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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-09-26, Page 8THE HURON EXPOSITOR., 0 puron txpooiter. DISTRICT: MATTERS. _ _ . FALL FAus.—We desire to call the attention of our readers, fanners and stockmen to the advertisement in this issue of Thorley's Horse and Cattle Food, which has been fed in Great Britain for over half a century by breeders fatten - tug their stock for exhibition, for market, and when they desired to get them in good shape for corupe tition. Now, just before our fall fair, would be a good time for farmers to try it, and judging from the pirenlar sent out by this Company, we think it will prove to All a great want felt among Canadian farmers. It contains no poison as mitunony and. no mineraLs. 6161 SERVANT GIRL WANTED.—Wanted, a Good Clever Girl. Apply to Nits. W. N. CRESS - WELL, Tuckersmith. 616x CROCKERY. — There are Bargains in °roam' a Wr.r.sox & YotaTeva. 616 • • C4tan1r.A.BLE .—It affords US rnuch pleasure to learn that at the late inter- mediate examination, held. in July last, , Miss Jennie B. Whitelaw, of Wood - stook, passed with honors, her papers being marked good." In English composition Miss Whitelaw took the lead, having made 70 out of a possible 75 marks. In book-keeping Miss White- law also headed the list. Miss White- law is eldest daughter of Mr. A. White- , law, formerly of Seaforth. SPECIAL Ceinecn SERVICES. — The Venerable Archdeacon Sandys, D. D., will preach in the English Church in this town on Sunday next, the 28th inst., at both miming and evening ser- vices. Dr. Sandys is the clergyman who of6.ciated here last fall on -the oc- casion of the re -opening of St. Thomas' Church, and who preached a very able saad eloquent sermon at the morning service. Many of those who heard him on that occasion will, no doubt, he glad of the opportunity of hearing.ht'in again. making a score of 110, the highest sco made in the niatch being 126 and t second highest 119. Taking this hi position in the match, it is now, beyo doubt that the gallant Mater Of the 33 or Huron Battalion will next year tri Englaaidas a member of the Canadi team at Wthibledou. We congratula our friend on his success and' skill as marksman, and can assure him th the honor he has thus brotiglt upon - Battalion, and upon this town, will. duly appreciated as well by his fell citizens as by his brother volunteers. re No lady need go further to make pur- he chases in the millinery line when such gh goods can be purchased in Seaforth ied equal in style and at more moderate rd .prices than in the cities.—We would re- sit. mind our readers of the necktie social au to be held in the Canada Methodist te ' church, in this town, this evening. The a entertainment is a novel one., and. Will, at no doubt, attract a large attendance.— his The contract for the erection of the be new manse on the Presbyterian church on, , property has been awarded to Messrs. McLay & James, of Mitchell, for the SHOOTING" MATCHES. — The annual shooting match of No. 3 Company, 33rd Battalion; will take place on the Rifle Range, Seaforth, on Monday, October 5th, when the following prizes will be competed for,viz.: Five prizes each of 06, $5, 04'13, 12, and. 11. Ranges, 200 and 500 yards. Five shots at each range. Entrance free.—The annual match of the 33rd. Battalion Rifle Asso- ciation will be held on the same place, Friday, 10th October, when a number of liberal prizes will be competed for. We hope to see both matches largely patronized. Sociare-I-The social in commemora- tion of the union effected between the Presbyterian congregations of Seaforth and Harpurhey will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, on, the evening of Thursday, October 2nd, at half -past six o'clock. The following reverend. gentlemen will be present and deliver addresses: Reverend Messrs. Stewart, Clinton; Thomson, Bruce - field; McCoy, Egenondville ; Musgrave, McKillop; Graham, Seaforth; Gra- I ham, Egraondville, and. Barr,. Harpur- hey. Prof. Jones, with his choir, will ' be in attendance -to furnish the musical I part of the entertainment. A pleasant evening may be anticipated. Tins Snow.—During the Whole of yes- terday Mr. Cresswell, Secretary of the Agricultural Society, and his assistants, , were as busy as nailers taking entries for the indoor department of the show, and the Secretary's office wag crowded with parties making them. The hall is 1 ell filled, and the various exhibits i have been neatly arranged, and present &fine appearance. There is every indi- cation that the show this year will be a ; 8 grand success. Indeed, all that is now 1 wa,ated to make it SO is fine weather. 1 h Yesterday was a lovely day, and if to- day be only as favorable, we will be able to chroniole, next week, one of the e best shows ever held iu Seaforth. The prize list and other particulars will ap- e pear in our next issue. h 1 C HURON A.T THE TORONTO EXHIBITION.— G It is universally the -case that the citi- P *ens of Huron distinguish themselves ;1 when they come into competitien in -; 11 any way with. those of other counties. t - At the several large fairs which have ;1 wi thus far been held this year, this rule t stills holds good. At the great show 1 t which closed at Toronto -last week,, -11 Huron names occupied: prominent places THE PROMENADE — T promenade concert on luesday eve Mg last was very successful both as gards the characterof the entertai ment and the attendance. "Where ,did so well, it would be invidious to p 1 ticularize." Suffice it to say that t several parts were well taken and ried out alike to the credit of the p formers and the delight and satisfa Lion of the audience. The refreshme room was well patronized during t evening, and the liberty afforded by promenade concert. was fully taken a .vantage of for the purposes of friendly social converse, as well as for relaxa- tion in the way of promenading to the melodious strains of the music fur- nished. Between thirty and- forty dol- lars will be realized for the ilia of , the Mechanics' Institute, after all expenses are paid. sum of 12,660, this being the loweat ten - he der. • The contractors have to. furnish n- all material and complete the building re- ready for occupation. When finished n- it will be one of the largest and hand - all somest residences in town. ar- 1 he ; , Mn. AMENT18 FACTORY.—Mr. Arne& ars hes disposed of the boiler andengine iti er- his stave factory' here to Meesrs. G-raY, c- Young & Sperling; It has been re- nt moved to Blyth, and will be used in he !connection With their salt works there. a; Mr. Atnent intends to still continue the d- coopering business. He has a stave factory in Brussels, and Will bring his staves from there. Mr. Ament has ex- pended a large sum of money in Sea - forth and has proven himself a good citizen, and we are glad to learn that he is not going to leave us altogether. Factories for the manufacture of staves having been erected in connection with all the salt works here Mr. Ament's el' business in that line had been so cur- u,r tailed that he decided to abandon his u- factory here and continue that in Brus- er e- r - s. 1 Y- 3 THE SEAFORTH MARKET, -7 -MT. Edit —Mr. Beattie's communication in yo last issue should net pass unnotice Had it been a seller instead of a buy d 'ng e -a ege isciepancy prices paid for aiew days on this mar ket, the public could put more r limos) upon the statements containe therein, which, although mere asse ticms, cannot be sustained with fact Does Mr. Beattie suppose that the agr culturists of this eection tire less id telligent than himself, or does he sup pose a farmer will at any time cart hi grain for naileslurther for the sake o obtaining a less or even an equal pric as that paid. hero? The farmer of to day understands and comprehends wha a lair market rate is for his produce and when a market is left in the hand of one or two men combinations wil occur, and rings are formed for the pur pose of making an extra profit. For tunately for the mercha,nt and the far tiler such a combination can exist onl a short time, as the natural competi tion in trade brings • to the -front men o business capacity, of capital and of fore sight, and the market again assumes it natural and healthy tone. In order to corroborate what I state, and to show the fallacy of Mr. Beattie's position, I quote the prices paid in Toronto and Seaforth as follows: Toronto, Sept. 19, Si to $1.05; Seaforth, Sept, 19, 900 to 97c; Toronto, Sept. 20, $1.03 to $1.05; Seaforth, Sept. 20, 97c to 11.05. On the 19th there was a difference of from 8c to 10c between Seaforth and Toronto; on the morning of the 20th only 6c, and on the. morning after the advent of new blood, in the shape of fresh buyers, Seaforth was paying the highest price paid in Toronto, and is doing so to -day. Yours truly, STANLEY DAY. • LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. John Cowan, of McKillop, acted as judge of sheep at the Guelph Central Fair, and Mr. John McMillan, of Hullett, acted as judge of cattle at the. Toronto Exhibition.—As we anticipated, our Seaforth marksmen distinguished themselves at the annual match of the Ontario Rifle Association at Ottawa, each. of them carrying off everal prizes.—Messrs. A. G. McDoug- all and D. D. Wilson, of this town, are usily engaged buying apples for ship- ment to the Old Country.—Rev. Terwilliger, with his family, has remov- d to Kincardine. . Mr. Terwilliger has eon for several years an highly esteem - d resident of this town, and we regret is reenoval. We wish him every suc- ess in his new home.—Mr. Daniel Mc- regor, of Harpurhey, his the finesit ears we have seen in this part of the ountry. " Our boys" are under ob- gations to him for a fine donation of hem.—Mr. S. Kennedy has removed th his family to Blyth, where he in - ends residing in future. -We are glad o learn that Mr. McFaul has sufficient - y recovered from his recent illness to O able to, take his place in- the school gam.—T ere are two new grain buy- rs th market this week-. Com- etition r iis high and business is brisk. Mr. joh Govenlock, of McKillop, is oing a large business this season in urchasing sheep and shipping them to e American market. The Messrs. ase are also doing a large business in e same line, while Mr. Robt. Winter busy as usual homes Kidd eell, attending (elders of the turned on S eeting was ev e published r Mr: Pringle's valedictory letter is on and, and will be published next week show reports do not crewd it out.— any fermers having become disgusted th the low prices for butter and eese during the past season, threaten sell their cows and go out of the irying business. They should hold and not be so easily discouraged, as xt year may be bettereand in ()rain- y years dairying pays better than any her department about the fai6.— e town clock still stands.—Very few. VC gone from this neighborhood to e Provincial Exhibition. It too to travel these hard tithese--The 8/12 street of this town never was so ooth and in such good order, es- cielly at this season of the year since m the honor het. Mr. W. N. Cress- 1 a well was a pronainent exhibitor in the fine arts department, and.was awarded P a large number of prizes for his superb ,'-- paintiugs, one of which, we learn, he- d sold tcea gentleman. in London for the P handsome sum of $500. Mr. Thomas th J. Bell, of Hullett, carried off the first G prize and. stveepsta.kes for his fine Ma- th ported heavy draught stallion. Messrs. 15 H. Snell & Son, of nullett, were also T awarded third prize for a short horn w bull, although they competed with the 11 largest and oldest breeders in Canada. re The Messrs. Snell also took a prize for /11 a yearling heifer; also first prize for th Leicester ram two shears and over, and -- third prize for shearling ram of the h seine breed. We understand that each if of the above gentlemen intend show- M ing at the Western Fair, London, Wi wheu we will, no doubt, hear frorn them again. to ; da OuR BOYS AT, OTTAWA..—The team on from Searforth which went, to Ottawa to De compete in the animal rifle tournament .ar under the auapices of the DOMilli011 AS- ot sociation have made their inark, and Th have 'there, as at Toronto, brought ha credit to the 33rd Battalion. In the th match for the McDougall challenge ear cup, where there were 42 prizes award- al ed, 'o ereeau alcolm Monroe see took second place, scoring 47 points, , p0( among the cattle.—Mr. vas at Montreal last the meeting of share- oiasolidated Ba,nk. He _ urday. He says the n more stormy than ports give any idea of. the game number as that made by the . winner of thncup. In the ail -comers match, where there were 250 compe- titors, Lieutenant John Wilson made a Acore of -51, "the highest score made bairn:1GO. He aisle took a good prize. Tie the Dominion of Canada match, where there were 50 prizes, Major Charles Wilson took 12th. place, making a score of 81 points, the highest score being 84. Major Wilson and Sergeant Monroe also took' prizes in the match for London neercha,nts' cup, the former making a score of 51 and the latter 50, the highest score in ado iu the match being 59; and Major Wilson was se- lected a member of the team which competed in the Governor General's match. This match was open only for thirty who lied made the highest aggre- gate scores during the meeting. Mr. Wilson's aggregate score was 238, the highest being 267. It is from this team that the Wimbledon tea,ni .for next year will be selected. Ita this match 1 Major Wilson took eighth position, I it was first in.ade, as it is now. This is the result of gravelling early in the sea- ther own canoe. - son.—Mr. Henry Cameron, of Bruce - sels, whefe he den procure timber cheaper and more conveniently. He thinks, and no doubt correctly, that he can team the manufactured article for use in his ,cooperage here' at less cost than he can the raw material. A BUNAWAY.—OR Friday evening last, aseMr. Jantes Stewart and Mr. James McGlifile of this town, were returning home from Bayfield with a team of horses and carriage, they met with a rather unpleasaut -accident. In at- tempting to pass a wagon, when about three miles from town,°the two vehicles collided, and the lighter one got decid- edly the worst of the accident. The occupants were throivn out, and the two wheels on the off side of the buggy smashed to pieces. The -horses took to flight, making their own way home, leaving out two genial citizens to follow after as best they could-, The horses reached their 'destination about 10 o'clock, and the pedestrians afterwards. Fortunately, no damage was done, save the breaking of the buggy. As Mr. G. E. Cresswell and Mr. C. McConnell were returning home from the Zurich show, they had a narrow escape from being run down and seriously injured by this team. When near the old toll gate they were overtaken s by the run- away -horses going at full speed. The night was very dark, and they had no time to get out of the way. The horses shaved past their vehicle, and the wheels of the buggy drawn by the runaway team passed aloug between the wheels ,and thoi box of Mr. Cresswell's buggy. Strange to say, there was no injury done, -but it was a narrow and fortunate escape. NEW GRAiN BUYERS.—We notice fresh hand bills fluttering in the breeze in every direction, • aunouncing that Messrs. Climie, of Listowel, will be on our market paying the highest price for wheat and other grain. • CUPID'S HAR-VEST.—Our attention has been turned lately to the unprecedent- ed number of marriages, which are of almost daily occurrence in this neigh- borhood. It's too bad for the parson -to be from home. However, it makes our little town ring with the lively whirl of carriages through the 'streets'. REVERIES WITH .NATURE. — Nature has been busy during the last season, and single-handed, • too, without any machinery, furnishing us with abun- dance of berries, cherries, nuts, &c., - causing the sweet warblers of the forest to sing in merry glee, while the cunning ch,ip rnonk makes the . woods •ring, chittering with delight over the abundance stored up from the treasures of Nature, pre- pared for a stormy day. And while they are courting, cooing and pairing, should we not also be hoarding up of the rich treasures so Divinely laestowed .on us? May be we are. BU8INES3.—Bu8ide8s here is bright- ening up a little. Mr. P. McPherson, harness maker, is turning out first-class work, setting in full sail the lively steed and the sturdy draught horse. Mr. M. Richardson, tailor, lately started, is a first:class workman, and is doing a good business, especially with young re- cruits setting out on prospecting tours. Miss Halliday and Mrs. Sutherland are very busy in their respective spheres, making slight additions to the already lovely appearance of their fair custom- ers.—Mr. 'E. Tindall, ' carriage -maker, has a fresh set of hands on, in order to compete with the times in tumina out first-class work. The storekeepers are doing a rushing business. Mr. D. Stewart bee been driving things lively in the furniture line, owing to the set- ting out of new housekeepers. Our three hotel keepers pay good attention to the wants of travellers and the pub- lic generally, with their genial courtesy; but they should not let them break through the fence, or drink too much. W have three blacksmith shops, well m nned—all busy. The shoemakers, toc, are getting more help to keep the un erstancling from falling away. All th se are required, and many more, to fit ut the youug navigators for their ou ney homeward hen left. to paddle held, played at London on Monday and ,Tuesday with the picked Ontario team of cricketers against Daft's English Eleven. We congratulate Mr. Cana- eron on tire heeler conferred upon him as a cricketer by his selection, and still further on the very creditable manner ha which he acquitted himself in ,the field. --Some of our former hitherto considered " respectable " citizens have lately betaken themselves to "fields fresh and pastures new," leaving behind them a host of sorrowing friends to mourn their loss. Such is life.—A Scaforthite visiting Guelph Exhibition was struck with the universal Scotch accent spoken by the crowd at all cor- ners.--aThe millinery , show rooms of Messrs. Duncan eteDinica,n, A. G. Mc- Dougall & Co., aud Hoffman Brothers are this week open for the season. The display in the various places is elegant, in good taste, and ,moderate in price. Winthrop. , . 0.1.JEARED 011T.—A man in this neigh - 1r borhood has 1 vantedeleasing a debt of $80 at Mr. M rchie's Store. Puncuese. Mr. George Payne- has bought from rs. W. Clbutten 25 acres on the 8th Co cession of McKillop, for $800. He wil build immediately and take possessio , netiring from business. ENTERTAINAI • NT. — A spellin a class met in No. 8 schocl house, McKillop, on Friday • ev ning last, open to all. About 50 pres nt. Spellings given out by Mr. Gilber Smith. After all were spelled down 'he chair was taken by Mr. D. ,Droet, eacher. Very interest- ing aiel ins ructive addresses were given by Mes rs. Aitchison and G. Smith, schoo teachers. Subject of Mr. Aitchison s address, " Spelling ;" subject of- e Smith's, "Dialogues." The class will eet again in two weeks, when addresse will be given by some SEPTEMBiR 26, 187* teachers; a reading by Mr. Drost ; di- towel. Second Class -1st R. McKin- alogues by some of the school childrere, ney, Brussels; 2d T. McKinney, Brus- and music by the ladies. • Drysdale. TamsTuLiEiteD, a ginsildaegrasi.tr4that the t4Rowe, has libelsuit, SETTLED.—WO ulyoWsettled.,, Mr. Rowe hav- ing given an ample written apology and paid -all costs. Stanley. Cat:mom—The Reeve called a special meeting of the Council to decide on the amount necessary to be expended on tihe London Road. Moved by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. McKinley, that the Reeve and Mr. Aikenhead be authorized to repair with gravel the London Road north of Kippen, and're- 'pair or rebuild Avery's Bridge as they deem best—Carried. The Council ad- journed till the second Saturday in No- vember, when all gravel accounts will be paid. Wroxeter. PERSONAL.—Mr. Allan Orr, of tlae Royal Hotel, left .Wroxeter on Monday Morning last for the Pacific Coast,where he intends to reside for some time. LAWN Soniee.—The Methodist con- gregation of this place deserve the thanks of the community for the intro- duction into our midst of a new amuse- ment in the shape of law -n. socials. A very euccessful one was held at The Willows, the residence of Mr. Auld, their pastor, on Tuesday evening, 23rd September, at which about 121 was realized, to be applied in aid of the church. So, you see, it is not only a source of amusement, but also has a touch of phlebotomy in it. Eippen. Plc-Nic.—St. Andrew's Church Sab- bath School of this place held their an- nual pic-nic bn the grounds of R. Bell, Esq., on Tuesday, 16th inst. The morning, though bowing, cleared up by 10 o'clock, and the day became pleasant. By noon the grounds pre- sented a lively appearance. Several gentlemen had. the kindness to come early and erect a large number of swings among the trees. These were soon in full requisition, and were a great at- traction, especially to the young, who for once seemed to heve sviinging to -their hearts' content. After refresh- ments had been partaken of, and a few beautiful hymns sung by the children, led by Mr. A. Blair and the Kippen choir, the pastor of the congregation in- troduced to the audience Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth, who delivered an interest- ihg address of about half an hotir's duration. COUNCIL.—The Council met at Ford - with on the 17th inst. Members all present. edoved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Phaar, that 120 be giveu as charity to Mrs. King and family, 1 they are in indigent Circumstances through sickness, $12 tobe expended by Mr. James Perkins as he thinks fit, the balance of the 420 having been previ- ously advanced by the Reeve.—Carried. Moved by Mr.Weir, seconded by Mr. Jacques, that the Collectors be paid $4 each for furnishing jurors' lists for the • Division Court Clerk as ordered by the Judge.—Carried. Moved by Mr. Weir, seconded by 1)1r. Jacques; that the same Collectors be retained to collect thestaxes for the present year.—Car- ried. Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. nein that the Reeve procure 8 tin notices for the principal bridges to prevent fast driving over them.—Car- xied. A number of accounts were passed, when the Council adjourned to meet in Ross' hotel, Gerrie, on the third Wednesday in October next. • • • Walton. THE DEBATING SOCIETY.—A meeting of Walton Debating Society took piece in Smith's Hall on Tuesday evening, Sep- tember 9th, for the purpose of prose- cuting the debate: "Which is the hap- pier—town or country life." ' Dr. Mc. Fadden was elected Chairman. Mr.. Dickson, leader, with Messrs. Fulton, Morrison teed Pattison as supporters, contended for the "town," and Mr. Henderson leader, •with Messrs. Johns- ton, J. McMillan and Geo. Sage, con- tended for the "country." The ques- tion was discussed fairly on both sides. The chairman have his decision as a tie, after whicheitswas resolved to leave it to the meeting, who gave the decision in favor of the -country. The subject for die next debate is: "Which is the best for an intending settler, the prairie or the bush." Mr. R. H. Pattison and Mr. D. Johnston are the leaders. Mr. Pattison (prairie) has chosen C. Dick- son, R. Henderson and A. Morrison. Mr. Johnston (bush) has chosen J. Mc- Millan, J. Fulton and Geo. Sage. This debate takes place on Tuesday evening, October 7th. Before closing, a vote of thanks was given to the Chairman, whb filled the position to the satisfaction of all present. The meeting adjourned to meet on Tuesday evening, September 23rd, at 7.30 o'clock for readings, reci- tations, &c. Brussels. . Tens Strow.—The East Riding show will be held at Brussels, on Thursday and Friday next. SHOULD BE illtxED.—The contractors for repairs on Btussels bridge have not yet completed their job. The flooring of the bridge is in a very bad state. Some oneshould see after it. PERSONAL.—A. J. McColl, barrister of Brussels, has disposed of his practice • to Mr. E. Wade, ef Goderich, of the firm of Seager, Wade & Morton, of that town. le. McColl intends leaving for Winnipeg about the middle of Oc- tober. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday last, as Mr. E. Bryans, Sr., was driving a to Brussels, and when approaching. the railway track, his horse took fright. He got out of the buggy and took him by the head. An engine near the crossing whistled, when the horse reared up and cominabdown struck Mr. Bryans on the shoulder, dislocating it and otherwise bruising him. QUOITS. --The match game of quoits which came off on Tuesday last, was well attended, and the playing in a great many cases was very good. All the games- were closely contested. C. Walkinshaw and W. Bright made some good exhibitions of quoiting. The day was fine. The archery contest didn't take place, as it was late before the quoiters were through. Below is the prize list: Professionalif--- 1st C. Walk- inshaw, Wingham ; 2d James McAl- pine, Wingham ; 3d Wm. Bright, Lis- sels ; 3d Wm. Fishleigh, Brussels. Third class—lst J. Parker, Brussels; 2d A. Sullivan, do.; 3d J. Campbell, do. Fourth class—lst J. Laird, Brussels; 2d John Monkman, do.; 3d D. Fergu- son, do. Consolation -1st A. Scott, Brussels; ad James Turnbull, do.: 3d C. Brown, do. McTril lop. FARM SOLD.—Mr. Michael Madigan has sold his farm on the 5th concession of McKillop to Mr. Robert Gordon, for the sum of 14,400.. The farm contains 100 acres, but there are no buildings of value on it. Mr. Madigan intends re- moving to Seaforth to live. PAINYUL ACCIDENT.—A sad threshing machine accident took place on the farm of Mr. John Kerr, 5th Concession, McKillop, on Friday morning last. A young man by the name of Thomas Mitchell was doing something about the horse -power while it was itt motion, when his sleeve got caught, drawing his arm into the gearing, and mangling and crushing it so severely that it had to be amputated below the elbow. We are glad to learn that the young man. is progressing favorably. Col:inure—Last meeting held at Her- man's Hotel, August '30th. Members 611 present, and minutes read. A num- ber of contracts were paid, together with the following accounts: e5 to each of the following parties for charity, viz.: The widows Toole and Cahill, and Amos Robinson; 12.58 to Archd. Mc- Gregor for gravel, and $1 to' William. Cook for stone hammer. Moved by George Holland, seconded by Wm. • Giieve, that $2 be paid for the use of each school house for election pur- poses, and $4 for each private house for said purpose.—Carried. Next meeting of Council to be held at Davis' Hotel, on the last Saturday io September. • • Zurich. GOOD Wonx.—Messrs. Hess &-Haber- er, wagon and carriage builders, of this village,,had on exhibition here on show day a couple of single buggies and, a democrat carriage, which for excellence of workmanship, completeneseef finish, and -neatness of design, could not be easily excelled. A31 open buggy wit paneled box attracted much and. de served attention. It could. not be sur passed by any of the best establish ntents in the Dominion. This __firrn i doing a good business, and the' qualit Rev. Mr. Cameron appeared on behalf of a deputation and petition of llobert Bell, Sr., and fifteen others praying for some relief from travel for their chil- dren to school, as the distance seemed to them too far as the school is now situated. The petition was left over until next meeting for further consid- eration. The board then adjourned to meet again at Egmondville, on Satur- day, the 11th day of October, at 2 o'clock P. M.—Gno. &BOAT, Secretary. Lake View. SUCCESSFUL Pic-Nic.—A correspon- dent of the Exeter Times furnishes the following particulars of an interesting affair which took place recently at Lake View, in the township of Hay Having business near Lake View, on Wednesday of last week, I learned. that there was to be a pic-nic in connection with Father Schuider's mission, and having some time to spare, at once repaired to the place. On my arrival I found. everything in complete order. All kinds of amusements were provided for those who wished to indulge in them. There was to have been a boat race, but owing to the roughness of the lake it did not come off. I observed among the crowd the following gentle- men: Mr. Cameron, M. P., GOderich ; Mr. G. E. Jackson, Egmondville ; Mr. A. Bishop, M. P. P., Usborne; Rev. Father O'Shea, Goderich ; and Drs. Cowan and Lutz, of Exeter. I learned. that Mr. T. Coughlin, M. P., was un- avoidably absent on account of sickness. Being informed that there was to be a pair of gold bracelets voted for, the most popular lady in the comity to take them, I concluded. to remain and see the result. The candidates were Misses Farmer, Foster and Moss. The elec- tion was run on the national ticket, each of the young ladies being of differ- ent nationality. Miss Farmer, Irish; Miss Foster, German, and Miss Moss, French; and, sir, I am glad to say that the Irish lady was the most popular, al- though strenuous efforts were made to secure the greatest number of Votes for the German lady. At the close of the Take nIc4 pleasure in' announcing to -Mr. Carling from. shooting during the latter part of the match, he -would, no doubt, have won the cup. —On Saturday night, about 9:30 o'clock, a fire occurred ha the barn of Mr. Dunca.n Livingstone, lot 20, eences- sion 5, Morris. The barn and stales were completely destroyed, together with their entire contents, consisting of crop, implements, harness, &c. It is not known how the fire originated. The premises and contents were insured in the Howick Mutual Company for 4800. The loss is estimated at about $1,500„ On Tuesday evening Mr. Livingstone also lost a fine sucking colt from ex- posure. Mr. Livingstone has the sym- pathy of his neighbors in his heavy losses. OAR HALL.—We will show during the month of September Heavy Canadian Tweeds at 25c. per yard off our regrdar prices, for cash. Parties wishing to buy would do well to see our stock be.. fore purchasing elsewhere. We ma. facture on the premises. Parties buy- ing goods we will cut them free of charge. Also a fine assortment of ties, regular selling price 30c., 40c., 50c., and 75c.; -we will sell them now, for cash, at 20c. 30c., 40c., and 50e. We niesa business. Call and see us. Relax & ANDERSON. 777 SEAFORTH 777 A. C. Mc GALL & .CO.' • poll, Miss Farnaer had fourteen votes their customers and the public general - more than her fair G-erman opponent„ iy that on and when the result was announced by Father Corcoran, Miss Farmer was h loudly cheered and cong,ratulated on her popularity with such a large crosd, _ and of mixed nationality. The pro- ceeds of the pic-nic, as far as I could learn were1300. s WEDNESDAY SEPT 24TH o Horse Thief Caught. 1,Vhile Mayor Davis, of Mitchell, was• 1 going to his office a little before 8 a. m., on Monday, the 22nd inst., George Larkworthy and George Skinner in- formed him that a seed°y looking young man was dri•iting out of town westward veith a black pony ire and a buggy which looked to be wrirth about $40 or $50. His Worship hand the man, and. was asked by him if he did not wish to purchase, and. seem- ed anxious to make a sale. His Wor- ship observed that the mare looked jaded, and her coat was saturated with sweat, and on asking his price found that the scoundrel offered to sell the whole outfit for 155. He requested to be taken into the buggy to seehow the beast travelled. - He then drove to the Hicks House and entered into cenversation with his man, professing a willingness to make the pnrchase, but unable to pay until the bank opened at 10 a.m. Mean- while he -dispsetched a messenger for a couatable, and ordered that official to place the supposed thief in'the lock-up. The mare and her equipments were handed into the care of T. Hicks. It was 1 elicited from the culprit that he came from the east—at one time stating Ham- ilton, at another, Brantford. The buggy bore the name of Cluff & Harris, as makers, Brantford. The wires were utilized in warning the police at Brant- ford and other points, when it was learned that a horse and buggy were stolen some days ago from Elmira, in the County of Waterloo,. and another stolen near Brantford on Sunday. Chief Griffiths,of Brantford, telegraphed to hold the prisoner until he could. come up, which was done. On the ar- rival of the express at 8.30 p. m., the owner of the Eltnira horse came, but it was not his. The Brantford Chief appeared with a brother of the owner 1 of the mare, to identify the property. He at once claimed the whole outfit ; (less the seedy cuss who brought it here) as his brother's .property, which , was stolen from a shed in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Brant- ; ford, on Sunday last. The man, find-.. ing that his career was ended for a I time, confessed to having stolen the of their work is not only creditable t themselveS, but to the village in which they do business as well. THE Snow.—The Zurich Show was held on Thursday and Friday last. The good peopleOf Zurich are usually ex- ceedingly unfortunate in the matter of weather for their show. For several years in successiOn the ram has poured "even down" on show day, and people had almost come to the conclusion that the fact of the show being held on a cer- tain day was a sure indication that the day would be wet. In this respect the fates seemed to be, against the Zurich show, but even in epite of fate and. the weather, there was always a -good show and kt big crowd at Zurich. This year the managers of the show -seem to have made a sort of a comprotnise with the clerk of the weather, for although the morning looked very unpromising, the sky cleared off in early forenoon, and the day, so far as the weather was con- cerned, was all that could be desired. The show was, also, one of the most successful ever held in Zurich. The at- tendance was, perhaps, not quite so large as in former years, but the ex- hibits, both as regards quality and quantity, were fully in excess of former years. There was an excellent display in the hall, the only department which wa.s.at all deficient being that of fruit. In grain, roots and vegetables there was a fine show, while dairy products and the ladies' department made a splendid display. Outside, the show of horses was good, both as regards quality and quantity, especially in the general pur- pose and roadster classes. Of cattle there was a fair Show. There were no thoroughbreds, but several excellent grades. Of sheep there was an un- usually good show, both as regards quality and numbers; but the display of 8 -Wine was somewhat deficient, although equal to most township shows. In poultry there was pretty keen compe- tition, and several very fine fowls. There was also a good number of implements and carriages. For further particulars we refer those interested to the prize list, which will be found on the 6th page of this issue. They will have their Semi -Annual HOW OF MILLINERY All our old customers and as many new ones as can get are cordially invited to come and see the OPENING DISPLAY . Of the MOST FASHION -ABLE NOW ELTIES I Mil .1 1\TEIZY. Tuckersmith, property from the shed, averrim that -BRIDGE BROREN.—As Mr. MundalPs son, driving a team belonging to Mr. Burns, was proceeding from Mr. John Sproat's brickyard the other day, in crossing what is called the Creek bridge, near Sproat's school house, it gave way, and horses, driver .and a load of one thousand bricks were lauded in the bed. of the creek. Luckily the bridge broke n , this both *horses and driver were saved from be- Huron Notes. in crushed to death by the wagon.. By at the fortunate e d d th there was another party with him from the vicinity of Woodstock, who was the party that took the mare, but, becom- ing alarmed, made his escape, leaving him ha possession of the stolen proper- ty. The wires were again utilized to endeavor to get his partner, who, he avers, is a member of the nu- merous Smith family. He gave his own name as Cook. the timely aid of the neighbors, who left their work instantly, the horsed Were soon released, the bricks unloaded, the wagon placed on terra firma and eelpa.ded, and the driver started off noth- ing the worse except a little shock. The horses escaped with a few bruises and scratchen The Council had better see after the bridge befoae any more ac- cidents occur. PUBLIC Scnooa Boena.—A meeting of the Public School Board was held on the 20th inst., .at Egniondville, at -2 o'clock P. M. All the members pres- ent. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. Moved by Mr. Peacock, seconded by Mr. Wallace, that the folloeing teachers be engaged for the year 1880, at the respective salaries named: School No. 1, Geo. R. Moir, salary, $500 ; lighting fires and cleaning school, $10. No. 3, Henry Cameron, $500 and $10. No. 4, Asher Cousens, $340 and 1O;$No. 6, Margaret Bread - foot, $390 and $10. No. 7, Adam Hays, $365 and 110. No. fa, Richard Hicks, $500. No. 8, Elizabeth Riely, assist- ant, $200. No. 9, Samuel Hicks, $500 and. $10. No. 10, Jane E. Foxton, $365 and. $10. Mr. Holmes, of No. 11, de- clin ed salary offered, and Mr. Lawrence, of No. 2, declined engagement. Moved by Mr. McEwing, seconded. by Mr. Dob- son that the Secretary advertise in THE HURON Ex.rosieon for two teachers, male or female, holding a second-class . certificate, for Nos. 2 and. 11—Carried. ! An account of Mr. Badge for repairs at, • No. 6 and extra work at No. 9, amount- ing to $4, was ordered to be paid' The . On Monday last an. accident occ'nr- ,red at Mr. John Hopper's, East Wawa - nosh. While Mr. Hopper, of the 3rd concession of Morris, was engaged in cutting bands for the threshing ma- -chine, his foot suddenly became iene tangled in some loose grain which caught in the tumbling shaft, and be- fore he could extricate himself the leg was twisted under against the rod and broken in two places, just above the ankle. Only for the prompt presence of mind of an assistant in throwing the shaft out of gear, which caused. the ma- chine te stop instantly, the man would. in all probability have been killed. —At ameeting held on the 5th inst. to reorgaanze the Exeter Gun Club, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the current year: President, Isaac Carling; Vice -President, Dr. Hynd- man '• Secretary, F. G. Simpson; Treas- urer, John Sanders; Standing Commit- tee—S. Fairbairn, T. Bissett, A. Bright, W. Bissett, Westcott, T. Mace and A. Lake. Before the club cup can be- come the property of any member of the club, he must hold it six times in succession. On. Saturday of last week the first match for the club cup was shot by the following a members : I. Carling, J. Westcott, F. G. Simpson, S. Fairbairn J. Sanders, A. Bright, A. Lake, T. Bissett and R. Bissett. They each had ten birds to shoot at ; 18 yards rise, and 80 yards boundary. Some good shooting was done, as well as some very poor, Mr. Simpson shot the most birds, and, consequently, holds the cup.. Had it not been that the rade prevented 0. 1100011CALL .8t HAVE RECEIVED THIS WEEK 150 NEVIT JACKETS Of the Latest Styles. THE FINEST AND CHEAPEST LOT We ever have Shown. Prices to Suit the Times. S1.75 $2.00 42.50 12.75 $3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 6.75 7.00 7.50 7.75 8.00 8.50 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 14.00 17.00 20.-00 22.00 25.00 INSPECTION INVITED. A. G. MCDOUGALL & CO.