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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1900-02-09, Page 8?-! 8 FINE STATIONARY We have at the present time a very fine assortment of New Writing Pads and at the priees we are offering them at, they are excellent values. For example, you can now buy a Pad containing 100 Sheets of 'Writing Paper, for only 5c. Leave your .subscription with us for any NEWSPAPERS PERIODICALS MAGAZINES Better read the War News in the Globe or Mail and Empire every day for a 'month for 35c, and keep posted. REMEMBER PAPST'S THE PLACE BOOKSTORE, SEAFORTH. DOMINION BANK -CAPITAL (Paid Up), - $1,500,000f REST, , - - $1,600,000. SEAFORTH BRANCH, Main Street, Seaforth. General Ban kin Business trans, acted. Farmers' Sale Notes collected, and advances made on same at lowest rates. Drafts sold on all points in Canada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DE PART M ENT. —I nterest allowed on deposits of One Dollar and upwards. R. S. HAYS, W. K. PEARCE, Solicitor Manager. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 am now selling a fintt.elass new Improve.a High Arm Sewing Machine, with the latest steel attach- xr ents, finished in oak or walnut, and with cover and five drawers, or fancy drop head and five draw- ers for $26 cash. This machine is the "Queen," reartufactured by the "White Sewing Machine Company," All machines fully warranted and guar. anteed to do first -elan work, light or heavy, NA, - W.A.TS01•T, NORTH MAIN ST, SEAFORTH, General Insurance Agent & Deal- er in Sewing Machines. 1630 ' Students_ Admitted at any Time STRATFORD, ONTARIO. A echool that offers advantages nob found else weer° in Canada. Large staff of expert instructors ; hereafter! attendance; up.to-date buswess training; sr area of students placed in good paying positions ; students in attendance who come from places in waieh are located other basinese colleges. They • wint the best. It pays in the end. New term now open. Enter as econ as possible. Write toslay for OL( haadsome prospectus. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. 4444-62 Grand Trunk Railway . Tickets issued to all points in Canada, United States and the continent—Montreal, Ostavea, New York, Suspension Bridge, Buffalo, Detroit, Port Huron, Chicago, and all international points ; Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Pacific coast points—choice of route via Chicago or North Bay. Intending travellers will please bear in •minc1 we give you every assistance to Strat- ferd or London to pass or bond baggage. r W. SOMERVILLE, Agent, Commercial Building, SEAFORTH. 1616 All Watch Repairs Entruated to us will have our Most Careful Attention AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. C A. HUMBER -& SON JEWELERS, SEAFORTH. 1613 DISTRICT MATTERS. ytuxon Cxpositor. Tile I,KELD SALF.. —The Salkeld Broth- er' sale of thoroughbred stock in Goderieh to vnship, on Monday of last week, was eve ..yr successful. The auctioneer, Mr. Gun- dry, of Goderich to wnship, writee as toi- lers " Although the day was rough and the roada bad, thanks to having the sale faiely well advertised, it was a success. Six. head of Short -horns, from nine to twen- ty-two months old, brought 8e96. Horses. grade cattle:and sheep also field very well." Cos111.01ENTARY.—We take the following from the Dominion Presbyterian, published in Montreal. The same contribution here referred to appeared in TriE EXPOSITOR. -The Preabyterian says : " At Thanksgiving titre we published, in the Dominion Pres- pyterian, the story of art hacident in connec- tion with Beside the Bonny Briar Bush.' Sone weeks ago, Mies a Isabel Graham, Egtuondville, the writer of that sketch, received from Dr. Watson, Ian Mefearen, a letter expressing his appreciation of it. Dr. Wateeti mid the sketch was very interest- ing and encouraging' to him." • TtlE TURF CLUB.—The annual meeting tae Seaforth Turf Club was held in the Queen's hotel on Monday evening. The at- temlan ‘e was large, and all were deeply in- terested in the welfare orathe club. The financial statement showed the club to be in a very eatisfactory condition, despite the eet that the expenditures during the past year have been exceptionally heavy, such as lotying the property on which the track is built aud the building of the track itself. It ie the intention ot the club, with the open- ing, c f spring, to ereet a commodious grand Stan 1, and do other necessary work to put the rounds in first-elass shape. It is also their intention to hold a two days race seeet some time in July, when they will offer P,000 n purses. This, coupled) with the fact t at we have here one of the best halftr eke in Ontariondieuld be a guarantee oe a splendid meet. The following officers were eleeted : President, John Code° ; • vice-president, Robert Wilsen ; secretary, M, Broderick ; treasure' r 'W.. K. Pearce ; Managing committee .R. Devereaux, J. F. Daly, W. G. Baker, '4. Murray and Thos. Stephens in ; auditors, W. 0. Reid and Jemes Watson ; solieitor, F. Holmested. Mr. Broderick was appointed a delegate to attend a meeting of the secretaries of the associetions at Toronto'London, Stratford and other places, for the purpose of arrang- ing a Canadian circuit and for the fixing of dates. • THE HURON OLD Bors.—The Huron Old Boys' Association, of Toronto, will hold a banquet at Webb's Cafe, on the evening of February 16th. Mr. J. S. Williaon, editor- in-chief ot the Globe, who is an old Stanley boy, will preside • Mr. D. Weismilter, will oocupy the vice °Lir. All former residents of the oounty, no* living in the Queen City, are cordially invited to attend. Com- plimentary invitations have been sent to the representatives; of the county in the Legislative Assembly, the three members of the House of Commone, the county warden and the editor of every newspaper publish- ed in the county. Short, witty speeches, ohiefly reminiscent, will be the order of the evening. , A POLICE MAGISTRATE FOR SEAFORTIL— Mr. John Beattie, J. P., has been appoint- ed police magistrate for the town of Sea - forth. Mr. Beattie is well qualified for this position, having had long experience as a magistrate, and few lay -men are so well versed in law. He ' has done most 'of the magisterial huffiness in this town for years, and this appointment will give him enlarged powers and increase hie usefulness in a magisterial capacity, as he will now be able to deal summarily with cortin criminal oases, instead of sending them to Goderich for trial, ea ordinary magistrates are re- quired to do. We congratulate Squire Beat- tie on his well earned promotion. • 1 ' Don't forget to !call at Daly's when in need of a watch. Price, the lowest. , 187E11 WATCII LOST.—Lost between Jackson's store, Egmondville, and the skating rink, Seaforth, on January 29th, Ladies' open face, gold filled wateh with long old guard attsehed. Finder will be suit- ably rewarded by leaving the same at C. W. Pspst's Book and Jewelry Store, Seaforth. • 1877-2 Good fitters, good wearers and --the very n sweet shapes. The above is our verdict as regards King's fine shoed. W. FL Willie, agent for Seaforth. 10781 Why suffer with that wretched headache when a pair of !properly fitted glasses will entirely remove it. J. F. Daly & Co., Opticane, Sesforth. . 1878-1 You can't buy [better fine shoes than King's. That is the reaeon we have been trying so ldng to secure the ageney for these shoes for Seaforth and WO have at last suceteeded. W. H. Willis, agent fdr King's Iowa for Seaforth. 1678.1 We want your repairing. We will guar- antee first claim work. Our charges are the lowest that first class work cart be done for. • We are J. F. Daly & Co., Jewellers and optima, Seaforth. 1879-1' Buy King's fine shoes for ladies and gen. lemon and you will make no mistake. W. IL Willi 4ent for Seaforth. ! 1879-1 Third number People's Stet Course, n' Cardro's Hall, Friday Evening, February ltith.1 Hoyt L. Conary, of Boston, Monologist, New Eng4 land's Favorite in the instructive and at the salmi time eide.splitting monologue, "Around The Stov - '' The Buffalo Express says :—" Never have we seenA cleverer impersonation of the pompous storekeep' fr, ev the pedantic school master,the witty, Irishman, the nol usical barber, the too jocular college studentt e f.f nit! druuj nner, and last but not least the olt jking old Yankeo Deacen. Mr. Urinary is in te first row of monologue artiste." "Plan at Fears, open to subscribers eleriday and Tuesday next, Feb. ruary 12 and 13 and to Public February 14th. Gen- eral admission 26; reserved seats 35e. Don't mitts Hoyt L. Conary. 16784 ----• ilFROM SOUTH AFRICA.—Mies R. Brine, of t is town, has kindly permitted us the per- usal of a letter she has recently received from a cousin who is in the British army in South Africa. His parents reside in Lon- don, England, and he is now connected with Buller's command, This letter was written on Chrietmae day and we take from, it the following interesting extracts :. "Well, you want to know something about sesoldier's life in active service. We rise at 2 o'clock a. m., and go upon the hills till daybreak: in 0400 there is an attack made by the Boers, as daybreak is the time they generally make their attacks. If all goes well and no attack is made, we retire to our camp for breakfast: After breakfast we go out to see if we can get in touch with the enemy, and if we do, which is general- ly the ease, we try and drive them from their poeition, and then there are general- ly a lot killed and wounded. After wel have taken their position we pitoh camp there and send outposts aed pickets out so that the rest of the troops in the rear get a rest without fear of alarm Then we get &liner, after eight or nine hour's fighting.I 1 After dinner we wait unti the halt post,1 when we get to our tents nd sltep until 2 ea' rn. the next morning. When in active service we sleep with ev rything on and our rifle ancl bayonet at t+r side, lest ther camp is surprised at night and» eo as, to be ready for an emergency. On the 16th, we had a great battle at a place called Coleus°. My regimeat lost 56 killed and wounded, and on the British side 1,159 killed and wounded, but the Boers lost between two and three thousand men. We 'carry 250 rounds of ball ammuoition, two days' rations and one surgeon's packet of lint, sticking plaster andl waddieg in cue of getting wounded. and have8c my father w he would re( wash for six mas, 1 thin carnped near readers som active servi e are always on the move rcely time to get a » wash. If re to see me now I don't :think ognize me, as I have not had a days, bat to -day being Christ - 1 shall chance one, as we are a river." This will give our idea of the life of a soldier in e. It's not a pic-nic by any means. The same gentleman writes to his father in Lobidon, describing the engage- ment at Colenso, aud an extract from his letter being published in the London Even- ing News, we,give the following quotation : "The big naval guns worked splendidly, doing great execution to the Been with lydite. There must have been thouaands of them killed, as in one trench alone there were thirty-five. We got within 800 yards with our Maxim, and poured a deadly fire on them, but the woast of all, we could not cross the Tugela river, as it was too deep, so 're were handicapped. Our Maxim could not move without getting a couple of shells at us. A splendid sight ; shells imitating all around us. I would have liked to see it by night ; ib would have looked - grand." • 1)EATII OF M. JOHN MOKAy,—Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of another of Huron'a pioneers, in the per- son of Mr. John McKay, lately of the town- ship of Tuckersmith, and father of Mr. Peter McKay, reeve of the township. Mr. McKay died at the; residence of his son, William, Port Finlay, Algoma, on the 30th ult., having readied the good age of 83 years. John McKay was born in Slither- I landshire, Scotland, on the 9th of Ootober, 1817 ; .ttme to Canada with his parents and family,:in 1829, and settled on the old home- stead, still in the poseession of the family, at Braemar, Oxford county, then an un- broken- wildernees. Blessed with a stiong body and indomitable pluck and persever- twee, this sturdy Scotch lad had to face mote than the ordinary difficulties insep- arably connected with pioneer life in Can - 0 years of age, and wholly unaccustomed to Can- ada at that time. His father being about 6 I bush "Work, the prinoipal support of a large of.whieh he was the eldest, natural- ly 411 upon his shoulders. He remained at I i horrte until he was 25 years of age, when he 1 a mearied Joanna Murray, daughter at Mr. t PeteaMurray, of the llth line, East -Zorra, h — THE 'HURON EXPOSItOR and commenced to hew out a borne for him- self and partner in life, en a small farm near her home, with no assistance, save a sewing arm•and willing heart. With the objeot of securing more land for his growing family, Mr. McKay sold this farm in a few ears, and removed with his family, about 18 9; to Huron county, where he purohased the farin on the 10th concession of Tuckers upon which he continued to reside anti two years ago, when he sold this fazi an retired to the home of his son, Willie , a Port Finlay, Algoma, where be oontin ed t reside until hie death. His partner i lir passed away hi 1866, and of a family t 1 children, four survive him, viz., Mrs. ame Boland, Egmondville ; Peter, reeve of lick- ersmith ; William and D. hi, Port F nlay, and all of whom are comfortably pro ided for. Mr. McKay was an enthusiasti ad- thirer of good stook, especially horse and cattle, and did all in hie power for the r provemen where he spent the greater part of his lif . In polities he was an e rneat advocate of the fullest possible extensi n of the rights et citizenship to all who be r the burdens or in any way contribute t the Wealth or revenue of the state, and has ever since the days of the family compel:A iven in unswerving support to the prinoip es of Reform. In religion be was a Presby rian of the old school, staunch and unyielding in his loyalty to his God, and always me ting Wit scathing denunoiation au ythin in the church or the world whioh he bel eyed die espectful or dishonoring to his Lor and Mater, or to His humblest servant, alike ind fferent to the smiles or frowns hioh mi ht be called forth. His Bible w s' his con tent companion and delight, and well may the prayer of his surviving frien a be, in the words of the text so appropr ately selected for his funeral discourse, "M y we die the death of the righteous, and ma our latter end be like His." • A VERY SAD AFFAIR.—The followin des- patch from Cyprus River, Manitoba, will be read with melancholyintereat by many of of our readers here. It is dated Feb uary 2nd : "A serious fire at John 'Ste art's house, a few miles south-east of here, orig- inated in the bed room of Mrs. Ste art's mother, Mrs. Young, about 90 years old. Mrs. Young was burned to death and Mrs. Stewart was also badly burned, and i not expected to live; The real) of the f inily escaped without clothes to a stable, til help was brought by,a son, who drove the to a neighbor's wrapped in a horse bl ket. The house and contents were totall de- stroyed. It was a terribly cold ni ht." Mr. »Stewart is a son of Mrs. Ri hard Stewart, of Egmondville, and Mrs. Y ung, the lady who lost her life, had been a reel - dent of the township of Hullett jfor any years before removing to Manitoba. The -any friends of the family in t4s o Unty *Will sincerely sympathise with Mr. St wart' on account of his bereavement and loss. There is no word yet as to the conditi n of Mrs. Stewart. • TUE PATRIOTIC CONCERT.—The co cert given in Cardno's hall, on Wedn eday evening last, under the auspices of the 33rd battallion band, in aid of th.e Can diem branch of the Red Cross South Af ican fnnd, was a splendid success in ever re- spect. Although the weather was any hing but favorable, being web both above and below, the hall was crowded with a ost enthusiastic and appreciative audi nee. The several numbers on the progra me were of a patriotic and appropriate har- actor, and were all so well rendered t • at it would be " invidiousito particularise." The manifest appreciation of the audience was the best evidence of the excellence of the entertainment, each selection on the pro. gramme receiving an enthusiastic en ore. Mayor Wilson presided, and opened wi h neat, patriotic address, which was foll wed by this programme : March, " Soldie e of the Queen," band ; song, " ITolunte rs," Miss Grace McFaul ; overture, " Riv Is," band ; recitation, •" To Canada and her contingents," by Miss H. I. Graham, lies Daisy Lewis ; trombone solo, "Deat of .Nelson," Mr. Thomas Murray ; song, "Her Majesty," Mr. W. G. Willis ; valse, 'In- amorata," band ; recitation, "The d um - mer boy," Mies Bessie Young; m rch, "Hero of Woking," band ; .song, An- other little patch of red," Mies McF el- ; olarionet duet, "Bull Finches," Messrs D. Campbell and W. Broddie recite, ion, "Absent minded beggar," by Kip ing, Mrs. J. C. Greig; baritone solo, " ong, long ago," Mr. S.a Watson ; comic s rig, "Dublin Fusileers," Mr. W. McLeod ; se- lection, "Bonnie Scotland," band. iss L Willson presided at the piano as ao om- penist The band wee but tn-fell stren th ; their iieleetions were appropriate and well rendered and they have few, if any e nate in the amateur class. Mrs. Greig, iss McFaul, Mr. McLeod and Mr. Willis are not strangers to Seaforth audiences ; hey ate. always favorites and materially in an- ced their popularity by the very effe aye rendering of their selections on thisoca- , span Mrs. Greig's, rendering of Kipl ng's "Absent Minded' Beggar" was per ect, bringing out, as it did, the best, point in this unique selection, and could not fail to muse the enthusiasm of all who h» ard it. Miss McFaul was in good voice, and the feeling *hich she put into her s lec- tions made them real to the audience, es Bei - ally so in " Another little patch of rd." This was Mese oung's first appearance be. fore an audience in Cardno's hall. She has natural gifts as an elocutionist, and her accurate and yet -unaffected renderin of "The drummer boy" was creditable to her ability and training, although the enc re, "Tho widow at old Windsor hall," as even more effective: At the close. of the programme the audience tnanifested t eir appreciation of the entertainment and the generosity of time who took part in i in giving their time and talents gratuito sly for so worthy an object, by a standing ote of thanks. • LOcAL BRIP,FS.—Mre. Park, who has I'ved for some years in the Aitcheeon house, be- tween Harpurhey and Roxboro has le sed the comfortable residence of idr. Wiltam Copp, in Egmondville, and will go there to live shortly.—Rev. Mr. Fortune, of Alvis - ton, preached in the Presbyterian churc in this town on Sabbath last. Mr. Fortun is an able and eloquent preacher. While h re, he was the guest of his uncle, Mr. Ge rge Paterson. Rev. Mr. McWilliams, of H m- ilton, will preach in the same church ext Sabbath.—The gold 'watch belonging to Miss Cook, of Egmondville, which was ost one night last week, was found the folio » ing day by Mr. Munroe and was returned to its owner, none the worse for the !melte .— lhe anniversary services in connection ith the Egniondville Presbyterian church, vill be held next Sabbath, and will be condact- ed at tho usual hours by Rev. 'John Ross, B. A., of Brussele. The annualtea meet- ing will be held on the followiug Monday evening, and in addition to the tea a Moat eiatortaining programme has been provided. —Mr. D. McLaren, of » Glenqaaich fa m, Hibbert, was the guest of his son, 1 r. John P. McLaren, for several days his week,—The poultry show closed on Fri( ay last. We had hoped to be able to publish the prize list this week, but as the se re - tars, was not able to have it ready, we re obliged to leave it over until text week --- Mrs. C. Fowler, of Killarney, Manito a, who is visiting friends in this vicinity j at now, was in town on Tueaday. Mrs. Fo l- er has resided in Manitoba ei hteen ye rs, and it is twelve years since she was in Huron. She formerly lived in Hull tt. Her many friends in these p rts will be delighted to see her looking so well. he ntends returning to her west rn home in bout a month.—Many of the o d friends of he Hettle family, in Hullett, ill regret, to ear of the sudden death of 1i rs. Hett e, whioh took place at her home in' Mints), Manitoba, on the 24th ult. Further par - Coulon 6f the sad event may be seen in our obituary oolumni—,Mise Eva Acheson, ot Ooderieh. visited her s ster, Mrs. J. C. Greig, this week.—A lady from the North- west who is visiting here at present, but who ha ei made a tour of Montreal, Toronto and other cities, says that the attires! of Seaforth have a better range of goodie at ore reasonable prices than any place, she has been in. Seadorbh Mereheets a e always u -tendate.—A friendly garne of ho key was ityed on the rink here on Mond y even - g,» etween Clinton 4ud the "ollegiate sti ule team, The re ult was t viotory f ro r boys by a scorteolf 7 !goals o 3.-0n atu day, at noon, seine gasoline leaked f om the tank which sePplies the engine in W. H. Willis' 'shoe fabtery and caught fire. Wheo noticed, the flatte was climbing the veal, and in a very short time things would have been serious. Fortunately, however, ie was noticed by one of the employees and e tinguished without the lid of the fire rtgadel—Mr. Harry Beattie,. barrister, son Of Mr, 4ames Beattie, intende opening up a low offiee in town.—There will be a meeting of the Leper mission oti Monday evening, at tie residence of Mrs. M. B. Smith.—Mesers, rtwein Se Abell have opened a new grocery • ore inIthe Carmichael block.—The rain of edneiday night and the accompanying mild weather have reduced the snow very oensiderably, and given the merehante a chance to get the sidewalks cleaned off in feont of their stores.--Medire. Alexander and Charles Broadfoot, Who were seriously ill with typhoid fever, are now recovering nioely.—Mr, W. K. Pearce, manager of the Dominion Bank, who Was, laid up with a sprained ankle for a couple of week; is now able, with the aid of crutches, to get down to lousiness.—Mrs. William Young, of alevelarid, Ohio, who has been visiting friends in this vicinity for some time, re- turned lorme on Monday last. —The arch- bishop f the Church of ngland in Canada, has appointed Sunday neXt as a d'ay of special intercession on b half of thaeBritish South Afrioa. In consequence of pecial service ill be held in St. church next 5 nday morning, at ktto which all are invited.—The ! ve taken place on sclay evening, was esday evening, on weather. If Old for Tueeday even - will turn out in Mr. McDougall a D. MeLean,of TUE nto • this week, sa- ng of the Canadian • third entertain- er Course -will be next. This prom - series, and the full n another column. hearty laugh, and are away, should entertainme ti. —Master Harry °turned from St. George, where for some ime, clerking in a cause 111 a Thomas 1). o'olo carnival which was to the skaeink rink on Th penstponed !until next T abcountj of unfavorable Frobs peep good weathe ieig, we hope our citizen large n 1.misers and give bumper iniuse.—Mr. W. Exeoserate, is in Tor tending the annual meet Press saociation.—Th !gent in the People's 8 given or Friday evening lees tote the best of the perticul ra can be seen All who w nt to enjoy -for the tine drive dull take in thi line has hp has bee store. , • .1 Croma y. BULTA SOLD.—Mr. D. MeLaren, of Glen - (Teich fitrm, recently sold to Mr. P. Curtin, o McGillivray, two thor ughbred Shorthorn bulls, ceming two years, for $185. As the price indicates,. they are good animals, and will sustain the reputati n whioh Mr. Me - Laren has so well earnod3 of being a suocess- ft1l thoroughbred stock b eeder. NOTES.—The annual nterdenominational ✓ Ily of the Young Pe ple's Societies, of ibbert, will be held i , the Presbyterian cliurch here on Friday evening, February 11th. The topics for th evening are well o omen, and will no doub prove interesting a d edifying to both yo ng and old, all of wjhom are invited to ttend.—Mr. John B ling, of Dakota, aft r many years ab- s noir, is visiting the ace es of his youth, and is the guest of Mr. and rseeDonald Park. Mr. Burling is another o the young Canad- ians who, by pluck ,and perseverenee, has s weeded in making a c inforteble home in t e far west.—Miss Jew tte of Brussels is ii the village, visiting her brother.—Mr. A fred Miller has return4d to Torontoofter a ehort lacation at home • Usbor e. DEATH OF A PIONE nee -Mention was m de last week of the death of William J ckell, of the Londo Road. The de - eased gentleman was b rn in 1833, in the o unty of Durham, Eng! nd. In 1860 he c me, to Canada and li ed for two years n an Port Hope. He th n came to Huron a d settled on the farm ' f the late Thomas L mb. He was a man o the strictest in- te ray and by his kindly and retiring dis- pdsition made many frie ds. In 1865 he m rried Essy, daughter of the, late William O se, of Exeter. He ha enjoyed he best ofl health until stricken b the fatal malady which brought his life to a close. A loving wife, five sons and four aughtere see left to mourn his lees, viz James, at home; William and Charles,lof Ohio; Roden, of Hamilton; Allen (tee.che ) Usborne ;1 Mrs, E. P. Howe, Toronto; Blanche (t acher) Michigan ; Adelaide (te cher) Hay and L ura at Nome. The f, neral on J nuary 29th was largely atte • ded, shoivin the es eetn in which the --d parted was held. The pall -bearers were the five sons a ready mentioned and Mr. E. P. Howe, son -i -law. • Bruceflel • B. R. HIGGINS, Bruoefi Id, Notary ubtio Coeveyancer, Fire and Life 1 • suranoe &gen . Any arntount of money to loan at 6- er cent., on first-class tarn security. Mortgages d awn and money ad. vabeed free of expense to t le bbrrower. Also a limited amount of private uncle ,at 6 :,per. cent. At home every morning and Wednesday el oech wellc. Several good farms or sale. 167 0001, SUEEP.—Mr, N. S. Hawkshew, of Glenworth, the avoll nown Caeadian breeder and importer of Shropshire iiheep, recently got an order rsheat-ling! ewes frem an American breerle .j He came , up to M. Hector Reid's flock a d saw he had the kind he wented and pu chased twelve of them at a good price, M • riawksha* says Me. Reid h s an ideal Sh pshire flock. plitiReit NOTES. —The aerament of the Lord's Super will .be ispensed in the Peesbytetifte church on Sebbeth next, Feb- ruery Mill at 11 a. m. I The preparatory service wit be held on the Frida.y pre eding at I 2:30 . e. ., and thankegivieg sere' e on .th a follow]. g Monday, at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Die Moffet ook the servicies in the h on Sunday P esby- andenthesiastically preee ted ‘ the chime of torian chin. rt, and ver ably th Bible nd Tract So iiety, by showing th sum* of the work one and the need of helper. BRIEFS.—Good aleighin and fine w ather is Making everything livelier arid brighter. .Ali the roads from north, sou h, east and weet are pouring in their loads f saw logs, and the mill yard will soon b full.—Mr. David Baird, who has been vis ting friends in ,this vicinity for the past few weeks, has returned to his home in St Paul, Min- neeota.—Mr. T. Fotheringham, of Gerrie, spent a few days under the pat ntal roof.— Every one is eagerly looking f r encourag- ing! news from South Africa, an hence the daily papers are in great deman . It is ex- peeted that each day will bring the news of the relief of the gallant force in Ladysmith. We revolt from the thought that they }Mould be left to the tender me cies of the enemy. • Staffa. BRIEFS.—Miaa Polly Gregge ie spending a few days with her parents in Wa ton.—Mrs. (Dr) Hutchison is at present o n the sick ist—Mr. and Mrs. Barton, »oif Seaforth, and Miss Lucy Jeffery, of Bu alo, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Jeffery.— Mini Charity Worden, of Dublin, and Miss Millie Williams, spent a few days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1 1 , Werden.—Mr. Arehie M 'tacit Stretford, Is epending a fele days wi h hi brother, Mr. .I. Miller.—Rev. Mr. tout of Ki ton, offieiated in Grace church Sunday m ruing last. At the clone he sidmin stared holy communion. Rev. Mr. Dohert took Mr. Stout's duties at Kirkton.—As fit, was quarterly meeting at Zion Sunday m rning there was no service in the Methodist church in the evening. ' Our pastor, Rev. Mr. Nethercott, addressed the people- at the close of the service. He also administered holy communion, but owing to the stormy weather the crowd was not very large. • Hullett. A Goole BArs,.—The auction sale of Mr. J. H. Wheatley, on the 13th concession of Hullett, last week, as very successful. Despite the stormy werither, there was a large crowd present. .i idding wile I vely, o and good prices were tained. The hole sale footed up to the siug sum of $1,775. The hammer was wielded by those well- known and veteran iluotioneers, Meson. Charles Hamilton, of Blyth, and Thomas Brown, of Seaforth, Mr. Wheatley has now removed into Harlobk, where be . will open out a store and blacksmith shop, and where he should do it good business. • Belgrave. PRESJIYTERISMISK.—Belgrave Pr byter- ian church has issued its annual report for 1899. The session consists of R,ev W. T. Hall, pastor, Donald Meiklejohn, James Ferguson, John McCallum, James C nning- ham and William Whiteman'tr. asurer. 'P. W. Scott is secretary of the co gregin thin and George Taylor treaiurr The present number of families is 64; number of members 135. Missionary contributions amounted to $172.55. The financial report shows receipts of $820,88, with expenditure of $769.45, leaving it balancis of $51.43 on hand. During the year a new church was erected, for which the total receipts were $3,946.22. The Womena' Foreign Mission- ary Society raised $75 32 and the Sabbeth . school 558 81. The Ladies' Aid was nob idle as was evidenced by receipts of $321.44, most of which was expended in furnishing the new church. - The work appears to' be prospering under the care ot Rev. W. T. Hall. Walton. Nares.—eir. W. H. Kerr, of Br allele will preach in Duff's church next 5 nday morning.—Mr. R. H. Ferguson has pur- chased a Gernhard Heintzman piano front Gourley, Winter & Leeminge, Toro to.— Mrs. Hewitt is seriously ill at presene, but we hope to hear of a complete regovery soon.—Last Saturday evening the ohoir and a number of the members of Duff's church assembled at the home of Mies Anni For- luson, and presented her : with a ads* ress and a igold -watch and chain in ecoge ition of her services as organist. T e ad- rese was read by Me. A. MeQuaig. leliss• Ferguson was taken entirely by surpri e but Made it brief reply, in which she exp essed, her thanks to the whole congregati n for their kindness to her, and mentione the choir especially, among whom the most feietidly relations had always existed. i Dashwood. ELECTION.—The Junior Young Peoplea' Assbeis.tion met on the 27th of January for the purpose of electing it new staff of offi- cere. They are as follows : President, Trasa Miller ; vice-president, SamuellWint- zel i reoording secretary and treaeurer, Oliver Greybeil ; corresponding secretary, Lily Hartleib ; organise, Flossie! Snell ; assistant organist, Ida Goetz; librarians, Alvin Nicholson, Solomon Milr. ITEMS.—Mr. Edward Edigh ffer is spend- ing a few days at his broeher' ,—Mr. Wit- - liam Kleinstiver is again engaged as clerk at Mr. John Halles.—Mr. John Smith is very low at present, but we hopesoon to hear of his recovery.—Mr. Fred 8hettler, who has been in Sarnia or tia pest few months, was under the parental roof on Sunday,—Mrs. Miller, forrnerljyof.vre 14th concession died at the House Refuge on Friday night. The funeral w s conducted by Rev. Eagert. I . Philadelphia.1 DOTS.—Owing to the reeenti anew storea, business has been at a standstil , but is now in full blast, as roads and wee her are both favorable.—Mr. J. C. Mafia' eh is busily engaged getting in logs while the sleighing lasts. He has Mr. C. Elliott employed as foreman.—The party at Mr.A. Ibrechts' on Monday evening last proved a decided suc- cess.—Mr. II. Howard, of rysdale, was the guest of Mr. H. Stack an4l family, the other evening.—Mr. Jacob S ith, who for the past couple of weeks has been visiting his parents, intends leaving f r Detroit on Saturday next —Mr. W. Daw on has pur- chased a pure bred colie dog rom Mr. W. J. Howard, of Drysdale. A y one wish- ing to occurs a good dog woul do well to give Mr. Howard it call.—M . J. Dawson and Mr. J. Schilbie, who intend ping ex- tensively into the pig business, have secured a fine Chester White sow from Mr. James Delgaty, of the Bronson line, Statiley.—Miss Lizzie Stelck intends taking a trip to Pigeon, Michigan, in the 'near future.—Mr. Thomas Johnston, jr., paid Mr. 8. Schnell a flying visit recently.—Mr. Jacob and Miss Sarah Smith paid their sister, Mrs. E. Westlake, of the Sauble line, a visit one day last week. • Brussels. ITEMS,—The Patriotic doncerti held Brussels last Friday evening, proved a grand success, not only in a crowded house, but financially, $228 !being realized. Brussels will not be behina.—The 'eurlerie will play in Wingham Thiirsday afternoon, against Lucknow and Kincardine. The winners will go to St. Ms.rys.—Quite a number of horses were ,aold last Thuradiiy at the monthly faire but the crowd was not so large as usual, owing to- the -bad roads.— Mr. Peter Scott hes disposed of his pacing mare "Lucy," to Hugh Stewart, of the 16th concession, Grey. A big price was received.—Mr. Thomas MeLeughlin, of Brussels, and Mrs. Neal, of Weltoes pur- chased new Gerhard Heintzman pianos this week. This makes the number of pianos sold in this district since October, foot up to twelve, besides a large number of organs.— Mr. Anderson, of Dungannon late of South Africa, will lecture in Brussels, in the near , future, Under the auspices of the Public Library.—Dr. Gunn, of Clinton, was in Bees - eels, on a! professional visit on Wednesday.— Milliard Cardiff, who has been in the hospi- tal at Toronto for the last two months, ar- rived borne on Wednesday, but improve- ment is very slight —Philip Ament has purchased the yearling colt, "Lord Fergu- son," dam from Florence G., from James O'Leary, for $210,—Harry Downing is home from Harrieton, where he has been working. He has taken it pdsition with N. Gerry, in the hardware atere.—The hockey match, played here on Tiesday last, between Lis- towel and Brussels, resulted in a victory for Brussels by it score of 8 t� 7. Our boys play in Wroxeter Thursday. CHURCH WORK,. —At the annual congre- gational meeting of Melville church, Brae- , aele, reports were received from the various departments of church Work and were of a very satisfactory charecter, showing the church to be in a prosperous condition. Following are some of the facts gleaned : No. of families, 200; Members added to • roll, 37; removed from I roll, 30 ; present membership, 430; envelope collections, 51,689.60 ; loose collections, $169.32. Sal- aries Pastor, $1,200; treasurer, 535; oaretaker, 575; organist, 516.66, for two months; organ blower, 510; taxes, 528; wood and light, $56.29 ; repairs, 549.48. nese, along with other expenditures, foot up to 51,652, leaving a balance of $213 in the treasury. Melville Sabbath school and the district schools have 481 oflioas and teachers; average attendance of seholars, 252; average abtendance of scholars at church, 145. Contributed by atiltool to Tract Society, 54.56; Sick Children"' Hos- pital, $30 45; Century Fund, -519.65; mis- sion'', 521.04; Pointe -Aux -Tremble school, $25 ; » achool impplies, $44.6Q; !Wanes), $53 3L »Young People's Society peed $50 to miner's mission. The Mission, Band raised 516; the Womens' Foreign Mission- ary Society, $136.73. Klondike nurses fund, $8.25 ; Merriton church, 518.55; c ongre- gational quarterly contributions fee mis- sions, $291.05, with special individuel con- tributions ot $2L Total raised by congre- gation for ordinary purposes, $1 03.92 ; manse fund, 5389.21 ; missionary nd be- nevolent schemes, 5647.98; Sabina school purposes, 5102.19; Young Peoples' °date' of Christian Endeavor, $56.72, aggricgating $2,911.94. Rev. John Rose, B. ., has been pastor for over 20 years. He and the congregation are to be congratulated on the fact that they are entirely out of deht with tli it comfortable surplus.—In the near future a new chum& will have to be erec ed, as the present aecommodation is inecleg ate. e Blvth. Does.—The Bank of Hamilton has moved into the building formerly oceuped by Messrs. Denstead Brothers hardware store. —Mr. James Coming, who has conteolled a a butcher shop here for the past pier, has sold oue to Heffren Brothers.—Mr. Ed. Campbell spent a day with Goderieh friends. —The next monthly fair will be held on February 13th.—Miss Sadie &nigh, cot Ged- erioh, visited Blyth friends for a feW days 1 this week. Lumley. NOTES.—Mr. Dewney, of BrockvillP, is at present visiting hit cousin', the ' esters. James and Samuel Horton.—Me. 1eid, of Hartiston, is at present on a visit to his sister, Mrs. .1'. Ryckman.—Mies Lffst, of Kinlose, is visiting relations herein—, Mies Sheppard. of Hansen was the guest of Miss Maud Glenn part, of last .week.—Olifford Whitlock is suffering from a severe lettack of pneumonial—Jamere the youngest tem of Mr. WilliamEarl, is suffering f om a __. sprained ankle, the result of skating. , , Morris. Noiss.—Millard Cardiff is ill. ---A number of children are on the sick list,—The young- est child of B. Allcock, 6th line, was. buried on Friday of last week.—te Michie ni home on a visit from flespler, Waterloo county.— Sleighing is spoiled in many places en ac- count of the high snow bank!..Auction sales are- getting • numerous.—H. Money, 5th line. will have a sale on the 22nd of February, preparatory to leaving for !Mani- toba.—Who was it said we would have only eighteen days sleighing this winter? Sodom. NOTES.—The right-of-way law seems to be little understood by persona hip,ttling heavy loads. Evidently the drivers **era to think that they have the right to the whole road way as against light or unleaded teams. Many complaints have been made about this practice, but if they would con- sult the statutes they would find thffeir, bad no right for so doing.—Mr. William garrie has disposed of his farm and stock, aidin moving to the Northwest about the middle of March. They will be greatly missed in League and Sunday school here. Tuckersmith. EAST END.—Mr. Henry Chesney bad a very successful wood bee last Tuesday after. noon. The boys with their saws an4 axes worked like Trojans until supper wee an- nounced, when all repaired to the !hoes° where an appetising spread was awaiting them. After doing ample justice te the inner man the tables were cleared and the evening was spent in dancing and other ainusements until the wee sma' hours,' when all left for home having spent a very !pleas- ant evening.—Mies. M. Mae Sproae iff visit- ing friends in Ashfield. Zurich. COLLINS & STANI3TIRT, bairisters, convey- ancers, notaries, Ito., Exeter', Ont. R. H.100111118 and J. G. Stenbury, B. A., (late with MeCarthy, Osier & Co,, barristers, Toronto). 184841 BRIEFS. --Mr, Marbin» Sohweitzer and wife have returned home again from,' their visiting trip east. They were well _pleased to see their friends once more.—Mrs. C. Kibler and daughter left last Wednesday for their horne in Cavalier, North Dekota, after a two months' visit here.—Mr; end Mrs. John Bradley left last Wednesday for their home in Cavalier, North Diiketa.— We had fine sleighing for a few doe, but last Wednesday's rain somewhat spoiled it again.—Rev. C. S. Finkbeiner had five evening meetings at S. Ranies this week.— We congratulate Mr. F. Hess, sr., on being one of the lucky men appointed as county auditors. We think the board made a good selection.—Mr. Charles Bossenberryi who has been in Vegan Michigan, has retiurned home. (From an Occasional Correspondent.) J 0mA:see-Rev. Mr. Finkbeiner has cloned the revival meetings in the Evan- gelical church here.—We have an -abund. eine ot snow, which has made the sleighing splendid.—Mies Maggie Well has gone to Exeter to visit her aunt.—Mr. Ed. Bonen- berry is laid up with a sore leg having run against the cross bar of his cutter.—Mr. Wee. Schoellig has sold his fine carriage horse to Mr, Robert Ross, of the Lendon Road, for the handsome sum of 5140. He 18 a good colt and Mr. Ross says he is the best carriage horse be aver handled.—Mr, W. Schoellig has again bought:a fine 2-yearold colt. Wes. always keeps something goed.— Mr. C. Boesenberry returned home a ew days ego from Saginaw, Michigan, where he has been engeged in a hardware steare. —Miss Maggie Holtzman has opened a dress making ehop in 0. Merner's block.—Busi- nese ie brisk in our town at present. ' • Varna. LW:Al:45,-4s Sunday next, the llth inst., is set apart by his Lordship, the BishoP, for a special service throughout the Doniinion of Canada, on behalf of the British soldiers now engaged in the South African war, the offertory will be in aid of the Patriotic Fund. Service in St. John's church at 6:30 p m., the Rev. Mr. Jennings, pastor, offioiating.—We are pleased to say! that Mr. Clarke, of the Babylon line, is improv- ing nicely.—Mr. Philip Murray es filling his ice house this, week and is bound to keep cool next summer. --The concert under the auspices of SteJohn's church will be held on Tuesday evening next in the town ball. The committee aro putting forth an extra effort to make le a grand success.—Mr. George and Mi@s Maud Andrews' have been visiting their uncle at Fullerton last Week. —Mr. Charles Jblueston has been laid up for a week, He ran a nail into his hand and blood poison set in. Hie arm swelled up and the doctor lanced it. He is on the mend and we hope to see him around again 0 0 11 , • Farquhar. COLL1Ns & STANBIJRY, barristers, convey - encore, notariee, eto., Exeter, Ont. R. H. Collins and J. G. Stanbury, B. A., (late with McCarthy; Osier Co.. barristers, Toronto). D. HAY Commiseioner, Conveyancer, wills, mort- gages ancl deeds drawn up. Money loancil it the lowest rates of interest. Loaeas.---Miss Rose Passmore, of near Churchville, the third daughter of, Mr. Thomas Pannier°, was visiting her ‘ao- quisintances and friends here the beginning of this week:—Mr. Robert Hoggarth, reeve of Ribbed, and his wife were the guests of FEBRUARY 9, 1900 IT IS NOW TIME To Secure Some Of „The Best Effects Shown in HOIEBPUNS. aRgAukattl,liigsairLeA A fortunate transaction gives us a very choice eeleetion of the very latest designs;shown in homespun's. We, made special arrangement to have an early shipment of these geode so they are now to band and on side. Very noticeable among them are some small cheeks and tweed patterne which make a striking contrast when placed alongside the larger plaids, with their -deep rich colorings, which are still in vogue. Some skirt ends which are placed on ditiplay seem to. be commanding special at- tention. The most conspicuous mong these are styled: THE VICTORIA THE ABERGELIAE THE MoDONALD THE LADYSMITH Although our stook of homespines is not yet. complete, there is a good assortment of the choice patterns so any anticie pating buyers would not ace unwisely. in making their selection at once, be- fore some other persons have pur- °hated the ends that would just have - suited them. We are showing Rome New Attractions Main and Fancy • Cloths They are just the correct things for early spring wear and make handsome Tailor -Made Costumes. Enough Said In all the mercantile advertieemettts of the different papers during the past month to haform any lady just what can be had in made up whitewear garments so we will just mention a few facts concerning the white cottonunderweae that this store sells. It is just the very pink of perfection and you may thank your good fortune, that the tedious and fussy work of making such garments is past It is brought here from the best source, and the price is only a trifle eriore than the cost of the cambric and embroid- ery. The fit and finish of every garment is about perfect,, being made by the nimble fingers bf hundred,' ot young ladies whoare experts in the art, of fine needle work. Call and see what it very Isrge assortment we have, and let us explain how you. can save money by biiying your under- wear at this store. Special Offerings. Of NIGHT GOWNS, -CORSET COVERS, DRAWERS, SKIRTS, CHEMISE, APRONS. Prints We have put on sale about 100 piecee of new wash prints, which are very new and pretty in their patterns. The colors are warranted fast. You, may soak them in water, rub them with strength and have no fear of bad_ results. Prices are5c, 7....1;c-, 8e, 10c and 124e. . . . The • • • E. illeFAUL Dry Goods Co. C4th's Greatest Cash Dry Goods Store. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hay on Monday last -- Rev. Mr. A. Grant, of St Marys, Who is appointed to ipeak in behalf of the Century Fund in this district, preached in the - Thames Road Presbyterian church last Sun- day morning.—Messrs. M. White, of the Exeter Times, and W. R. Davis, editor of the Mitchell Advocate, attended the anima meeting of the:Usborne and }fibbed Mutual Fire Insurance Coinpeny, held here in the public hall on Monday last The latter took a very active part in the discussions of the business of the company. Mrs Davis, besides being the proprietor and editor of it live local paper, is a farmer and has insur- ance in this company on his farm property to the amount of 53,300. We will watolt with interest Which of the two editors wilt get the big part of the company's rprinting to do. If the flattering remarks that Mee Davis paid to some of the members of the board count for anything he should stand the best chance,—Mr. and Mrs. H. Borland passed throngli here on Tuesday morning ett their way to Fullerton village to spend tbo day with Mrs. McNeil, the latter's mother- -Mi. Thomas Hunkine and wife left liere on Monday for Logan to spend a day or two. with Mr. H. Hunkin. e - Thep By A 1 o T e The Our Any - We I The Te • 001i