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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1899-12-29, Page 8_8 - '7! THE HURON EXPOSITOR - Now for the Holiday Rush. 1 People recognize the indisputable f ot that to buy from the largest and b et assorted holiday stooks they must ors e to this store, the headquartere for holi- day goods. Not only that, but many ; have had the satisfaction of finding out that they can sewed their moneY to the best advantage when buying here. Is it any wonder, then, that shoppers flock to this store to buy their Xmas pres- ents. Already Xmas buying is being done by shrewd persons who recog- nize the advantage of buyIng early and getting the pick of the best things. For the young we have Toys, Dolls, Games, Books ; _while for the older people we would mention : Sterling Silver Novel- ties, Ebony Goods, Fine China, Silver- ware, Poeta in fancy bindings, Fine Bound Books, Bibles; Purses, Fancy Calendars, and Booklets, Gents' Com- panions, Ladies' Dressing Cases, Gents' Collar and Cuff Boxes, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Gold Pens and Pencil?, Foun- tain Pens. r ftrCEER • PAPST'S BOOKSTORE, SEAFORTH. DOMINION BANK. CAPITAL (Paid Up), - $1,600,000. REST, - - $1,600,000. SEAFORTH BRANCH, Main Street, Seaforth. A General Ban kin Business trans- acted. Farmers' Sale Notes collected, and advances made on same at lowest rates. Drafts soid on all points in Canada, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.—Int4est the United States and Europe. allowed on deposits of One Dollar nd upward s. • R. S. HAYS, Solicitor W. K. PEARC S Manage IMPORTANT NOTIC am now aelling a flret-elass new Improved Iigh Arm Sewin Machine, with the latest steel M aoh- meats, fin ehed in oak or walnut, and with ver an& five drawers, or faney drop head and five disw- era for $26 cash. This machine is the " Queen," manufactured by the " White Sewing Machine Company." All machines fully warranted and guar- anteed to do fint-elass work, light or heavy. 1\T. W-A2MS01•T, NORTH MAIN ST., SEAFORTH,' • %. General insurance Agent & Deal- er in Sewing Machines. 1630 Wilson's Oash Grocery We will pav the highest cash price for all kinds of Dressed Petri cry of good quality. Do not wash any, scalded, or with food in the crop. Will also pay the highest cash price for good Butter and huh Ego. Our stook of new season Tear, new Fruits and all kinds of Grooeries e...mplete and up to date, price as low as the lowest. Our stock of fine Dinner Seta, Tea Sets, Toilet Seta, and all kinds of Crockery is well assorted and of the newest patterns, and for Dinner, Tea and Toilet sets we will give 10 per cent. discount off for cash till further notice. This is a chance, as our prices are as low as any quality considered. C. WILSON, Seaforth. 374 Bank of Commerce Block. Winter Term Opens January 2nd STRATFORD, ONTARIO. A large Riker tisement is not necessary to tell you - that we have the best commercial Ecbool. Get our catalogue. It gives yi u full particulars. In ono month 34 of our recel-t etudents notified us that they had taken good ratuatione. We have a staff of nine male teachers. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. 9444-6'2 STERLING Novelties SILVER • EBONY GOODS DAINTY RINGS BRACELETS CHAINS and anything you desire in this line for X.mas gifts, can be had at 0: A: -HUMBER & SON JEWELERSctEAFORTH. aarWatch repairing a specialty. , 1618 Grand Trunk Railway Christurae and New Year's holidays. Christmas return tickets at single firat- class faro between 'all stations in Canada. Also to frontier points. Going December 23rd, 24th and 25th, returning Decenaber 2fith. Fare -and -third, going December 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th, returning De• cember 27th. Christmas school vacation. Fare -and -third (on surrender of certificate) from December 9th to 31st; inclusive, valid to return until January 17th, 1900. Tick- ets iseued previous night for early traine. New Year -'s rates on same basis and time limits as Christmas. Nate. Parties destined for United States points will please rope their trunks tem- porarily as we have to undo at Stratford again for customs examination, W. SOMERVILLE, Agent Commereial Building, SEAFORTH. 1643 LADIES' COATS. The whole balance .of our Ladiee' and Chlicirene' ceate, about $125 worth in all, to be sacrificed at tho felloviieg riduetions: $12 coate for $3, $10 coats for elf:sr, $-8 co.,.te for $5.33, Se coats for $4, e5 coats for $::.;;?, $4 coats for a2.69, $3 coats for $2. The above $40,..(13 are of the latest stylee. We have also about 50 eoats of laet Heason'o styles which we will sell At from 50e to ;.-1.76 each 711e ' balance of all our e.antle clothe e will sacrifice at one-quArtcr off ottr reettlar priee. Wm. Pickard & Oo. SEAFORTH. NOTICE. The anneal meeting of the Menlo') Mutual Fire I nett ranee 'Campany will to lte:d in the TO WN HALL, sEAFORTII, on FRIDAY, JANUARY, 19.h 4900. At 1 O'CLOCK' P. M., for the purpose of receiving the annual stiternent and electing three new direc- tors, two f,..r Tueterrietth and one for Stanley, and any other bueinus in the interests of the computy ; JOHN B. M,..LEA, President ; SHANNON, I Sec-Tree/et 1072-2 • DISTRICT MATTERS. •, Avon 0Dxpooitor. A:G000 SIT:ere—Mr. William Carnoohan, -of tueeeremob, who keeps a splendid herd of thoroughbred Durhams, last week sold to Messrs. T. R. F Case and Cempany, of Seaforth, a very finc 'teer which was slaugh.' tered for Christmas beef, and the °Bream; of vehich was displayed in /4r. Case's show window for a few days. This steer was 15 months old and weighed 800 pounds, and . dreseed 472 pounds. It was bred and fed by Mr. Carnochan. This is the kind of cattle our breeders should aim at raising if they want to make the feeding business successful and profitable.' • ------__,e ! THE DANOE.—The dance in Cardno's on Wednesday evening, was one of the leasant and successful social affairs he : eaforth for some time, and the comm are to be congratulated on having provided the young people with so enjo able .an evening. The hall was tastefully ecorated with bunting. Excellent music w furnish- ed by the Cortese orchestra, of London. The number of guests were large, and com- prised many from out of town so e being present from Stratford, Mitt:risen Clinton, Goderich and Wingham. About miduight luncheon was served in the dinin hall, and dancing was kept up until well on till the morning. all, oat d in ttee A Rome- Re-themes—Mr. nd !Irs. Robert Jones, of this town, had their h arts cheered on Christmas by the gathering in from various distant parts of several Mem- bers ot their family, thus enabling thern to have a cheerful family re -union on Christ- mas d y. The members of the family from a dis nce who joined in this re.union were Mr. J hn Jones, of Angtuita, Georgia ; -1Bert Jones, of Bay City, Michigan ; Robert Jones, of Del raihe, Manitoba; Miss Bella, of Teiron. to, an Miss eland, of Milton. Although widel separated and all having interests of torf wn in their respective homes, none of m rget the home of their youth and the dear o es who still remain there. • A 0 ;WET WEDDING.—On Wednesday evenin!, 'December 27th, a pretty and quiet weddi g took place at the residence of Mr. • John .. cliinleyeearegmondville, when his daugh ;ere Miss' Mary, was united in _mar- . riage t. Mr. Andrew Armstrong, of Stan- ley. he ceremony was performed by Rev. A. L. ussell, M. A., B. D., in the.presence of the mmediate relatives only. The bride, given way by her father, was neatly and beeomi gly dressed in a fawn travelling suit. She was the recipient of numerous and v. lutsble presents, which shotved the esteem in which she was held asnong her friends After partaking of the wedding supper amid tbe good wishes of all, the bride nd groom left for their new home. • Tite -ELLERS.—Besides the general local holida travel, ,which was the heaviest for some y areelhe following were ticketed to entaid points:this week by William Somer- ville, p -town agent of the Grand Trunk Railw y : Mrs. Roes Tuckersmith, to Lowell Michigan to vis'it relativea ; W. J. Elliott Egmond;ille, to Minneapolis, where he inte ds to engage in cheese and butter makin. again this year ; Mr, and Mrs. E. C. Col man and family, to Natchez, Mill- sippi ; James Clark, to Calumee, Michigan, to loca e where his people now reside. The followi g took advantage of the Christmas fares t visit on the other side of the line : Willie MeGeoch, Tuckersmith, to Bay City, ichigan ; Miss Allis Devereux, and Mr. an Mrs. H. Edge, to Detroit ; Mr. S. G. Sto e, to Sault Ste. Marie : Mr. George Ritter on and daughter, to Lapeer, Mich- igan ; Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh, to tree, "rew York. ST. 110)1As' Cm:WM.—The usual Christ- mas se vices in St. Thomas' churc h, on Sun- day an Monday, were well attended in spite o the very stormy weather. There were t o celebrations of the holy commun- ion on hristmas day, in which a ;:large numbe participated. The offertory, which was a 1 rge one, Was, as is the custom of the oh rch, presented to the rector. A please t feature of the day was the presen- tation o the church of two beautiful silver alms 'rites by Mr. T. 0. Kerrip.—St. Thema ' church Sunday school will hold their nnual entertainment in the school room o Thursday evening next, commen- cing at 7.30. The progra.mine will consist of songs a d recitations by the children, and a series. f etereoptican views by Mr. Brew- er, of t e Moleon's Bank, Clinton. Many local sc nes and charactera et ill be ehown during the evening. All will -be made wel- Come. • A K oNDIKER.—We mentioned last week that M William Urieve, third son of Mr. Willi Grieve, of McKillop, ia here from British Calumbia, visiting hisa father and other f iends. But there is one important feature in connection with his visit here which we did not mention. Previous to leavieg British Columbia, Mr. Grieve was mo.rrie to a young lady of Nanimo, and they ar here now spending their honey- moon. Mr. Grieve left hero about six yeare ago, au located in Nanaimo. When tho gold di coveries were made in the Klondike he took the gold fever, and started for the new col ntry. He spent two .years and a half mi ing and prospecting in the Yukon countr , aod returned to British , Columbia,' in July last, locating again in Nanaimo; where e intends making his .luture home. He like the Yukon country, and .says that the cli ate, on the whole, is' not by any means nendurable, in fabt he rather enjoy- ed the inter there. He says he may re- turn to the country some future time if new mining districts are discovered, and when there re improved facilities - for travel. Mr. an Mra. Grieve expect to return to their hune in Nanaimo, British Columbia, in abou two months. • Eua ev [Lee NOTES.—The Sabbath school ntertainment in our church, on Thurad y evening of last week, 'was a great a ccess in every particular, and • those in char e of the programme well deserve the th nks of the large gathering who seemed to appreciate their efforts so mud). -s-Arno g the heme.comers to share in the CIhrist as festivities, whose names we have been ab e to obtain, are Mr. R. E. Jackson, Of Gran Rapids, Michigan ; Mr. J. A. Jacks° , of Osgoecle Hall ; Mr. Frank Jacksa , of the University, Toronto ; Mr. J, W. lliott, of the Medical College, To. ronto ; and Mr. W. Hill, of Brantfordee-, The Re . Mr. Shaw will spend the New Years 3 83013 with his aged parents at Rod- ney, an as a resalt, there will be no ser- vice in ur church on Sa,bbath morning but the Res . Mr. Sevier', of Brucefield, will preach at 2.30 in the afternoon.—Mr. George Hills is spending the Chsistmas holiday at Hampton, with his sister, Mrs. Frank Cole. He was accompanied east by his usin, Miss Ella Cole, who has been visiting relatives here for several weeks.— Miss M E. McCarty, the esteemed assist- ant in o r public school, is spending the holiday eason at the parental home in Stratfor .—Mr. Jacob Schmidt is visiting relative near Goderich this week.—Much epeculat on is being indulged in as to who will be he men of destiny for municipal honors s ith us this year.: The nomination slate co tains plenty of good material, if judiciou ly selected. Many, no doubt, will regret t MI.38 the name of Mr. John Mc - Cloy, w o for the past nine years has faith fully asa sted in adminiatering the affairs of the tow .ship. It seems &mistake to have no candi ate in „the north eastern part of • the municipality. Why was the present capable representative, a Peter Cleary, not nominated ? Is our township not in daoger of tipping up, se ug that soe much of the weight of brain as gravitated so near tbe south end ?—M s Ruby Rayon, of Marine City, Michigan is the gueiit of I 'her friend, Miss , Jessi McDougall, ' this week.—Mr. G. AS Jack n was taken very ill on Saturday I et, --1) t is now alio t all right again.—Ur . Joe ph Wallace of Winnipeg, arrive in th village on &tut. - day evening, on a visit her mother, Mrs. William Allen, a d ot er relatives. She expects to remain abou three mon ha.— One of those tie py orients which a ways cause a flutter of excitement in a com uni- ty, took place at the handsome reside ce of Mr. John McKinley, i this villag , on i Wednesday, when his d ughter Miss ary, was united in marriag to Dlr. A drew Armstrong, one of Stanley's most popular and prosperous young fermers.—On Friday evening holt the schdars of Mies Jennie Hill's Sunday school claim gathered at 'her home, and presented her .with a neatly worded address and other more tangible marks of regard for hei4 as their teacher. The little folks were meet hospitably enter- tained for 1 couple of hours, and in return rendered some choice redtations and songs. Thus the kindly bond [ of union between teacher and seholare, wiroli has existed in the post, were drawn st 11 ploser. —Our an- nual sohool nieeting passedioff very quietly. Mr. James Cumming wig tie.appointed sec. tion auditor, and R. Hiekst trustee for the coming three years. - • A fine selection of pidtures for the Nei-, Year trade. Leatherdale & tiandsborough, Seaforth. ' TO•NIGHT,XMAS ENT RTAINMIINT.-Anima a little drama in 8 sots and c onuses. duets and rad- iations by St. James church Sunday school. CardnO'S Hall, Friday, December 291114 Admission 10o. lend. Chairs and tables teLitable for evening parties to loan dut for a small sum. Leatherdale k landsborOugh, Seaforth. Gem WANTED. —WM:1W good g1.367nerial servant. Apply to Mrs. M. Chesney, John street, Seaforth. 1 1672xI A larger selection than ever before in oak, ash and elm sideboards at prlees that will surprise you for cheapness. Leatherlale & Landeborough, Seafort h. 1672-1 MONEY TO LOAN.--Tol, loan on good se- curity, private funds. ApplY at THE EXPOSITOR °Sloe, Seaforth. 1437141 Parlor sets, first °heti in every respect, away down. Leatberdale & Landsborough, Seaforsh. All wrongs made right. If anything should be defective in any way, thatyou have boughi from us, let us know, we will tmake it right at our ereitte. Leatherdale & Landsborough, Seaforth. 1072-1 THE ISEAFORTH HoRSE FAIR. —The first horse and cattle fair in Seaforth, for this season, will be held on !Wednesday next. The success which attended the fair held last spring hies encouraged the promotors to hold a series of take thisi season, and they will undoubtedly be quite as suceeesful as their predecessor. Tlese _ fairs are held under the auspices of th Board of Trade, and the committee having the matter in hand are arranging for tte; attendance of a large number of buyers on that day, It will, therefore, be to the interest of farm- ers who have a horse or Cattle to dispose of, Seaforth on Wednesday ext. An auction - or who wish to purchase stook, to be in eer will also be in town t it day, and any person desirous of dispels ng of their stock in that way can do so. he dates of liter fairs can be seen in anot er' column or on the bills. ; ; • • CHRISTafAS.—The wealther relented at the last moment, and It e prophesied and rather objectionable gre n Christmas was side-tracked. Althoug there was no sleighing last week, the weather was fine and the roads excellent, o that the farmers could conveniently get ,te town, and the townspeople could move about without anY unpleasantness, and as a consequence the merchants report Christmas trade good, the crowd in town on Saturday being particu- larly large. Saturday eVening a drizzling rain let in, which turned to snow. • Sunday developed a snow stor which increased rathei. than abated on onda.y. Enough snow' had fallen to make air sleighing, and despi e the storm, many took their first sleigh ride, although it kept the majority prett close in doors, where there were undo btedly many happei family gatherings. The r ilway traffic was very heavy, while the postal authorities report the Christmas mail ne of the largest for several years. 5 • Pu LIC &AWOL LEAV'INC ORANTS ---We .1. • . give elow the names of the schools receiv- ing L gislative grants foe doing continuation work in East Ruron for the year 1899. CONTINUATION CLASSES. Legislative County Grant Grant Wingham ..... ;$100 $100 Brussels 50 50 Bl uevale 50 50' Bly th 50 30 Gorrie 50 50 No. 9, Turnberry . , 25 50 " 4, Morris 25 • -25 " 5, Howick 4 25 25 " 7, MoKillop " 7, Grey 25 25; 25 25. " 17, Howick 25 25 P. . L. LEOISLAVVE ORANT. No. 4, Grey 44 5, 4, " 6, el 41 8, 1, $10 5 , 10 5 " 2, Ho wi ck. " 4, 5 tt 7, 46 5 " 11, " 5 " 1, Millet .. 5 " 3, " 20 it 4, te 5 le 6, if 5 100 turkeYe, 42 of which were fed by Hiram Fisher, of Hullett ; lambs fed by William Cheeney, Tuokersmith ; 8 hogs fed by Joseph IF'owler, Tuckersmith. • E TOWN NOItIr".;AnoNs.—The nomina- tion for councillors for the town _of Sea. forth took place in the town hall on Friday, evening. There was not a very large at- tendanee of ratepayers, and the proceed - ins were very quiet. Messrs. B. B. Gunn and John A. Wilson ' were nominated tor -the MaYoralty. Mr. Gunn, having served for twoi years, declined the nomination, and Mr. Wtlson was eareordingly elected by toi- 1 clamatien. There will, however; be a con. I teat for councillors, as the following have - consented to stand if elected : J ames Beattie; Noble Cluff, Alex. Davidson, James Gillespie, A. P. Joynt, James Mc. Ginnis,, M. Y. McLean and John H. Reid. Messrs: George A. Sills, John Darwin and RobertVinter were nominated but with- drew their names. Messrs. Robert Willie, Robert Lumsden and A. W. Stobie, were te-elected public school trustees for the South, north and east wards respectively. The voting for councillors takes place on Monday. There are eight candi ates for the council and obi councillors are equired. GOOD CATTLE FOR THE STA .—Mr. James Cowan has'madis another sh pment of very fine thoroughbred °Attie to the United States. The lot consisted of twe ve oows Ei and heifers and three young ulls, all Shortherns, and with the very et pedi- grees. I They were purchased from the fol. lowing*ell-known bleeders in this county : A 12 months old bull from A. & J. Broad - foot, Tuokeremith ; a cow from Mr. James McIntosh, ill road, Tuokersmith ; 2 oows i from Mr. Jacob Roeder, Hay ; 1 cow from Mr. Jacob eber, Hay ; 1 cow from Mr% William Fu ton, Stephen ; a yearling bull from Mr. T omits Russell, Riverside stock farm, Usbo ne ; a cow and calf from Mr, Thomas Cudmore, Hurondale, Usborne ; a cow and heifer from Mr. -David Hall, Staffa, Hibbeet ; &yearling bull from Mr. Jame, Cowan, MeKillop ; a cow from Mr. Jame; Snell, Hallett ; and a cow from Mr. jobn Richmond, Morris. The reputation of the breeders of these cattle, as given above, is the best certificate tor their character: They will be shipped to Iowa, and while we regret so many good breeding animals leaving the county, we hope Mr. Cowan'a enterprise will meet with the liberal reward it deserves. To THE RATEPAYERS OP TUOKERSMITH AND McKiLor.—The councils of Tuckeremith and MoKillop have decided to take an in, formal open vote of the electors of their re- spective- municipalities at the municipal elections on Monday next, as to Whether 'or not they are favorable to. the municipality granting the sum of $150 to the Tuckersmith Branch Agricultural Society, to aid them in building a new agricultural hall - to replace the one which was destroyed by fire some time ago. These grants are to be condition- al on the town of Seaforth giving a grant of $300 for the same purpose. The votee. to be taken are simply for the guidance 7of the 'co° uncils to enable them to know the minds of the' ratepayers on the subject. e We hoo the ratepayers of both municipalities will be eable td See their way clear to yote in favor of giving these small grants. If they are not Made the society will not be able to build its hall, and will, in all probability, &Alio to exist. It would !be a great pity Ahat so old and so useful an limitation should be allowed to sink out of existence when so small a sum would enable it to con- tinue ipa usefulness. We ane sure the so- ciety is' of much greater benefit to those two magnificent agricultural townships than the value of the small sums asked' to aid it. The amount will never be missed by the people, and it will enable the society! to resume its good work, as if these gr nte are given, the new hall will be erected ext season and the regular show will be heId aext fall. We venture. the statement that more money than is asked from each of the townships will be paid back to the ra payers of each in prizes awarded at this first show. Let each one, therefore, put his shoulder to the wheel and give it the small p sh required. • LOCAL Barees,--Christma shoppers were numerous on Saturday last Seldom has there been a larger crowd in town than there was that day. Main s reet was lined with people all afternoon.— ems. William Bethune, purser on the C. P. R. steamer, Manitoba, and George Beth ne, of Detroit, were here for Christmas Mr. George Anderson, professor in Toro to University, is spending his holidays at h, me here.—Mr. S. A. Dickson, law studen , of Toronto, spent the holidays at home. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Tweddle, ot Brussels spent Christ. mas at the residence of Mr. D. D. Wilson.— Mr. George D.uncan, of Woodstock, spent Christmas day in town.—Mte Charles Wil- lis, Who has been attending ' the school of pedagogy, in Hamilton,. is , home ,for the i, holidayie—Mr. William Is cDougall, the lesee of the skating rink, i working hard at the ice, and if the weath r keeps favor- able, will have skating for New . Years.— Mrs, and Miss Robertson, f Montreal, are viiiting at Mr. T. F. oleman's.—Mr. Douglas Wilson, of the ominion Bank, Brampton, spent Christma at hie home here.—Mr. John A. Jacks n, of Toronto, is spending the holidays a his home in Nd. 8, Hullett.... 8 5 Egmbralville.—Mrs. Walttir Gibbons, of " 4, McKillop. El " 10, te Toledo, Ohio is spending the holidaye with " 12, et : her mother, kre. Shea, of' Seaforth.—Mr. " 9, Morris.. , 5 John Robb, of Detroit, a " 10, 41 with his mother and other " 11, " 5 Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smit 3, Tucker'th 105 spent Christmas with frien " 10, di r . The ueual services ware hel " 1, Turnberry 1.11 , church ion Christmas day, a ` 3, t4 —1.,— ' attended.—At a oongreg a The Legislative grant is $605 ; the county grant,,$450 ; a total of $1,055. Last year the grants were $p5o end $400, a total of $1,050. CHRISTMAS MEATN.—The butchers this year had large and exeellent displays of dressed meats. In each Of the shops were to be found the best beeves, lambs and hogs, to say nothing of a large supply of poultry, that could be got. AG T., R. F. Case & Co's., Mews. Daly and Boyd had - the interior nicely decorated with colored streamers and ' evergreens. Chesney & Robb's shop wae also decOrated and the dis- play neatly arranged. Kennedy Borthers, in the Beattie block, had a largo and well assorted stock, while the shop Was gaily decorated with rosettes, eto. The follow- ing is a partial list of the stock at the dif- ferent stores : T. R. F. CASE & Co.,—One 14 months oId steer, raised by W. Car- nochan, of Tuckersmith, which weighed when dressed 472 pounds ; a two.year-old heifer from S. Harris, of MoKillop, which dressed 960 pounds ; 3 t o -year-old heifers from Mr. Thomas Sh llinglaw, Tucker - smith ; 3 two year.old heifers from -11r. W. Nigh, Tuckersmith ; the hogs were raised by David (arena of Tuckersmith, and 7 fine lambs fed by Mr. Ted Caee. KENNEDY Bitos.,—One heifer, 3 yeara old, live weight 1,330 pounds, dressed 725 pounds, fed by Thomas Shillinglaw, Tuckerstnith, and said to be the best that has been acen in Sea - forth tor years; one 15 months' old calf, dressed 450 pounds, fed by T. Shillin law ; one two-year-old heifer dres-sed 575 po ndee fed by John O'Reilly,. Beechwood ; one 4 - year -old heifer fed by J. Walker, Mill Road, weighed 750 pounds dressed ; 2 ehoioe lambs fed by Malcolm McKay, Tuckeramith, dressed 160 pounds • 12 choice .hoge, weighed from 80 ` to 300 pounds, fed by T. Heffereau, Haren Road, McKillop. CHESNEY & ROaa,—Two heifers fed by John Reinkie, of Tuckeramith • one heifer fed by Henry Taylor, of Hallett ; ent Christmas friends here.— , of, Hambhrg, a in McKillop.— in St. James' d were largely tional meeting held in the Presbyterian ch rch on Thurs- day evening of last week, it was decided that the congregation are n t yet ready to proceed with a call to a mi ister.—Tuesday and Wednesday last were t e coldest clays of this season so far.—Mr. nd. Mrs. Coul- thorpe, from Dakota, passe through here on Satursay last, on thei way to upend Christmas with friends in Hallett, near Constance. Mrs. Coulthoryle was formerly a Mies Dunlop, of that township. They were 'accompanied by their nephew, the eldest son of Mr. John DunloO, of Hullett. —The London Advertieer of a few days ago, has the following : "Mayor Wilson re- ceived a letter this morning from J. H. Ray, of Seaforth, stating that the writer was anxious to enlist for service in South Africa, and :setting forth hill qualifications, which included expert riffs shooting and athletic proportions." Mr Ray was for- merly a cheese maker- in the Constance factery.—Mr. Wilson Aitcheson, 5. student of Knox College, gave an intereiting talk at the meesting of the oung People's Society in the Presbyterian church, on Tuesday evening last, descriptive of hie work as a miseionary in Muskoka, las suitimer. Mr. Aitcheson preached three ta es every Sun- day, taught a Sunday -scho 1, end walked fourteen miles over very b d roads to at- tend his several reppointments.—Mr. Robt. Bell-, of the Seaforth foundry, has rented the brick- residence of Mrs, Armitage and will remove his family to town shortly. -- The High 'Court of Justice will open at Goderich, on Mnnday, "M y 28th, Chief Justcie Meredith prosidin .—Mr. Albert Plewee, of Moosomin, N. . T., was in town this week. Mr. P1 wes is an old Tuokeremith boy. With his father and brothers, he removed to the Meosomin dis- trict nine years ago and the liaise all pros- pered there. He, works a alf section of land and had large a,nd good rops this year. He intends spending the wi ter, in Ontario visiting his, uneles,couains an other friende. —Mr. John Morrison. ex-ree e of MeKillop, intends retirin from fermi g shortly and coming to Sea orth to reside The people of Seaforth will be -glad to weloome so good a citizen as Mr. Morrison.—Mr. Wm.Brine, of Toronto, spent Christmas tet_the parental home in Ffarpurhey,— St. James church Sabbath school will hold their annual enter- tainment in Cerdno'ir :hall, this (Friday) ev- ening. " Anima ", a little drama in three acts, and choruses, duets and recieations by the children will compose the ilpogramme. -.These entertainments are always interesting and well attended and we are sure this one will be no exeeptien to its predecessors.— Mr. Wm. McKay, barrister, of Toronto,was here for Christmas.—As an indication of the large trade done in Seaforth during the holi- day season, we are informed that one of the leading business houses took in nearly $1,000 in cash on Saturday last. --Miss Barr, of Kingston university, is spending the vaca- tion at her home in Harpurhey.—Mr. R. E. Jacksoo, who is manager of a large tannery in Grand Rapids, is visiting at his home in Egmondville.—Miss Pickard is home from Toronto for the holidays.—The motograph entertainment to have been given in Card no's hall on Monday evening, has been post poned for a short time.—Mise Maude Kidd arrived home from Ottawa on Friday- t spend the Christmas holidays. —Mr. T. Au gustine Kidd, of Niagara Falls, spent th Christmas holidays at home.—Mr. A. 0 Smillie, the effioient and ever obliging clerk of Tuckeremith, was in town on Thursday on his rounds distributing material for the election on Monday.—Miss Nan Killoran, of Windsor, is spending the holidays here.— The musical services in St. James' church On Christmas D&y, were of an exceptionally high order, showing careful training on the Part of the members of thechoir, and which reflected the greatest cradle on all concern- ed.—Mise McLeod, of Seaforth, has been engaged as teacher in school section No. 9, _MoKillop, for next year, at a salary of $2po. 'The people of No. 9 have made an excell nt selection.—Mr. J. 11 Reid desires us to in- form the ratepayers that, although is name appears on the ballots, he is no a candidate for municipal honors. • Stanley. PRESENTATION.—Fridey aftertioon quite a number of Miss M.Gillespie's frie di gathered at the school in section No. 4, 8 an - ley, where she has taught during the ast two years, to bid her good-bye, The so bl- are had prepared quite a nice prograni e - consisting of dialogues, readings, reoitat'ons and music, at the close of which one of er pupils read a well worded addrese, w ile another presented Miss Gillespie wit 7,:a handsome ladies' ciampanion, a gold pen nd a photograph case. Miss Gillespie than ed them heartily in short but suitable d - dress, and then "God Save the Que n" was sung and school dismissed. Miss il- lespie has made many friends during er stay in section No. 4, and all are very so ry that she is leaving the section. We le rn that she intends to go to London to att nd the Normal School there. • Tuckersmith. MATRIMONIAL.—On December 13th a pleaeant event took place at the home of Mr. John Dayment, the °cession being he marriage of his third daughter,Miss Myri h, to Mr. John Moore, of Algoma. Mr. Mo re is a former Huronite, and, after a reside ce of five yeare in Algoma, has reeurned to his old home to claim his bride. While/ the ceremony was being performed by Rev. Mr. Long, of Kippen, the bridal party stood un- der a beautiful arch. Miss Sadie Dayment acted as bridesmaid, and the groom was supported by Mr. Williams. After the ceremony, which was witnessed by a large numbee of invited guests, the company sat down to a moat sumptuous wedding dinner. The remainder of the evening was pleasant- ly spent in social conversation, while excel- lent vocal and instrumental music was. fur- nished by the guests. The bride was not forgotten by her numerous friends, as the array of bAautiful preeents amply testified. Mr. and Mrs. Moore heve many friends,who will wish them many years of happiness and prosperityqn their home in Algoma, Varna. oeees. I—On Tuesday evening last, Mr. 01 ver Keys met with a painful accident. He was splitting Food, when the axe came it in contact' sv- h ' the clothes line and re- bohnded, stri, *ng him above the Pye, in- flicting arena y cute over one inch long. We hope to see him around soon again.—Mr. Thos. Keys has been visiting acquaintancea in McKillop for a couple of weeks, returning last Saturday, well pleased with his tri0.— On Wednesday last quite an interesting school meeting,Fas held here. The office of school trustee was keenly contested. Mr. Alexander Foster, who has been truotee for the past 18 years, resigned. /stems. J hn Wanles and John Beaty were notnina ed, and a poll being demanded, quite an omits ing election was held, resulting in the e eo- tion of John B,eates. • Constance. NoTea.—Christmas passed off ver qu ly here.—Mr. John Clarke, acoompa ied his wife and daughter, arrived he e f Killarney, Manitoba. They intend visi freinds for a few months.—Mr. a d McGavin, of Leadbury, spent 0 riot with the latter's parents, Mr. an 1! Rinn.—Mr. George McCuly, of G spent Christmas here under the aren roof.—Mr. James Martin has m ved _ Exeter.—Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Sa dersen, of Bayfield, are spending the holiday here. —Quite a number from here attended ehe school entertainment at Winthrop (Friday evening laet and report an enjoyabl even - it ing.—Mr. Will McCully is visiting friends in St. Thomas at present. et - by om- ing rs. as re. lt, tal to • ,„-ICippen. COLLINS & STANDURY, barristers, otivey- sneers, notaries, ete., Exeter, Ont. R. I . Collins and J. G. Stenbury, B. A. (late with MoCart y, Oster & Co., barristers, Torontc;). 1648-tf , NOTES.—Mrs. George Card and two children, of North Dakota,- are paying a pleasant visit at the parential home of Mr. and Mre. William Ivison, of this village. Mrs. Card went to Dakota 19 years ago, and this is her firat visit: home. She will see many changes in this vicinity during her long absence.—Mrs. Shafer spent Christ- mas with friends in Stratford. --Miss Annie Murray, teaohere, of Howick, ie visiting at the home of her father, Mr. R. Murray, Tuckersmith.—Mr. and Mrs. James Crozier, of Seaforth, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Upshall, ofi the village.—Mr. William Riley, dering the past week, met with a very unpleasant accident which nec- essitates his carrying his hand in a sling for some days. He was engaged in cutting wood with a circular saw, when by some means, his hand came in contact'with the saw, cutting off one of hie fingers above the center of the nail. He is thankful he came off as safe al he did.—Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Balfour and child, of Lurnsden, Northwest, Territory, are visiting with his brother, Mr. John Balfour, of the village.—Miss Hannah Ivison and Miss McPhail, of Por- ter's Hill, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Iv:sore—Mrs. Henry Hood and daughter, Rachel, from Pense, Northwest Territory, are gueets at the home of Mrs. Hood's father, Mr. Joseph Harvey. Stanley. —Miss Minty McGregor, of St. Joseph, is spending her vacation among friende.—Mr. Andrew McGregor, of B Olhagen, was am mg friends over Christmas.—The most content- ed man to be seen these, days is the farmer with filled graaalies, The storms of winter have no terrors for bim, while he patiently waits for the comine in of the dollars.— Christmas greetings have been the chief events of the past few days. Friends, en- joying the hoepitality of honses, partaking of Christmas dinners and social enjoyments', While there would :be homes of merry- - DECEMBER 29. 189V , making, WA there would be the hornets I where the empty ichair and the miesing lace around the family circle of those who i ad been called aWay during the year, --1-. iss Unice Ivison, who has been spending * ew montha with .her sister, Mrs. (Rcv.i) Barnby, of Br ghton, has retarned home.-+ i The Forrester of this place intend holding, on the evenin of January 12th, an oyste - I Supper and ig and literary concert. Thi Iwill be one o the richest treats of the sea. son. All tie cordially invited. Fuller particulars ne t week --On Friday evenink last, a very la ge number of the Members of the Methodist church assembled at the horn of I the organist, Misel L. Whiteman, an, spent a pleasant social evening, After it cilir tasty luncheon Miss hiteman was prea- ented with a We'll fine purse, accompanied bee an addresi, express ve of the appreciO- tion of the congregation' for her faithfUl service as organist. i MISSION BAND SOCIAL. The social held in the public hall on T esday evening •ctf last week, under the ausp ees of the Mission Band, was a most gratifying success. The weather was fine and as a consequence there was a large attendance. The ladieS did theik part well, as the long tables, laden with good things, amply proved, and the apprei- (nation of their efforts was shown in a MOHG substantial way. At the conclusion of this part of the evening's enterainment the pas- tor, Rev. S. Acheson, took the chair and in his usual happy manner, introduced Is lengthy, variedand intereSting programme. iitst3e forbids a detailed aecount of the pre, rarnme, but -we may be pardoned if we mention a ; few of the interesting features I furnished by persons from a distance. One of the most pleasing of these wes the address by Rev. gr. Long, of Hensa11, on the custom* and habit. of the Northwest Indians. Mr.- Leng ill fast becoming a favorite with the people of Kippen, nd kts address on thie oocasion was listens to with the closest at. tention and nterest by the large audience. The solos hy Mrs. auld [and Mrs. Balfour, were also, uch a predated. Mtn. Guild was dressed in Chnese i:lastume and Mrs]. Balfour in the gar of the Jape.inese. Be- sides the mty who took part in the proa . gramme, th choir dded not a little to the pleasure of t e audi nee. All the perfor0. ere are to b congr tulated for the pleasin manner in w ich th y took their parts, an to them is ue th hearty thanks of this audience, al -they rendered their servicdi gratuituously. Th proceeds amounted to 'some V6. During the past year the Mission 'Band pave done a grand Work, having relied over $70. We truse that during the coming year they may be spared to do even greater thing.4 i • CTOMarty- l ,. GATiIEBINGS.—Miss Mary Gorl left thus week tor a nionth's hilt with Dr. and Mrs', Milord, at Honey ood.—Quite a number of onr oung peopleattended the concert at No. 5 °heel home on Thursday evening of _ lest w ek.—Mr, Jatees Miller, of Atwood' is visi ing his father!' and brothers here tha week:‘,L-Mr. Fred Kerslake went over to the benediets party on 114ednesday evening, by taking to himself a Wife, in the pereon of Miss Janet Fell, (if Staffa.—Mr. Robert Bruce has tetarned home from Essex, and will next year teach in No. 7.—Mr. and, Mrs. W. E. Hoggarth very pleasantly ent tertainedi goodly nember of their friencla one eyed g last wet+, and all report having spent a ve y enjoyable eeening.—On Satur- day event g Mr. an0 Mrs. W. E. Hoggart of a num r of the echool girls, and boys, li were very pleasantlylsurprised by the arrive Mr. Hogg rth's lat pupils, bringing hirri an elegant present a d a beantiful and kind ly worded address, a a token of their un mistakeab e appreei tion of his work among them, and their re ret at his separation from them. Replyi g to these, Mr. Hog- garth spo e to the c ildren at some length, IgiifVei.ug the very poi ted and kindly advice them all the desired progress and euccess of with regard to thei future, and wishing t ( EI.ens411. G. J. S'OTHERLAIND, aotary public, eon-, veyancer, insuranee agent Mid issuer of marria0 liceoses. 011iee at the rost office, nensell. Good village dwellings, and also farm property, for sale ; and great bargains to eller at the present time Money to loan on first mortgage on farm and village propel ty at the very lowest rate of Lterest. It360-tf STORE TO RENT.—A large two storey brick More, with plate glees front, to ren t for a tend of yems. This i3 a first class building and is new. It is eultable for a dry goods or general store ; could' be arranged with living rooms up stairs if requifed I For particulars acldren Robt. Bell jr., box 85, Pien-1 BalTI DE NOMINATIONS.—Munioipal matters , 1661 tf i are now particularly claiming the attention' of our ratepayers and great interest is felt.1 The nominatione on Friday evening last, in Coxworth's h;11, was very largely attended! and showed o r villagers to be thoroughly! alive to the importance of the occasion. A large number of names Were propo3ed for the offices of reeve and councillors, but tbe great majoritY thus nominated declined atj the nominatien meeting, while others did so within the specified time, so that the names now standing before the ratepayers for the officeeof reeve,are those of D. Urquhart and G. Fe,Arnold, while for ouncillors they are John Scott, James Beve ley, W. D. Hod: gins, 'W. J. Millar and F. Sm Ilacombe. The contest promises to e quite a lively; one, as the friends of t ese gentlemen are 113 anxious to see their fav rites elected and will, too doubt, uee all roloper influence and suppOrt to that end. Gee good feature of our cOntests, however, in the peat, is the fact that they have not been run on any partyl or political lines, a they never indeed ehould be, and we hrsve o dotibt that he the present election o r ratepayers will show !their good sense b electing the best men lifter the office, irr speetive of their pot i tieal leaninge. LOW, BRIEFS —9:irie3 MBA day was ob- served here as a holi ay, and with the sleighiing, that just came the previous night,' our villege presented a lively appearance with the jingling of b Ile and merry sleigh- ing wide& In the even ng a large number of our villagers, and tho e from the eur- rounding country, en oy d the evening in the way of attending he annual Christmas tree entertainment hi the Methodist church, which was lergely at ndied and proved one of the best ever held. A pleasing and in-. tort:tilting feature of the evening's enter- tainment was the 're dering of " The Can- tata" entitled " Sant Claus Triumph," by the Sabbath school scholars, which gave evidence of careful an painstaking training' and gond ability on t e part of the child -I rete The trees prese ted a fine appearance and were a particular source of delight fer tho3e for whom they bore- presents. Mr. Munro, a Universit student, conducted' service on Sabbath la t in Cannel church.— St. Pa.ul's church was very nicely de3orated for Christmas and on abbath evening Rev. Mr. Doherty delivered a very able and im- 't pressive sermon.—On Christmas evening t the home of Mr. Robert, Bell, jr. was the : scene of a very happy gathering of the im- i mediate relativee of Mr. and Mrs. Bell, who I embraced this opportunity of spending an ..! evening with them before their removal to Seaforth. It is needless to say that the only regret was the thoughts of losng Mr. , and Mrs. Bell from where they have so long ' happily and prosperously lived.—Mr. and ; Mrs. John McAllister and Miss McAlliater . were in Seaforth last week attending the : silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Forbes, . Mr. McAllister's daughter.—Miss Maggie McLean, of Huntingfield, is spending va- cation at her home here.—Mr. Joseph Norris, who is attending the Detroit Den- 1 tal College, is here epending the vacation I with his sisters, Mre, Harold and Mrs. A. 1 Mardock.—Mr. Cherie.. Nicholls and Miss Nicholls have been' visiting. their sister, Mrs. D. • Urquharter-The Hensall skating and curling rink will be in full swing the WHAT ARE OUR INTENTIONS ? Next month, the first month of a new year year, is a month of whiles. Thia week, the last week of an old year, is a week of questions. January is a time of autieipation ; December a time of reflection. . Our minds are full of self.questioning thoughts of what the paet year bas been, and with its experience as an instructor, we determine to seize the COMing opportunities and greater chances which we hope the future may open up to even the Most • monplace of us. We feel our customers have been faithful to. -us during the past year in our busi- noes and we've reason to believe we will'do better for them during the Havinge°nmowilig& doable store we can carry a much larger stook than we have in former years and display it in such a way as to mile it attractive and in- - viting to shoppers. - In order that January may prove a month of big sales we are going to offer the public exceptionally good values in certain lines of goods that should be Fer insitnandoeemyaonud.may require sorn-e of the- ' following ; Good Twilled Sheeting,, Heavy Plain Sheeting, Circular Pil- low Cotton, Open Pillow' Cotton,. Bleached, Yard Wide, Cotton, Pure Linen, Unbleached Tabling, Pure. Linen, Bleached Tabling, White Lin- en Table Covers, Colored Linen Table. Covers, Imported Tapestry Table Covers or something else in Cotton or Linen Febrics. If you feel it neces- sary to procure any of the above. mentioned geode it will pay you to make your purchases at our store sometime during the month of Janu- ary. emember I We have on sale some extra values in a very large range of Ladies' Made Up White -Wear Garments. These garments are manufactured by ex- perts in that line and we have no. hesitation whatever in stating that the material ,workmanship and sews ing is all that could be desired. Remember! We always take stock in Februa.ry and are anxious to have it at its low- est poesibl.3 figure by that time so as - to be able to devote our whole atten- tion to the very heavy stock of spring. goods which we have already plaeed orders for and also that we may have - very few winter goods to cerry over. The odds and ends of "Cold Weather Goods" we are selling at a sacrifice - and making reductions in the balance - of our Ladies' Fur Coats, Ladies' Fur Capes, Caperines, Collars, Caps, Ruffs, Muffs and Gauntlets, Ladies' Cloth, Jackets, Ladies' Cloth Capes, Jackee and Cape Cloths also in many lines of Dress Goods and Dress Suitings. +++++4-1.-14+.1-1-1-1÷ . . . The . E. 111eFAUL Dry Goods Co. C4th's Greatest Cash Dry Goods Store. end of this week.—Mr. and Mrs. William Colwill and Miss Hagan, of this village, were guests at the wedding of Mr. George Baldwin, of Seaforth, to Miss Edith Stein- bach, of Zurich, and formerly organist in Carmel Presbyterian church. This happy event occurred at the home of Mies Stein- bach on Christmas afternoon. We unite with their many friends here in wiehing -them all happiness through life.—Dr. Sel- lery spent Christmas and the first part -of this week with his parents in Kincardine.— The Mimeo Kerr, of Toronto, spent the first part of this week with their relatives here.—The R. Pickard Company, of Exeter, have leased Mr. R. Bell's large store, for- merly occupied by W. A. McKim, and in-, tend openiug out a large stock therein,— Mr; and Mrs. W. D. Robertson and Mr. and Mee. J. T. O'Brien spent Christmas with Mr. end Mrs. A. McPherson.—Mr. Gavin R. Moir, of Quebec, is here visiting hie mother, Mrs. George Moir.—Mr. Wm. Elder and son, William, are home this week spending the Christmas vacation,— This week hai been a very fruitful one in the marriage line, there being no less than three in Hensel! and_ vicinity on Wednes- day last. We refer to the marriages of Mr. John H. Smith, of this village, to Miss Annie G. Troyer, second daughter of Mr. James E. Troyer ; Mr. Frederick Srnalls.- combe to Miss Belle, eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Ellis, of this village ; and of Mr. H. J. I). Coak to Miss Nellie, eeeond daughter of the late Nicol Shirray, of the township of Hay. Space forbids us attemptipg to give anything like an extended report of these weddings, suffice is to say, however, that they *ere all very happy events and that the festivities attending such important events were in keeping with the occasion, ,and al/ that could be desired to add to the Asappiness not only of the principals but -of the pleasure and comfort of the invited guests. We unite witti the many friends theehappy couples in wishing them long, and eontinuetl happinees.—Mr. Martin and Miss McLaughlin, of Exeter, were this week the gueets of the Misses Bell.—Misa McIntyre, of Walkerton, was this week the guest of her eister, Mrs. Charles Manna.— Mr. Henry Pybus, of Chiselhurst, has sold his dwelling here to Mr. Charles Wileon. of lZurieh.—The many friends of Mies Bella 'Sparks, the eldest daughter of Mr. James ,Sparks, who was so dangerousle ill during the past two weeks, will be pleased to , learn that she has experieneed a decided change for the better and is now recovering nicely.—Mr. Duncan McEwen, who has been in Manitoba for some time, is home -on on a visit.—Miss Hatton, who was engaged as milliner for Mr. j. W. Ortwein, has re- turned to her home in Owen Sound.—Mr. James McArthur was in Toronto this week visiting his relatives.—Mr. Duncan Me - Ewen has returned ftom Glencoe, where he had been visiting his sister, Mrs. MeAlpin. —Miss Kato Hagan, Miss Tema Swan and Miss 13e11, all of whom are attending busi- ness colleges at London, are home this week on a visit. - Ernie and Lucy Carliele arer home from Toronto at present.—Mr. Sam- uel White, of Detroit, spent Chri.stmas With his mother, Mrs. James White.—Mre William Reynolds and sister, Miss Mabel, the former of Toronto;and the latter of London, spent Christmas with their pars ents, Mr. and Mrs W. IL Reynolds.—Mrs Alexander MeMorran is visiting relatives its Paisley and vicinity.—Mr. D. Stewart spent Christmas with friends in the eoliths —Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, of London, spent part of this weak with their daugh- ter, Mrs. J. C. Stoneman.—Mrs. ban, of Gaylord, Michigan, was here re- cently visiting her brother, Mr, W. Mea Cloy.