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The Huron Expositor, 1897-03-05, Page 54,4e. „ rtderwear. as on the increase, and in n the prices we are selling at e hereselves. the g•arraents ny in Canada. rear. You find it in the Co t. menu we der for sale are are perfect in work, the finest embroideries ant sell them at prices less than Drawers, five rows embroidery, frill 50C. y Cotton Drawers, three e tucks, fine, wide embroid 750, otton Drawers, extra quail *fine thcka, insertion and wa r, trill 87 0. /rowers, very fine Cambrie ma wa tucking and extra fine MU/ idery St. White Cotton Skirts, full aim good qualihy cotton, two clea- t:king and S each fine embroidery, 850. extra fine eottnia, full eiz, , 9 inch fine ernbrojdery SI. e ...St411110111wt`' Lee in so far, but it is a bargain. ie Blouses, dark and light pat, easel or attaohed collars, well season's style; and. worth at tr March sale 500. tty of this line is limited; and. ene we can get 110 more,. F TILES SALE. ders, extra heavy, would. be ek Towels, 22x39 inches, 'fine in pure linen, regular 35a, for 25e. leached Damask tabling, fine pattern 650. damask, 66 tilde half bleached, I -9c. kvy linen tablieg, half bleached, it edit, and better all -r t inducements we a't 0 S LINTON. niztistere MO 'entering °Zee inly to be relieved of high a officers who are fierce and partisans, without any ilty to a, superior who hap - Liberal. Tupper's Return. s• Tupper has got back. Mr. one of the first to mil on s return and leave a card. Horse seems to be in pretty Ent us hope be may live 100 , He is said to have been suc- atirtg his gold mine in Eng - t a biikinees for which be has I should fancy there is not Rossland who can beat ng prospectuses. Since hit es party has not made head- -elections have gone against llI at sixes and. sevens over ;tslation for Manitoba. Sir Dwell continues to air his iinst the "bolters," especial- .. Haggai% who, it is said, .iPremier himself when Sir on died., Mr. Boveall does the house -.to ps at his old according to all accounts II the story to- everw Tory,' who eaters the limits of ly for the night. The up - any Ontario ,Tories are not ert thernselvesfor the party. _arbors Haggart, Foster and tion here is that Sir.Charles eeeure the leadership for Tr Hugh. John Macdonald out ,of the way by being e provincial arena in Mon- • is nobody but Sir Rib - he old man's successor. - ould never do. He has no gumption -no idea en with his fellowmen. he is what is vulgarly ' fresh," renders him sine - ;to the old stagers. Besides, had Tupper enough. The are tired of seaboard lead - t an Ontario 'eon- Who position of things in this net smirched by connee- taspiracy that undermined lie was not sufficiently- upt. I don't know- when ill find a man to fill the .17 membere who come ous in setting that Sir t apply. 3:dieter. E. Tom, school inspector, public school this week- hibald, of Seaforth, was 'last buying horses. -Mr. treal, was here on Wed - &sea 12 fine horses, which •rth for shipment. -Miss as been visiting relatives turned hornet -The fun- bert C. Hodgson, which to the Exeter cemetery, ,as largely attended, de - favorable weather. -Oa last our citizens were ging of the fire bell. The the fire hall, and found ng of Mr. John Popple - wit hall, that was on minutes of hard work • hed, after having done at Of $50. The cause of , t but it is supposed to wing hot ashes near the 'Mita Copp, of Seaforth. ay Iast.--thir. Thomas is home through illness. of Eden, and Miss Exeter, visited friends ay and Monday last. k, of Hamilton, visited here last week. -Mrs. visiting relatives here e number front 'Exeter carnival on Thursday Mrs. James Iledgson, ded the funeral of Mr - here /est Mr., Thomas Ward, of at the residence of Mr. ednesday last, aged lit CH. 50.897. Emma Wentniso.-A very ham event took lace at the resident* oi Mr. R. H. Collins, arr• ter, Ra.eter, on Wednesday afternoon We refer to the marriage of Mr. Alex. P. Ross, builder and oontractor, of Living - ;stone, Montana, to Miss Isabella Bonthron, seeond daughter of James Bonthron Esq., recently merchant and poetamater at'Rodg- erville. The ceremony watt performed by Rev. 3. S. Henderson, of Ilensell, and was •• witnessed only by the relatives of the con- tracting paeties. Miss Sate Bonthron, sis- ter of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. • -Robert Bou, of Bracefield, brother of the groom, groomsman. After dinner was par- taken of and an hour or Aso socially spear,. the bridal party were driven to the depot, • where they took the evening express for 'London, St. Theenae, and elsewhere, fol- lowed by the best wishes of their many friends, a large number of whom had assem- • bled at the station to see them off We be- lieve thet happy couple intend spending & few weeks with relatives and friends Wore :leaving for Ur. Ross' home in Montauk and • we join with their bolt of Irian& in wishing - --them long tind continued happiness. LooAL -BRIEFS.—Our hotel •keeperti and restaurants are laying in a quantity of 'ice for summer use. The *quality this year is not as good as it sometimes is. -Our coUncil have given an order for 200 feet of A No. I hose and are, now devising meaturee for water supply. Tanks are likely to be sunk ait Coxworth's corner, llodgins' corner, and in the centre of the village,at the poet office corner. Another one should also be sunk across the railroad track at the street cor- ner there. In addition to those it is intend- • ed to have a couple of portable tanks on trucks, which could be -wed to good advant- age at fires that might occur on the side streets or at some distance from the pro- zposed tanks. One thing is certain, the water supply is a most important consider. •ation and we are pleased to learn that our %council intend spending liberally in its supply, and seeing they have purchased a • - Live Stook Markets. good -land engine for $150, which cost $750, EAST BUFFALO, March 2nd. -Market SOW „ and a hose reel for $25, which cost nearly and 10c to 25c lower than l $/00, they can well afford, and will be last Monday,with fi,ed. by the ratepayers in providing most decline on steer cattle. Fat cows and justi aheifers sold at best prices; bulls steady; bundant water supply.-ReveS. Acheson, stockers and feeders 20c to e lower for all Kippen, conducted service in Carmel Presbyterian church on Sabbath morning but a few choice bred half -fat Canada feed.last, and Mr. David Buchanan, son of Mr. era ; a fair number of Canadian stock rs • „ were of light and undesirable order, which • at preeent occupied by Mr. R. Bestbtim. Mr. Alex. P. Rees, of Livingstone, Montauk builder and dontractor, was in the village this week. Mr. Roes formerly lived near Brumfield, and was in our village about 20 years ago, and was more than surprised at the rapid grewth Bewail had made. -Mr. and Mr. Joint Dodds leave for their home at Brookedale, Manitoba, the firat of next week. TEM MARKETS n•MMONES &Worth, March 4, 1597. Fall Wheat per bushel, 0 72 to 0 74 Spin waist per bushel,- 072 to Oats per bushel 0 16 te Pen per bushel- a a — 8 87 so Berle, per 0 22 la Butter,10.-1, loose- 010 to - .... 0 11 to Rego per doe- --- 0 10 to pa 100 Its- - 2 26 to Way per Sou new- - — 710 to Rides m180 5 00 to 8hce2 ----- • • tal• • •• • •• 0 60 in IP — 0 19 to POM1110.41.1_ INF 60110 Volt (veUill) per bartel.• -... 1 00 to Wend per .... 2 76 to Wood per cord (short) ...... .... 1 50 to t mdbog rr . •... 0 25 Ile OM' .. . . .• ....... •••••••11,11,00 4 00 to Timothy Bea. - ........•••• •••••••11•• 125 to Pork, per too is....-•.... . 4 50 to Tallow. per lb.- - - - -• ••••• •••• •• me- as 025o O 74 0 16 0 87 024 0 11 8 12 12 925 760 O 00 O 70 091 48 SOUTH 000 8 00' 175 026 4 60 1 76 550 003 Dairy Markets. MONTREAL,. March 2nd. -Butter --There is a small jobbing trade; creamery, 18e to 19o, and roll dairy, lic to 13o. Eggs -The market is dull and unchanged. We quote: New laid, 150 te lfie ; Montreal limed, 10ie to Ile, and western limed and held fresh at So to 10e per dozen. LoNDON Ont., March 3rd. -Butter - Single roll's, per:lb, 16c to 17c; pound rolls, baskets, 15c to 160; in large rolls or crocks, 140 to 15e; in tubs or firkins, 10e to 4c; lard, en per lb. Eggs -Single dozen, 14e t� 15c ; fresh,basket, 12e to 13e; fresh s lots, 12e to 12e. re Wm. Buchanan, of this village, in the even- ing. Excellent sermons were delivered on went at low prices;.ex good supply of stock, one .prime load of 1,380 lbs selling .both occasions. The pastor,Rev. J. S. Ben- $5; good heavy steers, $4.50 to $4.75; dereon, and Mrs. Henderson, i were n them of 1,220 to 1,260 lbs at $3.30 to $4. Detroit, attending the funeral .of their brother -in -law. -Mrs. James Suther- good 1,140 to 1,150 lbe et $4.20 and this 1 000 lbs to 1,115 lbs at $4 to $4 10; a f -.land was in.Oxford county this week, visit- an' pply of Canada mixed butchers' cows a ing her sisters and friends there. -Mr. Wm. mixed with heifets, $‘. 75 Elder, jr., of Tuckersmith, was in the vil- at tto 65 to $0.90; 3 to $3.20 t one lot of 920 lb heifers, sold lage last week, owing to the illness of her at 0,75 ;• uled easy and lower for all but' balls, $2.75 to $3. Stookers tea mother-in-law, Mrs. %Vim. Elder, who, we Feeders --R • are pleased to say, is now much better. -Our I prime feeders, sold at $3.45 to $4, the latter, milliners, Mrs. F. G. Arnold, Miss Smith, and Mies Annie McEwen, have been ill Lon- price got for a car of 958 lbs average; a few; other loads sold at $3.82t to $3.90,withbuilk don and Toronto during the past week, at- of Bales at $3.75; canatte stockers w re -tending the rnillinery openings. -The one load of 8 friends of 'Messrs. T. J. Berry and Robert generally of poor quality ; Bell, who a month or so ago took each a car lbs selling -at P.55 ; bulk of the beet lots $3.35 to $3.50, and ordinary to fair $3 load of horses to the old country, will be pleaaed to learn that they et with a good $3.30 ; a load of 600 lbs yearling= went m car market, and disnosed of their horses the da $3. Milch Cows and, Springers -12 for choice fresh demand, good apringers after they landed. MaJamesHaton and Mr. James Bell had not then offered theirs for alow. Sheep and Lambs -Prices were 1 c •to 150 lower than last Monday, closing with -sale, but would no doubt shortly do so, and we hope meet with a like good sale. -Mr. a fair clearance ; sheep; in. moderate s ply ; fair to prime mixed, $3.80 to $4, David. Buchanan held an evangelical service in Coxworth's hall on Tuesday eveninglast, hapdy wethers, $4.25 to $4.35 ; a few exp delivering anexceedingly earnest, ab eand interesting discourse. Mr. Buchanan is a smart young man, full of zeal for ehe • Master's cause'which is exemplified in his having offeredhimself as a missionary of the cross for South America., where he intends :shortly going, and where he will be followed by the good wishes and prayers of his -friends here. He has tipent;. all his life here until recent years, when he left home to prepare himself for life's work. -The 'Gleaners are this week holding temperance meetings in the Methodist church and Cox - worth's hall. They are engaged under the .auspices of the Royal Templars of Temper- , .ance, and intend resuscitating the work here and re-establishing a local lodge. The meetings have thus far been fairly well at- tended,. and the interest is increased by the - • excellent lime light views, which are both interesting and instructive. -Mrs Gilehrist's • auction sale of her fine farm, adjoining the village'advertised in this paper to be held Saturday last, at 1 o'clock, at Jlodgins' rt at - 0;1 of ir' rics We have opened viithin the 1 t few days the largest shipment of 'Ig ze ie t VS Superior Dress Stuffs, in Black na Col -coed, we think that has ever been sho in this place. • We do not think it necessary here to mere than intimate this fact to the people, as we feel sure they will soon become convenienced on Comparing other makes of Black Dress Goods with " Priestley's," that there is no coniparison either in appearance, in wear, in quality or gen- eral style and effect. GILROY 8c 'WISEMAN, Olinton. BICYCLE TALK 1897./ Ladies' and Gentlemen We have ready for your inspection the new Crescent Wheels, and invite all interested to call and look them over carefully. Al- though they have been. foryears the best wheel in ttie Market for the price asked, they are this year further ahead of competitors than ever. We are also agente]for the Welland Vale, the Hyslop and the Brantford Wheels, and will give the closest prices and most liberal terms of payment on any, of them. We have rented Kidd's Hall, and any intending purchaser may try a ride on any wheel desired. Some Bargains in 2nd Hand Wheels are now Being Offered. Call or Write to. - LUMSDEN WILSON, MAIN STREVI m suarrs BLOCK, to at at $4 to $4,50; Iambs, best selected, $5.1 good to extra, $4 85 td $5; fair lig butchers', $1.50 to $4.75. Hogs- Steady 5e higher; closing fairly firm; the range r choice hogs being $3.80 to $3.85 to $3.8 le and at the close a few Yorkers broug t $3.80; most of thtemixed and mediums a d at $3.80 to $3.85 and extreme heavies t ToRONT0, March 3rd. -Export Cattle There were net quite enough really go cattle in, but it is expected that next F 1 - day will see everyone fully supplied. Prices ruled from 3c to 4th per lb, the latter .fbr extra choice. Butchers' Cattle n- Prices were no better and the market was rather quiet. For good run of loads the rulieg prices were from 2c to 3c per lb, ne to no being paid seldom for a few picked cattle. Stockers -Good stockers sold fpr from 2e to 3c per lb to ship to Buffalo: Telegrams to dealers from there show that that market is off•from 10c to 20c per °Wt. ales: One car load cattle, 900 lbs average, e, $2.70 per cwt; 70 cattle, 890 lbs avers, hotel, was postponed until Saturday of $2.40 to $2.68 per cwt; 4 cattle, 900 lbs a this week, at the same place and hour. The e $9 70 er ewt - 29 mixed cattle, enstponenient was on account of the illness of the auetioneer, Mr. J. P. Brine, of Sea- . , lorth.-A. large quantity of fine square tim- ber is being delivered in the Grand Trunk -Railway yards here for shipment. -•Mr. and Mrs. John Blatchford spent last week in Exetee and vicinity, visiting their many relatives and friends -Mrs. Reid, of Har - lock and Mrs. Stewart, of Blyth, were in the village this week, visit' g their sister, 1 Moe Samuel Smillie, who as recently so ill, but who is now recoveri g nicely. -Miss Ella McPherson. returned home recently from a pleasant visit with friends in Goder- Ink and Dmigannon.-Mr. Tom public =school inspector, visited our schools last week. -The Junior Epworth League of the Methodist church very pleasantly entertain- ed the Senior League in the basement of the church on Monday evening last. Refresh- ments were served, and a good programme was carried out by the junior members. - Miss Sarah Woods of Kincardine, is here visiting her aunt, Ars. A. MePherson.-Mr. Kenneth Maearthur and sister, Miss Mac- arthur, of ' Ailsa Craig, are • visiting their brother, Mr. John Macarthun-Our con- tractors are preparing for a busy season's work in the building line, and will have to engage considerable help to complete their many contracts. -At the ufliOn meetings of the Hay, Tuckersmith and Hensall eouncihe held here on Monday afternoon last, in Cox - worth's hall, re petitions and school mat- ters, no action was taken for the present. - Mrs. Alex. McEwen was in Kippen and vi- cinity this week, visiting her sister, Mrs. Ithistard, and friends- -Mr. T. Gibson, of Woronto, was lately here visiting his rela- tives Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moir. -Mrs. Me - :Donald has been quite poorly of late. -The Methodist church nearly caught fire this week, owing to the hot air by some means escaping through the cold air pipes. When discovered the floor was nearly on fire. The defect was at once attended to, to prevent a recurrence. -Mr. Samuel Steacy and Mr. Thomas Laing furnished fine music on the ' violin at Mr. T. Roberteon's, on Friday 1 evening last, the occasion being the ' mar• - xiage of his daughter, Miss Margaret E., to Mr. John Dodds of Brookdale, M anitoba.- The many friend's of Mr. Wm. Whiteeides will regret to learn that he is and has been dangerously ill for the past week. Miss Violet, his daughter, assistant teacher in •our school, was also recently quite ill, but is now able to wait on her father. -We were efleased to see Mrs. George Ingram in the village this week, the first time in weeks, having been confined to her room through a severe attack of la grippe. -Mr. Charles AideDonnell returned home from Forest on Monday, where he had been spending a' . couple cif weeks at his wife's home. Mrs. McDonnell and young daughter intend re- turning in a week or two. -Mrs. DeLion, of Itondon, formerly of Hensel', is in the vil- lage this week, visiting old actitiaintances.- Mr. G. Habkirk and wife, Mr. Robert Alexander and Mr. Robert Fairbairn, who Were here lately on a visit from the west, returned home this week. -Mr. Manning, lately of Exeter, has decided to epett a butcher shop here, making the third for our village. -Mrs. MeFailane and son, of Illin- ois, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell for the past week or wt. -Mrs. Swann, of Usberne, intends retiring from her fine farm, and moving into her neat dwelling here, in the near future, which is , butcers' and stockers for Buffalo, 975 lin average, $2.90 per cwti; 3 stockers, 850 1 average, $2.75 per cwt; 23 cattle, prin pally butchers, 975 lbs average, no per 1 Feeders -There was a fair demand, whish it is expected will last this week. 'Prices ruled from Sle to 31c per lb. Sheep -Very draggy. Prices were low, the ruling figures being from 2ke to 30 per lb, Bucks Sold for ate per ib. 1 Lambs -Firmer. Gootl ones sold for 5c per lb, and more were wanted. Good lambs, each, are in mend ; firm 1- weighing from 90 to 110 lbs demand. Calves --Better de- r. Prices ruled from $4 to $7 each. MileCows and Springers -Trade not so goo4.1 Quotations ruled from $16 to 05 per hea Good ones will sell, but oth- ers are not n request. Hogs -Firmer'. In spite of heavy offerings all sold early, and choice sele thins advanced to 5c pert lb, weighed o the cars. Thick fat and 'Hit hogs ruled from 4e to 4tc per lb. Ot er hogs are Unchanged and steady. aUMMOIIMINEMIMIMM.00411 Marriages. SM.A.T'0 ‘TMEC., cKINNON & CO. BIG PREPARATIONS A. SF. The Furs wee. Lila whav 7 Men's Coon Coats. All Have been going on at this store during the past few weeks clearing out the balance of Winter Goods, and opening and marking New Goods. Every person in the County of Huron knows that we - were on hand when the wholesale stook of McMaster & Co. Was placed on the market. We did not buy all the above stock, but we bought all We wanted. Paid cash for it, and now it is all to hand, opened up, marked, and ready for your inspect - tion. Come and let us show' you what we have been doing, even though you do not care to buy. This is a Cash Business -Cash from beginning to end -and inet large measure ac- counts for the following prices: Ginghams, good width, new patterns; very special at Re. Shirting, fest colors, blue and white check, as good as we have ever offered at 8e., but now they are going at 42c. Table Linen is a most sinful and necessary article. When you,, call. we will be pleased to show yen a line at 15c. a yard. The table linens we have now are by all odds the best value we ever possessed. Some special lintel in half bleached at 20o. and 30c., and better still at 40c. and 50c. Blue Serge, very suitable for Boys' wear, regular price 40c., now its only 30c. Ladies' Corsets, several very special lines one in particular at 25c., is worth more money. Others just as good value in• proportion, at 40c., 50c. and 75c. Curling Tongs, extra strong spring and well made, regular 10c. kind for 5c. Ladies' Fine Ribbed. Cashmere Hose, regular price 35t.; we secured them to sell at 25o. • Prints, some really wonderful values. • A line of Plaid Prints, bright colors, really worth 9c., are going quickly at 6c. ' Prints and Printed Serges in every conceivable pattern, small or large, light or dark, the beat lines we have ever shown at 8c., 9e. and lOc. a yard. Delaine effects in Prints and Crinkle Cloth, should be 16c. and 18c., going at 12c. It's simply impossible to give you an adequate idea of'what we are doing. hope You may find time to come and see for yourself. We can make you glad if you give us a chance. HAGAN—MoKINNON.—At St. James' church, Sea - forth, an February .23rd, by Rev. Father,HeCabe, Mr. Jantes Hagan, jr., of the township of Hay, to Miss McKinnon, daughter of Donald. MoKin- non, Esq , of the township of Tuckersmith. MANN—WINDSOR.—At the parsonage, Hensel, on February 22nd, by Rev. Mr. Waddell, Mr. Frank H. Mann, to Mies Annie Windsor, all of Hay township. McGEE—MoKELLAR.—At the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr.John Geddes,on February 17th, by Rev. W. T. Hall, of Belgrave, Mr. Eliewart McGee, of Wawanceth, to Mies Aggie MoKellar,of Morrie: STEWART—STODDART.—At the Methodist parson- age, Petrolia, on February 10th, by the Rev. ktepben Bond, of. Seaforth, Mr. William Stewart, of Bothwell, to Miss Leeh Stoddart, of Petrolia, formerly of Wingham. LAIDLAW—AleGONIGLE.—At the residence of the bride's parents, on February 24th, by Rev. N. shsw, it. A., Mr. David IAidlaw, to /dies Mary Habkirk McGonigle, both of Tuckeremith. WATT—BRUCE.—At LanglaolmF the residence of the bride's , Mother, on February 166h, by Rev. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. John Watt, of Dakota, to Miss Nettie E., youngest daughter . of Mrs. D. Bruce, of Eaat Zorn.. ROSS—BONTHRON.—At the residence of Mr. R. II. Collins, Exeter, on March 8rd, by Rev. J.S. Hen- derson, Mr. Alex. P. Rom. of Livingstone, Mon- tana, to Miss Isabella Bonthron, second daughter of James Bonthron, sr., late of Rodgerville. We McKINNON & CO., BLYT.H. Births. WHITLOCK.—At Lumley, on. February 22nd, the wife of Mr. Peter Whitlock; of a daughter. ELLIOTT.—In Goderioh township,on February 19th, the wife of Mr, Alex. Elliott, of a daughter. - DOUGALL.—In Rodgerville, on Febtuary 21s11, the wife ef Mr. Henry Dougall, of a daughter. TURNBULL.— In Brussels on February 19113, the wife of /Jr. James Turnbull, of a son. MoFALLS.—In TJaborne, on February 19th, the wife of Mr. Alex. hfeFalls; of a son. HARVEY.—ltellaborne, on Febniary 24th, the wife of Mr. Joseph Harvey, of a son, COOK.—In EastWawanosh, on February 21ot, the wife of Mr. David Cook. of a daughter. BURLING.—In Blythe on February 201h, the wife of Mr. C. Burling, of a son. Deaths. WESTCOIT.—In Ueborne, on February 24th, Eliza- beth, relict of the late George Westcott. form- erly of Exeter, aged 66 yeari. lioldURTRIE.—In Hay, on February Kith, John Mo- Murtrie. aged 78 years and 8 months. McDONALD.—At Owen 'round, on February 24th, Alioe, wife of lir. Alex. McDonald, and daughter of Mr. Wm.,Stevene, of Alma, aged 39 years and 6 months. KERIL—In Bengali, on February 17tb,William Kerr, aged 80 Tears. McMILLAN.—In Colborne, on February 22nd, Mrs. MoMilbui, mother of Mr. D. MoCorvie, of Clin- ton, aged 88 years and 10 months. -‘z BRIGHT. ---In Brume's, on Febniary 22nd, Wilileson of Mr. William Bright, aged 9 months and 26 days. • JARDINE.—In Howick, on February 20th, John Jardine, aged 62 years and 1 MOSUL - • Turnberry, on February 18th, Miss Mar- garet A. /lain, aged 85 years, FARLEY.--In Lower Wingharn, on February 14th, Edward Farley, aged 80 years. HODC480N.-In Iliborne, on February 24th, Robert 0,105 of the late James llodgson,aged 25 yeare, 4 months, 12 days. MUIR.—In Exeter, on February 2711h, Gladys, daughter of Mr. John Muir, jr., aged 5 months. WATSON.—In Sunshine, on March Janne Wat- son, poetmaster, aged. 77 years. SPROAT.—At Legion, Gatehouse, Scotland, on February 911i, John Sproat, late of Nethertown nf Almorness, in bis 81st year. Deceased was a brother of Mr. George Sproat, of Egmondville, and Mr. Davi& Sproat, of Be1grave. SALE REGISTER. On Wednesday, March 10, at 1 o'clock, p. m., on the premises, the Seaforth Flax Mill. J. & J. Livingstone, Proprietors; 3. H. McDougall, Auctioneer. On Monday, March 8th, at 1 o'cock, p. m., sharp, on Tent 24, Concession 3, Hibbert, Farm Stock and Implements. Richard Barry, proprietor; Thomas Brown, auc- tioneer. . On Tuesday, March 9th, at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp, on Lot 29, Concession 4, Hibbert, Farm Stock. Michael Williams, Propriator; Thomas Brown Auctioneer. On Saturday, March 135h at 2 o'clock p. m., sharp, at the Centennial Hotel, Hen - sail. Valuable Farm. D. McColl, prop- rietor'Wm. MoCloy, auctioneer. - On Tuesday, March 30th, at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp, on Lot 27, Concession 10, Hay, Farm Stook and Implements. Henry Lip- phart, proprietor. E. Bosseuberry, auc- tioneer. On Saturday, March 13th, 1897, at 2:30 o'clock, p. m., the Market Grounds, Sea - forth, Horse, Cattle Implements, etc. Richard Common, Auctioneer. On Monday, 'March 15th, 1897, at one o'clock p. m., on Lot 2, Concession 18, Grey, adjoining the village of Walton, Farm Stock and Implements. Andrew Johnston, pro- prietor; Geo. Kirkby, auctioneer. insohmewieetempaneseeeet ememame. FREE LECTURE. MR. McNETL, of Windsor, has completed arrange- ents with the Seaforth Horticultural society, to d liver a lecture in the fro -W -1v yi.A.pr_J, CITY GROCERY. —ON— THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH ISth. Subject "How to grow and care for House Planta." Mr. McNeil is an experienced Fruit Grower and Gardener, and at the close of the lecture will answer all questious relative to Horticultural matters. The iecture will be free, and all are in- "vited to attend. Doors -open at 7:30, lecture at 8 p. F. G. NEEL1N1 Secretary. B. B. GUN, President. 1525-2 eattet.teet• eltdt • y RAM LACS- "Am 1 "WM PURE - 1 , e INDIAN TEA t , swat AmsoLuTur ,68MAKUPAGYUNIII anYtOrtlf NOIA. : • e 1 at *4800 for $36 00 3 at 37 50 for 28 25 1 at 33 50 for 25 00 1 at 45 00 for 34 76 5 BlaCk Bulgarian Lamb 1 at $10 00 for $11 26 2 at 16 00 for 12 00 1 at 18 00 for 14.50 1 at 23 00 for 172 ,5 Wombat Coats 1 at $16 00 for $12 00 • 4 at 20 50 for 15 35 A look will convince any one opportunity for furs. One hundred and fifty Ladies' Coats and. Capes, comprising beavers, na*t curlF, tweeds, frieze cloths, etc. Re a the prices and see if you can afford to miss t1 hanee, with 2i months of cold weather ahead of you. e ORTI-I- e to sell, the prices e to offer. 1 Co4s 2 Siberian Calf Coats. 3 at $22 00 for $15 50 1 at 26 75 for 21 25 12 L'adies' Astrican and Bo- charan Coats. 2 at $45 00 for $31 50 4 at 40 00 for 28 00 4 at 34 00 for 23 75 1 at . 28 00 for 19 50 1 at 20 00 for 14 00 15 Ladies' Fur Capes of different furs, which will all be sold. at 30 pet cent. discount off regular price. For example.—a $28.75 Greenland Seal for $19.75. wants a Cape that now is the goirthi $1.2 Coats for $7 20 I 10 " 600 9 " 50 8 " 480 $7 Coats for $4 20 6 " 360 3 00 2 40 5 4 CC tt Opp lail•TG-- 1Vien's and Boys', Overcoats f om 20 per cent, te 30 per e,ent. off reg4tr price. Men's, Youths', Boys and 01 ldren's suits, special values at regular prices. All, will be sold at 15 per centoff ntil Spring. Two hundred pairs of Men's Pants, assorted patterns, in worsted tweed and full cloth, your choice for this sale at 85c per pair. We always keep a Stock of this noted Blencl of Tea on hand, also the • BLUE RIBBON BLEND) Call and get a sample package as we think it will suit you. We are offering a five pound package of JAPIAN TEA FOR 50c. In the Crockery line we have opened some new lines in • Dinner, Toilet Sets, Which we are offering at prices to suit the tiines. We are anxious to show you our goods bat we ask for your patronage only when they give complete satisfaction. HUGH RoBB ••••4••• • The Big Cash Card o's Block Pentecost's .•••••••••••••••• Dry Goods Store. Pentecost's New goods and t eir prices. Everything to be found in a fi st class up to date Dry Goods House, foin4 here. - SEAFORTH. Goods Delivered with Promptness. DRESS GOODS DE PARTMENT, Black Serges, from c to $1 a special at 45e. Black Soliele, from. 470 Black Henrietas, from. TEAS TEAS THE SEAFORTH TEA STORE - „ Just ba ri er invde d t,easan,otwhheirchcararee of twihopai fine such great se.tisfaction-they se like hot cakes. Try my new blends -they will please you. Try my morning luxury blend. Try my ' 25e Japan, Try my black blend at 25c a lb. Try my green tea at 25e. My trade is increasing every day. I pay special attention to my tea trade. I also keep a first-class . stock of all kinds of fresh Grocer- • ies and. Provisions, Crockery and Glaalar sware, and will not under- sold by any other house, I am. the oldeat grocer in Seaf nth. I extend a cordial invitatioe to all to call and get some of theee good teas; I em sure they will please you.. ' G. AULT, C4t1t. NORTH STOR 25; to $L25. 25c to $ .50. Black Mohair, from. 30c to $1. 2. Black Lustre, from 30c to 1 25. .Black fancies,, from 25e to $1 50 ; special at 55e. Black fancy Mohair,' 35c to $1.26. Lace Curtains, 75,° 95c, $1, $1.14, $1.24, $ $1.60; $1.70, $1.80, $1,90, $ Swiss Curtains $3.25, $4, $5.50, $ $7.50, lace curtains by the yard, a 14e, 18c, 20e,e 25c, Cretonnes Draperies, Sateens and China Cre - —Specials -- .42, .10, .25, 12c, and e. WASH GOODS PA RTMENT. Prints from 61c to l2c, the best Crumb Print 12c. . Azure Silk Print120. Parisian Ripples 13c. Dresden Dimmlty 12.12c. Linen Effect Dimnity 121e. Grass Linen Lawns 91e. Grass Linen 1:*.e. Linen Batiste, 18c to 25e. Ginghams, Zephyrs, Delaines, C i am - boys.' Ladies' Wrappers and. S Be sure you visit our S A full and complete ra Skein, Silk Pompons an Colors. A new and complete season. Corsets and Ladies' Un Hosiery, Gloves Laces, A full range of *raist Sil We are doing business goods at the closest poss everybody concerned. EVERY IS BAR AT THE N itt 1 ,WHITE WEAR DE- PARTMENT. Ladies' = Night Gowns, from 49c to $3.25. Ladies' White Skirts, from 30c to $1.75. Ladies' Corset Covers, from 17c to 65e. Ladies' Drawers, from 25e to $L Ladies' White Aprons 12c, 25e, 300. Pillow Covers, 500 a pair. Staple Department, CADY'S BLOCK. HAND -MADE POOTS.. The month of March is the best month in which to leave your measure for a pair of hand -made Kip Boots or Shoe,s. Wet weathe er is coming oer,ehortlye and good footwear is a thing greatly to be desired. We have a good staff of workmen, a fiest-cliass cutter and fitter, use nothing but the best leather (French land but, Kip), and guarantee satis- faction. with every pair. Our reputation for good shoemaking extends throughout the whol7a county., We make a specialty of ,it—its our particular hobby. We ask you who like hand- made Shoes to give us a trial. Come this month before we get too busy. SEAFORTH Opposite f TWO1. Op ite Expositor OfficeISTORES .fTown uilding Shirting, best goods 12c and 121e. Cottonal:de'(best 10 ounces) 23e. Cottons, (Factory) 31e, 42e, e to 9c. - • Cottons (White) 5e, 6c, 71c, 8c to 121e. Flannelettes, 5e qe, 71e, 810, 91. Table Linens and Toweline*s • Colored and White Carpet Warps Straw and Feather Ticking. Shirtings and Apron Ginghams,„ Colored DS ss Goods. Silk mixtures, from 40e to $1.25. Tweed mixtures, from 30c to $1. Azure Cloths, from 25c to 90c. Satin Cloth, 50e all Atadese iColored Solieles, Colored. Cashmere, Colored Serges, Colored. Men's Cleth. REMOVAL -- Owing to the rapidly hi -creasing volume of business, I have decided to remove to a more commodious shop so as to be better , able to serve my elastomers. On and after Friday morning, February 26th, I will he found on the West sue of the Main Street, in Whitney's Block, next door to Henderson's Ground Floor Photo Gallery, where I will continue the businese of , Tailoring and - ' Gents/ Furnishings, And invite the general public to tall and are what I am showing in ENGLISH, IRISH, SCOTCH AND i CANADIAN TSUIcITITRN0GSus, EIRMINPOGRs7TEDao. AND pOttoMnagEge, A full range of furnishistgb\including* the newest and nobbled t ge ba. Hats, Caps, Shirts, Neckwear, Underwear,Sex, Silk and Linen Ilankerahie Iltrerellak Waterproof Coats, Men's and 'Boys' Sweat- ers, Hose and Caps suitable for Bioyelin , in fact everything usually kept in a well fair price is my matte. goof/seat & conducted furnishing store.Good solicited. irt Waists, will scion be all in line. all Wares Tables. Interesting. e of Beldings, Washart Silks, 4c Cushion Cord in full range of HARRY SPEAkE, (Successor to) DILL it; BPEARB. BICYCLES Millinery Department for spring erwear re our special lines. ibbons, Embroideries, Ties, s, from 30c to $1 25 per yard. n the cash basis and can give you Me prices. A cash deal satisfies FOR -11897 TITESpAY AIN I DAY RTH STORE. ma Pic Just arrived this Week our Great $50.,1Whee. ard & Co. Direct Importers, and II ron's Largest Dry Goods People. SOUTH STOR Corner of Main ----mar and Market Streets. OPPOSITt OWN BUILDING. 09143/015 Under Town. Clocks Made by the *Monarch Cyele Company of Chicago, and listed at $75 in. the United States. Without e doubt the best value bicycle in Canade. 9 Call and Fee it, or write for - catalogue. O. W. .13}tPST. BEFORE USING. •••*•.••••••• • It's hard to co vinee a fanner against his will, yetl we have often • done it in reference M77M.A.IRA'S Condition Pow ers Question. They say what bette is your powder than other makes Answer --- take three pound § and give it a teet. The result is always the same. It is the best hone medicine ver used. Three pounds for 50e, or 7 lbs. for $1, at Fear's Drug S re, jiijeafortIL AFTER .01A10. Shareholders and Patrons1 pcom:Aer..;1:114t:thgvpconstanoemo.fmtb:FPateonitietorytall, eses:admilituientuabe:ryte,:warialdlehodrearith4auettetne:walist bilMOSSI of importance will he brouglit before *her meeting. GEORGE STEPHENSON, 16261