Smith, of north Main street, was,circulating a petition the other day and getting it numerously signed, ask- ing the council to have a lamp erected on that part of Main street. There is no doubt but a lamp would be of publie service at the point indiCated, and if the council can afford it they should grant the prayer of Mr. Smith's petition. He says if he can't get it in any other way, he is going to run for the council and get elected and try if he cannot.work it out by that means. -The freight shipments at Seaforth station are larger than from any other station on the line between Stratford and Goderich.-Mr. Murray, son of Rev. Mr. Murray, of Kin- cardine, and student of Knox college, preached in the Presbyterian church last Sabbath with' very much acceptance. He is a very clever young man. -Mr. George Lockhart, of McKillop, left on Tuesday for Toronto general hospital, where he expects to undergo an operation for the removal of cataracts from his eyes. Mr. Lockhart has been almost blind for the last ten years and hopes that the operation may prove success- ful.Major Anderson was out in Morris. a couple of days this week hunting, and he came home loaded down with rabbits, foxes and other game. When the ;Major fails to scare up sport, no person ehie need try. - Mr. William Jackson, of Clinton, represent- ed the bowling club of that town at the supper here on Tuesday evening last., --Sev- eral car loads of sheep and lambe are ship- ped from this station } every week. ISheep seem to meet with ready sale this fall. - There was heavy thunder and sharp' light- ning early on Wednesday morning. The weather wise say that this is a sure indication,of an open winter. -Next Thurs- day being Thanksgiving day, all the busi- ness places lia,tewn will be closed. -Messrs. Landaborongh and Leatherdale have leased the old Golden Lion store inthe Oddfellow's block and will open, out a furniture and undertrking establishment in it about the 1st of December. -Mr. A. D. Sutherland, deputy -postmaster, has been confined to his home for several days past. -by illness. -The other morning while on their way to work,the clerks in the Dominion bank were rather startled on seeing an unusual -crowd standing in front of the bank, and their im- aginations immediately pictured scenes of daring burglary. On enquiry, however, it proved nothing more serious than the faot that the janitress had got a key fast in the look and was unable to remove it. -Mr. John Turner has returned from his shooting expedition in Muskoka, bringing with him a, fine deer. If there is any game to be got Mr. Turner will be sure to get it. -The fire alarm sounde d about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, but it proved a false alarm. The firemen were pretty mad as there was a heavy down -pour of rain at the time. -Dr. Burrows will give a medical address in the rooms of the Young Men'a Christian mode, - tion ,on Wednesday evening next at the usual hour, and young men generally are cordially invited. -Mrs. John Crosby, of Hallett, and her sister, Miss Campbell, of Ayrshire, Scotland, were spending a couple of days in town this weelacalling on friends. -We are informed that 15 ten cent pieces are still reqeired for the Y. M. C. A. mirl- ing board, which has arrived. -Next Thurs- day being appointed as a day of general thanksgiving throughout the province, there will be divine service in St. Thomas' church at 19:30 a. tn.-The choir and teachers of St. Thomas church and Sunday school were pleasaatly entertained at the Rectory on Wednesday evening. -We . most cordially welcome to our town the two newly married couples who are about to take up their resi- dence in Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stinson, of Bayfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Hoggarth, of Cromarty. -The weather up to yesterday evalt so mild that nutnerous dandelions were in full bloom on the lawns and street sides, which is something unus- ual at this season of the year. -The many friends of Mc. Samuel' Stark will be sorry to learn that de does not improve in health. He is confined to the house and partly to bed, not being able to sit -up much. -Mr. Richard Honey, who is engaged in the hay - pressing and shipping business in Middlesex county, spent seiteral days here last week visiting his wife, and daughter. -Miss Eva Acheson, of Goderich, visited at Mr. J. C. Greig's this week. -Mr. 0. B. Leslie, of London, spent Sunday last in town at the residence of Mr. Harry Jeffrey. • FARMERS' INSTITUTE MEETINGS. -Mr. Hodgson the superintendent of Farmers' Institute's in this Province, has got his work in good shape this year. He hail already arranged and published the programme for !the coming season. Institute meetings will be held in this county at the following places and on the dates named : Bruce - field, January 5th ; Exeter, January 6th ; Brussels, January 5th • Dungannon, Janu- ary 6th ; Wraxeter, january 12th ; Hen- sel', February 2nd ; Dashwood, February 3rd ; Kirkton February 4th ; Belmore, February, 20th' ; Lakelet, February 22nd ; Fordwich, February 24th • Belgrave, Feb- urary 25th . Leadbury, 'February 26th ; Londeaboro. 'February 27th. In addition to local talent, the Brucefield and Exeter meet- ings will be addressed bY H. L. Hutt, B. S. A., horticulturist, distario Agricultural College ; L. Patton, Oxford Mills ; and R. Harcourt, B. 8. A., assistant chemist, agri- cultural college. The Brassels and other meetings, of the same list, will be addressed by Mr. Thomas McMillan, Seaforth, and Mr. Thomas Fraser, 13ruceield. The Hen - sail, Dashwood and other meetings on that list, by Lieutenant-Colonel D. McCrae, Guelph • R. Thompson of St. Catharines ; Nelson ilonteith, B. S'. A., Stratford,- and W. Shearer, Bright. The Belgraye,Londes- horo and other meetings on that list by L. Patton, Oxford Mills • James McEwing, Drayton ; E. Morden, Niagara Falls South ; M. Burrell, St. Catharines. It will be seen from this list that all the meetings in this county are to beattended by very strong deputations, and wille undoubtedly, be both interesting and instructive. As an index of how rapidly these institute meetings have grown and the membership of the Institutes increased, we give the following particulars from the directors' report : The first meet- ings were held in 1885. Since then the an- nual growth has been remarkable. In 1885 twelve meetings were held ; in 1886 twenty- six ; in 1887 forty ; in 1888 sixty ; in 1889 sixty ; in 1890 seventy-five ; in 1891 ninety- five ; in 1892 one hundred and twelve • in 1893 one hundred and nineteen ; in 1894 one hundred and thirty-three ; in 1895 three hundred and three ; and in 1896 six hundred and sixty-sbe meetings were held, and many requests for assistance for the holding of other meetings were received which could not be granted. The total at- tendance at the various sessions of the Farmers' Institute meetings for each year; since they were established has been as fol- lows : In 1885, 2,808 ; in 1886,6,084 ; in 1887, 9,360 ; in 1888,. 14,040 ; in 1890. 17,- 550 ; in 1891, 22,230 ; in 1892, 26,208 ; in 1893, 27,846 ; in 1894, 31,122 ; in 1895, 71,- 1)33 • and in 1896, 102,461. , 1, 1 • - _ Brussels.' 'LOCAL BRIEFS. -W. H. Kerr has sold the Salvation Army Barracks to John Wright for $140.-A deputation of leading officials of the Grand Trunk railway passed through here on Wednesday, and are holding confer- ences with the municipal officials and others about the late changes, as the dissatisfaction is widespread and will materially affect the trade of that company through this part, unless they make some changes. From the present service it now takes 12 hours to come from Goderich to Brussels, 11 hours to go to Toronto. Palmerston and Kincardine are the only stations that can be reached and retyrn the same day. A man could do it on foot as well as by rail. Our live stock men are talking about going to the Canad- ian Panific railway, as the stock is now taken or the freight trains at night to be shunted around every yard on the line. - The new furniture shop is getting l'in its stock these days and will be ready for busi- ness before long. -W. II. McCracken, the oldest merchant in Brussels, has been com- pelled to go out of business on account of financial troubles. Some years ago he got encumbered by endorsing for other parties, and since then he has been striving manful- ly to redeem himself, and grinding out his whole life by degrees, all to no purpose, for with increased competition and stress of hard times, he had to give np. He will have the sympathy of many friends and all who know and esteem him. e_____ Morris. NOTES. -Miss Cora Souch is home again, after spending a month in St. I Marys. -Mr. George White, of Vaughan, spent a few days this week with his old friends, 011 the lst line, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sellars. -Mr. Richard Mitchell, of the 3rd line, has bought a grain crusher, and will start up businees in Molesworth. This will be handy for the farmers of that vicinity, as they have ,no chopping mill near. -Messrs. Richard Armstrong and Frazer Embury re- turned from the Bruce peniasula on Friday night last, where they had gone on a deer hunting expedition. These two old hunters report game 'very, scarce this year, se scarce that they returned empty handed. They haYe made several trips to the peninsula, and this is the first time they have come home without all the deer the law would let them take. -We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mr.A.Speir,of the 4th concession. -Mention was made last week of the illness of Mr. Thomas Sheridan, 5th line. This week we have to record his death, which took place on Friday evening last. Deeeased i had been ailin for some time, but no one thought the e d was so near. The funeral took place on Mond y to Brussels cemetery and was largely atte ded. Rev. Mr. Allin, of Brussels, took ch rge of the service, in place of Rev. Mr. S aw, who was absent. Deceased had reach d the great age of 80 years and 8 months. -The council met on Monday. All were present but the reeve, Who attended the funeral of Alr,Wm. Sheri- dan, he being a relative of deceasede-J. Clegg's houseils about ready to be occupied. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Clegg long life and • prosperity in their new home. -W . Michie ir., visited near Jamestown laat A. Pipe is home frons Brandon Manitoba. He says the sleighing was good a't the above place when he left. -We were visited by a heavy fall of snow on Friday last. Sleighs were mil on Saturday. Since then how- ever,•we have been wading in mud and water. -If Pur country roads were all made high in the centre, travelling would be more comfortoble. • Ethel. NOTES. -There will be a shooting match at Querrin's hotel on Thanksgiving day. - John Elliott returned from California last Saturday. The ohange of climate did him no good. -A large number attended Robert McKay's sale on Tuesday. -John Patterson is on a business trip to Orangeville this week. -The taking off of two trains on our railway is a great tnconvenienc to the trav- elling public. We have only two mails each way now. -Mr. Saint, of Wingham, has taken a position as clerk in II. F. McAllis- ter's store.-Wm.Simpson has improved his property by the addition of a large atable. • roxeter. BRIEFS. -Considerable exciternent is now being shown in the county council elections, and rumors are abroad of some " dark horses yet to appear on the scene. Every- thing at present points to the election of Mr. Robert Miller, who deserves the eitedi- vided support of all parties, and no one can be brought out who can better fill the bill. His election is assured. -Mr. Fred 'Orr is home visiting friends. -Reuben Martin re- turned from Manitoba on Saturday last. He had been away for about two years. - Mr. Alex. Sanderoon leaves for WasLington Territory on Monday next. He has a num- ber of friends put there. -W. R. Thompeon, of Teeswater, shipped a car load of elm from here on Friday lash -Rev. Mr. Shaw, of Belgrave, was.visiting here last week. - Ensign Wiggins, of the Salvation Army, paid this elace a visit on Monday last. -C. %V. Andrews occupied the pulpit of the Methodiet church in Belgrave on Sabbath butt. • .1Kappen. G 00D TIME. -The next meeting of the Literary Society, Friday evening, Ndvember 27th, promises to be the best of the Iseason, as a first-class program is being prepared, consisting of vocal and instrumental music. But the special feature willibe a play entit- led, " Fun in a Restaurant.' This play was given two wintere ago in Ulu' place with grand success, and it is to be repeated on the above mentioned evening by the same company, by request. All should avail them- selves of this opportunity of hearing this play, as it is an evening's entektainment in itself. • Staffa. NOTES. -The annual fowl supper under the auspices of the Methodist church will be held on the evening of Thanksgiving day. A splendid supPer will be served by the ladies, after which a program of music, speeches, etc., ' will be given. This will be the event of thr season in our neighborhood, and all who wigh to enjoy a social and pleas- ant evening shisuld attend. -Mr. William Fell has his new wind mill in running order and is now running his crusher by wind motor'. • Centralia. DOINGS. -Rev. Dr. Ayleaworth, of Port Stanley, was a visitor at the parsonage last week. -Thomas Neil is laid uP with a sprained anklee-LJames Delgaty moved into the village on Saturday, and is occupying the house where James McFad formerly re- sided. -One of the hotel keepers in the village was fined the other day for selling liquor during prohibited hours. -There was a shooting match in the village on Thursday last in which a number of sports took part. -A meeting of the South Huron Ministerial association was held at he Caven church mange, Exeter, on Monday last. Rev. W. H. Butt read a paper on 'Mohammedanism,' and arrangements were made for the next meeting, which is to be held in the James street church, Exeter, the first Monday in December. • DOTS. -Miss Ella Carroll, teacher in Irishtown school, has been re-engaged for 1897 at an increased sahtry.-Mr.' Evans, who has been a resident of Manitoba for some years, is home on a visit. His' many friends are glad to see him. -Mr. MeEwing, who has been station Master hare daring the absence of Mr. Symonds, has returned to his home in Palmerston. -Mr. Murray, of the Dominion hotel, is laid up with .a bad cold. • Hullett. CREA MERY M EETING4-The annual meet- ing of the Londesboro Butter and Cheese Manufacturing Company will be held in Beira hall, Londesboro, on Wednesday, No- vember 25th. Shareholders' meeting at one, and general meeting at two o'clock p.m. All persons interested in dairying are in- vited to be present. • 346Killor . SCHOOL ENTERTA INMENT. -A musicali and literary entertainment will be given in Sec- tion No. 6 McKillop, on the evening of. Fri- day,Noverriber 27th. There will be a splen - ,did programme, and all who desireto spend. a pleasant and profitable evening should be sure to attend. The chair Will be taken at 8 o'clock. . 1 SUCCESSFuL SALE. --Mr. Andrew Goven- lock's sale at Winthrop, on Wednesday, was well attended and proved a grand success, but owing to the evening being extremely wet all Wag not sold. The proceeds of the amount sold was $1;160. bill... Govenbsek intends having a clearing sale of the balance of his stock and other effects, together with his entire tract of land, on , or about De- cember 8th. i Ammer. SUPPER. -The first supper in connection with the Winthrop cheese fac- tory was held at Mr.Thomart Archibald's on Tuesday evening, the 10th inst. the factory having closed on the previous gaturday, af- ter a very favorable season. Besides the milk drawers cheese maker ete., there were present l4r. and Mrs. John Govenlock; Mr. and Mrs. John Shannon, William Sta- ples, Alex. Ross and ethers, with their beat girls. Music was fnrnished by Mr. Staples in his old free and easy etyle, while Mrs. John Govenlock presided et the organ and favored the company with sOme of her songs, which were rendered in good style. Crockinole, cards, fparchesi and other games were played. Too much credit 'can- not be given the hostess, MPS. Archihald. i The tables fairly groaned under the load of fowl and other delicacies,and Tom surprised the guests the way he waited on them and tripped the light fantastic at the same time. Everybody went home feeling they had spent a very enjoyable evening, and some who were not there missed a treat. Evety- thing was lovely and the goose Went out' of idea 1 ie DEATH OF MR. AITCHISON.--lt an- nounced last week in THE EXPOSIT that Mr. William H. Aiteheson, of the 5th con- cession of McKillop, had passed &weir. He died on Monday, the 9th inst., at the'age of 76 years. Deceased was born in Glasgow, and served his apprenticeship to the tailor- ing. Shortly aft r his marriage tP Miss 1 Jean Aitcheson, hey came to Canada, 56 years ago, and.af r a short sojourn at Paris they removed to Blandford, where they lived for 25 years. From there they settled on the 16th concession of Grey township, and afterwards located in McKillop, where they resided for the past 25 years, Mrs. WM. Martin, of Brussels, and. Dr. Wm. NOVEMBER 20, 1896, Aitcheson, of Ortonville, Michigan, are their children. Lung trouble wae the cause of Me. Aitcheson's death,.and he' hid been ill for two -and a half years, having been confined to bed -since June 23rd last. Mrs. Aitcheion died eleven years ago. The sub- ject of this notice wes a straightforward main who enjoyed the respect of the entire community. He was a Presbyterian in re- ligion and a Liberal in politics. He was an ardent student, and was well read on misty subjects. The'present Mrs. Aitcheson was a Miss Pearson, of Paris. The funeral took place on Wednesday. Rev. Mi. Musgrave, of whose church deceased was a worthy rnember, conducted the service. Blyth. NOTF,S.-Mr. Alfred Robinson is in Wrox- , eter at present on business. -Rev. Mr. New- combe, of Clinton, ocCupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday last, Rev. Mr,. Rigsby being in Clinton on that day. - Mr. Matthew Floody has moved into Mrs. M.,.Young's house. -The Grey, Young and Sparing salt works have resumed work. - The Christian Eiadeavor society of Auburn, ;visited the Endeavor society of this place on Tuesday evening, but on account of bad roads and bad weather the visiting society was not so largely represented as it would have been under more favorable circumstan- ces. A most enjoyable and instructive time was however, spent by both societies. -Rev. A. iicLean preached for Rev. Mr. Hamil- ton of Londesboro on Sunday, as he is not yet able to attend to his duties on account of his recent sickness. -We understand a movement is on font to establish what may be termed a Club Room, or evening resort, where the young men may spend their eve- nings during the winter months. We would say, do not be selfish, but invite your lady friends to join in your social amusements and pastimes. Zurich. NOTES. -Mr. Stelk was moved away from bin employer's, Mr. C. Wilson's, to his home last Saturday, in a. sleigh. He has greatly improved. -Mr. Menno Leveler, from near Cavalier, North Dakota, arrived here last Monday night, to visit his friends. -Mr. John Hess, while working in the flax mill on Monday last, became sick and had to go home, and is now very low with inflam- mation of the lungs. -Mr. Peter Lamont shipped his last lot ef sheep for this fall a few days ago. -Mrs. Wm. MeClinchey, after four days' sickness, died on Sunday last. Her remains were interred in the Bayfield cemetery lase Tuesday afternoon. The sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and children. -Mr. John Hauch and wife, after a short visit with his brother Philip, left for their home, near Platteville, last Wednesday. -Mr. August Heist and wife, of Crediton, were visiting their friends here over Sunday. -Mr. Thos. Johnson has sold one of hls dwellings to Mrs. Holbine, from Stephen township. She -intends to move into it shortly. -Mr. Dan- iel McCormick moved from here to Seaforth last spring, and this week moved back to our town again. Dan thinks there is no place like Zurich. TheY moved into Mr. Thomas Johnsosys house. -Mr. J. G. Sch. luchter was called away to Sebewaing,Michi- gan, as witness in a law suit which is being tried there this week. He left last Tues- day, -The revival meetings in the Evan- gelical church are still going on, and are being productive of much good, seven or eight having professed conversion, and they expect a number more. They are doing a grand work, and at the same time reviving the congregation. Rev. D. Braund is a hard worker. 13rucefleld B. R. HIG,GINS, general fire and life insur- ance agent, notary public, donveyancer,commissioner for taking. affidavite, &o. Private funds on first mortgage on good farm property, at 6 per cent. At home every morning and Wedoesday of each week. 1464 PENCILLINGS.-At the last meeting of the Stanley township conncil,'it was decided to hold a public meeting of the ratepayers to consider the advisability of selecting some suitable person to represent this part of the division in the county council. -Mr. David McIntosh, V. S. has purchased an elegant Mason & Risch Piano from a Toronto firm. - Mrs. J. B. Jamieson, who , has been absent for some time visiting friends in Dakota, re- turned heme last week. -Mr. and Mrs. Fach, left some days' ago for St. Louis, whither they have gone to consult a special- tst, regarding ,'Mr. Facifs health whiche we are sorry to say, still continues very poor. -Mr. Charles Reid' shipped another cargo of fine Jambs,. 350 in all last week. -Mr. Joseph Robinaon, carriage 'builder, has itAtt- ed to his stock of carriages a fine stock of pumps of all sizes ' and shapes. Those de- siring anything in that line would do well to give hint a call. -Mr. James Foote. who is at present, attending Clinten Collegiate, - with a view of entering Knox College, preached be Londesboro hest Sabbath. Ide will ale° supply the same pulpit for one month. -Mr. Hugh Aikenhead returned home on Saturday from his trip to Manitoba. -The anction sale of Mr. Wm. Ross, which took place last week, was largely attended, and everything oflered for sale was disposed of at a good price. -The total expenses of the famous Halliday law snit amounted to nearly , $1,300. This amotint, if properly spent on the roads, would have gone a long way in making them much :safer for the travelling puhlic. . ' . Exeter. LOCAL BRIEFS. -Mr. R. S. Lang, Exeter's apple king, has already shipped 180 cars of apples, Which contained' 23,500 barrels to foreign markets. -Messrs. Willis & Curtin are purchasing turkeys for shipment to the old country. -Mr. Wesley Snell shipped three carloads of cattle! tdd' Baden and St. Petersburg thiaweek.-Mr. D. Davis ship- ped one car of cattle to Toronto, and one car of hogs to Ingersoll. -Mr. D. Spieer's new _house is nearing : completion. --This place was visited by si heavy snow storm on Thursday night last week, and the merry jingle of the sleigh bells peould be heard for a day or two. On. Monday. however, the snow had all disappeared. -Miss Bella rast week for Wroxeter, where she will: estcott is visiting ‘t the parsonage, Cen- ralia, this week.-Mis. John Braund left spend the winter with her son, Dr. IL Braund.-Mr. Thomas Fitton intends build- ing a fine brick residence on his property, Exete# South, in the ispring.-Mr. Thomas onell, evho had his leg broken in the gravel pit a few weeks ago, is doing nicely. Carrunn.-On Wednesday of last week, a man walked into this village from the south, carrying a small parcel fastened with a shawl strap. He registered at the Com- mercial hotel as J. S. Daley, St. Marys. De- tective Westeott saw him there, and sus- pecting that he was not what he represented himself to be, kept a watch on his actions. The next morning, Mr. Westcott canvassed a portion of the villag after him and found lineator and the La les' Home Journal at i out that he was takin , orders fior the De - $1 fer the two papers or 50 cents singly. These journals cannot be purchased from the firm for lees than $1 each. Hegave re- ceipts for the monies he received,and signed the name of J, Lyons. agent, Lucan. De- ctive Westeott telephoned to Lucan and was informed that no• person of that name was or had been a resident of Lucan. He at once procured a rig and followed him to Hensall, Kippen, Brucefield and Seaforth. At the latter place he' was ceptured, after having made a sale"to seine parties there,and having canvassed eighteen others there, and reeeiving promisee from them that they would give him fhe caele if he called on Fri- day morning. He signed the name of J. S. Lyons St. Marys agent, to the receipt which'he gave in geaforth. He was placed in the Seaforth lock-up on Thursday night, Better be Born LUCKY THAN RICH, Is an old, old saying, but it is not upon. LUCK that we depend to win your favor,. but rather by genuine deserving merit. Every dollar's worth of patronage eye re.. ceive, we expect. to earn by honest, pee. distent effort. • It has come to this, that we have flow only a few weeks more Ao sell goods before the close of the year, and we want to dis- pose of as much nf our Fall and Winter stock as possible by that time. We there- fore, confidently ask you for a good share of your patronage, upon the condition of Ione prices for anything you may require. There is a good assortment of everythingt which is moat in demand just now, auch MEN'S OVERCOATS BOYS' OVERCOATS HEAVY 'UNDERWEAR WOOL BLANKETS SHAWLS AND WRAPS LADIES' MANTLES MANTLE CLOTHS HEAVY DRESS GOODS LADIES' FUR CAPES LADIES' FUR COATS AND AIILLINERY. Those who desire to make their money go - the farthest, and at the same time anxious - to get the best that's going, should call and see what we are offering, and also note how - CHEAP WE ARE SELLING. rxqam E. McFAUL Dry Goods Company, Seaforth's Greatest Cash Dry Goods Store - and was brought before Mr. John Beattie, J. P. of Seaforth, on Friday afternoon at 4- o'cloch, when several witnesses were ex- amined. He was committed to Goderich tes stand his trial. Before the magistrate, he - gave Ms name as J. J. Hanlon, and Ms .home, Princeton, Ont. Upon investigation. it was found that he had heea oPerating Woodetock, St. Marys, Ingersoll, London, and other places. At Liman, on Tuesday the 10th, he canvassed that village and etaid at the Central Hotel, registering -his name as T. S. Bennett, Woodstock. He left there on Wednesday morning fellowing, for Chin- deboye, Exeter and other points North,leav- hag his hotel bill at Lucien unpaid. Wehave not as yet heard when he will he tried at Goderich, but there are several charges ag. ainst him for fraud and obtaining money, ea false pretences. He is ttbout 32 years of age, and a stout healthy fellow, able ta earn a livelihood at hia trade, as a brick -layer, if he would only work. There are several ag- ents such as this man scouring the country, who should be looked after by the people. • Gorrie. LOCAL GATHERINGS.-MeLaughlin & Com- pany are holding a dissolution sale at the • Glasgow House. -Mr. JaMes Walker has - erected a stable in the rear of his blacks emith shop. The hard times do not seem tta • affect him, -Mr. 0. Knowlson has amnoun- ced his intention of abandoning the mercau- tile business. -The citizens of Gorrie are dig; cussing the advisability of purchasing a lot for epark.-Mr. John McArter, our former - photographer, has returned from Manitoba. -Mr. R. Copeland, who has been managing. a bakery businests for more than a year in ow town, has sold out to Mr. Harry King, his baker. -Mr. B. Scott has moved into hie commodious cottage, just north of the Bap- tist church, Main street. -So brisk has been.. the business in the Glasgow House during the past week that the firm have secured the services of Mr. J. Wade their former - elerk.-Miss Carrie James 'has gone to - wait on her sister, Mrs. Dow, of Mitchell, who is at present seriously ill. -Mr. Arnold Tate is recovering from a severe attack of inflammation. -The eainual meeting of the Bible society was held in St. Stephen's church on Thursday, last week. It wss addressed by Rev. Mr. Grant, the agent of . the society, and the resident ministers. - Mr. John Harding is now comfortably es- tablished 'in his new brick house, in the rear of the Presbyterian church -Snows to the depth of four or five inches, fell on Thursday night, Nat week. -Several rases. of whooping cough are at present reported in the village.-eirs. Pelle and family, of Sault Ste Marie, are visiting at the home of her father, Mr. John Ardell, of this village. Our photograph gallery is to be opened this week. -The new picket fence, recently erected in.froet of Mr. John Ardell's lot, greatly improves the appearance of his - piece. Dashwood. NOTES. -A very interesting and pleasant event took place at the Evangelical parson- age, on Wednesday evening, when Miss Hattie, only daughter of Mr. Wm. Snider, was united in marriage to Mr, Henry Schroeder, a prosperous young farmer of this place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Eby. The young couple wilt reside on a farm about a mile west of the - village. May they live a long and happy - wedded life. -Mr. C. Fritz has moved. hiw stock of boots and shoes ene door west of Paulin's hardware store, in the Hartleib- bIock.-Mr. August Schroeder has moved into the house on Main street, which he. recently purchased from Mr. Wm. Pfaff. -- Mr. T. Snell has beeh engaged to teach the school in section No. 8, Hay, for 1897. Mr. Snell is a good teacher and the trustees of No. 8 have made a wise choice. -Miss M. Morrison, principal of Dashwood school, has- been engaged to teach a school in Manitoba, at a salary of $400. -Mrs. Einwaellter, of Michigan, is visiting friends in and around_ Dashwaaa. • Stanley - COUNCIL DOINGS. -Council met at ther call of the reeve, on Monday, November 9th. The members were all preeent. The - action of the reeve and deputy yeeve in set - ding the Halliday vs. Stanley suit, by panr- ing the plaintiff $300 was approved, and saw order issued for the amount. The account of Garrow & Proudfoot, in connection with: the same suit was settled, the amount being $200, and. the reeve and deputy reeve were each paid $10 for their trouble and expense in connection with thesuit. The total ex- pense of this suit to the township fromstarti to finish, was $1,266.70. An order was drawn for $5.2.5 to pay expense of showing' the Provincial Road. Inspector over the roads in the township. The reeve and as- sessor were paid $3 each for selecting jurors - It was decided by the council to call a meeting of the ratepayers of the township in the town hall, on Monday, November 23rd, at 2 o'clock p. m., to consider the ad- visability of putting a candidate iu the field for county councillor. All gravel accounts- • are required to be handed in at regular meeting of the council, on Monday, Noe vember 30th. THIRTII WOMB NI OUR EXPLA It often happen often you may said in. done, th do not hear of For the benefit not have readj what we -calle4 would Uke to reason for eallin at wholesale &Idol are the only prie,es. We M tvery artiele • to be losing rn benefit, but ing y5, that haV about hall the] we are Ole to half the regul! quotations will page of this paj are bathed 1.11 believe we hal /our money bai There le one Iiii mention in. tbe our.$7 -e..C11181 tO tUStOi V-6, 'The best Men's Pants, i! tweed, at $1 a, got WE HAVE 01 GR510 „ On the Wrong Str SEAFORT WA We are open. to 'tressed Poultry, Call before disposi duce, and vurplel - BEAT, South Main Strei I ittiroRi ESTART, ES-11FTul G. 7-thmervz, a:zelesrtiolurthg ray charges and 1 ..-UmjuhiaplioTotwfRAbnlie;utnyessi,d,Se:rsiEEbsgnav and paying chargee. 1 1 r4 Gornto -ARIA oun BRU W. SCOTT, Br London Road. MISTRAY COLT. undersigned, of Blake, about the colt, two years old - The owner OATI ha and paying eharges. 13LLS AND •1 SUP on Lot 21 thoroughbred Bel limited ;number --Terme--One dolla with the privilege also has two regil They are -about 20 first class animals. linvflial-hetaatirirfR'd:e5u8silara:rthrEe_e:Ysol:rtiliTt:Thebarareealnr:111 _good bearing t esiribli, -property, Wild will be reate4 am the premises NXTANTED;-Br V V feg Canadi liter Life and ROI Dufferin. A thrilll tbe queen as girl like romance ; gra books en time ; elusive territory ;_ LEY-OARRET803 West, Toronto, On The cCHAal They are treryi -Plemed lin the bee nem public; Mill keeper and Steno] Col'IC°e6iyulTAeo.reilarilk: ajl9riejit .ut°erklitooet°thtiLbsegast have now -an ap Businese College 1 the ShOrthand department, add Notici 'Themes Neal Township, witr -dates Dinned, for Londeabor0. en Deoeml All taxes not Pa -6 par rent addlui 5