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The Huron Expositor, 1898-02-25, Page 88 - des:- dross: HE HIlltO.N EXPOSITOR FEBRUARY 25, 1898. Wilson's Gash Grocery , - To Encourage Cash Trade. We have decided to give a 5 per cent. cash dis- count to all purchases of $1 or over worth of goods, except sugar and flair alone. Those who pay cash or pay accounts promptly.every month, this will be abig advantage to cash customers: We have now in stock a full line of new Raisins. Currants, Peels, Nuts, etc., for tke. Christroard,. trade, We Jamie a geed stock of new season Teal choice Ccffee and all kinds of Groceries. es any on in town. A'large and welt soketed stoek of Cr ckery, beet Granite Tea Sets, frOM $1.7o up ; best tiranite Toilet Sets, from $1.E0 up ; a nice lot of nevi' Dinner Sets of the beat quality, and nobbiest pattfrus. Call and see them. The highest price paid fOr produce. Wanted good butter. eggs, potatoes andj dretsed fowl., Will pay good prices tor a good article. C. WILSON, Seaforth. 1 174 Bank of Commerce 13Iook. Clearing Sale. Our semi.annuel clearing sale is now on. It" pre- sents splendid opportunity for buyers to secure seasonable winter goods at extremely low priees. Men's Fur Coats, and Caps,_and Ladies' Fur Coats, Capea, and *Smaller furs, are moving out rapidly. Some sp/endid bargains are being cffered in Men's, Youths% Boys' acid Children's Overcoats and Suits. Also in Prints, Flimnels, Dress Goods and Hosiery. The knife is being put very deep into Ladies' and Children's Cloth Coats. We cordiallf invite ,all to 3.nd examine for themselves our special offers. Wm. Pickard & Co. SEAPORTS. Grand Trunk Railway -AND- - Steamship TICKET AGENCY. Through tickets to all points Eitet, Wed, North and South. Shortest routes ; quick time. AVrite or call on W. Somerville Agent. • Telegraph and Express Buildin• g. ENTER AT ANY TIME. STRATFORD, ONTARIO, One of the largest and most successful schools in the Dominion. Write for new circulars. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal, 4444-52 She futon fxpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. ATTENTION. -A general meeting of all those favorable to the candidature of Mr.M. Y. MeLean, will be held in the council cham- ber this (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock. Let there be a large turn out of electors, as matters of importance will be brought up - for consideration. • CHAU-ENG-B.-I hereby challenge G. O'Neil, of Exeter, to a skating race, any distance he may desire, on a date to be_agreed upon, for a purse of $25 or upwards. As Mr. O'Neil has 'been doing considerable talking about his ability as a skater, this will give, him an opportunity to show what he can do. GEORGE BALDWIN, Seaforth. ACCIDENTS. -Mr. Charles Willia.mson,who is working Mr, 8. McGeoeh's farm, in Tuck - smith, met with a serious, if not fatal ac- cident, on Tuesday last. He was kicked in the a,bdomen by a horse, and grave fears are , entertained for his recovery. -The other - day, Mrs. Archer, of n ar Clinton, who is i visiting at her son-insla 's, Mr. Wm. Rath, on Mr. John T. Dickson s farm, in Tucker - smith, fell, breaking her left wrist. -A two year old child, named Ingles, who is visiting at Mr. Thomas Patton% 'fell, breaking its left arm between the wrist and elbow. • WEDDING. -The following which we take from the Mail and Empire of last Friday, as a special from Stratford, atomics about one well known in Seaforth ; Miss Bennoch hav- ing conduoted the violin class in this town for three years: " At 2 30 Thursday after- noon a quiet wedding took place at the residence -of Mr. James Benno* a promin- ent lumber. dealer of this city, when his . second daughter, Margaret, was married to Frank R. McKechnie,of Toronto. The cere- mony was conducted by the Rev. M. L. Leitch, pastor of Knox church, _city. The bride is welleknown both ia the city and in Seaforth, while the groom is a traveller for Meseta W. R. Johnston and Co.; wholesale clothiers, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Kechnie left on the afternoon train for Toronto." • A Negev lieese.-Mr. Loftus Stark, of this town, has a nobby house, but unfortun- ately it is too small for most ordinary folk to -dwell in. It was made, and designed by Mrs. Stark's father; thelate MarsdensSmith, of Brussels, and was presented to Mrs. Stark by him. It is a complete model of a modern residence, with everything from chimneys, lightning rods and eave troughs down to doors, windows, Verandas, bay and gable windows, etc., while the roof is cov- ered with varia•colored and sparkling pieces of gloss. The whole is indeed a wink of art and showed that the builder was posa sessed with tiot only ingenuity but great rachanical skill and patience. BUSINESS CHANGX. -Owing to ill health, 1 Mr. Robert Scott, who has so successfully carried on a seed and feed store in this town, for the past nine or ten years, has been compelled to go out of business, and has dispoeed Of the same to blessrs. W. Kerelake and sTE. H. Hamilton. Both of theee gentlemea are thoroughly 'reliable and enterprising business men -and we bespeak for them a continuation of the liberal pat- ronage which Mr.Scott has always receiyed. Mr. Kerslake has for some time been in the emphey of Mr. Seat and during his late ill- ness has managed the business. Mr. Ham- ilton is also well known to many in this neighborhood as. he was formerly agent in Seefortie for the :sFrost & Wood Co. • annah, of Seaforth, an insolvent debtor, following Monday by the Rev.Samuel Ache- son,of Kippen.-Mr. James Wright hasbeen apending a few well earned holidays lately with, friends in Galt. -Several of our -yeung people drove to Hibbert on Friday last and spent a most enjoyable time at the residence of Mr. William Davis. This winter has been very favorable for such excursions and by many the bounty has been enjoyed to the full. -Mise Jessie Frayne, of Sarnia, is visit- ing her condo, Miss Addie Stevenson, for a few weeks. • ROYAL TE31PLARS AT HOME. -A very successful At Home was held, On Monday evening last, by the Royal Tempters of Temperanceain their lodge room, bY - the meinbers and their invited friends. After a short time being spent -in games, the chair- man, Mr. Noble Ouff, called attention to a short programme, when the following took part : Master W. Hays, song • Mr. and Mrs. Stark, instrumental duet ; &aster B. Neelin, recitation • Mr. Hale, reading ; Mr. ant Mao. W. H. Willie, duet. During an intermission refreshments were served by the young ladieaafter which the -programme wes proceeded with as follows Mr. Dun- lop, song ; Miss Curtis°, recitation • Master W. Hays, song ; Mr. and Mrs. Star'k, dint ; Mr. Charles Sperling, song ; Mies Tessie Latimer, recitation. By request, Mr. Dun- lop delighted the audience with a whistling solo, Mies Williams playing the accompani- ment. The evening, was a moat plea,sant one, all enjoying themselves most thor- oughly. • CURLING. -Two 'oinks of the Seaforth curling dub, finder the management of Major Anderson, drove over to Hansen on Wednesday afternoon, and succeeded in breaking the record by winning a good game, by 16 shots. _ Following is the score : Seaforth. Hensall. W, G. Willis Fred Bush G. E. Henderson Robert Dick W. K, Pearce Joe Ellie T. F. Coleman sk. 22- John Stacey lila 7 M. Patterson John Habkirk Major Anderson Fred Arnold J. M. Bed T. Brnnell J. A. Wilaon sk. 13 C.A.McDonnell sk. 12 35 19 Majority for Seaforth, 16 shots. • Ciao oe THANKS TO MY FRIENDS AND CUSrom;ssa.-Having dimmed of my Seed and Feed businesS to Messrs Hamilton & Kerslake, who are both well known to the meat of you, and who you will Bad well worthy of your confidants., I take tins opportunity of thanking you all for the very liberal patronage you have given durirg the last ten years, and trust that you will continhe the same to my successors. Yours truly, R. G. Bear; Seaforth. _ 1576.1 WANTED, a car load of bntter, for the provinces, 160 per pound. G. E Risa, Wingham. 1576-2 To Tire PEOPLE. -Having purchiseed the Seed and Feed Store of Mr: R. O. ,ScOtt, we kindly solieit your patronage, and hope by giving the busi- ness our closest attention, to merit a continuance of your most liberal patronage. Yours truly, HAMILTON & KERSLAKE, Eleaforth. - 1576 1 STUDY your interests„oh public, and see that your hard-earned dollars are spent with Belittle Bras, the great businese centre, where you get real and not imasenary value for your money. Bemis BROS" grocers and butchers, South Main. Street, Seaforth. 1576-2 SEEDS SEEDS !-A splendid stock of seed oats, amongst this we have the Improved *bite Russian, onk of the befit• minim varieties en the market, also the beat Thorn, and other varieties. Also a first class st.ck of peas, barley clover and grass seeds, field and garden seeds. Allito be found at the old Mammoth Seed and Feed Store, where you will find both quelity and prices right. Don't fail to call and Nee us HAMILTON & KERSLAKE, Seaforth. 1576-1 • SAD DEATH. -A . particularly sad death occurred early Tuesday morning, when Alfred W. Hammett, son of Mr. Richard Hammett, of this town, passed over to the silent majority at the early age of 17 years and 10 months. About a week previous to his death he caught a cold, which developed into quinsy, and from that into lung trou- ble, causing death. He wae a student at the Seaforth Collegiate Inatitute, and was a particular favoriteevvith all, and his school mates were deeply grieved on learning of his early cutting off,' and no person will be more greatly mined around the school or on the play grounds by his friends than the deceased. The afflicted family have the sincere sympathy of all in this their severe and trying affliction. The remains were in- terred in the Maitlandbank cemetery on Thursday. The following( verses were com- posed by one of his boy friends, and.cenvey, to sonie extent, the esteem which they had for the deceased and their sorrow at his death One of our members is at rest, He has answered the Judgment call ; He's now among the angels blest, A departure mourned by all. He will be sorely missed by us. But he is far from this world's care ; And, by the grace of God, we trust That some day we will meet him there. He was the same with all the boys, Always so noble aod so true, He thared our pleasures and our jug, A better friend I never knew. He always helpekl the weaker side, His hand ready when troubles rise ; To him ow: trials we would confide, Because we knew he'd sympathize. Little thought n'e two weeks ago Bis race on earth was nearly 'run ; Lord strengthen us to bear the blow, Help us to say " Tny will be done." His voice alwaYs defended right, To a good cause his hend he'd lend ; He'd enter in with all his might, And follow it throughito the end. Well do I rercember the walks That we together used to take ; Well do I remember the talks About the plans we used to make. That he is missed we all eita see, Dear Jake is dead and gone to Heaven ; I know you all will say with me, A truer friend -bas ne'er been given. • A CELEBRATED CASE. -The now much argued case of the Holmesville creamery has had another airing in the divisional court at Toronto, in Beattie vs. Holmes. D. L. McCarthy, for -defendent, appealed from order of Meredith, C. J., in Chambers, dia- miesing motion by appellant for prohibition to the third division court in the county of Huron against the enforcement of a judg- ment remeered against the appellanta for $13.39. John Hannah, being insolvent, and indebted to a number of persons called the " Holinesville Patrons," transferred 11,000 pounds of butter to D. D. Wilson in trust for these patrons, of whom defendant was one. Wilson sold the butter and distributed the proceeds among the patrons, the defend- ant's share being $13.39. The claim of the plaintiff was to recover $13.39, and the par - titulars stated that it " was made by the flaintiff as assignee of the estate of John EGMONDVILLs NOTES. -The Rev. Mr. Muir, of Brumfield, addressed the annual Meeting of the Bible sodety in our church on Thursday evening of last week, thus sav- ing expenses of an agent and doing the work equally well. The subscriptions and collec- tions this year amount to about $48. -Mr. Frank Kaies and his sister, of Byron, were the gaests of friends and relatives in our village during the early part of this week. - Mr. Lorne Perter left last week for Syra- cuse, New York, where he will take a posi- tion in the mercantile establishment of his brother-in-law, Alr. Donald Hamilton, of that city.-MrO Thomas Hills wishes to acknowledge the receipt of a nicely illus- trated copy of the Marquette Reporter from Mr. Mc -Naught, M. P. P., of Rapid City, Manitoba. Mr. Hills ehinks it is a sure omen of dill, greater things in the future that with all iMr. McNaught's prosperity, he has still a kindly sympathy for the men of his former craft. -Communion services will be held in our church on the first Sab- bath of March. Preparatory sermon on the Friday previous by the Rev. Mr. Hamilton, a LorglOsborce, and thanksgiving on - the for repayment by defendant, Joseph G. Holmes, of Goderich township, of the sum of $13.39, being the amount paid to him out of the butter transferred on the 4th of Aug- ust, 1894, by the said John Hannah, said transfer end payment being an unjust preference; and void as against the plaintiff, as such astignee as aforesaid, having been made within sixty days of the assignment for the benefit of creditors of ths said John Hannah." Judge Doyle, presiding in the division court, held that he had jurisdietion, and determined that the transfer of the butter was a fraudulent preference within the meaning of R. S. 0 , 1897, chapter 147, and vitee judgment for the plaintiff ; the defendant applied for a new trial, and his application was' dismissed. The defendant paid the amount of the judgment debt and costs to the clerk of division court under protest,and then moved for prohibition. The Judge in Chambers held that the claim was in effect for money received by defendant to the plaintiff's rise, and -that the jurisdiction of the division court was not ousted ; and also that, as the cost of the jurisdiction did not appear on the face of the proceediogs, and the defendant had satisfied that judg- ment by payment, there was nothing. now to -prohibit, Aylesworth, Q.C.,for plaintiff, supported the decision. The appeal is. now' dismissed with costs. • Locer, RRIEFS.-Mr. Harry Edge has re- ceived the contract for the carpenter work of a handsome brick house to be erected in the spring for Mr. Wm. Clark, of near Con- stance. Mr. J. Million will do the mason and brick work. They are both good men and Mr. Ularkie sure to have good work ii done. -Arrangements have bee made with 'the telegraph companies for the receiving of the election returns in Cardno's hall on Tuesday evening next. All authentic re- turns will be received there and will be posted conspiciously on a black -board. -Rev. S. Bond preached in Clinton on Sunday last, Rev. Mr. Millyard preaching here for Mr. Bond. -We are more than pleased to learn that our item of last week" recording the death of Mr. C.M. Whitney, of Woodstock, and formerly of this town, waa untrue. It had been reported quite freely around town that Mr. Whitney had died, but some of his friends here on making euquiries at Wood- stock learned that the report Was unfounded. •-Mejor Anderson is making preparations for a grand carnival to be held in the rink here on Friday evening, March 4th. The Major's last carnival was an unqualified suc- cess but the coming one promises to entirely eclipse it. -On Monday,Mies Kate Sparring, daughter of Mr. George Sperling, of this town, left for Wolseley, Assiniboia, where she will visit her aunt, Mrs. (Dr.) Elliott, of that piano -Miss Tena McQuaig, of Clinton spent last week with her friend, Mies dary Young, John street. -For the past week or more the town clock has point- ed steadily to twenty-five minutes to four. Unfortimately time varies so that the clock oftener than not tells what is untrue. The merchants on Main street paid tor the run- ning of it last year, so that it is the town's turn now, and the cdtmoil should move to- wards making it move.-Mios Lettie and Mr. John MaGavin visited friends in Clin- ton on Sunday last. -A hockey team went to Clinton on Thursday evening of last week and played a friendly game with the team of that town. The score, as reported, was seven goals to five in favor of Seaforth. -Mille Nellie McKenzie, who had been visiting Mies Mable Meredith, in town re- turned to her home in Goderich on Sa'tur- day.-Mr. Donald McIntyre and Mr. Geo. Patterson attended the meeting of the Grand Lodge of United Workmen, at To- ronto, last week. -Miss Katie Duncan, daughter of Mr. Gee. Duncan, who had been in Toronto for some time is home on a visit. -Mrs. P. Scott, of Brussels is visiting -friends in town. -Mr. Gray, of 'Knox Col- lege, Toronto, will preach in the Presbyter- ian church next Sunday. The congregation has decided to hear three students and from these to choose one as an assistant for the pastor, Rev. Dr. McDonald, for the sum- mer months. Mr. Gray will be the first of the three. -Dr. J. H. McFaul, of Toronto, was visiting at his home here this week. - We regret to report the serious illness of Mr. John Henderson, north Main street. As the old gentleman is nearly ninety years of age, grave fears were entertained for his re- covery, but we believe he is now improving. -A load of young folks from town drove to Walton, on Friday evening last, where they were entertained at the residence of Mr. Lewis McDonald. They report an excellent time. -Mr. L. L. Walper, formerly of the Hawkshaw house, in this town, has erected himself a handsome two story brick house in London where he intends to reside. We wish Mr. 'Walper and family muoh happi- ness in their' new home.-Mesers. F. W. Tweddle and 3 amineScott, who were injured about a week ago, by being thrown out of a sleigh, are able to be around again and able to attend to business, the only trouble being a little soreness and stiffness. -Cole's Spec- ialty Company will hold down the boards in Cardno's opera hall on Friday and Saturday . evenings, March 4 and 5. The company is spoken of as being first class and should draw good homier. A novel feature is the giving away of a large number 'Of presents. -The following townspeople and others were ticketed out of town this week at W. Somerville's G. T. R. town agency : Miss Roes, of liarpurhey, to Windsor ; Noble Cluff, to Toronto ; Otto Schmidt, to Harris - ton ; A. D. Sutherland, to Toronto ; MIA Stobie, to Toronto ; James Ryan and daugh- ter, to Duluth, Minnesota ; Mies Campbell, to millinery openings, Toronto. -Mise Mag- gie Kehoe, who had been visiting under the parental root for the past two months, re- turned to Toledo on ThuredaY, accompanied by her sister Kates -A little child of Mrs. Burke, of this town, died of dyptheria, on Wednesday, after a few days' illness. -Mrs. Mackid and Mies Meyers, .of Calgary, are visiting at Maple Hall, the residence of Mrs. F. Case. -The Woman's Christian Temper - 1 /ice Union held a very successful at home i the rooms of The Young Men's Christian seocietion, on Wednesday afternoon, The Union has had several of these afternoons during this season, and all have been en - .t joyed 'by those present. -Mr. T. O. Kemp, owing to a -slight indisposition, has been• confined to his house during the past week. -W. Proctor, of the G. T. R. passengerde- partment, Toronto, called on W. Somerville, their up town agent, this week. -Mr. James Lawrence, of McKillop, has purchased the Cluff farm, adjoining Seaforth on the north, from Mr. E. C. Coleman. The price paid was $7,500, and Mr. Lawrence gets pesses- sion ahortly. The farm is a good one and has excellent buildings on it. -Miss Ida Tiernan left on Wednesday to visit friends in Toronto, and attend the spring millinery openings which take place there next week. -Miss Evelyn Thompson, who has held the second position as milliner in W. W. Hoff- man's store, for the past season, has gone to Winnipeg, where she has secured a position as milliner in one of the leading houses out there. Miss Tho peon will be much missed by her many fri ds, who will wish her a safe journey and pleasant time in the west. • "Lakelet. OBITUARY. -A more melancholy death than that which oecured on the 17th con- ceasion of Howicke Friday morning, coOld hardly be conceived. The victim was Mr. George Inglis, a 'ID ighly esteemed young farmer, ab the age of about 30. On Satur- day of last week he was in our hamlet here with a load of chop and that night became sick. A doctor was immediately called from Clifford and no serious results were antici- pated. •On Thursday it was thought he was improving nicely, but on.Friday morning he took a change for the worse and at 7 o'clock on Friday morning he was a corpse. An attack of pneumonia appears to have been the trouble. Last March through these notes we announced' the marriage of the de- ceased to an estimable young lady of the vicinity, then a Miss Minnie Bell, and the well -wishes of a community then for a hap- py and a long life together were as sincere as is now their sympathy. Only two weeks ago the father of the deceased was a corpse, and this double bereavement is indeed hard to bear by the relatives. The deceased leaves behind him his young wife, an infant son, born the morning of his father's funeral, two brothers and six sisters, whose affliction has moved to tears a sorrowing and sym- pathetic community. The funeral on Sunday - to the McIntosh cemetery mas an exception- ally large one, a whole township turning out to show their genuine sympathy for the bereaved. NOTES. -The dog tax in Howlett has been done away with, so we are told. Mr. Rounick, of the boundary, presented a vol- uminously signed petition to the council and the latter complied with the wishes of the people. It 'would have been a good idea if it could have been done to tax the curs in the burghs and villages as there are altogether too many of them hanging round and into . mischief, and in many oases what they eat could be put to better usee-The political meeting held here a week ago last Wednes- day was well attended, and the speakera were Messrs. Hislop and Irwin for the Gov- ernment, and Mr. Mooney and Dr. Chisholm, for the Opposition. Quite a pumber of things got a thorough threshing out. The fwo candidates here are good men and it is admitted Jai both parties that for a young man Mr. Hislops, oraeker.-Mr. J. R. Aitchison, of Clifford, late of Seaforth, is leaving a good impression on the people of that place and vicinity. -Mr. Wat lPomeroy is buying cattle an& hogs for Mr. Dulmage. -Mr. ,Hugh Halladay, of the 16th, pur- chased a very fine span of horses recently. He paid over $200 for them. Tuokersmith. PARTIES. -The party at the residence of Mr. Wm. Hudson; 7th concession, was a grand succeas. Two sleigh loads froth near Kippen assembled early m the evening and passed the time pleasantly with danoing and games. The same evening there was a party at Mr. W. J. Hu.dson's, when a num- ber of young people from Egmondville as- sembled. The time paned off most pleas- antly and all -present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. • 1 Brucefleld. B. R. HIGGINS, Brumfield, Notary Public Conveyineer, Fire ani Life Insurance agent. Any farm security. Also a limited amount of private funds at 5 par cent. At home every morning and amount of money to loan at 5 per cent...on fir.s1t5.0711ass Wednesday of each week. • - IMPLEMENT DELIViBRY. -Our village pre- sented a scene of activity last Tuesday, the cause being the delivery of two car loads of binders, mowers, drills and other farm im- plements manufactured by that celebrated and worldrenowned Massey -Harris Co., the great Canadian makers of farm machinery. It wae a pleasing sight to see so many of our leading. farmers with their sleighs loaded, conveying these machines to their homes. Mr. James Swan; the firm's able representa- tive here, is a hustler and in spite of keen competition they and he hold to that motto, " We lead, others follow." , • Bayfleld. FOR early delivery, . order your garden seeds by March 5th, from F. A. EDWARDS, Hayfield, agent for Wm. Rennie'e celebrated seeds. 1576-1 WAFZINGS. -Re v. E. A. Shave preached at Auburn oo Sunday last, Mi. James Wallis taking his place here. -Mrs. Shaw and family are visiting at Belgrave and vicinity. -It has been currently reported that the Albion hotel has been rented, and it has al- so been said that license has been refused. Mrs. Elliott wishee it made known that both these rumors are untrue and that she in- tends controlling the house as usual until a satisfactory sale can be inade.-John and Alex. Fergusen, A. Peck and T. Clark at- tended a dance at Zurich Tuesday evening. • Hullett. COUNCIL.-Couneil met in Hill's hall, February 15th ; members all present. A circular from the chairman of the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, asking for a donation in aid of the same, was received, and the treasurer was ordered to forward the sum of $5. The council decided - to build a new bridge as early as possible this year at Walkerburn, lot 40, concessions 12 and 13. Tenders for which will be received up to March 15th. Plans and epecifioations can be seen any time at the clerk's office. The auditors' statement and report of the treasurer's accounts were, presented and passed. Council adjourned until March 15th, at 1 p. m. Lumley. NOTES. -On Friday last; Mrs. Fyfe, of this place, had the misfortune to fall on the. ice, breaking the hip bone. At last ac- counts she. was doing as well as could be expected.- to . day lag week, as Mr. Thos. Cann was engit.:da iin cutting straw, he had two of his fingers adly torn by coming in contact with some of the machinery. A number of stitcheawere required to sew up the wound, but with careful nursing is re- covering. -Mr. Wm. Pybus has been on the sick bet for the past week, but is on the mend. -Mies Pollard, of MoKillop, is the guest of Mr. John Cola -We are enjoying a new lease of wintek in this vioinity,by the exceedingly heavy gnaw fall of Monday last. -Mr. Mark Elerington, wife and 'child, of Carberry, Manitoba, have been paying a visit to their uncle, Mr. T. Elerington. They undoubtedly believe in Manitoba, and prefer it far above this county. • MoKillop. GOLDEN' WEDDING. -On Friday, FebruarY 18th, a very pleasant afternoon and even- ing were past at the residence of Mr. Charles. Dickson, the occasion being the celebration of tbe golden wedding of Mr. .:and Mrs. Dickson, who were Married in the land of the heather just fifty years ago. There were present James D. Dickson, of Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute; George M. Dickson and wife, of Chicago ; Mr. J. B. aCampbell, principal of Gorrie public school, ond his wife • Mr. Gilbert McMicheal, wife and family, o'f Hullett ; Mr. .Adam Dickson and wife, of McKillop • Thomas John and Lizzie, at home. The Oily memiers of the family not present weitea Mr. P. Dickson, of Manitoba, and Mrs. Kibler, of Warren City, Ohio. The family prelented the old couple each with a rocking chair and gold rimmed spectacles. COUNCIL.-Couneil met at Leadbury, in Jones' Hotel, on Monday, the 14* inst. Members of council all present except Daniel Manley, deputy reeve. Checques were issued for $110.37 to pay treasurer's salary, auditors and sewer pipe. The clerk was authorized to accept treasurer's bond when properly filled and signed by parties named therein. The clerk was authorized to draft a by-law for next meeting taking north half lot 11, concession 11, and north half of south half lot 11, concession from school section No. 6 and annexing them to section No. 8, as them properties are one mile and a quarter nearer Noe 8 schoolhouse than No. 6 schoolhouse. The auditors' re- port was received and passed and clerk authorized to get it printed. Council ad- journed to meet at Leadbury, in Jones' hall, on Monday, the 14th March, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when pathmasters will be ap- pointed for next year. Old pathmasters are re- quested to see that all obstructions are re- moved off roads in their divisions as they are personally responeible until lat of May. • Zurich. POLITICAL. -M. Y. McLean, Liberal can- didate for South Huren, held his 'first nreet- ing last Tuesday evening, in the town hall. There was a big turnout, the hall being packed. Mr. Sol. Hardy was chosen chair- man. Mr. A. Bishop gave a clear and lucid address. Mr. Stock, of Taviatock, gave a good and an impressive speech in the Ger- man language and was admired by all. Mr. M. Y. McLean, the Reform candidate, gave a clear statement of the doings and the good standing of the Ontario Govern- ment and replied to false statements that had been circulated against him, and with great force denied the'eharges, and proved that all were gotten up for election pur- poses. His speech was greatly admired. The best of order prevailed and all had a go3d hearing. This was the greateet -poll- cal meeting held here for a long time, and. with cheers the meeting ceme to a close. NOTES. -Mr. John;Sclalu chter has returned from a visiting • trip to Michigan and lest' Thuraday left for the east to visit friends. - Messrs. Joeeph and Jacob Schluchter, from Seberveing"and Pegion, Michigan, were here to visit their father, Mr. J. Or. Sohluchter, who is sick. -Rev.A.Y. Heist last Wednes- day evening cloeed his revival meetings. They were a nreat enecesa-Rev. E. Schuelke had service in the Luthern church on Ash Wedfiesday. It was well attended. -There is service in the Catholic -church every day from this out until Eester.-Missi Tilly Faust, who has been visiting relatives' in Ildichigan for the loot five weeks, has° ,red turned home. -Mr: Ed. Johnston and family left for their home in North Dakota last, Thursday. We wish them a safe journey. Walton. Nnws.-Mr. Robert Fraser, who has been sick for the last four months, left on Thursday for the Toronto hospital. -Ther will be a nodal at R.H,Ferguison's, on Fri day evening, March 4th, in aid of the lib rary fund of Duff's church. • Belgrave. RETURNED. -Dr . J. McAsh, of Beiges,. ' I has just returned from New York, where h has taken a post graduate course at the ho ,- pitals of that city. Brussels. NOMINATION. -The nomination for E t -Huron was held here on Tuesday, by Sheriff Reynolds. W. H. Kerr moved and Thomes Gibson, ex-M.P.P., seconded the nominatio;. of A. Hislop ; Benjamin Gerry moved en James Bowinan seconded the nominatioo of H. Mooney. After the hour had elapsed, Thomas Kelly was moved to the chair, and it was arrange that the mover, seconder and candidate on each side was to be allowed half an hour, with Mr. Mooney, who open- ed the meeting, 10 minutes to reply. F. Wir. Vanetone and W. M. Sinclair are respective- ly the financial agents of the candidate . The crowd was the largest that ever atten ed a nomination in this plaoe. NOTES. -Fred McCracken and Wal r Ainsley have the contract for the necessary repairs at the school. -F. S. Scottt has sold the house and lot on Elizabeth street owned by Mrs. John Park- er, now of Montreal, to Thomas•Gunniss, Of Morrie, who has since arranged for the sale to Geo. Edwards. The price paid was $156. -Mrs. Fralick has sold her lot to Peter Mc- Queen, of -Grey. -G. F. Blair 'was called to Hamilton on account of the sudden death of his sister. The remains were buried in Goderioh, from where she and her mother removed only a few weeks ago. • Varna. NOTES. -Rev. Mr. McDonald has been laid up with a severe attack of lumbago fin. the past three weeks. He, however, is ire - proving. -M rs. MaClyinont died cin Thursday morning, aged 83 years. The funeral will be held on Friday. -Miss Annie K. Galbraith has secured the position of clerk at Mr. J. T. Cairn's atore.-The pi - calo band concert, on Thursday evening f last week, was a grand success. Thes Clio! ton string band and Mr. W. MoLeod, Of Seaforth, took a very prominent part in the programme.-Mis. Charles Wells, of Mie- souri, daughter of Mrs. Campbell, of this village, is at present visiting friends here.+ Mr. John L. Wanless is rushing the pumris at present, getting ready for a trip to the west this spring. -Mrs. James Armstrong, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. McCool, of Harrington, returned home, on Tuesday last. -The Misses Annie and Lotti Weekes, and Miss Harriet Keyes, who hay been in London for some time, returned las Week. -Mr. John Torrance is at Petere borough this Week, attending the session Of the High Court of Foresters. • Chiselhuret. ANNIVERSARY AND TEA -MEETING. -Oh' Sabbath last, the anniversary services of Chiselhurst Presbyterian „ church were wa- di:toted by Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton,with delivered two very able sermons, one in the morning and the other in the afternoota Very large audiences were present on lboth occasions, when liberal collections were taken up in behali of the repairing fundi The anniversary sei vices were followed .oa Monday evening by the annual tesemeetingi which in every respect was a grand success Tea was served from 6 to 8 in the Preeby terian church, after which all passed ove the way to the Methodist church, where after electing Mr. H. Horton to the chair an excellent programme was carried out Rev. Messrs. Waddell, Acheson and Fletoh er, delivered appropriate addresses each o which was interesting and instructive and rife with jokes and humorous anecdotes. The music which was of a high order was fur/ nished by the choir of Cavan Presbyterian church, Exeter. A social was held on Tuesr day evening, when a very nicely arranged programme was rendered,consisting of magi by the choir and literary and musical sel ections by the teachers and children of th Sabbath school. The proceeds in all amount ed to over sixty dollen. • Hensall. LOCAL BRIEFS. -The sleighing is better now tiro's it has been during the winter, an the farmers are making good use of it. Our mills are doing a large volume of busie ness, both in the custom and shipping de- partments. -Quite a number from this sec- tion attended the tea meeting, held in the Presbyterian church at Chiselhurst, Monday evening last, and speak of it as el success in every respect. -The many frienchi of the late Mrs. John Taylor, formerly of the township of Hay, but who has for the past few years been living in the townshiP, of Stanley, near her son-in-law's, Mal Ketchen, will regret to learn of her death, on Sunday morning last, after a somewhat severe illness. Mrs. Taylor was an old and much respected resident of this section, andl had many kind and amiable qualities, which endeared her not only to her many relativee but to a large circle of friends. She had at! tabled her 80th year, and possessed nearly all her faculties right up to that extreme age. The funeral to the Rodgerville ceme- tery, on Wednesday, was very largely at- tended by a number from this village and vicinity. -The carnival held in our skatin rink, on Thursday evening cf buit leek, was the most largely attended of any.. ghe fol- lowing is the list of those who received prizes for costumes and racing : Ladies' fancy costume, Miss Jennie Westaway, as Queen of Sheba ; girl's fancy costume, Miss Millie Petty as evening star ; gents' character custom, Wm. Abbott,silver king ; boys' comic costum.e, Allen Meyers, . down. The two mile race was won for the third tithe in succession by George O'Neil, of Exeter. The one mile open race was won by George O'Neil also. -A very exciting hockey match was played on our rink on Tuesday evening last between the Exeter players and our home team, resulting in a victory for the Exeterites. Our boys play- ed very well, however, considering it was there first match and that they only organ- ized a month ago.-, Miss Alice Petty attend- ed the carnival held in Lucan the first of this week. -Mies Bell, of Ails& Craig, and Miss Rossie, of the same village, are the guests of Mrs. J. Macarthur and Mrs. H. Arnold. -Miss Rosa Evans, of Mitchell, formerly of this village, is! home this week visiting her many! friends who are pleased to see her again. - Miss Garden, of Parkhill, spent the past week the guest of Mrs. Thomas Dick, of the blind line, Hay. -Trade is, and has been, guite brisk in our village, proving that there is nothing like good sleighing coupled with improved times. -M a D. Weismiller, of Kingston, formerly a merchant of this vil- lage, passed through here on Tuesday morn- ing's _express on his way to Ailsa Craig to address a political meeting. His friends, who ehanced to be at the depot, were pleased to see him. -Mr. B. Sherray, accompanied lay hi two sisters, Misses Nellie and Aggie, spent Sabbath last,' with friends in Clinton. , -Politics are now the order of the day, andl many are the heated discussions that take , place in our village. -Mrs. Gaetz, of the Commercial House, who was visiting her parents for a number of weeks; returned hoine on Saturday .evening last -Our young people enjoyed a very pleasant assembly he Petty's block on Monday evening last. -Mr. James Bell, son of the late Robert Bell, ac- companied by hie brother William, left this station a few days ago with two car loads of fine cattle for the Old Country market. We believe they intend going as far as Montreal with the stock. -Mise Jennie Murray, who had been visiting her parents, returned to Wingham on- Monday evening last. -Mr. David McCall returned last week from the Old Country, where he had ac- companied a shipment of cattle. He re- ports the weather as extremely -fine and dry in the old sod. -Mies Ida Dick left here this week for London, to attend the millinery opening, previous to resuming her position as milliner in Parkhill. -Miss Mary Johnston has returned from Parkhill, where she wax visiting her sister, Mrs. J. -B. Shatt. -Mrs. Zeuple was in Brueefield this week. -Mr. and Mrs. George Murray, of Iowa, who spent several months here visiting their par- ents and .friends here, left last meek for their home in Towa.-A happy event took place at the residence of Mr. Blackwell, of Hay, on Wedoesday last, when her daugh- ter, Miss Catherine Jean, was married to Mr. Wm. Kew, of St. Marys. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. C. T. Mills, of Hens ll. The bride was the re- eepient of a nu ber of fine presents. The happy couple I ft here on Thursday morn- ing on their b idal tour and we join with their many frie ds in wishing them long and continued hap iness.-Mr. John Miller has been elected pr centor in Carmel Presbyter- ian church. • • illuevale. Beazeveteraeosed-Mre. Ramsay, 'wife of. Mr. Allen &minty, of the first line of Mor- rie, died on, Friday last, of cancer, from which she had suffered severely. Mrs. Ramsay had been bedfast for several months and toward the ' le.st paralysis set in, de- priving her of the power of epeech. Mrs. Ramsay was of Welsh descent and was in her 65th year. She was thrifty and indus- trious and worked hard to help her husband to secure a good home for - their children. In this they were successful. Mrs. Ramsay leaves a family. of four daughters and three sons : Mrs. John Pugh, of Brussels ; Mrs. James Pugh, of Bluevale ; Mrs, George Amer ; Miss Maria, at home ; David, on the homestead ; Sa and Allen. The remains were buried in t e Bluevale ,eemetery on Monday afterno n. Rev. W. i J. West was the clergyman. Although her family mourn her los, they are thankful her sufferings are over. -kr. Nathaniel Holmes, one of Turn - berry's old iettlere, passed away on Wed- oesday of last week, after being confined to bed for five ye re. Mr. Holmes was 78 years of age. he remains were buried here on Thursday, and in the absence of the Methodist miniater, Rev. D. Rogers, Rev. W. J. West conducted the funeral service. Mr. Holmes' partner in life died many years ago. WEDDING. -T e Methodist chureh was full of people On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Auld -us to see Bluevale's first charch weddin . The high contracting parties were Mis Maggie, eldest daughter of Mr. and rs. Thomas Stewart, and William Jantes ohnstone jr., son of Mr. antl Mrs, Villia James Johnston, of Mor- ris. While M . Rogers played a march, the bridal party entered. First came tbe bridegroom and his best man, Mr. Will Stewart, brothe of the bride ; then the bride, assisted b her tether, and last, the bridesmaid, Miss Sarah Johniston, sister of the groom. Rev David Rogers performed the marriage ceremon . The bride's dress was a becoming elle o cream serge, trimmed with accordeon pleated ribbon and cream lace, She wore yehite flowers in her hair. The bridesmaid was dressed like the bride. After the cerem ny,_ the -newly married couple drove to he house of the bride a father, where th y received congratulations, and afterwards about one - hundred and thirty uests sat do an to the wedding sup- per. he truste a of the Methodist church gave Mrs.Johns n a handsome bible,as it is the yustom to gi e the &at bride married in a church a copy f the Holy Baok. The choir presented her wi h two handsonie chairs in recognition ot he services as organist. Mr. and Mre. Johnet4n have begun housekeep- ing on their fa m, on the first line of Morris. LITERARY S IETY.-Sattirday evening, when the literar , society. met, was given to a literary and masical pro ramme. Mr. A. McEwen was eh irman. iss Delay Moss sang two solos, iss Aggie Herbert gave' an organ solo, th !Aliases Putland and Mr. Will Stewart s ng, the harmonica band played, Mr. Ira %cher gave a reading, and the meeting olos d by a chorus of children singing the " Maple Leaf Forever." It was at first p nned by some of the com- mittee to have he entertainment entirely Canadian,' but th se who were to sing Can- adian songs or pl y Canadian pieces, failed, and a misoellane us programme was given instead. Howev r, this much of it was Canadian : Mr. . W. Bengough's reply to Kipling's Lady of the Snows, Miss Jessie Robertson ; " W th his Overalls on," the Khan, Mies Alic Duff ; one of Mies Pauline Johnston'slIndia poems was well recited. by Mies BUrdett McCracken ; "A Dirge of the Settlemen ," Dr. Thomas O'Hagan, and " Spring," J an Blewett, were read by Miss Polly Duff. ' NOTEs.-The resbyterian congregation is not so prosper us by some hundreds of dollars as the su which was stated in this correspondence ast week. They raised nearly $1,050 ins ad of $1,500. -Miss LIMIT Mose, daughter o Rev. W. H. Mosso of Bervie, formerly f this place, was here -last week to attend t e Johnston -Stewart wed- ding. -Mr. and raCampbell and children, of Manitoba, are visiting at Mr. Edward Boman's, Morr a, Mrs. Campbell's old home. ---Mise Dor thy -West, of Woodstock, is visiting her br ther, Rev. WeJ. West, at the manse. -Mrs. George Macdonald has re- turned home fro Owen Sound, and Mr. Macdonald is ho e from the Agricultural College, Guelph, where he was getting posted on everyt ing new in dairying. -Mr. and Mrs. Will Th rnton, of Morris, are vis- iting relatives in eerham and Ingersoll. - Mr. John Burges , Canadian Order of For- esters' higb eudi a is away this week at- tending the law rly audit of the society's books. Mrs. Bu ess and daughter Nellie are visiting at Or no. -Mr. John Collie has purchased the bri k cottage which formerly belonged to Mr. oseph Pugh, and he and his family have oved in. -The Foresters' hall was packed f 11 on Monday evening at the Mooney-Hiel p political meeting. Mr. Mooney was anis d by Mr. E. L. Dtckin- son, of Wingham, and Mr.. Hielop wail as- sisted by G. F. 1 a•r, of Brussels. ippen. NOTES. -Mr. hart McMordie, sr., was laat week at Owe Sound attending to busi- ness matters. -Mies IJ shall, of Brampton, is visiting her br ther, r. Joseph Upshall, of this village. Mr. T. Forsyth, teaeher, was in Wingham on Saturday fast, acting on a committee ma ing all necessary arratige- ments for the te chere' convention in May next. -Mr. Char es Kitchen has taken, a position with T. eellis at the blacksmithing. Tom knows how o turn out good mechanics. -The fever ele ent is now at high water mark, we refer t the political fever. -Mr. George Taylor an his son leave about the first of March wi h two oar loads of fat cat- tle for the Old Country markets. ----Large quantities of ice re now being taken from our mill pond. emirs. David Cooper and William MeLea are busy supplying cue- temers with the cooling atuffe-eMiss Jane Mulholland is vi iting With her sister, Mrs. 4 Peeparatione for Spring Builness. This business is in better position to. supply the dry goods wants of this section than at _any time in the past. We are trying to better it,. trying to make it nearer what it should be all the time, and pre-. parations for this, Spring's - trade have been made with this end in view. For months past we have - been planning, for the trade that is, just to hand. Samples by the hundred have been gone carefully over, prices and .qualities compar- ed, and orders placed that ensure - us the best stock of Spring Dry Goods this store. has ever shown. We are doing all we can to obtain for oar customers the right styles -and the best dry poda values to - be had, and the undisputed name that this store has for reliable and high class goodS will nifiore than ever be maintained. the coming season. .EARLY SEWItia . Many people like to get their Spring sewing done early. Many of our Spring lines are already opened up, and these early buyers will 6nd here A-1 values in Em- broideries, Cottons, Sheetingsr Shirtings, and all staple dry goods. The new Prints are in. They're prettier than ever before, and you are welcome to corae and see them, whether you Want to buy now or not. Hodgens E3ros. DIRECT iMPORTERS, CLINTON. McNair, of Cranbrook, who is at present in, poor health. ---With a new supply of snow, large quantities of gtain, wood. and logs are on the move to out village. -Mrs. George Thompson, Louden toad,. who had been. spending a. pleasant vieit with her daughter, Mrs. Flucker, of Auburn, returned home during the week . -Mrs. William Martin, who halt been poprly for a time we are, pleased to state, id improving nicely. -Any• one attending thioalietton sales in our com- munity and beeing thctrices paid for horses and cattle must mine to the conclusion that - we are getting back id olden times. ii drpinartv. _, NOTES. -The date fell of snow has im- proved the sleighing to a considerable ex- tent, as the roads m Ihis vieirlity were, in most parts, neatif bare. -Mr. and Mrs. - Joseph Speare. gave a reception party toe their friends in this neighborhood on Friday evening -last. All enjoyed themselves im- mensely, and many congratulations were extended to the newly married couple, which will tend to cheer their pathway down life's - turbid stream. -Miss Lizzie White, of Mitchell, who had beenin the Northwest for the past two years, is at present visitirg her brother andfeiends in the neighborhood. -Mr. and itIrs. James Miller; of -Atwood, spent a few days of last week visiting Mr. Miller's father, 'Sear- this village. --el little child belonging td Mr. Robert Sellery, near - this village, was Severely scalded the other, day by pulling a -dipper of boiling water off' the table, the contents falling down -ever • the child's head and face, The child is in - a serious condition. -the sale of Mr. Liv- ingstone's, which took place on Thursday last, was one of the large,st ever hnown in thissettlement -Idiss Manning, of Detroit, is the guest of ,Mt. and Mrs. Joseph Spears - at present. -Mimi Izard, of Clinton, is ak• present spending it few holidays with her -- cousin, -Mr. Joseph Izard, of this place. Fa'rcr"iihar. . Tna FORESTER'S Baaa..-The Independent:, Order of Forester, Of this village, gave their annual entertainment and, ball in the village - hall on Wedneiday evening of last week. That excellent edifice was crowded to the doors with Fotesters and their friends who notwithstanding the neigboring politica- meeting,- were i present in unusually large numbers to hear the literary treat of the sea- son. The chairman having taken 'hie place - the programme Watt commenced. Among other notable chataoteristics were the vio- lin and harmonica insteumentale which - were evidences of that rare musical spirit that dominates the village. They were en- cored again and, again. The singuig was be- yond a doubt the most artistic and enter- taining that it had been our pleasure to hear, while the readingi and recitations were the productions of marked elocutionary skill. - Refreshments wet* served in the greatest profusion for over an hour, and unmistak- ably attest the excellent qualities of the ladies. The progiamine was then resumed amid the most enthusiaetic appla,use and ell were sorry when it was brought to a close. After this the younget members of the order engeged the remaiaing hours of the morning in trippingsthe 1$ht fantastic. On every side was evidence th,iti spirit of harmony and enthusiasm that has always dominated the efforts of the ordei• since its institution& ANNUAL MEETING.-, The annual meeting of the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fin Insurance Compaoy was held in the ubhe I hall, Farquhar, on Fehruary fith. Th idetit, John EsserY, occupied the chai and o ned the meeting by showing the in relies o the company's business during the 'year a . the financial standing at the present time,and that the company ftevet was in a better posi- tion to do safe and cheaP insurance than at the present time. The eecretary-trelusurer's ',re- port broflght out the following, viz.: No. of poi -ides in force - 31st December, 1897, Was, 2,206, .covering an insurance of three mil- lion five hundred and sixty nine thousand/ and ninty five dollen which is ifecured by premiums notes aidootiting to $116,153-07, being an increase in the amount 'inured of ' $40,300 over the previoue year, -The res ceipts for the year Were $7,345.01 ; total ex- penditure $4,272.01, leaving a cash balance on hand of $3,0730, , after all 'claims an& expenses were paid. aThe election of direc- tors resulted in W. II, Pat:femme and John A. Norris being elected by acclamation for a term of three yeare, Mr. D. MoLachlin, of Hibberte having previously resigned. The board es constituted for 1898' is, president, J. Essery; vice president, Joseph Jacksonve directors, Thomas Ryan aad John- A.Norrie, of Hibbert;ft-W. II, Paesmore, Usbornet and' R. H.,Bain; of Fullerton; egents, John Car- raichaeI, Staffs, ; John Wilson, Fullerton ; A. Duncan Farquiihr; ,- .S Gilfillan, Lucan; auditors, jW. A. 'Turnbull, and D. Han ciTlisamr.as Cameron, Seetetary-treasurer, Far- . prate s THIRTIET WHOLE NU A D Co A D The tomnionest trut time the most count of tbeir are by a great of. :Ey a gr hard to under's. things -of life among the gre earthly dross. Everybody should kn - few recognize this fixed cond any one ever most precious . ing easily ol? ter what mea securing of it , to figure out th lar's -1,Vorth of - the Most hon digging in mo or wbether pro most dishones of stealing f- lows that a the equivalent worth of Vid - loss of tharact d consideration. This view will be look as rot, Why, did not a frien so much in. sue ture, and did. fortune '- Yee,: that, but how also invested who lost all? _investments -of compare these nings of the we will find a We find the ol it takes a .dolla - dollar. So now, as the Spring approaches, an will Make a bi trade ;lof Seat) it will be *el- .. sellers, and yo to keep in vie purchase of el dollar to buy And any stat tisement, by w other ,wey, tha a dollar's wort 900 Or 80e, o a,mount, xnay 13 as a Marepres We may say' then, th of black and Fedora Hats, $1,25, $1,50, worth just w them. Our stock of spring g readyMade goo& worth th Very good -Tweed au • 46, 47, Good ranges, of odd T $1.b0, 42, 41. The best values we ha Laundried and $1.25. A full range of Tweeds,. Eng Trishi Sews, . You4tre safe * meaSure, we no sale. WE HAVE ONE MONET BACK I OREM if A CLOTHI On the Wrong Side -of 'Strong B SEAPORTHI HCO For the Ili HOP '*!Ir' The Canadian No The Comedian line to the heart of Yakon Gold Field care each week to Call and get *a copy Yukon Gold Fiel posted. Colonist and stock le_ eve Tor in March atid train leaves Toronto week day. For ra formation regarding to Ballad J. G. P. R. Ticket, Tel Money Order and Assurance SEAFO