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however, is not likely to be. Mr. Patetsoh
has an old enoagh head to know that a bird
in the hand is worth two ix .the bush. "al3e
sides North Grey having come to his re eue
in time of need, and elected him when he
-.e_needed-a seat, he will continu.e to repre ent
that constituency and let South •Brant ook
up some person. else.
. There is nothing so successful in this
world as auccess, . and there i nothing ho
sure to win favor as to have favors to bestow.
Now that the Hort. -Clifford Baton has se-
cured the position of Minister of theInterior
in the Dominion Government, and been
elected for Brandon, his sun is in the
ascendant and the people of Manieoba and
the Northwest are like to eat him up. He
is beset by candidates forlavors, nation-
al and personal, and is being banqueted in
every cornea of the country.. The people
are tumbling over each other in their e rush
to do him honor. Joe Martin, who was the
white headed boy a few months ago, having
been turned down politically, is now heard
of no more. Those who formerly did him
honor are now groveling to Mr. Siftori:
But, every dog bas his day, only some have
a longer day than others. After Sifton will
come some person else. When Ms power to
dispense patronage. .ceases,, his popularity
will wane and he will be no more than Mar-
tin is now. Public opinion is a mighty
fickle dame, as well as all ungrateful one. '
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The figthe between the parenthesis, after each
one denotes the Inge of the paper on which the
advertisement will be found.
Useful Gifts -J. L. Rmith (5)
Contradictory -McKinnon & O. (6)
Expect Great Things -Gilroy & Wiseman /5)
Holiday Goods -Lumsden & Wilson (6)
" House Wanted -Expositor Office (6)
Nomination Meeting -Alex. Smillie (6) ,
Poultry Wanted -A. G. King (3)
3faving Sale -Richardson & McGinnis (8)
Pigs for Sale -Hugh Rof,s (6)
Winter Term—W. J. ICIliott (6)
just Two Week -Greig & Macdonald (1)
A Puzzle -A. G. Ault (5)
Clearing out Sale -Fred Davis (8)
Slaughter Sale -7C. W. Papst (8)
Fancy Dress Goods-(8)-A.G. Van F.gmond's Sons (8)
Christmas eeweiry-(2)--4. Mercer (8)
What we Want -Casey & Co. (8)
Christunsi Presents-(v)-trimsden & WilSon (8)
Lamps and Carving Sots -(3)-8. Mullett Co. (8)
Wood Wanted-Leatherdale & IAnd4borough (8)
Furniture-Broadfoot, 1,1x: & Co. (8)
13'g Drop in Shoes -(3)-W. H. Willis (8)
Furniture, Undertaking, eot.-Broadfoot Box & co.
, Christmas Goods --D. S. Fauit. (8)
wilson't Cash. Gr000ry-C. Wilson. (8)
Christmas Gifts -R. Wi lis. (1)
' Accounts-4,ra! Davis. (8)
trlit Nan Crpoitor.
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SEAfFORTH, FRIDAY, Dec. llth, 1896
aria Notes and Conatnents-
Tile Toronto papers have a, rich harvest
just now publishing huge advertisements for
the big departmentalstoresancl the Roseland
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mining:- companies. They are making a good
deal more money in this way than a great
many will make out of the gold mines which
they are advertising, but it is always an ill
4 wind that does not blow some person
good. The mining ventures are about as
safe for the public to invest in as some of
the great bargains " advertised by the
big stares. They are both catchy.
The contritiseian appointed to enquire
into theBrussels' post ofliee business, will
open at the town hall, Brussels, on Tuesday
next. 1 he commissioner will report to the
departmentand the nature of that report
will guide the Postmaster General in his
deeisione It looks, at any rate, as if the
Government had determined to give the
postmaster a, fair chance for his official life.
'Cadet the old regime the official decapita-
tion would have been made with much lege.;
ceremony. In the choice vernacular of the
inimitable Sam Hughes-, he would be
" bounced - quick.' We omit the middle
phrase.
;Frederick Small, a contraetor for the far-
rdshing of supplies to the Hamilton House
of Refuge, has been proven guilty of de-
frauding that institution by not giving as
good material as he promised to and charg-
ing for articles he never delivered. He has
aust been sentenced by the police magistrate
tee pay a fine of four -hundred dollars or to
*serve six months in prison. It is just pos-
ible that same of those connected with the
oustruction of the Huron House of Refuge
ould
no. escape entirely scot free if they
ere pursued in Iike mauner.
A coritemporary predicting a largo in-
rease of population into Manitoba and the
fNorthwest in the immediate future, dra,ws
e following accurate picture of the situa-
on : It should not be a difficult matter to
attract settlers to the richest agriculture'
and in the world and which is surrounded
y gold mines. That is the position of the
great Northwest. There is gold to the east
of it,. gold to the west of it, 'Coal to the
orth of it and wheat all over it., Immi-
ants wile want a better country than that
111 have to go to lleaven to find a place to
mit them. t 'Hardy, industrious men, who
are willing to work and expect to reap a
mpetence from _their labor, will have their
ambition gratified in Northwestern Can-,
_ e.da.
A hot political contest i no* in progress
n the constituency of Stormont, which
Jades the large manufacturing town of
:lornwall. The vacancy was caused by the
eath of the late Dr.Bergin, M.P. The doc-
or was a. Conservative and. represented the
onstituency for fifteen or twenty years.
he Conservatives, therefore, are making a
esperate struggle to hold it, "while the
kits seern just as determined to win. The
:aenservativeacandidate is a Mr. Leech, at
,iading barrister of the town, and the Re-
arm candidate is Mr. Snetsinger, a rich
iercliant of a. township village and : an
,
Id political campaigner. The constituency
swarming with big guns and smaller ones
both sides, and political heelers of all
grees of ueefulness are at work on the
-Atreets and beck conceseions. Hon George
tester and Sir Adolphe Caron on the oue
ide, and Hon. Wm. Paterson, Hen. Mr.
Parte, andothers high up have been assist -
their reepectiae sides. It will be the
attest fight since the North Grey struggle,
e Id the result is donbtful.
'The good people of the Queen city are
ang agitated mice m.ore on the Sunday
a.eet car question. The city council and
e street railway company have been
g ekerieg all summer. The company have
;en wanting the council to submit a by -
*to the people, but the council refused to
this unless the company would agree to
!-I-tain terms, which_ they refused to grant.
3th parties, it seems, have now reached
understanding, ahd the vote will likely
taken shortly. The companyagrees to
e a continuous service to the Wand from
part of the city, without additional
urge, providing- the eity erects the bridge
ross the bay, and in the event of the Sam-
e 7 service by-law carrying, they will give
en tickets for a quarter, good all thin
lese are considered to be very valuable
acessions and it is feared by those oppos-
'to Sunday street care that, thej will have
trong tendency to make the by-law darry.
ere will be a big fight and it is likely to
ne off in January at the municipal
otions.
M the South Brant election trio,' held at
antford last week, Mr. Robert Henry,
e` (Conservative candidate, who defeated
Mr. Patterson laet June, was unseat -
It was proven that a chairmen ef one
Mr. Henry's committees had given an
lien four dollars to vote for Mr. Henry,
I he voted accordingly. This did the
anese and the judges declared the election
de& This will cause a vacancy which
A have to be filled before Parliament
ats- ?Jr Henry will likely be the Com
tiVe candidate aoain, but who the
km candidate will 'fee' is not yet known.
have been predicting that Mr. Pater-
ould resign his seat for North Grey
ran 'ur his old constituency. This,
Mr. George Guillett, M. P. for „East
Northumberland, seems to be getting him-
self badly entangled in the meshes of a net
of his own wea.ving. Police magistrate
Seeger, of Goclerich, has been in Cobourg
for some time investigating a post -office
irregularity there, which is likely to give
him trouble. The facts, briefly stated are,
that Mr. Guinea, Ms brother and a couple
of others negotiated with the daughter of
the late postmaster there, that for a payment
of one thousand dollars to her, she wciuld
cl
inace her father to resign gis office, so
that a brother of Mr. Guillett's might ge
the position. The parties -signed a note
for the said amount, discounted it in the
bank and paid the money to the daughter
of the postmaster '• the postmaster's resigna-
tion immediately followed, and Mr. Guilrett's
brother was promptly made postmaster and
now holds that office. Mr. Seeger has re-
ported -to this effeet to the Government, and
the reeds will almost !certainly be that a
vacancy will be made in the postmastership.
at Cobourg; andappasiblv the parties con-
cerned will be prosecuted, as it is an indict-
able offence to traffie in pablic offices in this
way. But, as if this were not enough, Mr.
Seeger has another investigation now on
which is likely to result as seriously for the
M. P. and the others concerned in it, as the
post office business. This time it, is in con-
oection evith the cuetoms ofiace. The col-
lector of customs at Cobourg, it is charged,
was bought to resign his position so as to
permit another friend of Mr. .Guillett's
to get agovernment billet before the great
peliticel cyclone of June last fell. upon office
holders and office seekers. At any rate, in
this case as in the post office, case, it is said
it cae be proven that the imoney was paid,
the collector. resigned the :friend was ap-
pointed and that the whole business was
engineered by Mr. Guillett. This investi-
gation has not yet closed, as it had to aile -
journ on account of the illness of one of 'the
parties to the affair. If all such cases as -
those which were planned and .carried out
under the late Government, are to be inves-
tigated by commission, and no doubt this is -
the fairest way to investigate them, the
services Of an army of (commissioners will
have to be employed until the 'close of the
present Parliament, and it is doubtful if
even then they will be through, 'as the top
crust has scarcely been touched yet.
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News of the Week.
STRIKE TBREATE:5ED.-There is an iM
pending railway etrike of enormous prrorh
tions in England.
AT WINDSOR.-EX-EMpreStit Eugenie,*
visiting Windsor castle as the guest of the
Queen.-
THE PLAGUE. -'The plague is spreading
in India, and several Europeans have been
attacked. Some fatal cases are reported.
Loonrse Fon FREEDOM. -It is expected
that those who were sentenced with Dr.
Jameson for the Transvaal raid will be lib-
erated from prison before Christmas.
HUSURY ORPIIANS. -Sir Philip Curry and
other philanthropists are considering means
to relieve - 40;090 destitute orphans in -
Turkey.
Weal -tee MAY VISIT IRELAND. -A ccord-
ing to aDablin correspondent of the Daily
News theae is talk of the Queen visiting
Ireland. in 1897, in connection with the celea
beation over her reign, having reached the
longest period .of any English sovereign.
POISONED B READ. --Alrotit six hundred'
persons living in Milwaukee Were poisoned,
some seriously, by bread obtained from a
baker. It contained arseniceand it is suppos- -
ed the poison was lent in the bread by some
enemy of the baker. '
OSTRACISED AFRICANS. -Notwithstanding
the enormous sums the African millionalres
are spending on stately residences in Lon-
don, they cannot get adrhission into clubs
and social cireles where poorer people are
welcome.
Loceses IS FORMOSA . -Missionayy G. L.
McKay writes that a plague of locusts visit-
ed Formosa which devoured growing crops,.
grass and all visible vegetation.
Huron Notes%
Four Wingham hotel keepers have been
fined for selling liquor after hours.
-The Masonic brethren of Fordwich had
a pleasant At Home on Thanksgiving night.
-Dr. J. R. McDonald, son of Dr. P. Mc-
Donald, M. P., of Wingham, has gone to
Rossland, British Columbia.'
-Mr. Frank Davidson has sold his dray*
and busineas in Wingham to Wm. Halliday,
of Howick. ick.
-Thomas Ballantyne, of Hensel", lejs
leased Squire Leathorn's farm Steplren
for a terna of years.
-John Dickson, treaeurer of Wingham,
has sufficiently recovered from a long. illness
to be able to walk out.
-J. 0. Richards, of Brussels, has pur-
chaeed the boot and shoe business of H. B.
Pollock, G o d eri ch.
-Dr. Turnbull, of Clinton„ who has been
teking a course in the New York and Balti-
more hospitals, has returned to Clinton.
--Carling Bros., of Exeter, bought a
tuakey the other day Ifrom Nelson Baker, of
Stelphen, which weighed 29 pouncle when
dressed.
-J. C. Tuck, of Brussels, has disposed of ma
his 65 -acre bush farm., being lot 20, concee- 11.
sion 18, Grey, to,Duncan Menzies, of the au
sp.nie
eEdna, the thirteen -year-old daughter of bra
Mr. and Mrs, W. Page, died on Tuesday of
last week. The'deceaeed had been ailing
for some time from diabetes. • 141,
--The trustees of sehool section No. 4,
Grey; have engaged the services of Mr.
Longman, of Listowel, at $350 per annum,
Eta successor to R. G. McDonald, for 1897.
1 -Mr. John Robinson, of the Huron road
Coderich township, who hap been working a8,
with his brother, hastale-en the fore- vie
manship:of a furniteie factory at Wood- the
stock.
'I'HE HIT
twenty iri all, seemed all right = and Mr. `
Gannett was at a lose to know what had
happened this one. The mystery .was in-
creased when on Tuesday morning, about
two hours after feeding, eight others took -
ill and die& Mr. Gannett naturally thought
of bog cholera, ; but the symptoms were nob
those which accompany that dread disease.
It is supposed that the death was caused by,
poiaoning, but from what source cannot yet
, be ascertairted: ., • e,
• -Mr. Neil McCurvey has sold his prop-
erty in Colborne to Mr. Wm. Vanstone. It
is_,an exeellent farm and M r. Vanstone has
now With'his ead homestead one of the best
fauns in the Oairaty of Huron.
-Mr. Neil Gilmour'well, known in 8
ey township, twho taught an Indust
school in Manitoba for some yeare is no
missionary to the Indians in firerri
Hills, Manitoba:
-R. F. White, of Palmerston, has ta,
possession Of the Commercial hotel, Wr
eter. Mr:White has been in the busi
kir some time and keeps a first-class ho
with every accommodation for the tra
ling p bite. , ,
- -04 Wednesday of last week lil
Oleei, relicti of the late Ethanuel 01
died at the home of her daughter, M
Samuel Walker, Morris after a long
painful illness. Deceased waif 66 years
age. The funeral took place to the Brus
cemetery on Saturday last.
. -The Clinton News - Record says : Am
the smart, aged country people who co
to town we mention Mr. and Mrs. John
Anderson, of the Bayfield line, Goder
township. , The other day -area met M
Anderson, whose age is 70, and Mr. And
see who has reached the 77 mark. B
are early Huron pioneers and have ,reare
large and honored family.,
-The funeral of the late James Fle
reinga-sr., took place on IVImaday of 1
air-eele froin Ibis late reeidence at 13elmore
ialcIiatosh demetery.. Hp was one of t
oldest residents in the lonimunity and w
highly respected by all who knew him.
leaves two sons and six daughters to mou
his loss. . It is just two weeks since M
_Alexander Flemming was buried, •
- . -One night last week Joeeph Clegg,
Morris, met with an accident at his ho
that might have beeu more serious than
was. It wasthought alight was seenin Jo
Cleggainear residence arid fearful of anoth
fire, Mr. Clegg was hastening' to his son
house, when in -the dark he ran full tilt in
the gate at the road. In the collision h
nose and face Were quite seriously bruise
-A very pleasing event took lice pri
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to the departere of Rev. Mr. and Mi
Griffia from Brussels. The Women's Au
iliary and Ladies' Guild ef St. johnehurc
desiring to show -Their a.a4ateciation of M
and Mrs. Griffin's labors among them durin
,the aest two years, presented them with
beautiful oak bed -room suite, -accompanie
by a suitable address. .
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esay afternoon; November 2
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two popular young peOale of Stafford - were
unitedan Ithe bonds of matrimony, Miss
Mamie Carrol, only daughter of the late
John Carrel, being married to Richard W.
Fritzley, eldest son of R. Fritzley. The
wedding took place in St. George's church,
Goderich; the rector, Rev. M. Turnbull,
conducting the -'service in the presence of
friends of the contracting parties.
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-On Wednesday aftermadn, November
25th, one of those happy events so delight-
fully interesting to young ladies of every
community, took place at the residence of
Mr. George Beadle, -West Wawanosh, when
;his daughter Miss Rita, formerly of the -
town of Clinton, became the wife of,Mr.
Luke Lawson, aaprosperous young farmer of
Kinburn. Precisely at five o'cleck the Con-
tracting parties stepped on the carpet before
the Rev. Mr. Cozens, who skilfully and
quickly conducted thetn itito the ambrosial
region of matrimonial bliss.
-The estate of Jessop & Company; gen-
eral store, Blyth, shows considerable deficit,
and creditors are not likely to realize much
from it. Jeseop & Company recently as-
signed, and the assignment was transferred
to W. A. 'Boydon. The statement shows
liabilities �f $4,500, while so far the assets
in sight amount te only $1,200. A number
of Toronto houses are interested. The firm
was formerly Jesuit) & Mallroy, but failed,
he creditors realizing only three cents on
the dollar. Mrs. Jessop conducts the pres-
ent business. . I
-There is apparently one contented man
in this world and he lives in East Wawa,n-
osh. He says : "I tell you; my friend, the
farmer who owns a farm is the particular
person who is fixed. The bank may fail
and factories close, inerchants fail and times
be panicky and even crops be short -but
the farmer who owns _las' acres will get
alopg. He will live in, comfort .a,nd quiet,
with plenty to eat and drink andwear. He
if -the most independent man on earth. Yet
there are lots of them that don't appreciate
their situation."
bad fire occurred on the farm occu-
pied by Alexander Kirkpatrick, Colborne
on 4L'-iiesday night of last week, about eight
o'clock. Mr. Kirkpatrick had returned
home, and after putting his teaan away,
entered the house, and when looking out
shortly after he saw the barn in a blaze.
Nothing could be done to save it, and seven
'head of cattle and three hories were lost
with the contents of • the barn. How the
fire originated is a mystery, Mr. Kirkpat-
rick claiming that he did not use a light of
-any kind while in it. The building was
insured for $600 and the contents for $450.
Huroniao, who is -at present in Ross-
landt, British Columbia, writes as, follows,
under dated the 6th ult., concerning that
place : " Rossland is almost sure to be•
good town.- The mines about it -are show-
ing up better every day and4 more of thern,
but`t he tome is beingoverdone I feel satis-
fied. I would Met advise young men or
married men to leave arty -hing like good
positibias east to come here. Bueiness is
thoroughly represented in every line. But
for investments there is a great field.
There are what we call -snaps in the wey of
investment. here for one who ib acquainted
and knows the properties, almost every day.
A man who has money is. the man to come
here."
--01). Tuesday of last week, Mr. Joseph
Biddlecombe, of Clinton, passed away. De-
ceased was One of Clinton's oldest and most
highly esteemed business men. Born in
13ristol, Somersetshiree in the I year
1830, he remained . there until 1852, when
he spent two years in t•he Isle of Tersey.
In 1854, in compa,ny witlae his only sister,
Mrs. William Grigg, he emigrated and
came as far as London, and in 1855 he mov-
ed to Clinton, opening up the jewelry and
watchmaking business which has practically
been conducted under his personal supervis-
ion up to within a very recent period. He
de a trip to the Old Country in 1868,
d married Miss Porter, wile survives
rn.
-The annual meeting of the Belgeave
rich of the Upper Canada Bible Society
was held in the Methodist church in that
village on Friday evening of last week. The
weather being rather unfavorable the attend-
ance was not as large as the cause deserved.
Addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Shaw,
president of the 13elgrave branch ; W. Ben-
goughe secretary-treasurea, and WT. Hall,
agent for the society. Officers were elected
follows : President, Rev. Mr. Shaw ;
e -president, D. Meiklejohn ; • secretary-
asurer, Wm. Bengough ; *committee for
East Waw.anosb, Wm.aVightman'W. J.
ncamp, . Wm. Bone, Robert Owens, J.
tnclon. ; Morris, Christopher Michie J.
ashy, S. Irvine, H. Johnstone, Williarn
erson, C. Wilkinson and W. J. Geddes.
Howie of Refuge notes from the Clinton
w Era: The latest arrivals are Henry
nolds, from Hensel', and James Gunn,
na Colborne. The boy mentioned in last
s has eeciered a home with a farmer in
nley township, to do chores and go tO
,
---Dr. McKelvey, of Brussel, has been va
appointedmedical officer for that district Brt
by the Grand Trunk Railway and Provident Gr
Society as successor .to Dr. Graham, who And
recently sold his practice to Dr. Kalb eisch. -
fl
_ -Mr. John Gannett, of Turnberry, Ne
suffered a serious loss last week by the Rey
death of a number of young pigs. IMonday fro
morning when he Went out he found one of 410te
the pigs dead in the pen. The rest, about Sta
ON EXPOSITOR
sehool for the winter. The House was
visited by many of the County ,Councillors
on Wednesday, to inspect the work done by
County Commissioner Ainsley, and. many
expressed themselves as alghly pleased with
the imerevements made; as well as the man-
ner in which everything about the institu-
tion was managed. Henry ()under, formerly
of Goderioh township, and an inmate since
last March,has recovered his usual good
health, and now goes to Centralia, where he
has secured a good situation! with Mr.
_Anthony Nevin,for a yearion a farm,at good
wages. '
-On the evening of November 25th, One
of tbose pleasing events, which cause a
ripple in society, took place at the home of
Mr. Robert Blake, Ashfield, the occasion
being the marriage of his youngest daugh-
ter, Miss Kate, to 'Mr. Herbert .Alton, a
prosperous yr:tan farmer of West Woman-
osh. The bride wore a beautiful bridal
wreath and veil and was tastefully attired
in cream serge,. trimmed with lace and
ribbon. The R. R. IL Hall, of Lucknow,
tied the nuptial knot in the presence of over
50 invited gueste. After the ceremony all
sat down to a sumptuous repast to which
all did ample justice. After spending a
pleasant time in listening to an excellent
program- of music and recitationsand other
entertainment, the guests crepardid, wishing
long , life and prosperity to the happy
couple. The bride was the recipient Of
many beautiful presents. -
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Wingham.
HAPPILY WEDa-Miss Lorne Campbell,
daughter of Colonel Campbell, of Listowel,
war married to Mr. A. G. Bastedo, of the
Bank of Hamilton, Wingham, on•Decembet
3rd, at Knox church. The event was quite
a fashionable one and created 'considerable
interest in this vicinity. The bridesmaids
were Miss lBastedo, Of Newmarket, Miss
Scott, of Listowel and Miss Campbell, sis-
ter of the bride, as maid -of -honor. Mr. F.
J. Campbell, of- Toronto, cousin nf the
groom, was best man, while Mr. G.
F. Campbell, of Boston, brother of the
bride; and Mr. C. Campbell; of Wingham,
fulfilled the duties of ushers. After the
ceremony the reception was held at Argyle -
place, the residence of the bride's parents,
where a large number of guests offered (.heir
cangratulations to the happy couple.
• . ' McKillop.
A SUCCESS. -One of the most successful
school entertainments which have taken
place in the township for many a day, was
held in the school house of No. 6 section, on
the 27th of November. Alt ough the nigh
was dark end wet, the schoo was packed t
thesdoor, nearly haeving to ataid through th
whole performance!. r Nevertheless, the very
best oforder was kiaintained throughout.
Where everyone did so well it would be out
of -place to particularize, but the opening
and closing choruses by the pupils of the
school, by children so small,were something
deserving of the highest praise. The dia-
logues, also, were well selected, and excep-
tionally well rendered. The musical part,
both instrumental and vocal, was all that
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con' be desired. In fact, the entertainment
woul have to be heard and seen to be ap-
precatad is it should be. The proceeds,
after allowing the children of the school and
those Who took part in the program in free,
arnountPd to $30. Those from outside the
sectien who kindly assisted in the musical
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part wer : Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, Rox- ,
boro ; a illie Hays, Seaforth, and "Four
Curly Headed _Coons." This school is in
charge of Mist: Aggie Hays, who, we under-
stand, the triistees have engaged for -next
year, at an increased salary, which i would
indicate that her services are appreeiated.
We would say, all those who want a lesson
on soap making, should attend the Roxboro
entertainment, on the 22nd of December, as
this Was one of the best things of the
evening, and the parties have, consented to
give it again at No. 13, Roxboro. , The
chairewas occupied by Mr. T. E. Hays,
Seaforth, who seemed to be at home among
his old McKillop friends.
Exeter.
BRIEFS. -Mr. John Willis shipped 1,500
turkeys to Buffalo from this place on Mon-
day. They.were purchased from farmers in
this vicinity. The price paid was 6 cents
per powed.-Mr. Donald McInnes, of the
Thames road, Usborne, is a candidate in
the field to represent this dietriet in the
County Council next. year. He is canvass-
ing -this village and ie meeting with great
success. , Donald will make a good repre-
sentative. He will be opposed by Reeve
Bawden and Dr, Rollins, of Exeter, and
Thomas M. Kay, of Usborne township. Mr.
John Sherritt, of Stephen, is also spoken Of
as a candidate. -Mr. Thomas B. Carling,
the present deputy -reeve of Eeeter, is
aspiring for the reeveship. He will be op-
posed by Mr. A. Q. Bobier and Mr.. J. W.
Taylor. -The tea meeting in connection
'with the Main street church,' Which was
held on lelonday evening last, watt a success
financially. -Mr. William Westcott, of Sea -
forth, visited relatives here on. 'Friday last.
-Messrs. Prier and 'Armstrong shipped FL
carload of hogs to Ingeraoll on Monday last.
-Twe, tramp tailors took lodgings in the
lockup on Monday night last. -Mr. James
Creech, jr., and Mr, E. R. Bissett are at
Goderich this week attending' the general
sessions. Detective Westcott, of this place,
is also attending -the sessicatteat Goderich as
chief witnese in the case, The 'Queen vs. j.
J. Hanlon, who was arrested by him at
Seaforth, on the 12th ult. for fraud and
false pretenses.-Maand iirs. Jas. Stewart
attended the funeral of the late William
cni Tuesday last, who died sudden-
ly near Lumley, in Usborne township, on
Saturday evening last. -The congregation
of the James street Methodist church intend
heading their annual tea meeting On Monday
evening- next. -Miss Adeline Morloek, who
has beenheacl milliner for Mr. john
Dashwood, for some months past, has re-
turned home. -Mr. Thomas Russell, of the
Riverside Farm, Tiaborne' has sold the fine
twei-year-old steer whichtook ,ahe sweep-
stakes at the'Fat Stock Show here on Fri-
day last, to a Hamilton putcher, for 61
centsiper pound,,live weight. He weighs
1,800 pounds, and has. on for Mr. Russell
about sp in prizes.
Kippen.
NoTES.-Only two weeks till Christmas.
How quick the time seems to go by !-Com-
munion services will be held in St. Andrews'
ohui:ch on Sabbath, 20th inst. Rev. Mr.
Martin, of Exeter, will conduct the prepara-
tory services on the previous Friday. See
Andrews' Sabbath school --pupils intend
holding their annual Christmas tree anni-
versary on the evening of Monday, the 28th
inst. • A strong committee has the work in
hand. This promises to eclipse- even the
great success of former years. A bright
prgramme is being prepared,(tvhich will be
well enjoined by both old an young. -The
Young People's Society of Christian En-
deavor business meeting, which was held on
Wednesday evening, was well attended by a
goodly number of members. The principal
business before the meeting was the election
of officers for the ensuing six months, which
resulted as follows: President, T. For-
sythe ; vice-president, Miss M. Cooper;
secretary, Miss Minta McGregor; treasure',
Miss Stina AchesOn t correspending secre-
tary, Mr. ,Thomae, Doig. Look out com-
mittee, Misses G. Crawford, A. Thomson,
Miss Mcalurtrie, Mr. Thomas Doig and Mr.
Mellis. Prayer meeting committee, Mr.
Moody, jr., Mr. P. Stewart and Mrs. For-
sythe.' With the above officers at the head
of our society, we have no fear of lack of
interest in the good work that has been ac-
complished in the past. -Mrs. .Acheson, sr.,
who was paying a two weeks' visit among
feeling much refreshed after ber visit. -The
syndicate hog market of our village of1 the
past week, has been all aliye to business,
judging by the number of begs whieh
been brought in and butchered by skilful
butchers. Upwards of 90 hogs fell a -prey
to the knife in one week. Mr. Shaffer' al-
ways means business when' he makes the
attempt. -Mr. Hugh McIntoah, who has
long been a resident of our village, is now
offering his •fine property for sale, which is
so well sitnatede Any person wanting a
comfortable place to spend the remainder of
their days, and to enjoy the company of the
good people of Kappen, oan not ido better
than,purchase the above rnentiOned prop-
erty.
DIED FAB FROM nOME.-The following,
which we take from the Lueknow Sentinel,
of last week, relates to a former Kippenite,
the ion of Mr. Robert, Mellis, post maiter.
it says : "The sad news of the death of
Mrs. Wm. Mellis, and daughter of Mr. M.
Campbell, of this place, on the so of' No-
vember, inaTechanautifee, Mexico, was re-
ceived here a few days ago. At the
time of writing Mr. Menlo was seriously ill
with a pernicious fever, and wrote only 'a
short note, telling of the depaiturefrorn this
life of his beloved wife. Mrs. Menai was
widely known in this section, having been
brought up here from her infancy, and had
heehome here until about eight years ago,
when she, with her husband and lit le
daughter Maggie, went to Mexico. S e
was in the 40theaweer of her age, and the
news of her death is a sad and heavy weight
of sorrow to the] bereaved parents and
friends, - but we are aseured that
there are many! whose .hearts beat an
deepest sympathy and condolence with"
therng-many who share their sorrow.
Friends and acquaintances sympathize with
the bereaved husband under this sore and
heavy stroke he is calleduto bear. It was
to him a ade bereavement when death
claimed his nly daughter, but the weight
of sorrow is reater stall when God has call-
ed away the life companion of his joys and
eorrows, end left him a lonely man in a far
off land. It is earnestly hoped that Mr.
Meths by this time is completely reetored to
health, and the earnest hope and prayers of
his friends is that the God of all consolation
may sustain and comfort him tinder his sore
trial."
Lakelet. -
Norm I ERN SPARKS. -Mr. Dulmage, °an
reeve; attended the meeting of the Count
Council in Goderich last week. Ile left on
Tuesday- and returned on Saturda,y.-A Mr.
Stubbs will lecture. on -Temperance in the
hall here next 'Thursday. He ehould have
a good crowd. -The Patrens of Industry
held their township meeting in the
Templar's hall here last Saturday. There
were hot very matter presont.-Miss Jacques,
teacher of -the boundary school, is making
every arrangement to have a grand- enter-
tainment On the 18bh inst. She is procura
ing telent from the surrounding -towns.
James Moore, the comic singer from Harris,
ton, Will be piesene-Our choppers are in
it these days. John Hanistock has his new
roller going in good shape, and can chop
between five and and six hundred bags per
day. Myles. Scott is ale° doing good work,
and they all get a lot to do. -Mr.. William
Hubbard has sold hie farm to Mr.Crawford,
of Motnington, for $4,000. There are fine
buildings on the farm, and it was sold cheap
enough. -We see by the papers that there
are at least five in the field for County
Council honors, viz. : Messrs. Dultnage,
Cook, Barton,.Millar and McPherson. -Mr.
A. Southrane of Fordwieh, is coming out
for reeve of Howjck.-Mz1. J. Renwick won
the suit, Miller va. Renw ek, at Walkerton,
last week. The former e ed the latter. for
wages, but as he had been. offered a fair
amount and would not accept, he was de4
feated.-Mr. Frank Porterfield is att presene
at work taking out barn timber for Mr.
Larnish. -Mr. George McElwain, who for
the past bwo months has been in Manitoba,.
returned home.last week.
Brucefleld.
B. R. HIGGINS, general fire and life insur-
ance agent, notary public, conveyancer, commissioner
for taking affidavits, &o. Private funds , on first
mortgage on good farm property, at 6 per cent.
At home every morning and Wednesday of each
week. _ * b. . 1464
Nornsaz-Rev. Mr, and Mrs. Conattsa,of
Craig, spent some days last week visitieg at
the home of Dr. McIntosh and other friends
in this vicinity. -Mr. Buckler, Of the 2nd
concessical, Tuckersmith,had the misfortune
to receive =a severe fall last week while
climbing-up:onto a straw -stack which he was
building;-.- in some Way missed his foot-
ing aid fell a distance of 20 feet. He was
unconsciin s for some time afterwards, and
on examin4ttion it was found that two of his
ribs weref fractured, besides receiving a
severe sha ing tip. We are pleased to say,
however, fhat he is getting along nicely
under the, care of Dr. Arnistrong.-Miss
Bell, wb eaches the junior department in
school &0; Stanley, has been obliged to
quit teaching on account of an attack of
measles. -There is considerable illness in
and around the village just now. Mr. Ken-
nard is confined to the house; Mrs. David
Rouatt is ale° unable to leave her room, and
Mrs. Peter Cameron, of Stanley, is very
poorly. This dull, damp weather gives the
doctors plenty to do. -Rev. Mr. Walker,
now of Ethel, preached in the :Methodist
Church on Sabbath last: -Mr. Neil McGill
has sold his remaining 50 acres of land to
Mr. Thomas Gemmell. The land is very
convenient for Mr. Gemmill, and he now
owns 150 acres in one block. -Rev. Dr.
Sheeres, of Erskine church, Hamilton, will
conduct the anniversary services in the
Presbyterian church on the third Sabbath
in December. A missionary festival will be
held the following Monday evening, at
which a number of speakers will be present.
Fuller information will be given next
week.
Lumley.
Norns.-Mrs. H. Cole, who has been via-
iting Mrs. H. Pybus, of Tuckersmith, has
returned. -Miss A. J. Slavin, of- London, is
home at present. he came on Monday to
attend the funeral of her father. -There
died very suddenly, about half a mile from
this place, qn Saturday :evening, Mee Wil-
liam Slavin, sr.'of heart failure. Deceased
had been a hard working, healthy man all
hi a life. He came to this country some
years ago from Ireland, and at one time
lived in Hensall. He leaves a avife, two
sons and four daughters to mourn his loss.
The funeral took place on Tuesda,y to Mc-
Taggart's cemetery. -Master Walker and
Miss Rebecca Kerslake, who were spending
a few weeks with friends in St. Thomas,
have returned home. -Mrs. S. Crawford, of
Brussels, who was visiting her parents here,
has returned home. -Mrs. V. Miller; of
Bervie, is spending a few weeks with .her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cann. Her
husband will join her later on. -Rev. Mr.
Kerr, of the Hensel; circuit, preached at
Bethany -on Sunday last. He delivered an
able sermon, which was very much appre-
ciated. -Miss Louisa Earl, who harebeen
spending the past summer with relatives
and friends in London, has returned home,
looking none the worse of her pleasant visit
in the Forest City. -Mr. Andrew Stewart,
of Wisconsin, is at present visiting his
brother, Mr. Charles Stewart, of this place:
-Mr. Sproat, of Tuckersmith, paid a flying
visit to thehome of Mr. George Hobkirk, of
the boundary, Jst week.
Tuckersmith.
‚A Smoot, ENTERTAINMENT. -The young
people of Sproat's school section are prepar-
ing for a grand entertainment to be held in
the schoolhouse, on the evening of Decem-
ber 23rd. They are getting up a good pro-
gram and want to see a crowd out to enjoy
acquaintancenat Blake, has returned home,1 it. Everybody welcome.
777
,
DECEMBER 11 lfi96,
EMI*
BrliSse
BlUEM -Ambit)
- farm a '95 aeres,1
paaeati Johnston, for
urehased the bankr
an of Walkert
town in -Holmes' bloc
, The stock consists
and rearlyariade dot
and George Hall
on I Tht1Mday hav
hip. -The post orlim
eld by S. Lazier, Mast
evillei here on Timed
ell chamber, commem
electric light has ha
eharrees are that 4
ext Thursday, wbi
.g of the -council, thi
I will be withdra
one until next sa
ell will prepare a by
deo, and the person
11. get the franchise.
*oration, by so doing, ,
the same meeting ti
0 council statement. -
the season was held -on
'week, sod as usual was
.eatdespeeially so consider
*be ioasson, There we
attendance of peo
present There av
-1011mg the market as to
-*teen horses Changed ha
e next, fair will be held
fle, ably before New yi
funk Railwayhas mad
ey got out the ohnox.
have changed the mornin
aa 7.20 a. in., thus en -
Ito the cities befere pig
inow change the evening
sect with the London tra
would be aritimprovernen
'County Councillors will
December 21st, at Ip. m
H. Mooney, I,
SOPA are mentioned es p
The village liCoMill0,ii01.1
OWUg
Mondaya-bane
-Currie, of Seaforth, were
We have only another month in which to clear out the
bulk of our Fall and Winter stock, and as we have bought
very largely for Spring, it is our desire to dispose of as many
winter goods as possible by the new year. We anticipate
making la 'few aLeratitons in our store, so as to, have sufficient
I -
robm to display the new stock which will be in early, and we
don't want to be cumbered with any of this season's goods.
It is not bur intention to mention any prices in this column=
that will simply be a matter between ourselves and those who
come to buy—but we will submit a list of the goods we par-
_
ticularly -7ant to sell, and if there is anything in the list that
you want, don't leave town i1I you see what we can do for
you.
-1• • -
Somethin ,over Two Hu dred
Has yekto
Mantles.
About, One Ilmadifed and Fifty
left, in all sizes- and
qualities. I
Mantle Cloths'.
Between seven hundred And
eight hundred yards,
assorted cloths.
Shavvils.
About one hundred, tll kinds
and colors.
I
--Fur Jackets.
A dozen or so of good
left.
ones
Fur Capes.
About twenty choice ones yet
to sell. '
Silks.
About six hundred yards, all
shades, short lengths.
Dress Goods.
Thousands of yards both heavy
. and fine.
Ladies' Underwear,
A very large stocli of the best
qualities.
Kid 'Glove§ •
About fivel hundred baits, all
sizes and colors. •
Wool Hosiery.
Several splendid qualities -for
little money.
Flannels.
About twenty-five Webs of
the best Makes.
. Blankets.
Nearly fifty pairs, all kinds
and weights.
Tweeds.
About twenty-five short ds;pa
the price will make
them go.
Carpets.
A big lot of short ends must
go at a price. -
Table Covers.
Fifty or more, special designs,
choice patterns.
Boys Overcoats,
Sixty or seventy yet to sell --
Now is your chance.
Men's Overcoats.
About one hundred—no house
-will beat.ms for low prices
Men's Underwear.
A big assortment of everything
- -for men and boys.
Caps.
A hundred or more odd Caps
will go at odd prices.
Look carefully ov8r the above list—there's a bargaL for
you somewhere. For the next five weeks our store will be a
veritable mine, of paying in_vestraents.
--""`"mallIr11111win—
DWARD MCFAT,
Dry Goods Company,
Seafortles Greatest Gash
Dry Goods Store.
4
ThE NEW-
iad influential meeting
Akio township was held i
atleeboro, on the 30th of
ramose of considering
:selecting a candidate to
in the County Council.
aof Auburn, was appom
Mr. -George Stephenson,
tary. The chairman
object of the meeting,
arts -Of the Act. This
lively discussion of seve
Act, in which Mr.
..deputy -reeve and othe
then proceeded to the
meeting, the selection
the first ballot Messrs.
Snell and Britton secure
?meeting, Mr. MeDon
majority over Mr.
Britton. Mr. 13
he would not be bound b
,.meeting, but leave him
ireumstatitee required.
-Mr. Britton's name was
Snell secured the major
made 1111a1111110118. We
Mr. Britton has since as
e will not oppose him.
PerthN'
The new iron kid
-about completed.
-Atwood. Presbyteri
aeill to Rev. Or. R. Fas
pastor.
-Mr. and Mrs:
Mitchell, spent Than
Ilriends in Ayr.
-Messrs. Korey Tho
grislier have returned to
:Northwest, where they
-Messrs. Jones & W
purchased over over 2,500p0
day at -Mitchell
-Wm. Spence, who
'baggage master at Strat
=has resigned.
-John tr,rFlaherty,
-aias accidentally shot
:calibre revolver.
-Mr. T. H. Race, of
• ei)rder, attended the an
Fruit Growers' Associa
week.
-Dr. Rutherford h
.Listewel, from a two
:New York Surgical Ho
-The Perth eounty
beanies, $15,000, bear
annum, sold.04...46,prean
the face va1ue'.0
-Kitty Taylor,
Mitchell, died very
morning. She had 11
years in a small house
-Miss Sara Donis,
passed her fall ea
-University, had tfie d
ferred Ott her by the U
-Messrs. 13. F...troo
have sold their pure
weed, 50,000 pounds,
13isby, of Hamilton, at
-Messrs.. Pridham,
Simpson have returned
Manitoba, and report t
in the west when they
snow.
-Thomas Battersby
ter, the men who were
the ears that killed sA,
*ford, have been ells
Trunk Company.
-Blake Durrant,
shot by his brother -in-
-of Fullerton, some t
tfrom the effects, blood
in. He was only 24 y
-Mr. Philip Green
--ceived a card from hie
the thermometer regi
low zero at Douglas,
aof November last.
All Iris
The seats were ail f
ailed by a rough-lookin
-of the stations a coup'
telligent lookinab youn
!procure seate, but see
were about to go
Patrielt rose hastily
heat with evident
lia:Ve no seat for
-one of the ladies w
truest politeness hes
Never ye mind tha
'4 yer weleorne to it.
keteher any toime fro
.foe a simile from such
and retreated into the
jela,use of those who wi
rerhaps the foregoing
willehow that a trifle
-a happy effect.
She Virhaeke
tla44
The reading of a par
,exehange, recalls an
experience of the late
Be Was on a. eertain o
toral visit at the horn
North Dunifriea,
To-
iluenced to rain, wher
invited to stay until t
family worship over -
while partly ceased -
went out to the stab'
purpoire of hitching
fresli downpour deei
leaving his host to At
horse, the Doctor we