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The Huron Expositor, 1876-10-13, Page 12••• 12 r•It -•• •.t • DISTRICT MATTERS. PARSNIPS. -Mr. Allan Hobson the flullett gardener, has partnips that threat.. en to go right down through. They measure more than a yard in'..ength. GOOD YrkenseeMr. David Elliott, of the township df Stephen, has raised this season 135 +nickels of Scott wheat off three acres of ground. Beat. that who can! OPENED OUT AGAIN. -Mr. G. Dent has again ,opened out since the fire and will be found in Mrs. Markey's old stand, where he has a choice stock of dry goods of all kinds. CORRECTION. -In Our last 1,veelt8 report of the Clinton show prize list, one or two mistakes occurred. For dairy cheese lst prise should have read Mr. J. McMichael, 2d Mrs. T. McMichael, and,for embroid- ery in cotton or muslin lst and 2d Mrs. T. McMichael. • THANT...SOWING SERVIOES,-,Tbe ser- vices at St. Thomas' church, Seaforth, on Sunday next, Oct. 15, will, by ap- pointment of the Bishop of Huron be thanksgiving services. The offertory will be in support of the Bishop ef Al- goma. To BE TRIED. -James Montgomery, the man under arrest, charged with poisoning seVeralcattle belonging to J. Hargan of McKillop, will be tried at Goderich on Thursday, 19th inst. Mr J. T. Garrow assists Crown Attorney Lewis in the prosecution. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. -The Seaforth Teachers' Institute will meet in the school house on Saturday, Oct 21st, at 1 o'clock, when Mr. Sellars takes up so- lutions of difficulties in arithmetic, Mr. McFaul, hydrostatics, and Mr. Lockhart difficulties in grammar. A NOVELTY. -We were shown this week by Mr. Kennedy something novel in the shape of a second growth of po- tatoes. The first crop from potatoes planted last epring ripened in July,- Some of these being covered 'with esrth pro- duced those we were shown. PL6UGHING MATCH. -A grand Provin- cial ploughing match, open to all the ploughmen in the Province, is to be held at the village of Wyoming in Lambton County, on Wednesday, the first day of Novehaber. Prizes range from five dol- lars to fifty, according to merit. RAILWAY AND INLAND REVENUE STA- TISTICS. -We have received from the Parliamentary Printing Department, a copy of returns of Railway Statistics of Canada, containing valuable detailed in- formation respecting capital, traffic and working expenditure of the different railways in the Dominion. Also inland Revenue statistics from July to Decem- ber, 1875. PERSONAL. - W. F. Luxton, Esq., M. P. P., of Winnipeg,- formerly con- nected witb. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, now editor of the Manitoba Free Press, the leading journal of that Province, has been on a tour through Canada. Hie old friends in Seaforth, though not having the pleasure of a call from him, hear with pleasure of, the honorable and influen- tial position he occupies in the North West Province, and heartily wish him continued prosperity in the land of his adoption. FOUR. PAGES EXTRA. -On account of so much of otir paper beingtaken up by reports of the different- fall shows -no less than eight appearing in this. issue - and business announcements, especially that of Messrs .Duncan & Duncan and Win. Hill, which speak for themselves, and will well repay perusal, we this week issue THE EXPOSITOR in twelve page form, being four pages more than usual, thus giving our advertisers ample accom- modation to place their business facilities prominently before the public, and not doing so at the expense of our readers, as we still give more than the usual amount of reading matter. Deem -On Friday last there was a great fall in - boots in one of our shoe stores on Main street, On the morning - in question a boot and shoe "drummer" was in the said shop having a conversa- tion with the proprietor about business. Overhead there was some scantling nail -- ed to the ceiling, on whieh about 200 pairs of long boots were hung, when sud- denly the board, to which the scantlings were nailed, being insecurely fastened, gave way, causing the boots to fall down, completely enveloping the "drummer," After some difficulty he was extricated from his uncomfortable position, none the worse of his mishap. The great won- der is that the consequences did not re- sult more seriously, for had they fallen on his head there might have been a fatal catastrophe to chronicle, instead of a "drummer's" adventure. -, THE S EA voirrn LITERARY 80er ET Y. - As the weather is now getting cold and the nights long we think that it is about time thatthie society was reorganized for the season. It will be remembered that last spring when the meetings broke up for the summer months, it was resolved to reorganize some time in October. We would, therefore recommend that a, meet- ing be held in the Mechanics' Institute rooms next Monday evening for that pur- pose. As Prof, Travener, the celebrated elocutionist, is now engaged teaching an elocution class under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute, the reading part of the Society will, no doubt, far excel the standard of ::ilast year. Concerning the debatings, we nre sure they will be as successful and; interesting as formerly. We hope to see a large attendance next Monday evening at the meeting. NEW FORESTERS' LODOE.-At a meet- ing held in Seaforth on Monday evening last a lodge of the Am. erican Independent Order of For- esters was formed, The Most High Chief Ranger of Canada was present, and instituted. the new Court, "Flower of the Forest." The Chief Ranger was as- sisted by the following brethren from London viz.; James Dean, Thos. For- tune, _Air. Otterson and J. H. Grant. The -following are the officers installed in Court "Flower of the Forest:" J. Bell, Chief Ranger; W. B. Shaw, Vice -Ran- ger; A. Calder, Secretary; P. Dolphin, Treasurer; M. Morrison, Assistant -Sec- retary; Zenas Beam, Chaplain; F. A. Meyer, Senior Woodward; Wm. Blair, Junior Woodward; A. Campbell, Senior Beadle; J. McBride, Jailor Bead* J. Fairly, C. W. Baily aad A. Beam, Trus- tees; John Campbell, M. D., M. Morris- on and John Fairly, Committee. I • TRIAL. -The young man Geo. Starr, sent up from Seaforth charged with lar- ceny, has elected to b:3 tried by the judge on Monday next. M. C. Cameron is counsel for defence. Stanley. A Goob 13nrcz.-Mr. James Logan, of Hill's Green, has sold a mare bred from England's Glory to an American buyer, for the handsome sum of $205. This is the kind of stock that pays. Walton. ' CHURCH PROPERTY LEASED, - The property belonging to the late- U. P. Church, Walton, has been leased to Mr. Wm. Mulholland. The property consists of 20 acres, and Mr. Mulholland pays a rental of $90 a year. Hay. A PRIZE AT THE WESTERN,. -Mr. Ben- son Philips, of Hay, took the first prise for his two year old general purpose stallion at the Western Fair. This was omitted from our list last week. Mr. Phillips has taken first prize with this animal this fall wherever shown. • Tuokersmith. ACCIDENT. -A very seriOus accident occurred on Tuesday evening last to an old gentleman 78 years of age. Mr. Wm Scott of the 7th concession Tuckersmith, fell from the hay loft in his barn to the floor, a distance of about fourteen feet, dislocating his shoulder, breaking his wrist and two ribs, besides being badly shaken and bruised by the fall, At last accounts notwithstanding his great age and numerous injuries he was doing well. BASE BALL. -The Kintail base, ball club played the Lochalsh Clipperlast Saturday, at Amberly. Owing to tIte, in- clemency of tke weather, the gaini did not commence till late in the afternoon, when it cleared off beautifully, giving the contestants a fair chance to exercise their skill. Six innings were played, when darkness stopped the game. The score stood 25 for Kintail and 11 for Lochalsh. The Kintail boys would have done bet- ter had not an accident happened their pitcher. At the very commencement of the game, one of the players while strik- ing at the ball let go the bat, which fly- ing with great force, struck the pitcher, who was but a few feet from the bats - Mall, inflicting a severe wound on his forehead. After enjoying a splendid sup- per and good time at .Mr. Parr's, the pleyers left for their homes, well satisfied that base ball is one of the manliest of games. -Signal. Usborne. COUNCIL MEETING. -Council met pur- suant to adjournment. All the members present. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Moved by D. Mil- ler, seconded by J. Halls, that the ac- count of White & Sons for printing, amounting to $45 25, be paid -Carried. On a petition from Robert Anderson and others, asking for $10 for a plowing match thie fall, being read, it was moved. by R. Monteith, seconded by J. Halls, that $10 be granted towards said plow- ing match-Cairied. Moved by J. Shin, seconded by D. Miller, that Mrs. Smilie receive $5 for relief -Carried. Moved by D. Miller, seconded by R. Monteith, that the Cler'k notify Mr. V. Mitchell to have a ditch dug forthwith through the back part of lot 25, •con. 3; Usborne, so as to take the water off the side road, and by which the road is made unfit for travel in the spring and fall -Carried. Moved by J. Halls, seconded by R, Monteith, that Wm. Rook receive $22 50 for relief -Carried, Council adjourned to first Saturday in November. L ondee borough . MBITING.-The district temple, Inde- pendent Order of Good Templar's, for South and West Huron, held the eighth regular meeting in the temperance hall, Londesborough, on Thursday, Oct, 5, Nine temples were represented by about 70 delegates, who presented reports from their reepective lodges, showing a total membership of 872, being an increase of 23 during the past quarter. Each lodge seems to be in a prosperous condition, and working earnestly in the good cause. The principal business of .ithe day was the discussion of the Dunkin Act, which all present seemed anxious to have sub- mitted to a vote of the ratepayers of the County. The day's proceedings were enlivened at intervals by songs, readings and recitations. Next meeting of tetnple will be held in KinbUrn, on Dec. 19, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. In the even- ing a free entertainment was given in the hall, consisting of vocal and instrumen- tal music, speeches, readings and recita- tions, which wohld have done credit to a more pretentious town than Londes- borough. About 10 o'clock the meeting broke up with the watchword -work till we succeed, Brussels. SPECIAL SERVICES. -Special services will be held in St. John's Church, Brus- sels, on Sunday .next, The services will be observed as a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and the blessings of peace. Collections will be taken up at the close of each service for the benefit of the Algoma Mission. IlizAAR.-The ladies of St. John's Church held a bazaar in the Town Hall on the days of the fair, the proceeds of which are to assist in furnishing their new church. Besides a number of fancy and useful articlesithat they had to dispose of, they had refreshments on a very ex- tensive scale. On, the first evening, oysters, tea, and coffee were the princi-- pal refreshments disposed of, but the second day a regular hot meal was served up from 11 o'clock a.m. There being a very large number of people in town who took advantage of the same. There being not less than 200 dinners served. In the evening the remainder of the made articles were disposed of by auc- tion. The proceeds of the two days amounted to $225. The Committee of ladies who had the bazaar in charge cer- tainly deserve great praise for the excel- lent manner iii which they managed the affair all through. The Committee also wish to thank the band. for their'kincl- ness in furnishing the music, Two ottomans were disposed of,one by ballot, which was won by Mille Taylor'of Do- minion Telegraph, this ottoman brought $25.25, there being 103 tickets sold. The second one was voted for the candi- dates being two young for, Mims THE HURON EXPOSITOR. Watorberry and Miss Mass, at the close of the poll Miss Watea•berry was declared the winner of the ottoman by some 600 votee. This ottiman taised $51, As this last bad been going on all day it caused a great deal of amusement, the candidates and their friends exerting themselves each for their own candidate, the votes being cast at 5 cents each. The whole affair closed very successfully and the ladies wish to thank their friends and all that were so kind as to assist them in any manner. CHURCH OPENING. -The new Canada Methodist church (known as Curry's church,) was dedicated to divine service on Sunday, Oct. 1st, by Rev. Charles Lavell, M. A.. preaching morning and evening, and Rev. Hulburt in the af- ternoon. Although the day was un- favorable and the roads bad, there was a fair attendance at each service. The collections taken up for the aid of the church fund amounted to $22. The Mon- day evening following there was a tea meeting in aid ef the church fund, and on the Friday evening following a social, in the three Sabbath collections and tea profits a sum of $100 was raised towards discharging the debt of the trustees, and $420 signed. The trustees and mem- bers are jubilant in their high esteem of Messrs. Buggin, Thompson (Episcopal) Thompson (Presbyterian), Hulburt and Bristol, who assisted their pastor at the tea meeting, and also to the choir from Seaforth for their able and attractive faculty in discoursing sweet music dur- ing the evening. The church is a frame 42x28, capable of seating 250, the cost including shed and fence and furnishing, is $950, of which $800 are signed and $100 raised at the opening, leaving $50 to be provided for yet. Goderioh. [THOM THZ SIONAL.1 PRO/. Palmer is dra,wing large Audi - ewes. SHIPMENT OF PEAS. -Mr. Wm. Mit- chell last week shipped 800 bushels of peas to Montreal. Necazar OF DUTL-Nile is neglecting duty and advantage in the matter af Teachers' Institutes. A LARGE LEGACY. -Mr. H. Austin, of Colborne, has been informed of his ac- cession to a fortune of about $40,000 by the death of his father, in Bath, Wilt- shire, Eng. Mr. Austin will start for England in a few weeks. A BIG SHIPMENT. -On Wednesday last Messrs. Secord, Cozzens & Co., ,shipped 18 ear loads of lumber for different points. These cars carried in all 144,- 000 feet. . HARBOR MILLS. -The shipments dur- ing last week amounted to three cars bran, 630 barrels and 2,100 bags of flour. The schr. St. Andrews brought from Milwaukee 26,000 bushels of wheat, and the ieceipt of farmer's grain for the week amounted to about 4,000 bushels. MASONIC. -Worshipful Bro. G. W. Cooper'of Walkerton. D. D. G. M. Hu- ron District paid an official visit to God- erich Lodges A. F. & A. M., No. 33, on Wednesday evening last. Quite a large. attendance of the brethren greet- ed the visitor, who examined into the workings of the lodge with great care and expressed himself pleased with its efficiency, The Worshipful Master, Mr. H. H. Smith, was assisted by Wor- shipful Bro. Judge Toms in the cere- monies. Grey: PLouonING MATCH. - The annual 'toughing match of the Grey Branch Agricultural Society will be held on the farm of Mr. Thomas Calder, Lot 9, on Con. 12, Grey, a short distance -from Brussels, on Wednesday next, 18th inst. Liberal prizes will be given. Get your plows rigged up and ready for action. A GREY BOY'S ADVENTURE. -We learn that Chris. M. Orr, son of Mr. Jas. Orr, late of Morrisbank, an adventuresome young fellow well known in the township of Grey and vicinity, was along with Gen. Custer's army during the terrible encounter with Sitting Bull at the Black Hills. His father, who is now in the State of Missouri, supposed his son had shared the sad fate which befel so many of his comrades, but he has learnt that Chris. escaped safely, and is now with Gen. Terry's command. COUNCIL MEETING .-Council met at Tuck's Hotel, Cranbrook, Oct. 3. Mem- bers all present The Reeve in the chair - Minutes of former meeting read and con- firmed.. Comm unications received from Committee of Public Works, statingthat he had recommended the Governor in Council, that the amount charged against the Township of Grey shall be only the original cost of the works, $8,175.47, without the addition of any interest thereon up to the period of the first pay- ment at the close of the present year. From J. T. Garrow, re -James Johnston, drain. From J. T. Garrow, re -Govern- ment drain, appeals. From Murphy, Murphy & Monkman, re -stolen deben- tures. Reeve authorised to take legal advice, Moved by Samuel Slemmoa, seconded by Jacob Keffer, That Donald McLauchlan be appointed Collector for the current year at a salary of $80. Clerk to prepare bonds. -Carried. _Applica- tion of N. McFadden for a culvert across road at Lot 3, Cons. 11 and 12. Moved by S. Slemmon, seconded by W. Oliver, That Wm. Bennington be paid the sum of $10 in full of accouLt for funeral ex- penses of the late D. Whiting. -Carried, A number of accounts were ordered to be paid when Council adjourned to meet at the call of the Reeve. A. HUNTER, Clerk. Wroxeter. THE LISTOWEL ACCIDENT. -Mr. Henry Hastie, an employe in Climie & Bradley's sawmill, Listowel, came to a shocking death there last week. It seems that he was working near the large circular saw, and by some means or 'other he fell di- rectly upon it, and had a leg and an arm almost completely severed from his body. He was immediately taken up and med- i;a1 aid procured„ but in spite of all that could be done he died wIthin 24 hours after the accident. Mr. Hastie was a young, unmarried man, about 23 yeara of age, a splendid specimen of stalwart man- hood, and bore the reputation of being "the tallest man in Howick." He was a son of Wm. Hastie, Esq., Howick, and was of a kindly disposition and excellent character. UNUSUAL -A couple of drunken ye/ grants -man and wife -came into town the other day, and during their short stay succeeded in raising no Bruen stir, and providing amusement for a certain class who delight in such spectacles. Their combative tendencies led them to engage in a public set-to on the . street, with a numNr. of admiring pedestrians , as an andeinokte whom the sigh on onr nruilly orderly streets was st el one. After wallowing in the mud, and wallop- ing to their heart's content themselves and anyone who attempted to interfere they retired up street followed by a crowd of hooting youngsters, and appar- ently endeavoring to find a resting place for the night. The sobering effects of a night's lodging in the lockup hes been known to reduce the spirits and quell the outrageousnese of such characters. HIIRRICAN.E.-D ring the windy weath- er last week a sudden gust of wind pass- ed over the village, in its course remov- ing a large portion of the roof of the Presbyterian church. The path of the hurricane 'seemed to be about ten yards wide, and other effects of its course have been noted,soch as levelled fences, houses shaken from roof to foundation, and even field roots lifted bodily out of the ground and carried along with the wind. • East Riding Show. The Best Riding of Huron Agricultural Society's Show was held at Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The show on the whole was scarcely as good as ex- pected, no doubt owing to the fearful condition of the roads. The display in the hall, with the exception of a fair ex- hibit of grain and ladies work was very much limited. In spring and fall wheat Messrs, William Smith, R. Work William Evans and W. G. Hing- ston showed fine samples, the grain lacking much of the shrunken appearance so prevalent this season. Other grains were fairly represented. Of fruit there was a small exhibit, but although limited ,in quantity the quality was quite the reverse. The articles in this class shown by Messrs. R. Broadfoot A. Stewart, Sr, ,R. Fergus on and many others were quite worthy of mention. The show of butter was also passable, many fine specimens being on exhibition. In the ladies' department, among the many beautiful and charming articles that met the gaze, three cases of millinery shown respectively by Messrs. J. R. Smith & Co., R C. Rogers, and Wm. Tufts & Co. were greatly admired. Some beauti- ful pencil drawings were shown. by Miss Janet Thomson, of Brussels, the design and finish being exceedingly creditable to an 'ainateur. The sketches executed by Master Johnnie Thompson, son of Mr. Wm. Thompson, of Howie a young lad only 10 years old, showed eat merit for an artist of his age, his English scene, 1? "The Death of the Old Year," being beautifully designed. He displays great promise of becoming a fine sketcher with practice and years. In domestic manu- factures and fine arts there was only a limited exhibit. The attraction in the hall was much improved by the music sup- plied by Mr. Wm. Harris, of Brussels, with his organ. We notice that our old' friend, Mr. F. Patterson. of Bluevale,the great bird fancier, was on hand. with two or three cages of canaries. Mr. J. E. Smith, of Brussels, proved no mean rival to contend with in that line. Outside, the show was more extensive and com- petition brisker. Horses especially were well represented, showing a great im- provement over last year. East Huron - is gradually following the example set by its distinguished neighbor the South Rid- ing, and -we have no doubt that ere long the former will become a formidable rival and share many of the honors now held by the latter. It only reqinirefs a few more such as Messrs. Robt Brown, Jas. Johnston and some others, whose names will be found in the honor list, given hereafter, to exert similar enterprise and perseverance, and East Huron's reputa- tion for horses and live stock is gained. Wa are also glad to notice that the far- mers of (irey and Morris have not for- gotten the importance attached to the raising of good cattle. 'There was a real- ly excellent show of all ages and sexes on Wednesday. Messrs. R. Brown, J. Sample, A. Hyslop and 3. Johnston's stocks make almost a Provincial show among themselves. In sheep and hogs, too, there was a fine display. Messrs. W. G. Hingston,`J. Sample and J. Rob- ertson, of Morris, and A. Hyslop, T. Calder, D. Ferguson, J. Simeon and R. McDonald were the principal competit- ors among the former, and C. Davis, J, Robertson, R. Martin and D. McLaugh- lin in the latter. In implements there was a pretty fair exhibit. Carriages and wagons were chiefly represented by John Brunsden, of Londesborough, and T. Watson, of Brussels. In this class W. R. Wilson, of Brussels, took prizes for plows; A. Whitelaw, of Seaforth, for turnip seed drill, and Messrs. Pillman & Co., of Seafortb, for horse ohoes. The Brussels brass band, a young in- stitution of no small amount of merit, was in attendance on the afternoon of the second day. It is making rapid ad-. vances towards becoming one of the first class amateur bands in the Province. We trust that next year the farmers of East Humn will come out in full force with their grain, roots, vegetables, &c. at their fall show. The ladies, too, must try and do better another time. We have not the least fear but that no effort will be neglected to make the next show, so far as live stock is concerned, the best ever held under the auspices of the Society, but the hall department must not be overlooked. We give as much of the prize list as could be obtained, one or two of the judge's books, those containing the prizeil for dairy produce and manufactures, not having been handed to the Secretary. We hope to be able to givb the missing portion next week.-- The following is the honor list so far as obtained : HORSES - HEAVY DRAUGHT. -Brood mare, lst Jas. Anderson, 2,d. R. Brown; spring foal, Joseph Lumley, _D. Mc- Laughlin, J. Smillie; two year old filly, A. Forsyth, Jas. Anderson, C. Procter; yearling filly, Robt. Brown ; heavy draught team, T. Agnew, D. 'McLaugh- lin. GENERAL PURPOSE. -Brood mare, D. Robertson, Donald. McLaughlin, John Cameron; spring foal, A. Simscnia, M. Smith, A. Nicol; two year old filly, R. p Brown, H. Fisher, G. Campbell; two year old gelding, Thornas Moore, John .R. Findall; one year old filly, D. Robertson, A. Nicol; one year old geld- ing, W. G. Hingston; one year old entire colt, Wm. Rinn, Wm. Norton; team of general purpose horses, ',Thos. Dickson, 'Thos. McLaughlin, Jail Stew- art. ROAD AND CARRIAGE CLASS; -Brood .mare having raised foal in 1876, lst J. R. Grant, 2d Donald McLauchlin ; spring foal, Wm. Heapy,. Robt. Dickson, Thos. Moore; yearling filly or _gelding, Wm. Heapy, F. McCracken, "Jas. Johnston; Two year old -filly or gelding, Ias. Camp- bell, 2d and 3d Jas. Johnston; carriage span, J. R. Miller, Dr. Holmes, John Dauncey ; Buggy horse, Thos. Hall, Jae, Stretton, John Nott; Seale horse, John Noit, 0, R. Cooper,_Robt. Brown. THOROUGH•BEED UATTLIii.-DURHAM.- Mich cow haying raised calf in 1876,3. Johnston, 2d sM 3d R. Brown ; two year old heifer, R. Brown, Jaw. Johnston, R. Brown ; Pne year old heifer, lit, 2d and 3d R. Brown ; bull calf, let and 2d R. Brown ; heifer calf, lst and 2d R. Brown; Jas. Johnston I herd, R. Brown. NATIVE OR GRADE CATTLE. -Cow hwy. ing raised calf in 1876, lst, 2d and 3d J. Satnple ; two year old heifer, Thos. Mc- Laucllin. John Sample • one year old heifer, lst and 2d Donald' McLauchlin ; two year old steer, Andrew Hislop, Jas. Johnston ; one year old steer, let and 2d A. Hislop ; fat ox, steer or _ heifer, lst and 2d R. Brown '• yoke of working oxen D. Dobson, DavidPipe • special, heifer calf, R. Brown, A. Forsyth. SHEEP -LEICESTER AND THEIR GRADES. -Aged ram John Simple, Jas. Fergu- son, Robt ram, ; Oarling ram, John Broadfoot, 2d and 3d Adam Turnbull; ram lamb. Thos. Calder,_ lst 2cl and 3d; pair ewes, lst and 2d Thos. Calder, I. Robertson; pair of shearling ewes, A. Simeon, Thos. Calder, John Broadfoot; pair of ewe lambs, A. Simeon, Robt. Mo - Donald, Thos. Calder; pen of Leicester sheep, T. Calder. COTSWOLDS AND THEIR GRADES. -Aged ram, Lancelot Tasker, Neil McDonald, W. G. Hingston ; ram lamb, W G Hing- ston, W. G. Hingston'L. Tasker; pair of aged ewes,_ 1st and 2(1 M. Smith, W. G. Hingston; pair shearling ewes, W. G. Hingston, John Robertson, W. G.Illings- ton ; pair of ewe lambs, 1st, 2d and 3d W. G. Hingston; pair of fat ewes or wethers, A. Simeon'J. Robertson ; pen of Cotswold sheep, W. G. Hingston. PIGS -BERKSHIRE. -Boar over One year, Chas. Davis; boar under one year, lst and 2d John Robertson; sow having littered in 1876, John Robertson, M. Smith ; Sow under one year, lst and 2d John Robertson SUFFOLK. -Boar under one year, Chas. Davis''Chas, Davis; sow having littered ,in 1876, Ist and 2d R. Martin, Donald McLauchlin ; Sow under one year, lst and 2d Chas. Davis. LARGE Biumc.---l3oar, John Robertson Special -pair of spring pigs, T. Hall. IMPLEMENTS. -Two horse buggy, opera, John Brunsdon •'two horse buggy cover- ed, Thos. Watson; one horse buggy, open, Thos. Watson; one horse buggy, covered, Thos. Watson John Brunsdon ; democrat buggy, Willard Sage; gang plow, lst and 2d W. R. Wilson; iron harrows Scott &Stewart ; turnip cutter, Andw. Whitelaw ; horse shoes, Pillman & Co., Thos. Watson pump,. Charles Fyke ; iron watt lumber wagon, John Bruesdon ; wooden axle lumber wagon, John Brunsdon ; iron plow, Robinson & Sinclair; wooden plow, W. R. Wilson; gate, M. Smith. Extra prizes'ngle cutter, Young & Lowrie, Thos. Watson.Iv POULTRY.-Guinea fowls, Robt. Tin- dall; collection of fowls of any breed, C. Bernath • pair of fowls of any imported breed, iVm. Rands; dark Brahman, Robt. Brown; light Brahma., C. Ber- nath; black Spanish, R. Brown • Hou - dans, R. Brown; turkeys, R. Brown;i geese, R. Brown, Wm. Ireland; ducks, R. Brown, W. R Wilson •' imported canaries, J. E. Smith; Canadian bred canaries, F. Patterson, 3. E. Smith; pigeons, F. Patterson. GRAIN. -Fife wheat, Wm. Smith, R. Work; treadwell. R. Work,Wm. Evans; Scott wheat, Wm. Ingram,Wm. Ireland; fall wheat, other than treadwell, gold medal, W. G. Hingston; spring wheat, fife, Wm. Smith; spring wheat, any other variety, Wm. Ireland, Jas. Sharpe; barley, Wm. Evans, J. R. Miller; white oats, Alex, Malcolm • small `peso, Con- rad Bernath, Jas. Owens ; large peas, Menden. Smith; timothy seed, Alex. Stewart, Jr., Alex. Thompson. FRUIT, Emc.-Collection of apples, Alex. Stewart, Sr, ROA. Broadfoot; northern epies, Robt. Broadfoot; snow apples, Jas. Ferguson; mammoth pip- pins, jamse Ferguson; Rhode Island greenings, Robt. Broadfoot; spitzenbergs, Alex. Stewart, Sr,'baldwinssR, Burns; fall pippins, Robt. Broadfoot; fall pears, Robt Brown, D. McLauchlin ; plums,' Daniel Hayden; grape?, John Sample; red crabs, Alex. Stewart, Sr. Ribiston pippin recommended, R. Burns. VEGETABLES. -Bushel of potatoes, an variety, lst Alex. Stewart, Sr., 2d Wm Rands; four heads winter cabbage, It' Tindell, Wm, Eyans six blood beets R. Dickson, W. H. McCracken; 8i mangold wurtzele,W. H. McCraelten,W Evans; six Swede turnips, J. Sample Sr., Gibson; six turnips any othe variety, W. Rands Jas. hap;Ssix lon field carrots, Belgian, W. McCracken A. Malcolm ; eiX Altringham carrots W. H. McCracken; six early horn ear rots, W. H. McCracken, C. Bernath peek onions, Alex. Stewart, Sr,, -R Dickson; twelve ears corn, R. Dickson R. Martin; one dozen tomatoes, C. Ber- nath, A. Thompson; pumpkin, John Hewitt, M. Smith; squash, C. Bernath citron, W. Rands John Hewitt; cipart of white beaus, A. Stewart, Sr.; quart of any other variety of beans, J. Broad - foot; beans, R. Martin, Alexander Stew- art, Sr.; paraquito birds, recommended, P. Moore. # °MODER 131 1876. AMMIelp prise for indoor flowers, 11', O. Bop . The Secretary's prizes : Raspberry vine: gar and wine, Mrs. 3. Stewart ent Rowers, Mrs. C. Bernath; F. C. Ifogese pwrizes: Carrots, R.VBrown;,N.. IAceacwrortzekeau; edeturnips,ipe WMoOracken iUDGIL McNaught, forth; D. McIntosh, Bracefleld ; D. Hanish, Harriston, Cattle. -A. S. Deavill, Listowel. Proctor, Morris; John Shipley, Rub. Mason, Tuckersmith ; John Coats, Wa.. lett. and Pigs:-John-htmArsl.lisonHo,llaujoit: ton; Thos. Yeandle, Stratford; Lwitrtoadle.tLri97Dwmepeaiiss.rtmEenlltio. walmumpille.ments.-ThomaTiplioCifero: Mrs. McConnel, .Brussels; Mrs. Tait, Brussels. stotio-:1{.M. -Mr. as agents for the Allan Line in that leo. eels Post, have been appointed local: departure from Goderich to Wood. McGillicuddy Brothers, oi the Brut,. Thomas Mair, on the eve -of his Huron Notes) presented with a parte of • money. -A series of revival services were corn. menced -recently in Turner's church, Tuckersmith, and, we learn, are meeting with TTnqsiudesteraibonle of a neuceessw. schooh house is seriously talked of in Wingliam-the present school building in addition to be- ing too small, is condemned by medical men -The beeCinragnrrooheillk atnhnY. ual squirrel hut is to take place to -day, Friday, 13th., Messrs. Wm. Leckie and Daniel King were unanimously elected captains for the occasion. Portion.Albert mills have been sold to Mr. D. Runcimanior0,150. Mr. James Crawford, the late _proprietor, iit about removing to Manitoba, where he by McPhail, Hennicke & Co. of Mit. the Weetl and took second prize at the late- Pkirro. viij. n °hell. 1t is one of the hands'oniest fit has bought -The Cen952aael Tanning a handsome covered 'bus, made- cSival th2xerlallinbaitiolagn, been appoint. hrollofatlaEnxde. ter is now id agent of the American Express Com. pany at Hensall. This will be a great. convenience to the people of thatvillage and neighborhood. -On Tuesday of last week, about 4 P. M., the barn of David Watton, on lot 14, con. 9, West WaWaI10811, was - struck by lightning, and consumed with all its contents. it is believed there war no insuranee. -James Martindale of Bayfield, ac- oompanied by John Seiler, Jr., of South- ampton, and a man from Kincardine,. were'upeet in a fishing boat off Golden, Valley, and all lost. They were a DOE fronk shore. None of them have yet been, found. !! . schod =1-A meeting of Exeter District Teach- er'Institute will be held in the house in Exeter, to -morrow, 14th inst. _ I at 10 o'clock A. M. The following is .f Programme. "Advanced Arithmetic," ) Mr. Thos. Gregory; "Geography," 3r Mr. F. May; "Essay," Miss Emma Es - eery; "Junior Grammar," Mr William Roger.; Address, Mr. S. P. Halls, - A convention of the friends of tem- perance will be held in the town hall, Clinton on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at 10 A. M., for the purpose of discussing the advisability of petitioning the Coun- ty Council at its next session to submit the Dunkin Act to the electors of the County.All friends of temperanor throughout the County are urged to ate - tend. -On Monday of last week a Ere broke out in Messrs. Radway's wagon shop at Cranbrook. A plentiful supply of water being on hind, the fire was extinguished without doing great injury. The fire caught from the stovepipe to the upper floor at the time the workmen were out at dinner, and had it not been for the timely cliscovery, the entire building with contents, would have been de- stroyed. -A somewhat serious kecident occur- _ red in Wingham on Friday before last, •Y I Mr. W. S. Hammond was driving to the • fair ground with three very valuable sewing machines in his democrat wagon,_ ' and making too short a turn tbe vehicle x upset, searing the horse, which dashed ' off down street, smashing the machines / to fragments; Mr. Hanunond holding on r to the lines for some distance was drag- ged through the mud, and bad two or ' three of his teeth knocked out and hit / face cut and bruised. This is the secondm time during the present sumer . that Mr Hammond has had a sewing machine • smash-up. LADIES' Wonic.-Crochet work, H. Ball, Wm. H. McCracken; embroidery cotton or muslin, F. C. Rogers, P. Thom- son •'embroidery in worsted, J. Nott; W. Heapy; embroidery in silk, Daniel Hayden, Jos. Owens; bead work, P. Thomson, Jos. Owens; fancy knitting, wool, John Nott; fancy knitting, cotton' P. Thomson, R. Burns; patchworkquilt, J. W. Young, Miss B. McCutcheon ; fine shirt, hand made, Jas. W. Young; feather flowers, R. Martin, P. Thomson; hair flowers P. Thomson; berlin wool work, flat, D. Hrt`yden ; berlin wool work, raised, Miss A. B. McCutcheon, H. Bali; berlin wool work, raised, and bead work combined, H. Ball, P. Thom- son; braiding P. Thomson, W. 4ands ; yencil drawing, Miss Janet Thomson, obnnie Thomson; water color drawing, D. Hayden ; pair woolen socks, W. H. McCracken Geo. Shiels '• pair woolen mitts, W. if. McCsacken, J. Campbell; air woolen gloves, W. H. McCracken; pair women's stockings, knitted, woolen. D. McLaughlin, H. Bali; pair women's stockings; cotton, John Askin; log cabin quilt. John Lamont, J. Young; knitted quilt, R. Martin, John Askin; knotted quilt,Wm. Ainley J. W. Shiels; rag mat, J. Stewart, R. Martin; speci- men of lace, P. Thomson; shell work, P. Thomson ; berlin wool flowers, P. Moore, R. Martin; cone work, R. Thomson. Specials. -Collection millinery, J, R. Smith & Co.; F. C. Rogers ; W. Tufts & Co.; woolen yarn, Miss Bella Richard- son, Mrs. Jas. W. Young; berlin wool lamp mat, Mrs. J. Stewart, J. W. Shiel; sofa pillows, J. Stewart, P. Moore; French leather work, Mis' - B. Mc- Cutcheon. SPECIAL PRIZE& P. Thompson's -The Exeter Times is responsible for the following bear story ; Too fond c aeliking for honey has been the death of more than one of the speeies of brn..i.pf and another wu added to thealong on Tuesday of last week, on lot 3, eon. 8, Hay.. On Sunday and Monday tvert- ings previous, Mr, Clementii- bee hives were upset, and considerable honey stolen. Having seen the tracks of the' bear intsathe' opnTuesday n 'vicinity, numberues of f t -neighborset watching for him. Their efforts were soon rewarded by the appearance of the - bear. When about 30 feet from II* Mr. Wideman took aim through the window in Mr. Clement's house, fitg and shot it, Its weight was 284 Mc excellence of their exhibits, and we are well merited distinction iar• the general n itttb Surpasses hearda dp:a:pt-ni ntwe pieced agsyb y, i 8 quite $20 and costs on Monday last. Several. in Huron. Mrs. Gideon Mann exhibited ladies of Huron county A No, 1 in from Ontario who have obtained thitt hhaigvhe sdeiswtienlcItThioenrittehde.ir ability and skill soon be investigated. without Smith wtihthe proper practising ee other cases of a similar character wilt charged ____pe. bJya mae so vAe r. n mRoss,ent detective Bidd1 proud to congratulate them upon the Hamilton, are the only two exhibitors -Mr, Watson and Mr. Wanzer of of dnheim Township, with no leg forty thousand and over 1 It wee -We one, which t shai lebwhuaitynswnnecmonsidered. t h e es anything we have yet heard Of ,162 pieces worked into it. OnlY quilt at the late show in Drum - Mrs. Mann herself, who, by rtifiaftea tea, wPILYsifineaciall habevreofreceplestly an elderly woman the mother of a large family. The and patience and perseverence that enabled her to accomplish such a task Might be imitated -if not the task itself-hY some of the young women of the present day. a WIMPLE 11=he assemble earl could be desi show4t Bay ijug:TishAgrietilne ToDiwtaitgrTen,l, EMU thOUSEI suitorouurargabesiedifisupealelne4r: o .efloor, it a gindoorEhtyot hiedcontainandt:is:TodvetI:utfiltsryyetoelia*:11, gre gen-tintuesticdafanya,°jett] goncilorgdhpatdatdisoropiziiouv, pima in Ont astonished at 5:00daeltrilletingutrishf erriSeehwasvemuere:::1)grilifvyannalediii mare audios A11214"g estlak: W . BjfirtlITypuldji, Cri!.*inT. o'r-u‘.211, tr John MeRi Jtias.go:=1AneAERtinstii mare and f yistearold gel Waltman. Cole, 2d J gelding, A. lit A. Spar of working M. Elliott CARRIAGE' horses, 1st horse, 1st W 050011GTough. 10"6,1 E1) oCri.A Nicoosw000aL.eild.wishier:aelsoli:Garnks&agy.Bara F2d000litliC c: Sparrcow k CorsveaU sHbeshe, tThrriffcoel.tmgreot Peek for the sparks, 2a 'heifer, ist One year ad vircoverra. Ca:131 Blair, 2d Jei Martin, 2d: Ist Jamb, Sparks, John (bo. Bijoohn.GreeHnirFu John Woi Aged oW4 John B. P 141311t Vir't2.C11:132:11: on JZI I 1 a dji, ,t2rod. le:h311: d sm:e 1 .11 :I bushels w mly bushels fif tSbuswmail:hrtLetoonl.. Toi ss t:ht jiha sk, ci4d Tough Manson, Sparks,opea Efianosatttreed, m Hall, 2d 5 of each 94:2disteacCIDW:111:13::VA-41 89°;DH2d;rxiirivtAlBauerbtpei:Wst-°11 Camerocc Two fe* Bowie, Johnsid Dr. Wd LH", 21 A. Simi