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DISTRICT MATTERS.
EILLoBlis dc RYAN have now on hand
the largest and best selected stock of General Gro-
ceries ever offered in Secifortb.. We are determi.ned
iaot to be undersold by any house in the trade.
Cash customers are particularly invited to inspect
our Stock and Compare prices before purc.hasing
elsewhere. Our Stock of Clover arid Timothy seeds
cannot be surpassed in quality or price. Also, all
kinds of garden and field seeda as cheap as the
lowest. Crockery and Glassware a speciality; the
largest stock in town. Call and see it. N.B.—If
you should require good and pare liquors call at
T. D. RYAN'S Liquor Store. 639-1
F. G.WIDDOWS.—Don't fail to hear
the ex -Monk en the "Idolatry of the Church of
Rome," in Carib:10's Wall, this (Friday) evening,
Vocal and Instrumental music. Mr. Widdows will
wear the Alb -Stole -Maniple -and Chasuble, in addi-
tion to his monastic robes. Admiasion, 25 cents.
Reserved Chaim 35 cents. 539
- BRUNTONYS Digestive Flui.d. has been
proved to be the best Blood Purifier yet discovered.
• neutralizes the poisonous acids of the system,
and pronzotes healthy secretions. All Druggists
se/1 it. 539
WAR—RANTED TO give satiefaction, or
money refunded, our new Furniture Polish it will
make old. and scratched farniture look like new.
Prepared only by Luaisnen & WILSON. 539-1
MARmILADE in one and two pound
rota, potted barn, potted Beef, potted Anchovies,
. potted Shrimps, and the celebrated Winstanley
Sauce, at Laroraw & Farar.vv's 639-2
FLOWER AND GARDEN Seeds in great
variety, fresh and true to name, ft,t"Tho Medical
• Seaforth. See advertisement. Iticxsola 8c
BLEASDELL. 539
CANNED GOODS. --Gans California,
Peaches, cans California. Apricots, cans California,
Pears, cane California Mune, at LAI:Draw & FAIR-
T.EY'e. 539-2
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" FRAGRANT LAC-ADM:MINE" will posi-
tivel' remove all tan, freckles, blotches, &c., from
the skin. Sold by LUMSDEN & Wrasort. 539-1
Peonennto—BaawitEra, Iteos. axe pre-
pared to plough gardens at the shortest notice.
Charges moderate. 539
EARLY ROSE Potatoes for 30 cents per
bushel, at Wr Trrrr & Co.'s. A large quantity
on hand. 639
Lem OUT far a Large Stock of House
Planta next week, At LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY.S. 539-2
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Ter COUNTY ATLAS.—Mr. W. H.Gree
or, Civil. Engineer, has just completed's
naa,p of the township of McKillop, for
the county atlas.. It is remarkably well
executed, beieg one of the Most accurate
in every respect we have ever seen. It
she -we distinctly every jog in every road
as well as the windings of the various
streams. The hotels, ehurches, school
housea, cheese factories, mills, dec., are
aIsci_ very distinctly and accurately set
down. Mr. Gregor will next be engaged
on the township of Hibbert for the atlas
being got up by the saree firm for the
county of Perth.
PRoTERTY GRANGES. — Mr. William
Logan's residence and. grounds onNoeth
Mail.). street were disposed of by weetion
by Mr. J. P. Brine, on Tuesday last,
to Mr. William Lee for the sum, of
$1,BI0. There axe nearly two acres of
land, a splendid orchard, a good. , frame
residenceietable and other conveniences.
The property is cheap at the purchase
price. Mr. Logan's hauseh.old furni-
ture was also disposedoff the same day.
Re intends removing to Manitoba in a
few weeks, where he has taken up. a
tract of land and intends engaging in
farroing.
RETURNED .—Gaptain T. R. Jackson,
of Fort McLeod, Northwest Mounted
Police, has arrived on a visit to his
friends. He reports eierything quiet in
that distant part of the Dominion,
the stories going the rounds in the pa-
pers of an opposite character, being only
sensetienal. Col.. McLeod, Commision-
er of the Police Force, hoe the Indians
under full control, and. he anticipates
no trouble,. Capt. Jackson speaks in
the highest terms of the American mili-
taxy authorities along the frontier, and
of the pleasant intercourse they have had.
with the people of Montana end Helena
particularly.
Towle Coe:sm.—At the last meeting
of the town council, the auditor's re-
port was read and adopted. The drain
committee was instructed to have the
drain an the east side of Main street re-
paired as soon as possible. The pound-
age by-law was amended and the con-
stable -was instructed to enforce its pro-
viaioes. Mr. E. Lusby was appointed
to take the CORSI'S of the town under the
sanction of the License Commissioners,
with the "View of granting additional
hotel licenses. A committee consisting
of the Mayor, Messrs. Wilson'Beattie
and Strong, were appointed. to take the
necessary steps to cancel the unused de-
bentures, providing for a portion of the.
Whitelaw bourne and to purchase the
remaining debentures securing that
bonusevith money from the sinking fund
account. The council, after passing a
few accounts, a.d.journed until next Tues-
day night.
Be ROI-LIM—On Friday night or Sat-
urday morning last the safe in the office
a the Grand Trunk railway iu this
towe was blown open, andthe sum of
$496 taken therefrom. The burglars
gained an entrance to the office by
bursting open the waiting room door,
and thee breaking tho glass in the tick-
et -office window. A hole was punched
iu the door of the safe, immediately
above the lock, with a bold chisel and
sledge hatinner, for the reception of the
powder. A very heavy charge must.
have been used, as the appearance of
the safe and the room in whicii it was
pea) eeideuce of an explosion of great
force. The safe door was split in two,
the hinges wrenched off and the outer
part of the door considerably twisted.
The concussion sent this part of the
door against the stove which knocked. it
over with such force as to drive the
currier nearly through a buitra in the
-floor where it struck. The- ceiling of
the room also at one side was, raised
about au inch. The money had been de-
posited in a email leather bag the pre-
vious night reedy for transmission to
headquarters by ale firet train in the
mot -nine. Although the neise caused
by the explizaion inuat beve been very
great, neue of the people living in the
neighborhood of the statiou hetuel
awl the robbery was uunoticed until
the porter camel() open the oflice in the
morning. The hammer with which
Mao blow had been struck in perforating
the safe door was left behind, and was
found in the morning. It was claimed
by Messrs. Young d: Lahey, machinistsi
and ima been teken from their shop the
previous evening. As e et the perpe-
trators of the robbery are unknotece
A couple of Grand Trunk detectives
and two others have been
round here for several days trying to
work up the case. On Tuesday they
caused the arrest of three young men
lieIonging to the town., but as no evil=
deuce could be found against them they
were honorably discharged,. onWednes
day. The 'tag in which the moneywas
has been found in the river at Grieve's
bridge. A stonehad been putin it, and
it was sunk in the water. It had evi-
dently been thrown in by some persons
passing along the bridge. On Friday
evening a couple of strange men,rather
suspioions-looking characters, were seen
loafing round the town. It is also as-
serted that about 10 o'clock at night
these pain were seen coming out, of
Young dr Lahey's shop, and were
some time afterwOrds observed
standing at the corner street lamp at -
the Presbyterian church, and one of
thena was supposed to have whatseenat
ed. to be a hammer secreted. under his
coat. Men answering to the descrip-
tion of these two were. also, it is said,
seen taking a drink of water at a pump
on the Mein Street about 2 o'clock in
the morning. If these statements are
correct, these are undoubtedly the par-
ties who committed the robbery, and
that after securing their booty they -
went out along the Northern road, and
threw the bag into the river as they
passed. along. These same men, how-
ever, have never been seen in the tottn
since, and.. it is likely that ere this they
are well out of harm's way. Had they
blown up the old barracks of a station
building instead of the safe, there are
none in town who would have shed a
tear; but to blow open the safe and
leave the building iminjured, is a crime
deserving of the severest .punishment.
Five hundred dollars would go a good
ways toward erecting a respectable eta -
tion— building. Had, therefore'the
Grand Trunk authorities erected. a
new building here, with a comfortable
residence for the station. agent attached,
as the Council last season desired. them
to do, it is ronee than probable they
would not have met with this loss. •
LOCAL. BICIEESHA couple of young
men from -the township of Hay, had a
load of beautiful ever -green .shrubs in.
town on Tuesday, offering them for sale.
The demand for them waschill and
there were very few, if any, - sold.
Swamp spruce will not grow if planted
on high lands, but the shrubs grown
on highlands, such as- those referred to,
will grow here if 'properly planted.—
Dr. Goilinlock and. MreG.eorge Gonin-
lock, took atrip from Roxboro to God-
erich by the Maitland River last week. •
The distance . is about sixty miles!
They reached -Ben -miller, in the town
ship of Colborne on the evening of the
first day. They made the trip without -
any mishap, and describe the sail as
delightfally exhilarating. . When they I
got into the Hullett - swamp the river -
was so mach spread out, s that they
could, not keep the current of the stream
and were -very nearly getting- lost.—
Another party of valorous explorers
left Egmeadvillulast week with the in-
tention -of making Bayfield by watei..
They started in the best of spirits, and.
all went -well until they got to Dick -
son's flats, when the craft ran on
stone and become fast-. The skipper
bravely plunged into the icy weterand
relieved the boat, when it glided. on a
few rods further, but the engineering
skill of the Grew being considerably less
than their valuer they failed to guide
the boat with diseretion., and as a result
when the strong current caught her she
was drawn against°, log and capsized,
the whole party, refreshments a,nd, all
being precipitated into the raging istream.
Fortunately 1111 were able to. make the
shore in safety, and returned to their
homes wetter but wiser men, and vow-.
ing that if the wondersaf. the Bayfield
river remain in obscurity until discov-
ered by theme the world will long re-
main in ignorance on this point.—We
understand that one of the parents of
Mac boys mentiohecl int our last as hav-
ing been guilty of whistling in school,
*eats to the term "scarp" as appli-
ed to . the boys. As, we did not mean
that the word should be. taken in its
• literal sense in sucha.connection, and
as it has been objected to. by -the said
- parent, we of course .withdraw it, and
allow our. readers to apply such term as
they may deem applica,bie to the con -
duet we described. The boys were per-
mitted to return to school. upon making
an apology to the teacher for their mis-
conduct.—We would again remind our
readers of the lecture to be delivered. on
Monday evening next by the Rev..Dr.
Cochratie el Brantford.—Mr. William
Hill; of this town, has opened.a branch
store in Brucefield.,—A draught match
is .to be.played here next week between
ten players of the Brucefield club and
an equal number from Seaforth.—The
fine weather of the past few days has
had the .effect of drying upthe roads
considerably and bringing out the far-
mers. The town has been thronged
with visitors and' ow merehants have
been doing a splendid business. --.Mr.
A. W. Sperling intends removing to
Toronto.—A meeting of the .Seaforth,
Rifle. Association will be held • at the .
Coiemercial Hotel; Seaforth, on Tues -
evening next, at 7.30 P. M., for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for the
-season's practice, the -corning match,
and other business: Alle ieterest-
ed. in rifle shooting are partic-
ularly requested to- be present.—
The =dual meeting, for the election
of officers, of the teachers of the Presby-
terian &Watt& school was held in the
basement of the church on Tuesday
evening last.. There Was a fair atten-
dance of teachers, parents of the chil-
dren and ()there interested in the school.
The einem of last Year were all re-elect-
ed. Addresses were delivered by _Rey.
Mr, Tetley, the superintendent, taud.
others. The church choir gave several
pleasing musical selections.— Mr. John
Scott, son of tafr. Alex. Scott, of this
town, has gone to Clinton for the pur-
pose of taking au. interest in the sash
and door factorv4f Messrs. Mcfairthey
Thonipson of that town. _ tr. Scott
is a steady, industrious young man, and.
an excellent mechanic, and is sure todo
well wherever he goes.—Me. David Mc-
Naught, having been appointed exam-
iner at the Ontario Veterinary College,
has been. in Toronto this WOOk. attend;
Mg to his duties in that capacity.—We
understand - that Mr. George W. Chile,
who has occepied with great acceptance
for several years the position of precen-
tor in the Preebyteriau church in this
'town, has received the offer of a similar
position at a considerable advance, of
salary from a . congregation iu Ham-
ilton.—Mr. Lusby has completed the
work of taking -the capsize. of Seaforth.
The population, as ascertained.. by Mr.
Lusby, is 2;590. This is a considerable
increase over last- year.—The sagas.- of
spring are varied indeed., and are cal -
ciliated .to arouse those noble (-realities
of soul which every person, and more
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especially the young, are aptto indulge
in at this season. What a refreshing
sight it is to see so many of the youth
and. beauty of our town promenading in
the evenings, some going one way and
some another, while some prefer to
amuse themselves by swinging on gates
and. holding the gate posts and fence
from falling (which no doubt were
loosened by the recent frosts), at the
same time admiring the loveliness of
the evening, and -the wondrous works
of Nature in general. Such scenes as
these remind one of the good old days,
of whieh the poets love so much to
write, and which, when once seen,
axe never to be forgotten, whiie each
spring and summer that comes around
revives them, and with increased ac-
tivity awakens these soul -stirring facul-
ties which have remamed so long dor-
mant within the breasts of the youth,
and. which are only brought to life, as
it were, by the gentle breezes of the
calm spring evenings.
&noon EXAMINATION.—The examina-
tion of the school in Seetion No. 5, Hui -
lett, was held on Wednesday, the 27th
ult. The attendance of visitors was very
large notwithstanding the bad state of
Mao roads. The examination was con-
ducted by the teacher assisted by Rev.
Messrs. Davey and Lochead, and Mr.
D. Jackson, trustee. The pupils ac-
quitted themselves in a manner that
was highly creditable to themselves and
their teacher. At the close of the day's
proceedings some very select pieces of
music were well rendered by the teach-
er and scholars, and excellent addresses
by Revd. Messrs. Davey and Lochead.
Ho -wick.
&twee EXAMNATION.—The quarterly
examination of the pupils of Union
School Section ,No. 16, Howick and
Grey, was held on Friday, the 22n1 ult.
The pupils were examined by their
teacher, Mr. Wm. Doig,and Mr. Spence
and Miss Stewart, teachers from neigh-
boring sections andconclueted themselves
in a manner which reflected great credit
both on themselves, and on their
teacher Mr. Doig. At the conclusion of
the examination, addresses were deliv-
ered by the teachers present, all of
whom expressed. themselves well satis-
fied -with the exam- ination,and also with
Mr. Doig's ability as a public school
teacher.—Visrron.
Grey.
TOWNSHIP FINANCES.—The township
council of G-rey for the year 1877 com-
menced with a balance in the Treasury
of $278. They received from non-resi-
dent land tax, $552; land improvement
fund, $94; tavern licenses, $207; cler-
gy reserve fend, $132; from Brussels on
aceount of railway debentures, 205;$
township taxes, 412,137; Government
and county school grant, $1,028. The.
total income of the township for the
year was $16,184. There was expended
in toads and bridges, 1,260;$in fees
and salaries, $566; in indigent relief,
$305 in county rate, $3,569; interest
on railwa,ydebt, $1,470; incidental ex-
penses,$504 ; school, $6,525. The total
expenditure for the year amounted to
$14,921; leeving a balance in the treas-
ury of $1,263. •
He4Sall.
FOR MANITOBA.—Quite a few of the
young men from this neighborhood start
for Manitoba on Friday first.
NEW LINE FOE TELEGRAPH.—A. line of
telegraph is th be made between here
and. Zulich by the Montreal Telegraph
Company. Mr. T. 3. Wilson has the
contract for supplying and distributing
Mao poles aloeg the road, and. must
have them out by lst June at latest.
THE Meths.—A petition has been in
circulation this week hereasking the
Government to have the molts carried
on this section of the London, Huron
and Bruce Railway, and do away with
the slow way of- transit now existing.
By this way the merchants and others
would get their letters considerably
more regular, and unless the Railway
company get the subsidy for carrying
Mao moil, they intend to take off the
oral builders to exhibit and give their
engines a trial, and will agree'- to sub-
rnit a by-law for the purchase of the
engine that gives. the best satisfaction.
PERSONAL.—Rev. H. Cooper,' of Lis-
towel, late of Brussels, will (D. V.)
preach in St. John's Church, Brussels,
on Wednesday* evening, 10th inst., at
7:30 P. M.
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MR. GRACEY'S SALE.—Rev. Mr. Gra-
coy, previous to leaving for his new field
of labor in Genet:toque, -willsell by pub-
lic auction his household furniture and
other personal effects on Tuesday43d
inst., at his residence, on the Thames
Road.
Walton.
SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES. — The
Stamford Presbytery, United Presby-
terian, will meet in the United Presby-
terian Church-, Walton, on April 10th,
at 10 o'clock a. in. Rev. Wm. Findlay,
D. D., of Chesley, will preach the open-
ing sermon. There is to be a Presby-
terial Conference. The following is
the programme: The ruling elder, war-
rant for, -opened by Rev. Robt. Acheson;
duties, to the membership, opened. by
Rev. 3. Gillespie; to those without op-
ened by Dr. T. Hannay to the Sabbath
School, opened by Dr. Findlay.
Leadbury.
HonsEs SOLD AND BOUGHT.—MT. C.
Davis, of Leadbury, sold his carriage
team to Mr. Jacob Defoe,:of Utica, near
Whitby, for $300. They are a well
matched pair of drivers. Mr. Davis has
bought a fine ypung stallion from Mr.
Edward Driscoll, of McKillop. This
horse will be three years 01a in June
next; stands 17 hands high, is welil built,
of a beautiful bay color, and was sired
by Mason's England's Wonder. This
horse will travel this season in Elma
and. Mornington. Mr. Davis hs also
brought from Lower Canada a s lendid
French Canadian stallion, Freno1i. Tom.
This horse is of a beautiful bloc color,
stands 16i hands high, and. weig1is 1600
pounds. French Tom was bred by. the
agricultural society of St. John4, Mon-
treal, and sired by that celebrat d im-
ported stallion Norman Castor, port-
ed by that Society in 1869. rench
Tom will travel this season blebween
Seaforth and Brussels. Mr. Daitis has
sold a half interest in this horse to Mr.
Peter MeEwen for $500.
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Londesboro.
HOUSE Sona—Mr. W. Holmes ha's
sold his brick house to Dr. R se for
$1,500 cash, possession to be gi en the
lst of June.
VISITING.—Mr. Cunningh m, of
this neighborhood, has gone on an en-
nual visit to some of his old a qu.ain-
ta,nces in the vicinity of. Galt.
REcovnitEm—We are pleased t learn
that Mr. James Whenham, w o has
been confined to his home fo about
five weeks, is again able to be o t.
Punt-me—The Messrs. Warn r, who
recently started business here in the
carriage -making line, appear to be go-
ing ahead, as a visit to their es ablish,
ment will show.
ORANGE YOUNG BRITONS.—A short
time since a lodge of Young ritons,
under the name of True Blues, as or-
ganized here, when about f urteen
united. The officers elected we e Wm.
McCool, W. M.; Thos. McBrian, D.M.;
3. Woodman, Secretary; Wm. ocker-
line, Chaplain; Geo. Hagyard, Treas-
urer ; Jas. McCool, D. of C. The even-
ing of meeting will be on Wed esday,
on or before the full of the oon.—
Hew Era.
Zurich.
, OUR POST MASTER.—Mr. Faust has
very tastefully refitted the Post Office
and enlarged it by the addition of 63
boxes, which he proposes rentin to all
parties desirpus of obtaining n� for
their own convenience. . He h s dis-
posed of quite a number already
SPELLING MATCH.—The first Of a
weekly series of spelling match s was
held in the school house on riday
acrett
Hus-
the
t tend-
in- it.
by Mr.
Reed. -
e were
words
t dif-
cation,
ut of
6 mis-
takes on one side 'and 8 on th other.
They then proceeded to spell' down
when 4 remained standing on one side
all the other down. Julia BroOey was
pronounced the victor in both cases.
The -vanquished accepted their defeat
with a very good grace. After giving
three routing claps, in which 1)11 en-
thusiastically joined, Catharine Bauer
and John Eckstein were elected cap -
titins for the next match,a,nd after choos-
ing sides and singing God Satre the
Queen all left for their respective homes
well pleased with the manner in which
they spent the evening.
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evening last, conducted by lir.
assisted by Messrs. Morrish an
morning express from London. ton, teachers, and judging fro
number of old and young, who
Wroxeter. ed, quite an iaterest was -take
After a few appropriate remarks
Eacrett, Julia Bradley and Jo
ing were elected captains. The
24 chosen' on each side. The
spelled. were pronounced alike
fered in spelling and signi
(Authorized Se11thg 'Book).
120 words given there were only
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TEMPERANCE.—A lecture will be de-
livered on the above subject in this
place by Mr. J.W. Cadieux, on the 15th
inst.
NEW ADDITIO?.i.—Tenders have been
galled for and the contract let, for the
erection of an additiontothe school
house. The contract was awarded to
Mr. John Brown, of, Howick, for the
sem. of $542, which 4 considered very
low by the disappointed applicants.
BUTTER FACTORY.—An agitation is go-
ing on here at present to establish a,
butter factory, and. a 'meeting for that
purpose was held on Wednesday after-
noon last. There was a good represent-
ation of merchants,. farmers and others
interested in this scheme,!and after con-
siderable discussion it was resolved to
conduct it on the jbint stock principle,
fixing the capital at $2,500 to be divided
into 250 shares of $10 each. At the
close of the meeting a committee was
appointed to make all the necessary- ar-
rangements for the proper organization
of this company.
Brussels, .
SPRING Goons—Our merchants have
all laid. in large and well selected -stocks
of spring and, summer goods.
Seers° Woex,—Farmers in general in
this section. are all pretty well on with
their spring work.
LOTS SOLD.—F. C. Rogers has sold.
five of the lots lately surveyed, and
which are situated in rear of his private
1 residence.
A Decxixe.—On Tuesday last, as four:
gentlemeu were on the mill pond • in a
boat fishing, the boat beipg overloaded ;
filled with water. They were all pre-
cipitated into the water up to their
necks. They reached the shore - in
-gaiety. though the accident might have
been worse.
Tan-: Poop CANINES.—Dog poison has
been quite common of late, a number
havina.fallea victims to the deadly trap.
On Saturday morning Mr. Leckie's
Newfoundland. dog, a very large 'animal,
and one that he was very prond of, was
poisoned. This dog's weight was 105 .
pounds. We think that some of the
parties who are laying poison out, will
yet be caught.
THE RENT Ok' THE HALL—The Coun-
cil at their last sitting reduced the rent
f the public hall for local purposes to .
$3, and to outsiders $5, per night. They
have also decided, at an early day, to
submit a by-law for the purchase of a
steam e engine, and. hare asked sev-
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ceeded with, and that the same- plains
and specifications as used for school
house No. 11 be adopted ; that the con-
tract be let by tender, and that the
building be completed by the lst of
August. The Secretary was instructed
to advertise for tenders for the erection
of the new school house. Andrew Bell -
and John Crawford appeared. before the
Board praying for temporary assistance
to educate their children at a private
school at Kippen until the Council in
their wisdom see fit to bridge over the
slough of despond that intervenes be-
tween them and their legitimate school.
The case was left over for further con-
sideration. On motion the Board ad-
journed to meet again on Saturday, May
4th, at school house No. 6, at 2 o'clock
p. m.—GEORGE SPROAT, Secretary.
MCITill op ft
BIG LAMIL—On the 1st inst.,a ewe be-
longing to Mr. Robert Snaith, Sr.sof the
ilth concession of McKillop, gave birth
to a, lamb which weighed 17 pounds.
EDUCATIONAL.—The following shows
the educational standing of the pupils
of School Section No. 9, Meitillop, in
their respective -classes for the month of
March: Fourth class—lst Jas. Crozier,
2nd Maggie Whiteman, 3rd Fletcher
Roe, 4th Charles Case. Senior third
class—lst Eupheniia Crozier, 2nd John
Crozier, 3rd jam Brothtton-, 4th
Violet V. Campbell. junior third class
---lst Mary 3. Ingram, 2nd Chas. Cav-
anagh, 3rd E R. Roe, 4th ;Elizabeth
Dalgettye Second class—lst Elizabeth
Barrows, 2nd a tie between Duna=
McNab and Emma Roe, 3rd. Christina
Ross. .
—The follOwing is a correct record of
the standing of the pupils of school sec-
tion -No. 7, Meffillop, for the quarter
ending March 31s, 1878: Fourthclass
.1st Katie McEwen, 2nd Maryja,ne Mor-
rison. Senior third -class—lst Wm.
Morrison, 2nd W. G. Reinhart. Junior
third cla,ss—lst Susan Driscoll, 2nd W.
Maloney. Second class — lst Lizzie
Driscoll, 2nd John Crawford. -
—The following shows the btanding
of the pupils in the different classes of
the senior department of School Section
No. 2, McKillop, for the month of March:
Fifth class— lst Eliza Dickson, 2nd
Clarissa, Hayes, 3r4 A. Hayes.. Fourth
clase—lst Flora McClure, 2nd Eliza, M.
Dickson and. Betsy Dodds, 3rd Ella
Mulholland. Third class—lst Archd.
Dickson, 2nd Ellen Hayes, 3rd William
Gray. During the last week of March
all the pupils in bot]i departments with
the exception of the fourth and fifth
classes were rigidly examined fot promee
ben to theedifferent forms : - The follow',
ing were successful and were promoted:
To fourth form—Ellen Hayes, Archd.
Dickson, Wm. Gray and John Grieve;
to third. form—Daisy Borret, Jane Mc-
Michael, Jennie Dickson, Nelly Hayes,
Annie Dorrance, Robt. Habkirk, James
Rankin, James Scott, Wm. C. Dorrance,
James Huaill, Geo. Brown, josephtlfu-
gill, John .31cOlure and Joseph Scott;
to second form—Eliza Hayes, Ada Doe-
rence, Jane • Walker, Maggie Walker,
Blanche McClure, Mary Dorrance, Li
zie Grieve, Robt. Dodds,Richd. Somers,
John Hayes andAnnie Dodds.
Tuckersmith.
FARMS SOLD.—Mr. David Payne, of
Brucefield,, has purchased the farm of
Mr. John Kyle, on the 8th coneession,
H. R. S., containing 50 acres for the
sum of $3,1e0.
—kr. Wm. Cummings has purchased
from Mr. Beers, lot 24, on the 2nd con-
zession, L. R. S., containing 100 acres,
for $6,400 cash. There is a frame barn
and. log house., This farm was sold by
,11104e4.00J.ohn Giant four years ego for
FATAL Accieetie.—On Tuesday of last
week a fatal accident happened to Et
highly respected resident of this town-
ship. Mr. John Lawrence of the 4th con-
cession, was using his team, when
they ran away, and in the end.eevor to
stop them it is supposed he was Jammed
between the team and a post, and his
intestines burst. He died 12 hours af-
ter the accident. •
Smoot, BOARD. — A meeting of the 1
School Board was held pursuant to ad-
journment in School Reuse No. 11, on
Saturday, March ;30th. All members,
present. The committee appointed at
laet Meeting to procure a site for a new I
school house, reported in favor of a site
offered by Mr. Dobson on the rear of
lot 6, llth concession, -which was adopt-
ed. Moved by James McEwing, sec -
ended by N. Cousins, that the offer of
Mr. Dobson of one acre on the south-
east comer of lot 6, llth eoncession, be
accepted for $75—Carried. Moved' by
S. Wallace, seconded by G. Dobson, that -
Mac erection of a school house be pro-
Turnberry.
TOWNSHIP STATISTICS.—The revenue of
Turnberry for 1877 was $10,440.75, of
this sum, $9,108.26 were collected by
direct taxation. During the same year,
$506.95 were spent on roads and bridges;
$222 in charity, $57 in law expenses,
$95 in printing, $476 in salaries, $1,200
in interest on railway debt, $4,439 in
education, and $2,013 in county rate.
On the 23rd of March there was a bal-
ance of $233, in the treasury.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.—The following
township officers have been appointed
for the current year: Poundkeepers—
Wm. Ross, Bluevale ; F. W. Irwin, J.
Cargill, RAC Haetings, and A. Bell.
Fenceviewers—S. Anderson, T. Aiken,
sr., P. Deans, sr., E. Fairley, Jas. Bent-
ley, J. W. Walker, G. 'Scott, and Wm.
Douglass. Pathmasters—F. W. Irwin,
G. W. Taylor, M. McDerenid, G. Bryce,
A. Dundass, J. Mak, T. McCreight, jr.,
RaGodkin, �. Weir, 3. Scott, J. Wal-
lace', A. Mitchell, W. Johnston, 3. Mur-
ray, G. Fortune, W. Hastings, J. Leith -
ea, A. Pringle, J. Brady, C. Homuth,
J. Bentley, E. Higgins, II. McDougall,
R. Powell, L. Treacy, D. Martin, R.
Harris, 3. Mosgrove, T. Evans, W. Yeo,
W. Douglass, J. McEwen, 3. Hooey, J.
lictrine, 3, Nicholson, J. AitchesOn, 3.
Farrow, J. Messer, T. Hyslop, T. Jen-
kins,J. Tippling,G. Taylor, J. Cashmere,
3. Watcher, 3. Burgess, G. Moffatt, A.
Stewart, J. W. Walker, G. Barton, V.
Gemmill, R. Miller; Town Plot, Wing-
ham—W. Johnston, E. Farley, W. Mar-
shall, J. A. Flack, R. Gilmore, W.Wiley,
.and J. Gotby.
DOINGS IN COUNCIL.—At the lastmeet-
ing of the Turnberry Council; Mr. Hen-
ning reported that 3ie had let a job of
repairing Gempnll's bridge to Mr. John
Gemmill, jr. A petition was presented
from John Mair and. others praying the
council to take the necessary steps to
have the creek or water course widened
and deepened through lots 18 to 29, in-
clusive, concession 12, and lots 19 and
20, concession 11, and lot 20, concession
10, in accordance with the drainage act
36 Vic., Chap. 39. It was resolved that
the prayer of the petition be granted,
and that an engineer be employed to
make tlitS necessary survey, plans and,
specification, estimate and assessment
of said drain or water course. A peti-
tion from Mr. A. Gordon and others
asking the council to cut down the hill
on B line, opposite lots 11 and 12, con-
cession B was laid over for considera-
tion at the next meeting of council,
which will be held at Ross's hotel,Blue-
vale, on Monday, May 27th.
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The Game Laws.
To the Editor of the Huron Expositor.
Deter Sin: I read with interest your
article cm the necessity aud advisability
of enforcing the game laws and protect-
ing insectivorous birds, aud quite agree
with its general tone and bearing. I
must, however, take exception to your
taking it for granted that thes'e" laws are
wisely framed. If you assume that po-
sition you must admit that it is wisdom
of very recent origin, as thei changes you
note were only Made durhig the last
session of the Legislature. I have rea-
son to know that some of these changes
have met with very general disapproval
by sportsmen, and that a strong effort
will be made next session to have the
time clauses of the lately repealed. Act
re-established. From time immemorial
the first of September has been regard-
ed as the first day of grouse, partridge
and Pheasant shooting in England. and
•in this country. Why has this time
honored custom been changed? But I
will not occupy your valuable space
now with all my objections to these
changes. Nor can I find this wisdom
standing very brightly in the insectiver-
'ous birds act. It seems to have been
framed and accepted without much,
consideration. Under this Act it was
illegal, until this last session, to shoot -
plover, of which thousands are killed
annually, and afford excellent sport and
food. As it now stands, all birds are
protected except game birds in season,
wild pigeons, plover'eagles, hawks,
owls, crows, blackbirds, jays and king
fishers. It is punishable -by fine not
exceeding $25, or, in default, by im-
prisonment, to shoot anything else that
wears feathers, except young lathes and
domestic) fowls, cranes, herons, gulls,
genets and many other birds, that
neither eat insects nor destroy Mew-
tiverous birds or their- eggs, and are of
no especial use that I know of, are un-
der the protecting shadow of the law.
Then the meedow larks, that afford
such capital Sport and are such 'delici-
ous morsels when properly naounted on
toast, also enjoy immunity from burnt
powder.
It is very evideni the spirit of Solon
has not descended on any of our mod-
ern legislators, or we Would not get such
ragged garments to fit the body politic.
The laws we get are of the worst type
of shoddy, and won't last from one ses-
sion to another without requiring a
patch. It is very vexatious and con-
fusing this frequent tinkering at law on
all subjects, and especially so On a 'sub-
ject that ought and might be fixed and
iminutable. It would appear obvious
that this sort of thing must leave a very
confused impression inthe minds of the
public, as to what they may shoot and
when to shoot it. I have more than
once been a malefactor in the case of
this inseetiverous birds act myself, but
I plead extenuating circumstances. I
was ignorant of the full intent and. come
prehensiveness of the Act, and inno-
cently supposed it only referred to int
sectiverous birds proper. You must
also admit that it is very trying to.see a
flock of Cherry pickers, prettY though
they be, with their showy tufts, bright-
-plumage, and wax -tipped wings, holding
high feast on ones favorite cherries. It
is eumertain, too, hat the saucy fellows
_ever aUiatc ti. le many offences by
dest ying 9, El 'Igle caterpillar or apple
L treat, Mr. Editor, you will
exc se the grumbling spirit-- in which
th.*: letter s written, for I assure you
th t imp e ect as I regard.- these laws,
in .-any espects I know they are very
mu h bet er then none at all, and. itis
unfa , pe laps, to expect the average
polit c 4 to know anything atout na-
ture sto or other useful knowledge.
The , of the country at the great-
est pe t ole expense, and at tine greatest
possie personal advantage, are pro -
,N!
bably r's,,f more consequence and interest
to hi/111I see you refer to thepartridge
)(so -cal d as the "ruffled. grouse."
,
think' at a slight orthographical error.
Ruffiett ere fashionable during the last
centm and early part of this, as worn
at the The ruff, hoWever, is
by gent men in their shirt fronts and
one of t e striking and characteristic
features s the Elizabethan toilet. Now,
Tetrao certatinly does not
wear ruffie 'n the above/sense, but has
an expande' and remarkable ruff or
collar of fea ers, hence the aptness of
the term " r ed grouse." • Yours, dze.,
MUZZLELOA.DER.
, Ballantyne's Reply.
To the Editor of the Huron Expositor.
DEAR Sin: I have been in the employ
of Mr. Ballantyne for the last 10
months, and. airing that time have had
full charge of all his correspondence
_and business affairs of whatever nature,
and can with confidence affirm that he
is in.tno way interested in the sale- of
Liverpool salt. On the contrary, I
know that he has supplied. several dairy-
men at a loss to himself. I have re-
peatedly directed his attention to that
fact, and have urged on 'him the justice
of charging at small profit, but he never
would consent to-do so. Mr: Batten-
_ tyne has gone to England, or he Would
have rephed to salt manufacturers him-
self. Will you kindly give this letter a
notice in. your paper, and oblige yours
truly, Wm. TURNBUDL.
STRATFORD, April 4, 1878.
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Local Notices.'
MANIT0131.—Parties intending to ko
to this country under the leadership of R. W.
PIIITTIE, Will go on a special,train, first-class cars
right through to Fishers' Landing, then down Red
River to Winnipeg, Manitoba by boat: The fare
will be $24 from Toronto to Winnipeg. The fare
will be third class from all stations west of Toronto,
on the Great Western Railway. The same rate on
all connecting lines. Tickets can be purchased
from all Great Western Railway agents In time for
this train, which will be made up at Toronto, and
will leave at 9 o'clock, A. M., on the 10th of April,
and eiek up parties who may meet us at Hamilton,
at 11 o'clock; Harrisburg, 11:30; Woodstock, 12:30;
London, 1:45; Komoka, 2; and Glencoe at, 8 o'clock.
If any of our readers want to go in U.& party, they
should:send in their names and state at what point
they will ineeta,us. tenaten 5 yeara and -ander, with
200 pounds oi baggage, Free. • Children from 5
years to 12 years, halt fare. Freight, half the regular
rates by going with this party. R. W. Parma
and AliCHIRALD Yon's°' Free Grant Agents for
Manitoba and the NorthWest, Colborne Street,
Toronto. 538 1
SEEDS, SEEDS. ---For the last six years
WiLsoN & Tornio; have done a leading business in
Field and Garden Seeds, and. onaccount of keeping
the very best seeds, bought from the most reliable
seed growers and dealers, their trade is steadily in-
creasing every year. This year,
owing to the fail-
ure of the crop in Britain, first-class Swedish
turnip seed will be very scarce and dear, and -farm-
ers will have to be very careful that they do not get
inferior seed and lose a crop, as there will be a lot
of old and poor seed in the raarket, which un-
scrapulous and inexperienced dealers will try to sell
for the best. WILSON & "YOUNG bought early, and
have secured a good large stock of prime new seed,
which will be sold as low` as any other in the Coun-
ty, quality considered. The best is the cheapest
in the end. The Highest Cash price paid for Clover
and Timothy seed. 537
NEW PRUZsTES, 12 pounds for $1 at
Ikrazies. Dried Peaehes, 10 pounds for $1 at
Allen's. Dried Apples, 10 pounds for $1 at Allen's.
New Raising, 18 pounds for $1 at Allen's. Best 50
cent Tea in Town at Allen's. Cheapest Smoking
Tobacco in Town at Allen's. Beat Handled Tea
: Seta, c:t 2.25, at :Allen'a. Beat Covered Toilet Sets,
' $2, at Allen's. Nice Glitaswa.r, very eheap at Al-
- len's. Flour, Mill Feed, Grocera.,s, close prices at
Allen's. 531
I EDWARD CASH wants to buy Pure
Seeds of the following Soils Wheat, Oats, Peas
; and Barley, Clover and Timothy Seed_ Parties
having good' samples to offer please call during en-
suing week. Goderieb. Street, Seaforth.
Ir You: Use a Black Tea, you can
procure the fineat flavored and best imported tea;
i also Green and Japan Teas, Cheap by the pound or
Caddie, at D. D. ROSE'S Family Grocery. 538
D. D. arn y Grocer, sells
cheap, No. 1 Dried Apples and Peaches, and six
8-1b. tins of Canned Tomatoes, as fresh as off the
'; vine, for $1. 538
GOOD TE—Tea bought from WILSON
& Yorao generally turns out better than represent-
ed. Give thern a trial. Satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded. 537
SEEDS, SEEDS.—R. LOGAN .& CO., will
be found at the Sign of the Maramoth Turnip, op-
posite the Foundry, where they intend keeping a
fu-st-class Stock of Garden Seeds, Field and.Flower
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APRIL 5, 1878.
Seeds, and all kind of good, dean, first-class mans
grains for Sale. Also, Flour, Peed, &e.., &c. Come .
—
and GLOVER SSee Us. 538 EED, Timothy Seed., Vial
s Gm,
Seeds, Garden Seeds, Top Onions, Dutch Sets
to -clay, and cheapest in town, at ALLEN, iil
4
c,ery, Seaforth. 537
TTTE BEST Bargainein China, Crock
ery, and Glassware are to be had at WiisoN.
YOUNG'S. 537
FOR SALE, a second-hand pletform
Scales, 1,200 pounds. Apply to 11.1casoN & ELras.,
DLALLNC'shOeaDTHErugp cRtirranSthDreek58-2s0,5fBetheG
ceOisvcaahter. DP:alsi
nsges
rFingamilN:yt.heiGirlor,caettiryt, 538
barrel for $1 75, at D, D. Itoties. ,
CATCIC Lake Huron lief -
the cheapest he
FamilWHY IGTrE°ceSiTu.G-A51t88 SYRUP,
5A37bIllniallce aaa.
town, aiEt ALD LsApie'spLTcseryin.
Cheap, at ALLEN'S Grocery., 587
RECEIVED THIS WEEK
AT THE
777 777 777
CARDNO'S NEW BLOCK.
THE CHEAPEST LOT OP
P. • 1\T 111 S_
THE CHEAPEST LOT :OP
BROWN HOLLAND&
THE -HEAPEST LOT OF
WHITE COTTONS.
THE CHEAPEST LOT OP
GRAY COTTONS.
THE CHEAPEST L'OT OP
IIIRIT'II\TC3FS.
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
DUCKS: DUCKS.
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
FANCY DRESS GOODS.
-r
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
SILKS, BLACK AND COLORED.,
THE CHEAPEST LOT OP
1_1 TT S S
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
BLACK CASHMERES..
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
FRENCH MERINOES.
-
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF -
'DRE'8S TRIMMINGS..
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
KID GLOVES.
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
THE CHEAPEST LOT OF
LINEN TABLINCS AND TOWELS.
Ever offered in this country.
A. C. McDOUCALL & CO.,
Cardno's Block, Beaforth,
-2-T41°Ber."AllTM.—coEmnpgilentee and Boiler, 12 -horse POP
cheap. A. G. 1TANEGM01W, Woolen Minh
SeafOrth. 589x4
vitos WANTED.—Wanted, a smart, active, be
telligent boy. Mn -a be well recommended
and willing to make himself generally useful.
Apply to THOMAS KIDD, Seaforth. 5994
:..1T011E TO RENT.—To Rent, the Store rt
cently occupied by C. Armstrong, in Mr&
Whitney's block. One of the best laminae
stands in town. Apply to MRS. WIIITNFT•
Seaforth. 589
s
TENDERS WANTED.—Tenders will be reeeir
-2- ed by Mr. L Haily, Seaforth, for the drawing
of the milk on the Second Concession Line to the
WestEnd Cheese Factory, for the present sea-
son. M. McQUADE. 589
TIRESSMAKING.--MISS BURGESS bees it'
-2--• inform the Ladies of Seaforth and surround'
ing country that elie is prepared to do all sortsud
Dress and Mantle Making in the latest ut/1814,
also cutting and fitting. Rooms over J. it
StOTO. Apprentices wanted.
ACHER WANTED.—Applications will 1*
received by the undersigned, up to April Wit
for a Female Teacher for one of the JuniorDe-
partments of the Seaforth Public School. DV
ties to commence April 22nd. Salary at the rele
of $230 per annum. WILLIAM BALLANTOre-
Secretary School Board. 539-2
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WHEAT.—A. Govenlock would inturn
" those who have ordered the Last Nation Sew
Wheat from bizu that it has arrived, and Unt
orders 'can be filled at his 11111, Winthrop, or
John Wilson's farm, Silver Creek, near
Ile ean still fill a few more orders, asui suur
wishing to secure this valuable seed should ILK!1
at once. Price, $3 per bushel, ANDREW cm"
ENLOCK. 639.1
TENDERS WANTED.—The undersigned 1151",_,.
-2- receive Tenders for the erection of s ilrw
braiding, 24x90, two stpreys, until ilsturdn
April 18th. Separate tenders for mason au?,
carpenter work preferred. Material will
provided by undersigned for mason work. kar
tractor to provide all material for carpenter worg',„
Plans and Specifications earl be seen
office of the undersigned. The lowest or el
tender not necessarily accepted. D. D. ligiu"
SON, Seaforth. 00-2
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