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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1878-01-04, Page 8HURON EXPOSITOR. JANUARY 41 1878. itton elptioitoto DIS TRIQT MATTER S To THE EI.ECTORS OF THE BAST.WARD. ' Gentlemen My name having been placed on the roll ars a, Candidate for Councillor by some of my friends, aud not wishing the honor, you will confer on nee a favor ley not voting for me at the coming eleeeton. But, if Ton wish, anything in the -way of Groceries or Pravistorks, I solicit your pat- ronage, and -will he at all tianea ready and -willing eerve you. I am, loam Respectfully, M. Mou- e/aver. 526-1 lieeRSON BLEASDELL'S Grand Dis- count gale wiu be continued tor ono week longer, so aU those -wanting Jewelry or Watches had better call at once. See advertisement. 526 14004C AT DENT'S AlvertiSeMertt of Auction Sale in another cohunn, and bear it he echtd, as there is money in. it for you. 526 F. G. Wmaows, the Ex -Monk, is COM- ing back. See particulars next week. 826-1 Bner-STERe NOTICE.—The Weekly Globe Oiad THE Elsrosiren will be furnished to Subscribers for 1878 on the same terms as last year, viz., $3 15. The London Western Advertiser and THE, EXPOSITOR for $3. CHRISTMAS FtowEns.—Mrs. jas. Hen- . demon, Mc-ki I lop, sent to our office bo- quet of large, lovely pansies plucked in her garden on the 28th of December. Flowers in. full bloom in the open air during Christmas week is a. novelty in oil" usually burly Canadian climate. Co-nRaerieta—We stated_ a °Couple of weeks ago that Mr. J. Beattie had pur- chased Mr Thoraas Adams' farm which adjoina this town, for the sum of $10,- 000. Mr. Adams wishes us to state that the bargain betWeen Mr. Beattie and himself has fallen through and that his farm is still in the market. ' . DEcarxEs- TO STAND. --Kr. Andrew "(alley requests us te state that he was norainated as a candidate for the South Ward, at the nomination in Seaforth, on Monday last, without his knowledge or consent. That he has no- desire to be a Councillor, and hewould be obliged if his friends would cast their votes for same other efOOdeinale- p PEasewara—The Rev. Dr. .Ryerson, late Superintendent of Education for Ontario preztched in the new Methodist -Church in this town on. Sunday morn- .ing last, and in the evening of the same day, Rev. james Grey, Chairman of the London Conference officia,tecl. There were large cengregations at both diets of worship. Next Sunday, Rev. Mr. La - veil will preach in themorning and Rev. Mr. Goldsmith in the evening. TEE LITERARY Socinar.-e-The meet- ings ef this Society, which were post- .poned during the Christruas holidays, will be resumed next Monday evening, in -the Toe., ti Hall. The question— " Resolved that the theatre is a bene- fit to society:" will be debated. Messrs. 'Hicks and Gray are the leaders. It is hoped there will be a Iar„are attendance present. The readings will take pla,ce the week following as usual. WHEAT RECEIPTS.—Ite following is a statement of the amounts paid ' by Mr. Thomas Kidd, for asheat delivered at the Messrs. Ogilvie's mill in thistown : August, $4,697 ; Septeea- ber,$21,787 ; October, $19,408 ; Nevem- ber, $12,800 ; December, $14,500; mak- iag a -total for the five months of $73,192. This will give some idea of the b-usiness done in wheat alone in this town, where there are some eight or ten buyers, and had ctilie roads been as favorable as other seasons, .this amount wonld have been doubled. DRAUATIC.—The Seaforth Dramatic Club will give their first entertaimnent in. Cardno's Music Hall, OD. Tuesday evening, Na,nuary8th,when the domestic drama, in. siaa acts, of Uncle Tom's Cab- . in, will be played. New and very fine scenery- has been painted by Mr. L. a. Wheeler, artist, which Will be used for the first time on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel of Unele Tom's Cabin is very widely and favor- ably- known, and the drama is a correct representation of the original work and will ne doubt prove instructive as well AS entertaining. oUlc, REASONS.—We thave received from Mr. Alex. Stewart a letter for pub- lication this issue,in which he makes aertain charges against Mr.. J. I. Carter's management of street improvements. As Mr. Stewart and Mr. Garter are rival candidates for election in the saane ward, it would not -be right for us to publish this letter from ifr. Stewart, preferring Charges a,gainst Mr. Carter, whieh he cannot have an opportunity of replying to before the election collies 'off. 'Upon reflection, we are sure that Mr. tewart's good sense will convince :him t that Our decision is ciarrect. °If Stewart wishes these Charges made ,pablic before the elections. come off, he .should have his letter printed and cir- culated in fly -sheet form, when Mr. Carter, if he thought proper, could an- swer him in the same way. 'ANNI-AL MEtrixoseeThe annualmeet- ing of the members of the South Huron fatarieultural Society will be held at Shaffer's hotel, Kippen, on Wednesda3r, 'the 16,th inst.. at 1 o'cIook, for th'e elec- tion of officers for the ensniug year, and the transaction of other business. A meeting of the members of the Tucker - smith Branch Agricultural Society, for the same purpose, will be held. at the Ceramercial hotel, Seaforth, on Thurs- day, January 10-. We hope to see both thee° meetings largely- attended. These are meetings which farmer% especially, .A:0111(1 take a much greater interest in than they have hitherto done, and we trust that at the coming meetings of the above societies. a large number of ;farmers give their countenance to 'these useful societies by EU -tending the. most important meeting held in con- nection with them daring the year. • MASONIC; SUPPER.—The brethren of :Britannia Lodge Seaforth, to the num- ber of abont 50-, celebrated St. John's Dav by attending a social supper held at *Sharp's Hotel. The spread was magnificent, the tables containing every- thing that the most fakticlious palate eould desire. and the various viands were arrranged in the most neat and tempt- ing maimer. Mesrs. Sharp and Brig- ham are entitled to the thanks of the brethren (4 Britannia Lodge for the taste and skill displayed in getting up the re -paste The duties of chairman *ere efficietatly performed by Worship- ful Brother John McIntyre, the newly elected Master, and Brother William Bellantyne filled the vice-ohatr. The evening was spent in a most: pleasant and. friendly manner, toast, spng, and sentiment following each other in rapid auccession until abotit one o'clock, when the company broke up. . CURLIZ,TO MATCH.—The fi.Pat a,tch of r the Seaforth Curling Club wa held on the ri-vea..- at Egmondville, on Wednes- day afternoon last. The ice was in splendid condition. A game of eighteen points each was played, there not be- ing time to finish a full score „Below will be found the sides and the resu : Dr. Vercoe, 1st M. R. bounter, st D. D. Wilson, 2ad - D. D. Rose, 2nd R. Fulton, 8rd F. liolmeeteaft,8rcl A. Halley, skip -11. j. Hatt, ski 18. • , THE Notusaridxs.—The no Mations in Seaforth 'on Monday last passed over without much excitement. There was a very fair attendance at the hall ai, 1,0 o'clock, the hour appointed for the nominations for Mayer and Reeve. ' Dr. Coleman. was nominat- ed for Mayor by Dr. Vercoe, end sec- onded by Mr. Thontas Ceventry, and there being no other nominations he was at the proper tune declared elected. For Reeve, Bfr. M. Y. MeL an was nominated by Mr. Wra. M. G ay, pep - ended by Mt. James H. Bensim ; Mr. D. D. Wilson. was nominated b Mr. William Hill, and seconded by- Mr. Thomas Foster. For coancillors , the following gentlemen were nominated in their respective wards : South, ward— Messrs. A. Strong, J. I. Carter; A. Stew- art, A. Halley, John Dersey, L. Mabee. North Ward—Mesars. G. Williamson, G. Dent, James Beattie, Noble puff, Wra. Campbell, Samuel Johnsen,Wm. B. Shaw. East Ward—Messrs, john Campbell, Willia,m Grassi°, John Kyle, M. Morrison., T.J. Murphy. —On Mon ay evening a me4ting , of di the ratepayer, was held. in the hall, and was very Iarbely attended. Addreeses were delivered by the several i °wadi- dates,andStll received a quiet andpatient heari The chair, was occupied by . Mr. E ward 'ash.. 1 ° g• WHO Tot T E LIE ?" en we propounded t tiery last week, we had no idea that the person to *rhom it was directed, the Seaforth correspond- ent of the London Advertiser, wonld so readily accept tha nositioa, and ac- knowledge that he was the man! " who told, eec." It will be remembered that in the paragraph we published last week, he stated that the Reeve had " proposed" a certain resolution, and that that resolution prothised a refund of $50 to the hotel keepers. He now publishes that resolution, whieh shows for itself that the Reeve .did not " pro- pose " it, and that no specified sum wa,s proposed to be returned to the hotel keepers, and he evidently knew that he had convicted. himself of falsehood, as he drags in twd other men, whose tOol he has all along been, to eatve hire a cer- tificate of eharacter. New, we must apologize to our readers for having de- voted even= a little Space to the vagaries of this individual, and -we promise that, unless under the greatest temptation, we shall in the future leave him to en- joy the congenial society of those who have -used him to ad.vance their. own personal interests and to gratify' their personal spleen. Should he, however, tempt us too strongly, we can' assure him that we have abundance Of ma; terial on hand out of which to prepare a dose that will raake hirn a good deal more sick than did the one whiCh M. O. Canaeron administered to him when he had him in the witness box at Goderich, a short time ago. . I , Blyth. CONCEDT.—The band give a concert to -night, which bids fair to be well at- tended. The band deserves the patron - acre of the citizens and will certairlyre- 0 oeive it. CHURCH OPENINO-.—The openin ser- vices -in. coinnection with -Lae new Pres- byterian church, Blyth, have not been postponed, as was incorrectly rep rted, but will take place as previous y an- nounced on St the 6th of January: SOIREE.—A tea -meeting was held in' the Wesleyan Methodist church here, on New Year's Eve. Rev. A. McLean in the chair. Saita,ble addresses were de- livered by the Revs. Messrs. Clarke, Davey, of Londesborough, and others. The object was the securing of funds for the erection of a parsonaae, and wp un- derstand the building is bto be erected early in the spring. Mexrcipaie—Mr. proetor declined. to run for the Ree-veship of Morris, although his friends were sanguine of his suecess, and Mr. Johnston was elected bY ac- clamation. In Wawanosh Mr. Taylor: altered his deterramation at the last moment and resolved to stand. The result is that he is opposed by Mr. Pot- ter, for the Reeveship, -while Messrs, CIP/Tie and Scott, (both good. men, and old .Reeyes,) contest for the Devety- Reetreship. The result is uncertain. Our local nomination produced the nsual amount of trashy and irrelevant oratory, and will be warmly icontested. still adhere to my (Tinier). that Mr. will be elected: Ex+r. OPENLW OF Crarecia—We under. tand the Presbyterian chiirch will be fo al- ly opened on the 20th. inst., Rev Mr. Goldsmith offieiating. • , FARM SOLD.—Mr. John Carle has sold. his farna, near this village, fo the handsome 'sum of' $6,750. We hear that he intends removing to the P Province. Happy New YEart.-H-And now, t the readers of THE EXPOSIT011, WC to tender the compliments of the son—the hope that they may &lie SA ) •all wish sea - the ir new 'year in in -asperity ancl ha.pp•rneSs, and many returns of isuch a season . NEARLY A. FIRE.4-DUrillg Sa •bath school the Presbyterian church be aine filled with smoke se dense,.. in fact, that the inmates 'could nOt endure it. kfter a long search as to ' the UMW,' it was discovered -that the shavings and hips falling from above (.where work was 'still in._ progress) had accuinn atod around the stove and ' inside the zinc covering, and had taken fire:. -The zinc was promptly open,ed and the fie ex-! tinguished. ' . ' Blexierrar, Netnaetaneas.—The- tome Mations took place in. the Town Iall.„ on, Monday last. There was not a large attenda.nce; Mr.. L. Hardy waS re- elected Reeve., by acclamation. The following were ',nominated as candidates for the Council . seats.: Messrs: 4.7ohn McInnes, james, Pickard,. W. 11. Verity, john, Renton, John :Saunders, j3 dd es Howard, Robert Bissett and E. Di sW7 each of whom delivered elaborate. ad- dresses. At the elose of the -norainal tons, Mr. Hardy, in a neat and concise manner, gave a detailed account of the proceedings of the Connty Council during the past year, tothe satidactiou of the electors. Reap REPAIES.—Our streets are noW as dry es in midsummi3r, and our street repairers are regraveliag the street lead-. ing to the station. The immense traffic on I this street, during the late wet spell, renders this work. an obvious= necessity. . Mascatic.---The day set apart for the purpose of doing honor to !the Ma,senic patron ' saint was Thursday, Dec. 27, and the brethren of Lebanon Forest Lodge, No. 133, Exeter, met for the pur- pose of installing the officers elected for the ensuing. year, Right Worshipful P. D. D. M. Brother Sutton, of Lucian -performing that interestiag, ceremony The following are the officers elect t Brother 'R. Seldon, .W. M.. Broth° Wm. Hayden, P. M.; I3rother W. Jer myn, S. W.; Brother W. D. Bright, jt W.; Brother W. H. Verity, Chap., , Brother G. Samwell, Treas.; Brother A. Lake, Sec.; Brother C. Senior, S.D. Brother E. Drew, J. D.; Brother A. G Dyer, J. D.; Brother -J. McLoghlin, 0 G.; 1Brother J. Carlina, D. of C.; Broth ers p. E. Jones and *. Hodgine,` Stew ardS. After adjournment the brethren to the number of about 40, soon form thernselves • seatied around Brothe HaWkshaw's table, and doing amp" justice to the sprpad provided, the chail 01 was taken by Mother 'Hayden, P, M. wh filled the position in his HSU& happy manner. After the Usual toast had been given and cheerfully responded to, the gathering broke up at an early hour. : Walton.. e I e SOIREE.—The annual social of the Presbyterian congregation, oame off on the 'evening - of Thursday, Dec. 27. 'Owing to the state of the roads, the ex- pectation of many was that it would prove a failure, but they were agreeably disappointed, as, notwithstanding the darkness of the night and the ahnost impassable state of the roads, it proved one of the finest meetings of the kind eVer held. in Walton. Thetea and its accompaniments were a credit to the young ladies. After tea, Rev. Mr. Mc- Naughton took the chair, and di.schargecl hie duties most efficiently. Excellent and instructive addresses were; deliVer- ed by Revs. Messrs. Fallis & Musgrave, and a mimber of others. The Choir, tin- der the leadership cf-Mr. McAllister, per- formed their -work admirably, and to the delight and satisfaction of all. A number of the ehildren 'met the next day, and enjoyed themselves over the cakes and pies that were left from the feast of -the previous evening, and after all had done justice to the good things, the rema,inder was divided among the needy in the neighborhood. Hay. , COUNCIL MEETING.—At a meeting of the Couneil held on December 31st, the following business was transacted: Moved by Mr. Kalbflieschaseconded by Mr. McColl, that the Reeve inspect the work done on a bridge between. Lots 15 and 16, Concession 11, and give an or- der on the Treasurer in favor of G-eorge Walper for the amount he considers the repairs to be worth—Carried. Moved by Mr. Geiger, seconded. by Mr. Kalbfliesch, that the clerk he instruct- ed to make out separately the taxes on each parcel of land assessed to William G. Wilson, and alter the same on col- lector's roll—Carried: The following accounts were passed. and orders ant- , ed for the payment of the same, viz.: John Sh.erritt, contract on Hensall draM, $239 • William Campbell, dam- ages by hauling gravel, $5; Gavin Ross, damages by hauling gravel, 84 ; Robert Brown, Reeve, to balance of account of , repairing Centre Road, $29.23. Moved by J. B. Geiger; seconded by J, C. Kalb-, fliesch, that thia Council do now ad- journ—Carried. gr ^ Stanlpy. 1 COUNCIL MEETING:J.-The Council held a special meeting in the Hall, Varna, on Monday; December 24, for the purpose of appointing a Deputy-Retarning Of- ficer in.the place of James Armstrong, Junior, who declines to. act, and for taking into cousideration,apetition from School Section No. 4, td have Lota 6. and 7, in Concessions 12 and 13, reau- nexed to said section. Moved by Peter Douglas, seconded by George Castle, that Mr. Jam.es Dewer be and is hereby appointed Deputy -Returning Officer in place of dame's Armstrong, jr., who de - CHUBS acting, and that a by-law be passed to that effect --Carried. By -Law No. 7- framed and passed accordingly. Moved and. seconded, that whereas a petition from. ratepayers of School Sec- tion No. 4, praying that Lots 6 and 7, in the 12th and lath Concession, be re- turned to ' said section, we find that the law doe's not allow us to act, on ac- count of 'the tale having elztpsed to make such change this year—Carried. MaKillop. &Hoer, Exaarawaarox.--:-The examin- ation of the pupils' of Sehool, Section No. 9, McNillop, took place on Satur- day last, there was a large number of visitors present, which shows in what aespect the teacher Mr. Rea, is held. The pupils -underwent meet rigid ex - =Maim, acquitting themselves in a manner alike creditable to their teach- er and themselves. After being thor, oughly drilled in the several branches; a few short and pointed addresses were given by seine of the visitor's, who ex- pressed theinselves highly atisfied with the standing of tihe school. Mr. Rea; beina about to leave the section 'carries withehim the good will and. es'teem of parents, and pupils, the latter showing b` their feelinas by presentina him with an album and valit-e, valued alit $15, accom- panied -by a most complimentary ancl feeling address to which' Mr. Rea mad.e a suitable reply. the grave yard, and that. the poison spread through his whole system and. catsed death. The sore on his heel was healed up, but his throat im- mediately became diseased. Both were exemplary young men, and their death comes with a terrible blow upon their parents and friends. Hibbert. , _NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS.—In this township there was quite a number of new candidates for municipal honors nominated, but ., all withdrew, respect- fully declining a contest, and the old council were elected br acclamation. Tuckerfimith. FROM THE Goranes STATE.—Mr. Jas. Houston, of T-uckersrnith, the other Clay I showed us a box of Califdrina, raisins, sent by his son, at present - residing in that State, as a Christmas box for his mother: also he said, " to pay her for the raisins he stole when a boy." The raisins were grown and cured in Cali- fornia were large and luscious, andcon- tained: just one seed. 410 Kinburn. ELECTION OF OFFIC:ERS.:—At a meeting of Loyal Orange Lodge No. 733, held on. the 27th day of December, the follow- ing officers were duly eleeted. and in - Stalled, viz.: Brothers R: J. Lennox, W. M.; Win. Kin, D. M.; J. Clark, See.; T. Oliver, Treas.- H. Taylor, Chap.- C. Bnckle, J,',Love, 'A. McIntosh, D. Wat- Son and D: Wells, Comniittee ; Tay- lor, Tyler ; G. McAuley and E. Kin, Auditors. The other officers are not ap- pointed. yet. • , Zurich. ANNUAL MEETING.—The annual meet- ing of the members of the Hay Brahch Agricultural Society has been called for Saturday the 12th inst. to be held in the town hall, Zurich, a't 2 o'clock P. M. The officers of the society for the current year will be elected at this meeting. As the fanners f Hay have always taken a most livel interest in -their prosperous agricultu al society, there -will, no doubt, be a large atten- dance at this meeting. • Berne. SOIREE.—A soiree will be held in the' Berne Presbyterian Church on the even- ing of the 15th inst., when addresses will be delivered by Revds. Messrs. *Cameron, Rippen ; Thomson, Bruce - field ; Scott, Cromarty ; Hartley, Exe- ter ; Yokham, Stanley ; Broley and Trelaven, Bay -field. Rey. Mr. Danby, pastor of the congregation will occupy the chair. The choir Of the Seaforth Presbyterian Church will be in attend - once and. will give several choice music- al selections during the evening! All who attend may rely upon enjoying a pleasant and profitable eveaing. Tea will be served at 6 o'clock. Brussels. - Sam:am—The band serenaded a number of our townspeople on New Year's eve, and realized about 1,40. THE Scnooas.—The Christmas holi- days in the Brussels school closed on Thursday last, when all of the divisions were re -opened. • LIFE ASSURANCE.—Parties deeiring life assurance, would do well tb ex- amine the rates and - standing of the -Canada Life Assurance Company, of Hamilton, before insuring elsewhere. G. R. Cooper, local agent. • , NEW HOTEL.—W. J. McCutchoon has. got moved into his ,new hotel. The building is of white brick, and is situat- ed on the site of the old Mansion House, destroyed by fire in 1876... The build- ing is 46x56, two storeys likili, with a fiat roof. The house ie very icely laid out for the convenience of t e public. I We predict a successful caree, for Mr. 1McCutcheon. • I • , 1 THE NOMINATION.—The nomination for a Reeve Bala four Councillors for the ce i year 1878, was held in the Town Hall. by 1 There were a number of parties nom- ha have just reached 1,1,000, leaving the Order financially in a good position. —The concert in the evening was very ytrgely attended, the receipts being about $140. The conceit on the whole was not quite up to previous once giveu by the order. T e singing of Misaes Zimmerman and lexander was of the very best, and wo ild be hard to equal by amateurs. M : Wnij Snider in his Dutch character was also very good.. The' Committee ere disappointed in some of their sin rs-notbeing on hand. Who Sho d be Reeve P To the Editor of th Iluron Expositor. ,. DEAR, SIR : cannot be regarded as a. breach of political etiquette, as 'it re- lates to the present contest for the posi- tion of Reeve, to advance a few reasons in support of the candid.ature of Mr. McLean, as I was prevented, by abseuce eoting, as his nomin- isabehalf on the day as the views of his from the evening .ator, speaking in h of nomination, anc opponent's Mover and peconder were made not less public. At the last elec- tion I thought it prper, Considering the auspices under wh dh Mr, McLean ,was understood to - be brought . out, to vote against him, and te ask my friende to do the same, but the independent att. tude assumed by him from the very &at council meeting which lie attend.ed, in dealing with matters affecting either general or class interestseleft nothing -to be desired. by any ono capable of judging the qualificationsof a good rep- resentative. • , 1 ' The activity displayed by Mr. Mc- Lean in handling matters coining up for discussion at the council, coupled with this independence of charaeter, and, to -which might be added, personal dislike in some quarters, are the princi- pal and perhaps only real causes of , the hostility that has met hiin at this elec- tion. This disposition td take hold of business can be verified hy reference to the council Minute book, and if compar- ed with the work done by his opponent during two years incumbency it will be -seen, I think, that 1Vtr. M ean attend - year as his opponent did in the two c;L ed as many meetings of c mail .in one years, and in the 1 same Idifferonce of time dispcised of more items of business. Councillors can certify bo this fact. I disclaim any personal aversion to Mr. Wilson, but I have a complete dislike of the liquor traffic that , has hira under Wing, and. bift for -Which interest there could not have beenat shadoW of chance against Mr. McLean, and I would like to ask the aid of all Opposed to the omnipotence of this traffic, and who ap- preciate a manly representative, in re- turning the present Ree4e by a, larger majority than before. Ile deserves it any way. The opponents who urge the dis- qualification matter have rendered this rather powerful weapon ineffective by admitting ' the Mayor by acclamation , again into the chair under precisely the same diSability. Having taken a part in dealing with the license question, another of the gronnds of opposition, I subniit that our present Reeve has acted consistently in this matter, and in the best interests :of the town, Some Qppositicee has been engendered through Mr. McLean holding out firmly that the town should get 1 ull value for its money in public works and otherwise, and tak- ingaa stand for what is right, but I be- . 'such was not the case." Devi t aliszthgaot to show that I hadno design a ainst the canvasser, rand that I not Only I had. a perfect right to, but hat 'ray duty required me to. Before I wrote my first letter to you, I gave Dr. Cole- man every change. I did not -want him even to apologize. I only wanted him to inform the parties, who heard Inin wrongly accuse me in not the most gen- tlemanly style, and. try to lower me in their estimation, that I was ndt in the wrong. I did not even sugge4 oi dic- tate how he should do so, &mil am yet of opinion had he wishedto actithe part of a gentleman he would at once have tried to place me in a proper position.. Deceernun, 27th, 18-77. J. I. CrtilrEn. Huron 1Vtunicipal No .8 ations; The following is the resul of the Municipal Norninatirs in th County of Huron : SEAFORTIL—Mayor, Dr. Colazian, by acclamation. Reeve, D. D, son and, M. Y. McLean. Councilors, see list elsewhere. TUCKERSMITH.—Reeve, David. Walker, H. M. Chesney, James Dallas, William McMillan and William Elder. , Deputy Reeve, John Hannah and Alexander Monteith. Councillors, Samuel Lands - borough, Wm. S. Mundell, Jolin Fitz- gerald, William Bell, Robert Elgie, Joseph Nigh, John McLean, jr., and. jaUmseasoYaNcium.---'gAll the old councillors . , elected by acclamation viz.: Reeve, L. Hunter. Councillors, Jame Halls, David. Millar, Thomas M. Ka and 3. Shier. t EXETE 1.—Reeve, L.- liardyl, by, ac clarnati . Councillors, John McInnes, James ickard, W. H. Verit a John Boutin, ohn Saunders, James oward, Robert Lissett and Edwd. Dna . STEPHEN. — Reeve, S. Iloga th and T. Coughlan ; Deputy -Reeve, T. Yearly and V. :Retry. Councillors, C Elber, W. SchnArr,,,Win. Baker, Henr Doyle, 3. jummertort, R. Binh and J. nth. HAL—Reeve, John -Geiger a, id- Dr. Buchanan. Deputy Reeve, Sam el Mc- Coll and Samuel Rennie. Con °filers, Wm. S. Wilson, Wm. Schneider James Swenerton, John C. Kalbfliescli, Robt. Fergusciie and William.Wilson. STANLEY.—Reeve, Thomas Simpson and William Graham. Deputy Reeve, George Castle • and William Keyes. Councillors, James Aikenhead, Peter Douglas, ,Isa,ac Errett, and Jol -Mc- -Reeve,W. W. Connor and John' Essen. Councillors, Andwl. Rout, - ledge, Richard Bayley, Henry H ward., Paul Cleave, Richard Ching, Dr Stan - bury, James McDonald, John . Ad- ams, James Wright andArthur aacke. GODERICH TOWNSHIP.— • GODERICHTOWN.—Mayor, Hem Mac- Dermott and S'amuel Pollock. eeve, J. T. Garrow, re-elected by Reeler atibn. First Deputy -Reeve, Fred. W. Jo listen re-elected by acclamation ; econd DeputtaReeve, E. Martin, James main, and W. G. Smith. Councillors, t. Da vid's Ward, D. C. Strachan, W. . Mc -- Fadden, John Mitchell, E. Graha and R.. Thompson; St. George's W rd, D. C. McKay, Matthew Hutchins° W. M. Savage, H. H. Smith and W.I Mac- lean ; St. Andrew's Ward, Ale ander Watson, 'E. Bingham, W. W. Se our . Cozeens, James Gordon a d D.' erguson ; St. Patrick's Ward, W 'ara Mitchell, S. Sloan, Robert Mac enzie. nd John Acheson. heve the mass of • ratepayers must ap-- F prove rather than condemn on this ac- a count. Parties whip dislike Mr. Mc- Lean person.ally I have nothing to say •pi to. Having sat at I the Council with both candidates, and having nothing beyond the general interests of the town to gain in the result, I coildially recom- mend. the present Reeve to the electors. Mar. M. GRAY. • [ADVERTISEMENT.] Mr. Carter's Reply to Dr. Coleman. MR. EDITOR.—In, your issue of De- mber 14th appeared a letter written me to the effect that Dr. Coleman d accused me of making certain state- ents, and another letter signed bythe anated for the purpose of speaking, but -m ,at the hour of closing the noinieations, ithe ifollowina candidates were left on the roll : Fbor Reeve—John Leckie and _ X-101111es. Councillare—P. Thom - !son, J. Wilson, T. Town. P. MoOre, W. !Fishleigh, J. ,R. Smith, C. Holliday, 'and J. E. Smith, ten in all. We have no' doubt but that all will be elected— five to go to the Connell board and fiv,e to stay at home. Some three hours were spent in, allowing a geed deal of bottled air te escape, some Of the re- marks being quite in keeping , with the Occasion. Onn Fthanwsuir.—Brussels encamp - I Ment No, 40, Independent Order of Odd! Fellows, : was institited 1 on Monday evening last, in. the Oddiellews' new hall, by Bros. Thos. Woodyat G. P., of Brantford and M. D. Dawson, Grand Scribe of London, assisted by James Cline, John Campbell, C. Armstrong, and J. Gilliee of Seaforth. There were 8- new 'members initiated and with 7 ' heater members the new encampment Fletcher,;13. P., John Allan, S. W., P. egins with 15 members. The officers lected are X. Dauncey, C. P.,',Thomas cott1 Seribe, W. H. McCracken, ' T., a St Seott 3. W., D. Dobson, 1st - Vatch, A. Armstrong, 2nd Watch, 3. Wilson, Ird atch, Wm. Heatry, 4th -W1--it, teThlie Idecli Mien of the new hall of Western ,Sta Lodge, 149, In.dependent Order of ;Od fellows, Brussels, on New Year's day, -am an affair tliat will be long reinemb red: not only by the Order, but by -all these that were present. The 6cremony belig public the hall was 41ed the gre ter part being ladies. A i ' number of B. -others from other lodges were present.1 The dedication was con- noted by Brother M. D. Dawson from ondon ; Grand Marshal J. Gillies, from arkhill ; with Jas. A. Cline, of Sea- orth, as Grand Herald, and J. Da-un- eY, Grand Chaplain. The Heralds of he North, South, East and West were rothers J. Leckie Win -Hartley, C. R. i , • Cooper and Alex. Duncan, of *e home Chiselhurst. .711 ressed themselves very well- pleaised. BEREAVEMENT.—Mi. John Chain- P odge. The audience generally ex- bars, of Chiselhurst, has met -with a sad bereavement in the death pf two -of his sons. Thd youngest son, ticied 18, died on the 13th of November after five days' illness of inflammation of the bowels. The second death was that of his eldest son, who was 2-3. years of age, ancl who died on- the 23rd ult., and was buried on Christmas Day. This latter . young man had been engaged some weeks ago in digging a grave in the cemetery at Cromarty. He had a blister on Ins heel, and having got his feet -very wet, it issupposed that the in- jured foot was poisoned. by the water in . 1. le • „ With the general appearance of the new hall, which we must saiyevould do credit to any city. At the cloSe a vote c)f thanks was tendered -Brother M. D. Dawson for his kindness in rerdaining Over to conduct the dedication ; also to rother Graham, the proprietor of the hlock for the very satisfactory manner e ha'd completed the ha,ll. The lodge umbers 77 members. Durina that as jiist completed. its third year, and 1 t e the calls forrelief, death and sick b nefits have onlybeen about $150. The ishiug of the new hall cost $500, d the total receipts during the year Council, to whom he lleged I had made said statements, testifying that I had not. Before taking this step I sent him a copy of the letter signed by the Conn- ell,. and asked him to set me right in the matter: To this I received. an an- swer which was intended by hini to be accepted by me as an apology. ill his reply in your issue of the 21st, he pre- tends to give a verbatum copy of that letter,and anaong other. changes heleaves out the sentenee, " and other words were spoken on both SideS which had better not be used." It is evident this change is intended to bear ‘b4iii out in pretend- ing that he did notlaacknowledge his error. He also says nOW,, that I said if the signer to the petition 1 was made aware of the facts he would sign a coun- ter petition. Now this statement is just as ungrounded aS the other. Inev- • er spoke of a counter Petition at all.. The facts are as follows : :A. largely 'gned. petition was presented to the Council in favor i of a School. . A motioai 'was niade tha gki as it was so near theclose of the.present Council term, that uo steps lie taken ; an amendment was made that the Council authorize the paymen of the expenses of the High School nspector. These motions were discuss d at considerable length ; the Mayor -ging the strength of the petition as a s ffieient reason for the Connell to take immediate action whereupop. a member of the Council said that if the signer of said petition f were inali aware tha the school wmild so materially increase the taxes, he had no doubttliat half of -them could begot to sign a counter petition. Now- in speaking in faiaor of the amendment, which I voted for, Isa'cl nothina to balk project ; but in referring to what speaker, who spoke' of the counter - tion had said, I, remarked that 1 w one who had signed. the petition er the impression that it wonld be -sustaining or neeatly so. Now I m, as a member of the Council,wb.en. ew this it was my duty to make the aware of it, and. I Submit that it is significant that it ! never oecurred e. Coleman to tell br. Vercoe that d made such staten!).ents in Coun.cil il the morning after Dr, Coleman I had some warm, words about a k after the matter had been discus - in Cotmcil. I miglA mention that I o a letter .from the Person -who sign- h.e petition verilying what I said: it will be remembered' that the r signed by the Coinicil statas that hile he did. state that a name had. obtained, the signer understanding the 'school would be almost self - stilling." It did not' infer that the asser was aware at the time that the the peti kne und self ,clai I lcn rest very to D I ha unt and wee sed. hay ed t And late .w been that sust canv Canuoti.—Mayor, W. C. Si3arlle ana . Corbett. Re -eve, Joseph Chidl y, by acclamation. Deputy -Reeve, D. Men - sells and Neil Matheson. Counc ilors, - St. Andrew's Ward, James She pard, Wm. Cooper and John Gibbons, e ected by acclamation ; St. George's Wa d, D. Forrester, H. Carillon, C. Steven n, J. Smith, and 0. S. Doan; St. ohn's Ward, John Leslie, Thomas Ja kson and William Smart elected by acc aina- tion ; St. James' Ward: 3. All' son, George Diehl, Hugh Scott and A.' ath- eson. McKiaaor.—The following were elect- ed by acclamation : Reeve, Thomas E. Hays. Councillors—Ward No. 11N . Evans ; No. 3, Alex. Kerr ; No. 4, Grieve. Ward No. 2 will be cont sted. by John Malonese James Hillen, Ijohn Horan and Thomas Fox. HorotEar.---All the old Councillors re- elected by acclamation. CoaeoaNE.—Reeve—Wm. Young re- elected. Deputy-Reeve—R. Jewell' and. W. . Harris. Councillors—Chas. Mc - Hardy, P. Carrel, D. Fisher and D. Bear. WEST WAWANOSIL—Reeve--C. Girvin re-elected. Deputy-Reeve—E. Gaunt, re-elected. Councillors— C. DUTD10II, Wm. Kina,han, D. McIlwaine, and R. Lockhart: ' EAST Wawallosn.--Reeve—Thoe. H. Taylor and James Potter. Deputy Reeve—R. Currie and D. Scott. Conn,- cillors—R. Reilly, T. Brown, J. Clow!, F. Anderson and R. Leishman. Bevan.— Reeve — P. Kelly and W. Clegg. Councilors—J. Petcla, H. Mc- Quarrie, R. W. Mitchell, C. Floody; T. Watson and W. Shane. Howicia—Reeve—John Kane. First a Deputy Rdeve-i- Mr. Wilson I and Mr. Cook; Second Deputy Reeve—David •ir re-elected. Councillors --Messrs. Mit Loll, Phair and Jakes. I WR NETER.—Reeve—A. L. Gibson, re- elected. Councillors—J. Sanderson, R. Forsyth, . Thompson, Win. Harron, 3. Paulin, A. attpia and R. Scott. - BnossEas. Reeve—J. Leckie ang W. J. R. Holmes. Cotmcillors—P. Thom- son, J. R. Snai h, T. Town, 3. W son, J. C. Holliday, P`'.11loor,e, W. Fish eigh j. E.31Smith. _ ASHFIE oia comic lois returned, viz.: Reeve Robt. 'Webster. , Deputy Reeve—R. Ha ton. Council- lors—P. Clare, A. Dream and. Joseph Griffin. Tosammutv.--Reeve— S. ;lack, re- elected. Deputy Reeve— J. genninais, re-elected. Councillors— 3. . Little, R. Miller, A. Thomson, a ich- °Isola 3. Mulvey, , 3. Mitchell, an C. Griffin. Momus.—Reeve—W. JehnStori, re- elected by acclamation. Deputy Reeve —F. Clegg and J. R. Miller. Council- lors—T. Laidlaw, J. Lawson, Henry Mooney, D. Vanalstine, and Wm. Wil - S011. 1 GREY.--ReeVe-T. Stra,chan, re-elected. Deputy Reeve — J. Ferguson and 5-. Slemmon. Councillors—J. Keffer, Oliver, -3. Hislop, Geo. Brown, .john. M. DBMS, J..Forbes, Thos. Gatenby an R. TSPhairelirlDge. n.-----cmeraen."—t of an, Eo pe- . ' ment. Last summer a workingman na ed Melville dwelt with his wife inl Mite ell/) and there boarded -with the pa one • Andrews. This Andrews soon won the affections of Mrs. Melville with whont he eloped, taking with him such loose, property as the Melville reaidence Con., tained. The pair lived for a tittle ta; Pahnerston, in such bliss as is afford ed the wicked, when they separate4, a; sucb. couples generally do, Mrs. Melvinel rejoining her forgiving husband in S trat-1 lord, whither she was SO011 follewed by Andrews, who hung around Mr. ¥el.. villa's house during the latter's absence, holding clandestine interviews with the, object of his unholy love, and miscon. ducting himself as only such a charea. ter can. Mrs. Melville's sister was very properly opposed. to such proceedings eat these, and having had high words with Andrews she revenged herself upon hina by having biro arrested as a vagrant, upon which; charge the Police Magis- troite eonamitted him to jail- for eight days. During his sojourn in jail, it oc- curred. to th.e prosecution that if he could. be convicted of stealing the 'goods taken limn Mt. Ifelville's house in Mit- °hell, a substantial check eould. be put upein his mad career. Alter due (fairies Andrews was brought up on the charge of larceny; the principal witness against him being, of course Mrs. Mel. vine, who told the story and' threw the , blame upon Andrews. This was all that was required, and the gay vagrant as awarded. three years in the Peni- tentiary for larceny. He will not dis- turb the pea,ce of the Melville house- hold. again for sometime, nor be able to talk love under the stars, but he'll get three meals per diem, such as they are, without stealing th.em..—Stratford her- ald. 777 SEAFORTH. 777 MM 0 -"Cr ,NEW PREMISES. GREAT CLEARING SALE —AT—. A. O. McDOUCALL CO.'S, THE THREE SEVENS. WE BEG TO INFORM OUR NU- MEROUS CUSTOMERS IN TOWN AND -COUNTRY THAT WE INTEND MOVING INTO OUR NEW PREMISES' itBOUT THE FIRST OF JANUARY, AND IN ORDER TO RgRucE OUR .PRESENT STOCK WE WILL COM- MENCE A GRLAT CLEARING, SALE $2)N SATURDAY, THE FIRST Or DECEMBERy 1877, OF OUR WHOLE- . STOCK OF STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, READYMADE CL9THING, GENTS' FITRNISHINGS, HATS AND• - CAPS, & &c., AT PRICES, THAT WILL EFFECT A pPEEDY CLEARANCE. WE ARE DETERMINED TO MAKE. THIS l'HE GREATEST SALE EVER KNOWN IN SEAFORTH AS A I 1 - GRAND CLEARING SALE. CALL AND SEE THE GOODS. IT 1 1 WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE DEIUILS, AND SATISFY YOURSELVES THAT GENUINE CLEARING ! " SALE IS IN'iG ON. A. 4. MODO GALL ik MAIN STREET, S FORTH. 1 • • • ELEVENTH YEAR W.±:LOLE NUMBER, 52 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.I VollOPERTY FOR SALE.—Vor Sale, thate _ ;, •/- venient and desirable residenee on the c 1 of High and Market Streets, lately occapi Dr. Vercoe. Apply„to DR_ VERCOE. -- -- - -- -, von SALE.—The subscriber has for sale Iii -le acre lot in the township of Mcleillop, Count Huron, 20 acres are cleared and the balance 1 timbered with beech and maple. The pie0 will be sold cheap. ,Apply to JAS. IL BENeel Solicitor, Seaforth, Ont. 61 -.. ____ _ _ _ _ . _ . !I VOR SALE.—A two storey freeze house andel -/-" buildings, situated on the Minket Squall Seaforth, for sale or to rept, The bnilding is e suitable for a hoarding house or a public bus- i For „partionlers apply to W. N. WATSON, forth, or to DANIEL GORDON„ God,eriche A GOOD CHANCE. -81,500 will buy 150 se """ of good land in the Township of Rep; County of G-rey. Bush land, ell hardwoodo -Within two miles -el a flourishing villege. It " be exchanged for a smallfarra in Meltillop, ersmith, or I:lunette Apply to A. STRONG - Agent, Seaforth. ..., -VARM FOR SALE,—For Sale, Lot No. 5, -/-- field Coneession, Goeerich Township, 'tabling 85 aeres, 50 of which are eleared and good .- ate of cultivation. The farm is adjo ,( the le lla e of Bayfield, and will be sold ehea.p on fa or ble terms. Apply to the proprieit JOHN G- VENLOCK. -I; .5* - - — -- pawl Aut SALE.—A splendid farm, being well fent , and in a good state of tultivate 22, Coneld6, Turnberry, 90 acres, 70 acres elea balance hardwood. Well watered, good fr house and barn, and half a mile from Wroxetee a good ?navel road. Apply to the proprietor on premises, CHARLES MeTAVISH, Wroxe.517rxli Office. _ VCR SALE.—For Sale, cheap, the west h the north hell of Lot 9, Sauble Line, Stan containing 57 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the balance well timbered. It is within 3 milt Bitylield. There is a never failing etre= of w I running through the place. This preperty be sold at once. Apply to SCOTT BROTH -Ell Seafortle 52 - VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.—For / the east ltalf of Lot No. 4, Con. 4, IL Tuckersmith, County of Huron, ronsisting YlerCH 131 miles from the Town of Seaforth conveiant to school. The lima is of the' N best quality. For further particulars apply JAMES PICEARD, opposite the premises, or E.gin_ clvt..11_e Alf IL LAUT'S FARM FOR SAM—For Sa -LTA- Lot 12, Con. I, Stanley; containing 100.ac mostly cleared and in a ftret-class state of enl vation, This is one of the best farms betw London and Whighene. Fairbuildings, pleat water, and a good e-oung orthard. pn the„Londe Road, tines -quarters pia irdle south of 13frucelle Apply to JOHN LAUT, Brueefield. 52,3zee _ _ _ _ TeAR,M Fon -s.A.I.111 IN TUCEERSMITIL—I -1: Sale, Lot 28, Con. 8, L. R. S., Tueleersmi containing 100 flexes, about -80 clemed, the bola e hardwood thnber.; Large brick house and gl frame outbuildings ; an exeellent orchard of -6hoicest fruits ; is well watered. Is situate miles from Seaferth and 1.1 miles from 13racelltl. - station. For terms apply by letter to E. NICO I Grocer, Wingham. 518i WARM FOR SALE.—For side lot' No,. 27, a -1: half of 26, and half of 28, on. the Vounh cession, London Road Survey Tuckersmith, e tieing 200 acres. The farm will be sold as a wh -or two parts to suit purclmser. Fnet-claes buildinga, good orchard, plenty Of water, an , within four miles of fieafoeth, -and. three of Ben field stations. Apply 'rei. the preeniees, or to 43TRONG, Land Agent, Seaforth. 508-4x FARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, the yest part -.- Lot 'No. 1, Con. 17, Grey, containeng acne 85 of which are olea,red, well fenced, and in a stet of good. -cultivation. There is a good frame houee good orchard. end plenty of water. It is on gravel road leading to 13russels and Seafortle adjoins a Church and School. It ie also wit half a mile of the village of Walton. Apply on tli premises or to Walton Poet Office. CHARL MURCHIE. 520 • - - "pliOPERTY FOR SALE.—l'or Sale, Lot No, -1- Con, 16, Grey, 100 acres, 113 aeres cleared— exceelient lot West half of north belt of Lot N 29, Con. 6, Monis, adjoining the Village of 13rn sels, 59 acres, 83 acres cleared, cheese factory machMery complete thereon, Four houses a lots, and _a largo number of -vacant lots in 33ruesel all the property of the undersigned. Also a nut ber of improved farms, the property -of other pa LECRIE. Brussels. ITY ALLU- ABIL, CUoni.fA81,111M.1111.°811., TSAucLPer.—sznli'othr, Seol _ _ _ - filte ere's, 80 of which are cleared and in state o d cultivation, being well underdre.int and fenced,. It is within 6 eniles Sealoit Hensall and Ripper' markete, and is convenient t school house and churches, There . aro on th, premises a feame ham and stables, good wen, lo house and orchard. For further particulars se ply on the premises, or if by letter to THOMA:e RYLE, Seaforth P. 0. 624e4 ' _ VARM FOR SALE.—Lot 12, 9th con., Morr •/: 100 acres ; 50 cleeeed and in a good state cultivation, balance principally under hardwood Frame houee, frame barn and stables, Two acre of choice orchard, The farna is destant 24 mile frone the flourishing village of Blytb *Welt coil tains churches, Schools, ietores, foundry, griet saw and a station of the London Iluren: and Bruce Railroad. This is a rare chalice in a first-rate locality. For particulars epply 111501 BAIN, Godeliele or io DONALD BAIN, on th ; premises. 524x4 . _ . A GOOD FARM,.—A Farm for Sale of 152 acres, -i--I- being Lot 2, Con. 2, Turnberiy. The lam ie 2 miles south of Wroxeter and 7 north of Bressele the gravel road running through it. - Abent 61, , titres cleared, 40 acres of good beech and numb ; bush, Lula 15 acres of hemlock- and soft maple - : gifted, the balaute cedur and blach ash, Then ' are 4 acres of fall wheat, and a new fellow im tile.' • nips. Barn 24x40, log house, a good -well wite -- ',pump, and a. splendid. oreberti of 150 beating fru- * , iireCH. W, G. PALMER, Wroxeter. 523 . a 1 VALUABLE FARM FOR SAM—For Sitle tit east half -of Lot 9, Conceeeion 8, MeRillop -containing 50 acres known as the Deigle estate This farm is situate'd 'within one enile and a gear, .ter of Seafortle The land iS of the thoiteet qnalitel 'There is a handsome residence. and evod out- building& The farm is well plant '&1:with''fruit mull ornamental trees, is in excellent order, and wele fenced. It is admirably suited for a _retired gen. tleman, a dairy -man, or market gardener. Titrillt. - easy. Apply to the propzietor on thapremises or be 'f3eaforth 13.. O. E. TESEY, Proprietor., 524 s-VA.RM FOB. 13_111i1. --For Sale, Lot No, 29, Con 9, Hibbert, containing 100 atres, 90 of Which pre cleared, free of stumps, well fented and in trst-clites cultivation, A barn 60x40, nearly new, 'le shed and stable 30 by 30, a driving ehed 24,x40, Aerick root house and a eplendid brick dwelling Ix (lase, and all other necessary outbuildings. A legood orchard and watered. There are 15 elcres of fall wheat, anti abeut aeres fall plow- ied. This is one of the most desirable farms ie ;this section of connfry. Terms easy. Apply to Ito the proprietAr On the premisee, or to Epenotel- *Ille P. O. Cr IGE BALE. 524 'WAGON AND BLACKSMITH SIIOP FOR , SALE.—The undereigned, who IS about retir- iing from business wishes to sell his Iwo/env in. i; the of Riniurn, township of Hallett, counter- _ 'Ad Huron eonsistine of thre.e-euatters of an atm. 0 choiee land, well underdrained, and lla-sing ;number of well ;selected. fruit. trees. There is o the prenaises a blacksmith shop 281..-538,_ %mere) 20x40, and paint shop the same eiee, a two ',storey develliteg home 16x35 end kitchen 1642, iWith cook -house attaehed ; also a new dwelling ibouse 18124 and. stable 16x25. The buildinge are hell frame and the dwelling houses have each agood - !cellar. The above is situated in one of tbe beet . ;farming connenutities in the COUnty anti is there - 'lore an excellent business stand. Also for sale a Argo amount of oak, rock elm, eed. elm and pine lumber, well seasoned, and fit for use. Wagons, eighs,cutters,and buggiesonhend, and will be sold _cheap to clear out the stock, Payment is request - led of all overdue notes and accounts. zOliN WILD - 'JAMS, Constance P. O. . 517