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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1907-05-10, Page 8‘POSITOR "TT -- MAY 10, 1307 PAINT NOW 4EP fitgositoti Painting season is here, andyou can get nothing hatter for real good painb. lug than Sherwin-Williams' Prepared. "dub, Tney are made from the purest ma- teriale, and are more durable for either outside or inside nee than any paint on the Market. Also being ground very fine by speobil machinery, thywillcover More surface than or. dinary lead and oil mixed by hand, This alone -makes them meet econotal. cal. We carry a large stock. Call for oolor cards. r prai:mogeana hesney (I Archibald BEAFGETH Hardware. Stoves and Coal. James Watson, DISTRICT MATTERS. A Brilliant. ReCoed,e-MiSs •Leitnie daughter of Mr. and Mre. S. To Holnesa of Seaforth, bee just , graduated iiiStied New England Hos- pital, Boston, with highest honors, beading her class for the three year tern), and has accepted: the potation of bead nurse in the, eame institution She took 100 'per heat. On every Paper except one, iand on that she got VC. Mise Holmes is ;to be very higthIlY con- gratulated Onethis exceptionaaly bril- liantrecord, and her mom Trie,nda gere will vvish her continued suer cess1n the important position te which she bee been appointed. • *-- Died h Prince Albert.—A despatch from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, :dated May 1st, says; Mr. David Palacio; a gesident of this district for over fa quarter os a century) 'and for mallY :Years ;proprietor a the Prince Albert Hotel, riled late last night, at Ithe s'ge of fifty-four lyears. Mr. Pollock Was a native of linrcon county, cootarioe and When: he first came west settled In the Carrot River valley, -moving into Prince Albert In the miodo die eighties. He has Ib,een e.o. for 'some ;months, =4 only recently .returned from Banff, -wiliete he had aBOD. Tor,Itreattrient." -The --decea'eed was a native of the lowraehip of Stan- ley, near Bayfield, and nig old friends in that ;diStrict will greatly regret to learn ot his dealth. Successor to W. N. Watson NORTH MAIN ST., SEAFORTH. Oerteral Fire, Life and Accident since agent, Real Estate aad Loam Agent. Dealer in firet-olan fatally and Mande°. taring Sewing flaci$nes and Cresol Separators* viz. NewRaymond and White Sewing Machines, and National and Una edit Cream Separators. , Also sewing machine needles, oil, attach- ments, -repairs and sundries' for all kinds of bewing machines. With over 25 yeare experience in the above 'business you can rest asenzed of prices right* square dealing and satsefaction guaranteed. JAMES WATSON, mamma Agent, and dealer to Sewing /dull e and Bicycles. North Man street, Seatorth. STRATVORD, ONTARIO. Was established twenty years ago, and, by its thorough work and honorable dealings with its pat- .a."cns haS become one of the largest, and most widely known Cegamercial Collegee in the province. The demand upon us for commercial teachers and office asaistante greatly exceed the supeply. We assist, .graduates to positions. Students are entering each areek. Catalogue free. ELLIOTT & MoLAOHLAN „ Principals. HARNESS VIOW • Olg '9.411). %hectic elrannstarteeee therefore, they deem; it -adviealtde 'to recelire Anplicatione for The -positions netted, and- berme t e action 'taken, %on In justiee to Mr. -0 oble wet must sey lb will be Very ifficult to 'pro- cure -a loetter all round man for -his (position, He ilia,s good executive a- [bility. He hi ;master "or ;every detail In cOnerection with he instittitioa, and he has the 'faculty of being able The respect and &sa- to 'want a in enee of tthe inotatee withouli the ex- ercise Of !undue Severity, and. we hope !the council and coromittee will be able to awake *tech erranyiemen.ts in JUine ara will result In the -retention' of ht e ete'rvicteso • ' Our own make of genuine Rubber Trimmed Harness.. It lathe best value Ip Canada. Ask your neighbor about them. BeIls—Trunks—Valises — Suit Cases— Plush and Wool Rugs, Eto. Inapect our stook before purchasing. Mit Itrodericho OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, ---.a••■■•■■•‘ Seaforth. Wedding Gifts The event may be a few weeks away, but it le a good idea to look around early. We have the choice new things of the jewelry 'market in that generous assortmentt jwhich is found in an rip to -date stock. Cut Glass Alwaye good taste as a wedding present— Articles of particularly nice patterns from elesie to 810 each, Silver Plated Ware Ladies' Bowling Clut.—A very en- thusiastic meeting of the ladies of the town was, ;held: at Me. R. D. Black's, Tuesday afternoon for the purpose or organizhig a Ladies' Bowling Club. Mrs. Keith 'McLean was asked to take the chair and Mies Fergus Campbell to act is secretary pro tem'. The club WAS organized and cUed The Seaforth Lo.dieie Bowl- ing Club." The following officers .were elected; Hon. President, Mrs. M. Y. McLean; :president, Mrs. Col- son; vice ',president, Miss Fergus Campbell ; secretary and treasurer, Miss Kidd; managing committee, Mrs. 3. S. Reberts, Mrs. J. C. Greig, Mrs. R. D. Black, Miss Lois Johnson. Tne club expecte to Start with; a mem- Oership of about thirty. We never had so many nine things to • ShoW you. A Special Baking Dish at $4.50—is worth seeing. Wedding Rings The Correct Styles in Solid Gold 10k, 14k and 18k at 2.re to 418.50. --J F. DALY Jeweller & Optician Issuer Of Marriage Licenses. gARDNO BLOCK SEAFORTH MEN'S SHOES THE BEST MADE. Travellers. — The following ,were ticketed to distant points this week by W. Somerville, railway andsteam- ship agent: Miss Margaret Pren- dergast, to Chicago, Miss Belfry, to Detroit; Miss Flora, McDonald and ber metter, to Mount Clemens, Mich - 'gat; W. E. Cook, of Varna, to Que ASpelle„ Saskatchewan ; Jno. Aitches- on, Winthrap, to Saskatoon, Saskatch- ewan. • Footha.11,—At a meeting ii Berlin, on .Wieditesda-y evening of last week, the rollowing schedule was drawn Up Tor the sealor series of the West- ern Focitaall Aspodation , Galt at —Berlin 'May 24th !Waterloo May ,14th, Guelph , May 28th, Stratford :June 18t1,, Seaforth June 21st. Ber- lin at—Galt June 15, Waterloo June lath, Guelph May 14th, Stratford. May Seaforth May '221th. Waterloo at—Galt June ath, Berlin May 17th, Guelph June 21et, Stratford May 24th, Seaforth June 14th. Guelph at—Galt June 1st, Berlin June llth, Water- loo May, 22nd, Stratford June 7th, Seaforth May 17th. Stratford Galt May 18th, Berlin June 21et,4Wat- erloo June 10th; Guelpb May , 31st, Seaforth 'June 4th. Seaforth at—Galt June llth, Berlin May 3let, Water- loo June 18th, Guelph May 21st,Strat- ford, May 141the Ready for your Spring Shoes, sir 7 We're sure to suit your purse as well as your mind's eye. We think our shoes are ths' best ; men's shoes made. We think yotell think so, too'when you see them,. Lace, Button and - Blucher styles according to your fancy; swagger shape or the business shoe proposition; good leathers in our shoes every time. You'll MiSe paying fancy prices If you buy shoes here—that's all you'll nib's. Nen's Shoes—$2.09, $3.00 $4.00 to $5.00. There isn't a swell young man in town too swell for our. Hender- son Spring Shoes or Oxfords. Richardson& M, Innis SEAFORTH, Sole Agents for Victoria, Hagar Just Wright and peril' Shoes. RAILWAY GRAND TRUNK SYSTEM LOW RATES to Norfolk, Va., daily until November 30 on account of the Jamestown Exposition, Ohoice of routes. Local and through tickets issued previous nights for early train at Town Office. rocOball otee.—The Fall River team, A-merican, International and New England ;champions. since 1901, will !play the -Hurons here on May 24th. The Fall aliver team wen the World's Championship at the Pan-Am- erican Exposition and were the only team in America that defeated the famous Corlothions. —The Hurons and Guelph' play here on Friday next, May 17th. This is the first ;borne game in the senior series. The Hurons are 'prahtising hard and are out to win"the cham- pionship this year again. 9--- A Masonic ..Evening.—There was a very large attendance of trethren at Britannia Lodge on Monday evening to receive and welcome the Dietriet Deputy Grand Master on this his first official visit to Britannia. Ow- ing 'to an accident On the railway which delayed the train the District Deputy did not arrive until nearly ;eleven o'clock. This somewhat de- -Iayed-proceedings, but the brethren made the 'pest of the occasion. There were two initiations and the Dis- trict Deputy very 'highly complimented: Worship:n.1 Master Burrows and his subordinate officers on the very cor- rect and apt manner in which they did the work. Britannia has long been noted for the efficiency of its olfi- cers and the excellence of its work and ;never was it more efficiently or accurately 'performed than on Monday evening. After labor the "brethren sat down to lunch in the lodge dining room and enjoyed a .eocial hour with the chief officer, song and sentiment prevailing and it is needless to say the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all. There were, visiting brethren present from; Clinton, Brussels and Hensel]. end 'these added, much to the pleasure o4 the evening. The Dis- trict Deputy is an 'enthusiast in: Masonry and consequently well up -in, the work and left ;behind him a very pleaSant feeling among those with Whom he associated on -Monday even- ing. Lilac Flaks , Will Net Injhre the Fines Of FUR OR FABRIO 74. e• '4. A. 6:1 e..,2tr •-•.4.4,4 t, It. -1‘. „s,43 The latest seientiOc prep ra- don for the •destruction of thb moth peat, tyikv, ita w MORE EFFECTIVE LESS EXPENSIVE f! THXii'MOTH BALLS.; . Once used always used, parting a mOst agreeable I lasting ordor to thelfurs clothing. • Choice fresh Mangold and Turnip Seed at the Maple Leaf Store. This is my that sewn to handle seeds, so you are sure of freelt seed. P. Dill, Sea - forth. 2050,1 Sure every one says our ice cream is good, because we use pure cream. We make it fresh every day. Straeser's Bandy Kitchen. 2050-1 WANTED.—Young men and boys to learn good trade. Good wages and steady employment. W.H. Willis Shoe Co., Seaforth. ' 2050-1 Pant and Vest maker wanted.—Girl who can make pants and vests. 0. Sutherland, Brantford. 2050-2 FLOWERS—Anyone wishing to order plants for bedding purposes, or house plants of any kind, can do- SQ by leaving your order at Odell Bros. 2055-2 I have .% few Chatham Incubators and Brooders that you can buy very cheap. Cash or credit. Call J. F. Daly, Seaforth. 2056-1 Have you seen the prints at the Maple"Leal 8tora If not, call in at once and inspeet them. P. Dill, Sea - forth, 2056-1 "We sell Seed worth Soviing "-:-Corn, Mangold and Turnip Seed claims the attention of growers just now. All the leading varieties in stock and at the right prices. Beattie Bios., Seaforth. 2056-2 431. haws the best boys' Watch, on the market; guar- anteed for ono year. See them In my -window. J. F. Daly, Jeweler and Optician. 20504 Govenloolabas opened a studio at Hillside, (the old Coleman homestead), where she „will teach Drawing, China, Oil and Water Color Painting. Those intending to take lessons will kindly notify at once as the classes are now being formed. 2056x3 There must be something in an article that" keeps movin'." Ws quality that moves our 28e tea. Try It. Beattie Bros.,•Seaforth, 2050-2 The House of Refuge.—A special meeting or the House of Refuge com- mittee was b;eld in Olin:ton, on Fri- day last. All 'the members were present The committe'e visited the 'House and rilade; a thorough inspection. of the wholei ‘premises, and fou,nd everything in Tirst-class condition. Every corner Is kept scrupulously clean, 'bath hi the HOUS8 and in and around the farm :buildings, and there; Is an abseece at waste of any kind', such as might naturallyoe epxecteci a- round an institution of 'this kind. The fa,rtn„ also, is in first -Class con- dition, and the work well advanced for the season. The inmates are well cared and comfortably provided, for. There are, however, a good many of 'them very feeble, and several sick, not from any 'particular 'disease, but rather from the 'weaknesses and in- firmities incident Ito old age. These entaal -a grea,t deal or e,xtra care and attention on the 'part of the officials. The water supply, which was !nett& &lent at the last meeting, is no abundant. The committee author- ized the Inspector and Keeper to dis- pose of two of the cows now on hand, and to purchase two others, good milkers, so as to have a sufficient 'supply Of milk for the inmatee. They also arranged for the transfer of the property of two of the inmateto the county, as provided for by law. The committee further decided to adver- tise for applications for lite posi- :time of keeper, matron and assist., ant matron, the applications to be sent. In ft o the county clerk 'by the first Monday in, June, so as to be con- sidered by the council at its June session. This does -not neceseariby mean, however, that the services Of the 'present keeper and matron are to be dispensed ,with. Their apPlica- !tieing, if sent in, will :be considered with the Others. But Mr. Frenchrwho hag ;been keeper of tine institution since it was opened, will have to re- ceive e considerable advance in sal- ary if his services are to loe retained; an assistant rn&tron t found to abeclultely necessary in the inter- ests of the inetitutioh, and the coin- Nor tickets and full information cali on mates 'Mel that if a. 'man; and wife WSOMERVILLE, Town Agentcan fbe ;procured _poesessing the neces- . . fisxr qualifications for, kektmr and .A, N. PHILLIPS, Dept) Ticket 'gouty ,Avitirork it val be advantage -Mita XIt • For sale by and and and " O. ABERHMRT, DRUGGIST,. '171, OARDICO'S • Bli9OK 1:::11D.A.VOIRit1=1: Agent for resto.date Trusties, Syringes, Hot Water Bottles, Shoop'remedies, Cook's Cotton aoot Com ound and Wood'e ,Phoenhedine. town last week, They' ttroSe Up in a =tor ca.r.—Mr. and; Mrs, Hethare, late or Coristance have now got vatted in their r'esiderice Oni Samos street which they recently 'purchas- ed twin litr. Robert Willie.—Mrs. Cot- -tier, who was her visiting her sire - ler, Mrs. Wm. Ballantyne, returned to her !home in Toronto oni Tuesday. -- Mr. Wm. Cooper 'has the champion duck, at least one that lays eggs of an eStraordina,ry size. Be left with us this week an egg laidl II'S this aird -tableth, weighs six homes, Is six and one -halt inches ;the eine way and tight inches the ea-ker.—Weal Annie Wren 'has eeturned to ;her home in Harpurhey after spending the winter th Atton.—The llttle daughter of Mr - and. Mrs. George MarShall, who was so 1110VOrei7 1011'110d aftSti week, fe re- covering nicely,- so also Is Mrs, Mar - Shall, Who ,hadl her bands Dailly burn- ed While ettinguishing the flames Which enveloped the Shild.---Sheniff ThorOpsote of Port Arthur, who came there Ito 'attend the funeral of his mo- ther, left for his home on Thursday, The Sheriff's 'many friends,w ere pleaa- ed Ito see Wan looking so well.—A 'young noan named Mowed hadi the% ops of three of the fingers taken off my, the jointer Iv, the Furniture factorye on Tuesday morning.—One day net - Peng ago a couple of our ettatiusiastio lettermen had arranged an: afternoon'S funny the ;Mak. Ever:Ailing was got, ready, rods and all. With high an- ticipa,tions, they got: into their rig and drove off. After going ! about three ;miles, one discovered he had forgotten to bring his rod. This set the other Ifelowthinking, and ie search revealed the lent that he had 'Ilene likewise. .Ahsentmin.dedness cost them: the 4afternoon'3 fun.—Mrs. .3bles Shine had' the misfortune a few, daye ago to trip on a plank on! a !sidewalk and falling, had some of her ribs fractured.—Mrs. J. R. Govenlock is at /3rantford this week, attending the ah- amo..medting a the Presbytelraco Wo- men's Foreign Missionary Society es a delegate from; the Seaforth A.uxil- lary.—Mr. James Graves is support- ing a.nedltlm!p in one leg, the -re- ault of a, sprained ankle.—Mr. Wm. Bills, of Reid & Wilson's hardware storeebas been laid; up this week by illness.—The !coal dealers are already busy ,filling up the coal billa for next winter.—Missicina,ry sermons were preached in St, Thomas' -church last Saabath by Rev. Mr. Boyle, of Wing - ham. Mr. Boyle is a plain and! prac- tical 'preacher and, vividly impres- sed 'hie !hearers with the needs of Dieth the home and; foreign, 'mission! fields. Mr. Walter Smith, of Clin- ton, ably assisted the choir in their special music for he occasion.— Mesers. Jelin Murray an Robert Pd.:well, of :the 'furniture futon'', left on Monday ,for Stratfead, where they have accepted similar 'positions.—Mr. Arthur! Powell, of the Seaforth MilUng Corn'panys anill 'aeref has ac- tepted a position in London, and left for dot !plane on Monday.—Messrs. Cardno Bros. have just closed a deal Lor ;six cepa of flour from the Lake of the .Woods Milling Company. This Is a. lbrge lot of the staff or life for one order and shows that this enter - 'prising firm do a large trade! and are 'cound ;to keep up with the time, —Tile- Canadian Order of Foresters are making arraugeihente for an ex- cursion to Niagara- Falls about the middle of June. Particulars will be given later,—" Fidelity to the High- er, Self ", will 'oe the subject of Rev; F. H. Larkio's sermon next Sabbath evening.—Mr. Alex. Davidson, who has oeen iconfined ;to his residence for eorne time is again! sufficiently recovered to be able to walk down: Cowin—The many friends of Mrs. Me - Lean, Riverside, Tuckersmith, will regret to learn that she has 'teen prostrated by an attack of paralysis. —A valueole Clydesdale stallion, re- cently imported from the old country arid Which Mr. George T. Turnbull had in Morrow's stables, diedon Wednesday morning from inflamma- tion or the lungs. Be took sick on Monday and despite that.every at- tention was given; him; the disease tould net ;De checked.—Philip Harris has sold the stable onl the old Lee property, North Main ;street, to: Mr. E. Sperling, blacksmith, who ine tende moving it to MS back of his shop, to !De used as a paint shop. The price paid was $100.—Mrs. W, 3, Moffat and ehildren have gone to Galt to spend a couple of weeks with friends there.—Mr. Ed. Case has planted out a nice new orchard on his farm on 'the Iluren road, east of Itown.—Mrs. J. .A, Wilson end little daughter have been in Woodstocit visiting friends there.—Cfeesrs. 'Muff & Sons, of the Seaforth sash and door factory and au -nicer yard, received this week irorn Vaneouver, British Columbia, a car load' of shingles con- sisting of 1,200 'bunches, the freight on Which amounted; to $388.—The En- iglish concert, under the auspicies of the Bible cless of the Presbyterian church, which was -postponed, will 'De 'held in 'the church on Friday ev- ening, May 17th, Rev. H. A. McPher- son,. of Tenet°, will take 'part In the 'programme. H1e subject will be "Gladstone." A good literary and Musical nregramme has been Prepar- ed, and a ;eilver collection will be taken.—The Ladies' Aid of the Pres- byterian church intend holding a bazaar on the afternoons of Friday and Saturday, May 31st and June lat. On Friday there will be a sale of fancy artieles 6.'nd high tea: at six o'clock. On Saturday afternoon there will be a., sale of homemade cooking:, and afternoon tea on both days.—Mr. George Joynt, one of Hensaall's hust- ling business men. was in town on Wednesday.—Miss Clare Belfry, who has spent the winter with heraunt, Mrs. R. S. Hays, left this, week, or her home in Detroit—Mr. Shepherd, was here this week visiting hal sis- ter, Mrs. R. D. Black.—Mr. James Sfnillie, of Grey, near Walton, accom- panied oy his daughter, leave short- ly to spend the summer the old, country. They sale from Quebec on the 17th 'net., and will visit friends in England and Scotland. Mr. Smillie and daughter visited the old !country atiout two yea,rs ago. ' • — Varna. and to report to the; cetincil. There Were only two petitidners against the proposed improvements On Ged,e- rich street and; Inane a,Satnat the im- provementn, Mali street an di ac- cordingly a Iby-law was passed em- powering the street !committee to em- ploy an. ;en'gineter. Ito lay out Oho work make plans and Specifications for Ithe same, and to adver•tise -for and receive tenders ;for the -said work. The Street committee were also em- powered to -ask for and receive tend- ers Tor Ithe construction of the cerno ent wake to be ;laid down this seatelas4 ,the said wake, to, be consteated on the, isame ;conditions and specifica- tions as in former years. A 'petition -from Mesers. Goldthorp & McEwen, the owners a theold; A.gritultural ground* waking that cement walks be constructed On the various streets laid out in said grounds was 'present- ed. The petition was received and ac - Mon - detcrrred Until, buildings, are erected on the said 'property, or until preparations for thuildings are being made. EXPERT PIANO TUNER in town to -day and to -morrow. Orders taken at Peek's Music Store. David L. Stewart. 2050.1 'SEED POTATOES.—We have the following early varieties ; Crown Jewell, I3urpee, Ohio, Galt and Bover ; also several late varieties, W. R. Smith, Seaforth. 2055-tf FENCE SLATS.—We have a few No. 1 Rook Elm Fence Slats for sale at a right price. N. Cluff and Sons, Seaforth. 2056-3 • MANGOLD SEED.—We have the leading varieties In mangolds and sugar beets for stook ; also all kinds of grirden seeds. W. R. Smith, Seaforth. 3055 -ti A splendid heifer calf 4 weeks old, for sale, from good stock ; also Black liriorea Eggs. for hatching. The Minoroas are the best layers and aro non setters. MV stock is the bet; made clean sweep at Seaforth poultry show, took 10 prizes on 9 entries, 10 regular, 1 special. Eggs, 81.00 per 13. Wm. Hartry, Sea - forth. 2055x2 Washing Machines, Clothes Wringers, and Barrel Churns. On the above three lines we have special prices for the Spring trade. Reid Wilson hard - Ware rerelitants, Seaforth, .)055-2- Oin sear of fancy flour has arrived. Our bread ie good bread, because we buy the best flour made In Canada. No adulteration in our bread—it is made in the old fashioned way—the kind of bread that inade the early settlers of this country strong and healthy. For good bread and good flour, try Card - no Bros., Seaforth, 2055-2 A SPECIAL MEETING of St. ;James Court, No. 1405, Catholic Order Foresters.—Mt, B. J. Assalin, provincial organizer, will hold an open meeting in the Separate Sohool .Hall, Seaforth, on the . evening of Monday, May 13th, at 7 o'elock, arid all members are requested td attend. Friend's and acquaintances are also welcome and hope Mr. 13. J. Aasalin will ad- dress a large meeting as he will be able to give a full explanation of the working of the. order. James McNamara, rase Chief Ranger. 2055-2 Lowy). Briefs -4n our report of the Brucefield Show laat week we omit- ted tOhmention that ACT. James McIn- Itosh's !bull, "Rosabelle's Lad," which took the Breit 'prize in the two 'year old cleee was also awarded the Sweepstakes prize for the 'best Short- horn bull on the ground.—Mr. Geo. Nesbit, of McKillop, informs -us that - In the spring of, 1892, many in this vicinity had not finiehed seeding by the 24th of May and the crop was an excellent One. The straw was not heavy but the yieldi was good and the grain or exceptienall'y good quality. This IS encouragement fdr thoise who are fretting eboult- the; late seeding ttme t'his year.—Mr. Frank Beet got quite a scare last Friday night. He is having al cement foundation placed under 'his residence and bad the house raised up during the day and 'placed on 'Wilber* He thought it was as Secure as mother earth andi he re- tired at, nig.hlt With every feeling of 'safety. About the middle of the night he was awakened .by a loud re - 'port, a sinking and trembling of the ;building and Mrs. Bt suggested that the crust over Ole salt cavity under- neath the town had broken: and Sea - forth was sinking down-. Mr. Best, however, did not think -things were ;so bad as this and got up to investi- gate and found that one of the tiro- 'bers on which the house rested: had broken allowing one ;side of the !building to sink down several feet. This relieved all suspense.—air. Sid. Town, who has neon a menther The Expoeltor sta,ff for about six years, left on Monday to take a, po- sition in. London. Mr. Town: is a good ;printer, a steady, industrious and clever ',young man, who is sure to do credit to himself, and bis early training Wherever no goete—The juv- eniles of the John street and North Road football clubs had, what was to them a very exciting match on Thurs- day evening last, which resulted In a victory for th.e john street club by a Stare Of 7 to 0.—A friend has sent us, the second number of tae Silver City News, a. new 'paper publiehed in the rapidly !growink town of Halley- :tkury, New Ontario. It is a moett creditable Sheet and if the' News Is an index of the 'prosperity and en- terprise of the town it will soon rank among the important centres of Ontario.—We are !pleased to learta that Mr. -Win. Scott, of the North road, McKillop, who recently f3pfter- ed, from enpainful accident in; Strat- ford, as explained in a paragraph on page 3, of ;this issue, la improving nicely atnd hopes 'to be all right again ,soon, minus, of course, the 'piece of !his -thumb -which he had to part with. —The following whieh we clip from aeSt. Marys paper of last week, will bd. of interest to Mrs. Richardson' 'Many friends among our readers :I " Mrs. 3. K. Richardson left for Win- nipeg on Friday morning. She was atcorripanied by !her son, Mr. J. M. Richardson, of the Merchants' Bank Stratford Who Sas 'been transferred to the ;Winnipeg offioe. Mrs. Rich- ar.dson will spend the summer months in the western -provioces."—Mr. Wm. Cud;more 'hes removed 'to the handsome and comfortable residence he recent- ly •purehesed from Mr. 3. A. Stew- art. Mr. Stewart now occu'pies the old 'home the formerly lived In and w'hich he ;recently ;purchased from, 'his father, Mr. Alex. Stewart, —Rev. Mr. Carswell, of alcKillep, occupied ;the 'pulpit in the Presbyterian church morning and evening laet Sabbath and delivered two excellent and thoughtful -sermon EL Rev. Mr. Lark- in and he had exchanged wk for the day.—On Saturday last the snow- was so deep in Skint -real that the snow ;plows had, Ito ;be used to clear the Streets ; in Kingeton It rela to a depth coS six inches; at Toronto to a depth Of about three inches and at Owen: Sound and in: North Ontario there WEIS also a heavy fall. in Manitcba and the weSt it was snow- ing heavily Monday night. In this, :the favored' corner of the earth, we I Confirmation and First Common ion.—An interesting ceremony 'took place in St, James' church :last Sun- day, 'being the first c =union and i, Confirmation of forty c ndidates, tne most of whom were eh iWren, ranging from 'ten- years of age upwards. The first communion took 'place inl ;the morning' at the early Mass, which was +celebrated by Rev. G. R. North - graves, who also gave a short ad- dress on the; Holy Communion.- High Mass was eelebrated by Rev. P. Cor- coran at the usual ;hour, 10.30, at which he preached an appropriate ser- mon on;prayer'th:e Subj ect or the Gospel of the day. The Right Rev. F. Pl. McEvoy, of London, arrived at the church at 3.45 -p.m, anal the choir -rendered an anthem of welcome, en- titled the "Good Shepherd." The Bish- op examined 'Lite candidates for con- firmation on the Christian doctrine, in which 'they were •fount to be pro- ficient. Then the well Imown of- fice of " Vespers " was sung by ;the choir, the celebrant obeing Rev. T. Noonan, 'pastor of Dublhi. parish. When Veepers were ended, Bishop McEvoy addressed the candidates, giv- ing much sound, 'practical counsel for their guidance through life. He dwelt 'particularly on the duty incumbent upon' ale ;to live virtuously end to be faithful to their religion, to cultiv- ate great reverence for the 'Holy Name of God and to 'privatise 'temper - once. The -total abstinence 'pledge a- gainst' the use of Intoxicating liquors was 'Wen 'by all the candidates, till they should be twenty one 'years of age. The Bishop gave the Papal Bene- diction, which he had been; specially authorized by Pope Pius X to impart through the diocese on his return (loom his recent visit to Rome. In ad- dition to the 'priests already named Rev. A. J. McKeon, or St. Columoan, assisted at the confirmation. The mu,sic by the choir at both morning and afternoon 'services was especial- ly good and a;ppropriate.' Council Doings.—A special meeting of the town councilwas held an Tuesday evening last. All the mem- -ten' were 'present. A motion was passed to. the effect that the fire ;brigade be ,requeeted to flu& the pavement on Main street as directed by the chairmen of the street com- mittee and, that they be 'paid four dollars for -each ;time the work is performed The following 'members of council Were 'appointed to act as a Court Of Revision on! the assessment loot The Mayor and Reeve and Councillors Cluff, Stewart 'and Kers- lake and 'that the 'first meeting be held on the 28th of May. The Mayor and Mr. Murdie, chairman Of the! street committee, ,were ;appointed to visit Hamilton .or Toronto for the purporie of inveStigathig the 'merits Of and Obtaining any informationtWp an Vattire Ito tsr inaeagaan PeVenlent POOR ging& ross ,Avienommimmumftwaimisawillait We have a great eolleettort, most Popular Weaves. Foulpaths Khantonas Cable Cords to±anas, French 8an Toy Plain Voiles 1 London Twines .Novelty Voiles Serges Crispines Cheviots Sackings Venetians Broadcloths Storm Serges Fancy Tweeds .Scotch Suitings Novelty l Tweeds Tailor Suitings Checked. Suitings Striped Suitings Tailleurs mures Granites Melroses Challies Batistes Waistings Bengalines Albatrosses Colorbd Sicilians Colored Mohairs Cream SiOilians Navy Silkines Cream Mobairs Black Mohairs Figured Mohairs Chiffon Serges Fancy Lustres Plain Boliennes Wool Taffetas Vigoreaux °repines Cashmeres Henriettas Biaritz Cloth Melanges Panamas ' The Methodist Church.—Rev. P. Swann, Irolmesville, preached splen- did sermons in the interests -or the Educational Fund, on Sunday, ,April 28th.—It is 'thought there will 'De en Increast of at leapt 30 per cent, over the amount raised lag year.—The quarterly services of the Marna cir7 had no elndw to speak of.—Mr. Samuel cult were held bit Goshen church last Reid, otethe Mill road, Tuticerstnitb, Sunday 'morning. The church was whose healCh has been very poor i well tilled with an' interested audi- Since New Years, is now sufficiently, , enoe:, who were greatly edified' 'oy the recovered to get out to town, but his sennon . ' Christian Perfection, r Sight Is very defective, one eye 'Wog ' preach d by the pastor. About one entire)* useless witti cataract and be hundr d partook of tbe secrament.— bee to undergo an operation in a ,Next Sunday the Varna. Methodist few 'days for fts removal from that church, whiehl has ',peen c1ote4 for .0514-34Y. W. X, Pearce Manager of . weeks, on aecoutt of being 'removal - :he Ddininion Bank, St, '4Phornas, and ed, will be re -opened for .divine wor. ,ge p/Ifiwinjt of the mama 'city, Shill. Bev. A. X. Birks, Be- A. L. Omit 0eigorth1te4 were ill Ssidort% SitalenSia 'of t _ _ , . , COPY f the Our Assor 'OF, New Dress Co WILL APPEAL TO ALL Smart Dresser WHO ARE LOOKING FOE THE Latest Style Id FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. Howe Have money Islet, will ‚preach at 10.80 a. no and 6.30 p. in. Offerings will hel receiv- ed in order Ito meet the expenses of the Improvement. Blake. ! Notes.—Mr. Thomas Johnston de- livered a fine 'pair of beef cattle at Hensall on Monday.—Mrs. J. Brenner - man, who spent a few weeks with her huOband at Baden,' has returned to oiler home in the village.—The re- sult of the 'ballot cast on Sunday last in the PrefieSterCan church here, for an elder, resulted almost unan- imously in favor of Mr. John A. Man - eft: We 'hope Mr. Manson, will accept the office as be le a man of high standing 'in the community and' no 'cetter fitted man could be found for the ortize.—Mias Helen Sparkeeteaoh- er in the school,. in seettcm No. 11. Hay, spent Sunday the guest of her- Iparents.—We are sorry to report the illness or Mr. Wm. Lamont, who is confined to Ow house with 'pne,umania. --)Mr. G. S. Howard took charge of the Sunday !Wiwi aast Sabbath' as its superintendent and 'Mr. C. H. Hang% took charge of ,the Bible days OD that witii the additions all gaps ate now: closed and. HI is the Nylon of the twehool to nuke advancement; ittdtandizg -aind nurripers.—Mr. 3. E. Tont, Inspeotor,, yisitet our sehOei one kla'y lat ,arlpolc and,,foundi everytUttrg e—MttOr Da Walt - Friday. The small pox scare is siding somewhat, We hope the Tole may be stamped out before —Mr. Peter Bre-merman has imam work with Mr. Shank, 01 /eh, end; intends following It the season.—Mrs. E. Esler wa fined to the house with mumpe now tbetter. Osborne. Iturondaie News.—Mr. Geo; ion losit a. fine mare,Mondsi in, foaling. Be had Lwov ;:nrt, it was no good" they moon tiiR foal front her atter three hour s hard work and t to klilher.—Seedth,g has be here lately, it has ,neen so cold.—Our Deer ring is in ftUI here aid We Are getting soltt beef. vet body is weli with it. Mr, Peter Moir, or concession, put a nice One wecia- g, prefer about Th sev nd, d• MnKillote Oorredtione—In Our East a couple of weeks ago, lb that Mre ThoroPson., of M taken possession og t blegksrnith WO at Eck Mr AnOlcOgd F,' McKay that alias Is a IniStake. telengs hto and -