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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-02-07, Page 8e THE HURON EXPOSITOR FICBRUARY 711879. exp .044 A, he will take .place on the question, " Re - VI ux. solved that the adoption of the Scotti Temperance Act in Canada, would not be beneficial." Mr. Lumsden takes the DISTRICT MATTERS. affirmative, and will be supported by Messrs. Geo. Watson and J. R. Aitchi- sonL. Mr. eath er1 andbakes t CORN.—Any amount of Corn in quan- tities to suit purchasers, by the bushel or car lots, at BROWNELL'S.. 583 . SBOURE your shadow ere the sub- stance fades." Charles Moore i now in full blast in his new Photographic Studio Whitney's Block, Seaforth. 583 F. G. SPARLDTG, having determined to go oat of business, offers his whole stock at cost. Buyers would do well to call and see for them- selves. This is no humbug. Must be cleared out at OD.Ce. F. G. SPARLINE. D. D. ROSE, Family Grocer, Seaforth, invites the attention of cash buyers to his Stock of Groceries. His Stock is conatantly turning, and is always fresh. His prices are; the lowest—it will pay you to call. Examine his goods and compare prices. 574 • , THE STOCK SALE. --The Bale of thor- oughbred and improved. .stock, under the duspices of the -Huron Live Stock Association, will be lheld. at Exeter, on Wednesday next. We Would advise all who wish to purchase geed stock to at- tend. this sale, as they 'will have the pick of this and severe' surrounding. townships to select from I. Teternaince • Meeent!e.—Wo - have been requested to state that a meeting of the -delegates of the several temper- ance organizations in the county, will he held in the Clintoa Temperance Hall, on Tuesday, February 11, at half - past 1 o'clock p. AL, for 'the. parpoee of oonsidering the proprietttof submitting the "Dominion Temperance Act" to a , vote of the ratepayers of Huron, in:con- - junction, with the counties of Lambton, Middlesex, Essex, Kent and Perth. This meeting of delegates is called by • authority. of the ExectitiVe of the Huron Prohibitory Association. I MCDOWELL'S SHAUGHRAUN COMPANY.— This combination will ensit oar town next week. It is pronslenced by the Press—the Globe, Mail and other lead- ing dailies—as the besti and. strongest company now caterhag for the lovers of the drania. The leading gentlemen are very successfiile in their, personations, whether as the reckleseemisehief-make ing, good-natured. vagabond, or as the quietgentlercianly chsractera Miss Fanny Reeves is spoken of as aotieg in a charmingly natural -manner, and. when the cast suits gives a most pleasing pourtrayal. The sceneryis a very at- tractive feature, and in 'the • " Shaugh- ream 't has always elicited immense ap- plause. • WINTER ASSEMBLIES.—The first of a series of social dancing assemblies, was held in Cardno's Hall, on Friday even- ing last. This being the first the at- tendance was not very large, but those present spent a most enjoyable evening. The second assembly of the. series will be held. on Friday evening next, when the MUSie will be furnished by Collin's Quadrille Band. Thoseewho delight in this pleasing and harmless art will be sure of having a nice time if they at- tend. We are requested to state that dancing will begin at half -past 8-sharpe also, that ladies who wish conveyances to call for them, will oblige the com- mittee by leaving their names with the Secretary. • •THE DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.—We would again remind our readers of the excellent entertainment promised by the Seaforth Dramatic Association, to be held in Cardno's. Hall, on Tuesday - „evening, when the popular plays, ." The Poacher's Doom." and "Poor coddy," will be given. .The proceeds of this entertainment will be donated by the Association in aid of the poor of the town. Aside entirely- from the merits of the entertainment, the lauda- ble object should secure a crowded house, but when we add. to the object, the privilege, of spending a pleasant evening and encouraging our own local talent, we ma -y well expect an audienee the largest which has yet greeted "th , boys." Let all attend. • , • DIRECTORS' MEETING. --At a meeting of the 'Directors of the Tuckersraith Branch Agricultural Society, held on Tuesday last, it was decided to hold the annual Spring Show On Wednesday, . February 26. Messrs. 'James Scott, .Roxboro, Robert Hunt, Kipperi, and It. Hullett, were seleeted as judges for the spring show. Mt. Gordon Mc- Adam was reappointed Secretary, and Mr. Robert Jamieson Treasurer.- Re- specting "That Bag of "Wheat," it was. resolved to leave the settlement of the matteruntil the next meeting, and_that Mr, lticE Wee. and the perm. who 'made - the charge against his wheat he notified. to appear atthat meeting, witha view to having the difficulty adjusted. The next meeting of Director will be held on the 26th of Febru. , ett 10 o'clock A.M. 4 THE WARDEN'S SUPP4.-1)1 '. T. E. Hays, Warden of Huron:tee tertained the members of the CeuntyCouncil, the county officials and a number 6f friends at a complimentary supper it the British Hotel, Gode ich, on Friday evening last.. The spre d was gotten up in the best style . of t e house, an& was of the choicest and iost creditable description. The chair was occupied hy the Warden, who per termed. the du- ties in his usnal happy ai &affable man- ner. The vice ehairs w re also effici- ently filled by 'Messrs. 1. D. Wilson, Beeve of Seaforth, and Wm. Clegg, Reeve of Blyth. Toast, song and senti- ment followed eaeh othe in rapid suc- cession until an early hoir iu the morn- ing. The evening was most pleas- ant one, and was heatti y enjoyed by . THE LITERARY SOCIETy —The debate on the question of" Cu mpel toryteoting in Canada," passed. off very 'euccessfully at the Literary Club's meting in the TOWD. Hall, on Tuesd.aye ening. After a very spirited. and eloqu ut discussion of the subject by Messrs. MeLise, Han- nah and MeLeau, on the affirmative, and Messrs. Field, Greta and Dr. Cole- man, oiethe negative, the audience de- cided that the negative eide had pro- duced the best arguments, and the - chairman, Mr. Lunisdena gave decision accordingly. The readin s next week will take place on Monde evening in- stead of Tuesday, as an ounced, this chauge being thought desirable so as not to conflict with the Dramatic Club's Benefit for the Poor on Tuesday even- ing. • Readings are expected to be given by Miss E. Joheson' Miss Pringle and Miss Fisher, and Messrs-. S. G. McCaughey, Joseph Higgins, Rev. Mr. Campbell and Dr. Campbell. The fol- lowing week thereaftere a discussion lee neg stive, supported by Messrs. James Beat- tie and Wm. Burns. FIREMEN'S MEETING. — The Chief Engineer of the .Seaforth Fire Brigade, has called a full meeting of both Com- panies of the Brigade for next Monday evening, at half past 7 o'cloc , and - desires all to attend. —The regular business mee ing of Phoenix Company will be ld im- mediately after Brigade meeting Cnunon Ad.TTERS.—The last ly meeting for this conference connection with the Seaforth M Episcopal Church, will be held beth next. Rev. 0. G. Cella Goderich, will preach at 7 P. M which the communion will be a tered. —Rev. Mr. Graham will in the Presbyterian Church, E ville, on Sunday next at 11 o'clo introduce Rev. Mr, McCoy to t gregation. Mr. McCoy will pr the evening. 0 uarter- ear, in thodist n Sab- 01 ore, of , after minis- Sociate—The Seaforth Brame Womens! i:Foreign Missionary in connection with the Presb Church of this town, purpose gi social in the church, on the eve Tuesday next, llth hist. Speec readings will be delivered and r by Rev. Messrs. Musgrove, McC Graham, and Messrs. S. G.MeC and S.W. Field. Music by Prof. Tea will be served in the bas Proceedings will commence at 7 All Who can make it convenient attend. Admission, 15 cents. PERSONAL.—Mr. H. V. Crock r, who has been a resident of this to n for three or four years, removed w th. his _family to Exeter, on Tuesday la . Mr. Crocker formerly lived-in Exete before he eame here. We wish hims if and. his family health and prosperit in the • sister town to the South. —Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McDougall left here on Thursday for the Old Country. They go by way of New York, in which eity they intend spending a coi1p1e of weeks. They intend remaining on the Other side of the water during th sum- mer. Their maiey friends heee will join us in wishing thorn a safe and pleas- ant voyage, and a long, happy al pros- perous life. _ DOINGS IN COUNCIL.—At the meeting ;of the Town Council on Monday even- ing the following standing comnaittees were appointed. for the year. Finance —W. M. Gray, A. Strong, J. I. Carter and the Reeve. Streets and sidewalks —D. McNaught, A. Stewart and Jas. Beattie. Fire and water—John Camp- bell, N. Cluff and John Ward. Relief and Health—The Mayor' and- Mr. , Strong. The first named on each com- mittee is chairman of said cominittee. The committee appointed to 6:Insider the question of officers' salaries report- ed, recommending (1) that the services of a Market Clerk be retained at a sel- • l. pry of one dollar per day for eac work- ing day, and that hie. duties be to at- tend to the market, weigh scale, ring- ing of bell, pound, cleaning and. light- ing lamps, care of hall, and such other duties as the Mayor and Council may see fit to impose; (2) that th , Town Clerk fill the position of Treasur r at a salary of $40 per annum, and at he in oonjunction with the Financ Com- mittee make arrangements so ti at the town shall receive upon its ba k ac- count interest upon the month y bal- ances; (3) that the salary of th Con- stable be $300 per ameum wit fees, that he shall also be Collector of Taxes and Liceuses, Street Inspector, nspec- tor of Yards and t Chimneys, In pector of Bread, and algo discharge sucl other duties as the Council may deem t; (4) that the salary of the Assessor e $75. The report was adopted.. Mr. lliott, Clerk, was appointed Treasurer or the town and for the School Boar ; Mr. . Dunlop, Constable ; Mr. Do ance, Market Clerk; Mr. Cash, As essroer; and Messrs. Thee. Kidd, ndw Young and -T. D. Ryan, Fence- ewers. A resolution was adopted to the effect that the deed for Victoria Squar be ac- cepted by the Council on the co • claim that it shall be used as a, public p eaeure ground and for no other p urpose, a d that the Council agree to spend on its i prove- ment and decoration such s ms of money from time to time as the may see fit. The following resoluti n was carried: That the Treasurerbe r quired te give bonds to the amount of $1,500 personally and two sureties fo 4750 each; also, that the Collect r give bonds, himself in $1,000 and tw sure- ties for $500 each, and that the Mayor and CLERK! see that the bo • ds are properly executed.. The Coun il ad- journed for two weeks. preach ond- k, and e COD.- akh in 01 of the ociety, terian •11 a a ling of ies and :ndered lyd 1 iaeny u , Jones. ment. 'clock. should 11 11 CHURCH OPENING SERVICES.—T e new Presbyterian, Church at Egmo dville was formally opened on Sundae last. Rete Mr. Sieveright preached on the forenoon and evening, and Re'. Mr. Graham in the afternoon. The e were large congregations at each diet )f wor- ship. On Monday the services ie con- nection with the induction of t e new pastor, Rev. Mr. McCoy,were hell. The church on this occasion was • led to overflowing. Rev. Mr. Stew rt, of Clinton, preached a most able a d ap- propriate sermon, at the conclu ion of -which Rev. Mr. Barr, Moderator of the, session, put the formal question to the pastor and people, all of which w re an- swered. After the ceremony of laying on of hands" by the members •f the Presbytery was concluded, Be . Mr. Cameron addressed the new #astor. His remarks were earnest and pres- • sive, and were delivered in that indly, affectionate manner so character stic of this reverend aentlernan. Re .•Mr. Musgrove, of lifeKillop, deliv red a most happy and. appropriate add ess to the people, in which he told them pretty plainly the m.aanier in whic they should treat their new pastor. h pas- tor and people adhere to the al moiai- times given them, their relation can- not fail to be happy and profitable. In the evening the induction tea meeting was held. The tables were spread in the spacious basement, and presented a most appetising appearance, and were liberally patronized. The church on tine occaeion was literally crammed, both up and down stairs, there sc,arcely being an available inch of even etand- ing room. Rev. Mr. Barr perf =ea the duties of chairman in a most effici celle Rev. Flet son lead prec of w -selec day dren Was buti ed t Egm plea past cess vice cess ply peri tuth han will zeal situ this -1Y P whil for c to pl audi ence mac is h cha coin der. costi • near foot buil whil WOT In s to a that • nt and. pleasing manner, and ea- t addresses were delivered. by essrs.Graham,McCoy, Sieveright, her, McKay, MeNaughton, Thom- nd Musgrave., A choir under the rship of Mr. James Jamieson, the ntoe of the church, sang a number 11 executed and pleasing musical ions during the evening. On Tues- vening the Sabbath School chil- and teachers were entertained. It unounced that the entire contri- ns at the Fevered services, amount - the handsome sum of $370. Our ndville friends may well . feel ed and hopeful, and their young r encouraged, by the splendid sue- hich attended their opening ser- . We sincerely hope that the sue- hus far in the ew church is sim- n evidence of what may be the ex- nce of the congregation in the fu - rider their new pastor, and in the some and spacious—edifice which ong stand as a monument of their rid,liberality. he church edifice is beautifully ted on an eminence overlooking own. It is of brick, and. external - Bents a neatand tidy appearance, the interior is admirably designed O mfort and convenience, as well as ase the eye. 'There is a basement, nee room and gallery. The audi- roorn; irrespeetive of the gallery, is lated. to comfortably seat 500. It a.tecL by hot air, and lighted by deliers. Everything about it is lete, in good taste and perfect or - We do not know what the exact as, but we undeistand that it is y all paid for. Mr. J. H. Broad - as the contractor for tb.e entire ing, and executed the wood work, Mr. Copp did the brick and stone and Mr. Henderson the painting. ort, the edifice is alike creditable concerned, end is an ornament to • art of the village. Blue'vale. R ADS.—Owing to the heavy thaw the eginning of last week, the roads are i a bad state for travelling. PA TNERSHIP CHANGE.—Mr. R. 3. Curr e, of the firm of Currie & Jull, has rece • tly sold out his interest in the tub facto to Mr. Jull, who was the other part er in the firm. Mr. Jull we sup- pose o be a well-to-do fellow, and hope he w A in the future carry on a SIICCeSS- ful b siness. Cu LING.—Many high-spirited and even rcontested games have , taken plac during the past few weeks on the Blue ale Rink. A match game was play d on Friday afternoon of last wee .1, when both skips and players. naanlested an equal amount of ambi- tion nd no less skill, as they acted. in their several positious as players. Some good playing was . done on both sides, alth s ugh the ice was only in fair con- ditio , being somewhat rough in the cent e. We understand that further arra gements have been made between the f reemasons of this place and the pick of the club, for Saturday next. Scar ely has the thoughts run cold in the i emories of our Bluevale curlers of the 1 ell merited applause they gained for tl emselves during the past season, and. 0 think they still retain the idea of be ng unequalled. by a club in the COLITt y they live in. OB TUABY.—Again this week We have to c ronicle the demise of another bloo ing youth, who bid fair for a long life but " in the mi0st of life we are in de th ;" we know not what an hour may ring forth), in he person of Miss Mar Such, eldest daughter of Robert Such, Morris. Deceased died on Fri- day 1 st, at the residence of her father. She had attained ithe short age of twen y -four years. She had been for seine time past a resident of Hamilton. It aps ears that for several months she had oeen ailing, but I not entirely con- fined to her bed, when at length she had o succumb to that fatal disease. Dece sed was interred in the Johnston Cern tery on Saturday. last. The large coned wee -which fon wed her remains to th lonely cavern,fully exemplified i that she was highly esteemed by all who new her. MC OD. EA LY LAMBs.-04L the 1st of Feb- ruar , a ewe belonging to Messrs. Mich- ael a d John Johnson, of the llth con- cessi n, of McKillop, gave birth to a pair f lambs. This,is the first on the recor , for this seasoa. Ac IDENT.—On Friday of last week, as Mr.as d Mrs.Geo.Canapbell,of McKillop, were proceeding home from Seaforth, their conveyance capsized. throwing Mrs. Campbell out with suchforce that she actured her arrn. -She was taken back to Seaforth, when the injuired limb was set, and by the next day she was ufficiently recovered to perntit of bein removed home. Do Nes in Councie.—At the last meet ng of McKillop Council, Messrs. Lane lin McMillan and Joseph Evans were appointed auditors. It was order- ed t • at Thomas O'Hare and James Reid be refunded the sum of $1 each error in dog tax, also that Amos Robin- son r ceive $5 as charity, and that wido Hart's taxes be remitted, she - beiu in indigent circumstances. The 1111 next eeting of the Council. will be held on Thursday, 23, th inst. BA N BURNED.—*e learn that the barn of Mr. Alexander McKay, on the • 12th oiacespion of McKillop, . was de- stroy d by fire one day last 'week, to- . geth r with the entire contents. The barn contained nearly the whole of the seasoe 's crop, togeth r with implements and # ther valuable articles. Mr. McKay was i 'OM home at the time of the fire. The )rigin of the fire is unknown. The prop rty was insured in the McKillop Mut al lot $500. Vr. McKay's loss, will, 1. oweNier, be very heavy over and abov his insurance. [ • AN 'IVERSARY SE4IONS.—The Anni- versa y Sermons in connection with Wint rop Presbyterien Church, will be prea # ed on Sunday, the 16th inst., at 11 o' dock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in th afternoon, by Rev. 3. S. Lochead, of Lo deeboro. The Anniversary Soiree will le held on the following Monday everu # g, when addresses will be de- livered by the Revds. Messrs. Graham Seafo th; MeNaughtion,Walton ; Thom- son, f rucefield ; Locbead, Londesboro ; and i cRae, Cranbro k. • The proceeds realiz:d by the servic s will he applied to th church building fund. - . Ac IDENT. — On sednesday of last week, an accident, f a very painful natur : happened to John. Henderson, son o James Henderson, of the 4th cones sion of McKillop. While -start- ing to cut straw withla machine, driven by h rsepower, his left hand, which had a mit on it, accidentally got caught by the knives, cutting the greater part of two of his fingers and part of the the third entirely off. The dressing of the fingers -which was a very painful operation, as a piece had to be cut off the ends of two of the bones, was per- formed by. Dr. Scott, of Seaforth, and, although the hand is still very painful it is doing as well as might' be ex- pected. EDUCATIONAL. — The following is a correct statement of the pupils of School SectionNo. 4, McKillop. Senior fifth form—lst John Kerr anaGeo. Mc- Intosh, 2nd John Henderson. Fourth form—Ist Francis Hogg, 2nd. John Mc- Leod, 3rd James Kerr. Third form senior.--lst Rachel Adam, 2nd, Annie Campbell, Ord Eliza Shannon. Third form junior -1st James Hogg 2nd Alexander McIntosh, 3rd. liarriet Campbell. Second form-1st.Joseph Hogg, 2nd Robert Campbell, 3rWm. 3. ;Campbell. First form -1st Grace McFaul, 2nd Elizabeth Neilans. • akelet. WBEK OF PBAYER.—Services were held in the Methodist church here every night last week, conducted by Rev. G. Gear. • SALE.—Mr.,,R. H. Ferguson's sale of faxen stock and implements took place on Monday. There was a large num- ber present, but the bidding was not very animated. One span of horses, however, were sold at $221. ! Mr. Fer- guson intends to rent or sell his farm and go to Manitoba. Busntesse—Business is very dull; several parties from neighboring villages have, during the winter, brought in quantities of their surplus stock to be run off at auction or private sale, but with very poor, success. Families wisely abstain from buyin-g anything not really necessary during the present hard times, even though goods may be offered at "hall price." Sporting in the way of horse racing on the ice is rather at a discount here this winter on account of the deep snow. Ethel. OFFICERS ELECTED.—The Grey Dis- trict Orange Lodge have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mathew Morrison, Walton, District Master; Geo. Welsh, Ethel, D. D. M. ; M. Keffer, Ethel, D. Chaplain; James Young, Brussels, D. Secretary; Thos. Ratcliffe, Ethel, D. Treaeurer ; John Mooney, Bi ussels, D. D. C. STANDING OF Puries.--The following is the correct standina*of the pupils in Ethel public school. No. 11, for the month ending Jan. 31st : Fourth class —1st Lucy Spencer, 2nd 'Lucinda Lake, 3rd Philip Love. Senior third class —1st Alfred Henry, 2nd John Henry, 3rd Andrew Eckmier. Junior third class—lst Gilbert Love, 2nd Mary E. Gill, 3rd Geo. Laird. Senior second— lst Gertie Crich, 2nd E. Lake, 3rd. Alretta Milne. Junior second—lst Rebecca Spence, 2ud George Eckmier, 3rd W. Love. Senior first—lst Wm. Crich, 2nd N. Henry, 3rd Norman Clover. juniorfirst—lst Bertha Crich, 2nd M. Milne, -3rd Maggie Fogel. Wroxeter. CARNIVAL.—The first carnival of the season Wits held on the Wrox- eter skating rink, on Friday even- ing last. The ice was in excellent con- dition, considering the soft weather a few days before. There was a large number of both spectators and. mas- queraders present. The costumes were of a varied description, and for the first carnival were of • a class to bring great praise upon the wearers, for the trouble and expense they had gone to in getting them up. Among those we noticed the following from Gorrie: "Evening Stars," Miss G. 3. Croskery ; Miss M. McIntosh, " Flower Girl ;" Mr. A. G. Ferguson, " Turk;" and Mr. Geo. Allen, " Chinanian." The pro- ceedings of the evening were enlivened by the sweet music, discoursed by the Wroxetee Brass Band under the able leadership of Dr. Brawn. Infant, every thing passed off aspieasantly as could be desired, and the energetic and. obliging proprietors, Messrs. Paulin & Gofton, did all in their power to render every one well pleased. --Com. • Brussels. ANNIVERSARY Sznvices.—The services in connection with the second anniver- sary of the opening of the Methodist Church of Canada in this village were 'held on Sunday and Monday, the 19th and 20th ult. On the Sabbath two sermons of deep theological research and logical acuteness were preached by the Rev. J. Graham, of Seaforth, to deeply interested and appreciative au- diences. The following day the annu- al tea -meeting was held in the base- ment of the church, when a large num- ber sat down to an excellent tea, gratu- itously provided by the ladies of the congregation. After tea the company repaired to the audience room, when effective and appropriate addresses were delivered by Revs. 3. Graham and E. Fessaut ; Rev. W. Hayhurst oc- cupying the chair. cThe above 1111.9 intended for last week, but was inadvertently overlooked.) • Morris. EDUCATIONAL.-4T1Ie following is the correct report of the pupils in School Section No. 9, Morris, for the month of January. The standing is based on proftciency, diligence and good. con- duct. Fifth class—lst James Stewart, 2nd Mary Shortreed. Fourth class - 1st Christena Shortreed, 2nd Wm. Moore, 3rd Maria Kelly. Senior third class--lst Maggie Cleniaan, 2nd Robert Jas. Moore, 3rd Wen. Thos. Kelly. Junior third class--lst Sarah Stewart, 2nd Geo. D. Shortreed, 3rd Wm. Henry Shortened, Second class—let Jas. H. Kelly, 2nd James Kelly, 3rd. Wm. Tait, Senior first class part second—let Jae. Moore, 2nd Wm. Shortreed, 3rd Robert Skelton. Junior first class part second' —1st Bessie Kelly, 2nd Martha Jane Kelly, 3rd. Agnes White. A B C class —1st Hannah Skelton. Hip -pen. A.BSCONDED.—It is reported. that the manufacturers of the Cooley Washer and Wringer have absconded, leaving debts to the amount of about two thou- sand dollars, and assets, nil. This event has created considerable com- motion in our usually quiet village. PROPERTY CILANGE. — Mr. Charles Redmond has purchased frem Mr. Mellis a park lot containing five and a half acres of land for the sum of $100 per acre. This lot adjoins the one now owned by Mr. Redmond on the east side of the brick church. The land is well fenced and maser -drained. Mr. Redmond has now a snug little farm of ten and a half acres, With good build- ing, making a most oinfortabie home, where he can profitably employ. his leisure hours at his ol occupation. Zuric • Fenn ORA/4'GB .—Mr. Marshall Pol- lock has changed. his farm of seventy acres, ne r Zurich, to Mr. James Fanson, of Exeter, for town property in the latter lace. The farm is valued at $4,000, an L the town prop- erty at $1,200. Mr. Fanson intends moving on to the farm in the spring. Stanl y. FARM SOLD.—Mr. Robert Armstrong has sold his farm on the South Bound- ary of Stanley, to M. James Beeler, for the sum of $2,400. The farm con- tains 50 acres. There is a log house and frame barn. Th farm is on the Goshen line and. is o e of the best in the township. Mr. Athistrong intends removing to Manitoba he the spring. Tuckers ith. • WEST END Nores.—r-Mr. Enoch Tur- n' er, formerly of this section, now itt Manitoba, has been ill withebleeding of the lungs;brought on by heavy lifting in the woods while etting out rails. He is recovering, but I be some time before he is able to re time work. ---Mr. A. Cosens has secured the contract of supplying Mr. Sims, 4f the west end cheese factory, with ie.—E. Crich, el- dest son of James C 'eh, met with a serious accident. Whille passing through his father's yard he atnmpted to drive a horse out of his way, when the ani- mal kicked, etrikina him in the breast, injuring him serimislyi • It will be some time before he will be strong again. • Varn MEETIN?.—The regular meeting oftheVarnaDietrietTeachers'In- stitute, will be held halthe scheol house, Varna, on Saturday, Feb. 15th, at -the hour of ten in the forenoon. After the election of officers for the year, Messrs.' Plunkett, McAndrew, and Baird, will take up subjects. Teachers and others are respectfully invited to attend. • COUNTY MEETING. The annual County meeting of the Orange Asso- ciation was held at Varna on Tuesday, February4th, when there was a very large attendance, there being delegates from -upwards of twenty , different Lodges. After the regular business of the meeting was over the following of- ficers were duly electe& and installed for the current year, County Mas- ter, A. C. Simmons, Goderich; Deputy Master, John Scatlett, McKillop; Chaplain, Tho rnas Stenhene, Seaforth; Treasurer, John josliet, Varna; Direc- tor of Ceremonies, Thos. Sturdy, God- erich. Lecturer, S. eMath, Goderich township. Secretary; James McMath, Goderich. Luml •3r. PASSED Awee.—Ma y of our readers wil regret to learn of- he death of ¥r. Robert Anderson, wlai h took place at his residence, one mile south of this place, on Saturday last. Mr. Anderson was one of the oldest and most prosper- ous settlers of the towship of Usborne, ; having been a resident for over 33 years. He has been in a feebl state of health for some time. -Dece sed. was 57 years of age. He leaves wife and seven children to mourn his loss. DISTRIBUTION OE PRTZES.—The -prizes purchased by means a the money made at the recent concert, held in Lumley school, were distributed among the pu- pils of said. school by the trustees on Friday,. January 31, and the prizes were just as much thought of as the concert, probably a little more by some. At any rate all seem to be very much pleased. with there indeed, and they certainly cannot help but be pleased, for the books were beautifully bound, costly and. instructive, and they cer- tainly reflect great credit on those who took part in the concert which 'pro- duced the Wherewith to purchase them, The standing of pupils in said school, based on good conduct and general pro- ficiency for the month of Januaey, 1879, is as .follows: Fourth Form—lst Susie Steacy, 2d. Thos. Bowerman, 3d Robert Cole. Senior Third Foido-1st Jessie Anderson, 2d Katie Ellerington, 3d John Horney. Junior Third Form—lst Geo. Kydd, 2d Robert Ellerington, 3d George Etherington. Seond !Voren-1st Wrn. Eesley, 2d. James Eesley, 3d Thomas Greenwood. • First Form—lst Andrew Kydd and Wilhelmina, Kydd equal, 2d Melissa Cann, 3d Geerge Steacy and. Euphemia Kydd. equal. The names of the first three in each class are only given. TBMPERANCE.—At the last meeting of the Flower of the Forest Lodge, No. 2, TJnited Temperance! Association, the following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter by tiallot: President, John Robertson; Vice -President, Janet Robertson; Secretary,1 Doig; Treasurer, Henry Arixistrong; Lecturer, John Grainger; Coungllor, Mary Arm- strong; Chaplain, Joeeph Armstrong; Financier, Agnes •Skilling; Assistant Secretary, Sarah A. Armstrong; Mar- shal, Anthony McDonald.; . Deputy - Marshal, Alexander Robertson; Guard, Adeline Belden • Sentinel, eWilliam Walker; Past Presi4ent, John War- nock. This lodge meets every Friday evening in the Temperance Hall on the boundary line between Grey and How - ick, and. although it has only been in operation for three roonths, it has now a naerabership of about 40 brothers and sisters. • EEUCATIONAL. —The following is the standing obtained by the pupils of Union School Section No. 16, Howick and Grey, for the nnenth of January. The report is based on proficiency and good conduct: Fourth form—lst F. Belden, 2nd George McDonald, 3rd John Montgomery, 4th John McDon- ald, 5th Jane Dodds, 6th James Ball. Senior third -1St Emanuel Arnastrong, 2nd Annie Armstrong, 3rd Alice Dodds, 4th Bella Hislop, 5th Rachel Armstrong, 6th Robt. Armstrong. Junior third—lst Peter Fisher Doig, 2nd. Annie Robertson, 1 3rd Helen His- lop, 4th Catherine Marray, 5th Alex- ander Dodds. Second form—lst John Doig, 2nd Robt. Hislep, 3rd Thomas Ball, 4th Wm. McLennan, 5th Alex. McAllister, 6th Herman Gaus. —The followingves the IlTtril- ber of marks obtainedand the names of those who stood highest in their • classes, in the school in Section No. 9, Howick, for the month of January: Fourth class—Susan Evans 172, Mary Douglass 164, Walter Evans 164, Ada Neilson 152. Third Class—Mary Clarke 152, Annie Leonard 148, Win. Wallace 144 Esther Douglas 140. Senior sec- ond—Asa Douglass 148, Emma Doug- lass 148, Wm. Lowes140,Noah Buchert 140, Alex. Johnson 140.. Junior second —AeUstace .Armstrong 140, Peter Lep- ard 132, Samuel Leonard. 124, Henry Ro 124, Selby Foster 124. Second pa, Adam Whitehead. 128, Fred Gergens 120, Walter Leppard 108, John Wallace 101. • Bruceneld. • Housa STOLEN.—On Tuesday night last a valuable horse was stolen from the Amble of Mr. Donald Ross, on the London Road, near Brucefield. There were four other horses in the stable at the same time, but the thief was evi- dently a judge of horse-fiesh., as he sel- ected the best one. He took 'lathing with the horse but a halter and bridle. Mr. Ross has not as yet got any trace of the animal. During that evening a stranger was loafing\eiround the bar of Turner's Itotel. About ten o'clock •when preparations were made to close the house for the night,he left without making any remark and. has not since been seen. The -Suspicion is that this is the man who committed the theft. veould be well for farmers to keep a sharp eye on their stables as the coun- try , seems to be infested -with roving vagabonds just now. 1 Hensall. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.—A meeting held in C. Purdy's_ Hall, a few evenings ago, for the purpose of estab- lishing a branch of the Bible Society. Dr., McDermid occupied the chair, James Wreith acting as Secretary. Rev. Mr., Hartley addressed the meeting, showingforth the good. of such a society. After the necessary preliminaries,the fol- lowing gentlemen were •appointed officers: Robert McLean, President; Samuel Jackson, Vice -President; Geo. Murray, Secretary and Treasurer; Janes Sutherland, Depositary. Com- mittee—Dr. McDermid, S. C. Klauson, Thomas Perrin, Robert Carlisle, James Weir, William Moir. OUR Scnocue—The following is the standing of pupils in School Section. No, 10, Hay, for the nionth of January, based on good. conduct, punctuality and general proficiency. In Master's department.—Fifth class--lst Ann Weir, 2nd Jessie Bell, 3rd Hannah Weir. Fourth class—lst Eldon Ren- nie, 2nd Louisa Reith and Benjiman. Blatchford, 3rd, Jane Weir. Third clans senior—lst Jessie Paterson, 2nd Ellen Reith, 3rd Janet Bell and Robt. Carlisle. Third class junior -1st Duncan Dewar, 2nd. Jane Bell and Geo. Blackwell, 3rd. Wm. Blackwell and Elizabeth Bonthron. In Assistant's department—secona class senior -1st Mary Gilchrist, 2nd Wm. Bonthron, 3rd Henrietta Bell,. • Second. class junior—lst James Leslie, 2nd. Lucin- da ?Rennie, 3rd Mary E. Dick. • First class part second—lst Hugh McEwen, 2nd Jane Rennie, 3rd. Catherine Pat- erson. Frst class part first—lst Wm. Carlisle,2n.d Jane A. Dia. • Huron Notes. —Revival meetings are being carried on in the Methodist and 13aptist Church- es in. Gorrie. Goderich hen, the property of Mr. Geo. Evans, brought out nine fine young chickens on Wednesday, the 21st ,u1L -e-Caven Presbyterian Church choir, Exeter, have lately secured a Beatty organ. The instrument is very sweet - toned and powerful. Gavel] Presbyteria,n Church,Exeter, hold their anniversary on the 23rd. and 24th hist. The Committee of arrange- ments have secured the best talent pf the Province for the occasion. Thompson, Esq., has sold his saw mill, situate three miles west of Daehwood, in the township of Hay, to Mr, Cook, of Baden. Mr. Thompson purposes removing to Manitoba --eAt Exeter, on Saturday, 20th ult., theheavy wind. which prevailed blew down the shed ' at the Presbyterian Charch, and du/meted the earria.ge show room in the agricultural show gronnds. small boy, son of Mr. Wharton Hodgson, of Exeter, on Saturday had histoe badly injured by a sleigh which he Was hanging on passing over it. A daughter of Mr. A. Lewis was hurt itt e similar way a few days since. —FA tea meeting will be held in the Ca edit Methodist Church at John- sto 's appointment, township of Morris, on 1 Wednesday, 12th of February. Sp echee will be •delivered by Rev. Me srs. Smith, McKay and. Francis. The following are the officers elect of tie•Fordwich Orange Lodge : Stew- art Mosgrove, W. M.; James Young, D. M.; Arthur Mitchell, Chaplain; B. S. Cook, Secretary; Win. Strong, Treas- ure, Robert Mahood, First Conarnittee Man. 4 -Mr. Samuel Westaway was slight- ly Scalded the other day while blowing off eome water from the boiler of Pick! arcl's flour mill at Exeter. The high wind .prevailing at the time diverted the, stream to his leg, blistering it con- siderably. -4-The following are the officers elect for the Gorrie Orange Lodge: Henry Perkins, W. M.; James Armstrong, D. Af.;, Henry Besanson, Chaplain; T. J. Holmes; Secretary; Jas. Perkins, Treasurer ; Albert Leech, D. C.; Jas. Mcf4uade, ist CoMmittee Man. +Messrs. jallteS Lynn and D: La- mont, of Jamestown, one morning re- cently discovered a large lynx wider Mr. Lynn's blacksmith shop. They propeeded to dislodge the intruder, and. after putting three or four charges into him, his lordship succumbed to the effects of cold lead. Williani Dane, of Gorrie, has ptaichased the hotel property of Mr. E. McGrath, known as the Maple teal Hotel, giving therefor a portion of the stock of his livery stable. Mr. -Mc- Grath intends carrying on the livery stable business, and Mr. Dane will rent the hotel as soon as he Can get a good tenant. • --On Monday, 27th ult., Mrs. Wm. Bayer, of -Crediton, in company with another lady, was driving to Exeter, and when a short distance south Of the village the horse she was driving made a sudden leap, and the roads not being in a very good. condition, the occupants of the cutter were pitched. out, and the horse came dashing into Exeter at a break -neck speed. The animal was caught in the vicinity of the Central Hotel, without any damage being done except the breaking of a brace on the cutter. The two ladies who had been pitched otit were brought to Exeter ha a sleigh. Fortunately they -were unhurt. —Arrived. this week, at the OA Hall Clothing Establishment, the Lome Suitings, in all the different ehatles. These are the latest novelties in the market at the present tune for a nobby suit. Call and see them. Reativ &•• ANDERSON, Seaferth, 1879 1879 11 C. MCDOUGALL &CO. ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR FIRST tor_op IMPORTATIONS, FOR THIS SEASON. JUST OPENED OUT Part of which consists of 'GREAT_ BARGAIN ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY -fin PIECES OF NEW MUM, ll'hid they Offer at the Poi Prices: OW* 25 Pieces at 10 cents per yard, it year sold at 124 cents per yard. "i) 25 Pieces at 124 cents peryard, lett yen' sold at'15 cents per yard. 25 Pieces at 15 cents per yard, hot yea sold at 18 cents per yard. 25 Pieces at 17 cents per yard, last year sold at 20 cents per yard. 25 Pieces at 20 cents per yard, Lest year • sold at 25 -cents per yard, 400 PlECES 400 Of New AMERICAN COTTONS, pra * wide, at 6 tents, 7 cents, 8 -cents, and 10 cents per yArd. Best Value We Have Eve ,Ha OUR ANNUAL STOCK-TAKI I Is now -going on, and for THE NEXT TEN DAB AR REMLINTS OF DRESS GOOD% be sold. at 1-143.1..AP PaR,ICE- CALL AND SEE THE GREAT BARGAINS. * A. G. MCDOUGALL & 004 Direct Importers and Deaie Dry Ooods Only.