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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1900-12-21, Page 8THE HITRON srrdR DECEMBER 21. 1900, awe.. A FEW HINTS FOR XMAS GIFTS. TO BE HAD AT - PAPST'S BOOKSTORE At prices not equalled by any ;other earn. STLRLING NOVELTIES STIRLING TABLEWARE CUT GLASS EB NY GOODS SILVERWARE FINE CHINA FAI‘CY LAMPS BRASS AND ONYX TABLES FANCY JARDINERS LEATHER GOODS I FINE r-uRSES BIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS FINF BOUND BOOKS FANCY CALENDARS PHOTO ALBUMS - GAMES TOYS DOLLS Good, stock of above and of many other SPECIAL Mk to see our SPECIAL h5c and 500 TABLES of Mina and Fancy Goods. bargainto be foundthere. REMEMBER PAPST'S TH E PLAC BOOKSTORE, SUFI:MTH, DOMINION BANK CAPITAL (Paid Up), REST, SEAFORTH - $1,500,000. $1,500,000. BRANCH, Main Street, Seaforth. A 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 DEPART M ENT. -I nterest allowed on deposits of One Dollar and upwards. RS. tIAYS, W. K. PEARCE, Solicitor Manager. Grand Trunk Railway s'Y-sr=ivr. Xmas. And New Year's Holidays Round trip tickets will be issued at Single Fare for Christmas going 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th, valid to return on or before 26th. Or for fare and a third you have from the 21st until the 27th, inclusive. The same rates and limits apply to New Years also. Teachers and pupils have the usual fare and a third going December 8th to 31st return- ing on Gr before January 20th. Excursion and other tiakete alwaye issued the previous day for early trains. W. SOMERVILLE, Agent Commercial Building, SEAFORTII. 1645 W., N. AVA.TSON'S AGENCY. NORTH MAIN STREET SEAFORTH. DEeeeit IN -FIRST CLASS SEWING MACHINES - RAYMOND AND WHITE Aleosewing machine perts, eupplies, needles, at- taehrefteate and oil. All kinds of Sewing ma:Mines repaired promptly, drupe reasonable. General Fire and Life Insurance Agent. Only flret clan companies repreSented. - Agent for the Toronto General TrustCorporation. Money aciva.noeci on Mem aid town property, at -low rates- of ieterest, and ohargeo low. w.3s_rTscoN, NORTH MAIN ST., SEAFORTH, - 1630 XMAS. GIFTS. • Why be carried away by fine printed catelogues when at Counterhe the old reli- able headquarters far Christmas gifts, you will find the real thing. A fine and well selected stock of Watehes, Clock, Diamond and other gem rings. Solid gold brooches, pendante, etiek, pins set with real pearls, sterling silver novelties, gold and gold filled speotaeles and eye glasses, purses, brushes and combs. All goods sold by us engraved free of charge. Mutter's Jewelry Establishment, • SEAFORTH. W. e. eerNTER, • - - Manager. IF YOU CANNOT poseibly arrange to spend the Winter. Term in our College, from Jenuary e2nde do the net best thing and take a Practical Course By Mail. After several months' preparation Wt are now able to offer first-olass instruc- tion iu Book-keeping and Bueinese_Forms, Pernianehip, Shorthand, Etc., by Mail. Feem a reliebIe school , with eleven regular teachers and a good reputation for benefit work you may expect good results. Write for oertieuhers. Central Business College. ' TORONTO, i W. H. SHAW, Principal.' Yonee ad Gerrard ete., Toronto. 1686-62 OPTICAL GCODS flow about a peir of spectacles for a Name preasant to some Gf your friends who /nay peed them. You can pur- chase them now and after Xmas we wtltcxamine their eyes and change glass #e free ef charge. I Ar THE OPTICAN AND JEWELLER SEAFORTH. Winter Term Open i Jan. 2, 1901 ee-417-17P4 STRATFORD, ONTARIO. The demand made upon us during the last three years by business colleges for our gra- duates to take positions as teachers in their eehouls, has been exectlysix times the supply. Surely this is convincing proof that ourchvork is of the very highest grade. Our students are highly successful ie getting good posi- tions with bueiness firms. Write for hand- some catalogue. W. LT. ELLIOTT, Principal. 444.5 DISTRICT - MATTERS. Eke non txpositOv. HOCKEY. -The annual meeting of the hockey club was held on Friday evening last, When officers were elected for •the coining season and other business in connection 'with the re -organization • transeoted. The team will enter the Huron league, which is com- posed of Clinton, Goderich, Wingham and Seaforth. They will have a strong tea ,and should land the ahainpionehip. The f How- ing are the officers eleoted : President H. R. Jackson,. vice-ptesident, T.J. Stephens; secretary, J. 'Pangman ; treasurer, Hoaie Thompson ; committee, Walter B ker, Thos. Johnston, H. Cline, D. McLeod and H. Colbert. , A GOOD MAYOR. -The London tieer says : "In the past London ha many good mayors. It is safe to say, ever, that this city never bad a mayo secured the good wilt of -the citizens ally and of those immediately asso with him to a greater extent than has Rumball during the past year. Mayor ball does not appearJn any way to striven for popularity, but by his str elver - had how - who °nen iated ayor Rum - have ight- forward, manly course -to have secured it. He has not aimed at display, but, apparent- ly, as each question came up for consider- ation, has given it his best judgment; and by his genial treatment of those around him has had his views well supported." L The Advertiser further suggests that he be lelect- ed far a second term by acclamation, which I will, no doubt, be done. Mayor RUmball is an old Huron boy, which amply accounts ' for the many good qualities which ,make him so popular and useful. THDRO P 0 HBRED CATTLE. --Mr. Hector Cowan, of Parana, Iowa, who has been in this vicinity for some weeks purchasing thoroughbred Durham cattle, left for! home on Thursday. The following are sOrne of the purchases which he made': Six heifers from Mr. Weber, of Hay,near Dashwood; five heifers from Mr. Isaac Salkeld, Gode- rich townehip ; two heifers from Mr John eifers one e bull , from owan Wilson, Gorrie ; one bull and two from Mr. Samuel Johnston, Fordwic cow from Mr. David Milne, Ethel; o and three cows, all imported animal Mr. John Isaac, of Markham. Me. is a cousin of Mr. James Cowan, cif Me- Killop, near Seaforth, and is an old Me- Killop boy. He is extensively engaged in 'cl- has cotch mend the breeding of thoroughbred cattle a made a success of it. Ile says the strains are now .th e fashion and co the highest price& He says times are good in the Unite Suttee and money • plentiful, and as a co sequence, business is booming, • Tow. Cotes' --Ata special- mee nig of the town coun il, held on Saturday e ening last, a by-laev, ppointing polling places and deputy -returning officers, was adopted as follows : For the north ward, Caitfulatore, Henry Beattie, deputy returning officer ; east ward, town hall, Wm. Elliott, deputy ; south ward, 0. C. Willson's store, 0. C. Willson, deputy. A.ccaunts to the amount - of $145 were passed end ordered to be paid. A communication from Mr. R. S. Hays, solicitor for Margaret McGinnis, asking damages from the tenon on account of the high level of the granolithic side walk con- structed in front of her property, was re- ceived. The council declined taking any ac- tion in the matter. Th a tender of Mr. S. Neely', for 25 cents per hour for snow plow- ing, was accepted. The financial statement of the peat year was submitted by the fin -- mice committee and adopted. This report - shows that a balance of about $1,100 will be , carried forward on the -right sicle of thet ledger for next year. After • some other businees of minor importance the council adjourned. •. • ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. -The annivers- ary services in the first Presbyterian church; Seaforth, Were held on Sabbath last. The services were conducted by Rev. Professor Cavan, D. D., of Knox college, Toronto, who preached two most able, earnest, but simple sermons, to large con- gregations. This is the first time Profeesor Cavan has been in eaforth, aud we have no doubt but many sere pleased to have this opportunity of liste ing to one who occupies so high and honored a position in the church, and we are sure that all who heard, him on Sunday will be very pleased to have another opportunity of listening to him. -The anniversary tea meeting was held on Monday evening. The weather was favIer- able, the rondo good and there Was _a large turn out of both country and toWnepeople, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The refreshments were in abundance and of the best and the ladiee left nothing,to be de- sired in this respect, while the literary and musical feaet was qually attractive end satisfying. The chair was occupied by -the pastor, Rev. Mr. Larkin, and excellent practical eiddreeses were delivered by Rev. Mr. Russell, of the Methodist church ; Rev. Mr. Shaw, of Egmondvillc, andRev. Mr. Muegrave, of McKillop, •who is a prince among tea meeting speakere, The Musical part of the programme wae conepicuously meritorious, and the choir, aei3isted by Mrs. John Hogg and Miss McFaul, did themselves special credit both on Sunday and Monday evening, while the solos of Miss Grace, Me- Faul, on Mondey evening, veere much and deservedly admired. The occasion was a most pleaeant, successful and profitable one, and must have been as pleasing t� the worthy pastor as ,it- wag reditable to all who took part io it., The proceeds amhinet-; ed to about $175. • A NEW PARISH PRIEST. -The Clinton News -Record of last' week says : Rev. -Father McMenamin, who about the first of the New Year will take charge of the newly organized Clinton parieh, is of Scotch -Irish origin, his father being a native of Glitegow, Scotland, and his mother of Donegan, Ire. land. Rev. Father McMenamin was !born in 1857 in the city of Montreal, where his father is siiperintendent in Redpath's Sugar refinery, and has been in the employ of that firm for nearly 50 years. Rai. Father/Mc- Menamin was educated in St. Mary's J6iuit College, Montreal, and began his theologi- cal studies in the Grand Seminary in the same city, but completed them at the Grand Seminary, at Sherbrooke, where h'e was or- I damed in 1883. His first year in the miniatry he spent in that diocese. , but °Wing 1 to failing health, he went to the diocese of Halifax, where he labored with that energy and zeal that has characterized his role rninietry. Hth is parish was upon e Atlan- tic coast, was 64 miles long, and consisted of four inissios and churches. The district ' was rough, rocky and exposed to the sterms of the Atlantic, but Father McMenamin went over it once a month, .and sometimes two or three times. There was not a• kmile of railway in the parish, so that he had to drive over the whole field. He remained there for 5 successful years, and until the • arduous labors began to tell upon his health when ho was transferred to the. LoOdon diocese, where he has been for 11 years. His first appointment was Maidstone pullet), in Essex, and afterwards the town of Sim- coe, where he remained for four years, and until he was sent to Ridgetown. At the latter place he erected a fine residence' end organized a new parish, and after he had all completed hiseesuperior requested him to take charge of 8t. Augustine and the mis- sions of Blyth and Wingham. That wee a year and a half ago, and -during that time Father McMenamin has beccme very popu- lar with his people among whom he bas since labored and they regret parting with him, but he 119.8 been appoiz4ted to Clinton i pariah to endertake the building of a a palnehial residence. Hia previous under- takings have been crowned with success, and there is no 'doubt but that this 'one will be, Imo. • COAL OIL. -Highest .grade of Sarnis prinao white Coall 011 at 15 cents per Olen. Raio a Witsosi Hardie re Merchants, Seaforth. 1723-1 'ENNEDY B tos., Seaforth, for all kinds of Xwai moats ankt poultry. Come and dee vtir die. plai on Saturday night. Hexer:De firms , Bu-ohers. _ 1 ' 1723-1 et New Yeer's bight apart, iti the date Of he Band concert,' in Cerdn is' hell, Seaforth. Olirfton Quartette Club and best lobed talent. 1723-1 Presb_yteril Book of ‘Prarse, the new size, Just publish d, largo pri if in a smell book at Mei- Wiloon'e, Seafertle 1 1723-1 11 books rntistbe retirned to the Sea- fortb Library by the last Saturday in the old year, undjor penalty of 1. fine, so as to allow boek I to be 'srrafngcd for i he i4few Year.- 1723-2 , he climax of the confectioners art, New- por ohocoletes, sold only by Beattie, the Confection- er, ot the Grocer', Seaforth. 1723-1 ots offline goods and books at reduced prk1ee at Alex. loon's, Seaforth. , 1728-1 hoice roll iutter_ 20e dried apples, and fo v wanted. Raw -furs wanted, No, 1 Mink or Fox 83. G. E. King, Wingham. - 1723,tf - LOTHING 11),EPARTM,ENT. - 200 pairs of me 's *pant ,, all eles, regular 81.50, made from good hea y Irish frieze Only one pair to 'a oustomee, .whi e they last 85 per pair. LI, B. Gunn, Seaforth. 17nl etch • for particulars of the 33rdRe-gi- me t Band conceet on Now Year's night, It Mil be the concert of the Vaean.. . 17234 Ms and toys cheapest and , best at Alex. Wil en's, Seeforth. 1723-1 s Beattie, the tobamoniet's6 idea of com• fort for the home loving man is good lemoking mster- ial,. cedt et he thi Jk that a teety .bit of confection, - mor especially a this semen, ie the copestone of hoale comfort for the lady of ete h me. - Beatttio, the, onfeet,oner, not the Grocer, has the finest line of chocolates that ever won gc ad will, in the town. . • • 1723-1, D ity Cr 00 DS DEPARTaf ENT. e-100 ladies' inandes at lest, then half price. Yon cannot afford , to pale Gunn',' . * - 1723-1 . Remember that you were alWays thought- ful enough to buy your wife n ee confectionery Red bonbon, when he W39 yoF r sweetheart, Beattie, the Cmfectioner, not the Grocer' will fill your wants. , 1 ! - • 1723-1 The eweetest sweets in town, candy, nuts and fruit; arriving In abunda c) foroholiday trade at Beattie Bro3., Gwen!, seaforth. • 172 .-1 The, Clinton Quartet, e Club and best local talent at the Band oo aert in Cardao'e hall, Seaforth, on NeW Year's night. Keep this date in mind and watch' or further p eticulare. 17231 For Christai look up R. Willie footwea &•Son'S'ad o Ebony brushes with ei with your monirain at Al It is not that Beattie not the Grocer, le cleverer, t he simply/knows 'a good thin ie tKe reason he bee pinned hi Newport Ch000lates. They a at iipecialprices page 6 of this Issue. 1723-1 ver plates engraved ' x. Wilson's, Seaforth. 1723-1_ the Confectioner, an any other person, when he sees ft, that fa.th to the mei-Helot e the best. 1723-1 pew and po ket bibles, prayer andilaymn booksat Alex. Wil •on's, Seaforth. 1723-1 C-a0cERY D14w1tBTTEs . -One ton of the best royal mixed !candy to be sold until aft r Xmas. for 60 per pound. B. B. Gum, Seaforth. 172,31 The last call before 0 ristmas telling you that we still have some great bargains to cffer you in staves, both new and seco d hand and all fully guaranteed, They are going fast but some of the best- till remain. The prices will surprise you, S. 1723-1 Muliett & Co., Seeforth. . Just picture the gentl and pleasant smile of your wife -ieh n she find that you have been thoughtful enoug t6 buy he emiugh oranges and confectionery to lace on an ornament her Xthas. ]vilithave a large took of Celitornia Naval Oranges teble. Reattie, ;he Centel:Aner, not the Groper, i and Ne erport Cho olatee. 1 172311 CIARPET . SNyEEPERS. Save labor, save cart ete, clea•1 wo k, no dust. We sell the Bi sal only , in all grade. Reid &'% ilson, Seaterth. . - 1723 1 . A meal. at this season- is not compl te without a fruit dish of nice oranges. Beattie, the Confectioner, not the Grocer, will be able to n eet your wants this season. 1723 1 . ur amounte for1900 re now ready 4nd tho e not wishing' them' to go hrough the Poe, 0tjie kinctiy call at the store before the 29th inst., for afte thet date we will mail the balance. S. Mul ett & C Seaforth. 1723 1 OOT WAR,MERS.-W feet while driving'vvhen by bu man Broe. Footwariner you driv ng as sitting by the fire. fort • 1723 y have freez ng ing and using a eh - an be as comfort ble Reid & Wilson, ea- ' 1 large and handsom stock of pictu ea and picture frames at Hen ereon's Photo Stu io, Seaforth. Prices' right. 1723 1 • client:were-Makes lig ting fires a ple a. ure 4 Either ocal or wood fi es, only 10c per .ag. Reid & n neon, Scaforth. 1723 1 Sensible Christinaa pre ents and a. sensi•le • place to buy there. °yeah() s, rubbers, Nit sh, es, felt elippers, caddigane, moc a!ies, fancy slipp re, shoos, trunks, vendee, carpe slippers, &e.'W. H. " 1723 1 Will s Seaforth. People desiring cut flo ere for home d ora.teon for the lfestive seasan or for use at the Hur me Reunion Amore bly .w'll be able to secure he same by leaving their orders arty, froin Beattie, he Confectioner, not the Grocer, eatorth. 1723 1 A good thing to havt in the house on Christnaas'mornieg is a Dies 1 1 turkey. We h ve them. • Beattie Bros., Grocers, Seatorth. 1723 - Sewer Belles. -Body and bade stra.s. Cal nivel bells a e musical and swe toned; Rei & Wileon, Seafoeth. 1723 I Make the last Chriet as of the cent ry the best. Leave your orders ith 'us, we'll do ur share. Beattie Woe., Otocer Seaforth. 1723-1 Henderson's: photos a e -good photos, no cheap work, and with every oxen cabinets he givee • ono large photo. Call at histudie and eee thes.. 1723 1e ' The best of everythi g for Christm Everybody is delighted with onr holiday displ y. See it. We soliei,t a comparise'n of goods and pri es knowing you will find our ho iday lines the bee) nd cheapest. • Riehareenn & Mei nis, two stores, ea - forth. 1722-1 FOR SALE. -Gent's f 11 dress suit, as taken in exchange. Original ogee 835_00. Will sa ri- flee for 80.00. A dead E nap. Stark & Leatheria d, elerichant Tailors, Main Street &dwell.. 1723.1 - With every 'dozen ca inets, Henders n, the Photographer, gives one 1 rge phcto: 1723- 4011,SE BLANKETS. -IN e have great val es to offer for a few days. Com and get your ehar of the bargeiee before they are 030. Reid & Wile n, Seaforth. The crowds who are n w using ou1:23- 8c tea is eufficient proof of the qu lily,. Beattie Br s., Grocer's, Seaforth, 1723 - Prizes will be award d night of 24th at Fear's Drug Store, •Seaforti Bring your sil or cheoke. - 1723 - Henderson's photo et! dio, Seaforth, ill be open all day xmae and Ne- Yeere, 1723 - WASHING MiiciliNes. See our re -acting washer's at 84 60 each. Nothing like its value e et offered Wore. Reid & Wilso , Seaforth, ' 1723 - Be sure and bring yen silver checks to Fear's Drug store, Seaforth, o Monday, 24th. 1723 - No nicer Xmas present for a friend th n one of LIenderson's photos, he studio will be et en all day Xmas and New Years. 1723 - RAW FURS.-ffighest ash price for r w fur s at Jackeon's Tannery, Egi.ondville. 1721x1 B1OSINF.SS• COLLEGE.- 11 young men a d women who expect to attend a first.class coolie r- cial echool should 'write to the Central 'Busin College, Stratford, for a talogue. This in ti- tution is not excelled in Cat ad a for strictly h;gh grade work. The present i a favorable time to enter. • 17154 BeReere.--A brand ew made -to -or er Verrtlhotandascutter for dile. RF.If Hardw re a , Seaforth. 1719-t Scores of Business 1olfrges have tp- plied to the Central Business College, Stratford, or graduate] to take positions as teachers, in th .r sollools. This eurely is etre g evidence that the Centred Business College njoys a continental reputation for thoroughness. 171541 •- THE J reihm &Nem e -The Canadian Jubilee Singers and Irnpe ial Orchestra gave an entertainnient in the Methodist ehurch on Tuesday evening. 'here was a fair audience,, but not so larg as the merits of the entertainment deserv d, nar so large as would have been had the prettier been more favorable, Every num er on the pro- gramme was well rendere and the encores were liberally responded o, while the pro- gramme was eutliciently aried, not to be monotonous, These pl ntation melodies have a certain charm of their own, and when rendered so admiral.ly as by these gifted singers, are pleasi g indeed. The netrurnental selections were also as pleasing s the vocal. The bees° nd soprano solo- iste were particularly strong, evety member of the conipan hav clear, po erful, well oulti and the blend ng was perfect. eve y respect, a most, enjoyab mes t and see ed to bel highly by he audien e. The Icompan in xeter on hristmaslweek ha tily risco mend them to th of t at town Those -who ent rtainmen a will be well rep tro ble. • ' OOKS 0 NG Aco..J-We me tion re ently of sone var but our old and worthy friend, Di nin, of iCremerty, forms u sev ;ral brinks 'much m re aside of hich mention has p eviousl A ong the ',lumber i an ED pri t.il i 1778 ; C emical o per New an, published i ix° omy, by Meg Ferguson, 177 ; Eccles astical History, Ea ard, published in 1712, bee, Culpepper's' British Herb In 653, or silfsarly 250 years on can bt this, let him g • NEW COMPANY.---f-The J Dai y Co. is the name of a n which Wall re ntlY granted a by, the Ontitri Government, th to be in Loud n. The provisio are John ha realy, butter m Wm. F. Ea kerville, butter John P. MCI. ren, all of Seafo ick a Elford, farmer, of Hol Daniel L. of tyre, butter ma Elgin cowl y. Mr. Cr aly has i story buil ng ereoted 1y Mr. on what is kn wn iss G rdon's of the rail ay track, ilClinton well was b re', to theiepth which wat r h s risen up to 40 thing is be ng ut into place a be long be ore Mr. °reedy will tory accorrimo ation for run* ery. • Loom. But Fs. -Mr. Jame Smith, of Hullett, has b -en appointed a 'rector of the American Lei ester Sheep Bree ere' Associ- ation, the a nual meeting o which was held in Guelph last week. -Mr . J. Oldham, mother of Mrs. T. O., Kemp,formerly of Seaforth, died suddenly at her, residence in Beainsvillee last week. The ' ympathy of many here' will be exteiided to t re. Kemp In view of this new bcreaye ent.-" The capture of the Sea Dogi" is th title of a nice little atory in the Christm s Globe, and of which Mr. Newton McTavis nephew of lAlre.; E. MFa.uI, and brother of Mr. John McTavish, of this town, is.the uthor. Mr. McTivish'e many friends will o n with us in congratulations on his au c es in the literary field.. -I -We notice that Mise M. E. oickson, daughter of Aire. J h Dickson, f this ton, took part in the reek play ntitled " The return of Odysseus, given In the Grand Opera house in To onto, last Week, before' a large and ditinguished audience, by the students of the tTniverait.y. ;Mr. S. G. Stone, classical na4er in the Collegiate In titute, has tendered • his resignationTo the board, and has been accepted. We do not know hat Mr. Stone's intentions are for the fet re, but he has made many friends here who will wieh him well wherever he goes. --One day last week Constable Gillespie had a man BUM - moiled to appear before Police Magistrate Beattie for driving his horse and vehicle on the sidewalk. He was fined $5. This should be a warning to all that the side- walks are for pedestrians and no for vehi- clee.-Mrs. Campbell, fornierly A, iss Maggie Jamieson, is hero just now from he North- west, and wil spend the Christ as holidays with friends in this vicinity. -Miss Dewar, of Clinton, was the guest of Ire. R. J. Macdonald this week. -Mr. Th Inas Hills, of Egaiondvil e, is mourning the lose of his favorite Scot 'h collie dog. Iti isappeared suddenly last Sunday , and ha not been seen around since.' He is afraid it has been • stolen. -Mr. Joseph Keating; contractor nd builder, who has had 'a' bu y summer, ' has now nearly completed all hi contracts for this year. Rev. Dr, Potts, i f Toronto, preached two very able and el quent ser- mons in the Methodiat church n Sabbath last, and was listened to with p easure and profit by large oongregationsrant, of this town, went t Ethel last Mr. John l G week and was a pall -bearer itt he funeral of Mrs. Jernee Spence, an olU friend and neighbor of his there. -The noin nations for county councillors for this di ision will take place in Seaforth ore Mo'day next. . The nominatiOne for inlayer, to n council- lors and school trustees take p ace in the town hall en the evening of M .nday De- cember 31st, at 7.30 o'clock. ---We under- stand .that Mr. Peter McKay, he- present reeve of Tuckeremith, intends b ing a ciiin- didate for the county council. Mr. J. P. McLaren returned on Sieturry from a business trip through the t-oIvnehip of Stephen, where he was very 1 hospitably entertained for a night 14 Mr John Sher- ritt, M. P. -forleTorth Middles x. -About 4 o'clock Thesday morning t e firemen were called out,lent it was only an ash barrel at the house of Nnble Z Cluff, in the rear of the skating rink, and no dame e of any account was clone -Harry Israel formerly . of town, who has charge of the hand saws in the MeLagen furniture fabto y, Strat- ford, had the Misfortune to have cne of the middle ilnguree of hie left hand put by a saw, the flesh being sliced off inc idde close to the bone -- o again rerni d our read- ers of Professors Clark's lecture in the town hall this evening under the, au pima of the Literary Society of the Collegi te Institute. There should be a large a die oe.-The sieighing is all gone, the thew of Tuesday melting most ef the mewl- es re Ches- ney & Robb havedisposed Of t eir butcher- ing business td Mr. Gilchrist, of Hensall. The new pOprietor took toss.ssion on Tuesday. -Mr. George Peek, oil r maker, who has been employed in the ou dry, has gone to Hamilton to reside.- 1 he following gentlemen have been secured for the Col- legiate Institute lecture course , in addition to Professor Clark, - whoSe dee urt will be given this evening : Profeeso H tton To- ronto University ; Henry Bou ase, M. P. f& Lavelle, Quebec, and Beni mi Russell, M. P. for Hants, Nova Scot a Many of the friends of Rev. Dr. McCra , f rmerly of Collingwood, but now I of Milto Grove, Middlesex county, will regret o 1 arn that his eldest son has beenIrcqui ed to go to Colorado for his health, which is i a very precarious eta e. ---The person w o lost a shawl on Godekich street, Opp sit the old agricultural grounds, on Satur ay last, can procure the sa e on calling t HE Ex- roSITOR office. --0a Christma d y there will be two se vices with the II ly Com- munion in St. 1 homes' church, at 8.30 and 10.30 a. m. T ere will be Oise ial usic and the usual C ristmas decor tio s. -Mies Killoran, who was seriously i I, las suffi- ciently recovertd to be able to wa k owe - Mr. Wm. Kidd, who has ee in ,the nt Railway in 13 rlington, eceived a pro loti • n, beiog ew London, C nn cticu1.- learn that Mre. Wileon, sr., k, is reeoveri g f om her illness. -Nr. ew on ,Mc. 'lobe staff, Tor nto, is here g at his uncle's, Mr. E. Mc - Bell. has ; had a ne stable foundry property for the of his horses.- rhe Hurons' will be held in ard • o's hall evening, and pr mis s to be of the icemen. The hard - ode clerks have They expect that some good g the winter. - are having the AD at a ad tt Id edindeed, ino voices wmdt art rtain- pMated r, ew to eabne od ioople nd their for their Ve Id made books, illiam t at he has t th n any b en made, li h Bible, or s, , by 1773j; As- blie ed in La mice la t and 11, pu limbed ag , 'If any u head. . Crealy company w charter ear% office di ectore fac urer ; aker, and ; Freder- ville, and , of !Avon, d a two- oKenzie, ner south n e,, tesian 5 'feet, in e t. 4very- d it Will not a e satiefae. is cream - 37 Central Verm Vermont, has transferred to We are glad to of Silver Cre reeent severe Tavieh, of the juet now visiti Faul.-Mr. R. erected on the amommodatio re -union dance on Wednesday th social even wa e and dry g a hockey club. will be next, 8 be played duri rink associatio paired and Put in good shape. Ede has the " contract.-Wea ting, the presid nt and vice -pre • ac the `the ga he rink Mr her ide formed grocers es will aka ting all re - Harry permit - t of the curling club will have a match on Christmas marning,' and if there is no ice, the game will be postponed until New Years morning. Crediton. , iTEMS.-Mr. Daniel Oetreicher again on' the sick list. -It is reported that we are to have another new store. -Mr. C. Beaver is to be congratulated 'on opening up an up- to-date furniture @tore in town. -Great preparations are in progress in the German church here, for the holding of their annual Christmas festival this year. They are to have something special in the form of a can- tata, entitled, "The Coming of the King." Don't miss it. • Zurich. IINVITATION.-/). S. Faust extends COT - di invitation to all his customers to call and ex- amine his iarge and beautiful stook of Christ- mas goods, the like of which has never before been shown in the villsge. He has presents for the children, for the parents and for tha sweethearts. A great display of toys of all kinds including trains, dolls, goearts ete., also hammeAs and celluloid goods and an endless variety of other fancy goods. From now until New Years, a special drive in dress goods, underwear, furs, overcoats, de. Wishine von a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. D. S. Faust, Zurich. • 1723-1 NOTES. -Dr. Michell has purchased a nice new outter.-Mr. M. Williams has got hie first oar load of coal. It was ranch needed in the town and country. -Another old-time resident of Dublin is gone to rest,in the per. of Mr. John Stapleton. He was inter- red in St. Columban cemetery 9,n Saturday last. -Mise McLachlin has removed to part of Mrs. J. Madagan's house. -Mr.' Frank McConnell ehipped a car load of fat hogs to Stratford last week. -Mr. Thomas' Green has sold his 100 acre farm in Logan, to Mr. John Keane, for a very fair price. • Stanley. 'COUNCIL. -Stanley council met, I as per statute, on Saturday, Decernber 15th, alt - the members being present. The deputy returning officers were appointed as fol- lows : Thomas Fraser, John Murdoch, Wm. Rathwell and Andrew Annstrong. Arthur Cantelon laid claim for damages to wagon, caused by a defective culvert. The council decided not to allow the claim. The collector's time was extended one month, the taxes not being all collected. George Baird and John Beatty were ap- pointed auditors. A number of accounts were passed for payment. Miss Jane John- riton laid claim of $500, for injury, by break- ing her arm on crossing at Beatty Brothers' store. An agreement was reached whereby she accepted $100, Beatty Brothers paying $60 and the township $40. • Kippeu. D. BAY, Commissioner, Conveyancer, wills, mort- gages and deeddrawn up. Money loaned at the owest rates of interest. 1669 John MoNevin of the Kippen mill is mak- ing business hum again. Ife is prepared to do all kinds of cuslom work, including chopping. oheip quick. The very beet family flour always on hand for sale or exchange. Remember the old favorite. John hicNevin. 1712-11 LADIES' ATTENTION. -We have a large stock of the famouspanct Stamped Mats on hand. We want a quantity of poultry, dried apples and honey yot. Highest market prices paid at the Poet Office Store, Kippen. John Balfour. 1723-2 Winthrop. Sensible Christmas presents and 'a. sensible plaee to buy them. Overshoes, rubbers, felt shoes, felt elippers, cardigans, moccasins, fancy 'dippers, shoeo, trunks, valises, carpet slippers, &o., W. H. Willie, Seaforth. 1723-1 SANTA CLAUS. -Santa Claus will be at home, in his cabin, to the children of Cavin church Sabbath school, Winthrop, on the evening of December 24th, -when parents, friends and all who wish to spend a pleas- ant evening, are invited to witness the dis- tribution of gifts, to enjoy a literary and musical treat, and to partake of a social cup of tea. • Chicago. BRIEFS. -Miss Rose Stelck was vieiting at Miss Lizzie Stelck's,' of Philadelphia., for the past week. -Mr. Henry Smith has engaged with Mr. Henry Kalbfleisch. We are pleased to see Henry's friendly appearance in our burg -Mr. Charles Smith has en- gaged with Mr. William Roeder. -Mies Clara Beaverpeid Blake a visit last week. -Miss Emma Snell was the guest of Mies Rosa Stelck on Thursday. -Miss Lucinda Geiger visited her sister in Hensel' recently. - William Bowman and David Bettechen have taken a:contract for cutting wend at George Edighoffer's.-Mr. William Bow- man was visiting Mr. Grenvell, of Shipka, on Sunday last. • Bayfield. We are very near to the season when all enderivor to make others happy by the long estsb- lish d custom of Christmas giving. 11 is often cult to know What to Weak F. A. Edwards has a large supply of suitable goods. Fancy china is very popular, cup] and hewers, bread and butter plates, teapot Amide, cake plates, 6 o'oleck tea sets, porridge sae, eto. Bo sure and see them as they go at money roving prioes. 1723-1 Brows. -Mr. W. Jewett has moved into the house he purchased from W. H. Woods. - Mrs. J. Hudie has gone to London, for the winter. She intends taking a trip to Florida. -The Presbyteriens, of this place, are making arrangements for anniversary services, on Sunday, the 7th of January, and a grand tea -meeting, on the following Monday evening. -Mr. Ketchen'a Knox Cellege student, will preach in the Presby- terian church next Sabbath. -Mr. Hickey, of Bay City, Michigan, a former resident or the Sa.uble line, is visiting friends in Bay- field. He is accompanied by hie brother, who resides in the township of Stephen. 1 Hullett. COUNCIL.-Hullett council met in Londes- boro on Saturday, December 15th. Mem- bers all present. Ordinary township ac- counts'amounting to $1,230, were examined reed ordered •to be paid, and the sum of $4,608 was paid for school purposes. These sums will appear in detail in the financial statement now being published, and which will be dietributed at the nomination meet- ing or sooner to any of the ratepayera who mew ask for them. For some time the question of commuting statute labor at a email per diem payment has been in agi- tation, and the council has determined at the forthcoming municipal - elections to submit the question to the electors by ballot, as follows : Are you in favor of commuting the statute labor at the rate of 40 cents per day -yes or no? The tax collector was authorized, to collect the balance of the taxes, whieh at this date is smaller than ever before. Council ad- journed until Monday, December 31st, at 10 a. M. • Brussels. ITEMS -Large quantities of wood, hay, straw and grain are being brought into town by the farmers these days owing to this good eleighing.-The town council met on Saturday evening and several matters of importance were brought up. -Robert Downing has been under the doctor'e care for the past week ; we hope he will soon be about again. -Mrs. D. Scott is still very low and gradually getting weaker. -A new butcher shop has started in the Smale block; this will make three butcher shops in Brussels. --iii new' barber shop is starting in the Holmes! block. Mr. Stewart, of the 4th concession,. of Morris, will be the pro- prietor. -The town Will give Leon Jackson a reception u'pon his arrival home from South Africa. , He is expected between Christmas and/ New Years. -Miss Mildred Scott will spend, Christmas in Toronto with Mr. J. Leckie. ' She will also remain there _till spring and attend school.-Jarres Thomson spent a few days with his aister, We. R. Black, itt Wroxeter, this week. -L. DOwning purchased some fine lLve birds at the G elph poultry shove, paying, as high as $10 f r one. -Mies Hattie Bllowning re- tur ed to her home from Goderinh to spend thel ho idays.-F. S. Soott'S residence had a olci e o 11 from being burned on Sunday last by a iatch falling out of the liand of the lit4e • oy and catching On Ole fringe of a conch. Is. -Tho annual tea -meeting, un- der th uspices of Zion, Sunday schoo1,12tb winces ion, will be held on Friday evening, 28th i • • A good programme !may be ex- pected' Tea served from . 5 to 7 p. m. -- James 1rown, & respected residentof this towns , departed this life cin the 14th inst., •g i 42 years and 5 months. ! Exeter. J. STANBURY, B. A., (late with Me. Carthy, sler & Co., Toronto,) Barrister, Convey- ancer, Notary. Money to loan. °flips lately oc- cupied by Collins k iitsnbury, over O'Neil's Bank, Exetere0 t.. i • Kirkton. ! 1684-tf POINT RS. -Mr. Will Elliott is spending a mont with his brother and sister in Detroit. -Mr. William Weston spent Sun- , day wi h N. F. Fletcher. -John Nixon has engaged with Mr. J. Hannah for the coming year.- ise Lizzie Smith spent Sunday With M s. R. Fletoher.-There I will be an oyster upper held in our bur in the near future, Nelson Jameson is s ending the i winter t the lumber woods. -H -Will Miller and Joh L. Kirk left for London on Mon- day.- iss Maud Fletcher spent Sunday with *se Ala Brown. -Mies ()reale Shier is visit ng friends in London. --Master Charles aylor, of Fullarton, is, visiting in Kirkton -Miss Prior, of Exeter, is the guest , o Mies Lily Ball. -Mr. P. Doupe intends o learn blaoksmithing in the near futurei . I St. Joseph. NO6.-The pupils at Miss A.McGregor's school h ld it very successful entertainment on Frid • y last. • They were ably assisted by outside talent.' The school room was paekeci to the doors with young and old, who I at ned to a lengthy and well prepared progr me. -During the recent heavy gales, whie1 p evailed on Lake Huron, the sail- boat, L dy Elgin, owned by Mr. James Over ol , of this place, was washed out of tshouse and smashed to kindling iwood4I ab the heavy seas. It will be quite a loss to Ir. Overholt as the boat was a new r. George Campbell is building a fine ne stable on his corner lot. -The roof on the ammoth block is completed and the or enters will work on the interior during the winter. -Mrs. of Wing - ham, ho has been staying with her brother, Mr. L. Nigh, who has been con- fined to his bed fer some time, has returned home., No urday relati °Alga visiti bound hers frienr , t releti is on a r, Lumley. .—Miss Tillie Simons left on Sat - spend the Christmas holidays with in London. -Mr. Hobkirk, of Northwest Territory, is at present his cousin, Mr. J. Hobkirk, of the .-Mrs. Shea is at present visiting Mr. George Bell, our post master. . Cole has returned from visiting in Exeter. -Mrs. L. M. Kay, of is also spending a few days with in this vicinity. -Mies Mary Earl isit to friends in London. • Wroxeter. MULE LOGS.-We'aro in the market for mapletozi suitable for rollers, for which the highest cash, price will be paid. Bring them in fist and furleue and we will guertntte satisfaction in every particular Lumber, lath and shingles on Rand. Gib -on 13r 3. 1722-tf • Tuckersmith. IRISTMAS SHOPPING. -The E. Me - Fail b, Seaforth, make your Christmas shoppin easy, be it maa or woman'boy or girt yen Veieh to remember. They have the things nybody can use and appreciate every d y, and all the Christmas quality, they no handle other sot ta at any time. It i-11 be a welcome present if it comes frorn T e E. McFaul Co's. Store, Seaforth. 1723-1 WEST END NOTES. -Alma and Turner's Sunday choole are having a union Chriat- mite tre and entertainment, which will be held inl urner'e church, on Christmas eve. The Alki1a quartette and the Alma orches- tra,' the Tuokersmith orohestra and the Tuoker4nith quartette will aesist ; also readings and recitations from the Sunday scheol cholars.-Mrs. Newton Oriel], of ichigan, is home oti a visit. -Mrs. A. Turn r, of Clinton, spent Sunday with relatives here. -Mr. James Crich is laid up with a severe cold. Ceniedm.-A meeting of the council was held at Daly's hall, Egmondville, on the 15th inst., as required by statute. The chief business before the meeting was the settling up of a large number of accounts, and closing up the businese of the council for the year. The reeve, clerk and treasurer were apriointed a committee to prepare the annual # nancial statement,/ which will be issued i a few days. The collector reported that he ad $265.81 of taxes yet uncollected, and aske to have the time for returning the Mlle tor's roll extended'until December 31st, wh ch was granted. A short meeting will be held at Brumfield, on the morning of nominat'on, from 10 to 12 o'clock, Decem- ber nat. • Walton. Old B teas is around now like a roaring lime see ing out the thinly clad to chill them wi h his icy breath, but he is up again. it when e faces people wrapped in furs bought f om The E. McFaul Co., Seaforth. We ,kno of no better store at which to buy all kinds of clothing, especially Ladies' cloth jacket,s1 nd all kinds of furs. 1723 1 Bniee..-Mr. R. A. Cranston, of Knox collegee"oronto, who had pastoral charge over th congregation of Dare church dur- ing the summer months, will preach in the Presbyt rian church here next Sunday, morning and evening. Mr. Cranston's many fr ends will be pleased to welcome him b ck once more., ---Mr. Robert Maunde 8 conducted services in the Meth - °diet c urch last Sunday afternoon, and will ale preach next Sunday, Rev. Mr. Dever b ing away on very important busi- ness.- ise Ainley, of Brussels, was visiting acquaint nces in this vicinity during the past we k.- A number of our Waltonians will atte• d the entertainment to be held in school e ction No. 2, Grey, this (Feiday) evening. Some of them will take part in thelprog amme.-Mr. R. McLeod has pur- chaiied e new Massey -Harris cutting box for the ben 1 of the farmers of this commun- ity, and will run it in connection with his threshing and grain grinding outfit. Mr. McLeod lways keeps up-to-date machinery and employs efficient workmen. Staffa. To ma e a woman happy buy her Christ- mas rein mbrances from The E. McFeul Co., Seaforth., There is a store full of things women Want, need, must have. Things that e women appreciate every day of their lives. 1eIake he Chriatene#8 happy by purchasing the pres nts at their store. The quality of the gifts will never be questioned, if you do so. Everybody knows this firm does not stoop to inferior goods. 1723 1 NOTES. -We are having beautiful weather but no sleighing. -Mrs. Lawrence Heal died very suddenly on Friday last of heart trouble, interment taking place on Sunday, the funeral leaving her late residence for the Bethel cemetery. -Rev. and Mre. Hen - COUNT ON THIS, SURE ivrot-Te PRICES shall be at least as low here where else in town. DECEMBER DAYS We've already swung fairly stream of holiday selling. Th and rush will soon be - on. planned to have things whirling paddle wheels to keep the depa from getting flooded With anxio I ere. I I WHY -have we brought this store a stocks into the grarideet condi fitness and completeness that th ever known for the holiday trad 13 Ally; to the surg• have fast as tments s buy. d the ion of • y have BECAUSE each year's lessons have • -en to us as stepping atones to better d ing, to- hi;her achievemente, to broade , more liberal trading in every branch of nue business. OUR GOODS They're the best that money ea buy, we've proved that. I An exam nanion. of ,our shelves and tables will so nenounr- , vince you that our holiday offeri ga in. elude no "hard stock." We k ow trade appreciates neW, fresh goo s, that makes us overly anxious, LINENS There isn't a housewife within each of - the people's popular, store that hasn't reason to be interested in its line a show- ing. We've the beet linen sto e and would be doing poor store kee ing if we didn't sell linens best. L nen is linen at this store, no tow, no tr sh, no . poor cotton admixtures. Oa table linens , napkins, tea cloths, towe s, etc., are the best. HANDKERCHIEFS Which had I better take ? We listen to this repeatedly. That's the one'sorrow of having so many ;handkerchiefs. A whirlwind of styles, the patterns are prettier, -the designs; neater, the prices less than you expectVisit our store Christmas week and you'll step into Handkerchief land. I We could give you handkerchief talk from one copper to one hundred cents. I FUR RUFFS, We've any variety of fur coats, caper: ines colls.rettes, etc., but will just, make mention of the ruffs. We have them by the dozen made from the most popular kinds of fur. We sell a_few as low as 75e each, but for quality and style in ruffs at $3,50, $450, $5.50 and $6 50, no store discounts this. Why, we have sable ruffs in price as high as $16.50 No trouble to select a ruff whether you want a cheap or more ex- pensive one. JACKETS In looking through the jacket stock many attractive coats caught our eye. A worthy one is marked $4 75 fawn color, light pearl buttons, silk lined,. < A black coat, rough cloth, bla k silk lapels with Bilk braid trim --in,` is a beauty at $6.50. The higher priced coats speak for themselves and a look at the $5.00 one convinces. WHEN READY, come. Don't ke p put- ting off, You're 'going to do sore De- cember buying, you're going to remem- ber your friends and we would also have you remember that the choice col- lection of Christmas fancies is With the E. McFaul Dry Goode Co. E. 111cF AUL, Dry Goods Go. G4th's Greatest Dry Goods Store - ash, demon are expected home soon on their wedding tour. -The Grace English church Sunday school Christmas tree entertainment will be held- in the town hall, Staffa, on Monday evening next, the 24th hut. A most excellent programme has been pre- pared and no pains have been spared to, make this the best entertainment ever held by the -school. The hall! will be comfort- ably seated, as the committee are putting in 100 chairs in addition to the present seats. -Sawing wood and cutting up straw etacks for feed is the order of the day. -Donald J. McGillie, late secret the Montreal Cold Storage Complus last week sentenced to three years Vincent de Paul penitentiary, for conspired to defraud tkie Merchants' of Halifax out of the sum of $220,000 convicted man bore up fairly well u was called upon to make it stateme fore being sentenced. Then he broke and, after he had heard his fate, we terly. He was assisted from the d the cella by two of the keepers, an inconsolable when locked in his cell. ry of , was in St. having Ba1114 The til he is be - down, t ck to war- -The Minieter of Militia has pra tiecally decided to establieh a school of musk try at Ottawa, and it is as good as aettled hat a, vote will be asked from Parliament t the coming session for this purpose. A school will be located at Rockliff, the splend d new rifle range, where marksmen from all parte of the Dominion yearly gather, and ill be modelled on the plan of the musketry school for the English troops at Hythe. Lieuten- ant-Colonel Cartwright, at present assistant adjutant-generawill probably be placed in charge, with the title of sinspector. He will have under him, as instructors, A cape tain and a non-commissioned officer from, the Imperial service. Probably both these' officers will be chosen front the stair con - fleeted with the Hythe school. AccOrding to present pleas 30 offieere end 54 non -corn - 1 missioned officers will be ;trained t one time. Each shooting searion will be Ivided into three periods -May and June, July and August, September and October. The expectation is ho have the school organized early next year, provided Parliament grants the necessary supplies. THIR1 WHOLE More im all yc h, There fo There th sa it The 1 ,Eor For .:These DiOneY $3 and $30 to $40,, $100, at tat 18c; t7.20 `t,-4