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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1875-01-22, Page 8es• , et! !fa • • , ittron txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS( COIDIERCIAL HOTEL, SEAI,DRTH.-- This house is tho best in Seaforth for commercial travelers and farmers, as its accommodation is firat-clasa, while its prices are as low as the cheap- est hotels. The rooms are large, well furnished and 'perfeetly clean, while the best attention is given to all who patronize the honse. There is Iarge stabling in connection, and attentive host- ers.--ALExatioanDaviosoa, Proprietor. FALL TRADE. —BEATTY& CO._ have 310W their Fall Stock complete, and. are pre- pared to meet the public an.d their numerous ells- tomers with the largeat stook of new Day Gooas, Reatlynaade Clothing, Furs of all Ends, 13oots and Shoes, Groceries,. Imported. Wines and Liquttrs, they have ever yast offered. Buyers! If you, want Cheap Goods call at Bitaaar & Co.'s, Carmiehael's Blook, Main Street, Seaforth, and they can there be fonnd in any quantity. THERE 11.1a b.eeia a tremendous rush at wesen es Young's the lasttwo weeks for crockery and china ware. Parties still wanting to buy will lirtd it to their advantage to call early be- fore the splendid bargains they are giving are all gone. They have just opened oat a few orates of yellow and Buckingham ware, the best article made to stand fire. FARMEIta, ATTENTION- —WM. ROBERT - spa & Co.. Sign of the Circular Saw, ca -n sell you a splendid Platform Scale, warranted correct, mounted on wheels, to weigh 1,000 pounds, for 517 Gash. --A. better aatiele than is sold. by pedlars going around the country at $22. Mose-v.—Money to lend at the lowest rates, and raortgages bought by W. R. Squier, Barrister, Goderich, and by Sqaier & ILtedonald Barristers, Brussels. DYE STUFFS. —Finest :Madder, Indigo, atagenta,nogareoa, Cochineal and all other Dye Stuffs produaina Rich and Bright colors, at R. Liratsota's Corner Drug Store, Seaforth. (.47.N`I'S' WOOL Skirtings, fine value and large assortment, at the Farmers' Store. INIUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Violins, Con- certinas, Accordeous, French and German Writing Desks, Work- Boxes, Jewel Oases, Dressing Cases, Fancy Goods of all sorts, Toys, &c., for Christmas and New Year's presouts nt B. LTIIISDEN'S, Sea - forth. KNITTING MacairtEs.--Mr. Win. N. Watson has been appointed Agent for Franz and Pope's celebrated knitting machine. WILSON & YOUNG don't sell water and dye !stuffswith. their liquors. All ligrans pare. „ . TEAS:SUGARS and. Fruits, fresh at the Farmers' Store. BIBLES, BIBLES.—A large assortment of BibIes, Pocket,. Family and Pew. Also, Teeta- =ants, Prayer Books, Chturch Services, &G., in various styles of binding, suitable for Christraas and New Year's gifts, at It. licrILSDEVS. CA_NADIAN COTTONS, all brands, at re- duced prices. GIUX, TOTG, & S,u1LING: FOR TiIE best Brandies, Part and Sherry Wines, foreign and Canadiarta Ales and Porters in wood and. bottle,- Wilson & Young still stand ut the top of the list, They have Carling's ate in quarter barrels, half barrels, barrels and bOttlea, all in splendid order, WILSON & YOUNG have just received a large lot of choke fruit for Christmas and New Year's, cOmpriSin,,,,, Laters, Valentias, Sultanas, and loose ItInseatel Reaaarta, Currants, &c. all Relv bes8On fruit of the finest quality-. A lot of prime cheese on hand. CONDITICtN ' POWDERS. — Keep your itorses in h.ealtli and gond. order by using Lams - den's Condition Powder", the best in the market. i teen Inn_ Of course to those not familiar Prepared only by R. Luatapax, Druggist, Seaforth. ! : with the Scottish dialect those songs EsLARCI-IMENT or PRENISES.=-- Messrs. . , highly appreciated as TheaSCAN & Datreaa, having, purchased the whole I would not be so of the stook of Groceries of Messrs. • E. Hickson i bythose who can understand, aid who & Co., and having Made huge additions to it, Are 1 nelight in hearing the broad Scotch ren- . now in a position to supply all their eastomers detect in its purity. Mr. e eat anc s son, with a first-class article in the grocery line, and • Master James Maitland, a lad of about 1 1 the accompaniments on I Millinery, Famis-hing aud Boot and Shoe Depart- the piano in a most pleasing manner. - ments. See advertisement next week. ' Mr. Maitland was ably assisted by the PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.—From this date local amateurs. Miss Scott, who is a' favorite with Seaforth audiences, sang a coaple of songs in her usual sweet and pleasing manner, and was deservedYy en- cored. Mr. White also sang two . excel- lent songs, The opening instrumental piece by Miss. McDenalcl and. Miss Meyer was mach apPreeiated by the audience, as was also the instraniental tattoo by the Misses Meyer. These ladies -are all excellent musidanse and. their perform- ances on Tuesday night fully sustained. the high reputations they have gained. • . • with the position he vacates here. Al- though we tegret Mr. Moodie's removal from Seeforth wuare glad to notice his promotion, as it is well deserved. Mr. Moodie's successor is likely, to be Mr. Geo. Blackwell, who has been assistant agent here for some years. The appoint- ment of Mr. Blackwell woulki be most pleasing to the business meo of Seaforth, and we hope the company will comply with the request of our citizens as made by petition. .4 TUE NEW COUNCIL—The first meeting of the first Town Council of Seaforth was held on „Monday last. That day being election day the only business transact- ed was the swearing in of the members, and the appointment of a Clerk. Mr. Elliot was reappointed Clerk. •The Council adjourned till lastievenmg. the newly elected County iCouocil takes place at G-oderich on Tuesday. . next. There is not much business to be trans- acted this session, and proceedings should be got through with before the end of the week. There will be a good many new members this year, several of the old hands having withdrawn or been defeated, and new representatives take their places. The election of Warden will be the first important business: Who will be the lucky member ? • REAMS° . —Mr. D. 0—Bell, Professer .of Elocution, and brother of Mr. A. M. Bell, will read in the ']Own Hall, on the evening of the • 27th inst. Mr. Bell comes to Seaforth under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute, and as he comes highly recommended, it is to be hoped that all who loere and appreciate good reading will avail themselves of the opportuuity of hearing Isira. Hitherto it has been very difficult to seeure any co idera,ble audience in -our village in the ease of readings and lectures in con- nection with the Mechanics' Institute. We- hope that this can never be said again. The following are the pieces, the rending of which may be -expected next Wednesday evening: • " Battle of Fled - den and Death of Mari -ion;" Ed- inburgh • after Flodden ; " "Vir- ginia, a Lay of Ancient Rome ." "Trial for Breach of Promise. of darriage ;" " Selections from Julius Owen (Brntus and Antony) • am , COUNTY' COUNCIL—The first session of THE HURON .EXPOSITOR0 131ittton. , CoNtERtk—A grand concert was held in ,the Town Hall; Friday last, by .the OddfelloWS, the hall being entirely crowded. :Mi. C. Crawford also held one on Wednesday, in which several first-class singers, both local and at a dis- ta,nce, were engaged. THE ELECTION% —But little excitement took placeibere on election dey. An at. was made in the eventug to get up a bon -fire, but it tailed, as the successful candidate was not known. LITERARY Somme --- The Clinton Literary Society has been re -organized. The &it tneetiug was held on Wednes- day last, and took the form of a debate, ths subject being, Which is most de- structive, Fire or Water." After hear- ing the , various arguments, _ S. C. Graham, who was chairman, gave his de- cision in the negative, that fire in More destructive than water. GOOD PoRk.--One day last week, Mr. E. Lear, of the 13th concession Hulled, brought' to Clinton market aeload of tine dressed hogs. Four of them weighed. 1,896 lbs.,, and one a little over 500 lbs. They were littered last April. The price obtained for them was $8.35 pei laun- dred, which was a good figure. ANNuti, MEETING.—The annual meet- ing of the Hullett Branch Emigration Society will be held in the Town Hall, nCelxintt.on; on Monday, the lst of February LONDON, HURON AND BRUCE RAILWAY. —The eVent.gra learns from the engineer of this road,\ stationed in that town, that men are employed near London and Ex- eter preparing for the construction of the raj:Li-bade and be informs that journal that the road will be hastily pushed for- ward. HULLETT A GRIMM UT An SOCIETY. — The annual meeting of the Hullett Branch Agricultural society was held at Colehellotel, Clinton, on Wednesday of last week.' The Treasurer's Report, which was read, showed a -balance on hand of $195.50. The following officers and directors were elected for the ensu- ing yeai.• : J. Biggins, President ; 3. Mason, jVice-President; ; J. A. Nelles, Secretor* ; T. Cooper, Treasurer. Di- rectors -2W. Murphy, W. Wise, John .T. Tipling, S. Andrews, James Sutherland, W. Caldwell, Thos. Bell, and. J. Gonvier. Il. M. Racey and P. t Cavan Were appointed Audi4ors. Leap -Year's freeing ;" Mrs. Caudle ' Curtain Lectures ;" "Ask Mamma ;" "The Field of Wa,terloo , Waterloo , ./3 t after the Battle." . Who would miss such a treat as the reading of the foregoing pieces will afford? s M aND'S CoNcene —The concert given by Professor 'Maitland, of Guelph, on Tuesday evening last was not largely attended. Those present, however; were well repaid for their trouble in attending, and were delighted with Mr. Maitland's rendering of many old and favorite Scot-- ILE the same tirae are still prepared to give the ) lt ears pla rional attentioa ta their Dry Goods. Clothing, 1 9 3 ( all batiness notices, published in the In - cal or reading columns, will be charged at the rate of 1.0 dents line for each iusertiea. BALL AND SUPPER,—A ball and sup- per, - under the auspices of the 0 -range Young Britons, Seaforth, will be givenin Davidson's Hall, on Tuesday, 26th inst. Those fond of the Terpsichorean art will have :tai opportunity to gratify them- selves on the occasion. - Upon be whole the concert as an enter- * tainment was an eminent success, and ODoteteowe' CONCERT. — A grand we are sorry that in point of attendance concert will be held in the Town Hall, it was so uneuccessful. Seaforth, on, Wedesiley evening, 27th 1_ ander the auspices of Fidelity ANNUAL -MEETING. —The Annual meet Lodge of Oddfellows. Our old towns- enc, of the South Huron Agricultural So- ciety was held at Brucefield on Wednes- day last. There wasia, very fair attend- ance, The chair wastaken by the Pres- ident, Mr. George Anderson. The min- utes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary, Mr. Love, an also the reports of the various Branch Societies. The financial statement was read by the Treasurer, Mr. Cresswell. After the trinsaction of some formal business, the man, Mr. George W. Cline, Miss Elean- or Knight, of Toronto, and a number of other emiaent vocalists, have been en- gaged_ for the 'occasioa. Readings and speeches Will be given by Dr. Campbell aod Mr. john Gibson, of Stratford, and Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth. Every pre- paration has been made to render the -af- fair a success, and those who attend. may rely on spending a pleasant evening. The chair will be occupied by Rev. Mr. Goldsmith. • following Officers and Directors were elected for the current year: George An- dersoe, President ; Wm. Bell, let Vi ELEctrtoer DAY IN SEAFORT11.—In Sea - forth, as elsewhere, election day pasaed off very quietly. A stranger woeld not know that anything unusnal was going on were it not that the grocery and liquor stores and hotels were all closed. There was an entire absence of that excitement and bustle which used to exist under the open system 01 voting. In the polling booths business was conducted. qaietly irnel orderly, and considering that the present was the first trial of the ballot the electors generally seemed to under- atand the procedure remarkably well, and the Deputy Returning Officers had even less trouble than under the old ce- President ; Dr. 'Coleman, 24 Vice Presi- dent ; Hugh Love, Secretary; G. E. Cresswell, Treasurer. Directors,—Stan- ley—Thee. Simpson ; Hay—Wm. Wil- son ; Stephen—Wm. Lewis; Usborne— John Hunter end -Wharton Hodgson ; Exeter—James Pickard; Tuckersmith-- George Sproate Seaforth—M. Y. Mc- Lean; Gockrich Township—Wm. Wise. Auditors—George Jackson, Egmondville, and Robert Brown, Hay. Dr. Coleman was nominated as. the representative for this district in the Council of Agricul, tare. The following is a statement of the financial position of the Society : systern. RECEIPTS. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. Edward Shep- pard, of the township of Turnberry, died suddenly on Sunday morning last. Mr. Sheppard had been complaining for some time of a pain in his side, so that he was not able to do much hard work. On Saturday morning last he was in his usual health, and went to the barn to work. At noon he ram ned to the house and took his dinner, nothing unusual being apparently the metter with him. During the afternoon he was taken with inflammation, and died. on Sunday morn- ing about 10 olelock. CATTLE FAIRS. —A regular system of monthly fairs for the sale of cattle is being established along the line from Palmerston to Kincardine. The Lis- towel fair will be held on the first Friday in eade mouth, and the Wingham fair on the Wednesday before Listowel. The next fair in Wingbam will take place on the 23d of Fehr -nary next. We hope ewe to chronicle the Completion of the nestem, commencing at Kincardine on Monday, Lueknow on Tuesday, Wing - ham on Wednesday, Brussels on Thurs- day,- Listowel on Friday, and Palmerston on Saturday.- PERSONAL—Mr. R. B. Moodie, for I some time agent of the Grand Trunk Railway at Seaforth, ha.s :been promoted to the position. of FreightSupermtendent of the Western District* of this road. Mr. .Moodie's long, efficient, and faithfal services to the company entitle him -to this promotion, and we are sure that he will perform the duties pertaining to his new office as satisfactorily as he has for many years performed' those connected Balance from 1873. • $ 79 97 Legislative e. 700 00 -Grantfrom County of Huron.. 100 00 Canada Company's Grant 30 00 Donation from A. Bishop, Esq. 15 00 Proceeds of sale .of Fall Wheat, 9.1.5 at $1 . . .... .... 12 18 Conttibetion from. Stephen and . Usborne Ag. S. - 350 00 ef and f ropiTuckersmithAg . S. 5 86 Donation from M., C. Cameron, ...... . ..... Donation from Mr. Calder.... 250 Donations in goods, valued at $6350 63-50 106 Members at $1 each 106 00 Donatiort from Exeter for Band40 00 Donations in casla for apecial . prizes 600 Entry money to 'Iturnip Crop Match • 7 too 20 00 Total. $1597 0.1 ExPENDITURE. Spring Show Prizes '.... Fall do Root Crop Prizes ....... 18 00 Extra and'Special Prizes 63 50 . . . . 188 00 639 30 908 80 retereeres to BRANCH SOCIETIES. Tuckersmith Agricultural Soe'y 145 00 Stephee. and Usborne • 111 54 Goderic 1 Horticultural Societ. 61 99 Hay Agricultural Society.....-. , 59 43 Stanley - do ........ 41 18 Expenses of Management._ . 174 12 • Total.. $ 594 12 Exeter. ; m anEETING 07 CHERS' 1NSTraUTE.— The next Meeting of the Exeter District TeacherS' Institute, will be held in the School lIsuSetExeter, on Saturday, 30th inst., at 10 o'clock, A. M. The • pro- gransuie i comp se ai resses rom ie Thmeeting was brought to A close by a should begiven to whoin honor is due. .7110 'Understood -that a member of the, Council was present, and expressed a Wish to hear him. Mr. :Tames McDon- ald, Councillor, being requestW by the President, gave a very able and satisfac- tory speech in behalf of the township board. He contended that it was only justthatthe ratepayers should. contri- bute equally to the cause of echication according to their assessment, and that to the contrary' all the small sections in the township under the old system had a very heavy school tax, some schools paying as high as eight mills on the dol- lar, while others were only paying three mills, and this he considered. an injustice, and. when the school tax is equalized. . it would make a very material difference in the large soctions. He explained why the Council adopted the township board at this time. That in order to remove the difficulty existing in the Harpurhey and Egmondvillee sections the Council thought the only way would be to re- move school house No. 6 one mile and a quarter, or, possibly, two miles and a half, to the east, and that they knew would create great dissatisfaction there. The only alternative, theo, would be a township board. Another argument he used in favor of the township board was -that the Municipal Loan Fund_ interest would then be equally distributed. through the sections. As to the work- ing of the board, he considered that ae fil 6 men could -manage the municipal af- fairs of the township, that other five could likewise as satisfactorily conduct the school affairs of the township as the twenty-seveu or thirty now in. power. Mr. Robb followed with a few sharp criticisms against the Council and town- ship board. He said the law in regard to township boards was as yet in a very imperfect state ; as, for instance, -there was no provision in the Act as to a salary for. trustees. He thought they would grow very inactive and careless in their work, and when any disturbance occur- red -between teacher and pupils, as was often the case, it would be attended with great difficulty in the settlement of the many petty offences every DOW and then occurring. He approired. of the township board far one-sided sections, but was of the opinion that the Council did not understand how to ;organize a board on its proper basis when they had the privilege. Samuel Landsborough said this matter had been thrust very hurriedly and quite unexpectedly on the people, and believed it to be one of the worst changes that had ever happened the cause of education .in Tuckersmith. James Broadfoot made a few humorous remarks in behalf of the township board. e v 11 I 1 f tl speee rom e real en , r. annai, President and Messsr. Sellars and in favor of the new system. Brown, land work of first and second Owing to lack Of space, we are coin - forms with class, by Miss Elston. pelted to hold Mr. tandsboroug,h's essay AGRI(' ULTU RAL .—At a meeting of the Stephen and Usborue Agriculthral So- ' over unti▪ l next week. ciety, on Tuesday, 12th instant, the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, W. Hodgson; Vice do., •J. Hunter ; Treasurer, James Pickard ; Secretary, J. -Dyer. Directors : W. LeWis, George Eberhardt, L. Hunter, J. Brock, J. Fishburn, John Glen, W. Bissett, J. Loachnao, J. Down: ODDFELLOWS. —The following, are the officers elect for the current term : Wm. Earl, N.G. ; R. Shaddiek, ; A. G. Dyer, R.S. ; H. Lambrook, T. ; Whar- ton Hodgson, W. ; Alex. Lewis, I. G. ; Wm. Howard, 0.0-. ; C. Senior, N.G. R.S. ; I. Whitlock, N.G.L.S. ; Will J. White. 11.S.V. ; Robert Freeland, L. S.V.G. ; Shelton, Con. ;H. Brown, R.S.S. ; A. Shere, L.S.S. THE Fense.—The first building was erected on the Station grounds of the Loudon, Huron and Bruce Railway, last week. It was a shanty for the use of the men working,s on the railroa,c1 andfor clepositieg their tools. More men have since been 1)lace4 on the work. Tuckersmith. FARMERS' CLUB. —The members of the Farmers' Club, of Tuckersmith, met last Monday evening, Jan. 18. Mr. James McDonalclbrought under the notice of the club the mark -et fees of Clinton, which. he denorinced as an imposition placed upon the farmers, froni which they derived no benefit. The market fees of Clinton were sold for $1,200, and every farmer who drove- on the market with a load had to contribute towards paying these fees to the amount of ten cents, which was an injustice. The fol- lowing resolutio1i. was moved by James McDonald, se oided by William Robb ; That the imposi mu of market fees by towns and villages is detrimental to their own interests, and a gross injustice to the farming eommunity, and that, there- fore, it is the &Aye of every farmer to withdraw his custom as far as is nossible from such places io favor of those whose sense of justice and. liberality has abol- ished such impositions ; and that lists be prepared and circulated for the sig- nature of such as approve of this resolu- tion ; and that the secretary of this club be instructed to forward a copy of the above to the Hullett Farmers' Club, ask- ing for their co-operation, and to the HURON EXPOSITOR and Clinton New Era for publication."—Carried. SCHOOL MEETINGS. —Meetinos of the assessed- freeholders and householders of Tuckersmith will be held on Saturday evening, 30th. of January, at half -past 7 o'clock- for the purpose of nontinating persons to represent the several sections in the township school board. The fol- lowing sections have been classed, and each class will require to nominate a can- didate: Class 1—Sections 1 and 2. Class 2—Section 3, Class 3 -e -Sections 4 and 6. Class 4—Sections 7 and 8. Class 5—Sections 11 and 9. It is intended that the candidates nominated at these several meetings will be formally elected members of.the School Board at the gen- eral meeting, which will be held at Brucefielcl on the 6th of February at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. FARMERS' CLUB. —The liveliest and most interesting meeting of the season -was held on Monday night, Jan. 11, the subject being, Will the township board be an advantage to the cause of education in Tuckersmith ?" The dis- cussion was opened in an ably prepared essay by James Landsborough. The essay being read, Calvin Campbell was called upon to address ,the meeting. He thought if the new system would work as well in practice as in theory it would do. He said it was a great in- justice in one paying a larger school rate than another, and that the only way to remedy that evil would be in having a township board so -as to make the school tax of the ratepayers equal according to their assessment. _ Mateampbell blamed the Council for bring* up and carry- ing through this matter so hurriedly be- fore the people had a proper understand- ing of it. Mr. Robb being called upon Our Northern Correspondence. Owing to a stupid blunder on the part house after the late municipal eleetion— Carrie& Moved by Mr. ,Wilson sec- onded by Mr. Geigher, that Hugh Love, Sr.; be reappointed Township Clerk for the current year at a salary of $140— Carried. Moved by Mr. Goigher, sec- onded by Mr. Kalbfliesch, that Robert D. Broderick be Tavern Inspector at a salary of $12, and that .he inspect all taverns or places where liquors are sold in the township before the 16th day of February next and report to this °ODD - oil -;--Carried. 'Moved by Mr. Geigher, seconded by Mr. Kalbfliesch, that the treasurer pay out of the drainage accpunt the first estimate of the engineer on'- the contract for draining the swamp on Te4h Concession the sum of $524 ---Carried. Moved by Mr. Kalbtliesch, seconded by Mr. Geigher, that this Council do now adjourn to meet again, on Tuesday, the 16th clay of February next for the pint' pose of granting tavern licenses, appoint- ing officers and pathmasters, and other business—Carrieel. Iluou LOVE, Sr., Clerk. Virmgham. SABI3ATH SCHOOL. —The teachers of the t'resbyterian Sabbath! School, Wing- - nom, held their annual meeting at Mr. Stewart's residence on Friday evening, 3d. inst., wheu the following officers were elected-: W. Hutton, Supt.; A. Cald- well, President; G. P. Matheson, Secretary; Finance Committee, It. Carrie and D. Stewart. The teachers aud scholars intend holding a concert on Friday evening, 22d inst. - BUSINESS ADDritoos.--We learn that Mr. Jourda,n, of Goderich, intends open - Mg a first class drug store in the corner shop of Mr. Hawdin's new buildiog. We are also informed Mr. Dickson is about erecting two new stores next to Mr. D. Stewart, and that a firm from Lucan contemplate erecting, a block on Josephine street. RUNAWAY. —On. Monday last &team of homes belonging to Mr. Wm. Hastings, took fright opposite D. 1). Russ' flour and feed store, running furiously down the street, tearing away one of the posts of Mr. Dawson's verandah, and making a clean sweep of Mr. McKibben's. Finally, the sleigh struck against a post in front of Mr. Dinsley's, the horses getting clear of the vehicle. No fu Wier damage was done: INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.—At a regelar meeting of Maitland Lodge No.1119, Independent Order of Oddfel- toes* the following officers were in- stalkd by P. G. Bro. Hayward : 13ro. J. Dinsley; N. G.; Bro. Geo. Cassie, V. G.; Bro. R. II. Willson, R. S.; Bro. H. Mc- Intosh P. S. • Bro. Jas. Clark, Trees' ; Bro. J. Ralph, W.; Bro. J. J. Homuth, 'on.- Bro. C. Grithn, le b. in. 0.; Tho. 'Jas. Barkley, S. N. G.; Bro. W. Davidson, R. S. V. G.; Bro. P. %A -limn L. S. V. G. •, Bro. P. McKay, I. G.; Bro. E. Johnston, 0. G.; Bro. James Carapbell, R. S. S.; Bro. G. Pettypece, L. S. S.; Bre: L. J. Brace, Chap.; Bro. W. J. Hayward, P. G. of some person, we are unable this week to (five our usual budget of local news from Brussels, Wroxeter and other Northern points. It seen. that on Thurs- day, the mails for Grey and Ethel were . brought from the Brussels Post Office to Seaforth, instead of those which should. have come. This is a most stupid blun- der, and has caused to us, and, we doubt not, to many others; much inconvenience i Grey. PLUCKY ELECTORS.—AS an incident of the late election we give the following: Some time since Mr. Hugh McCartney, Let 19, Con. 3, Grey, had the misfortune to have his leg broken and dislocated. When the voting day came Mrs. _McCart- ney, rather than see the Riding insulted by having a Brantford lawyer foisted on the constituency, went out to the stable, harnessed up the team, and Hugh in his crippled condition drove off to vote him- self and. also to take a neighbor of his named Wm. Campbell, Lot 23, Con. 3, of the same township, who was lying ill with several broken ribs. While Grey can boast of such -staunch men as these there is no fear but it will be able to give a good account of itself.—Post. and annoyance. • - Blyth. NEW MILL.—Mr. James Wilson bas erected a new saw mill here and. will be prepared to fill all orders his line of business. He has shingle and lath ma- chine in connection. PERSONAL.—W. J. Gracey, M. D., graduate of Trinity College, Toronto, and brother of Rev. Mr. Gracey, of Us - borne, has opened an office opposite Shane's Hotel for the practice of. his pro; fession.--New Era. Gorrie. FIRE. —On Thursday morning of last week, about 6 o'clock, the rear part of the residence of Mr. R. Leach was no- ticed to be on fire, but owing to the noble exertions of the people the 'flames were confined to that portion of the u ng. e ma n part being brick,was saved. The loss will be considerable; insurance slight. A son of Mr. Leech's narrowly escaped suffocation, and lies in a _very critical condition front congestion of the lungs. MORE FIRES,—On Saturday night the barn and nibst of the contents belonging to James Campbell, of Howick, was totally destroyed, and on Monday the barn and stables belonging to Richard Ralph were burned with their contents. Losses heavy. • Hay: COUNCIL INIEET1NG. —The newly elect- ed Council met, pursuant to statute, in the Town Hall, Zurich on Tuesday, the 19th of January. All the members elect present but Daniel McColl. After taking and subscribing the necessare declaration of office and qualification the Reeve took the chair. The minutes of the preceding meeting of Council were read, approved of, and signed by the Reeve. It was moved by -Air. Geigher, seconded by Me. Wilson, that Ralph Brown be auditor for the current year— Carried. The Reeve then appointed Daniel L. Faust the second auditor. IVIovecl by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Kalbfliesch, that this Council recom- mend the School Trustees of School Sec- tion No. 7 to pay out of their funds to Peter Rothernaill the sum of $7.40 ; to Henry Baur. for Mrs. Clausius, $9.75, the said amounts having been paid by them in assisting to build. a school house in Section No. 9; they having since paid their share also towards building school house in Section No, 9, and that the Clerk notify the Trustees of No. 7.— Carried. Moved by Mr. Kalbfleisch, seconded by Mr. Geigher, that the sum of $1.50 be paid to the Trustees of School declined for the present, saying honor / Section No. 12 for cleaning the school . Presbytery of Huron. This Presbytery met at Clinton on the 12th and 13th insts. Mr. McCuaig was elected Moderator for the ensuing six months. Mr. Brown introduced Mr. Andrew Wilson who is desirous of studying for the Ministry. Mr. Wilson's case was referred. to a committee, who afterwards reported, recommending that he be taken under the care of. the Pres- bytery, and encouraged; that in the Meantime he should attend a Grammar School, and that he should be occasion- ally at least employed as a catechist, the committee expressing themselves highly satisfied with his qualifications for such services. A reference from the session of Egmondvillc anent the election of elders was considered and disposed of. On application made by Mr. Scott, Mr. Duncan, elder of Seaforth, niis appoint- ed assessor tb the session of Eginoncl- villa. It was agreed to apply for aid to _Ethel, to the Assembly's Home Mission Committee. A long time was epent over a case of discipline from the congre- gation of Seaforth. On motion of Mr. Gracy, duly made and seconded, it was agreed to raise the salary of the clerk to $75. A report on the statistical and financial returns was read and referred back to the committee to further mature it and to report at next meeting. Mr. . Leaskgave notice o a motion anent the holding of the regular meetings of Pres- byter as to time and place. Next Tuesd y of March, at 11 A. AI. 1 meeti g, to be held at Clinton. on second 1 In &newer to your enquiries, respect- ing the Florence Sewing _Machine, pur- chased from you some time since, I may say that it gives the greatest satisfaction to those who nse it. It will' sew the finest fabric to the coarsest cloth, and that in the most beautiful manner, and is perfectly noiseless. I could hardly be induced to part with it at a.ny price,- be- lieving it to be the best in use as a fam- ily sewing machine. • JOHN S. PORTER. • SEATORTII, Aug. 6, 1874. Howick. EXAMINATION AND PRESENTATION — The examination of the School in Union School Section No. 13, Howick and Turnberry, took place at the close of the year. It was well attended. by the parents .and. friends of the school, among whom were the Rev. Mr. Mildly and Mr. Ross, teacher. Miss Biggins put the children through their different ex- ercises, in which thev acquitted them- selves with honor to themselves and pleasure to the parents who were pree- cot, and reflected much credit on their teacher. Intermission was then given, and refreshments partaken of, after which the chair was taken by one of the trustees, who expressed himself much pleased with the large attendance, and the evident interest taken in the school by the friends in the section. He was also pleased with the manner in which Miss Higgios had discharged her duties, not only to -day, but dnring the five years she had been teaching in the school, and had she continued to remain another year the trustees would have advanced her salary to $400. He then informed Miss Higgins that a presentation was to be made her, consisting of a beautiful Bible, worth $13, and a pretty Album, worth $4, which were accompanied by an appropriate address, to which Miss Higgins made a suitable reply. After the presentation, the chairman called upon several of the parents to give their opinions, which was responded to by Mr. Gemmill, Mr. Weir. and Mr. Thomson, who expressed their entire satisfaction with the manner in which Miss Higgins discharged her duty, and regretted very much that she was leaving. Mr. Ross also spoke briefly, after which Rev. Mr. Hindly addressed the meeting, and en- couraged the teacher and children very • JAN -22 1875. 411111111101.10.61 much by expressing himself decidedly pleased With the manner in which the children had gone through thdr exercis- es, and. advised the parents to visit the School frequently. The prneeedings throughout the evening. were enlivened by several pieces of m Mlle by the choir. After a vote of thanks had been tender- ed Miss Higgins for her faithful and efficient labors m the sehool, -the doxol- ogy was sung, and the benediction pro- nounced. The following tribute to Miss Higgins' worth, on the part 08-fel:hoe]. trustees, highly appropriate ; We, the undersigned Trustees of Union Section No. 13, Ho wick and Turnberry, have much pleasure in stating that Mist; E. J. Higgins taught in this Section live years, ending 1874, and gratefully ack- nowledge our gratitude to her for the -very faithful manner in which she die - charged. her duty during that period. Our prayer is that large prosperity may ever adorn her patlrway in life, and. that at last she may reap the re:a:do:so: the faith(fsuilg. (Signed Joszni AN Deomets FORTUNE, JOHN MON TG OM ERY, Trustees. HOWICK, Dec. 81, 1874. Brucell ld naltfartiscuhlotwur.al Inple- ro the Editor of the „Huron, Expositor. DEAR Sin: I obsere e youriast issue an account of the Agricultural imple- ment Show at Brucefield, in which it is stated that " Mr. Whitelaw, of Paris, and Mr. Forsyth, of Dundas, had each- a power straw cutter on the ground, but retired from the contest after seeing, Mr. Maxwell's machine at work." This is au error, andin justice to Mr. Whitelaw I wish to correct it. Mr. Whitelaw's machine was not on exhibition at all, not ha,ving arrived until the day after the show, and, consequently, being too tete to take part in the contest. I am sorry that this should have been so, for I am satisfied. that the Whitelaw machine is ec1ual, if not superior, to any of those ex- hibited at Brucefield, and only required. a trial to prove its superiority. On this point I feel assured, and ara willing at any time to test its merits with any ma- chine manufactured in the Dominion. With regard to Mr. Forsyth's machine; it being.driven by a belt, and. the requi- site machinery not having been provided it was found. impossible to put it in operation at all, and it was consequently withdrawn; from the contest. Yours, THOS. BURNETT. Retirement of ;II old Teacher-. To t teEditor of the Baron Axpoditor. SIR t The retirement of a successful teacher from the profession at a time of life when he is the best able to give real energy and spirit to his teaching is al- ways a cause for regret to all true lovers of education. 'Several of Huron's most successful men have lately - gone into other avocations, in which, iso dtubt, they expect to find. a wider and more lucrative field of operations for their talents. Among them I may mention Mr. N. J. Clerk, who has for the past thirteen years worked with zeal and suc- cess in the greau cause of education. Eight of these have been spent in our own noble County, which is fast taking a, foremost position in matters of educa- tion through the efforts of such men, Mr. Clark is going to devote his whole time to the mercantile business he has been. carrying on. for some years past at Farquhar in connection with tenching. I ara sure the many friends of Ma Clark in the profession and out wishOira as great success in business as in the schocl San. 18, 1875. TOOM. I CAN recommend the Florence Ma- chine highly for first-class dress and mantle making. Itt point of cleanliness, lightness and beauty of stitch, it certain- ly surpasses anything of the kind I have ever tried. Miss M. Al eif*Tosir. MARRIAGE LICENCES CERTIVICATE (Under the OM Aet,) issued at the EXPOSITOR OFFICE, EAFORTH, Under authority of the Lieutenant -Governor of Ontario. Grand Trunk Hail way. Trains leave Seaforth and Clinton Stations As • follows: GOING EAST. Seaforth. Morning Mail.. . . ..... 7:55 A. M. 7:35 A. M. Day Express. : . .25 P. M. Afternoon Mixed......... 12:10 P. M. 11:15 P. M. Evening Mixed.. ... : 5:102. M. 4;30 P. M. GOING Wr.S.T.. Morning Mixed .. 7:55 A. M. 8;35 A. M. Day Express . 1:05 P. M. 1:252. IL Afternoon It' • d 5:10 P. M. 5:50 P. M. 8:55 P. M. 920 P. Ma Evening Mail LOW-PRICED FURS ' IN ENDLESS VARIETY CALL AND SEE THEM AT HOFFMAN BROTHERS' CHEAP CASH STORE, SEAFORTH. LADIES' CLOTH AND SE ALETTE MANTLES, LOWER PRICES THAN EVER, AT HOFFMAN BROTHERS' CHEAP CASH STORE, • EMI:ITU VI3tR.1 Will 01.0e No. 373. I sesstrassahttwi emanames -*at -60a4 or • alt. -FARM sALE, T OT 18, Con. 6, Ifullett; loo mires. 65 a cleared, renminder 'wooded with beet maple; frame dwelliog; Itiaer Meitland 014 goodsoring on lot; 21 miles from Kinburn miles lima) Clinton, TktaTiti to Suit pure/10 Tor paationlars apply to L. MEYER., Harpar or BENSON & MEYER, Seaforth. EARN YOB. ZALE, VOR Sok, Lot 28, Con. 7, Usborne, contail 74 earea. 55 of whielt are cleared and in a. a of good cultivation. There is a, good fan -ilea! and STABLE. The farm is loeuted on f.,rravel road, is -conveniently situated to schl churches and post office, and is within Ll - from Seaforth and 7 from Exeter. For fp partioulars apply to the proprietor on the pron. WILLIAM DINNEt*Z-, 851 Lumley I FARM FOR SALE. VOR SALE, Lot 9. Con. 1, London Road S -1-• ley, 100 aeres, 80 clear!d and under fente balance timbered with first-class hardwood t ft barn 60x-40, frame sta)do 18x40,1eg 11011 -0, beating orchara, well watexed ; situated witl miles a Seaforth and a like -distance from t on Farrn well underdrained and in first-, cultivation, Apply mi the premises -or to the prietor at Brucefield 1). 0. ANDREW MeRENZI TARN FOR SA. T dOT 4, Con, 5,1Iiillett, 125 bares 6aStai land in excellent condition; well leir;ed ; Imildiogsaorcbard, &e.; spring- treek crosse‘i lot. The timbei on the 20 acres Of bush Lai very valuable. The proprietor would sell 73' - or 125 acres, Post Oilloe, Sehools, total ent. The property is situate.d on a gond g. road 51 miles from Seaforth. Apply to - 362 ANDREW SLOAN, Constanee P. FARM TOR SALE IN BRUCE. 1.4-‘0R Sale, Cheap, Lot No. 30, -Com -6, Tour of -13rime, -County of Braze, containita acres, 30 of whith are eleared. ThiS Ulm ated w,ithin five miles -of the rapid13- growing hip of Paisley. The uncleared portion is tisaabered. There is -Mao a Spring Creek mn _ • through the place. It is a aesirable orol! For further particulars apply to the Poipri Box 24, Seaforth P.. 0. 8.1'2 A. M. CAMPBE1 ; FOR SALE. aa LOTS in one block in. -Coleman & Genial ', Survey, and cornering 9n Victoria _SI Apply to l 961 El 'OKI -30N & "a BUILDING LOTS IN SE ArOB,TIi F011. DR. COLEMAN, hiving aaia out the gra -recently tic-civic:des a Driving Park into 1 hag Lots, is prepared to dispose -of lots on at able terms to any who may -desire there.. 24 desiring to purchase ab-ould mike immedia plication. TARN TOR SALE. -TnE Subscriber offers for sale the west h -1-- Lot 2:1, Com 9, Ibillett, containing 50 act of which are cleated and in a good. state of co tion. There is a new Iranle house and Iota chard on the farm; also 10 sores of fall The above place is situated 51 miles from ton two miles from Londesboro, and on and's. half from grist and sawmill ; terms Apply to JOHN MURDOC 37944 Landed) FOR SALE. House and Lot, th iorge table, we ▪ pump, in the villavef Roxboaaugh, two utilesfrom Seaforth. Apply to BENI& EDEN, Marva:they, ESTRAY HEIFER. ciAllE into Lot No 2, Con,. 12, Holiest. - about the let of December, s. pxo-year-c and 'white ILEIFER. The owner is requea prove property, pay charae.es and tate her sir 3704 -EDWARD STANL THE BLACK PRINCE THE celebrated Berkshire boar, Blaa W111 be kept at the premises attic under Egmondaille for the service of EOWS dnria Present seasort. Terms, $1, payable -at thef i servic, with the privilege of aaturning, ceseiny. 366-8 DAVID: Dr.'s( THOROUGHBRED BERKSHIRE BO. THE Fiest Prize Thoroughbred 13erkshirt 3- the ptoperty of Mr. Wan. Blair, Jr., of S will this season be kept for the nnproveu Stock, on Lot 2, Con. 1, Stanley, London This is one of the best and rifest bred Be' Pigs in this sectionof the country. TERI per Sasvi payrble at the time of servioe, av, privilege of returning if necessary. 362 -WM. BLAIR, Jr., Rropri DOG LOST. c T .0ST, on-- -the2def January, a olack sIlO with a white breastand the point of tai He answers to the untie of BOver," and seen near Legit's Hotel, on the MeKillop Eoad. Anyperson harboring the said de this date will be prosecuted as the law and any inforMation that will lead to his r will be suitably aewarded. 37111 -.RUIN KERR, Con, 7, Ma IriORSE fOIR SALE. FOR sale or will be exchanged for I sound living horse, it young mare art For partic-nlans apply ..to Mr. James Rt. ESTRAY STEER, I_ANIE on the premises of the mulersigi 18, Con, -8, Morris, about theist of De 1S74, a yearling steer, an. whit -e; The <rival quested to pay expenses and take the' away. JOHN JACES 37144 WaltOn — 'BULL -CALF FOR SALI aqi1OR Sale, a thorough bred Durhiutt B ont year old, of alai:k red color. glee is fust elASS, And can be •examined 1 (Rog purchasers, Apply to -G. 31. CLIE 964 Huron Read, Tnel CEDAR POSTS FOR. SALE. ANY quantity of Cedar Posts may be h squaxe timber—oil Lot 6, Con. ,•A 11 int application to i D. MetaItEk '3734 Hari ;r02, tE. - Tan undersigutd has a combined. 1,W Mower; manufactmad by Messrs. Tr A: WILLIAMS, 01 Mitchell, which he n for sale. It has been only two years ii will be sold to snit purchasers. Apply MeKENZIE, Lot.42, Con. 14, Hibbort. 3, a womenFNwoolta 1:_E_TWEEN Co;(' lov'ss°TavUernuDnud. Eamo SUNDAY, Ja.pn' The owner can e the same at my re Zurich, by pa3ink for this edvartisem0 3-" . 'a , 372 I REV. A. TOrii • EiTRAY PIGS. ix-:y.111::t:p:nsone;,::: Ifni -lett, two smell. P 41VDeT call have the same by provim.:,, pr Vetnt Into tue premises of the ta --;---. .--- NOTIGE. -----1 4 DANIEL Ilet; ,:11,2L-4 parties 41ndebted either by --1- account to -the late Win. McKay, h late of the Tillage of Brussels, axe t.* eall and settle tile -same at onte, at ma• Mill-70.1.Leet, Brualsels. i Mra. E.- - . ' • • I SITUATION WANTED. 1W,ovtioNfitTene.D, at a youog Mau, a- situll tau be procured. Apply to Boa 201, " sistant book-keeper. First-elass. ;--