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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1897-01-15, Page 8NE. 74, 8 . THE HURON EXPOSITOR JANUARY 159 1897, Wilson's Cash Grocery We cannot give 25 lbs. of good guaranteed sugar, for $1,for the reason that it costamore money, If you can get it at that prize, take it and be sure to come here for your other grooeries.where yea van rely on getting the best notds at the lowest prices. We Teske a speciality of fine Teas and Coffee, and will guarantee better vit'ue than , you can get from any Tea Pedlar. We retail the beat grade ef new Japan Tea at 860 per tb., equal to any to be had at any prices, don't pey lucre but come and try our best Young Hyson, Ceylon and India Tea. We retail at eni, and they are the finest goods wo can buy, try our Breekfast Cocoa at per lb. We have the lined eenned goods the celebrated Delhi Brand at eame price se other, and after inferior goods,.ask for them they are the best. In Crockery and Glassware ,a.e have acme very tine goods at right priees, no trouble to shine goods. Bee them and eornpare prices, all kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods, and the highest price paid for the beat goods. Cash for eggs. O. WILSON, Seaforth. 1874 1Bank of Bon:mares Block. Canadian Express Compan.yi ALL RAIL SERVICE. We are now able to handle business to and front -the followin pointaln British Columbia, viz : Halm, Meson, and, IvIetoris. %Veneta, and the follow- ing points Manitoba, Emerson, Morris, Winnipeg, Portage an Braudon. W. SOMERVILLE, Agent, Telegraph and Exprees Building, Seaforth. gfp—rieffri, .40,/oP4t STRA.TFORD, ONTARIO, A large, elegantly equipped commeroiai -school—none better in Canada. Students may enter at any time. Write for catalogue. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. 4444-52 Sitt fon Oximitor. DISTRICT MATtERS. Y. M. C. A. Nones.--The International series of lessons will be taken up at the Sunday morning meetings in the Young Men'i ChriatiaarAssociatfon rooms in future. - Rev- W. Shaw will address the afternoon meeting at 4:15 next Sunday. —On Wednes- day evening, 20th inst., M. Y. McLean, M. P. P., will deliver a short address to young men. It is hoped. that young men who frequent the mane will all attend that evening, and as many others as possible. • A PLEAS.4NT EVENING.—On Friday even- ing last the members of the 33rd Battalion band- spent a very pleasant evening at the residence of Mr James Beattie, the newly elected reevn Singing and playing games were interspersed by lively music. The amiable hostess in her usual affable manner treated the boys to an oyster supper, which -was heartily partaken of, and at a late hour they returned home, highly delighted at having spent such an enjoyable time. • INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS — At the regular meeting of Fidelity lodge Inde- pendent Order of Odclfellows on Weanesday evening, tbe following officers were installed by District Deputy Grand Master Chant, of Clinton : N. G., John Thompson ; V. G.; W. D. Maclean ; secretary, 0: Rose ; treasurer, Robert Willis ; warden, William Sclater ; conductor Dr. Burrowa ; inside guard, S. Trott ; S. of .N. G., A. D. Sutherland ; L. Sd of N. G., A. Davidson ; R. S. of V. G., J. A. Stewart ; L. S. of V. G. Jamee Thompson ; R. S. S., J. P.Joint. After a few gratifying words from visiting brethren an adjournment was made to Stewart's reataurant where a tempting oyster luncheon was served. THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETT.—The in- augural meeting of the Seaforth Hortioul- tural Society was held in the Council room Wednesday evening. 'There was a good at- tendance and the society was fairly set on foot. The followine officere and Directors -were appointed : B. B. Gunn, Presi- dent ; Mrs. T. 0. Kerim, Vice ,President Mrs. C. W. Pa.pst, Second Vice Pnesident ; Mr, C. W. Papst, Secretaryaincl Treasurer. Dixeetors,— niessrs William Copp, Isaac Langstrath, A. Hale,1John Walker, J. A. Wilson, David Johneon, and. Mesdames John Beattie, C. Clarkson and M. Y. Mc- Lean. The seciety commences with a mem; bership of fifty five; -and it is expected that the number will be largely increased in the near future. It is intended to have a public meeting shortly, to be addressed by some prorninent Horticulturist, An excellent staff of officers has been chosen and we have no doubt but the society has a Prosperous and nseful future benete it. • THE FOC:MEV Snow.—The Prize lists for the HuninPoultry and Pet Stock Aseociation Show to be held in Seaforth on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; the 26th 27th and 28th of this Month, are now ready for distribution and may be had by calling at Dr. Scott's office or writine to the Secre- • tary, Mr. W. Hartry, Seagrth. The list, both ,general and special, is large and com- prehensive, and the prizes offered for WM- petition. liberal, and should bring out a large and. attractive display of birds. Mr. J. L. Jarvitt, manager of the 'poultry department of the'Agricultural College, Guelph, one of the best authorities on Poultry in Canada, Will judge all classes. All poultry breed- ers therefore, should 'bring their birds to get" them scored. ln the published lists the word "Seaforth" has been inadvertently used in the tine of the Association instead of "Huron." ABOUT HORFES.—Canadian bred horses are, no doubt, coining to the front as hunt- ers and jumpers. They have distinguished themselves in these capacities' not only in Canerla, but in the United States and Eng- land an well. _As these pastimes are becom- ing immensely popular with a certain class of the monied men of the United States, who elways strive to imitate all that is " English, you know," there is apinging up there as well as in England, a lively de- mandfor horses of this character, and good performers command almost any price. One of the most successful breeders of hunters in Canada is Mr. Adam Beck, Of London, Ontario, and we notice that several of his • bee'eirses have been bred from Edinburgh, tilt. _Anion. at present awned by Mr. James Berry, of Tuckeramith. These horses made a splendid record both at the Toronto Ex- hibition last fall and at the New York Horse Shaw. Mr. Beck's horses are. thus spoken of in the repprts of the Toronto show The winner, a four-year-old bay mare, wearing the appropriate name of Ladylike, is by Edinburgh, and was easily t; hestanimal in the bunch. She took the it :. cleanly and neatly and. looked all o good cut of a hunter." And again : " it am Beck, of London, won the red rib- bon with the four-yeartold ch. g. Huntsman and the blue with the four-year-old b. g. Long Shote by Edinburgh. Both animale jumped cleanly, and will doubtless develep into splendid timber-toppere." Ladylike's performances are thus graphically described by a New _Vont reporter : When her turn came she went to the top of the arena, ehieffy on her hind legs, rearine with ex- citement, knowing all about° the extra inehes, and wild to clear what the others had smashed. The arena was hushed. Fifteen thousand six hundred and forty- one people were breathless. No sound but the meth of Ladylike's feet. She came like a bolt from. cross -bow --ears strained for- ward, nostrile dauntlessly wide, and royal ecurage: in every spring. As she neared, tile pace seemed to slacken as she gathered together and guaged her distance. And then she rushed. That's her way—make, or break, every time, For the fraction of a second the hurdle hid her from view, and then I saw the brown maee came . sailing up toward.the press gallery—over the topmas. bar—over the green furze ; clearing a full seven feet ; and then dropping as: lightly as a bird, while men yelled to ease their nerves." By this jump she won the cham- pionship of North Amerwe, and ber owner refused $1,500 for her. • - TEE Towel COVNGIL. —The newly elected town council met on Monday kir organiz- ation.. After being sworn in the Mayor, Mr. Robert Scott, in a neat' address con- gratulated the members • on their election and expressed the hope that all would unite in conducting the business of the town as expeditiously and harmoniously se possible, and judging from the character the men whom the peoPle had sent to tounoil, he thought he could predict that the affairs of the town would be as efficiently and econom- idally conducted as had been done any year during the town's history, The; following officers were all re-elected for the current yeae, their salaries being the smile as last year and their duties to 1* defined liere- efter : R. S. Roberts, engineer at water works ; E. Lusby, market clerk ; William Gillespie, chief constable and collector, and William Ballantyne, assessor. The time for the return of the collector's roll was extend- ed until the next council meeting. Messrs. J. 0. Rose and William Somerville. were appointed auditors. . Mr. William Elliott was appointed clerk. Mr. William Smith, deputy -reeve, was appointed member of the Board of Health. The Mayor, ROM) and Councillors. Gillespie, Roberte and Sills: were appointed committee to select the standing committees for the year and to report at next meeting of council. Dr. Mat Kay was appointed Medical Health Officer; Mr. William Smith gave notice that at the next meeting of council he would introduce a bylaw providing for the proper measure- .ment and classification of all wood brought into town for sale. The council adjourned to meet again on Monday evening next. • „ HEAR Charles Kelly the great Basso, sing " The Might,Deep" in Cardno's Hall, next Monday evening, January 18th. Tickets at Fear's Drug Store. 1518-1 To BOAkDERS.—A couple of boarders can find excelleat accommodation in a private house in town, by applying M Tun EXPOSITOR Office. 1515-tf NOTICE.—AR accounts must be settled immediately or they will be placed in other hands for collection. Amx. Barnum, M. D. , 15174 MISS Belle Rose Emslie,Seotland's favorite reader, kept the audience in the beat of humor. The Broad Pawky Soot& being free from the shadow of finglish, and delightful to hear, ." Eicotsman,Edire burgh, Scotland. Carcino's Hall, Monday Evening, January 18th, Tickets at Fear's Store. 1518-1 • THE AGRIpULTuRAL SOCIETY.—The an- nual meeting of the members of the Tucker - smith Branch Agricultural Society took place on Wednesday last, in the Commercial hoteL There was not a very large attend- ance. It is too bad that the farmers do not take a more lively interest in these societies, as they are being maintained very largely, if not exclusively, for their benefit; and still it is sometimes difficult to get a t sufficient number out to an annual meeting to elect a board of directors, while the wbole work land responsibility of keeping the society alive, year after year, devolves upon a few individuals. -However, notwithstanding this lack of interest on thapart of the many, it is gratifying to know that, on the whole, these eocieties are .well managedm and are doing a good work in the country,' and the Tuckersinith branch is, no exception to the general rule. The following officers and directors were appointed for the raiment year : George Dale, president ; W. G. Broadfoon vice-president ; directors — Messrs. J. M. lideliay, Tuckersmith Thios. Govenlock, Wm. -McIntosh and Jas. 'Smith, McKillop ; John F. Dile, Thomas Mc- Michael and Win. Ross, Hullett ,• Thomas Stephens and Wm. Winter Seaforth. Messrs. David Johnson aid P. 'De Cantillon were appointed auditors. At a meeting of the directors subsequently held, Mr.Thomas E. Hays was appointed secretary and trease urer, Mr. Creswell, the late treasurer, de- clining longer to act. The society is in a very satisfactory position financially, as the auditors' report shows that after defraying the expenses of the year the finances will be about even, although the new treasurer will not have a very large nest egg to' count on for next year. • Loom, Bniees.—Mr. B. L. Doyle, of Go meich, junior judge of the County of Huro Ws been appointed local Master of the Su preme Court of Judicature for Ontario, i he temporary absence of S. Malcolmson. There is a lot of square timber bein rought into tOwn just now for °shipmen rom Seaforth station. The most of i omes from the north.—Mr. Barr, wh tarted a clothes cleaning and dyeing bus ess in town a short time ago, is doing arge trade, and he deserves to, as he does rat class job, just as good as any of th ity establishments will do, and our citizen ill •be consulting their own interests atronizing a home industry.—Mr. Joh evereaux, sr., of the Huron road, Tuck rsmith, is an 'exceptionally vigorous ma or his years. He is now 75 years -of age nd is still as active as many a man half hi ge. He frequently attends to thirty hea f cattle which he- is feeding, and w dk ver a mile to attend to .sorne of them hat he may long enjoy his present health nd Vigor, will be the fervent wish of hi umerous friends.—Mr. James Id cE wing,an Id resident of the county of Huron, ha een elected to represent his division in th outwit of the county of Wellington. Thee uron men always come to the front where ver they go.—Mr. Hugh MeEwing, o almerston, was in town on Saturday last. hile here, Mr. McEwing paid his twenty inth annual subscription to THE EXPOSITOR. Mr. William Elliott, the veteran clerk nd treasurer of Seaforl, entered upon his wenty-sixth year of office on Monday last. Mr. William Smith, Seaforth's deputy eve sees his candidature was not "looked pdn 'by most people as a very g,00d joke," nd he wishes us to " take back ' the state- ent. All right, anything for a quiet life ! e hope Mr. Smith will make a good and eful representative, and if he does THE XPOSITOR will be among the first to extol m for his good deeds. He has made a od commencement by giving notice of a -law securiag the official measurement d classification of weed—The first meet - g of the new county council will be held Goderich, on Tuesday, the 2,6th inst. The oceedings of this nieeting will be watch - with considerable interest.—Mr. William pp, of this town, hes a flock of eight hite Leghorn hens which, during the nth of December, presented him with elve dozen eggs, and they are doing. bet - so far this month.. Mr. Copp Must be od to his hens.—Mr. Broadbridge, o for many years has been messenger in e Canadian Bank of Commerce here, has en promoted to the Berlin agency of the me bank, and removed with his family to at town on Wednesday last. Mr. Broad- dge well deserves his promotion. He is steady, reliable man; always courteous d attentive to business, and was a general orite with the customers of the Bank e as well ,ea with the citizens generally. hile we regret his removal from Seaforth, wish him success in his new hotne. —Al - ugh we have good sleighing here and north of this, there is very little south of Kippen, and it seeins strange to see people from that direction coming to town in wheeled vehicles. It is said on 'good auth- ority that it rains on the just and the un- just, and the snow should be distributed in the same mannene-The annuel congre- gational meeting of the First Presbyterian church, Seafortie will be held on Monday evening next.—The Imperial Trio,composed of Miss Joy and Messrs. Farnham and Tovell have been giying entertainments in d - n, a a in sch ad 1 fi a a a ,P a re a US hi go by an in at pr ed Co NV IRO tw ter go wh th be sa th bri a an fax her W we tho . Cardno's hall every evening during thapr ent week. The entertainments consist temperance musical selections, stereoptio views and temperance addresees. . The o ject of the meetings is to stimulate t temperance sentiment. The entertainmen are , good and have been largely attende Rev? Mr. Bond, pastor of the Method chiiroh, gave an excellent address oil Tu day` evening. Mr. Tovell is a native of 8 a,nd 11fra. John Smith.—Mie Henry Hood fort and is a nephew of Mrs. A. Stewa Perifie,'Northwest Territory, was in town few' days ago. Mr. Hood has been in t Northwest about fourteen years, and we froin the vicinity of Kippen, and this is t secend visit to his old home. He is engeg in f rming, and we are pleased to lea i tha he has prospered. He says the farm in t e 'vicinity of Pense had a good or this, year, and the good prices for grain putting them on their feet.—Bee. M Coulthard, of Toronto,who has been prom, imp fon Rev. Dre,MoDonald here for t weeks, leaves for his home. in Toronto daerl„ It ifs expected that Dr.MoDonald w be able to occupy his own pulpit next Ss bat Mr. Coulthard did excellent send whi e here in visiting the sick a aged members ef the congregation. Mers. Case and Chesney have purchased nice driving horse from Mr. Robert Pate son jr.,4,of Hensall. If it is as gad 'is late owner it will be all right.—bir. Geer Stewart.is doing a large trade in press hay, large quantities of which he is shi ping from here every week.—Mr. John M Mann and Mr. Ames Archibald, who ha teen in the horse buying business here f some yearn, and who did a very large bus ness, have dissolved partnership, and a now eaeh buying on his own account. —Re Father Kennedy, of St. James' church, h been appointed to the charge of the Cat olio's:bur& in Sarnia, and hi to have an Blatant in his work.—Mias Grace Elder Seaforth, attended the marriage of ii Aggie Hogarth, of Homan, on Tuesd evening last.—There is some talk of este liehing a daily mail service between Seafor and Constance.—Miss Ida Tiernan left Tuesday last to visit friends 'in Stratfo and Listowel.—Mr. John A. Smith, edit of the 'Kooteneyntilail, published in Reve atoke, British Celumbia, ie at present town, visiting hie sister, Mrs. John J. Da win. Mr. Smith has been in the mini country for about four years, and says som great ' strikes " have been made,and every thing is booming out there, and that t developments now beingimade will make one of the richest countries in the world a few yearn—We understand that Mr. Ge W. Holman,who has been clerk of the tow ship of Usborne for ten or fifteen years b who has been attending the Collegiate' I stitute here for the past year, intends corn ing to Seaforth to reside, and has leased residence from Mr. C. W. Papst—Th poultry show to be heId 'here on the 26t a7th and 28th of this month, promises t be a great success.—Mrs. Matthew Dorse one of the pie/Leer settlers of this distric died in Winnipeg, where she had been lit ing for SO/VO time, and the remains reache here on Wednesday and were intenred i Iriahtown cemetery.—We regret to Warn the death of Mr. John Purcell,of "McKillop which took place at the residence of his so on the 3rd concession, on Tuesday. He ha been ill only since Friday. He -was abou 62 years of age.—Mr, Cornelius Delaney, o McKillop, near Beechwood, is drawin bricks for a new brick residence which h intends erecting next summer.—Many o our readers will deeply regret to learn o the death of Mr. John Stewart, of Ben miller, the well known nurseryman an fruit growdr. He died on Tuesday last, an was about 63 years of age. He was straight -forward, honorable man, and w held in the highest esteem by all who kne him.—Mr. D. D. Wilson has gone to St Marys, where he meets Hon. Sidney Fisher Minister of Agriculture 'for the Dominion and will consult with him about the ship ping of eggs to the old counky.--Wie ar glad to see_Mr. James Neville around agai attending to business. —Mr. William Beattie of this town, has passed the' civil servic examination, and is now eligible for a posi tion in the service of the Dominion Govern m nt.—Miss Marion Counter , of Simcoe i th ' pest of her brother, Mr. WiR.Counter essrs. Thomas Jackson, jr., and Fred Jit kson, cf Clinton, walked to-Seafoith 0 Monday, and despite the atormy weathe and bad walking, claini to have covered th distance in two hours and a half.—Mis Ageie McIntyre was visiting friends in town this week.—While driving opt of farmer's place on Monday last, Mn. T. R F. pase was upset out of his cutter. Thi frightened the horse, and it started to run brit/Mr. Case pluckily held on to the lines andibrought it to a stand still, although he was 1: egged a considerable -distance. We perience.—Miss Mary Murphy left town are pl ased to learn, however, that he was not nii ch the worse of his unpleasant ex - this week to attend Loretto convent, Strat- ford; where she will take a course of study in music.—Our hockeyists went to Listowel on Tuesday last, and suffered defeat by a score of 9 to 2. Better luck next time, boys.—The regular meeting of the Liter- ary and Debating club was hold on Tuesday evening last, when an interest- ing debate took place on the subject, " Re- solved that all church property should be taxed." The affirmative was championed by Mr. James Beattie as leader, and Mr. James Leatherland led on the negative side. The decision was given in favor of the negative side. One _ regretable fee- ture was the small attendance, but now that the holidays are over, we may expect to see a large ttirn out at each meeting.—A couple of boys from Clinton met with an ac- cident here on Sueday. They were turning a corner on to Main street, when the cutter gave way and they were thrown out, the horse taking a run to itself, but with no very serieus results.—A flag signal nerviee will be given in the Salvation Army barracks on Saturday evening. Songs,solos, choruses and stories of the sea will go to make up an interesting meeting. On the 23rd, 24th and 25th of this °mouth Brigadier Margetta will hold special meetings, and on the 25th a grand banquet will be held.—The Kelly- Emelie Concert Company will appear in .Cardno's ball on Monday evening, under the aauspices of the Methodist church choir, Mr. Kelly has always been a prime favorite with the people -of Seaforth, and on this occasion will undoubtedly draw a good house.—Mr. and Mrs. John L. Henderson, of Pickford, Michigan, who have been visiting Mrs, Hen- derson's father, Mr. W. 1 3. Shannon, Mc- Killop, and other friends, since Christmas, returned to their Michigan home on Tuei- day. Mr. Shannon had his whole family, two sons and fite daughters, spending Chris- tmas with him. It was a pleasant re -union. • . 'EGMONDVILLE NOTES. —Mr. Robert Dobie, cheese manufacturer, of Oxford county, is spending the winter at the parental home here.—The annual congregationar meeting of our church was held on Friday of last Week. It was well attended, and the re- ports from thervarious committees and socie- ties showed the finances and other branches of church work to be in a very satisfactory condition., . The general expense fund shows a balanceiide hand after all debts have been paid, and the amount contributed to the eines of the church is considerably in va,nce of last year. :Added to this, a goodly ameunt was sent to the Armenians, about $40 have been contributed towards the debt o the foreign mission committee, T. and the de t on the manse has been reduced nearly oneihalf. Not a bad showing for hard timesi Considerable discussion took place on t le appointment of an organist. It hi was finally decided to take a vote by ballot of the members of the congregation for a suitable person to occupy the position ; the applicants to be confined to those cif our own people. The salary attached is $100, _ " the same as we paid for a precentor, who is now not deemed necessary.—Miss M. A. Shaw, of Rodney, who has been staying at the manse during the past year or two, left for home on Wednesday. She will be much missed hy our people among whom she has many friends.—MnisiNell Kelly, of Blyth, formerly a teacher in our public school, was visiting friends here early this week.—The heavy snow fall of this week will even Mat- ters up. We had been enjoying,fine eleigh- ing for several days, but the country people were still on the wheels. The cutter and eleigh trade has been rather dull here this _ winter, till the late snow. Things look brighter now, and Some sales have already been made with, we hope, more to come.— Miss Mary Muldrew has been ailing during the past week, but we are pleased to learn is now iniprOving nicely. --Mr. Donald Mc- Kay, who has been performing the dutiee of care taker of our church so efficiently for many' yeare, has been compelled to retire, on account of ill -health. His familiar figure will be Much missed by our people in the position he has occupied so long, and all ' will wish him a speedy restoration to health. Mr. Duncan Campbell has been- appointed to the vacant position. An excellent choice in every way. --Under the 'auspices of the Ladiee.flid Society of our church, a box social will be held at Sproat's school house, on Thursday evening next. An interesting programme is being prepared,' and a good time is looked for. • COUNCIL DOINGS.—Counoil met in Jonesa Leadbury, on Monday, the llth inst.. Members of counciLall took oath of qualifi- cation and declaration of office. William Archibald was sleeted deputy -reeve. All the old officiabs were re -appointed at same malaria as formerlY. James Hays was ap- pointed a member of the Board of Health for three years, and Richard Pollard, sani- tary inspector. Adam Dickson and William G. Smith were appointed auditors. Salaries and election expenses were paid amounting to $257.75. The county share for election expenses is $54, , The Board of Health will meet on Monday, 25th inst., at the Royal hotel, Seaforth. Council adjourned to meet in Jones' hotel, Leadbury, on Monday, February 15th, at 2 o'clock p. • Turnberry. DOTS.—Rev. Mr. Burke wilt preach in the Methodist church, Bluevale, .at 10.30 a. in., next Sabbath.—R. J. Caution will conduct the services in the brick church, Wawa - nosh, and the Sunshine appointment next Lord's day.—Miss Lizzie Anderson, daugh- ter of James Anderson, is dangerously ill.— Thomas Stacey, who had his leg broken a short time ago, is aroundnagain by the aid of 'crutehes.—James Campbell, of Langdon, North Dakota, was visiting friends on the B. line this week. He will go to London next Monday, where he will spend a few days before returning to the Northwest. —, C. 0: Musgrove and wife, of Boissevainn Manitoba were the guests' of James Case - more on ilonday. • Belmore. • SPARKS. —Miss Laura Mulvey, of Hen- sel', is visiting under the parental roof for a couple of weeks.—Miss Jennie Anderson, of Gorrie, was the guest of Miss Maggie Hooey last week.—Mr. Robert Lane had about a dozen teams employed in drewing lumber to Wroxeter station last week.—At the last meeting of the Literary seciety the following officers were appointed :—President, How- ard Lowry ; vice president, John 'D. Campi bell secretary, David Bremner ; treasurer, Henry P. Harrison editor, John Hartley ; aesistant-editor, tVm. Hartley.—Mr. G. Barthn was in London last Week, purchasing machinery. for the Mildmay creamery, which he has undertaken to remodel and manage. We understand that while in Lon- don he was successful in securing the most modern appliances and the finest machinery now used in the buttermaking art.—While in the city Mr. Barton was also fortunate in securing the services of a first-class butter - maker, Mr. Sniith, of -London, who has had fourteen years' experience in that business. The machinery will be in Mildmay before this news reaches the pecple, and the fac- tory will open at an early date. • Gorrie. SPARIC,S,—Special services are being held in the Methodist church here.—Mr. P. P. Aylesworth was elected school trustee of school section No. 7, Howick, et the annual meeting in said section.—The snowfall on Monday has greatly improved the sleighing. --The Glasgow House has been' thoroughly renovated and we understand the new firm, popularly known as " Will " and " Chris," will soon be ready for business. They are favorably known in and around Gerrie, and should make a Strong team.—Wood is being broueht in now, much to the delight of the villagers.—Mrs. Cook bus been very ill for some time.—We have been informed that Mr. More, who had arranged to remove to Brussele, has abandoned the idea for the present. We are pleased to learn that he is not leaving, as he is a highly respected citizen and one whom the village could ill afford to lose. -:-The Kelly-Emslie concert company gave an entertainmene in the hall on Monday night of this week, under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute, which was a great success. It is pronounced one of the very best of its . kind ever given in our village.—Miss Mary Martin, formerly of Gorrie, but now of Glasston North Dakota is visiting friends here. Miss Mar- tin is a 'teacher in one of the echools in Glasston, and is receiving a good -salary. • Blyth. A CLOSE SHAVE.—On Friday morning last, Mr. George Gibson, of the firm of Gib- son & Black, of the Blyth flour mills, had a narrow eaoape from what might have been a terrible accident. It seeras that a flour spout had ohoked up, causing the elevator to stop, and Mr. Gibson went to the base- ment for the.purpose of cleaning it ont. On leaning over :a, shaft his sleeve was caught by a bolt,pulling him 'around the shaft. Yoe- tunately he had presence of mind to grasn the elevator before him and hung on for dear life, the revolving shaft tearing the clothes from hie person, and winding them around the shaft., In this way he was ulti- mately relieved from his perilous position. But for his presence of mind and power of body, he would, undoubtedly, have been carried around by the shaft and killed. As it was, he was only'slightly bruised, and is now able to be around again. A similar ac- cident occurred to a young man a couple of years ago, only in a different part of the rees.—Mr. Benjamin Quinn, who has been in Brantford visiting, has again re- turned. --The Rev. Mr. Rigsby has been confined to his bed for the past week, and his recovery is. very slow indeed, his dis- ease being a stomach and liver complaint. He has the sympathy ef his congregation in his sincere lifflictione—Seott, Anderson and Elder have wound up the business of the Jessop estate.—Several parties vfere held in town last week, but only a select few were invited to participate in the merriment.— Owing to Rev. Mr. Rigsby's illness, the ne- vival services are withdrawn, for the present. —Mr. Reid Wright, of London, was visit- ing his mother in town over iSunday.—Rev. Joseph Edge, of North street Methodist church, Goderich, and chairrnan of the *dis- trict, was ha town giving Ren. Mr. Rigsby a call, and also looking then his businese, while' he is laid aside.—Mrs. Joseph Hab- kirk is recovering from her severe illness. — Mr. George Bentley, who has been a resi- dent of Uncle Sam's domain for several years, is paying his parents a visit at pres- ent.—Mayor R. Holmes, of Clinton, occu- pied the Methodist church pulpit on Stin day, preaching two effective sermons. Mr Holmes i0 always well received and listened to with pleasure and profit here.--Couneil met for the first- time on Monday at noon. The chief business was the appointing of a clerk. Although Mr. Chamberlain, the late clerk, got a petition signed bythree-fourths of the ratepayers, requesting that he be re- appointed, yet because - a little streak' of avarice and ill -feeling was in some of their hearts,they would not appoint him,hence T. W. Scott retained his position for another fean—Gibson & Ireland are overhauling their office, and thereby giving to it a more cheerful appearance.—Mr. Wire Wesfoby visited Goderich on Sundeen—The Predby- terian congregation here intend holding their anniversary on Sunday, January 31st. Foreign talent will occupy the pulpit. • Zurich. As I have a fine range of Boys' Overcoats which I will sell at cost as they must be sold before spring, bring your Boys' along and buy an Overeoet, this must be °ash, also have on hand a line lot of Men's Overcoats, which I -will sell cheap for mail. D. S. /PAM. , 1518-1 GATHERINGS.—The annual meeting of the Hay Branch Agricultural Society was held in the town hall here last Wednesday. The annual report was read by the secretaryeand showed the society to be m a good stand- ing, as they have a surplus on hand of near- ly $90. Messrs. Fred Hew; ir., was re- elected president ; W. T. Caldwell, first vice-president ; Fred Siegner, second vice- president • directors, Wm. Comsitt, Louis Walper, john Deoher, Henry Lippert, W. B. Battler, Ernest Gies, Ezra Karcher, Rob- ert Turnbull, Fred Praetor ; J. A. Williams 'and Solomon Hardy; auditors ; D. S. Faust, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Jacob Schluch- ter left for home, near 'New Hamburg, last Monday.—Mr. Edward Johnston, one of the old pioneers of this township, passed away last week, at the age of 67 years. Mr. Johnston always enjoyed the best of health until about a year ago, when he commenced to fail, and rapidly sank. The cause of death was cancerin the stomach. His re- mains were interred in the Bayfield ceme- terya—Rev. D. H. Braund has laegun revival meetings in the 14th' concession church.— There will be no service in the Evangelical church here next Sunday forenoon, as there will be quarterly meeting in the 14th con- cession okurch.—Mr. Charles Grab has pur- chased a Shetland pony and bu.ggy for his ohildren„—Mr. Henry Bauer, tr., has sold another valuable horse to Mr. Thomas Berry. This is the second animal he has sold inside of a year, both for good figures. Quith &number from here attended the de- bating club in the Drysdale school house last week. They enjoyed it very much.— Out township fathers met last Monday in the council chamber, for the first time this year.—The annual meeting of the Hay Fire Insurance Company was held in the town hall last Monday. There was a big crowd present, and all took an active part. Three new directors were elected :i Jnstus Mel - lick, Mr. Yearly., jr., and W. B. Battler. The company in good standing. Usborne. THAMES ROAD. -The anniversary services of the Thames read Presbyterian church will be held on Sabbath, January 17th. The Rev. A. Grant, B. A. of Knox church, St. Marys, will preach ,I;oth morning and evening, and on the Monday evening follbw- ing a tea -meeting will be held. Ari the Thames road has always been notedi for their tea -meetings they extend a hearty welcome to all to came and enjoy a good, sociable time. COUNCIL. —Council met on the llth inst., pursuant to statute. The following members made and subscribed the declarations of qualification and office as the couneil for 1897 : John Delbridge, reeve; John Hunter, Walter Keddy, William Delbridge and Alfred Hunkin, councillors. Mr. G. W. Holman tendered his resignation as clerk in the following letter t TO the Council of Us- borne,—Gentlement—I hereby tender you 'my resignation as Clerk of Usborne. Hav- ing decided to remove from the townshim I have therefore determined to hand back to you the trust reposed in me by your pre- decessors in office eleven years ago, and beg to accompany the same with my beat wishes for your individual prosperity, and the hope that the affairs of the Municipality will be efficiently administered during your terms of office. —GEORGE W. HOLMAN. —The council passed the following resolu- tion in reply : Moved by W. Keddy, seconded by A. Hunkin and resolved, that this council in accepting the resignation of Mr. G. W. Holman, who has during the past eleven years discharged the duties of Clerk of Usberne with such marked ability, desire to phice record our high appreciation of the services rendered during his term of office, and that the reeve be instructed to prepare a suitable testimonial to be present- ed to Mr. Holman, setting forth in fitting terms his exeellent business capacity and our esteem for him as a citizen and faithful ofncial." The following appointments to office were then made : Dteputymeeve, Wm. Delbridge ; clerk, F. Morley ; treasurer, P. Coates ; assessor, W. Miners ; auditors W. Turnbull_ and J. Johns ; Board of Healt'h, J. Ballantyne J. Handford, Paul Madge, the reeve and clerk ; medical health officer, Dr. Ferguson, Kirkton ; sanitary inspector, J. C. Tufts. Fence viewers and pound keepers same as last year, excepting M. Routly, who was replaced by C. Godbolt as pound keeper. PASSED AWAY. —11I TS. McCurdy, relict of the late Archibald McCurdy, of the 13th concession, died at her residence, on the llth inst., after an illness of about ten days. Deceased was a native of Ireland, and had been a resident -of Usborne for about fifty years. Her husband died some eleven years agoeleaving her and their five child- ren in comfortable circumstances, and she has resided on the old homestead ever since. The children are all married, the daughters being Mrs. G. W. Holman, and Mrs. joseph Orr, of Brantford. The remains were in- terred on Wednesday, at Roy's churchyard, in Hibbert. Deceased was 78 years of age, but remarkably actiie for one of her years. —Willoughby Adams, aged 32 years, died rather suddenly of acute pneumonia on Saturday last. Deceased was a native of England, and had no near relatives in this country. The remains were interred at Elimyille. • - Brucefield. 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. • e 1484 NoTES.—Mr. James Baird left last week to resume his duties at Ann Arbor Varsity, Miehigan.-dMiss M. Marks is at present visiting friends in Goderich.—A number of the young people of this vicinity spent a very pleasant time on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Burdge, London road.—A mild form of la grippe is going the rounds just now, in consequence of thenehangeable weather.—We are not so highly fawned as the Seaforth people in the matter of snow, There is • not enough here for sleighing, and two or threenthiles west of th'e Tillage the rends are bare.— What might have proved a very serious conflagration was prevented on Sabbath morning during service in the Presbyterian church. Those sitting near the large regis- ter noticed smoke beginning to issue from it, and on examination it was found that the floor and joists were ignited. The timely application of a few haedfuls of snow soon extinguished it, however. Great credit is due Mr. Muir for his presence of mind in keeping the people seated, and going through the whole service as calmly as though. nothing bad occurred. ---Mister Cecil Simpson received a severe shaking up on Saturday of last week, caused by jump- ing from a rig when the horses were going rapidly. He narrowly escaped having an • arm broken. As it is he will be laid up for several da,ys with a, lame hand.—We are sorry to may that there is yet, no improve- ment in the condition .of Mr. Nole. He seems 'to be gradually growing weaker.— Our veteran merchant, Mr. Scott, is buying everything that comes along in the shape of grain, clover seed, hides, pork, and in fact, anything that a farmer has got to Bell he will find a ready purchaser in Mr. Scott.— The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church was held on the after- noon of Wednesday last. The different re- ports read showed the congregation to be in a flourishing condition.--Mra R. G. Simp- son has secured the agency for_ the new Exeter steam laundry. • Walton. MATRIMONIAL. —On Wednesday evening last week Rev. S. J. Allan, of 13russels, enlisted by Rev. J. P. Westmam of this place, tied the matrimonial bow between John Finlayson, of Tuckersmith, and Miss Maggie Boyd, at the family residence, Me- Killop. 'The bride was attended by Miss Jane Boyd and the groom by James Fin- layson. There was a large attendance of guests who sat down to a sumptuous repast after the ceremony. The wedding gifts were elegant. Mr. and Mrs. Finlayson left the same evening for their new home carry- ing with them the good wishes of a large circle of friends for their future. CANADIAN FORESTVIS.—Thei following are the officers elected at the regular meeting of Court Walton, C. O. F.:—A. E. Carter, P. C. R.; John Imith, C. R.; Henry Kirk- by, V. C. R.; George Smith, Chaplain; James Humphries, F. S.; John McDenald, Secretary; A. Mcpuaig, S. W.; W. Swallow J. W. J. MoGavin, S. B.; J. Turnbull, J. B.; J. M. Armstrong, C. Deputy ; W. J. Smith, Cone: J. M. Armstrong, M. D., Physician. of C. 0. O. .--Walton Council, No. 362, held their regiolar meeting in the Foresters' Hall. The officers elected for the term were as follows:—A. E. Carter, P. C.; John Bolger, -C. C. ; Eli H. McLaughlin, V. C. William H. Sholdice, Recorder; Junes Sholdice, Treasurer : John Weiss, Prelate ; A.. E. Carter, marshal ; Mrs. E. MeLaugh- line warden ; John Grimoldby, guard ; A. J. Carter, sentry ; J. M. Armstrong, physi- cian ; Andrew Bruce, trustee for 1 year ; William Grigg, trustee for 2 year; J. Camp- bell; trustee foe 3 yeara ; J. M. Armstrong, representative to grand council. • Stephen. NoTES. —The remains of the little daugh- ter of Mr. Patrick Glavin, who died of ty- ,phoid fever, was buried in Limerick ceme- tery on Thursday last.—Shipka Sabbath school entertainment is to be held this Fri- day evening.—Miss Clara Glanville, of the llth concession, still remains very ill.. --- Crediton Evangelical church is fast nearing completion, and when finished it will be one of the finest churches in the county. , . • ( :Brussels. i BRIEFS.—Wm. AinleY is pushing his new house towards completion, and it is going to be ; a fine one. --Deputy District Grand Master A. McKay, of this district, is away this week installing the officere of L 0. 0.2. lodged at Wingham,iTeeswater and Wrox- eten—Scott & Jones shipped a carload of limbs to the English tnarket, Which were •purehased from John tRoddick.—The new council has taken office and all the old officers have i been re-eppointed excepting the rummer, poundkeener and one member of the Board of Health.; R. T. Hingston is the assessor ; Thornee Ballantyne, the poandkeeper and Wne Jewitt, a member of the Board'ofellealth t W. H. McCracken and J. A. Kendalle auditors.—James O'Leary is now the excliesive miner of the - e pacer, Maple Leaf," having purchased the interest of Alex. Cherlesworth, of Sea- fortle—The annual meeting of the Grey Branch agricultural society was held on Wednesday of this week. The- auditors' neport showed a surplus {:d $300 on hand, the largest in the history of the Society.— Mrs. Wm. Pugh is visiting her sister here, Mrs. Zillax.—George Cline, of Wingham, eyes in town for a day this week.—The, fine sleighing makes busines better.—Clegg & Dames shipped a carload of stock from here on Monday last. —On iThursday of ' this week Mrs. Ann Ewan, other of Daniel about a years ago, having buried- her hus- t Ewen, blacksmith, papsed to her long home, ni her 85th year. Sh.e ca e to this country band in Scotland. Her ecimplaint was can- cer of the liven—Peter Bi hop has sold his 50 -acres, being south half f lot .15, eonees- Edon 6, Grey, for $1,200, to Archie McIntosh, also of Grey. NV roxet r. A WELL MERITED TR UTE.—At a meet.' ing of the board of direct() a of the Heevick Mutual Fire Insurance C mpany, held in n The- Board of Directors of the Hoed& 1 Gerrie, on December 26th, 1896, the follow: ing resolution was unanimously carried : Mutiall Fire Insurance Company, now in session at Gorrie, having neard with deep regret of the death of Themes F. Miller, who for eight years fillid the office of secretary -treasurer with 1 sueh marked efficiency as to secure the esleem of all mem- bers of the company, dem e to place on record an expression of t e respect and personal regard in which th y held the late Mr. Miller. The members of the Board tender the family of the deceased their sincere sympathy in their a iction."—Sign- ed in behalf of the Board,--aritems EDGAR, president ; W. S. MCKERCFIER, 'secretary. mill here will be kept- hum ing for some iii NoTEs.—Saw. logs are com ng in very free- ly and if the sleighing conti ues, the saw - time. Maple block logs are Ibeing brought a distance of ten miles.—G. 'has &Brother, lumber merchants of Buffalb, shipped three cars of 'wither from this poin last week.— Mr. John Bone, wife andehil of the ' Sp,' are visitin friends here at resent. Jack looks as o old, and'is as jollyi and stout as ever.—Mr. John Bernard attended the poul- biting three birds Of the Lan shan variety, try show at Guelph this weeki He is exhi- and we expect to hear a good account of them.—A Skating Carnival I was held on -- Thursday night of this week. --The afternoon meeting of the Farmers' Institute was large- ly attended here on Tuesday I Fit, and some excellent addresses were given ' and discus- sions held on various - farm epics, 'Each speaker seemed master of his EL bject and no doubt a lasting impression was made on the minds of the many farmers alio availed themselves of this opportunity f gaining in- formation. At the evening me ting the hall was jammed, and one of the bun entertain- ments was put up that has been given here for a long time. • . Varra. Loceren—On Tuesday evenin last a very successful sochx1 was held by the members of the Bayfield Road Presbyterian cherch, at Mr. John MeAsIfse A please :t andsoeie on Friday evening last; A lar e number Ai; able evening was spent, the proceeds amounting to about $14.— . George Oakes, of Clinton, organized a si ging class colo band is being organized uncle the aus- i appear willing to avail themsel es of the opportunity to take vocal lesson .—A pic- piees of Mr. J. T. Cairns. A nu ber of the young men have already joined. Mrs. T. Palmer has been indisposed for a few days, suffering from an attack of la gri pe.—Mrs. James Armstrong is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mc9ool, of Harrington, and Jim says he is hexing an immense time bate ing it.— Mr. Wm, Foster, a brotber of M . Charles Foster, alformer resident of this lace, but a citizen ,of Strathelair Manitab , for the last eight Years is visiting relat Yes and friends here.—kr. Wm. MeNau hton, of Manitoba, and his nephew, fro Cincin- - , • 4. - January, 1897 No let up—here we are right at theL ginning of 1897—desirous as ever foe% crease of business. We want to open new year with good sales for January, sa good start usually means a good finish. The Spring purchases are beginning arrive, but we have some 'Winter goods sell yet before we talk of Spring. What we have to sell- of Winter g we are willing to take very low prices rather than carry them over to anothen SOB. .. Your chances are good for genuine tEclothing, etc. eine in Millinery, Mantles, Mantle Clo eaver Dress Goods, Fur Cape, Fur Ca ur 3ackete, Overcoats, Blankets, Under Some of these things ou are likely require, as there are f y two -or thr months' cold weather ahead of us. i Kindly give us a call for whatever y may need. If we nave -the article to mu you the priee will certainly be made suit'as well. '1113M E. 1110FAIIT., Dry Goods' Company, Seaforth's Greatest bash Dry Goods Sto =MEM nati, Ohio, are visiting friends -and re tives in this locality. --On the evening the district meeting of the Royal Templets of Temperance, on Tuesday, January 19th a literary and musical entertainment wilt be held in the Temperenoe hall, Varna. Th programme will consist of addresses, by th resident ministers and others, readings recitations by local talent, also music, e by members froth the neighboring councils. The Varna Quat tette club will make its de but, and render sorae choice eelections. small admission fee will be charged. A time is expected.—Mr. John Sparrow; gen. erally speaking, is very quiet, and to use. copenion expression, is no way stiff neck but for the past few days if considerably in. alined that way. The cause is attributed several of Job's comforters on his neck. • Bluevale. THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE.—The Farmere Institute meeting, held in the Foreste hall an Wednesday, January 6tb, had larger attendance than previous meetings' of the kind, but, after all, the hall was only half filled. The intedest in those meeti is not nearly so strong as it should be anion the farmers of this community. The speak- ers Were Mr. Robert McMillan, Seaforth, " Cultivation of the soil" ; James Hinehley, Constance, " Corn growing" ; G. Murdie Seaforth, " Care and management of mile fecows," and Mr. Shearer, of Bright, w spoke twice, his first subject being T practical dairymen and the eeeond, How to improve a dairy'herd,and, cost of a pound of butter from the same," The speecheir given by these gentlemen were ex2ellent and full of valuable information. MT. M. II. Moore, V. S., of Brussels, who was tee speak on " Veterinary seience," failed to, appear. In the absence of the president, Mr. Thomas Straehae, Mr. Gardinereof Me- Killop, presided. There was no evening. meeting, the Bluevale members of the In- stitute having made no .preparations for one. If the farmers weuld make amaze. inents for an evening rneeting, and annotince, it, they might be sure the epeakers and en- tertainers would have an audience. NOTES.—Mr. and Mrs. _George Harris, Deerham, are spending -their honeymoon, visiting Mr. and Mrs, Will Thornton, or the first line of Morns.—A telegram came - to Wingham on Sunday evening that Mre Adam McAllister, of Boissevain, Manitoba, had died on Saturday night, of pneumeniaa Mn -McAllister was a brother of Mrs. Wm. Messer, of this place, and Mee. James Mes- ser, of the boundary.—Mr. Archibald His- lop, of Grey, secretary of the Farmers' In- stitute, attended the meeting en the 6th. -- Mrs. Will Maxwell, of the Bluevale road, ha ill, and in a critical condition.—Mr. • Wm.. John McKinney, of Boissevadn, Manitoba, is visiting his father and other relatives. Mr. McKinney has not been home to Ontario. since he went to Boissevain, fifteen yeast ago. --Miss Kew, of Whitechurch, is visit- ing at Mr. Joseph Leeelfs.—A couple Or sleigh loads of young people attended thet Epworth Leagne hi Johnston's church, Morris on Tuesday evening.—Mr. Robert, Maxwell took a chill while in church OR Sunday evening, and has since been confine& to his bed. The Maxwell family have thee sympathy of' the community in their trone bles. Exeter. NOTES.—The Stephen and Usborne Agri. cultural society held their annual meeting' in the town hall, on Wednesday afternoon. las -when the following officers were elect- ed f r the ensuing yeer : President, Donald Mc nes ; lst vice. -president, W.T.Achesonn vice-president, T. W. Hawkshaw diiieetors, Richard Coates, James Bellew tyne, Same Stanlake, nr., Ed. Christie, John - Delbridge, W. G. Bissett, Chris. Feltner, John McNevin, W. J. Carling ; secretary, - treasurer, A. G. Dyer ; auditorse F. Costae and George H. Bissett.—Mr. Wm. South- cott, merchant tailor, made an assignment to Mr. J. A. Stewart on Monday . last for. the benefit of his creditors.—Mr. John Southeott also made an a.ssigninent on Tues- day last to Mr.John Gill,for the benefit of his" creditors.—Mr. Bennett, of London, is the guest of Mr. J. A. Stewartt—Exneeve Bawden left for the old country on Saturday' last with a carload of fine horses.—Miss Bennett, of Orangeville, is the guest of her brother, Mr. A. E. Bennett.--4dr. John Gould, London, spent last l!vfonday at the. home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Gould.—Biehop Baldwin gave a lecture -one his trip to Palestine to,a large congregatimi. in the Trivia Memorial Ohurch, on Thurs- day evening last.—A few weeks ago Mr. James H. Grieve, merchant tailor, missed & large quantity of tweede end other cloth, froM his store. Wm. Scditheott was arrest- ed on the charge and has been sent to God- erich to stand his trial, Stantienf THE COUNCIL.—At the meeting of the, Stanley council, held on Monday laat, and. at which &lithe members were present, all - the officers for last year were resi.ppointed. John Johnston was reappointed to serve on the board of health for three years, and Dr,. Armstrong, medical health officer. The= collector was instructed to have all taxes cellected on nr before January 20th. John Ketehen was paid $45 for his trouble and. expense in keeping Mrs. Halliday. The ex - perm, of holding. the election for county t council, amounting to $55.88, Was ordered to be presented to the county ; council for payment. The treasirrer was authorized to, deposit surplus money in some chartered' bank. The next meeting of ceuncil will be. held on Monday, Februarar6thi at I &deck: 1 —Before leaving for Toronto, Mr. Victor. French, of Mitchell, was- presented with at handsome fountain pen by Mr, Benjamin Schneider and a few other comrades of the Epworth Leag e, aceompanied by a nicely' worded address. Tel -Call be duce, a 130:ith .01inatedczi R - Mr. A. weab to A. NI ognt acres bowie Fart/ Fnitt tor land a temmi eellent a place are 0.1"41 tsr.... CrIT1 NITURI Thome,' tors cif sell by pi lot 2,B 2804 189 Bases.- ilve:i 4 ;lig two Teal ing marl Six envie 1 heifer I fat ;4 two ;I Urge meats. ' drill, .1 . drllis, I *awe, 1 shovels solidi* about straw; stove 1 withl istral eV of IS credit ed dollar a No Milt /or. C. J. M. X eers. ---, ---.... , FA Supi will bo H•11 Addli Smith, '101410 Seale 8 Credit* W. a S Daley versus 4ur sident andli • Mc the - 44Thir the -eV Lifer , Bhearel Atter and eve evening Litman H. BM/ - PH' Meel The 'A 'Buren, Town -1 month.1 . W. LAI Nati' crls POT and She years, CORI JO Netti Lot not be • venom F* A dw lery, Good, , cas The- ' Cheese Beira :st1,80. ,and m "John - Mteter be pr ;cordial On tila -0 , MelK." plem Priet On efeloe lett, hold - hris ho