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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-04-11, Page 8aaa a:tea-a ea, ---eaTeeeeteta et-eee. E HURON EXPOSITOR. k I txpoot.tov, DISTRICT MATTERS. THE SEED STORE.----ilarmers wishing to procure Lost Nation Spring Wheat and White rife for sled, should call earily and secure it. A -1miited quantity for sal s at W. H. MODOUGAlit & Co.'s, Sign of the Manunoth Turnip, Main Street, Seaforth. 591 . • WE neve recently obtained a Lot of Scotch Tweeds from a house, that had yielded to the pressure of the times ; and are making suits from these Goods worth $24 for $18, and still not mailing under cost. W. Tirr.i &Co., Seaforth. 592 SPRING PLOWING.—Messrs. BROWNELL & &BELL are prepared to reecive orders for Garden Plowing in town. Anything in that line entrusted to the.m will receive pronipt atteigion, careful work and reasonable rates. .592 A DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SoA.P.—The Nii- tiOnalrolicy has not increased the price of this famous soap. I ani still selling at old figures Try a couple of bars—the best soap in the Domin- ion. THOMAS XEDD. 592 FOR THE LADIES.—Madarne Demor- eat'a reliable Patterns and Fashions, for Spring and. Suammor just to hand. Call and get a Cata- logue of the Fashions. WM. N. WATSON, Agent, Seaforth. - 591-4 . LIGHT ! LIGHT is the use of jugging yourself np a flight ;of stairs to get your _Photograph or Arnbrotype 'taken, when you eau istep into G. Moons's Gallery, on the ground floor. 1102-1 Lapies.—Remernber the Millinery opening at DUNCAN & DUNCAN'S Seaforth, to-mor- vy,, Saturday. A splendid display. Go and sea at win repay yon. 592 EVERY VARIETY of Field, Gazaen and we r Seeds, pure and fresh at W. II. Co 's, Main Street, Seaforth. 588 - /14ST QUANTITY fresh Clovek and. ally Seeds at W. II. IiloDouGALL & Co.'s. oEED OATS.—Plenty of White Oats Seed at J. BROWNELL'S. 591 • FOR MANITOBA.—Mr; Peter ,McEwen d Mr. Charles Davis, of McKillop, eft here on Tuesday.last with four -fine allioies and eight wOrking horses, for e Manitoba market. They go direct Emerson. One of ;the stallions is . MeEwen's Young Enterprise," hich has been very successful as a, rise taker in this couttyeand which is fine animal. We hope the enterprise xidertaken. by these gentlemen may •4ove remunerative beyond their most guine expectatione.e During the past 10 • 6 eek a gentleman froM Manitoba has ! leo purchased a number of good horses #ar that market. t •••••••"4. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE .—The regular eeting of the Seaforth Teachers' In- ttante, held on Saturday, was fairly at - ended, and the proceedings were very nterosting. Mr. Clarkson, Principal of he High School, read" an essay, en-. titled. "Our Boys," taken from the Can - 'an Methodist Magazine. This essay as well rendered; and was also very using, and was well received by those resent. Mr. Sellars illustrated his ethod of " Teaching' G-ramrnar to a mirth Class.", Having the class in at- endance, his method was very clearly ustrated, and was generally 'approved f. A genera,' discussion ensued as to •leather it is advisable to teach analysis r parsing first. Mr. Duff reserved his ubject for the next meeting; owing to ck of time. At the next meeting the °Rowing programme will be pursued: "Mathematical G-eography," by Mr. tiff, and "Beading," with a class, by ss .Anderspn, besides volunteer sub- jects end criticisms. The public are vited to attend these meeetings, and O are sure they would be of interest to there as well as to teachers. ] THE LITERARY SOCIETY.—The last eeting, under the auspices of the iterary Society, for this season, was eld. in the Town Hall, on Tuesday venbageeelhere was a large attend - nee. The nhair was occupied by Mr. . Lunisclea, in the absence of Rev, . Catiapbell, and Mr. Field discharged e duties of critic in a most acceptable 40 anner, -proving himself. the right man i the right place. Well selected read-. 1 :ei were appropriately rendered by 0 essrs. Higgins, Hayden, Leatherland rid. Pashley, and a thrilling recitation as rendered in ,splendid style by Mas- t r Willie Cameron. At the conclusion. f the readings, congratulatory remarks ere made by Messrs. Field, McLean nd others, and hearty votes of thanks ere tendered the President, Rev. Mr. ampeell, Vice -President,; Mr. Lums- en , and officers of the Society for their I a eiduons la,bors in its interests during t e past season. Votes of thanks were so tendered to the ladies ' and gentle - en who had given readings, when the 1st �f a series of most successful, in - resting and. • useful meetings ... was ought to a close. 00 00 le 01 a LOCAL BBIEFS.—It is intended to have grand :epelling match in Cazduo's all in about two weeks, in aid of the echenies' Institute. ---Regular meeting "Phaenix Fire Company next Monday ening.—A few days ago, while Mr. es Hatt was working -at his building O main street, a jack screw fell up.on s foot, braising it severely, and len- diering him quite lame.—Mr. David Me - aught, V. S., was oneof the examiners a the Ontario Veterinary College, Tor- o to, at the examination of graduates 1 st- week.—Mr. S. G. McCaughey has ben on visit to Ottawa. He has been terviewing the Finance Minister with aview to getting a drawback on coal eased in the manufacture of salt.—Mr. Robert Coleman met with a painful ac- - cldent at the salt works, on Wednesday. He was working with 5ome machinery wilien he got his left hand caught, in- flicting a severe wowed; which will ren- der it useless for eonae time.—Re- enaber the Sabbath School s,nniver- s services in the Canada Methodist urch this evening.—Toalay being ood Friday, and a public holiday, the • s ores and other business places will t3 o osed.—Good. butter au4table for table u e is very scarce in town just now, and j y that offered. is quickly snatched .--There has not been much maple s agar made _in this neighborhood this szason, the weather thus far not being • L orrible to sap running.—Two of our cl rgymea, viz., Rev. Mr. Warner and , R v. Mr., MeCoy, have recently been t: king unto themselves assistants of t e femenine gender. We wish them al theconapliments common on such o casions.—Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mee od, formerly of McKillop, but now of Co City, Peunsylvaaia, have been visit - in "friends here for .some days.—it is re orted that Mr. Robert Jones, at one tithe Warden of the County of Perth, and for many years Reeve of the town- slafp of Logan, and an aspirant for poli- tical honors, has levented, leaving be- hind him liabilities to the amount of over $100,000. Mr. Jones was an ex- t ertsive cattle dealer. It is supposed he h as gene to the land of freedom and refuge for rogues across the border.— Mrs. Markey has got established once more in her old tend adjoining Mr. Hill's store.—We are glad to notice that Mr. Robert Smith, who has been laid up with a very se ere cold for several week; is again ab e to be around, and is recovering as r pidly as could be ex- pected.—We hay on hand several in- teresting commu ications which, for want of - room, w ere forced to leave over for another eek. Among these is another letter fro III Mr. G. E. Jackson, and a well-writte and: sensible letter from a workingmi n on the National Policy.—On Thur day a carload of salt was shipped from Seaforth to Winnipeg, Manitoba, by Mes rs. Coleman de Gouin- lock. The our -c ataining this salt will go directly throui h • to its destination. This is the first s npment of salt from Ontario to that rovince.—Remember the literary, scion ific and nausicel en- tertainment in ai of the Mechanies' Institute, on Th irsday evening. next. Lecture by Mr. C arkson aud Dr. Ver- coe, also vocal anI instrumental music. All should atten .—We are glad to learn that Mr. T. H. Macdonald, of this town, has passed his final examine tion at Ann Arboi Medical Colle:Jecind has been duly lic naed to praelice the healing art. He• aitenadsepursuing the practice of his p efeedion in the United States.—Arrangel outs have been made for the bolding o a dancing social in Coottabrcis Hall, on Easter Monday even - g. • The affair i -in the hands of an efficient commite, and an enjoyable evening can be s ent by all who at- tend. INDUCTION SER ICES.—The services in connection with t e induction of Rev. A. D. Macdonald to the pastoral charge of the Seafprth resbyteriam church, were held on M nday last. A large number of clergymen from neighbor- ing congregations were in attendance. The church', ale ,was well filled, the attendance being considering the bad state of the rote s, unexpectedly large. Mr. Leask, the M derator of the Pres- bytery, presided. An excellent, practi- cal and approprm d sermon was preach- ed by Rev. Mr. !Cameron, of Kippen, while the minister was addressed by °clench, and the peo- usgrave, of McKillop. re suele as might be se reverend gentle- . priate, tp , the point, acticel and. instrue- , Rev. Dr. Ure, of ple by Rev. Mr. 1 Both addresses w expeeted from th men, being appr and eminently p tive. —In the evenin a reunion wad held in the church. • T e audience room and the galleries ,ever filled wath people, both from tow,n and country. , This large audience, tho ever, was not com- posed of Presbyte ians alone, but 'there were present man from other denom- inatious. The s veral denominations in town, also, wer represented on the platform. The c air was occupied by Rev. Mr. Musgra,v f who performed. the somewhat difficul and delieate duties i with tact and wit a jovial, lively air, which did much t enhance the pleas- ures of the meet ng. Short but suit- able addresses w re delivered by Rev. Mr: Stewart, of C intou ; Rev. Dr. 'Ure, of Goderich ; Rev s. Messrs.. Graham, Caanpbell and Wainer, of Seaforth; Rev. Mr. Graham of gm.ondville, and Rev. Mr. . Macdonald, , the newly -inducted pastor. The choir, asewell as the Sab- bath School childi en under the leader- ship of Professol Jonee, gave several well -executed sel etions4 Misses Tenede Wilson and jenni Ewing presiding at ii the organ. On t e whole, the affair was, without exce tion, pile of the most, successful and pleesant ntertainnaents ever held in Sea4 rth. The audience was large and was kept in good humor, the speeches wer short, pithy and to the point, while the mutic was all that could be desired. If the proceedings on Monday can be taken in any sense as an index of the b rimony and good feel- ing existing in the congregation, and its future progress under the new pastor, we may safely say that Mr. Macdonald's linea have not alien in unpleasant , places, and that in connection with the congregation 1 ill be alike agreeable to him and profiable to them. Mr. Macdonald will pi itch on Sunday next at the usual hours 1 • COMPLIMENTARY Surren.—On Friday evening last a nu ber of the personal friends of Mr. J mes O'Connor, who has occupied_ the osition of druggist -withthe firm of 1 iekson it Bleasclell, of this town, for s >me time past, enter- tained him to an yster dapper at Curry Brothers' restaura t, previous to his de parture for Priiac Artinut's. Landing, where he' intend to reside for the future. The supp r was gotten up in first-class style, a d reflected the high- est credit on the already well -known - reputation of' e Messrs. Curry Brothers as catere -s to the wants of the public. After am le justice had been done to the good things provided, the intellectival _part et the proceedings commenced. Mr. P. M. Hayden occu- pied the chair, a,nc s Mr. Wm. Craig the vice -chair. The usual loyal a,ncl patriotic toasts having been proposed and duly responded to, the chairman, in'proposing the tc ast of the evening " Our Guest," pad a glowing tribute to the excelleut qualities of both mind and heart of Mr. O'Co nor, and said he felt sure every °lie pre ent wduld join him in expressing then regret at his depar- ture, not only for his qualities as a citizen; but as a true, warm-hearted friend. 'Mr. O'Co nor, in responding, said he was rather taken aback at this unexpected compliment at the hands of his friends, and t he could assute theneif be failed to express in language What he retell tl iglit of their gener- osity and kindness it must not be at- tributed to any orgetfulness on- his pert, as he coda]. ay that he felt the honor they had do c him that evening aS no small aud. mile he would never forget, for it showed that his en- deavors to cultiva ie a friendly feeling with all, though unpretentious in its way, was thorougl ly appreciated. He really felt that e was uuWorthy of such a high compl inept at the hands of his friends, but . 719vertheles% it was a pleasure to knoe that however little he merited it, o hers, who were best able to judge, thou ht differently. The following toasts s ere then proposed and responded to: ".The Banking In- terests of Canada, " by Mr. St. George; "The M t. titerests," by Mr. D. Hally ; aThe Railway Interests," by D'Estere ; ." TIlie Press," by Mr. T. Darwin e and "The Ladies," by Mr. L. Greta. Other toasts were proposed and responded to, but We have not space here to mention ou taut ones. -Sonae e also sung by Mess Kelly and. D'Ester y the more mapor- cellent songs were s. Watson, alley, , which adde great - ly to the enjoyment of the evenin The proceedings were then brought a dose, at an early hour in the mor ing, by the company singing "Au Lang Syne." Zurich. STALLION BOUGHT.—Those interest in stock raising will be pleased to lea that Messrs. Johnston dt Gellman ha purchased that far-famed French stalli "Young Lionheart," formerly owned Mr. Hugh Ross, of Stanley. The hor will be travelled in this section by Gellman this season. • 70 r. Brueefield. CONCERT.—A: concert consisting f vocal and instrumental music will le given in the •Union Presbyteri Church on Friday evening, thet.11 h inst., on the occasion of the ...close of Prof. Jones' term with hiusic el as in this place. Theprogramme w 11 consist of -the singing of a number of pieces by th dass, uuder the lead -r- ship of Professor, who will alto sin number of solos. It is also t e 'ntention to give an exhibition of t e knowledge of the class in the theory s well as the practice of music. Th se who have not had the pleasure of he'r- ing Prof. Jones in his rendition of-- so s should not miss this opportunity. Blyth. Busneess Oneeven.—Messrs. L. Slaaae dt Co., of this place, have sold, out their bakery and grocery business to Mr. T. B. Hall, of Bayfield. Mr. Hall took possession on Tuesday. To Karisas.—Mr. Henry Webster, companied by his mother and sister, t left by the morning,train on Saturday for Greenleaf Kansas, where they in- tend making their future home. • ACOIDENT.—Mr. Adam Hoover, of 'East Wawanosh, met with &painful ac- cident one day last week. While at- tending a funeral, several parties drove their horses into the shed adjoining the church, while the burial sermon was being preached. It appears Mr. Hoover drove his team in and was in the act of putting the blankets on, when the team next his kicked him on the thigh. He is likely to be laid up for some days. Brussels. GOOD FRIDA.Y.—To-day being Geed Friday, all places of business will be closed. THE MA.RRET.—Very little grain is at present coming in, though the markets are firm.. - TEE Res.—The roads are now dry- ing up, but a good rain is required to . take off whatlittle snow there is left in places. A VALUABLE GIFT.—Brussels e - c. hanics' Iustitute has just received a gift of 80 volumes from a sister Ins i- tuto at Mitchell. ACCIDENT—On Saturday last an e n- ployee in Ronald's foundry had a finer badly crushed in a planer he was wo ing. His attention being called aw by a party speaking to him, he'daid hand on the planer, Which was in tion, and it caught his finger, causi an ugly wound. • • Jeleullett. A GOOD' LIMB—Mr. Taylor, of t 8th concession of Hullett, has a la which weighs 40 pounds, and which just six weeks old. 11 al is Scnooe EXAMINATION.—The exami • a - tion of the scholars in Harlock Soho • 1, section No. 6, took place on the 3 d inst. There was a good attendance of parents and others interested in- t e school, the ladies of the section havi turned out in good force. The p gramme consisted of the hearing of t different °lasses, interspersed by si bag and music. The verious clas es were examined by their teache s, Messrs. Scott and. Briers, assisted •y Mr. D. C. laoorrance, of Leadbary, a d the able and efficient way in which t e pupils answered the various questio s and solved. the difficult problems whi •h were given to them shows that 0 r. Scott knows his duty as a teacker a d atteudato it. We must also notice th t the music b:s, Mr. Scott on the violin o the singing of the scholars was render d to perfection, especially the piece e titled The Young Recruits." Abo half -past twelve refreshments were served in the school•room, which sho s that the ladies of Harlock are not for- getful of the inner man. After the e - amination was over there were t o prizes given by Mr. Wm. Smith, of Hullett, for the best behaved boy al d girl for the quarter, Mr. Smith lea,vi itto the teacher to be judge, but he b ing unable to do so, it was left to t e pupils to elect one of each. This bei g done, the lucky ones were Miss Maga'e Leiper, who received. a silver pencil a d pen- knife combined, and Master Albe t Trewin, who received a silver pe holder and pen, after which pupils aid visitors departectfor home, well soli fled with the examination.—A. Vane 0- £1 Grey. Scnooe EXAMINATION.—The quarter examination of the school in section N 3, Grey, took place on Friday, 4th ins The different claws wage examined the teacher, assisted by Messrs. Grove Hingston, McNaughton and Black, a d acquitted themselves in. such a mann r • as to call forth the admiration of t e large attendance of visitors present. t -noon a sumptuous repast was generou ly provided by the ladies of the sectio to which all did ample justice. Befo e beginning the afternoon exercises t e teacher:kr. McKinnon, was present d by the pupils with a valuable gold chai and locket, accompanied by a most fla tering and affectionate address: M McKinnon was completelya taken surprise, but replied in a feeling mai nen thanking the donors for their gif At the close of the examieation, ab e addresses were delivered_ by Messr Strachan, Groves, Hingston, MeNaug ton and others, and all expressed. the r entire satisfaction with the greet pr gres made by the pupils since last e am ation. — Saturday, April 5th, a vei plea ant and. agreeable time was spe t in the school he'ouse of Section No. Grey. The house was well filled, the hem between fifty and sixty pupils, s well s a large number of visitors pr sent, among whom were quite a nun ber o the adjoining' teachers, who a tiste in hearing the several classes r cite t eir lessons. The reading pat was aken up first, and the classe from the smallest to the largest, a quitt d. themselves in a manner whic reflected much credit upon M Johnston, their teacher. After this th: ladies, who were prudent enough to have their part well prepared, as they generally are, passed. around tile pro, visions, which were in themselves an excellent treat, apart from the examina- tion, there being abundance of every- thing that was good. This being end- ed and. everyone seeming to have done ample justice to the inner man, the pu- pils were then allowed about an hour for recess, it being about twelve o'clock. At One they were again called to order, • and the intellectual part resumed in several branches of geometry, arith- metic, grammar, geography, etc., in all of which tho pupils seemed very ready with their answers. At the conclusion of these exercises Mr. McAllister was called to -the chair, when a number of addresses were delivered by severed of the gentlemen present, also some very nice singing by the children. Mr. Dun - cans= was then called upon to close with prayer, after which all started for their homes, seemingly well pleased with the proceedings of the day.—A VIR/TOR. • Bayfield.. Mn. EDITOR,—Sir : In your last issue, under the heading Ba,yfield, signed. "Occasional," I have much pleasure to notice that complaint is made "that parties attending funerals are in the habit of tying up their horses to fences and. trees." This is done in the face of conspicuous notices forbidding such practices. It is quite wrong, and so I am sure all 'sensible people will say. But, on cool reflection, I cannot avoid thinking, that the parties who spent money and tittle in putting up those necessary notices should have made provision for tying up. There is ample spane in, the cemetery grounds and along the avenue to put up hitching posts; say 100 of them, and. a great many people think that ample funds are in somebedy's hands to pay for the work, and thus ease " Occasional's " mind. Funds are derived from the sale of allotments. There is also a pasture field attached to the cemetery lands, and people wonder where the rent of this field goes to. More anon about the certietery, -a" Oceasional" is great on railroad, in filet must have railroad, not only on the brain, but all over and around him. Mut live in quite a railroad atmos- phere. Just imagine! one huudred thousand. dollars bonus to be given by the corporation of Bayfield to the Credit Valley.Railroad, or to any line of road. Any one who knows how assessments are now made Must know that they are very high. Ours is no exception. Bay- field village, with an area of say 1,800 acres of land, mostly poor land, and an actual.population of say 580 souls, is assessed at a little over 98,000 dollars. Well, we must say that, if poor, we are ambitious. Fancy a railroad bonus of $100,000 given ou a $98,000 assessment. Why, to scare up one-tenth part of the sum would swamp the whole corpora- tion. We imagine 'Occasional" is not in the Council, and, being only an oc- casional, is very much in the dark about the capacity of this ancient village.— ALWAYS ON HAND. Stanley. AN OLD SETTLER GONE.—Mr. Robt, Spackman, of the Sauble line, died. 031 the 2nd inst., at his residence. He was one of the oldest settlers and was highly respected by all who knew him, and his death will leave a gap in this neighbor- hood that will take long to fill. TEACHERS' LISTITUTR.—The regular meeting of the Varna Teachers' In- stitute, will be held at Varna, in the school house, on Saturday, April 19th, at 10 o'clock a. m. After the election of officers for the year, subjects will be taken up by Messrs. McAndrew, Baird and. Plunkett. The teachers of the sur- rounding district are expected, and hereby respectfully requested to attend. Council-J.—The Council met pursuant to adjournment on the 5th of April. Members all present. The auditors' report was laid op. the table. A num- ber of ratepayers of School Section No. 4 aPpeared to oppose the division of that section into two parts. Moved by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. McKin- ley, that the Clerk be instructed to notify Robert Walker and Jacob Ging- rich to remove their fence off the side- line between lots 5 aud. 6, concession 13. Also Mrs. Boyd to remove her fence off the side -road between lots 15 and 16, concession 6.—Carried. Moved by Mr. Castle, seconded by Mr. Aiken - head, that the petition of the ratepay- ers of School Sectioti No. 4 to have said seetion divided be fyled.—Carried. Moved by Mr. Castle, seconded by Mr. McKinley, that the Clerk have 50 copies of auditors' report printed for distribution. ---Carried. The Council adjourned, to meet as a Court of Re- vision and. for business on the lest Sat- urday in May. PRESENTATION.—At the close , of the service held in the Browns= Line Sehool -House on the 2nd.inst., the Rev. Mr. Denby was presented with a purse containing $21, accompanied by the following address: Rev. and dear Sir:L- in behalf of those who statedly worship here, and as a token of our ap- preciation of your services, we present you with this purse. Although the gift in itself is not large, we can assure you that it is given- in a most hearty manner, and that it is a genuine ex- pression of the high esteem iu which your -ministrations are held.. Your la- bors here have been of a most disinter- ested character for years.; your appoint- ments have been faithfully kept, and very often ander the most unfavorable circumstances. And may we here ex- press a wish that your labors in this place may be long continued, and. that a deeper and deeper interest may be manifested by all who have the privi- lege:of attending. Andthat you may be long spared to go in and. out amongst us, and that at la,st you may receive the rich reward of those who labor in the vineyard of the Lord. Signed in be- haltof those who attend these services. R. W. DELGATY, JOHN CAINIPRELL. Mr. Denby replied. in a very neat and. ap- propriate manner, paying a high com- pliment to those who attend these ser- vices, not only- for the attention paid to his discourses, but for the quiet and orderly disposition manifested. coming and going. S OHOOL EXIIILNATIOns.—The examina- tion of the pupils of school section No. 4, taught by Miss Weir, cam.e off on Friday, 28th ult., and was a decided. success in every respect, the only draw- back being the very bid' roads, which made the number of visitors smaller than might have been, but all present -were alive to business. The pupils ac- quitted themselves in a very becoming manner, their close attention to the elements of intellectual greatness, and the ready way in which they replied to the knotty questions put by their teach- er, assisted by Messrs. Smillie and Hig- gins, reflected anueh credit on them- selves and. teaeher. At noon ample provisions were provided by the pupils, for which they received the thanks of all -present, At the close Mr. M. Camp- -bell being.present, Was appoiated chair- man, and very appropriate addresses were given by himself, Messrs. Dunn, S.niillie and Higgine. - A VISITOR. —A_ public examination of the pupils of south school, in tschool section No. 4, took place on Friday, 28th ult., in the presence of a large attendance of 'visi- tors. The pupils 'were examined by visiting teachers aed others, and show- ed great proficiency in the different sub- jects taught them, throwing great credit on the teacher in eharge. The follow- ing is the standiag of the pupils: Fourth Form—Asti A. Shea, 2a M. Car- nie, 3d S. Dunn. Third Form—lst T. Dunn, 2d R. Carni, 3d M. Dunn. Sec- ond Form—lst K. Brown, 2d J. Talbot, 3d P. Raw. First !six in second part are J. Guinan, J. Talbot, A. Duun, S. Slack, M. Slack and. R. Grophery. The first six in part first are M. Dunn, E. Brown, J. Scotchiner, R. Seotchmer, W. Slack and j. 0.1Orr. A GOOD Amex:urea—Mr. Francis Cole- man, of the 7th concession of Stanley, near Hill's Green, has purchased from Mr. john Glen, o Usborne, a well and. success 1 stock breeder, a two year old. thoroughbred Durham bull. This is said. to be one of the finest animals ever taken into the township, and will have a be eficial effect in im- the neighborhood. proving the stock i Mr. Coleman's ent rprise in securing so fine a,n animal is tq be commended. M rris. EDUCATTON statement of the s department of the No. 11, Morris: McDougall, 2nd Mark Hamilton. Fred. Smith, 2n Catherine Murchi he following is a ending in the senior school in Section fth class—lst jane ary Simpson, 3rd Senior fourth -1st Mary Lees, 3rd . Junior fourth - 1st Thomas Lees, nd Annie Simpson, 3rd. John McFadzean. Senior third --e lst William Sill, 2nd James Mc- Arthur, 3rd Reber Lees and Margaret Johnston. junior third. — lst Jane Dickson, 2nd Janet Simpson, 3rdjames McDonald. Scam, Exonx.temee—The quarterly examination of the School in Section No. 5, Morris, took place on Friday, the 4th inst. The exercises began it 9 o'clock a. m., when the classes were put through a critical examination by the different teachers present. At noon re- freshments were served by the ladies, and. were done ample justice to. All through the examination the very best of order was maintained, which render- ed. it much more pleasant to the visit- ors. At the close Mr. at H. Drost, teacher in charge i rewarded the best map drawer, Miss Wane Hood, with a handsome picture. Among the visitors present was the -It v. Mr. Wilkes, who spoke very highly (f the day's proceed.- ings, and expressed himself well pleased that great attention was paid to map drawing and. to the construction of our English language. Mr. Hood, trustee, who has been a teacher for over eighteen years, approved Very highly the man- ner in which the reading was taught, especially with regard to emphasis, rise and fall of the voice, ate. He thought they had the right man. in the right place as teacher.After taking into consideration the :average attendance which for the het quarter has been about 80, and also the condition of the school when Mr. 3. H. Drost took it in charge, we have no hesitation in say- ing that should he eontinue in the pro- fession he will ma e an able and suc- cessful teacher.— VISITOR. —The follmaing ls the correct stand- ing- of the pupils attending the above school for the mon h of March. The standing is based. on proficiency and good conduct: Fou th form—List Henry Taylor, 3rd Wil - ane Hood. Senior nastrong, 2nd. Wil- sabella 'fucker, 4th Jane Anderson. Junior third--lst Edmund Caspell, 2 Id James M. Stubbs, f 3rd Alexander adour, 4th James Johnson. Second form—lst William Badour, 2nd Thordat Hill, 3rd James Cloakey, 4th James . Kelly. Senior first—lst William Brown, 2nd Cantley Baines, 3rd Charle,s Taylor, 4th Ellen Clark. Tumor first—lst Daniel Kelly, 2nd Albert Haggit, 3rd. William Ward, 4th John Connors. Clark. 2nd Stephe liam Prector, 4th third--lst David A liam Haslam, 3rd Mc-Killop. RENTED.—Mr. Matthew Gilpin has rented his farm to his .brother-in-law, Mr. Wm. Bray. Mr. Gilpin receives a yearly rent of $150 for the 50 acres. He intends to study for the ministry. GOOD WORK. -011 Monday, the 31st ult., Messrs. George Murdie, William Morrow, and Richard Sperling sawed., split and. piled. 18 cords of stove wood in 8 hours. The saw used. was a "Champion." TueleeArnith, stand back.o—atemomA.mNo._Quite a number of the farmers in this vicinity have tapped their trees, but the eugar making busi- ness hes not been successful as far as it has been tried this year. This is owing to the weather being too cold. to allow the sap to flow, but it is to be hoped that sugar making may yet meet with success this year. -WEATHER AND SEEDING.—The weath- er remains cold and chilly, and it would : seem by present appearances that plow - hie and seeding operations are going to be late this year., Feed is beginning to become scarce in same parts; and. stock will yet have to be fed for another month at the least. Quite a number of lambs are dying thit year, but this no doubt, is owing to the cold and stormy weather which ha a characterized the " seaton of late. T's FALL WHEAT—.11 is to be regret- ted.t at the frosta-are injuring the fall - -whea, severely in some parts where the • fields -were high and the snow left the • ground early. In fields thus exposed, . there is a large quantity of the wheat ! upheaved out of the ground by the ac- ' tion of the frosts. It would be encour- aging if weather suitable for the pres- t eivation of fall wheat would come at I once, and assist in repairing the injury . which has already been done. ' THE DEBA.TING CLUB.—The meetings ; for debate, held in sectien 4, have been closed for this seascape, and although the : speaking was a d.eeided improvement on last years, yet our numbers were ! greatly- lessened, so much so that very 1 often a chairman could not be had, the I attendance being merely composed of those taking part in- the debate, and a few 'small boys. This is certainly any- thing but creditable to the young men-, (not saying anything about the middle- aged), of this locality. We are satis- fied that such meetings are beneficial, and it is a pity that more do not mani- fest a disposition to give and receive a benefit. PERSONAL.—We regret to learn that Mr. Wm. Gri ve, councillor, o c - lop, has aged been prostrated. with an. attack of in ammation of the lungs. On Saturday ast he went to Dublin to attend a meeting of Council, but was only there a short time when he became so ill as to be forced to return to Sea - forth by train. When he reached Sea - forth, he was so ill that it was with the utmost difficulty he was able to reach his father's place, about a mile and. a hall from town. We are glad to learn that under medical care he has re- covered. sufficiently to be removed to his home. BURGLARY. ---This neighborhood. was visited about three weeks ago by one of the many "tramps" that are coustant- Burke, junior third—lst J. T. j. Givlin, 3rd. T. Lynch- Sena* secondt—Jst B. UR -tiara, 2nd_ IL Fiy 3rd. Ja Lacey. Junior seeond—lst Malone, 2nd. A. Oltuare, 3rd. J.. Sheet 1 —Never trouble trouble, mita trouble troubles you. Dont vr about the effects of the National Pe Oak Hall the people's friend will keel) the prices down. The change in aiti tariff makes no difference in React* Anderson's prices. We have a loam selection. of English, Scotch and. ca,;-„, adian Tweeds at the old pricas. aro sellingsome things under cost to cheat on others; square dealing in evert- thing is our mottoethat accounts for tas coiatinual swarm going into the 04 HalleCIothing Establishment. Aretto this week the second lot of those eeie. brated Christie Hats. The reagnitaae of the stock, and the variety of evict, must be seen to be fully appreciated, These goods are selling rapidlyetspeeait. ly since the new tariff hes been aufeld- ed. Heaare .ADZItZ0X, SittOrtk, Ont. ly annoying the community. Mr. Jas. Cusic, who was fromhome about six weeks, found, on returning last Mon- day, that some evil disposed character had been inthe house during his absence. He first observed that the individual had. helped. himself to a meal, but it was soon perceived that he wished to have more than his appetite for food grati- fied, as the bureau and trunks were thoroughly ransacked, for money it is supposed, but he did not succeed in ob- taining the desired object, and carrie4 off the best suit of clothes Mr. Cusic had. On the same night a suspicious looking character inade enquiry at the manse where Mr. Cusic lived., and stated that he was well acquainted with his people, who live below Guelph. It is a pity such scamps could not be caught in the act and severely punished. COUNCIL MEETING.—The last meeting of the Me,Killop council was held at O'Brien's hotein. Dublin. Menabers all present and mutes of former =meeting read and approved. The following ac- counts were ordered. to be paid., viz.: DEPARTM GREAT SUCCES C $12.65 to Richrd Carpenter for board. • for men shave mg snow on i3 line, be- tween McKillop and. Logan ; $13.90 to Duncan 85 Co., for clothing for J. Riedy; an idiot boy; $10 to the Hibbert, Lo- gan and,McKillop Live Stock and. Agri- cultural Association. prizes to be awar- ded at the show to be held in Dublin, on the 14th of April, and $.10 to Joseph Storrey for charity, being in indigent circinnstances, Moved by George Hol- land, seconded by Wm. Evans, that Alexauder Gordon be appointed a fence- viewee instead of Mr. Bell, who has left McKillop— Carried. Moved. by Evans, that the .petiticu of E. Roach Alexander Kerr, seconded by William a OUR SHOW R.00 and others, relative to the formation of a new School Section, and the with- drawal of that portion of Union School Section No. 2, Dublin, in McKillop, be considered at a special meeting for that purpose, to be held next Saturday, the 12th inst., at Leyd.en's Hotel,at 3 o'clock P. M., and the clerk notify all parties interested—Carried. The next meet- ing after the special meeting, will be held at Herman's hotel, on the first Saturday in May next. OBITUARY.—We have this 'week to chronicle the death of one of McNil- lop's oldest and most highly esteemed. residents, in the- person of Mr. James Alexander, of the 4th concession. , Mr. Alexander has been in declining health for some months, and on Friday morn- ing he breathed his last. He was 1 his seventy-fourth year. He was a native of Berwickshire, Scotland, and came to this country about 18 years ago and set - tied in McKillop. He was a quiet, in- offensive, kind-hearted and generous man, whom every person esteemed and of whom no person ever could have au evil word to say. He Iea,ves a sou and 5 daughters, all of whom have attained mature years. He was buried on Sat- urday in the Maitland Bank Cemetery, and the high esteem in which he was held in the neighborhood -was well ex- emplified by the large attendance at the funeral. —We have also this week to record. the'death of Mr. James Davidson, who resided on the 4th concession, near the town line. Mr. Davidson died. on the 8th inst.., at the age of 55 years. He has suffered for several months from an affection of the brain. He was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and. came to this country 33 years ago, and, with his parents settled. on the farm where he lived until his death. Mr. Davidson was never married, his mother having lived with him until her death about two years ago. He was much attached to his mother, and deeply naourned her death; and the shock he then received had much to do in causing the disease which terminated his life. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, being an extensive reader and industri- ous student, and was thoroughly versed in both ancient and modern history. He wee always open foran argument on almost any subject, and displayed. con- siderable ability • as a , reasoner. For the past year or more, however, he was unable to read inuch, and. his memory was very seriously impaired. He was a kind, obliging neighbor, and a good citizen, and not a few will regret to learn of the death of " Jimmie Davidson," as he was familiarly etalled. Scilooe Exemeanoxs. — Report of the pupils in section No. 4, McMillen, for the month of Meath : Fifth form— ist J. Kerr and G. McIntosh, 2d John Henderson. Fourth form—lst J. Me- tes'', 2d J. 'McLeod, 3d F. Hogg. Third form senior—lst A. Campbell, 2d B. Kerr, 3d R. Adana. Third form junior —1st J. Hogg, 2d M. Gibson, 3d Win. Govenlock. Second form -1st Wm. Thompson, 2d. R. Campbell, 3d J. Hogg. First form senior -1st G. McFaul, 2d. A. Cluff, 3d M. 3. Beattie. First form junior—lst C. Beattie, 2d. E. Lawrence, 3d H. Lawrence. —The following is the standing of the pupils of Union Sehool, section No. 1, McKillop; Fourth cla.ss—lst P. O'Neil, 2d R. Devereaux, 3d H. O'Neil. Senior third—lst 3. Nigh, 2d C. Nash, 3d H. Kale. Junior third -1st M. E. Dev- ereaux, 2d P. Lennon, 3d A. McQuade. Senior second -1st T. Nash, 2a A. Dev- ereaux, 3d J. Purcell. Junior second— lst J. McQuade, 2d T. Kehoe, 3d Lizzie Devereaux and Lizzie Lennon,. —The following is the report of pupils in Section :No. 5, McKillop, for the month of March: Fifth division— ist M. Ferguson, .21td.K. Givlin, 3rd E. -Givlin. Senior fourth—lst T. Malone, 2nd R. Hughes, 3rd E. Evans. junior fourth—Ist A. Hughes, 2nd J. Malone, 3rd M. Givlin. Senior third—lst M. L. Malone, 2nd M. Delaney, 3rd P. Have Pleasure in, Stating their Millinery Department le a Grand Success. The numberot Ladies who visited • Since Opening were Perfeetly Uharmed with the display, and ever3rthing being so- moder in price. "WM M X We Show another New Lae Millinery and BDring EVERY LADY should In' special Effort to see this lot. LARGEST STOC. We Show the Largest, Cliettp. est and Best Assorted Stoo#k Lace Trimmings, Embroidery Trimmings, Frilling% Silk Tiss and Squares, HOUSEHOLD TAL Those White and Grey Oaks* , at the THREE SEVENS are tali Cheapest in Seaforth. he Large Quantities Purchased before the TAROT was Changed win enable us ig Sell at the Same Old Prices. Can SAVE from .2 to 3 Oen* Per yard by Buying GOTT GOODS at the Three Sevens A. G MCDOUGALL Direct Importers and Dea Dr Y Goods Only.; 0410 -4-- on 0 ac4re town DEVI lifSsa tat:on; *IMO seireq votivm beist rallo good well. flL the - tzees- This th• e r 6.111, 'talk bee Ana *age Vit4rti STE vft sad -ship B, to, toe 8. 1. stoa6 *NO: terom •timti Swat et *I UV, writ . 0.103 Sera Agte —t situ, gro zoom and . tovrn. Dkcsp $250_ to F Aeries amts or -addi isord read tic I it