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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1875-02-19, Page 8tender sentiment than they are likelysto X1100001. :4 do for all the rest of the year put to- gether. Valentines .of all kinds, some - boiling overwithconcentrated emotion, DISTRICT MATTEP.S. t others expressive of a milder stage of lunacy, and others again almost diaboli- e eat in their ugliness, have fouled their •COMMERMAL HOTEL, r SEAFORTE.-- • way to :their respective destinations, ing to btheir character, to the hearts of the recipients. The fashion, however, seems to be falling off to some. extent, beingConfined chiefly -to juveniles, and we should not be surprised to see our young people grow out of it altogether before many years elapse. This house is the best in. Seadolth for commereiel earryin a blissfulness or disgust,.accord- tattlers and farmers, as its accommodation is t first-class, while its prices are a • low as the &cap - est hotels. The roonis are la ee, well furnished end perfectly clean, while the best attention is given to all who patronize the house. There is lerge stabling in conneetion, and attentlee host- ers..-21.1..eNANDE11,DA.VIDSON,Piopriertor. MESSES. BEATTY & Co., Oarnaichael's Block, have on head a lerge and well assorted stock of Staple and Fattey Dry Goods, which they perpose selling- for the next two weeks at Greatly Reduced Prices, to enable them to make room for their Spring purehases. They also hold a large and varied Stock of Fresh Teas, Canadian and Im- ported Wines and Liquors, which -they offer at very low figures, AU Liquors guaranteed free from drugs of all leinds. Forty`Thousand Cigarte of v'a, riot's brands just arrived, • MOV.—Money to lend at the lowest rates, and mortgue,,es bought by W. R. Squier, Barrister, Goclerieh, and by Squier & Meedonald Banisters, Brussels. DYE &UPI'S. —Finest Madder, Indigo, Magenta, Logwood, Cochineal ana all other Dye Stuffe, prodneing Rieh arel Bright colors, at R. Lverseeeee's Corner Drug Store, Seaforth. • (TENTS' Wool, Shirtirgs, fine value and la e assortnienteat the Farmers' Store. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Violins, Con- dertinas, Accordeons, Freneh and German Writing Desks, Woele-Boxes, jewel Gases, Dreseing Cases, Fancy Goods. of all sorts, Toys, &c., for Christmas and New Year's presents, at R. Luersomees, Sea - forth. KNITTING MACHINES. ----Mr. Wm. N. Watson has been appointed Agent for Franz end Pope's celebeeteci knitting re:edit-no. TVILSON & YOUNG don't sell water and dye staffs with their liquors. All liquors pure. TEAS, SUGARS and Frpits, fresh at the Farmers' Store: BIBLES, BIBLES.—A large assortment of Bibles, Pocket, FamilY- and Pew. Also, Tote- ments, Prayer Books Chttreh Seevices &e., in various styles of binding, suitable for Christmas • and New Year's gifts, at IL LualsDEN's. CaNADIAN COTTONS, all brands, at re- duced price. Gnat, ToTING_S; SrAnmNo. FOR THE best Brandies, Port and Sherry Wines, foreign and Canadian, Ales and Porters in wood. and bottle, Wilson & 'Yonng saU stand at the top of elle list. They have Carling's ale in quarter -meriels, half Jeerrels, inirrele and betties, all in spieridid-order, WILSON & You -NG have just received a large lot of choice fruit for Christmas and New rear's, comprising Layers, Vale:tibias, Sultanas, and loose Muecatel Raisins, Currants, &a. all new season fruit of the finest quelity. .A lot of prime cheese on hand.• CONDITION -POWDERS. 7-- Keeit- your Horses in health and good order by using Luma- den's Condition Powders, the best in the market. Prepared only by IlealiteesDEN, Druggist,Sedforth. REMO VED. —Win. Allen has rern ov ed across the Street to the Shop lately occupied by Strong Feirley, and intends keepingettll lines of Groceries, Beim. Dina Brovisionc. Goods de- livered promptdy. THERE IIAS beema tremendous rush at Wilson & Young's the lare se twe weeks _fo eroake/T and china ward. Perties seill wanting t€e. buy will find it to their advantake to call early bele fora the splendid bargains they are giving are all gone; Th.e-y have jest opened. out e few crates of yellow and Buckle,gham ware, the best article made to stand fire. AID LLAW'S Cash G-rocery is the place to got sated in Tea,, Sugars, Coffees, Biscuits, Cheese, Syrups, &c. Pare Wines for Medicinal parpOses, Buckwheat Flour, &c. GOLD IN NEW YORK. =Oar townsmen, elesers. E. Hickson. and T. Delman, hew gene to New York foe the purpose of pluehasing goods for the Seaforth Market. Mr. Hickson intends pur- chase:1g Jewelry and Fancy Goods, and Mr. Dun- e:in will purchase a stock of Cottons. On account of the high price of Gold at the present time these gentlemen intend retain most advantageous parthasee. .A:Nremat, Drersta.—The annual din- ner of the North Riding of HaroneAgri- .. eultutal Society will be held at the Rat- . „ tenbary House, • Clinton,. on Tuesday evening 23rd inst. . • REMOVAL. —Mrs. Whitney having leased the premises recently occupied by Messrs. Logan & Jamieson, has removed her tinsmith shop to that store, where she will have largely increased facilities for her business. • • PROPERTY OftANGES.—Mr. D. MC - Gregor, of Harpurhey, has purchased the store and lot at preset ocoupied by Mr. Garniss, nearly opposite the Mansion Hotel, for ti950. Mr. McGregor intends opening in these premises a book bindery aud staionery store. • A L.:toe-ants telt SEA FORTH. —Mr. ' George Forsythe late Market Clerk, in- tends starting in Seafortle shortly, a first- class Laundry. This is an institution which is much needed here, and which if well conducted, as we know it will be under Mr. Forsythe's management, will be largely patronized. Jocansettastle.—The Berlin Telegraph comes to us this week in a well ap- pointed new- dress. The Telegraph, is one of the best of our exchanges, and we - greet tleiS evidence of its prosperity with pleasure. Both editorially and meehan- ically it is an exceedingly well conduct- ed journal, and As present. habiliments s have done mach to enhance its attract- iveness, We wish the Telegraph the success it deserve. PERSONAL—Me. and Mrs. William Hespeler arrie-ed. in Winnipeg, Manitoba; all safe, after a not 'unpleasant journe.7. Their arrival was announced to their friends heie by telegram, on Thursday of last week. - —Mr. E. Hickeon and Mr. Thomas Duncan left on Monday last. on a visit to Virginia. They went by way of New York, and expect to be absent about two moRths. They -intend returning by -.Nloiltreal We wish them a pleasant trip, and hope that ere this they are en- joying -weather Somewhat inore pleasant than they left here. • - - • NEW STORE. —.Mr. M. IL :Counter, jeweler, has moved into the new store lately erected. by him on Main Street. The new edifice is white brick, two stories high, and witha handsome front. The lower storey is occupied by Mr. Counter as a jewelry store, while the upper flat will be used. as a Masonic lodge. • The store is a large and elegant room, ancl presents a very, neat appear- ance. The ceiling and cornices are orna- mented with handsome designs.in plaster Paris, adding much to its attractiveness. The central part of the store is occupied with handsome show cases ranged in the form of a hollow square: The eouth side of the room is to be lined with show cases reaching almost as high as the cornices of the ceiling, and of a very elegant pat- tern, in. which the more bulky part of the stock will be displayed. A good sized, roomt at the rear of the store will be used as a workshop. The upper flat:in- tended for the use of the Masonic frater- nity, is entered by a hallway and stairs from the street. The lodge proper is a fine large room, and When finished will present a very tasty appearance. Seve- ral anterooms adjoin the lodger om, which, will be used for MasonicspUrpeses. cellent means of ventilation are provided for the whole building. Altogether, the structure is not only a credit to the en- terprise of Mr. Counter, but to the town ancl though he has expended some $5,000 n its erection, we hope that, as bread tzet upon the waters, it Will return to him gain through the increased popularity of a his elegant establishintait. • Saw Bousn.—The storm of last week was the occasion of a state of things which it is said hasnot been seen for more than twenty years in this part of the country, and we see by our exchanges that we have not been the only sufferers by the interruption of traffic through the accumulation of snow on the highways. Reports come from. all parts of the coun- try annoimenig the presence of an unpre- cedentedly large quantity of suety's the drifts in eome Ogees reaching a depth of 25 feet, and smaller ones of S or JO feet being so common as to be considered mere trifles. The various railroads have also hacl a hard time of it, the Toronto and _Nipissing Narrow,Guage- being' clos- ed indefinitely, the Toronto; Grey and Bruce faring but little better, and the various other roads, with the exception, perhaps, of the Great Western, being kept open only by the most strenuous exertions. "Snow blocks" have occur- red at various points along the lines, very often necessitating delays of one or two days at a time, The Buffalo and Lake Huron Branch of the Grand Trunk was blocked for four days, no traius hav- ing passed through from Wednesday till Monday. Only one mail, was received from east or west during that time, that being carried through by team from. Stratford to Ooderich, and bringing back the s estern -mail. As a consequence, a very rge amount of mail matter accum- ulated in the post office department, and when the eastern and western trains crossed here on Monday, 22 large mail bags. well filled, were sent to the post office ib for. distrution. The arrival ofthe l was greetedSri 1 MUC satis- faction, and before it had been distribut- ed a crowd of some two or three hundred people had congregated around the post office, eagerly awaiting the opening of the wicket. The roads in the country are still -very bads and it will be soi4 time before they are sufficiently beaten lown to ensure comfortable traveling. Altogether, with the unusual amount of now and. the persistent and extreme cold, the present may be safely put down as one of the ha,rdest winters Canada has seen for many, years. SUNDAY &soot Soerar..—A social and musical entertainment, under the aus- pices of thc Canada Presbyterian Church Sabbath School, will be held in the base- ment of the chnreh, on Monday evening next. The musical part of the entertain- ment will be provided. by Mr. Robertson, of Hamilton, and. ocalists of the congre- gation. The proceeds are to be devoted. iLl aid of the Sunday school, The enter- tainment will be a good one, and should be largely attended. . Tow ie CO C.NCIL. --The Council met on Tuesday evening. A by-law to repeal by-lawe Nos. 36'D and 63, and to fix the amount of tavern and shop licences was passed_ The hotel licence was fixed at $55, and shop license at $85. A by-law was passed requiring applicants for liquor licenses to give security to the extent of '$1-00 each, and two sureties of $25 each. An account from Dr. Vercoe for holding an inquest on the " Stephen's fire." was ordered to be paid. Adjourned. MIssioNARY S ERVICES. —The annual missionary services in the Methodist Church, Seaforth, were concluctecP on : Sunday last by Rev. Mr. Lavell, NY13.0 preached two excellent sermons. On ' Monday evening the Anniversary meet- j lag was held; Which preyed lughly suc- cessful, both in peint of attendance and the degree of interest felt m the proceed- ; ings. Interesting and appropriate ad: dresses were delivered by several rever- end gentlemen, and some excellent mu- sic was furnished by the choir. .A. col- lection in aid of the missions was taken up and liberally responded to. THE KrerEer ROAD. —Some few weeks ago, Mr. Hugh Love, in a' communica- tion -to TILE ExBostron, directed atten- tion to the Kippen Road, and its ina- portance • to Seaforth. This 'road, as most of our readers are aware, branches from the London Road at Kippen, and leads direetly to Seaforth, through Eg- _ mondville. The distance between Sea - forth and Kippen, by this road, is some two miles and a half less than by Bruce - field and the Mill Road, arid most of the travel from the townships of Hay, the west of Usborne, and the South of Stan- ' ley to Seafortli, would be over this road at all seasons if it were) kept rn el pass- able conditiou. The road belongs to the towuship of Tnekersmith, and is all graveled with the exception of about a mile and. a quarter on the end next to Kippen. This mile mid a quarter still remains ungravelecl, and in the spring and fall is in such a condition that load- ed. teams ca.nnot pass over it. The traf- fic, therefore, at these seasons, goes by Brucefield. When at Bnicefield, parties are as near Clinton as Seaforth, and may go there instead of coming here, who, had. they -been able to take the short road, would have coMe direct to Sea - forth. Mr. Love contends, and we do not know but correctly-, that through this cause Seaforth loses a sufficient amount of business to justify our au- , thorities in assisting to gravel the por- tion of the Kippen road' at present un- I graveled. Tuckersmith refuses to gravel • this whore as it is used more for the ' benefit of other townships than for its benefit. We believe, however, that eacli of the municipalities interested would be willing to bear an equal pro- pertion of the cost of the Work, if steps were taken to bring about, an arrange- ment of this kind. While we do not ; think that the proposed. improvement I would be of sufficient -advantage to Sea. forth to justify a.very large expenditure Var...asTuses.---During the early part of the week, the votaries of Cupid reck- lessly spent their money in proeuring these emblematical missives for the ob- jects of their young affections, and the post office officials- have handled more oilaher part, yet we do think that it weuld pay her to contribute a fair pro portion with the other inunicipalitiee in terested. We would suggest that the -Council open communication with -those other nuthicipalitieS, and endeavor to make with them an equitable arrange- ment to have thetroad completed. Sea - forth is at least sufficiently interested in the matter to justify_this, Wgham. DEeeTRUCTIVE FXRE.—About 3:30 on Monday afternoon a • fire broke out in lower Wingham, completely consaming Peter .Fisher's extensive flour dwelling house and woolen factory. The flames made such headway that it was imprassible -to .save anything except a few articles in the lower stories. A large qua.ntity of flour and about 3,000 bushels of wheat were consumed besides the ma- chinery. The loss in the woolen factory was light, as the stock was mostly clear- ed out. Mr. T. J. Jackson's store and. dwelling were saved by the most heroic exertions, damages mostly through re- moval. Mrs. Bruce and. Fanny Taylor, who were working at the looms in. the third story, were severely injured by leaping from the window. Miss Ander- - son, also at work in this story, was res- ' cued while hanging fit= the Andow sill. The fire 'originated from -the woolen fattory, and is supposed to have set fire to -the wool which burned like • powder Attehibald Fisher's saw mill ran a narrow ,risk, as • the heat was intense. Mr. Fishees loss is. about $30,000; insured for $5,000. - No insurance on the factory or the dwellings. Brussels. [0. R. °mist:, Beasse4, Agent for the Ex eosrron Newspaper and jo6Prineing SNOW BLOCK.—We have .had no trains on the Southern Extension- during the last, two weeks,. Ctqaa FREIGHTS:—.gr. Moodie, the Freight Superintendent of the Western, Division of the Grand -Trunk (Railway, was in Brussels on Wednesday last, of- fering a tariff of freight tomerchants in Brussels from Toronto, Hamilton and London; at 10c per hundred to 'Seaforth. . BRUSSELS CHEESE FACTORY. —The an- nual meeting of the patrons of Brussels cheese factory was held in Parker's Hall, on Friday, Feb. 12. Owing to the im- passable state of the roads, it was not largely attiaded, and the manufasturer was tztalile 'to be presehtfrom the same cause. The Committee's eeport for the -past year was received, from which the following information was obtained: The amount of milk received was 466,658 pounds ; cheese manu- factured, 46,254 pounds '• -milk received .for first half of season, 283,012 pounds; received for last half of season,. 183,646 pounds e cheese manufactured first half of season, 27,107 pounds ;. manufactured last half of season; 19,147 nounds ; -avere age of milk to -pound of cheese for first half, 10.41; •average for last half, 9.60; average price receive& by patrons for cheese, 8.07e. Mr. Hugh - McCartney intends to carry on the factory next sea- son, and judging. from the efficient Man- ner in which he .conclucted it during last season, we have no cloubt he will be largely patronized nextseason. r Tin s ARKEr SITE. —A special meet- ing of the Council was heldon Wednesday evening of last week, for the pu rpose of dis- cussing the market site. All the mem- bers of Council were present. After a good deal of discussion regarding- the -different sites., it wa,s moved by William Graham, seconded by P. Thornsiini that the motion of Oct. 20, 1874, in relation to a market site, be rescinded; that the Council have the privilege of nominating certain.number of sites, and an infor- mal vote by ballot be taken by those persons whose names appear on the Voters' list, the result of -said ballot tobe binding on the Council. It was -moved. in arnenchnentby 13. Gerry, seconded by Thoteas Lezidbeater, that as the mem- bers of thia Council are of opinion (and we believe also a large majority of the ratepayers) that the parcel of ground known as the old market square is not the most suitable site on which to erect a market building, a motion passed in open Council on the 26th'of October last with respect to a construction of said build- ing, be and is hereby rescinded, and that a yote of the ratepayers who were. en- titled to vote attne last municipal eke - tion be taken by ballot on the 23d, day. of February next, on the two sites known as Laird's and Martin's, and that the Council adopt the site that shall re- ceive the majority Of such votes. There voted for the motion Wm. Graham and P. Thomson; for the amendment, B. Gerry, T. Leadbeater -and the Reeve. The amendment was therefore carried. The Coancil then adjourned. • Tuckersmith. 117-1,:ST END CHEESE: -FACTORY. —On ac count of the stormy weather the meeting of patrons of this factory called -for the 8th February, lar been pcistponecl till Satur- day, 27th inst., at- 2 c'clock P. M: COUNCIL, MEE,TING. —The Council inet pursuant to adjournment. All the mem- bers present: WM. McConnell offered his securities as Treasurer, which- were acceptal--Carried. Moved by William Sproat, seconded by J. McDonald, that John Hannah, jun., be appointed Asses sor for 1875, at a &Liars, of eighty dollars that John Young be appointed Collector, at a salary of: iiioty dollars—Carried. .Moved by James Lang, seconded by Wm. Sproat, that Adam Gray, John H. Broadfoot, ancl A. Dewar, Inspecter of the Town of Seaforth, be appointed valu- ators of School property in this Town- ship, in accordance with the provisions of the School Act of tine Province—Car- ried. Moved. by Win. Sproat, seconded by James McDonald, that Mr. Lang :be instructed to procure 5i000 feet of cedar lumber for the use of this Township, to be delivered- at the foliowing places, viz.: 2,000 feet at D. Walker's ; 2,000 feet at Wens Sproat's, aeid 1,000 feet at Thomas Robeitson's—Carried. Accounts amount- ing to e,122.27 were metered to be paid. Moved 'by James • Lang, seconded - by Wm. Sproat that theif011owing'sums be paid in charity: Mrs ,Twist, Mrs. C. Smith; Mrs. McNamara, Mrs. McCuish, $5 -each, Mrs. &Whom, $3 --Carried. The Council then adjourned, to meet again at Mrs. Robertsons, Egmonclville, on the 26t1i of February at 10 o'clock, A. M. W. MCCONeTELL, Township Clerk. Sennoe Boann.—At ,the meeting of the Board of School !Trustees, on the 13th inst., John Do itg • was appointed Chairman, and Wm. McConnell, Secre- tary. The Trustees to retire as as fol- lows : Messrs. Sproat and Doig, the first year, McConnell and. Mahaffey-- the sec- ond year, Walker the third year. The Secretary was instruated to proaure. the Welts necessary for keepizsg%htsciennie and recordin '-`the fainutes of the Board; also a corporate teal, and to have the agreement completed between the ,Trus- tees of- Section 7 and Miss Oliver; at a Salary of -$266 per annum, It was also d.ecidecl that the lines formerly bounclina sections be continued as the boundart of school divisions, except in special cases which may be dealt with by the Board, and that each trustee be authorized to act in their several divisions for the pur- pose of procuring wood or any other ar- ticles which may be required for imme- diate use of the schools. The Board then adjourned, to meet again at Brucelield, on the first Saturday of May. Wm. ItleCa-Neta, Secretary. , McKillop. ; FARM &HAL —Mr. Duncan McMillan has sold his farm, Lot 27, Con. 14, to Mr. Rich dril. Pollard for the stun of $3,000. The farm contains 75 acres, about 40 acres cleared. The buildings are only moderate. PERSONAL.—Mr. John Elliott and Mr. Walter Cowan left Seaforth this (Friday) morning for their new homes in Illinois. They took with them a nu znber of horses, cattle and farm implements. They in- tend returuing in about two weeks for their families. . . , . THRESHING EXTRAORDINARY. 71- Mr. William Grieve, of McKillop, has done some tall work in. the threshingline during the past season. Between the 6th of August and the 9th of February . he . threshed 1647 ; days with 'One machine, besides having em- ployed a hired. Machine in addition to his otseefor 18 days. The amount of grain threshed will average 600 bushele per day: , FIRE. ---On Wrednesclay, 10th instant. a. fire broke out in the dwelling of, Mr. John B. Capitain, Lot 11, Con. 1; Mc- Killop, by whtch that . portion Of the building occupied by Mr. Capitain was completely destrOyed. The front of the building, occupied as a store by Mr. Tilley, was saved. The five originated near the chimney, and was discovered by Mr. Tilley, who was, instrumental in saving much of the furniture that was rescued. Several of the neighbors also worked manfully in helping to save the household -goods. The chief part, how. ever was slestioyed,- entailing a loss on Mr: Capitain of $450. . The dwelling was inured for $200. ColltiftIL MEETING. —The Council met at Davis's Hotel, on Feb. 6th. Members all present. Moved by Mr. Kerr, sec- onded by Mr. Bell, that Geo. Payne be employed to shovel and. make the road passab e for teams where the snow drifts E?, occur, Ir. James Kerr to give instruc- tions w en and where required—Carried. Moved by Mr. Bell, seconded by John Malon that tti Clerk be instructed to draft a 'by-law for defiaing the conditions and regulating the taverns in the town- ship, aucl for limiting the number to four, the license to be paid for each tavern being $45—Carried. Moved by Mr. Hays, seconded by Mr. Bell, that Robt. Hannah, Charles Davis, Matthew Chambers, and Mr. Leslie, be authorized to receive licenses provided they hiave the necessary accommodation -e -Carried. Moved by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Malone, that the salary of the AsSessor be $85; and that in the performande of - his duty he shall dispense with the} old roll—Carried. The next meeting of Council will be held at Robert Hannah's, en the first Saturday in March. 1 JOHN 0"Suatevats, Clerk. - Howick. SURPRISE AND PRESENTATION.—One of 'those very happy and pleasant meetings, • which Occur only a few times in one's lifetime, took place at the house of 1Mr. Thema§ Walker, Lot No. 11, Con. 5, ellowick, on Monday evening, the Sth inst., ni the shape of a surprise party, consisting of seism of the members and adhereiits of the Presbyterian Church. of Fordwich. After a bounteous supper of everything delicious and good, provided by the ever generous ladies of the party, order was obtained, and Mr. Cow4, of Fordwich, called to the chair, who, in a few appropriate remarks, in behalf of the congregation—who he said consider- ed thentselves under great obligations to Mr. Walker for the interest he had al- ways taken in everything connected With the church, and for the able manner in which he had led the psalmody—present.. ed him ,with two beautiful buffalo, robes ,and a whip, which he hoped* he -would accept as a slight token of their appre- ciation of his past services, and. hOped that himself and 'family would long be spai ed to enjoy the same. Mr. Walker, ' who wae taken completely by surprise, on accepting the gifts Was much affected; but in a heat little speech thanked his friends over • and over again,- for their beautiful present, and urged upon of- ficers and members of the Fordwich 'con- gregation a more united. effort for the furtherance of .the cause in that part of the vineyard. Dr, Hutchison, T. Wil- son aud others were called upon, and made a few remarks. After the presen- tation, the Party proceeded to enjoy themselves, which they did in a Most successful mannet, until a late, r eath- er tan early hour, when they de rted for their homes, all satisfied that ey ;had spent a very happy evening.— i.! • Hullett. FARM SOLD.—Mr. A. W. Sloan; has sold his farm, Lot 4, COD. 5, Mullett; near Kinburn, for $7,500. This farin contains 125 acres, 100 acres cleared and in good condition. The buildings lare first -cites. This is one of the best farms in Mullett, and the price realized- is Tea- , s out cloeBelt ESPONDENT sends us the follovel ing : With regard to the big chopping, done in Hullett some time ago, zenotice of which appeared in the Ex.rosrron at the Jinja permitme to say that the trees were chopped down and trimmed. the day before, the wood chopped the next day and split and piled the day after. The parties were so exhaustecl by their great feat that they have not been sen in the vicinity of the chopping 'since. They have kept very quiet in one of the . little villages of Mullett, where they h've received many challenges, backed- by large sums of money, to perform what in their boasting they have stated to have done. The challenges were becoming so numereus and troublesome that they have since left for some other quiet nook,- fora which no doubt they will emerge in the spring when the chopping season is ov r. Kippen. LacTunE.—Rev. Thos. Goldsmit leeture on "Self -Government,' in t Presbyterian Church, Kippen, on Tu day evening, was attended by about people, and proved.a success in every spect. The lecturer handled hi j in a Nrery able and intere ti . s ng mann 's s- 0 e - et r. and his remarks were receiveciv with the utmost satisfaction by the, audience. Some excellent musicwas furnished by the choir of the Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, Miss McDonald performing the duties of organist with her usual ekili and effect. Mr. James Cline, of Seaforth, was called on for a solo, and gave "Pass -Under the Rod" in excellent style, eliciting much applause. On the whole, the entertainment formed an epoch in the annals of Kippen, and at its close all expressed thomselves delighted. Crgmarty. ROADS BLOCKED. —The roads in this vicinity are fairly blooked with snow, seriously impeding travelling. This is owing to . the fearful storm which has been -raging for the last ten days. The oldest inhabitants have not seen itsequal. SontaB.—The soiree which was an- normeed for the 12th has been postponed until the 23d. insta,nt, partly because of the inclemency of the weather, and part- -el M 0 2 0 ly because the young ladies refuses] point blank to come out until better weather could be sighted somewhere. No INIsies.—Owing to the impassabil- ity of the roads, the mail has not arrived for the last two days.— Com. Exeter. BROKE HIS LEG.—AS David Brown, hostler at the "Mansion House," was attending to his duties behind the bar of the hotel on Tuesday morning last, he fell down the steps leading to the cellar beneath; breaking his leg completely off below the knee. Drs. Ilyndman and Mines were immediately called in, and ' set it." • A NARROIV ESC'APE.,The residence of Dr. Browning was nearly set on fire by a flaw in the hot air furnace last -week. It was discovered in time to be put out be- fore any great damage was done. Wroxeter COUNCIL MEETrem.--The Oouncil met on the 16th inst. A by-law amending by-law No. 2 was passed, as also a by- law relating to the commutation of stat- ute labor, R. Paulin was appointee' fire warden at a salary of $10. A committee was appointed to wait upon Mr. Sander- son relative to theremoval of his ashery. Adjourned. till 23rd. West HuronciAg;icultural So - et An Agricultural Society has been form- ed for: the West Riding of Huron, with the following officers and directors : Wm. Young, ColborneePresident ; C. Girvin, Wrest Wawanosh, first Vice -President; W. J. Haydon, Ashfield, second Vice - President ; John Varcoe, Colborne, Sec- retary ; R. 13. Seat, Colborne, Treasur- er. Directors—Thos. Anderson, Ash- field.; John Washington, W., Wawanoshe Thomas Taylor and James Patton, East Wawanosh ; Geo. Cox, Goderich town- ship; E. Bingham, Goderich Town ; Nicholas Robson, Clinton • 11. Snell, Mullett; Peter Fisher, Winghans. and Turnberry. Auditors—Peter Adamson, Goderich, and R. Clendenning. Dun- gannon. . • A Queer Mistake. To tlu; Editor of the Iiitron Expositor. DEAR SIR,—I tOOle up the EXPOSITOR TO this evening to read- over the proceedings of our township Council, and read as fol- lows: "Moved by Mr. Anderson, sec- onded by Dr. Woods, that this Council do now adjourn, to meet at H. Mc- Cann's, Bayfield, on the 28th inst., at 2 o'clock P. M.—Carried." The thought occured to me that the Council meeting re chouiriethhintnnk e?, for ac o. n - Opposite side of the Street, ivsenrTetnliceer. soonWhafteat dre y STANLEY, Feb. 17, 1875. [We agree with our correspondent that the hour appointed for the Council meet- ing would be rather soon after church time to permit of a full attendance of Councilors, that is, taking it for granted that the members of the Stanley Council are all good church -going men. As we are unable to find the original copy of the Council proceedings, we are unable to say whether the error, as error it un- doubtedly is, was made by the Clerk or by -us. We are ioclined to the opinion, however, that we are the guilty parties, as we -do not think thab the respected Clerk of Stanley, or even the Council, would arrange for a Council Meeting on Sunday. Mistakes will- sometimes hap- pen even in the best regulated Ex.-posn'on.] THEM IF YOU M. ROBERTSON CD 0 FEB. 19, 187Z. Price from S13 to $18. JTrivip rrA :OHrzyff Ai REIVIOVED. M. R. COUATTER HAS REMOVED HIS NEW STORE ON THE HAYING had a Florence Sewing Ma- chine in use abont two years, can rec- ommend it as a first-rate machine; has never been out of repair, and is suitable for all kinds of work. R.I P.,RoaEns. SEArontn, July 20,1874. HAVING had the Florence Sewing Ma- chine in use for nearly five years, and thoroughly tested it, I can with confi- dence recommend it to all who would wish a first-class machine. Mrs. ROBERT COLE'ASA.N. SLIE(ounic, July 27, 1874. TDCKERSMITH WEST END CHEESE FAC- TORY. nN account of the stormy weather the meeting of Patrons called by me for the 8th February is postponed till SATURDAY, the 27th February, at, 1 o'clock P. M at the School House. 876-1 F. FOWLER, Sr. PODNDKEEPER'S SALE. -WILL be sold at Mrs. Robertson* Egmond- ville, on FRIDAY, Feb. 26, at 1 o'clock PAIL, a COW in calf, impounded by Wm. McConnell about the middle of November, and for which no owner can be found. Terms, Cash. 376-2* WM. MeCONNELL. AUCTION SALE. Air& JAMES STRETTON -will sell by Public -4N-1- Auction on Lot 21, Con. 5, Morris, on TRIMS- lAY, Feb. 25, at 12 o'clock noon, the Farm Stock and Lnplements belonging to J. Sinclair. Terms —All sums of 85 and Under cash, over that =cunt 12 months' credit will be given oti furnishing ap- proved joint notes. J. SINCLAIR, Proprietor. J. STRETTON, Auctioneer. , 375-1 HAY TOWNSHIP FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. N OTICE is hereby given to the Farmers of Hay and neighboring townships, that the Hay Township Fanners' Mutual Fire Insurance 0o. is now thoroughly organized, and is intended to be the best andcheapest in the Province, and is managed on the most ecoutimical principle. To save the enormous expenses of Agents' fees, the Directors have decided that if any farmer wishes to become's. member he can apply to H. V. DIR- STEIN, Zurich, (by Post Card or otherwise, giving the Lot, Concession and Township) whoas au- thorized to callat once and take risks,if apprord. It maybe stated that Insurances have already been appliedor to the extent of $140,000, and that applies ns are coming in. fast. e 3_ B. GEIGER, President. H. T. D IDT, Manager. • Zurich, F 17,1875. 876-4 Wher e he wiJibelitdto Greet all his Old altStalnerS. A REAL OLD-FASHIONED HARD UP SALE AT DENT'S. Must Sell in Order to Raise the Wind, This is Genuine, and the DE?C4-00S ABE BOUND TO- GO. Die, GRAND SLAUGHTER BEf3LAN ON 410NDAY,lst FEBRUARY, TO last until Stocktaking.. It is useless to quote -1- prices, as the Goods must be sold at any price. Come and help t� carry them away. Don't pro- eyastinate, but improve the moments as they fly. , P. S.—For the benefit of all whose accounts are overdue, Mr. Dent -would mildly insinuate that it would be good policy to toe the niark promptly, as delays.are dangerous. MR. CRESSWELL'S FINE ART LOTTEnT FOR 1875. THE object of this lottery is to place a number of the above named Artist's 'Works in his oven county, and to make the undertaking as at- tractive as possible. ..THE PRIZE -S WILL BE ON THE RIOST LIICERAL SCA.LE. ATOTICE of the time of drawing 'will be given in -1-.1 Thz EXPOSIToll. TICKETS, $1 EACH, TO BE HAD OF Mr. JOSEPH BRINE Seaforth. Prizes can be seen at Kr. 0. 0. Willson's. 874-1 Fix:arru, itE.A.-it. 1 AVOLOixE No. 377. ) 0.fr5t1te FAIIM POR SALE r NHA:r convepiently situated. lea Con. 10, Godench, Township, which. 70 are elearee, remainder e bush, is offered or sale, There is bons?, with stone cellar uu ler thi] barn eheds, neeer failing ev bearing orchard a 130 trer.ts entt farm is a first-class one for wheat, is in good order, Terme and ethe on application to the pinprietor .1377-2 CLIA.111 AZ Meyer, b-SeAauLtEitut siaat Buren Road, all,oining the Li Meyer, enatainieg 101 litres, 8e oft ea and in state of good collie -al :Inez is well timbered. There are der fall wheat. For further rti le, METER, or iDoEssoN mEyE VARDI FOR. AT TT AST half Lot 22, Con. 9, Hellett acres tlea reel ; bush herbed )o dwelling, bee bane ani st thles; ge chard., ,grarted fruit, ; ieitaated se Clinton, two Ada a quarter miles bore; mills and ecaools tonven easy. Any party wiehiug 100 eere that, as the other part of the See arlvertisenient in leet week' For particular -I Apply to -.TAMES BRArrnwArtzt 13115-4 -GRIST BULL FOR Si T OT No. 5 and 6, in the, townshie '1-4 acres,'.27 eleared, belance in g with a good Grist and Flowing Ina class hardness. Size of mill, 24%4 higb; frame deveiling bons." an I be two good grafted orchards. Laud lettered, Only•three miles erne' the Se. Merys and Stratford Grand S6,000; 83,000 down, and balance instalments, at 7 per cent. Ale! IREDALE, St :Marys, or to 875 A'..TONE! FARM FOR SAVE OT 18, 001). 6, Thillat; Too ,citttrert, remainder 'wooded 'r maple; frema dwelling; River 42;001 epriug en lot 21 miles freinl miles from Clinton. Terme tO For prieticulare !Apply to L. ME1.1 er BENSON & MEYER, See.tert tARTI1 ron. $ port Sale, Let 28, Con- "le tele) j"" 74 acres. 55 -of which are eleare of good teltivetion. There iA li ge and STABLE. The farm -is loe gravel eoad., is eonveniently eitue churelies nee poet sotiee, mid is . from Seaforth and 7 from Exat particulare apply to the propeietot WILLIAM 0 851 _ FARM FOR, SAL FOR SAL'E, Lot B. co.. LLoin ley, 3.111 .tr-ros. eleared and balance thilbcree with first-eleeeb, barn 60x40. frame stelile ilex402, bearing °raver& well watered ei miles of Seaforte end a like ton. Farm well eraderlrainee a cultivation. A pp ly on the erernie prietor at Beueetield 1'. 0, 1362 ANDRE FARM FOR SALE IN 9 VCR Sale, Cheap, Lot No, 80, e • of Brute, County of 13ruce. acres, 80 of whieh are eleared. Ue. ated within are 11111054 of the repi lege of Paisley. The uncleared timbered. There is also s Sprin- throueb the place. It is n. Ales For further pertienlaes apply to Box 24, Seaforth P. O. 852 BUILDING LOTS IN SELF CoL-EmAN, havirg lAlil ▪ receutle-oecapiedas a leriviee ing Lots, is prepeeed to aieeeset able, terms to any who may deriling to parehaee should mak plication. YARN ri-olt 4711}1E subscriber offers for sale -1-- Lot 22, Con. 1, Holletteconta of which are cleared and in a goo, time. There is a new erame chard on the farm; aleo 10 :se The above place is situated 51 ton two miles from Londesboi anifs half from. grist and saw eni Apply to JOIN. ' ;3721'4 FOR SALE A COMFORT,I.13LE imam cot .1- dining room, poem- . bie, wooderhed and coal hoese, G-te &e, Posseesien -given on the 1 T 'AS —Oneethird own;dbda Inquire of proprietor. 375 A FOR. •SAL te House mid Lot. with. liege pump, in the villege of It two ibelesirom Se,aforth. Appi_ EDEN, Herpurhey. HORSE FO F°' sale, sale, or will be excha sewed delving horse, a For partieulars.apMr elly to , 4 BULL- OF FO 'VCR Sale. 4 thur4gb bred I -I- one year old, 4f dark red g, eeis ArSt elaSS, 51a cau be ding purchasere. emly to 864 Hum 1 Volt SALE rpm; undersigned line a coin Mower, mattufaetured by ..‘1 & WILLIAMS, of Mitchell, wh for sole. It Iles been only tw will be sold to it purchasers. McKIeNZIE, Lot 22, Con. 14, 1 NOTICE T TAKE this opportunity of it of Brueetield and vicinity renege extended to me since e here as a Geneml Black:eat' strict attention to business, to tion of pest favors. 874-3 AN ANTE Y a good &ruler, to rent for. good FAR1-50 or 100 ae if otherwise satiefeetory. Oae South Perth preferred. Parti will please correspond with th has severed spOications on bar DANI 374-3 'Beal Esta IMPORTANT TO 'up. JOHN BULLARD, County of Huron, is tow sales on the most removable shortest notiee. Orders left 11, Con. 11, Mewill0p, or at t Seeiorth, will be promptly and stamps furnished free. PRECENTOR Von. Earasstavine Presbyter 141'50 per annum. Apply to 878-4 TEN DOLLARS • -LOST, on Wednesday, Feb. -1-4 Road about one mile fro Brown -Leather POCRRT BO tween $88 and $48, besid.to 11 8475.. 4 The finder will be paid I on returning the article to JOHN SIVALLO