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The Exeter Advocate, 1893-12-28, Page 1OL 1 EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, '1.893. Theinolsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital... , ,... $2,000,000 Rest Fund.... 1,200 000 Head offiee Montreal. F, WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced t.•., 4ocei Farmer's on their ' own notes w. ;14 one or more endorsers ci•t 7 per CeSt per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day frain 10 a. in. to 3 p. ro., Saturdays/1.0 a, m. to 1 p, m A.gederal bankil1g 131.10illeSS tin/18040d CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 Per cent. • N. DYER HURDON Exeter, Jan 28, '88. Sub Manager THE .abriocate ;s ju Thursday Morning, at th'e Office, MAIN -STREET, -- EXETER. --- By the -- ADVOCATE PUBL 1SH I NG 009A0ANY, HOUSE WANTED. Wanted on or about Feh. 1, a lite° oin ell- ing house, convenient to the business part of the town. Apply at this office at once ALE REGIS`fER. SATURPAYt BOO 30. --At 2, o'clock, pm,. at the Trivitt Memorial Church sheds, Exeter, Blood Home., •Carriagee, etc , the property of Rev. F. II:Fat L lir. John Gill, Allot, FARM FOR SALE -100 ACRES. Lot 8, Concession 2, Stephen, dentainirlg 100 acres, This is one or the hest farms in Stephen and is lactated just 2 miles from Centralia four from Exeter and 14 mile from a Soh ool, WaLmea HILL. Centralia P.0 YOUR VOT AND INFLUENCE Respectfully solicited for A. Q. Dobler, the people's Councillor for 15911 who will give you wise and economical TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Oiae Dollar per annum if paid in Advance. 31.50 if uot so paid. .3.6.1r ti.airiz Mauteas or/ .Z..pplIca.- taces. No paper disco ntinued until all arreara ge are paid. Advertisements without specific directions will. be published till forbid and eharged accordingly. Liberal discount ma de for transcient advertisements inserted for long periods. Every description of .1-qn PRINTING turned out in the finest style, and at raod.erate rates, Cheques, money ord- ers, 8re . for advertising, subseriptiona, eta. to be made payable to Sanders 4.% Dyer 2ROPRIBOTRS •11111.1.111111112.1•11 Church Directory. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH:BeP. F. H. Fatt, Reotor, Sunday Services, 11 a. ra and7p.m. Sabbath School, 3 p,.m. Holy Communion. lst Sunday of each month at Morning Service. and in months of five Sun- days after Evening Service of 41h Sunday of the month, Holy Baptism. on 2nd Sunday of eaoh month at morning service. ORIIRCri--.Tames-st Rev.T. G. TACESON Pastor.SuridayS ervices, 10.311 a .ra, &n&6.80 p.m. Sabbath So3iool, 2.30 v. m MAIN STREET ROY.IteDone.e, Past- or. Sunday Services, 10 30 n. m. an 6.30 p.ni abbath School 2.80 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:BOP. W. Martini s tor. Sunday Services, 11 a. m. and 6.90 p. -abbath School, 9.46 a. m IfESSICORII% CE1r/28.. Fakis on's Block erth of Ge.4.1ing Store ozt?XsTsit., extractai*,eetli Away at Hensall n4et Craig on. and and. 4th ;Tuesday on last Thursday of ea& month . INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal College Dental Surgeons, successor to . Billings. Office over •Post Office Exeter) Ont. safe anaesthetic given for the painlese extraction of teeth. Fine Geld Filhnes as required. • Medical Drs. J. A.ROLLINS 8z T A. A.MOS. • Residenees, same as formerly • OFFICES, Speakman, building., Main St. • Dr, Rollins' office; same as formerly—north door. Dr. Amos' office, same building—south door. • ' May isI. 1893 LI Rollins,. M. D. T. A. Amos, M. D a.T. P. McLAUGHLIN, MEMBER 0.F • the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario. Physician, Surgeon and Accouch- eur. Office, Dashwood, Ont. ...••••••"ato.....••••••••••••••••••.1 114ogal. lIPLE{.10.1.0111.•111•1 • ID IL COLLINS, BARRISTER,S0LI0IT- 114. 011., ConveyancerNotary Public. Oface—Over Bank, Exeter, Ontario, Money to Loan. H.DICRSONIBARRISTER,SOLICITOR, of Supreme Court, Notary Public, Con.. veYaneer, Commissioner, Lim Money to loan 'Offiee--.Fanson's Block,Exeer. • • LLIOT & ELLIOT, BARRISTERS, SOLIC itonst Conveyancers. &c. B. V. .17ILLIOT., BREDERIPIC ELLIOT, • Auctioneers • ▪ 13ROWN,Winchelsea. Licensed Auct- -LI • ioneer for the Counties of Perth and Middlesex, also for the township of Usborne Sales promptly attended to andterms res.- • sonbale.Sales arranged. at Post office. ohelsea. • WIS• BOSS.ENBERRy, Hen/mil ontario. Li e- .11. ensed Auctioneer for the Counties of Huron and. Perth. Charges moderate and satisfaction griaranteed. 151 BD W FARNCOMB, Provinrial Land XI 4. Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office, Over Post Officeilrain-strears-Exeter. 11•3•••=01.=mglea••••:•.110 40.1:1;ST. LLIOT. AGENT POE The Western Fire Assurance Company, of Toronto The Phomix Fire Insurance Co`y., of Lon.don, England • The Alliance Fire Assurance. Co'y., of London, England Offi ee:—Main -street, Exeter, Ont. 121.02•1•2••31•10001••••• EXETER MARKETS. (Changed every Wheat per bushel ',Barley . Oats ...... Peas . . Butter . 41 • • • • ..... Lard...,... Tallow, ... Chicken per lb Geese Turlteys.. Ducks, per pair, s Wednesday) 00.56 to 0.58 35 to 37 27 to 28 . 50 to 51 ....... 18 to 20 18 to 14 . 5 to 6 1(3 .. 5 to 6 6 9 50 to 60 Pork ...• • •* 00.40A., 5,90 to 6,00 Potatoes per DRS .... 35 to 40 Hay per ton ..., 6.00 to 7.50 Piro's Iternedy ler Catarrh Is the Best; 'Easiest to ITER), Old Cheapest, t401(1 by druggists or sent by mail., 60e. Is, Ititizeltine. Warren, Pa. Emperor Francis Joseph •of' Austria 1E18111(3ring with an aitaelc of influenza, =MN.* • TO THE ELECTORS Me I • LADIES AND OENTLEgnx,—I am a condi, date for Reeve for 1894. I respeetfully ojloft your votes- It is impossible for in o to see you persenally. •. Wishing every citizen a hap' and pros- perous coming year, I am your old servant, T. A ROLLS TO TEE RECTORS OF- Tilt VILLAGE OF EXETEIii. LADIES AND SENTT;RMEN.—I beg leave to announce that T am ft car'dicla,te for, -the office of Reeve for your•village for the ensil- ing year. If elected m:44 earnest out-tea...tor will be to promote the best interest of the village in general, also to give ,earsful at- tention to economy in expending the public money. Bespectfully soliciting your sup - I am respectfully yours, 'NliT114C. I3AWDEN • TO THE RATEPAYERS • OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. -1 baPO been nominated for the position of Councillor of your village for the year 1894, and having acceptefi the nomination will therefore be in tile field for election. I am not. as was stated upon the nomination platform, a- bove asking a roan for his vote; but 1 um, however of the opinion electors should vote for candidates only in whom they have confidence, and should not be misled by rnisre-presentations into voting for others. ean only premise you careful, constant and honest service, and if elected I will give you this. , Yours resveetfa, JOHN TAYLOR 'TO 'THE RATEPAYERS OF 'MB TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN.I After having served you as -First Deputy Reeve of the Township for the.past 12 years, I respectfully ask your vote and influence to elect me next Monday.., and I assure you I i shall endeavor to do n the hit:fleas in the past. • Yours _Respectfully • BEERY EMBER. •IdeLliammemitRf•MMI. TO THE ELECT0TS • OP THE TO hipil IP HAY I wish to state that I am a, candidate for First Deputy in your tannicipality and solicit your suffrages, and if elected I will endeavor to transact the business of the Township in a manner that you will have no reason to regret the confidence you have placed in me. Wishing you all a happy new veonl / am, are. WILLIAM CALD'WELL 13i C T PR IC I i4S - -j,KKET Sodom, A prohibition discussion will be held in the scheol house, Sodom, on Friday eveeing next, 29th. A good attend- ance is expected. Vote for Eilber cied have the debt of the township of Stephen wiped out, Wet lifeCtsillivray. • The cold hand of -death has again laid itt grasp on ene of our most high ly respected residents, in the person of William Dauncey Jr Deceased had been sick only a few weeks, Previous to his illness he had to attend the bed - Side of his wife, W be was eeriously ill mid on her recovery he himself became afflicted. He leaves a wife wad child to mourn his demise. Stephen. The bridge known as Ford's bridge is in a daegerous condition from the •effects of the late freshet and traffic has been suspended until; repairs are made. --The Patrons of lorlustry, of. South Huron have commenced the work of niacin?: a candidate in 'the fields for the Legislature The Reeve and Second Deputy were elested by declamation on Friday. There will be a contest be- twe,en First Deputy and Councillors, The TleNP Ctuididates to the field for municipal honors Are 0, Christie, First Deputy, Samuel Switzer, Councillor• . Vote, for Either and be on •the win ning side on the night of the ele.ctiou. • To be cleared before mov- ing into the premises now occupied by R.Pickard&Son. . Having leased the premises referred to for a term of years, which we intend to move into in February 1894. We will sell any ladies' jack- ets at the following big cut prices, viz:— Were $1.0.00 now $7.00 Were $8.00 now $5,00 Were $5.00 now 83.00 Your choice of child- ren's jaaets now only 82.75. Trtese prices are for cash or produce only E. J. SPAOKMAN & CO Samwells Block, Exeter. The U.S. }louse Committee on Ter. ritories has authorized A favoreble re- peat on the bill providing for the ad. mission of Oklahotna as a state, •e• Maniple. We again have to record the sad death of one of I3iddulph's highly re speuted young gentlemen in the per 8011 of Mr. Westman eldest son of Mr. James Westinan aged 27 years. Cause was a severe cold which had settled on his lungs. The family have the Sympathy of the community.—On Sun day 241h inst., Albert only son of Mi. Franciq Ryan died, aged 12 years.— Lucan's undertaker had a funeral to attend every day last week and on Sat- urday he had no less than three. A number of the deaths are caused by la grippe.—The literdry entertainment in School, No 2, Biddulph took place' on Friday 22nd °vying to the bad state 61 the roads the attendance was not as large ae it might have been. They had a large turn out on Xmas night at Wesley church eutertainment.—Miss Nellie Dagg and Mr. John Gilmore all of Mooresville, were united in the bonds of wedlock on Tuesday last. A merry Christmas to all. Ammo. .•11•0•••••1101194111:10MI NO 330 Lucan, --- Qn Monday last a. strutll 'stable be- longing, to Mrt. Ribeeca Porte, situated in rear of her promisee; took fire at 8 pan, and was burne,d down. ',I'here were two horsee in the stable belong- ing to Dr. Shaw, which were also burn. ed There WAS tt small itisutance oTi the building, but nothing ou the con- tents. Zurich. Mr. J. A. Williams, our enterprising miller, received a new eugine for his mill last week. This engine has all the latest arid best improvements and will no doubt prove far superior to the old cnie.—Our various churches held their Christmas.tree entertainment on Mon- day evening. The churches were crowded in spite of the wet weather and good lengthy programs were satis- factorily carried out. --Some of our sports attended the shooting match at Blake on Tuesday and wei.e successful in carrying off the gold medal.—The following are the parties that spent Christmas holidays with relatives and friends in this village:—Mr and Mrs. Sane Base, of London, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Steinbach, Mr. R H, Stele - back, of Detroit College of Medicine; Nicholas Deichert, of London, Henry Deichert, harness maker, of New Haven Mich.; Geo. Buchanan, of Toronto Uni versity; Miss Laura Williams, of Alma College, St. Thomas; Ben. Holtzman, of Elkton, Michels at home having attend- ed the funeral of his little brother. --Mr. Gus Demuth, who was away from home for the past four years has also returned. home. IVIernittoNrats—On Christmas even- ingi"a most gay and festive gathering. atRose'Hill Cottage, the residence of Mr. and Mrs James Sproat for the pur- pose of celebrating the marriage of their youngest daughter Miss Hannah, one of Tucleersznith's most highly re- spected youreg ladies to Mr C. MeAllis ter a prominent and prosperous farm- er of Hay. township. About the ap- pointed time 5 p mthe parties took their places and the bride, attired in her beautiful dress of cream crootaum, trimmed with cream lace and present- ing a delightful appearance was at- tended by Miss Carrie Wigley, of Lon. don, similarly dressed, while Mr, J. Forbes,of Seaforth,acted as groomsman The marriage ceremony was sol,mniz ed by Rev, J. 8, Henderson, of Hensall This being done the guests after ex- pressipg their well wishes towards the newly married couplesat down to dinner, and their palates had certainly never before been 8tiasoned with more luxurious viands. After this the eveti. ing was spent rit divers manners viz: vocal and instrumental music, &e, The numerous •tind useftl preseets on the OCCASION Were exceptionally valnable manifestingthe high esteem rn which both the, bride tend bridegroom are held. After supper had been served and all were eatisfied with the night's merri- ment, Mr, and Mrs. McAllister left for thole handemese new home on the Parr aceorripatied by showers of con- gratulatiOne flout their numerous friends,—COM. School Report. The following is the December re- port for S. S. No. 2, Hay. Names are in order of merit. V: --C C Ross, 11, F Chapman. IV:—:Maud Russell and F OiRoss equal, Nellie O'Brien, Beatrice Warren. Sen. III:—Nellie Gould, Mil ton Russel, John Todd, Jun. TM-- VVillie Jackson, Melvin Gould, Edgar O'Brien. ,II:—Bertie O'Brieu, Robert O'Brien, Willie I3useh. II Pare.—John Jackson, Ethel Northcott, Jas. North- cott. Ist Part.—Eddie Gould, Willie O'Brien, Lulie Munn. The 'best spel lers in the . monthly ,,spelling match weree—'\, R F Chipman; IV, Mead I Russell; Sen III, Flora. M Northcott Jun. 111, Willie Jackson; II, Jessie Munn; II part, Freeborn Johnston ; 1st Part, Epie Gould, txreenway. • Mr. Henry Kadin?: is tome on a vis- it.—Mr. Weir and family, of Brown's Corners, are visiting Mr. Henry Shanks and other friends—Albert C. _Wilson arrived hcane on' Saitirday 'fiem the Guelph Agricultural College.—Miss Lettia Foster and her brother William arevisiting their brother George and friends in this vioinity.—Mr. Walter Patterson and sister Aggie spent Christmas in our village.—The Christ- mas entertaininenOin Boston Methodist chuech Monday evening was a decided success. Although a stormy night the church was nearly filled. The recite, 'tions, dialogues, and music by the choir, were ;well 'rendered, showing careful training: The presents were very numerous and Many hearts were made glad with the thought that their friends had not forgotten them. Pro- ceeds $26.—Mr. Wm. Wickett is visit- ing -friends in this vicinity.—Mr. T. A. Stinson, of Bayfield, is Visiting friends in this vicinity. Kirkton. La Grippe and diptheria are in the neighborhood.—Fish creek has risen above its banks owing co recent heavy iisns —There is a proposal to add to the acceenodation in the public school and to engage an assistant teacher. The school roll exceeds eighty pupils— too many for one man to do justice to. —Mrs. Jamieson, who has been an in- valid ior some tirne, id not expected to recover.—tOur school teacher, • Mr. Leigh, and family are spending their holidays with friends in Goderich.—Mrs. I. Ogden of the town line of Usborne has been suffering from an attack of pleurisy. -9 he brags band, lately or- ga.nized in this village, are having a weekly practice under the tuition of Mr. Harry Brown of Winchelsea.—Pat O'Brien has had another attack of par alysis with la grippe, and may not re. cover.—A sermon on "temperance" will be given by the Incumbent of St. Patrick's Church on Sunday, Dee 81st at 11 a. m. All are cordially invited. -- Rumor says that Mr. R McGowan Is tO extend his business by taking into • partnership Mr. Nathan Doupe at the beginning of the year.—Mr..Robt. Beat - tie's palatial residence is fieished, but nnocctipied 01v7/11g to the recent anci- dent by which Mr. B. sustained a corn. pound fracture of the thigh.—Mrs. R. H. Robinson is laid aside from Conges- tion of the liver, but is improving un- der medical treatment: Lucene'—Iteeve, Win. Ellwood and Robinson Armitage. Couneillors, Robt McLean, A. lhaithwate, W Gilfillan, Gibson and Geo. Hodgins. Miro-one Le—Mayor, W, R. Davis, J. W Cull, Alden Burnitt and Isaac Hard. Jas Doagherty and John White jr. Deputy Reeve, E G Wood, M D, and Abraham Den, Councillors, South Ward, Wm, Ryan, John White jr, Jas. Jones E G Wood, M. D., C. H Burnitt M. D. Wm IVIartyn, and Wm. Honey, West Ward, W. A. Elle, Jabez Jewell, Fred Mitten, Jas. Wilson, Wm. Meehan Alex, Murray, Thos., Skinner, Fred Davis, • • FARICIIILL —Mayor, Wm. Thonapson [ace] Reeve, A. M. Miller [ace.] Sneroaria—Mayor, D. D, Wilson [ace.] Reeve. James Beattie, Wm. M. Gray. • • STEPHI1N —Reeve, V Ratz [ace] First Deputy, H. Either and Christie. Second Deputy, J Sherritt [ace] Councillors— R Hicks,'F. Wuerth, S. Sweitzer. For IViunielpal Honors. Following are the results of Friday's nominations in the yarious sections of the country. AILSA CRAIG—Reeve, Sohn Morgan and Christopher Walker. Councillors, Duncan McArthur. S. Gillis, James Alexander, Johnoialexa,nder, J. E Mc- Kay' and D. F. Stewurt. School Trus- tees,John Chapman, W. Eastori, Dr. Anderson, Geo. Alexander and J. White BuSsiers—Reeve, W,H Kerr [ace.] Councillors, R. Williams, $, Wilton. R. Graham, Wm. J. R -Gratiatea, W. II. Mertican, J. R. Snaith, J. Wynn, J. Harrison: . Borru—Reeve, N4 H. YoUng (accal- melon), Councillors, T. Ashbury, T, W. Scott, F. W. Tanner, A. McNally J. VVilford, F. Metcalf, J. McGee. • Cerserox—Mayor, 11.11ohoes, J, Jack- son, sen„ G., D. Mciaggatt, W. C. Searle Reeye, A MeMarchy, D. Cantelon. • Gonnarcii—Mayor, John Butler and 0, A, Humber, Reeve, Wm. Proudfoot and Dr. j, 13. Whitby. Deputy -Reeve Philip Holt, W. C. Goode a.nd McGilli- euddy Councillors, St. Atdrew's 'Ward, T. Naftel, D. C. Strnehata Cantelon, J. A, Reed, 0 A. Nairn and A. 13. Cor- nell, St. David's Ward, Rebt. Thomp• son, R McLean, W. H. IVIeernev, M. O. Johnston, J. W. Smith, St, Patriclea Ward; Jas Yates, Aloe, Saunders, Jas,„ Wateon, George wt. Elliett, F. 3. Prid- ham, St. Geoege's Wald, M. Nieholson. Jos. Eichl, R. R. Sailows% 3. A, Reid, H. Dunlop: Sr. MARS'S —Mayor, W. C. Moscrip, acclamation, Couneillors—North Ward T. D Stanley, W. Peens, W. Dunseity, J S Pearin, S Little, F. MCCracken; South Ward, 1, W. H. Graham, J. Bea- vers, J. Clyde, 0 Richardson, R Treacy T. Gardner, S. H. Mitchell; West Ward T D Stanley, T. McGolrick, J. McLean, W Seevens, G Lyons. School Trustees -- North ,Ward, J. C. Gilpin,, acciamatIon; West Ward, J. W. Wood, W Cochrane. South Ward, J. 13ea.yer, W. Webster. • Tfroxielt SMITH.--Iteeve, Shepherd [ace.] Deputy Reeve, McKay and Mc- Lean. Councillors—Laton, McCloy, McLean and Rankle. USBORNE.—Reeve, Thos. M. Kay and J. Cann, Couneillors—S. W Ward J. Halls, Wm. Brownlee; la. W. Ward, W. Kydd, Walt. Kethly; S. E. Ward, J. Shier, W Delbridge; N E. Ward, Robt, Gardner Jr., [ace.] - WINGHAM—Mayor, J. Hanna, D. M Gordon. Reeve, R C.Sparling [ace] North Middlesex. Liman, Dec. 20.—The -Liberal-Con- serVative Association of North Middle- sex met in conventioe at Ailsa Craig this afternoon for the purpose of nonii- nating.a candidate to represent their interests in the Provincial Legislature. The meeting was called to order • at at 2.15 p.m. by Mr John Fox, presi- dent of the association. The .meeting was not up to the panel, attendance upon such occasions, owing to the im- passable state of the roads However, 70 members answered to the roll 'coal: The firat business was a vote on the question of admitting a London Ad- vertiser reporter. The majority were against his admittance. The following parties were put in nomination: Mr. John Fox, proposed by C. C. Hodgins, reeve of Biddulph. Mr. Hodgins said that he knew of no better man in our midst to fill the position than Mr: Fox, • and therefore took much pleasure in bringing his naine forward as a can- didate. Dr. Lang, of Granton, was nominated by W. D. Stanley, seconded by Mr. R. S.Hodgins, of Lucan. The latter gentleman; in his remarks on Dr. Lang's nomination, paid a glowlag tribute to the leader ofthe Opposition in the Ontario Legislature. Mr. Will- iam R. Meredith, and the deeided feel- ing of the whole meeting was no „mat- ter who might be the chosen nominee of the convention, he should be a true supporter of Mr. Meredith's platform, irrespective of Patrons of Industry, Protestant Protective Association, or any other org,anizations. Mi 0 C. Hodgms, reeve d Biddulph, was nomi- nated by air. James Stanley. Mr. Hodgins, in declining the nomination, gave Mr. Mowat and his Government a scathing lebulee for the policy adopt- ed by them in the matter of monopoliz- ing the appointment of every county officer, from registrars and sherriffs down to a Diviston Court bailiff, and the enormous fees allowed to his par- tisans withoutaliowing the several. counties which were obliged to foot the bill a word to sa,v as to the appoint- ments. Several other parties were al. so put in nomination. Mr, John Fox, in postponing the acceptance of the nomination, at least for the present, referred to the late victories against the Mowat combination in North Bruce and East Lambton, and believed that the decision in those two ridings Was only the forerunner of the result at the next goderal election in Ontario. He also referred to the P, P. A. and re- marked that he was not a member himself, and consequently knew tioth- ing'about their platform; but if it was equal rights to all men and privileges to none, he wished them God speed. At this stage of the proceedings it became evidentbthat no choice of a candidate could be arriyed at on this occasion, and it was 'moved by Mr, jarnes Marr fieconded by Mr, McGladdery, that the meeting, adjourn until Wednesday January 17, next, at the earn() hour and place. The meetino•bthan closed with loud cheers for the Queen and Mr. W. R. IVIeredith. Complete police returns show that John B. Hopkins was ehosen 1\'layor of Chleag•o on Tuesday by a plurality of 1,141. If you are sick take Eseljay's Liver Lorzenges and get well. James Brinkman, a well known sett- ler Of Prince Albert district, committed suicide by cutting a hole in the lee of the Saskatchewan River and plunging into Ulu water, Additional Looals. Since the fire in Mr, 5, Gidley's ftirit- tture tore a number of the tools des- troyed therein are missing, from the remains and doubtless have been taireat ttway by some email boys. Mr. Gidiev does not consider the value of the arm, cies in question but weuld like to have them returned, Mr Howard is prepared to put hit water power in proper condition te furnish the tswn with electrielight the best and cheapest for the village provided he gets sufficient encourage ment from the eitizens and the couns cil. It would be well if the people would at once set about the matter ant secure a much needed advantage. -- Cox, • [Mr. Redmond. of St. Thomas, paid, us a short visit and from what he told us we are of the opinion that the sug- gestion of our correspondent should be acted upon at once. Our town Canndt afford to be in the wake of our sister towns in this regard, possessing as we do the very best means of .securing this advantage. Let us hear from oth- ers of our citizens, and ventilate the matter ]—ED It will be well for all municipal councillors to remember that it is illeg- al:henceforth to make any appoint- ments to office by terder or applica- tion of lowest remuneration. The mun- icipal act thus declares that good nf- ficials is thenest economy, This will be rather raughpri some of the rural legislatures who generally go in far the cheapest at d leave efficiency to take are of itself. ' Tistaannual school h;chool meating was held at the Town Hall yesterday (Wed) Ma M.Eacrett acted as.chairman; and Ma John Grigg, secretary (pro tern) After the usual routine of business, the following gentlemen were duly elected trustees: H. E. Huston [re-electedie W. J. Carthage instead of • W. Treble, [retired]; Peter Fray ne, instead of D. Weekes fretiredl, • reatuterits. MCNEvix.—In Exeter, on the 271h inst • the wife of Wm, MeNevin of a son. NAItItIAGES. BALKWILL—FANSON—In St. Marys on the 27th inst.., William Balkwill, to Miss Ada Jane Fa,nson, both of Exeter. ' MCALLISTDR—SPROAT—At Rose Hilt Cottage, Tuckersmith, on the 25th inst, Charlie McAllister; of • Hay township, to Miss Hannah, daughter 'of Mr. James Sproat. • • • • Ginuourt—DAufa—At Ailsa Craig, ow • the 20th inst., by the Rev. Shaw, of • that place, John Gilmour to Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr. F:Dagg, aI • of Mooresville. HonGmTs--CampmEtn--At the resi- dence of the bride's father, Mr. David Campbell, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. S. Sellery, R A., Mr. Ellison Hodgins, of Ola.ndeboye, to Miss Mag- • gie Campbell, of Toronto BRINE-PitowsE—At the Rectory,Kirk- • ton, by the Rev. H. Douglas Steele. on. Motiday evening, Dec. 25th, Mr. Wm. I. -Brine, of the 61h con. of Blan- shard, to Jane, eldest daughter . Mr. John Prowse, of Woodham. STRONG— CALDWELL—At the residence of the bride's father, Zurich Road, Hay, on the 20th inst, by the Rev • Mr Martin, Mr Henry Strong, elf Tutkersmith, to lia,ry, daughter of • Mr W Caldwell Hon J A Ouinaet was given a recept- ion by the French Conservative Club in Montreal last eyening. SALE EXTENDED D.WEIMItIZ11, HiiL Our 2 -Week's sale was s, grand success. People from far and near aee taking aclvantatve of the low prices. We sold a lo% of goods and pleased a great many poople'bat aux stook 31.1.11St still be reduced. 83000 by January lot, we will therefore extend MIT great sale another month. We bought too heavy for fail and winter and must now pay the penalty by saerificing out profite, ' The mistake is ours but Ike benefit will be yours, as we have said good bye to profits all through December, SALE PRICES., B1ack, Cashmere worth 81. 05 a yd. for tt Black Cashmere worth 75c a yd. for X* Blik Dashnicre Rose 1,vorth 501 a tn., for .,40 131ric ClaShin or° Rose worth 856 a pr. for .25 Factory Cotton worth 100 a yard for .08 5 Pieces Plannelletto worth toe a vi. Pea ,Bmbroiclory worth 8564 pa, or .15 IbubrOidpry Lawn Ro kgs worth 25c for ..14 ,10 Doti. Silk oligs worth tiootm to go. for .53 A line of nen's caps .tvorth 'Mots for .85 Overcoats W or th $13 00 eitch for 511.02 Overcoats worlh 5t0.80 each Or aati Dross goods of all a•scriptioa8 at a sae/ellen. Ono Ladies' Mantlea we can Save you at leaSt 52 0 each We have bought too heavily (Lna roust 11o\v tit load Ott mistitlro wili bo votir gitin