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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-04-18, Page 8a HE HURON hXPOSITOR. Amu, 18, 187 iston txpollitor. PISTRIOT MATTERS. AT RETAIS.-Goods are being sold by Private Sale in Stanley Day's Anetion Mart, at wholesale rates or cash. Spring -Suits made to rder, $10 50 to ,;'”.2 O. 593 THEHU CHURCH OF ENGLAND. -The next quarterly Meeting. of the -Deanery of Huron, will be held in St, Stephen's Church, Gorrie, on the 2nd Wednesday in May. The Rev. Mr. Campbell: of this town, has been appointed. to preach the opening sermons. Sr. Tnomes' CHUBCH.-the annual vestry meeting of this congregation was held on Monday evening Of this week. Messrs. Ft. Holmsted and D. D. Rose, were appointed Churchwardens. The following gentlenten were elected as eidesmen : •Messrs. J. H. Benson, A. Strong, j. D. 'Sills, and Wm. Cardno. The vestry was adjourned to Tuesday evening, the 22nd. inst., to receive the financial. report of the Wardens. - Coanaceicet.-1-We are creditably in- formed that the rumor current last week, and of which we -made naention, to the effeet that Robert Jones, a cattle dealer, of Mitchell, had left for the United States, leaving •large liabilities, .. is incorrect. How the rumor original; • ed, we know not, but it was current in this and other towns just as we gave it. We are glad to learn that it is not cor- rect, and in juatice to Mr. Jones we haeten to repair the error which we, I in tommon with'others, unwittingly fell into. . Oue Scuooleff-The pupils in the several departments ot the Seaforth Public School were examined last week, previous to the Easter holidays. The scholars passed through the ordeal with much credit to themselves and their teachers, showing a degree of pro- ficiency which eiroves beyond a doubt that the present teachers in our school are fully competent The school has never been in a more prosperoes condi- tion. This, while credita.ble to the teaehers, will be gratifying to the parents and all others woo take an interest in this inapOttant institution. ness of importance transacted at the last -Council m eting.-MrsFrank Case intends erectin a handsome new brick residence on hi property adjoining the corporation, t s summer. He has one of the prettiest loeations for a residence in this 'section --elk ! for Manitoba is. still the cr.-1r. • James L; Johnson, who left this tovn a few weeks ago for Manitoba, has eceived a situation in a hardware store in Winnipeg at a good salary. • - MILLINERY.--IWe noticed a few ago the .openin of the millinery of Messrs. A G. McDougall & Co. lowing closely ere the ope ings of Dun - similar establis ments ofMessrs. can & Duncan led Hoffman. Brothers, Sat- blish- which took pla e on Thursday and urda.y of last week. Both esta ments were we,1 worthy of the a tion they recei 1 ed from the ladi the town and surroundifig country we are sure that the sight of so s must have gladd he fair visitors. 'made in each of Wits large, varied, ete and care on the arge. In this de y others, Seaforth afe in saying that t of Toronto of do as so many: exce . - weeks room Fol- thetten- es of ,and many ened The these and part part- ex - here uble llent beautiful artiel the hearts of (teeming displa establishments showed skill, t .ofethose in cl ment, as in ma cells. We are is no town eves the size that millinery establ shments, and, as a re- sult it is not th local trade alone that is supplied, but a vast amount of busi- ness comes in rom neighboring towns and villages. This latter fact is the best proof that an be given of the taste, careand skill d splayed in our Seaforth millinery estab ishments ; and parties coming to town for their supplies can not go astray, io matter which of them they patronise. elmore. -GOING ARE .1 --The steam mill erected last fall by Mr. Nott, contain- ing two run of stones, is now in full blast doing oust* work to the entire setisfactioe of 1 the public. As Mr. Nott's ability ad. experience for his calling is unq estionable, the enter- prise wffl no do 'bt prove to be a great benefit to this 1cieality. CLEAN GONE. ---Wm. W. Hugill, far- mer, tenant op Mr. Wm. Pomeroy's farm, 16th concbssion, Howick, got into so much debt t at he sold. his team, aggon, cac., to is son-in-law, and the est of his traps to his friendseand took moonlight flitiliat'to Belgrave station, om whenee he and his family took the •ain to Uncle , am's Dominion, leav- ng his landlord o pay $100 in the bank r him. His liabilities amount to. bout $500. Su h is life. -Cost. . CHURCHES.-- ere were two splendid rick churches b it last summer. The ne is Knox Chi reh, in connection with antosh Statio of which the Rev. . C. Stewart is iiastor ; the other, the ethodist Chur of which Rev. W. hesent is pasto ; and in which the otracted meeti gs are being held both y and night jui t now. A forge num- r have come. f(Irward to the penitent neh, of whom t is hoped they have perienced a reliewal of heart; without hich no one wit be accepted. It will us be seen t, t Belmore is going ead. in spite of aull times, having a ill, cheese fac pry, the Gospel and e law, if you • e, fpr we have Mr. F. win, Commissi mere who enforces the -w of the land lien required. JOINT STOCK HEESE COMPANY. -A nt stock chees ' company designated e Belmore Ch ese and Butter Com- ny, with a ca ital stock of' $2,500, th shares at $1 each, ad of which the neighorhoo of 150 shares have en sold, has b en started. Tenders re received fo the erection of tory buildings, and Mr. James Mc. $787 was eceepted. eking room, 30x32; x46. H. Pedlar's 'for furnishings was buildings are being ' es Fleming's farm, leted on the first of prs, of which John nt, have rented the years to Mr. Wm. *dent of the Dair of Ontario.- Fro enee in the chees ACCIDENT. -011 Tuesday of last week r _Mr. Williern Davis, son of Mr. Cheeks ea Davis, Leadbury, met with a painful ac- rr cident. Mr. Davis was on board of a,. tt freight train on the Grand. Truiald Rail- i way. . When the train was nearing f• 0 Lucen Station, the engineer noticed. a it man lying on the track and immediate- ' ly reversed the engine, causing the b train to come to a sudden stop, which o threw Mr. Davis with great violence M against the stove, causing an ugly gash 11in the forehead above the right eye. On M arriving at Port Huron a doctor was P summoned and dressed the wound, pr having to put in five stitches. " The da train, as we have, said, was a freight, be and had only a drovbrs' ear attached,, be and Mr. Davis was the only passenger, ex being in charge of a load of horses for w Manitoba. He was 'obliged to diner'. th tinue the journey at Port Huron on ac- ah count of the accident. m • ! th COXPLIMENTARX SOCIAL.- After the se close of the business meeting , of the la Good Televises Lodge, on Friday even- ing . last, the lodge formed into open temple and held a farewell social in th honor of Messrs. Jaanes Hastie, D. W. Dorrence and Duncan MeBeath, prior wPai to their departure for British Colum- in bia. After a number of the members - be of the lodge and a few- invited friends we had assembled, the chair was taken by fac James Beattie, Esq., and a complimen- tary resolution, expressive of the good relations existing between the gentle- men under reference and the lodge; to - ether with regrets at their departure, and well wishes for them in the future, as unanimously and heartily carried. ppropriate addresses, to the resolu- ion, were given by Rev. Mr. Warner, d Dr. Campbell. Messrs. Hastie and orreece-- replied to the resolution, anking the lodge for their kind wishes, Wing that they would. not Soon forget eir temperance friends: 111 Seaforth„ nd would do all they could to further he principles of that organization. Af- er the company had.partaken of re- eshments, • provided by the ladies, a ell selected duet was given by the isses Trott, and recitations by Mr. J. gg,ins and Dr. Campbell, and also a autiful solo by Miss Williams and a 'elope by the Misses Trott. The tas- emblege then broke up at a seasonahle i our, after having spent-. a pleasant social time. -A large number of the .friends of he above named gentlemen and Mr. . Dorrence, Jr., of MeKillap, gatherecl. at the station, on Monday -afternoon st, to bid them a last farewell, on heir long journey to the Pacific slope. • hey carry with them the best wishes f a large number of friends here, and o doubt wheu they have made their rtunes in the golden province, they again visit their friends in Ontario, ho will ever be glad to hear of their rosperity. . e 11 a a e. Locae Beiers.-ePloWing has now be- • ome general in this section. -A large umber from Seaforth and vicinity at- tended the Brucefield Show yesterday. - Remember the . entertainment this ening in Cardno's Hall, in aid of the Mechanics' Tustitute.-A 'meeting of the Seaforth Rifle Association will . be eld at the Commercial , Hotel on hursday evening next at ;8 o'clock. interested are desired to attend. - he snow is nearly all gone from the rads and the fields. The mud roads aeen made from the now celebrated , however, very bad yete-We have ceived a loaf of bread said to have Russian Siberian wheal. We don't know much about wheat, but we do profess to be a good judge of bread, ettpecially when hungry, and we have nO hesitation in pronouncing that sent by Mr. Rehill, first -class. -Mr. Peter Markey, an old resident of Seaforth, di)ed on Saturday last. -Mr. Thomas D man has leased Mr.George Mitchell's re idence for a period of five years. - Mir. Mitchell intends removing with his family. to Chicago about 'the first of 2,1-4ye-Mr. Thomas Sharp and Mr. Alex. Yule started last week for Mani- toba with a car load of oxen, which we e purchased in this vicinity for that ra ket-Mr. James Young, of Galt, br ther-in-law of our townsman, Mr. D. McNaught, has accepted the nomi- nat4on of the Nortla . Brant Reform As- sociation to be their candidate for the Ioal L eg isleture.-There was no basi he Adam's tender fo Size oftbeilding curing room, 3 (Oshawa) tender accepted. The erected on Mr. Jai and are to be com May. The Dire° Johnson is Presid factory -for three Watson, -Vice-Pre men's Associetio Mr. Watson's exp business, he will great benefit for t rying on the facto 111 no doubt prove of e starting and car- ' successfully. Lutnaley. CORRECTION. -It was $150 indeed of $50 paid for jotait Glenn's -bull. SPRING Woee.--4The farmers in this viCinity have staeted their spring work. Several muskrats have been shot on the' river lately. I, Summen Crsetesi,--Our village lads have started their fitimmer games, such as throwing the shoulder stone,' jump- ing and pitching quoits. Fon THE COUNCIL: -A culvert a little south of this place is in a very bad state. It is dangerous for horses to pass over it.. The i Council should see to it at once and get it repaired. EXAMINATION.—A very successful ex- amination of the Lumley School was held on. Friday, April 4th, when the pupils were examieed in the -.various branches generallt, taught in com- mon schools, and Showed their profici- ency in answering the many difficult questions put to them, and also that no small amount of pains had bee* taken on the part of their teacher, Mr.' G. A. Powell. AddresseS ;were given by the trustees and others, all_ announcing themselves highlysatisfied with the 1., prcigress the scho 1 has made. The'm following, obtained. froni the teacher, is the result of the wr tten exa,minetion at the end of March: ourth forraS marks obtainable, 450-T os. Bowernaan 365, Susie ,Steacy, 303, Maggie Glenn 297, Hannah Greenwooc. 258, Isabella, Mc- Lean 250. Senior able, 400 -Katie El Kydd 312, Jessie A Steacy 287, Anni Junior t' hird for Jona 240, Kydd Eliza Lam form, wood Ellen Small hird form, Obtain- ly requested to see that their chil come to school regnlarly and. in p time, as it will be seen by the fore report that pupils having the number of marks are generally. t who do not attend school as should. It is also required of parents to assist their children their work at Lhome,. and in this make the children take pleasur their studies. and also facilitate work of the teacher. ren oper oing east ose hey the •th wayi' in' the Hay. MEDICAL EXAMINATION. - Mr. Jahn Odlum, formerly a teacher of School Section No. 2, Hay, at the • recent ex- amination of students in the Me 'cal College, Kingston, pissed with igh honors, taking upwards of 90 per ent. throughout the entire examination. MCRillOP . • CHOPPING 'FEAT.-Oli Monday last Mr. John Laird chopped, split and piled two and a quarter dords of hard maple in four hours and a half Thin was done on the farm of Mr. Archibald Somer- ville, 10th concession of McKillop. Mr. Laird don't pretend to say that there is anything fast about this, but he wants to wake up the bort that canchop, and let the Lance Tooth and Champions have a rest. - Usb orne ; - 1 , A VALUABLE ANIMAL. -MT. JaaCK- ney, of Usborne, recently purchased at the Bow Park sale,a very superior thoro-bred Durham Bull, for which he paid the sum of $200. This is said to be one of the finest animals ever brought into the county, and cramot fail to have a most beneficial effect in improving th_e stock of the township. Mr. Hack- ney's enterprise. and public spiritedness is to be highly common' ed. Stanle7.. ANOTHER STALLrON. Mr. Cook Brucefield; has mirchaged another fine Heavy Draught Stallion, fro gentleman,. near Toronto. The li will be up next Saturday, and will vel in this vicinity this, season. THE FIRST SEEDING. -Mr. Wil] Dixon, of Stanley, sowed oats on nesday last, the 16th iast., be also. ed peas and spring wheat on Thurs the 17th inst,The land was in condition. ThKis the first seedin record this masa' t and places Stile once more in the front rank, We our friend may r ap ethountiful liar from his early se ding.1 B.1.eva1e. .1 REPORT. -The olloweag is a repo several of the p pils of Union Sel Section No, 4, Morris laud Turnb for the month of March. The grea number of credit naarhs given to member of the Mb class was 113, en to R. R. Farrow R. , lack rem 110, and J. M�Orackei 105. Fo class -The greatest nu ben given any member of this elas was 109, gi to Thomas i King and James Stew' Bella King obtained 106, and P Fowler 105. Senior third class - greatest namber given to any me of this class was 111, oiven to Ly Thornton and Wm. MeGbracken, Li Robertson received 107, and Nellie lie 106. EDUCAT• IONAL.-The following is, standing obtained by ;Union Sok Section No. 16, Howick and G-rey, the month of March. The report based on proficiency and good condu Fourth form-lst Grahaioa Macdona 2nd John Montgomery, 3rd Willi Sharpen, 4th George Robertson, Martha Armstrong. Senior th form -1st Manuel Armstrong, 2 Robert Armstrong, 8rd William Mo gomery, 4th Rachel Armstrong a William Belden. Junior third - Jane Farrell, 2nd Annie Robertson, 3 Peter Fisher Doig, 4th Catherine M ray and Helen Hislop. Second form lst John Doig, 2nd Alexander Mc lister, 3rd Emma. Fisher, 4th Earn Morrin, 5th James Belden. Grey. ParltovEmENT OF. STOCIC.-The to , of ery a orse brae iam OW - ay, ood on ley ope est t of ool est ny iv - ed to en ; ter he ber ia zie ol- he ol for is t : Id, th id rd t- sta a • st ship of Grey can at least boast of some f the best sires in Ontario. This tow ship being particularly adapted for t e raising of stock, it is a great boon o the farmers to, have such an opportu ity of improvingthe quality of th ir stock, as is at hand in Mr. Davies' sto k yard at Henfryu. He has a most yid able imported Clydesdale Stalli n "Young Lord Byron," bred by r. Hill, of Balmghie, Scotland, and sir d by Garibaldi, dam, Dandy, by Lo id. Byron. This strain of blood is hard o heat. I also noticed a very fine you g thorough -bred Durham Ball, from t e blood of London Chief, Lobo Lad, LO d of Lune, and Shenahdooh. His pigge is worth a visit, composing of Chest r and Berkshire Seeks, and a very han some yearling Poland China Boar. Blyth..iI SEEDING. --Notwithstanding the bac wardness of the season, the majority f farmers in this Vicinity have got ther seed all in -the barn. Meincees.-Treadwell 92 to 95c., fif 90 to 95c., red chaff 80 to 83c., peas 5 -to 60c., oats 47 to 50c., barley 50 to 550, apples per bag 75q., potatoes ber ba 65c., butter 12c., eggs 10c. PERSONAL. -Lady Colles has bee lying very low, for the past week wit an affection otthe lungs. Her friend will regret to rearn that a change fo the better is only very slight. GONE WEST.-Mesers.Jos. Frarey,Jn Taylor and Thos. Ritchie left fo Manitoba on Tuesday. A large numbe of friends and acquaintances accom _pained them to the depot to see the rington 331, John, off. derson 303, Samuel, Ryckman, 234. , obtainable, 300 -- than Speed 217, Rachel Bishop George Ether ngton 254, George 218, Robert, Ellerington 206, beth Green ood 193, Martha bkin 192, Anni Bell 158. Second obtainable, 65 -Thos. Green - 218, Mary B 11 185, Alex. Mc- Farlane 181, Wm... Eeeley 174, Geo. McFarlane 172, Rebert Hornev 165 Dorcas Hornet, 161 Agnes Simmons 1 142, Harriet Harri obtainable, 200-Wi Andrew Kydd 137, ton 127, Geo. Stea Farlane, 123 Euphe Doig 100, Melissa ngton 98, Catherine Fyfe 87 John acornbe 83. Parents are earnest - Maggie Fyfe 156, 5, John Simmons 95. First class, helmina Kydd 137, dward Ethering- y 126, Peter Me- at Kydd 102,Robt. Cann 96, Maggie , 88 Morris. FOR MANITOBA. -Mr. Wm. McLeod for a number of years resident of thi township, left for Manitoba with hi family on Tuesday last. Mr. MeLeo. I took a carload of stock ancl implement - with him. He has sold the west hal of. lot 23, concession 5, to Mr. J. E. Smith, of Brussels. Scuocie EXAM1NATION.—A very enter- taining examination was held in school section No. 9, Morris, on the llth inst. The recitations commenced at an early hour, and continued until about three o'clock p. m. The teacher, Mr. C. Dixon, was assisted in the examination of the different forms by Messrs. Johns- ton, Blatchford and Amour. The ready and correct manner -in which the pupils answered the various questions pro- pounded, indicated a careful training on the part of their teacher. There were about 50, or 60 pupils present, also amoneiderable number of visitors from the section. At noon all present were amply supplied with edibles of a super- ior quality, provided by the amiable female portion of the section. After the recitations were gone through, Mr. Jonathan Moore was called teethe chair, and very interesting and instructive ad- dresses ware delivered by several gentle.. menpresent. The closing scene of the day was the distribution of about $25 worth of prizes among the pupils, with which they appeared Much pleased. BY the hour of four all might be seen wending their way home, seemingly mach satisfied with the iitroceedings of the day. • Bayfield.. Mn. Eniecie-Sni : This place has been the proposed terminus of a rail - wed, consequently there has been a good deal of stir lately. A. good many make use of the argument, in advocat- ing a railroad, that the place is at a stand, some say retrograding. About the railroad, I am not very sanguine, tInil have no faith in the much talked Of.N. P. Nevertheless NV0 are not at a_ stand -still, for uature scents to smile on eus in all its variegated forins of repro- duction. On the 1st of April, might be seen in Mr. Barker's windpw, a daistr in full bloom, this tiny pieta was taken from Mrs. Haaekie's gard n where there were a number more a early as the 25th of March. Who caji beat this? or who dare again reveat tat Bayfield is at ? ThoI people here are too wide a -Wake to " swamp the whole corporation," by gifring a bonus. -STINGER. Ethel. PERSONAL.—Onr towneman, James Dunbar, is back, again i ' our midst. He looks hale ind heart, and speaks Well of Muskoka. He ijitends going beek again as soon as II settles his business here. .EicAMINATION.--The quarterly exam- ination of the pupils in thel public school, No. 11, took place n Thursday, 10th inst. The pupils w re examined. by Messrs. Spence, Wbel on and Dr. MeKelvey, and showed proficiency in the several branches. At the close Messrs. Spence and Whelp on. addressed the pupils. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. e Goo Ternplars of Ethel have elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensiling quarter : Henry Warner, W. P.; T. J h ; W. A.; E. 11. Tompkins, R. .; T. Simp- son, A. R. S.; C. Dobson; W. Hicks, F. S.; T. Ratcliffe, Treas. J. Schnook, • Conductor; Sister Hicks. A. J. 'Rupp, L. S.; W. Keffer, 0. S. Hibbert. FALL WEIEA.T.—The fall wheat in t vicinity looks pretty well and sho spring frost not- injure it, the f niers may look for a hea, ., yield t year. ' Me -Tome -Mr. Alexan er Park, Cromarty, left for Manitoba about t weeks ago. Providing the country su him, Mr. Park intends sending for family next fall. DEATH, OF AN OLD INHAB:TANT.-M Millar, mother-in-law of Rolm Whi Esq., of Mitchell, died at the residen of her grandson, Mr. David Whyte, Friday, the 4th inst., at the ad -vane age of 95 years. Mrs. Miler had be ailing for some time, but ap eared mu better on the day of her 4leath. S retired at her usual horn, and som tinie after her daughter (Mrs. Whyt on going into her bedroom found h dead. Mrs. Miller came to this tow ship in the spring of 1851 where sh lived, loved and respected by all wh knew her, up to the time o her deat Her remains were interred. 071 Monda in the Cromarty Presbyterian churcl 'yard. . The funeral was largely a tended. ; especially by the thildren, as any other part of the prognentne. After partak- ing of these, all t't.paired to their homes, feeling satisfied.that they had spent a profitable as well as a pleasant day. The entertainment for which Mr. Reid had been training his pupile for a short time took place on the same' evening, and although it was feared that the at- tendance would be small, at the time for commencing the school- house was: Well filled. Several dialogues and reci- tations were well given by the pupils„ while several excellent pieces of music were rendered by the choir, whose ser- vices were secured. for the occasion, Miss Salter presiding at the organ.; After the programrae was concluded, a, vote of thanks was given Mr. Reid for the lively interest he is taking in edu- cation, and for his trouble in preparing for the entertainment, when the pro- ceedings of the evening were brought to a close by singing the national anthem, "God Save the Queen." -Com. Brussels. - REAL ESTATE CHANGES. -On Saturday last, village lot 604) Flora street, was, sold at public auction to Mr. John, Parker, for $200, caslaa At the same time, lot 51, Mill street, was sold. to Mr. John McCrae, of Morris, for $450 cash. THE NEW TARIFF. -The proprietors of the Brussels Steam Fire Engine Works, say th.at since the new tariff has come into forceethat every article for- merly purchased in the United States, used in the construction of their steam- ers, with the exception of lanterns, are now purchased from Canadian Manu- facturers, and their engines are not raised in price. MM.—A fire broke out on Thursday morning in Good & Co.'s dry goods store in Fishfeigh's block, at a little before 5 ae in. The whole building, along with its contents, were destroyed. There, were three tenants in the building, who all lost heavy. The fire company were early on the spot, and with great exer- tions kept the fire within the one build; ing. Both buildings on either -side were, slightly damaged,- The heavy losers are Good & Co. and W. Fishleigh. The following are the losses: Good & Co. loss $10,000, insurance 5,000;$Wm Fishleigle loss $3,500, insurance $2,000 John Tait, loss $700, insurance tf,300 Masonic lodge, loss $500, no insurance; P. Moore, damage on hotel, covered by iusurancee J. R. Smith, damage on building, covered by insurance; C. L. 13uchanan, grocer, loss on stock $500, insurance i$3OO ; F. Frey, loss on furiai; ture $300, covered by • insurance ; Wright & McCurdy, shoemakers, loss $200, no insurance. The fire started in Good's store. The Ronald steamer did most excellent work, and was the means of saving both buildins on either side • • his ; and in the rear. n1d' GENERAL NOTES. — Division Court ar- -will be held on Friday next, 25th inst. his -The crossings on Main Street have been cleaued.-The weather was very of Cold on the day of the spring show. A wo good number of people were in town.- its , The public school was opened on Tues - his day last, after the Easter holidays. All the teachers, with the exception of rs. Miss Forsyth, who is unwell, were pres- to, ent. Miss J. Ross, of Morris, takes ce Miss Forsyth's place at present. -Mr. on J. Stewart, of Smith & Stewart, has ed. removed, from his residence over their en place of business, to the-trueents hotel. ch. -Mr. James Thomson, carpenter, left he for Manitoba on Tuesday. Several e more of our townsmen have got the e) . fever bad, and will leave in a few days. er -On Tuesday evening, at 6 o'clock, a n- train of 11 cars, 7 of freight, and 4 of e passengers, all bound for Manitoba, pas - O sed through Brussels. One car of h. freight and a number of passengers were y added at this station. All the _cars go 1- direct to. Winnipeg without change. t- The Great Western fares are lower than any other line. -At the Easter Vestry meeting help. in St. John's Church, on Monday lest, Mr. J. Drewe and Mr. J. t Knox, werel elected. Wardens, and Dr. d Thos. Holmes, a delegate to the Synod. - r. P Hen.sall. FOR. MANITOIA.-Last Tuesday nigh special train for ManitOba passe through here. The' families of M Thomas Bell and Andrew Dodds, o this vicinity, embarked on it, takin along a car of stock with them. The were over 200 people at the station t see them off. fi Tuckersraith. g FOR MANITOBA-- Mr. Thomas Mc- -e Gregor, salad Mr. John McGregor, and 0 Mr. Peter Robinson, son of Mr. Thos. Robinson, left for Manitoba on Tuesday last, taking with them horses and farm- ing implements. Prosperity go with them. , ROBBERT.---A young lad named Ross, who has for some time. been in the em- ploy of Mr. John Thorp, 2nd conces- sion, H. R. S., a few days ago took ad- vantage of his itinployer's absence to dispoil him of His goods. While Mr. Thorp was in Seaforth, the young scamp broke into his desk, stole there- from about $15 in cash and a silver watch, and took his departure for parts unknown. He has not since been heard. of, ' SCHOOL EXAMINATION. -The examin- ation of the pupils in School Section No. 2, came off on Thursday lad, the 10th inst;, in the presence cf quite a number of visitors, considering ,the wet day. The school was examined by the teacher, Kr. Lawrence, assisted by Mr. Cameron, teacher of School Section No. 8, and the manner in which the pupils acquitted themselves reflected very fa- vorably 071 their teacher. The proceed- ings of the day was enlivened by vocal and instrumental musics Mrs. Law- rence presided at the organ. At the close short addresses Were delivered by Mr. Doig, Chairman of the school board, and Messrs. Chapman, Elgie, Dayment and others, expressing their entire satis- faction in the management of the school. A FRAVD.-Some days ago, a Yankee sharper called at a house on the 2nd concession, L. R, S., for the purpose of selling a preparation for putting into lamps to prevent explosions. The pre- paration was of blue color and was done up in small packages, which were being sold for 25 cents each. The far- mer, of course bought a package. Be- fore leaving, the vendor very affection- ately told him to be sure not to allow the children to handle it, as it was rank poisou. Of coUrse the purcitaser, on the strength of this warning, took due precautions to put it in a safe place out of the reach of his children. In due time he thought he would try the wonderful preparation, and accordingly put some into the lanap. To his sur- prise, the component formittebthe pre- paration separated as soon as he put it in the oil, the blue adhering to the sides of the lamp, and a white sediment set- ting in the bottom. The farmer, prompted by curiosity, tasted this sedi- ment • and found that it was nothing more dangerous than common salt; which had been colored with some pre - _LOCAL BRIEFS. -Mr. T. J, Wilson is shipping his timber at preseet. He has exported over 32.000 cubic feet. -The nuisance so frequently referred to in this department has taken e moonlight excursion. The excursion was not ar- ranged at the instigation of the proper authority, however. We feel inclined to be thankful for the flitting.-eMiss Bell, of Tuckersmith, has completed a log cabin quilt of 4,444 pieces. -Mr. Rey- nolds, of the Mansion House, has sold his -farm in Hay, at auction, for $4,895. Mr. Mudson, of Hibbert, was the pur- chaser. DEAD BEATS. -Among the parties in the vicinity who deft for Manitoba, there were a few who forgot to bid good-bye to some of their most intimate friends, They very justly feel considerably an- noyed at the slight. Among the last who :brought up the rear was our fellow - townsman, Mr. Mason, commissioner, insurance agent, &c., who has left a number Of friends whe would like to have had a farewell denionstration from him. On the eve of his departure he borrowed a rig from a friend, under pretence of taking his wifeeto see her parents. It turns out that Mr. Mason abandoned the rig at Parkhill, anil took flight to Uncle Sam's territory, it is sup- posed. It would be so much i nicer to depart with a clearer conscience, and leave a better record. East Wawanosh, SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND EZ,ITER- TAINMENT.-The regular quarterly ex- amination of the pupils School Section No. 9, East W wa.nosh, was held on Thursday, the llOth inst. The exami- natioe was co ductecll by Mr. T. A. Reid, the teache in charge, assisted by Mr. Linklater, t acher from a neigh- boring section. Owing to the unfavor- able state of the weather, the number of visitors was not large, althoughlarger than could be expected lunder the cir- cumstances, which spealts well for the interest taken in education by the parents and guardians in No. 9. The pupils underwent a strict examination in the various subjects taught in public school, and exhibited a thorough know- ledge of each, which reflects great credit on the.efficient teaching of Mr. Reid. At the close of the examination an ample supply of sweetmeats and nuts was distributed among the pupils and visitors by the teacher. This was a new feature in the examinations of No. 9, and seemed to be as much enjoyed, TIGHT BINDING paration for the purpose of deceiving the purchaser. The agent very inno- cently told the farmer _that another agent would be around in a few days selling a similar preparation but of a different colour. • This second agent hasn't called yet, and if he is wise he won't. Salt- will notdissolve .in coal oil. THE TOWICSITIP BOARD. -At the last raeetmg of the Township School Board held in the school house, at Egmond- ville, an application from Miss Hislop for a situation as assistant teacher in No. a, was laid over until next meeting. petition was presented from Mr. Jno. Sproat and fifteen others, asking for the use of School House No. 11, for hpldiag temperance meetings. Moved by Mr. Sproat, seconded by Mr., Brett, that the petition be granted, provided it don't effect the insurance on build; iog-Carried. Moved by Mr. Wallace, secended by Mr. McEiving, that the aesistanf teachers in Nos, 1, 3, and 9, be dispensed with, and that the treasur- et pay them their salad in fall -Car- ries'. Moved by Mr. Mc wing, second- ed by Mr. Wood, that the secretary pro- cure maps as per list, for Nos. 2, 9, and 10, .and that he call the attention of the department to the inferior quality of t*e maps being furnished. by the de- partment to the trustees -Carried. The next -meeting of the Board will be held Egmoedville, on the 5th•of Tune, at 2 o'clock P. M. , Spring Shows. EAST Hunow.-The annual Siftring slfrow, under the auspices of the East uron Agricultural Society, was held oi the show ground, Bruseals, on Fri- day, last. There was a large attend- ance of spectators, but the exhibit of horses was not so good. as has beeii on fermer occasions, probably owing to the prevalence of bad roads. A goodly umber of bulls was to be seen. The llowing is the list of successful cow: - titers : Horses -imported draught- " Scotland's Yet," George McKay, inghara ; 2d " Oxford Lad," Robert Birown, Cranbrook. Canadian Draught 1st "Young Enterprise," John J. P rish, Winthrop - 2d " Protection," Alex. Dalgetty. Walton; 3d. " Dainty D vie," R. McMichael, Seaforth. Gen- e al ourpose-ist "Dominion Conquer - o ," D. McPherson; 2d ." Young Scot - 1 nd's Glory," L. teNeil, Cranbrook. Sweepstakes and diploma, "Scotland Yet.' Bulls-Durhams, over two years -1st " YOnna Lord Strathallen," G. H - Moffatt; 2d "Young Lord Clyde," jehn Sample '• 3d. '‚Morning Star," R. Brown. Durhams, under two years-. 1St "Royal Sandie," Alex. Forsyth; 2a "Farmer's Fancy," L. Tasker. Ayr- shire -L. Lovell. Judges of •horses - Wm. Dixon, Listewel ; A. Young, Wing - ham; J. Montgomery, Fordwich. Judges off bulls -John Allison, Listowel; J. W. Walker,- Wingham ; S. Johnson, F rdwich. IBBERT.-The annual spring show, under the auspices of the Hibbert Agri- cultural Society, was held at Spring Hill, on Tuesday last. Owing, no doubt, to the bad roads, there were not so many spectators present as in some former years, and for like reason, also, the exhibit of stock was soneewhat sinaller. The animals shown, however, both horses and bulls, were fully up to the mark. The following are the priie talters : Horses -Heavy Draught -3 en4ries-1st Chas. BrooKs' "Lord. Had- P dow,"2d Thos. Colquhomas' sGlencairn.." Agricultural or Canadian Draught -2 entries-lst Thos. Colquhouner" Prince of Wales," 2d Alex. Dows' "Sir Walter Seed." Road and Carriage-- 1 entry - Seth Davidsons' " Magpie.' General putpose-3 entries-lst Hugh Brown's "Ottawa Chief," 2d McEeving & Hor- ton's " Champlane." An breed. under '3 y ars-3 entries-lst Wm. Butson's ' 1oung Champion," 211 Peter Mc - Ta isb's 44Honest Sandy." Bulls - Du ham -aged -2 entries -1st James Colquhoun, 2d D. McLaren. Under 2 years -3 entries-lst J. Butson, 2d P. ila Ca pbell. Ayrshire -1 entry -Win. Ha Eton. Under 2 years -1 entry - W . Hamilton. Grades -aged. -2 en- triee-lst Thos. Mutton, 2d Donald Mc- Lanchlin. judges -John Lent, 'Stan- ley ; David Miller, Usborne ; Cyrus Bele, Dublin. 11 fo XETER.---,-The antInEt1 Show tinder the; auspices of the Stephen and Us - borne Agricultural Society, was held. at Exeter, on Wednesday last. There was not la very large attendance of specta- torsi, but there was a goodshow of stock, especially of the heavier classes of horees. The following are the success- ful i competitors : Stallions - Heavy Draught -4 entries -1st P. McGregor's " Champion "; 2nd George Elliott's " Lorne " • 3rd Alexander Colquhoun's " Lord Haddow." Draught, 3 years old --- 2 entries - lst Z. H. C rter's . . ' 11, "Young Wellington"; 2nd P. aTav- ish's "Honest Sandy." Drau ht, 2 years old ---1 entry -John Stewart's "Wellington." Agricultural -4 entries ---lst HSRickbiel's " Lord Haddow 2nd S. Hunter's "British Oak " ; 3rd Kelland's "Huron Miracle." Agricul- tural, 2 years old. -1 entry -Thomas Pureose-4 entries-lst Jas. Wilson Cafes" Young Crown Prince. Genera,s1 "Pride of the Dominion"; 2na L. Hunter's "018. Coachman " ; 3rd Hugh Brown's " Ottawa Chief." General Pur - Pose, 2 years old -1 entry --john. Pink- hana!s "Netherby." Carriage -1 entry -LX. P. Fisher's " Peacock." Brood 'Horses -3 entries -1st John GibSon's " Nicolett "; 2nd. J. Bradley's "Lord Byron." Bulls -aged. Thoro-Breds- a entries -.it James Pickard, 2nd Jno. 1Villis. Two years old-lst Richard Hunter, 2n8. John Glen. Two year old grades -Frank Lamb. Yearling grades a-p).11ix':1/r iRllitizz W .: .-:-.2 entries-4st John Hanford, 2nd G.—The West Riding Ag- ricultural Society's Spring Show, was held Thursday last, at Smith's Hill, under most unfavorable eircurastances, so far as bad roads and wet weather are concerned. The attendance was neces- eerily small and the entries not up to averatge number, being 27 in all. The judges had a light and easy task, and their awards were properly made in every case. The following is the prize lit: Horses -Heavy draught stallion, aged class-lst " -Simon Pure," owned by j. J. Fisher, Colborne. G-eneral perpose, aged class-lst "Coachman" owned by t'W. L. Ferguson, Colborne, 2nd "Young John Bull," owned by 0-330. Glen, Colborne. General Purpose, 3 year olds -2nd "Young Perfection," owned. by D. MeMurebie, Colborne ; 3rd "Brown Prince," owned by Win. Mor- row, Goderich Township. General pur- pose two year olds-lst "Young Com- et," owned. by John Durnin, West Wa- wanosh. Road or Carriage, aged. class tD4eeraCealtvihioatio'n' %Road or earriagee-1 241 A. Cohen's " Sir Wither Scott," Platt," .w-I:'"Royal tSalonitrsymtot. Lorne,"s°h' 1 l ' . owned:33raure/ ob'13fyis, nlaCemn.yeGlik. otheri r v' by :ln°a,117:W.b4re 'Ill e aets t 4 Bulls -Durham -with pedigree, of Hibbert," George Bock, 2nd O'Brien. Under two years, 1st .COhen's 44 Prince of Wales." ja. horses, D. Manly, T. Eallays, S.0 two years, lst "Sir a0,111r 44 Logan Chief," Special prize-- pLiocgeasn oAfgrithonio tariliar and Live tativaexsitooknep,, sodation, was held at Dublin, ea day last, and was a• _dee GoDravOBILYN-0.-TMAIS:fiArsyrhsibreo-w".14 en* Hsuocreseesss_. HAenanvyexedannis gthhte_iaseteat . Lord Haddow," C. Brock; 2a Byrortt" AeLlohazeenp.pCtia, n”2addica.nErod stock, seed grain, &a., tinder the ft lseThos. Cohen's "Prince of VS 3"Ttophpner S"liTeah.oniGar:allibettan; upriapnonseT, last WJ.ampinies cells 3. Fisher, Colborne ; 2nd - s Gold Dust," owned. by Thos, G-oderich Township; rd "" 'l - ng ova:led by W. Stotts,Goderich. stakes, open to all horses aw Bulls-Durhana loins, aged e prize and diploma, " Beaco owned by R Hs,wley, Goderich. ham bulls, under one yeat ea (4 Prince Charlie," owned. by at, lee East Wawanosh - 2nd. al Mail,"'Thomas Ryan. Jugee bulls-Geo.rgeSproat,PhilipLisbet, Campbell, Robt. Gardiner, pSrPiringSeed.zeJohn-Yif CGonaraainteReeW Bed. .-cludh SP" POrtihzeer Wva:rietGierashaoin'2nd f spring.'ey'rh; 4, prize Joseph Kidd, lost nation ; Thomas Geese., lost. nation. peas---lst prize W. Grahame Co peas -let prize Thomas Gree W. R. Pattison. Barley -1st prize R. t'sPItittaitlari.,:.wGraham,md. prize2Gnaee W. R Pattison. Judges of -Graiitat Prliete igelerg' 7—T.iteSri ehiilpanncgi jih.owDavut* Bder auspices of the Morris Branch Age*: tural Society was held . in Blyth Wednesday. There was a. good sa tendenee of sight seers and a very * display of stock. The following ie honor list : Horses -heavy draug 1st, John Mason's "Bank of Englah 2nd, 0. B. Wilson's "Young King R. McMichael's sDanty Davey." eral purpose- lst, 3. T. Bell's' Wanted;" 2nd, Henry 13eaille's s queror of the West ;" 3rd., Jos. W "Canadian Plow Boy." Roa.d and nage-lst,Thos:Cornell'saGoliertD 2nd. W. X. Mullen's 44 Young Defia Balls-Thoro-bred, aged -1st Theme Ross; 2nd John Brigham.; Sra ' McDonald. Under '2 years -1st Mitch, 2nd James Braithwaite. -1st_ John Lyons. Judges--.11orSeee Wm. Grieve, McKillop, eAlex.Iiina Stanley, James Watson, West W4 nosh. Bolls --Charles Peoctor, M Thos. Taylor, East Waezanosh ; Coutts, East Wawanosh. BRUCEFIELD,.-The S011itt Matt i IlUr011 show was held at Brueefielat terday. There -was an. immense course of people present The eliew horses, especially in the heavy draugli was very creditable. There wereit many bulls shown, but the oharic the animals on the ground was ahead -of former years. The folio' is the prize hist : Horses - draught -5 entries -1st F. MoG " Stirlingshire Champion," 28. Ch Mason's 44 Donald. Mamie," 3d Then* Colquhoun's "Glencaien." Three yina old -3 entries-lst 8. & J. Broatiftiot4 "Canadian seetsrean.," ga .3-.. .8. ter's 44 Young Wellington.," 3d P; Tavish's "Honest Sandy." Two . ole1-1 entry -John Stewarts a Y ' Wellington.'" Agricultural-ag entries-lst John Rickbeirs 'I Lord Haddow," 2.1 McEwing 8c ton's " Champlane." - Three years -1 entry-J-obia Perdu's " Young lloit- est Sandy." General purpose-. 3 entries-lst G. Montgamerete 44 N land's Glory," 2a. James IrWT4itt Cl Herd Laddie." Thee years -two entries-lst James Ye e Young Netherby ;" 2nd, P. Ye "Young Netherby." :Carriage stallions -- two entries -1st, 3. J. Fisher's '4 cock ;" 2nd, R. Brock's s Whipoorwilltt Bulls -aged Durham -two entries -- James Dickson; 2nd, Geo. Spi. Calved since January, 1877-4 entnor lst, Wm. Pierson; 2nd, John- Kiteh at 3rd, A. Eicoat. Calved after Jannia 1878 - three entries - lst, WiIfl Sproat, 2nd, James Dickson. A shire, aged -one entry -John Coch udges-lIorses-john McMillan, tit, James White, Rodgerville; i crest, Stanley, James Hackney, IF rne. Bulls- Robert Gardiner uncan McLaren, Hibbert, Geo, W Tuckersmith 3. le bo D. ,er DEPARTME GREAT SUCCES A. Ca McDOUCALL Have Pleasure in Stating their Millinery Department 3.8 Grand Success. The number Ladies who -visited OUR SHOW ROO Since Opening were Perfotl Chan:nod with the display, everything being so modera in price. TIII WEE We Show another New Lot Millinery and Spring mallow. EVERY LADY should make*, Special Effort to see this Lot, LARGEST STOCK We Show the Largest, Cheal est and Best Assorted stocki* Lace Trinamings, Enabroide.11 Trimmings, Frillings, Silk 4114* and Squares. BOUSEHOLD TALL Those white and Grey Oottou� at the THREE SEVENS are tM Cheapest in Seaforth. The Large Quantities Purchased before the TATalir was Changed will enable us ta Sell at the Same Old Prices. Z)LiaR.01,--MA_SERS: Can SAVE from 2 to 3 Ce Der yard by Buying OOTT GOODS at the Three Seve REA j. venieg cif Rhea Val DX. VercOo - P" for -sail Atts0-ed. Acte let we AY- to 1081 .r.sEDEI sitttat4 Conti:Sting Jog house - BON er 11 SAP tea05 11 ea 4 0 1 *A:k- oal its :4 _ls: Oa° 41-cultellevAdhl staiille:". ?-'111 I ill a i n :i norilT4 nil: lei 1 lilt try 1 lib 432:0. filtall . eini- tergell- e's glciels1fal S'2a13:14E.501, tl 111)1v04::111. 1 Ig00:00;803:71"tiv:1 CrtellnilleSS:11;e1S;: iSCIIIT:nrcel real Inliltilili JbesALATUPII Sp:send:dill i.178:eb;e1h:oidle:iii .Thisztop,:rlot_ h tl lyyb&mM.sit:014;1121 V ch are ell esi,%buigari ar pairaliteire.Lheli :1;D:1S:fel till):1)xvfl;i: crith cheese and eolith • and :ll°rr.ell11teeee :e41eS ofahip :161; buildings itone ereek rtneta ienees,unat4i tilavactionE. ru torte. - I AbdA131; west hal 1/4111ing 50 ae) *rods sitint 11eafort3. Ti There is a lai logs. Theta naraental tt.P# fenced. It is Woman, a -dui easy- This lo A. 8T110/i ------- ARM AV. 4, Morriej sores, 85 aer acres clear ; slay loain; 11 °rebind.; bas lintbilildings: addition ; 2 N.; -family two Ali - 'roads; school 'Aiculars applY j i Biossels P. 0 titer, 331nese. ILLAGt' hairs/me e oti the tern mates then rnaoses. lawn: dining Attached, son venience welling. On orchard of va et grape vine And good stab Possession gh Ther partie ITOPPATT pAitm the-lcort. "5-1-1101), conte cleared, well IP state of ottith. 'th harlbwradwe 5ax57, outbuildings, - litY. of -watt, alton, and 1 toads to eati schools ; win r win Walton P. O. WILLIAM I) FAUM POP. sale 144 eY; oontainin, ed and in a fences, hal an oue half of c.le L'ret ef wheat acres ef e. thri !L vas lety ot f well wo through the baba 86 by rteath the bar etar; awscitlate', amply to 8,, xc the village of