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The Huron Expositor, 1872-12-27, Page 9f rangement Boerne to be perfectly simple', and at the same time Most ingenious arid effective. The working- of this new spa - tete has only to be seen to ba at once ap- preciated for its utility -and economy. . Masoeree„ -The members of Brithamia -Bneerrv & (2o -ba received a:large hie; Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Seaforth, are of the very finest Teas for the Christmas trade. They am also receiving their new stock of Raisins, Cur- rants", agd a general stockof fresh Cr pceries, Winos and Liquors. Their stock of Dry Goods, as usual, 'is well assorted in all departments. arid exanline. 1.1Earr1 & CO., Carmichael's Dlocik. , Go TO C. ARMST1ON6'15 for your DI - Ann% for 1878. TOYS in greet variety at ARMSTRONG'S. NEW CURRA.NTS and Reasras just re- . coiled at WiLsoN & oexa's Grocery, Seaforth. Good value. . HUNT'S flee Diamond Poirr WINE and requested, to meet at the Lodge room, this Friday evening, at four clock.w. m., -not at half -past seven as announced last week ---for the purpose of installing offieers.0 A. full attendance of members is requested. 4 Se ll 001, EXAMINATIONS. The exam- inations in th.e,Seaforth common scheol took place on Thursday and Friday of last week. The attendance of parents and others who should have been pr ent was very small. The pupils, ho s - other celebrated brands, In IN ood and Bottles, ever, in the veriotte departments acquit- warrautedpureAnd fouse einally, a twits" ted. themselves in such a manner as to r medi prove that their interests are being tiler-. onghly attended to by the teachers in charge. & VOTING S. AMEER mid lioNaaa SYRUP.- Pure and good, la 40 es. per gallon and upwards, ai & Younee. SOCIAL -We 'eerie that there is to be INCORRECT. -We learn that in the a social in the new Methodist Episcopal statement made last week that all the 1 parsonage, on Monday evening next, merchants summoned before the magis- .1)ec„ 30. The friends of the church, and tretes for obstructing the street by leav- ing boxes, barrels, &c.; on the side-wa hed paid their fines, we were incorre Mr. Themes Kidd, and Messrs. Killoi the public in general, are most cordially - invited. Admission, 15 cants, to com- mence at 7.,30 o'clock. • STORMY WRA TILER.- tin Saturday • night last a very heavy enow storm com- 1i:tented, vehicle continued nutil Monday night, The cold. Was Most intense. Nearly all the country roads are blocked - with snow, and traveling hasbecome a ce, =matter of censidera.ble difficulty M many ;pieces. • CONTRACT AWARDED. -We notice that •our towneinan, Mr. Robert Fishei . has received tlee eontract for the carpenter ete., of a large hotel_ to be erected next simuner, in the village of Mitchell: Mr. Fisher has been engaged for some time in erecting the building for the High School in Mitchell. CIIEDITMAS.-Wednesday last being Christmas day, all stores and other busi- mess- places in town were dosed. The • day being so odd and steamy, out -door aniuseneente were not nmeh indulged in. Citizens .generally seemed to enjoy them- selves in making calls and visiting -friends, and no doubt all spent a " Merry 'Christmas," notwithstanding the severie' •ty of the mit-door atmoAphere. ANNUAL 'MEETING. -The eielinel meet- ing of the South Huron Agricultural So- ciety will lee held. at Dixou's Hotel, Brucefield, on Wedneeday, the 15th day of. Jannary, on whicb occasion the offi- cers for the coming year will be appoia- who attended some , of the Seaf rth ated, and the annual report of the society churches on Sunday last can sympathize will be read. A full attendance of mem- with the London people in their suffer - hers and others interested in the society inns. The Canada Presbyterian Chuech, is pai-ticularly reqnested. The annual winch, on ordinary occasions, can i be meeting will commence at 2 o'clock P. AL, made very comfortable, was se cold that had the words frozen as they proceeded' CONFIRMATION. -Ou Sundey priming from the minister's mouth it *mild have next, the Right Revereud the Bishop of occasioned no surprise. Huron will hold a .confinnation • in.St. Thomas' church . Phe service:will com- mence at 16 o'clock -instead . of 11' o'- elock, the usuale-hour. The offertory will. be in aid of the widows' and or- phante fund of the diocese. The sacra- ment of Baptism, which is always ad- ministered on -the 4ast Sunday M the Month will be deferred until the Sunday THE COMMEacfm, Hoane.-The ne* proprietors Messrs. Davidson & Camp- bell, of die Coinmercial Hotel -a- late Knox'S - came into plaseeesion- over a week ago. They have given the house a thorough- o y erh au ling and repairitig, and have very materially inereaeed ite com- fort and convenience. We have no hesi- tation in recommending- the new firra to the travelling public as -men who thor- uhderstand their g business, and who will keep a hotel eV7hich will be a • credit alike to themeelvee and to the vil- • lage. ks t. an - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Wilson Shaiitz. and Canapbell: They are all good men, and well qualified for the position to which they a,spire '; and the greet difficulty with the ratepayers will be to decide which to vote:for. As there is he question of principle -or policy involved, the result be decided mainly on personal preferences and friendships, • TEACHERS' EXAMINATION .-The ex- amination , of Palk) School Teachers teerninatecli on Saturday last. Seven • candidates preseuted themselves for sec- ond clase, and .about fifty-nine for third clues certificates. The exereination pap- ers are said. to have been 'en More dif- ficult at the recent exa,minations then they have yet been, and the probability is, that there will be a tolerably large list of unfortunates. The Board of Ex- aminers have not yet 'completed their labors, but we anticipate they will be through in *time to allow of the publica- tion of It list of the successful candidates next week. • • MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS. '- The folloWing is the result of the nomi- nations in the various munimpahtles in ' and within ten miles of Greensborough, the County of Huron , 19etiforthe-Reeve---Jas. H. Benson, elected by acclamation. Councilors -A. Strong, J. IL Broadfoot, James Beattie, & Ryan have appealed from the decis on 1?„ Segrniller, D. D. Wilson, 13. Shantz of the magistrates. .We made the state- arid William 'Campbell. a ment entirely upon our own responsibili- Clinton. -Reeve -It. Callender and R. ty and not -upon information received M. Racey. Councilors -William Coats1. from the presiding magistrates, and now A. S. Fisher, Win. McHaffie, 0. S. - take the earliest opportunity of correct- Doan, W. C. Searle, J. H. Combe, Silas ing the error which we, inadyertantly fell Andrews, Henry Stevens, C. Spooner and into. - .•- McTavish. Gotterich. - Mayor -Horace Horton. dteseing the e cetera, Little and. Mo - Naught retired) as also did Keyes and Campbell, Pusheibury also retired. Tuokersnaltla. RETt RNED.---ihdr. Nathaniel Cousins and. his brother returned from. North Carolina on Tuesday last.. kle.wa,s high- ly pleased with the appearance of the country, and especially with the climate. The weather while he was there, was very similar to what we nsually have here about the .1st of .October. The principal lack in that country, Mr. Cousins eays, is the scarcity of schools, rendering it very difficult to obtain the benefits of education for a family. This is certainly a serious draw -back, but will, bethinks., be overcome in the course of time, as the country becomes better settled, Mr. Cousins' brother purchased a farm of 740 acres, 400 of which are cleared and fit fot immediate cultivation, the balance being well timliered. The buildings are all of the very best descrip- tion, embracing 'dwelling house, bean, sheds and all other necessary out -build- ings. For this farm he paid the sum of $5,000. It is very beautifully situated, • PERSONAL. -Mr. Williain O'Conn r, It• eeve-,Robert Gibbons. Deputy Reeve who has oecupied the position of prici- -1-I. Detlor. All elected by acdama- ple of the Seaforth pubhe school for :lie tion; past year has aecepted the appointment l'ackersmith,. -- R,eeve - 0-. Edwin of first English teacher in the London .Cresswell and James Dallas. Deputy High School. Mr. O'Connor since is Reeve -David Walker and W. Os Fowl - engagement here aas given entire sa is- er. Councilors -David Sproat, N. Cons- -faction. . In proof of this we may state he tee, J. _Lang Robinson and William liad been engaged for the cerning 'year, Chesney. but in view of the excellent appointment : .11TaKillop.-ReeNe-W. ;J. Shannon, which he has receiv edin Loudon the True- elected isy acelamation. Deputy. Reeve tees have fi eed him from his engagement -.les. Rays and Finlay Ross. Council - with them. We regret Mr. O'Conewe's de- ors -Andrew Govenlock, A. Kerr, Wil- parturit from among us. and we :are 4er- liam Bell, John liOran and Messer tain that this regret is shared in by our Smith. . citizens generally. Stanle y. -Reeve - Thornas Simpson, # elected by acclamation. Deputy, Reeve MISERY Loves COMPAN Y. -The Lon- ---,Geo.. Castle elected by acclamation. don AfITertiser of Monday last thus dis- Councilors-th. 'Weeds, Thomas Keys, courses -: "The intense cold of yesterday had the effect of coneiderehly thief:1,411g the .attendance at the various -city chur •ches, and of those Wherweee present, we doubt if many received sufficient spi tue al benefit to compensate for the ea ere material diecomfort experie-nced," ,TI ose , -•- Itlevisantuans' Count. -The man (Iow- an, whom we mentioned last week as having assaulted Kitt on the night of Wednesday. was arraigned before 'the. Reeve and Justices McDougall and Beat- tie on quesdayeeveningelast Kirt . ap- peared in Court and -gave evidence as to • the manner in which the assault had been eommitted upon him. This evidence agreed with the Particulare which: we publiehed lest week. Dr. CaMpbell, the medical attendant of Kitt, was also ex- amined: The doctor could not sWear positively, from the appearance of; the wounds, whether they had been i,liele , with a knife or by a kick with, a boct, it _Geo. McKay, Jas. itle(Jallum, Jas. 1?ot- He enumerated the qualities of a good was his opinion however, that theylhad te,r, ltobt, McGowan) Edward james and teachen and testified that Mr. MeAn- been rnede with some sharp metalic Sub- David Robertson. - drew possessed these qualities, and was tance. The Magistrates comfmtte4 the- Hoe,..-.1teeve-:-Itobert Brown, elected, horry the section was losing his -services. e prisoher for trial. An application ;was iliy acclamation. jaepii ty .1feeve-Wil- , Mr. Doig then called for smile of the made for bail, but was refused, !, the -"in elm*" "CI John GOIRIY. C011n- pupils to present the Teasainut's Pnits- Magistrates considering that Underthe COOTS -John B. 0 nigher, 'Henry 'Beller, ,ENT. Peter. Robertson and Elijah ' i Jar - circumstances it would be iinprudens for David Simmer, Samlle II mulle, nobert vis, two i n telligent-loo king pupls of ap- them to accept of bail. Kittle still very Ferguson, Thos. Wilson, Peter S. 0 nighs parently fourteen summers each, came weak from the effeCts of the iujuries re- er, Wm. Turnbull, Sr., and John C. forward, when the former, in the mune • of the pupile, presented the teacher with ceived. , Itialbfleisch, , Te,e Meeeneu.-The tea meeting inuleir John Messeie Deputy.. Reeve esWin. him to live a long life to enjoy "the cup - - PROMENADE CONCERT. -We beg to re- mind our readera of the Promen- ade Concert to beg iven in the Town Hall the auspices of the Wesleyen Methadist to -morrow (Saturday) evening at 8 Church of this village. came off on Wed- • o'elock. We understand it is the inten- tion to have the hall so arranged that a .nesday evening last. and. was a great suc- iess.;-. The church was filled to overfloing really pleas'int evening May be enjoyed. Th.e, talAes were set in the School Room There be good usic-vocal and of the chureh, and were bountifully! pro - the capital of Gilford County, where there is always an excellent market. The soil, of course, is badly run down, but with careful cultivation and. liberal manuring, it can be made abundantly productive. Mr. Cousins visited a mun- ber of Canadians who are located in the -viciniti referred to, and all expressed themselves highly satisfied with the ceuntrys • • .TEA. PARTY AND PRESENTATTON.-On Friday evening, 20th. inst., the inhabi- tants of School Section No. 2, Tucker - smith, „held a tea -meeting in honor of their teacher, Mr. McAndrew, who is leaving • the section. Although the weather was stormy, there was quite a number of both children and adults pres- ent, but wine of the speakers, owing to the severity of • the weather, did not at- tend. • The -school -house was. tastefully decorated for the occasion. Suspended from the ceiling were branches of ever- greens, disposed circular wreaths, and interwoven with tissue paper of various colors. Within these wreaths lighted candles were placed. The examination of the pupils took place in the day time, and was quite a success. After its close Rev. Mr. Ross Addressed the purls Good Shepherd." Mr. Miller, of Bruce - briefly, taking. for his subject • The George .Anderson, Wilham Moffett and C. W. Pickford. sang the hymn " Far, far away." otoick.- Iteeve-.Tames Perkius elect- ed by acclamation. Deputy lteeaes-,- B. MeGuire. David Weir, A. L. Gibson and Thomas Wallace. Cenneilorset- Thos. Wilson,' Wiggins, 0 eo.. Greie and Robert pergurioh. gllett. --Reeve - Thos. Moon and Htemahr'ey Snell. Deputy Reeve -a -A. Monteith; :elected by :acclamation. Cone-, cilors-Ps. Stephenson J. Warwick and, Francis StiVer, elected' by a,ceJamation. Stephen. -'n.- Thos. Greenway, elected by acclamation. Deputy Reeve -John Parsons and William Fulton. Couticilors-4. Killen), J. Lewis, J. Regan, A. O'Leary; N. Fried . and 0, Mollard. • „. Worris.-Iteeve---A.- Brown.. Deputy Reeve -Donald. Seetta. Councilors -W. J. -Johneton, John Rs Miller and John McCrea!' eleeted by aechimation, - Usborne.-Reeve a-- Archibald Biahop and Rs D. Bonis. Deputy Reevtee-Geo. Willis and L. Hunter, CouncilorseaL, Hunter, Win. Brooke David Mill, Jos, Hackney, Robert Creery, Thee. Case and Samhel Cornieh, •- Bast Wasounoeh,--Recee-David Seott and Thomas H. Taylor. Councilors - I receive the fareirell tardress, your af- fection prompts you to present While the severance of the ties which formore than two years have united us, onuses me un- feigned regret, the assnratice of your love and kind wishes, your appreeiation. of My humble efforts to aid you in etotir educa- tion give peculiar pletteure, ant am am- ply repaid for every endeavor, if I have instilled into the minds. of any, the love of learning. Though no longer your teacher, though you kirdly expressed wish that I may yet resume _charge of you, naey never be realized, I.shall always take in your welfare, the deep interest of a sincere friend. Let me in partingfrom you, earnestly advise you, to improve every opportunity to o.cquire a good edtp cation. To educate your mind as your sacred duty -your highest privilege. 'With every advantage for improvkinent regard ignorance as a disgrace- a crime• . Strive to fit yourselves for life's battle, and be heroes in the strife. Now dear pupils farewell, --rest assur ed that though we all may never meet a ain ma,ny pleasant recollections associ- Tea and eatables were then served first • to the -pupils and then to their seniors, and truly it was a pleasant sight to see so many children supping and eating so good.humoredly. Reepectingsthe viands previded, the ladies of the section deserve the -greatest praise for the quality, quan- tity, taste, variety and decorative beauty which their cookery displayed. After tea the pupile' commenced to recite pieces of poetry, which were diversified by mus- ic. Among the pieces of poetry recited, and which 'deserve particular credit were " The child's first grief," by a little girl in the Second. book, " Twenty Years -Ago,"_ by a pupil in the Third book,- " Enoch walked with God and " The Old Woman's lansent for her Teapart," by pupils in the Fourth and Fifth classes reepectively. The teacher and his pu- pih sang "Rest for the Weary," " Mari- ners of England " and " Hail to the Lord's Anointed." _ The pupils sang " The Sunday school army,' and one girl sang "The Young- 8bstainer," &e. Both recitations 'and singing were fre- quently applauded by the audienee. -When 'these were finished, Mr, John Doig, senior, was appointed chairman. Tarnberell.-Reeve-B. • Wilson and a valuable set of china dishes. and .wished • _instrinnerita, plenty of who are fond Of them, etunity for promenade eg -and friendly • „ sodaA. %term:nine. Th Bishop's address - will be a prominent feature in the enter- _ tainment-in fact we: believe it has been -placed Mt a ;.iiituneliiy _ evening because the Bishop could net be present .on any other day, to lend to it the chisam of his -geuial.inanner and: gifted -tengue. The adartiesion fee will. be 25 cents. .1.aysters, -of entersa. extia. oysters for those nd ample oppor- Doinda,s .James Hoeg, W. H. Leach and. that cheers, but not inebriates." Mr. Wilhem Thomson. Councilore-al ewe. t McAndrew thanked the pupils for the :McKee, Lovell, 'Jennings; Kyle, Griffin S valuable present they had prepared- so . Dean STB. : Tei our villageofBrussels,. .. . I Secretly and presented so kindly. - It just about entering units first municipal and Robinson. A8kfieki. -Reeve-George Armstrong I was indeed 'a surprise. He did not year and having its first election, I Mae and telex, Fraser. Deputy Reeve -John 1 know until that moment with what they sorry to say there are indicatiOns of a vided with all the delicacies of the sea-. Andrews, Maurice Dalton and *John were going to present him. He thanked son, The proceedings of thee evening Crawford. Comicilorse-Jas. Mullen, Jas.. them too, on behalf of Mrs. McAndrew, who was prevented by illness in their fa - were opened by prayer by Rev. - Mr. Hackett, John Andrews and P. Clare. Lavell. liev. Mr.-- Kellum,- of Lucknow,• . W .?at Ilratvanosh.-4tdeve--o-Chas. (air- mily from being . present These gifts wiis the first speaker, and delivered a vin, elected by acclamation. Deputy weuld be means of encouragement to very interesting. addreSe and was toa. • Reeve -Edwin (aunt, elected by accia- him in the future, and would. stir him lowed by Rev. Mr. Carroll, of Ansley- nation.' Couneilors-David Mellwain, op to renewed diligence in the discharge ville, in. i brief, but interesting speech. Wm. Keenahan, C. Durnin, Duncan Me- of his duties, 'and they would often re- lieve Mr. Neel:stock, of Goderich, next- Pherson, J, Craig and J. English. ' call the many happy days he spent in ae spoke of his trip to the United Sy:tee, Brassels.--lieeve.-john Leckie and School Section No. 2, Trickersmith , He contrasting the character and- habits of N. M. Livingstone. Conneikirs 7---- R. then bade thein an affectionate ferewell. . • the Ammiean people with those (If the Geary, ' P. Thomson N\ . It. Wilson, The language of a tear in more than one :VOTE roes Tire MoserPorersau MAN.- Canadians, and was listened. to vein, at- Marsdlen Smith, Ls Thomson, J. G. pupil's eye told more than words could • The ladies.of St. James' Catholic eisurch, tentively throughout.- The lectuee oc- Holliday,' J. W. Kerr, J. Watson, D: tell the feelings with which they were -cupied about an hour in- delivery, The Ross, . McIntosh, .3. N.' Knechtel„ .1'. aniniated.-Com. . Choir rendered some choice selections of Somei et and Charles Wright Isacred music, appropriate to th oc- - GreA-Reeve-Archibajd. McDonald, EGMONDVILtE SCHOOL EXAMINATION. casion. After 'a vote. of thanks was elected! by Acclamation. DeputY li epee e -The examination of the Egmondville g , ated with the well-known faces before me will long retain a plaee the mind and heart of your sincere friend, D. STOI DART." Brussels, [C. it 000ree, Brussels .A.gent for the Ex - roman Newspaper and ,Tob 'Printing Oillee.3 SMOOT. EXAMINATION. -Pn Thursday 19th, a public examination was held. in the Union School lionise, (If the schdars in the second and junior divisions of the school. • The forenoon was allowed to the second division, ef which Miss Smith is teacher. The scholars • in the different classes conducted themselves remarkably well, and appeared to be very well -ap the different branches. The different classes were examined by the trustees and other gentlemen present. The trus- tees said they were veny much pleased with the examination, and congratulat- ed Miss Smith on the greetimprovement in her division during' the dast term. After the examination the scholars pre- sented Miss Smith with a china tea ser- vice. The afternoon was cleinited to the junior division, Miss.Londeebury is the teacher in this (hymen, and we must say she has certainly the hardest of the cii- Polling to take place at the school, sec - visions leaving no less than 65 or 70 tion Noe 7, lot 26, con. 12. Richard. DEC. 27 1872, terest in the matter of bonus to the Lon. don Railway. as yet No doubt a great excitement will epring up shantly mnong them and their friends east of them, as the Bayfiehhans are sure they will re. ceive little or no benefit by such a meve- inent as aranting a bonus to a railroad to be runr"lten miles from their market. - Coen Devon. CONTRADICTION. - A "Subscriber '? writes us to say that the paragraph from. a eorrespoudent of the London Adrertiser which was copied in this paper a few weeks ago, in reference to an auction sale where 'cider with a stick in it" WaS dealt out to such an extent that o- num- ber of the bidders became -unwittingly " perplexed," was incorrect, and that the allusion of the writer to a minister of the Gospel was a gross slander, which the consistent walk fold coeversation. Of the gentleman in question, together with hie . sobriety and integrity, and the zeal and ability With which he discharges hie diities, should have protected him from. -- POLLING SUB -DIVISIONS - The fol- lowing list shows the sub -divisions and - polling places in the township of Mc - Killen : Division No. le -From lot a to 14, inclusive, fro tt the 1st to the 9th concession, inclusive ; from lot 1 to 11, Mclasive, on the 10th coneession ; from. 1ot 1 to 10, inclusive, mi the lith con- cession. Polling to take place at the soiled house, section No. 5, lot 10, eon. 6; Wm. Evans, Retummg Officer. Di- vision No. 2 -From lot 15 to 25, inclu- sive, from the ist to the 9th concessions, inclusive. Polling to take place at the tfehool house, section No. 4,. lot 21, con. 4. John O'Sullivan, Returning Officer. Division NO. 3 -From lot 27 to 85, inclu- sive, from the 1st to the 7th concession, inclusive. Paling to take place at the _school House, section No. 2, lot 30, con. 3. Charles Dickson, Returning Officer. DivisionNte 4 -7 -From kt 1 to 35, inclusive, on the 12th) 13th and, 14th concessions, from lot 11 to 35, inclusive, on. the ilth concession, from lot 12 to 35, inclusive, on 10th concession, from lot 26 to 35, inclusive, On 8th and 9tle concessions. scholars from 5 to 8 years old. A num- ber of the parents and. others were pres- ent during the afternoou. The scholars were also examined by the trustees, who were well satisfied with the progress of the little ones. Friday forenoon the Eenior division was examined. This di- vision is presided over by the principal of the school, Mr. J. Hamilton. The examination in this division had to be cut short on account of arrangements having beenmade to give the children attending the school a sleigh ride, which was to start at 1 o'clock El the three or four branches taken un in this division the pupils did remarkably well. Mr. Hamilton was also made the _recipient of several very nice presents by the schol- ars. Shortly after the tune appointed 33 sleighs loaded with the scholars start- ed for the Town Plot of Grey, taking with them a large. qiilentity of candies, etc. which were duo,riliutede to them on reacling their destination. The after- noon was none of the pleasantest, but they all seemed to enjoy themselves very much and returned home about 4 P. M. SCHOOL MEETING. -1Thder the present school law, when a section in Which a school is situated becomes incorporeted, the rcturning,sofficer appointed to hold the first municipal election is required to call a meeting of the ratepayers of the section, to appoint aa boaid of six trus. Jr; Vnellea OUTBURST, -The Teachers tees, and arrange -other business of the and Trusteee of Brussels School treated section. The above Meeting will tae the impils to drive to this village on place at the school house, in Brussels, on Eriday last Eleven teallIS were enga,g- 1Vednesday, San. 8, 1873, at 10 o'clock, aedrrtnivedeararty3tlii,e. imprecoivoeu; 2foroeisgthrto,ngT1cy, A. M. and Tim sommATIoN passed- off eery were mustered in Mr, Tuck's large hall, where they were treated by their teacher quietly on Monday last. No less than tosa bountiful supply of fruit, confection - 16 candidates were nOliiin ate& Speeches ery, etc. Among those present we no - were made (heevy ones, some of them) ticed our old friend Mr. J, Herr, Rev, by most of the candidates in the short John Ferguson, Mr. W. Ilingston and. space of two hours. several other warm hearted. friends of education. We understand that the Sound. Doctrine. , school at Brussels is in a flourishing con - To the :Editor of the Huron Expoaitor. claim Enuonoa.-The election for the town- ship el Grey will take place on Monday, Jan. 6. There will be five polling places in the township. course being adopted, which, if carried. LumnEniN G. -The lumbermen of this section intend commencine operations out by either party, will be the greatest Pollard, Returning Officer. 9 NOMINATIONS. - A t the nomin ation in -the village of Mitchell the following gentlemen were proposed, and stand for municipal honors : Reeve -Thomas Matheson, elected by acclomation.' Councillors - Robert Thomeon, J. H. Flagg, Thomas Babb, 'W. Davis, James Thom and Jerry Robinson, The two latter are new men, and:being. very popular, both as private citizens and busines5. men, will no doubt make the dd stagers work for their majorities, if they preserve their laurels, Luoknoisr, , CT -Innen °BENING. -On Sabbath, 1st inst , a new Presbyterian church was opened at Lucknow, by Rev. D. Career - on, minister of the church. The new building is frame aud will seat 350-. At the opening the collection amounted_ to $71. Minister and. people deserve great credit fol, the energy displayed M so quickly completing their new place of worship, as it was only eommenced two mouths ago. .A pleasing, feeture of the affair is that the debt is only, $200 -- &tad, American Presbyterian. Oranbrook. • Seaforth, have a, beautiful gold headed .0=e =eta musical album), which be en by vote to the tft and second most pop,ular men. These articles are of :great vain, end require to be seen to. be passed. to the Chaim -man choir and 8 .appr eciated. Canvassers are already at ers, a yery interesting evening woik.' The, final voting Will take ,place brought to a close by the benedicti the Toesen Hall, on the afternoon and pronounCed by Bev. Mr. Leven. evening of Thursday, Jan. 2, la73. The amount realized was $70, which is ;proceeds to .be applied to the .ehurch devoted to assist in paying off I he d .fiend. The following are the names of the Chuenh„ -the candidates spoken of: Meson. J. H. ,Benson, Reeve Seaforth ; tareswell, _Reeve of Tuckersruith, Dr. Coleman, MeLean. H. W. G. Meyer, Shantz and _D. D.' Wilson. NEW SA.LT The new salt 1. block erected :by the Merchants Salt i :Company, of thissiellage,is now in ;811C- .cessful r_fliis block has been Tire: e A FOIVIII NOMIN ATION. - nom nation for Reeve and Couneilo the coining year for the village o forth was held in the Council Ro .Monclay- last. The; Attendance o payers-, as ii usual on such occasion not very large. The following .no -lamas were then made s For 1 Messrs: J. H. Benson and D. -D. eak- • --Sitinuel Slemmen. Tnemas. Strachan ached took place on Friday, Dec._ 20. was and Wm. Elliott. coeueuors-William There was a good. turn out of visitors and n be- Elliott, John Strachan, Thomas William- parents, not however, as many- as there The son, Selland Slemmon,, Adam Turnbull ought to have been on such an occasion. to be and Lewis McDonald. • , r The'nchool room Was beautifully decorated bt of The n for Sea- m on: rate - was with • evergreen evergreen . rosettes and erablems. --Colborne and.. Goderieh Township. The junior cies es were exaMined the day not officially heard Irene but we believe giving tunple timeto pot the senior that /n the former, Mr.' Young has been prier, elected lteeve by acclamation, and in the classes throneh a severe test of their latter the late Deputy - Reeve, Mr. 1 „ton, has been elected Reeve. .Who drawback to its welfare and peogress. I refer to t -lie introduction of politics at our municipal elections. I am a man, who, when politics. are. the question, al - immediately with larger forces than usual, in expectation of a brisk market. Hibbert. ways vote with my own party, but, if Goon -STASILING.-The Cromarty con - politics are to be brought into the firet gregation of the Canada Presbyterian election of our newly -incorporated climch has just completed one of the laee, I say it is wrong, and I, for one, largest and best buildings in the Connty will not indorse even my own party in so doing. It is the best men to manage onr pelitical affairs we want, not men be- longing to one particular party or an- other. - A CoNSE,RVATIVE • BitussEr.s, Dee. 25, 1872. Morriti. COUNCIL PROCEEDLNGS. -The Morris Council met on the 9th inst. pursuant to adjournment. • Preseut-Hohnes, Mil- ler, and Johnston. Minutes of last meet- ing read and confirmed. Moved by 3. R. Miller, seconded by Johnston, thot the clerk be instructed to insure the town hall and furniture for $500 in the Canada Fermers' Mutual-Cerried The class certificates for those holdeng only clerk was instructed to write to the third. , The new incumbents may be aat- efficiency. Ile result was highly grati- ' ' ' - • the faillgy They were examined in the sev- County Treasurer to cancel the taxes for e (rood teachers but the policy is a retro- ieturnes agamet north half of lot 9, , - b, t r e a 5 i v e one .' -Co,. Beacon. candidates axe for the Deputy lieeveships, et branches by their pi esent teacher, 1871 • 1 • - -and Councilors we have not leaened. Mr. Stoddart, Mr Jamieson. teacher of . concession 6. Moved. by J. R Miner, Perth Teachers' Examination. for the accommodation ;of the horses of those attending the sereices, there being 37 stalls. The building is 126 feet long and is finished in a yeey,complete and. satisfactory manner. GOOD SCHOOL-FLO USE. -The trustees in school section 5 have- erected :a fine new brick school house which is au Ornament to the section, and a credit to the con- tractor. But while the trustees deserve credit for this stroke of enterprise it is to be regretted. that they, and also the trus- tees of section 6, for the sake of the pal,. try saving of forty or fifty dollars, should have exchanged teachers holding first - • Fullarton. school No. 11, Teickersmith, and Mr. seconded by W. J. gOhnston, that the G. Jackson. The :writing We publish below the lint of success - inspected by the trustees, ass's_ was closely followinee accounts b paid, viz.: E Bos- ilson ful candidates at the examination Itield in +ed - eeve,- Nome:, arions.-Wim Davidson, Reeve 3' man $9, for repairing:bridge on 2d con.; Mr. Wm. Charters, Mill Road, and more Stratford last week : A. Brown $5, for repealing Parker's , • • .constructed on an entirely new and ina. For leatincilors, Messrs. A.. S rong )y ace anis, ion. p y beautiful specimens could not be pros ames - Beattie .Tolen If. BroadiVot, 1-1'. Francis is opposed by .Tames Moore', e;- , ,proved -plan, under, the immediate super- ,T, , councillm. Councillors - Mi. Bjehara ducea in the Conuty of Heron, particu- larly that of the girls, and we Would, in - , nasion of Mr. M. P. li,ay es, to WhOna ie Seegmiller, p. p. Wilson B. Shantz, Bain -NicholOs Roaeh, Edward Roes, side road, R. A. :Harrison $10, -*lewd ' 'den the eredat of 'inventing and introdne William Campbell, and. Dr. Goixidock. , friendly way, ch an y school in -we - e' , •Ciller these new land valuable, improve- Mr, . WI 8 „ g e idate Richard Gill, Francis Standev en, Win. the County to produce as (seed, taltirk 'idvice - a lvice in the: matter of London neuron - 7'.1 on declined being a °and the scholars as e whole or 1K the half- , e as and. Bruce Railway • George Forbes $o; . 7 - limper, Edwiri Oliver and Michael Ar - bridge ; Arnel $1, for repairing cul- SECOND CLASS -GRADE B. vert • NV. Hoes, $8, for work. on centre T. C. Shipley, ,t Mary's J. W. Laird, Stratford. •THIRD ,CLAsS. John Anderson, Poole. •Magei, e Campbell, St. MaryS. Emil Dittmers Bornholm. Margai•et Jane Gilles, Avoirton. S. 11. Jameson, Blaushaaal. David Kirk, Kiritton, Alicia 8. Martin, Listowel, unente. In oedinary Weeks there are -two for the Reeveship, and with the censent bagost. . dozen. At the close of the e min t: for insuring town -ball • Robert lemus pane, one for heating the brine and the of his mover and seemeler, had hiel name eithei.• .for eveeoration. In this block withdrawn. Dr. Goundock also deelin- a 1011 - fo•r watchine fire • „4,. McCall]. $2!) . sever 1 recitations • intermixed with - Exeter. • for cutting hill on con. 8 ; 8tar oftee choice singing, were well perforu.ed. As Were ,i,e but one pan, the entire length eel to run .or the position of Coumilor. . • CORREUTION. - Mr. George Brooks Mr. Stoddart is leaviue the school a fare- 515 50, for printing ; T. .I. Moorhouse - 0 f the dock, in the whole.of which salt Mter the hour alotted by law for making $17 10,. for stationery, etc. ; . J. J. Bell writes to inform us that we were in error well address *as preeenfed to bins. The es%wbe„,m.ade. Te farnaee.. extends un- amminatieee had expired., each of the $17 60, fOr printing ; A. BrOWn $133 35, in stating some weekS ago that Mr. Ste; p y iereto: following is the aadrese and ieply tl pa. tition.extendiug through ahe centre, cousinet of the old Council wag seveiely cher . 1 ve as bala,nee on hall ; A. Brown $5. plat- Eliaa jane Meigbeu, St. Maus. Forainrind, Merner, Tavistock. de T. the ;whole of the pan, nth a zigzag candidates earessed the electors: - The cey hed pnrchased Mr. _Harris' house in[ ADDRESS- '' Dear fl'ea • , form. The Council ad journed to' meet Francistown. It is Mr. Brooks, of the fro. It the roar end to within ten or' twelve aritici.sed by Air. Thomas-Kiad. and Mr. firm of Brooks-tt: Dnw, of Mitchell. who „ feet of the front. Tine Prevents the Ryan, nod itias defended by Rh% has purchased it. We have nleasure in heat from nushing to ake back elf the Jima John Beattie and others. It• seen ed to ho ever, recommending Mr. Brooks to the people too r epidly, and casseta the 'Whole sun. , be the prevailing opinion, of Ftancistown as a good meehanic, and face tes heat gradually. The .00ltl beine ; among the dectore present; that t e old a, gentleman who will make a mgast nse - enters a tube at the bade of the pane 1 Council had anted generally M the niter - ful _citizen. z_l'hie tube en re. along the eid? of the fur -.1 ests of the village, and that they bad asie t_i nace, and t 'e lain e from the tank is for- I ministered. its affairs with pradeuee and. , . - ced through ' to a pan ettaated beleW ; economy. . At the condusion of proceed - the furnace.- awl from theme to a tulle ; hags, there being no opposition to Mr. u at the opposite side of the furnane whieh - Benson, he'was declared elected Reeve empties into the front of the pan. By for the year 1873, and a poll was ordered I the time the brine- re:saes the pan, it is for the Councilors. The candidates,, sa hot that the hand can hardly be hAld therefore, for municipal honoin at the An- i ' M it The surplus heat is time made to proaching el etion will be, Meets, Ao the work of the heating pan. The ar. 'Strong, Seegroiller, Broadfoote Beattie, scholmn or the Egmon d ville school, hav- twain, ose the '06th inst. 0 Mg le.arned; some tune age of yaur inten- Wr . CLEGG, Clerk. tion of leaving the school at the end of the year, were tilled with sorrow. 1We Logan. /..am iN ANION. --z,t Thirteen candidates t Bayfield. have nothing to render you nt your de- :Robert Hritchieon Robertson, Poole, parture but our love and kind Wishes, Fisirteen-The fishermen of this place Charlofe L. Rodeers- Pahnereton trustine in Providence that you may low, -0 anticipate an abundant40- Fdizabth Stevensen harvest, on 0, Gawanstown , - - s be spared your useful. life. Believe es, count of the great amount of ice accumn-- e. Bea -bora Taylor. Listowel. . lilted already on the Lake. The. Lake dear teacher, the effeCt of your exemp- Isabella H. Thomson, on Av t on. lary care over as will_never be obliterat- is frozen about three miles out. This Andrew- McCulloch, Harmony. Archibald McGallea Zorra. William McKenzie, Mitchell. Isabella -S. Potts, Avonton. supposed. to be the result of continual Reevie, Meesrs. Etty, Keyes,. Campbell. pleasure than occasional giving the ice no opportunity to separate. received. second and third class certiti- The names of several candidates, who were nominated. . For. Reeve, -Messrs. ed. We would also beg to remind is suppose you west and north-west winds, which haVe Jones, Little, McNaught. For Deputy- that nothing would. give us greater visits from you frequented. this shore for the last month, For: Councilors, Messrs. .'Alex. Stewart, to our school." Arthur Stewart, Thompson, . Rock, . ItErLy-- i ' Dear Pupil'. : 1 can but feels- Res Levey Bon us. -The leading men Pnslielbury, Robb, Sheen. After ad- ly express the deep emotions with whieh of this place seem to take little or no he- . 4- 'William Waddle Wellesley. cates at previous examinations, but who failed at the present examination to raise the en, (made of their certificates, do not ap-. .• pear in the present list. r