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The Huron Expositor, 1877-07-13, Page 8• • THE HURON EXPOSITOR. pfatron txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. ANOTHER Arrival of Crockery and Glassware at J. BROWNELL'S, And, as usual, sell- ing at very low prices. Also a special line of new season's Moynne Tea, selling in Caddies from 5 to 10 pounds. Warranted to give satisfaction Plenty of oorn yet, and lower in price. J, Baowaxen, Dominion Block. 501 Li. —John Wilson, of the Silver • Creek Lime Kiln, Seaforth, has on hand any quantity of fresh burned, lime, for sale cheap. Price 15 cents per bushel, at the kiln. Deliver- ed in any part of Seaforth or Egmondville for 18 cents per bushel. 491 WATCH REPAIRING in all its branches at E. HreirsoN & Co.'s, by F. Crake'a practical workman of long experience. All worIc warranted. English watchee a specialty. See advertise- ment. 498 S. Lo UNSBURY & Co., Seaforth, have two new and two second-hand patent arm lumber wagons for sale. Saw logs will be taken in ex- change, to be delivered next winter. 500-4 PARIS GREEN, for Potate Bugs, Car - bale Acid, Castor Oil by the pound, Madder, Log -wood, Indigo, and all Dye Stuffs, Fresh and Good, just in et Erug Store: 498 KIDD'S EMPORIUM. —New Styles of Coatume Fabrics jast arriyed at THOMAS KMD'S. Call and see them. Full parttculars ins next week's advertisement. 501 • IY YOU -WANT the highest price in town, for your butter call at Teronas KIDD'S. His stock of General Dry Goods is always well aseorted, and Prices remarkably low. 501 To FARMERS.—HICKSON & 'ROBERTSON willpay Cash for all Good Butter in rolls, pails ad tubs, delivered at the drugstore of E. Hiek - Eton. 474 GREAT RUSH for CrOckery at WILSON & Youee's. They sell the Beat Stone China Tea Sets for $2 50. A few sets left. 495 STONE and Glass Fruit Jars for the million at Wrescne & Youeo's. 49a FOR CHEAP Fruit Jars and Sugars see wreseri & Yoneto's. 499 • e THE VelELE ASSOCIATION. - -The mem- bers of the Seaforth Rifle Association are expected to meet for practice at the range on the afternoon of Wednesday of each week. THE CIVIC tIOLIDAY.-rin compliance with the request of a nu;merously signed requisition the Mayor has issued.? pro- clamation declaring Wednesday, August 8th, a public holiday in Seaforth. SILVER CREEK DRAM. —Mr. Dawson, the contractor for this Work, has been busily engaged at it with a gang of men during the past week, and is making good progress. He has commenced at the low- er end, and is working up. JOURNALISTIC.—With its last number the Brussels Post enters upon its fifth year. We are glad to learn that the pros- perity of the Post equals the prosperity of the thriving town in which it is pub-; lished. It is a good local paper, is cred- itable to Brussels and we wish it contin- ued prosperity and usefulness. COUNTY CoureciL.-;-The Warden has called a special meeting of the County Council, to be held at Goderieh on •Fri- day next, for the purpose of considering the propriety of granting aid to the St. John sufferers. Couacilwill lateet at 12 o'clock, and membereattending are asked to be on hand promptly on tinae so that they can get throughwith business and return by the afternoon train. A_ TROT ON TimE.---Ori Thursday, Mr. Bossenberry, proprietor of the Zurich stage, made a bet that a horse which he was driving in the stage could trot a mile on the Seaforth track in 3:30. At the ap- pointed hour quite a number repaired to the park. The judges were selected and the race started. The horse made the mile with ease in 3:03t, and Mr. Bossen- berry pocketed. the money'. • NEW POTATOES: —Mr. William Her, rison'of Bayfiekl, has favored us with a spleudid sample of Early Rose potatoes grown in his garden. They are of good size, and for quality surpass anything we have seen this year. Judging from the appearence of these murphies, the bug, must have deserted Baylield or else the Paris green used there must be stronger than the artiete in general use. COMMENCED WORK.—Mr. Carmichael has commenced_ to rebuild his brick block. The masons are now busily engaged at the foundation, and we hope before the close of the season to see this fine build- ing adorning the Main street as ,of yore. Mr. Carmichael's enterpriae and pluck in again rebuilding so soon after the heavy loss, he sustained is ro.ost commendable, and we heartily wish him "better luck next time." PERSONAL.—In the Stratford Time of last week we find the following: Tuesday evening, after the public instal- lation of the officers of Romeo lodge, In- dependent Order of Oddfellows, a concert came off in the lodge room. Among the singers was Miss,Foster; of Seaforth, who delighted the large_ audience with the charming menner in , which she rendered a couple of solos, arid •a duet with Prof. Millard, who happened to be present." APRON BeesAseit: An apron bazaar, under the auspices of the Methodist Church Ladies'Aid Society, will be held in Mr. Wni. Robertson's•new store, Sea - forth, on Wednesday, 18th inst., when a large variety of useful and fancy aprons will be offered for sale. There will be a well supplied refreshment table. Lunch will be served during the afternoon, and tea from 6 to S o'clock in the evehing. The entertainment will be enlivened by appropriate musid. SABBATH SCHOOL Pie-NIC.—A Union Sabbath School excursion, under the aus- pices of the Presbyterian and _Methodist Sabbath Schools of this town, will be held on Wednesday, August 8tlethe civic hob. - day. The excureion will befrom Seaforth to Goderich by train, and from thence to Kincardine by boat. Everyearrangernent for the comfort and convenience of the excursionists will be niade,and this prom- ises to be the most pleasant excursion from this town. , Every person, both old and young should make arrangements to avail themselves of this excellent oppor- tunity, of spending a day on the waters of Lake Huron. et_ E_X.TRAO RDI NA Tele G Re t"rII. r. WM . Robb, of the 'and concession Tuckersmith, has shown us samples of this year's grain and grass which will give some idea of the extraordinary rapid growth of this season. The sarnples shown us were as follows: Seneca fall wheat, which is nearly ripe, and which will yield over 40 bushels per acre; barley; which measares 4 feet 2 inches'clover, which measures 42 inches, and timothy which measures 5 feet 3 inches, with a head of 7 inches in length. Mr. Robb hae about 10 acres of the barley and 7 acres of the timothy and clover. Such orops as these must pay, but it requires good farming aided by fa- vorable weath r to produce them., • THE RAIN S 'ORM.—A very heavy ain storm accompanied by a high wind past ed over this place and -neighborhood on Mon- day morning ast about 4 o'clockhe rain was so he vy and the wind so high, that considera le fear was felt lest inj ry had been done to the fall wheat. are glad to le tri, however, that no s ch damage as th t feared has been d ne. Six miles to t e north of Seaforth t • ere was not suffic ent ram to lay the dus OLD LAND 1ARKS GONE. —Mr. Car had the old P well's hotel building re ecl to a vacant ot on Carmichael's prop on John stree , and. intends fitting i for a dwelling le ouse. He also intend moving the building he now occu to the lot adjeining the THE Exrost office, and w 1 fit it up also for a d ling house. These buildings are old 1 marks in ton, and we are glad to them disappe r from Main street to room for better and more orname structures. el 11 ov- rty up re - les oit el- nd see ake tal • MR. MAC ENeIE AT SEAFORTH. — On Friday forenoon on its becoi4iog known that fifon. Mr. Mackenzie Land Hon: Mr. Hu tington. would pass ast by the 1 o'clo k train, it was resolved by some of the leading Reformers of the town to mee them at the station nd present them with an address. Acc i rd- ingly a meeti e g was hurriedly called, and Mr. Wm. M. Gray, President of the ea - forth Reform Association, was appoi ted. to prepare an. read an address. At the appointed ho r quite a large numbe of our citizens a companied by the band met at the station On the arrival of the t ain, which was se eral minutes ahead of t me, Mr. Macken' e and, Mr. Huntin ton stepped. on t • e platform, when they ere met by the • eputation, and Mr. ( ray read the add ess. Both Mr. Mack nzie and Mr. Hu tington made suitabc re- plies, when, fter being introduced to sev- er eral gentle en they returned . to the car, and th train movecl off mid the cheers o the assembled citizens, the band strikin up a lively air i The fol- lowing is he address: To 1 on. Akxander A ackenzie—Ifonored Sir As members of the Seaforth Reform As- sociation, we :ladly availourselves of our presence her; to tender a short add ess, conveying ou • hearty appreciation of our noble work i behalf of Reform an the general well- eing of the Dominion. The sbort time a our disposal precludes the possibility of specifying the various 1 im- portant mat ers you heve had to kleal with aseocia ed with the rapid growth and develop el ent manifest on every hand, in the veriout provinces of our country; the earfnesi and persevering labor to purify th political atmosphere be - gen long go, and has been made more apparel t since you have been hon- ored as the head of our country's gov- ernment. As olitical morality very 1 rge- ly and widel influences the general her- acter of t e people, it behoove us to give h arty expression of our recognition in you of the n ces- sary patrioti m and integrity of pm pose to govern a ood as well as a great oun- try. The ce ebration of yesterday will convey bette than can be done b this means the o ,inion of not only Sea orth Reformers, eut Huron Reformers, o the mean and m lignant methods of a politic- al nature ad ptecl by the Opposition and our sanguine desire, honored sir, is that they may loi g in the shades of 0 posi- tion,' be ab e to take a pattern from the ability a d moderation with N hich you and you able colleagues admi ister the affairs o Canada. Signed on b half -of the- Sea orth Reform Association, WM. M. GR Y, President. STATISTI 30th June, with the Div 28 births, 2 Total 66, ag months, - BUILDING erations are 11. MeCrac roof upon hi ton and Dr the brickw. Dr. Holmes pleted outsic STORE L leased his,n: tion on th King streete tel, to two dry -goods a ready for o tember. , MACHINE of Morris, chine, Chat English, age East Huron BruBsels.'--. - . .—For the half-year eadieg 1877 there were regitered *sion- registrar in Bru sets, marriages and -1.1 ddaths. 'list 56 for' previous tWelve OPERATIONS. —Buildina op. progressing favorably. W. en has just completl. the brick store. James I ' tret- Graham have commenced k upon their buildingto.nd as his tenement. block com- e. f ; ASED. —Dr. Graham ;• has w store in course ofi erec- corner of Turnberry and opposite Stretton's neW ho - gentlemen from - Galt, as a d general store. . It is to be cupation by the 1st of Sep- SOLD.—Mr. George Hanna, urchated the combined ma - pion, from Mr.. Thomas t, which was used in the mowing match on ••the 10th inst. The Lhampion,- though not a yard- ed a positio ' by the judges, was 4lnai - ted by many, to be a superior Mach ne. 1.1.1eNAWAt .—A team of horses tied to , e, post of th verandah in front of D. i Scott . & -So 's store on Monday last, took fright and ran away, tearin the whole veran lah down. It has m de a great impro ement in the appearan e of -the premise , and if a few more o the same kind o st.tictures were removed, it would ad - greatly to the appe rence of the town. : THE MON 'NG Maaau.--The mowing match, uncle the auspiees of ttie East Aa- ron Feathers and Mechanics' Association was held 0 the fermi of W. G. ing- ston, Lot 2, Concession 5, teams ip of Morris, on Tuesday,; 10th 'inst. The weather wi s •everything that- cou d be ; desired, the e being a 'pleasant 1 reeze ; from the no th which made it agr cable for both ni in and beast. The a tend- : mice of spe tators during the whole day was large, al d: a good deal of intere t was manifested in the match. - There IN ere 14 • al maehines'coi peting, and upon the whole the, work we s admitted to be very good. All the ma chinea, both combined and single, were tested in, the same field, and upon the sai le kind of ground and crop. The grass ( ut was clover, with a very small sprinkling of timothy, and was in a good con lition. The agents, owners and a numb .r of parties interested, par- took of dinner kindly furnished by Mrs. Hingstou. he day closed by all ex- pressing th auselves satisfied with the opening me% ing match in East Huron. F. Foster, Seaforth; Mrs. Hayden, -Miss McDonald, Messrs. R. H. Caddy, A. Hooper, II. C. Brown and W. Hayden, Exeter; and W. Hall, London. The entertainment will commence at 8 o'clock P. M. Hibbert. THE FALL SHOW. —At a meeting of the Directors of the Hibbert Branch Ag- ricultural Society i was decided to hold the annual fall hov at Staffa, on Tues- day, October 2. 1 • Tuckersmith. GOOD BARLEY.—We were shown a sample of barley of this season's growth, which measured 4 feet 3 inches in length. The barley was grown by Mr. Wm. Old- field, 2ncl concessien of this township. Who can beat it? Zurich. • HORSE KILLED.HA valuable young horse, belonging to Mr. E. Bossenberry was pasturing in a field neer Zurich, last week, when he was kicked by another horse which was in the field with him. The animal was kieked on the side break- ing a rib and otherwise injuring him so much that he had to be killed. AN HONEST MAN.—While Mr. Willi m Archibald was passing through a piec of bush between the 13th and 14th con es- sions of MeKillop he 'oat a pocket bdok containing $71. A short time after- wards William A. Parr, while passng through the same day, found the mon y, and returned it to Ithe owner. Mr. r- chibald liberally rewarded Mr. .Parr for returning him the money. Walt on TEA -MEETING. .-On the occasion of he n, an induction of the Rev. Mr. McNaugh to the pastorate I of the Presbyte church at Walton•on Tuesday July A tea meeting will be held, in the eve when addresses will be delivered by Rev: Messrs. Goldsmith, McLean, Rae, Leitch and others. Tea will served at 7 o'clock P. M. Chair ta at 8. The,wholewill be intersper with music by an efficient choir. . • ng the be en en ed Usborne.. Pio-Ntc.—one of the most enjoy ble pic-nics of the season was held on day, 6th inst., in the beautiful grove' on Mr. Dinniu's farm, Lumly, got up in the interest ;of school section No. 10, Us - borne. The arrangements for the amuse- ment of the young people were complete, thanks to the forethought and energy of their teacher, Mr. Horton. An excel- lent choir was in attendance to discourse sweet music, Miss Bowerman presiding at the organ. The ladies of the seetion had an excellent tea provided. - Short addresses were delivered by the speakers' present, and the day being fine the af- fair passed off to the satisfaction of all present. • Gorrie. ACCIDENT.—A child 9 years of age, belonging to Nr. John Leech, fell into a dry cistern nine ,feet deep, receiv- ing_several severe contusions. NEARLY • DROWNED. — One MeVety, carrying a bag of flour on his shoulder and a gallon or two of bad. whisky in his body, staggered into the mill -pond and. might have been drowned but for the timely aid of two persons who happened to be passing by. VARIETIES.—A large amount of hay has been saved.—Fall wheat is ripening fast, and promises to be an abundant crop. -Folks here are cooling down now after the John A. excitement. After the 12th Gorrie will resume its former quiet- ness.—Several parties who went to Man- itoba have returned, others will soon fol- low. They complain of it being too wet. • Wr9xeter. COLLECTION. —Alcollec tion amounting to nearly $45 was taken up on Sabbath last in the Presbyterian church, in aid of the St. John sufferers. Sollooa EXAMINATION. —An examina- tion of the Public Schools prior to the closing for the holidays was .held on Friday last. The pupils in the various departments, exhibited on the whole a remarkable degree of general proficiency, on all the different subjects pn which they were examined. We regret to no- tice so little interest manifested by the parents, as evidenced. by the very poor attendance on Friday, in the cause of education, which cannot fail but have a very injurious effect on the progress of the children. Some action will have to be taken shortly, in providing larger ac- commodation, us the •present buildings are far below the standard required by law. JELY 13 1877. 4, Stanley, had a day's enjoyment in the grove adjoining the school hoase, which was a great success. Speeches,, readings, music, lemonade, eatables, lease ball, &c., forming the attractions, apd h,ad it not been for those horrible Bayfield oaths which some of the big boys of that vil- lage indulged in, there would have been no drawback to the day's pleasure. lt is a wonder that some folks ve not at least a little self -respect. --Com. SCHOLASTIC.—The following is the relative standing 'of the pupils of the senior department of Bayfield Public School, as detel•mined by a written ex- amination at the close of the last term: Fifth Class,-1.st Wm. Hall, 2d Joseph Elliott, 3d , Jas. McDonald and Louis Eberhardt, even: Fourth Class,—lst Peter McDonald and Jas. Struthers,even, 2d Jane Foley, 3d Henry Wood. Third. Class,—lat Mary Cullen, 2d Louisa Gemeinhardt, 3d Maggie Morrison. Sec- ond Class,—lst Mary Saunders, 2d Min- nie Broley, 3d Samuel Johnsthn. • Turnberry. Oetrumtv.--eIn our obituary column this week will be found the announcement of the death of Mr. John Wylie, which took place at his residence in Turnberry .on Wednesday, the 4th inst.,. in the 86th year of his age. Deceased Was born in the parish of Dornoch, county of Dum- fries; Scotland, and emigrated to th-is part of Canada in the autumn of 1850. He set- ' tied with his family in the' township of Turnberry about three _miles from Wrox- eter. He was one of the earliest promot- ers of the Presbyterian congregation in Wroxeter, and continued an elder in the church from the time of • its establish- ment until his death, . An 'eminently pious and God-fearing man, he 'took little • or no part in public' affairs, but in his. private life, he exhibiteda bright exam- • ple of the power and beauty of piety. He , lived_ in the esteem and respect of every- ' one, and his death marks theremoval of , another of that band of pioneers whose s memory will not soon pass away, but whose eanks are even now gradually grow- ing smaller. ; [Carlisle " Journal and "Annan Papers please copy.] Bayfield. FISHING. —The ,fiehermen report that I the catch is tether poor, and that the ; season will be below the average. ; Bum-erste—Bay field. since its incor- poration and the improvements in its harbor, is showing sips of -increased vitality, and. a great number of new ' buildings are being erected, more, we presume, than in any other season for , many years. Pic-Nics.—Pic-nics are the order of the day. To say nothing of the Clinton Reform pic-nic, which many of the vil- lagers attended, the village itself is the scene of many a day's enjoyment in that way, its aclreigable situation and natural beauty attracting many festive parties from a distance. ' On the 6th inst. the Varna school held a very successful one in the grove belonging to Mie Plunkett, the teacher of the echool. On the same day the good folks of school section No. Hensall. CONCERT. —A grand concert and ice cream festiv il in aid of the organ fund of St. I'aurs C urch, will be helki on hure- day evening July 19th, in Hensel ,when a rich reasical treat may be exjlected. The followie g ladies and gentlenaen have l kindly volu teered to assist: Misses Bay and Rattenbarry, Clinton ; Misse Car- ' michael and Waugh, Messrs. J. S Rob- erts, G. W. and J. A. Cline, and rylaster Varna. SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND PIC-NIC.— A very interesting examination of the pu- pils of the Varna- school took place on the 5th inst. The examination was con- ducted by the teachers, Mr. Plunkett and Miss Evitt, and was partly oral and part- ly written. Thoroughness and care were manifested in every class, and the utmost confidence appeared to existbetween teach- ers and pupils. At the close of the ex- amination prizes were awarded according to,a system of merit cards and tickets which had been given through_the whole term of six months,thus keeping up a con- stant emulation. The pupils were allow- ed to select their own prizes, beginning in each class, with the °tie holding the highest number o merits. This plan worked admirably and gave the highest satisfaction to each. Mr. Plun- kett says he is opposed to awatcling prizes by a pupil's standing on examination day, as nervous children are apt to fail on such exhibitions. —The following day the pupils with some from other schools were entertained at a grand feast and. amuse- ments in the grove on the lake shore. The site is one of the best possible for such an entertainment, and belongs to the teacher, Mr. Plunkett. Messrs. Beatty and Dennison,' two of the trustees, had taken some trouble to fit up seven fine swings, a large table,seats, &c. Dinner was served at 1, and cakes and tea at 6 o'clock to about 300. Rev. Mr. Danby, Presbyterian, and Re . Mt. Tre- lavin, Wesleyan, ministers w re present, and made a few very appropri te remarks to theadults. Messrs. Ching and Tippet entertained the company with several se- leet 'pieces of music on the rio1once11o, and an organ at the house wasj made good -use of. Mr. Plunkett had iespoken a sail boat, but the lake was r ugh, so it never made its appearance. The great- est harmony and go-od will prevailed, and at evening all started for home well pleased, and some pretty tired. Stanley. \RAINFUL ACCIDENT. Monday night, July 2, as Mr. John 1ohnson, of Stanley, was returning home from the when near o children uggy, they celebration at Clinton, and Brucefield, with his wife, t and Miss L. Moffatt in the b met with an accident which might have been fatal. They saw a small animal -about the size of a dog, but it being dark at the time they could not tell what it was, which ran under the horses and caused them to shy off into t upset the 'buggy. They were out, and in the fall Mrs. John arm broken and the other bad She had a child.' on her lap at the time about six months' old, which was pitched from its mother about ten ifeet, but, strange to say, with the exception of be- ing a little blackened about the eyes and face, was unhurt. All the others escaped without injury. The buggywas little the worse of the turn over, but had Mr. Johnson not been able to control the horses, as they were spirited, no doubt, they would have made a complete smash. Mre. Johnson had her arm set, and, we are happy to say, that both she and • the child are doing AS well as ceuld be ex- pected. Mrs. Johnson is a neice of Mr. John Copeland, �f Clinton. ' COUNCIL MEEEING.—At th ing of the Stanley Council he on June 30tn, the following business was transacted: By-law No. 4 fotl 1877 re -or- ganizing the polling subdlisions was framed and passed. Moved y Mr. Cas- tle, seconded by Mr. Aikenhead, that as no appeals are made from the decision of the Court of Revision, and as the time for making such appeals has expired, the assessment roll for this year be finally passed—Carried. Moved by Mr. Doug- las, seconded by Mr. McKinley, that the following accounts for gravel be paid, viz.: Geo. Erwin, $8.64; J s. Young $3.85; Thos. McIntyre, $ Moved by Mr. Castle, secon advise any one to go there for the present, giving the same reasons as Mr. Macpher- son. He also states that very heavy rains had flooded the wholecountry, and ha.d de- scribed it as almost one vast sea, the in- habitants not only suffering geeat incon- venience,but grave fears being entertain- ed as to the result of the harvest; but one good thing will follow, and that is the destruction of the grasshopper land its eggs. When schools, roads, &c.,1 are built he has no doubt but that the coun- try will rank high. ; MONEY RECOVERED. --Lest week We made mentiou ot; the loas at Clinton' sta- tion of over $500 in money and note, by a Mrs. Porter, of Blyth. We have pleas-- ure in announcing that the same has been recovered. It seems that a young man namtd Dodd,of Colborne, found the mon- ey on the train, just at theStation'and informed the agent at Goderich of it. iThe latter sent word to Mr. Straiton,who at once telegraphed to Blyth, when the loser came and recovered. the money and notes entire. e ditch and - all pitched on had one y sprained. last meet - d at Varna Bluevale. SCHOOL Peo-Nic.7--The children at- tending the Sabbath and Public sellools held their annual pic-nic at the green. on the banks of the River Maitland' on Dominion Day, July 2nd. There were present over three hundred children, be- side e a large attendance of parents and others interested in the schools. Albun- dance of refreshments of the Most desir- able kinds were served as usual to those present. Crequet, swinging and athletic games were the principal amusements of the afternoon. Towards evening all started gly and cl on 8—Carried. led by. Mr. McKinley, that a gate be pit chased for the- field approaching the M INair gravel pit, and thatIM r. Aikenhead to get it—Carried: Moved tie, seconded by Mr. Aikenh Reeve give an order to. Mr. 50 cents for a hammer to bre the road—Carried. The ne Council will be held on Satur 18th. e appointed y M1. Cas- ed, that the iggins for k stones on -t meeting of ay, August Clinton-. [FROM THE NEW ERA] VITAL S'aeaaarees.—The number of births, marriages and deaths recorded in Clinton for the half year ending June 30, rriages,13 ; indicates a is as follows : Births, 42; ni deaths, 20. The first.numbe "growing prOcluetiveness."' SUDDEN DEATH.—On Mo day,- the in- fant child of -Mr. W. Cudmore, of -Clin- ton,' suddenly took sick, and. -arts car- ried by its mother to the offiee of a med- ical gentleman, but before that gentle- man could do anything for its relief, it expired. Buiter.Ne °a A BLOOD VESSEL. — Early on Monday morning, Mr. N. Rob- son, of Clinton, was unfortunate enough to burst a blood -vessel, which, for a time, threatened his life. He had been suffer- ing for some time from bronchitis, and on awakening on the morning in ques- tion, was almost suffocated by blood. Medical aid being at once procured, he was soon relieved, ancl is now doing as well as could be expected. RETURNED. —Mr. Macpherso o, of Glas- gow, Macpherson & Co., has returned from a visit to Manitoba.. He expresses hithself pleased with the country,but ad- vises those who are in fair circumstances here to remain for the present, as there are very few conveniences in Manitoba in the shape of roads, churches, school, &c. Mr. James Fair, who had also been on a visit to Manitoba, returned. OD Sat- urday, and while expressing .his admira- tion of the soil of the country, does not for their respective homes seem well pleased with the daY(s recreati BASE BALL.—A very enterestin amusing game of base ball was play Dominion Day, July 2nd, between the youths of this village and the boys of the , surrounding country, and was witnessed by an admiring crowd. of lookers-on. Playing commenced about 9 o'clock A. M., and lasted till noon. Our , old. friend Mr. C. W. Henderson performed the duties devolving upon an umpire with the most consummate tact. After play- ing the score stood as follows : VILLAGE 'YOUTHS. COUNTRY BOY5. BO BO Jas. Stewart..... 3 4 Jas. McCracken.,. 7 1 John Johnston... 5 3 Fred Hughes ------6 2 J. J. Messer 7 1 R. Anderson ..... e 7 0 R. A. Brace 7 1 Peter Fowler...... 2 4 John Farrow 6 2 R. Blaok 3 2 H. McHardy 1 6 Jae. Anderson.... 2 4 Thos. Johnston2 3 R. McKinney--; 1 5 R. R. Farrow2 4 C. Wamsley...... 2 4 H. Collie .. . .. 4 3 Geo. Fowler....... 2 5 — Total 86 27 Total.- - .. . . . . 32 27 —The country lads not being satisfied with getting beaten will play the return match shortly. MODEL GARDEN.—Ou.r respected and honored friend Mr. Sheerdown, who came here about two years ago, and who prior to that time lived on a farm in the town- ship of Peel for 27 years, is perhaps the greatest gardener west of Toronto. He is an old gentleman on the verge of 70. His garden contains about one and a half acres, and on it is built a snug brick cottage. Two years ago this garden was in a destitute condition; thistles, weeds and even wild oats being;found on it. In its present state it can not be beaten for cleanliness. You will not find a weed or a blade of grass, or even a small stone in it. Mr. Sheerdown works at it late and early and waters it every day. People come from all parts to see it; and pronounce it the greatest garden' any- where. He takes great pleasure in show- ing people through it, and has every right to feel proud of it, and. so has Blue - vale, to possess such a garden. The greater portiou of it is under onions of which a great many are the English multipliers. In it can be found lots of onions that measure about ten inohes round. He had also a great many strawberries, numbers measuring nearly three inches around. In going through the garden yoa will see also great b s of musk and water melons already fo med, cucumbers now shaped, citrons, ca rots, beets, parsnips and all such vegetables. There are also great plots of pottitoes, cabbages, tomatoes, &o. The rhabarb which was planted this spring is god.— some of the stalks are over fou feet . high. If things turn out as we1hope they will, by all appearanceis at present Mr. Sheerdown will be well re- warded for his labors. One can scarcely give any estimate of the things.len his garden at present, but later on la the season we hope to furnish you with all particulars. . 1 , —A union pic-nic of the Methodist Sabbath School and Good Templars of Londesboro, was held on the farm gf Mr. Hagyard, llth concession of Hullett, on Dominion Day. The attendance was very large, much in excess of any pre- vious year, and it was a decided success, reflecting credit on all persons concern- ed in getting it up. Good speeches, ex- cellent music, a variety of aniu-senients1 and. plenty to eat characterized the ffair. —Royal Oak Grange, No. 122 Bel - more, intend holding a public' m eting on the 20th inst. The object o the gathering is to have a free discuss on on all subjects relative to the welfare lof the farming community, as well as mer - j chants and tradesmen. Among other important subjects to come befo e the meeting, will be the matter of "Protec- tion or no Protection." A free invita- tion is given to all, and, no doubt, many will avail themselves of the opport inity. The chair will be taken at 2 o'clock. Many prominent speakers are expected to be present. —On Satin -day morning last,l Mr. Davidson, who resides near Aubur , met with an accident which proved fatal. While going from Blyth towards 1 home with a load of 'umbel', one of the 1oards is supposed to have worked. forwai d and struck the horses, Causing them to run away while going down Mains' hill.. He was thrown off, and the wagon passed over him, breaking two or three ribs, and internally injuring him. He appears to have been dragged some distance, also, as his boots were filled with gravel. He was at once carried into the house of Mr. Mains, and medical assistane sutra moned. Dr. Gracey attended, a d did all he could for his relief, but t re in- luries were of such a nature that human skill could not relieve them, and he died three hours after the accident. De eased local ilton, ourn , bar for a minute.to get the poor fellow some cakes, and during her absence he ;got over the counter and " hooked" a box of cigars, which were taken to the wagon and afterwards handed round amren'edcamtheetofaWetsillogi not a next e homext d a day, t and the it eii t e d L u among the boys. The cigars having' been missed, Mr. Waclisnwocrotmh,pawnhyo wiwtaisl found case.nnadt ab.thele ByHi young enhg, then,vfeisil hotels, when the affair was settled by odexppieon_soeiso, of talhle ow in one of the cknow, and, was held in Sample's Grove, on Monday Yilnarggeelyostsattaenndd his paying children of scho01 section No. 6, Morris, eight dollars. afternoon, Jitlyi2nd. Nearly 350 per. sons were presnt. An abundance of excellent provisions were provided on improvised tables. Miss Smith, the teacher, was very solicitous about -the welfare of all, and to her untiring energy and self-denial the success of the picene can be attributed. Toward the latter part of the aftetnoon an address was de- livered toothose present by Mr. Thomas McGillicuddy, yho was very attentive- ly listened to b both parents and. chil- dren. • 4 was a man well known, being traveller for Z. Pattison, of Ha and leaves a wife and family to his loss. ----As the Wingham base ball club were going to Lucknow, on Mon ay of - last week, a young man from th t vil- lage asked to be allowed to ride with them, which request was granted. On the way they called at WadmOrth's temperance house, Zetland, where the Lucknow chap became hungry, aiid ask- ed for something to eat. The good- natured mistress of the house left the N S E R FUL TOMS.. TREMENDJUS BARCAINS 1AT THE 777 —7 7 7--- 777 BEFORE CO MENCING IMPROVA, MENTS IN OUR STORE IT WILL NECESSARY TO REDUI OUR! PRESENT STO ,K TO HALF ITS SIZE. ; .WE HAVE DECIDED •01V MA.kING TRIS TEE GREAT SALE OF THE SEASON. Our Prices will be such, as will more than .gratify every buy: er ; the Sale will contain all Classes of the CHOICEST SUMMER GOODS. WE ONLY QUOTE A FEW PAIiITICULARS: FANCY GREN INES, at 91 cents per yard, regular price- 20e. FANCY STRIP BRONZE, at .10 cents per yard, regular rice, 22 cents. PLAIN COLORE • LIJSTRES, at 124 coutsper yard, regular price 20 cents. N,EW BRO CAD D GOODS. at 16, 18, 20, and 25 cents, woith 25 and 50 cents. BLACK LUSTR at 15 cents, worth 22 cents. PARASOLS—A f 11 sized Parasol for 25 cents, superior to a y in town at 40 cents. 1300 PIECES PR worth 10 an BROWN DUCKS • 20 and 25 ce • GREY and WH duced Prices. HATS and CAP T, at 6, 8, 10, and 12f cent% 16 cents. at 15, 18, and 20 carts, worth ts. TE COTTONS at Greatly Be• at Prices next to Nothing. EVERYT.HING ELSE ON THE SAME SCALE. Towns Peop Bally to th Own Sto Buy a. -where our b at' VI lapel e and Country People Great Sale at Your e, the 77/. Do Not ent's Worth Else - till you have seen rgain4, a glance filchwill con- ce you that he 777's is She place to d Your Money. This is Not he First Time we have Beaten ev re' other Store in Sell- ing Clieap, and in the pres-nt Competition a THE WILL A AIN TRIUMPH. Come _Early to the Sale. A. G. CDOUGALL & CO., Main Street, Sealorth. • usel TENTH 'EAR. WILOLE No. ;50.44 • LEAL EsTAT E FOR. Wit SAL.—For Sale, a new frame -a- one-fiftlt of an acrelot, situated on Steet, Seaforth, cheap for cash or on ea the owner is leaving Seaforth. STRONG, Land Agent. M FOR SALE.—For sale, Lot 113, mecillop, containing 50 acres, arel geared, the balance well timbered. one mile from gravel road, and cox churches, schools'&c. Price S1,800. ST*ONG, Land Agent, Seaforth. VARM FOR SALE. ---401) -acres, 85 cl% A:Lot 31, Con. 3, Usborne, County of 11 soil, well watered, well fenced, splendi school house adjoining; two-story brie good outbuildings. For particulars ail SELL -X. ROSS, Rodgertille, Ont. 1 VOR SALE.—A two storey fx=ne her brlildilV'S situated on the Markei .Seaforth, for sale or to rent. The buil suitable for a boarding house or a pub; For particulars apply to W. N. WA forth, , or to DANIEL GORDON, Gode IIOUSE FOR SAT.—A Great llar desirable house, with new addit acre lot, on Rattenbury street, Clhatoe Splendid hard and soft water tanks, t shed, and unusual conveniences on t Apply to tile undersigned, Dr. A • FAB M FOR S&L - E --Por sale, West 9, Con. 9, Hullett, eontainine 50 etc =el well cleared, ne:ehout stMnps, ani state of cultivation, being well under the premises there iS a new frame li fraane barn and two frame stables, 1 beering erchard antiirever-failiete Apply to DAVID .HILL, th7?. pre Constance P. -fi`A.B.31 FOIL SALE.—For Saie, We .115, Con. 3, 11. 11 S.'Tuckersmitle c< apriis, nearly the whole of which is feneed and in u first-class state of 4 there is a good frame barn, good o plentee of water.; is within 2 miles of 11 Seaforth, with a gravel road lenedm. g pa For -particulars apply to the proprie preenises or to Egmondville 0. AD DICE. FOM FOR SALE. -For, sale a dei within -3 miles -of Seaferth, neat ti Gravel Itoad, containing 48 acres, ate cleared and in good condition, also god and orchard well watered. Price ee2,1 desirable country residence, with first Inge worth z„e13000,beauti1ully situated, c acres, and within one and a half miles1 For further particulars apply to A. ST Agent, Seaforth. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. that comfortable and convenie dwelling house and lot, adjoining th Episcopal Church, midst present oce W. S. Robertson. The house con dining room, parlor and 5 bedrooms. lar itiad woodshed, also hard and soft stable. The lot is a corner let and is _ bloCk of the Main Street. Apply to N1 ERTSON, Seaford). V•ALUABLE PROPERTY IN HARI v For Sale, a comfortable frame elw with about 24 acres of land attache& well and other conveniences. There's of ehoice young fruit trees of various huildinge are all in good repair, and clean and in good order. The propertY ly eituated. Also two park tots emit each, well adapted for maeket garde further particulars apply to the propri preinises or to Seaforth Post Oflie WARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, Lot 1Teekersmith, tontaining 100 acres land, about 70 of whicb DAV cleared, good hardwood bush;- frame house, mid stable; an orchard, good well; co echools, churches, &e. Is situated ale froin Seaforth and 1 mile from Bruceti on la good gravel road. For further' apply to the propidetor on the premif letter to Brucefield P. O. TI-101.1Ati Tuckersmith. ATATAIA13LE FARM FOR SALE.—F v 22, COD- 2, Usborne, contaieeng 1 first-class land, 80 of which are elea-red, and thoroughly drained, the balance in wood bush ; there is a frame hotese wi sitting room, 3 bed rooms and teller; a 40x6O with stone and brick basement, stable, cattle shed and. sheep house; a pen 14-00, also a nice young bearing o well.spindiIs situated 3i Julies fr i eli 14 es froni a school end elose to a el fuether particulars apply to THOMAS Exeter. LAEGE FARM F0I1 SAL3E.—Pur beautiful farm, comprising Lot end the _Borth three-quarters of Lot 2 175 acres in all, situated in the Town Rillop, Comity of Huron, on the lea road, midway between Seaforth and itt farm is in a goo cia tate ;of cultivation, and 'watered, and convenient to church 135 acres ere cleared and the balanc timber. On the farm is a dwelling outbuildings, and te, yonig orchard, particulars address SAMUEL HANN, Pennsy.heinia, U. S. panm FOR SALE%—For Sale, Lots • Con. 6, Stanley, containiiig 99 acres, are cleared and about 40 acres in within one mile of the village of Varna; are churches, liehOolS, Mid All village. eo There is a choice of four good intaiiet miles, the nearest being within 4 enihe- a good dwelling house and frame .011 Consisting of barn, horse and -cow stet shed, sheep pens, -eke. Plenty of water tra good. orchard. There is a eheese fae corner of the farm which -could be pure tholarra if desired. Immediate poseete, to -the proprietor on the premises or to TH MAIi .IOHNSTON, Jr - 11)16 FOR SALE.—For Sale Lot :e cession. 7, Hibbert, containing 100 Eaet lialf of Lot e0, Concession 6, toe aer s. There are 80 acres leared am state of cultivation km the former an cleared on the hitter. First class build lar Ye farm, but no buildings -on the ere tali s from Seaforth and ;convenient Th farm is mn -of the best in thc calm an is within -3 miles of the Grand s of the London, Huron and Brne Th re are three spline wells on the larg a le ing staiug on the email one. The jwil0s will 30 :Ieleel(d.:01:Nplitri:e.LtLel.y or together. par iculars apply to the. proprieter T eLUABLE MILL l'IlOPERTY The property is eituated on the T Gorneft% cariTTl-x about 3eZifnfthe tif'N l)esofilirnit'heellilel;etitett Se Railway. The machinery cell horse engine, 40 -horse 5-1.1ee boiler, la edging and butting saws, shingl, and) chine and shingle jointer. The nine firet-class, and has only been running and eight menthe. This is a rare elle of capital, RS there is a good local tra. quantity of Timber of all leinds to be 1 factory reasons given for selling. Full eonxilearipsteil.ication to GARROW BROT/ due nenet be settled at once, and reiee Post Office. N. B.—All notes and zee, 'VALUABLE FAIZI FOR SALle.--le. v 16 and south half Lot 17, Cole 1, IF /mg 150 verve, 120 of which are eleare good state of cultivation- There is a house and a frame cottage'the barn, stable and other outhuildiilgs are all h- are about 10 acres of choice apple, pea fruit trees, and about 300 spruce trees years. There ill a never -failing, etrea through the centre of the farm, on whi mill site, a good gravel read on two f win. It is situated one mile from tion and fonakedles from -Exeter on t. Reed, and is just across the road from viUp poetappiyofneato anjAdmeEhsurelliN.,. FEorxr fEurtR, ST900011, Beaforth P. O.