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CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 21, 1888.
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• t $1.50,a year in aeitaties
Huron Central Exhibition
GRAND SUCCESS
Entries largely ahead of Last year.
Those who were skeptical about
making the fall show under the aus-
pices of the Central Exhibition So-
ciety a success, must have had their
doubts all removed yesterday, when
they found that the show was the
largest kind of a success, and that it
supassed even the most sanguine ex-
pectations of those who have been
"pushing" it for some time past. Up
to Wednesday night the entries num-
bered over 1200, tis being largely in
excess of any previous year, and a
large number of outdoor entries were
triple yesterday.
At 11 o'Clock yeeterday, Mr Man-
ning claled the gathering to order,
and in a few words called upon the
Hon Chas, Drury. Minister of Agri-
culture,to formally open the show. Mr
Drury was followed by Hon A. Ms
Ross., the resident clergymen and
others being on thee platform. The
time at which we go' * to press forbids
any extended report of thei: remarks.
elon Jno. Carling, R. Porter, M. P.,
and J. McMillan, M.P., speak to day
(Friday.)
SCHOOL CHILDREN'S DAY,
Yesterday was school children's day
and the turnout was admirable. The
procession was headed by President
Manning, Mr Pay, chairman of the
School Board,and Inspector Malloch,
and immediately behind them came
Mr Murch'e school, Holmesville; Mr
Lawrence's, 16th con. Goderich town-
ship; Mr Kelly's, Stimmerhill ; Miss
Gregory's,
Hullett; Mr Struthers
Porter's Hill; and Mr G. Baird's,
Stanley; then the Doherty Band fol-
lowed by the children of Clinton
Model School.
THE INDOOR DF,PARTMENT.
When one enters the mammoth
building used for the indoor display,
they are at once impressed with the
fact that it only required an effort, in
older to show what really cou'd be
done. The building is decorated with
evergreens and bunting, and the
greatest surprise is that there is no
waste space, the demand for room
wherein to display articles being even
greater than could be accommodated.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC.
A very large, space is devoted to
Vegetables and Roots, prominent
among which is the extensive exhibit
Jeelf Mr Jos, Allanson, and the leading
exhibitors beside him are A. John-
ston, Zurich ; S. Cook, A. McKenzie
and T. Holloway, Clinton, and J.
Salkeld, Goderich township.
The show of fruit is much ahead of
any previous year, and embraces
some splendid apples, plums, etc. The
big exhibitors in this department are
Messrs J. F. Dale, Hullett, J. Izzard,
G. A. Cooper, R. Jenkins and H. El-
ford, Goderich Township ; J. Walkin-
shaw and G. Irwin, Hullett; T. Hol-
loway, Clinton. Mr R. Govenlock, of
Seaforth, shows a splendid collection
of grams, and if he will only leave
some of them at the Naw ERA office,
we'll forgive him for living at Seaforth.
There is a good display of butter
and like products.
Almost the entire right side of the
building is taken up with a magnifi-
cent assortment of ladies' work, em-
bracing such articles, as tidies, panels,
mate, wax flowers, silk embroidery,
beadwork, rag carpets, etc. Among
the principal exhibitors being Mrs
Geo. Nott, of Tuckersraith ; Miss Mc-
Michael, Seaforth ; Mrs A. Johnston,
Zurich; Mrs Colin Campbell, Gods -
rich ; there. Ford, Holmesville, and
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home of the artist. There are ether
pictures by the same band, time
lovely crayon and pencil sketcbes,but
space will not admit of further 're-
mark.
Above Miss Mountcastle'a collec-
tion are five oil paintinra by Miss
Bawden, an amateur artist, whose
works, we believe, are exhibited here
for the first time. Of these five the
cue to the extreme left, a marine
view, with hills and a tower in the
foreground, is the best, and shows
promise of good things to come; the
rest appear to be copies of chromes,
with no attempt at natu e, while to
the right are nine pictures by Miss
Wilson, (professional,) two colored
crayons, delicately tinted, one of
which took the second prize, and
seven oil paintings; one, an original
landscape, with sheep, took the first;
as a sketch it is very creditable work
and will,when finished, make a pleas-
ing picture, as also its companion, a
ittudacape with cattle. Animals ap-
pear to be this artist's strong point.
She is also very successful in flowers,
her lillies being very delicate and
pretty. Above Miss Wilson's collec-
tion and to the extreme right are the
works of Miss Eva Stevenson, (ama-
teur.) A. well executed pencil sketch
of the "Bay ef Naples" takes the first
prize. She also exhibits a basket of
very natural flowers—a pretty little
water color. To the left of the centre
collection are a number of pictures by
Mrs C. Campbell, (amateur,) Gode-
rich, composed of oils, water colors
and lead pencil. Of these a land-
scape, evidently a copy of a chrome,
takes the second prize in oil; this, for
an amateur work, is a very creditable
production, She also takes second
prize for landscape in water eolor,algo
a copy, and second prize for pencil:
she has a basket of very life -like
flowers, and a group of good kittens,
that lack finish. Low down to the
right of the bluff at Bayfield, and the
artist's home, are two little vases of
flowers and a canary (Canis Sima's
Pyramus) perched on a spray ofyir-
ginia(freeper these are the worxs of
Miss Eliza 'Mountcastle, (amateur)
mid not competing for prizes; they
are from nature and show the talent
that runs in the family. Besides the
above there are a few single entries,
one of which, a water color, by Miss
Susie Wallace, (step -daughter of Mr
S. Plummer,) takes the first prize.
Among the ladies' fancy work is
what appears to us a very good life-
size photograph, finished in crayon,
by Miss Carson, which takes the first
prize. The admirers of the works of
Master John Biggins regret that there
were none of his pictures at the ex-
hibition; we hope he has not deserted
us
Last, but not by any means least,
we come to the photographs, and Mr
Horace Foster comes to the front res
usual, and takes the first prize for a
collection that would do credit to any
city in the Dominion. In the col-
lection is a crying child,a most natur-
al production and greatly admired
by the crowd. High on the wall
above the collection of paintings are
several life-sized portraits of pro-
minent townsmen, including Messrs
W. Jackson A. H. Manning, A, Mc -
Murchie and J. Biddlecombe, any of
which are true. to life.
A FOUNTAIN
In the centre of thiibuilding is a
neat grass plot, decorated bran orna-
mental iron fence, with floivera and a
flowing fountain inside. This was
erected for the society Mr S.Davis,
and not only attracts considerable
notice, but adds very much to the
pleasing effect of the interior.
THE ART DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS MEN'S EXHIBIT.
The first thing to be seen on enter-
ing the building from the front is a
tastily arranged room, wherein Cal-
bick & Reith show a set of Parlor
Furniture, trimmed in raw bilk and
plush, both crimson and pea green,
the exhibit being set off to advantage
with a plate glass mirror and pictures.
At the south-east corner of the
building Mr R. M. Racey makes a
large exhibit of Hardware goods,
paints, oils etos forming a leading
feature of the display.
A fancy table belonging to Mr Jos,
Swaffield attracts considerable notice,
because! of its originality, it being
formed almost entirely of polished
horns.
Mr James Ross shows a pretty in-
laid table, and Mr Joseph Chambers
shows a neat card stand, with iron
frame.
Harland Bros. occupy the south-
west corner, with a grand display of
Hardware goods, prominent among
which is their new Gem Heater, in
full working order. The one on ex-
hibition has been sold to Mr James
Aitkens, for his new house. This firm
also show something new in the shape
of pipes and hot air drums, made
from a new article called embossed
iron;the pipes are covered at each
lengtwith a silver band; for parlors,
etc., this new article will " fill a
long -felt want,"
Mr J. C. Stevenson shows a Parlor
Set trimmed in crimson and old gold,
also a bed room set, pictures, etc.,
adding to the effect.
Mr G. A. Sharman show a two sets
of light Harness, and two of heavy,
with other harness supplies, etc., etc.,
trunks, robes, etc.
Detlor & Co. make a show of dry
goods.
Taylor & Sons show an assortment
of Fine Boots and Shoes.
Jackson Bros. exhibit a number of
suits of clothing.
W. Cooper makes a display of fancy
goods.
Rob. W. Coats shows clocks, jew-
ellery, etc.
The Doherty Organs occupy a pro-
minent place in the centre of the
building.
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St. Helens
Mrs Coffield, Mrs Jenkins and Miss
Jenkins, of Aylmer, are the guests of
Mrs Asquith, et this village.
Mrs David Todd, who was reported
as being so ilfsis making little if any
progress towards regaining strength.
The apple packers are busily en-
gaged packing the fall and some
winter fruit or farmers and others in
this, vicinity.
Mr Chas, H. Adams lett, here, on
Tuesday morning last, for the Old
Country, where he intends taking up
his abode for a time with friends.
Mrs R. Murray, of this village,
and
her daughter. Martha, arrived home,
on Tuesday last, from an extensive
visit amongst friends in Guelph and
Morriston.
Rev Mr McNabb, of Lucknow, oc-
cupied the pulpit in Calvin church
here, on Sabbath last, and delivered
a very able sermon from the points
sleeted in I john, 1st to 4th, verses
imaus: ee.
'Messrs George Webb and Robt.
Somerville, who had gone to Manico.
ha on the harvest excursion, returned
home on Saturday evening last. They
report hard times in the vicinity of
Brandon, owing- to farmers getting
their wheat badly frozen.
The harvest home held here in
connection with the Temperance
Lodge was a decided success, being
for the purpose of completing the
purchase of an organ to aid in carry-
ing on the musical and literary work
in,connection with the society. This
is a good step towards the encourag-
ing of its social intercourse.
The young gentleman that stood
(as if in some pensive thought) by one
of the public corners in our burg, one
evening not long ago,has made known
that he had stood there for hours on
that occasion expecting to meet a
certain fair one at a set time. The
-time came, no one of that description
appeared on the scene, only passers-
by giving a mere glance at the haunt-
ed look on the stationary biped, as if
contemplating a settled future. Min-
utes, verging into hours passed by
and yet no one came. At last,
between cold and aggravation, the
young gent began to pace slowly
homeward, and when overtaken by
your correspondent was vowing by all
on earth and in the air, what should
be done to a person that would de-
ceive him in such a way'. He is now
solving the two-sided problem
whether it is better in the eyes of a
sportive public to accept a G. B., or
to take up arms against a sea of
troubles and by opposing end them,
etc., or the other of how to woo and
win by ardent love, etc.
under the able supervision of Mr
Horace Foster is the finest exhibit we
have seen in the town or, we believe,
in the county. In the centre of the
wall set apart for this purpose, (the
south end of the building,) is a fine
collection of pictures by our well
known artist, Wes Clara H. Mount -
;(1
castle. These re not competing for
prizes. Amon them we eee the
picture exhibited by her at the
Royal Canadian Academy in Toronto,
last May, under the title of "Spoils of
the Sable," a group of dead ducks
lying on the hank of the river from
which it derives its name. We will
not attempt to criticise this work, as
no words of ours can add lei, or take
away the fame of a picture that has
gained admittance to the Academy.
Below this to the right is a view of
Lake Huron with "Point Farm" in
the distance. This is a lovely picture,
the water is so clear that one feels
inclined for a swim, and to add to its
i( interest we understand that the little
vessel is filled with our townspeeple.
To the left is the artist's last picture,
not yet finished, entitled "A peep
from a car windows' one of our
beautiful Canadian sunsets. Here
we would say that trees were Miss
Mountcaetle's specialty, but that in
looking over this collection we see so
many specialties. Her flowers are so
true to nature that,you feel like pull-
ing them. Yousmight pluck the
feathers from her vanquished owl ,and
if we a boy again we would hunt her
chiptoonk. Below the sunset and the
lake view before mentioned is a sketch
of Lake Huron from Hayfield, a very
natural bluff and very transparent
water; this picture is a little gem.
Under this again is the child-hooe's a 5U Tess,
by their son, are visjting friends in
this vicinity. -- -
Miss Mary Flick has returned
home from Sebringville where she
has been visiting her aister.
Mr Thos. Good has rented the
farm of Mr Jas. Hobson for a term of
3 years. Jim intends attending the
Military school at London.
Mr B. Foreter lost a valuable
horse on Tuesday last; as he was
driving along by the river, it fell
down and died without much struggle.
Dame rumor says a wedding has
recently taken place somewhere, and
the happy couple are now living on
the Maitland con., hut the ean of a
Guh(n) kept it awfully quiet, he
never even told me.
There was quite an increase in the
hog line on the farm of Mr Clarkson
during 'the summer. He turned 8
.hogs to the bush early in the spring,
but when he got half of one field of
oats and peas cut, he found instead of
being the owner of 8 hogs the num-
ber had increased to 44. He cut the
remainder of the grain for the sake of
finding more hogs mormthaq for the
'sake of the grain that was. left.
Dungannon.
Mrs Wilson is gone on a visit to
Mexico, New 1-ork.
Mr and Mrs Thos. Anderson are
visiting friends in Kingston.
The annual exhibition in this
place will be held on Friday, Sept.
28th.
Mr Winters, painter, is laid up
with a sprained ankle. We hope
soon to see him around again.
Mr and Mra A. Spraule, Rev W,
F. Campbell, Me and Mrs D.O. Bick-
le, Mrs A. Pei .-0.ed and others are
attending the exhibion at Toronto.
Mr B. J. Crawford has returned
after an enjoyable trip to Manitoba
andiNorth- West. He ban been maths
sick list a little since returning, but
is round again as usual.
The missionary anniversary of the
Dungannon circuit was held last
Sabbath, Rev J. Edge, of Clinton,
preached in the morning, taking for
his text, Nehemiah iv, 3. The con-
gregation, notwithstanding the wet
morning, was very good. In the
evening the church was crowded,
when a very able, eloquent and im-
pressive address was delivered by
Mrs .1. C. Detlor, the Treasurer of
the Western Branch oi the Woman's
Missionary Society. We shall wel-
come at any time in Dungannon to
the platform Mrs Detlor. The Rev
J. Edge also addressed the evening
meeting, after which the missionary
collection and subscription were
taken. Subscription amounting to
$153,being about as much as the total
contribution of last year. On Mon-
day afternoon Mrs Detlor organized
an auxiliary of the Women's Mission -
are Society. The missionary meeting
was also held at the Nile on Sunday
and Monday. Rev James Kestle, of
Benmiller, preached on Sabbath. On
Monday evening addresses were given
by Mrs Detlor and Rev J. Edge. Col-
lection and subscription were liberal.
At the close of the missionary meet-
ing Mrs Detlor organized an auxiliary
of the. Women's Missionary Society.
Londesboro.
Dame rumor states that as soon as
a certain house on the 13th con. is
completed, we shall lose a most esti-
mable young lady from our village.
Mr S. Millin and sister are attend-
ing the Toronto Exhibition, Mr
Millin is the patentee of in attach-
ment called a Fanning Mill Bag
Holder, which is said to be very use-
ful and handy, and we believe he is
trying to dispose of the same. We
hope he has struck a bonanza.
As the show will not be completed
until 4p.in, to -day (Friday) it is im-
possible for us to give anything like
a detailed report of it, which, with
the prize list, must be left over until
next week.
The committe of management is
certainly deserving of praise for the
pains they have taken in looking
after the interests of the Society, but
too much credit cannot be given the
President, Mr A, H. Manning, and
his indefatigable Secretary, Mr W.
Jackson,andMessrs Pay andJohnson,
who (with others 1 have been unceas-
ing in their labors to make the show
Westfield.
Mr T. Mitchell has returned from
his visit to Manitoba, and gives a
flourishing account of affairs out
there.
We are afraid that the frequent vis-
its of our Hespler friend will be the
means of carrying off one of the
choir girls from under the parental
roof.
Mr Galbraith, the celebrated phre-
nologist, gave an interesting and
edifying lecture last Thursday and
Friday evening, to a well-filled
house.
The game of ball played between
the Blyth team and Westfield, result-
ed in the former ,carrying the day.
Runa--18 to 21. "
A visitor arrived to gladden the
hearth stone of Wm. McLarty on the
16th inst. Train him up in the way
he should go, Billy.
Miss Mary J. Redmond, of East
-Wawanosh, was united in holy
matrimony to Mr Boil, of West Wa-
wanosh, Monday, 17th inst. They
went to Toronto to spend their honey-
moon. We wish them well.
There are some, young gentlemen
round here who need the sympathy
of some of the young ladies,especially
when they have come down to keep
company with children scarcely in
their teens.
Goderich Township.
Hen TO BE KILLED.—A couple of .
Mies MeQUarrie is visiting friends
BLYTH
weeks ago it was mentioned that a
colt owned by Mr G. A. Cooper had
broken its leg, and effort* were made
to save it. These were unsuccessful
and it had to be killed.
FAIRS —A considerable number of
peeple, scattered here and there over
the township, have gone to the Lon-
don and Toronto fairs, but the
main mass have waited and are at-
tending the Huron Central Exhibi-
tion, Clinton.
CANCER.—Mr Edward Kemp, em-
ployed'with Jno. Middleton, has
been afffieted with a cancer on his
nose for some time past. He has
had it cut three times, enduring
great pain. It is expected that he
will soon get better, but will have au
ugly scar for life.
Matutiaoc.— One of those very
happy events, pleasing to all con•
cerned, and which usually cause con-
siderable stir, took place at the resi-
dence of Mr James Patton, township
clerk, on WeS nesday afternoon, when
his eldest daughter Miss Maggie, was
united in marriage with Mr Semen,
of Sebringville. The party dreveto
Clinton and from there took the
train. The best wishes of many
friends go with them.
A BOLD DEED. —A few days since
a tanner on the 9th .con., of this
township threshed his oats. It was
known among his neighbors that the
oats were of &s particularly good kind,
the seed having been imported by the
farmer for his private use, and when,
during the day, one of the neighbors
was seen secreting a bag of the choice
grain under some straw, the parties
who saw the act kept mum, anticipat-
ing that the bag would be called for
later in the day. A midnight visit
being expected, the farmer with a
couple of neighbors who saw the act,
secreted themselves in the barn and
awaited developments. Time passed
on to near midnight, when the
watchers were rewarded by seeing
the object of their suspicion enter.
He secured tte coveted bag of oats
and throwing it over his shoulder
marched off with it, the watchers
having thus secured the evidence
they wanted for future use. It was a
decidedly bold transaction and the
individual will likely suffer smartly
for his action.
GARDEN PARTY. -The garden party
and concert at the residence of Mr
Peter Cole last Thursday evening,
provedto I be a genuine entertain-
ment. The Clinton Quartette Club,
led by Mr Win, Kay,discoursed sweet
and entertaining music,iThe choruses
were good, as were the solos, a solo
by Mr Will Harland being much ad-
mired. Instrumental music by the
cornet, claronet, baritone, etc,,helped
to enliven the time. A number of
recitations by Miss Welsh and Messrs
Shepherd, Cooper and Walker, the
letters Scotch being very much en-
joyed by the crowd. Rev Mr Living-
stone made a short speech,and he be-
ing at one time stationed on this
circuit, was listened to,with no small
interest by his old .friehdire• -Ai •
amount of money was realized,whielis:'
we understand is in aid of the Metho-
dist Sunday School. Such social
gatherings as these ought to -be of im-
mense, benefit to a community, in
cultivating a kindly feeling among all
concerned.
Holmesville.
Mr James Lobb, of Berlin, spent
Sunday at home.
A new telephone office is to be op-
ened here on or about the 20th 'of
November. If this statement is not
true, it ought to be.
Mrs Wm. Stanley returned fro
her trip to the Sault last week. S m
enjoyed herself immensely and in -
very much improved in health, is
Mr Leatherland, a local preacher
from Seaforth, creditably officiated on
this circuit lest Sabbath, in place of
Rev J, S. Fisher, who filled the Sea -
forth Methodist pulpit on the same
day.
The people around here are saying
that they will have nothing to do
with any insurance company who do
not promptly and fully pay the claims
on them on buildings barnt by light-
ning.
On Monday last as Mr H. Elford
and his eon were leaving home in a
light waggon, the box of the vehicle,
which had been in use for several
years, suddenly, broke in the center.
precipitating both its occupants with
considerable force to the ground be-
tween the wheels. Fortunately the
horse suddenly stopped, which pre
vented what might have been serious
injuries. As it was Mr Mord received
a severe blow on the bead.
Colborne.
Mr J. Snyder's
very good.
Mr McCabe has excavated the
cellar for a new house,
Mr Hebei is putting up the stone
abutments for Mr Rosaier's now
bridge.
Mr and Mrs Shelly, aceompanie I
new engine works
in Wingbam.
hr J. 5. McKinnon was iu Clinton
oaahursday.
Uthisroeweeelakrk, of Clinton, was in
town
Revono
MLCnIduatly.
,of Brussels, was in
town
liiinto
randwrirasstweek. of Winglitn
ii,
were
MrinSamueltownthis Gweek.race, of Wingham,
was
Doctor J. N. Perdue is in Toronto
taking in the exhibition.
Mr apd Mrs Henry, of Winnipeg,
are visiting at Dr Sloan's.
Mr J. M. Ross is expected home
from Manitoba this week.
Mrs Rowed has opened out a gro-
cery store mi Queen street.
Mr T. Passmore, of -the Standard
office, is in Toronto this week.
Mr F. Teinner is attending the
funeral of rt,ielative in Lambton Co.
Mrs J. Gosman,
who has been to
see her parents in Galt, has returned -
Rev Mr Tonge preached in the
Methodist church, Brussels, on Sun-
day last.
Rev Mr McLean exchanged pulpits
with Mr McGillivray, of Goderich, on
Sunday last.
Mr IV. Sims, who has been at the
Torontoedsday.
neExhibition, returned on
Wednesday.
Mr W. Drummond left -for Toronto
on Wednesday ; his family willlollow
in a week or so.
MeHil lop.
Mr ino.McLeod, teacher, was home
on a short visit last week,
Mr Geo. Murdie is in Toronto this
week exhibiting his Carlisle colt.
Dr Wm Hastie, a recent graduate
of Detroit Medical College, who has
been visiting his parents during the
summer, has returned to Deroit and
will remain some time in the hospit-
al there, preparatory to practising his
profession.
Seitfortle.
LACROSSE. — Our lacrosse team
played Stratford, on Wednesday.
Naw BUILDING.—Mr N. Watson
is making preparations to commence
the erection of a handsome brick
store to be occupied as an office, by
himself, with rooms over head to
rent, on his property on Main St.,
adjoining the Queen's hotel. The
building is to be 24:45, two storeys,
and when completed will add greatly
to the appearance of Main St. Op-
erations will 'be commenced at once,
and he expects to have it finished and
ready for occupancy about the end of
November.
Hi 11's G reen.
NOTES.—Miss Mina Jarrot went
down to Toronto last week to visit
friends in the city, and attend the
fair. Mr and Mrs Jno. McAllister
are attending the fair at Toronto.
Lest Friday being a floe day almost
every one from around here took ad-
vantage of it to attend the "World's
Fair"at Zurich. Mr Thos. Coleman,
of this village, has again begun the
manufacture of cider for this season;
he has everything in good working
order, and is now fully prepared to
acromne date the public. The shower
that fell last Saturday evening was
very weleOlr 0 among the farmers,
more is much needed.
" Mita Aggie Riddell, who has been
making an extended visit with friends
in Tara, retuned home this week.
Mr Sam ifiidley was in Zurich last
week, assisting the Crediton band
boys in securing the prize at the band,
tournament.
The town has sustained no small
loss in the departure of Dr M. J,
Glass from amongst us. He intends
practising in Lucan.
r Jos. Emigh has decided to be-
e a dusty miller, and started this
week to learn the milling business
with P. Kelly & Sons.
The by-law, for tllo purpose of ridsing money to purcise.e a steam fire
engine, hose, etc., will be voted on on
Friday. Vote for the by-law.
Mr A. Scott, brother to Scott Bros.,
of this town, is lying seriously ill with
fever, at his home near Lucan. We
hope fer7his speedy recovery.
A dotting match took place here
on Friday last, between Mr Scott's
mare andapeddler's trotter from W i ng -
ham, Mr Scott's mare won easily,
Mr Frank Metcalf returned home
o'n Tuesday evening last from his
trip to Manitoba, and looks well. He
speaks well of that part of the Do-
minion.
Rev Mr MeGillivray, of-Giasterietts
preached two eloquent sermons on
foreign missions, in the Presbyterian
church, on Sunday last, to large con-
gregations.
An interesting game of baseball is
expected to be played here to -day,
(Frida ) between the Wroxeter and
01:5. It will be the first time
e hointi tiam has ever played with
Mr Geo. McIntosh will take the
position of teacher in Roxboro school,
as Mr Duff has resigned and will
shortly leave for the States, where he
will push his fortune. In losing Mr
Duff the section will lose an efficient
and persevering teacher.
Zurich.
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Wroxeter.
A number of Foresters drove to
Auburn last Sunday, and attended
the service in the Presbyterian church
there, when Rev Mr Anderson, of
God3rich, preached an eloquent ser.
mon to that society.
Mr Andrew Eby, who has been en-
gaged for some time back as miller
for P. Kelly & Son, purposes leaving
town at the beginning of next month,
for Preston. We regret losing Mr
Eby as he wait a first- class citizen.
THE WORLD'S FAIR.—The Hay
township fair was held on Wednesday
and Thursday last. The second day
of the fair opened with fine weather.
The entries were unusallv large, es-
pecially animals. The horses exhibit-
ed were very good,abin the cattle and
sheep, of which there were large
numbers, mostly Southdowne. The
hogs were few but good in quality,
The implements were well represent-
ed in every branch. The crowd in
the afternoon was the largest ever
seen here. The receipts at the gate
exceeded those of former years. On
the whole the fair was a success.
last Witwanefilt. ,
Mr Basil Coulter and his brothg
John are busily engaged d rewm
lumber to Wingham.
Mr Cleghorn was out lost week
putting the finishing touches on Mr
Walter Scott's new stone woodshed
The base ball fever seems to be
taking strong bold of the young boys
of this township. Last Saturday a
match was played between the boys
of potter's school, of Morris, and
Seo school, of this township, re -
suiting in, a victory for our juniors,
the score being 15 to 29. There will
be a, initteli -between the Marisoch
lioei and pelgrave club on Wednes-
duty fternetn. Another match is be-
ing larranged for between Huron
Stare and Manuel) for the latter
end of this week.
sass
Porter's Hill.
Mrs McKay, of Goderich, is at pre-
sent visiting at Mrs N. Ellimt's.
Miss Ida Vanstone gave our burg A
flying visit last week.
• The rain of last Saturday and
Sunday has made things look bright
and considerably better.
Our school intends taking in the
Clinton fair, we hope they will enjoy
themselves.
D. W. Roberts, our genial black-
smith, gave Seaforth a visit on Wed-
nesday. Mr Potter, his successor to
be,had his place while he was absent.
Mr Jno.Ballantyne,exsreeve of Hun -
on, and Mrs Ballantyne, nee Miss
Elliott, are at present on a visit to
the friends and parents of the latter,
en the 13th.
,• The tea meeting and concert at
.t.B.„0a? any Presbyterian church, on
Tnestlay , was a great success. The
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entertainment provided by the ladies
was one. in every way worthy of the
hospitable people of Goderich town-
sbip,and although the writer was the
very last in sitting down at their
board, which was a very long one, he
was delighted with the delicacies of
the season, and lots of it. The musi-
cal part of the entertainment was
supplied by the choir of Knox Pres-
byterian church, Goderich, and was
in every way worthy of,and could com-
pare with anything that our best city
choirs could have . furnished. The
speakers of the evening were Rev
Mr Anderson, of Goderich,who made
an effective speech on denomination-
alism vs. non•denominetionalisru. D.
McGillicudy, Esq., of Goderich, who
made some very neat remarks on an-
niversaries, especially church anni-
versaries, vs. what they betoken.
Rev Mr Livingstone, of Clinton, who
spoke eloquently on this Canada of
ours, and the patriotic feeling we
should cultivate in our country. Rev.
Mr Hill -grave a red hot talk on de-
nOMinattOntaltsm, notnywhat in the
line of thought of Rev Mr Andersen.
Rev Mr McConnel then said a few
words promising to preach there in
a few Sundays, and as lie is a tall,
good looking man, we have no doubt
they will have a crowded house. Rev
Mr Forest made a few remarks, an-
nouncing that the proceeds amounted
to $45. After votes of thanks to tbe
choir and chairman, our genial
friend, John Cox, who ably filled the
chair, making half -a -dozen remarks,
the audience broke up amid very
pleasant feelings of satisfaction and a
general band shaking.
A game of baseball was played at
Westfield, on Friday last, between a
picked team from Blyth and the
Westfield club, resulting in a victory
for Blyth, by three runs and one inn-
ings, the score being Blyth 21, West-
field 18. Will Shane tossed the ball
for Blyth.
Your correspondent would like to
draw the attention of the town con-
stable to the gang of young roughs
who assemble almost nightly in front
of the S. Army barracks, and block-
ade the street and insult the passers-
by, and also disturb the Army while
they are at divine worship. Such
conduct as this should be prohibited.
Some of these young rascals should
be made an example of in court,
which, no doubt, would be a warning
to others.
TnekerStnitil.
Mrs urn its OF COUNCIL.—The coun-
cil met at Brucefield on the 8th inst.
Members all present. Minutes read
and passed. The following sums
were voted as charity: —Mrs Calaghan
$10, Ed. Comber $10, N. Price $10,
ins Miller $5. The following accounts
were ordered paid:—T. Dowdey, fdr
lnmber for sidewalk, $32.70; Peter
Moors, repair to culverts, $3; A. Mor-
entz, 11 days labor spreading gravel
on roads, $13.75; Wins Coleman,
building 2 culverts, $6.50; John
Stewart, repair to drain near schdol
No 1, $2; account of C. McIntosh, for
outlay in securing legal advice on the
School By -Law and other matters,$10;
J. Doig, repair to bridge and culvert,
$3; account of Jas. Baird, for repair to
approach to Campbells' bridge, $4.
On motion the treasurer was allowed
$5 for extra service, and $2 expense
to Goderich in connection with the
statement of claim against the estate
of the late treasurer. On motion of
D. Sproat,seconded by Sohn Sinclair,
Samuel Carnoehan was reappointed
collector at his former salary.
SAMBEL SI\IIT.LTE, Clerk.
Harlock.
onns AND ENDS.—Kr John T.
Rogerson and Mr Geo. Stevens went
to Algoma last week, where they in-
ten,d working at the lumber business.
Mr H. W. Allen is having the stone-
work of his barn completed,for which
he furnished considerable stone from
a quarry which he found on his own
place; the stone is of first class build-
ing quality, the only requisit for get,
hug it out being plenty o f gunpowder,
During the past week apple -picking
has engaged the attention of our
youths. Murphy Bros., the veteran
threshers, are engaged on the 12th and
13th; the boys hold their customers
year after year,and they well deserve
patronage, for we believe they are
the champion threshers of the West.
They are no delicate chaps, either, as
the combined weight of the three is
about 600 lbs. Mr H. Kelly is buy-
ing a ear load of apples to take to
Manitoba.
GRAND CONCERT. — One of the
grandest concerts of the season -will
be held on Wednesday evening next,
6th inst., in Industry Hall, under
the auspices or the C.O.F. and A.O.
U.W. Some of the finest talent that
could be procured has been engaged
for the occasion, such as Mr Jas. Fax,
Misses Woods and Morrell,of Toronto,
also Mrs and Mitt Sage, the renowned
glass players. Messrs Will Shane
and Fred Tanner, well known to
Blyth audiences, have also been en-
gaged. With such names a grand
programme may be expected.
[We have neither time nor space to
follow the Standard in its wandering,
and will only note one or two points
in his lame defence. He ehifte his
ground and states that he did not
attack our correspondent but that we
commenced it. Lets see, the Standerd
first of all charged a party with being
opposed to his own town, because a
sketch of the early history of Blyth
was sent to the Naw ERA. Then it
charged our correspondent with being
untruthful. Then it alleged that he
cribbed items from its columns. Now
we simply showed the falsity of each
of these statements. It is baby talk
for the Standard to say "They still
refuse to deny that the correspondent
steals items from the Standard."
Does the editor of the Standard re-
member the old catch -sum in arithme-
tic "Something from nothing you
can't, and have anything left," be-
cause the application is easy in his
case. Either prove your charges or
welelrass them —En. NeW BRA.
Mullett.
Mr H. Kelley intends to ,start for
Manitoba next week with several
car loads of apples, which he is hay-
ing shipped from Brussels. We
hope he may dispose of them to ad-
vantage.
Two couple of our popular young
folk of the 13th. left on Wednesday
morning few the Industrial exhibit-
ion. This looks a little suspicious,
but we are informed it happened
quite by accident.
Nov STOLEN BET DEAD4,--A couple
of weeks since it was reported that a
horst had been stolen from the farm
of Mr Troop, but this,it 'appears was
'not the' Case, as the horse has
been found in a secluded part of the
farm, but dead.
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A new bridge on substantial stone
abutments has been built across
Ellititt'dcreek near the school. Mr
R. Smith. of the 14th, was the con-
tractor. The road on each side or
the bridge has also been widened and
raised, and the channel of the creek
deepened, SO that we now hope to
see the water aero4s the road less
frequently than has been the rase in
the past.
saving of 2.5 per cent. on the pnrcilase ot
a th,t-elase piano so an important item, but
ouch is the offer of Oetarions Newcombe 6:
Ce., whose new Piano Factnry, 1)enwoodA
avenue, Toronto, (just completed) is the fin-
est in the eitykand equal In its machinery
and equipnieutro the le test and best in the
United Staten. Intending pm -chasers will
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