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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1876-12-22, Page 846 11;pies in the chureK'while, ai a platform O Ott kl‘l ,* speaker, he pOssessee the rare faculty Ct. 4 I of being amusing yeithout beieg frivolous instructionwithout DISTRICT MATTERS. • Ha -yrs -it purchased J. I. Carter's Saw um, situated south of Sparling:s SaR Works, and tlao Stock of Lumber on hand, we are now offering Sorted Good Hemlock and Culls at very low prices, and are prepared to pay the highest market price in. cash for Hemlock and Hardwood Logs. Onstom Sawing a Speciality. S. LouNs. hn UM' Co. 468 . NEliV FRUIT, —WILsoN & YOUNG have a complete stock of Prime New Fruit which they are selling at the very lowast cash prices. Valen• cia Raisins. Sultana Retsina, Seedless Raisins, Layer Raisins, Loose Mao atel and' Fancy Crown Layers for table use, Pri e New Currants, Prime Figs, Soft Shell Ahuonds, Walnut nd Filberts— ail 1876 crop. 472 I, NOTICE 0 DEBTO RS.—I iSh • 1) ereby ,1 toj give notice that as I re( nire al a Mini& funds to meet expo see of bull(4'ng my lar e brick block in place of th one destro ed by till late fire, all pt4rties indeb ed tome byj note or ()el(' account must pay up, otherwise 1 must put their cases into court. r. CAMPIXLL. 461 CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE, —WILSON & Youica have the best and cheapest stock of Crockery and Glassware ever offered in Seaforth. Claina $ets and Stone Sots in nver 50 different pat- terns, Toilet Sets and Glass Sets for the million. Call and examine for yourselves. No trouble to show goods. 472. . • , 7 Fteei,—WIE,SON & 1.7-oneso have just received a large lot of Labrador Herring, Lake Huron Herring, Lake Superior White Fish and Trout, all fall catch, and warranted first-class, which they will sell at the lowest price for cash. - TEA. -2 -WILSON & YOUNG have a large , and very fine stock of Now Season Teas—Yourig Epson, japan and Black—which they are sellirt eheaper than ar y other house in the County. All warranted to give satisfaction. 472 GROCER1RS.—The best' and cheapest stoelc , of- General Groceries west of Toronto, where you 0831 get everything required in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Provisions, Flour, &c., is at WILsoN it YOUNG'S, Seaforth. 472 • TRE MARKET.— Our butchers, with commendable enterprise, are making preparations for a most imposing display I of Christmas meats this season. It will well repay our citizens to visit the mar- ket on this or to -morrow evenings. To Anvnemens.--Advertisers desit- ' bag a change of advertisement will please give notice at this office not later than MONDAY NIGHT of each week. It is not necessary to furnish the copy for the new advertisement so early, but simply to give notice of the desire to change. • PEasotrat.--Dr. Vercoe wishes us to state that in consequence of the serious and continued,tillness of his intended partner, Mr. Piaight, he is •unable to Carry out his arrangements with the Messrs. Hickson, and that his connection with the business, now carried on by Me. E. Hickson, ceases. WELL DONE. —Mr. S. G. McCaughey, about two years ago, purchased a farm adjoining what was then the unincorpo ated village of Blyth, but which w taken within the limits at the tiixle the village was incorporated. Mr. McCaughey had the and surveyed into Tillage lots, and •has disposed of the whole property, clearing on the specula- tion something over five thousand dollars after paying all expenses. We wish our esteemed townsman many more such profitable speculations. LITERARY SOOTETY. —The meeting of the above society took plase on Teusday evening last in the market roorn. The attendance was very fir. r. Wm. Gray was appointed chairman, and Mr. J. McMulkin critic. Readings were 'given by Messrs. Higgins, Gray, Jamie- son and Mitchell, and Misses Volmar and Johnson. • The following are the readers for the next evening: Misses N. Rogers, M. Logan, Jessie Thompson, and Messrs. McNabb, Laidlaw, John Wilson, Lums- den, Townsend, EL Watson, S. Hicks, and Dr. Burgess. An original essay • will alas> be read on the "Presidential Eleetions in the United States," by Mr. Watson. The debate will take place on the evening of the second Monday in Jan- uary, and the readings on the following Monday evening. MUSIC A.ND FIGURES. —Brof. Marquis Chisholm and C. L. Fairchild, purpose giving •a novel and interesting entertain- ment in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on the evening of Friday next, the 29th inst. The entertainment will consist of music • and figures. Professor and Mrs. Chis- holm will take part in the musical por- tion of the entertainment, while Profes- sor Fairchild will exemplify his method of rapid arithmetic. This gentleinan will give certain rules for computing in- terest, assessments, taxes, &c., which, it is claimed, are much shorter and easier than any that have ever yet been pto- duced. He has made figures his conetant study for 30 years, and if he can do what he prornises, the instruction gained at the entertabarnent, to say nothing of the pleasure which will be afforded by the musical part, will be worth, to any per- • son, five times the price of admission. • ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni- versary serviees in connection with the • Presbyterian Church in this town, were held. on Sunday and Monday last. The services on Sunday were conducted by Itev. Dr. Robb, of Toronto. who preach- ed two able, logical and argumentative sermons. On Monday evening the anni- versary tea meeting was held. The re- , freshments, which, by the way, were of the 'most choice, and were creditable alike to the taste and generosity of the ladies of the congregation, were served in the basement of the church, while the intellectual feast was dispensed in the audience room above. The services, both on Sunday and on Monday evening, were largely attended, on the latter occasion the church was well filled. The chair was occupied by Rev. Mr. 0-oldsmith, thepastor, who, in opening the meeting, explained the progress made by the con- gregation. He stated that six years ago there was a debt of $9,000 on the ohurcli • property, and that now the entire amount of debt remaining both on the -church and manse did not exceed $3,000. Be also stated that during the past year some fifty names were added to the mem- bership roll. Suitable addresses were delivered by Revds. Messrs. Cameron, of Kippen, Thompson, of McKillop, Griffin, of Seaforth, Scott, of Egniondville, and Dr. Robb, of Toronto. The church choir sang a number of musical selections in . their usually pleasant manner. We think we are safe in saying that.there is not a congregation of any denomination, outside the cities, which can lsoast of a more efficient choir than that of this church, and the congregation are, as they have just reason to be, proud .of them. The meeting upon the whole was a most pleasant and interesting one, and, not- withstanding the stormy weather, was the most successful anniyersary soiree yet held in connection with the church. —As a preacher Dr. Robb is _justly entitled to the high position he !mu - and of imparting being prosey.- In preaohing, .his language and the order_of his matter are perfect, while on the pla,tforne he is fluent and eloquent. . His lasgnage ia more ehoice, his Matter more systematically arrangea and More arguinentative than are those of his rival, Mr. Macdonell, but .he does not pOssess that earnestness of manner, simplicity of utteranee,, and Magnetism which entrance an audience and which have rendered the latter gentleman so popitlar a preacher. Both, however; are Able men, and are ornaments to the church to which they belong. S.EAFORTI4 eillEESE FACTORY.—A wea- r, ing of the shareholders of te Seaforth cheese factor was held ou MOnda,y Oast. The report of the directors howed the factory toNbe in a •satisfact ry position financially and a good paying concern for the stockholder . The officers and di- rectors of the pr vious year were re-elect- ed. At a meet ng of patrons, held tho. same day, the s atement of the Ibusiness of the factory fo the past year Was read, and was generally satisfactory. I An ar- rangement was also come to for the man- ufacture of cheese for the coming seaso at the same rate as last year. Notwith- standing the, dryness of last season the factory (lid a good business, and its man- agement was satisfactory both to patrons and proprietors. Mr. J. Duncan was re- appointed treasurer, Mr. W. S. Robert- son salesman, and Mr. Turnbull, auditor. SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. --The several departments of the Seaforth public school have been examined during the present week in presenee of the trustees and other visitors. The examinations were emin- ently satisfactory, and showed the schol- ars to be making good progress in their studies. • Several of the junior depart- ments are still overcrowded, and it is every way probable that an eighth teach- ,er will be required before long. i All of the present teachers have been re-engaged for the current half year. The school ex- aminations have now been going on since Monday mOrning,and in a school like ours with over 400 scholars, seven teachers, and an annual expenditure of between $3,000 and.$4,000 how many parentseloour read- ers think have attended the examination? Besides the trustees, just two parents leave thought it vverth while -to see for themselves that the education of their children was not neglected. Surely our trnstees must be considered perfect, or a strange apathy exists in our midst on educational matters. Further comment is unnecessary. THE WEATHER. — On. Saturday and Sunday last we were favored with weath- er as -cold and stormy as,the most ardent. admirer -of winter could desire.. On Sat- urday there was a heavy fall of snow ac- companied by severe frost and a high wind. The roads were so blocked that the stage between Seaforth and Wroxeter got snowed up between Brussels and Wroxeter, and was consegnently unable to make its regular trip. Trains also were considerably delayed and the day. express west was cancelled. In town, business was _almost 'suspended. . The storm seems to. have been general through- out the whole of Canada and the West- ern states, as would seem from the tele- graphic reports, and in many places the cold was much more severe thin it was here. Since Sunday, however, the weath- er has been favorable, the roads are be- coming well tracked, and business has, as a consequence, been very brisk for the past few days. The deliveries of produce have been large, and there is an immense amount of wood coming in. Our streets are thronged daily with crowds of people all bent on purchasing holiday goods and our business men wear smiling counte- nances and are happy. • Wroxeter. INDEPENDENT ORDER OE ODDEELLOW5. —The Oddiellows have removed into their new hall in Sanderson's brick block. They have had it neatly painted and decorated and their comfortable hall is a credit to the lodge. „ luttetEss CRANGE.—Mr. John Sander- son ha e sold his stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and rented his store to Messrs. E. & J. Evans, who take posses- sion on the 1st of January next. The members of this new firm are -well-known in this section as 'obliging and enterpris- ing young men, and we have no doubt that the already large business under their management will continue to flourish.—Mr. Edgar' Veal has opened out a large stock of groceries, Provisions, &c., in the store north of tie bakery, and lately occupied by Mr. Wm. Heald. We wish Mr. Veal every success. • Turnberry.. VALUABLE HOSE KILLE D. —Ou Mon- day last Mr. Robert Moffat, of Morris - bank, had occasion to all at Mr. James Hogg's on the boundary near Winghatn, and tied his horses close to the railway track. While in the house the freight train going west unexpectedly came along, frightening the horses whereupon they btoke loose and ran direct for the traek, teaching it as the engine was pass- ing, The team wheeled round sideways, the off horse being jammed against the 'flag staff ate theerossing, with great force immediately killing it: Mr. Moffatt val- ued the horse at $140. Brussels.' THE Sentooes.—The common schools closed. on :Thursday, and will re -open on Jan. Sth. te MASONIC BALL.—The1Masons of St. John's lodge purpose holding a grand ball in the Town Hall, on the evening of St. John's Day, Dec. 27th. - BLOWN Dows.—One of the chimneys of St. John's Church- was blown down on Friday night last and -falling on the - chancel roof damaged it to the amount of about $5.. Hay. SUDDEN DEATH.—Qu „Friday of last week, while Mr. J. Mellick, who lives about two miles from Zurich, was re- -turning to his home from that village in a putter, accompanied by his mother, the cutter upset, throwing both of the oc- cupants out. They got up and prepared to start again, when suddenly the old lady complained of lbeing hurt. She fell down and expired in a few minutes. Walton. TEk MEETING. —A tea meeting under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Walton, will be held in the church on Friday. evening next, the 30th inst. Addresses will be delivered by the clergy- men of the neighborhood. ,There will also be suitable music by a 'bhoir. Tea TE .will be served at 't be no specified cha, sion, as the comnif to leave it options, ing as to tho anion clock. Tre wi ge mad(' f r. admi tee have determined with tho! atten4- t they.wl1 ive. Ki pen. ANNIVERSARY SI, V CES The auniversary ser ices with the KipPen "r sby will (1).,V.) b e •he d On 24, when Rev. lop, will prea On the Frida 29, the annual s addresses are e pccte Revda. Mossrs, Golds MeCuaig, .of C i ville, Hartley, Cromarttn an_ choir will be in A tei Sab T. l'honip on, hlmorning,b evening f0 •ree (will b to bei ith, o ton, Grey of 1xeter Tyler,of attendance. at 7, speeches at.8, ( . . , • Mr. John Crozier h s the Twelfth Concession r. PaltreMan, of Cli The ,farm ecintained 50 RIICES AND`TEA MEET- an ,eron, of Kippen,w' 1 rsary sermons in Cavan p, on Sabbath firs, A. M., and evening at tions at each servide -in aid of Church building fund. A t meeting will be held on Monday evenin M , FARM SOLD. -sold his farm, on of McKillop, to ton for $2,500. ael. S. ; • ATIININI'ERSARY IN G. —Rev. Mr. preach the auniv Church, Winthr morning at 4030 6 P. M. Colle So c on Inn:uoath,pert ets ti b. of McKil- eveni n w ing, pe eld, wh n livered y Seafort , f Rodge Scott, f PPs, esn. Tea r v d a at 6 P. M., when Revds. Messrs. Mus- grave, of Milverton; R. Renwick, Elma Centre; A. McLean, Blyth.; M. Danby, Varna, and the local ministers are 4- pected to address the meeting. The chbir of Duff's Church will enliven the meeting with several select pieces, of music. Tuckersmith. • &WOOL EXAMMENATION. — The exam- inatioreof the sohool in Section No. 1, Tuckersmith, was held on Friday, 15k inst. The master of the school, Mr. C. Tibb, was assisted by Messrs. MeTa gart, Weir, Thomson and Miss Jarvi teachers; and among the visitors we n ticed Revs. Messrs. Cameron and L gie, the former of Whom was obliged to • leave early in the day. The room w tastefully decorated with evergreen; and numerous well executed drawis n / on the blackboards attested the skill f the pupils in that too much neglected art. The order throughout the day, an theproficiency of the pupils in the vario s branches of study, reflect the highestcred t on the master of the school and his elel assistant, Miss McLaren e but it is i I poSsible to particularize where t e 'classes handled every subject so we The business of the day was enlivene by singing, readings, recitations, di lopes; &c., which were all well receive 'by the visitors present. Judging it the character of the refreshments pr yided and served up by the young ladi of the section, we would advise youn men tired of single life to turn their a tention in that direction, and we believ from what we saw that many of the do. After the wtsrk of the day wa ever the Rev. Mr. Ilogie delivered a ver interesting address," eomplimenting M Tibb, who is retiring from No. 1, on th success of his professional efforts durin the time he has been in the section, an giving much good advice to the ohildren • f the school. The various teachers also spoke in flattering terms of the standin. of the school, and the skill of the teac • ers as proved by the work of the day. 11 Hullett. Dig CREESE FACTORY. —At the annu 1 meeting of the stockholders of the Kin• burn cheese factory, held last week, a 1 the Directors aud officers were re-elect- ed. At the meeting of patrons, hel the same day, a statement of the busi ness done at the factory during the pas year was read, and was generally satis • factory. It was agreed to give the sam • price as last year for making the chees and hauling the milk for the coming sea son. Mr. Robert Jamieson was appoint ed treasurer, and Mr. W. S. Roberts() salesman. • AN ILLICIT DISTILLERY. —It has beer very generally suspected for some tim that an illicit distillery was in operatica in the neighborhood not far from Kin burn, but none could fix upon the pre cise spot where the genuine poteen wa being manufactured. A few days ago however, Considerable stir wns create in the neighborhood by the appearinc in Kinburn of the Revenue Officers fro Goderich, and it became noised abroa that the right spot had at length bee discovered. At any rate the officer made their way to the residence of a far- mer not 100 miles from the village, and in a few hours returned with a barrel of whiskey and a variety of appliances which had been used in manufacturing the same. They also stated that they found in the cellar of this farmer's house the whole appliances for the manufacture of a first-class article of that which so seriously disturbs the equilibrium of the Dunkinites. Everything was in full working order, and from appearances the officers thouglat the institution had been in operation. for some time. The vats and appliances were destroyed, and the liquor on hand was taken possession of. It is rumored that there is ' yet another establishment of this kind, only on a more extended scale, in operation in thie township, but its exact whereabouts has not yet been located.—Cots. 11 • ' • 00UNOIL MEETING.=A meeting of the municipal council of the township of Hullett was held at Londesboroughl on Dec. 16th. All the members present. Moved by J. Howson, seconded by J. Mason, that the petition of James Allem and others, praying for assistance to Geo.1 Addison, a sick and indigent person, be granted, and that the sum • of $20 be granted. as charity—Carried. Moved by J. Warwick, seconded by J. Howson, that the amount of Income taxes collect- ed from John Cullis in the year 1874,1 be refunded—Carried. Moved by J. How- - son, seconded by J. Warwick, that Wm. Bingham be ,refunded the amount of taxes for 1876 on all his assessment, over and above the amount on his assessment notice left him by the assessor—Carried. Moved by J. Britton, seconded by J. Mason, that the elections for 1877 be held -in the following places, viz.: Division No. 1, in Schole's hall, Kin - burn, John Fowler, Returning Officer; Division No. 2, in school house, No. 6, Thomas Neelans, Returning Officer; Division No. 3, in Brunsdon's wagon shop, Londesborough, Hugh Wallace, Returning Officer; Division No 4, in the Temperance Hall, Londesborough, Jas. Campbell, Returning Officer; Divieion No. 6, in school house No. 9, Andrew McDonald, Returning Officer, and that a By -Law be prepared and passed to con- firm the same—Carried. Moved by J. EXPOSTr.O.O.. Howson, seconded by J. Britton, that the collector's time for oollecting taxes for the -present year be extended to the 3Ist day of December, and no longer— Carried. Moved by J. Howson, second- ed by J. Britton, that 3. Warwick be authorized to give Christopher Foster an order on the Treasurer for the sum of $615, being balance in full for building bridge on S. R. 15 and 16, Con. 11, when said bridge is completed—Carried. Mov- ed by J. Mason, seconded by J. War- wick, that the sum of $1,200, collected for the purpose of paying for the con- structionof bridge on Con. R. 2 and 3, Lot 2, be deposited by the Treasurer in the Bank, and set apart for the purpose of paying for said bridge when complet- ed by tho present contractor—Carried. The salaries of the several councillors were, on motion, passed and ordered to be paid, also certain 'expenses Of the Treasurer in connection with purchasing debentures, and other business, when the cbuncil adjourned. Morris. COUNCIL MEETING.—The council met pursuant to adjournment. All the mem- bers present. Moved by -D. Vanalstine, seconded by Thos. Laidlaw, that the ac- counts presented by Mr. Pennington, un- dertaker, for funeral expenses in connec- tion with the 'burial of W. McCracken and W. Gilder, indigents, be not paid, as this council deems the charges exor- bitant, and that the clerk notify the par- ties who ordeted said articles, to attend the next meeting of council.—Carried.q Moved by Thos. Laidlaw, seconded by W. J. Johnston, that the petition of John, McMillan and others be granted, and that the parties be allowed '20 cents per rod where the gravel can be obtained free, and 30 cents per rOd where they have to buy the gravel, and that the road be well graded by the parties re- questing said gravelling, and that the whole work be under the supervision of the councillor residing in said division, and that the gravel be put on not less than 6 inches deep and 7 feet wide, and that no statute labor be included in said work-2-0arried. Proctor voting nay. Moved by 0. Proctor, seconded by Thos. Laidlaw, that the petition of J. Cokely be granted, and that the Reeve be in- structed to let the job of cutting a ditch opposite Lot 15, Con. 8, the work to be done as -soon as possible—Carried. Mov- ed by C. Proctor, seconded by W. J. Johnston, that $10 be granted to Thomas Halliday, for charity, he being in desti- tute circumstances, said grant being giv- en with the distinct understanding that it is the last aid from this municipality unless the municipalities of Brussels and Grey assist in supporting him—Carried. A number of account i were, on motion, passed and ordered to be paid when the council adjourned to meet again on the 29th inst. Grey: PRESENTATION. — During the past summer there has been a Sabbath -School held in Mr. McMillan's house, on the Eighteenth Concession in connection with the Presbyterian Church, under the superintendency of Mr. Duncanson The school being now closed for the winter season, the people agreed that they should, make some little acknow- ledgment of their gratitude to Mr. and Mre, McMillan for the use of their house throughout the summer months. Accordingly a number of parent e'; met and took possession of it on Tuesday evening 12th inst., and presented !Mrs. McMillan with a handsome tea -set and Mr. McMillan with a superb pipe, for which the recipients returnedtheir warm- est thanks after which la large table was spread, and loaded. from end to end with . the choicest ‚eatables being the contents of the heavy baskets which the visitors brought with them, and afs ter doing justice to the inner man a couple of hours \were spent in pleasant and social intercourse, when all left for their homes apparently well satisfied. COUNSIL MEETING.— Council met at Tnck's Hotel, Cranbrook, on Dec. 15th. Members all present. Moved by S. Slemmon, seconded by J. Keifer, that the taxes of Widow Rann and James Sadler be remitted for the current year —Carried. Mr. Bernard applied for as- sistance to send a deaf mute to the,Deaf and Dumb Institute—No present action taken. petition of J. Slernmon and 19 others praying for aid to the family of the late James Sadler. Moved by W. Oliver, seconded by J. Hislop, that $15 be granted the family of the late James Sadler, on accouut of severe affliction aud needy circurnstances—Carried. J. Shiek applied for refund of $1 charged for, non- performance of statute labor—Left, over for pathmaster's attendance. Mr. Oliver reported that a road could be leased for Mr. Kendtall through Mr. Fulton'S lot, for fourirdyeats for $30—Clerk authorized to prepare the necessary papers' and have them executed. Application of C. W. Burrows for timber on road allow- ance between Grey and Elma—No action taken. A number of accounts were pas- sed, when the Council adjourned. Temperance Convention. A meeting of those favorable to the Dunkin Act was held in Clinton on Fri- day afternoon of last week. There ° was a very fair attendance. The object of the meeting was to consider the action of the_ County Council in • reference to the Dunkin Bill. A Com- mittee wa.A appointed to draft resolutions for the meeting and reported the follow- ing: lst. That this Convention considers the action of the County Council of Hu- ron, on the petition of 4,080 electors, as unprecedented and arbitrary. 2nd. That the thanks of this doiaven- tion be conveyed, and are hereby tender- ed to the sixteen that voted for the con: stitutional rights of the people. • 3rd. That this Convention believes it to be the duty of all Temperance men to rally at the polls and oppose all candi- dates for the suffrages of the people that are unfavorable to temperance legislation. 4th. That this Convention repudiate all political feeling in this contest. 5th. That an earnest request be made to the Christian women of this County, in every legitimate, possible way, to as- sist their fathers, husbands and brothers engaged in 'temperance work, and that ministers be requested to aid in the or- ganization of 'Women's Christian Tem- perance Associations in their churches or communities. - 6th. That in •view of the extent and importance of the work of this Associa- tion, the constitution - be so amended as to admit of the election at this meeting of a Vice -President, who hall have all executive powers of the President. These resolutions were discussed aeri- Wins, and were unanimously adopted. Mr. Wm. Campbell, of Goderichy was appointed Vice -President. The ;matter of presenting additional or entirely new pe- titions was, on sugestion of the Presi- dent, left wiih the Executive Committee. Short addresses were delivered by Revds. Messrs. McLean, of Blyth; Brock, of Clinton; Broley, of Dungannon; Buggin, of Seaforth; Jamieson, of Bayfield ; and by Messrs.- Keys, of Stanley, Knox, of Wingham, and others. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Mr. Mc- Lean. Re -Opening of Irishtown Church. On Sunday last, the impqping cere- mony of re -opening the Catholic Church at Irishtown, was performed by His Lordship Bishop jamot, -of Sault Ste. Marie. High Mass was celebrated at 11 . o'clock by Vicar -General Bruyer, of London, as celebrant, assiated by Father Lamont as deacon, and Father McGrath as sub -deacon. At the conclusion of the Mass, His Lordship delivered an excel- lent sermon on the Sacrifice of the Mass, and his discourse was a• chef-d'euvre of eloquence, his arguments being based on such sound logic and cogent reasoning, and laid down in so clear and convincing a manner, that the most unsophisticated could not but see the truth of them. The Bishop also exhorted his hearers to lead good lives, so that they would be prepared to give, at the hour of death, when called upon by Divine Providence, a good account of themselves. At 6 o'clock in the evening Vespers were given, after which Vicar -General Bruyer preached a sermon on the ceremonies of the church.At the conclusion of his oration, the Bishop gave the Papal Bene- diction, and the congregation dispersed. The singing on the occasion was excel- lent, and, under the able leadership of Father Onellett, of Biddulph, added greatly to the successful Carrying out of the ceremonies. The attenllance, both mornin_g and evening, was vgy large, the chureff being filled. —The additions to the church are very exteniive, and include a transept and vestry, and the appearance of _the build- ing has been considerably improved by these and other alterattons of a like character. The tower, when finished, will be surmounted byta spire and cross, the height of which, 'from the ground, will reach about 120 feet. In the inside of the church a grand new altar of rich 'design has been placed, and presents a very imposing appearance. It is from the works of Mr. Vanderpool, 'of De- troit, Michigan. The windows in the transept are of richly stained glass, and look very beautiful. The whole work was designed and carried nee under the direct -supervision of Mr. James Walsh, of Seafoith, and -reflects the highest credit on him as an architect and mechanic. The brick work was done by Shaw & Treaves, of Seaforth, the plas- tering by Jordan & Adams, the painting by Mr. Wm. Henderson, and the tin- smithing by Mr. John Kidd; all of which is highly creditable to the above named gentlemen.---eCott. The County Council and the Dunkin Act. To the Editor of the Ewan Expositor. Sin: There seems to be a ,misappre- hension of what the duties of the County Council were with regard to the Dunkin Bill petition. It would appear.) people are under the impression, (indeed you have fallen into the same error yourself,) that the Council had erely the ,quesion of "submission to the peo- ple' to decide, whereas that was only a • secondary consideration. The mem- bers had in the i first place to pass the by-law. They could not do thiseand have any regard to their oath of offices without believing the Dunkin bill to be beneficial to the interests of the people. Now it is well known that a large num- ber of that body were firmly convinced that it would not be beneficial, and pub- licly expressed their opinion to that ef- fect. Mr. Garrow, the leader of the Crusade, admitted that he was forced into his position contrary to his own judgment, by outside temperance friends. Mr.Gibson,the only strict teetotaller in the body, expressed his conviction that the Dunkin Bill was unjust, arbitrary, and most mischievous in its tendencies. How then could these men, sworn to Use their best 'judgment on questions com- ing before them, pass a by-law so en- tirely at variance with their judgment. 1 You seem to place considerable stress in the large petition in -favor of the by-law, 4,080 names. Such a petition should have had little weight. It was not an expression of public opinion, got up as it was by a staff of paid canvassers. In opposition to that petition was One pre- sented to the Council with nearly 3,000 (2,940) names. To show hovelittle value can be placed on such documents, I may say that many persons had signed both. On the Dunkin Bill petition there was a string of names, some 40 or 50,all in one handwriting. Numi Numbers of ndivid- uals avowed their names were placed on the petition without their wish or con- sent. A telegram was received from a gentleman in Wingham, saying his name to the opposition petition was genuine, but that signed 011 the other, in favor of the Dunkin. Bill, was a forgery.. In the County of Huron we have nearly 15,000 voters. Even admitting, therefore, that the names were all genuine, you have by no means a majority of ratepayers. If the direct vote of the people is in place to decide such important questions I don't see any use of electing members of Parliament and the large train of super- numerary officials with expensive. sal- aries. But you, sir, I think, -will read- ily admit that the popular vote is not tile proper way to decide such questions, as large proportions of the people are not in a position to give a proper considera- tion, and are more apt to be influenced. by local prejudices. We with great - trouble choose men of large experience -and superior intellect for the Parliament of Canada, which is the only proper place for such questions tn be settled. It is evident if a, prohibitory law is good for the County of Huron, it must nec- essarily be good for the whole Domin- ion. Yours, TEMPERAN CE —A few days since, while Mr. 114, Luker was gumming a saw in Mr. Wil- son's mill, in the township of Hay, the emery wheel which he was using, owing to the rapidity of the saw's movements, burst, one of the pieces striking hiss on the arm and breaking it. _ —A public meeting of the inhabitants of Wingham was held in thatk town, on Friday evening last, for the purpose of devising some means to secure the con- struction of a branch railway to connect Wingham with the Toronto, Grey and Bruce. Long speeches were delivered, and a committee was appointed to look after the proposed enterprise. ° -Di3cEmBER 22, 1876. TH:": CHEAP CASH STORE, CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON AT /LC. McDOUGALL & COSt SIGN OF THE 77777 77777 77777 , 77777 77777 77777 7 7_7 77 7 ' 7 77 77 7 7 7 7 • 7 7 . 7 7 7 7 7 7 7• 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 Goods are being Slaughtered at Hard, Tan Panic Prices. Owing to the Great failures in Montreal of sone of the Lead- ing Wholesale Dry Goods Houses, Large Qivantities of Goods have been sold fat below the Cost of Manufacture, and having purchased some of THESE CHEAP LOTS We are prepared. to give our custoniers and the public the full benefit of these cheap Goods by selling at a SMALL MARGIN of PROFIT. The following Lines we offer, confident that no House in Canada CAN BEAT US IN PRICES: Shirts and Drawers, 500. per pair ; Bed Blankets at $2 per pair; Horse Blankets at $1 per pair; Buffalo Robes at $5 to. $9; Finest Mink Sets'at, $20, $30, and $40 ; Alaska Mink Muffs at $1. and. $1 50. 100 PIECES CANADA TWEED, Regular Price $1, at 70c. to 85c. per yard; 50 Heavy Winter Shawls at 86, regular price from $8 to $10; 30 Pieces. of Winceys at 7c., 8c., 9c. and 121e. per yard; 20 Pieces of Wincey, Scotch,. at 16c. and 20e. per yard. 300 of New Checked Dress Goods at 18e. per yard, never sold less than. 25c. or 30c.; All Wool Mailers. IMMENSE .VARIETY. Oil Cloths at 25c., 35c., and 50c. per yard; Tapestry Carpets at 80c. per yard, worth Si; All Wool Carpets, Y.A.RJD at 90c. per yard; Union Carpets at 35c., 45c. and 50c. per yard. Hetnp Carpets, yard wide, at 14c., 20c., 25c., and 30c. per yard. Factory Cottons, both CANADIAN AND AMERICAN, Yard Wide, at Sc., 9c. and 10c. per yard. GRAIN BAGS, $3 per dozen. A. G. McDOTTGALL & Co. SEAFORTH. N EW DEPARTMENT. 7777777 7777777 7777777 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7- 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 We have great pleasure in informing the of Seaforth and vicinity that we have now added to our business the mama- facturing of LADIES' JACKETS AND OVER GARMENTS In the Newest FRENCH, ENGLISH, and AMERICAN STYLES. PATTERNS AND STYLES To be seen on the Premises, and ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. A Splendid Stock of all the NEW LADIES' CLOTHS to Select from. ',W/1/,••••••ff A CALL RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED. A. G. McDOUGALL &Co. INENT111 WINOLE I REAL E?i titBakIE COTT -1- rooms and Stewart's brick) W. N. WATSON TTOUSE TO E or TO e well s.nd garden bag the EXPOS CAMPBELL, St VA.RMS FOR S McEillop; al Con. 10, Moth% For particulars a STED, Barrister 1AR51 FOR SA 12 12, McKillop balance well tim sale cheap an to McCAUGH V.kliM FOR ' S -1; terra now Madigan. bungMeKillop, conta ings, good fend TER, Seaforth. pROPER 1 Y F -A- erty Godo ich Manufactmi Also tiwellingho property will ba lars apply ti 01; '11QUILDIN'e -15 —Dr. COLE recently occupie ing Lots, is prep able Itnrins to an desiring to purcl lineation. pROPERTY story framt Market Square, been used as an are well edapte( particulars apply COM, Seaforth, Ontario. lATILD LANE ConeessR land ; also 40 land is within don, _Huron and hered ; the rivel Apply to Bauch Lot 17, Canoe, MELVILTY, VARM FOR S.4 -1: ship of Stan -50 acres clear saa balance welltini and cedar. Th• e premises. It is and within two particulars a pp)] the promises. VOR SALE 01 -1: containing ed ;Lak-e Hu clay loam; good:. ard of ever 100 t both of which e mer; iemas eink S acres in fall PLUNKETT, T ATALUABLE T sale that to dence on John Sperling. The contains seven -with a wood sh prove.ments. planted. with c Possession int SPARIMCG. A CHANCE -cheap 0. 1 1 innber .shed Welton. The an excellent o There are thre and only woo, Selis-ozed lunib separately. A Ont. TIESIRABVP. -1--/ Sale on re georinds iflEe J. S. Porter. ' house with all veniences, also There are four good bearing be a most desir or S. retired I TT OUSE AN ' elegant tw Huron Road, 8' there are 8 bed. in room room and most conveni attached, also a handsome .11 r,ffered to inten favorable term THOMAS SI • .'ARM FOR . Lot 29, to 1.35 of, which a. cultivation, th hardwood. T frame stable t(tiebflra. It is the..villege of N flour 10111, stor village COUNT Seaforth. App iseE, or addre DONALD. VARY FOR -12 11 and containing 100 in e_good state ed, balance is and frame stab 'jugs; good stream I innai well;' about 8 atea about 11 from. Seaforth. the proprietoi P0. AG -" ties in 0 To-Am.:hip 01 gravel road, 7 etation.t; Bw store ; Lot eon of good land;. especially than 7 miles% cheap. If mini down. Apply W.N. AS111) The above Lot Fitzgerald. PUBLIC N -1- heard that throughout the hotel in Seafo 'called Gland that all sach re he has never h horse with the VATS kept elks Xeeppr. rrUCRERS erty in Tu longer to hold tee: I beg to shall resign the est -ed will take ingly. In -Tat returrt my sin different ocessi responsible cont4nue in the to land my 4. the educadoriA SPROAT.