Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1880-01-09, Page 8fitvon txpoottor. DISTRICT MATTERS. PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.— Having made arrangements with the publisher of The Presbyterian, Toronto, we cau now fur- niah that journal in connection with TE EXPOSITOR for $1.75; that is $3.25 for the two papers. Parties subscrib- ing for The Presbyteriam now, or at any time during this month, will receive their year in full. PARLOR CONCERT.—A parlor concert will be given at the residence of Mr. Thomas Sharp, on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 p. m., under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Method- ist Episcopal church. A collection will be taken in aid of ithe funds of the so- ciety. All are very cordia,lly invited to attend. • THE LITERARY SOCINTY.—The meet- ings of the Literary Society, which have been interrupted during the holi- days, will be resumed on Tuesday even- ing next and will be continued' regu- larly during the season. On Tuesday evening next readings will be given by Misses Logan, Rogers, Johnson and Anderson, and by Messrs. McCaughey, Clarkson, Vercoe, James Watson and John Peacock. The programme on this evening will be varied and interest- ing, and. we hope to see a large at- tendance. OUR - ELECTION.—The election for Councillors in the North Ward, on Mon- day last, resulted as follows: James Beattie, 61; Noble Cluff, 37; Wm. Campbell, 34; James Hatt, 31; H. West, 25; G. Williamson, 20. The three first named are the councillors elect. The Town Council for 1880 will he as follows: John Beattie, Mayor; D. D. Wilson, Reeve ; James I. Carter, Deputy Reeve; Councillors—Messrs. A. Strong, 0. C. Willson, Wm: Hill, D. - McNaught, John Kyle, John Ward, James Beattie, Noble Cluff and Wm. Campbell. ACCIDENT.—Qu Friday last, a you lad about 12 years of age, son of Mr. Jo McBride, of this town, met with dangerous and painful accident., 11 was trying to put a cartridge into revolver, and as it did not go in oak he pla,ced the muzzle of the weapo against his breast and attempted hammer the dartridge into the barre . In doing so, he exploded the cartridg and the ball entered his abdome For several days his life was despaire of, bat although the ball has not bee extracted we are glad to learn that h is now in a fair way for recovery. • DRAUGHTS.—A match between Sea forth and Hensell was played at th Centennial Hotel, Hensall, on Frida last, January 2nd, and resulted in victory for the Seaforth club by twent games, they having won 33 games, Hen sail winning 13, and 8 being drawn Although having suffered a severe de feat, the home club were none the ,les courteous to their visitors on that ac count, but entertained them to a first class oyster supper, and otherwise los no opportunity of making the evening highly agreeable one for the member of the Seaforth team. The following i the result of the gashes in detail Seaforth—Dr. Coleman, 4; Alex. Wil- son, 3 • P. Caven, 4; G. Jackson, 2 R. J. thrdlestone, 5; W. 0. Edwards 5 ; E. Lusby, 4 •' J. W. Carroll, 3 ; A. Young, 3-33. Hensall—W. Charters., 0; B. Ellis, 1; R Bonthron, 2; Geo. Murray, 3; G. McDonald, 1; John Ellis, 0; — McDougall, 1; W.; Bu- chanan, 3 ; S. B. McLean, 2-13; draws, 8. LOCAL BRIEFS.—The next and -the last of the series of dancing assemblies will be held in Cardno's hall on the evening of Friday, the 23rd inst., when the Italian band from London will furnish the music.—Mr. Robert Hickson has again returned to town, and will re- main here for a few weeks.—The High School opened ois Tuesday last, and the P lub ic Schools on Wednesday.—Mr. Wm. Murdie left here on Tuesday to attend the St. Catharines Collegiate Institute. Mr. Alunlie intends prepar- ing himself to take a first-class certifi- cate. We wish him success.—We be- lieve that Messrs. Stewart & McCully, agricultural irnplernent •agents, intend removing their headquarters from Clin- ton to Seaforth.—The fresh weather has pat a stop to skating and curling on the Dominion rink.—We • understand that Mr. J. L. Gale has made arrangements to give a course of lessons on book keeping and other commercial branches under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute. Instructions will be given - three nights each week, and there will also be an afternooa class for ladies. Mr. Gale comes well recommeiaded, and is, no doubt, competent to teach what he professes.—MaRobert Lumsden was re-elected Public School Trustee for the North Ward on Wednesday. F Mcliretor INSURANCE COMPANY.—The annual meeting of the members of the McKillop Insurance Company was held in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Friday of last week. There was a fair attend - &ace of members preseut, and all seena- ed highly pleased. with the manner in which the affairs of the -company had ,been conducted during the past year. From the annual report, which was read and adopted, we glean the follow- ing particulars of interest The total num.bet of members is 1,421, divided as follows : Tuckersmith, 354; McKillop, 400; Hallett, 661. The increase dur- mg the year was 324, and was as fol- lows: From Tuckersmith, 50; Mc- Killop, 110; Hullett, 161. The amount of property insured is $1,498,434, divid- ed as follows: Tuckersmith, $413,309; McKillop, $420,425 ; Hullett, G64,700;$ the increase during the year was $372,- 770. The premium notes amount to $37,173.58, being an iucrease during the year of $9,693. There' were 71 policies expired during the year, all of which, with but one exception, were renewed The total receipts during the year were 12,323.91. Tlie losses. by fire were $1,325. The total working expenses of the company, asat including agents' fees, were only $447. There is a balance in the treasury of $338 after paying all liabilities. A few amendments were made to, the by-laws, the most impor- tant being that relating to steam en- gines for driving threshing machhies. Hereafter members are permitted to use these, but the policy is to remain inoperative froni the time the engine is placed upon the premises uatil it is re - ng s. a a ly to 1. n. a s' a 'THE HURON EXPOSITOR. JANUARY 9, 1880. moved, unless it can be proved that the event of a fire occurring, its ori was not due to the engine. It was solved to appoint a manager, wh duty it is to examine into the origin fires and assess losses sustained. John Beattie was appointed to t office. The retiring officers and di tors were all re-elected for the ensuing year, and the President, Vice -President and Mr. John Britton, of Hallett, w appointed a committee to examine pass applications.for membership. company has now been in existence f years, and the assessments have o amounted to four cents on the do insurance. in re - of Ir. is c - re nd he Ilr ly Lar • JOURNALISTIC.—Our spirited contena porary, the Mitchell Advocate, came to hand last week considerably enlarg d. The Advocate is a neat, newsy papr, and we isle glad to notice thie furt er evidence of its continued prosperi y May it go on and prosper,—pecuniar 1 we mean, of course,—and may its page taver grow less, -and its bright face lon coutinue to cheer the hearts and horr1e of its readers. —The Guelph Weekly Mercury h also been considerably enlarged a improved. The Mercury was alwa an excellent newspaper, and we a s Cf as ys re pleased to learn that its patrons extend to it the proper encouragement to all w SI its proprietors to take the step it h taken. May it still continue to prosp r THE LADIES' MEETING.—The meetirig of ladies' held in the town hall n Tuesday last for the purpose of discusjs ing means for the relief of the poor w s largely attended, and was a very su cessful and 'pleasant meeting. An association was formed, officers coth mit-tees and collectors -appointed, and all the necessary preliminaries taken for the vigorous prosecution of tlie laudable , work. We trust that the efforts of this association will be cheeir- fully seconded by the people of the town generally, and that when appealed to for aid all will contribute liberally fcir the relief of their less fortunate fellow citizens. If the Coma -Gil would give grant of money, to be placed at the disposal of the association; it Would. very materially lessen the labor of th6 ladies, and the burden of maintainin our poor would be, as it should, di tributed equally over the whole rate payers. Of course this grant could b supplemented by private contribution if desired, as, no doubt, all will be re quired. THE SLEIGHING GONE.—The excel lent sleighing with which we were fa vored during the latter part of th; year has, all disappeared, and we ar once more enjoying slush and mud. 0 Saturday last a rainstorm set in,au continued an even down -pour unti Sunday morning. This not only re moved the snow, but made a tremen dous flood. The various streams wer swollen to immense proportions, an the low lands were flooded. The flat , on the south side of the town wer ' flooded to the depth of about a foot onj and the residents of that part were confined to their abodes during' the day. -The only damage -we have heard of in this section was the de- struction of the Roxboro bridge.. This unfortunate - structure has been once more carried_ down stream, and the Council of McKillop will be put to the expense of erecting another bridge. As a result of the bad roads, business whicli was "booming" is again flatten- ed. out, and. our merchants are once iknore anxiously looking for customers. ITHE LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening last St. James' Roman Catholic Church ; 4 this town was well filled, the mei- " siou being a lecture delivered by Rev. Father O'Mahoney, IA London, one. "Popular Objections to Catholic The- ology and Doctrine." The Reverend- ; gentleman's discourse occupied an hour and a half in delivery, and was replete with sound argument and cogent rea- soning. ' He is a fluent speaker, and his power of delivery is such as to keep his hearers' attention riveted throughout, so much so that a person could almost hear a pin drop, so attentdve was the audience while he was speaking. He expresses himself in such clear and con- vincing terms, that even those hitherto unacquainted with his subject could not fail to comprehend what he said. The singing was very good, and reflected the highest credit on all concerned, the sev- eral pieces being rendered in a style 1 which shoWed the attention the mem- 1 bers of the choir bave given to the in- i structions of the excellent organist, I Miss A. Downey, whose reputation as a i teacher of music is so well known. We 1 understand the financial results, which I go to the benefit of the church fund, are ' very gratifying.--e-Com. As OTHERS SEE ITS.—Mr. Editor— A Christmas visit to 'members of my family now resident here, and a conse- quent short sojourn in your lively and I very flourishing town, has afforded an I old inhabitant of the county of Norfolk an opportunity of looking around, with ; much admiration, at the great develop- ment of the important industries of this I comparatively new part of the Province, and at the same time of attending, on Tuesday night of last week, a most in. teresting and admirably managed ex- hibition at Cardno's Hall, in the inter- est of the Sunday School of St. Thotnas' Episcopal Church,: The very laudable activity of the Ladies' Aid Societyof the church, and the great liberality of the members and friends of the church, re- sulted in furnishing a Christmas tree laden with (as I am told) upwards of ninety presents for the scholars, chiefly useful as well as ornamental, forming a pleasing memento to the ninety schol- ars atteudant on the Sunday School. Of these scholars, a goodly number. of the girls_and boys sang in admirable I time and sweetness the Christmas carols prepared for the occasion. Their performance reflecting equal credit on the lady organist of the church, and on their own zeal, perseverance and ability. The rendering of this most agreeable (paid appropriate part of the entertain- ment was varied and relieved by the in- troduction of magic lantern views, and by a duet sang by Miss Johnson and Mr. Joslin in a style of great artistic ac- curacy and merit. The large number of attendant spectators evinced the kindly interest that your townspeople take on such occasions, and if this is only the ordinary display and patronage given on similar gatherings, I must say you may claim an advance of kindly fostering liberality over much older towns in the Dominion. It is certain that the ladies, the • rector, the church wardens and leading members of the church must have taken this matter up with an extraordinary degree of energy, and it is to be hoped that the decided success that has resulted from their praiseworthy exertions, will induce other religious bodies to similar efforts, for the encouragement and gratification of their Sunday scholars. Such a Be - queue° is the earnest desire of—AN OLD COUNTY OF NORFOLKMAN. • 'CuiteiaNa.—Two skips of the Seaforth Curling Club visited Goderich on Fri- day last, and _playe1 a match with the club of that town, resulting as follows: SKIP NO. 1. Goderieh. Henry Horton, P. Adamson, H. H. Smith, Capt. Dancey—skip 30. SKIP Sheriff Gibbons, Arthd. Dickson, — Humble, JEW. Thompson—skip 24. Seaforth. M. R. Counter, A. Holly, JA. Wilson, Jas. Hatt—skip 20. No 2. J. G. Wilson, Alex. Wilson. C. Wilson, J. A. Lyons—skip 25. ANNUAL MEETINGS. — The annual meeting of the members of the Huron Live Stock Association for the election of officers and the transaction of other business will be helclat Kennedy's Ho- tel, Clinton, on Friday, the 16th inst. —The annual meeting of the Huron Farmerst and Mechanics' Aesociation will be held at Kaiser's Hotel, Bruce - field, on Wednesday next, and the an- nual dinner will take place in the even- ing of the same day. —The annual meeting of the South Huron Agricultural Society will be held at Turner's Hotel, Brucefield, on the third Wednesday of this month. Hith- erto the farmers of the riding have not taken the interest in these meetings that they should have done, and the proceedings have always been left to a faithful few. We hope that this year will be an exception to the general rule, and that there will be a large at- tendance of farmers and others inter- ested, so that, if possible, some new blood will be infused. into the manage- ment. Lakelet. FESTIVAL.—A very successful festival was held in the Methodist church here on Friday evening. Addresses were de- livered by Thomas Farrow M. P. and ' Rev. Mr. Auld, of Wroxeter. The pro- ceeds amounted to $27.50. DAILY MIIL.—The village and sur- rounding country have long felt the need of a daily mail, instead of the tri -weekly as at present, and a petition has been sent to the Post Master General asking, that such daily mail be establisht. Under the present system we do n t get the EXPOSITOR till Monday evening, our mails being Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However, en last Friday we did receive the EXPOSITOR, which is the first time it came through on that day. Could not the editor have or papers mailed early so. that we might get them on Friday. If he could he would Le likely to get more subscriberia • - Hills G-reen.. SABBATH SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—The annual competition for prizes in each class for those who best commit to memory and recite eertain portions cif Scripture, came off in the hall here on the last Sabbath of last year. Messrs. W. Plunkett and Thos. Baird, two old and well known school teachers in Stanley, having kindly attended to ex- amine and make the awards, after pa- tiently hearing all and carefully weigh- ing the evidences in each case, the awards were as follows: First class -l- ist George Forrest, Hay, 2d Charle McAllister. Second class—lst Maggi McAllister. Third 'class —1st Eliza- beth Wilson, 2d Eliza J.Forrest. Fourth class—lst Blanche Mcillister,2d Edith Forrest. Fifth class—lst Ellen Keine 2d Elizabeth Love and 'Annie Furnie. Sixth class—lst George Hudson. After a hearty vote of thanks from the scholars, through the Superintendent, to Messrs. Plunkett and Baird for their attendance and care, to which the gen- tlemen replied in neat and appropriate addresses, the school was dismissed, a general feeling of satisfaction apparent- ly prevailing with theresults of the day. Sunshine. THE HEADLESS ROOSTER.—QUite number from this vicinity went to Brus- sels to see the headless rooster. Every:,, body wondered—the authorities of Brus- sels blundered. TRUSTEE ELECTION.—At the annuall school meeting of school section No. 3 Morris, Mr. Samuel Love was electe a trustee. He fills the vacancy cause by the non -residence of Mr. Wm. Hogg, who has recently removed to Michigan. RUNAWAY.—A team belonging to Alex. Clark, the other day while standing in the mill yard, got frightened at the sound of the steam whistle, and ran with terrific rapidity until they reached James . Hall's residence, where they !were brought to stand -still by Mr. Hall's exertions. The result was scarcely any damage. FLOOD AND BAD ROADS.—The ice on the Maitland River, which broke up on. Sunday last, created considerable ex- citement in Sunshine, it being an un- usual spectacle. In consequence of the snow going away so rapidly, the roads are iu a disagreeable condition, buggies ud wagons having ta be used to the lest advantage possible. PECULIAR INCIDENT.—The other day M. J. McCasey drove up to kr: Rogerson's With a load of logs, and unhitched for dinner ; but when he came back heimil ouud that se young cattle had been ubbing against the sleigh, and had tarted it down the hill. McCasey had considerable trouble before he got the sleigh load of logs back again. A Social, TIME.—On New Year's vening, on the occasion of a number. of latives visiting at Mr. Malcolm Black's, 1e resolved to hold a social party. A' arge number of the neighbors were in- ited, and a respectable party was held. he floor managers were Messrs. J. El. ud M. C. McCasey. The party was ept in high glee, and enjoyed them - Ives tripping the "lialit fantastic" t do the music given by Messrs. W. Laidlaw and L. N. McDougall, of Grey. It was 5 o'clock in the morning before the com- pany dispersed. FARMING WILL PAY.i--Mr. Wm. Bar- bour, of the 10th concession of West Wawa,nosh, had under, cultivation fast year four acres of clovea'which yielded a'. follows: From the first crop he ✓ aped 12 tuns of clover hay. The see - o 1 crop produced 30 bushels of clover s ed, besides a good supply of second owth grass, which is splendid' for sliSeep feed. Calculating the hay to be Worth $7 per ton, and the clover seed 84 per bushel, it will, be seen Mr. Bar- bour realizes the Binh of $234, as the 1 produotion from four acres, and the sheep feed besides. Mr. Barbour is an excellent farmer, and he tills his farm in a manner which makes every other branch of farming yield in proportion to the four acres of clover. . Kip -pen. ANOTHER ADVANCE STEP.—The Am- erican Express Company has opened an office in Kippen, and appointed Mr. R. Meths as agent, which is a very good choioe This will be a great convenience May Kippen still go forward in other improvements. Zurich. ANNUAL MEETING—The annual Meet- ing of the Hay Branch Agricultural Society, will be held at Zurich on Wednesday next the 14th inst. Every member and. all interested in the wel- fare of the society should attend. Let there be a large attendance. East Wawanosh. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.—The munici- pal elections in this township, on Mon- day last, resulted as follows: Reeve— Thos. H. Taylor. Councillors—Messrs. Robt. Reilly, Finlay Anderson and Thos. Gibbons. The Deputy Reeve, Robert Currie, was elected by acclama- tion. -• t MUNICIPAL REFOR3I.—At the close of the nomination meeting a vote was taken as to whether it is advisable to request the County Council at their next meeting to petition the Legislature to reduce the number of County Councillors by doing away with the Deputy Reeve in each munic.ipality, which resulted in an almost unanimous yes. Varna. TEA-MEETING.—The good. people of the MethodistChurch, Varna, intend having a tea -meeting in the church on the evening of Thursday, January 15th. Revs. Messrs. Danby, McCosh, Thomp- son', Jamieson, Treleaven, Philp and Moffatt, are expected to give addresses. The musical part of the evening will not be neglected. Everybody should remember the date aud they will be 'sure to go. • Credit on.. BRIEFS.—The wife of Mr. Joseph Simms died suddenly early Sunday morning, Dec. 28. She was buried Tues- day., The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. W. Butcher and was largely at- tended.—Quite a number of children are sick with diphtheria. Some deaths are reported.—Sleighing pretty near gone.—Watch night was held iu the German Evangelical Church, Dec. 31, at -8 P. M., and protracted meetings will • Grey. ELECTION RETURNS.—The municipal elections resulted as follows: Reeve.— Strachan 318, McDonald 239. First Deputy.—Slemmon 287, Ferguson 161, Brown 65. Second Deputy.—Hyslop elected by acclamation.—Councillors.— Oliver 246, Bryan 176, Milne 143, Keifer 133, Elliott 126, McFadden 97, Cuthill 59. It will be seen by the above that the old Council has-been sustained, with the exception of Mr. Keifer, whose place is taken by Mr, Bryan. East Wawanosn. 'SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—The quarterly examination of the pupils of Schaol Section No. 13, East Wawauosh, was held on Monday Dec. 22. The exercises commenced at 1 o'clock P. M. by which time a goodly number of visitors had assembled to witness the proceedings. The pupils were then put through a critical examination by their teacher, Mr. Dever, assisted by Mr. J 11 Drost and their ready answers and good ord.er throughout the examination, reflects great credit on their teacher, whose labors we are sorry to learn has conclud- ed here. At the close there were several readinge, recitations and sing- ing, given by the children which were very interesting. . They then presented their teacher With a gold ring, a telescope and twelve views, and a large book containing many interesting poems, accompanied 'with and address. • • . Bayfield. Itkiiinokre.,-The great topic of th day here now that the elections ar over, is "railroad." On this point the ratepayers are of one mind, and th result of Monday's election shows tha they are, to some extent, willing to sin party feeling and personal prejudice, in order to accomplish their ends. Mr. Esson's influence is great, and if he cannot succeed in procuring what is necessary to carry on the undertaking then no one else need try. SABBATH SCHOOL TEA-MEETIMG.—A tea -meeting in connection with the Sabbath School of St. Andrew's church, Bayfield, will be held cn the evening of Tuesday, January, the 13th. Addresses are expected from the following rever- end gentlemen: Messrs. Musgrave, McCosh, Thompson, Stewart, Danby, Livingstone, Patterson, Gardner and others. A good choir will be in at- tendance. Tickets 25 cents, Sabbath School scholars free. Proceeds to go towards the Sabbath school library.— Nue Era. DnbliT1. NEW TRUSTEE.—At a school meeting iu this place a short time since, Mr. John Kidd was elected trustee vice Mr. Woods. • • FUNERAL.—Mrs. Malachy Burns, of Hibbert, was buried last Sunday at Inshtown. There were 55 teams in the procession. HIGH WATER.—The creek was very high on Sunday, and men were busy all day working at the jams of ice to pro- tect their property. Some damage was done to fences. There were also several narrow escapes from drowning. • SUDDEN DEATIL—Mrs. Murdoch died the morning before New Year's Day, after a short illness, and was buried on New Year's Day in Mitchell. She leaves a family of small children. Mr. Murdoch has the entire sympathy of the commanity. went to the bureau to secure some money and papers that he kept there, as his bones were found near where the bureau stood. He was in good circum- stances, and the house was insured. NEW BLACKSMITH Snor.-L-Mr. Samuel Lounsbury, of Seaforth, of, saw mill netoriety, has purchased a lot in this place of Mr. Kidd, and intends com- mencing at once the erection of a black- smith shop. He also has the job of running Mr. Kidd's saw mill this win- ter. Lumley. RUNAWAY.—A- few days ago a horse attached to a buggy belonging to, Mr. Robt. Kydd, of Usborne, took fright and ran away, causing a complete wreck of the buggy. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.—The follow- ing are the officers of Lodge No. 67, Independent Order of Oddfellows : N. G., Jas. Oke; V. G., Geo. Heaman ; Treasurer, W. Howard; R. S., Jas. Fyfe. A GOOD TIME.—The school enter- tainment came off on Tuesday, 23rd ult., and was a great success. The school house was crowded to its utmost capacity. Several who came late had to return home again, as they could not get in. ACCIDENT.—While Mr. Dill -Dill, our village merchant, was walking through his yard on Saturday last, he.met with rather a painful accident. He slipped and fell, putting his shoulder out of joint. Dr. Hyudman was at once sent for, and very soon replaced the shoul- der. Mr. Dinnin is recovering as quickly as can be expected. • Brussels. C. R. COOPER, Brussels, Conveyancer and Insurance Agent, will, on and after Thursday next, the 6th November, be at Tuck's Hotel, Oran - brook, every Thursday, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Money to Loan. 621 PROPERTY BouGIET.-Mr:W.Marti.II,late of McKillop, has purchased the proper- ty of Rev. W. C. Young, in this village. THE ELECTICNS.—The following is the result of the municipal elections: Reeve, J. Leckie. Councilors—J. R. Smith, Thos. Fletcher aud W. H. Mc- Cracken. Frank Vanstone and Dr. Graham were ties for fourth place. THE NEW RINIC.—The new covered skating rink which has been erected. by Mr. Wilson, was opened to the public on Tuesday evening. The ice was all that could be desired, and a large number of citizens turned out to enjoy the evening, some on their skates and others as spectators. The evening was much enlivened by the excellent music furnished by the Brussels Band. We wish Mr. Wilson every success in this laudable undertaking, who has placed the tickets of admission at a very low rate, and we trust that it will prove to him great success in every respect. [The above was crowded out last week.] . • • Tuckersmith. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The Tucker - smith township school board for this year will be composed of the same members as last year, the following re- tiring members having been re-elected, viz.: R. N. Brett, Geo. Sproat, John Doig and Geo. Dobson. THE ELECTIONS.—The only change in, the Tuckersmith Council this year i the substitution of Mr. Elgie for Mr Landsborough. The vote polled o Monday was as follows: No. 1—Elgie 44 e Landsborough, 18; Mundell, 71 Nigh, 103. No. 2—Elgie, 23; Lands borough, 23; 'Mundell, 22; Nigh, 11 No. 3—Elgie,, 75; Landsborough, 18 Mundell, 54; Nigh, 13. No. 4—Elgie 67; Landsborough, 27; Mundell, 69 Nigh, 29. Totals—Elgie, 209; Lands borough, 86; Mundell, 216; Nigh, 156. WEST END CHEESE FACTORY.—At the annual meeting of the patrons of the West End Cheese Factory, held at the factory, Mr. Robert Landsborough acted as Chairman. There was a good at- tendance. The annual report showed that 622,540 pounds of milk had been received, from which 57,037 pounds of cheese were made, realizing $3,844, of which $2,369 were paid to the patrons. The report, considering the unfavorable season, was eminently satisfactory, and was unanimously adopted by the meet- ing. Mr. N. Cousins was reappointed salesman, and Mr. A. Hally was re- elected. Secretary -Treasurer. The meet- ing was one of the most successful and .harnionions held in connection with the fa3tory, and augurs well for a good and. increased business next season. Blyth. CHRISTMAS TREE.—The Sabbath School of Trinity church had a Christ- mas tree on New Year's evening. A large number of presents were distri- buted, and a veryenjoyable time was spent. PERSONAL.—On Tuesday evening J. P. Lawraeon was entertained by a few of his friends at an oyster, supper at Hawksh.aw's Hotel, prior to his leaving Blyth. Mr. Lawrason left on Wednes- day for St. George. DEBATE.—A debate was held in the Temperance Hall, on Wednesday last. Su.bject—"batemperance or War: which - has caused the most misery ?" There were good speeches on both sides', but it was decided that intemperance had boen the most fruitful pause of misery. SCHOOL TRUSTEES.—On Wednesday the following gentlemen were elected for achool trustees: John Young, John McGill, Wm. McDowall and Frank Metcalfe. The contest was between Mr. Metcalfe and Mr. Mitchell, or, as some were pleased to term it, temperance and intemperance. Temperance pre- vailed. TEA MEETING —A. very successful tea meeting took place in connection with the Canada Methodist church, on New Year's evening. At the time the doors were opened the crowds began to flock to the church, and about 500 persons 1 partook of the satisfying of the inner man. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, the 1 chair was taken by W Rev. Archibald McLean, minister of St. Andrew's Church, Blyth,—Reverend and Dear Sir: It is with inexpres- sible pleasure that we, the 'deputed members of the congregation ov3r which you have so long and. faithfully as minister of the gospel presided, avail ourselves of the usages of the festive season to present to you this slight memento of the high estimation in which you are held, and the affection- ate regard entertained towards you by your congregation, the enduring traces of the work which under God you haate accomplished, in building up and per- manently establishing one of the fines congregations in the Province, the nn remitting perseverance with which you have sought to stamp out the very ap- pearance of evil, not only within the ranks of your congregation, but also in 1 the community in which you have so long dwelt, and the faithful discharge of your spiritual duties have so endeared you to your congregation, that but one wish permeates its members, which is that you may be long spared. as a shepherd to lead the sheep and lambs into the green pastures of salvation. In asking you to accept this slight souvenir from our hands on behalf of the congregation, we desire you to con- vey to Mrs. McLean how fully we are impressed with the courtesy and hos- pitality experienced at her hands and the zeal with which she has always as- sisted the female portion of the congregation in promoting the interests of the church, and advancing the cause of the Redeemer. Praying that your- self, your spouse, and your little family may long be spared to enjoy all the fullest happiness in each other's society, and that the Blyth congregation may also have you long to lead them in the paths of truth and piety. We remain, dear sir, your faithful friends. Signed iu behalf of the congregation, Mrs. D. B. McKinnon, Mrs. J. A. Anderson, Mary McQuarrie and Mrs. Peter Elder. After the delivery of the address, Mr. McLean made a very feeling reply. I regret very much being unable to give it, but as it was lengthy it would take up too much of your valuable space. It was delivered in Mr. McLean's usual pleasing style. Wroxeter. ALWAYS A WOMAN INIT.—A few day ago, a couple of young bloods in th township of Turnberry both invited th same fair maid to accompany them t a party in the neighborhood, and as i was a matter of sheer impossibility t accompany them both, she went with hw the first one who came. This,oever did not suit No. 2, and he resolved on revenge. He accordingly met No. 1 on the road afterwards and proceeded to assault him. Accounts differ as to who came out ahead, ks both claim a bril _ FLA NN E LS—Fsaicy Wool Goods, liant victory, No. 1, however, had resource to law for a salve to Cure his sores, and accordingly No, 2 Was cited to appear before two of Her Majesty's Justices of the peace, and the result was that said No. 2 was fined $10 and costs. S o that taking it all in all, No. 1 in our estimation is ahead. Don't you think so? CURLING.—Our curlers had a gala day on New Year's day in the new rink. NEW WINTER GOODS. A. C. McDOUCALL & CO. ARE TODAY OFFERING SPECIAL BARGAINS In Every Department of their House. Stock was Never Better As sorted than it is to -day. The Stock of Silks, Dress Goods, Man- tles, Millinery, Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Trimmings and _Staple Goods is unequalled in the County. MIL7L5 IcNonEtp, Ziga,Tsnim.5m0,eadnila autsp., Real Beaver Bonnets and Hats from $2,50 up. MANTLES --Warm Beaver Mantles from $2 up, Ulsters from $2.50 up. German Pattern Mantles positively half price. Wrap Cloaks, Dolmans, Circulars, &c. DRESS out the entire stock at prices which GOODS—We are cleating convince everybody that we carry out our advertisements to the very letter. e HOSIERY—Host complete Stock we e ever carried, and at popular prices. o Our sales in this department amply prove this. o GLOarVitsE,8,Se., in great variety, — Warm Winter Gloves, very closely contested game was played by a rink of the Wroxeter play- ers, and four gentlemen frona the neighborhood of Lakelet. After some extremely fine playing on both sides the score stood 15 to 19 in favor. of the Wroxeter rink. The other side was occupied by home players and did some pretty good playing, and the noise and the Scotch was awful. The players from Lakelet were Jas. Ritchie, skip, John Renwick, James Ford and Alex. Hunter. The players opposed to them were T. B. Sanders,skip, W. El. Brawn, M. D., R. Paulin and D. Walker. The Lakelet players have since joined the Wroxeter club. ctc., very cheap. PURCHASE YOUR CLOTHING —FROM— A. G. MCDOUGALL & 00. They keep the largest stock to select , from. All their goods are thoroughly well made and finished, and their prices i are fully 30 per cent. lower than those of any other house. VISIT OUR SALE. - We have marked down the whole of , our immense stock of Men's, Boys'and . i Youth's Clothing, l i See our New Style Overcoats, heariti- Morris. - i fully lined, d fi ScHooe TRUSTEE.—Mr. Sohn Rob has recently been elected school truste in school section No. 4, in. Mr. Barrie' stead. Mr. Robb is a person well cal culated to fill the position, and w join in wishing him success in his un dertakin cr. SOCIAL EVENTS.—A godly number o young folks assembled at the residence of Mr. John Johnston, lot 24, conces- sion 6, Morris, on New Year's night where they tripped the "light fantastic' to the strains of the violin played by Professor W. Rands. Mr. R. McCut- cheon acted as floor manager. About 2:45 a. In. the meeting broke up, when each person started for home well pleas- ed with the night's performance. —Quite a few of the young folks of Morris went on a drive on Christmas Day as far as Mr. David McCutcheon's residence, in Grey, one half mile from Henfryn, and stopped at night and had a dance. When .the party broke up each person, as is usual, went to get hie horse, and to their surprise they had all lost some article. Mr. Edward Rands lost a quilt and horse blanket; Mr. McKay lost a pair of overshoes, several others losing heavily. Comgcre.—It the last meeting of the Morris Council, it was moved by F. Clegg, seconded by D. Vanalstine, that Benjamin Evans be refunded $5 statute labor tax, as the work has been per- formed—Carried. Moved by H. Mooney, seconded by H. Gosman, that Samuel D. Barr be refunded $1, he being wrong- fully assessed, for a dog—Carried. Mov- ed by F. Clegg, seconded by D. Vanal- stine, that the following accounts be paid, viz.: A. C. Simmons. for printing, 11.70; A. Campbell, repairing scraper, $3.5O; Lewis McDonald, for lumber, 7.82: II. Clark, lumber and work on Clark's bridge, $4; W. H. McCracken, goods to the Halliday family, $78; John Jackson, for gravel, $5.25: T. Strachan, culvert on gravel road, $1.50; G. For- syth, expenses on B line, Hullett, $L25; 3.111. Brandon, inspecting -Patterson's rike and approach, S25; James Ker- aghen, cedar tor bridge. $5 ; R Hag- itt, culvert opposite lot 5, concessions and. 6, $6; Alex. Wilson, part pay for ob on centre sideline, $36; Alfred Has - am, repairing Bodmin bridge, $4; F. Clegg, letting and inspecting job on prairie near Wingham, $4 ; W. Clark, balance of salary and other expenses, 76; Geo. Forsyth, expenses on railway suit, 8.25;$Geo. Forsyth, B line ap- propriation, $10: F. Clegg, councillor's an nished, This is the b 4 best value in town. Price, $6.75. e , See our New Style Ulsters, newest s materials. We know this to be excel- - , lent value. Price, $7.50. e f SPLENDID WINTER SUITS. , We have five hundred Suits to select , from, in all the newest and best ma- terials. Price, from $9.50 up. ▪ uIegg. rsq., a Reeve of the village. Rev. Mr. Clark 5 gave a statement of financial affairs j 1 j of the church, which showed every- 1 thing to be • . . p p eon Rev. 3. Graham then gave a very inter- esting lecture entitled, "The relation of the Bible to human progress." The reverend gentleman spoke for about two hours, during which time the au- dience gave him their greatest attention, The proceeds of the meeting amounted to $61. PRESENTATION.—A short time ago Rev. Mi. McLean was visited by a few of his friends and presented with a val- uable gold watch -chain, a handsome coal barber and a' ton ofcoal. The following address was read: To the _Lu I SAD ACCIDENT.—Mr. McCoy, OA c- Killop, met with a sudden death on New Y Day. While his family were attending church at Irishtown, leaving him alone, the house took fire ; and burned to the ground, burning the man with it. Two pails with water ' were found between the house and barn, I and it is supposed that he discovered the fire while doing the chores about 1 the barn, and that he went in and fees. mileage and letting jobs, 34.6O; H. Gosman, coancillor's fees, mileage and letting jobs, $40; D. Vanalstine, councillor's fees, mileage and letting jobs, $55; H. Mooney, councillor's fees, mileage and letting jobs, $34.25; Geo. Forsyth, councillor's fees and mileage. 35; G-eo. Forsyth. letting jobe and selecting jurors, $46; Robert Miller, BOYS' AND YOUTHS'. All can be suited in Boys' and. Youths' Clng othi at our esta,blishment. 411 re sizes kept in stock, and the prices a will suit the most economicales11, see and judge for yourselves. No Wts. NO Discounts. Plain Fiyures and Net Prices Only. A. G. MCDOUGALL & Importers of and Dealers in DRY G-00DS Only. taking care of hall, $8; Andrew Lees, for gravel, $6.85; Isaac Rogerson, lum- ber and gravelling road, $12.70 ; Thos. Branden, law costs paid by him on suit with bridge on account of railway cou- pon, $20—Carried. By-law No. 9,1879, duly read and passed. Ten dollars which had been granted to the Morris plowing match, was received back from Mr. Wm. Michie, and handed in to the Treasurer, said match not having come off. The Coundi then adjourne& sine die. Haaa.—Your attention is direct- ed to the new and fashionable fur eaps just received at the Oak Hall Clothing Establishnaent, consisting of Sea Seal, Persian Lamb, Mink and Otter, with and without peaks. Full lines in imitation Seal and Coney. Also a full range in boys goods in imitation, Seal, Lanab, Coney, Hair Seals, Plush and Grey Lamb. Also a very large variety of men's Hair Seals in all styles with or without peaks. The above goods are first class and need only to be seen to be fully appreciated. Gentlemen about to invest should net fail to inspect them. before purchasing elsewhere. Max's & ANDERSON. • •