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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1878-04-26, Page 8_ 8 *now txpool4t. DISTRICT 15.ATTER,S. PR-EPABING TO BUILD:— Selling Off Cheap; Astonishing' Bargains in Teas; Ettra 'Value in Sugars, Bargains in Pruntls ; Bargains ia Dried Apples ; Bargains in_ Raisins ; I3argains• in Currants, Bargains in Rice ; Bargains in Canned, Goods; Bargains in Crockery ; Bargains in Glassware, Bargains in Field Seeds, Bargains in Garden Seeds ; Baxgains all round, ait ALLEN S Oroeery. 542-1. • Ti SED S'ORE.—We learn from th.e proprietors, Iless. R. Logan & Co., that this Store, devoted te the sale of Field, Garden and Flower Seeds, has met with every encouragement, and we have pleasure in drawing the attention of - our subscribers to their advertisement uk next issue. 5424 —„ Horne OPENING.—The License Com- imissioners, having granted Mr. Carmi- chael & license for his new hotel, beginnirtg th,e 1st of May, it is Ma. Otrreichasel's• intention to open ib about that time wheu he will be glad to meet all his old friends and serve them in the best possible rite/132er as he has always done in the past. Further no- tice will be given itt. onr next week's is- sue. LONG WHEAT.—Mr. N. T. Adams, of the 7th Concession -of Hullett, showed us on Tuesday a number of stalks a fall wheat taken frOM a field on his farm, which measured 26 inches in length.. This is an extraordinary growth for this time of the year. The fall wheat generally in this part of the county never promised better than it does this year, and if no evil overtakes it between this and harvest, it will be the most prolific crop reaped for many years. Gunmen MEETING.—A congregational Meeting of the members and ad, herents of the Presbyterian Church of this town will be held in the basement of the church on Monday evening next at half -past seven o'clock for the purpose of considering the pro- ptiety of extending a call to a minister, to make arrangements for the cenduct- ing of the psalmody of the church., and for the transaction of other business. We are requested to state that a large tneeting is desired.. • exemp1iied- by the large attendance. The members of the Lodges of the above named Orders followed the remains of their deceased brother to the cemetery in procession, clothed in full regalia. He leaves a widow and family of small children to mourn the loss of a kind hus- band and parent, and -with wham., in their sudden and sad bereavement, the community feel much sympathy. - New TEACHER. --:-The trustees of the Seaforth Public School have been forced, on account of the rapid inarease a the sch.00l, to engage an additional teacher for the junior department. Miss Bell, daughter of Mr. William Bell, of Tuckersnaith, has beenleagaged at a sal- ary of 1230. She commences her du- ties on Monday next. This is, the eighth teacher now employed, and there is an average of fifty pupils to eaeli teacher. Six years ago there were only three teachers. A better indication of the rapid growth of the town could not be given than this. ' ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING.—The an- nual vestry meeting of St. Thomas' Chureli. WaS held on East -ea Monday evening. The Incumbent in the Chair. Mr. C. Armstrong acted aaVestry clerk. The Warden's accounts were presented by G. E. Jackson, Esq. The folio -wing appointments were unanithously made: Minister's Warden, F. Holm ested, E sq.; People's Warden, D. D. Rose, Esq.; Lay Delegate to Synod,. j. H. Benson, Esq.; Sidesmen, Messrs. Jackson, Ben- son, Sills and Peters ; Cemetery Coin- mittee, Messrs. Jackson, Benson, Sills, with the Wardens. PRESENTATION. -0I1' Thursday even - Mg of last week a number of the per- sonal friends of Mr. George W. Cline met at Curry's restaurant, and. after partaking of supper, presented Mr. Cline with a purse containing a hand- athme sum of money. The presentation was made Mr. Cline by his friends as a mark of their appreciation of him both as a citizen and a musician, on the eve of his departure from Seaforth, to as- sume the duties of a new position in Hamilton.' As a. vocal musician Mr. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. law for the purchase of the engine. The, price of the engine, 1,000 feet of the best rubber hose and two hose carts, is $4,200. • ' Varna. TEA.CIIERS' INSTITUT-E.,- The regular bimonthly meeting of the Varna Teach- ers' Institute will be held in the school house at Varna on. Saturday, May 4th, conunencing at 10 o'clock A.M. Messrs. Laird, McAndrews, Baird, jr.,and Baird sr., will take subjects. Chisellaurst. BIG WORK. -7W. J. Henry, black- smith, of Chiselhnrst, andMr. G. Latta, made a set of iron harrows with twelve belts and sixty teeth in eight hours out of straight iroir bars, and they say they OEM do the . same - again on a bet, if any venturesome individual will only " put up." Cline has few superiors, and Ins many Bluevale. excellent qualities of head and heart, coin- bitted with his rare musical talents, won for him here a host of warm I' friends and enthusiastic admirers; and we are sure he will not be long a resi- dent of Hamilton until he is as well appreciated there as.he Was here. LOCAL BRIEPg.—The blaze caused by the burning of Mr. Kelly's saw Blyth on Saturday ' night laet was distinctly visible -in Seaforth.—The fre- quent and. heavy showers of rain of the past few days have greatly Oded vegeta- tion. The grass is green, the trees are coming out inleaf, the roadare sloppy, and in many places the ne sown grain has been t'va,e,hed. out.—T1ie Seaforth public school reopened. afte the Easter holidays on Tuesday. . Tiiere is now an excellent staff of teach r4 and the several departments are in a most effi- cient condition,- A Mr. Galatly, of Peterborough, will lead th singing in the Presbyterian Church. on Sunday next. ----Messrs. Elliott Grie e and Cor- nelius Friel have opened a new shoe shop in Mr. Pillman's store opposite the foundry. They are both go d practical -workmen, and will, we hop , receive lib- eral patronage.—Mr. Audrt Whitelaw with his family, remove to Woodstock in a few days. Mr. Whitel IV has been appointed to a responsible position in connection with a foundry ii that pla-ce. —The thunder storm on riday night last was the most severe experienced here for years: A large e tree near the residence Of Mr. Wm McConnell; about two miles from to was struck by lightning ancl shattered to splinters: —Mr. A; Hally, of this to vn, a short time ago,shipped. to Scotian a couple of Maxwell's seed drills,for use on his fath- er'afarna.—Mr.O. C. Willson,of the Agri- m,Seaforth: ber of agri- ie has done thisseason. Gut in the — liessrs. , at Eg- on Mon - being ' run will entail tors a heavy eo. Andrews a few days tave: factory clipse Salt tempted at oughton on 11 o'clock. TOWN COUNCIL.—At the meeting of the Seaforth Town Council, held on Tuesday evening last, a petition was presented to the Council from ratepay- ers on Main street, a.picing Conneil to have said street watered. The petition was referred to a special committee, with instructions to exannue it and re- port at next meeting of Council. The yard and street inspector was instruct- ed to enforce the by-law providing for the keeping of yarde and. outbuildings properly cleaned. In the event of Main street becoming dusty before next meet- ing of Council, the Fite and Water Committee were instructed to have it - watered. The Reeve and, Councillors Strong and Campbell were appointed a committee to draft by-laws and rules far the regulation of the fire depart- ment. The Fire and. Water Commit- tee were instructed to purchase a uni- form for the hook and ladder company. After passing a few accounts, the (tome cil adjourned for two weeks. calturalImplereent Env° has already sold 'a greater nu cultural implements than before for some . years, at This indicates at improv condition of. our fanner Cherieswotth's -mil da mond.ville, broke : away :day, and the mill is by steam. 'This .aeciden upon the enterprising propr outlay for repairs.—Mr. had his hand badly crushe. ago, while working at the itt. connection with, the Works..—A burglary was a theiresidence of Mr. G. A. :Tuesday' night. last about 'The burglars were alarmedwhile trying to gain. an entrance at. a window, and cleared off.—The Driving Park Associ- ation have prepared a most attractive programme for the. Twenty-fourth of May. The programme will_ be issued -and. full particulars given ina few days. —At a; meeting of the Committee which had. charge of the dancing assemblies held last winterat resolution Was passed aatliorizing the Treasurer to hand over the -balance in the treasury, some $10,to the Mayor or Reeve to be distributedby him to the deserving poor of the team., A more commendable disposition of the funds could aot-have been made.—The • funeral sermon of the late Mr. Shaw -will' be preached in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening next.—A boy named James. Sharp,. eniployed at *Btoadfolet BOX'S cabinet factory, cat his hand' se- verely with one Of the tools on. Tuesday 'of last week. An application of some ,ingredient was appliedto aid iu healing the wound, which poisoned the. flesh -And the poor lad is now in a dangerous con- dition.—The Young. Uniens and the Shaanatcks, two juyenile.organizations, played base ball last week. The. -Unions were.. victorious.— Owners •of orchards should carefully examine their apple trees aiad pull Off and'burn all the sna all worm rings that may have formed en the branches. - .11 these precautions are negleeted thousands of caterpillars will soon emerge from each of these rings. A little labor in this direction now will very probably save the loss of a crop of fruit. • EASTEit MEATS.—The display of Eas- ter meats by our butchers on Saturday last was deserviag of all praise. The mettle shown were fully equal to thoee shown at Christmas, and the butchers must possess considerable pluck and courage to lay in such a large supply of expensive meats at this season of the year, especially as the -weather is so wartn. We are glad to learn, however, that the most of it has been disposed of already. Mr. Ewing had three splendid beeves, ODC of which was fed by him- self, one by James Broadfoot, Jr., and one by Wm. McGeoch, of Tuckersmith also four sheep, two spring lambs, one pig and one spring calf. The sheep were fed by Mr. Hugh Chesney, [the lambs by Mr. -McGee and the pig by Mr, Peter McTavish, all of Tucker - smith, and all were creditable alike to the feeders and the butcher. The calf was fed by Mr. D. D. Wilson, of Sea - forth. It was ten weeks oicl, and Mr. Ewing informs us that it was thebest ever exposed fur sale in Seaforth. Mr. McDougall also had a very line beef and several good sheep and lambs. Upon. the whole, the display was the best for the season we have seen in Seaforth, and was creditable to those who made it. OBITUARY. - Many of our citizens were surprieed atulpained to learn on Smithy last, of the death of Mr. Wil- lithn B. Shaw, which • took place early Shadily meriting. Mr. Shaw's death was stuldea and unexpected. Although he had mit been in the enjoyment of ro- bust health for Kinn° weeks, he was able to be about and. to attend to business until -within a few days of his death. The disease which carried him off so eaddenly was au affection of the liver. Ile was a man in the prime of life, and Ina genial, che.erful,ftieudly disposition, made him an universal favorite. In- deed it might bo said of him that he had many unrin friend:land no enemies. - plied there were five pounds -of steam, the ground. The I: Re was a prominent member of the and fiftv pounds in six and three guar- very superior hors independeat Order of Foresters, and ter minutes ; and a stream of water reaping and mowin was also a, member of tile Good Tam_ was thrown through 500 feet of hose ring mills, a quanti plars* orgoalization. The funeral took e r a three store building • in eight ly all last year's c place on Tuesday, and the general to, . minutes. -We believe it the intens: buildings burned s spect in which be waS held was well • tion of the corporation to submit a , ing in them could TEA AND LECTURE.—The members of the Canada Methodist Church in this village, purpose hiving a tea meeting on Tuesday, the 30th inst, to com:mence at 6 o'clock P. M., after which a lecture will be delivered by Rev. Manly Ben- son, of Stratford; on "Across the Con- tinent." A very interesting time is ex pected, and we trust there will be large turn out, as it is not very often. that thiaplaze is favored with a lecture on such A useful subject. ' .MTt aillop. BUM SOLD—Mr. Samuel Scarlet, of McKillop, has sold to Mr. Joseph Fos- ter, of Blake, in the township of Stan- ley, a two-year-old thoroughbred iDur- ham bull for the sum of $85. This bull was bred by Mr. Cresswell, of Tucker - smith, from the thoroughbred bull owned by Mr. Geo. Sproat. He is one of the fmest animals in the county and will be of good service to the section of the country where he has gone. This animal was advertised in the EXPOSITOR and was brought to the purchasers' at- tention -in this way.—Com. Johnston's Mills. MAN DROWNED.—A fatal accident oc- curred about a mile south of this place on Tuesday of last week, to a man nam- ed. Henry Smith, by which the unfortu- nate man lost his life by drowning. It ap- pears that while Mr. Smith with his •brother, and another man named Rcss O'Brine, was out in the lake in a small • boat for the purpose of setting a, net, although the lake at the time was not very rough the boat in some way cap- sized and as no assistance was at hand. poor Smith was left to perish in the deep. It was with nauch difficulty that the other two escaped with their lives. Tuckersraith. SCIIOOL ATIO:sh—A public ex- amination, of the pupils of school Seo - tion No. 11, Tuckersmith, took place on Wednesday last: The pupils were ex- amined by Mr. Menary, their teacher, assisted by Messrs. S. and R. Hicks, and. they displayed during the ordeal. such correctness and apti- tude in answering the questions as to show clearly they are being skilful- ly trained. On accfount of •the busy season, the visitors Consisted priacipally of ladies, who know -no busy season, and therefore might alivayalend the teacher their aid by their presence on such oc- casions. • Short addresses were giv.en at the close by Mr. licEwen, one of the members of the Board df Education, and the teachers present.—Com. Hills GrPen. GENERAL NOTES. — Joseph Erwin, blacksmith, has sold out his shop, dwelling house, and stock in trade, to Charles Troyer, merchant. Mr. Troyer has formed a partnership with Williaari Lovegrove, blacksmith, under the IMMO and style of Troyer & Lovegroye, general blaclismiths and Vvagonmakers. —Our Town Hall has been nicely whitewaeh- ed and neatly painted, and. is as cosy in sideas a church.—The Presbyterian congregation, under the Rev. Mr. Cam- eron, of Kippen, is increasing.—Mr. Gallacher has rented his temperance hotel to -Mr. John A. .McDonald. Whether he will put a etick in the pop, as they say Ins namesake Sir John A. Macdonald delights to do, will be a problem for Mr. Ballantyne, the Inspec- tor, to solve. • . Egita.onciville. • • Brussels. . BRUSSELS CHEESE FACTORY.—It is the intention to start the Brussels cheese factory rigana„ and a meeting of fariaters 'is called for Saturday afternoon. Ittexaarriota—The reflection_ from the• of Mr. Kellsr's saw mill at.Blyth ou Saturday night last Was quite visible on the buildings in Biessels. • The night was, very dark. Ts - Recneess.—On Saturday last, as the light wagon of Mr. John Jackson, of Morris, was standing _on Tarnberty street, some farmer whose name we did not learn drove against it, taking the hind *heel right off. Not heeding tvlutt he did, he drove on his Way re- itliect.inLg.TBERAL. Rnsvtata—The Agricul- tural Mutual Insurance Compeny-, of London. sthich- had the insuranee on Joseph Coombs'. barn in the - township -of Grey, which was burnt last week, has offered a reward of 4100.for - the conviction of the person .or person s •who set the:wane on fire. Mr. Coombs has added another $100 to it, and it is ex- pected the township will add another, making $300 in all. Tug Steam Pule EN; s. ---!r. Ron- ald; of Chatham, had oue of his steam fire 'engiues on, exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesdey last. The eugine is no doubt a goes." one, and certainly everything that the bitildet had. prom- ised, The boiler was filled with cold water from the river, and in four Min- utes from theaime the torch was ap- is 'estimated at $2,000, arid there 'is -an insurance of 0,000. Mr. McLean was in the habit of having his cows and other animals stabled, but on account of the -warmness of the night, he for- tunately allowed thlim all but the hems and the calf to remain out. He was offered' a few days pre ously $300 for One of his teams, the other_team destroyed was nearly as good. The Ittes falls particularly heavy upon him at this time, as he had only occu.pied this farm a few years, and when he took it it was in a very dilapida e co 'ti , but by hard toil and industry he had. things in pretty good shape when this loss overtook him. Ile will now have to commence anew. A number o f kind. neighbors and friends have already sub- scribed about 1200 to aid him to make a-nother start. GOOD STALLIONS.—Mr. S. McDougall,, of Goderich township, at the 13rairfield show, offered Mr. Hugh Love the sum , of $1,000 for his fine twO year old. stal- lion "Canadian Scotchman." This colt was sired by Mr. Love's inverted. horse "Wellington," and his dam is also an imported mare. He is one of the best colts:in the Province. Mr. Love did not accept Mr. McDougall's offer. —Mr. Robert Delgaty has bought a half interest in the young stellion, " Farmers' Pride," owned by broth- er, Mr. Alex. Delgaty, of McKillop, for $500. This fine Canadian bred animal. has taken a prize wherever shown. ,He • will this season travel iu - the Soluth Riding towards the lake shore.. He is a dappled bay, rising three years, and weighs 1,750 pounds. a this section, and mill owners are confi- dent that they will, get their yards cleaned out this year. Lumber is held at slightly advanced rates. GarrOW Brothers have a very good 'general stock on hand, -tvhich we believe they are still selling at the old. prices on 16rge ordere for cash. NEW STORE.—Mr. Dame has fitted up his new store underneath the Grange Hall, in Cranbrook, and has leased it to Mr. W. W. Stephenson, who has fil- led it with &large general stock of goods. He is said to sell very cheap, and strict- ly, for ca.sh. • Brucefteld. - Mn. EDITOR.—Sir: I have just been wondering if it would not be well to giire the 'people of this vicinity some little idea of scenes of debauchery near- er honae than Ottawa. Every one will adrnit that we had a fine exhibition of animals here on Friday, 1.9th inst., and I think no OD° Will deny that it was a credit to the place and surrounding country. I need. not say f that respect- able people went home when their busi- ness vasdon neither need I add. that the smill fry and suckers Waited. for the nocturnal "side show," which consisted in -a few of themselves becoming infer- ior to the animals they came to see. I would not like to give you any names, seeing none of them are Parliament men, and it would be a pity to hurt their chances of ever getting there, slit - nee it to say, that a few journeymen from Egmondville Were objects of pity. Some wanted to make a 'display of their pugilistic powers,some who were too far gone had to be helped outside to chum it with any passing hog that Might deign to notice them, and the balance had a good time. Isn't it too bad King Bacchus cannot collect His subjects in a body and take them to some place, say Manhattan Island, where he can give them ample scope to exercise their propensities. •- OBSERVER,. SCIWOL EXAMINA.710N.—A public exam- ination of the pupils of Egmondville school was held on Thursday, 18th inst. The visitors were not so many as might have been expected, or as there should have been, but those resent made the day pass ivery pleasa tly. The school seems to he in a pro. perous condition, and the way in whic the children ac- quitted thernselve's reflects much credit on both themselves nd their teacher Mr: Hicks. The sin. ng aloneveas well worth going to hea s The "Grand- father's Clock, " was splendid, and the rea mg by Mr..Web 's on was good. At the close of the e. amination, Mr. G. Sproat was appointe Chairman, after; which addresses wer eiven by Messrs. Brett,' Sellars, Smillie, S. Hicks, Ment arey and. Jackson. t would be better if more of the parents ould take an in- terest in these exa inations.---t' A Vis - Stanley. lifr. James McFar- season was playedon g y. stem heart disease was e cause o ssion, is this year considera,ble number of stiff joints was death. Mr. Southcott has the sympathy the result. • of the entire community in his sad be- e dwelling house. ISAR' MILL BURNED.—Mr. JI10. Davis' saw mill was consumed by fire recently. It was`situated lat Miles from the vil- lage of Ethel. Loss about $4,000; in- sured for ;$1,000. . Owing' to favorable wind there was not much lumber de- stroyed. The mill is to be rebuilt. DAMAGE ET LIGHTNING —During the severe' thunderstorm of Friday night last, a barn, the property of Mr. Thomas Mitchell, lot 15, concession 9, Grey, was struck by lightning and consumed. with its contents, consisting of threshing machine, buggy, 200 bush- els of oats, 100 bushels of Wheat, all his field seeds, and a large alitantity of dry pork. The chimney of a dwelling house belonging to V. Gramm, Cranbrook, was destroyed, the fluid passing down- the ' wall and through the cellar walls. Mrs Mitchell's property is insured. in the! Howick Mutual. Two 'head of two year old steers, owned by Mr. Conrad Michael were also killed. I C.013XCIL MEETINGs.---The Council met Mr. Mace gradually lost °wad during the rest of the race, d when Mr. Thorne reached the home mark was at Tuck's hotel, Cranbrot, on the 5th inst. Members all prese t, the Reeve in the chair. The • minutes of last meeting were read. and approved. Com- munications were receiVed. from. the -township clerk of Elma, re watercourse. From Morphy & Monknaan, re deben- tures. From Mr. Featherstone, civil engineer, with estimates of bridge. An application was received from R. Mc- Leod, for crossway on sideroad, conces- sion 17 and 18. Mr. Hislop was au- thorised to attend to matter as soon as certain beaver dams are let away. From Wm. Young and others, asking that a bridge be built op sideroad, lot 30, Con- cession 8. Eighty dollars was granted - to make EL road under the superintend- ence of Mr. Keifer at Lot 29, Conces- sions 5 and. 6. By-law NO. 12 was read and passed. for the issue of debentures for Union school section No. 16, How - ick and. Grey. The following tenders were opened for the building of bridge at the forks on the Maitland river; Pe- ter Thomson, for superstructure, 4590 ; for earthwork, 1900 ; R. Lang & James. Oliver, 11,375 ; E. C. K. Davies,11,235 ; George Skinner, for superstructure, $600; earthwork,1544,D.Dunbar, $1,160; John Cormack, superstructure, 1600: earthwork, $800 ;-John Dunbar,11,145 ; Thomas Newsome 8c James Logan, earthwork, WO. ' The tenders of Peter Thomson for bridge, and Thos. New- some & James Logan for earthwork, were accepted, on condition that they furnish satisfactory security to the Reeve. A petition was received from E. C. K. Davies and others, suggesting that certain lots be included in a new school section to be formed. at Henfryn. The Council adjourned, to meet again as Court- of Revision, at Dame's hotel, Craabrook, on May 27th. —A special meeting of Council was held at Tuck's Hotel; Cranbrook, on the 16th inst. Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Moved. by'W. Oli- ver, seconded by J. Keifer, that whereas the thnder of D. Dunbar for the super- structure of bridge is the lowest, and by inadvertence the contract was awarded _to Peter Thomson, under the impres- sion that his tender was the lowest, that the motion passed at last regular meet- ing of Council, awarding, said contract to P. Thomson, be and ishereby rescind- ed, in so far as said motion refers to said Peter Thomson, and. the said con- tractebe now awarded to D. Dunbar for the sum ef 1450, as per tender, provided he furnish sufficient and satisfactory se- curity for the due performan, of his contraet.--Carried. • Wroxeter. Goob FRIDAY.—Business was entirely suspended here on Good Friday. The customary services -were held in St. James' Church, when interesting and impressive sermons were delivered by the Rev. Mr. Racey, pastor of that church. OPEN Tamaae—The Good Templaxs of thie place held an. open temple at their rooms' on Monday evening last, and although the weather proved very unfavorable, the a.ttendance was very large, every available space in the hall being occupied. The principal 'speakers present were the Rev. Mr. Evley, of Gorrie, Pr. McDonald, of Wingham, .and. the Rev. Mr. Brown, of this place, each of whom coutributed in no- small deairee by their powerful and forcible argurneiats, no less than eby their ear- nest and eloquent appeals, in making this meeting the most inatructive and. most useful of any meeting ever hem under its auspices. There were also present an efficient choir, who favored the audience at intervals with music; appropriately selected for the occasion. . . Lakelet. RETIRMG.-111yles • Young, Esq., con- veyancer, &c., has retired from his farm, and has taken up his residence' in the village. His office will be in front of Smith's store. Fisrirkeat—Fishing is quite brisk here this spring. A couple of our most prom- inent citizens were engaged in. the busi- ness, but not being experts, they both had a cool bath before the night was far spent. But they got to terro,firina with- out. serious injury. STAIVILING--,TWO children of J. B. WilliaMSOD'S were amusing themselves by set -tine, fire to a few stuntps in his back field, when one of them, a little girl four years old, got some fire in her dress-. The children, without appre- hending any dagger, started quite leis, urely to the house. But before they got very far they were noticed by a son of the above, who reached them in time to extinguish the fire before any harm was done. It burnt through a dress and two heavy under garineuta, and in a few moments more must have end-. • ed seriously'. Ilensall. QUEEN'S BIIITHDAY.—±1. movement is several yards iu the 'rear. The time made is said to have been 34 seconds, which. for 240 yards is at the most no snail's pace: Several other races took place, and a good. time was generally enjoyed. ' - THE. CONCERT.—AIT. Fletcher's juven- ile concert on Monday eVening -was quite an a,ttraction. The children appeared to good advantage,and some of the solos by very young ladies were exceedingly well renderei. The improvement of the youthful musical talent is a matter of no small importance, and. from the degree of succ?ss attending Mr. Fletch- er's efforts during his short stay inExe- ter, we would predict for hita an in- creased success ;lsewhere, ItIncutteics' I_ start -lane -a -The Exeter Literary Institute has been mereed into the Mechanics' Institute. • °At the meeting on Monday night, the following officers were elected: dent, Dr. nyndnaan. ; Rev. A. Y. Hartley and Secretary, W. M. Rosebu er; J. G. Hooper; Dir D. Johns, G. Samtvell, Banton and Dr. Lutz. ing is called for Thursd ARTISTIC.—WO had. t eXalnillina a fine specim work of Ir. S.E. Jones, place, in the handsome jewel furnished the bret Lodge, A. F. & A. M., a presentation to Worthy Brawn, of Zurich, by t fine gold, beautifiilly ch the main part of the je a neat square,elaboratel on it the 47th problem the reverse side is 'engra "Presented to W. Bro. Robt. B ren of Zurich Lodge." The work is artistic, an credit on the workmen. , A " RISING " YOUNG days ago, while loading express wagon, at the Mr. Robert Garner baptism, if not of an ele of a rising nature. He handle a large can, and the cork was suddenly he WaS deluged with a the time took away sig After the ebulition had had regained the use of was over joyed to find t er nitro-glycerine, nor ground political oratory the use of the Ttinesb er's yeast, billed for the hopes to recover, but sa will have a " rise " on on foot to raise subscriptions or sports on the 24th of May. BASE BALL.—The first eame of the taxi Pride. —A d th f • • Exeter. FLOWN.—Within the past week two • families have taken French leave and enquiring friends deplore their loss. THE POST OFFICE.—The new post of- fice building is being rapidly pushed for- ward toward completion. It will be a handsome two story edifice,eccupying business centre, and will add greatly to the appearance of that part of the vil- e - lage. • • EXIT.—On Monday, Mr. R. Verity, of Exeterleft here for the Paris Exhibition. He proposes spending some time in Eng- lantd, and viewine the sights in Paris, returning late intheseason. Mr. Ar- thur Hoskin has also left on a tour of inspection to the Northwest. We wish ,them happy time. THE FLAX Cnor.--aMessrs. Patton & Donraid arenowactively engagedin seed- ing and will,we understand,have a much larger extent of ground under flax this year than last. We are pleased to hear that last season's crop (their first one) proved quite remunerative, and hope to hear of an increased success in. the ex- tension of this industry in the present EVANGELISTIC.—Exete gelist, who has taken a pursuing the work.. II and he alone has a spe to warn. the people of t end, and the outpourin vial, which. he asseits Sabbath. morning, the c surprised to find. OD th each of the churches a, reading as follows:: " PREPARE TO MEE A Warning by John, a Serve Throw Way your r,..;11 do you no year. DEATIL-2---Mrs. Soutlicott, wife Of OUT esteemed townsman Mr. John South- cott, died quite suddenly on Tuesday morning. She -had been ailing for some time, but nothing serious was appre- hended until thatmorning. We under - NEW Btatanse.—.1 lane, on the 4th cone erecting a fine sto The stone cutters w winter cutting and. d. • and last week bnildi commenced. THE Rtaa—The r was something bey here for some time, day morning it conn befere long the sin swollen almost to t Considerable dailies the newly sown cro TEA- MiiETING.—A tea. meetinc,,a, is to reavement. re busy during the g operations were on the 2ed of May. • A good. time may May, Exeter, has been missing from essing the stones, be held in the Bible ChristianChurch I3ot Lem—Willie May, son of Mr. G. • • be expected. nd. anything seen ienced to rain, and . again on Mon - in on Friday night carpenter, ho intends erecting a davel his lot on Brock street to Mr. Bolton, ling house on it right away. LOT SOLD —Mr C. Purdy has sold , parents. Wheu last seen he was at the residence of Mr. John Rowson,Kinlough, heoenaillegftohris,selinioetictieru, aenpaaskt.nowHien:isofquhities a slim young lad aged 10 years, and. his • absence causes little t t his no e anx ey o s cst creeks svere Tim BENIVING FACTORY.--.A.lessrs.Wil- ; in the township of Kinlose. Anyone e size of rivet's. ' son a: -Moore, proprietors of this estab- i s has been done- to lishment are putting in a new , engine ' whereabouts would relieve the anxious ' and. boiler bought frani the Goderich parents by informing them of his situa- s, and seeding will Manufacturing Company. They expect eima • be hindered for sot e time; many cul- • verts have been was ed out,. and many , by tins improvement on their machin- THAT RACE.—The long looked for race more badly damaged. They should. ' er y to do more werk and of a, consider- of heavy weights came off on the driv- • ably better quality. s be looked after, in mediately, in case some accident may appen or travel be - impeded._ - ce-Presidents, W. J. White; gh; Treasur- dors—Messrs. . Fitton John he next' meet - y evening. e pleasure of n of the handi- eweller of this Past Master's en of Zurich d designed for setter Robert em. It is of sed, and from el is suspended i engraved, and. f Euclid. On ed, own by the 13reth- reflecIts great APRIL 26, 1878. cold by auction, Mr. John Colander la, ing the purchaser, at K10.—Mr. A, a Fisher, of Clinton, has sold to iIr Coventry, of Londsboro, 100 -titres wild land, on the 4th concession of Tea. Wanosh, at $15 per acre.—Mr. D. win, of Clinton, has sold his Unsaid 27, llth concession. of Hullett,being jag acres, to Mr. A. Nairn, of Toronto, tot. the sum of $5,000. MA.N.—.A few arcels into the Exeter depot, received a ating, at least ad occasion tit- hile doing so, orced out, and ood, which for it and. breath. absided. and he his optics, he at it was neith- atent _machine ready made for t simply brew - op works. He s his comrades Iran an -even- ew method of claims that he al commia_sion e approaching of the seventh s at hand: On urch goers were outer door of mall hand bill THY GOD. - - t of Jesus Christ. d. Compass. ood • PV 111 • It will not direct 3 ou • The right way to One of this gentlema is &belief that the Old T have no place in our B ent day, hence his refe compass. It is lid fai this is not the first tina fore the public, and th ticipating the fin -al • e which. he avers is to pre tinction of mankind. whether or not the mo these ptecitius doefimen and. distributed, but might have been. • • ingpark on Friday afterno( a. Quite a' crowd gathered to witness the contest - Grey. • and an adriiission fee of 10 cents was • SterLK BY LitUT NIX G .—During the OrseetLITIES.—The .fall wheat looks collected at the gate, afterwards dis- i thunder storm of F 'day night last, the splendid. and a good breadth has been tribrited. as prizes far youth's races. The barn and stable of r. Samuel McLean, solvn. The spring grain is mostly all didtance, 40 rads, was measured, and on the Brownson Me, Stanley, was in and the recent genialreins are bring- _the contestants betook themselves to " struck by lightning, and was burned to ing it along rapidly, the same cause has. exercise and preparation, but by some arn contained four made the roads fearfully muddy. The misunderstanding the start was made one calf, a new Dominion Champion Lime Kiln, owned some 20 yards more than the measured machine, two fan- by. H. McVicall & Brother, has com- distance. The first few yards avere got y of hay, and near- menced the _season's operations, and over as one man, when it became evi- op of -wheat. The • will have constantly on hand. goodfriesh dent that success lay between Messrs. rapidly that noth- lime at old prices. —There are very small Thorne and Mace, Air. Wolper, with e- paved. The lass stocks of logs on hand at the mills in an urging Cheer givingPstruggle. the GREAT OFFERING- oe. • 's eccentricities • stament should ble of the pres- ence to the old to state that he has been be- t he is now sm- ash. of nations ede the utter ex - e are riot aware n was full when s were produced ould siippese it I South Huron ipenses. NEW CARPETS,. A. G. McD 0 IMAM, & Co.. Hotel, and shop he nses have been granted in the district of South Huron as follows: Seaforth hotels—Alexan- der Davidson, John righam, James Weir, T. Foster; J. W. Carroll, Thomas Stephens, Robert Ca , 'Chad. Shops • —T. D. Ryan and Thts. Kidd. Tuck- ersmith—hoteLs—G. Fach, 13. Kaiser, and John Cox. Shop -0. Sit H. Jack- son. Usborne—hotels---j: W. Cathcart, N. White, James Davis, James Cave. Exeter—hotels—A. Wolper, Jas. Oke, John Hawkshaw, Swartz, Richard Atlkinson. Shops—Isaac Carling, Geo. Mace and Thorne & Farmer. Stephen —hotels—W. J. Moffatt, James Kane, *M. Baker, B. Spear, Win. Holt, M. Nevin, A. Halle, H. ,Beckenhaur, C. Hartlub, McCann. Hata-hotels— C. Purdy, R. Reynolds, John Prang, N. Deichert, H. Orthe, John Duscharnae, H. Cook. Shop—jackson Brothers. Stanley-I:hotels—W. R Hodgins, H. Shaffer, R. J. Turner, John Joslin. Bayfield—hotels—John Morgan, Mrs. Johnson,11. 'Lemell. Shops—R. Mor- rison and T. J. Marks. Goderich Township -4. Kennedy., Opened yesterday, 18th inst., 20 P=OMS 20i OF NEW TAPESTRY CARPETS, JUST ARRIVED EX STEAM%. ER "STATE OF NEVADA" FROM IGLASGOW DIRECT" - TO US, THEY ARE ALL OF 'THE VERY NEWEST PAT TERNS, SUPERB COLORS AND FIRST QUALITY. o AS THIS LOT IS OUR SEPOND THIS SPRING, WE SHALL,. IN ORDER TO CLEAR THEM OUT, OFFER THEM FOR CASH AT THE FOLLOWING WONDERFUL LOW FIGUR.- ES,,CHEAPER THAN EVERt VIZ : 650, 750 AND 800, CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN BUY IN HAMILTON, TOW ONTO OR MONTREAL UW LESS AT WHOLESALE BY THE PIECE. WHEREAS WE CUT ANY LENGTH YOU REQUIRE AND MATCH THE CARPETS FOR THE PUR• Pastoral InduCtiona On Wednesday, th 17th inst., Rev. Mr. Pritchard., form rly of Bluevale, -was inducted. into ths pastoral charge of the congregation o Maiichester and Smith's Hill, in the resbytery of Hur- on. 'Rev. W. T. W ins, of Belgrave, preached to a very is. ae and attentive congregation a very appropriate and. eloquent sermon from 1st Corinthians, 16th Chap. and 13thee rse : "Watch ye, stand fast in the fai h; quit you like rnen,Ibe strong." R v. Mr. Sieycright, of Goderich, preside , and addressed the minister, instead of Rev. Mr. 'Ore, D. D., who had been appointed to per- form this duty.. R v. 3. S. Lochead, M. A., of Hulett a d. Londsboro, ad- dressed the people. t the close of the services, the newly nducted minister was conducted tq ho *doer of the church, and receivedi very hearty wel- come from the mein ers of his congre- gation. Rev. Mr. P itchard has been highly blesded in his labors among his former people, -and is to be hoped that he willbe equ y successful in -winning souls to Jes s in hi B new field of labor. Thecon: -gations of Man- chester and Smith's ill may be con- gratulated on secu ng the services of Mr. Pritchard as their minister.— Com. —Mr. Artliur lon, of Goderich township, has purchi sed the house 9.13(1 lot in Wingharn vned by Mr. T. Cooper, of that place for which he paid 1500, whieh is consi ered very low, but as Mr. Cooper is go ng to Manitoba, it had. to be sold, the efore Mr. Cantlon got a, good bargain., On Saturday the property belonging t Mr. DaMeTavish, situate oia Mary stre .t, in. Clinton, was CHASER. - HOUSEKEEPERS WOULD DO WELL TO CALL AND SEE THIS. ASSORTMENT, THEY. ARE CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE A RAG CARPET, AND CERTAINLY MORE HANDSOME AND DURABLE. COME EARLY AND GET A CHOICE. A GOOD OAR' PET IS NEARLY ALL A ROOM REQUIRES TO FUR' NISH IT. ALSO ARRIVING 50 SETS OF NEV LACE CURTAINS l'hese will be opened on Hon or Tuesday next. They will be offered at Wh,olescae Prices. NOW IS THE TIME, REMEMBER THE CHEAP ST Rif THE 3 SEVENS, CARDNO'S BLOC ELEVENTH VOLE NU G-ODBRICII .,TTA Ina MApzarszIE's Mr. Mackenzie said House would allow- him In the first place the ri4 smanngh atdhae 1, dbe:evaoxrseedhteo 4this"transaction on a alleged the -Opposition 1 he was Justified. in tloi plr. Mackenzie) had. ea - not done wrong: He el a perfectly straaghtforw What he had said was fact that one tender wa.- a much larger sum, and was some apparent loss were taken as prima fa the transaction was eo corrupt must the on. g sgiuthav,evaelimeif a ieesntl:411mb h that there was anythin transaction. He did 1 - nothing wrong in it, opposite alleged that ti thing wrong, although t there was anything WI reason they gave -was ti had reported. the ten • They were lond itt theii of passing over a low t sole grount:d that the Minister, as was the e stances with the hon, g site, decided. that the si or the paxtynot compet sons were valid when opposite were in office, I fectly monstrous that It to justify himself behin cials of a Department. 'ed. to believe that Mr. low his judgment an& unduly controlled by h' zie) or any other,autho hon. gentleman had sa, was the subordinate, • Mackenzie) had morel and Mr. Page woult thing. Sir John A. Macao hon. member was could not shelter hi report of his official su Mr. Mackenzie—I s myself undet ray si ventured, without Mr. to pass over a low ten other, I would then no responsible, but would Sir John A. Maedon report of Mr. page -s ; froirfrreAa ciolciekcetniozniesaLtn'eao gentlenran meau to sa statement is not to be that Mr. Pao.e is a ma thing whichhe does tearect ? Sir John A. Macdon Mg to make any charg Mackenzie --No gentleman has too lit • make a charge. Ile enough to come to the make that charge; therehall been corrup and. he should have his shape he pleased, to e. fini out fatts, and SC was anything wrong i er transaction. Wiwi member was face to f member for South B his letter at once, itt spirit. At the fast pi after the incident he s very Dice, but, no a. That letter could be b eity and -exhibited to could be brought he erous he was. The 11 man could stand face oPthepn°n, wenhtenalahabe e went b. him in the &oh. Th tleman said further over a. lower tender to Moore was riot reache of Toronto, was firet contract assigned to cline& . to come forw paleodoen. to the next, be or Sir John A. Macao Te Mr Mackebzie—N was between. Tolton lis was assigned th right hongentleman be fair and listen. Sir John A. Macao Mg. Mr. Mac kenzie—Wi impatience. But he sa ter of Mr. Davia. St' the right lion, gentle - vid Stilton before no thing but an honest - Sir John A. Macd heard nae say a wor any place or at any t Mr. Mackenzie—I • opposed to the hon. g net maligned, and Mr honeet to escape the I sued by the right Itt wards _hie opponents saIritiall:Isbetu,itilconwtiiollafuntdobte alialertelinPrratgvleeidugeaalilltdat Sir John A. Macateliril anPdatr-teitelleie 4fk C)aUkli14)Zje y right hon. gentle/neat a Another matter &bon/ iNr,exarny k.nown ilo- Mr. Mackenzie_t about Sutton. It i gthenamttrih; shonhl know • wheashsanombieenanteend Sthheeri l.r_lohn Maul li appointed_ him Sheri iffs w 31M0 aakcouldneonn att e4i p Part of their debts.