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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1906-12-28, Page 89 Ilm.,••••••awle* ist91911.1:10, Our store -will offer man lines both usefeI and ornamental, have donna of articles that make Our stook cannot ba hpaten in— adiendid gifts for old and young. at, Kiang OF OtakatY ROGERS MATED 4NIVES AND FORKS I•f101tEL MATED TEAPOTS CARPET SWEEPERS FANCY LAMPS GEM FOOD CHOPPERS AISG a Epecial assortment of, NEW -SKATES AND efeettee 8T1OKS Give us a call, and whether you da buy or not We shall be glad to -see you, OBJENEY & 8MILEY7- SEAFORTII, HardwareStOyee and Goala VOIVIINION BANE. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. 4.01.13...91.8111. Capital, Fully Paid Up-$3,000,000sto Reserve Fend and un- d;vided Profits $ 3,839,000- Deposits by Public$ 32,000,000 Total Assets 48,000,000 goammemmemoweir... BEAFORTH BRANCH, eery twenty for the traneecting of a eneral banking briefness. Collections =de on all points in Canada ad abroad. Advances ma& to Farmers. Special at eno- on paid to the collection on Sale Notes, QAV14GS BANK. Deposita of one dollar and upwards re- ceived, and interest paid or added June nOtiti and December 'Seen Withd!) rawal nay ba made at any time. CI. GIBSON', letanagent Sandia - WINTER TERM OPENS JAN. 2nd. • STRATFORD, ONTARIO. • Tea algal is recognized to be one of the leading' Conunercial Schools in America.: Our grad nates are in demand as Business GoIlege teach. ers. The most recent application we received I for a. teacher offered $1." per annum. We be- lieve we are running one of the.most prOgressis'e and 9 -to -date business training sehools in the Province. The demand -upon us for tittle help is several times the supply.' Write for our free catalogue, Bulorr & MoLACHAN, Principals. - Successor to W. N. Watson NORTH MAIN ST, SEAFORTH. -General Fire, bite *and Aacident Maur- o)! anee epee Real Estate, and-: tofu, • Ageat. ger in first -ohm fam • taring Sewing Mae firm INE)*IOT MATTERS.' Ole additlete to the belt' iday travel, the following were tick- eted to distant polate thee Week bet W. Somerville, G. T. R. town agent: Mr. and! Mre-Jehn Dodds, of Seaforth, to Flint, Mich.; Wes Charlotte Mill - son, Constance., to Detroit; Mr. and •Mrs. J. W. Beattie to Detroit, R. 311, Coates, Seaforth, to CleVeland ; _ Mr. Alien,_ Cromarty, to Canon, Seen.; W. Duggan to Pittsburg, ga. 0 tneyer, Kinkeral Mists -Clare: ley, Parkhill'. Miss Margaret Kehoec with her nephew and :niece, .John and lielte McCann, Toledo ; Mhts FiVeleh- TherWin, Platteville; John MeWt1- Ilexes, London; T. j. Ryan, Mitchell. Wmt eKay, beeriater, Terento; Mite! Clitere Pickard, London; Mt, and Mrs; Jae. McKinley, - of Barrie. Officers Elected. -The meeting •fee the Catholic • FOresters, Seaforth, held on the 18th inst., was largely attended. The following °Moore were elected for the cureent year:*Rel. Father Corcoran, spiritual adviser, ; G. Emery, chief ranger, George Atkin - eon, 'nice chief ranger, - J. J. Purcell, secretary; Joseph. Canning, financial secretary ; James Navies, treasurer, Gilbert Emery, convention ' delegate; ThornaS Daly, alternate. , • Well leone-r. 4 John . a, er, Rcixnoro, hate long been renowned as a euccessful florlculturiet, but he hae had another big feather added to his cap. The ,Alice-Burpee Co., seed growers, of Philadelphia, some time - ago announced .a list of premiums - for tthe best samples of premed pan- sies from seed purchased from them. There were e large number of com- petitors from all parts cifthe world. Among the number wag Mr. Walker. He recently received a letter from *the company informing him that this ample wag awarded the first prize of $15, and a -cheque for the a-. mount accompanied the letter, . - , -------e------ e Sons „ of Scotland. -At the annual meeting of Lady Nairn Camp, Sons of Scotland, on Wednesday evening last, in the Forester's Hall, the fol- lowing)officers were elected for the year 1907: W. E. Hinehley, Chief; W. R. Smith, Chieftain; Jas. Mc- Michael, Chaplain; Dr. C. McKay, Phyelcian;• Thomas ,RIchardson, Re- cording .and Financial Secretary; W. IT Ballantenet reasurer ; Wm.. Grieve, Ditarslail t .A. W. Stobie, Standard Bearer, Robert gt9e7 Senior Guard, 1 A. D. Sutherland, Junloff Ealarti, Th., meetings of this Came) are bold ail the first min third ' ...Wednesday of Manufaot nd Cream Separatore, viz. : Neteltaymond and White Sewing teachiree. and National and tine ada Cream Siparatore. Aka obwieg machine neediete 011, attach. mente, repeire and sundries for all kinds of peeing machine& With over 26 year experience in the above businers you can relit assured of prices eine, Bemire de alieg and satssfaction • guaranteed. • JAMES -WATSON, *ones Agent, and_ &Ater- in Sewing Machine And. Bicycles. North Main street, Sesforth. Send us a, Horse • Ma/ E — BLANKET Him with the best blanke for themoney- . Wool, Jute and Nemo. ROBES— Ghlloway, Bishop. ()oat, Horse and Imitation Buffalo. We guarantee the Quality. Com- pare prices. HARNESS— ' Our oft make of genutne. ttutthttr Trimmed Hamm It is UK: beA--vittue inrCanada. Ask your neighbor about them. MITTS & CLOVES— 2034 , pair siunples at Wholesaie priees. snap. Itells---Trunks-Valises (Asses - Plush and Wool Hugs, . Ete. Inspect our steek before purehasing. L. Broderick, OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, seaforth Watch Our Christmas Window * WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL PIPES AND EXCELLENT : TOBACCOS : ALL KINDS -- ALL PRICES DON'T MAGM- A NICE OLEAN SHAY ig AND NIFTY HAIR CUT. SLT.A.1:3111MS TR,DoS.. Opposite Conmwrrial Hotel, Seaforth. XMAS PRESENTS We are prepared to show you the nicest and best assorted stock of jewelry that has ever been your privilege to see in so small a town. We b invite you to call and look over our goods. Our pTices ars lowest possiblt consistent with qual- ity. MI- NOT BE UNDERSOLD, BY ANY ONE Jeweller & Optician Issuer -of Marriage Licenses. 0 BLOCK ,SEAFORTH each -month and eteiting brethren are always mak, welcome. Special Services: -The n:msical see - vices in St. Ja.mes' church on Christ- mas Day, were .of a particularly fine order. The various choruses were rendered In a trlanner thee reflected the behest credit on the ohoir, while the solos showed careful study on the part of those who rendered them. The organist, Miss Margaret Daly, did her part well, The whole service was exceedingly edifying to the large con- gregations that filled the church botia morning an& evening. ' Going to Buroper-We are inform- ed that Dr. H. H.• Ross, of this town, intends leaving for Europe in a couple of weeks. He perpoees spending some months. in special work ire surgery in London and Vienna. Dr. A. B. Smillie, late of London, England, will take charge of tee pre.ctiee while he is away. Dr. Smillie, letedes being a graduate of -Toronto Univerelty, has speat the last couple of year's in Lon- don, England, where he has become a ,member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, as well as a Licentiate of -the Royal College of Physician.s of London, thereby see • cueing the degrees of M.R.C.S.- and L.R.C.P. -Besides being thus qualified, Dr: Smillie comes well recommended as a practiced man and is an ex -house surgeon of the Tottenham 'Post Grad- • uate hoepital, London, Engle,ncle• Death of Mrs. Stitherlend. Mrs. Jame Sutherland', whose' maiden name INVA' Isabella Campbell, tiled at her reeidence in Seafoirth, On MOndaY. Mien Sutherland had, attained the good age of 85 years. Heir illneas was of long duration and her deters° Was not unexpected. She had been ascii vere but patient sufferer, and the great change watt a welcome one to her. During her lengthy illness She was lovingly waited on, by her daugh- ter, Miss Sutherland, who resided with ;her. Her 'husband pre -deceased her several) year. Mr. and Mr. Sutter- lerlandl were among the early settlers fit Hullett, and after Mr. Sutherlead'e death Alm Sutherland left their bea- tiful farm' on the Sunda and McKil- lop town line, and came to Seafortil to teside. The deceased was ft ,quieti unassuming, home loving Christian lady and wee most beloVed by those who knew her best. She is sarvived by one son arid five daughters. The daughtere' are Mrs, Knight, of elan- da,min ; &Ire. • McKinney, of Bervie; Mrs. W. McMichael, of Seaforth, Mrs. ,George Duncan, of Woodetock, and 'Miss Sutherland, at home. , The re- mains were laid to rest in the Malt - landbank cemeteey on Thursday. - • .A Farewell. -A very pleasant even- ing W841- spent in the assembly ball of the Ceneglate Institute on Friday evening )test. The - gathering was -composed a the pupile and ex -pupils of the Institute together with the teachers •ren.d 'the trustees and their wives, and took the form of an At -Home, the object being to afford those •present an opportunity of emending a farewell OVehing With Miss Kirkwood anti Mr. Brown, two valueci membere of the teachkog staff, who 'have 'eetired therefrom to %III other positions. Mr. 'P.ogers, the prtnelpal, •presidd. Addresses were delivered by several of the trustees, expressive •of their 'eppreciation of the services of Miss Kirkwood and Me. Brown as teachers, their regret at their depeeture and winning them iitiOdebig in -their kespective spheres in the future. An interesting musical programme was also rendered and the intervals were filled in by 'prom- enading to music. One of the mote -pleasing featuree of the occasion was the presentation on behalf of the pupils and ex -pupils of the de- parting teachers Of addresses arid more tangible tokens of respect and remembrance. To Miss Kirkwood was presente,& a* beautiful pearl sun- burst and to 'Mr. Brown a handsome suit ease. ThO, !recipients made suit- able replies, ns leas already been stated Mr. Brown goes , to Toronto to take the position of Proviricial Sabbath school secretary and Miss Kirkwood will becerne aemernber of the Guelph Collegiate Institute -staff. • MONEY LOST. -Lost on Thursday, Deeember 20, on the east side of Main street, between the Exposi- tor Office and the Bank of Commerce, a small black satchel, containing. a purse in which was a $6 Dom- inion Bank billand some small bills and change, be- sides other papa's. The tinder will greatly. oblige the owner and be liberally rewarded by leaving the satne at Tuft EXPOSITOR, OFFICE, BeRfOrtrh. 2037.1 WANTED. -A man to work a fruit farm in Cuba- -married Mat preferred. Apply to Jonn AlaePhei.son,. Barrister, Landoll, Ontario. 203/-2 DR. FORSTER, Stratford, eye, ear, nose and throat speeioJist, will be at the Queen% Hotel, Sea - 'forth, on Monday. January 7th, from 10 a. m. to 4:30 P.• 2037-2 TiRENT, No. 170 Gaderich St., West : large comfortable dwelling.honse containing po.rior, dining room,kitehen,four bedrooms,bashroorn,olosets,pantry woodshed, hard and soft water, also good stable and •two lots witn variety of fruit trees. Apply to THE EXPOSIT= OFFICE, or to William Copp, Seaforth. • Prepenta,tion.-On Wednesday ever- • ing the thoir of the First Presage terian church presented their leader, Miss Grace McFa,u1, with a half dozen handsome cut •glass tumblers. Al- though quite taken by, surprise, Miss McFaul thanked- her choir for their appreciation and thoughtfulness, and epoke of the pleasure it had always been for her to work with them in her capacity aa choir leader: Miss McFaul well deserves the reeognition she has received from her choir. S has alwa,ys been recognized in mus- ical cireles, ate a most efficient and painstaking leader,- and the members of the -church are fortunate in being able to keep her wtth them. The choir whose members have always respond- ed most readily to their leader's training, has a reputation of whieh few choirs, outside the city churches, can bowie: • • More New Railways.-Tne Ca,nadian Northern Railway is applying to - Parliament this session for charters etrpowering them to construct nine new railways or branches in the Province of Ontario. One of these is a line from Ancastee to Galt, Water - too, • Berlin, and Goclerich. A des- patch from Ottawa also says: "An • extensive scheme of electric railway nuilding is contemplated •by the Stratford &St. Joseph's Radial Ran - •o way Company, which is a,pplying to Parliament foe a charter to build passenger add freight lines from Stratford to Avonton, thence to Dow- nie, Fullerton, Russeidale, Farquhar, Exeter, 'Hensall, Zurich, and St. Joseph, thence southerly • t� Grand. Bend, in the toWnsbit) of Stephen, or from Exeter welsterly through the Most convenient places to St. .Jos- eph, and from St. Joseph to Grand Bend, * thence to ; Parkhill." This looks like the old Contuse scheme re- vived with a few variations. How- ever it is a good deal more likely of ccomplishment than the the proposed !lel from St. Joseph to Lake 'Erie. Visitors. -In addition to those not- • ed be the local briefs we learn of the following who were home from dif- ferent parts to spend the holidays: E. Murray, S. Phillips and W. McIn- tosh, School of Practidal Science, To- • ronto; Gordon Gunn, Keith Fear and R. Davis, Medical College, Toronto, • Bert Archibald, Trinity College, To- ronto-; Mists P. Cowan, Miss Gillespie, Misses Mamie, Jennie and Irene Dick- son, daughters of Mr. J. T. Dickson, Tuckersmith, all of -Toronto Univer- sity; F. and G. Jackson, Of the Grand Trunk Pacific; W. Brine and G. Kale, Hamilton; Frank, Harry and Lorne Twiss, Toronto; 3. Munroe and C. Spain, Galt; Miss Case, PhiladeI- delphia ; J. G. Lynch, Guelph; John M. McLean, Dresden, Dakota; ' R. A. • 2038-tf. SOWS TOR SALE. -For sale, ff ve good brood sowsin pig ; some will litter in fur. weeks. Three Jerse,viows, all nlilkinir, one fresh and one Jersey heirei calf. L. G. Van Egniond, Seatorth. 2030.2 A carpet sweeper svill make a good Olfriotnias gift in nuiny homes., 22 has the most conwiete stock in town. Chesney and Smiley, Seaforth. 2086-2 - People desirous of settling before the New Year may have their accountii an) time now a George A. Sills, beafoith. • •2030-2 3BRSEY BULL -Bull, registered Jersey, will take a few caws to him. Terms, $.2 cash at time. Of ser- vice, svith the privilege of returning if necessary. L. O. VanEginond, Seaforth. 2080-2 We have another car of Manitoha flour to ,arrive Don't forget our special brand of " IWO Eases," fin- est flour made. Sold by Cardno Bros.; Seaforth. 2086-2 WANTED. ---Fresh roll butter, 26e,•• fresh eggs, 2 . Dry picked poultry, dried apples, feathers, • furs, etc. O. i. King, Winghani„0 20314f s « ' • ocal Briefe.--Miss Ella, Robb, daughter- of ler. John Robb, of this town has secured the position of teacher in Markham for next yeer at a salary of $490. Miss Robb has neen a remarkably clever student and we have no doebt she will prove as good teacher. -The Presbyterian :of last week eontains an excellent portrait of Rey. R. .W. Dickie, minister of St. Paul's church, Brandon, and who is well known to many of our readers. With this is a picture of the beauti- ful church building and a report of the ;semi -jubilee services which were held on the 2nd ef December. Thie was the fifth anniversary of the op- ening ot the new c,hurc,h, and the twenty-elfth an:ninersary of the found- ing of •the congregation. -Mr. Joseph Sproat, of Egmondville, was home to epend Chrisernas with his family. Mr. Sproat has aelarge gang of Men tak- ing out timber. His location is about twelve milesfrom the Soo which ie his headquarters. --Mr. 'David Sproat, of •Belgrave, was in town on Tues- day. Mr. Sproat es enjoying much better health lance his return. from the old country and- looks like a dif- ferent man from what he did when left"his home. -Mr.. Gillespie, sop. of Mr. John ',Gillespie, who is attending the London Medi- cal College is tome for the holidays. -Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McCallum spent Christmas with friends in Dutton.- -The nomination meeting takes place on Monday night nexte-lvlies Bertha Coleman of Tucleersmitle, entertained a few Ifullett eriends on Frida,y even- ing lest. -Mrs. George Scott, of Chicago, formerly of Seaforth, was a- mong the Christmas visitors in town. Nation spent Christmas with her eieter, Mrs. R. S. Hays. -One ev- ening last week the boys tomposing the Sabbath achool class taught by Miss Kirkwood waited on her and preeented her with a very handsome clock as a memento. of their gratitude to her for her faithful services and kindly instruction as their Sabbath echool teacher.. It was a nice and thoughtful act and although well de- served was very highly appreciated by the, worthy recipient. -Mr. Louis Reinkie, who has been weigh master Wileon, Belleville; Miss L. Best and In the big Mill here for nearly 23 Miss J. Forbes, School of Pedagogy, years has resigned his positien and Hamilton; James Pringle and family intende taking a rest for a time. - Flax •Seed,,bil-•.00te,..•liziaead'•• Meal, • PO Oyster She ii.alAY:101V0a la .0044, Grit and Lilted .Desteoyea,- . Kers-lake SEAFORTH. village. - about 'C master and- 'Exp they Teo •eel they •weeks t as 'the and Ex froth b holida ity.-M Mayor ago fo record, he • bootee people in town lamas time were Post- iekson and his assistants, s Agent Somerville. If ived ticket for each par - 'handled during the past two •ey would be almost as rich iernployers, the Government reas Ccfmpany.-Mr. Ben Dor- f Chicago, • another old Sea- n 10 spending the Christmas • with friends •in this vicin-- John Broderick, son of roderiek, is home from Chic - the lholidays,--There was a breaking crowd in town on' Sa,turd y Jost, Main street being crowd d ith Christmas custorama arl in the forenoon until late ea:me evening • and all tele se Meer ,did a proportionatC.y frOm 122 t buein large; trade. . There. are few placto In .nentarie of twice the eize a See,- fortn that canbeat it for trade. It has Ic•ng enjoyed this reputation and it wtas never more deserving than at the preempt time. The people know where aheY ,get- the largest ehoica and the beet . value for their money and they act aceordingly. Cold as the day was on Monday there was Blvd a1 big crowd in town. •bUt not. so large as en Satur ay. -The Sea - forth butcbers, Mes s. Kennedy 'Bros.,13. V. Beattie an Kruse ahats., with their usual enterprise, had their shops filled with ' the very choicest meati and fowl of. all „kinds for Christnma. and their customers were served with the very -choicest that this .fevorece portion of His Majesty's realM' could oupply.-A correspondent .writing from a town in *Manitoba says; "You people in Huron think you are badly used if a mail train bappene toi be a couple of hours late. But we in Manitoba and the west` would think we were' sere - ed if we had nothing t more to com- plain of. Orr the maln line of 'the C. P. -R. and Canadian Northern it :is a common thing for -passenger trains to be from ten to twenty hours late While on the branch line the trains are frequently snowed up for dare at a time." -Mr. Aaron Ty- ertnan, a former reeiderrt Of *Hui - lett, but now a prosperous Manitoba farmer, was, In town thief vreek vis- iting his brothers, Andrew and JO Tyerman.-Sunday and Monday were the coldea days of the oeason, but there was Just snow enough t� make good Christmas eleighinge-efr. Alex- ander •Wilson and this sister, Miss label, of Milwaukee, are spending a portion of their holidays at Mrs. A. Young's. -Mr. aeo. Jackson, jr., who has been engaged with. his broth- er Frank, who Is' a contractor On the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, is home foe the holidays. -Mr. Alexander Cardno, jr., and family, .are -here from Darlingford, Meeiltoba, and will likely remain for the winter. Mr. Cardno haft disposed of his business 4nterests in Darlingford, and in- tendettegoing further •Wee in the epring.-Miss Bella Ballentyne, of the Waterloo public schpol staff, is home for the holidays. -Misses Fen - elate and Maud Kidd, of New York, are spendin.g their 'holidays with their father and sister here, Mr. Thomas Kidd and Miss Kidde-Mies Dolina and Nettie Wilson., daughters oe Mr. John A. Wilson, are home for the holidaye. The former was teach- ing school 'near Hensall, and the lat- ter has been aetending the Collegie Inotitute at London. -Miss Mary Monroe, eldest daughter of Mr. James Munroe, is home from Cobourg for the holidays. -Mr. and Mrs. George Town and family, of Wroxeter, epent Sun- day at the 'home of enr. Town. -Miss Case, oe P hiladelphia, is on a .short holiday trip to Maple Hall, the residence of her mother, Mrs. F. Case, Miss Cases many friends are delighted to see* her looking so well. -Miss' Clem Case is also home from New York City, having graduated at New York Hospital, and is now .a full-fledged narse.-The many friends among our readers of Mr. James 33roadfoot, or., of Gladstone, Mani- toba, will regret to learn of the death of 'his son, Mr. •Williarn M. - Broa,dfoot, who died in lefilchet county, Nebraska, of pneumonia. He had been from *home for about twenty years. The remelt -nil were taken home, to Gladstone for interment. -The Ex- positor had a pleasant call from Mr. A. E...-Bra.dwin, of Toronto: Satufday Night, and formerly of the" Blyth Standard. Mr. Bradwin and family were spending the 'holidays with friends in Blyth and Wingham.-Mr. George Finch, formerly of *Clinton. now of the Bell Engine Worke, has decided to begin the new • year with the beet of resolutions, by taking un- to`bimrself wife. -Mr. John Welsh, of the London Road, Clinton, who has been visiting 'here for a week, left for( Tacoma, Washington, on Wednesday. -Me. 'Minato Archer, of Minton, will move to town as spon as he Can get a house, having taken. a position at the Engine & Thresher Works, as a moulder. -Mr. W. Prene- dergest, B. A., of Toronto, and for- merly of Seaforth, has been appoint- ed one of the departmental exa,min- and Miss K. 33roadfoot, Stratford; H. Broadfoot, Toronto; J. Dunn, Stratford; Oliver -Little, Toronto; Miss B. Warwick and Miss J. Brady; Toronto; . Charles Shane, • Detroit; Mr. James Sproat, of Toronto, form- erly of Seaforth, accompanied by his son, Roy, spent Sunday with friends In town. They were on their way to Belgrave to eepend Christmas with Ada Sleeth, Tavistock ; Miss M. Getz- Postmaster and Mrs. Sproat, of that ets Matbernaties for next year, by the Advisory Council ef , Education, and Mr. 3. Elgin, Trim, of Goderieta One: .the Dietrict certificate ex- Aminers,--Mr. 3. G. Oriole who has been engaged all summer painting the new 'station buildings on the Guelpil and Goderich RailwaY, was • home epending the lholidays with his farn- 111.--,Mr. Daniel McDonald, who has spent • the summer In Milestone,, Sask,, •returried home for the winter on Saturday. Mr. McDonald had been laid un for 98 days In the 'hospital, having had to undergo two 'opera- tione for apeadicitis, but is now nearly recovered.-Mrs.-Willleten *layson, of , Galt, was here spending Christreas holidays vfith her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sleeth.-Miss Carnochan, -of Toronto, and Miss Willison, of Dungannon, spent Chris- tmas with Dr. and Mrs. Cooper: - Mr.. and Mee. °G. A.. IC. McLeod, of Exeter, were spending Coristmas with friends In this vicinity. -Rev. Mr. Bond, a fornaer Pastor of the Metho- dist church here, and Mrs. Bond, of Atwood, epent Christmas the ,gueste of alra end Mrs. James Beattie -Mrs Harry Beattie, of Clinton, spent Christmas 'hare with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, sr. -On the Monday before Christmas there were $60 worth Of stamps sold at the Sea - forth pose office. --Congratulations from numerous friends will be ex- tended to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simp- son, of Stratford, formerly of Sea - forth, who were married on Christ- mas day at the home of Mr, and Mee. Samuel Smith, In MeKillop. Mrs. Simpson was, formerly, Miss Me - Gregor. --Christmas in town passed over very quietly, but we have 110 doubt pleasantly to all. The weathe er, although cold, .was pleaseret and thLre was just snow enough to make nice sleighing. Some of the owners of fast' 'horses had a matinee on Main street In the forenoon while the curlers and skaters had good ice and good fun in the rink and fam- ily gatherings and re-uniohs were the order with all. -Mr. Adam' Mc- Kay had the misfortune to get his hand badly cut with a band saw a,t the Bell Engine Works on Wednese day. -Miss Alma Reid, milliner at .Wallaceburg, is spenclin.g her holi- days .witlal her sister, Mrs. W. We Meredith. -Mr. George Chesney, of Goderich Street, received as a Christ- mas' present, a brace of beautiful, plump patridge from Mesiars. Ma= bee & McDonald, the well known cat- tle exporters:' of Toronto. -The Col- legiate .Institute and public schools, of Seaforth, will open after the holi- day! on January 7th.--nliss Alice Hannon, of Chatham, is spending the holidays with her uncle ane auxin Mr. and Mrs. 'Geo. Harte -The Win- rilpeg Press of December 24th says: "Mrs. W. F. Smith and little daughter Melba are en route east to spend the holidays in Toronto and Seaforth, visiting friends and rela- tivee-Mr. W. Foster, of Toronto, epent Christmas, the guest of Miss May Hart. -Dr. Leo. Inilloran, of To- ronto, and Miss Nan Trilloran, of Windsor, were here this week, -Mr. and Mr. R. A. Stewart left for their home in Portlend, Oregon, on Wed- nesda.,y.-There will be a special song service, sulta,ble "to the sea - eon, in: the Methodist thurele next Sunday even.in.g. The choir will be ansisted by local talent. 7:m E. McFAUL CO. We have wished you m merry Christmas annually for twen- ty-five years. The opportunity has now arrived to announce our • QUARTER CENTURY '4110• -,CELEBRATION SALE which will begin January 2nd and end January 12th. . This sale will be an important bne ;from every standpoint. If the announcement iolinences you to come to our store dur- f ing any of the sale days you I will he thankful for having seen it. .1.E E. McFAUL CO. ' SEAFORTH. Egniondviile Notes. -Mr. A. T. Cooper, of Clin- ton, will deliver an address on lo - eel option, in the Egmondville church at the. moping ;service, • on Sunday, which will commence at the usual hOur.-Mr. and Mrs. B. 'Ward and children of Wyoming, were visiting Mr. Ward's mother here, Mrs. Thos. Wardeeleniss E. McLeod, of Detroit, spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. D. Clark. -Mrs. Albert E. El- liott, of Manitoba, who is on a vis- it to her parents, Mr. anti Mrs. Chas. Logan, of the Parr line, near Varna, was the guest of her nrother-in-law, Mr. Ralph Elliott, this week. -The Mission Band entertainment in Eg- rnondville church, on Thursday ev- ening of lest - week, was quite suc- cessful in every way. -Mrs. Thos. Ward le now sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room. Sta n1 e3a School Report. -The following report gives the standing a the pupils of the .senior clasees of No. 4, Stanley. The standing, based upon a close test examination of week ,gone over dur- ing the past three months, is classi- fied as follows: Those obtaining 75 per -cent let class honors,. 66 per cent, 2.n.cl, class henors, and 60 per cent. 3rd class honors: Continua- tion class. -Eva Stinson, 87 per cent.; Mabel Stinson, 73 per cent. Entrance Class -Robert Greer, 83 per cent.; Cora Nicholson, 72 per cent.; Roy Dewar, 70 per centte Nellie Wat- son, 62 per cent.; Fred Watson, 60 per cent.; Leonard Sparks, GO per cent. Jr. IV -Thomas Stilwell, 72 per cent.; John Penhale, 72 per cent.; Lottie Greer, 70 per dent Sr. III - Victor Evans, 63 per cent; Archie Dewar, 60 per cent. -James S. Del- gaty, Teacher. IIIIIMPOPOINORIPPIPO es.assawainsorsvrolo-As Get Ready to Prom e Our Quarto -Century Great Bargains in Celebration, Sale Pre-, Dry Goods sents the Opportunity Our Quarter -Century Celebration Sate n'taitn. Notes. -Messrs. Jame e and John Carmichael epent Christmas at their home there. -Mr. and Mrs. -Trick, of London, opent Christmas at the home of MT. John Sadler.-Mr..Prank Carling and hie sister are spending the holidays under the parental roof. -Mr. Robert John Yeo, of Manitoba„ is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Sad - ter. --Miss Lily Babb, of Mitchell, spent Christmas with her sister, .Mrs: F.• D. Hutchinson. -Mr. and Mrs. Rich. Hotharn, of Constance,, are here vioiting relatives. -Mr. George Pollen, of S. Marys, is visiting his -sister, Mrs. Tuffin.-eliss May Car- michael le home from her visit M Blansharel.-Mr. J.. D: Walker, who has been away for the past year: is home to spend Christmas -with his wife and fairtly.-Mies Eva Campbell, of Walton, Is visiting at Mr. George Beeson's. ; Hills Green. Notes. -On Friday last the people , of school section No. 3, assembled Iat the satexe and presented Mr. J. W. Hogarth, the teacher, with an appropriate address and a beautiful gold watch. As Mr. Hogarth does not intend coming back to teach, the people !teed this opportunity of show - lag the high esteem in which he was, held. Mr. Hogarth will not only be miesed in the school but in the church In which he was an active worker while here. 'Mr. Hogarth has made many warm friends who will always be glad to see him. -Mr. Robert Stelck of Edmonical, le home visiting his father, Mr. C. Stelck.-Mr. W. E. Jarrott, of the Normal Whool, Lon- don, is visiting his mother during • the Christmas vacation. -Mr. J. L. Hagan, of Exeter- high school, is spending - the holidays at home.- egins January nd — and will continue for -- TEN DAYS Prices Will Be Low Enough to Make 2his The Greatest Sale Brer' keld in Seaforth We could fill_this space rna,ny times= over ma - illustrations a,nd descriptions ot most remarkable - bargains in all hinds of Dry Goods, bat we believe that the simple statement made by 7,63 that we have prepared for this sale the most attractive barlatns- we have ever offered, will accomplish tie same purpose. Four Timet as Much Stock to - Sell as we have ever had for A Special. Sale. Mr. Charles Curry, of Moose Jaw, is visiting friends In this neighborhood; The country must agree with Chest as he Is looking hale and hearty. -Mr. Cane Troyer intends leaving shortly for Courtland to learn the telegraph operating. -Mrs. Andrew Love enter- tained- a number of her relatives to a Christmas dinner on Tuesday ev- ening, -Miss • Jessie Cochrane, of Moose Jaw, is expected home shortly. -Mr. and MTS.Alex. Forest, of Moose Jaw, are visiting friends in this vic- inity. -Miss Annie Kain, who holds a goed position as ethnographer London, is home for vacation. - Miss Laura Hagen and Bert Week- -man,' wile are attending * the high sehoon at Exter, are 'home for holt- days.-A very euccessful examination and -entertainment was held hi our School on Friday before the holiday. Bruoefield. This lot adjoins Mr. Carter and will make a nice, farm, -The recent legis- lation respecting schools has giver an Impetus to school meetings, show- ing that -the law will not be an un- mixed evil. If you cannot interest, the tax payer in any other way, 'You can by touching his pocket. -Christ- mas teased off .quite pleasantly in mint village, family re -unions being the - order. liullett. Presentation . -A very pleasant eie ent took place in the scliool, in Sea; tion NO. 6, Hallett, a few days bee fore the school closed for the holi- days. Miss Mina Murdie, who has taught this school with much ceptance to both parents axed pupils, severed her connection with it With the view of pureeing ner studies at ! the Normal School. The pupile,by way- . of showing their love Or her and ; titlef her ere in E. IL HIGGINS. 13rueelield, Fire and Life Hour- Leichn.' abePPhrecalf, • a prils° ented hZwleths Eta once andReal Estate Agent ; Conveyalicing, Money to loanprivate or company funds at 10%YeSt rates of - auectionately worded address, ac- haerest. 2084-tf companied by a handsome tenet case, Good Colt Sold.: -Mr. Hugh MeDer- .Miss Murdie leaves the school with mid, of the third concession of Stan- the respect and. good will of all par- ley, eetently sold a carriage gelding; ties, as she has proven herself a most coming three years old, to Mr. Me- estimable young lady and a careful Gregor, of Port Albert, Ashfield town- and effielent teacher, and -all wish !Ship, and for which he received a her much suCcess In the new sphere - fancy price. This colt was bred by which she has marked out for here Mr. McDermiil ,and was sired by El- self. b • ectrie B. He is a, eautif uI bright bay, shows splendid action and bids fair to be a real fancy carriage. an- imal. He had never been hitched in harness and was tette halter broken, Visitors. -Mr Alexander Thompson of the Bayfield road, Stanley, went to Seaforth .011 Saturday to meet his nephew, Mr. Robert nfeCartney, ire and his wife, of Moose Jaw, Saskatch- ewan. Mrs. McCartney is a daugh- ter of MT. David Bell, of Tuckersmith. They intend spending the winter with friend e in this vicinity and we all hope for them a very pleseant visit. Belefee-Mr. Hugh Acheson who has beet). reeident of our village for some years, left last week for Wing - ham Junction, where he has secured a permanent position on the raAlway. _Mr. Angus Beatty, of Westmlnsthr, and Mr. Beatty, of Watford, spent Chrietmas visiting with Mrs. Wm. Scott and other friends In the vil- lage. -Mr. and Mrs. Yellowtees, of Toronto, epent Christmas here. -Mr. John Baird Is spending a well -earn- ed vacation at hie home on the 2nd of Stanley. -Jas. Ross, soh of V..r. Jas. Ross, London' road, is bone on a vis - It. -Mr. and Mrs. John eekerehead, of London, spent Christmas at the old home Orf the 2-nd of Stanley. -Me, Harry Carter has rented the e0 acre farm belonging to Mrs. Caldwell. Tuokersuntis. Ohristrnas House I:Va,rrning.-Mr. S. Muff has had completed on MB farm on the 8th eoncessioa, a. handsome, new brick residence, and the family - had just got comfortably settled in I -it on Christmas Day, and In order to eignalize the event, there was a hap- py family re -union. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Cluff, of Toronto, and .their I little son, and Mr. and Mrs. Robte Robinson, of Varna, visited the par- ental home and partook of the Christ - nom cheek and teeIped to warm the 'new home. It is needless to say the oceasion was greatly enjoyed by all. West End Notes. -The Christmas 1 tree, held in Turner's thureb, . Christmas eve, was a grand ALICCSEPS4 -Revtained. B.urannedeaXers.0 Kerr enter - evening last. -Miss Ella Johns is spending .her Christmas holidays at her home here. --Mr. and Mrs. Walter • Preffers, of Millbank, 'spent Chrietrnai wittt Mrs. Preffers' daughter, Ursa Amos Townsend, -Mr. John Lintel -1, of London, Is visiting his brother, Mr. Chas. Layton ..We are glad to sie that Mr. George Turner, who has been *oat/led to the house for a, week, ier able to be out again.-MIser Mary McLean spent Sunday wItleeettea Mary Pepper.