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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton New Era, 1905-11-17, Page 1Itir The Clinton'.New Era and Montreal Ilerald, greatly irap oved, will be given to new subscribers to Jan. 1-, 1907, foe $1. Rdgular subscribers can have the two papers at the same price on paying a year in advance. - $1 cash will get the New Era to Jan 1907, to new sub. • scribers, together with Montreal ileraid EsTataasuan 1865 nosEllT HOLMESPub CLINTON, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, 1\10VEMBER 17 1905. cash Will pay for the Clinton Ne Era to Jan 0907 , to new subscribera r and Montreal weekly Herald. 5 St per rear lima" SI er e t tee° wheneeit fleeted Saving is a Habit One of the ;most profitable habits you can form. Start now. Denosits of $1.00 and Upwards Received INTEREST PAID 4 TIMESA YEAR. Sovereign Bank (OF CANADA) R.41.1NTO3T1 Clinton Meneger Notice to Farmers... I can sell you Lumbermen's gu bbers Sox and Leggings Cheaper than anyone else in Clinton or vicinity. 1 handle the best snag -proof Rubbers and guarantee them not to crack or snag, with the , hardest usage. • Come in and I will convince you. G. B. BALLARD R. Graham's old stand. Doctoring Watches. HEN your pulse quits beating regularly, you immediately summon a doctor, for if you don't, trouble is likely to follow. When the pulse of your watch is irregelee you should have the doctor attend to it for the very same reason. We are just as much doctors in our way• as any physician. We clean out the whole system, repair all break- ages, oil up and adjust the works so that the pulse will be strong and regular, and a regular pulse means perfect time. Our charges are very moderate, too. A. J. GRIGG Jeweler and Optician. PHOTOS OU can make this com- ing Christmas a Happy Day for all your friends by sending each of them a good portrait of yourself. ••1.••••••••••bmimeigima • We can make the portrait for you at •$2.50 fa CABINETS The Best Platinum BenmIller Mrs, e, W. Hagey and child are the guests of Mrs, Jas. Long at present. We are glad to report that Mrs, S. D. Brooks, who suffered, a stroke a couple of weeks ago, is on the way to recovery. ThaSunday school 'purposes holding a Christmas tree entertainment on the evening Of Dec, 23rd, Full partic- ulars will be given later. CoterioeuiebE.--sThe following reso- lution from the members of Court Ben - tether, No. 86, 0.0 F., speaks for itself:. To Ma. MARTIN MuGEOED, Deen. SIR AND BROTHER. -At the last regular meeting of Court Beemiller No, 86 C. O. F., it was resolved that we extend to you and family our sincere Byrn- patlay on the deatla of your wife. Iii. your sad bereavement our Words can- not console you and restore to you your loved one, but we petty to the Giver of all gocet and perfect gifts to be your Guide through life, and when you have accomplished your allotted days on earth, may you, with all the good and true of heart, be admitted by our heavenly Father into that hereeen- ly collet above, where the wicked 'cease fro ling and the weary find• re sweet est. This is the sincere wis e on in Liberty, Benevolence and Conc rd. Signed on behalf of the Coutt, Minty R. Lena, Treas. N. ICERNiorIAN, P. C. R.' Brucetield Farmers who have turnips out are beginning to feel a little afraid of, cold weather. Dr. Alex. Murdock has °returned from Scotland, where he has been tak- ing a post graduete- course ; he has been away for nearly two Years. The marriage license agencythat has been held for a number of years by Mr. Scott, hits been taken from him and given to G. Beat* of Varna.; out young men will miss the smiling face of Mr. Scott as they go to take out the important license. - - The anniversary setvicee of the Pres- byterianchureh will • be held: on,Sab- • bath next, when Rev. Mie Stuart, • ofe London, will preach. On the Monday .following, the 'neighboring ministers will be present •and give Addresses. Special niusic will be eivea by the church choir. - • The will of the late Nell McGill will be contested by his relatives, on the plea that he was of 'unsound mind when it was made. The .preliminary trial was held on. Tuesday in Goderich. Several from our village were up as. witnesses, among theist being Rev. E II. Sewers, Dr. Rogers .Dr. D. McIn- tosh, W. Scott, Tinos.' Fraser. and P. McGregor; these . were taken up by the defendants ofthe Will. • . DEATH. -On Fridays last one of our villagers, Mr. Hugh McIntosh, passed away to the great beyond, aged 88. He was one of the type Of men- the world can ill afford eo lose-honeet, upright in all his .dealings, one whose word was as good as hi bond. About fiftyyears ago he took upwagotteena ik- ing n our village: ' some -years. ago he moved to Kippen, and, there winked at his trade, until about two years ago when he came back to 13rucefielci, and bought the brick cottage in which he died. He had been ill for sorne time, and his deathwas nee unexpected, He was. unmarried; he had several nisices and nephews, among them. being Mrs. W, McMillan sr.,. Mrs. Coutts, wife of Rev. Mr, Coutts; one David Mcentosh. The funeral took place from his residence on -Monday to Baird's cemetery, and vitae followed by a large number of old friends and ac- quaintances. REMEMBER From no„w tilt the lst janu. ary, only, are we giving these very low prices. West Wawanoali , Ootrilcm-C/ouheil met as per 'adl journment, on Oct 25; membersal. present, Reeve Cameron .in the chair Minutes of last meeting read and con- firmed;the treasurer's statement was read ard filed. Cheques were issued to the amount of $510 for the payment of contracts, which will appear shortly in the financial statement. Council therflieljourned. to meet on. Tuesday,' Nov. 28, at 10 o'clock. -W. S. McCume- TIE, Clerk. , Anbuirn • J. Nicholson returned from the 'west on Saturday last. Ab. .Brunsdoe, forraer resident, called on old friends this week. Miss King left last week for a fout weeks' visifswith Ingersoll friends, Rev. Mr.' Baker, of Walton, takes Rev, j; G. Faille' work next Sunday. Bert Cummings, of Rochester, N.Y., renewed old friendships here the first of the week. - • ara, Mrs, -Robinson, of Winghis spending a few days at the Ereatt home here. HENRY'S, PHOTO ruma,..czAwrop Mrs. Duff, Dungannon, spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Salines Medd, recently. • The new rector, Rev. ,T, Hartney, will conduct divine service in St. Mark's church next Sunday et 7.15 pan. The Base Line Baptist congregation hold a house social at the home of Geo. Raithby tins (Friday) evening; a me good tiis expected. Rev. S. L. Small spent a few days in Seaforth this week, attending the Presbytery meeting, Mr, John Fing. was also present, Mrs, John Ping - land and Airs. W. T. Riddell' tepee. sented the W. F. M. S. Most of the roots in this neighbor- hood are still in the ground, and the farmers are waiting for seitehle weeth- eteeto take them up ; we are of the opinion that "suitable" weather may be it long tune in appearing. Several tnembets of the I. O. G. T., and a number of their feiends, went to. Londesboro on...Monday evening to visit the Royal Templars there, 4They loaded up about twenty -fie stroti,g, anti report a very enjoyable time, al- though the roads were not all that could. be desired, The Bible Societe, meeting, held in the Presbyterian church Oil Seedily evening, Was one of the best held here for sevetar ed yes ; collections am i • ed to $11.38. The work of the Seciety Wats etpleined by 'ter, Mr. Vales, Colleetors for this vicinity Were ate pointed. and it is understood thab they Will Sleet, upon the people for subecrits- tione in the near future.The 141011'from Smith's Hilt suppliee the Mtge for Sunday °Veldt:nee service, The Mot and Montreal Moraid for $1, Boyfleld Sas. Thoteson, who has been danger- ously le, is slowly recovering, John Falconer has eturned to his home, after spending the summer in the west. Mr, Evens was recently called to at- tend the deathbed of his eister, who resides in Michigan. It has been decided by the County' Council to rebuild the south abutment • Which was built for the new bridge, and which has cracked from top to• bottom through being set on a poor foundation. • ANoTIIER DROWNING. Another home has been saddened by the drown- ing of One of its members, and 'what iatensifies the grief is the fact that the body of the unfortunate has not been recovered. George Sturgeon, son of juries Sturgeon, of this village, who was employed on a, tug at Port Bur -- well, was washed overboard by ti heavy sea, on Saturday, and drowned before assietance could be rendered hitn. It is said that after being carried into the lake he'd:rine up within eight feet of the tug, and whilerthe crew Were hurriedly tryingto ,uncoil a rope to throw to. his assistance, he sank amen before assistance could be given him. Mr. Sturgeon and another son visited Port Burwell in the hope that the body might be recovered, but had to return horne without it. ' Deceased was a premising younge man, twenty years of age, and his tsetimely death has again cast a $1001110Ver this deeply afflicted community. Varna. Miss E. Logan returned home' after a pleasant visit to friends in Detroit. The Methodist choir spent a very enjoyable thne At the parsonage on Thursday evephig. • • Mr. and Mrs. J, Dunkin .and daugh ter, of New Liegar, visit ed his brother Mr. Andrew Dunkin here; • Miss A. J. Johnston, of the. Broven- shire, was the guest of her brother Mr. Sem Johnston, of the Babylon line. . Rev, De. Medd, of Hensall, gave his pepular. lecture, "Wooing and Wed- ding," in the Bincefield Methodist elnareh on Tuesday evening, and was listened to with rapt attention. , , Two excellent sermons werepreached by Rev. Mr. Smith, of Hensel', in con- nection with the • anniversary, services held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday, the .church being well tilled at. beet; services. , , • . Rev: 11. Manning of Clinton, chair- man of the GoderIch District, will be the preacher of the day for the Anni- versary services in the 'Methodist church on Sunday. Dec. 3.. The an, nual fowl supper will be:given on the following Monday evening.;- a good program will be rendered. Rippen . Miss 'Cannington. of Kinburn Visited friends here this week. Mr. Edmund Mori -leen and his si seer Miss Mari -on, are visiting Wends in Listowel, Mr. .Jno. McLyment ' of McKillop spent a few clays athonee with his parents here, ' • A. McBeeth has finished shiptng year since he went into' the business, Miss McLyment, of London; spent a few days this week in the old home, • Her many friends were glad to see her. Misses Hagton and Wescott of ' Exe- ter have been enjoying it pleasant visit in the homes of Mr. 3, Dinsdale and. other friends. Mr. T. Genunell . has arrived home from Moose Jaw, Seek, where he and his sons own sonietbing like 1500 acres' e they expect 11000 bushels of wheatand 8000 bushels of 'oats this year. They had'nt finished threshing when he left. . Anniversary 'services were held in the Methodist church on Sunday 121h of November. They were conducted by the Rev. Mr. T. A. Steadman, of Hayfield, ;who preached: thoughtful,. 'and inspitihg itsthidene; morning and evening, anddeliveredan able address to the young people and others' in the afternoon. The.choir tha church, aesisted by Miss Kemp of liensall, as organist, rendered . efficient service. The collections were good. his lumber, -This has been his est • On Monday evening a fowl supper was seeved in the basement of the church and a very agreeable time Was spent. The attendance was geed. An excellent programme was given, It' :consisted of very appr opriate addresses by Mr. Neila,ncls, editor of the Hensall Observer, and Revs, Messrs trigeharte of Sees:Andrews Presbyterian ()herds, and . 11rown, of Varna Methodiste (thumb; and excellent music by Mrs. Short, Misses Ortween and Wren and the Male Quartette of the Hensall Methodist church. The collections at the Sunday services and the proceeds of the fowl supper. amounted to over ninety eightelollars. Are You a gustier? or Not • This is more than ever a eracti- • cai, pushing a,nd progressive age, Wide-awake a,ndenergetic business men don't "wale for things to turn up" -they turn them up, The manufacturer or merchant whit does not "get up and git" soon falls behind in the race for commercial supreinecy. Every day people say "Tom Blank is a hustler, and is bound to ;succeed." Why do.they says this P Because he gives evi- dence of life and activity. No one • condemns hire for being it hustler s They rather coiniteencl hirnerealiz- • ing that hustling means more hese ness. A.nd-supposing that instead of half -a -dozen hustlers in a town there were several. dozen, see what differenceet would make:. , :Whatle erueeof- anindividttal hustling, is rteatively true of a •town. • This town can hustle if the people want it to, Let's get a, gait on. .We are sorry to hear of the death of James Scott, son of Mr. Robt Scott of the 1.3th con. Mr. W. Weymouth has a *goose that is laying eggs at present, which is very Inmate' at this seashn of the year. •• - The death of Mr. Dominick Reynolds leaves but two or three of the old. sett- lers along this section of this township. They are Mrs. Beyeey, Harty Freethan Frank Kettle, ancl possibly one or two The Beef Ring had an water arid fowl slipper at thehomeed Mr. Richard Carter on Tuesday evening .when the work of the season, was closed.. No less than 32 arlimaes have been killed and 'divided. up during , the season, This lathe second yearof this rings existence and all are so well satisfied with it .that they have ' organized again Or the cOnlieg year, . • • SOLD Mrs ,Cia,rbst of Teeswater has sold his fine hotel era - peak to Mr, .Hamman who hails from St. Maxie. The property is to change hands about theend of this month, and the'price, we we understand, will be close ots $9019. AIDOaibet is a son of the late Tiaoreas. Carbet, of this township. ' Commie, NOTES. -The next meeting of the council will be held on Novem- ber 24. Collector Smith is making his annual rounds ; although holding his present position for lege than nine years, he has made 29 rounds of the township in the .performance of his duties. eiLleie year's roll calls for over $19000 in taxes, the largest amount raised for pome time, due entirely to the greatly increased county rate, and the permanent iteiprovemente in the shape of bridges. etc. .1e:tee AND FOUND AOAIN. About two weeks ago while attending an evening special Meeting of Council in Clerks Office,' Londesboro. Ottuncillor Mills had occas'ole. after 8,djeurntnent, to make a business call at a _private .house in the village, and on leaving he must have inisplaeed his pocket -hook, which contained a, pretty large sum of money; and 'else) one or two valuable papers'which he thought he placid securely in his breast pocket --From there hhwent on the church shed to get his horse, and there, scarce as he would, be could not find his rug, a good rubber one. So, giving • up for lost what hethought he left safely in his buggy, he started for home. 'By the way, there is no occasion to smile at these happienbies to Mr. Mills, be- cause you know we have local option in Ilullett," and, besides, the night was very clerk and stormy. After reaching his heine, and when about to retire, he discovered ' the loss of his ,pocket -book ; as for the -reg. -he- :was - getting reconciled to its loss, but the pocket -book was a stunner. So he, very wisely took a fresh horse and, with a lantern, back he went to Londesboro, and there, within a rod of the gate at where he called beforet he found the pocket -book with its eon - tents safely lying in the mud; then he went up to the church shed, and, sure enough, there was his rug also lying near Where his Neese had stood. So you may be sure Mr; Mills considered himself very fortunate in finding his lost property so easily. — Seatorth The public school trustees are adver- tising for it teacher to take the place of Miss „Beattie, who is retiring. • Mrs, Rhin, of Harberhete mother of Mrs. Silas Eyre, had the misfortune to fall and break her arm a few days ago. Mr, Wm. Itturclie, Oftxterly of the hardware firm of Sells & Mtirdie, end, foe 1 he past two pews book keeper in the Belt Engine Works. tuts purchased hardware bnsiriess in Isneknow. Mr. Joseph Brown, who has been in the milk delivery business in Seatotth nontinuonsly for over thirty years hits retired, having disposed of the busi- tieest,sto his son-in-law, Mr. 1). Grum - 11101. - Messrs Knechtel & McKenzie, who have been in the furnittire husinese in Settforth for scene tiOle have matt shoe- ee the furniture and crockery businette of Messrs. MeLeall es McIntyre Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. . • Miss Pickard, of Tea:keret/title lost e, valuable heirloom when coming into Serelenth on Thursday. This WAS a poeket book that had, belonged to her grandfather and with hitn had paseee through the Revolutionary War in 1777 Tt Its been in the nuttily years before that and ever eince, VENN` Sices.-The frieride el A11108 TOWIISe1101 of the West end, will he Gotigrich TownishIP Mr. Chas J. Middleton Jr , has just• henget froin Me. E. Wise; a fine young grade ecu'. Mrs. earnes Lindsay has a turkey which has laid 23 eggs this fall, which is something unusual . Most ot the apple pickers have re- turned to their respective homes the latter part of their time being very disagreeable for handling fruit. " Dotnine McGavinhas secured. A school neer the village of Zurich at a good salary ; we trust Ito inky have success iii the German district. • • The oduntry roacls• are good, compar- ed with the town roes's. If the town of 'Clinton Would pay more attention to their Streets and less to their side- walks, thefarrners wouldest have such, Mortar to wade through. • ..Mr. George Elwood has purchased a speedy driver and will in future take no mud froni the lest of. our sport?. This is a neighb,orhood of sporty driv- ers and George luis done well to be in line with the rest of them. ' Mese Lily Lindsay, daughter of Mr. Ja,messLindsay ,of coh 1.5, Goderich to,wnehip, who haft Lbeentaking., 11 course as nurse inTorontoGeneral Hospital. has taken her diploma. AL' ter a short visit to her parents, she has returned to Toronto and taken a. position in the hospital.. Me. Oliver Jarvis of this township, who lately sold his farm and went out West on a , prospecting tour, has re- turned to Ontario, het Willi move west in the spring. He has bought a quar- tet section of land near Sintaluta, at which place his brother is teaching school. He enjoyed his tries very much, • Aoceimerr -While engaged with Mr. Will Cole, threshee Mr. Jack Harrison happened with an accident which mop necessitate hint tostep work for a tirne.. As he Was running the engine fora while and was in the act ofgete tieg sortie. wood, the pile fell on him, nearlyedouelinghim up. We &mime say 'how badly .he wes hurt, bet he complained Considerably of his: book .; we hope be may soon he ,himself again. VILFUL DESTRUCTION. • -18everal • young Hien of ,this neighborhood: totes poeeession of a. vacant house on the Bayfield Line on Halloween night; and.: had an elaborated roast -either ef 'goose. or turkey. A few days afterwards tbe proprietor entered the. house and was astonished to find it in eueha greasy condition andalso a•lafge plete glese breken. Theproprietor would'nt dis- approve of Sudi a night's sport had it not been for thedestructie n of proper- ty. threw this out as 0. warning to othersnet tddestroy the possessions of a neighbor.. . WEDDING. -A pleasant event took piece at Woodlands, the SN.O.Q119 iese ;Once of. Mr, 'Th,ornas ...Jenkins,' on Wednesday; When the Marriage of his daughter Eva to 'Mr. Hugh D. Clatner- on, of Arthur, was. soleintiiied. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 13.; M. Manning: pastor of Weeley .chuecle, Chilton; inehe • peeeence of the Iran -tee diate relatives -of the cenerecting par ties. Promptly at 2 o'clock, to the- strainsof the. wedding march from Lohengrin, which was played by Miss' Nellie. Jenkins, tha bride entered the parlour, which ..wae :prettily decorated for the pecasion with perils, smilax and carnations. Miss Anna Jenkins Doted es.maid of honor, and the groom 'VMS supported by•his erether; Dr. W. Cameron, of Toronto, , The bride's dress was of ivory 'chiffon taffeta, the eltirt being prettily trite -heed withae- cordion pleated feels and garland .of ribben ; the Waist, Was made with a yoke of embrieiderecle. Hese, finished - with a yoke of accordion pleated silk and . chiffon. . The bridesmaid's chess was a pretty champagne ceepe de chine teirnined. with rose pink .n) irror. velvet. The bride carried' tt 'Charming boiled of roses. The groom's gift to the bride was A handsome stole and MeV, and to the bridesmaid a Watch -brooch. After a dainty . dejeuner Mr. and Mrs. Cameron left for the east. Atiaprig the guests from a distance .evete Klee Cameron, Mother -of the groom ; Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Cameron, and Dr' and Mrs, T. Camel oneof Galt ; F.Sal- keld, of Stratford ; Hon. Mr. St, *JOhil (Speakereof theeLoetile Hoeseseanderie brotherin-law, of the groom), ;Miss St, John, De, W. Camerons • and Mr. E. X. Jenkins, of Toronto. . • • bakrieseeiselie. Taken -Ilse follow- ing, from the Seaforth Expositor, re- fers to the -lathes. of Mr. R. Tasker, of the 3rd eon. We mentioned last Week • the serious illness of Mee' Lancelot Tasker, of Harpurhey. While in the enjoyment of his usual health Mr. Tasker was prostrated by an attack of patalyies on Tuesday evening Ile never recovered eopsciousness and passed peacefully sway on Friday morning. His death removes another of the honen ed pioneers of this district Mr, Tasker was born in the villege of eVaiter, Yorkshire England, on the 17th of May., 1821. lie had. therefore, entered on his 77t1 year. He came to• Canada, in 1847 and settled in the coun- ty of Halton, where he resided for about ten years. In 'February 1857 lie was married to French; Adley, who survives him, and Who, for nearly 48 years has shamed his joys and sorrolve, The newly married douple, for their honey moon trip, started out for the county of Heron where their future home Was to be. They settled on a farm in Morris, tear what is now Bel- gieve. At 1:11(11 11)1)0 the whole district V85 a vvooded wilderness and the tew settlers only had a blaze to guide them on their trevele. About 21 years ago Tesker sold his farm in Morris arid purthaeed 'largo one in Hullett,tieer lItirlock, whet% he continued to reside until four years ego when he relived from the rriore active duties of life and came to reside in learputhey. Tasker was a good farmer 11141 took it gteat in te test in thorou ell bred stock, especially i,1 sheep of which he weseert expert judge. He atted tuiejudge in the eluiep department', at the last show held in Seaforth. In this capacity his &visions always gave uniforin satis- faction. Ile Witsin the fullest sexists of the tertei a good eitieen and WAS thor oughly hula tiernpulonely Ifonest and upright; in all hie btisinestidettlings ate sorry to learn that he is seriouelysill few possessed in a higher degree the with rheumatic fever ; several timed confidence and respect of his fellows, during the week he has been in a criti. In religion he was a consistbutrnember Oal condition, but hio friend* are hop- Of tho Methodist chard* and In politico o ohthusikOtio /Abe Colborne. DEATH OF Mris. Muovenue..- On Tuesday last Mrs. Martin Mugford, of Colbotne, passed over to the silent majority after an illness of abo at two weeks of Bright's disease. The de- ceased VMS 11 datIghter of Me and Mrs. John Hamilton, of Saltford. The de - •'ceased waeinarried fourteen years ago arid leaves a, family of four children, Ages respectively ten, eight, four and two years. who with the bereaved husband have the sincere sympathy of the community in the loss of kind mother and wife, Mee. Mugford was a member of the Colborne Evangelical demote . THE LATE Cuunaoreir.---After an illness of a little dyer, a year, ' of kidney trouble, Hugh Chisholm an- swered the summons of death on Wed. nesday morning, having attained the age of seventy-tive years rine nine months. Mr, Chisholm Was A native of Goderith, having the distinction of being the third white mat born there. After his marriage he lived for some eleven years in Ashfield, after which he moved. to Colborne, A family of three sorts and four daughters survive. These are John, jaws and William and Miss lertnie: Mi. Haechier (Port Huron), Miss Eliza end Mrs. J. Moser, Mrs, Michael McA.voy, of Godetich township, 15 11 sister of the deceased. eI Gen VampbSeltlaannidR. SteIck, of Zur- ich, left this week to attend the Clew teal Business College, Toronto, • Mrs. D. McGuinnes, 61 Detroit, last week made a short visit to her mother, Mrs, Hugh McGregor, sr. who still continues in a weak seate of'heatlth. Aaron Moeser, Whe has hem bead sawyer for Mr, MeIleath, Stanley, for some yehes, has secured a good situa- tion hi Kimberley, 11.0., et .$5 per day. He has a, son living there, 1301graitti O. McCrea is ill With la„grippe. The infant son of Us. Nicoll is very ill at present. On Thursday, Nov. Si, a reception will be held in Trinity church, to wel- come Rev, Mr, Malley to his new parish. In the evening fowl slipper will be van in the Forreoter& nal . after wh ai- LondesbOro • The evaporator has closed down for this season. Rev, Mr. ancl Mrs Leckie attended The Presbytery meeting in Seaforth on 'euesday. Mr. Tlaonsas :scat has tnoved into the bouse lately • occupied by Mrs. Jackson. • • Mr. 5. Pipe has purchased the house at present occupied by R. Young from , S. Woodman.• •• The section men are biesy this week assisting in building thee new station • at Winghain. •, • There are a few men from the County of Elgin makingequare timber East of the village, Mr. Albert Brunsdon has returned s home front Ma,nitoba, after spending about 9 months there. • The weather has been verr • unfavor, able for the singing class in Knox Church for two nights, but We hope for better, R. T. O. T. -A very pleasant even- ing was spent on Monday, when the Council was favored with a visit of their: Auburn brethren to a minaber of twentysfive. The evening was social in every feature, a program 0.7 choice literary and • lintel -cal selections was given, and the evening's enjoymept was brought to a' close by a dainty hutch served by the tallies of the, Council in their usual style. RIFLE ASSOCIATION. — Notice to members of Holmeeville. Rifle Associa- tion t Wednesday, November 291h,. is the last day for annual shoot, after which date. rangewill be closed for season. Shooting to commence at 10 per ne, sheep. Byorder of Co mmietee SURPRISE PARTY:: On Thursday evening lest about thitty of the friends and niughbees ot Mrs. John Haletead. took possession of their home. A most enjoyable evening. was Spent in games aed, music, and brought to a close by an oyster supper served by. the ladies. •The People of the Maitland concession are;rey to lose such d Roo peighbors '11r. and Mee. Halstead and family, but wish them every sue - cess in their new -borne. Certerione-Mt. Miller, P. 5.0.4SIlt of Huron College, peeach,ed • a very in- structive'and inspiring sermon On Sun- day last in St. John's' Anglican church, in the absence of the rector, Rev, A.B. Rhodes, . Who is taking a wen -earned holiday, as he has Iseen-ifidefatigable in his work, sparing neither strength nor tinae for the last two yeats is expected . to be in his own pulpits on Sunday next.. ese Bele Mr. ''KlInt3tmof6rolirialinie.t6;i: visitsd relatives here lase week. • e Mr. and Mrs. John Colbourn yisited' friends in Blyth this week. ' Mrs: Easom and family.of the •Mait- teed; have enoeed bate Clinton. Russel Colbourn has emispleted lits term of (service -with Wm. Neel-Att., Mr. Miller, a 'Heron College- stud- ent, conducted, service here last .Sun- day evening. . iviiss Minnie Proctor, of Holmesville, spent last week. Visiting' her sisters, ,Mrs. H. Oakes and Mrs. Lowery. EalWawanosh, Mr. Vint . very III; with bee is slight s. . hopes for his recovery.. . Jas. McGill'has returned from Mani- toba, well pleased With his trip. ; A. Nethery is slightly indisposee at present ; we hope soon to hear of his recovery. . • • Mt, and Mrs. W..Wilkin son, elf Lin- coln, Eng., have moved into the house belonging to Chas, Taylor. WORT HAVE BEEN FATAL. 'Saturday, two sons of Mr. Samuel Mc- Burney of Wawa,nosh, aged about eight and twelve.years, went Up -stairs,. and in searching around cane:re:cross a revolver. Unfortunately lt was load- ed, and while the eldest was playing with it, one barrel was discharged ; the bullet entered the heed of the eyoungereboyejusteiehind thes-earreande came out of the cheek of the same side of the boy's face. Evidently the ball had glanced ; at last accounts, the boy was doing as well 0.8 cc uld be expected, but it WAS a close call. • • • Con a tin de. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. - The next meeting of the Women's Institute will be an open meeting, to be held at the home of Mrs, B. Stephenson, subjects for discussion, "Preparations in the home for Xmas." and benefits derived from the Institute. Eaelf member will be expected to take part in the discessione and a literary programe will be provided, everybody welcome. Mrs rt. (haulm, See. Vxeter Miss Eva Passmore; ditughtetof SVI Pasemore, of the Thames Road, died at the residence of her father on Wednesday, November 80; aged 37 years. Miss- Passmore had been troubled with her heart for some time' and that ailment was the direct cause of her death. ' The remains were in- terrZycl iinitetth. e„Exeter cemetery on Sat u . Marguerite, theyear four old daugh- ter ofeelr. And Mrs, Dan Dyer, . of Casevill, ,e Mich, and formerly of Feceter died ore -Wednesday of last week front pneernonia. -Tlie child some time ago was Vaccinated, nervous proetretion resulting, which afterwards developed into 7ettnioniat. nensan Thos. Deere left recently :forthe Old Country, to.bring out seine mote en- tive hors'es, MISS Cerrie MacArthur, who 110.8 *been hoine Aecoutit of ilibess re timed to College in'TOronto Monday. A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage on Nov. 8, the contracting parties being Wm. Kemp, of St. Marys, and eliss Beak, Memel, Vin. McDottean returned home last week from atiitotee where he had been epending several months With hie married dategliter ; be repot ts a very 'pleasant trip. . Ilensell has joined the 0, II. A., and P. Irving, repreeenting our town, ettended the annual meeting of the Association at•Toron to last week. We intend having a &et class hockey team here this winter. Plenty of farmers still have their roots in the ground, and at present it If they in bt stay there un - moontemomomensweemewilmegerr- A New stockof Chamois Vests Chest Protectors, AND ChanioiS Skins See them at REEKIE' Drug stoke. .„ • N.B e -White Pine Compound, , with Eucalyptol and elenthel, • cureseoughe and colds. 25c per bottle ••'• At a meeting of the offigial board of the Central Methodist church in Sarnizs the salary of the pastor, • Rev. Mr. Oliver, formerly of Listowee WAS ill-, creasd from $1,200 to $1.500 Iloiiday ar aitis •0 al 41e0 tit . Si weeks ..nntil Christmas !. • Are you get- ting read for the holidaYrs'.? Can we help. you by offering 100 lbs e Fair's Fatally Flout 0 • (none hettei) for: 225 • 20 lbs. Redpath's' graptileted • Sugar , . .4 lbs best selected Raisins.. .. .25c 171b5 e " "' Lee 4 lbs best cleaned Currents 25c 17 lbs " •" • •" •LOO New PEELS (Crosse & Blaek,weles) Lemon, Orange 8,nd Citron NUTS -Filberts,' Aluihnes, Wal- nuts, Shelled Almonds and . Shel- led Welnuts. New Figs; petib . 5e. We are not selling out, neither leaving town, but are out for a busy time. . THP I-1UB GROCER, W. T. O'NLIL The death occurred'. in Woodstock hospital of Mrs, Smith, • wife of A. P. Smith, manager of fifees-Sovereign Bank ef Markham. She hacl been ill for thtee weeks:. She was .formerly Miss Holgine, of Hensall; and was a.. graduate of Woodstock hospital. PURITY ACCURACY , . IRE ROME or PURE DRUGS t store can now be safely called the Home, of Pure Drugs, as our new stook is in, and it tonsists of the best goods we could hey. The price is the saline as for other. Remenaber what purity and freshness mons - PURITY STRENGTH • ACTIVITY We arc at your service with A new' stock of Perfumes, Hair Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Shaving Brushes, Tooth. Heuelies, Toilet Preparittione, Soaps, Drugs. Patent Medicines and Sniekers Sundries, W. S R HOLIVIES • Phtn, B. , Drop in on your way to the Post Office and heve it look. . RELIABILITY •EXPERIENCE This is Overcoat Weather • out this is the store .to buy OVERpOZIT$ • • • A large stock and -many diffe'rent styles will thake •oit:aNsyofw;or3,:ou tc!: selec. t n • Metes black Beaver, dark igg,zy0e;tftoivniocyt, wiwacekeadsn.u and cls, .. and wtthoutbeits, at $(5.50, $8 00, $10,00 and $12.00, • Young Men's Overcoats, in the newest fancy Tweeds, the swell cette this season at •$0.50 to $10,00 • • Iloy's "Overcoats, • in all ;kinds that are new, at • $4.95 to $7,00 Children's fancy Overcoat in :plain eloths, also. fancy TWeeds, at $4 50 to $7,00