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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1897-12-24, Page 8THE IIITRON EXJPOSITOR DECENMER 24 1891 Wilson's Cash Zrocery aliMEIIMMIM•1111110... • To Encourage Gash Trade. We have denicied to , give a 6 per cent. cash die: count to ali purchases of St or over worth of goods, except sugar and fi-eir alone. Those who pay cash or pay accourite promptly every month, this will be o big advantage to eash customers. We have now in etc& a tali line of new Relent*, Currants, Peels, Nuts, eto , for the Christina trade, We 'have a good. stock otuew season Teas, choice Ccrifee, and all kinds- of Groceries, as any one in town. A large and well relict d stock of Crockery, best Granito Tea Sets, Mini $1.75 ; best Granite Toilet Sets, from St tetup ; a nice los et new Dining Seta of the beet quality, and nobbiest patterae. sod sae them. The higheet p lee peld for prodece. Wanted gocd butter. egge, potatoes and dre.sid fowl. Will pay good prim, f or a good article. O. WILSON, Seaforth. 1174 Dank of Commeroe Nook. Suits and Overcoats in great number and variety. Prieeeplay an Important pant in our Clothing De- partment. Never before have we offered such la- duceirents in the way of values end styles. Nothing but up-to-date, reliable goods kept in thie depait :mint. Our large and steady trade is the best svi. dence of pleased customers. Wtm Pickard & Go. SEAPORT& STEAMSHIP AND FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY. Wt Somerville, Agent. (Successor to H. A. Strong & Bro.) Telegraph and Express Building. A POPUIJAR INSTITUTION ! or-r-ovrip // .01 STRATFORD, ONTAMO. Offers unexoelled advantages In all departments ; six malo teachers ; graduates eminently successful ; hosrd cheap moderate rates : the best business college in Weritern Ontario, Circulars free. Winter terve], Monday, January 8rd, 1898. W. J. ELLIOTT, I'rincipil 4444-52 Ile eel won txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. ORANGEmEN.—At the regular meeting of the Loyal Orauge Lodge No. 1450 which was held in the Orange hall, Seafortb, on December 3rd, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : J. Pinkney, W. M„, T. Hanley, D. M. e J. Brintuell, chaplain ; H. Switzer, recording secretary ; J.Brunner, financial secretary ; E. Dawson, treasurer ; W. Smith, D. of C. 1 G, Boyd, lecturer ; Committee *nen, J. Noble J. Robinson,R.jones, J.Sanders ; Inside Tyler, J. McDonald ; auditors, S. Hannan, Jacob Smith. and G. Brown. This lodge is in a very prosperous condition and with the newly elected Officers,good resulte may be expected in the future. TEACHERs' EXAMINATION.—The Board of Examiners for the county of Huron, met at Goderich, on December 18th. The' fol- lowing students were granted third class profeesional certificates, as pub- lic school teachers valid for three years : Misses Aitkin, Aimy, Anderson, Copp, Cantin, *Cunningham, Culbert, Coults, bowzer, Edge, Elliott, Fowler, Herbein Biggins, Isbister, Jardine, Kennedy (Susie,') Kennedy (Annie,) Lamont, LeTeuzel, Mc- Clusky, McConnell, McGregor, Murray (Aneie,) Murray (Georgie,) Oliver Rey- nolds, Reid, Rabb, Stout,Twitchell, Walker, Wiltse. Meesrs.AitchesoneAllison, Bricker, Clarkson, Elliott, Fraser, Hamilton, Hag- gith, Kilpatrick, Lennox, MeEwen, McKay, MeTievish, Naftal, Powell, Rath, Robinson, Snell, Scott, Todd, Tilt, Tesdale, Tre- wartha, Torrance. • Meenaueizerea.—On Wednesday evening, the 15th inst., the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Noble was the scene of a pleasant event, it beine the marriage of their young- est da,ughter e'Mar.garet, to Ur; George H. Boyd. At 8 o'nlocke to the sweet strains of the wedding march; played by Mr. B. M. Willia.ms; of Stratford; ihe bride entered, leaning on her father's arm. The bride was assisted ;by. Miss Muir, of Exeter ; R. D. Boyd, brother of the groom, meting as best man. The bride looked charming in her becoming costume ef silk mixture. The presents were botlie costly and numerous, which showed the esteem in which the bride was held, and were from TorontoS Stratford, Harrington, Mitchell, Briissels, Exeter and Varna. After a pleaeaut evening the happy couple left for their home, on .1ohn street, amid showers of rice. , 4a_ COI.LFGIATE INSTITUTE ExAmINATIONS.-1 At the Christmas examinationie recently held, the following students passed with honors in forms I and II : Forth L—First class, BertVanEgmond, Carrie Popp, Mag- gie Elliott, Grace McDonald. Second class, Isabel Cumming, Alice Daley, Mary Finlay- son, Ada. Lawrence, Lizzie LaWrence, Ida McDonald. Form II,—Fiist films, Minnie Beattie, Agnes Brownell, Isabella Waugh, Richard Elliott, Edward Jackien, Hugh Welsh. Second class, Blatchford, Tessie Latimer, Agnes Lynch, -Bessie Mc- Donald, Dottie Wright, Robert Anderson, Daniel McLeod, Walter Pickard, Stewart Walkee, David Wren. The standing of every student in every subject has been transmitted to every parent or guardian in a tabulated report of each class. These re- pprts should be carefully examined and the percentages scrutinized by parents, as they may.be relied upon as a fainastimate of the student's rank. • Eomosevieee NOTES. -10n Friday last one of those pleasant occurrrnces which seem to break the monotony ofk a teacher's life, took place in oer school— The papils had prepaaed a short programme, and, after it had been very creditably ienderedswith Mr. G. E. Jack -son as chairman, four of the pu- pile stepped to the front, read an address expressive of the most kindly sentiments of regard for the teachers, and presented each with a nice Christmas hex, as a token of loving appreciation and esteem. Ite with a thoughtful act of the pupils, and will strengthen the bond of affection which has always existed between them and their teachers.—Mr. John Waugh and his sister, Mrs. Lambert, of Reed City, Michigan, have been visiting relatives in the village during the week.—The announcement of the death of Mr. Robert Elgie, of Tuckersmith, last week, was received here with much re- gret. Fog several years he was an esteemed resident of this village, and will long be kindly remembered by our people.—Our an- nual seh,00l meeting will be held on Wed- nesday next. Mr. D. Moore is the retiring trustee.—Miss Jennie Muldrew, one of our most estimable young ladies, was married on Wednesday, to Mr. Robert Scarlett, well-known prosperous yoUng farmer of Mc- Killop township. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. John Muldrew, in the Presence of the more immediate relatives of the eontracting par- ties and a few friends, Rev. Mr. Shaw offi- ciating. We heartily congratulate Mr. SCarlett on his good fortune and discretion in selecting a life partner, in every way so evell .fitted to be a true helper. The mar- riage took place at high noon, and, after the tempting delicacies of a most elegantly prepared dinner had, been discussed and a short time spent in enjoying the social amenities of such occasion*. Mr. and Mrs. Sce.rlett took the three o'clock train tor Tor- onto, where they will spend a few days be- fore settling down -to life's more exacting realities on Mr. Scarlett's beautiful farm in •Manillop.—Mr. and Mrs. George Sproate and Mr. and Mee. Anderson, of Dakota, ar- rived on a visit to relatives here last week, Mrs. Anderson is Mr, Sproat's youngest aister, so that at present there is a reunion of all the members of the familied of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Sproat.—Rev. Mr. Shaw tied two nuptial knots on Wednesday and, as they were several miles apart, he had to move expeditiously but such per- formances are very stirnulaling.—Mirs A.da McKinley arrived home from her first term at Toronto University, on Friday last.—Mr. John S. Muldrew of Knox college, and Mr. W. Muldrew, of 'WOodstook, came up on Tuesday to attend their sister's wedding, and spend Christmas at the parental home. Paneszemerrosa—On Wednesday evening, the teaohers of our public sehool and their friends passed some pleasant hours at the residence of the principal, Mr.L.L. McFaul. We announced some time ago the resignse tion of Miss Elder, who haa for several years been one of our efficient public sehool staff. On Wednesday evening, her fellow teachers gave expression to their esteem and kindly regard for their colleague in a feelingly worded address, read by Blra.Coul- ter, and the presentation of an exquisite five o'clock tea service, made on behalf of the staff, by Mr. McFaul. Dr. Mackay replied on Miss Elder's fiehall in some appropriate and happy remarks. Addresses were made by others present, including the principal; whose remarks embodied a high tribute to Miss Elder's teaching ability and a reference to the great esteem the years of pleasant aasociation had engendered for her among her colleagues. The singing of the talented daughter of the house and others was much appreciated, and a most pleasant and social evening was spent. SENTENCED. —On Saturday morning last, Judge Masson gave judgment in the charge of manslaughter against Fred Elliott, of Bayfield, Which was tried before him a few daya previously, at Goderich. Mr. Proud - foot, tor the defence, offered a number of objections, on which he asked the court to reserve a case for appeal, and presented two petitions, one by citizens of Bayfield and vicinity; and one by the jery which tried the case. Hia Honor declined to reserve a case, considering the objections scarcely arguable, but would give the petitions due weight. He then addressed the prisoner, pointing out the seriousness of the crime, and sentenced him to five years with hard lab,or in Kingston Penitentiary. Mr.Prond- feet gives notice that hp will move for a new trial. This is a peculiarly sad case,and a;very great deal of sympathy is felt for the relatives and friends of the unfortunate young man. His fate and that of his de- ceased brother should serve as a terrible warning to other young men who are in- clined to live fast and intemperate lives. • A. YOUNG'S coffee le the best. 1566-1 DECORATED LAMPS.— We show the best. value in she clunty in Vase Lemps from SI to 111.75 usual price 82.25 wad $1.50. Get one before they are all gone ; cannot be replaned for the money. Sriati & HURD'S, Hardware Merchants, Seaforth. 1567-1 WANTED. —A few cattle to tramp straw. Good stabling. JOHN MoEwes, Brucefield. 156612 FINE Christmas groceries, choice oranges, lemons. candies. figs, dates, Sallee and Monsoon Tele, dic., at J. C. LAironsw's, Seaforth. 15674 EVERY person thought if their was sleigh- ing for Xmas, that they would have everything ; but they forgot °roe thing. What do you think it was ? Well that is hard to say. Oh I have it, they for. got to call at HENDERSON'S. and have their photo taken for their Mends. Still it is nottoo late yet, as the best day is comieg. His studio will be open all day Xmas. The best time of the year, when every person is looking their beet. HENDERSON, Sealfourt7114. SOMETHING new at Laidlaw's—be sure and call and Fee what he has to show yell. .J. C. Leiezaw, Seaforth. 156771 NOTICE.—The incandescent dynamo of the Seaforth Elect; ic Company being loaded to near its capacity, consumers will confer a favor by turn- ing off lamps not actually required. The Company contemplates increasing stew and dynamo power, and will be glad to receive application far service After the new year. A. H. 'maims, Manager. 15672 Goon poultry wanted at Laidlaw's, Sea - for 02. 1567-1 WANTED. —Butter, dried apples and poul- try ; highest prices • largest stock of dry geode, grocer's's, boots and' sines to select from. G. E. KING, Wingliem. 1567-tf CROSS -CUT SAWS AND AXES.—We show a splendid value in Cross•cut Sawa—" The Huron Blade " and.'" Samson's ", Saws are bound to lead. Warnock's and Rixiord'e Axes always to the front. Slue & eitionies Hardware,Seaforth. 1567-1 FANCY Cups and Saucers at a barglinmat A. Youso's, Seeforth. DISPOSAL OF THE J {MILES FUNDS.—At the lastmeeting of the directors of the Tucker - smith Branch Agricultural Society, the fol- lowing resolution was passed : Moved by Robert Wilson, seconded by James Smith, that the directors of the Tuckersmith l3ranch Agricultural Society would respect- fully request the town council of the town of Seaforth, austodians of the jubilee fund, to submit to a vide of the electors the dis- posal of the said jubilee fund in accordance with the resolution of the jnbilee committee when handing over the funds to the _custody of the town council, of Seaforth. The dir- ectors of the Tuckersmith Branch Agricul- tural Society, in view of the loss by fire of the agricultural hall, would urge 'on the town council the advisability of devoting the said jubilee fund in aid of the erection of a new and commodious building, the plans to be approved of by the town council, of Seaforth, and that a vote of the electors be taken with this object in vieSvain the 3rd day of January, 1898.—Timeres E. HAYS, Secretary. ANNIVESARY Sertvioes.—The anniver- sary services in connection with the Presby- terian church on Sunda,y and Monday last, were' indeed a greed and gratifying success. At the Sunday ranrning service, Rev. J. W. McMillan, of Lindsay, and a former assist -- ant to Rev. Dr. McDonald, preached to a large nongregation, on sacrifice and its re- wards, and in the evening the pulpit was again taken by Mr. McMillan, when he had for his theme God's magnitude and infinity as displayed in the heavenly bodies, and thein influence on man. The church in the evening was filled to overflowing and even advantageous standing room was at a pre. mium. Mr. McMillan is a fluent and elo- quent epeaker, with a wonderful flow of choice and- forcible language. Both dis- courses were listeued to with much appre. ciation and profit by the large gatherings, whose only regret was that the time passed, so quickly. On Monday evening a tea was served in the basement of the chinch, fol- lowed by an, intellectual and musical treat in the audience room. Seldom if ever heals larger crowd attended a tea meeting in the church, and during the jsntire time refresh- ments were being served; the basement was uncomfortably crowded. -When the pastor, Rev. Dr. McDonald, toolt the chair in the body of the church, the seating capacity of the building was taxed to its utrnost. The particularly interesting feature of this meet- ing was the gathering together of the avail- able students who had acted as assistants to Dr. McDouald in years past. Those present were Rev. W. J. Clark, London ; Rev. J. W. MeMillan, Lindsay ; Rev. J. Wilson, Niagara Falls South, and Rev. H. A. Mc- Pherson, Acton. It was expected that Rev. D. Guthrie, of Walkerton, would also be present, but he was unavoidably detained at the last moment. Rev. Mr. MePheraon had as his subject the colleges of the church,and made a etrong plea for college education, as it fitted a man more thoroughly for his life work. Mr. Wilson eloquently pleaded the ' cause of foreign missions ; Mr. MoMillan spoke on home missions, and in the course of Ms address gave many humorous ske hes of the life of a missionary in British Co am- bia, as well as much information as to the kind of life led, and the classes. of people among whom the missionaries have to work. " The life and work of the church," was the subject to which Mr. Clark devoted his at- tention. His appeal to live a high. and no- ble life, and his picturing of the beautiee of such were moat pathetically and eloquently worded. , The_choir on both days added not a little id the pleasure of the audiences by their choice selections, and in addition, on Monday evening, Miss Grace McFaul ren- dered three excellent solos. At the close of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks was moved by Rev. P. Musgrave and seconded bY Rev. S. Bond, thanking the speakers for their excellent addreeses, the choir for their pleasing musical selections, and the ladies for the botintiful supper theY had provided. And thus concluded one of the pleasantest and niost profitable and successful anniver- saries in the history of the church. On Tues- day evening a social was held for the Sun- day school scholars; where a large turnout of the children enjoyed a social hour. The collections on Sunday amounted to $102,and the proceeds of the tea meeting $156. • DEATH OF FRANK ANDERSON. — It was a sad shock to many in town on Wed- nesday afternoon, to'learn of the death of Mr. Frank C. Anderson, which occurred at his residence on West William street,about .four O'clock. It was well-known that he had heen confined to his bed for a couple of weeks, but it was not considered by any that his illness was of such a serious nature. He was taken ill about three weeks ago and after a time the doctors pronounced his ill- ness to be typhoid fever. On Tuesday night he was taken with severe pains in the side, and a re -occurrence of the same trouble on Wednesday proved too much tor his in- , feebled constitution and he passed speedily away. Mr. Anderson, or Frenk as he was familiarly called, was 4 steady, industrious young man and a faeorite with all. He was just in the prime -of life, being only 32 years of age, and leaves a young wife, a daughter of Mr. S. Barton, to whom he had only been married four years, and a young child. To the grief stricken wife and friends will be extended the sincerest sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The remains will be laid to rest in- the Maitlandbank ceme- tery on Saturday afternoon, the services being at 2 30 and the funeral procession will leave his late residence at 3 o'clock. • DANGERS OF A,-;ETYLENE. —The American Druggist and Pharmaceutical Record, pub- lished in Chicago, has the following para- graph in reference to acetylene gas : The FecAlosive Department of the Briti-1 6 it ome Office " has eecently had under consideration4The question of the restric- tions to be applied to the manufacture and keeping of acetylene gas, and has conducted various experiments with the object of gain- ing information on this matter. The re- sults show conclusively that acetylene gas per se, when under a pressure of something less than twootmospheres, is violently ex- plosive ; whereas at a pressure of less than one and a -half atmospheres it appeari to be reasonably free Worn liability to exPlosion, provided it is not admixed with oxygen or atmospheric air. For commercial and practical purposes it is sufficient to allow a pressure of 20 inches of water above that of the atmosphere, (i. e., roughly, about one and one -twentieth atmospheree), and it is accordingly proposed to draw the safety line at this point, and to declare acetylene, when subject to a higher pressure, to be an " explosive '1 within the meaning of the Explosives Act, of 1875. In France and Germany the authorities have fixed the limit of danger at one and a -half to one and one-tenth atmospheres respectively, and have imposed prohibitions or restrictions on the keeping or manufacture of the gas when it is at a higher pressure. • - AN INTERESTING DECISIoN.—The decis- ion given by Judge Doyle in the cake of Hannah vs. McDonald and the Holmesville creamery, will bei of interest to a number of people in this vicinity: In 1894, John Hannah was running three creameries, one at Holmesvilleeone at Seaforth and one at Kirkton. Having fallen in arrears to his Holmesville patrons they pressed for pay-. ment, and ire default of payment he trans- ferred, in trust, to -D. D. Wilton, at Sea - forth, for the Helmesville patrons some -11,000 pounds of butter. • This transfer took place on August 4th; of that year, and on account of the transfer, the Holcnesville patrons received 70 per cent. of their claims, while when the assignment was made by Mr. Hannah, on October 3rd, the other creditors only received about 6 per cent. of their claims. This suit against McDonald, one of the patrons of the Holmesville cream- ery, was then entered as a test case to des aide whether or not the transfer of the belie ter was lawful and whether or not the- Holmesville creditors would have to share alike with the other creditors. The judge, in his deeision, has found that;by this trans- fer,the,Holmesville creditors were receiving a preferment over the other creditors and that as the transfer was made within sixty days before the Assignment, and as Hannah ,knew himself to be in insolvent circum- stances at the time, that the transfer is in- valid. This decision will have the effect of • making the Holmesville patrons disgorge to the benefit of the other creditors. • overlooked, with the result that he was fre- quently elected to a seat, on the township council board and on which he served for some 9 years with marked strums. He was also for man years a director of the Mc- Killop Fire uranoe ComPany and of the agrieultural associetion of his own township. In politics, Mr. 4gie weal from principle and early association a Conservative, al- though never an extreme Partizan. In re- ligion he was a Presbyterian and a member of St. Andrew" church, Kippen. In both religion and politics he was extremely toler- ant and recognized that honesty, and even goodness could be possessed by those who might differ from him in matters of con- science and publio dutye After retiring from active work on the old homestead in 1887, he resided in Egmoodville for some four years,when he again returned to a farm on the 2nd concession of Teckersmith, near Hensall, which he had previously purchased and on whicte the later years of his life have been passed, and where he died surrounded by his wife,who still survives him,and all of his devoted family, with! the exception of his two daughters residing id Manitoba. His genial and amiable disposition made him n kind husband and a loving and affectionate father, and endeared him to a large circle of friends and neigbors, many of whom gather- ed at his funeral on Friday last to testify their esteein and to express their regard and affeotion for his bereaved relatives and friends. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the neighborhood and notwith- standing the unfavorable day, and the ten miles whioh had to be traversed to Baird's cemetery, in Stanley, scarcely a team broke from the long procession until the cemetery was reached and' the last rites wereeadly performed. [Thus there is added one more name to that long line of noble but departed pioneers and" early settlers, whose memories must be ever cherished and linked, not only with the triale and hardships of a new country, but 'also with the progress and the SUCCORS which has been achieved within the lastfifty years. BAD WALKING.—By the pasting of the cow byelaw preventing our -streets from be- ing turned into a cow pasture, we took a step towards higher civilization. There are many more which might be taken but the most pressing one et this time of the year is the matter of having our sidewalks in a walkable condition, If the town authorities do not consider that the time is yet ripe for the passing of legislation compelling people to keep the walks in front of their premises free from snow, they have the means at hand whereby they can do the next beat thing. Lying hidden away in some out of the way corner is a snow plow, the property of the town. Why, not unearth it and put it into the use for which it was created)? True the walks have not yet got into a very deplorable condition, but by using it be- fore the snow gets deep they will be kept in good condition and will be easier kept so.On the main streets the• snow has now got pretty well packed and one person can walk along with comparative comfort, bat on the back streets it is like following a goose trail to walk on the side walks. In former years it has been the custom to bring 'on the snow plow after a big storm and in attempting to follow the path it leaves, reminds one of dodging in and out 'of therold style rail fence, with the added difficelty of a slippery ridge that would trouble a rope walker to navigate on. Trot outlyour plow gentlemen and let us have clean sidewalks and good walking. Since the above wail in type the plow has been unearthed and has been do- ing fairly. good service. Jnet keep it going only start a little earlier in the morning. 410............• MOCK PARLIAMENT.—The mock parlia- ment, in connection with the Literary and Debating club, Met in sessipn, for the first time on Tuesday evening last, and a good sized crowd was present to witness the open- ing cereinonies. Mr. John 'Rankin, acting in the capacity of GovernorsGeneral, read the speech from the thone, outlining the general policy of the Government. Mr. 0. L. Schmidt was elected spea er.• The adop- tion of the speech was move by Mr. Joseph Abel, in an eloquent and 1 comprehensive speech, while Mr. J. C. Gre g seconded the motion. The ball was then, started rolling by Mr. A. Cosens, leader of the Opposition, in a general onslaught against the Govern- ment's policy, at the same time making several grave charges of corruption against a couple of the ministers. The Government position was thoroughly justified by Messrs. Neelin, Macdonald i and Killoran, while Messrs. Watson, McLeod and Scott, of the Opposition, backed up the charges made by their leader. When the motion for an adjournment was made, the debate on the speech was not finished, and it, evill be con- tinued at the next session, Which will be held on Tuesday evening next. The princi- pal measures which the Government propose to bring forward are, extending the frau- thhise to woulen, the erection of fortifications 'at Bayfield, the annexation of the United States to Canada, the preventing of the bringing in of waifs from the old land, the imposition of an export duty on saw loge, the deepening of the canals, the prohibition of thedmportation of Milwaukee beer into Canada, and measures for the furtherance of the settlement of all national disputes by arbitration. , • _ LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. Angus McLeod, who, recently sold his farm in Usborne, near Ex- eter, has purchased a property in the town of Woodstock, and intends removing there in the spring. Mr. McLeod's many friends hereabouts will be disappointed, as it was ; expected that he would return to Seaforth I or its vicinity to spend the evening of life.— 1 Mr. W. Sloan, son of Mrs. Sloan, of this 1 town, is at present here on a visit to his mother. Mr. Sloan has only recently . re- turned from the Klondike, where he made a pile of money.—Mr. Wm. Brine, whit has been visiting his parents in Harpurhey for a couple of weeks, left on Tuesday for To- ronto. —A few days ago, Mr. Harry Speare slipped on the pavement on Main street and sprained his leg, necessitating his using a cane.—Mesers. Frank and Percy Clarkson, sons of M . C. Clarkson, have situations as teachers in the vicinity of 1Yrumbo and Princeto , respeetively,and will take charge of them fter the Christmas holidays.—Mu- nicipal nOminations will be heldin the town ball on Mondati night next. It would be well for those who intend nominating any caudidates to remember that all nomina- tions must be made in eiriting.—Mr. Gar- diner, of Iowa, was visiting his cousin°, Mr. J. P. td\cLaren, in town, this week. Mr. Gardiner is a native of this part of tbe country, and still has a warm feeling for his old home although he thinks he can make more money in the west.—Miss Mary Ben- noch, of Stratfard, spent a couple of days last veeeir at the residence of Mr. N. Y. Mc- Lean.—Mr. Thomas Wilson is home from the Chicago -dental college for the Christmas holidays.[—Mr. Harry Beattie, son of Mr. James Beattie, who was confined. to the Winnipeg hospital with an attack of typhoid fever, is rw home on a visit, hay* almost complete y recovered from his sickness. Mr. Beattie vias practisinglaw in the Rainy River district. He says he likes money, but he would sooner have three square meals a day and a goOd bed to sleep in, and for that rea- son intends staying in the more civilized parts of our fair' province.—Mr. John Forbes, eon of Mr. A. Foibes, who only re- cently returned from Manitoba, left on Monday morning for Winnipeg, where he has secured a situation with the Ogilvie Milling Co.—We desire to return our thanks for a haridsome calendar for 1898, which we received the other. day from the St. Paul Lime and Cement Co., of St. Paul, Minne- sota. Mr. W. D. Stewart, son of Mr. Alex. Stewart, of this town, is a member of the firm.—Mr. Lewis McDonald has leased Mr. Wm. SI eth's houie on Market street. -e. THE LATE MR. ROBERT ELGtE.,Many of the friends and acquaintances of Mr. Elgie will regret to hear of his death which took place on Wednesday, the 15th inst., at his late retidence on lot 10, on the 2nd concession, of Tuckersmith. The de- ceased was bord in Yorkshire, England, in March, 1823, and was at the time of his death in his 75th year. At the age of 24 years, he emigrated from his native shire to Canada and for some time after his arrival drove the mail coach of those days between Toronto and Streetsville. On leaving this employment he rented a large farm near the latter village and was married to his first wife, Elizabeth Wilds, in March 27th, 1850. She died on October 29th, 1857, leaving a family of two of sons and one daughter,Wil- liam the eldest, now residing on the 9th con- ! cession of Tuckersmith, and George, of the township of Stanley, and Lizzie, Mrs. Shaw, deceased. In the year 1858, Mr. Elgie,with his family, came to the township cif Tucker - smith where he had previously purchased two hundred acres of land, on the 2nd and 3rd concession, and have been well known since as the "Elgie farms." In June of the same year, he married the only daughter of the late James Macdonald, of the same township, and sister of Dr. Macdonald, M. P., of Wingham, and of the late J. P. Macdonald and James Macdonald, of Strat- ford. The family sutviving of this marriage are: Robert, on one of the farms of the old homestead, and John, of the Sauble line, of Stanley-, and Maggie, Mrs. John Bulls, and Jessie, Mrs. John Chesney, both of Cypress River, Manitoba. Very' few of the old resi- dents of the township were better known or more highly esteemed than the subject of this sketch. His well -known integrity and enterprise inspired all who enjoyed his ac- quaintance, with the utmost confidence. - And his friends and neighbors were ever ready to confer, nn him any posi. tion of honor, trust or responsibility ti hich he might be induced to accept. He took more than common inteeest in everything pertaining to the progress. and advancement of the township in which he lived and a pride sechnd only to that which he took in his thoroughly and well cultivated farms. To the credit of his ncighbors and the town- ' ship generally, these qualifications were not Mr. Will Bethune, purser on the C. P. R. iiteamer Manitoba, is home for the winter. —Mr. Fred. Clarkson is home from Trinity Medical school, Toronto, for the holiday's.— Mr. and Mrs. George Sproateof Dakotaeare on a visit to friends in town and vicinity. —The scholars of St. James' pleura) Sunday eohool intend heving their annual Christ- mas entertainment in Cardno's hall,on Wed- nesday evening next, December 29th. A go3d programme has been arranged, and everything promises to eclipse all former efforts, which is saying a good deal.—Mr. Sam. Dickton, who is- a member of the To- ronto University Glee Club, went with the club on their annual tour last week. They gave concerts in several towns in northern and eastern Ontario.—Mise Kate Cowan has gone to Toronto to spend 'her Christmas holidays.—The Mitchell Recorder, in speak- ing of the programme at the organ recital in Trinity church there last week, says : " Miss McFaul, of Seaforth, is a beautiful Manger, full of sympathy and soul, and some of her numbers reached to the deepest re- cesses of the soul of the audience. The choir under the management of their or- ganist, $iss Doble, also did exceedingly well."—Mr. Thomas 13rownlee, of Albert College,Kingston, is spending the Christmas holidays at his home in. Tuckersmith.—The Women's. Christian Temperance Union is desirous of securing imitable literature, such, as papers and magazines, to send to the Intriber camps. Persons having any which they might desire to donate, would kiudly leave them at this -office.—Wm. R. Blanshard, of Warren, Nipissing District, is visiting his mother at Winthrop. On his wey home he stopped at Toronto, where he bad a aurgical operation performed on his little son. —On Christmas day divine service will be held in St. Thomas' church, with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 11 o'clock a. m. The choir have pre- pared an entirely new service for the occa- sion, with .speoial psalms, hymns and an- thems, setting forth the great gift of God, commemorated at this festival.—Rev. C. L. Milheof Hensel', gave a very interesting ac- count of his mission work among the Black - feet Indians, in St. Thome' church school room,on Tuesday evening.e-Messra. T.R.F. Case & Co. have a very tasteful and elabor- ate Christmas display of meats in their store. The display reflects much credit en the skill and taste of Mr. P. Daly, who had the work in charge, —Everyone ham been wish- ing for snow forCh ristmas, and the wishes have been granted in such measure that we have had regular old fashioned winter weather during this week.—Mr. John Grieve, V. S., of this town, has successfully passed the examination qualifying him for the position of a Government inspector of tuberculosis in cattle.—Mr. Johnson, of Denver, Colora- do, made a shipment of thoroughbred Diq- ham bulls from this station on Thursday -to his home in the west.—Major Anderson has been hard at work getting the ice in shape at the rink. He has now got excellent ice, and the openink will be on Christmas day, when the indrning wilt be devoted to the curlers and the afternoon and evening to the skaters. • cality.—Mr. A. Mckenzie is at present fit ting up_ the interior of Mr. Dixon's publi halt Mr. Dixon's enterprise in this teepees i is cemmendable.—B. R. Higgins has been ! appoknted valuator for the Huron & Erie loan.and investment company of London. Dr. McIntosh, who was injured some week ago while attending to professional duties is slowly recovering, but is not yet able leave his room.—A number from here at tended- the meetings at Seaforth and Kippe on Monday evening. Mr. Muir was among the speakers at Kippen.—Mr. Bever! Ketchen arrived home from Knox Colleg on Wednesday. • VIOLIN RECITAL. —The recital, given in • the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association oe Friday evening by the pupils of Miss Bennoith's violin dam was a success in every particular. As the night, unfor- tunately,was a stormy one, there was not as large an ;attendance as there would other- wise have- been, but those present were de- lighted with the progress made by the pupils, under Mist' Bennoch's teaching. M any in the class have only received instructions on the violin the three years Miss Bennoch has been in Seaforth, while others have been but two yeara. Considering the time, the pupils have been receiving iustructions, and the difficult music they are so ably prePared to render, we cannot but give the highest praise to Miss Bennoele's teaching. All in- terested in the class, and particularly the pupils, must regret very much that Mies Bennoch does not intend resumiug her clam after the Christmas holidays. Probably the most Pleasing recognition of Miss Bennoch's patience and carte, with her class, might be shown her by them, in their further pur- suit of the study, for which she has laid so excellent a foundation. On the programme there were four class numbers, and while All were rendered in good styleespecial men- tion might be made of one, an overture from Mozart whiph particularly delighted the audience. The eolos given by the follow- ing pupils showedg skill and care on the part of the teacher and pupils : Mies Bessie Young, Miss Edna Piekard, Miss Beatrice Punchard, Chester Whitley, Harry Cline, Kenneth Kemp and R. A Kemp.A duet vio- lin and cello,by Kenneth and R.A. Kemp, a recitation by Miss _ Bessie• Young and a vocal solo by Charlie Sperling also added to the . evening's enjoyment. MidE Florence Johnston played the piano accompaniements for the class and added not a little to the success of the evening. • Zetland. ITEMS. —Mr. Allen Frail& has bought fifty acret of bush land- from Mr. Isaac Shielde . —Mr. Thomas, of St. Helens, has rented the two hundred acre farm of Mr. George Thomsone—Mr. Eagleton traded farme with Mr. James Godkin, and each are settled in their new homes.—b/Irs. Rob- ert Mitchell, of Lower Wingham, visited at Mr. George Burke's last' week.—Mr. Du- bois, of Buffalo, ie vi -iting at Mr. Lu Orvish—Mr. Ronald Lamont gave the young people a dance on Friday night,where a very enjoyable time was spent. • Wingham. GATHERINGS. —W ingham has a very busir appearance these days. The streets aie lined with teams from morning till night.— D.°Geddes, butcher, of this town, left for the Klondike to start business.—John Pat- erson has gone to visit his daughter, Mrs. P. Fowler, for a few days. -The factories are very busy at present, the Union running till 9 at right.—R. C. Spading is home from Manitoba.—Archie Elliott, son of Janies Turnberry, who has been in Mani: toba, arrived home this week.—Henry Mc -1, Hardy, fireman at the Thompson mill, in Goderich, is home on a visit.—Miss John- ston, who went to the London hospital eome time ago, arrived home on Wedneeday. —The Presbyterian Happy Gleaners mission baud gave a very suceessfui entertainment on Tuesday evening.—The scholars . of St. Paul's Sunday school will enjoy their annual sleigh ride next Tuesday afternoon. After ! the drive supper will be served in the church,and a programme will be given. Brucefteld. NOTES. —Miss Jennie Mustard, who has been attending the Normal school at Ottawa during the past term, has returned home.— M rs. Allan, who has been viiiting in Toron- to for some time, returned home this week. —Miss Scott and Miss McAllister, of Michi- gan, are this week the guests of Mrs. Scott. —Do not forget the Christinas tree and entertainment in the Presbyterian church to-night.—Mr. Thomson, who has been teaching in school section No. 10, Stanley, during the last year, leaves .for his home this week. Mr. Thomson purposes attend- ing Goderich Collegiate Institute after the holidays with the view of matriculating ie medicine next July.—The annual meeting of, Brucefield cheese company took place Thurs- day afternoon. The past year has been the most successfel in the history of the corn- pa,ny. The business of the company is con- ducted in a very careful manner. We be- npeak for the management a large increase of patrons next year.—Mr. Thomas Fraser disposed of a fine lot of Shropshire lambs, numbering 22 head, to a buyer from the American side. ' Mr. Fraser is one of the most successful raisers of sheep in this lo- Ba3rfleld. F. A. EDWARDS, Bayfield, wishes all hi patrons a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. VAFTINGs.—The annual Christmas nengt.eir tainment under the auspices of the Metho diet Sabbath school, is to be held on Thursi day, December 30th. It promiaes to be first-class and the programme will have eel eral items of a new character besides th usual dialogues, recitations, rt:adings, etc.— Don't forget that the English church Sab hath school entertainment is on Tuesday+ evening next. As announced beet week they are preparing an excellent programme and all should come. Chicago. POINT8.—Mr. Christian Pfeil, from Filiont Michigan, arrived here on Saturday, on a visit to his mother and brother.—Mr. Edward Edighoffer, from Blake, was visit -1 ing. his cousin Jacob.—Mr. Henry Ortwein arrived from Michigan last Saturday.—BILI Win. Lindenfieldt from Hensel', was visits ing his brother-in-law Syrtis. Schrock on Monday leet.—While ;dlr. Daniel Henheffer was skidding logs, his horses ran away with a log, striking Mr. Henheffer's foot and liming him very badly. • Hills Green. THE ORANGEMEN.—The following are the officers of Loyal arange Lodge No. 308, Hills Green for the ensuing • year : George Coleman, ; George Brownlee, D. M. ; George Parker, chaplain ; T. H. Drownletne recording secretai7 ; James Keyes, treas- urer ; Wm. Craig, financial secretary ; John Consit, lecturer ; John Gorley, direc- tor of ceremonies ; Joseph Foster, :lee com- mittee man. This lodge is in , a very pro -I gressive state and still possesses the samei energy which its members did 51 years ago! when they organized here. Constance. CHRISTMAS CANTATA. — ReMember thel Christmas cantata to be given in the MethH odist church on Christmas night, at 7.30 m. Also the Christmas tree, which is --free 'for all to place gifts upon. Come and have a merry time and encourage the Sabbath _school worker!' and scholars. SABBATH SCHOOL—The officers and teach- ers of the Sabbath school of the Methodist church were elected for 1898 as follows : Superintendent, Mr. Robert Rogerson ; secretary, Mr. Benjamin Snell • treasurer, Mr: Wm. Hugill ; librarian, Mr. Duncan Tudor ; organist, Miss Edtth Britton ; chorister,. Mr. Andrew ; teachers,—class No. 1, Muss Ida Britton ; No. 2, Mies Mary M °Cully • No. 3, Mr. Robert Clark ; No. 4, Mrs. And'rew ; No. 5, Miss LOttie McCully; No. 6, Mrs. Taylor. 13lyth. NOTES.—Mr. Harry Combs, of Deloraine, Manitoba, is visiting his brother Joseph, of this village,at present. MaJames Armour, of the same place, is also renewing, old acquaintances in East Wawanosh.—Miss Millie Simpson left for the state of Massa- chusetts on Wednesday morning, where she will remain for some time.—Mr. W. W. Taman attended a wedding in Auburn on Wednesday evening. —Miss Annie Gray was tendered an oyster supper at Mr. Myles Young's on Monday evening, on account of her removal from town. She held the posi- tion of president of the Reading Circle.— Rev. Mr. Lancele, of London, preached the anniversarY missionary sermons last Sun- day, and had large congregations at both services.—Mr. Scott, of Lakelet, was a vis- itor in town on Wednesday.—Mrs. (Dr.) Hammond, of Detroit, is visiting at the residence of Mr. S. klerrington. • _Brussels. BRIEFS —The anniversarhi services of the Methodist church were held on Sunday and ended by an entertainment' and social in the church on Monday evening.—Miss Annie Ross has purchased the fancy goods stook of her sister, and will continue on the business in the old stand.—The new rale of having 5 per cent. added to all taxes not paid by December 15th. worked well, as they were all paid but $744. FIRE. —On Sunday night, between 5 and 6 o'clock, the citizens were aroused, not by the church bells, but by the fire alarm, the cause of which proved to be in the new school, and excitement ran high. The fire was found to be in about fifty cords of wood in the basement, but the windows and doors were kept closed until the engine played water on the fire, and it was soon past all clamor, althoegh it was a long tinuabefore any one could go into the building, on ac- count of the dense smoke. Outside of the damage to the floor of one room, the only damage is bir smoke, and is fully covered by insuranee. The loss on furniture and ap- paratus has been settled for $150, and the inspectors for the Mercantile and Western are expected at once to settle the loss on the building. It is not known what was the cause, as there had been no fire in the furnace near ;here the fire started since the Friday morning before. • - Port Albert. GATHERINGS. — M iSS An n a Crawfor 1 en- tertained her girl fliends on Thursday after- noon, it being the anniversary of her birth- day.—Mrs. McLean; of Lucknow, visited her sister, Mrs. G. Thurlow, this week. — Mrs. Gray returned to her home in W ood- stock on Monday.—His Lordship, the Bish- op of Huron held confirmation services, and also consecrated Christ chiirch on the - 15th inst. Besides the incumbent, Mr. Armstrong, there were present Rev. Mark Turnbull, of Godericheand Rev. Mr. Hig- .ley, of Blyth.—Wm. W. and Harry C. Hawkins arrived at the old home, from Chicago on Friday evening, to spend the Christmas with their parents.—Miss Bella Hawkins is home from London for the holi- days.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McMillan at- tended the silver wedding of their relative% Mh. and Mrs. Wm. Vrooman, Sheppardton, on Monday.—Our present teachers, Mr. Bowles and Miss Stevenson, have been re- engaged for the corning year.—Mr. Bowles attended the marriage of his cousin at Bel- fast on Wednesday. • Varna. NOTES.—Quite number of our villagers took in the Blake concert on Monday lasts - and report a grand thnea—Mrs. A. Plelwes, of Mooaemin, N. W. T., daughter of Mr. Charles Weekes, is visiting at,the borne of her parents. Mr. Plewes is to come iater ou. Mrs. Plewes is looking hale and hearty and looks as if the Northwest agreed With her.—On Wednesday last, a number el) the members and adherents of St. J hn'e church, Varna, met at the residence of Mr. L. Beatty, and presented Mrs. Beatty, 'the organist of the church, with a purse and a highly complimentary address. Mrs. Beatty replied in a few well chosen remarks, thanking the donors for their kindness and well wishes. After some social games and excellent music, a tea was served by the lathe!' of the churchee-A concert under the auspices of St. John's church, will be held in the town hall, Varna, on Thursday even - hat To Give Foi* Christmas. Every season are people selecting " the useful " for Christmas gifts. Never before have we had as good a, stock of thing3 thorough& useful, that make aeCeptable and appropriate holi- day giftS, ad we show to -day. Ifs _a, fore seleeting their Chtistinas gifts: A feiv suggestions of Dry Goods - stock we ate proud 9f, and one that gi;esiarbbleaiind: will profit holiday shoppers to seeflx- Goose," , " Little -Red Riding HOW," " Oir- kerchief for ehildorreanix f‘0720t5 lo ler: euspi'siannt owtnheorr dcoeeloi lawn tinbroidered gurede'b5o0;dered, hemstitch. eds, pe5c0,joair,iiiinxefot,r1254.noy twpoozfoerne2500.f bew and datnt 1°Fc.ine late' re hemstitched and drawn work. y patterns in fancy embroidered and lace edge, 200 and 25e. „,'. Pare linen hemstitehed—i, 1 and li inch, hems -20e, 2513 and 30c. Pure silk heinstitched, with initial, 254. better qualities 50c and 75c. ' * Fancy silk 50c, 75c and $1, Gentlethen's pure ' linen, plain or hem- stitehed-20e 25c and 30e. Fine datmA towels, 20c and 25c. i1 Fine doylies and centre piece'', 10e to 70. Tray clothsi plain linen or damask, Za• to $1. Sideboard Scarfs, 50c to $1.50. Fine damask table cloths, with g or i nap- kins to match, $2 to $5. Napkins per dozen, $1 to $5. ed, two large dome fasteners, tans and ox. blopoedrsr,m$l; wiKriteIrDgiovtia,LipiqVueElSaew.—n,Thheeavy"eAmtbartiera. "Bourbon," four dome fastener,* . - 'or four bre tons, tans and black, $1. Perrin's "Butange," 5 or 7 hook lacing; glove,—greensi browns, blacks, $1,25. .-' JAPAN ESE SILIt GOODS. -- Mantle and piano drapes, $1,75 to.$4. Table coversi 75o to $2 50. Hodgens Bros., DIRECT IMPORTERS, CLINTON. leg, 30th inst. A magnificent programme - is being prepared, comprising foreign and home talent. Everybody come as the St. John's people are noted for good entertain- ments.-141rs. McCool and child, of Her- rington, paid a flying visit to her parents -- last week„and took in the wedding of ;Miss Noble, of Seaforth, returning home on Fri- clay.—Mr, Andrew Wile`f and wife are home - on a visit from Manitoba.- He reports fine: - crops and good times in the prairie provs ince. Leadbtuy. NOTES, —Theontertainment at the Ache& , house here was a real success. The build- ing was crowded to the doors, a great num- ber having to stand during the entire even- ing, while ,all acted their part in a first-class - manner. We must make special mention of little Mahel Tobin, daughter of Mr,P,Tobin, the genial and excellent manager of thes Queen s hotel, Seaforth, Her recitationts. accompanied by the meet charming geaturet, likewise her dancing and singing, ,accom- panied by Miss Lizzie Purcell, on the prgan, were greeted with uproarious aeplause. The success of the entertainment was in st- large measure due to the efforts of Mr.- . White teacher of the echool.—Mr. and Mrs. lienry Stimore spent Sunday in Mit- chell.—Miss Rachel Drager, who is learnings dressmaking in Mitchell, spent a few days, under the parental roof recently. • MclCillop. BErLLS SOLD. ohn Monism' reeve of the township, this week sold two fine shorthornt , bulls to Mr. Robert Winter, who is buying. them for an American buyer, for $215. One of these is an aged animal ard was bred by Mr. D. D. Wilson,while the other is a seven. months old calf: They are both excellent - animals and the price received fully testifies - to the fact that there is money in breeding, good cattle. OYSTER Sin-rm.—The Patrons of Indus- • try Lodge,No.953 McKillop,held theiraminal; supper on Tuesday evening of last week in then. hall,on the 5th concession. In spite of the disagreeable night and bad roads, there - was an immense turn out, the president be- ing absent, the vice president presided in, the chair. At their last supper there were two cooks but on account of the absence of the presideut. there was ouly one this time,. but, he being of a generous disposition, ac- cepted, and its needless to say proved him - pelf a competent cook in every respect. Sup. per being over, the evening was spent in music and dancing. The vocal music by The McKillop quartette club was -highly' appreciated by all prcsent, titer which Mr. Hogg jr.,rendered a few.choice Relections on the v other light out, SYne olin to which the cook, chairman -and members of the lodge tripped tim fantastic until they were fairly done -hen all joined and sang Auld Lang: and repaired to their respectice homes, hopi g they might all survive another oyster I supper ender the same roof.—Coer. • _Exeter. NOTES.—Mr, P. Hyndman, of Detroit Medical College4 is holidaying here.—Messrse Harry Brownieg and N. Bitsett, of Toronto, are holidaying with their respective par- ents.—The funeral of Mr. D. Johns, post- master, which took place on Wednesday* afternoon last, was largely attended, Se' died on Monday hot, aged 60 year& Hes leaves a wife, four sons arid four daughters - to mourn his denfise.—Mr. Wm. Snell, Of' Dashweod, a blether of Mr. John Snell,. Huron street, and Charles Snell, J. Pe'diedi on Saturday lett, and was buried at the Exeter cemetery on luesday afternoon.' He was aged 69 yenrs, 2 months and 20' days.—Mrs. Wm. tiuntz and Miss M. Cu& more visited Crediton friends on Tuesday° latt. —There is beautiful sleighing, and Con- siderable teaming is being done by the farmers. --Mr. Thomas Clarke, father of' Mr. J. P. Clarke, is at present serious'''. M. E. Gill, teacher, was off duty a few days thie week, through illnets.—The Exeter Royal Templars of Temperanee hold another rally meeting on Monday night next. A full house is requested.—The fowl supper, on Monday night last, in connection with the ladies' thapter of the Trivia Me- morial churoh, was A very successful affair. Tho proceeds netted $94. -- • -s-Upwards of ore hundred invited goalie assembled at the home of Mrs. E.' Henry, Monkton, on Tuesday evening of built week, to witness the inerriage of her detughter, Miss Lizzie, to Mr. James Moffat, the worthy postmaster bf Carmunnock. THIRTIE1 IsmoLE The Sel G -C sot New Years with it resolutions,1 People ma ' - lutioniat t What the so d.oing, s For possibly a peri I the new . ttoakginivge hills Anothezatar hhWl Moeufna krtleilhide Si; Y1 fluteell:118 all of the' owing to h he goes fee sar ene sr dvt. i ct eh, e an ,n i the usual smoking, d So much for uSual ace° The business mor -all is, tha ykeru chhaivi ed x in the what is xi just keep t the iniluen will mould good. deed than all from here We are, for ouri more BUD - business o. have Mist judiees to_ pie to me make, no, what Tit StO* possible, Our trade in Me the, large' we are ye large sale leader is breuted 'The next worth it Then eon the wear garment often tha mending the large we have The balance of '( is rapid and eat 90c a .su $2. TI goods ari 82 and 4 Storni King Cal these -ea the ears, eoinfortE Just a fi Glove. - The all -wool so for 25d, Fur Caps at 11.. Most of our ev the styl - issued. f gotten handsOr and inv and. seei a few h 1=11. 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