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THE TIMES FEBRUARY 6, 1879
HOLIDAY NOTICE
J. GRIGG takee 'demure in announcing that,
encouraged by the steady luarease of trade '
during the preeeut year, he has made
arrangements to open far Iwo,
dun, by the 12th inst..a larger
titul better variety of holi-
day geode, than in
previous 8(08801X8, •
The Stook will comprise the ustiai supply of
ENGLISH ANNUALS, • "
And a choice selection in
ALBUMS, WORK BOXES,
WRITING DESKS,STATUARY,VASES
TOILET SETTS,
MOROCCO BOUND POETS,
GIFT CUPS, CARD CASES,
CARD DECEIVERS,
EVENING FANS, INK STANDS, Eta
Together with a large selection of Toys, Toy
Books, Etc. •
The trade supplied at the usual close rates.
Christmas and New Years Garde in, choice de-
signs, and a large variety already received.
Supplies for S. School Gifts and Christmas
Trees at a liberal discount.
S. ta1tIGG..11talu street, Exeter.
LOCAII NEWS.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1879.
Eroox SALE.—Ou the 12th hest the Huron
Live Stock Association will hold. their annual
8 de in Exeter. The sale will be continued the
fallowing day if enough stook is offered.
PASSED.—Mr. Thomas M. White, of this of-
fice, passed the first Intermediate examination
th'. the Ontario Law Society at Osgood() Hall,
Toronto, on Tuesday of last week.
To PREACM—Roy. Mr. Leith, of Loudon,
wal wencli in the Exeter Methodist church
next Sabbath, morning and evening, in the ab -
bane° of the pastor who goes to Loudon East
ti preach educational sermons.
Y. M. L. C. A.—The regular monthly meet-
iag of the Young Men's Conservative Associa-
a .ion will be held in Drew's Hall to -night,
Taursday. Business of importance will be
brought before the Association, aud it is de-
s ruble that there should bo a good attendance.
Eencren.—We notice in the list of the
names of those who wore elected. Director e of
tie Huron & Middlesex .Insurance Company
a a meeting which was held in Loudon on
Tuesday of last week, the names eof two of our
e:tizens, Messrs. James Pickard. and George
Sernwell, ap; ear.
Tax *.* Gnocear.—Those who buy their
tieur at the Star Grocery are not pestered with a
soohling wife. Fenwick's celebrated floar, for
sale af Thorne & Farmer's, is unsurpassed.
Tueir store is also replete with a choice stock
of fresh groceries and the best brands of liqu-
ors. Read their advertisement and then give
them a call.
Naw lint-RING-MU—Mr. B. 'Welsh, who has
rung the town boll ever sines it was purchased,
has retired from the position, and Mr. S. Ford
new palls the string which guages the workiug
hours of the mechanics and laborers of the
tiwn. We hope "Uncle Sam" will keep as
good time as his predecessor.
SVAIIRINO EXIIIBITION.—Guy Park and Dick
Perkins, two of the best scienced boxers and
searrers of the present day, will give au enter •
t dement in Drew's Hall oa Saturday evening.
T.iey will also be assisted by .several scieuced
men from London. All who delight in this
menl,y art of self-defence should attend. Fier
=tiler particulars see posters.
A NEW ASSESSOB.—We believe that not the
Last important appointment made by the new
Council is that of Mr. John Macdounel to the
a tsessorship. Mr. Macdounel has an intimate
1 iowledge of the town and of the value of
different kinds of property, and is, moreover,
taorough iu the performance of any work he
undertakes, so that there is every probability
teat an equitable assessment will be made.
Sento us ACCIDIMT.—A lad about ten years
of age, named Teder, was severely injured
o i Mondaeewhile playing in the school yard. It
a .pears the boys were kicking foot ball and
this little fellow unfortunately got knocked
down and trampled on. When bo was picked
up it was found that he was severely injured,
and after being taken horueit was seen that his
oilier bone was broken and his shoulder dis-
located. The little sufferer's wounds were prop-
erly attended to by a surgeon, and he is pro -
g -tasking as favorably as could be expected un-
der the eireamstauces.
WANTED A MONTEL-1 man entered the
e .te room, where the Magistrate's Court was
ie session on Friday eveuing, and very uncore-
inouionsly strode up before Squire Gulley and
/lotted to he sent up to the building in the
To .vn of Goderich where they give free boa d
t a certain class of people, Constable Gill gave
the gentleman a couple of nights' lodging in
the look -up, and he left town on Sunday morn-
eg. Ho gave his name as William White
a td professed to be a miller by trade. Be had
been wandering about town for a week and
got aid from several parties hi the shape of
ineney, which, from his appearance, ono would
sippose was speut iti purchasing liquor.
Dons TSB PALST2IS LIVE os AM e --There are
many things (bine which people consider
away, but we consider a man is possessed of
au unlimited amount of brass who, not being a
subscriber to the paper, can quite coolly walk
iato a printing office and with an air of
importance alk for a copy of the last issue to
scud to Ids sou or other relatives at a (totemic,
wed then when the printer has searched
over the papers in the office, mid found the
one desired, take • it and make his exit witn-
out even so much as thanking the typo for his
trouble. What would a merchant think of a
person who would go into Ids store and order
u bill of goodeaud takeithetn away without saw
tug anything about the pay. There are persons
who are. too, penterions to subscribe for a Pal=
who Openge taut local jeuruAl An send to their
friends. However, we feel thankful ;that they
do not ask us to. 'myth° postage
Tms Wicaenen.—During the first four days
of last week_ there ' was a thaw, and people
thought the . sleighing .wenicteutirely (Thw-
pear before the ngin .wind, which prevalled,
Wo noticed several lwagens. and, carriages on
the roatle:., Wednesday .and .. Thursday, Qu
Friday thoweacher .was somewhat °older, .and
a light. ehower lei the"heautiful" fell and fresh-
eneit up the .sleighing te little. Saturday was a
lopetition of the .!peovionsday, except that
more snow fell. • On Saturday evening the
storm increased iu fury, and for a titne was so
severe that it was almost impossible to travel
north, On Sunday and Monday the weath-
er was moderately cold, but on Tuesday the
rays of Old Sol caused the mow to disappear
very rapidly, end the sleighing on Main street
became vex" thin, and had it not been for the
timely snow fall an-Tnesday evening Wagons
would have had to bo utilized, - This morning,
(Wednesday) the snow is still gently descend-
ing, and the prospects of having good sleigh-
ing during the remainder of the mouth are
.not at all gloomy.
Strocerreo Meecre—A shooting match was
held at the Lorne House, Exeter, ou Wedues •
lay of last week. The m arksmen shot ate ten
glass balls eaeh, at a distance of eighteen yds.
There were five prizes offered for competition:
1st prize, e8 ; 2nd, $6 ; 8rd, e5 ; 4111;03
$2, There were eight "shootists" who com-
peted. The following is the score :
S, Fairbairn, Heusall. 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1-8
P. Curtin, Stephen, 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1-8
J. Casey, Exeter, 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1-7
T. Bissett, Exeter, 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0-5
A. O'Dwier, 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0-4
101 1 000 0 1 0-4
R. BissettExeter,
A. Sheritt, Heusall, " 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0-4
It will be seen by the above score that S.
Fairbairn and P. Curtin were a tie ; and in ar-
dor to decide -which should bo awarded the 1st
prize they shot off at three balls each, at n dis-
tame of 21 yards,'when Fairbairn missed the
first, broke the second aud. missed the last ;
and Curtinbroke his three, winning the first
prize. Fairbairn was awarded the 2nd, Casey,
3n1; T.Rissett, '4th; A. Sheritt, 5th. After
the match a number of those who delighted in
tripping the light fantastic toe, repaired to the
hall where excellent music was provided.
1 A ' HANDSOME Boon.—The new Masonic
lodge room in Mr. Samwell's new block is one
of the handsomest and most complete to be
found in auy part of the Province, and re-
flects credit upon,Lebation Forest Lodge. The
ante -room is hrunisemely carpeted and its ap-
pointments as well as those of the rooms for
the conferring of the higher degrees, are most
thorough. The lbdge room is very large and
handsomely deceitated, all the handsome fur-
niture bearing the badge of Masonry. The
Work on the ceiling', 'executed by Mr. Darl-
iag, is strikingly handsome, creditable alike to
the designer and the workinan. The patterns
of the carpet is in SC1118TOS, like -the most of
Masons, each block bearing the inevitable t
square and compass. Altogether the room is
worth seeing, and should be, as it doubtless is,
the pride of every member of the fraternity.
Tho overseeing of the work, we believe devolv-
ed upon the W. M., R. &Mon, and Bre L.
Thorne, and right well have they performed
their duty. The communiciation of the
lodge was held in the new lodge room on Mon-
day evening last, and there was a very large
attendance of members and visitors, who all
expressed themselves as highly delighted with
the change.
UNRULY EQOXNES.—On Thursday last as
Miss Case was driving home from a funeral
the horse which she was driving became rest-
ive and ran away, upsettiug the cutter. No
injury was sustained: by the driver, but the
horse's leg was out, though not very deeply.
—On Saturday almost every horse in town
appeared to be frantic. Mr. Hastings, of the
Exchange Bank, in company with Mr. B. S.
O'Neil, was out for a drive, and when passing
a team a short distance north of the village the
cutter was upset, and Mr. Hastings, to prevent
being hurt released his hold on the linea, and
die animal came dashing down street. When
passing a load of wood the cutter stuck against
it, breakiug the shafts A team belong.
ing to Mr. Pront, which were tied. at Barnwell
&i Pickard's store became frightened at the
passing runaway horse, broke loose, and start-
ed down town at a break -neck speed, causing
considerable excitement among the numerous
horses which were in town. When near lthe
Commercial Hotel they turned off the road and
dashed against a cutter which was being driven
by Mr. Hannah* of Stephen, upsetting it,
and injuring Mr. Hannah considerably, and
causing hie horse to run away. It ran against
Mr. Heevkshaw's pump, which checked it in
its mad career.
—While writing the above a horse came
trotting up street with an empty cutter. It
was caught opposite the Commercial Hotel,
without any damage being done.
TrritE8 MONTII8 FOB °AIMING A R8VOLVSL
—On Friday evening last a tall strapping big
follow, apparently about 23 years of age, while
passing Mr. John Treble's boot and shoe store,
stole a pair of felt boots which was hanging in
front of the building. Mr. Crunnican saw tbe
MAD committing the theft, and immediately
notified Mr. Treble that the boots had been
stolen. When Mr. Treble came to the door
Master Alf. Iland,an employee in the estabtish-
meut, who had also soon the man take the
boots, pointed; out the thief, who was going
north, and Messrs. Treble and John South.
dolt started iu pursuit of him. They chased
hint north to the street at Samwell 4.t Tick-
, erd's store, thence east to the next street, then
turnedz.p.rth; when" the.thief d'ot.iioferi40:d
zt his pursuers that they gave Ld lopeolOf:
(Welling hiM4 and returned to ,Mr. Treble Ai
shop• The, thief was Seen no More until
SeutheettandTreblei.saw ancicaptured him bn
Plizehoth Street, A short distance; ,sceith,
Coustable•Gill's residence. • Whezn
hold of him ho resisted, and aftVr they sue-.
cceded in getting him clown, he strank twice ,at
Mr, Tre,ble. Censtable,Gill wasOhen
who, when he arrived put the handcuffs 'cin
tbe-prieener, and Sontlieott toeldrom his band
a five -shooter, every chamber. of whieli WOB
loaded.- The prisoner was then. taken, to the •
look -up, and afterwards,.; tried before Squire
Gidley on the charge of • theft. ..Afterebeing
sonloueod to go to Goderich to awaithis .
he was charged by Constable Gill with having
a revolver onlis person. The prisoner plead -
cd guilty, aud was seuteuoed to three mouths.
imprisonment in the Goderich Jail, where he
was taken ou Satnyilay morning by- Constable
Gill. .Tho man at first refused to give his
name, on account, he said, of his parents, but
finally he said his name was ThomasFulling.
ton, and that his father lived iu Vermont,.
8. When he aa searched, a number of differ-
ent sized keys wore found in his pockets.' •
Village Council.' '
The Connell mot Pursuant to adjournment
at the Market House, Exeter, 3rd Febe1876.
All the members present.
The minutes of the previonS meeting wore
rend and confirmed. • • .
Mr, Gill reported respecting nuisance on the
premises of.Mr. J. Bowden, hatcher, aud asked
direction of the Connell.
The Constable to give further notice to dis-
continue, and if persisted in afterwards to en-
force the law respecting the same.
• A conemmileetion from Mrs. Cram stating
that she could not pay her taxes was road.
Moved by J. Picleard,secoaded by J. Sanders,
that an order be granteO for the amount of
Mrs. Cann's taxes.—Carried.
A communication from A. Holland, declining.
to accept 41.25 per day for services as Road In-
spector was reed.
Moved by J. Pickard, seconded by E. Drew,
that the matter be laid over until next meeting
of Council,
Moved in amendment by J. Sanders, second-
ed by R. Bissett, that Samuel Littlejohn be
Road Inspector in place of A. Holland, whose
resiguation is hereby accepted .—Motion car-
ried.
Moved by R. .Bissett, seconded by J. San -
dors, that John Macdounel bo assessor for
1879.—Carried.
Moved by E. Drew, seconded by J. Pickard,
that the assessor be paid a salary of e45 per
annum.
Moved in amendment by R.Biseett, secoaded
by J. Sanders, that the assessor's salary be
$50 per annum.—Amendment carried.
Mr. John Kilpatrick asked the Council for
remuneration for plantine shade trees on' the
street. Action deferred for the present.
Moved by E Drew, seconded by R. Bissett,
that orders be granted for the payment of the
following accounts :
R. Welsh, e3.50, for lighting fires and ring-
ing bell to let February, 1879 ; J. Pickard,
11.03, for rent of engine house, lumber, and
charitioa ; C. Senior, 58.60, for services as
Deputy -Returning Officer, stationery, &c.; E.
H. Spackman, 65 cents, for oil -can and oil.—
Card. d,
Mrs. Corbet asked relief from the Council,
stating that she was in destitute circumstances
and iu consequence of old age, was not able to
earn a livelihood.
Moved by J. Pickard, seconded by E. Drew,
that Mrs. Corbet be granted 50 cents per week
until further orders.—Carried.
Moved by J. Piakard, seconded by J. :San-
ders, that Mr. Ford be:appointed to ring the
bell at No. 2 engine house and light fires, and
that ne bo paid $40 per annum for so doing.—
Carried.
By-law No. 1,1879, to 'appoint certain of.
flcers and fix salaries for 1879, having been
read a first time, was read a second and third
time and finally passed on motion of S. Plac-
ard, seconded by E. Drew.
Moved by J. Pickard, seconded by E. Drew,
that this Council adjourn until 'call .of the
Beeve.—Carried.
M. Elesurr. Clerk.
otephen.
FARMS TRADED. -111r. Wm. Hooper,
of Stephen, and James Snell, of Bid-
dnleh, have traded farms, Mr. Hooper
reoeiving $500 by the exchange. Mr.
Hooper's farm was lot 12 in the first
aonceseion of Stephen, and Mr. Einfill's
lot 6 in the first concession of Bid-
dulph.
Courrom—The Stephen Council met
at the Town Hall, Orediton, on the 8rd
inst. All the members present. The
Reeve in the chair. The minutee of
the former meeting read and signed.
Tenders for printing were handed in,
and T. M. While's tender was foetid to
be the lowest. Moved by W. Baker,
seconded by J. Ryan, That his tender
be accepted.-0s,rried. The pathmest-
ern and fenoeviewers to be appointed at
the March meeting. The following
orders were 'granted :—Ilfeesre. White
& Sons, printing, $16 ; W. McDougall,
$2 ; Trustees S. S. No. 10, for use of
4oho31 house for elections, $5 ; oleo for
damege to school house, $2; Mr. Nav.
ille, error in assessment. $2.08 ; A.
Clark, making culvert, $2; Limerick
school section, $26.14 ; H. Shelton, for
ballot box, $2.50; Molsons Bank, for
redeeming note, $2,000 ; W. Dearing,
drafting plank and covering culvert, *2.
"BANKRUPT k..9 AL r..4
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=I N. A. ND COMIN G=
IN SOUTHCOTT'S BLOCK, EXETER,
KIRKTON.
A concert was held in the Aericul.
4ial Hall of this place, on Wednesday,
January 29, for the benefit of the Pres-
byterian Chard. The weathor was
very fine and the hall was well
Robert Porter, Esq.., filled the chair,
and added much. -to the enjoyment of
the evening by bis pleasatit manner
and humorous remarks. The music
was Jernished• by Misses MJNeil, Inch
and IlIcKeniie, and Messrs. McNeil,
Harrison and Hodge, of l‘litcheil, Mes-
srs. McOlelland..and Culling, of Exeter,
Mr. Brown, df Downie. and Mr. Mc-
Kay, of St. Marys. Miss A. 'McNeil
gave eeveral.songe, among them being
" I .cmunot sing the old songs" and
Aunie's• Tryst;" which were highly
appreciated by the audience, her fine
voice doing them ample justice Tho
Misset Inch in their duetrs made some
good:singing. Tbe younger one prom-
ises to make a ,splendid alto singer, as
her Voice is unusually strong for one eo
young. Mise McKenzie presided at the
organ; and gave geed assistance to the
singers by her wetry perfect accempani-
rnente:. ..MessrsealoNeil, Harrison and
Hodge:sang soine,comic songs iu first-
class Style. Mr. Collins rendered the
"Captive Knight" and the " Leap for
Life" ie leis -inimitable style, and,: as
usual, was loudly encored. Mr. Mc-
Clelland, by request .et. the Committee,
sang the "Malo Leaf," which was
well received ;,by the audience, who
showed their patriotism and good taste
by ineb•ling oiren encore, to which Mr.
Mc. in his cordial manner responded.
Mr. Brown's Scolch songs were done
'brown," apd took immensely with the
audience. Prof. McKay, of St. Mary's,
gave two songs. His character eong
seemed to give entire satisfaction. Tho
concert closed by singing the National
Anthem, when the performers were
provided with refreshments at Dr.
Irving's and Mr. Dawson's. All ap-
peared to be highly pleased with the
concert. The proceeds are intended to
be applied to the purchase of a chando
lier for the ohuroh.
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Varna.
CouNry L. O. L. URETING.—The an-
nual Comity meeting of the Loyal
Orange Association was hold at this
place on Tuesday last. There were
about one hundred present. It was de-
cided to have the next County proces-
sion iu Goderioh, and hold the next
annual meeting in Exeter The fol-
lowing are the names of the officers
for the ensuing year
C. M., Bro. A. C. Simmins
D. C. M., 41 John Scarlet
Chap., " John Stephen
Sec., " James MoMath
Treas.. " J. Joslin
D. of 0., " — Sturdy
Leoturer " J. S. MoMath
• HAYES'S TITLE.
However varied may bo the opinions
°Cumming. validity of Hayes's title to
the Presidency. there is not a question
in the minds either Democrats or Be-
publioana upon one important point,
viz: the nnquestionable right of Dr.
Pierce's Family Medicues to the title
of ibe Standard Remedies of the age.
Listen to the voice of she eovereign
people.
NEW ORLEANS, Juno 10th, 1878.
Dr. R. V. Prows, Buffalo, N. Y,:
Dear Sir—Your Pleasant Purgative
Pellets seem to be particularly adapted
to the want e (if the people in this warm
olimate,where bilious affections are par.
tioularly prevalent. I regard them as
the beet oathartio 1 have ever trled,
Yours truly.
JOHN 0. HENDERSON,
BOSTON, Mao:, May 14th, 1878.
Dr. R. V. Prom, Buffet°, N. Y.
Dear Sir—Your eolaori. Medical Dls.
eovery has eared -my boy of a Fever
Sere of two genre' .sanding. Please
Omni our gratitude: lours 1111ly.12
HE$RXWHILG
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Fisamnes.—The far-famed &bodes
of Lake Huron are now yielding their
abundant harvest. It hes been very
difficult to get on the ice on account of
its roughness, bot the late thaw has
made it somewhat smoother.
SOMER.—A very successful soiree
was held iu St. Andrew's Church in
tide town on Thursday evening last.
Addresses were delivered by Revs.
Messrs. Patterson, Lanly and Brovr-
ley. Nutwithstanding the disagreeable
state of the roads, there was a very
guod attendance, and all appeared to
be well pleased with the procoedings.
It was in aid of the general funds of
the church.
bounty.
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The Presbyprians of Clinton are
oonternplating building a new chureh
there
The death of Mr. Maurice O'Brien,
one of the oldest settlors of '17dokor-
innith, is announced.
Soaforth Presbyterian church' has.
decided to give a call to Itev. A. D'.
Macdonnell, of Elora; they offer $1,-
2611 and a free manse.
Dar. Calvin Campbell, of the 2nd ('
concession of Tuckersmith, has flowers
(hi his garden which are in full bloom.
They are as fresh and green as if
grown in the month of May.
The members of the Canada Metho-
distChurch at Varna held their annual •
tea-meetiug yesteiday. The 'proceeds
are to be applied to the Sabbath-101pol
fan,Dtptity Sheriff Gibbons, of Gnder-
ich, who has for some time past beet
confined to his bed by:hemorrhage of
the lungs, is now entirely recovered.
Mr. D. Dobspn, of Grey, recently.
welshed a yoke of cattle on the scales
at Brussels, winch brought down the
Reales at two tons and seventy
pounds.
The congregations of the two Pres-
byterian churches in Brassels have:
passed a resolution in favor of nnion.
The matter is to be brought before the
next session of the Presbytery.
W. Kew, baggage and freight master
at Clinton, bas been promoted to the
position of station agent at White-
church, on the Southern extension.
The number of births, marriageti
and deaths registered in Goderich
Township for the year 1878 is ma fol-
lows : Births, 724 marriages, 15 ;
' Deaths, 26.
The second fancy these carnival of
the Dominion Skating Rink, Seafolth,,
was held on Weduesday night of last
There is some talk of a Poultry As.
sedation being formed in this county
for the purpose of holding an annual
show for the exhibition of poultry, and
to encourage the breeding of a superi-
or class of poultry.
The new Presbyterian °Imre& at En-
mondville, was opened on &Imlay, the
26th ult. The old chureh, aft
twenty-eight years of service, has bee
closed, the farewell services being very
affecting.
The annual dinner nnder the au-
spices of the Morris Branch Agrionl,
timid Society was held at Mr. Wm.
flawkshaw's hotel, Blyth last evenine.
One day Iasi week, es No. 6 mixed
train on the L. Id. & B. R, was near-
ing the north switch at Myth, a oar of
cedar was discovered to be on fire. The
train hands ran the oar on the siding
and crienched the flames as soon as
possible, bnb not until about half the
cedar was consumed.
Elias (levier, of Blyth, met with at
accident the other day. While'
°hopping, the handle of his axe partly
broke, whioh, not being pereeived by
him, he attempted to give another
blovtwhen, as he held it high atom
his head, the are parted from the
handle and fell with force, edge fowl -
most, upon his head, cutting it anus -
what severely, though nog 6046014.
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