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The Huron Expositor, 1922-12-08, Page 4Prigde-Besat.71r, B'. Stewart --S PPR7.uat--'%plan Naab-.-5 r 'Sala ssesexese Cwnoroa--ti Xistray Cattle --John Drennan --6 AMatioa Balm -.-5 •Nemlaatlea Meetings -.-b 'Alankets,--.W, ,1. Finnigan-- Saronee--8 Peoka-Scotts-8 Groceries. -I', D. Hut,bieon77.8 Wallace aeid-Princess.-g Douglas Fnirbuukn-strand-8 For sale-Voctmyitor Office -8 Shop Lariy--J. Muctavieh-8 Poem for Sale -T. O. Shnlingluw-8 Lost. -James MUMMY -5 Store Opts a:venings--Benttle Bros. -8 For sale --James Ftaisyspn-8 THE HURON EXPOSITOR $EAFORTH, . Friday, December 8th. DEATH OF SENATOR PROUDF Hon. William H. Proudfoot, m her of the Dominion Senate and mer leader of the Liberal Opposi in the Ontario Legislature, senior member of the law firm Proudfoot, Duncan, Gilday Grant, died early Sunday mornin the Wellesley Hospital. He been taken there a week ago Sa day, when an emergency opera for appendicitis had been perform The operation, however, came late. The Senator had, for week previous to submitting to endured violent abdominal illness his home, and when he finally c sented to the measure it was fo that he was suffering from a g grenous appendix with spread peritonitis. He clung to life for week, however, with a tenacity t considering the gravity of his c dition, was remarkable, but the u mate issue was inevitable. The late Senator Proudfoot wa figure whose prominence in public life of this Province has tended over the period of the p 20 years. His professional prom ence, equally long established, enj ed an even wider sphere of influen the late Senator enjoyed a reap that was Dominion -wide amongst members of the legal profession his comprehensive grasp of princip in matters pertaining to equity. his capabilities, furthermore, he ad a geniality of disposition that m him as popular as he was respec in the circles in which he moved. The late Mr. Proudfoot was o deliberate type and the faculty wh distinguished him was predominan the comprehensiveness of his thoug and the manner in which he work out all problems, public or pro sional, in accordance with the pri pies which were involved. This a trait which gave to his reasoning accuracy and lucidity which chars terized it even in the treatment the most obscure legal problems. Th Liberal Opposition in the Onto House was possibly not so specta lar under his leadership, but his share in it had about it a quality logic and consistency that comma ed attention. Born in Huron County. Born in 1859 in Colborne To ship. Huron County, he was educate in the Public and High Schools Goderich, Coming then to Toront he read law with the late Mr. Justic Garrow, receiving his call to the ba in 1880 and returning to Goderich i the same year to practise as a mem -ser of the firm of Garrow and Proud foot. His legal career from thi point was consistently one of pro Kress. Id his own town he establish ed the firm of Proudfoot, Killers and Holmes, which still continues, an in Toronto, in 1902, he founded th present firm of Proudfoot, Duncan Grant and Gilday. He was made King's Counsel in 1902, and was als at the time of his death one of th Benchers of the Law Society. His public career dated prosaic ently from the year 1902, when h received the Liberal nomination fo Centre Huron. but refused to ae cept it. In 1908 he was, however returned for this riding, and he se- cured re-election in 1910 and in 1914 During the years of the war he be- came a strong Unionist and Govern- ment supporter, and in January, 1918, when the provincial Liberals required a leader because of Hon. N. W. Rowell's entry into the Union Gov- ernment Cabinet at Ottawa, he was chosen to fill the position and func- tioned until Hartley Dewart, K. C., became his successor, In November, 1919, he appointed o este PP dtotheD Domin- ion enate. He was a strong advo- cate of the temperance movement, giving strong support to Hon. Mr. Rowell during the period of his "abol- ish the bar" campaign. His business interest were consid- erable and included directorships in the Goderich Elevator and Transit Company, the Dominion Road Ma- chinery Company, the Colonial In- vestment and Loan Company, the Miller Lithographing Company, the Huron and Bruce Loan Company, the Goderich Cement IS -rick Company and the Goderich Organ Company. In religion he was an Anglican. He was also a member of the Ontario Club, the Rosedale and Scarborough Golf Clubs and the I.O.O.F. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Ernest H. Jordon, and one son, Captain Wm. Proudfoot, M.C. A funeral service for the deceased was held at eight o'clock Monday evening at the residence of his son, at 11 Whitney Avenue. The remains were taken by the 6.50 Grand Trunk train on Tuesday morning to Gode- rich, where a service was held at one o'clock in St. George's Anglican church, interment taking place after- wards in Maitland Cemetery. OOT em- for - tion and of and g at had tur- tion ed. too one i t, at on- und an- ing one hat, on- lti- the ex- ast in- oy- ce,n ect the for les To dad ade ted f ich tly ht ed fes- nci- was acn of e T10 Cu - own of nd- war of e n an d e 0 e r OU B 'C Up t'ht4r a, wa largely t ndetis and n pod rogralunie Carr ed and rs. B, M. Franc Q visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Francis last Sunday. -Mrs. George Squires and daughter, of Whalen, visited Mr. and Mrs. OrvilleCann last Thursday, The young people of the Presbyterian Church are preparing for a Christmas tree and entertainment. MANLEY Notes. -Mr. F. Eckert has purchas- ed the property of 'Mr. John Burns' in Dublin, containing six acres with a house and barn, for a good price. He intends in the near future to re- tire from active farm life of which he has made a success and built up a modern home which he deserves to enjoy, -The many friends of Mrs. Joe Johnston, Mrs. Duffy add Mrs. Thos. Murray are pleased to learn that they are recovering from their late .ill- ness. STANLEY School Report. -The following is the report for School Section No. 14, Stanley, for November: Jr. IV -H. McClymont 62, W. McLachlan 45, *D. Grassick 37, J. Anderson 35. Sr. III -M. McDaid 67, J. McLachlan 64, P. McKenzie 53. Jr. III -B. Mustard 78, H. Hyde 54. Sr. II -B. Murdoch 72, I. Knight 61, W. Murdoch 31. Jr. II -H. Cameron, R. McKenzie, "W, McKenzie. Sr. I. -E. Anderson, 0. Workman, A. Murdoch. These are the best spellers for the month: Jr. IV -11. McClymont; Sr. 11j -M. Mc- Donald; Jr. Ill -B. Mustard; Sr. II- I. Knight; Jr. If -H. Cameron. No. on roll, 19; average attendance, 16.- M. McNain, Teacher. CROMARTY School Report -The following is the report of School Section No. 6, Hibbert, for the month of November: Sr. IV. -Douglas Ritchie, Hazel Ful- ton, Ada Speare, Ruby McLaren, Anna McLaren, Gladys Houghton, Joe Aldington. Jr. IV. -Christina Me- Kaig, Mabel Austin, Raymond Norris equal, Filmer Chappel, Mary Allen. Sr. III -Elsie Ritchie, Verda Gardin- er, Grace McLaughlin, Archie Hog - gar h, Winona Norris, Jean McLaren, Kenneth Kleinfefdt, Jr. III -Willie McKaig, Harvey Austin, Karl Walk- er, Leonard Houghton. Sr. II -Har- old Gardiner, Rena McLaren, Jimmie Austin, Alma Muxworthy, Jr. II - David Ritchie, Vera Allen, Marjorie Kleinfeldt equal, Johnny Houghton, Norman Park, Gladys Kay. Sr, Pr. -Johnny McDougall, Harold Austin Jr. Primer. -Margaret Allen, Lind- say Gardiner, Bessie Austin Dorothy McLaren. -R. I. McLellan, Teacher, CROMARTY Notes. -Miss Hazel Hay, of Strat- ford, spent the week end renewing old acquaintances. -Miss A. Ml Roy, Russeldale, spent a few days visiting her aunt. Mrs. M. .1. 'Scott, --Mr. and Mrs. A. Young and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Graham, of Motherwell, spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Mary Currie. Surprise Party, -A very happy event in the form of a surprise party took place on Saturday evening, Dec. - 2nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc0iirllough, when about 30 of their friends in the village met to commemorate the 25th anniversary of' their wedding day. They present- ed them with a beautiful silver and cut glass casserole and the following address of appreciation was read: - Dear Mr. and Mrs. McCullough. -We, your Crotnarty friends, have gather- ed this evening to remind you of the happy event/which took place twenty- five years ago. We could not consent to let this date pass without leaving in your hands some memorial, how- ever trifling, of deep and abiding gratitude for your unceasing efforts to cheer and benefit us. The pleasant duty has been assigned us of pre- senting you this token, as an evi- dence of our lasting esteem and friendship. When in future days you look upon this memento, let ft re- USBORNE Thames Road Notes, -Mr. Martin Madge has been visiting relatives and friends in our neighborhood during the past Week. -Mr. John} Cottle, Sr., inlet with a very serious accident last week. While walking on the road when -the snow was on, he fell injur- ing the hip joint, and had to be car - r sato' ri it t M s, Jordan s, mall wast • eirgea't .ever seep ill, charelk th@ Seared' edi$ce being pa pa.ked to`tite doors. The bearers -of'. her casket were three brothers el. P. Ryan, of Stratford; John and Patrick of Hibbert, and three brothers -int -law, Edward, Lypl and Albert Jordan. De. ceased's sisters aro Mrs. Jack Evans, Stratford ; Nellie, of . Toronto, and Anna and Lizzie, at home. The sym- pathy of the community is extended to the husband and the many rela- tives. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Mat. Williams, Miss McAleer, Mr. Crim - mon, of Detroit ; Mrs. J. Downey, Mitchell; Mrs. M. Evans, Stratford, and many others. HAY School Report. -The following is the report of School Section No. 14, Hay, for the month of November. Names are ih order of merit, based on regular attendance, punctuality apd efficiency, Fifth. - Frances Pearce" Fourth, Sr. - Margaret Johnston and Hazel Thomson equal, 196; Charles Pearce .157, Clarence Smillie 145, Florence Thomson 144, Olive Petty 119, Marie Dick 65, An- drew Bell 60, 'Norman Alexander. Sr. Third. -Marjorie Pearce 134, Olga Bell 75, "Isobel Alexander. Sr. Second. -Dorothy Thomson 168, Mil- dred Johnston 147, Mildred Smillie 137, Jean Bell 100, Gordon Troyer 88, Earl Dick 87. First Class (Arithme- tic only) -Eva Pearce 186, Alex. Mc- Murtrie 141, Ethel Johnston 115. Part I. -"John Alexander. The best spellers in the monthly spelling matches were : Fourth -- Florence Thomson; Third, Olga Bell; Second, Dorothy Thomson. Those marked with an asterisk were absent through illness the greater part of the month. Number on roll, 23. -Margaret Jar- rott, Teacher. McKILLOP ChHatmas Entertainment — The annual Christmas entertainment and box social of 6, S. No. 2. McKillop, will be held at the school on Tuesday evening, December lith. An excellent progrmnme of speeches, music, drills, recitatios,e and dialogues by the pupils and others will be rendered. Ladies will ptease bring boxes, 288&1 School Report -The following is the report for School Section No 9 McKillop, for the month of Novem- ber; names in order: "$r, IV -Grace Mason, Joseph Hogg. Sr. III -Luther Sanders. Jr. IH -Kathleen Storey. Sr. II -Gladys Mason, Arnold La- mont. Jr. II -Harvey Rectum, Clara Storey, Helen More,' Firlt - Sam McClure, Donald Lamont, ' Arnold Scott. Primer -Ruth Scott, Margaret Storey and James More, equal. -E. V. Adams, Teacher. School Report. -The following is the school report of School Section No. 7, McKiIlop, for November: Sr. IV -Harold Tomlinson 93%. Jr. IV - Arthur McGavin 79%, Alex. Clark 75%, Archie Somerville 73%, George Love 70%, Sr. III -Effie Balfour 83%, Eva Scarlett 83%, Elma Hill Jr. III -Billie Thamer 62%, Grace Somerville 60%- Sr. II. -Ross Driscoll 82%, Arthur Balfour 799 Orval Holmes 75%. Jr. II -Dorothy Driscoll 82%, Dorothy Somerville 75%. Sr. I,-HeleSomerville 78%, Ileen McLaughlin 78%. Primer"- George Taylor, very good; .Grace Perdue, good; Walter Somerville, fair. -E, M. Little, Teacher.• Noth End Notes. -A Christmas tree, under the auspices of Bethel Sabbath School management, will be presented at the church on the even- ing of Friday, December 22nd. Please keep this date in mind. -Many -l.er- sons have rep,ietted to learn of the death of Mrs. McNichol, an elderly lady, which tool; place in Brussels one lay last week She was the mother of Duncan and James McNichol, of this section. -George Stewart, who was away visit,ng relatives in Paris for a month, has returned, and looks as if the change agreed with him. - The tax collector, Mr. McKee, has been on the rounds informing people the amount of taxes they will have to pay and some are growling like a bear with a sore head over the huge ate. -Mr. Robinson preached ser - ons on Missions in Walton circuit st Sabbath, the response to his ap- eal for funds appeared to be very good. -December has made a good start. We hope the fine weather will continue for a while, but we must not look for too much. mind you of the kindest regards of r m your Cromarty friends. We all is hope you will both be spared to en- p joy many happy years together. Signed on behalf of "The Cromarty Friends." An interesting and humor- ous programme was given by those present and also a very delicious and bountiful lunch. The enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and kind wishes that Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Culloch would have many happy re- turns of the day. DUBLIN Notes. -Mrs. Louis Maloney, of Detroit, is visiting relatives in Mc- Killop for a month. -Mrs. Campbell entertained a number of her friinds to a card party on Friday night. - Mrs. Harry Nelm is on the sick list. -We are sorry to hear that Mr. John Donnelly, of Hibbert, is on the sick list. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. -Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Strubb have returned to their home in Kitchener after spending the week end with her mother, Mrs. Thomas Burns. --,We are pleased to hear that. Mr. Thomas Giylin is improving from his illness. -Don't forget the concert to be held in Dublin public school on December 15th, at 8 o'clock, -The Dublin C. W. L. are giving a dance on the 26th inst., the night after Christmas. The League decided to send Christmas gifts to the orphans at Mt. St. Joseph and to the aged at Mount Hope, London, Oct. Death of Mrs, Patrick Jordan. - Death claimed a very noble young woman on Thursday last in the per- son of Margaret Ryan, beloved wife of Mr. Patrick Jordan, of' Ribbert Deceased had been married only two years and a half. Prior to her mar- riage, Mrs. Jordan held a good posi- tion in Toronto. Her joys of mother- hood were scarcely over when death claimed her from her loving husband and her infant baby boy. Solemn high mass was celebrated on Monday in St. Patrick's church. Rev, Father McCardle was the celebrant, with Rev. Father White, of St. Columban, as deacon; Bev. Father Goetis as sub -deacon. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick TUCKERSMITH School Report. -The following is the report for November for School Section No. 2, Tuckersmith: Entr- ance Class, Sr. IV -Clarence McLean 439,Margaret g Elgie g 437, Mona Mc- Grgor and Grace Cooper, equal, 405, Harry Caldwell 359, Tena McNangh- a 'le ton 353, Robert McGregor 335, Sam Broadfoot 41. Jr., IV-Amie Aiken - head 298, Jessie Finlayson 279. Sr. III -Dorothy McLean 195, Etta Bell 193, Margaret McDonald 183, Annie McNaughton 159, Duncan Cooper 134. Jr. III -Arthur Finlayson 134, Janet Doig 21. Sr. II -Stewart Cudmore 142, Beatrice Cooper 132. Sr. I. - Jack Cooper 167, Verna McGregor 142. Primer -Charlie Cudmore 9. Number on roll, 22; average attend- ance for November, 20.04.-M. Mellis, Teacher. O'Halloran-McConnell.-Thd To- ronto Star of November 28th, con- tained the following wedding notice, which will be of interest to many friends in this township, as the bride was a former well known Tuckersmith girl: "A very pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic church, when Mildred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mc- Connell, of Westmoreland Avenue, became the bride of Earl F., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O'Halloran, of New- market. The ceremony was perform- ed by the pastor, Rev. J, J. McGrand. The bride was beautifully•gowned in ivory satin traupodour with Spanish lace, and wore a veil and wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was Ophelia roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid, „Miss Babe O'Neil, cousin of the groom, wore peach georgette with radium lace and black panne velvet hat, and carried yellow chrysanthemums which blended pret- tily with her costume, Mr. Louis McConnell, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Following the cere- paired vg ;area . t was ecru try? R bts, iinmadlale rasa. she happy colt f t 9t for Detroit -and Atlatltic Gibbg will reside` is Toronto." 1?11i riiiMigen.- -A. very pretty but g et marl'iage was solemnized at thaeParsonage, Dungannon, when Violet f rene Pearl, youngest daughter of Mrs. Finnigan and the late R. J. Finnigan, of Ashileld, became the bride of Robert' James Elsie, Young- est a6n of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elsie, ron of- gratulation, it being "Mrs Daymond's Tuckerpmith Itev, A. D. Wald arming 87th birthday, The evening "was ficiating. The bride looked ch in a lovely frock of pearl gray bro- caded.satin with pearl trimmings. Af- ter the"` ceremony a dainty lunch was served, at the home of the bride, af- ter which the happy couple motored to the. home - of the bride's brother, Mr. W- J. Finnigan, Egmondville, where a wedding dinner was served, later leaving for the home -of the groom where Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elgie- gave $ reception to Welcome the young couple, where over two hundred guests spent the evening in dancing, cards and social chat. The bride travelled in a brown vilette frock, brown coat with wolf long fur collar and cuffs, hat of punne velvet and lace. Mr. and Mrs. Elgie were the recipients of many useful and handsome pres- ents, the guests leaving in the early hours of the morning, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Elgie a long and prosperous life. Among the out-of-town guests were the Misses Olive and Pearl Fin- nigan, Messrs. Bert and Benson Fin- nigan, of Dungannon, UPPY 'thane do tome Ma'tit : • t,,,s amid .showers of.co Thep many friends unite in wishing t4f long, prosperous and happy wadded` life. Birthday Party. -'-On Wedpeeday' evening, November 29th, the home of Mrs. John Daymonii of the find of Tuckersmith, was the scene of, a pleasant gathering, when a number of her family friends and neighbors met at her home, in order to show con - BA YFIELD Come and err our assortment of Christman Gifts. A good variety of dolls, tom, book,,, etc., for the children : scarfs, gloves, ties, blouses, Panty china, etc., for the grown-ups, We will try to help you select a suitable giftF. A. Edwards. 2869-1 Breezes. -At a public meeting et the Town Hall on Monday evening, it was decided to have a petition circu- lated and presented to the Govern- ment asking that a post office be built here. Steps also are to be taken re- garding some system of fire protec- tion. -The pupils of the public school are busy preparing a Christmas en- tertainment to be held on the evening of the 15th at the Town Hall. -Mrs. John Pollock spent a week with her daughter, Mrs. J. Stewart, at Strat- ford, -Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King were at.London during the past week. -The social at the Methodist church on ThursdaT evening of last week, was a success, there being a good' at- tendance notwithstanding the sloppy condition of the roads. The lecture by Rev, F. Irwin, of Seaforth, was very interesting. The lunch was served in the basement -Reeve Er- win is at the County Council this week. -'-+R, S. Bailey, of Sebringville, was home over the week end. For over three years he was Manager of the Sterling Bank at Marlbank, which branch be opened and which is a suc- cessful branch. Before leaving Marl - bank he was presented by the citizens with a silk umbrella, a smoking set and two boxes of cigars. -Rev, A. Macfarlane and Rev. B. P. Colclough took a motor trip to Port Stanley this week. -The Senior and Junior Guilds of Trinity church purpose having a bazaar at the Town Hall on Tuesday, December .12th. Home made candy, -fancersteteleseefullither articles will- be for sale, and lunch will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. -Mrs. John Tough is visiting her sister at Galt. Obituary. -The following obituary refers to a former Bayfield boy, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Parker: "D. W. McCloy was born in Bayfield, Ont., in 1881, where he grew to young manhood, coming to Milton in 1907, where he remained 5 years. He will be remembered here by some of the older people, having sung in both the Presbyterian and Methodist choirs while °here. He left Milton in 1905 and shortly afterward moved to Saskatchewan, where he took up sing- ing, travelling with a Winnipeg troupe, giving boxing exhibitions and training on the side, from Winnipeg to Vancouver. Having covered that route three times with the same show troupe, he started a pool room and barber shop in East End, Sask., where he was located under the same roof with our old time friend Palmer Leaf. In 1919 he married Amanda Schnevie. They lived at East End until three years ago when, through failing health, he miles advised to leave his present job and take up something that would get him out in the open air, renting his property in East End. He moved to Minot where he entered the real estate business and where he still lived at the time of his death. There was no family to this union. He is survived by his wife mother, two half brothers and a number of uncles and aunts. He was phew rs.Miltoand MT. WLaing . Cox, oWal- halla, for all of whom the citizens of Milton and vicinity sincerely sympa- thize. The funeral was held Satur- day afternoon at 1.30 and was- at- tended by many friends of the be- reaved family. There were a number of beautiful floral pieces sent by rel- atiibs and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Jones, pastor of the Presbyterian church." KIPPEN Your accounts are now ready. We would like to have them settled before the end of the year. W. E. Butt 288941 Torrance-Ivison. - A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at high noon on November 29th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ivison, when their 'daughter, Gretta Marie, was united in marriage to Mr. James Reid Torrance. The marriage cere- mony was performed by Rev. J. L. Foster, of Varna, pastor of the bride, and the wedding march was played by Miss Jean Ivison, the bride's sis- ter. The groom took his place before a bank of flowers, and the bride en- tered' the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, lean- ing on the arm of her father and took her place beside the groom. The bride looked charmingly sweet in a dress of ivory silk messaline with georgette trimmings and a bridal veil caught up with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and ferns. After the usual congratu- lations and good wishes has been ex- tended and the register signed, all re - to the dining room to enjoy a a ;;.lits ,1.1 „�,:Lif; �• ,�- pleasantly spent in social intercourse, no pains being spared by the hostess to make the evening most en)oyable, and all enjoyed themselves in the way of games and other'amusements. Mrs. Daymond is oneof the early pioneers of Tuckersmith, and still retains all her faculties and bid fair to survive for many, years yet. At a late hour the company dispersed, Wishing Mrs. Daymond many more happy years. Notes, -The fine weather of the fore part of the week, which is reported to be the mildest for 50 years at this season of the year, has been enjoyed by old and young alike, and at the. same tine was a great saver on coal bins, --Many have been busy- this week finishing up their fall plowing. -The many friends of Mr. MOH; of the village, are pleased to see hint going about again after his recent illness, -Mr. Win. M. Haig and son, of Port Huron, 'spent the week end with the family here. -The Methodist Sabbath School, of our village, will on Friday evening, Dec. 22nd, hold their annual Christmas tree and enter- tainment. Lunch will be served, and a good programme provided, -This Friday evening the Mission Band will hold their open meeting, -Rev. Mr. Lundy was in Stratford last week, paying a pastoral visit to one of his members, Mr. Peter Durand, of Blake, who has been in the hospital there for some time. We feel sorry to hear that Mr. Durand has since pass- ed away, -A number from here at- tended the bazaar at Brucefield and report an enjoyable evening. HENSALL From Haileybury,-The following is a copy of a letter received by Mr. A, Murdock, Clerk of our village, for the Ladies' Patriotic Society: Dear Friends. --We wish to convey to the dear people of Hensall and surround- ing country our most sincere thanks for the magnificient car load of pro- visions and clothing that you sent to the fire sufferers of Haileybury. The general comment was "real people live where this car' load came from," and your liberal kindness will never be forgotten by the fire sufferers of Haileybury. Yours very truly, sign- ed -W, J. D. McLean, Secretary Haileybury Board of Trade. Wever -Dick. -A very interesting event occurred at the Manse on Wed- nesday afternoon of last week when Miss Alice Dick, only daughter of Mr. James Dick, of the London Road, a few miles south of our village, was united in matrimony to Mr. Roy Wever, of this village. The marriage was very quietly performed, as we have said, at -the Manse, by Rev. Mr. J. ,A, McConnell, and the happy couple afterwards proceeded to the home of the bride where they were joined by a number of their relatives and a sumptuous dinner enjoyed. The bride was dressed in reindeer charm- eusse satin, with lace trimmings and bonfire red, with white fox fur. The happy couple -have -taken up their home in the village on Richmond St. North, and their many relatives and friends wish them long and continued happiness. Briefs,r-Without any cement on the article that appeared in last week's issue, respecting our drain on front street and signed "Ratepayer," your regular correspondent can neither claim "censure" nor "credit" for it, not having written the article. -Our business men, with the near approach of Christmas, report trade quite brisk. -.The snow storms of the past week or so made a few days good sleighing but the snow quickly vanished and good autoing and wheeling have been the order of the day for this week. -Mr. Thomas Shil- linglaw and others appeared before our Board of Trade on Monday even- ing last to set forth the advantages of our business men and others in connection with the supporting of the rural phone of the Township of Tuckersmith, and made a very good presentation of the case in favor of the rural system. It would appear, at date of writing, that the con- sensus of opinion is in favor of the rural system and we believe a• peti- tion is being circulated in favor of it and being already quite largely signed. -A dance, under the auspices of the Board of Trade, is to be held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, in aid of funds for the providing of a good of one being felt en r in rink,r the village, want the former one having been sold to a party who took it down several years auspices spic sof the Ladies'e bazaar under idSociety of Carmel Presbyterian church /on Saturday afternoon and evening fast, proved a great success, the weather and roads being most favorable and the attendance very large both in the afternoon and evening. The ladies had worked hard to make it a success and feel very much encouraged with the results obtained. The hall pre- sented a very nice and busy scene with all the booths in full swing in the selling of fancy and useful art- icles of all kinds and all in charge of the booths salesladiesand most themselves ttentiveto the wants of all. The hot,,supper, serv- ed at 36c, was well pktrnnized and much enjoyed as the cooking well bore out the h ladies of the congregation reputation at onas most liberal providers and excellent cooks. The proceeds were for the re -cushion- ing of the church seats or any other little improvements needed in the in- terior of the church; nd netted the nice sum of 8455. -Mr. Charles Kerr, of New York, is enjoying holidays at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Meek. -The new Masonic Lodge in Davis's block is likely to be dedicated about the 16th of January, but fuller particulars moutaim rl a%l'd:(t 4t4 Alp IS k doe" • plea4 e su'Cpris �, r 'mals3f ewv at les algid' iso r i- 11 Ypl:`h, wed cl4ed 48 -. 'what •to- buy' lou can make no mistake in giving; 43 tIP- '' PERS.. Bvery o y :apPyeelatee Slippers and we have ' the kinds that are spre•to Riau, SLIPPERS FOR WOMBN Plaid Wool Felt Slippers ''with collar, per pair„ $1,00 Colored Felt Kozy Slippers With elk soles. Per pair. $1,10 Plaid Wool Felt ' Slippers with . heels. Per pair $1,25 Felt Kozy Slippers in Red, Brown Grey', Wine. Per pair„ 1.40 Felt Kozy Slippers in Wine and 'Brown - with rubber heels, Per pair r::.. $1.50 Black Felt Slippers with felt or leather soles.' Per pair....21.50 Felt Juliets, fur trimbeed, in black) red, grey, brown Per pair $1.85 -$2.00 SLIPPERS FOR MEN Plaid Wool Felt Slippers with heels. Per pair,., -$1.75 - $2.00 Black Felt Slippers with felt soles and heels. Per pair....$1,75 Brown Leather Slippers. Per pair $2.25 to $3.50 Black Leather Slippers. Per pair $2.25 to• $3.50 SLIPPERS FOR THE CHILDREN Misses' and Children's Plaid Felt Slippers with felt sols, leather covered, worth 85c. Christmas Special per pair. .69 cents TELEPHONE 11 S,EAJfORTH OPPOSITE COMMERCIAL HOTEL will be given in a following issue. - Mrs. D. Urquhart and daughter, Miss Beatrice, left here on Tuesday morn- ing last for a trip to Florida to spend the winter months there. They will alsp visit relatives and friends in different parts of the States and their friends wish them a safe and pleas- ant trip and visit -Mr. W. R. Hor- ton, of Stratford, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Park for a few days. -Mrs, D. Grassick has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. Ferguson, in Toronto, for the past couple of weeks, returning with her after she had been here attending the funeral of her late siater, Lottie, -Our tax collector, Mr. A. W. B. Hemphill, is already receiving many payments for taxes and will soon be deluged with money for same, -Some of our ladies for the good of their health are taking five mile walks around what is termed our rural blocks, -We regret that we have not received the desired particulars yet regarding the death of the late Mrs. Peter Burns, but hope to have them for the next issue. -Very much regret was felt in our village when it was learned of the death of the late Sen- ator William Proudfoot, who was so well and favorably known in this sec- tion and many throughout the district attended his funeral at Goderieh the first of this week. -Our young people are greatly -in hopes that an open air rink will be secured here for the winter months. -The Choral Society of South Huron intend getting up something pretty good for the win- ter months and are already practis- ing for the same. -The local post office staff are already rushed with parcels for the Old Country and the West and other places at a long dist- ance. It is well to send in time to avoid the rush and possible delay on the railroads of a congestion of par- cels and other matter and in respect to parcels being sent to the Old Country the post Office Department are calling for an itemized list and not to be sent as "Christmas Gifts" or "Eatables" ---At a recent meeting of the W.C.T.U., at the home of Mrs. T. Murdock, an excellent address was given by Mrs. McQuire, of Brussels, and Miss Jessie Moir was given a life membership in the Society in recognition of the splendid services i she had rendered for many years as a Secretary, and Mrs. F. J. Wickwire, c the retiring president of the society and who had been so untiring in her good service, was presented with an address and a fine plant as a rrmem- ' brance of the pleasant associations enjoyed. General regret was felt that on account of moving- back to Exeter site was severing her connec, tion with the society here. -Municipal matters are now claiming the atten- tion of our ratepayers, as it will soon coins around the time for an election for the village. --The want of a good veterinary surgeon is felt in our village and there is a good opening for one here, -Our section men have been further improving our fine local yards by spreading a large quantity of fine crushed stone be- tween the depot and our main street and Mr. Siladdock, the section boss, and his men, certainly deserve much credit for the fine manner in which they keepthe railway premises. - Sunday school entertainments and • Christmas trees will soon be the or- der of the day with our churches. - The scarcity of furnace coal is be- coming more and more of a serious nature and it seems a crying shame that with such large coal fields in different parts of the country that the strikers and greed of men should tie np that which is so necessary. - The Mark Bros, concert, held in the Town Hall on Friday evening last, was largely attended, -Rev, B. Os- borne, of Londesboro, is assisting Rev. Mr. Rivers in special services at Chiselhurst this week. -On Thursday evening the members of the Young People's League of the Methodist church, presented Mr. F. J. Wickwire, their president, who is removing to Exeter, with a pair of gold cuff links, with Masonic emblems and an ap- preciative address, -With the opening of a new open air rink here our.curl- era will, no doubt, be re -organizing as we have some very good players. -Miss Florence Bonthron spent the past week with relatives and friends in Toronto, -The Choral ,Sgciety of South Huron gave a concert in Clin- ton on Thursday evening last, -Little Evelyn Warrener had the misfortune while playing recently on the floor in their home to run a needle in her foot, causing her great suffering and requiring X-ray treatment and surg- cal attention. -Wedding bells are gain ringing in our village and vi- inity; who next? egazzta Claus is &zzszble Here are a few Footwear Suggestions for Christmas, and you couldn't select snore appropriate Gifts, if you sat up nights to think of something. FOR MEN A pair of our choice Shoes, a pair of Conitort Shoes for tender feet, Storm Shoes, Dress Shoes, Dress Pumps, Slippers, Bath Rooin Slippers, Rubbers, Arctics, Rubber Boots, etc., etc. FOR WOMEN Street Boots, Storm Boots, Handsome Dress Boots, a pair of our dainty Ties, Oxfords, Pumps, or Slippers, Rubbers, Over - gaiters, Storm Gaiters or Leggin. FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Dress Shoes, School Shoes, Storm Shoes, Leggins, Rubbers, Rubber Boots, etc., etc. FOR LITTLE TOTS Natural Shape Shoes, or a pair of good Leggin, etc., etc. H. R. SCOTT, Seaforth 1-Y 'o+i i2,-1.ilay,4 rash � kn! Sew fJti�d=}"r'