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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1878-12-20, Page 8• , • fitrou expooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. Pr SLIS-itER'S NOTICE.—For the accom- modation of our subscribers we have made arrange- ments to receiio subscriptions for the following papers in cnnnection' with THE ..-XPOSITOlt, viz.: Tan Exeosrrost and Weekly GLonv, $3.15 THE EXPosITOR and WESTERN ADVERMER AND WEEKLY LIBERAL, $2.75. Parties desiring the premium, viz,: Chase's Receipts," with the ADVERrisER, will be required to pay 10 cents extra. • Trial p1,177.4 puDDING. — Wir.r.aaat ALLEN is showing the very best value in London Layer liaigins, M. R. Layers, Seedless Raisins, New Currants'Candied Peels, Icing Sugary, Fla- voring Extracts, Pickles, Sauces, Sardines, Lob- sters, Canned. Fish, &c. New Shop in the Tele- graph Building. W*. Ar.ra-N 57g Binens.—Family, pew . and pocket bibles in superior bindings, hymn books, prayer books, new testaments, the poets annual illustaated, children's books, Christiana cards, birthday cards, floral cards, and Sunday .sehool cards sin great var- iety, all suitable for holiday gifts at larstsDENS: Wir.soN's. 576 PAY UP, --DR: VERCOE, Seaforth, hav- ing a 'large number of accounts due, would feel greatly obliged to those indebted to him if they would call and settle their accounts at as early a date as possible. 576, BEAUTIFUL Tza. SETS in Blue, White, White Stone Gilt, General Crockery, Glass, Sets, &c. Latest Patterns and Oheapeet in Town at the New Shop in the Telegraph Building. VTM ALLEN. 576 A PINE assortment of Albums, Photo- grapheautograph, floral and mental Photographs, Writing Desks Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, &c., at Lusisussi WILso'N's. 676 SPEC/AL BARGAINS, in Xmas presents, fancy goods and toys, we have an immense stock, which must be sold. Ikea:sot/ & BLEAKDELL. 576 DON'T FAIL to see J. S. RODERTS' dis- ph.y of Christmas gO0d$, you will be amply repaid for the trouble. Prices to suit tire times. 576-1 ' JUST RECEIVED, Grace Morton and Amen Gray, by Mrs. H. Skelton. Price 60 cents caele at Parsr's Bookstore. 576 Noa A humbug but a reality, to get the best value in Teas and Sugars go to M. Mon- rusoses, Seaforth. 576-1 - THIRTEEN POUIldS a good Sugar for $1 and 3 lbs. of good Young Hyson Tea for $1 • at Molunsores. 576-1 XNAS Presents ii great variety and beauty at LumliDEN it WILSON'S. 676 CURRANTS, -Raiins Extracts and Peels, cheap at MORRISON'S, 576-1' _ TIEN DOMINION SEATING lime—The Dominion Skating Rink will be opened this Friday evening. The ice is in exs °client order, and we. expect to see a large number of skaters and spectators. The band will be in attendance, and the rink will be well lighted and every- thing will be comfortable. CHRISTMAS BEEF.— The display of Christmas meats, by our butchersin the market will take plate this and to-naor- Morrow evenings—Friday and Satur- day. The market will, as usual, be illuminated and the -meats and stalls will be tasteffilly decorated. We would advise those of our readers- who wish to yitness a fine display, and have their appetites sharpened for Christmas to pay the market a visit this or to -mor- row evening. - Trail NEW. BANK. — The Seaforth, agency of the Bank of Commerce was opened for business yesterday. This bank is one of the best and.safest mon- etary institutions in the country, a,nd the management have made a most jn- . dicions and wise selection in appointing Mr. M.T. Hayes as agent. This gen- tleman thoroughly understands the ne- • cessities and requirements of the place, and as a Bank Manager is deservedly popular with business.men generally. Aaaavnasanx SERVICES.—The versary services in connection with the Canada Methodist Church in this town will be held on Sunday next, when ser- mons will be preaehed at the usual hours by Rev. Dr. Jeffers, of London. The anniversary tea meeting will be held_ on the eveningof Christmas Day, when addresses will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Fowler, Rev. Mr. Walsh and others. There will be music by the church. choir. Tea will be served in the basement of the church at 6 o'clock. A Bnarawun Boma—Mr. D. Mc- . Gregor, book -binder, of this town, has just completed the binding of a couple of volumes of Shakespeare's works for Mr. Jordan, of Goderich. The books are bound in grained. Russian leather and the covers and edges are beauti- fully ornamehted with gilt and gold. As apeciineu of artistic workmanship it kis the handsomest we have seen, and is, certainly, most creditable to Mr. Mc- - Gregor's skill and taste as a workman. As a book -binder Mr. McGregor has few equals in Canada: • THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW.—There has now been a splendid fall of snow and we are enjoying excellent sleighing. As a, result of this the town, has been . crowded for the past few. days. Pro- duce of every description as well as • cordwood and logs are being rushed in and our merchants, who always sell cheap, have been doing a rush4 ing business. Things are beginning to look like old times once more. When wo SOO our streets crowded, and the thoroughfares leading to the town lined with a continuous stream of teams, as has been the case for the past few days, one is almost led to hope that good times are returning again. There is one drawback, however, prices are very low; but the equally low price of all ar- ticles of consumption and wear will in some measure counterbalance this. One dollar will now purchase more store goods than one dollar and, a half would ''three years ago, TUE FIREMEN'S ENTERTAINMENT. — The HIUSiCal alll literary. entertain- ment given under the auspices of the Committee of the Fire Company last Friday evening passed off very „cticcess- fully. The programme opened hy weal quartette, in which the Misses E. ttud 4. Johnson, and Messrs. '3. John - and D, McCloy took part. This piece, was beautifully rendered, and ex- cited the admiration of the large audi- ence. Duriug the progress of the even- ing interesting; and well rendeod read- ings were given by Miss Rogers, Messrs. S. G. McCaughey, S. Hicks, and Pr. Campbell,. all of which were received acceptably. Prof. Jones and. Miss. Emma Johnson also ,gave two or three solos, and Prof. Fetzer and Mr. John A. Wilson an instraniental over- ture. Miss Jeannie Ewing and. Miss - Hall= presided at the piano with their usual efficiency. Tile chair was occu- pied by Rev. Mr. Campbell, with per- formed the duties of 'his position in a manner ealculated to show that he is _ • highly competent to attend to -this part of an entertainment with credit Whim - self and pleasure and profit to an audi- ence. The Company, 4encouraged by the suCcess which attended this enter- tainment, intend to give another Some time in Januai y, ofwhich• due nOtice will be. given. HIG-11 SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. -- The e trance exa,minations for the Seaforth High School closed •on Wednesday evening. There were 62 candidates, about one-third of whom were from out- side ofthe town. Besides these there are a humber of applications for ad- inissiort to tbe school from students who do not require to pass the entrance examination. It is expected the -school will open -with about fifty pupils. The papers have to be sent to Toronto for examination, and it 'will probably be a week Or two before the list of those who have successfUlly passect can be published. MONTHLY • SiDES.:— At the request of a large number of parties Mr. J. P. Brine has consented to hold monthly auction eales in Seaforth, for the disposal of stock andchattels of every deecription. The first sale will be held on Saturday; the 28th inst. It would be--, well for all parties having property to dispose ef in thiA manner to make application as soon as possible; This is an excellent Move on the partof Mr. Brine, and his sales will be it great convenience to those who may want to dispose of animals or articles, and who ° have not enough Ito make it worth- while holding a regular auction sale. We hope the sales wiabe well patronised beth by buyers and. eellers. DOINGS IN COUNCIL.—At the meeting of the Town Council held on Tuesday evening last, the committee to whom was referred the petition asking for the removal of the butchers' stalls from the market building reported. favorable to the prayer of the petition, but recom- mended that in view of the late period in the municipal year at which the pe- tition was presented to the Council, final action be deferred at Present. The report Was adopted by the Council. The committee to whem was referred the complaint that the billiard tables in the Mechanics' Institute recreation : , room were being used without the cue- tomarylcense being paid, reported that in their opinion atoieiety or club having billiard tables for , *to or gain is equally liable for the license with any indi- vidual , having billiard tables for a simil r purpose. The report of the commit ee was adopted by the Council. After passing a number of accottnts, the - Council adjourned. ' THE LITXRARY SOCIETY.—The inaugu- ration of the serieis cif meetings of the Literary Society opened most auspici- ously on Tuesdayevening last in the Temperance Hall. A pleasing pro- gramme of readings, in which Miss E. Johnsom Dr. Campbell, and Messrs. Wm..Campbell, H. P. Helm, S. G-. Mc- Caughey, M. Maclise, and 3. Higgins took part, was filled The Committee of Management dese e credit' for pre- senting so good a pr gramme on such short notice. It was decided that the debate on " Female uffrage " be • post- poned 'mail the see° d Tuesday in Jan- uary, and also that there will be no meeting of the society during the holi- days. The next meeting will be on the evening of the first uesday in Ja,nu- ary, and will consist bf readings, when it is hoped that a large number of citi- zens will be able to give the- society th-r bet attention, after having passed th fes ivities and pleasures of the ho iday eason. PORES RY.—Last F4day night a_fine Court of the Independent. Orderof Foresters was insta ted in Listowel. The Ine ituting cere oniea were con- ducted y F. A. Mey r, D.D.H.C.R. for Huron, ilnd Dr. Mill an, of Woodstock, D. D. 111 C. R. for O4ford. The Court, which starts with 83 laarter members,. contains the names cf the most influ- ential business and publio men of the place. It was deci ed to name the Court "Court Royal pak, No. 26." The following officers were elected for the . A. McDonald, Clarke, merchant lYtayor and gier, R. S,; J. W. ivision Court, F. surance agent. S. ensuing term: Bro banker, C. R.; E. C tailor, -V. C.; 3. W. banker, Treas.; R. Devlin, Clerk of the S.; 3. J. Hamilton, i W.; John Riggs, merchant, 3. W.; J. R. Shiels, mill own r, S. B.; George Dowdell, J. B.; D s. Dillabagh and Dingman," Court Pb sicians, and Dr. Michner, apothecary • Rev. H. Cooper, Chureh of England Mister, Chaplain. The R. W. H. C. R. for Oetario, Dr. Oronbyatekha, of L ndon, was unable to be pr sent. He h s been invited to . come n xt meeting night, Thursday, 19th ins ., and we baye no doubt but he will be •eeted with n enthasiastic re- ception. The credit f organizing this Court i • due to F. A. Meyer, of Sea - forth, w o has , organized no less than six subs antial Courts since last Sep- tember. He has received pressing in- vitation • from pro inent citizens- of Godericla, Stratford, Kincardine, Palm- erston, tarriston and Windsor, to start Courts n those towns; also- to start German Courts in Neustadt and Zurich, which he will attend to in due time. The progress the Order is making under the present High Court is unrivalled.— , ANNIsIERIrs: SAOERVICES.—The anni- versary services in connection with the Seaforth Presbyterian Church were held on Sunday last. The -Rev. Mr. Macdonald, of Elora, preached both morningi and evening to crowded con- gregations. The Reverend gentleman is an able preacher and a fluent and pleasant speaker. In the evening the church was crammed full, there being a large number of Mr'. Macdonald's old friends from the surrounding country present: They were Ioertainiy well re- paid for coming out, is a more clear, logical and affecting Scriptural dis- cause is seldom he rd. The annual tea -meeting was held kn Monday even- ing. The refreshments, of which there was an 843undance of the choicest, were served in the basement. After all had been served those present assembled in the audience room. 1 The chair was taken by Rev. Mr. Musgrove, of Duff's Church,lhIcRillop, who is moderator -of the SeaR?rth session in the absence JO a regular pastor. The difficult dukes pertaining to this position he,performed in a manner creditable to hihatelf, and pleasing and profitable to theaudience. Excellent practical addresses were de- livered by Rev. Mr. Cameron, of Kip - pen ; Rev. Mr. Graham, of the Canada, Methodist Church, Seaforth; Rev: Mr. , IL SICa• H • HURONTEE Graham, Egmondville ; Bev. Mr. War- ner, Episiopal Methodist Church, Sea - forth, an jtev. Mr. Macdonald. The Church choir, under the leadership of Prof. Jones with Miss Tana Wilson pre- siding atthe organ,gave a numb of very pleasing rnusical selections in a most excellent manner. On Tuesday evening the ehildeen of the Sabbath school in connection with the church, were enter- tained, atia refreshments in abundance were provided for them: On the whole the proceedings were eminently satisfac- tory and successful. . We h ire not learned the amount realized, but pre - suite it wiill be fully as large as ia former years. 1 . Pm-ism-sue—We regret to learn that the Rev. Dean Murphy, of Lishtown, is again prorated by a severe attack of illness. he reverend gentleman con- tracted a severe cold while in the dis- charge of his duties; which has turned into tYplibid fever, and at last accounts he Was inl a very ' low condition. This •is the secjnad attack of sickness he has had within two years, and gre kt fears are now entertained regarding his re; covery, as he has not been in i e best of health for some time past. We sin- cerely trust he will shortly be restored tii, health' as none would be more h- at rated tlan he by the people 9f .this town an surrounding county, and particulaifly by his own parishioners, whose spiritual welfare he ha.s always looked aftler with the greatesV diligence and 'anxiety. ; 1 ---Mr. James Vercoe, brother of Dr. 1, 'IV' 1 ercoe, of this town, who left here about four years ago and who has since been sojo' rning in California, is now on a visit to his friends here. He is looking well and seems as if the climate of the Pa'Afic Coast agreed will& him much beter than that of 'Cattails. He inends remaining here during' the win- ter and will return South' in the spring. VICTORIA SQUARE AGAIN.-L.AIT. Editor —I was much pleased to observe in a recent number of your paper SO ?le stir- ring remarks anent the Victoria Square, , and would much like to know where the fault lies, and if • it is not the parsi- mony of the Council which prevents an unsightly lot being made "a yng, of beauty" for the place, in accordance with the wish of the donors: • That it must be be the fault of the Council is evi- dent, from the fact that the pleas were prepared and the property soli with distil/et and positive statement ' that this piece was reserved for $ public square, aid that an adva,need pr ce was , denaanclec: and obtained for the lots fronting on the Square by the repre- sentative of the heirs of the estate. In , addition lo this their represe tative, Dr. -Gouitilock, promised that on the Connell of the town underta mg to deepen Si:ver Creek, so as to ivako a perfect drain for the low lying property of the plaoe, in which the estate was especially interested, he would onvey to them the land in question. f the Doctorit is Said "his word once given is all that any man need ask for. ' That the Decte 's word was given thel Coun- cil know; .hat the creek has bee.a deep- eued,the ratepayers know, and that_the Council ave done nothing ,,.. te the Square, the property holders ht.' the vi- cinity know. I have heard (tko truth of which 1 cannot aver), that a .leed for the said let Was prepared by the legal representative of the heirs, but -hat it was so en limbered with conditicias that the Cpunc declined to accept it ; The Couribil is Ibut the representative of the people, and if such was the casea meet- ing of the ratepayers should haVt been called, the!particularslaid beforethem, anclif such conditions were iMpsed. as svotird necessitate a refusal letitl?e pub- lielysknown, the fault laid at the right place, and the matter effectuallti set at rest.. This question affects , n t only ratepayers on the Square and is im- mediate n ighbarhood, but the nhabi- tante gene ally, as whatever 'won d tend to beauti the place, would a , vance the ,Value f property and the ;eneral interests o the town, and in su ,1). ad- vancement I know of none that I would be more bertefitted than the heir of the said estate themselves.—ANOTHn ' RATE- , PAYER. Tete C mas show 'Fat Stock, the Tucke Society on ful aausu ance of s was take In cattle play,. but shown wa laibitors a played goo ing, In - s display of in pigs th while the Itnedhgaeveesese xize wore enticn. took cha Minas s iouslyala f animal ot entere were dispo or cattle r hile she The .11,1ess ovenlock r. Georg . everal v Christmas fthe slice Ox or St antes Dic RI8TMS SHOW.—The hrist- or the exhibition and ale of held under the ausp ces of smith Branch Agile tural Tuesday last was as s mess - 1. There was a large ttend- ectators, and much Wrest in. the various classes 'hown. ere was not a very la go dis- the quality of the as mals alike creditable to t se ex - id the -society. Th .y dis- breeding and splendi, fed- heep there ' was a ve 4 large really seperior animal s, and re was, also a good show, ispley el fowls was ta e best n in Seaforth. The t • keys hich were awarded t e first really deserving of pecial A considerable quan ity of ged hands. . Manythe own were disposed ir pre - t there was a large sirnber on the' ground whic were for show.. Most o these' ed of at fair prices. • Prices nged from 3 cents to cents, p averaged about icents. . Case and Mr. TIN omas were the principal iuyers. Ewing, of this town, ought ry superior anima for beef. The following i a list ssful competitors: er.-2 entries.—lst a d 2d, son, Tackersmith Cow orHeifer-3 entries. -1s John McLean, Riverside, Tuakersmit ; 2d James Brorfoot, Jr., Tuckersmi h; 3d. Henry Tay or, Hullett. • Sheep—II entries.—let Tames Sirup; son, Grey; 2d George Hyslop, Gr y; 3d James Dickson. e 'Hogs -8 entries. —1st Hugh Ches- ney, Tuckersmith ; 2d Telan H. P aren ; 3d C. Dale, Hullett. Turkeys —3 entries.,1st C. Dale,' Hullett ; 2d Thos. Carter, Tucke ••mith. • Geese—lst C. Dale; .• 2d A. lcOat, Tuckersmith. judges.—Wm. Fowler, Tucke mith ; Stephen A4drews, ; C. S sooner, Clinton. McKillop • CHURCH OPENING, The D sciple Clitirch inTThXiUop, lot 15, concession 9, will be fo ally opened on Sabbath, Dec. 29. Sjervices at the hours o 11 a. m. and.'6 p GOOD WHEAT.—Mr. Andrew oven - lock last spring sowed on. his fa4xn 17 acres of Lilt Nation Spring Whet. He - • 1 EXPOSITOR. I has now threshed his wheat, and this variety has yielded ovea 27 bushels to the acre all round. We may also say that this wheat was late sown, having been put in the grounWter the spring rains. This is a yield lwhich will, not he much surpassed this year, and proves beyond a doubt the superiority of this variety of wheat. • Rodgerville. ENTERTAINMENT.—A literary enter- tainment in ad of the Rodgerville Sab- bath School will be given in the church on the evening of Friday, the 27th inst., commencing at 7.30.; The programme will consist of speeches from Rev. Mes- srs. Hartley, Cameron, Livingstone, Al- lan, Logie, Mitchell and others, and of Music by the choir and Mr. Collins, of Exeter; and of readings and. recitations. Lumley. HOME AGAIN.—Mr. William Dinnin, jr., has returned home from Manitoba. CONCERT.—A concert will be held in Lumley school house on Monday even - Dec. 23. The programme -will consist of readings, recitations, songs aind dialogues. Part of the Varna Dramatic Club will aid in the per - f rinances. A string band will be in tendance. Doors open at 6.30; curtain r ses at 7.30, sharp. Parents and o hers -are invited to attend. The Pro - c eds are to pay for prizes for the chil- en. ° Hay. Tth REEVESHIP.—Mr. J. B. Geiger, t e present efficient and respected cove of the Township of Hay, sends s the following card for publication: 0 o' the Ratepayers of gay. GENTLEmEN,—I beg leave to intimate you that 1 do not intend being a ndidate for the Reeveship of Hay at e forthcoming election. Having rved for 21 years in the Township uncil of Hay, it Is now my desire and termination to withdraw, for a timo least, from public life. Thanking u most sincerely' for the generous nfidence you have reposed in me in e past, and wishing you all prosperity the future. I am, yours truly, 3, B. GEIGER. Lakelet. REMOVED.—Mr. Lee, blacksmith, has wound up his business in Lakelet and moved to Clifford, and Mr. James McDonald is expected to -return and cc- cljipy his old stand again.. RETURNED.—Mr. Henry Young has ✓ turned from Michigan. and 'entered irito company with his father in the 4w -mill business. As both partners e practical saw -millers we have no d ubt they will be successful. REMAREABLE.—One of our honored c tizens, whose age is four score years a a one, is not satisfied to lie up on the s elf just yet; but may be seen every orning going .to the swamp, with an a e on his shoulder, to get out logs for a h use, which he purposes building next s mmer.. ' Stanley. SLEIGHING.—Sleighing is good on the e stern side of the township, but very p or towards the lake. A little more s ow is badly wanted. BIG BULL.—Mr. Alexander Mitchell is feeding his thoroughbred bull. He e pects to make him weigh 2,500 lbs. r. D. Wilson has bought him at 4e p r lb., live weight. WAYSIDE FRAGMENTS. — Municipal matters are dull. Some whisperings of o position- to the Reeve.. The old O ief iS said to be on the war path. I on% hear of any opposition to the D Tuty Reeve. ANOTHER STALLION. — Mr. Jonah N cholson, of the Lake Shore, Stanley, h s just purchased from Mr. William instrong, of Markham, a fine 'entire CO t of the Clydesdale breed. This colt w s sired by that celebrated horse, "Toe the Banker," dam "Annie L urie," both imported. He is one of tblefinest colts that has been brought o this section and will yet be heard in ft m. Jamestown. ITEMS.—There is a considerable effort being put forth for the construction of a joint stock -cheese factory here for the /text season: Doubtless both lower and uPper town will be to the fore with lib- eral offers for the location of the indus- trY in, their particular localities.—Mr. Jolseph Coombs cut his foot badly the other day, while in the bush cutting wood fora sawing machine.—Mr. John Taylor, While attending to his various duties in connection with his stables, fell from the loft, sustaining rather se- vere injuries.—Mr. Whiteford has let a contract to Mr. E. Mulligan, for the cut- ting of 10,000 cedar posts, to be fulfilled this winter. We understand that sev- eral parties are also going into the same inOustry, but not on so extensive a scale.—Our genial friend, Mr. E. Snell, hab of late added heavily to ids pre- viously heavy stock. Edward is now shewing a splendid assortment of goods in his line, and possibly he is doing as lively a trade as many of the village m erchants. Tuckersmith. • I A GOOD YIELD.—Mr. Robert Char- ters, of the Mill Road, TuckeiNmith, last spring sowed a small quantity of white Russian wheat. He threshed it a few days. a o, and it gave the magni- ficent yield f 27,bushe1s to the acre. Other varlet es grown alongside of this did *not yie d over 12 bushels to the acre. Mr. Oharters imported the seed from the States. • COUNCIL MEETING. — The COMICil met on the 15th inst. Moved by jno. Hanne,h, seconded by S. Landsborough, that the following accounts be paid : Coleman 86 Gouinlock, lu_mber, $155.Z; D. Sproat, culvert on concession 3, $3; Alex. Yule, teaming lumber, L50;$ Mrs. Raymond per W. Mundell, $5; Mrs. McNamara, $8 - Mrs, Shafer, $6 - Mrs. Ahlborn, $6. Moved by W. S. Mundell, seconded by S. Landsborough, that the annual. meeting for the nomi- nation of Redve, Deputy -Reeve and Councillors be held at the Town Hall in the village of Brncefield, on Monday, the 30th of December, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon, and if a poll is de- manded, the polling places shall be as follows: Division No. 1, at school house No: 8, Egraondville, John Sproat, Deputy Returning Officer; Division No. 2, at school house No. 6, concession 2, H. R. S., Robt. Landsborough, Deputy Returning Officer; Division No. 3, at schoel house No. 2, concession 3, L. R. S., James Murray, Deputy Re- • 4 turning Officer; Division Ne. 4, at school house No. 9, concession 9, H. R. S. David Manson, Deputy Returning Olificer ; that the Clerk be instructed to have 25 bills printed and posted up, and have a notice inserted in the Hone/4 EXPOSITOR, and draft a by-law in accordance with the foregoing reso- lution. The by-law was read' and passed. Moved by jno. Hannah, seconded by W. S. Mundell, that this Council do -now adjourn. • -Frills Green. RETURN.—Mr. Morris Reif, who had been on a shooting expedition through - the United States for a few weeks, re- turned home last week, bringing with • him eleven fine deer, together with a • good assortment of other game-. He re- ports game abundant in the Michigan woods. Mr. Reif also thinks a great deal of the country through which he has travelled. 0 He has two brothers in the State and they are both doing Well, having good farms. One of the deers weighed 216 pounds when dressed. A CHALLENGE.—Mr. James Houlden' of Hay, near Hills Green, has 60 rods • of 'English thorn hedge, Which for thickness, beauty and growth he chal- lenges the three counties. He can show six, four, two and one year's growth. This hedge has been raised from the seed by Mr. Houlden himself. It is not easily surpassed for beauty and growth, and Mr. Houlden has spent much patient toil in its cultiva- tion, but he has at length been abun- dantly rewarded, as perseverance and industry almost always will be. Wroxeter.. CURLING CLUB. ----The meeting on Monday night' last for the purpose led re -arranging the curling club was well attended and, judging from the ---en- thusiasm which was manifested by those present, an unusually lively sea- son may be anticipated,' The officers which were elected arli as follows: President, Dr. S. B. Smale ; Vice - President,! Wm. Small; Secretary - Treasurer, D. M. Walker. THE GRAND MORAL 1,ENTERTAIN1IENT. —An. entertainment bearing the abate title was given in Gofton's Hall on Wednesday evening last, by a troupe of distinguished , (?) artists. The perfor- mance was tolerably well patronized by the more intellectual portion of the community, which, we presume, places itsmorality beyond question, though a doubt- may possibly linger in the ininds of those who patronized the affair as to its entertaining qualities. NEW POST OFEICE BUILDING.—The new store and post office erected. during the past season by our enterprising townsman, Mr. -Dickson, is now com- pleted and will be ready for occupation in a few days. The building is a hand. - some brick structure, and is situated in a, convenient and central position. Bluev:ale. SALE. --The well known "Lady Tup- per," of this place, was lately sold to a gentleman in Miehigen for ten dollars. CORRECTION.—In place of the Blue - vale Cheese Fadiery paying, as the last issue of the EXPOSITOR said, 33 cents to the dollar, ityaid 73 and 3-14ths. • Pensotiam.Our much esteemed citi- zen, Mr. Sheardovtn, has been unable tIO be out for some time past, owing to a fever sore on his leg, but we are glad to learn he is now. about well again. • CALL ACCEPTED.—Rev. Mr. McKay, of Zorra, has accepted the call extended to him by the Presbyterian congrega- tions of this village and Eadie's, and. is to be ordained as pastor on Tuesday, January 7, 1879. Sociale—A social will be held at Mr: Thos. Farrow's residence on the even- ing of Wednesday, Dec. 25, to defray some of the church expenses. The amusements of the evening will consist of readings, dialogues, recitations and vocal and instrumental music. GOOD WEIGHT.—A mother and daugh- ter paid a visit to a friend in this vil- lage last week, and as they were at the station about to return home, our worthy station master proposed to weigh them, when they turned the scales at 450 pounds. GRANGE• DINNER.—The Grangers of this village had their usual nnual din- ner on Friday evening of 1 t week at Mr. West's hotel.' There' vere present about two hundred, among whom we noticed Mr. Young, Reeve of Colborne, and Mr. R. Currie, Deputy -Reeve of Wawanosh. After the physical man was satisfied, they then enjoyed an in- tellectual treat. The programme, which was well carried out, consisted of speeches, recitations, vocal and in- strumental music. On the whole, everybody appeared to enjoy them- selves, and went home well satisfied with their evening's entertainment. • Brusselp. Tun MARKETS.—Fall wheat, 80c to 81e; spring wheat, 70c to 75c; peas, 50e t('s 52c; barley, 45c to 60c; pork, $3 to $3 50; hay, $7; butter (best) 140; eggs, Mc. Tun MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—The di- rectors of the Brussels Mechanics' Id- stitute held a meeting on Tuesday even- ing, and have ordered 350 worth of books for the new library. The Insti- tute is in receipt of a number of volumes from their sister institutes of Toronto f and. Elora. REMOVALS.—Little Brothers, of the c Dominion Telegraph office and. book- store, have removed into their new t brick building.—:G. J. Ament, grocer and baker, has also removed to his new t building opposite the Queen's Hotel.— t Wm. Tufts, grocer, has removed into the Phcenix Block. All are opening out large stocks for Christmas. CONCERT.—The Philarmonie Society gave their first concert on Wednesday evening last. The programme was ably carried out. Much credit is due to r their able conductor, Mr. J. Chanter, for the proficiency which the Society a exhibits. The singing of the children r deserves especial mention. The ' night was very stormy, and : le audience was c hot as large as mightlhave been ex- t family may health to en to enjoy it. GENERAL the past wee the quantity in hes been general has will be servi Christni as tral school rasa holiday reopens on -the last mee Mrs. Coulter division, wa $375, being present year' butter show, urday before good. I have all prosperity and ble them the more fully Tors—The sleighing for has been very good, and of grain and wood brought very large. Business in been quite lively.—There e in St. John's- Church on ay, at 11 A. M.—The cen- se dismissed for the Christ - to day (Friday). School: onday, 6th January.—At ing of the School Board, .teacher in second senior re-engaged at a salary of increase of $25 over the salary.—The poultry and to take place on -the. Sat - Christmas, promises to be Icippen. SPECIALS RVICES.—The Rev. James tat Sieveright . A., of Goderich, will eon - duct the an versary services in the Presbyteria Church, Kippen, at 11 A. M. and 6.30 ' . M. and at Hills Green at 2 P. M., o Sunday next. Mr. 'Siev- eright will a o deliver a lecture on the "Signs of th Times " in Kippen onthe Monday eve ing following, at 7 P. M. Special colle tions will be taken up at all the services and lecture. AccmeNr. As Mr. James Sherry, of the firin :of .herry (It Harvey, was en- gaged in ha,r , essing a horse in Mr. Ed- gar's stable, , e received a very severe kick in th face- which was at first thought wo d prove fatal, but through careful nurs g and efficient medical • aid tendert), by Dr. McDiarmid, of Hensel', hei: now in a fair way of re- covery. He , ad a very narrow escape, and his ma y friends may well feel thankful tha it was no worse. UP TO ,TH TIMES.—Edgar & Mellis are never be 'lid in their line of work, * either in qua ly or price. Any person wishing to go a stylish.ondreallynobby Portland eat er or sleigh should give them a ea before purchasing else- where. Th:y have several very fine rigs on hand —McIntos & McClymont are as usual in the l ont with bobsleighs, long sleighs, &c., -hich for workmanship de- fy competitio , . The public may rest assured of al ays finding them at home and in good I umor. • Stiow.—Th:: merry jingle of sleigh - bells is once SS ore heard in our streets, and farmers ,ho have so long been seen wearing a lo ,k of sadness have again donned che rful smile, as if to greet with a qign o welcome the long -looked for curtain of purity. One of our citi- zens says he ent five cents to Von nor, with instructons to treat himself to a cigar, (he is a Templar), and send snow. i Snow came, ut one can't help wonder- • 1 ing why this liberal personage didn't send. his half ime a month ago, -when it,was to be f Rowed with such results. racefleld. CHRISTMAS Next Wednesday being Christmas Dy, the stores and other business pla es in. Brucefield will be closed. SHOOTING TCH.—A. shooting match for geese and urkeys, will be held at Turners' Hot 1, Brucefield. on Christ- mas Day. Mr. Turner has a large number of fin birds to dispose off, and a good time i in store for those who dehght th ir skill as marksmen. DEATH OF A ORMER RESIDENT.—Man y of our reade in this neighborhood. will regret learn of the death of Mrs: Dr Monroe, formerly of Brumfield. The sad - event took place in D troit, on the 14th ult., after a pai ul and lengthy illness. She was 43 y &TS of age. We copy the - following eon erning the deceased from he Michigan 1Christian _Herald: " Mrs. onroe was b rn in Trowbridge, Eng- land; her fa her departed this life when the deli hter was but three years old; her mo her, .-however, who was an earnest fa thful christian, lived to see her Jam ly grown to man and, womanhood. • Maria, the yotmgest daughter, and her eldest brother, when but fourteen y ars of age, put on Christ by baptism. eing of a very cheerful and lively Ala °salon, her fears were constantly a oused lest she should bring reproachupon the cause she loved. Althea h oftenregretting that she did not more rosely .follow Christ, she ever knew th time that the thought of n t sin was not repulsive. She early in life became a te cher in Sunatiy-school, and rejoiced tell the young of the beautiful life f Christ,. and incite them to seek afte purity and truth. A number of her pupils gave evidence of being truly onverted. In 1867 she visited Caned , and in the following March was nited in naarriage with Dr. N. Mun400. They then located. where there w s no Baptist church, but this instead of alienating her from God, blip inspired. h r to more courage and zeal chris ian service. Although leaving her rel tives and friends was a severe trial, s d the more placed her affections up n eternal things. She started a Bibi class in her own home, and once a we k taught the young in the knowledge of Christ until family cares compelle her to relinquish her charge. She ever neglected the means - of grace, wh n health made it pos- sible for her o avail herself of such privileges. H christian influence was elt in every community where ehe lived; &ways identifying hereelf with hristian people and christian work. In 1874, Dr. and Mrs.Munro, with their bree children, settled. in Detroit, when Mrs. Munro immediately became iden- ifted witlythe Lafayette .Avenue Bap- ist church, whore she greatly enjoyed her religious privileges. Early in 1877 her naother passed away, and. soonl. alter Mrs. Munro's health began to fai She returned t her childhood's home, remaining in Europe some 11 months, where her hea th seemed. almost fully estored ; but in about three weeks after her retu , disease •renewed its ttack. As lo g as strength lasted she ead. the Scriptures and instructed her amily in the truths of the gospel. She ottld. hardly believe that her life -work eOs drawing to a close, and the thought pected. PERSONAL --Mr. Robert - McColl, of u Morris, intends leaving with his family for their new home • in Kansas, about the 1st of January. Mr. McColl has purchased the farm of Mr. James Mus- 1 tard, together with the entire stock and. b outfit, so that he will have everything e ready to go to work with and make w money from the outset. The farm is B in Dickenson County, where so many other Huronites are already located. a It contains 325 acres. Mr. McCall is T very much taken up with the country, o and we hope himself and his estimablq, itt f leaving her earcsaes seemed. almost nbearable. ut from the first her greatest aretiet was that the family heuld partake of a like precious faith th wiherself. 4s she -neared the earth- y limits she was able to commit bus - and and chil en to him who careth von for _the sp ows, and say, " Thy ill be done." She then called her ister and ga e directions for their future welfare, nd when all had been /ranged, said, " My work is fraished." hereafter she erely waited thesound f the chariot heels, ready and long - g to go. She often said, "1 believe in ,i••••••••••.•^e • DECEMBER 20, 1878. Jesus; I am saved by grace • I offer nothing to God but the finished work of Christ." Her christisai character and cheerful, happy disposition will long he remembered, not only by her family, but by her acquaintances at home and •abroad. Her last admonition andword was "Pray," —A family named Hibbins,lately out from England, consisting of father, mother, and two children, one yet un- able to walk, was in the lockup se vagrants in Exeter, one night recently. They were sent south on the „morning train. —The Fit tells—said everyone tells fo the good -fitting Suits they bad made at Rally & Anderson's—hence the greet increase in our Clothing trade, notwith-- standing the hard times. Come and leave your measure for one of those per- fect fitting suits at the Oak Hall Cloth- ing Establishment.—Harsa & ANDRE- sole, Seaforth. "OUR GIRLS." CAN BtrY SPLENDID NEW DRtSS SILKS, IN SEAL BROWN, NAVY BLUE, - DARK GREEN, - AND DRAB,. AT 85 CENTS PER YARD. REDUCED PRICES, .--AT--- A. C. McDOUGALL & "OUR GIRLS," CAN BUY HEAVY BEAVER CLOTH MANTLES, At from. $2.50 to $7.50.at A. C. McDOUCALL & ID'S. "OUR GIRLS." Can huy Fur Sets as low .70e Can hustFur Sets as low Can buy Fur Sets as low as • 1 75 Can- buy Fur Sets as low as 2 70 Can buy Fur Sets as kw as. ..... 400 'Can buy Mink Sets as low act— 12 60 Can buy Mink Sets as,low as.... 16 00 -Can buy Mink Sets as low . 20 00 Can bay Mink Sets as low as.... 22 00 CHEAPEST LOT YET, AT A. G. MCDOUGALL & COS s'cts UR •G.1-11,-.4.," CAN BUY PITIR, CA.PS, At 40c, 50e, and 80; WORTH DOUBLE THE MONEY, AT -- A. G. MCDOUGALL & CO'S. HUDSON BAY BUFFALO ROBES. Our MR. McDOITGALL purchased ait the Great Auction Sale of the Had= — son Bay Company, at Montreal, • this fall, a Lot of Priam BUFFALO ROBES, Which we will sell at the following low prices to dear : No. 1 Prime Whole Robes. 50. No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 CS 44 " Imperfect. 8 50 CC 44 7 50 - No. 1 Prime Split Extra Good.... 6 00 No. 1 No. 2 44 44 ••• • O • a • e. . . . 550 il•• • • • • • -• • • 400 No. 1 Calf imperfect, 3 00 No. 2 gg ; C 2 00 • A. G. MCDOWALL & -00.1 bireot Importers and Dealers in '• Dry Goods Ortly, TWELFTH WHOLE NUM:13 BEAT, ESTATE FORI FOR SALE.—, The subscriber ha I - sera lot in the tiownship of McKjIlc Huron, 20 acres are -cleared and the 1 timbered with beech and maple. will be sold theap. Apply to 3AS.I1 Solicitor, Seaforth, Ont. • oneicE PARNT FOR SALE—,n 1,-/ Con. 7, Hullett, County of /I n - S6 cleared, well underdrained, . of cedtivathni; buildings tonvenierd terms easy. For further particula Messrs. MoCAUGREY &PIOLMESTE or on the premises to WM..: E. COLI) stance P. -O. 3d. gw.me:igavillhouesP;w:ith--storie cellar ovxv: r eIcA LyvTztr ss3- hi liem i' A 33pel ft ii:Lis Icet,EscbAo:Rrt 1E1 to m0:4-4: Pt::: . Upt0Lhpf :01 sonitstiroiTNeent8:141rsN.12 Sale, e ,y1 . I' -' ' 1:1111'oeSi'7( 1 -ii: 1 :x 41 , i l'12s1 17ESortt5t. 4 5; ..c,boesniveqninealinttyt.o rsocrholour); thTehrev14rtanideritl ,fraa smuleallbaxorliehllartisttel,IdomrtRi3obiill six -and' cleared. and free from stump& Thire •L:WAR11-1111M eFtOt,geoSnAltahta—gPir0 aSearZees', 7' - - • -- I p:rlfys,Ca7R3Ertm.T.toRAF.0artnE:thlo:;tr:nith, taltaxo . a:tinder good cultivation. No buutui,gE.:,1 neonItyli4Oie goutawaldhciahteorer sciee:froerdo, 'a:t100.1 , Trunk, and -6 miles from Ripper', 14m. i Western. A good gravel road leiklii piece. Apply th C. it. VANEGM0411 ville. _ prousE AND LOT FOR SALL'..--,) fraine dwelling house and one -5, land. The property is situated oppnA donee of S. 0. McCaughey. Esq., and ii- antly located. The house is convenimil fortable. geedl well' and cellar. corner lot, and has in it a few choice be trees. This.property -will be sold the. to the proprietor, 3011N ATIIIIISO$ VARAT FOR SALE. --That well-knOwl • ly situated farm. Lot 1, Con. 1, VA County of Iluron, tontaining 100 ac: which are cleared ; there are two fraird houses, barn, h4 -se stable, toe/stable, A lina driving bottle ; also orchard and abl water. The farm is situated two *leg, Town of Seaforth, on the Huron Ilia* particulars apply to 11cCA1JG-ITEY STED, Seaforth„ or to SIMON Towi.-q tor, on the premises. WARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, thati re -'-;- able farm, being Lot 1, Con, 6, in : ship of Hallett, situated 1i miles Rom abiniidiain-6 mgislelfrothme prtemialctesb) ineTklideresaz: 1 stone house, two storey, 30 by 4' net. - 'creek runs through.ith.e farm; go eicl fences, and the bini in an exeellS • sail tivation. Apply on the pretaisea to dA VreliAEL, or to Mil. JAMES ILUENI forth.. 'PROPERTY FOR SALE.—Foi- S.- /41141 '1- Con lti, Grey ; West hslf of Lot 2 with eheese factory eoroplete; LeV li and south half of Lets 16 and 17, COW ship Of -Monis ; Lot 22, Con, 33, and Lel to33-igget3thlvensr williPth-olselisZarthilalotig:°Itrel°14°1 Morris and houses and lois and ATtie4 the vidage of 13rnfisele, Priees low, ter andtitle good. Apply to JOHN LECIS1 -13- VeliA.T., ITAIILE FARM FOR SAL.E.4 v Lot 11, Con. 8, II, R. S., Tackeram tattling 100 aeres,a0 a walieh er4 Aetna a good state ef cultivation, being Well Wu _ ea, the balante is good hardwood hue stone house, frame barn and. stables ; well and good. bearbig orcb.ard. Is iiitaated miles fromSeaforth and Bruceaeld, and Kippen, School Close by, and all other ences. For further particulars applY It MOORE, on the Ppremises, or to Egi . O. . , . : V---A-IalA33LE 'ARM FOR tin.i.,E.---FO vest half of Lot 27, Con, 3, Mellii 'ening 50 acres, known As the Deigle ets arra is Situated within one mile and a q Seaforth, The. Ichad. is • of the choicpst There is a handsome residenee and god i. ings. The farm isi well planted with fZI1. namental trees, is in excellent order, 3 fenced, It is admirably suited for a rhti tieman, a dairy -man, or market gardener easy. This property must he sold at o4ie" • to A. STRONG, Senitntia. • VARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, Lot '9, -a: Stanley, eonteining 160 tierce, 84 I are cleared, -well fenced, -.free of stumps, • a good 4state of eultivation, a.., tonal- Ad, of water on the farm, also a good young good itanae barn and stable 40 x 60, also house. On a good gravel road, -within i' 7 .Brucefield, and ti milefi from Seakitt ‘13/3103It to schools,elturches, &c. This: l. - the best farms in the rounty of Huron, i )30 sold Alessi, FOr particulars Apply 40 i prietor On the premises or to Brutedeld 11, COLIN SMITII, Proprietor. , F-AdiSil'iToii —si.f,',. —.Fo' r —Sae, ! twill /arras in 'Osborne, Iluron-Countv, =b 31, Con, 3, containing 100 acres, 85 -4 tint from Exeter 01' Berranal '4 miles,ib briek houtie and good out -buildings. ,AIS half of Lot 32, Con. 1, Londen Road, ail 2 eteto 2 rgnilthea'eLVoini ndflm, 1111:rnosnali stationsand1 Yni3roil way), go-od frame -.house and good oath Both farms are well fenced, well water Both orehards, rend are convenient' h house and diuretics, For partieubrni lie; Lot 61 to Br 1SELF,4 .7, ROSS, or to P. 0. :01i/ IN MellItelit/P FOli SAI,E,—,F -': theNorth part ekt Lots 8 and 9, Cot,- Riliop, containing 112 acres; there are a cleared, well fenced„ underdrained, and ' state of cultivation, the balance isill with hardwood, good dwelling, ne-i. warn 50x56, -with stabling anderneft Xz . 1h outbuildin go ; also a gistal young orchids'. P et water. Is 10 miles /mu Brussels, 6 ton, and 12 from Sesiorth, with good grs.,v to -each place; convenient to ehurch A314 will be sold as a 'whole or in two parts, i Walton P. O. or to the proprietor on • OB . WILLIAM DYNES, t. lz-dii--8-A—LY,L7fhe 0lb-se-raw 0 ., ise;y,cliian aniteaLot 22-OC:hurin ' 110eidtallecratews, :Platte ' ed and in a goocl stateof Cultivation, a fences, balance 17 acres good hardwoo one half of clearine• Seeded down there n- .,-, , acres of wheat put in -this falls there is : acres of a thriving orchard on the pre 11 a -via iety of fruit trees all _now bearing,. ' is well watered, a never failing ere • •through the farm, also two good wells, lal- barn 36 by 60 feet with good stabling neath the barn, and, a log dwelling bons farm is situated -within two and a half ' the village of Bay -held. For further p apply to S. MeLEAN# proprietor on the 1 or to W. Connor, Bayfield P. O. • — _ _ _ , LFARM FOR SALE—For Sat , hal/Of I,ot 4 and Lot 3, Con. 13, Mille • - tabling 225 acres of laud, 160 acres elea nearly free from stump's; the balance IS ' 1 tinibered with beech, ;maple, elm and bilis and is .firA-class, not having been enlied , Area acres in fall wheet, 60 =ma neva*, ' . -down and is a good eatenthe land is of lita -quality, being a rich ciailoato ; the land , little rolling, but net hilly • it is vete never failing spring ereek ; ti;ere are thr half acres of s, young orchard, with apples, plums, peaches and cherries just begin bear, the buildings ate large and 0.0311133 the barn is 58130, and is nearly ileW ; the , • house and stable is 40x60, end is also ri house is a largo two-story frame, with goo • cellars tinder the whole 'building, and is AR tsiten studding with lime and gravel ; the ti siituated 10 miles trona Seaforth, 12 from, ‘.., and 3 tram Lewle8b(nough; there is a g, P:1:1761sat Oefl:Pmeaeg.:::d There 'ISA BebOdpart9b.olarisetoanlipolttooltflitxZewl agi)refinaitlitellacille"tg=e0lcidingAthinA(171111hNeasiOrlb127,1e" •