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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-03-21, Page 8• s E HURON -EXPOSITOR. • 1;• 11 I >7 gee - 3 i fr itron eitxpooitor. DISTRICT , MATTERS. REIIILL has now on hand and for sale any quantity of the Russian Siberian, Loa ;cation, and Arnecta Wheat, for Spring sowing. has also a small quantity of the White Russian. Parties wanting good reliable seed should call on ' before purchasing else- where. Lost Nation per ushel, 1 50; White Rus- sian, $2. He also offers prize f $80 for the best spring wheat grown fronII seed p rchased from him —said wheat to be shoifli in a speia1 class by it - the regular judges on heat, d to be open to self at the next County ow, an to,be judged by grnwers in the Comitiba of llu.ron, Perth and Bruce. 588-3 !'ALWAYS Fnestat' made with the pur- 1 , est drugs, and from the best known receipts. Lumsden's Condition Poirder cools and purifies the blood of horses, gives the a shining coat, and an appetite for their food. Our new Heave Remedy pos:itively does all we say A trial sample free of charge. Li:MINDEN & WI SON, Seaforth. 589-2 LACIDELMINE e.autifies the Com- plexion by removing T , Freckles, Blotches, Pim- ples, itc., from the akin. Price, 25 and 50 cents a bottle. For sale by sxsozN d.; WILSON, Sett - forth. 589-2 PERSONAL..—Mr.. "Matta Bell, for- merly of McKillop, eft. here yesterday for Michigan, where he. intends making hie future home. Vr. ,Bell has three. daughters and two aon.s settled. within 40 miles Of Port Huron, and he intends - niaking. his home with them. His many old friends in this section will. join us hi:wishing him health and hap- piness in his new heme. • it Commerion.--Mr. Wm. Logan, of Portage la, Prairie, Manitoba, writes to inform us th.at a m'stake occurred in t his letter, recently ublished in these columns. Instead of a span of horses being worth 5100, it ' sh.ould have been $300. He also says, respecting a ru- mor Omit his returha in the spring: "If "1 return it is altenether for private "reasons, as. I coadider my prospects "much better here than in Ontario." - . 1„ Glen ACCEPTEDI1t a meeting of the Guelph Presbytery, held. in that town, A' on Tuesday last, Rev. A. D. Macdonald, of Elora, accepted the call tendered him by the Seaforth Presbyterian con- ' gregation. This announcement will be received with rauCh delight by Mr. ' Macdonald's many old friends, not only in the Seaforth e congregation, but throughout the county. The induc- tion services will take place on Monday, 7th April. LI . ,.., ,., . - ST. PATRICK'S bLIP1PIER —l../WrItlg to the fact of a similar *Upper being held at Dublin, on the eveiitag of St. Patrick's Day, that in Seaforth was not so large- iy-atteaded as it would otherwise have been. Mine host of the. Queen's had a magnificent spread, and the only -pity in that there were net More present to partake of it. Those present,. however, spent a very pleasant evening, there be- ing several excellent speeches and some I .• good singing. . . - , SEATORTH CHEESE FACTORY.—At a meeting. of the.shareholders of.the Sea - forth Cheese Manufacturing 'Company', held on Thursday of last week, the fol. lowing officers' were , elected for the en- suing year.: . Directerse-Robt. Goveu- , lock, James Scott l and Thomas E. Hays, McKillop; ' . eorge G-ouinlock, Seaforth, and Wm, McMurray, Tuck- . ersnaith. Mr. Robe t Govenlock was. reappointed Preside ,. and Mt. J..Dun- can Secretary and. Treasurer. A divi- dend of 12 per cent. ein the paid up cap- ital 'stock was declared. . • ., ANNIVERSARY SEIO DNS AND LECTURE. . —Rev.. D. Pometoy, -ate Missionary in Manitoba, will preach in the- Methodist Episcopal Church oii 'Sabbath,. 23rd haste at 11 a. m. • and 7, p. rci. The Rev. gentleman will! ado deliver a lec- ture on •" Maui -tithe " in: Cardno's Hall on the following Monday evening. This lecture, illustratedby maps, is full . of life, thrilling experiences and prac- tical information, aad is given by a close observer and forcible, eloquent speaker, who spent yearsas a pioneer el ;Kis -smeary in the Nor h West: It can- not fail to be of d ep interesti to all, and especially to intei ding emigrants. . 1 LITERARY SOCIETY.—Thediseussion last Tuesday evening at: the . Debating Club's meeting on,'..the Anti -Chinese question Was one of the spiciest of the • eeason„ and an enjoyable and profitable evening was spent. Dr.. Coleman and Messrs. Field and -Meclise maintained that the President. of. the United States was iustifiecl in vetoing theAnti-Chinese Bill, and Messrs. HiCks, Leatherland . and Ludisdeu upheld the opposite view. The decision was given in favor of the latter side by the audjienee. Next Tues- day evening readings ere expected. to be given by Miss. Au.dermen and 'Messrs. C. F. Pashley, H. Smith, W. Campbell,. S. Hicks and. D. D. VTi1son. Goon HORSES.—On Monday last Mr. larcionAuderson, . of East Wawan.osh, delivered to an Aineri an buyer in Sea- . forth one of thefinest teams of horses that has been phreha ed ha this .county for many years. .Th horses were let black and so much' alike that they could scarcely be t a apart. They were bred from the same•.horse • and mare. On..e was four and the other five- vers old. They were • sired . by Fisher' lag of th. - Dominion," and their d 11. hich is d ill in Mr. Ander- son's' osseBsion, ha taken 23 first prizes, aad was only eaten once in -the allow' ring, then by r. Fisher's fin-- . ported mare. The horses weighed 3,170 pounds on the Win.glaam scales. The. price paid forth was $290. They were chea,p at thet, money, and we • should not be surpris, d to hear of their being sold for three ti es that amount on the other side. . ile we congratu- late Mr. Anderson o his ability to breed such fine stock vhichrealizesuch.. prices, we ciumot but regret that they are taken ,out of the cluiTtry. A STEAM FIRE ENCINE. .A.n ageut from the Brussels St:am Fire Engine Works was itt town few days ago paving the way for tin sale of one of his steamers. He had a interview with most of our Council° s and with other citizens. Mr. Rouald proposes to fur- nish a steam fire engii e such as he ex- hibited here ouce bek e, but consider- ably improved, for $,5O0;5one a size larger for $4,000. He ill also take the hand. engine now own d by the town in part payment and for he balance will take town debentures. Mr. Ronald has now an engine in use in Clinton, Brawls, and Wiugha4i in this county, andlas 'one in preparaJtiot for Palmer- ston. Wherever his steamers have been tried they give mabouncled satis- faction. We are not going, to say any- • thing just now as to the propriety f purchasing a steamer for, this town, but should the Council decide to do so, we should certainly strongly recommend the Brussels machine. Besides having proven itself one of the best, if not the best, made, it is manufactured at horne in our oevn county; and we thoroug ly believe in patronizing home industri s, more especially where we can be u11y as well, if not better, served than by foreigu establishments. The matter will likely come lfore the Council at its next meeting. e ! ONE OF THE BRIGHT SPOTS.—Ttie f+1 - lowing is an extract from a letter re- ceived from a subacriber in the town- ship of Grey: "Dear Sin—I am some - "what behind time in paying my sub- " scription for this year. As money is "so very scarce, I at one time thought "of trying to do without THE EXPOSITOR "until times got better, but on it com- " ing week after week, and every sue- " ceeding issue seenaed to be more and "more interesting than the previous "one, I have rtiade_up my mind to send " you the money for another year, let "the times be what they will." The above is a sample of what we frequent- ly receive from our subscribers, and, although we have not before acknowl- edged any in thie public manner, we have none the le sd heartily appreciated. there. These kind expressions form one of the brightest spotS in the some- what toilsome and trying life of a jour- - nalist, as there is nothing so gratifying to a, man as to know that his labors, when conscientiously performed, are ap- preciated. In this respect the publish- ers of TEL EXPOSITOR have special rea- son to be thankful to their friends, tin they not only receive many such eu- ooureging words from constant reader, but more tangible assurances of appre- ciation. Owing to the recent politic1 elections and the prevalent hard times, two things which usually „effect the 04.- culation of a local newspaper more thaln anything else, we fully expected that' our subscription :list would this year le considerably decreased. But, whi e from each of these causes we did lose Ia few, we received a sufficient number of new names to do much more than make up for thee which drOpped off, while many who stopped their papers at January, finding they were lost without it, have again subscribed, so that, in- stead of a diminished list this yea4, THE EXPOSITOhas a larger circulatio by at least 200 than it ever had befor li . R While this is alike gratifying and en- couraging to us, a knowledge of • it wil., we are sure, be equally gratifying to the mauy good, true friends of THE Extent - TOR, both in town and _country, o w have ever striven to advance its inte - ests by contributing to its columns, /- tending its circulation, and by giving t tbeir legitimate patronage, and to who e efforts in these respects is due, in nlo small degree, the credit of makiug t what many disinterested parties say. tt is, a credlt to the town and county ih .which it is published. We do not mak: these remarks in a spirit of boastful- ness, but simply in acknowledgmentf the many kind words, and generous patronage, we have received from our friends. Of. course there are a fe,W especially in Seaforth, a very few wje are glad to say, from whom we had right to (Aped more than from other4, • on the ground that: "ono good turn d served another," but who'have reverse the Scriptural injunction by -rendering evil for good, instead of good for evi However, as there are always a fe men in every community so impress° with their importance and."So regard' of the interests of self, that the mor you do for them the :less you. may e pect from them, and as these character are met with in every walk of life, w need not expect that Seaforth can b free from their presence, or that new paper publishers are the only uufortiunj- ates who are forced occasionally tp "ran across" them. We suppoitip Providence has placed them in tints world for some. wise purpose, althoug we have never yet been able to lear what that is, nor have we seen any peij- sonwho could enlighten us. We pre eume, therefore, we are justified in con eluding that it is -one of the "hidden mysteries." Locen Binees.--Mr. M. Robertso1i has removed his furniture store front his late stand to theestore lately occupit ed by Mr. John Kidd..—Mr. John Duncan has disposed of his house and lot on Goderich Street west to Mr. George Gouinlock for the sum of $1,200 cash.—Mr. Thomas Greenway'e party from Centralia, will leave for Manitoba on Tuesday next, the 25th inst. , Any person !from this county intending going west could not do better thau join Mr. Greeuway's party. Par- ticulars will be found elsewhere.—Since last week-, there eliave been severe showers ofsnow, which in connectio with the hand weather has made toler ably good, aleighing on the main roads The weather now, hiewever, has the ap pearance of a general break-up, and - few sunny days will completely clear o the snow.—The fall wheat in thi vicinity looks weirs° far, and emerge from its snowy covering green and. fresh, looking.—The patrons of the Seafort cheese factory will Meet in the Tow Seaforth, on Thursday. next. The National Policy has been the mainj topic of conversation in town since Sat- urday. It makes. some happy and good many less so.—Dwelling houses are very scarce in' Seaferth just now. Average and good houses can not be got to rent at any price, Several parties, lately, being unable to rent have been forced- to buy. Thi e speaks well for Seaforth, especially in hard times.— The Rev. John Ferguson, of Brussels, will preach in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday.—Veryilarge stocks of saw logs and cordwood have been purchased in Seaforth this seeson,and an immense amount of money mint have been put in circulation by this means, having greatly aided both the farmers and business men.—The 'Manitoba fever still rages:. If all go who talk about going, there ought to be good. times and lots of employment for the few who re- main behind.— The petition in favor of submittiug the'Scott Temperance Act . to a vote of the ratepayers of the county, circulated in town, was largely signed. Very few refused to sign it.— Miss Leech, who has for many years carried on the millinery business in this town, has removed to Exeter, where she intends engaging iu the same busi- nesse—The rage for curling and skating is about over for this ' season. Marbles and base bell will be next in order.— The Queen's Birthday will be celebrat- ed iu Seaforth this year 'in the usual "loyal and patrioticrasamer." Arrange - a ments for a monster celebration are ready in progress.—Messrs. Scot Brothers have this year done •a large buSiness in the musical instrument lin than they have done any year sine they came to town. This don't loo like hard times.—It is stated that M Beattie does not intend to grow an flax this season, as he can not make th busineBs pay.. This will be unfortunat for the town, as the flax Mill was one f our most important labor-eraployin establishments. --Several unfortunates from the surrounding country have bee fined by the Mayor within the pas week, at the instance of the License Tv speetor, for violations of the License Act. Bayfield seems to . be a heav contributor to the public revenue in this way.—The National Policy will hay the effect of forcing our Mechanics' I stitute to discontinue several pf thei best periodicals, as the duty on forei literature has so much increased th price of these publications as to plac them beyond the resources of the I stitute. Who pays the duty now ?— grand clanging social will be given b Mr. Cardnoin his music hall, on th evening of Easter Monday, April 14t.. Good music and suitable refreshment will be provided, and no pains spare to make•the "hop" an enjoyable suc cess.—Mr Wilhiarn M. Grey,of Seafort has been appointed PreSident of th Huron Sabbath School Association, an Mr. William Badge, SecretarY. Stanley. Tux ASSESSORSHIP. — The Colin° this year have thrown overboard M Sparks, the Assessor of last year, an .have chosen in his stead Nr. Geo. Parke, Jr. Why such a change shoul be made is something hard to under stand. We have not a word to se. against Mr. Parke. He had a perfec right to make application for that, o any other office. But we have some thing to say to those members of th Council who turned out of office one s eminently qualified for the position one who had performed the duties o his office in such a conscientious an masterly manner, to make room for novice, one who cannot be as competen as Mr. Sparks. Mr. Sparks has bee Collector for a great number of years and consequently knows every foot o land in the township, and, besides, h is a large land owner, and being buyin land he would naturally have a kee eyeto its value. And more than this it was at the solicitation of those ver men that he gave up the office of Col lector last year and accepted the offic of Assessor; and now, after being on year in office and making one of th beet rolls every made in the township without making the slightest chain against him, without giving him a singl reason, without the shadow of an ex cuse, they turn round and kick him out such conduct will not' be tolerated Was this in accordance with the oat of office taken by those members of th Council ?—Juseice. . • Ilensall. NUISANCE.—The dead hog still con tinues to regale the olfactories of ' our citizens with fumes anything but pleas- ant. We are waiting anxiously for the pathmaster to have the nuisance re- moved. CHINGE.—The building formerly oc- cupied by Mr. G. Eberhaielt as a bakery has been purchased by Mr, G. Petty, Jr., who, we are informed, intends run- ning the • baking and butehering busi- ness. We bespeak for our enterprising townsman a large trade. Be sine s s.—Our enterprising builder, Mr. S. Fairbairn, ever alive to business, has begun operations'for the season. He has already a large number of buildings to erect, and prospects for a great num- ber more. Those in need of anything in the building or furniture line would do well to give him a call, as he is a workman of no common kind. "Better than the best and cheaper • than the cheapest," seems to be his' motto. BALL AND SUPPER.—The E. N. S. L. series of assemblies'which have been held in Rannie's hall, here, during the winter, was brought to a close for the seasop last Thursday evening, by a grand, ball and oyster supper at Purdy's hotel, which,. was all that could be de- sired. The assemblies throughout have been a great success, and too much credit cannot be given the committee of management for their efforts in procur- ing a first-class entertainment, and it must be gratifying to them as well as outsiders to know and feel that their zeal has been 'duly appreciated, and their social gatherings so well patron- ized. The hall, though large, has al- ways been full—often crowded. 'Should another series be started next I season under the same efficient management, we have -every confidence in believing that they would be even naore euccess- ful, if possible, than the series just doped. • Grey. . i NOTE/S.—The warm weatheri of the i pest week has reduced the depth of snow and made the • roads very bad, yet notwithstanding the . condition of the roads, farmers are as busy as ever getting out saw logs, posts and rails. —Quite a number of people are leaving this township- during the present month for the Northwest. They seem to think that after all there is soro,-e truth in what Horace Greeley says: "Go west." A SCHOOL DIPPICULTY.-111. SCh001 Section No. 5 some excitement has been created by the attendance of two young men from the adjoining section. It ap- pears that the young men, whose names are Coulter and Stewart, desired to at- tend at No. 5, with a view of writing for 3rd class certificates at the mid- summer examination, but the trustees could not see their way clear to allow them the privilege of so doing; they therefore refused them admittance. Nothing daunted, our heroes rented a house in . the section and defied the trio, whereupon both parties obtained. legal advice, and the result was that Coulter and Stewart were forced from their stronghold. STANDING OP SCHOLARS.—The follow- ing is the result of the weekly examina- tion of School Section No. 5, Grey, on Friday, 7th. inst :, Fifth class, subject, enclid—Katie Campbell, 92 obtained, maximum 100; T. M. Stewart, 86 ob- tained, maximum 100; A. Kellner, 85 obtained, maximum 100. 'Fourth class, grammar—Isabella Pirie, 53 obtained., maximum 100; A. B. McNeil, 47 ob- tained, maximum 100. Third class, grammar—John Kellner, 62 obtained, 1 maximum 80; Isabella, Kellner, 53 ob- tained, maximum .80 ; Jane 13remner, 49 obtained, maximum 80; Martha Byers, 46 obtained, maximum 80; C. MeCush, 29 obtaiiied, maximum 80; AlL MeDeod, 28 obtained, maximum 130.. Second arithmetic—Annie Kell- ner,'75 obtained, maximum 100; Wm. Bremner, 68 obtained, maximum 100; J. Savage 46 obtained, maximum 100; M. E. Clarke, 35 obtained, maxinaum 100; F. Byers, 24 obtained, maxim= 100; Jas. Pirie; 23 obtained, maximum 100; M. Clarke, 22 obtained, maxiinuin 110. 000; EL Ross, 22 obtained, maximum 100 A. Duke, 10 obtained, maximum 1 TEA llineenice—There was a tea meeting held in the Alma church on the night of the 17th inst.,which proved quite a success. The programme cen- sisted of speeches by the Pastor and three other divines, and music furnish- ed by a first-class choir. As for the singing it could not be excelled itt the county. Mr. R. Gibbons presided at the organ and nendered Some excellent music and was assisted by Mrs. T. Elder, of Wingha.na, who gave some choice selections to the delight of the audience. The proceeds amounted to $35 which go towards the Sunday Sehool. ' Molesworth. , TO MANITOBA. — Our esteemed townsman and shoemaker, Mr. Samuel Watnock,l has stopped work in Moles- worth and is going westward in about two weeks. His friends here wish him every success. CHEESE, FACTORY.—The shareholders of the- Molesworth Cheese Factory have let the contract for the erection of an addition to the present factory, which is considered too eraall. It was let by tender on Saturday, the 8th inst. The following persons4ende6d for it : Mr. Doig $350.; Mr. 'Jamieson, 4349; Mr. Cocl;rane, $315, and Mr. Duncan, $305. The icommittee, after censiderinaball the :tenders, awarded the contract to Mr. Duncan. • ' Bluevale. .,-,‘ ...'(' CHEESE X ACTORY.—The officers and. directors of the cheese factory, met in ROSS' hall, on the 17th, to open ten- ders received from different parts of the aountry for making their cheese. Some of the best cheese makers in the Pro- vince being present, the directors with- hold their, decision at present. Draw- ing the milk was let to parties lying in the different sections where the milk is to come from, on an average of five mills per gallon. Tue. MEETING.—The tea meeting held on the evening of the 13tli inst., in the Canada Methodist church, came off with the usual ,display. After partak- ing of a sumptuous repast, served in the Orange hall, the company repaired to the church, where the intellectual pro- gramme was fulfilled by the Rev. Mr. Edwardi, of Belgrave ; Rev. Mr. Wad- dell, an Messrs: Briars, Kenny and McKay. , The proceeds amounted to $54, to assist in paying the minister's salary. ' Tuckersmith. COUNCIL MATING.—The Council met on Saturday last to open tenders for building a bridge on the second conces- sion, H. R. S. The following tenders were received: Thomas Fox, $1,550 for bridge, antl 25c per yard for cutting . and filling •' John Sherritt, 51,440 for bridge, and 15c per yard for cutting and filling; James Mullen, 51,399 for bridge, and 25c per yard for cutting and filing ; John_ Stephenson, $1,343 for bridge, and 24c per yard for cutting and tilling; Cornelius Partly, $1,150 for bridge, and 15c per ?aid for cutting and filling. It was moved by John Hannah, seconded by Wm. S.14 Mundell, that the tender of Cornelius Purdy,Ifor building the bridge for the sum of 51,150, and 150 per yard for cuttingland4kking up the approaches, be accepted, the contractor to give se- curity in the sum of $1,000 for the com- pletion of the work—Carried. The fol- lowing sums were granted in charity: Mrs. White, Brucefield, ; Mrs. Shaf- • er, $4; Mrs. McNamara, 55 ; W. Brew- er, 45 ; Mrs. Ahlborn, 54. The Council thea adjourned, to meet again when called. by the Reeve. Usborne. SCHOOL :ENTARTAINMENT.—All enter- tainment Was held in the stone sehool house, No. 3, Usborne, on the evening of Friday, the 14th inst. The .spacious structure was filled to its utmost capa- city. , At 7.30 the chair was taken by Alexitn erlDuncan. This gentleman, in hi Insua1 able manner, introduced the programme of the evening by a few remarks. The programme consisted of some forty choice selections of music, songs a recitatiens- and dialogues. The performance of the evening was carried out almost eatirely by the pupils of the school, some of whom were very young indeed. Conspicuous among the rest were several dialogues, entitled: "A pain in the side," by Misses Hay and Duncan, and J. McCurdy; "flow he managed the house," by Miss McKen- zie, and Francis and T. McCurdy; - "Rumpus in a shoemaker's shop," by Miss A. Francis, and J. and D. Mo - Kenzie; and. ." Scene in a backwoods school," by Byron Francis, J. Hackney, J. Stinson, J. and J. Duncan, A. Fran- cis, and J. Ellerington. We have rare- ly listened to anything of a more su- perior nature. The dialogues and reci- tations were interspersed by songs. and music. Miss Jennie McCurdy presided at the organ in a very efficient manner. Much credit is due the teacher, Mr. Gilfillan, for introducing this new fea- ture in our section. . Dloonain.g Hill SVOAR MAKING.—The farmers in this vicinity are now busily engaged in that very Pleasant and healthy work termed sugar making. The sap is making a very good run, and quite likely there will be a very good yield. this spring of the luscious delicacy. ERECTION OF WOODSHED.—The School Board. of this Place, some time ago, let the contract of building a commodious woodshed on the premises to Mr. T. Brintwell, who is now engaged in haul- ing the material. This will give the grounds an imposingappearance worthy ofnote. SPRING.—For the past few days win- ter has apparently been quitting its hold on the mother earth and with. - drawing from her the white mantle with which she has been so long pro- tected: Nothing can be more pleasant than to hear in the early morning the birds twittering among the trees and the sun rising with all his glory in the east and looking down, as it were, on the enhancing scene beneath. Though the spring has not rightly yet the farmers are calcul all goes well the fall wheal extra crop this year, as it h such•a hearty and. healthy for many years. A LIVELY Hintn.—Duri year and this part of this dome dogs have been bla killing of several of the far to their dissatisfaction. ter things were bunted up, that the blamed dogs when the ants of ferocity trated, and on Thursday last week Mr. P. Boa foll and traced what he thou z conimenced, ting that if will be' an s not made appearance g the past ventful one, ed, for the era' sheep, owever, af- it was found ere chained were perpe- morning of wed tracks, ht to be a • 10 powerful, heavy dog from t e foot -prints in the newly fallen snow, 'Out what was his amaaemen t when he saw before him, a short way in the swamp, a large wolverine. He rested. his arm, took a steady look down his piece„, and blazed 'forth, killing the- beast instantly. It was found on examination to be a very fine one, measuring over 7 feet la length and. weighing about 40 pounds. McKill op. I NOT SOLD.—Mr. John O'Brien dia. not succeed in selling his farm at his auction sale on Tuesday last, His per- sonal effects and stock w re all sold, and brought good prices. Comecm DOINGS.—At th last meet- ing of McKillop Council he auditors presented their report, wh ch was ex- amined carefully, received, and consvid- ered satisfactory, and t e Clerk in- structed to get 50 copie of the ab- stract printed and circulat d, the audi- tors to receive 49 each for their ser- vices, the Treasurer, 575 for his salary and postage, and Mr. Shannon re -ap- pointed. Treasurer. Moved by—Alexan- der Kerr, seconded_by Wm. Grieve, that the petition of Hugh McVee and 23 others, pra,yitig that David McLaugh.- lin be detached from Union School Sec- tion No. 11, Walton, and. 1 annexed to School Section No 7,be granted,and the Clerknotify the trustees of said sec- tions thereof.—Carried. I Moved by Wm. Evans, seconded by George Hol- land, that the following accounts be paid, viz.: $3.65 to Mr. Herman and $10.05 to Thomas Sephens, tavern, keepers, for board, for men- shovelling snow on the northeria gravel road; $1 to John Madigan for said WOrk on. side line 10 and 11 ; and44.40 Ito Richard Pethick for snow plow. i The next Council meetina will be held at O'Brien's Hotel, rbublin, on the first Saturday in April next. Turnberry. , COUNCIL DOINGS.—At the last .meet- ing of the Turuberry Coaled', held on the 10th inst., at which ta the mem- bers were present, the Aeev.3 in the chair, it was resolved that, .the male of statute labor be the sanae'as last year. The auditors' report was carefully ex - Alined and adopted, and. the clerk au- thorized to get 150 copies iprinted for distribution. The treasurer presented his bonds, which were fouud satisfac- tory. Several donations fo charitable purposes, am:muting iar all tee 435, were granted. Councilor Little reported that he had examined the job of gravelling on concession 10 and 11, and stated. that he had given orders, amounting to 545, for payment of same. The follow- ing pathmasters were appointed: Geo. Brenner, E. Farrell, M. 4 Derraid, A. Garner, W. Little, T. Goy, ij McCreight, H. Godkin, T. Stokes, J. incoln, I. Metcalf, J. Mitchell, A. Porter, C. Hayes, P. Scott, W. Sanson, H. Hamile ton, T. Jobb, R. Hastiegs, T. Cornyne J. Brady, A. Ke olson, E. Phair, A. MCDon Dougall, L. Tracy, J. Harri J. Elliott, T. Walker, T. Hanailtom J. McEwen, T. fatt, D. Patton, A. Gray, J. Farrow, J. Messer, A. Robertson, T. Jenkins, John Citeemore, S. Anderson J. 'Watcher, J. Burgess, J. Anderson, A. tewart, J. Gerainill, R. Linton, E. Lawson, S.Hop- r Walker, J. Abraham, A. Ciisholin, W. fer, (Town Plot, Winghann) W. Hutton, E. Farley, W. Marshall, J. Flack, D. -Fleming, R. A. Graham, j.. Gotby. Council adjourned to meet at Bluevale, on Monday, the 21st day of April, at 10 o'clock a. m. P. Gilmour ly, G. Nich- ld, P. Mc - J. Kirktoui tewart, A. ope, R.Mof- • - Lumley.. THE Reens.—Owing to the thaw the roads running' north aud aituth which were badly drifted. through the winter are getting very Bidding. It is almost impossible to get along wi b. a heavy load. FOR MANITOBA.—Mr. Tho related his farm, a little no place, and intends movin family to Manitoba about t April. Mr., Thos. Smalico with several others, inte about the 25th of March. LOAD OF IELAY UPSET.— mer was drawing a load of Lumley, the sleigh took a a ew to ,one side and the load capsized t 1 rowing the driver into the ditch. Ha gaily there was -no bones broken, and with the aid of a couple of citizens the load was SQ011 rebuilt and theafarmer started off again with the organ .of cautiousness highly pred.onainating. • Wroxeter. ORANGE SOIREE.—Art Orange Soiree was held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last, which was tolerably well attended. Several speeches were deliv- ered. during the evening by seine of our prominent local Orangemen. LIP BIBLE IN THE SarbOL.—At a recent meeting of the session of' the Wroxeter Presbyterian Church, the question was raised as to 'whether it would be advisable to. recorimend. the daily use of the Bible in he Public School. After some discus ion it was resolved to petition the Trustees to adopt the system, which they consented to do. . Bell has h • 'Of this e tlitenth h is be, along starting, MS hie a far - ay through Brussels. PROPERTY CHANGE. -T -Mr. D. Breck- enridge, of Grey, has sold lot 322, Tarn - berry street, to Jacob Kalman, of Mil- bank, for.5170. DISASTROUS RUNIWAY.-033: Monday last Mr. Alex, Stewart, of Grey, drove a team of horses into town -with an empty sleigh. He stopped at the store of F. C. Rogers, left his team autied and t went into the shop. He had only closed the door when the team started i off, striking the sign of Mr. Deadman, damaging it badly. In front, of Lead - beater's block they took to the side- walk, carrying away the poets of the r graph post, where they left the neck - yoke, whiftletrees, and most of the har- ness, the horses each takirg different dixections, when they were soon stopped. Oile of them received a very bad cut on the neck, which will lay him up for spring wark, and perhaps longer. Walton. TEA. MEETING.—A tea Meeting will (D. V.) be held in Wilson's Church, on _Walton circuit, on the 26th of March. Addresses will be delivered on. the oc- casion. Tea served at 6 p. m. • 13Iyth. NEW OCCUPANT.—MT. D. Bain, of Morris, has removed to Mrs. McAllis- tiaerg'es.farm, one mile north of this vil- e, MILL PROPERTY UHANGE.—Mr. John Gosman, of this place.,. is about buying Mr. Patrick Kelly's saw, shingle and lath mill. PROPERTY Cenueen.—Mrs. McAllister has purchased Mr. Henry Webster's brick residence, and intends moving in at once. SHIPMENTS.—Messrs. Taylor -de Elder shipped to Toronto, on Thursday, 1.00 barrels of flour.—Messts. McKinnon de McMillan shipped four cars of wheat on :W.Cedouvnaa esdasYBusses.—Mr. R. J. Cook, of the Central, and Wm. Hawkshaw, of the Commercial, are putting on first- class covered busses. " Opposititen is the life of trade." lifeaireas. Treadwell, 93 to 940.; red chaff, 82 to 83c.; fife'86 to 900.; oats, 35 to 40c,.; peas, 55 to 58c.; hay, $8 to $10; butter, 12 to 1.3c.; eggs, 12c.; apples per bag, 60 to 75c.; potatoes,76c. per bag. PER4ONAL.—Mr. John Waldie, of Bur- lington, was in town on Wednesday.— Mr. George C. Boland, of Buffalo Gap, Dakota Territory, has been in town for the past week, visiting his brother, Mr. A. P. Boland. St. Patrick and Dublin. On the evening of the 17th haste the Irishmen of this village, together with their friends from Mitchell and Sea - forth, held tt grand. supper in honor of St. Patrick at the Commercial Hotel. The affair was one of the most success- ful that has ever taken place here. The sapper was gotten up in a style equal to anything of the kind furnished by a first-class city hotel: As a caterer to the wants of the inner man, Mr. Pen- dergast can hardly be surpassed, and. thebhearty vote of thanks which he and his excellent wife received toward the close of the proceedings, showed unmis- takably how well -their efforts were ap- preciated. The hall was handsomely decor- ated with evergreens.: and artificial flowers tasteftilly arranged, and fair hands must ha!ve been busy during the week in shaping the numerous festoons and. garlands, which hung suspended from the ceiling or drooped gracefully from the walls. Several mottoes in- geniously interwoven with the decora- tions met the eye of the guests around the room, and forcibly reminded one of the days sung of by Ireland's immortal bard, Tom Moore, when Erin stood out among the nations "Groat glorious and free First flower of earth, and first gem of the sea." After the 'cloth had been removed, the chairman, Mr, Thomas King, in his good humored fashion, read several let- ters and telegrams from gentlemen who could not be present, but who cordially joined in wishing the entertainment every success. The usual loyal toasts were then given and responded. to, after which the toast of the evenine, " The day we celebrate and all who honor it," to which -Dr. Hornibrook, of Mitchell, replied in a highly interesting speech, which ealled forth unbounded applause. The vice-chairman, Mr. W. R. Davis, Mayor of Mitchell, in response to the toast, "The Legislature of Ontario." delivered an excellent speech in his usual dashing style!, which had a splen- did effect, and shoved. that -while the speaker watched with interest the af- fairs of his native land, he was not un- mindful of home matters, and that any schekae originated for the benefit of the people, met at his hands a hearty and vigoroue support. " The Manufactur- ing and Commercial Interests" were ably responded to by Mr. Joseph Kidd, Dublin, and Mr. T. Kidd, Seaforth. "The AgriCulturalInterests" were well handled by Mr. B. O'Coneell" and Mr. M. McQuade. The former delivered. one of the finest addresses we have ever heard. Commencing at the earliest portion of Irish history, of which we have any authentic record, he traced. the destinies of our forefathers from the cradle of mankind down to their final settlement in Ireland, and graphically described in glowing language, equal to the " silver-tongued " Meagher, the ancient civilization of Ireland, and the great height to which she had attained in the cultivation of art, science and. literature, when the rest of the world was sunk in ignorance and barbexisna. Successfully resisting all the billows of invasion, Ireland had not only intimi- dated the Romans who had. over ran Britain, but she actually carried the war into their own country, and de- feated the picked troops of the empire on the fertile fields of Gaul. It was in one of those forays that -St. Patrick was captured and brought to Ireland, from which he providentially escaped after seven year's bondage. The second land- ing of St. Patrick, and the Conversion of the whole island to the Christian faith, was rapidly narrated, and the gifted speaker concluded what was ad- mitted by all to be the speech of the evening. SeVeral other gentlemen re- sponded to VariGIIS toasts in a becoming manner, but the length of this Com- munication already warns me to cut short. The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the singing of several stirring airs. Mr. John Douglas. of 'Seaforth, acquitted himself admir- ably. His "Dear Little -Shamrock" and " Killarney " were rapturously ap- plauded. Mr. Luke King recited an original poem of his own composition and highly appropriate to the occasion, which was exceedingly -well rendered, and had the true Celtic ring about it. At an advanced Lour itt the morning he company broke up, one desire seem - ng to pervade the entire crowd—that t was a pity St. Patrick had not two birthdays instead of one.—Inisneene. --Molesworth and vicinity has al-. eady supplied Manitoba with a consid- rable number of farmers, still they ontinue to go. There will be a large xodus from that section in the spring. Areong those who are now putting their verandah. Here they broke loose from the sleigh, only taking the whiffletrees and neck -yoke with them. A couple of rods further on they ran across a tele- , 3 ,a.aszta- houses in order for that ptirpose are Ross, jar/MS, Samuel and Hugh We,r, nock, and W. Paden. In Ilowie,k large emigration will take plane, an among the number are Messrs. Leeek. Magwood and the.whole of the Me.u4, family. All of thesecarry off 'with theta mote than the ordinary show of br muscles and stock. th:Cfl21,1879. —The National Policy being now the. law of the land, we beg to inform our customers that we have on hand a very large stock in the different departments. We - give our customers the benefit of the old tariff rates. The advantages of tine is inamense when the duties have geee up in many instances to as much as per cent. Our stock zonaprises Scotch, English and French tweeds, Frenek and. English worsted. coatings, Scotell and Irish serges. Hats and caps arta gents furnishings arrived this wee new club, house ties,' new Lorne Beads in all the new, shades, new .qaeaneee scarfs, also the I latest styles in linen collars and collar -attached white - shirts at a variety of prices. Our assortment in each department has never been equalled ha. any Ann:ter season and carmot be found an where. We have a few of -those $12 suits left, call and see them. Haat & ANDERSON, Oak Hall, Seafortla, Ont, 777 ---1\TM77-- 777 D ARTMEN cTPOILJCALL 8L Have Pleasure in Announcing to their Numerous Friends and Custdiners that they have aa. ed to their already Extensive Dry Goods Business a MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Having Engaged an Extie enced Milliner to take Charge - of this Department, we have every confidence in recommentl- hag her to the Ladies of Sea - forth and vicinity. . OTTIZ ST 0 IC Will Comprise the Latest Nov. elties of the Season, Purchasea at the Lowest Prices, from. 06 Leading Houses in the Trade. DVA E STYLES., • Will be Constantly Added. tu. our Stock from all the Lea French and English Fashion& # selected personally by our Mr. McDougall, who is now in Eu- rope. EVERYTHING NEW. It will repay Every Lady: see Our Goods before maki* their pring Purchases, as tit,. - Goods are all New, , NO OLD STO And the Purchaser can rely .011 getting the Latest Styles out 4. NAND, OPENING DAY 11 - Wednesday, April 26th, A. G. MCDOUGALL & 004 Direct nporters and DealerOt Dry Goods Only. " TO tr nf fr bat, t greet to set preee that tet a that retur ' bring here doetr easi.e good. selve eau be or is no forth is no discf duce kets,, ehoul give ales are has Not! " ter h Areas mak thew and per aha told in less t th pout skets the e how want had gone th aiiy prod * then fitte Sal -COM: all want and the a a rancl valu tent Thie dries weal the vain miii* fact with good thet nays sevai thott dise enab No. 15e. is pi aerta bbs enha syste duce erep ooni not o ders, rangi eves the and, the give Price farm itt t este. refoe The, 131e: 4 Ne.. eist grai the mos leve 133320 the Lon flotir deco tion MOS RIM l -b4 thiS oft won! C011/I fann in unif ence calls repa and prcxl whic rIeW mes seer by t duce the no hops as it