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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1897-04-02, Page 5PII BIL 18974. N EXPOS laaatarawax rURDA i the pup' in the latest fash- son's 'exhibition ,, for there is an ad before you : ers being filled iers are busy at u may see right would be con- ry room in the - a that every (le- nd your early Uvo Stook Idezkets". !_w, March ,30th,—Market for cairn, sr. Present. - e for best, ifs to moor,, March -=To•day cattle, are firmer,; States cattle sell at 9d per pound. Argentine at 60. Sheep and lambs a shade weaker at 5$1 to 6d per pound. MortitanaL, March 30th.—The butchers were present in large numbers 'but trade was slow as drovers were demanding higher prioee than have been paid at this market for *ay months past, quality considered; Four of the best cattle on the market were boot at 4c per lb, but they were not as goad as those for which a similar rate was paid tem days ago. Pretty good stole sold at nein 3e to 3ec, and the common animals at from tie to 3c per Ib. , There were a number of .milkmen's strippers sold at from 24c td nearly 310 per lb. Calves sold at from $1.60 to $6 each, Sheep sold at•from 3c to Bia for old ones and from 4 e to 54o per lle for yearlings. Spring lambs sold at from $3 to $5 each. Fat hogs sell at about 5413 per ib. TORONTO, March 31st.—Export Cattle Not many offered, and ,all sold before the close of the market; at from , 3 o to 00 per ib, one or two choice going as high as 4ie per lb. The demand is only fair. Butchers' Cattle -The general run of good cattle sold freta 3c to 34e per ib, common selling, dont to 2he and 210 per lb. Everything {: earl f.--=Stockers----Proem ruled from Re to Wiper lb and a little higher for extra choice. " Feeders—Only a few head changed beadle Prices wereo to to 3o for g lf•fat steers: Sheep- The offerings were ;gand the market was fuer. Buck* Bolds at 30 to 33e per Ib, and sows at 34c. 'Good sheep are wanted. Lambe There were not nearly sufficient offered for the demand and the market was firmer. Good grain -fed lambs, weighing from 90 to 110 llie, sold at 5tc to 54e per db. . Those weighting heavier said at 50. Calves— Offer-ings fairly heavy, but all sold. There is a good demand for choice veils. Prices for good calves ruled from $4 to $6 each, and an odd choice one brought $6.59. Milch Cows and Springers—Prices ruled from` $15 to $3,5 each. One cow sold at $40 and an- other at $32. Hogs --The offerings were a little heavier, but the market was firm, choice selections of bacon hogs selling at 5lc per lb, sowa at 3c to 3c per lb, heavy and light hogs at qo to 42c and stags at 2a to 244 and boars•at 2c. EAST BUFFALO, March 30th.—Choice fat heaver -weight cattle, 1,375 to 1,415 lbs, sold at $5.25 ; good to choice, $5 10; good fat plain,: 1,380 to 1,400 lbs, $4.75 to $4.90 ; mediums of 1,075 to 1,125 lbs, $4 to $4.25, and 4 to 1,200 lbs, $4 40 to $4.85 ; mixed choice were about loo higher ; market closed= steady and about all solds One load of Canada butchers' steers of 1,332 lbs, sold et $4.05; Canada routs and heifers, $3 ;. Bulls steady. Stockers and feeders --Bulk of . the lJanadas were good feeders, and those of 915 lbs and upwards brought $4, a load of 8641b*, choice grade, also bringing that price ; general sales of less desirable cattletof the feeder kind sold at $3.70 to $3.90 stockers sold at $3.35 to $3.80..Milch cows and Springers—Values were $3 to $4 per head, ower. Calves --Opened steady and closed weak. Sheep and Lambs - 10e to 15e higher, tops selling generally at $6.20 to $6.25, with a few fancy at $6.30 ; good to choice, 75 to 80 lb. lots, $6 to $6.15, and light butchers', $5.25 to $€535 ; clipped lambskin geed supply at $5 to $5.25, and a deck 'of fall clipped, $5.50; sheep were scarce and frill strong to 10c higher ; choice mixed, $4.90 to $ts ; fair to good, $4.60 to • $485 ;, choice to extra• lots of wethers,$5.15 to $5.25 ; yearling wether s, $5.25 to $5.50 ; "dosed firm. Hoge—Run mostly" `to light. weights ; opened dull and slow ; early axles of Yorkers were at $4.254 to $4.30 ; later dropped off 5c to lOc, general sales being at •$4.2 and later Cyt $4 20 ; pigs: of choice weight, $4 to $4.174 ; the -heavy -weight grades, of whish not over 10 oars here, sold at $4,30 to $4.35. ; .roughs mostly $3.75 to $3.85 and stags, $3.15 to $3.50 ; - even these prices were above buyers' views at close. OBIT17ARY.—On Friday laat, at miriade* Ichabod Bowerman, olee of the *mere* 4A Huron, died of pneumonia, at his reel. health had been failing for the laat three eyears ; but still his many friends hardly thought the mid was so near, He WO born in Bloomfield, Prinee Edward evannty, in 1825, and in 1859 settled on the northern boundary of Usborne township, in what was then a dense forest - arid in a law years hewed out for himselia oomlortable home. Hem he resided until 1886, when he sold hia farm and he hen !since that time lived a re. tiretilifefin Exeter. He was ant. in Mt time • one of the most widely known men in Huron and Perth counties, having been for- some empleuients, and his hearty -and genial man - :nor won for him. boats of friends wherever he went. In politics he was a; staunch Con- servetive ; and he was a member of the Idethodiht chureh. He was twice married. By his first wife he had eight children, six • of whom, along with his secend wife, sur- vive him. Cornelius and David Arnold mai - dentiate, the former in Beaverton, Ontario' ; and the_ latter in Menomonie, Wisconsin ; . John, Thomas_ and Mrs. George Taylor have homes in Dakota, and Alm Richard Hunter resides Elimville. The deceased was buried on Monday, under Masonic awspices, at the MoTaggart cemetery. Mmes.—Dr. Gardiner, of London, is visiting his nephew, David Gardiner, who is lying dangerously at his mother's rest- dence.—The Ladies' Aid Society ol Pavan social at tfie,manie anigOniabdtaT —Meters. 'Cornelius Bowerman dentist of Beaverton, Ontario and Arnold: of Menom- onie, Wisoonsin, ;Mended 'ths funeral of _their father, the late Ichabod Bowermamon Monday last.—M.r. Richard Greenwocd, of London, who spent the past week here, the guest of Mr. dPhiliei Lang, returned on ' Thursday laet.—Mr. Norman amech left on Monday evening last for London. —Mr. Wm. Westeott, of Seaforth, spent the beginning • of the week here visiting relativeh—Mrs. John Mooreshead has sold her house and lot on Mill street, to Mr. Powell, of Winchel- .eea.—Miss Sarah Pita* is laid up with an attack of inflammation of the lu.ngs.—Miss Adelaine Morloek left on Tuesday last for Wyoming, wh,ere she has accepted a position as milliner in a large establishment.—Miss Amelia Camera spirnt Sunday last in -Creditone at the residence of Mr. George Mantle.—Mr. John T. Westeott, is 3onfined to his bed through serious illuess.—Mr. -James Seale, of Clinton, spent Wednesday last in town.—Mr. Penhalelis visiting in London this week. Eve could. -find. There is right up to date. FRITS SOLBILS SATIN CLOTWS-... th-an a dozen, afferent rq time having scarcely - TIES IGHT WRAPS are, so that you are sure wear. L. NS TOWELs TOWELLING& best makes of Linens, represented, and certain IL CLOTHS CURTAINS RTAINS CURTAINS Y CURTAINS est cash prices quoted goods now, arid • wc Will have ys, FRIDAY- and ANY, Drysdale. Noees.—A very plearent event took place at the residence of Messrs. R. B. and T. Snowden, on Saturdey evening last. The Messrs. Snowden have a number of men busy in the woods at present ; after tout- ing their toes around. the fire for a time it was decided to have a taffy party and the idea was promptly carried out in Mrs. -1Snowden's usual, energetic and hearty manner. • An abundance of first-class taffy was provided and a very pleasant time wati -spent by all preeent.—Mr. Norman Pater- son was the guest of Mr. John Orr on Sun- day last. --Mins Flora Turner had a quilt- ing bee on Friday last, at* which a few of her many lady friends assisted. —The slickers are coming up the creeks very early -this spring. Mr. Ed. Etue caught some very faney ones in the Drysdale 'creek late- ly. --One of -our iocal sports undertook to show another the manlier in which Fitz - simile= knocked. otit Corbett and the re- -sult is that one of them wears court- plaster. Coloring Easter Eggs. Buster eggs can be colored with aniline -dye. It should be diluted to the proper shade and the eggs boiled in it. Green, the color of hope and resurrection, is particular- ly app.ropriate, but a variety is pleasing- -red, pink, blue pale yellow and purple. Eggs can be btkled hard, and painted in water-coIors with a single spring flower, as a primrose, or a, butterfly, also a symbol of the resurrection. They ahould be -arranged in nests of moss. German children believe thsalhe Easter eggs are laid by hares, sp representations of this little animal are- eften placed on them, or near them. Paint- -ed butterflies, mounted on wire, can be made to hover over the nest.—April Ladies' Home Journal. Paying Toll. An Irishman who was a dealer in a small way aud kept a. little donkey and cart, came on one occasion te 07, bridge where toll was levied, but to his disappointment he found he had not enough to pay it. A bright thought atruck him. He nnheanessed the icionkey and put it into thenart, Then get- ting between the sheets hiroself, pulled the -cart with the donkey standingi in it onto the bridge. In due course he was hailed by the toll collector, ‘' Hey mon," cried the - laid the Irishman, " just ax the driver." faisimaximanamm Just for Fun. • A few years ago two men were convicted of horse stealing in the district court, Chateau ^eounty, Montana. They deserved a sentence of ten yeas' imprisonment', bat Judge Du Beset let them off with three years. The worse man of the tiro, suppos- ing that the sentence ones pronounced. was past revision, addressed the court : I jest want to say,"he told Judge Du Bose, " that when I get out you'll be the first man lin come here to kilL Oh, well," said the judge, "in that case make it ten years. Then you won't trouble me so soon." Having said this he turned to the other Is there anything you would like to say r 6' Net a single word," answered -the prisoner. THE MARKETS. Seatorth, April let, 1897. :Spring Wheat per bushel,— 0 72 to 0 74 Barley per bushel .. 0 22 to 0 24 Float, per 100 2 26 to 2 26 frikY Per '6 60 to 7 60 Wool. 0 19 to 0 21 Potatores per bage(new)— _ 80 to 40 Wood per cord (short) at• Timothy Seed Pork, per I00 Talicrw, per lb—. 110e8, per tag, 30- to 26c eggs, per doe.. 11c 2 76 to 8 00 1 60 to 1 76 0 26 to 0 26 4 60 to 6 00 1 60 to 2 00 4 50 to 6 00 02 to 0 08 Dairy Markets. TORONTO, March 30th.—Butter—Supply moderate; good stock and pricea; large rolls, 13c to 14c ; dairy rolls, 14c to 15c ; dairy tubs, 8c to 12c ; creamery rolls, 19c to 21c ; erearnery tubs, 18c to 19c. Eggs-hSupply of new laid very large, prices easy ; new laid, MONTREAL, March 30.--Butter—There is a moderate demand for fresh made °ream- ery at 20e to 21c and for held stock around 19e ; western rolls sell from 13o up.' Eggs —There is a moderate demand and supplimi are liberal. Fresh laid eel' around 10te to 11 cents. SALE REGISTER. On Tueeday, April 6th, 1897, on the Market Grounds, Seaforth, at 2 o'clock p. m.; the Imported Belgian Draught Stallion Bismarck. R. Common, president ; Geo. Turnbull, secretary. , .- OnTriday, April 2nd, 1897, at 2 o'clock miles west of Seaforth. Perm stook and implements.. J. H. MeDougalli proprietor and auctioneer. , On Saturday, April 3rd. 1897, at 1 eolodk p. m., at the Commercial Hotel, Seafoirth, a first-class 100 acre farm. Lock- hart l& Co., proprietors ; Thomas Brown, Oni Saturday, April ?.:3rd, 1897, at 1:30 o'clodk p. m. sharp; hi the Village of Zurioh. Funi stack and implements. Gab- riel Holtzinan, proprietor ;- E. Bossenberry, On Tuesday, April pth, 1897, at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp, on lot 28, concession 11, Hib- hart. Farm stock and implements. John Anction sale of cows, buggies, and mis- cella eous articles, on the Market, Grounds, Seaf rth, on Saturday, April 10th, at 2:30 p. m R. Common, atictioneer. 0 Friday, April 9th, 1897, at 1 o'clock, p. in , on Lot 22, Concession 12, MeKillep, Fa Stock and Implements. Samuel Dick on, proprietor ; George Kirkby, Auc- tioneer. unimismummeimmme S--WIGOINS.—At the residence of the b#de's father. on March 17th, by Rev. A. B. lititson, Mr. James Willis, of Fordwith. to Miss er Wiggins, eldest daughter of Mr. J. T. 'gess, of Orange Hill. -GLI ON—BOLTON.—At the residence of the ide's mother, by Rev. S. J. Allin, assisted by v. J. P. Westman, Mr. Samuel Glidden, of ioton, to Miss Ell'en Curry Belton, of Man- ia town:drip. WEB TER—EDWARDS.—Th- West Wawanesh, on rch 24th, Mr. J. Web ter to Miss Lizzie Ed - w rde, daughter of James Edwards. KING TOWE.—In Blueeale, on March 24th, at the residence of the bride's mother by Rev. D. Perri.), Mr. Robert C.King, to Mies 'Annie Stowe, PLUNKITT—RUTLEDGE — At the residence of tbe bride's brother, Mr..Robert Rutledge, boundary Hee. West Wawanosh, on March 10th, by Rev. J. Pring, Mr. Itobere John Plunkett. to Miss hilarie Adeline Rutledge, both of West Wawa - HES —MOGRIDGE.—At the residence of the b de's mother, on Merck 24tb, by Rev. J. W. e deet daughter of Mrs. 3f. A. Mogridge, all ot THO PSON—MACARTHIIR.—At Lynn Farm, East atm, on March 23rd, by Rev. Joseph Elliott, Dir. Thompson, of Goderich, formerly of Hen. Oil, to Miss Tema Marcarther, daughter of the late James Ifacarthur. . Deaths. McDONALD.—In Whighara, on March 14th, Nancy, relict of the late William Moll/maid. ; WATsiON.—In ori March 20th, Robert We t - n. aged 36 years and 9 months. CUR 1E..—is 'Wells township, Algoma, • on • March • 20th, Thomas Currie, formerly of Morris town- ship. Huron county, agbd 66 years. vaurnas.—In Colborne, on March 17th, Bahhard Waiters, aged 88.years. MbLEAN.—in Goilerich, on March' 18th, Neu' Mc - Leen, wife of Mr. Malcolm McLean, rged 81 Ybars- HANLEY.—In Clinton, on Mar& 19th. George Han- ley, aged SO years. HARLAND.—In Clinton, on March 22nd. Aun, relict e of the late Williarn Harland, aged 83 3 ens. LF..AYENWORTH.—At Solon, Ohio, on 'March 26th, E. S. Leavenwerth, of St. Cathaiines, aged 74 years, father of Mrs. Robert Holmes, Clinton. IcOPPER.—In Stratford, on March 20th, John Nap- per, formerly of fleaforth, aged 76 years.% Mary Grummett, wife of Mr. John H. Pearen. fermerly of near Hensall, aged 47 years. COULTON.—an Blyth, on March 30th, James Caul- - merman, aged 71 years, 6 months and 2 days. ESSBRY.—In Centralia on Mamie 29t,h, Susan Amelia, wife of Mr.' Thomas Emery, aged 53 itOD,1) --in Exeter North, on March "29th William Redd, aged 74 years. ' 1'thff.' ,.r- ANDS ON,; .1n 3eaiorth en March 2Stb, the wife St..Mfg Frawic Andersen; adaaaahterG FOR BALE. -:--One Shorthorn Bull, 12 months Id, and one 8 year old Beedetered Clydesdale tel. Boo, both good animals of their respective breeds. BO lied, quantity of Good White Beans ; also a .tif first oho Tub Butter. Fortheee we will pay the highest cash price. T. R. F. CIASZ ik 00, ftsfor'th. 15204f ARM TO RENT.—To rent, lot 13, cenoesilon 1, contalning 100 scree. Thirty acres ploughed. Will be let for 1 year or for tens of years. For further partioulan apply en the prem- ises, or to JAMES FOX. 1528-4 40300 will buy 10 &Ores of land. all cleared and is fenced, orchard, good fauns houee and stable. It is Composted of pan of the eouth-east oorner of theacimith IMit of Wile. 26, coneession 7, Morris, if miles from Brunetti, For particulars epPly_ to A. ENDERS WARTED. ---Tenders trill .he reoeived up to April 2811e, I897, for the moil= Of a new 27g40 feat, in echo! motion So. 1, Mor- ris Townsh Plans and specificatimis ISM heeseen at Mae reeNence of the _undersigned. THOMAS CODE, Secretary of the Board, Blyth P. O. Myth, March 1897. 152018 "DOR SALE ON EASY TERMS —The -property on I! East William Street, near Collegiate Institute, occupied by Mrs. Robert Coleman. The house oon- tains 10 rooms, besides closets, pantries, dollar, good well under cover, and oft water in kitchen. There is an acre of land, plenty ot good fruit trees, barns, (deeds, &o. A good Dunhate piano, (co t 5700), will be sold cheap ; also horse and outfit MRS. ROST. COLEMAN, Seaforth. 1229 • °,4 UCT1ON • SALE OF FARM STOCK AND M- en PLEMEN rs.—Mr. George Kirkby has been in- structed by Mr. S. Dickson to sell bye public auction on Lot 22, Concession 12, McKillop, on Friday, April 9, 1897, at 1 o'clock, p. ne, sharp, the follawing valuable property e-rHorees.--One heavy horse 6 years old, 1 heavy mare 8 years old, in foal to Bel. glen horse ; 1 Grit mare, in foal to Waldensien horse. —Cattle.—One farrow cow, 1 two year old heifer, 1 yearling heifer, 1 yearling steer—Implementa—One Toronto binder, 1 big B. mower, 1 seed drill, 1 Chatham fanning mill, 1 wagon, nearly new ; 1 truck wagon, 1 pair bobsleighs, 1 land roller, 1 disc harrow, Maxwell make, new ; 1 aet iron harrows, 1 cultivator three furrow gang plow, 1 outlier. wagon bc'nc, 1 gravel box, 1 red elm hay rack, 1 spring seat, 1 buggy with pole, 1 cutter with pole. 1 set double homes, 1 set plow harness, fty nets. whifficirees• cycle grinder, A quantity of household furniture. tahe whole must positively be sold without reserve. Ifr. Dickson will also offer for sale at the same date, the North half of Lot 21, Concession 12, MoKillope Partieulars and conditions may be obtained on ap- plication to • the proprietor. Terms of sale.—All sums of $6 and under, cash ; over that amount 10 months' credit will be given on approved joint notes. discount at the rate of 6 cents on the dollar will be allowed for cash on all credit reorients. SAMUEL D/OKSON ; Proprietor ; GEORGE KIRKBY, Auc- tioneer. • 1529-1 TTNRISERVED euortos SALE OF FARM k J STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS.—Mr. George Kirkby has been instructed by Mr. Duncan ifil• Callum to sell by publio auction on Let 29, Conces- sion 14, MaKillop, on Tuesday, April 0, 1897, at 1 o'clock, -p. en., sharp, the following Valuable pro- perty : Horses.—One heavy horse cowing 8 years old, 1 general purpose mare coming 6 years old. 1 heavy dreught note owing 10 years old, heavy with foal ; 1 horse 6 years old, 1 extra good delving mare, gentle and kind, coming 4 years old.—Cattle.—Three newly calved cows, 8 cows yet to calve, 2 half fat cows, 1 three year old heifer, 1 tiro year old heifer, 2 heifen in calf, 3 yearling steers, 8 calves. Also 10 Leicester ewes.-1mplementa.--One Noreen light steel binder in good working order, leMeTaggart termini mill, 1 mower, nearly new ; 1 Sharp rake, nearly new : 1 knife grinder, 1 Noxon seed drill, nearly new ; 1 gang plow, 1 general purpose plow, 1 chilled plow, 1 set iron harrows-, 1 dire harrow, 1 large cutting box, for rods or belt, jack and belt ; 1 late improved Chatham fanning millet firsteciess set cif males, 2,000 pounds ; Ingetsoll Buchanan bay fork and carrier, with Manilla rope, pulleys and sat screws, new from the shop ; 'tingled. heavy team wagon, measly new, special picked timber, Stewart's make ; see new bobsleighs, 1 cutter, 1 buggy, 1 road cart, 1 new jumper, 1 wood rack, 1 hay rack, 1 -set double harnese, now ; 1 set single hareem, nearly new • vrhifiletrees, nockyokes and chains, cant hooke, smidee P hovels and forks, 1 crow- bar, a quantity of logging chains. about 3 dozen oow amine, 1 temente ladder, about 40 feet long ; a quantity of elm lumber, and a quantity of house- hold fornitura and numerous small articles. The whole will pouitively be sold as the proprietor has sold his farm. Tenne.—All sums of $6 and under, cash ; over thst amount 8 months' credit will be given on, approved joint notes. A diecount et the rate of 6 cents on the dollar will be allowed off on all GEORGE KIRKBY, Auotibneer. 1629-1 NRESERYED AUCTION SALE ' OF FARM STOOK AND IMPLEMENTS.—Wm. MoCloy has been inatruoted by Mr. John Nicholls to sell hy public auction, on lot 28. concession 11, Hibbert, On Tuesday, April 6th, 1897, at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp, the following valuable property, viz. : HORSES— One bay mare riehig 8 years old, 1 bay mare rising r years old, in foal ; 1 bay scolding rising 6 years old, 1 yearling Norse colt. CATTLE—Three witch cows nupposed to be in calf, 7 heifers rising 2 years old; 1 3 year old heifer in calf, 4 spring calves, 2 fat heifers rising 8 years old, if not previously sold ; 1 fat steer rising 8 years old. SHEEP—Three well bred Leices- ter ewes with Iambs by side, 1 yearling ram. HOGS —One Chester White brood sow with litter, 10 pip 8 months old. IMPLEMENTS—One lumber wagon. 1 single buggy, 1 pair bobsleighs, 1 single cutter, 1 binder, 1 mower, 1 seed drill, I spring tooth culti- vator, 1 land relies, 1 set iron harrows. 1 general purpose plew, 1 3 -furrow gang -plow, 1 hay rake, 1 hay rack, 1 straw cutter, 1 root pulper, 1 root Belit- tler, 1 fanning mill, 1 gravel box, 1 set slings and hay fork complete, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 set team harness, 1 set plow kernels, 1 set -single harness, 1 22 -foot lad- der, rakes, forke, chains, ehovels, spades, neck - yokes, whiffletnes, and other articles too numerous to mention. Also a quantity of mangolds, turnips and good timothy bay, besides a quantity of inch ehla lumber and a few pieces of oak plank and scantling. TERMS OF SALE.—All sums of $6 and under, cash ; over that amouut 8•motiths' credit will be given on furnishing approved joint' notes. A discount at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum will be allowed for cash od all credit amounts. The fat cattle to he cash or its equivalent. JOHN NICHOLLS, propri- etor ; WILLIAM MoCLOY, auctioneer. enin °It --wasinsw-... WEDNESDAY, APRIL Have you heard a Robin yet ? No matter whether you have or not, spring is certainly very close at hand. Evidehces of it are seen. every - *here, and.nowlere more than in this business. Spring Goods piled up in endless profusion. Style and Variety May be Found Here„, 111113111111111011111111111 On Wednesday, April 7th,, we will make a Special Display of Spring Millinery, Dress Good's, Capes, Parasols, etc., to which you are cor- dially invited. Special attention will be paid- to our *Millinery De- partment this season. Every lady purchasing here will have a Becom- ing Nat. Store will be closed on Opening Day from 6 to 7 p. in., to complete display. MpICINNGN & CO., BLYTH. e. :P. KEATING, Dealer in Lumber and Shingles, Will keep a supply of Hemlock, Pine and Cedar on band. All sizes, and the beet quality to be had, at reasonable prices. Also shingles—Red Cedar, the best brand, and White Cedar. All warranted No. 1. Parties wanting anything in the ebove line will do well to examine my stook, and judge for themselves. P. KEATING, Seaforth. 162941 Golden lion SPI:tlaTG- GOODS.. The bulk of our new goods are now to hand. We are showing some special lines in Dress Goods, Dress Gimps, Dress Ornaments, Laces, Blouses, Belts, Embroideries, Prints, Crepons, Drillets, Organdies, ire., at very close prices. Also Bargains in Men's & Boys' Hats & Caps, Ties, Collars, Shirts, &c: Balance of Tweeds to clear at less than wholesale, at the Golden 'Lion Store. DECORATION Is now engaging your attention. The variety and range of patterns, designs, and latest colorings in our Will please the most fastidious tastes. They are marvels of beauty and superior to many other lines at double the price. We have ahout 30,000 rolls new stock, just opened out. When in town; call and see samples at J. L. SMITH eaforth., NEXT TO C. W PAPST'S BOOKSTORE. Millinery Opening. Our Millinery Opening takes place on FRIDAY AND SATURDA.Y, APRIL 2:nd and 3rd. el -Everybody Invited to be Present. 0. W. PAPST S SEAFOETH. W. EEQFP MAN. Agent for Butte4ck's Patterns and Publications. • Major School 'LECTURES .ON WE ..HAVE gUC'ef EbEll At last in procuring another large consignment of those • beautiful Genuine Oil Paintings South Africa' —IN THE— Methodist Church, C4th, —ON— Friday, April 9th. Admiesion, 15c ; double, 25c. The Canada Business College, CHATHAM, ONTARIO, Is the great supply school for the beSt business firme. Students graduating at this institution are sure of good paying employment. Our last week's notice contained the placing of four pupils, two Stenographers, qne Book-keeper and one Teacher. Since these we have. placed Albert Wiliam as as- sistant Boolokeeper, with D. W. Earn & Co., Wood- stock. Sarah McGow as Book-keeper with the Banner Printing Co., Chatham. We expect to place a Stenographer next week in a choice position. College re -opens after Easter vacation on Tueeday, April 20. For Catalogue,. addros D. McLACHLAN & CO., Chatham, Ontario. Size --20x24 inches, _Which we will give to our customers FREE. These are gems of art, far superior to, any we ever had before. Agri for a purchase ticket, and be -I come a customer at once. If! you keep track of small pur- chases, it does hot take long to buy $5 worth at Fear's Drug Store, SEAFORTH. Any person,having full tickets ma .call at once foi\ their pictures. 'Ah nourocomont SMALPORTIEE Wish, to announce to their numerous customers and, friends, that they are now in good shape for Spring trade, never in our history have we been so closely in touch with the best markets of the world, which enables us to give the people of Seaforth. and vicinity correct ip to date goods at the lowest possible prices. Being &eat importers we save you many a dollar which in a good many fAses the middle man gets hold of, Every dePartment be filled. to their utmost capacity, with new things. Newness certairtly prevails no over Ur large store. Our Milliners have just returned from the great Mil- linery Centres, and this season we will try to eclipse all previous season's in this department. Remember if you want anything in the following lines, we are headquarters for this district. Carpets, Curtains, DraperiOs, Bags, Readymade Clothing, Clothing to order, Mantles,tfillinery Gents' Furnishingg Dress Goods, Trimmings, Prints, Wash Goods, Stapi0s, Shirtings Cottonades, Siteetings. Millinery Openings, Friday anc $aturday, April 2n4 and All are cordially invited to spect. Wit PICKARD it CO. 'iRECT . 'IMPORTERS Opposite Town Building, Corner Matt and Mark4 igtreets.* NB BM PRODUCE WANTED. We are open to buy Dressed Hogs, Hides, Tallovr, Poultry, Butter & Eggs. Call before dirhposing, as we want your 'pro- duce, and can please you with a price. BEATTIE BROS., South Main Street, - SEAFORTIL TDMITI\41-1:Rrwir' — We are determined on one point, and it is this : the peoplip of Seaforth 'and vicinity must have stylish. Millinery at less prices than. have! 14therto been paid4 for it. Cash and cash only—one price to the plan ba oi)en out a new eze in millinery goods. While exaniining our goods on. Fridaiand Saturday, please note the prices of Yitats and Bonnets. We cannot give you4yrices in the adver- tisement, as Hats and Bonnets are composed of so many different items. We are going to make this store Seaforth's millin ery stefrEL &None but expert Milliners emplo-yed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shirt Waists. Wrappers. White Wear. The newest and latest pr• oduction of these lines. Als:b an assortment that would do justice to a city store. • Dress Goods, Prints, Wash Goods and Staples, Ilcsiely, Gloves, Corsets, Under Vests,. Ribbons and Laces. We will be found eadquarters for prices and assortment. EVRY" TUESpAY IS BARGAIN ;ID Y Don't Forget the Day—TU=131MM This day.is becoming a boom to Seaforth. Try OUT I store, Bargain Day. 1,new and cOmplete° stock of Parasols, neat, stylish. 4n4 durable. To people who cannot get /it often, try shopping by mail. We give our best attention te our Mail Order Department. Try this store for goods at the clot* cash price. Try our.mail order system of buOuess. Try our store for bargains. - Pentecost's Cardno's Block Under Town CloOk. Pen ecost