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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1907-01-11, Page 8e For.-11011day.Timo 011 X OM Our store wilt °tier many lines both useful and ornamental. We have dozens.of artioles that make Our, Stock cannot be beaten in— sdlendid gifti3 for old and young. ALL KINDS OP MEW • ROGERS PLATED ' KNIVES'AND PORKS * NICKEL PLATED TEAPOTS Oithisur 8WESPERs ..F)i.NOY LAMPS G-Ehf FOOD OEIOPPFRS Aiso a F, ()cid assortment of NEW SKATES AND HOMEY sTIDKEI Give us a call, and whether you buy or not we shall be glad to see you. MONEY at SMILEY,, BEAFORTH, Hardware, Stoves and Coal. •()MINION BANE HEAD OF,FICE, TORON120. tONESallf2,112. NEN.1.610361. Capital, Fully Paid Up—$8,000,oleo.00 Reserve Fund and un.. d:vided Profits $ a,839,000 Deposits by Public $32,000,000 Total Assets $ 48,00d,000 SEAFORTH BRANCH, eery faellity for the transacting of a e moral banking business. Collections made on all points in Canada abroad. Advances made to Fainters. Special &t- uition paid to the collection of Sale Notes, daavni 'SAVINGS BANK. Deposits of one dollar and upwards re- solved, and interest paid or added June 30th and December 3ist. Withdrawals may be made at any time. A. E. GIBSON, Manager. R. S. HAYS. Senator — WINTER TERM OPENS .1.1ANI 2ffel. STRATFORD, ONTARIO. – This school is recognized to be one of the leading Commercial Schools in America. Our grad- uates are in demand as Business College teach- ers. The most reoent application we received lora teacher offered $1,400/per annum. We be - Have tve are running one of the most prog!es4ive - and up-to-date business training schools in the Province. The demand upon us for offee help is several times the supply. Write for our free catalogiie, ELLIOTT & MoLACHAN, -Principals. _HonOr to Whorri 'Honor is ]Yue —We notice that in the list, of IVIckyors of towns In Ontario, published in sev- eral of the daily papers; Al. Y. Mc- Lean id given the honor of being the blayote of SeatorthTh1e ie misprint, as Mr. M. Brodeelek occu- pies that honereble and responsible position, having been re-elected by ac- clamation . Travellers. — The following' were ticketed to distant pointe this week by W. Somerville; G. T. R.. town a4 - et Dr. H. 'H.. Ross to London, Eng- land, per Canadian Pacific eteamer, Empress of Britain,, sailing from St. John, Saturday; Walter Keddy, of Us - borne, to Brandon and return; Mrs. Geo. Clark, Constance, to Sault Ste, Marie; D. Donovan'. to New Liskeard and 'return, Mr. /meson and family to Wakefield, Quebec; Miss Case to Philadelphia. James Watson, Successor to W. N. Watson NORTH IVIAlk ST, SEAFORTH. General Eire, Life and Aeoldent Insur- ance agent, Real Estate and Lear Agent. Dealer in first-class family and Manufao- tering Sewing Medd:lea and Cream Separators, viz. : t, New Raymond and White Sewing Machines, and National and tine edit- Cream Separatese. Also mewing maehine needles, oil, attaoh- = -mentos, repairs and sundries for all kinds of sewing machines. With over 25 years experience in the above business you can rest assuied of prices • right, square dealing and satssfaetion • guarenteed. JAMES WATSON, • pat:ratios Agent, and dealer in Sewing Machine and Bicycles. North Main street, Seaforth. Send us a Horse -AND WE twee, BLANKET Him.,with the best blanket for the money— Wool, Jac and Kersey. BORES Galloway , Bishop, Goat, Hors • Buffalo. We guarantee the , pare prices. HARNESS - ' Dmita,llation of Officer.—The fol- lowing offiaere were installed in Huron Lodge, Knights et Pythias, ots Thursday evening 19,st by District Deputy Grand Chancellor, S. Holmes, and Past Chancellor Commander, L. T. -DeLecey; Chancellor Commander, John McKenzie; 'Vice Chencellor, H. Speare ; Prelate, Allan Reneely ; K. of R. and. S., John Rankin; Masten Of Finance, Jelm Stewart; Master of Exchequer, W. L.Talbdt; Mas- ter of .Work, A. .Weitcott; Master at Arms, Fred Welsh; Inside Guard, Lorne McLennan; Outside Guard, M. McLeod; ten In Seattle; a /neer ed daughter, Kra. Chetraw, at flumie Ita..The deceased wee ael'id'aiecin, for 50 year Or more. and. \retained tic; Membership „with his ledge. at Sea- -forth Ontario" Caned.—Mr.: . Jehre McIntyre, emit° has -Wen in Exeterfor the past three or four :years, lert itherei ,thits week, and tease returned to SeafOrth, where he - will 're-engage with \ Robt, .Willis. Before' 'leavings Exeter, !tire Mclntere was waited .on hy a num- ber of his -friends _who presentedlimi witha very; handsome geld headed Cane, as a token of their appreciation of hirn as a friend and their regret at ;his 'removal from ;Exeter. . ffockey.-e—The Seafortlelh hockey team, played In Goderich on Friday i1gh•1911t. Gocherich proved 'i too fast for Ithemedhowever, andwoe chat by a sbdre of 11 to 4, althoughat times, tier boys made things prettyl interest- ing for the county town- toys. —The gate eclieduled. fcir *here on Tuesday night with Gocle:rich had, to be poetponed on accoent of the unfa- vorable weather. —Tuesday night, weather permit- tng, Godeeich find -Seaforth will play schedule game on the rink here. .T e game will be a fat one on bo s are .going t� try end get evert for their detea.t In Goderieh e week ago. Goderieb, are layet .yearle cheer - plena, and play good hockey. Wedding.— The marriage of Mr. Frank L. Willie and Miss Adeline Riethwell was solereeized at the resi- dence of Mr. Robt. Goderich atreet, the home of the groom on Wednesday. The: ceremony was per- formed at high noon by Rev. A. K. Birks, pastor. of the Methodist church. Owing to the recent death of the., bride's :neither, there were present on- ly the immediate relatlyee. blr. and Mre. Willie left on the afternoon train for Detroit, where they will spend a few deys. On their return they' will. take up their residence on • Clinton street. -They are both popu- lar young people and a large circle of felendst twill extend congratula- tions and good wishes. Truitallation of Of ficers.—At the regular meeting*. of Branch 23, Cath- olic Mutual Benefit Association, el Sea -Perth, held on Monday evening last In their hall, the following of- ficere were duly installed for the year 1907: President, Dr. MeGinnis let vice, D. Andrews; 2nd vice, J. Horan; recording secretary, J. J. Darwin; assistant, M. McQuade, ft- Ate/wise. secretary, 3. F. Daly ;• treas- urer, Jelin McQuade; marshal. Frank Schueller; guard, - James. Hughes. Trustees for one year, F. Schueller and M. Williarne; Trustees for two years, M. Curtin, _J. L. Killoran and -J. Hughes. Representative to the Grand Council, 3. J. Darwin; alter- nate, F. Fa:uIkner. • - A Pleasant Perty.—A vsry pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cardno, lagt Friday evening, when a few of their friends were invited to -spend a few soeial hours and incidentally to say good- bye td 141r. .James •G. Murray, Mrs, Cardno's father, who has bee:I:spend- ing the holidays. at their home here and Le returning to the .bright and growing town of Sturgeon Falls, New Ontarle, where he le engaged In building and cement wok e After an hour orietso pleasantly spent in games, the !party set down to a. very elaborate supper, prepared by Mre. Cardrue and to which all seem- • ed tot do justice. .The company • dis- persed at a resonable hour after singing "Auld Lang Syne" and wish. - Ing Ur. 'Murray all success in this ventures -in New Ontario. Mr. Mur- ray left for Sturgeon Falls on Tues- day. ' a - I The Town Elect ons.—The ellections In • Seaforth, on Mo da,y lash, pissed off very. quietly.. T ere was, vote polled, the r ult of of excitement "and ba,d wea, following id a 4catement votes cast for theJaevoral e and Imitation uality. Com.' Our own make of genuine Rubber Trimmed 14rness. It is the best value in Canada. Ask Paw neighbor about them. MITTS, & CLOVES 200 pair of samples at wholesale prices. — A Snap. Bells—Trunks—Yaliees Snit CRS08— Plush and Wool Rugs, Eto. Inspect our stook before purchasing. M. Broderick, OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Seaforth. 2034 Watch Our Christmas Window WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL PIPES AND EXCELLENT : TOBACCOS ALL KINDS — ALL PRICES DON'T FORGET • — A NICE CLEAN SHAVH • AND4, NIFTY HAIR OUT. SM.A.M)LIMS 17Z,M30S, Opposite Coinmercial Hotel, Seaforth. EYE : rtA,:,.? • .t, Zt. °GLASSES THAT -r •• Eyeglasses may not always be becoming. Neither are headaches, bloodshot eyes, wrinkled eyebrows and half- closed lids. Por any or all of them this may be the alter- native. We adapt the style of glasses best suited to the face of each patron. J. n DALY,, • SkAFORTII, a - John Muff; 11 3. McCallum 3. A. Stewart -W. Kerslake Geo. 111urdie; J. C„. Greig John O'Keefe 14 41 20— 75 The council will thus this yeas be composed of M. Broderick, mayor; M. Y. McLean, reeve, and J. C. Gretg, George Murdie, D. .7. McCallum., J. A. Stewart, John Cluff and W. Kers- lake, councillors. The three first named were members of last year's council; the reeve and Mr. Stewart were members of former counting, while Wiser's. Kerslake and Ciuff are new' to municipal honors, but they are both young Men of first- class material. a small lack her. The of the? -1 ndida,tes: Nth East Soup. 87 75 • 68-230 89. 64 67-220 75 68 67-210 77 61 64-210 88 58 55-201 79 61 60-200 • Death of Mr., Robert Fulton.—We learn of the -death of another form- er respected resident of -this vicinity, In the person of . Mr. Rebert Fulton, formerly oil Egmondville. Previous, to removing to the United States, Mr. Fulton carried' on a blacksmithing business in that 'village, where he was well known and deservedly re- spected. He owned the property now occupied by Mr. Bates' store, and al- so built and owned the residence oc- cupied by Mr. WM. Aberhart. He died at Brunerton, -Washington on December •26th. He was 74 years of age. The Lacoma Ledger *makes the following retheence to the deceased: "Robert Fulton deed at the Fannie Paddock Hospital. -He sustained a stroke of paralysis some three or four years ago, from which he had never fully recovered. On the 9th of, December he met with a. fall at the Wee of his son, A. S. Fulton, United: States immigration; inspector, an fractured WS thigh. The shock, with his enfeebled condition, proved too much for him and he was unable to rally. Mr. Fulton was born at Green- wich, Scdtlend, April 28, 1883, re- moving to Ontario, Canada, when eight years. of age, He was engaged in business as a carriage rnanafac- hirer. From there he came to the Puget Sound country about 24 Years are locating- -at Port Townsend, IWhere he hae lived most of the .time. His wife died Shortly before he moved to the Pacific coed. Besides his son In Tacoma he leaves e son, Robert, 1 at 11-mreertori; another son, John, 'and a daughter, M. Smith, at Port I Townsendstliree eons,Willtares, Themes and Buileell, and Miss Christine Ful - N .EX OSITOlt re from Paris, Ontario, anal foi., several -Years carried ori: an ex- tensive littr'seafli nak1ng lbwkineiss. For 20 'years'or rqore,hb*.efer, he die not follow any buInss, his time being Mealy devoted to looking after hitl financial . invegentents. He Watt i a- bout. 70 --years of age and leaves WidOW, fa:leerier' West Sholdioe, of Tinkerer/Atte and two daughters, Mrs. Roy Soca, and Mites $WilsOne Initallation of Officers,—The Of - flews cif Fidelity Lodge I; 0..0. P. were installed on ,Sfe'lnesday even- ing by DiStriet Deputy 3. G. Stan - bury, of - Exeter, !waisted by Mr. ening three cendidat were Va- lle:ler/an, of Exeter. During the °ev- Mated and after the installation cer- emonythe brethren were treated an oyster supper. The ifollowing are Ithe officers for the current term: 1 T. N. Fowler, S. P. G.; Je B. Thompson, N. G.', J. R. Archibald, V. 0.; janees Beattbe, recording. secretary ; W. D. D. McLean'permanent secretary; J. A. Stewart, conductor; W. Sclater, warden; W. H. Tiernan, 1. Gt.; C. H. 13roadfoot, R. S. N. G.; .George Bell, L. S. N. G.; Bev, A. K. Birks, R. S. V. G.; Dr. Burrows, L. S. V. . 4/.....,—. i A Fins Clydesdale HOrse.—tone of the very 'finest horses ever landed in! Canada was ,,brotighit to Mitc ell two weeks air0 by Mr. Thomas Col uhotm, cif 4,Govree, in Fullarton toirnship. He is a, handsome bay with fine bone and muscle, and was bed by Mr. Nem.. Smith, of Wigtowluihire, ScOtlanii. Although only four ' 'years old, he weighs. 2,100 pounds. - This horse has been a great prize win- ner in Scotland, taking let and eweepstakes et the Royal Northern ehow at Aberdeen - in ;1904, 1905 and. 1906, Mr. Colquhoun is, to be con- gratuleted in securing audit a fine. anima', Mr. Colqu'houn is one of the oldest horse Importers in, Ontario. He 'ha si introduced into this country many 'noble animals rand it Is tot'hint and men like him that Ontario Owes the high position it oceepies as a producer of horses to -day. We laope Mr. Colqu'hounis lagt impartation will prove ;hist bet tend most profitable. 1 1 All accounts are now ready and, as 1 have sod my retail business, would ask those indebted to me to kindly give the same their prompt attentention as all accounts must be settled by February let, t007. W. IL WILLIS, Seaforth. Accounts are now ready and a prompt settleinent will greatly oblige "The Maple Leaf Store." P.IDill, Seaforth.2039-1 a FOR SALE.—I have for'sale a number of pails of first-class apple butter at 81.50 per pall, made trom good fruit, also a quantity of nice sweet, oure2d039oxidier at 200 per gallon. Apply to Janes McNamara, God - °rich street, East, Seaforth. GIRL WANTED.—Wanted,'a good girl to do gen- eral house work. Good wages. Apply at Tim Ex - eosins OFROE, Seaforth. 8 • SHAWL FOUND.—Found in front of W. P0i3o9kl arcl 'and Spres store, Seaforth, on Saturday Woos Iroas" a bladk'silk shawl. The owner can have Ow ossito on applying to Wm. Pielcard and Son's, Seaforth.- • 20394 . REMEMBER the Poultry Show in the Town Rail, &deft, January 14th to 17th. Admission 10n; Children, 5e. 20394 MONEY WANTED.—Wanted, to borrow on good town property, about 82,500 at 6 per cent. Apply at THE EXPOSITOR OPPx0m, Seaforth. 20384 LEOTURE,—Rev. S. Cleaver, D. D., of Metropoli- tan Church, Toronto, will deliver his popularlecture, "4•Jean Val .Jean" from Victor Hugos' "Les Miser- abIes," in the First Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday evening, Januarx,15th, The prooeeds from lecture for the Young Woman's Christian Association, Tokio, Japan. Lecture to begin at eight o'clock. Admis- sion 250. . 2038-2 _ noifsn TO LET.—On the corner of NOrth Main and James streets, Possession giKen Inunediately. 1;00:Zither particulars, apply to J. RANKIN, 8ea- 2038-2 CARD OF THANK-S.—The undersigned desires to return his sincere thanks: to his neighbors and friends for their uniform kindness rendered himself and family during the last illness of his wife and on the occasion of her sad 'and sodden death. 82.091r, Tuckersmith. 03 PIANOS.---1The piano Jessie Maclachlan sang to for sale on easy terms, Three piano -eased six -octave or- gans, used a trifle, for sale—all bargains. Call for your choice. R. H. Peck and Co, Seaforth, • 2039-1 The JOSSI8 MacLachlan Concert.— The concert in Cardno'e -hall, on Saturday evening by the Jessie Mac- Lachl n concert company, was only fairly attended. bliss MecLachlan has afrays been a great ‘ favorite with the people of Seaforth and vi- cinity, but the notice give* was not slifficiently icing to reach the coun- try people, and as for the town peo- ple, Saturday 'night is rather un- favorable. The concert, • however, was firgt class in every respect. Miss MacLachlan's singing was as good and aei enjoyable as of yore, while the members of her company were all aTtists. It Is very muchto be re- gretted that the circumstances we have menti ect worked against tne full 'house tie entertainment de- _ , teerveARcLunawaY.—Mr. Fitzpatrick, pro- prietor of the Grip hotel with Mrs. Fitzpatrick and' two lady friends, had a very unpleasant experience and a narrow escape from serious injury on Saturday last. They 'were starting out from the hotel with a spirited team and a covered carriage for a drive. In turning round the wheals /Slipped on the icy pavement and the 'Vehicle up t. The horses started- ,to !run with 4,he occupants of the car- elage entre, ped, inside the 'over. They were Jdragged in this way •until pearly op ite Mr. Kerelalce's seed store, when the horses turned Into the sidewalk and were caught by Mr. 3. A. Stewart and others aad the ladle g 1' eleased from their perilous position. Fortunately they were not injured although their clothes were coneldera;bly bedraggled and spoiled by the mug and alush through which the 'ywere -dragged. Had the horses not beer stopped when they were they would almost certainly have been seriously injured if not killed. A Very, Sudden Deith.—Mr. James Wilson an old and 'respected resi- dent of Seaforth, e cussed away very euddenly and easily on Tuesday fore- noon laset. Mr. Wilson wee in his usual .health on Tuesday morning- and after brealefaet he commenced writ- ing a, letter but finding it rather dark be wont to the stable to at- tend td the horse. His da,ughter thinking he was absent a long time went to, the stable to see whatwas keeping him. AS- she Opened the door She found him sitting on a box on the floor with hie. head hanging forward and quite dead. He had at- tended td the horse and come out frone the box stall, closing the door behind himt when, it isevident, he was overcome by weakness and sat down never to rise alive, the Vital spark 'having fled. Ile had been flab- ject tot these weak -spells far some time and on thisaccount had been a cause' of considerable anxiety to his family. It was about an hour from the. time he lett the hoe the body wag found and it is sup- posed be had been dead about half an hour. Mr. Wilson had been e„ res- ident of Seaforth. about 30 'years. He • Seaforth Agricultural Society.—The annual meeting of the Tuckersmith Branch Agricultural Society was held in. the Commercial hotel on Wed- nesday. The past yea' has been a most :successful one -finenciallr. M- bar paying $600 in prized and a num- ber of old scores as well as the past year's indebtedness, the society practically ended the 'year with a clean • Sheet. In 9,ccordence with the new agricultural act the name of the society was changed to the Seaforth Agricultural Society, and the. Tuck- eramith Branch, which has been in exigtence for nearly 50 years past, le now no more. The dates of the fair for 1907 were fixed tor Thurs- daY, and Friday, September 19th and 20th, The following officers and _directors were electeed : President, M. Broderick; vice ppresident, J. F. Dayl; secretary -treasurer, T. E. Hays; directors—McKillop, James Ev- ans, 1 Carlin, John McDowell; Tuck- eramith, W. Charters, Alex. Broad - foot, D. Fotheringham; Mullett, T. McMillan, M. Clerk, C. McGregor• . Honorary DIrectortg—Seaforth, James Dick," G. M. Chesney, Thomas Pink- ney, Thomas Stephens; McKillop, J. Govenlock, .3h S. Smith, John G. Grieve, Areh. McGregor, Tuckeramith, H. Crich, G. E. Cressevell, J. B. Mc- Lean, George Dale, Robert Charters; Mullett, Wm, Rinn, 3. John Dale, sr. j ANUATY term vras Sane May Mileiteeldee. She was a, daughter. of Mr. Nirm. Whtte- sictes of Henson and formerly of Seaforthe--Mrs. David Hutton,' of To- ronto,- a sisber of Mrs. S. Barton'of this town, .died very suddenly in To- ronto on Saturday night last. She went to bed in her usual health at night and was found -dead in bed In the morning having slept away during theenigh.t. Her daughter oc- eupied the same room with her and eh dIcI net know a the change that had taken place until she awoke in the morning. Mrs. Hutton regided Seaforth a short time heft/re reinter= ing 'to Toronto. bire. Balton and her daughter, Mrs. Jeffrey, went to -Toronto fin Saturdays -10, Alex. Mc- Tavish, of Boissevaine, Manitoba, 'is in the vicinity vistting friends,— Mrs. James McDoneid, of Porter's 'Hill came down on Saturday last to attend Um Jessie McLachlan enter- _ itaininent and spent Sunday with her brdther, Mr. :Wm. McDougall, a:, of Egmondville.—The Skating Rink Company purpose 'holding •a, . faney dress carnival on 'the Palace Rink, Seaforth, on Friday evening, Jenu- aey 181h. A number of excellent prizes will be offered for the dif- ferent events. It will be a good one, th.ele will be a good time and every person Should make it a point to keep that date free. Watch for further particulars.—Rev. .A. McWil- llama who is well known to many Of our readers has removed from St. Marys to Calgary, where he hags been inducted as pastor of one at the churches In that rapidly growing city.—Mr. Harry Gelb was In Elmira on Tuesday, attending the funeral of hIs /nether. The deceased lady deed Elmwood, on Saturday, and was over SO years of age.—Mr. C. E. Weiss, of Sodas, N. Y., was a visit- or over Sunday at -the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. oor, North Main Street. Mr, Weiss Is a brother-in-law of Ur. Toorhe—The !town band, fol- lowing out their usual custom ser- enaded the councillors elect on Mon- day night,—Miss Myrtle L. Wood- ley, of Seatorth, was married on Wednesday *US MT. John O'Brien of Holtrefield, 'Maniteba, and forrnedy of Brutcefielch Mies Wm:idlers home be- fore coming to Seatorth. Mr. O'- Brien take e his bride to his bone ,in the west, where the good wiahes of many friends. thereabouts will fol- low thern.—The people of the town and vicinity should tear, in mind the lecture to be given on the story of Jean Val Jean, by Rev. S. Cleaver, 13. D., of Toronto, in the Presbyter- ian clurreh an Tuesday evening next. It l not often the people of Seaforth have a chance to hews a good- lec- ture. Any Who have heard Dr. • Cleaver' tell Vs story of Jean Val Local Briefs.—Mr. John Hicks, 'for- Jean were delighted with it end say merly of Chiselhurst, in this county, sitett'hohuhas !noture ld aecbdacx)d e nietrissed.p—oritionin —Mr Boy who for a great many years has ed Detroit with, the Edison supply Co., taught school with much acceptance, hae ethls year made a change and is and intends removing this family now .in J. Y. Smiley, there as soon as he can get a suit- able residence.—We take hack all who for the past five years has been a. member of the firm pf Chesney & we have said abotrt April weather. s Smiley, in thie town, hag purchased For the past two dayit has been an old established hardware busi- ness and atock • In Aylmer, Elgin county, near ;his old home„ and takes phasession of 'his new leuginese next week. We will all be sorry to lose Me. Smiley. During his residence In Seaforth he has proven himsett a most worthy and useful citizen and a good and enterprising business man. His many friends here welj. wish 'him, the greatest measure of success In 'his new home.—The poultry show opens 'here on Monday _next and closes on " Thursday. It will be held in the town 'hall and promises •to be the largest , and best show of this kind ever held, here.—Meesrs. Joseph Can- ning, Peter Douglas and Wm. Del - bridge 'have been re -appointed li- cense commissioners' for South Huron. —Mre. T. F. Coleman left on Mon- day for Chicago where she will vis- it her mother and other friends.— W. 0. Reid. is now aufficiently recovered from 'his recent severe 111 - nese to be able to 'walk down town nearly every day.—There will be A special Song service in the Salva- tion Army barracks on Saturday ev- ening when Staff Captain Hay of London, and Adjutant John Haokirk will take part, The Staff Captain is a, skilled Musician and plays on sev- eral instruments and Adjfitant Ha,b- kirk WI an old -Seaforth boy. Special meetings will be held on -Sunday at 11 a; Me 3 and 7 p. m.—Mrs. James Logan, of Stanley, spent Sunday in town with; her cousin,. Mrs. Buchan- nan, Jessie MacLachlan, the celebrat- ed Scottish. vocalist.—Mr. John Finch la now serving *his 251h year as sec, retary of the Seaforth lodge, An- cient Order of Foresters, and dur- ing all that time he has only been alasent teepee three meetings. This is a.. record which is alike creditable to Mr. Finch and advantageous to the lodge.—At the conclusion of labor in Britannia Masonic lodge on Mon- day evening, Dr. Burronis, the recent- ly installed 'Worshipful Master, In- vited the members preeent to Nell's resteurant,where an oyster supper was pertaken of and a pleasant social hour enjoyed.—The April weather of the past week has caused a rude jolt to the hockey programme' e has been a disappointment to the vo- taries of the curling and skating ririk ahd hag caused the venders of furs aryl 'heavy clothing to wear long faces, but it has 'been light on the coal bin and wood pile and wel- come to those of light purse who dread the rigors of a real Canadian winter. —The new council meets. for the first time for the transaction of business oh Monday next at 11 oh clock.—The Collegiate Institute and public schools opened after the hol- idays on Monday. The new teachers of the Institute, Miss Steele end Mr. McLea:n were both on hand and took their place.—Mr. John Berry, son of Rev. Mr. Berry, incumbent of St. • Thomas' church, who • has been ill with typhoid. -fever in, the west arrive ed home this week to recuperate— Captain Dawson was In Toronto on • Monday on business.—Mise 'Nellie Devereux, daughter of Mr. Robert Devereux, of the Huron road, east, has been engaged to teach this year in Union school No. 1, McKillop, at a. salary of $400.—Mr. Thos. Dough- erty is here from the West on a, vis- it tcf his brother, Mr. J. G. Dougherty, of EgmorelvilleeeMr. Wm. Blandhard formerly og Seaforth, who has been for some time at Sturgeon Falls, has gone to British Columbia, where he has secured- a good position at high wages.—Mr. George Steet, of Sagin- aw, Michigan, Is her on a visit to his :nether, Mrs. John Steet, of Eg- mondville.—Mrs. (Dr.) J. *Henderson McFaul, of Toronto, is the guest of Mr: and Mrs. L. L. McFa,u1.—Mrs. McGaw, sr.; w'ho resides with her daughter; Mrs. James Archibald, has been seriously Ili for some time but, Is now eecovering.—Many of aur, seeders vtill regret to learn of the' death of Mrs. 'Sarrruel Muff of the 8th concession of Tuelteremith, which oc- caned on Saturday last. Her. maiden' real January, all but the sleighing. Hullett. The Election.—The municipal elect - lone in the township on Monday last, :resulted!' as follows: Thomas McMillan, Reeve, and John Barr, B. Churchill, Hisgh H. Hill and. James Leper, Councillors. The following l� the vote polled: For the Reeveship —Thomas McMillan, 76, 78, 35. 55, 18, 42, 56;total, 360. James Snell, 88, 54, 29, 63, 45, 48 and 36; total 813; majority for McMillan, 47. Coen- cillors—Leiper 436, • Hill 384, Barr 364, Churchill 333, bleCtx)1 265. Hensa.U. GLADMAN& STANDITILY, Barristers, Etc., at Hensall Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 20294f • Our Election.—Election day hereon Monday was quite an interesting day, for in addition to the municipal con- test was the vote on • local aoption and the vote polled was a very large one showing that the people were interested and thoroughly alive to the issues of the contest. The friends of local option, were ,greatly rejoiced by the re.sult, the vote 43th:tiding 140 for and 72 against, so that local op- tion will come into force in May of this year. In the municipal contest for the reeyeship, the vote stood 127 94, in favor of Mr. Owen 'Geiger who is the reeve for 1907 with a good -majority. -The- councillors are 3. W. Ortwein, John D. Stewart, David Nichol, and F. W.Smallecombe, and they are ail good men. Briefs.—Mr. Wm. Moore was here from London *this weak combining business with a. visit.—Mrs. W, 3. Doherty', who has beery in London for a- week or so o.n.a visit return- ed home on Tuesday. Mr. Samuel Coulter Who spent the Christmas and New Years vacation with his par- ents 'has returned to Brenner to re- sume 'his duties - as public school 'teacher —Mr. Israel Lindenfield and his wife, who were here visiting Mr. Lindenfieldhe parents ihave returned to their horne,—The Many relatives and friends et Mrs, Robert J. Drys- dale, of this village, will rerget to learn of her death which occurred on Friday morning last. Mrs. Drys- dale was very highly respected for her many excellent qualities and a more • extended reference will be made 'next week.—The Misses Rich- ardson, daughters of Mr. W. Rich- arlison spent the holidays here lately with their tparents.—We regret to say that Miss M. Shugert continues very seriously ill.—Miss Dalrymple, a, daughter of Mr. R. Dalrymple, of 'Ulla village, was 'recently happily married to Mr. W. Houghton of near Chiselhurgt and the best wishee of a host of their friends ere extended to them.—Miss S. 'Melville, youngest daughter of Mr. Peter Melville of this village, was recently happily united llr marriage to Mr. B. Sim- mons, of Fillmore; Manitoba and we unite with their •many friends in wishing them' Icing and continued happiness.—Mr. and Mrs. Peter Trig- gerson were in St. Helens this week attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Henry Horn, a !gister of WC. Triggersdre—Mrs. Berry is here from Lancing. Michigan, visiting his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Berry.— Our 'hardware merchants have ex- perienced much difficuity 1 emir - Ing thesnut coal.—birs. R. Bonth- ron woe( in London this week, visit- ing tee brother, Sarnuel.—District Deputy Grand Master J. G. Stanbury, barrister, of Exeter, installed the officers of Renee'''. lodge Inclepen'derft Order of Oddfellows in a very. able manner orf Friday evening an. at the clots an, oyster supper was enjoy - 'ed by the brethren. A pleasing fea- ture of the evening was the preemie Wien` of a veteran •jewel to Mr. John' McD. Wilson, of Fausville, the towndhlp of Hey.—Our coritra.c- tore are looking forward -ko a very busy Bering in tette building line DS quite a, nurriber; of new dwellings Our r ersten Celebra an Sate Saturda igItt WWI*, •Vtgetlftgalt. i JUST to-day and tot-morrow le I take advantage of the chance for bargains which it presents. On these two last days it will again be demon- strated hpwwe manipulate prices and allow you oppoittuthties for big savings. his Sale Has Been From The Shoulder Hone$t, Bona Fde Reliable, A Money Maker St. a gn For You ThePlimax of Va ue Giving Will Now Be Reached —Come and Benefit —By tke* Greatest —Price Reductions —We Have' E4vet Made —On New Salable Merchandie We would Emphasize tIhe alues Given in Dress Goods Sheetinps Linoleum Waists Shawls Etc. Millinery Linens Cot onades. Prints- Muslins • Carpets Ft/R8 Jackets Skirts Raincoats Curtains Blanlfets • Flannelettes Tidings ' Eta Etc. Etc. vvill b erected.—We are pleased to 'report that Mr. George "Vig.r.en is feel- ing oonsiderably better.—Mr. and MTS. 3010'i S. Wren, who were here spending the New Year vacation re- turned te Toronto this wehilc.—Mre John Short, of Exeter, was in the village 'this week visiting his daugh- ter, Mrs. H. Welgih. Mr. Short still retains a decided. preference for 'Hen- salI and thinks of returning here in the spring. That is the way with them all.—Migge :Addle Bell wee in London on Monday.—Miss Elia Davis ha,s returned to Toronto to resume her studies.—bliss Maggie Buchanan is home on a, visit teorn the west.— The eeinains of the late W. J. Miller have arrived from Los Angeles, Cal- ifornia, • and the funeral will be this Friday, afternoon, to Ilensall 'Union cemetery at "one o'clock. The funeral evil' be in charge of the Oddfellowee a which lodge the de- ceased was a valued member. Furth- er particluars will be given In text week's issue.—Mr. and MTS. F. F. Brerettin and little daughter, of Rochester, N. Y., spent the holidays with Mrs. Brereton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 33. 33. MeLean, of Tucker - smith, near Hensall. Brussels. The Elections.—The elections here, on Monday last, 'resulted as fol- lows: For cOimeillor—A. a Bakker, 177; Robert Graham, 175; 31143. Bale lantyne, 166; S. T. Plum, 189; James Jones, 140. The new council evill be composed of titan Leckie, reeve by ac- clamation, and bless:ea Bakker, Gra- ham, Ballantyne, and Plumb, coun- cillors. The vote for school. trustees was as follows: M. H. Moore, 237; Thomas Farrow, 283 3; G. Skene, 191; W. M. Sinclair, 61. TM trus- tees elected were Messre. Moore, Far- row, and Skene. ,reasaarcea*pegr** Morns. The ElectIone.--There w's a spirit- ed con'tt for .rnurelelpal 'honors in this tewriship on Monday lash At the closie of the 'oils It was found that the following were elected to corn - pose the eouneii for this year: Reeve,, Gem Taylor; Councillors, Nell A. Taylor, Chas. kt, Campbell, Arthur Shaw andi Wm. IL MeCuteheon. The s following id the vote east for the several candidates : For Reeve-zGeos Taylor, 365; Wen. labister, HO, ma- jority for Taylor, 196. Councillors— Taylor, 355; Caingbell, 800; McCut- sheen, 261; Shaw, 250; Geo. Kelly, Robt. YouiU, 22. New Notes. —Mr. F. W. Whitehead, a Jeweler - on Yonge street, Toronto, had a dis- pute with a, customer aoout n, ring when the latter stabbed him in the eye with Ills umbrella, causing Such injuries as will destroy the eye. Hon. J. P. Whitney, Premier of On- tario, accompanied by Mrs, Whitney, are spending a, week in New York, whore the Premier will recuperate, to put Win in good shape for the coming session of the Legislature. —Niagara Falls Is now steeplying the city of Toronto with 6.000 horse- power, and in a few &ifs this will be increased to 20,000 horse power., This should materially reduce the cost of power in that city. —Mr: Neil Wilson, a conductor on the 'Street railway, at Guelph, hap- pened to loge a bundle of street car tickets worth $8. In the evening his spaniel dog walked into Mr,WIleen's- houeie with his tall wagging, and the bundle of tickets in hie mouth, pick- ed up no one knows where. —Mrs. .7. M. Wrath, of Jemphine, 'Alabama, died a ehoet time ago after a longe illness from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Climie was the daughter of the alte Wm. Austin and a sister of Mrs. A. F. Citrate, who were both residents of Listo- -The 'Hotel Quipte, in Belleville, one of the finest hotels between To - rent° and Montreal, was completely destroyed by fire on Friday evening last, entailing a loss of abcret $100,- 1900. The hotel was fllied with guests. hut they all estr!apedalthough ma/1Y of ttbera loaf. their -clothing and lug- gage, 2he fire Is euppwed to have originated from an electric wire,