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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-05-30, Page 88 *non txpooilon. - DISTRICT 1,11.4.TT4RS, Rettnmena.---When ydu visit Bressels be sure to put up itt tho Tecumseh Hotel, JOHN CAXPBELL, Proprietor. The best accommodation for man and beast. 698 SERVANT GIRL WANTD.—Wanted; a' good smart girl accustomed tt all Idnds of work. Good wages. Apply at the E -roarroa Office, Sea - forth. 599 FINE PERFUMERY, b the ounce or bottle, cheap at Iti;MSDES & Y*11.802:e8. 589-1 WALL PAPE E and Window Blinds, cheap, at 1..r3tsm;'$ & Wat.sox's. 5'99-1 DAILY PAPS supplied by the week at tartisteet a Wneon s. eeen. Tuanie SEED at COO, to cleat out let, at 41.LEN'8 Grocery. 599 NEW Paunes, Cheaarest in Town, at ALLEN'ii Grocery. 599 , SEE OAK HALL White Nests only 50 cents. Not half price.. litenr & AN- DERSON. Cannon SHED.—Theirgerabers of the Egmondville Presbyterian Church have tust completei the erection of a very comfortable and. commodious shed on the church•groun.ds'for the a.ccommo- dation and shelter of the horses of coun- try members attending [church. , Temeradatcna-,Quite la number of the Good Templets of Seaforth went to Chesney's School House in Tucker - smith on the evening, of Thursday of last week, where they instituted, a new Lodge of the Independent Order. The lodge commences with over twenty charter members. Tai 'TOWN LAW Set between the town and Bank, respectingthe $17500 of the Whitelaw bonus deben- tures, was decided by justice Spraigge, at the Cha,ncery sittings at Braaatford, on Friday last. The decree of the Court was that the bank should deliver up the debentures to the Town Treas- urer forthwith, and pay all costs of the suit. This ends this long delayed aid much disputed. matter, which has been hanging fire for nearly isvo yearg. A GOOD 4:)11DER.—The St. Thomas Jyncrual b ay s "dtn order was received on Wednesday by Mr. M. D. Carder, of St. Thomas, Grand Secretary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Ontario, for the paymeiat of $2,000 to the heirs of the late' A. C. Brown, of Aylmer, that being the amount due upon his insurance as a rciember of the Qrder." There is a lodge of the Ancient Ortler of United Workmen this town in good. working order. It offers ex- cellent I facilities for cheap life insur- ance., I roerricte MEETING.±A meeting for the discussion. of On' tatio politics will be held in Seaforth, on; Monday even- ing next, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Bishop and others will address the meeting. The meeting has been galled by Mr. Jackson. As we presume a full and. fair discussion will be permitted, we a would bespeak a lrge.turn out of our citizens. Although the people of Sea - forth are not apt to go •into' hysterics over politics, political meetings in this town are always largely attended, and.- are noted for order, fairness .and good will, and. we have every confidence that that on. Monday night Will not be an exception to the general rule. f.—The dispute he Consolidated' possession of HORSE KIT LED.—A valuable driving mare, belonging to Mr, M. Y. McLean, met with a very peculiar aceident on Friday 1110IBilla last, which resulted. in her death. She was untied in a box stall, and -while feeding got her head fast in the hole in the box containing the hay, and before she could be ext. tricated was strangled: The hay was contained in a square box or funnel leading from the loft to the stall, with •a hole in the side to feed from. This hole was rather large, and in reaching for the hay she got her head in too far and could not get it oat again, and in struggling fell down, with her throat on the edge of the manger, strangling her- self. Parties using feed boxes of this kind should be careful to have the hole properly made. MOORE'S CENTEI•TA.RY.—The 100th an- niversary of Thomas Moore's birth was celebrated on the 28th inst., by a sup- per at the Commercial Hotel. Mr. Thomas Kidd oceupied the ehair. Af- ter th.e usual loyal and. patriotic toasts were disposed of, the chairman gave the toast of the et -ening, "The memory of Thomas Moore, Ireland's Greatest Poet." Mr. M. P. Hayes was called on to respond, and delivered an eloquent eulogium on the poet's -life and writings. Some excellent songs were sung by Messrs. Reid, Douglas, and John Kidd. Subsequently in response to the toasts of the " Britith Poets," and" Canada, • our Home," the Rev. W. F. Oneembell and Mr. G. W. Field delighted the com- pany with addresses of great eloquence and power, which were received with earnest applause. The celebration al- together was a Most interesting event. Towards the close of the evening the ehairman remarked that he thought if Moore's spirit could c -hoose which board, of all the great gatherings that are tak- ing place in hishonor to -night, he would choose to be with. us here in Seaforth, for diowhere could there be more elo- quent and sincere tributes paid to his Memory. Major Green responded. in fitting terms to the toast of The Army, Navy and Volunteers." . FLArDS.—We are informed that three man, a, father and two sons, professing to follow the business of hair dressing, canvassed this town and Vicinity an% collected from the ladies large quauti- • ties of hair., They represented that they were staying at Catnaichaert ho- tel, that they would do up the hair into switches, curls or whatever shape it was desired, and return it to the owners at a certain time. The cheapness and excellence of their work were the main inducements. From nearly every per- son they visited they collected more or less of the valuable article, and must have procured a very large supply, many ladies having been induced to entrnst thera with the aecumulated savings of Y- ears Ha,ving got sufficient to satis y them, they suddenly took their depar- ture and have not since been heard from, nor can their whereabouts be as- certained. They will, no doubt, do pp the hair, and sell it to dealers, and make a good thing out of their dishon- est avocation. Some of the victimized , ladies may yet have the pleasure of Wearing -their oWn ha lii although they may not know it, but they will have to buy it. Thi e should be another warn- ing to people not to trust smooth- tongaed strangers to do business for them that they can get done by legiti- mate and. trustworthy persons whom they know, even if an inducement in , in the evening. During the afternoon the cheapness of coat is offered. Our 1 a large number of carriages and buggies con were in the Park, their occupants amus- cals oth , THE :EXPOSITOR. " Bones " third. .}. Fox the dog race there were two entries, ,tut only one could be got to start. pate canine is owned by Matter James -Edwards, went over the course, and tsehe lad Claimed the money. Thecriscol ,d the sports for the day, and th Zde left the track about 7 o'clock emporaries should pass these ras- • around, lest they may deceive re. AJI?oLoGL—IYtr. Editor—Sir: f beg to apotogize to a certain number of gentle- men who met at the Commercial Ho- tel on the 28th inst., to celebrate the 100 1h . birthday of Thomas Moore. I wonld say to those who were present, that on account of our dining room help being tired, and having to work hard all day, that it wan -for their sake that I de- sired to close the diningroom at a rather early hour for such an occasion. I admit that I was too hasty in the manner in which I elosed the house, but as all present were perfect • gentle- men, I have every 'confidence in their forgiveness for this my first mistake of the kind. in Seaforth' for the last five years. Hoping, Sir, that you will be kind enough to give this to the public through the EXPOSITOR, I am, thankfully e. yours, awns Stzwant. • • PERSONAL.—Mr. Archibald Scott, of the enterprising Arra of Scott Brothers, musical instrument , dealers of this town, left for Manitoba on Wednesday. Mr. Scott goes, to the Prairie Province for the purpose of establishing agencies and culivating a trade in Manitoba for their excellent.instruments.- We hope he may be suqcessful beyond his most sanguine ex,pectations. —The many friends of Mr. 0. C. Willson, of this town, who has been in Toronto for several.weeks, under treat- ment by Dr. Rosebargh for an affection of the eyes, will be glad to learn that the treatment is havmg a most bene- ficial effect, and. that he expects to be sufficiently recOvered to be enabled to retaru home in a short time. --r-Weiegret to learn that Mr. John Stoddart, of Egrnondville, still con - Unites in a very feeble state of health, and that only faint hopes are enter- tained for his recovery. 1 Queen's Birthday in Seaforth. The celebration in peaforth ou Satur- dan last, was very successful. The weather was all that eould be desired, and there Was a largecrowd of people in town. There muet have been at least fifteen hundred persons on the ground during the 4.1ternoon. Owing to sdme mieunderetanding or disagree- ment between the, band and, the fillet brigade, the procession did not take place as Was expedted.. This was a source of disappointment to some, but thelnen-fulfilment, of the programme in this respect was not the bruit of the Managing Committee and the disap- pointmea was, felt Jay as keenly by them as by the spectators. In all other , respects the programme of sports was carried out as far as possible. For the tug. of war there were no entries; and the trotting race for farmers' horses was not filled, and, consequently, did not take place. The other sports and games announced in the programme took place in their proper order, were keenly contested, and created much interest and amusement: The principalattrac- tion of the day was however, 7 , - THE FIFTEEN MILE WALKING RACE. NOtWitlastaIldillg the large number that have been practising for this race dur- ing the past two weeks, all gave 'hp for lacc of " bottom " before the trial, save four. These Were H. Andrews, of God- erich ; J. Beard, H. Robb and D. Klink - hammer, of Seaforth. All these men were in good trim. At the appointed. hour the race commenced. Each man had to make 39 rounds of the Park, or 15 miles in all. They got a good, fair even "send off," Beardtaking the lead, Andrews second, and Klinkhamraer third, These positions were well kept until near the end of the race. All the competitors ran well and made good time. On the 32nd round, however, Beard, who had up till this kept a good first, gave out and 'had to be carried off the track: This gavel the first place to Andrews, who 'kept . p a good. even speed until the'end: o • the race, finish- ing in 2 boar's end 3 minutes, leaving ltliekbanimer three tounds to make, thus winning first a,n4 hall of second money,. according to the rules - of- the race. Robb withdrew:on the 31st round. Andrews; therefore, was first, and Klinkhammer second, The race was a severe one, and tested the endurance of the contestants to the Utmost, and neither Andrews or Klinkhammer could have done much more. Much sympathy was felt or Beard. He made a brave struggle, and had he been properly hand - bed. by those attending him,he would,un- doutatedlY, have won the race. The cattee of his failure in .said to be that some person gave hire a large potion of whiskey and water on his last round, which he was indiscreet enough to think, and as a result he only proceeded a few yards until , he dropped down. Had it not been for this he would have almost certainly won the race, notwith- standing the insufficient attention he received. Andrews ,was in excellent fit, and received the most assiduous. care from his friends and those in at- tendance. He ,ii a, 'strong, muscular youtag man, and fairly WOE the money. Klinkhamnaer seemsto be the easiest worker of the three, but he was not in as stood fit as either of the others. Robb did7we1l, but he has scartely " bottom " for so long a race. The following is a list of the successful competitors in the other sports: Boy's Race -200 yards -1 entries - 1st A. Bachman., 2d J. Rankey and A. Dickson, equal. Mens' race -200 yards —5 entries—lst George Sills, 2d Fred Byshe. One toile race -5 entries -1st John Ballantyne, 2a. A. Smithson. WheelbarrOw race----t:entries—lst Geo. i Sills, 2c1 W. Grassie..: Sack race -5 en- tries--lst W. II. Cline, 2d John Cardno. Putting the stone -9 entries—lst Robt. Taylor, 29 feet 11 inches; 2d Henry Cameron, 29 feet 6 inches. Standing hop, step and jump -5 entries—lst R. Winter, 28 feet 3 inelies ; 2d R. 'Knox, 27 feet. Running jump -6 entries—lst R. Winter, 17 feet 9 , inches; 2d John Horan, 16 feet 14. MO. Potato race - 4 entries—let Geo. Smith, 2d J. Card.no. Horse race—Trot fot driving horses, best three in five—mile heats -3 entries. as follows: Thomas' Stanley's " Slip- pery Jack," Thoma t3 Ryan's " Lord Lorne," and Geo. Whiteley's "Bones." This race was won by "Lord:Lorne" in three straight beats; "Slippery Jack " making a, good second, and. , ing themselves by speeding around. the track, raking a lively and pleasing scene. The Seaforth band, under the leadership of -Prof. Fetzer, diScoursed an abundance of sweet musie during the day, adding thereby much to the pleasure of the oecasion. The celebra- tion on the whole was one of the most successful held in Seaforth, and all seemed to be well Aatisfted. —The entertainment in Cardno's Hall in the evening, under the auspices of the Dramatic Club and Fire Brigade, was largely attended, and was very suc- cessful. The play by the Dramatic Club was well rendered, and. afforded much amusement to the audience. The solos by Prof. Jpnes and others were of the first order, and amply pleased the audience. This successful entertain- ment was a fitting and suitable conclu- sion to the day's proceedings. Wingham. THE QUEEN'S Bnetraten.--stThe annual meeting of the Wingham Turf Club took place on the 24th. About three thousand people were present. In the open trot Lucy took firet meney, $90; Johnny Gordon 2nd, $35. In , the 2.40 trot Avenue Boy took 1st, 65;$Oddfel- low 2nd, 30;$FactorBoy 3rd, $15. In the running race Little Bessie took 1st, $75; Sleepy Tom 2nd, $30. While the races were going on the baud tour- nament was held; only two bands competed. The Goderich band took first prize, $50; tatid. the Teeswater band 2nd, $25. , Mn. MOWAT'S MEETING.—The politi- cal demonstration held in Wingham on Thursday ef last week under the auspices of the Reformers of the East and West Ridings of Huron was in every respect a grand success. It was one of the largest meetings of the kind ever held in this town. Upwards of 2,000 people were pretent. f. Only two days' notice had been given that a de- monstration would. be held, and had a week's notice' been given, upwards of 6,000 would have assembled. The speeches commenced at two o'clock. Mr. Mowat did not arrive until 3.30 p. m., he having to come from Toronto. The speeches were delivered on the market -square, where provision had been made for seating 1,600 personsv but a large number had to stand. Mr. George McKenzie was appointed Chair- man. Dr. Sloan., candidate for East Huron, and Dr. McDonald, Reeve of iWingham, delivered short addresses. IMr. Ross, candidate for West Huron, followed, reviewing the finances of the country in his usual able Manner. Mr. Mowat then arrived, When a congratu- latory address was presented to him. On his rising to speak. the cheering was deafening, and. continued for some length of time. In a clear and con- vincing manner he showed the fallacy of the Opposition in their attempts to prove that the Government- had been extravagant during the past seven years, and completely turned the tables on the Conservatives. Whatever in- fluence Mr. Meredith left in the town when he spoke here last Thursday was entirely destroyed -by Mr. Mowat's calm and. convincing arguments. At the conclusion of the speeches a vote of confidence in. the Mowat Governtotent was uuanimouslyearried.—Con. -,.•-•••••1•111••••••• Hibbert DRY WEATHER.—The crcps in this vicinitY are suffering badly from *ant of rain. The hay it is thought will be a complete failure, while, unlees rain Comes soon. grain will be completely burnt up. POLITICAL.—Mr. Thos. Ballantyne, M.P.P., the present member and Re- form candidate for South Perth, ad- dressed a number of the electors of Hibbert in the Town Hall, Staffa, on Monday evening last. Mr. Ballantyne, in a few and pointed_ remarks, showed the poor grounds the Opposition have for the various complaints they make about increased expenditure. It is generally thought throughout the riding that should an election take place (which, even at the time of wiiting, is very uncertain), Mr. Ballantyne will again be elected by a sweeping majority. ALMOST A OENTENARIAN.—We had the pleasure of an introduction on the 24th instto a man who has now palmed his 93rd. year and who is in the full posses- sion of all his faculties up to the present time, who states that he last season performed the feat of walking 30 miles in a day, and the equally surprising feat of stocking up 14 acreof grain in one day, setting tip his last sheaf before the reaper was out of the field. The hero of our tale is Mr. Zaphua Welton, father -M -law of Henry Balfour, of the township of Hibbert, at whose place he is now visiting. Mr. Welton is a man of upwards of six feet ill height, stands and walks erect as a youth of 20, and attributes his health and extraordinary vitality to the circumstance of his hav- ing lived a temperate, active life. He wasbon in the towu of Waterbury, township of Buck's Hill, State of Con- necticut. He is a descendant of Eng- lish. parentage. He spent his early life itt the place of his birth, but after- wards removed to Genesee county, in the State of New York; where he was enrolled in the militia in 1812. His conapanY, however, did. not reach the frontier at Buffaio until the decisive battle was over. He removed from thence to the township of Whitby, county of Ontario, in 1836, and was re- quested to take a part in suppressing the rising of the patriots in the memor- able events of 1837. He, ' however, claimed exemption on the 'ground of being an alien, and thus eecaped the humiliation of having to aid in sup- pressing those who made such a bold stand in favor of responsible govern- ment, while at the same time he gave no just cause of offence to the ruling power. Mr. Welton remained in Cana- da until about 1859, when he with some of his family inmoved to the neighborhood of Kalamazoo, in Michi- gan, where he betook himself to farm- ing, and has spent the last twenty years mainly in that seetion, merely return- ing for a few months each year to visit those members of his family who re- mained in Canada. He states that he never had a doctor called to see him but three times in his life, two of those visits being when he was under typhus MAY 30,1879. fever, which he claims Ihe subdued by a free use of spring water, rather than by any drugs 'administered by his attend- ing physician. This patriarch, still bele and hearty after living cotemporae n eons with five generations, should be a strong recommeudatioa to the practis- ing of temperate and industrious habits. —Cent. 131) rn Baer' s Roost. A Gose.—While a young man was repairing a grave in the graveyard, a few ,days ago, he was terribly frightened on booking up and seeing a ghost, as he thought, in tears, leaning over a grave close by. The frightened fouth started off a, few paces, but, like Lot's wife of old, 1 turned to look bapk, and. upon a closer examination found it to be a nei4hbor woman leaning over the grave of a near relative. Zur.101a' DESTRUCTIVE Fiata-H-A fire broke out on the afternoon of Prid.ay last in Fen - wick's flour mill, whith was burnt to the ground with all x s contents, and. over 1,000 cords of firewood. Two dwelling house, Witil outbuildings, also got burnt; and. many other build.- ings were badly damaged. The total loss on the mills is $71,000. Insured in. Waterloo Mutual foF $2,000. Peter Bradley's loss is 0506; insured Thr $150 in the Grand River Insurance Com- pany. Valentine Diehl's loss is S600; insured for $300 in the Berlin Mutual. Cause of fire,/ was probably from the fire place. The mill was running at Mao tune. lappen. Mn. EDITOR,—HOW is it that We ave not heard anything lately from ippen? Has your late correspondent •yen up the ghost, ors he away seek - g to find out whethet early marriages re conducive to happiness or not? ippen is still on the ascending scale. r. CollingWood has lately put up an ddition to his already conafortable welling house. Mr. Edgar has erected : .extensive carriage shop. When corn- ileted it will be a credit to Kippen. r. Shaffer has beaan the foundation ef his new store. *Tile weather here ontinues dry, aud crops are suffering adly for want of rain—so are wagon heels. Mr. T. Mellis set eleveu sets f tires on Monday rnd Tuesday.— EWSBOY. I d Bern ITEMS--MOSt of the eople here went to Zurich and Bayfieldi on the 24th to pay their tribute of respect to the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's birthday. Many were disappointed in not get- ting a shower on Saturday night. Rain 13 badly wanted, for we have not had. one warm shower thi E spring—Politics i3 a serious topic, just now, engaging alike the attention of both parties and. awakening some of the more impulsive too much. People will talk, and very cften the hottest arguments on such oc- casions as this are betweentarties who know very little about what they are discussing so warmly.—Mr. Erwin has considerably enlarged his premised letely, and the blacksmith shop former- ly occupied by Mr. McKay has been completely remodelled and is now used as a show room in connection with Mr. Erwin',s wagon shop. • Lumley. BRIEFS..—If the owner of the logs lying on Mr. Bishop's side road would remove them, the people who travel that road would. be very much obliged to him ; but if any more accidents oc- cur to those stumbling over them in the nark, the owner will likely have to foot the bill.—Mr. R. Marquis, Sr., lost another valuable horse a few days ago by inflammation.—As there was nothing doing here in the way of sport 'on the 24thofMay, some went to Port Blake, others to Zurich, and. some to Seaforth. All seemed to bane enjoyed themselves lendidly with the day's sport; while a f w of the boys went about the woods stooting the poor little innocent birds. hat a shame.—Some hungry person sr persons broke into Mr. Rykman's teller a few evenings ago and gobbled four loaves of bread. ---kr. Allison, of b. e Thames Road, has returned from lanitoba, where he has taken up land. Dublin. Mn. EDITOR,—Sir: in the report of t e fire at Dublin which appeared in t e Stratford Times of the 21st inst. I m made to say that I "would rebuild y hotel in spite of fire or the Grit Gov- ; nment." This is both a falsehood na a slander, and clearly intended to a juTe me in my business. As my atronage is derived frem the people- at 1 age Without any reference to politics, 1 cannot come to any Other conclusion ti an that the person who furnished the port intended to do me an injury. may of course have said that I intend - d. rebuild, (which I do), but that ould be guilty of uttering such a ti reat of foolish bravado against the rit or any other Government, is what o one who knows me will believe. atever political convictions 'possess, o one will deny that I have the right • exercise them to the best of my dgment, but for any one to insinuate at I fling them in the face of every ne who may differ from me, is a most ross and malicious falsehood. I ask ou as a favor to print this contradic- t= of the calunmy in your next issue, nd. oblige your obedient servant, 0OR- E1F08 PRENDERGAST. 11 s 3tIatr COURT OF REVISION.—The Council i. et as a Court of Revision on Monday, ,6th May. All the members present. oved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. oritz, that the non-resident lands in t .e 7th and 8th concessions, except lots 0 and. 21, be assessed et $16 an acre, ad that lots 11, 12 and 14, on the 6th oncession, and lots north half 8 and art 10, in 7th concession, be • raised to 18 per •acro—Carried. Moved and econded by the same, that the assess- ents of the following persons be re - aced, viz.: Jacob Rader, 150;4John eichert, $200; Wm. Zent, $i00; Jas. array, 200; Hartman Happel, $300; melia Well, 100;$Frederick Aat, 100—Carried.--Moved by Mr. Hey- ook, seconded by Mr. Kalbfleisch, that e following lots on the non-resident oll be charged to residents, viz.: outh half 13, concession 4, to John orbet, as tenant; 177 and 178, P. S., ensall, and 227 and. 242, M. S., to obert McArthur, as owner;'lot 130, . S., Zurich, to Simon Walper, as wner ; lot 4, Dashwood, to Cook tte horn, as owners; lots 23 and 24, to ames Hartlib, as tenant; west half of • Is west half 15, concession 8, to Noah Bechtel, as tenant; and east half of east half lot 21, concession 6. to Sanauel Carlisle, as tenant—Carried. The Court adjourned to meet on Saturday, June 7th; Bay -field. SPECIAL SERMON.—The Rev. Mr. Moffatt, of the Scotch Chtuchawill preach a special sermon in the chureh.es at Bayfield and Varna, on Sabbath next, on "Cruelty to animals." Etensail. . • ENTsnminorEnr.—A musical and lit- erary entertainment, under the auspices of Hensel lodge No. 397, I. 0. G. T., WO held in their hall, Rannie's block, 071 Tuesday evening last week, and was everything that could be desired.. An excellent programme was executed, the pieces being happily chosen and well rendered. Music was furnished by the lodge choir, with Miss SParks, of Bruce - field, as organist. Songs and solos were given by Misses Dunsmore, McLaren and Dewar, calling forth shouts of ap- plause from the audience, Interesting readings were given by Mr. Aitcheson, of Seaforth, and. Messrs. Aikens. Lam- naie and. Grassick of Hensall. Recita- tions were delivered. by Mr. Whiteside, of Seaforth, Messrs. McTaggart and Whiteford, of Rodgerville, and BlatCh- ford, of Henson' Although the admise sion fee was a mere bagatelle, some '610 was realized. After passing tba nsual votes of thanks, the entertainnaent was brought to a close by the audience sing- ing the National Anthem. Bluevale. OBITUARY.—Died, in Turnberry, on the evening of the 25th, George, eldest son of James find Mary Aitchison, aged 8 years. The little fellow had been suf- fering for a length of time with inflam- mation of the lungs, which illness he bore with great patience and. a resigned will that would. well have become older people. His remains were conveyed to the Bluevale cemetery on Tuesday af- ternoon, followed. by a large concourse of friends and relatives. DRAIN CONTRACT LET.—The munici- pal Council of the township of Turn - berry met at Bluevale on Tuesday to transact some important business. Mr. Samuel Black, reeve, and all the coun- cillors were present. Having previously advertised for tenders for 17t miles of ditching for draining the water out of the swamps in different parts of the township, to be paid by the Government loan grant, a large number Of tenders were received. The survey of the work was performed by Charles F. Miles,- P. L. S., who presented the plans in full detail. The contract was award- ed to Mr. Joseph Young, liquor mer- chant, Wingham. It will amount to over $7,000. The Court of Revision for Turnberry met on the same day. 'A GOOD TEAM SOLD.—Mr. Robert Henderson of Mcltillop, sold to an Am- erican buyer a few days ago, a well matched and. h•andsoine little team of driving horses for the sum of $240. They were purchased for the Boston. mk n.—The laet meeting of Coun- cilaoue crNt. c was held at Davis' Hotel, May 21. Members all present. Minutes read. The following accounts were ordered. to be paid, viz.: 475 to Donald McGregor, for his services as Assessor, postage, &c.'and 45 io each of the widows Cahill and Toole, as charity: Moved. by Wm. Evans, seconded by George Holland, that James Hayabe appointed. fence -viewer in place of James Scott, resigned—Carried. Moved by Wm. Grieve, seconded by Wm. Evans, that this Council grant the sum of -30 cents per rod. to assist in building wire fences where actually required in the leading roads in the township and. where the Council -considers necessary—Carried. Moved by Wm. Evans, Seconded by Geo. Holland, that the next meeting of Council be held at Leyden's Hdtel on Mao last Saturday in June next for hold- ing Court of Revision and other busi- ness of importance—Carried. POLITICAL MEETING.—A fairly attend- ed leeeeting was held in the White School House, Irishtown, McKillop, on on Monday evening last. The attend- ance would have been larger, but by some mistake the notices calling the meeting had not been properly distri- buted. The chair was Occupied by Mr. Gordon who performed the duties with the utmost fairness and impartiality. The meeting was opened by Mr. Gibson, who in a vigorous speech dealt mainly with the matters of administration, showing that nearly all the increases in the public expenditure were virtually caused by the Sandfield Macdonald Government, main the administration of justice which must of necessity be at- tended to. Dr Holmes followed. Mr. Gibson. He pursued the mode of argu- ment usually adopted by these on his side, and for his so called " facts " and ftgures, took the Macpherson Pamphlet as his infallible guide. He gave the in- crease simply without questioning tlie reasons which caused. these incree as, and he utterly failed to show anytding even approaching corruption. Mr. Gib- son replied for ten minutes, and showed. to the evident satisfaction of a majority of his audience the unfairness of the Doctor's charges. The Doctor was ask- ed at the close of the meeting what his policy would be regarding the Orange Incorporation Bills. He replied that he was, if elected, going to Parliament =pledged to any line of conduct what- ever, and would do what he considered was in the interests of thecountry. He VMS prepared to discuss the question but would not say how he would act. This was of course a very guarded way to handle a troublesome subject, but it did not seem, to satisfy his audience. It was the general opinion that he should. have ha.d the courage to express his views courageously and boldly as Mr. Gibson did on this and other subjects. --ONE WHO WAS THERE. Tuekersrnith. PERsoNAL.—Mr. Erskine Broa,dfoot soft of James Broadfoot, Esq., of Tuck- ersmith, with Mrs. Broadfoot, left last week for Manitoba, where he intends residing, having taken up land. COURT OF REVISION AVD COUNCIL MERTING.—The Council met as a court of Revision at Fach's hotel, Harpurhey, on the 27th inst. The appeal for a re- duction of assessment on Lot 3, Con- cession 3, L. R. S., was examined. The appellant was heard, and after due con- sideration, it was moved by Joseph Nigh, seconded by Wm. S. Mundell, that the appeal be not sustained, but that it remain as entered on the roll.by 1 0ti- - the Assessor. On application S. G. Caughey was assessed for Lot 24, Ar tage's survey, and 'Donald Wiley was assessed for lot 14, Armitage's sun*, when it was move4 by S. Landsborough, seconded. by Wm, . Mundell, that the assessment roll as mended be confirm- ed as the revised assessment roll for 1879. —The Council i4et so.roe day tor the transaction of or nary business. The following accounts Iwere ordered to be paid: A. Bay, pi -ars and specifications of bridge, $15; J. oung, assessor, 80;$ Thos. Tudor, repjriring two culverts, $2.50; Angus Go don, box culvert, $1.50 ; John Daly, -12th of license re- ceived by townsh p, $16.66 ; charity, $18. It was mo ed that a notice be served on Wm. M Curtis to have bte house removed fro off the street an. lowance in Harpur ey immeciiatetty,and that the Clerk be uthorized fed attend. to the same. The Clerk wtinstructed a to hathe followi g tat. advertised by s handbills to be let by tender at Dabs hotel, Egmondvil s on Thursday, the 9th day of June n, at 2 o'clock P.M.: Building bridge. 0 doncession 4, L. R. S., near A. .P,0set ulvert on sideine be- t:see::115ala26oncession 2, I. R.S.; grav1ionside me between 5 and 6, dnt1n2, L. . S., 84 rods; on the Ettdeline between 5 and 16, 88 rods; on 2nd Concession, . R. S., opposite lot 44, 30 rods; on ro d from London roa,d to Joseph. Crich's, 10 cords; on sideline between 25 and 2, Concession 4, H. R. S., 20 rods; on thle 2xid-Concession, 11. R. S., near Nigh's 30 rods; on conces- sion 4, H. R. S., o, posite lot 3,15 cords; on Concession 6, 1. R. S., opposite lot 4, 15 rods; on conc ssiou 8, H. R. S., op- posite lot 4, 20 rods; on concession 8, opposite lot 12,10 x ods ; on liippen road, near Leatherland s, 25 rods; south of Sproat's bridge, 30 rods; between Scott's and Moor 'a, 65 rods ; south of red school house, 30 cords ; between Egmondville and Seaforth, 25 cords; mffl road, near /re and's, 20 cords; near Brucefield, 10 cor s ; Huron road west of Seaforth, 15 co ds; on 10th conces- sion, H. R. S., ne r Steele's, 15 rods; on the Sideline oneEaton Road to Roxboro, 16 rods; ditdhing- on the side line between 5 an 6, 'Concession 6, H. R. S., 50 rods. A I jobs to be finished by 1st of Septenabe ., and payment made on the 21st Sept tuber. The council then adjourned to: -eet again at Daly's Hotel, Egmonilvi le, on Monday, the '9bh day of June, a 10 o'clock A. M. 12 • Br ssel.s. THE TECUMSEH IOTEL, under the new management has been thoroughly re -fitted, and ie now one of the most coinfortable and commodious honees outside of the ei les. 598. THE RONALD STEAMER.—At a test of steam fire engines p.t Newcastle, N. last week, Mr. Ro ald with his Brussels steamer came off ictorious, beating the great American en ine Araisqugh. The Brussds engine w s sold without any trouble. Snavices REcoettizto.--On. Saturday last Constable Thomas English, who it will be remembered, acted. so efficiently itt extraditing Tho. Neville, received as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the Cleveland Police force, a handsome alickle-plated, pearlthandled Smith dc Weston revolver. On one side of the plate is engraved, " Chief Con- stable Thomas English," and on the other side is inscribed Fiona Cleveland Police Officers." The present is a tell- ing reproof to Lieut. Morse and others who tried to disparage the action, and question the probity of Constable Eng- lish.. The following letter accompanied the present and speaks for itself: " Cleveland, 0., May 12, 1879. Mr, Thomas Englieh, Chief Constable, Brussels, Canada: Dear Sin—I send you to -day, per exprest, an improved ,Sinith 4 Weston revolver, from mem- bers: of our department, which please accept as a mark ,of our appreciation of your services in the arrest and. extradi- tion. of Thomas Neville. Allow me to extendto you a pressing invitation to give tis a. call should yea ever vielt our city, and you may be assured that you will be warmly welconied. Hoping this trusty weapon ma Y never be drawn ex- cept in the cause of right, and then -wielded fearlessly, is the wish of the donors. We shall be pleased to hear from you at your convenience. Yours very respectfully, G. E. Goomuon, De- tective. Qtrnmats Bisterretn.--aSaturday, the 24th, being a, fine day, a large number of people visited Own to engage in the sports provided bylthe citizens. During Mao day 1,500 persons passed into the Driving Park, where the games were held. In the morning the fire company with their steamer, drawn by a fine span of horses, also their hose carts, aud headed by the town band, marched through the _streets. The coriapany were dressed in their uniform, and pre- sented a very fine appearance. Base ball—In the basel all prizes there were three entries, the 3rowus of Ilarriston, Silver Maples of Wroxeter, and Clip- pers of Brussels. In the match for 1st prize between the first, two clubs, this game was not c mpleted, the Silver Maples being diss tisfied with the de- cisions of the um ire refused- to play the game out. According to the rules the Browns wero1 entitled to 1st and Maples 2nd prize. Races—The eight mile'go-as-you-please match there were five started, but three only -went the whole distance, and made a splendid match. P. Ferguson, of Brussels, came in first in 51 m flutes: W. Bailey, of Morris, 2nd. in 5 minutes, aud J. Shaw, of Brusse , a lad of 15 years, in 521 minutes. Th three winners start- ed from the word. " go " on a trot, and kept it without stop for the eight mile. Games— 1 he other gar -es were all well contest d, and. gave general satisfaction to th winners. The tug of war was a fine test of strength, but the township of Morris was a little too much for Grey, air won two out of the three tests. • THE No POLicx &N.—The no policy man won't do ha , his age. Everybody must have a polio of some kind. Some have a grasping olicy, others a Na- tional Policy. 0k Hall's policy is to have the rnost fa hionable goods in the market. Arrive this week a very fine stock of Gents' F rnishings, consisting of light ties in 11 the new shades, French Cambric Ties only 5 cents. Also arrived this week a large lot of German Hosiery, two pair for 25 cents. Call and see them. ltiterse & ANDERSON, Oak Hall. —The Montreal Telegraph Cora have opened an. office at Kintailteountn of —Mr vir. Huron. W. G. Miller, of 13elgrave, hat gone to Bruce Mines, Algoma. He tat ten_dlis rwa settling m thereu. Tray ana wife, at East Waavatiosh, left foe Fargo, Da. kota, Territory, on Wesleesday kat Me. John Drunottead, of Reenter, fanarginzro,fsmoldtheotherilamay IiwodasytaJ teen W0neteigoa7tt 3,180 hing ponhae, al 5 -cents per pound. They are for he English market. --The fr.lends of Mr. T. Hagyard,late of Hulletet, will regret to learn that teae°1 incad rile; idf reonnae et re IleffTeitts°1o3faa' phoeishor e-ais weed that he came in contact with, his body having broken out with sone. 1 —The parties from linliett lownshi who went to Manitoba in the springalt took up land in one vicinity, and an. ticipa,ting the growth of a village them have named it Londesboro. In wit` - to friends at home they state that tliti season has been wetter than ever he. - fore Itnuoirngn. D the procession lent week ia Wingham in honor of Mr. Meredith, a_ little son of Mr. T. L. Jobb, of that town, came very nearly being killed, The child ran in frbnt of a. teana et horses, was knocked -down, and. Id* I. being turned over a couple of time by the horses' feet, was rescued from itt perilous position by One of the by- standers. —It ig the intention of the members of the Orange body of South Huron, te present Mr. W. W. Connor with &silver service and complimentary supper, la consideration of his having held the( position of County Master for 24 years. The presentation will take place at Mo. Laren's hotel, in Cliriton, on the 13thef -juneo —n Thursday of last week while Mrs. John F. CanierOn, of Stanley, was stepping out. of the door, she shppe and fell, breaking her left leg a little above the ankle. The accident is rendered more serious on account of the age of the old. lady, who is verging. en. 80, but she is doing as well as could 1* expected. —The weekly eXeMillatiOn in Sella SeCtiOn No. 1, Turnberry, gave the fol,. bowing result on Friday 17ast : Fourth form—Maggie Stewart, 55 per cent; 13ertie Snell, 50 per cent.: Jane Hislop, 20 per cent. Third form--Givert the exanaination paper for entrance into fourth form., county of Perth—Harty Palitter, 53; Howard. Snell, 30; Saralt-- Stewart, 20; Mary Farrel, 15. -41.r. Wihiam liernick, of the 2nd, concession of ttsborne, happened wi an accident on. Tuesday of last tv which rni,ght have been even more serious than it was. He was tiding through the orchard on horseback,when Mao horse, which had. no bridle tee - started. to run, causing the young nista head. to strike a,gainst the branches ofa tree, which caned him to -fall to the ground stunned. He was picked up for dead, but medical aid brought bint round again, and although severely bruised, he will not be long incapacita- ted from work. —Mr. Joseph Young has purchased: the property on Josephine street,Wing- . ham, between Cox's tin shop and Mur - ray's blacksmith shop, from Mr. Jamet Graham, and has commenced -the erection of a fine hotel. Tlie building will be of white brick, with a frontage of76f 6 feet, and will run back 50 feet It will be three stories high with meta sard roof, and when completed. will be the finest structure on Josephine street. It will be completed. about the 1st of - November, allc -and wiost between 48,00k a 0,00. --See Oak Hall White Vests only 50 cents. Not hall priee. HALLI & AN- DEIMOS. THE LARGEST STOCK NEW DRESS GOODS, AND THE 333BST1 -N7.A.TaT.713 EVER 'OYIERED AT 1. I: !MO-DONAU & From the Greatly depressed state - Trade in Europe, our Mr. McDougall has secured, for Cash a lot of Drat Goods, dm., at Lower Prices then the - Goods can be made for. INSPECTION MM COMPAMS0 WaLTH CONFIDENCE IN VITED. Itte House can buy Better; No Hoe* can Posibly sell upon a smaller Profit; - No House can offer greater Advaut,- ages, and very few equal. 3:3 I Wide width Lustres, New Shades, cents per yard. Wide With Lustres, Extra Heavy, cents per yard. Wide Width Balmoral Twills, 20 00 per yard. Wide Width French Cashmeres, cents per yard Wide Width All Wool Polite 13sge1 cents per yard. Black Silk, Great Bargains at worth ei..10 - Colored Silk, New Shades, 85 ee worth $1.25. COTTON GOOD GdeaWashing Prints, 5 cents yard. Geoel Grey Cotton, 5 cents per yards Good Wide Towelling, .5 cents peVy G-ood Brown Linen, 10 cents per ; y ANTLES MANTL maAhntiaesndsionro.ecalsohtmoefreFreanncdh. TirSattarl at Half Price. M I I_ UN E,R» 1 DEPARTMENT; A Beautifrd Selection of Paris. London Millinery. Bonnets, Hats, Feathers and Flow - Satin, Silks and Ribbons, latest tints of the Most Fashi Colors. The choice will be found the most tensive in Seaforth. Every Lady should see our Room before Parchasing. No Touble to Show Goods. A. G. MCDOUGALL & Direct Importers and Dealers Dry Goods Only. y FOB xaritet I Y t New tory-an 8; soaltra OtrO 111 ;444441-- aearlY Aew the limn d chasP-. COMM VD TOWN TO ;SU: 49=000-'0' ' eine lots enei Coneessica Ades/ 50 el coltivat of 33es-ha le terms, VENZ9CM OE PAM V, wen andel on; built4 For 1 VOILE1 mtses to FAX hair of 'County es from to schod For 14 OUR -D,1 dne p. 0. AND TOM .--Lot nortkimif 11111311op, 25 'Wes tellehason 011 0;Si dots on;Tatv$ Apply Ao 611/ josktei. FOR SALE o.1, Con. 1 *mann. ouitivatiou. Sot othard *AAA -Toad leading &arch mile ei the ±. Om; to Wal Tom FOB SALE lysituatodfarmi *env IA nur00, !jti.reczeared, t bilottam hPrso s talitnnaghouse ; The farm is temeetneeterta, Billitairi apply IflD,8eaforth or iwitet,hepremises. 111-RTY Von tottle, a.reY; ihaelo3 lento total half of *fames ; Lot illtownatip of Ho %Ober with weve abet* and hotites- Vairlaage ot Ernie' *We Va. APP FOR SALE Ode farm, baba Hallett, situ Smiles from S . biangeort the pro aehouee, two s ***runs through. t And the Ian& Apply on MICHAEL, -or to Wk. ABLE PR aeomforta tMflelate Imo, Re 'two naflessu ibia erchardof eh vatitstatle, blacks oistwailliaas. It isi Joist slosirable prop lattettrareener. alvitrtas payme letil,L!taVli the ThuxAs HYSLOP FA .of Lo acres, Imo situated writ The land handsome fermis tyees, 116:In i IV 441V8 cL hiid illrak clear of et aler, Brussels P. '04 ; echoolr.ous MIR PROP 1 f baikJrn ildL ri a I I 1 rg' $111 1 11 "I 4144 I " 1-111 I 21 1 I e a H° 11 h 1)1 two"J343 4317t0,13 113:ITZ ifta;hrieh Wter good:11:11 ea se°eelno.;; re 1+11 'S bilise131:019.31then p. graPettoodlitistaeBbieT. a ell fenced tivation, ooa; g a vith et ig arse meter. Is 4.1.2 fro .aolPlue .11 be so tle or to patens .411 itU 17 ood. clearin