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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1906-02-23, Page 1es11-1 161 I 0 400ds e business has' many exelus- nes for eyettine the uneoni- many lines of Dry Goods. womee who look her whe.... Ihipmente are complete will ks of infinite variety, and rely will get the "Something.- " that the majority of per. to procure to individualize [earing apparel and their visite& means no smell thing to nse and well defined -t this ia a at-0re thai. Ly extBnding display of puomme. ,aad•—•,,a.•Fa.a•••••• - TTEIGRLE YEAR. ER 1,993. °KIIITS ere Fashion, of iedividual ed factor of oring 'veastmarsomei maxemmegage.a......menms.sgermaig, SEAFORTH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1906. and ready-made Clothing he GR Ei I FURS AND OTH IN FURNISH DIOS COP " sCrdriel..IRM S'11011t:le -LA qsawasout iSpringWais s E NEW CONCEITS' - FEBRUARY AND CH SELLING en......, tf ..... $ 1 50. 175 stre• • • V44 • .r 150 65- 2 0a a •••••• a • ..... • 3 00 ,re... • ..44 #46 41, f •e, • 1 50 1 65 ••• r dal." le•-• 2 00- 2 50 ic 300 00' 125 • • 150 • • 175 spa atawa • af *soya 200 2 25 s•alsa, ..... 2 50- 3 00 nee Muslin.- „.. 50 Waist. Suits heck Effect, 50c Effect, 50e, ,he�k Effect, 50c Theck Effect, 50c :nds for Waists 'Greene $ 2 60 Brewn, 2 50 2 50 Pink, 3 75 -Green, 3 75 Gold, 3 75 Gold, 375 RY6OOLS GO, EmoiR edding evaz seleranized at 's church on January 31, s Lyle Carpenter became Mr. J. 3. Purcell, fa pro - ung business man of Seae ee'remorly was. perform= P. Quinlan, West Lorne, Le bride. The bride wore tty suit of grey eloth with ilk blouse and white .hat, ed white carnations. Miss d was the bridecnaid and in a pretty reseda cos - hat to match ;ind carried nations. The ^ groom was by his brother. Mr. Harry kfter dinner Mr. and. Mrs. It for Seaforth where reside. We wish them Brtiot, iTis s Ma.uct McIntoeh is on :st this week.—Miss 'Kate urned to the Normal sehool laet Pridey.—Mise Ila.mil- ndienela, Iowa, is visiting Irs. Sawers, at the manse. kkr and Mr. Valentine teeth on the &xi< list this aecrament of the Lord's celebrated in the Pres-, rch on Sabbetli last, On g Fridiy preparatory re held, 0 ,a_tduteed by, the Leckie, of Lohdesboro, azdi ng service Sabbath eve n Rey. D. W. S.Ifrquhartt occupied the pulpit.—Miss eetie returned from visit- nd -Mills last Tuesday eve- ' e Maud Chrysler spent, and this the guest of her . B. R. Higgins.—Mr. ana Douglas visited friends irs - week. Is not the onl are welldress fully chosen a Don't let yoar Rxteavai an _ made -to -mea the wearing M E .F0 RT ION E r lady who smiles most broadly cin the raen who d. In all walks of life the importance of care- d properly worn attire is now thoroughly realized. realization of this fact lead you into extravagance. here is only another word for high priced re clothing, Economy—true economy—lies in 204h Ce tury Braad Clothing the kind of ady-to-wear garments that far excel the product of the average tailor. Pra9tica1 Experience is worth a heap of theory. One mother knows more about boys' clothes than a dozen average men. 1 Our special knowledge of this subject is put into buy- ing the most satisfactry sort. If you put yours to the same use, your boys° would wear LION 3E332,A2T3ID •CMCYTIECIBTO-., - the last -long, look we1, cost little kind; hand-reade collars on coats, ahrunken canvass, all -wool meter ale, knickers with double seats and knees. Suits $2. 0 to $5.00, odd Pants 25c to $1.06 11011111111111111111•11110111111•11=11111MIMI IIIMINNIONEWIMUSIMIN Rather than rick away, prices on Fars,,Overcoats, dtc.: 1 dozeb. Fur Coats at each $10.00 .1 dozen Fur Coats at each 18.00 Half dozen 'Fur Jackets , at eacp. 25.00 dozen IVI,en.'s:Ulster Coats at4eacla 2 dozen Men's Fancy Dress Overcoats'at each dozen Men's grey and black Overcoats eabh 1 dozen Boys' Reefers at each , 1 dozen .)3oys', Overcoats ateach 6 dozen 1:iioys' heavy ribbed stockipags 6 dozen Winter Underwear at eapn 4 dozen Men's 1N'grk Mitts - at pet pair 4 dozen 1)ress Gloves at 3 dozen eavy Shirts 4 dozen Saps at each OMM•101,01111•111.M• MilfflYAMINAMMEN/1. 250 4.50 5.00 5.00 2.25 3.00 25c 45c 25c 500 75c & 50c Altogether the best sock in Seaforth to __choose from, because everything is absolutely ne and fresh, and b)ught at low price, and selling at low prices. 'Highest price for Butter and Eggs. .The GItEIG CLOTHING CO., East Side Main Street, one door South of the Dominion Bank, S.A.,P013,11111.. -2 So1YTH HURON FARMERS' ' INSTITUTE. The eu'ppletuentary meetings an - der the auspices of the South Hur- On Fanners' Instittate were held lapt week and this, commencing at Far - Weber, In Ueborne, on Wednesday of last week and iclosing at Strong's hell in Tackersmith mr. Tuesday ev- othng of this week, 'The weather was favorable, the road e :good 'and the attendance at all, the' meetings . Mr. H., Horton:, 'the president, 'owing to other engagements, was unable to be present at several of the ineetinge and oonsequently the secretary, Mr. Rebert Gariliaer, had to take sole charge, assisted by the tonal coramitteee at 'the several points. Mr. D. C. Anderson, who was a:dvertlised to headethe Govern- ment delegation of ;speakers was °nay able to appear at the Fargahar meeting when ;he had to eeave to fill -an engagement in Manito'ba. His place, however, was well taken at Dash.wood' and Zurich by Professor Arkell, of the Ontario Agricultural College and at Ilensall, Varna and Strqng's hell by. Mr. Thomas Mc- Millan, of Hulktt. The first meet- ing of the series which was heid tat • FARQUHAR. Was all that could be desired in point a attendance, interest and enthusiasm., At the afternoon meet- ing Mr. Anderson disooursed- on Ro- tation of .Props, Care and Applica- tion of Manure. Mr. g. Barbell" on Breeding •and Feeding' of Beef Cat- tle, While extellent practical sup- plimentary, • addresses were given by Mr. W. D. Sanders, of Stephen, and Ur, B. S. Phillips, of Hay. The ad- dresses were ,punettered by qUestions - from the la,u`dience which were in- vited by the speakers and were promptly, ianewered by them. In this wfay a oonsiderable fund of in- formation on the various subjeets was gleaned. The evening meeting was $o largely attended that the hall wets not nearly large enough to accommodate the audience. The pro- geamme eves varied and well carried out. Mr. Anderson delivered an eloquent address on Our Coun- try." The sulbject of Mr. Barbour's a.ddreas was ' Farmers' Sons," in wihich he gave many usefuil hints to young men and instanced how farm tife oould be enobled ad made more i interesting for -young men so that farmers' sons Would Female on the farm. In addition to these addres- ses there was an excellent musical programme which eve rendered creditably to those who took part in it and, 'to the very great pleas- ure of the audience. This part Og the programme .consisted of an 41.1 etrumental by Miss Golden •, a pomio. duet by Mr. H. and Mise Fletcher; a flute solo by Mr. Regie Turnbull; a violin and organ duet by Mr. and MSS Stewart; recitations by the Misses Monteith and Madge, and Miss Gilmour, of Colorado, who is Visiting Mr. James Monteith '• the Misses Monteith and White, a duet, and several seleetions by the Thames Road Quartettle, 'composed of Messrs. W. Allison, C. Monteith, A. Winter- bottom and W. MOodlie, with a cou- ple of grand old Sedtoh songs by 'Mr. Wm. Kydd. Mr. Joh'.n T. Allison oc- cupied the chair in the afterecon, and Mr. R. Gardiner in the evening DASHWOOD. The second 'meeting of the series was held at Dashwood on -Thursday. Zinamer's hall was well filled in the afternoon, and. paoked to the doors ink, the evening. Mr. Jacob Keller - Man ably presided on both occasions: Ifni the afternoon, Prof. Arkell took for his theme, "The horse, its con- formatien and characteristics" and, Mr. ;Barbour " The breedieig and/ feeding ot 'beeNcattle." An excel- lent supplementary address was al- so delivered by Mr. Paul Madge, of Usborne, Mr. Win. Lewis, of Cred- Wen, Ixting unable to attend owing to illness. Each address in turn was listened .to most attentively by the audience, which was coniposed of the leediing farmers of the district a,ad muela information was secured by the ;tamelyand intelligent ques- tions .asked and which were satisfac- Verily; aneekreted by the speakers. In the evening addressee were deliver- ed by Mr. Barbour on "Farmers' Sons" and by Professor Arkell on "Foodstuffs, etheir composition and relative values in. the maintenanhe elf the lanitnal .creation." „These ad- dresses were supplemented by an. exCellent musical programme fur- nished by the ladies' string , band, composed of members of the Eidt family ; Mr, R. Bastard, comic so - toast, who 'brought down the house every Utile and duetts by the Misses Both the afternoon and ev- ening, raeetings were, evidently, much enjoyed by 'all who attended t hem. Z 0 RICH., The third meeting was held' at Zurich on Friday. In the afternoon the town hall was comfortably filled by the earmers o,f the surrounding country. The chair was occupied by Mr. Samuel Rennie. 'Addresses were delivered by Professor Arkell and Mr.- Barbour, both of whom took the subjeCts they had at Dashwood also- the supplementary address by Mr. M. Y. McLean, of Seaforth. Here also, the farmers showed their deep interest in the subjects .iliscuesed by freely asking questions and in this way much additional inferfaa- tion was given and there were sev- extol interesting discussions on sub- jedts as they arose, some giving their experiences in different depart-. raetts of farm work. At the eveo- bag meettng the hall, 'both audi- torium eand 'gallery, were filled. A-, boot halfithe audience was compos- ed of ladies. Mr. M. Y. McLean no- cupied the chair. Professor eArkeil spoke :on "Foodatuffs", and Mr,, Barbour an "Flarraing as an occu- pation," and Dr. D. MeNaug-ht, of Rapid City,'Manitoba'an ex -member of the Vianitoba In:sgislatere, who was present as a visitor, also de- livered a witty and interesting ad- dress mainly on the' characteristics and. prospeets of Manlitdba and the Northwest. The only -musk at this meeting was that furnished by the Zuridh band, but their sedections were frit-. class and were ro.uolt en- joyed by the Audiente, This. is one of the beat orgia.nizations ofthe kid in the county, and the people of Zurieh ahteveecause to be proud of it and. eould be good -to it.. HENSALT1 Tho i afternoon meeting at 1Iexisa.11 was, as usual at this place, largely attended, Miller's large hall being even filkd with farmers from the surrounding distriet. Mr, M. , Y. McLean. was 'elected te the chair and addresses were delivered by Mr. Biarbour , Mr. Thernas McMillan, of Hallett, who replaeed Professor Ar- kell and Mr. jaedh Kellerman, of Dashwood. Mr. Barbour spoke on beef cattle ; iMr. M draught horse, its martian for breedie care. and the best methods of feed- ing to .secure ate best results, and. Mr. Kellerman on the relative pro- fits of the grassing and stall feed- ing methode of tattening steers. During each admits questions were rained in thick and fast from the audience, so that many pelihhe were raised and discuesed which were not contained in the regular addresses, but ell were pertinent to the ques- tions in, tend, and in this war la, great deal of useful information was elicited, not alone from the re- gular speakers, but from the ex- pexience of the questioners. This was, .certainly, a most interesting ande profitable meeting. In the ev- ening, ,although Saturday, the hall was again filled, with many ladles geatiing the occasion with their pres- ensce. The veteran ex -secretary of the Inatitute,, ;Mr. S. Smillie, pre- sided, ,and be presented a most at- tractive and interesting programme. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. McMillan, Barbour and Dr. Blatch- ford, of Da,kota, "a visitor in the neighborhood. The musical part was furnished as follows: Instrumental duet; Messrs. Trott and Lindel,'; male quartette, Messrs. Stoneman, Ronnie, Palmer and Brown solo, M. Alex. Taylor; quartette,Messrs. Miller Crawford, McLean and Woods; solo, Mr. W. 3. Miller; solee Mr. Stoneman. The audience showed their ,appreciation of the several se- lections 'by loud. encores. VARA. The afternoon meeting at Varna on Monday, was well attended and. these present 'took a deep interest in the, addresses as was shown by the questions tasked the speakers. Mr. Thoroas McMillan spoke on "Tle fertility of the soil," and Mr. Barbour on. the " Breeding and feed- ing of Beef Cattle." The supple- mental address was delivered by BYfr..T. Eider,of Hay, svho took as his subjedt "The Ontario Agricultural College." The chair was occupied by Coenty Councillor John McNauig.h- ton. The•evening meeting was large- ly atteaded, Mr. a. Gardiner, the secretary, presiding. Addressee were delivered 'by Messrs. MeMillan and ,Darbour and by Revds. Davidson and 13roven. :These with the excellent musical . programme made a most interesting entertainment which was fully, appreciated 'by the large aftdi- ence. STRONG'S HA.E1.1, TUCKERSMITH. The final meeting of the series was held at Strong's hall; on Tu.ei- day. This wai the first meeting held in that neighborhood and the experiment was a gratifying ene- mas. In the 'afternoon there was a good 'a'ttendianc f the farmers of the neighborhood; and judging by the .questions ;asked ihe speakers end the discussions which followed the addresses they Came prepared to leerni and to intelligently discuss agricultural matters. The result of this meeting should induce the di- we•Otors to- place this point On for yearly meeting. The chair at the afternoon meeting was taken by Mr. Joseph ,Atkinson, and excellent ad- dresses were ,delivered ,by Mr. Thos. McMillan on 14 The eultivation' of sail," and by Mr. Barbour on the "Breeding an feeding of Cattle." In the evening elespite the darkness and drenohing rain ithe hall was peeked: full. At +the 'appointed hour the Chair woe taken by Mr. H. /Hor- ton, president of the Institute, and be had a Tong and varied prograin dontaining ro.usiCal numbers and ad- dresses, which were enjOyable, in- `tereating and instructive. The lax ge audience was well repaid, for coming out on /vela a. disagreeable night as it tis rarely,that one hears a, better entertainment, and those who had the arranging of the pro- gramme are to be congratulated on the success which attended their ef- forts. Among the numbere on -the programme were addresses by Messrs. T. McMillan and Barbour, vocal selections by Scott Hays, Sea - forth, and Miss Pybus, the Misses Sproat and Wtiil McLeod, the popu- lar donatic, Mouth organ selections by Mr. James Gemmell, violin selec- tions 'by the Forsythe Brothers, in- strumental by James Hay,- selections from Will Strong!e gramaPhone, and. stirring music on the bag pipes by Piper McDonald, of Seaforth.. eA. JUDGING CONTEST. At la meeting of the directors held at Hensall on Friday__ forenoon it was decided to have a stock judg- ing ecanpetition in connection with the annual meeting of the Institute lin June. An expert will be secured' -from !the Agricultural Department and prizes will be offered for judg- ing of draught horses andt Short- horn oattle. This should be an in- teresbing .and profitable depart- ment. —The Merehants' Bank of Priace Edward Islandeha.s sold dutright to the Canadian Bank of Commerce.. The Merchants' Bank, head office in CharlOttetown, and ,branches, will be continued as before with the old staff of eofficers. Milian on the proper confer- purpesee, its —In Crawford street Methodist church, Toronto, lest Sunday ruight T. 0. Robinette, K. C., a, promin- ent barrister of that 'city, spoke to an audience that crowded eveey mart of tlee bulilding, hundreds being nen- able to gain admittance. Mr. elob- binette epoke from these; words: "The fear of the Lord is the begin- ning of wisdom." Two weeks ago,' be eaid, he was led to make a decis- ion to lead a Christian life. He elite& many instances of sin, aixtong oth,ere that of Riel, the unfortern'ate Blank Books STATION ERY AND Office Supplies. ••••••••••01•••• Get our Prices on Envelopes. ALEX, WINTER, Picture framing a Specialty. vomeasimaaa young man who expiated his crimes on the seaffoldeThrough the merits of the 'blood of Christ he had. :deter, mined to take a stand for Christ- ia'nity, Mr, Robinette's remarks were listened to with profound at- tention and created a deep imprese Biwa. • What the Lieutenant -Governor Has to Say. The following is the address de- livered by His Excelleney at the 'opening of the Legislature: Our 'very earnest thanks are !mite more ;due to Almighty God for the 'bountiful 'harvest of the erear that has {pissed, which even_ excels the one that ;called for our -gratitude last year. With this harvest, the market loondittions have been such as ta maintain the prosperity which our farmers !have enjoyed in recent years. This has been noticeeble in the dairy- ing industry, the Ki.utp-ixt ef Which has been very large. The evidences of !steadily inereaeing enterprises and taotieity on the 'part of our peo- ple, Whioh have been apparent or several Wears paste are to be seen ion all sides at the ttresent time, and afford good reason for congratala- ti; n land thankfulnees. , he past _year has been the most ettecessfel an the history of the Ag- ricultural College from the stand - int of the number of students, the ,number of farm viSitors and the a- mount of work doee. For the first time in its career, the total :number of tstudents of all elasses exceeded ;one thousand. Thel, Macdonald Insti- tete has apparently taken firm hold on the appreciation of the pub- lic, and farmers' daughters have ;ciente to its -halls in numbers that :promise a bright future for ;the in - eta -Oben, You will be 'asked to provide funds for increasing the teaching ;facilities iof the College in -various !departments. The Inast year has shown a large inerease over previous years In the number of immligra.nts settling in Ontario. Preparatione are being Made to reoeive and: settle a large slumber during the present year, who will be directed bel the farms ,of the province. With increased facilities and an iroproved syStera, it is con- fidently expeetedj that the immi- gration and colonization work of thia Government I will reach the highest Mark yet attained. The funds appropriated are being E used solely to 'assist in providing farm And Ocenestic helpi Since the last roleeting of the Leg- istatureolliiis Excelleney, Earl. Grey, Governor 'General of Canada, accom- panied (by OcemIteas Grey and their estimable family, have visited sev- eral iseetione of the Proeince, and the Seat of Government has been honored by their presence On two 'S occasions. The eople of the Pro- vince have note with satisfaction The great interesit taken by His Excellency In all, matters affecting their welfare and happiness. The extensive experience gained by His excellency in the various public po- sitions Which he hes occupied rend- ers his topinion on such ,questions ;of the greatest possible value; While ' the ' ;interest manifested by the Ootiritess Grey in all movements of a philanthropic and social na- ture, ha -s 'been' a source or great :satisfaction. . You will be pleased to learn that the operation of the fiirst section ef the Temialeansing and Northern ltenterio !Railway for the past year has been very satisfactory,— the in - me (being 'largely in excess of the expense ,of operation,—and that the construction of the extension of this road has 'be, ea proceeded with in the same energetic manner. The igrowing importance and value lof the mineral ;interests of the Pre- vinee call for the moat careful con- eideration and management, afid ne- meseary amendments to the mining law will be submitted. bo you for .coneideration. Since the last session, an agree- me.nt has teen arrived' at will' the Dominion ;Government for the nego- tiation, ,on equitable terms, of a treaty with the,Inclaans who occupy large tportion e Of the Province now under treaty. . . Among the measures to be submit - led to you for your conslderation, in •addition to the amendments of the mining law above mentioned, will 'be; Balsa respecting County Oau:noils ; re 'cling the Depart- ment of Lends and eaneolidati ;cense Act; .ame nd Mines; amending g the 'Liquor Li- dieg the Volunteer nand •Grant Act ; revising and am- ending the Raitivay Act, the Street Railway At, wed the Electalic Rail- erey Mt; amending the Agricultur- al and Arts Act; amending and con- solidating the several Acts relat- ing to .00mpanies; revising and am- ending the Acta relating fo Public Sdhaols, and the Aet respecting the Department of Education; respect- ing the Univereity of Tomato; and amending the ' Supplementary Re- venue Act, 1890, providing for the taxation of ralways. The extraordinary possibilities which the future may have in store with referenee to electric: power, are still ear eting inereamd, at- tention on it e part of seientific and preetical nen. It is expected that 'the report of the Commission- ers appointed to enquire into and report upon HYdraulic and Electric Elower in the Province, will be laid before you bef re the eloee of the session. A mas of information has been collected, ich will, no doubt, be of great Value in the fabled% riansideratien of this very, import- M�LEAN BRO $ Yea?: in ant queetione the. month of Oetober last, a Gommiesion was appointed to re - .port upon. a evheme for the manage- ment and government of the Univer- sity ;of Toronto in the rodm, ,and Stead of the one •under which the eaid University is no* governed and, _ fter other purposes. The report of the Conan:fission is expeeted. shortly. You will be glad to learn tharsthe revenues of the Province 'areilarge- ay in exeess of the estimates- and more than suffieient to meet the Provincial expenditure during the a Huron Old Boys Four hundred of 'Huron's Old Boys and Girls -combined to make the annual At -Home of the Toronto Association, in the Temple Building kist Friday evening, the best of the six yet held. . In the first half hour sonae of ithe Old Beers and Old Girls and all their sons and daughters met one another in the handsome hall and made men- tal notes of dances that later found their rightful place when the pro- gnarumes were given out. . Before dancing a 'Short, varied and well selected programme was given by "home talent." all of it, and every 'number pleased the andi- exade. There were songs by Mrs. A. Gillies, Mr. Bert Harvey, Mr. R. B. bloater, and Mr. W. J. Wibby; an lin- etrumental duet by -Misses -Olive Floody and Gladys Salond,and a talk on "Pure Humor" by Mr. 3. B. Mt - Key. The latter found Irish humor Itie be on The surface, with the fjokes ;often Standing on their heads,while Scotch humor was mere philosophi- cal, but usually carried a ettieg. To the English belonged the prize for mistakes in re -telling jokes. And. there were speechesitoo,briglit rand brief, from several on the plat- form, the president, Mr. W. a Me- T,aggart, Who was chairman; Me; E. N. Lewis, M. P. flor Wet Huron; Mr. W. Proudfoot, of Goderiele and Mr. I, 11 Bruce, president of the Bruce Old Boys' Association, Who tendered a cordial greeting. ;Shortly ;before eleven. the floor Was cledred, and the tuneful strains of Stuart's orehestra was a tempt- ing invitation that few resisted, and it was nearly three o'clock in the me:ruing before f4arwel1s were Midway down: ;the dente pro -1 geamme supper was served at tables in an adjoining room, and the qual- ity, of this weein &eeping with the, other elements that taken together prieduceclf a indst successful evening., A number of letters of regret were received, among thetn those of Premier Whitney, Mayor Coateworth Brigadier -General Otter, Judge Jan - bon,. Itiobert tHelettes, and Mayor Wi1lh3, of Seaforth. Huron Notes. —Mr. Alrne. King, of Auburn, -wae recently presented with a far coat by the members of Knox churele as a ireeognibion of hi S don.g services a treasurer ;add r -et etery. —Mrs. Joehn MWeald died at her home in St. He. lens a short time ago. Decened's .maiden name waS Miss MeGuire and had been a resia dent .of St. Helens for many years!. She ever, married some time ago to Me. Dieleono,dd, who was formerly or 'ZeUand* —TheWingham people haveeelectel ed a site for their new high school, and the Board has been organized, with Dr. Irwin as chairman, and the following members, 3. A. Norton, John Wilson, W. F. Vanstone. C. E. Smith, Dr. P. MeDenald, Dr: Ken- ! nedy, and Dr. Irvin. —On Sabbath mornieg, VebruarY llth, Mts. Jane Hasty, of West Wa- wanosh, died after a short ilinesee Mrs. Hasty was eighty years of age. The deceased was one of the pioneers of West Wawanosh, having' settled In Wawanosh with her now deceased httalaaxid abcoet sixty years ago. —The oyster supper etsg bail the other evening at the Oddfellows hall, Goderrola, under the auspices ef Court Goderich, No. 32, a. 0. F., was a good success socially ant fine daily. Members of the order we'e present frona Bayfield, Benmiller aid Port Albert and the gathering ag- gregated over 200. —Mr, Gordon E. Williarcts, who at one time was in thd Bank of Hamil- ken in Winglastin, died in New York last week after a short illness, .Rle- ceased. was only 26 years of age ailed wias born in Wingham, his father. /fr. C. E. Williams was fior many years engaged in the drug busbaess In that town. 1 —After an illness of only a wee 's du,ration, Mrs. George Nimens, of Clinton, died on Tuesd,ay afternoon. February 13t1s, aged 68 years, For 35 years she had 'been a resident of Clinton. She ivies a woman of tI ue Christian character and in a wide circle of friends her demise is de ly regretted. Mr. Nineene died so years ago. —D,aniel C. MeKay, chief consta le of Goderich, for 25 years, 'died at his Thome on Thursday, February 1 th. Deceased had been ailing for over a year but only resigned his posit on. in January. He was b'orn in Go e - rich and Was well known not only 'n that town but in the minty. , r IVIelCay was a, widower and lea three sons. —A quiet wedding took place at IA/Ingham, on Tuesday evening, b- e the residence of Mr. Robert Cugie, ruary 13t1i, when his adopted dau h - ter, Miss Florence M. Currie, .united fin marriage 'to Mr. Ar A.. Kennedy, or the same epsvn. young eouple .were unattended. ,reremony was performed by Rev. Gundie, in the presence of immed relatives. * P - hie The a z Ptibli dvanoe;,., ,e The Young- Peoples Society o r s- tian Endeavor also contributed gen- erously to missions. —The .other day a fire was iliscev- tred in the house of Mr. Mulholland,. of Halmesville, and but for the ac- tivity of Mr. and Mrs. Mulholland," assisted by Mr. C. IN% Williams, who - happened to be in the blackemith shop at the:. time, the result would have 'been nrusila mere serious. As it vent there was considerable dam- age dome to the carpets, beds, bed- ding and clothing. —At the residence of Mr. Samuel Vansbone, Turnberry, on Wednesday, h inst., his slaughter, Miss Edith, • me the bride of Mr. Isaac 3. ht. The bridal maple were lan- ded, and were united in mat - a rirnonial bends by Rev. Dr. Gundy, at 12 Oiolock, noon. ' The wedding, march, was played by 451iss Lena Mo- Goll,-ocein of the bride, who was given ay tby h.er father. —Mr, end sUrs. a. W. Harland, of Clinton, -entertained tim their of Ontario -street Methodist church, in that town,.dne evenbag not long ago. Harland has been a member of the choir for over 20 years and the other members the - ht the Or.,daf."- Sian a fitting one 4 whie.h to make him a presentation. The latteteon- sisted of a mahogany' settee, a recker and a zomfortable arm chair. The address which aocompanied these articles of furniture Was full of ap- preciation ana kindness. _ - Cana0a. —The statement hes been inadc that F.W.Hodgson has resignedhis position as Live Stock Coraraissi ner under the Dominion Governmentand that his resignation has been ac- cepted by, the TaTinister of Agfidna- ture. it, 'DOW tarn'S CAA *At Mr. Hodgson's reeignatien -does not take effect until the, last of June and perhaps not then. —Mrs. D'anaid oCltliivray,„. 01' Monleland Village, left her 'two young ohildren alone rn the helms Lor a lesv minutes, zaa. Ile oldest aged two years and 'Leine moralise opened a slide And lighted a piece of paper inthe stove and ignited her pinafore. She was so badly 'burned that after lingering a few da during which pneumonia develop she suceuanoed. . Vermette, a 'fitietributing cler-k at the Montreal Central poet- offiee, was Arrested the other day oa a. obarge of theft. It is alleged that he was in the habit of Titling Mail matter. A fellow employee re- ported -tleit he saw Vermette going through le;tters that he had carried 'into the washroom. The prisoner is only 26 years old. —Rev. F. E. Lumley,platter s the Church ef Christ, Wyehweod ark, Toronto, has been appointed' te the principalship Of the College f the Disciples, of St. Thomas, to succeed Rev. W. -C. MacDougall, whose resignation. takes effect at the close of the present academie yeer. Mr. MacDougall 'resigns from WS present position to ertgete edueetiovel misSion -work in mita, - —it is gated that the _will ef t tate E. B. Eddy, .of Ottawa, pro fora division ef one-quarter Of whele estate among the four bers of theeEddy Erni Amp -lila eit-h the late head In the business. These are lird-W. H. Bewley,Mr. 3 3 Gormully. Mr. George Millen., and Mr. B. S. Cushiman, and thedbes quest to twit is very substantial. The rest' of his estate gees to this family. The will has not been pro- bated: yet. —Edward Fenton, of Toronto, had. a; narrow escape from dea:th at Ni- agara Falls the other dayee wialking along the top of the Gorge,. he slipped: on the lee and fell over the edge. He weized. a. theme 'bush, which grew on the brink of theepre- oipice, and hung helpless. His com- panion, Harvey • Whetmore, also of Toronto, took off bis overeat knd let ft down to Fenton, Who 'Waal drawn, up to a place ,or safety. Fenton was completely proStrate& by his experience. —Mr, Johnston Jordan, a boot' end shoe raerehant of Port Hope, while at dinner the other day ac- cidentally swallowed carbolic aoid 111 inietake for medieine, and died from the effeets ,wethin half ani bour. Dr. McKinley happened to her in the house at the time of the ace dident, attending a son of the de- ceased; Who is in a critioal eondit.- ion. and did everything possible to save the unfortunate' mares 'life. The deceaeed, who wad- a highly re- spected: resident of the town for many years, leaves a, widow and grown-up family. —Word has reached the Archive's breath. at Ottawa, that Dr, ;Dotigh- ty, the Dominion Archivist, la meet- ing with most encouraging: success in. his work in Louisiana, He has discovered a large number • of no- tarial and parish registers which will throw an important light upon the period when, the fortunes of Tionisiena, French Canada and Ac - Aka were 'closely linked. These and ether doeuraents, whose existence and depositories he has siseertoadeed will be of great value in ehe study of certain phases of -the history of Canada 'before the eonqueSt, Dr. Doughty thus will he able -to add materially to his projected guide- book to the d-oeumentary sources of Oanaden hist-oryext week he will leave New Orleans f-orea. brief visit to lilexleo. —The annual revort a the Pres- byterian Church, Ethel, has been is- sued. It - ehows a membership of 107 ; No. of 2atal1ies,30; $530 was eon- tributed, ineluding a balance !of $65 from the previous year. To the minister's stipend Ethel eantribetes $300, and the caretaker gets $30. There is a 'balance in the hands of the tre,asurer ;of $84. The Women's Foreign Missionary Reeeiety has ,11 members, and raised $26 or missions besides a box of elothing. There 'are 72 pupils on the -Sabbath school oll I and 8 teaChars. They raised $1.05. Walton. Local Items.—Mr. M. Morrison is on the slat list. We also regret to revert the prolonged and serious illness of Mrs. Jonathan !oor ore.— A, Mr. Will Neal has also 'We under the doctor's . eare, but were pleas- ed to say has again fully retovered. —The auctlion ;sales in this vieinity are being well attended and good prices; ere being realieed.—Horse and oattle buyers are now on the alert and the farmer who hee a good team fof sale is most, assuredly in pessess'idn of a l'ttre gl(endyke. The people of our ,burg are putting , ill their supply .of ice this! week.-- MOSSrS. John Irvine -and Charles Drager are now prepared te do all kf d a f grain grin&ng for the far - Mere in thrs vicinitv.