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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1877-07-27, Page 8- THE HORON EXPOSITOR. purort elpositor. DISTRICT MATTERS. ANOTHER Arrival of Crockery and Glassware at J. Bnowerene's, and, as usual, sell- ing at very low pricee. Also a special line of new eesson's Moynne Tea, selling in Caddies from 5 to 10 pounds. Warranted to give satisfaction. Plenty of ,LOTII yet, and lower in price. J. saceeseee, Dominion. Block. 501 LIME. — John Wilson, of the Silver Creek Lime Kiln, Seaforth, has on hand any quantity of fresh burned lime, for sal cheap. Price 15 oents per bnahel, at the kiln. tDeliVor- ed in any part of Seaforth or Egmondvil e for 18 vents per bushel. 491 , ALLEN'S Grocery. Provisions flour, oatmeal, cornmeal, pot barley, rice, split peas, dried apples, new prunes, 'side bacon, smoked bacon, canvassed hams, codfish, lard, butter, eheese, and general groceries. Wm. ALLEN. 496 THREE POUNDS Good YoungHyson Tea for $1; 5 lbs. fine Young Hyson Tea, $2 50; 5 pounds choice Young Hereon Tea for $3 26. We guarantee these Teas superior in quality to any in the markst. J.WAIRLEY. 502 WATCH REPAIRING in all its branches at E. litcasos & Co.'s, by F. Crake, a praotioal workman of long experience. All work warranted. English watches a specialty. Sea advertise- ment. 498 ' S. LOUNSBuRY & Co., Seaforth, have two new and two second-hand patent arm lumber wagons los sale. Saw logs will be taken in ex- change, to be delivered next Winter. 600-4 PARIS GREEN, for Potato Bugs, Car- bolic Acid, Castor Oil by the pound, Madder, Logwood, Indigo, and. all Dye Stuffs, Fresh and Good, just in at Heensores Drug Store. 498 SPECIAL LINES OF TEAS.—J. FAIRLEY is selling Teas better and cheaper than ever, at the Cheap Cash Grocery, next door south of the Post Office, Seaforth. 502 To FARMERS.—HICICSON & ROBERTSON will pay Cash for all Good Butter in rolls, pails sad tubs, delivered at the drug store of E. Hick - son. 474 CHEAP CeetRasers.—LSixteen pounds of good elean currants for $1 at J. PAISLEY'S Cheap Cash Grocery, Seaforth. 603 CHEAP SUGAR.—Ten pounds of good Sugar for $1, selling at J. PAISLEY'S Cheap Cash Grocery, Seaforth. -502 OE Box of Valencia Raisins, 28 lbs. for $1 75, at J: PAISLEY'S Cheap Cash Grooery, Seaforth. 502 STONE and Glass Fruit Jars for the velem at WILSON & YOUNG'S. 499 FOR CHEAP Fruit Jars and Sugars see Wiesos & YOUNG'S. 499 THE Pfc-Nte.—We would remind our townspeople of the Firemen's pic-nic, to be held in the driving park grounds this afternoon. All necessary preparations have been made, and a good time is an- ticipated. -V confining the fire to the building in ,I which the fire originated, there would un- doubtedly have been serious conflagra- tion. As it was the loss will not exceed about $2,000. Too much', praise cannot be given ta the fire brigade for their promptness and efficiency, as on Wed- nesday last, through their efforts, more than sufficient property was saved to make up ten times for all the expense our fire protection apparatus has been to the town. We have not been able to learn whether or not there'w,as any in- surance on the burned property. COMMENCED.—,The stone work for the foundation of the new brick building, to be erected by Messrs. Stark and Coven- try on Main street,has been commenced. The atone and. brick work is being done by Mr. Treaves, and Mr. Alex. Scott has the contract for the carpenter work. MLLE NEW METIEODIST CHURCIL—The work on the new Methodist Church building is being vigorously pushed for- ward by the contractor. The brickwork is now above the basement. When com- pleted, it will be one of the most elegant church edifices in this section of the country. LOT PURCHASED.—Mr. Wm. Campbell has purchased the vacant lot on Main street, adjoining his present store, for the sum of $900, and intends erecting thereon, this season, another brick store. Mr. Campbell will then have one of the largest and most handsome blocks of stores in town, which will long stand as a monument of his enterprise and public spiritedness. FLAX. —Mr. John Beattie, proprietor of the Seaforth flax mill, intenda com- mencing the work of flax pulling to -day. He will have on a large gang of hands. He has about 400 acres this crop, and says itcnev-er looked. betterein this section than it does this year. This interest is of vast benefit to Seaforth and the sur- rounding country, and we hope Mr. Beattie may have a profitable season's business. A GOOD COLT.—Mr. James W. Elder, veterinary surgeon, of this town, has an entire colt sired by Lord Haddow, which is a monster for size, Mr. Elder pur- ohased this colt from Mr. P. Connor, of Hibbert, last spring. It is now 14 Months old, and. weighed on the Sea - forth scales, a few days ago,1,200 pounds. It girths 6 feet 1 inch, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. This is not bad. for a fourteen months old colt. INTERESTING- ARTICLES.—We are glad to see in the British American Presby- terian occasional articles from the pen of our old friend, Rev, Wm. Graham, for, merly of Egnionclaille,now of Pine River. The latest of these contributions was an interesting sketch of the ancient Scottish university of St. Andrews, at which the writer was at one time a student. We may here, remark that the Presbyterian is an excellent paper of its classovorthy of support from the denomination whieh it represents as well as from persons of any other persuasion who may desire a well conducted reli ious newspaper. It is published by C. Blattte,tt -Robinson, Toronto; price, $2 ler year. QUeen' amusin GRAND CIVIC HOLID CURSION.— brickla PERSONAL.—Reve Dr. Raid, to, preached two excellent serm Canada P resbyterian Church las to large audiences. Rev. Mr. G pastor of the congregation is vantage of a few weeks recreati ed him by hissession. —It is rumored, but with w we are not prepared to say, tha gregation of the. Clinton Pre Church intend extending a ca Mr. Thomson, of Brucefield, t pastor in place of Rev. Mr. who has scceptecl a call to Kin TEMPERANCE LECTURE. — M Mason delivered a lecture on t of tampe ance in the Presbyteri of this toiwn to a very fair au Friday eVening last. This lady easy speaker, and in appear manner is genuinely Americ matter o her discourse is not good, so logical, or so carefully as are the lectures of Mrs. Evans, but she has a freer and livery. She attempts to work m feelings and sympathies of he than on their reason. Althoug lic lecturer she may do good cannot but think there are m in Which she might accomplis deal, moregood, which would much at variance with the m her sex as attempting a discussi lic ques ions on the public Lady lecturers, like crowing he not be et less; fay in siich for the f WOOD trivance origin t Stephen ens to e horse an first pla conimon side ext feet. T by is bar a red thia rod Boynto chine is horse m to rivoid elaberiou transfor jab a li suitable tary ha fast. apPeare ican A wag fu Gordon ltivated or encourage ✓ they receive ,from t capacity the better i ture of the race. 0 f Toren - ns in the Sabbath ldsmith, king ad - n grant - at truth the con- byterian to Rev. be their cCuaig, ston. s. Kent e subject n Church ience On a fluent, e and n. The nearly so prepared 'usannah asier de - re on the audience as a pub - yet we ny ways a great ot be so desty of n of pub- • latform. s, should , and the e public will be Is the Holly system of waterwcirks is to be constructed, and debentures to be issued extending over a period of 20, years. If that system of fire 'protection is construct- ed, managers of the leading 'Stock Insu- rance Companies say they will at once reduce the rates 20 per ce t. on their class of business. Stanley. THE HARVEST.—Farmeel generally have commenced to cut the* fall wheat. It is an excellent crop, but i some fields are 'badly lodged, causing !Much more labor to harvest and longer time. Some are taking advantage of the clear moon- light, cutting until 11 o'clock at night. It must be much cooler than in the day time. SAWING MADE EASY. A con - for sawing wood, whic owes its the inventive genius o Mr. Jos. on,lately of Egmondvi le,threat- tirely supersede the an ient saw- buck -saw. It consi ts in the e of a "horse", resem 'ling the one, but with the ar # ; on one nded to a height of si or eight e arms are connected t the top from the centre of whi h swings e a _pendulum. , To t i e end of or pendalum is a.ttac i ed one of s crosscut saws, and the ma - ready for work. Of curse, the st be firmly pinned to t e ground wobbling. It s said that the operation of weed awing is ed by this simple co trivanoe, ht and agreeable exer ei,se, just for securing te a man f seden- its an appetite for an e. , ly break - neat cut of the aboVelinvention in a late number of he Amer- riculturist. The A racultunst ished with the drawi sg by Mr. McAdam, of Tnckersm th. IEE : ARVEST.—Thr hay arvest in • this sec ion is now nearly o er. The we the has been very favorab e, and the crop h been well saved. Hay, this year, wak not a heavy crop, but it i of excel- lent qu lity. Many farmers ar now busy with the.r fall wheat. It is t e univer- sal opin on that there has not een a bet- ter' cro # of fall wheat for many , ears than there i this year. It is hick and even on the ground. The heat s are well filled, a d the grain is pliimp nd bright. There as also been a large bre dth sown, nearly very farmer having in pre or less. Barley s ripening fast and wi I be ready for har eating before the fall w # eat is off. - 1 It,too, is an excellent crop, a d if well saved, will be of good ' qual ty, being pinny nd bright. Spring w eat, as a general thing, will not be a h avy crop, bu, it •romises well. It is ve y even on the groand, is filling nicely, and if no blight clvertakes it, it will be i. ore than an aver ge crop. . Oats are an xtra crop, be'ng ti ick on the ground, wi 11 headed, an1 we filled- Roots also, especially po atoe and carrots,promise a arge crop. In fact, the only failure this ear is the apple c op. Complaints of al ght crop of apPles ome from all quarter. Many ordhar s which were heavily laden last year, w 11 scarcely produce an thing this year. • owever, this crop of minor im ort nce. If grain and' oots yield we 1 w can live without appl s for one ye' r. STRA SHOTS. —QuitJe a nun1iber of our citizens have become smitteji with the b4e b 11 fever, and the baI1 field is nightly crowded with base bal ists of all grades. To -day the town f thers and 0. firemen will indulge in a g me, after which he Grits and ;Tories of the fire brigade will try their luck ait the bat. On M nday a game will be played be- tween he "boys" of the Commercial and Hotels, which,promises to be an f affair. The carpenters and ers are going to have their an- • The Methedist and Pres yterian Sabbath sehool teachers have completed their ar- rangements for an excursion on Wednes- day, August 8th, to Goderich and Kin- cardine. One of the best and most- com- modious lake steamers has been secured, also a train of first-class coaches. The fare will be as follows: To Goderich and return, 50 cents; from Goderich to Kin-, cardine and return, 50 cents. As the tickets will be sold separately, it will t e res give any a chance to have a ride by rail ed to t or a sail on the lake, or .both, at a small 'Bus h expense. The names of some of our lead- built, ing townsmen are on the Committee, to the 1 and as they are using every effort to make. the excursion a„ most enjoyable one, we have no hesitation in predicting success to their endeavors, and advise all who with possibly can to go. - Thurs Wroxeter. Ple-ne.—The Union Sabbath School pic-nic, which was held in Dr. Smale's grove on Tuesday last was, in every re- spect, a succesa. The weather being fa- vorable, about 500 turned out -to partici- pate in the amusements of theday. The programme consisted of speeches, recita- tions, music both vocal and instrumental, also swinging and other gimes of various kinds, Tuckersmith. BARN BURNED. —On Wednesday after- noon the barn and sheds on the farm of Mr. Robert Henderson, Huron Road, about three miles west of Seafortla, were completely destroyed by fire. The build- ings contained a large quantity of hay and other grain, together with a large stock of implements of various kinds, ,all of which were burned. The origin el the fire is unknown. Mr. Henderson's loss will be very heavy. There was an insurance of $400 on the buildings, in the McKillop Mutual, but the contents were uninsured. , . Goderich. [FROM THE SIGNALil MILK. —Milk is being delivered in Goderieh, at 4 cents per quart. Elea -rasa SPARROWS.—Fur of these lively little foreigners were noticed flit- ting about the large trees al few days ago. HORSES SOLD.—A span of teamsters horses was sold the other day for $400. Messrs. Ogilvie of Montreal were the purchasers. i LECTURES.—Mrs. KentMason deliver- ed two excellent temperanee lectures in North street Methodist (.3hurch, last week, to good audiences. JULY 27 1877. , people, and especially the ioung ladies, took the precaution to provide abund- ance for the wants of ,—not only abundance but a superabun1laflce of every variety and color, from th superb four storey cake down to the ti y • short bread wafer, and be it spoken to the credit and , artistic skill of some of the young ladies, that a few of the larger ca es were most elaborately decked and. ad rued with the most exquisite flowers. After tea the chair was taken by Rev. l.6r. Ferguson, when interesting speeches were given by Rev. Messrs. Fabs, McNaughton and Jones; also, an excellent speech by Mr. J. Kerr, of McKillop. The musielil de- partment was pronounced to be excel- lent, and was conducted by a choir selected from the audience on the spur of the moment. Such happy, peaceful gatherings are a rare treat, and are well calculated to unite a people closer and closer in the bonds of love and friend- ship. GRAIN. uring last -week Ogilvies & Hutchison -shipped 2,000 bushels of wheat to their Seaforth Mills. Wm. Seymour & Co. shipped 100 bushels corn to Midland, and A. Armitage shipped 400 bushels corn to Seafort • _ Usborne. EARLY THRESHING AND GOOD YIELD. —Mr. Robert Gardiner, of Ilibbert, tried his new threshing machine "The Boss Grain Saver," or "Vibrator," manufac- tured by L. D. Sawyer & Co., Hamilton, on the farm of Mr. N. J. Clark, Farqu- har, on Tuesday, the 24th inst. The numerous spectators enjoyed a rare treat in watching the noiseless, smooth and beautiful action of the different parts of the machine, particularly ithe vibrating movements and the strawcarriers, as well as the manner in which the plump grain poured into the measnres, a bushel every 46 seconds, or, including stop- pages, 60 bushels per hour. Not a single unthreshed head could be found in the straw, and not a pound of waste around the machine. The grain was of the Seneca variety, and yielded close on to 50 bushels per -acre. All who want good work done should try and get a "Vibrator," and all who I want a good yield of grain should sow a large area of Seneca wheat. nual tu sel in tbe course of a week or so. If ! the Printers and bryi goods clerks dont 1 ok sharp theywill in- all proba- bility be saved the excrutiating agony of a g, me this season. -4 number of the "y ung hopefuls" 'of the town have become __ing of quite a goose" badly addicted to night brawl - ate. On Tuesday evening last number indulged. in -a noisy "wild has1 and on Wednesday night dent on Mailn Street were treat - 'o hours concert. --The Conamercial s arrived at last: It is neatly nd well finished, and is a credit ouse which bears its name.—Au enthusiastic musician on Market street, not fu from Main street, treated the citizen. in the vicinity Of his instrument three hours performance- on ay morning last, and concluded at 4 A. M. by giving the national an- them. When his musical talents become fully d veloped he will be able to annoy. , those o our citizens who wish to indulge in a " uiet snore" considerably. Brussels. 1 -TAP, -EST.—The wheat harvest has fairIy..aigun in this neighborhood, and it pro ises to be a most excellent crop if well saved. ricrUD EN DEATH. — William Pitzpat- k, a young man of about 22 years of ag , w s taken ill on Tuesday of last w ek ith inflammation of the lungs, and di d th following Sunday. . ATER-WORKS. —A by-law to raise by wa of loan the sum of $10,000, to pr cure proper fire protection, is o b voted upon on the .28th day of Angus next: If the by-law is carried. I FIRE. —On Wednesday last, about 3 o'clock, the stave factory of Mr. Vollmer, near Ogilvie & Co.'s mill, was discovered to be on are. In a few minutes after the tire was first noticed the entire building was, completely enveloped in flames. The building was of frame, and was filled with and. surrounded by combustible ma- terial, so that it burned very rapidly and made a tremendously hot fire. The fire company with the engine was speedily on the ground. The engine was sta- tioned at the tank at Sharp's hotel, and worked. splendidly. Al- though nothing could be done to save the building in which he fire originated or its contents, the firemen succeeded in saving the surrounding property. In fact had it not been for the efforts of the Company in successful- .. Clinton. [FROM THE NEW ERA.] Rio Oxioer.--,-Mr. George Wheatley, of the London road, brought to Clinton a couple of. specimens of the potato onion, grown by himself, one of which measures 12 inches in circumference. SENTENCED.—Wm. Harvey, the youth who stole the collection inoney in Clin- ton, was last week sentenced by Judge Toms to one year and eleven months in the Central Prison. He requested the judge to give him a Longer sentence that be might have to go to the .Peniten- Cary. CLINTON DRIVDTG- PAR.—A- -meeting of the Directors of the Clinton Driving Park was held last week, when it was . decided to lease for a term of 20 years a plot of 17 acres, situate on the west side of Mr. Andrews' farm, immediately ad- joining the town. Tenders have been asked for the fencing of the same, and the grading and improving of the ground will be at once proceeded with. The Association will apply to: Parliament for an act of incorporation. The location of this Park will make it one of the' finest in the Dominion. AccmEser.—Early on Monday morning Mr. J. Cunningham met with a painful accident. He was driving into town when he met a cow lying on the middle of the road, and, supposing it would get up he slackened his speed, but did not stop, but the animal scarcely budged un- til wagon was on the top of it when it rose up, careening the vehicle and throwing Mr. Cuninghame out, the wag- on badly grazing his leg and inflicting • other injuries. The horse then ran away and before being stopped. had consider- ably damaged the wagon. Wingham. CRICKET. —A match between the Exeter and Wingham clubs was played at Wingham on the afternoon of Friday last.- The Exeter team came up by the forenoon train, but owing to the rain pley did not commence till about 2 o'clock, when the short time remaining did not allow more than a- one innings game. Some good playing was done on both sides, but the Exeter team was some- what Weakened by the absence of some of their better players. In the evening the players and a number of friends sat down to an excellent supper provided by mine host of the Queen's, when a few hours were spent in social enjoyment. The return match will be played shortly. Subjoined is the score: I 'WINGHA. W. J. Hayward. b Caddy J. Williamson, run out 3. Dinsley, b Caddy, e Bissett N. Griffin, b Elliott H. Hall, b Elliott, e Hindma H. Meyer, b Benjamin S. Hall, not out.' J. Evans, b Caddy; e Drew G. Manson, b Benjamin J. Fergnson, b Caddy C. K. Davies, st Hindman . Byes, 14; Leg byes, 3; Widesl, 1 Total I EXETER R. Bissett, st Evans R. Caddy, b Manson J. Hindman, run out 3. Benjamin, b Manson E. Drew, b Williamson, e Hale W. Bissett, nen out W. Heycourt, b Williamson R. Sanders, not out G. Elliott, b Williamson G. Woods, b Manson. H. Elliott, b Williamson, e Byes, 9; Leg byes, 2; Wides, d ; Mitchell, - S.PECIAL SERMON.—On Sunday last, July 22nd, a special sermon was preach- ed in St. Vincent de Paul's Church, Mitchell, by Rev. Father. De Cantelon, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Irishtown. The object being a worthy one, viz. for the benefit of the church funds, a large number of admirers of the reverend gentleman, assembled ,to hear once more his powerful and eloquent voice in the defence of truth. Long be- fore the time announced Ifor the com- mencement of the afternoon services, the church was filled, with an intelligent and appreciative congregation: among whom we noticed several of our leading citizens. After Vespers were oVer, the reverend gentleman carne forward to the front of the altar rails, and ceromenced his ser- mon taking for his text the 6th chapter • f of St. Matthew, 23rd anl" 24th verses. The subject was handle I with great ability, and occupied over an hour in de- livery, during which time the congrega- tion were kept spell-bounl by the elo- quence and zeal with which he spoke. We have had the pleasurelof listening to him before, but his oration last Sunday was par excellence the best. we have L heard him deliver, and, lthough com- paratively young in the t ministry, we have little doubt but that he will sus- tain thereputation for bratory of the illustrious Order of which he is a mem- ber. The music on the occasion was ex- cellent, and reflected. the ihighest credit on all concerned. Miss Nevans; of Car- fonbrook, presided at the prgan with her usual ability. Before cl sing we must not forget to mention thafi the success of the day was due, in .no s all degree, to the untiring efforts put forth by Rev. Father Mdirath, of Iri htoWn, whose excellent management of anything he undertakes to do in cOnnection with church affairs entitles hin-ii to the respect and esteem of all. --Com. Walton ' REcErrios.—On the arrival of the Rev. J. G. Fallis and Lacily, on Thursday afternoon, July 5th, a number of the members of Walton circuit assembled at the parsonage, and after the usual salu- tations were con cluded,thosepresent were invited. to partake of the sumptuous re- past which had been prepared by the ladies of that communit thanked the friends for warm reception they had . The pastor the kind and given him and hoped that his stay among them would be marked with peace and prosperity. After a social conversation the friends withdrew, leaving the pastor and lady in their new home. INDUCTION. —On Tuesday, the 24th inst., Rev. A. McNaughton was inducted. into the pastorate of the Presbyterian church, Walton. A tea meeting was held in the evening as a sort of welcome to the newly inducted pastor, and it proved in every respect a grand success. The evening was a little warm, but very pleasant. The church was well filled, every seat being occupied. The cheer- ful looks and kind words told how all were enjoying themselves. The young Total Huron N tes. The Presbyterian chu rapidly approaching co —Mrs. William, Alc few days ago, slipped ankle. —Dr. G. Gordon, from , Toronto, has commenced the practice of his profession at Bluevale. —Mr. Alex. Hunter, the township clerk of Grey, left for 4reat Britain on Thursday, July 12. —The young man Hackett, who was shot in Montreal on the,12th inst., was a nephew of Mr. M. C. Ptitts, of Gorrie. —Mr. D. Watson has been elected superintendent of the ,Bruisels Metho- dist Sunday School for the ensuing year. —A subscription of over $60 has been raised in the village of Ford- wich for the purpose of starting a new hand. —Mr. David Rae, of Wroxeter, shot a bald-headed eagle last week, measur- ing seven feet and four inches from tip to tip. —The fall sitting Court will be held m 18th, before th t Hon. Blake. —A few days since, the new grist mill, in erected. It is a large and substantial building. —The new buildings on the Main fast approaching ready in a week 11 13 1 5 cow tossed 'her, and she fell with her head on a log, killing her almost in- stantly. —Mr. W. Shane, has sold his hotel in Blyth to Mr. Hawkshaw. of Exeter. Price $3,500. - —Some part of Mr. Cruise's cooper shop in Blythe took fire On Tuesday, but by proper application of water it was put out, being close to the mill creek. — Rev. 1,1r. McCuaig, and family, took their departure from Clinton for King- ston, on 'Tuesday. A number of friends assembled at the station to bid them fare- well; —Mr. Hiram Campbell has sold his residence in the south end of the village of Blyth to Dr. Carder, of St. Thomas; who is about to take up his residence in that village. —Oa the Huron road, within three miles of Gonerich is a place known as O'Grady's Corner. At this place is liv- ing a family by that name, the mother of which is now over 100 years old. Her husband is also living, but is consider- ably younger. She is not particularly in - _firm, and is in possession of fair mental faculties. —On Tuesday, when about three miles south of Clinton, the mixed train going north on the London, Huron and Bruce railway left a conductor's and a baggage car standing on the track, which baa be- come uncoupled from the -remainder of the train. The loss was not noticed un- til the train reached Clinton station, when it backed down for them. 6 21 1 1 ' 7 18 87 1 1 5 1 2 2 7 14 35 ch in Exeter is pletion. ck, of Grey, a nd sprained her of the Chancery oderich, on Sept. Vice -Chancellor he framework of lxeter north, was street, Wroxeter, are completion, and will be or two for occupation. --A ame of base bal 'T 110 WON DER FUL 10 S TREMENDOUS BARGAINS -------AT THE - 777 —77'7— 777 BEFORE COMMENCING- IMPROVE- . '.WIENTS IN OUR STORE IT — While Mr. A. Stewart, Sr., of Grey, was bringing a load of cherries' through Brussels on Tuesday afternoon of last week, his horses ran away. The wagon was utterly demolished, and the cherries were spilt. A crowd quickly gathered, some of whom helped the old gentleman to . gather up the scattered fruit, 'while others helped themselves. —Mr. Alfred Allin, of Exeter, has in his garden a curiosity in the shape of an apple tree. The tree is now seven years old, and has borne fruit for several years. This season, however, it has eclipsed. it- self. In the spring it came forth in all its glory, blossomed and bore, the fruit now being on it. Within the past few days it has again come out in blossom, and now presents quite a rare appear- ance. —One day last week, a son of Mr. J. Tom, of TJsborne, had a very narrow es- cape from being killed by the horses at- tached to the moteing machine which he was sitting on, running away. It appears he was using a stick in one hand with which he straightened. the grass before the knives, at which the horses became frightened, throwing him in front of the guards, one of which struck him. The horses made a tour of the field two or three tinies before they were caught. - —On Tuesday last a boy, a ut seven or eight years of age, son of M. Butcher, dealer in fancy goods, &c., ingham, fell head first into a well, abont 14 feet deep, on the lot where the ld tavern lately stood, and would in all robability have been drowned had the a cident not been seen from across the stre t by Mr. G. IT. Brown, who hurried to the rescue. There were steps down the well, but when about half way down one of them gave way, and Mr. Brown else fell into the water, but managed to get out again, none the worse for his bath, and saved the life of the child. —As Mr. Thomas H. Taylor, of Guelph, was returning from Wroxeter to Brussels, on Wednesday evening of last week, the aide of the wagon broke, precipitating him to the road. A num- ber of heavy commercial trunks fell on Mr. Taylor, severely bruising him, and spraining his left leg badly. He was, after some delay, taken to Mr. Fralick's residence; where he received. the kindest treatment, until such time as his driver returned from Brussels, whither he had gone to procure a suitable conveyance to remove the injured man. Mr. Tay- lor is likely to be around again in a short time. —In compliance with ate call of the Reeve, a public meeting was held on Wednesday, evening of last week, in the Council 'Room, Wingham, to consider the propriety of submitting a by-law for the establishment of the Waterous sys- tem of fire protection in Wingham. The attendance was good, considering the unfavorable weather. The Waterous system was fully explained by! the Reeve and Dr. Macdonald, and after consider- able discussion it was unanimously- de- cided that a by-law to raise $9,500 -be at once submitted, which, judging from the tone of the meeting, will no doubt carry by a large majority. —That old landmark, the aommercial Hotel, Josephine street, Wingliam, has at length been removed, and preparations are being rapidly pushed forward,for the erection, by G. McKibbon; Esq., of three first-class stores on the ground where, for the last 15 years, the old tav- ern has stood. The stores ,are to be built of brick, with iron corniceing, and when finished will adegreatly to the im- provement of the street. The contract has been let to Mr. II. Kerr, of Wing - ham, who has sublet the iron work to a Detroit firm. The whole cost of ground and buildings will be about $12,- 000. —We regret [to learn that Mr. James Friel, mail clerk on the train running between Boderich and Buffalo, died sud- denly on Tuesday evening. On that day he was on the train attending to his du- ties as usual, and on the arrival of the train at Fort Erie he, with the conductor, left the train, as it was not permitted to cross the bridge, and on yon side they took a conveyance for their hotel, and a few minutes after their arrival there Mr. Friel fell to the floor a corpse, from an attack of heart disease, it is supposed. Mr. Friel was at one time deputy -sheriff of Bruce, and four or five years ago he resigned that situation for the one he filled at his death. He was a single man, and we believe without relatives in this part. —On Thursday night of last week, somebody callec. at a very_ late hour at Mr. Wm. Shaae?s Commercial Hotel, Blythe, and. endeavored. to rout the land- lord out in order to obtain a drink. Failing in so doing, he thought the next best thing to do Was to, hang himself, and accordingly climbed up one of those beautiful shade trees in front of Mr. ; Shane's, took off his neckerchief, and proceeded to operations. But his hand being unsteady, before he conld get the noose properly adjusted around his neck he slipped from his perch to the side- -I was played on the cricket ground, Eketer, on Friday last, between the Exciter and Hensall clubs, which resulted in favor of the ' former. --The Brussels Municipal Council have resolved to loan Messrs. Bell & Bird the sum- of $2,000, on condition that the firm start a foundry and implement fac- tory in that village. —Rev. Father Murp y, of Irishtown, ja holds divine' service in Matell's Hall, Wingham, every four h Sunday, morn- ing and evening. The !next service will be held on the 5th of August. —Mr. Robert Currie, Deputy Reeve of East NITawanosh, one of the best far- mers in that section of the county, cut a walk stripping off all the limhs upon one field of fall wheat on the 17th inst. The side of the tree and losing his neck -tie, grain was thoroughly ripe, and will yield which he was substituting for a rope, a large crop. after which he made off. His neck -tie WILL BE NECES ARY TO REDUCE OUR PRESENT STOCK TO rfiAT,P ITS SIZEI WE HAVE DECIDED —Au old lady, named Jane Ballantine, was found the next morning, which he about 50 years of age, went to take a can have by applying to Shane's Hotel, calf from its mother on the 2nd inst., in claiming and proving property, and pro- mising never to attempt his life again. the township of Colborne, when the ON 111AKI1lg TRIS THE GREAT SALE OF THE SEASON. Our Prices will be .02ch as wig more than gratify , every buy- er; the Sale will contain all Classes of the CHOICEST SUMMR GOODS. WE ONLY QZ10211E A FEW PARTICULARS : FANCY GRENADINES, at 3i• cents per „yard, regales price 20e. 'f FANCY STRIPE BRONZE, I at 10 cents per yard, regular price, 22 cents. PLAIN COLORED LUSTRE!, at 12t eenta per yard, regular price 20 ce ts. NEW BROCADED GOODS. tt 16, 18, 20, and 25 cents, worth 25 and. 5 cents. BLACK LUSTRE at 15 eente, worth 22 cents. PARASOLS—A full sized Parasol for 25 Gatti. superior to any in town at 40 cents. 800 PIECES PRINT, at 6, 8, 10, and 12i, Waif, worth 10 and 16 cents. BROWN DUCKS at 15, 18, 20 and 25 cents. nd 20 certs, worth. GREY and WHITE COTTONS at Greatly DI' ducted Prices. HATS and CAPS at Prices next to Nothing. EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE SAMg SCALE. Towns People and Country People Rally to the Great Sale at Your Own Store, the 777. Do Not Buy a Cent's Worth Else- where till you have seen our bargains, a glance at which will oit•• vince you that the 777's is the place to Spend Your Money. This is Not the First Time we hav'e Beaten every other Store in Sell- ing Cheap, and ; in the present Competition THE 777 VVILL AGAIN TRIUMPH, Conze Early to the Sale. A. G. MCDOUGALL & CO.1 Street, 14eahaiik 11110111wmfelmmil TENTH" YEAR. WBEOLE No. 504. REAL ESTATE FOR T'On SALE.—For Sale; a new int el: one-fifth of an acrelot, situated Street, Seaforth, cheap for eash.oro! the owner is leaving Seaforth. S.TARtf R108;:c,L;Incos:A.T:AgeoEn.etn.za 50 gert wiri E.—For aide,) sre cleared, the balanee welltimben one mile from gravel road, and,. churches, schools, &n. Priee $1,10 STRONG, Land Agent, Seaforth. VARM FOR SAT -100 acres, 8: es: LOtO1, Con. 8, Usborne, County soil, well watered, well fenced, sph sehqol hoase adjoining; two-story' good outbuildings: For particular SELL 3. Boss, Rodgerville, Ont. F°11 S ALF, —A two storey frame buildings, situated on the Ma Seaforth, for sale or to rent. The' suitable for IL boarding house OY particulars apply to W. N. forth, or to DANIEL GORDON, 0 T_TOUSE FOR SAT.E.—A Great eiel- desirable house, 'with new at acre Iot, on Rattenbury street,,Clit Splendid hard and soft water 'tani shed, and unegual convenienies Apply to the undersigned, Dr, Clinton, FWARM FOR SALE.—For sale, 1,81' 9, Con, 2, Hallett, eontaining 51 are well cleared, without stumps, state of cultivation, being well ten the premises there is a new Iran frame barn and two frame Stabill bearing orchard and never -filing Apply to DAVID HILL, on the Constance P. 0. WARM FOlt SALE.—For Sale, 1. ▪ 5, Con. 8, ILS. Tucker:03R acres, nearly the wale of whieb fenced and in a first-class state there is a good frame barn, goo plenty of water ; is within -2 miles Seaforth, with a gravel road leadine For particulars apply- to the pro premises or to Egraonthille P, 0. DICE. VARM FOR SALE. ----For sale a -1-; within Smiles of Seaforth, n Gravel Road, conteiniree 48 stems, (neared and in good -condition, also and -orchard well watered- Price , desirable country residence, with fie ings worth $3000,beautifully situate acres, and within one and a half mi For further particulars apply to A. e Agent, Seaforth. ATALUABLE PROPERTY IN IL V For Sale, a comfortable franite- with about 2i acres of land well and other conveniences. The of choice yonng fruit trees of Natio ▪ bnlldinge are all in good repair, clean and in good order. The prole ly situated. Also two park lots con each, well adapted for motet ga further particulars apply to the pre premises, or to Seaforth Post 0 BURLING. VARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, I Tuekersmith, containing 1.00 se# land, about 70 of which are elearedi good hardwood bush; free% hoes and stable; an orphard, good well; schools, churches'&e. Is Eituated from Seaforth ant11 mile from Brim oo a good gravel road. For fart] apply to the proprietor on the pre letter to Brueefield P. O. TIION, Taekersmith. ATALIJA.Br,v, FAR:it FolfWg.-, 22, Con. 2, Usborne, eontainhe first-class land, 80 of -which are deal and thoroughly drained, the halants wood bash; there is a frame house sitting room, 3 bed rooms and eellat 40x60 with stone aza brick baserm stable, -cattle shed and sheep home pen 14x20, also a nice young bearie splendid well. Is situated 3/ niiloi 1i miles from a school and dose to further partieulani apply to THO Exeter. ARGE FARM FOR SALE.— " beautiful fame comprising end the aorth three -punters of_ 175 acres in ell, situated in the teilIop, County of Huron, on the road, midway betyeen Seaforth and farm is in a gootate of cultivati and watered, and convenient to thu 185 acres are cleared and the bth timber. On the faxm is a dwelli outbuildings, and a young nrchar• particulars address SAMUEL HA. Pennsylvania, 1.7. S. V'ARMS F011 SALE.—For Sale cession 7, Hibbert, -containing East half of Lot SO, Concession 0, acres. There are 80 acres defined state of cultivation en the forme cleared on the better. First chisS large farm, but no buildings on th. miles from. Seaforth and tonvenit The fermis one of the best he the c and. is within 3 miles of tlie Gran miles of the London, Huron and 11' There are three spring wells; on the a living spring en tne small one. will be Bold separately or togethe particulars apply to the proptiete JOHN MeCONNELL. 'VALUABLE MILL PRO )ERTY ✓ The property is situated, en ti - Grey, about 3 miles from Ethel Sorithern Extension of the Wellie Bruce Railway. The machinery horse engine, 40 -horse 5-fluc boiler edging and butting saws, shingle it chine and shingle jointer. Tile D first-clase, and has only been runnii and eight months. This is -a rare ' of capital, a there is a good locel ' _quantity of Timber of all kieesto factory reamons given for selling. on application to -6-ARROW Into Post Unice. N. B.—All notes and due must be settled_ at onee,,and expense. 'VALUABLE PROPERTY Fol ✓ Sale, Lots Nes. 24, 25 • awl 26, cession of MeKillop, eentaieing 2 80 of which are cleared, well Omelet state -ef cultivation; the balance i with the best of hardwood. There house with stene foundation, else and log barn ; there is 8350 another house on the phiee, A bearing orch salso a young orchard with 14:135tS of good water. Is on the northern miles front Seafortle and enjoin Winthrop, in white' are all Villee including a chee-e factory, 1-,a,.v and the building known II:rehab property will be eold in one pereel purelneens. Apply to the pin premiseor to Winthrop Peet oe IIANN'AII, Preerietor. FARM FOR Sa 11, g-,q;tainitl .014A:141i arc eb,:tred and in 0. good tion, the halan.Nt wi•-11 • hardwood ; there is a tirst-ehi bric kitehiqt 9is1, with !none e.:Ltr tni aud. hitrIin ; 8 gi,od frani4 hum house 4eee0, with stene beeeten house; the whele length of beth let from the eattle lenee belew is a 20x9, dug out...of th 1i.l bank, ba!: an.1 lime anti arched ovur with b;-.;.4.!'. proof ; arc :3 weih4, 4'ael4 abo,3 built up with briek,-and are Ilt:-.-tr-fS water ; tbere a good orchard plums, cherries, grape.,:, about 300 reeds of drains with tile down ; the stables are all ileored‘lw fully, and evenly laid ; also lee ba:; stablei. Is sitiiatod 7 inik--; Seaford), and 2 from nensail Aatio to schools and churchPs. - paid down, the remainib,r tu suit pi ply to the propriet, a- on the preinkm; 1'. 0, WM. STONEMAN.