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PTIBL.IC NOTICE.
We, thc undersigned, hereby notify
our customers and the public generally
that ourplaces of business will be open
as asual on the First Day of August.
SIGNED—Thomas Kidd, M. R Counter,
J. S. Roberts, Killoran & Ryan, john
Rogers, Wilson & young, James: H.
Benson, D. Deltose, Stanley Day, John
Nopper, John Dorsey, W. H. McDou-
gall & Co., O. C:Willson, Scott Bros.,
J. McGinnis, M. Morrieion, Thomas D.
Ryan, Wm. Robertson & Co., J. & D.
Curry, John Kitdde Alex! Cardno, Hally
ik Anderson, C. W. Papst, W. S. Rob-
ertson, Jahn S. Porter and P. Megarey.
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POISON, POISON.—Pure Paris G -teen
warranted to kill the Potato Dugs, and the True
Dalmatian Insect Powder for. killing Flies, Fleas,
Bugs; tte. The most 1Vonderful bsecticide knOwn,
. yet perfectly harmless to animas.Ills'? Poisoned
or Sticky Fly Paper, wholesale or retail, at Iff.rms-
-eEr/ & Wia,sow's.. 606-2
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BASE BALII, MITCH.—A base ball
T}EH
ratty well ventilated, if diseussion will many years, having moved in when
do it. We withhold] further comment
on the subject until the action of the
Council is made keown.
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kolluator INSURANbE COMPANY.—At
the semi-annual meeting of the • direc-
tors of the ,MoKillop Matnal Fire In-
surance Company, a resolution wag
I vassed to the following effect, viz.:
hat property insered in this company
and destroyed through the use of steam
threshing machines, will not be con-
sidered insured by the company, and
the use of such machines by members
of the company will be at their own
risk. Clause 10 of the amended by-
laws of 1879, of the ccimpany, prohibits
the ase of steam power in buildings he
sured by the company, and no such
steam ruitcbine roust be uted closer to
buildings insured than. one hundred
yards.
—We .are glad: to learn that this com-
pany contiuues to gain in Popularity, as
the rapid iucrease in membership clear-
ly proves. .As an index of- the business
done, we may state that a committee of
the Directors meet monthly for the pur-
pose of cella-an:dug and passing appliea-
tions for insurance. At the last month-
ly meeting 56 applications, representing
an insurance of .167,000, were accepted.
This is a fair index of what is done
every. month. The farmers are now be-
ginniug to appreciate the benefits of
this mode of insurance.
raatth was Played yesterday between
the Seaforth and. Wingham business
men, resulting in fairer of Seaforth..
LIRERALITY.—MF. Editor,—Sir: The
• veciol reduction in the railway fare to
' and from "The Greatest Show on
Earth!' amounts positively to an ad-
yance of 10 cents upon the ordipary
`Saturday excursion ticket. The rate to
d from Stratford on Saturday, for
this day only, is to be ono dollar, whilst
any one can buy a retuin ticket; good
till Moada,y, for 90 dents. Is this
Grand Trunk Railway or Barnum lib-
erality tee-Seeameru.
CHURCH Ueacts.----The Rev. Mr. Barr
preached his last serum 1 in the Ilar-
purhey Church on Sunday last to a
large congregation. The reverend gen-
tleman delivered an able and affecting
discourse. As he reviewed past !re-
miniscences, both the speaker toad
mane of his hearers were moved to
tears. The union of that congregation
with the Seaforth coneregatiou •takes
plaele on Sunday next. ''The service in
the Seaforth Church will be conducted
by Rev. Dr. tire, of Godericli.
No Qtionuer.—A race -• Ulla of the Towil
Commit was called for Manday evening
last, but there • was no in,eeting;!as
there was not a sufficient number of
members present to form a quorum:
This is the second or third time this
year that a similar oec,urrence haee
taken place. This won't 'do, piatiemen •
of the Council,. You must- attend • to
business, or there will be a big slaughter
among- the innocents next. January.
You are well paid—in honour—for your
services, and you should. !sacrifice your-
selves: liberally on the ltar of your
town. .
CONFIRMATION SERVIOES„—Itetheraber'
tlae confirmation and ordination services,
which takeplaoe this morning (Friday)
. at 11 &clock., in St. Thomas' Church.
The Right Reverend the Bishop , of
.Huron, and a number - of clergymen,
wilt be present. There will be a collec-
tion in aid of the widows aucl orphans'
bind. We are requested to say thatin
the afternoon, from half -past 2 until 4
o'clock, the Bishop will hold an iefOr-
real reception at the parsonage,- when
the Bishop will be happy to 'see any of
o.ur citizens -who may desire to be in-
troduced to him.
' CIVIC HOLIDAY.—The Mayor, in com-
pliance with a, requisition, has issued
notices proclaiming Friday, lst August,
a public_holiclay, and enjoins all good
citizeus to observe the same. As will
be seen: by notice above, however, a
number decline to observe the said day
:and announce that their places will be
open for business as utnal. Business
• will, therefore, be only partialtte sus-
pended. We un,cterstand it is the in-
tention of the Methodist and Presby-
terian Sabluith Schools to have their
aunual excursion on that day. The
• excursion will this year be to Toronto,
and arrangements have been Made with
the Grand Trunk authorities to run a
epeoielexcursiou trait! from Seaforth to
that city at a veryinuch reduced fare. We
understand that the fare for the round
trip will be $1.25. Parties desiring :to
remain over until Mond.air can do so by
t
pay,ing e5 °eats extra. This is certainly
cheap enough to meet the views of the
mo.st economical. 1
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-FIRE PROTECTION.— Tilt meeting of
rate -payers held in the Peeve. Hall on
Tuesday eVeniug last, for the purpose
of considering the best mode of procur-
ing a sufficient water su ply and effi-
dent fire protection, was ot nearly 'so
largely attended as so important a
meeting should- be. It was evident
that the Mayor, Reeve an other mem-
bers of the Town Counci had devoted
considerable attention tc his matter.
From their investigatio s they think
that a sufficient water upply can be
obtained by donveyiug wateii in pipes
from a spring on Mr. Turalefill's farm
at the head of Silver Creek. To do
this and procure a steamer and other
necessary works would cost about
$8,000. The Waterous system eau be
established, complete,for about t 16,000.
Other schemes have been investigated,
but these are considered tt .be the most
efficient. Iufact,in so farIas the Watr-
ous is concerned, there were ao
two opinions among those who attend-
ed the meeting as to its efficiency, the
only objection to it being the cost.
After considerable discussicu, a resolu-
tion was moved to the following effect,
viz.: That the Council be, requested to
obtain from Mr. Waterout an estimate
of the cost of suitable water works for
the town, and if the cost will not ex-
ceed $16,000, to submit a by-law to the
ratepayers providing means for this
purpose. An aanendment to this mo-
tion was in.oved to adjourn_ the meeting
to a, future occasion, with the view of
getting a larger attendance of rate-
payers. An amendment to the amend-
ment was moved to the effect that suit, -
able fire protection can be obtaiued by
procuring a steamer and increasing the
tankage. Upon a show of hands being
taken, the main motion -was carried.
The matter now rests with the Council.
We presume they will carry out the
'wishes of the meeting. If so we will
soon have the fire protection question
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Bruoefield.
INST.ALLATION OF OFFICERS.—The fol-
lowing members of Brucefield Lodge,
Independent Order of Oddfelloivs, have
been installed. as officers for the current
term: Brothers 3. A. Young, P. G.;
John Murdoch, N. G.; 3. Briggs, V. G.;
Geo. Baird, Secy.; R. J. Yule, P. S.; A.
McCartney, Treas.; T. Fraser, COD.;
Dr. Hurlburt, R. S. N. Ge- B. Newell,
L. S. N. G.; D. Walker, R.S.VtGe A.
Forsythe, L.S.V.G.; W. Cook, L G.; D.
McDonald; 0. G. We are glad to learn
that this Lodge is progressing favorably.
Its membership is increasing as rapidly
as it should do, and the material of
which it is formed is of the very best
character. The - members, while
anxious to extend, have wisely used due
discretion aucl caution; and have not
fallen into the error of too many young
lodges of admittinabpersons as members
who are not worthy of belongingto so.
excellent an institution.
'Grey.
COUNCIL MEETING.-001.111Cil met at
Dames' Hotel, Cra,nbrook, on July 10.
Members all present. Reeve in the
tehair. - Minutes of last meeting read
and confirmed. Court of Revision of
drainage assessment resumed pursuant.
to adjournment. j. M. Davis and Wm.
Colcleugh appealed a•gaint their assess-
ments. Changes made; Lot 42, cou.
5, red-ticed to 123;$lot 33, con. 5, re-
duced to 259;$lot 34, con. 5, reduced
to $259; lot 35, con. 5, reduced to $259;
lot 3-5, cou. 6 -ncreased to $200. On
motion clerk t amend by-law deed.
Court of Revisi n adjourned to meet
aged
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for final passing of by-law at
Tuc 's Hotel, Cranbrook, on July 18,
at 2 . m. By aw and profile of drains
received. from 1 lma Council. Applica-
tion of R. Ell ott for drain con, 2, Mr.
Keff r to atte d to the matter: Mr.'
LQV applied fo . Council to dig a part
of di ch on boui dary concession 1. Mr.
Keff r to atten to it with a member of
Elm .Council. A number ,of accounts
were paid whe Council adjourned. '
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Blake.
armors are mostly
and a good many have
cut their fall wheat,
-rate, crop generally.--
nds are very plentiful in
d sell for about 31 cents
icures are daily seen af-
e luxury in 1 every va-
orne by every represen-
attached to every speci-
e, from the Clyde to the
Mr. Smith, miller, has
d business lately. He
an, and his flour is gen-
dged to be No. 1, except
t is at fault. —Fruit of
well so fate - This is.
the best frnit sections
ntarioe—Butter is the
e market juet now; and
are it will beavorse be -
r is over: 'eeing that
is at such discount
vould it no be better
d if farmers would Mien
o something else for a
SERVER.' . .
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rues els.
CLIPPINGS —
through haying
commenCed to
which is a firs
Berries of all k
this vicinity, a
per pound. E
ter their fa,yori
riety of dress;
tative of wheel
men of the hor
Indian pony.
been doing a go
is a good work
orally itckeowl
where the whe
all kinds looks
probably one of
in Western
worst drug in t
th -e probabilitie
fore the summ
Canadian butt
comparatively,
for all concern
their attention
few years
COMPROMISE
grass has final
with his credit
secured. •
WEEKLY S
shipment of I
land, by Mr. Jo
was 52 packag
HAY CROP.—
tion is above t
very few excep
in very good co
LAsoe Sinee
Bros., of Nort
Tuesday last
sheep. This
1,200 which ha
cardine, Wiug
sels stations, al
pool. They w
and cost on all
ANNUAL Pic-
Sunday1 School
nice on the A
Wednesday aft
rains of the c
grove too wet
ch.ange to. the a
swered the pur
• ber of childre
, on the ground,
was spent.
ullett.
BOOTS Sro.c, F.N.a-.Recently a tramp
! visited the hou e of Mr. John _Taylor,
o e llt concession of Hullett, and
I carried away a pair of good boots. They
1 had only -been -Worn once previously.
FEE CTED . 0. Snod-
y effected ..a settlement
rs 50c on the dollar
IPMENT .—Th 4 weekly
utter to Abeedeen, Scot-
ia Alexandet merchant,
s..
he hay crop in this sec -
e average, 9c1. with a
ions has bee all got in
dition. .
ENT.—Messr *Coughlin
Middlesex, Shipped on
from Brussels 264 fat
completes - a drove of
o been made up 0. Kin -
am, Centralia adialBrus-
d are destined for Liver -
re a fine lot • of eheep,
average $6 50 each.
Nic.--St. John's -Church
held their annual pia -
rim -inure]. Grounds, on
moon last. •The heavy
ay previous ' made the
or 'pleasure,. hence the
ove grounds, which an-
ose well. Adarge num-
and their . friends were
d a very pleasant time
quite young. Of a quiet and retiring
disposition, he never.took part in. pub-
lic matters. He was held in high
esteem by all, enjoying the unlimited
confidence of his fellow men. He leaves
stevife and seven children to Mourn his
departure.
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Lumleji. -
TcinitilgyarennlOPoski.—ngTtteheell. ; The fall wlteat
tibps in this
is nearly all tut, a,nd a great portion. of
it iii the -barn ready for threshing; Oats,
barley and spring wheat look better
than for several years past, and if the
weather continues favorable the farmers
may expect great yields.
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Trills Green.
A BOUNCER.—Mrs. Henry R. Pfaff of
this place, gavebirtla to a son last Fri-
day evening which, weighed 10,1 pounds
when born. Good for Hills Green..
Aimee YET.—Mr. Editor, Sir: I see.
in your last weeks paper about early
wheat cutting in Stanley, but Stanley
is behind again for there was wheat cut
on Saturday the twelfth of the month
in Hay near ,Hilts Green. There are
splendid crops of Fall Wheat around
here, a • d the farmers are about through
with eir cutting. Alex. McAllister
flnishea cutting last week.
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Ethel.
GENERALITIES.—Mr. James Milne is
away to Muskoka with a view of select-
ing a site for a grist mill.—The rust is
making itilaPpearance in the fall wheat
in this vicinity to quite an extent. It
is feared considerable damage will be
done, owing to so *much damp
and hot weather.—Mr. Wm. Milne is
already getting timber at his mill here
I• for the erection of a new factory itt
1 Listowel. Ile wishes to get it in opera-
tion as soon as possible, as he. had sev-
eral heavy contracts on hand at the
time of the fire. By being able to finish
these, he hopes to save himself partially
from the loss of the fire.
1 Tuokersmith.
I A NEW XICIIINE.—On Thursday Mr.
-I Wm. Murray, of Tuckersmith, received
I from Stratford a new separator thresh-
ing machine. This machine was made
by Messrs. 'McDonald, McPherson &
the best looktim machines we have seen.
Co. to Mr. Mtirray's order, end is one of
It is handsomely finished, and possesses -
all the newest improvements and labor-
saving appliances. it is Mr.' Murray's
inteetion to ruu it with his new steam-
er, and it is fitted up for this purpose.
He Will also thresh with his former ma-
chine, which will still be driven by
horse -power, so that his patrons can
I have their choice of either horse or
steam power. We hope Mr. Murray's
I enterprise will be appreciated and re-
warded as it deserves by the farmers of
this and adjoining tatniships.
DASTARDLY OUTRAGE.—On Melia ay
last about 6 o'clock, Mr. Jacob McGee
of this township, Who lives about two
miles from Egmondville, let a mare be-
longing to a young man named Niche',
who was working for him out of the
stable into the pasture field. In about
an hour after being turned out the an-
ima returned to the stable when'it was
noticed that she seemed to be in great
agony. On examination it wee found
that a deep gash about six inches in
length had been inflicted in her side.
In about ten minutes after being noticed
she lay down and. died. On Tuesday
- morning Mr. McGee missed. another of
his hertes which kad been pasturing in
the same field. Upon making search
for it he found it lying dead in a clump
of trees situated at the rear end of his
farm. The animal also had a gash iu
its left side similar in shape and location
to that on the one that ,died the pre-
vious day. Mr. McGee saw this horse
in the field all right about ten o'clock
on Monday night. He feels satisfied
that the wounds have been gesignedly
fliated upon the animas by some evil dis-
posed person. If he is coned in his sus-
picions,—and the circumstances seem to
'indicate that he is, as it is almost im-
possible that both animals could be ac-
cidentally injured in precisely the same
manner,—then We have in our midst
one or more dangerous characters whom
it is not safe to allow at large, and it is
hoped they may be discovered and pun-
ished.
Kippen.
NEW SHOE SHOP. —Mr. James Jamie-
son, formerly of Seaforth, has commenc-
ed the boot and shoe business in Kippen
Mr. Jamieson is a good workman and a
good square busiaess man, and the
good people of Kippen and vicinity
should give him a liberal patronage.
PIMSENTATION.-011 WESdlieSday even-
ing of last week the members ot the
Kippen Choir, with a few other friends,
assembled in the manse tO bid good-bye
to Miss Jessie Reid, who during the past
year taught one of the miblic schools in
the neighborhood. Mr; Blair, the
leader of the choir, read the following
address to Miss Reid. ; "It is with feel
ings of regret we learn the less we are
about to sustain in being deprived of
your society, counsel and talents, and
although you - may have had ample
proof, in our intercourse during your
sojourn iu Kippen, of our kindly feel
ing, yet we cannot allow you . to depart
without asking you to accept this meal
offering, which our affectiou and. grati-
tude prompt us to present, being as it is
a tribute of the heart, • expressing in
tangible form our appreciation of your
worth. With best wishes for your fu-
ture welfare, we are °ter your sincere
friends, gEMDERS OF S. ANDREW'S
CU0IB, KIPPEN. Miss Jeannie Mellis
and Miss Mary Broten then came for-
ward and presented an elegant writing
desk, beautifully inlaid, and a very
handsome purse. As the presentation
was au entire surprise, Miss Reid could
make no reply further than thanking
,her friends very cordially for their val-
ria,ble gift and very flattering address
that accompanied it. After spending a
very pleasant evening the party separ-
ated, with many kind wishes for each
other's welfare.
OBITUARY.—Died, at his late .resi-
dence, Spring Creek, township of Hay,
u the 12th inst., after a long and pale.-
ul iUness, which was borne throughout
with Christian fortitude and resigna-
iou, George Thomson, Sr., a notice of
Blantyre, Scotland, in the 72nd year of
his age. Mr. Thomson was intimately
acquainted with his townsman, the late
Dr. Livingston, for whose memory he
cherished to the last a high esteem.
While a pecer la the same factory with
his illustrious contemporary, he attend-
ed a night school, from which he de-
rived much benefit in after life. HS.V-
i ACCIDFNT.-011 Saturday last, Sam- 0
I
uel, sou of Mr. James Keating, of the f 14th concession of Hullett, met with A
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, painful accident. He was engaged in t
f hauling stones and while unloading
them his horsest t d ' .
owing am
out, a large stone falling on his leg,
breaking it below the knee. -
DE .4 TIL—Aftek a lingering 'illness,
death terminated the sufferings of Mr.
Wm. Wallace, of the 7th concession of
Hullett, on Saturday last. He had
been a resident of this township for
RON , EXPOSITOR.
Jun 25, 1879.
ing marri d, he emigrated to C AneAa in
1832, an settled in the teeenenip of
Nelson. Here for some ti-ene he taught
a public chool andconnected
.be
and Nelsile
cm.grega:tion Waterdown
c...a.111b
with the
;erten under the pastoral
tf t e Rev. -Wm. Ring. Removing
to_Dum 'es and. afterwards to Blen-
heim, we again dad him associating
with the people of God in the congrega-
tion of A r, during the incumbency of
the Rev. r. Ritchie. Removing again
to his let: residence, he connected him-
self with the congregation of Warren's
Creek, ow Rodgerville, then beiug
formed le its late pastor, the Rev. J.
Logie, o Tilbury East. Here Mr.
Thorns° found a good. field for Chris-
tian wor , and was soon after chosen
and. orda ned an elder. For seventeen
years he laborea happily and suocess-
fully wit his brethren, till the new
congreea ion of Kippen was organized,
where .hi services were needed'. Here
his wisdom and experience were turned.
to good I ccount, and he continued till
death a f ithful worker, taking an ac-*
tive part 'n Sabbath School and Bible
work, an giving more than an average
share of ttendance on church courts.
But it wais by the bedside of the sick
and dyint that he specially endeared
himself t the people, while his kind
words, go ial face and cordial shake of
the ha,nd at the church door or walking
down the aisle gaye him a place in the
hearts an affections of the congrega-
tion. Hi funeral took •place ou- the
14th inst. and though every one was
busy wit 1 haying, ills remains were
followed -do their last resting place in
Rodgervil e by a very—large concourse*
of people. On the Sabbath following
the Rev. u. Cameron, who has been
his Pastor for nearly six years, made
touching eference to his memory to an
overflown g audieuge, who hacl come to
hear his f neral sermon.
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The An
auspices
Mechanic
farm of
the villag
The weatl
sired. Th
e Reaping Match.
nal reaping match under the
f the Huron Farmers' and
' Association was held on the
r. James Westcott, adjoining
of Exeter, OD Friday last.
er was all that could be de -
attendance of spectators,con-
sidering he short notice given of the
match—o tly two days—and the busy
season, w s'very fair. Eight single and
two com Med machines competed.
Several pr rninent manufacturers were
unreprese ted, on accouut of not hav-
ing time t forward their mathines, af-
ter receivi ie notice of the match. Had
sufficient notice been given, there
would ha e been several more ma-
chines Co peting. The shortness of
the notice was, however, entirely un-
avoidable, as the Directors took every
available cans to notify the pultlic and
the manuf cturers as soon as they were
to do so by the proprietor
eld. The grain ripened
e rapidly than usual, and
red haste necessary. The
by the several machines was
leut, and it was a common
oug the spectators that the
id have a hard task to decide
hine was really most deserv-
ize, judged by its work.. But
tionaries were undaunted
culties attending their posi-
e believe their decisions gave
atisfaction to all. Several
le match with the expecte-
ng oue or more self binders
, and all were disappointed
f these machines were on
Their absence was, however,
e, as there would have been
at the match had there been
o get it forward. There seems
a ver general desire among farm -
wit ess one ef these mathines at
and manufacturer could notlfind
er m aus of advertising his ma-
tha to give a public exhibition
ne. The field in which the match
lace was in good condition, and
ain, lthough a little on the green
au excellent crop and in fine
cutting. The following are
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of the
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Ju ges. John McMillan, Mullett;
Jams Mi haffie, Port Albert; W. H.
Verity, Eeeter.
THE
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wheat of t
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ON GEST YET.—Mr. Robert
the 8th concession, showed
rda,y last a sample of spring
e Lost Nation -variety, which.
meaenres 63t inches. Mr. Adams has
about eighlt acres of this grain, and the
sanapie shtivu us is a very fair sample
d. It is very nicely headed,
seems free from rust or
promises an unusually large
of the fie
and as ye
midge, an
yield.
Timer, o4 REAPtIlS.—On Saturday af-
ternoon Fist "The Harvest Qimen "
anuf act
Dundas, o
Killop, is
"Bradley
by 'Sawyer
Scott, Rox
that Mr. 5
chine whic
thorough t
Scott decided in favor of the "Harvest
red by Gurney 1.t: Russel, of
which Mr. David Scott, Mc -
gent, was tested with the
Harvester," Manufactured
on the farm of Mr. James
oro. The arrangement was
ott was to purchase the ma -
suited him best. After a
ial of both machineseldr.
eet
Queen," and purchased on the spot. On
the following Monday • a trial between
the "Harvest Queen" and. Watson's
"Lyon," was held on the farm of Mr.
T. E. Hays, 'Wardell of the Couuty, on
the same conditions. After a thorough
test Mr. Hays also concluded. to pur-
chase the" Harvest Queen."
B ERR A.VEMENT .—On Monday, July 8,
while Mrs. T. Grieves, was peeparing to
wash, her little boy by some means un-
known fell into the tub, whieh contain-
ed hot water, and was badly scalded.
The fright he received seemed to have
shaken the poor little fellow's nerves, so
that he never recovered. His death
was caused more from the effects of
the fright than any injuries given by the
scald.
Huron Notes.
—Mr. S. Sloan, of Goderich, has gone
off on a visit to Ireland. We wish him
a pleasant sojourn in the Emerald Isle.
—Flax pulling is now iu order itt the
vicinity of Exeter, and the village arabs
get lots of employment. The crop is
said to be a good. average.
—While working around. a saw in
Kelly's saw mill at Blyth the otherday,
Mr. John Barrick had. the misfortune to
get one of his legs severely jammed.
—The autumn Assize Court for this
County opens at Goderich on Tuesday,
September 30. The Chancery sittings
for this County will open on Monday,
October 13.
—Mr. C. F. Miles, Provincial Land
Surveyor, of Wiegham, has received an
appointment from the Surveyor-Gen-
eralimManitoba. His appointment will
last for six months.
—Mr. Wanless, of Varna, has pur-
chased a portable steam engine, and.
intends using it this season to drive his
threshing machine. These engines will
be in very general use this season.
—A few days ago the Bluevale cheese
factory shipped 400 pieces of cheese to
Ingersoll, where it was sold for a little
more than five cents per pound. Each
piece would weigh about 62 pounds.
—The Blyth Record has suspended
publication for a week in order to tllow
the employees of the office to enjoy a
holiday during the heated term. A free
and easy way of running a, newspaper.
—Mr. -William Kelly, of Morris, has a
field of wheat some of the heads of
which measure over 6 iaches in length.
The entire fall wheat crop in Morris is
this year considerably &hove the aver-
age.
—Misses Spicer and Hickstwo teach-
ers of Exeter public school, were each
preseeted with a, handsome set of china
dishes by their scholars prior to the
elosii g of the schools for the summer
va_cailfior.n.
Armstrong, an. Orangeman
from 'near Sunshine, township of Mor-
ris, was in Wingharn on the' 12th, and
attracted a great deal of notice. He is
well built, and stands onlm37 inches
high.
—Messrs. Robert Johnston and E d.
Phair, of Tnrnberry, and Wm. Tait, of
Brussels, were weighed together in
Wingham on Saturday last, and turned
the scales at 704 pouuds. This is
pretty good weight.
—Mr. W. H. Lowe, formerly a resi-
dent of this town, and who is well
known to many of our readers, will be a
candidate for a British Columbia con-
stituency at the approaching eleotion
for the House of Commons.
—Mr. G. Thompson, of Hay, famil-
iarly known as " Eider" Thompson,
had a stroke of paralysis', froor which
he died on Sunday morning. He was
aged 72 years, and was one of theold-
est residents of that neighborhood.
—Mr. W. Dearing, of the 3rd conces-
sion of Stephen, commenced cutting
his fall wheat on the 12th • of July. It
is the Scott wheat, and is in first-class
order the berry being full and plomp,
end -will in all probability average over
thirty bushels to the acre.
—We understand that the day after
its birth, Mr. H. 33. Quarrie, of Blyth,
was offered $100 for a foal out of his
mare by Clear Gait. The colt's dam is
herself a valuable animal of symmetrical
proportions, and may be classed as I well
up in in the thoroughbred lie.'
—Master Robert Drummond, of
Blyth, came neer losing his life some
days ago While bathing in the Maitland
river at Mauohi1ster. Had. it not been
for the timely a rival of Mr. Samuel Ar-
rington it is altogether probable ' that
Master Drummond would have met an
untimely end.
—About a fortnight aao, while Mrs.
James Clark, of the 5th °Concession of
Grey, was driving near the Brussels
cheese factory, the horse took friaht. In
her endeavors to save herself, Mrs.
Clark jumped out of the buggy, but itt
so doing she fell to the ground and
broke an arm.
—A despatch from Blyth states that
Samuel Keating, son cf James 0. Keat-
ing, of Hullett, met with a painful ac-
cident on Saturday,while hauling stones.
•While unloading the horses started sud-
denly and threw a large stone on his
leg, which broke it below the knee and
lacerated it badly.,
—Mr. Luker, of Hay, has returned
from Manitoba. He don't think much
of the country. Several parties who
located oti land last year were forced
this season to abandon their claims and
improvements, the land being flooded
with water. This has been an unusual-
ly wet season in Manitoba.
—J. A. Rollins, Esq., M. D., Charles
Brown, Charles Kilber, Valentine Ratz,
Hiram Capellman, George Petty, Obed
Sprague, William Carlisle and Williaan
Charters have been appointed Juetices
of the Peace in and for the County of
Huron. John W. Ellis, of Exeter, has
been appointed Bailiff of the 5th Di-
vision Court of the County of Huron,as
also Constable for said County.
—The following statistics refer to the
township of Stanley: There is a total
of 636 DEIMeS on the assessment roll,
343 qualified to be jurors; number of
persons in township 2500; number of
acres, 43,248; acres cleared, 26.,875 ;
value of real property,$1,6853710 ; value
of personal property, $841150; number
of cattle, 2,217; sheep, 3,294; bogs,
1,151; horses,1,122 ; dogs,285 ; bitches,8.
—Benjamin Brown, aged 14, son of
Mr. Jared Brown, farmer, residing on
the town .line of Stephen and '-'Hay
townships, seven miles west of Exeter,
met with a sad misfortune while out
with his gun last Friday evening. He
was seen to leave the house, gun in
baud. Of course nothing more was
thought of him until morning, when his
parents becoming anxious of his where- !
abouts, immediately went m search.
He was found about seventy rods from 1
the house with the contents of the gun I
lodged in his temple. He must have
been killed instantly, as his body was 1
quite stiff and cold when discavere
,,The bereaved. parents have the sym
pathy of the entire community.
—A most successful strawberry fe
tival was held in Mr. 3. McLean's orch
era near the village of Dungannoia, o
the evening of the 3rd inst. The vil
lage band was present and. gave som
eacellent pieces selected. for the °tea
sion -, also there was excellent instru
mental music given by some ladies an
gentlemen present. , The proceed
amounted to $20 which will be appro
riated to the .church fund. •
—Some evenings ago as Mrs. and Mis
Wiley were driving along Francis stree
in Wingham, their horse became fright
ened and ran. away. Miss Wiley wa
thrown violently out of the buggy, th
I hind. wheel of which Passed over he
body. She sustained some sever
bruises OD her back, but ne bones wer
Ibroken. Under the skilful treatment o
Dr. McDonald, Miss Wiley will soon b
i around again.
—The Post says: At a meeting of th
Brussels Cheese Factory patrons o
Friday last it was decid:ed, owing to th
'low prices now ruling for cheese, to al
low a reductiomof, lc. a galtan on mil
for the months of July and August
This is a wise move, as we understand,
that as the cheese trade now stands, 5c.
per gallon is as much. as can reasonably
be expected. Cheese has been sold as
low as 50. in this section this season,
but we are pleased to learn that Brus-
sels make commands a much bigher
figure.
—.The following, resolution was dis-
cussed and vetetd. in the Winghani
Council at its last meeting: ' Moved by
Councillor McKibbon, seconded by
Councillor Neelands, that the Council
advertise for tenders stating. the lowest
bonus that would be accepted for sink-
ing a salt well in this town and con-
structing salt works, providing that salt
is foined, said bonus, if satisfa,otory, to
be submitted to the people,payable when
said works are in operation and 1,000
barrels of salt are manufactured.
—About 1 o'clock on Tuesday morn-
ing a fire broke out in the house of Mr.
Brigham, north hall of Lot 18, Conces-
sion 4, Morris. So rapidly did the
flames spread that but few things were
Saved, and it wet with the greatest dif-
ficulty that some of the inmates were
got out. Mr. Brigham is not in very
good -circumstances, and an effort is be-
am made by the neighbors to relieve
him and his family in their present dis-
tressing circumstances. The eieigin of
the fire is not known.
—Mr. Alexander Kay, who left Lis-
towel a few months ago, on a prospect-
ive tour to Manitoba and the North-
west, after spend -pig some time in the
"Western Provinces, returned a few
days since and reports very favorably of
the country. During his stay he paid. a
visit to the Grahanas, Campbells,
Stewarts and .McLeans, late of Moles-
worth, and found them all in -good.
health and located :on large farms in a
fine section of country, near the Riding
Mountains. • Mr. Kay intends giving
particulars of the new country in a few
weeks.
—A Woman's Christian Temperance
Ulli0/1 was formed in Chilton on Tues -
dim evening by Mrs. Skelton, who is
making a tour through Ontario for the
purpose of organizing these unions. T.he
following are the officers elected : Pres.,
Mrs. Grey; lst vice, Miss White ; 2nd
vice; Mrs. Taylor ; Car. and Rec. Sec.,
Mrs. Croll ; Treas., Mrs. Beasley; Ex-
ecutive Committee, Mrs. Corbett, A.
Callender and Rye,and Misses Graham.
May, Robinson, Rowell and K. Rowell.
Day .of meeting, every Monday, at 3 p..
m. in the Temperance Hall. All are
corClially, invited to attend.
—On the 14th. inst.. in Usborne, while
two of Mr. John Stinson's sous were
leadina a team of horses into the stable
one oethein met with a painful acci-
dent. It appears the lads were letting
mac horse enter the stable at a time,
but a young colt ran in after the first
one, causing the animsl to kick, striking
the youngster in the face, and making
an ugly wound. Mr. Stinson, who hap-
pened to be near at the time, took the
little sufferer to the house, .but as med-
ical aid was not convenient, Mr. and
Mrs. Stinson in their usual handy way
dressed the wound, and at last accounts
the boy was doing well.
—The nine lodges constituting the
District of Howielt, met at Wroxeter on
the 12th inst. for the usual celebration.
Dinner was provided in right loyal style
at the various hotels. The Gorrie
lodge dined at Mrs. Johnston'sston's ad were
delighted with' her ability as an hostess.
After dinner all those Orangemen arose
and walked in procession to Dr. Smale's
grove when Mr. H. Perkins, County
Master of North Huron, took the chair,
and addresses were delivered by the
Revs. Auld, Eley, Broley and Ryan. At
the close a collection was taken up for
charitable purposes. A vote of thanks
was given to Dr. Smale for the use of
his magnificent grove on this occasion.
d. awarded the first prize for dumb'
- and cut. The Toronto Mower on eon.
venience. Cembined machhaes teen
s- have to conapete in reaping before ale e
- award. will be given.
n —0.a Thursday hist as Mr. Currie, et
- Fausville, township of Hay, was dratet
e ing M hay, he met with a eerieue aeeit
- dent It appears that while loading upad
- the horses started suenly, throwing
d Mr. Currie off the load, breaking one of
S his ribs and bruising bun
- At last accounts he was doing as Weill%
could be expected.
s —The High School Board of Clintott
t have secured the services of ale, Hem_
ilton, mathematical medalist of Termite
s University, and an ex -pupil of
:e ford ford Collegiate Institute to All th
—Mr. Hugh Ross, of Embro, writes
that he has been badly victimized by a
travelling agent. Some time ago an
agent for the" Sickle Grinding Machine
Co." of Toronto, called on him and in-
duced him to take a. dozen of the
grinders, for sale among his neighbors,
with the understanding that he would
be responsible only for those be sold.
He coulin't sell any, and in a few days
afterward a second agent made his ap-
pearance, who denaanded $30 in cash,
for the whole of the machines. Mr.
Ross protested that this was not ac-
cordiug to the agreement, but he had
to settle the matter or be sued in To-
ronto. He has no fault to find with the
machine except that the price is too
high; an4 is anxious to warn other peo-
ple against being similarly victimized
by travelling agents. Several in the
southern part of this County have been
victimized in a similar manner.
—A mowing matcb was held on Tues-
day afternoon of last week underthe
anspiees of the Turnberry Agricultural
Society, on the farm of Mr. Williaua
Blanshard, Lot 1, Concession 1, Morris,
adjoining Wingham. The weather was
fii e, the air having been cooled by a re-
fr shing shower of rain in theeforenoon.
As a matter of course there wes a very
large attendance of farmers and others
interested in agricultural maalainery.
There were three single and three com-
bined mowers entered_ for competition.
A field of timothy hay was divided so
that each mower would have about
three-quarters of an acre to cut. It was
standing nicely, so that it was not dif-
ficult for any kind. of a machine to cut
it. The judges appointed were Messrs.
Robt. Currie, Wawanosh ; Malcolm Mc-
Kellar, Wawanosh, and John Parker,
Brussels. The Iron Clad, manufactured
by L. D. Sawyer & Co., Hamilton, was
va-
caney caused by the retignation of Mee
Bryant. He comes highly recommend
-
ea, and -will doubtless did in sustaining"
the excellent reputation of the Clinton
High School.
—On Saturday afternoon the horse of
Mr. Bell, baker, Exeter, wits left stand.-
ing at Mr. Thos. Tivitt's gate in charge-.
of a little boy, son of Mr. Bell, while
Mr. Bell himself went inside.- The aid -
peal became frightened at something
and started off. He ran down a side
street, and turning the corner le
to another street, the wagon upset,
throwingthe -child violently to -the
ground. His face was badly cut in sev-
eral places. He was promptly taken
care of by a neighbor; and his wounds
attended to. The bread was spilt out.
The upset caused the horse to stop,
when he was secured. and held. until
BeeebnP
luniraaerheist
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Lch intim
township of Colborne, will be reopened '
next Sabbath. The former church was
destroyed by fire last November. The
new building is a frame structure 40x26
feet, porci in front 15x14. School
room 20x20. Steeple 60 feet high. The
whole cost of the new structure will be
at least $1,000. The loss of the greater
part of the insurance through the in-
solvency of the Ottawa Agricultural
Company will leave 'about $300 to be
raised to fully complete the building.
The opening exercises will be -conducted.
by Rev. 3. Sieveright and Rev. A.D.
McDonald, of Seaforth, who will preach
at 11 a. ms and 3 p. m.
—First arrival of Fall Goods arrived
this week at the Oak Hall Clothing
Establishment. A very fine lot of Ca-
nadian Tweeds suitable for fall we.
Very cheap suits at $13, - $15, $16 aud.
18. Thesegoods are extra good value.
Before placing orders elsewhere, please
call and examine our stook earl --y
and compare them with pods from
other houses in -our line. lleaLitv &
ANDERSON, Oak Hall.
777 "777 777
A. C ..McDOUCALL. & .003 .
SUM M E R SALE OF
NEW DRY GOODS
At no tinte?have um had as many
Special Lines . to or as at Me
pesent. In, every -Department
we have Goods BOUglit at Less
than Wholesale Cost Prices, and
to Reduce the Stock
STARTLI NG
WILL BE GIVEN roa TEE
NEXT THIRTY DAYS.
INSPECTION INVITE&
IN A. G. MeDOUGALL ea.'s
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
The Best English Crapes onlY
are used, which stand the wet
and damp weather.
MOURNING BONNETS
Mads from the Newest English
Patterns.
I The Best Black French Casitmem
,and. Paramtatas for :Dresses
Always in, Stock.
We Make a Specialty of all
Mourning Goods.
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