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DISTRICT MATTER p.
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Gum OF Teretias.-1,Ve take plea,sure
in stating that. the Confederation Life Association
ot Toronto, through Mr. Manning, their Agent,
has made a most prompt and satisfaeto y settle- two men Craig and Taylor, who were
sent up for trial last week on a charge
of •having confiscated Thompson Mor-
rison's money, have been acquitted by
the county judge on the ground oftin-
_,• sufficent evidence, and. have returned
EDWARD CASH is How prepared to enter r to town.
into contracts for the delivery of the following
Grains and Seeds, at his Warehouse, Goderich 1 NEW COMERS.—The Stratford Timm
Street, Seaforth, by Sample : Fife and White '
of this week says : ” Me. A. H. Ireland,
- Winter Wheats, Coyer Seed and Peas. EnwAnn
GASII. 636-3 who has for some • years been the man -
To BE LET AT ONCE, MT. Dent's fit. ager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce
class Store on Main Street. Also his desirable. 4,t Stratford, has been removd to Sea --
Dwelling House on James stied,. Both will be i forth. MT. Ireland was very popular
let on very easy terms. Einpiire of GEO. DENT, I •
with the customers of the bank at
&aorta. gal
Stratford, and his d.eparture is much
,Pen TIP.—All parties indebted to De. regretted by them as well as the citizens,
YERCOE will please call and settle their accounts
generally."—The Gocleriel Signal says;
before the 20th of February. 634
" The Rev. Father Shea- preached his
A FINE RESIDENCE.—Mr. Thomas
rdad has just completed and peeved
into his new residence on Market street.
Both internally and exteenally it is one
of the handsomest and best private
residences hi the County. Our wish is
that himself and his anaia,ble lady may
long litre to enjoy its many comforts and
conveniences.
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TEM EGMONDVILLE CEURCIL—As we
announced last week, the anniversary
services in connection with the Egt this week. Our best wishes go with
mondville Presbyterian Chureh will be
held on Sa,bba.th next, when .the Rev.
• Dr. Ure, of Goderich, 'will preach at
the -usual hours, morning and evening.
The anniversary tea meeting will be:
held on Monday evening, when ad-
dwill be- wbe delivered by Rev.
Messrs. Musgrave, McKillop ; McDon-
ald, Renaud., Graham and Edratreels,
of Seaforth; Cameron, of Rippen, and
Fletcher, of Usbornee There will also
be musie.. by the churcliltohoin The
Boston market this week. . Prices for mittee of management should not ex -
good horses range high this season.— perience the difficulty they do in getting
Mr. Alexander Davidson, of the Com- 'readers. If those whit can read do not
mercial, returned home from his old respond more cheerfulty and promptly,
country trip last week. He did fairly these excellent entertainments will
well with his turkeys which he got have to be abandoned, and it would be
over in splendid condition. He had a &great pity should this be,the ca,se. The
remarkably short and pleasant -passage • officers of the Society, also, are not
home, coming by way of Halifa,x.—The entirely blameless. Some of them do
not devote that attention to it that
their positions demand, and. when the
heads are dilatory and indifferent, the
rank and file cannot be expected -to
display fnuch life. The whole work
should not be left to one or two mem-
bers of the committee, but all should
lend a helping hand. We hope now
that attentiou has been drawn to these
various delinquencies, there will be
no future oeeasion for complaint, but
that, on the contrary, commendation
will be demanded. On account ot Ham-
ilton Corbett's eoncert being on Tuesday
night next, the debate will take place
on Wednesday evening at the usual
hour. Thettubject , is " Resolved that
• the adoption of a National or Govern-
ment Currency in Canada would be
farewell sermon here last Sunday. The beneficial." The affirmative will be
church wee filled, a very large number taken by Dr. Coleman, leader, assisted
•,•ef those present being Protestants. by Mr., G. E. Jackson, Thomas Kidd.
We very much regret the Rev. gentle- and James Watson. The negative by
man's departure. During his stay he John McMillan; leader, assisted by
has rade himself hosts of friends, and Wm. Campbell, John Hannah and
while ever rigid and faithful to the Mr. Smith. This debate will be a -very
work of his life, he yet possesses that interesting one and should draw forth a
suavity and. tact of manner which goes large audience. We hope the debaters
so fat in making peace and good will willall make it a point to be present,
among men. He leaves for Seaforth and that tLey will not forget to be on
hand in good time, so the audience. will
not be kept waiting .for half or three -
him.• •quarters of a,m,hour, as is too frequently
the case.
merit of all claims under Policy Np. 3,421, on the
life of the late NVharton Hodgson, paying the fall
amount of the claim, without any deductions
- whatever, or causing the slightest costs. Signed:
lets. ,TANE HODGSON, Executrix; J&rBs OER,
Patentor. 684-2
his future residence, the latter part of
• Domes IN-COUNCIL.—At the Council,
meeting On Monday evening Mr. David
Johnson wasre-appointed a High
School- Trustee. The . Mayor, Reeve,
and Couteillors Strong, Hill and 'Muff,
were appointed a waterworks commit-
tee, with power to proceed with and.
have the Waterworks completed. The
Reeve and CouncilloreBeattie, Hill. and
Strong were appointed a comptittee to
tables tvill be spread in the basem,ent of strike the etanding committees for the
the church. Should the weather be year. The Mayor and Reeve .were ape
favorable,. there will be a large attend-- pointed a committee with power to sell
Race, and all may expect a pleasant and- the waterworks debentures to the best
advantage. The Presbyterian Church
authorities were granted permission to
• erect a platform in front of the church
the farm of Au, Thorgas Govenlock, for the convenience of those coming, to
near Mr. B:owdentsbrick yard, adjoin- church •with earria,gee. The applied,-
ing the village of Egreondville, was de- tions.for office were laid. over for con',
stroyed by fire on Saturday evening .sideration at next meeting. The &p-
leat. The building was occupied by
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Mr. Robert Powell. On that eVereittg licauts were,for - •constable, Messrs.
Dunlop, J. C. McKay and. John Lee,
Mr; Powell retired at about 7 o'clock, for Assessor, Messrs,. Cash, Stark and
and left a lamp burning turned downeeo -
-Hatt ; for Market Clerk, Messrs. Thos.
bureau in .his .bedroore. Te brim E. Ward and Wm. Dorrance. Mr. Wm.
_exploded, settiug fire to the bu ,eau and Elliott was re -appointed:. _Clerk and
its contents, and Ni. Powell -did, not -Treasurer at a salary of $250 for the two
know of the fire nntil awakened by the, offiees, The, surn of $50 was greeted to
aneoke„ whichnearly suffocated him. the Ladies' Aid Society for the assist-
' When he awoke, the cadre interior of
the room was in. a blaze, and he had ance of the poor of the town. The
Clerk was instructed to make an . esti-
barely time to escape with his two little mete of the cost of running the street
girls who were in bed with him. Noth-
lamps, to he laid before the Council at
- beg could be dorteto save the building, its next meeting for their information.
but the contents of the house, gave • .
Messrs. O. C. Willson and John Kyle
those of thetreone i11. which the fire were • appointed a committee to pur-
originate& were saved. The loss will chase coal oil in two barrel lots,and have
he -about 450, represented mainly by
aproper tank made in which to keep it.
wearing apparel... Thefire was quite The Connell adjourned metileext Mou-
visbJe in .
day evening. .
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BDRNS' ANNIVERSARY.—The anniver- BANK CHANGES.—The Canadian Bank
'spry of the birth of Robert .Barns was of Commerce have purchased the build-
celehrated in Seaforth onMonday „eve.- ingand property of the Consolidated
ning last by a. sapper at Carmichael's Bank here, and. will at once remove
hotel. The atteadanee was not nearly their Seaford' ,office to • the lspacious
ac large- as the occasion merited, but premises which they havemirehased.
atill there was -a very pleasant gather-, There has also been a— change in the
ing. The tables were spread in the • management of the Seaforth agency of
large, and commodious hall of the hotel, the Commerce. Mr. M. P. Hayes, who
ana bore taserctptuous 'repast which did has so successfully filled the position of
ereditto the genial landlordandehis manager since the opening of the
excellent spouse, and we must not for - agency retires, and will be succeeded by
get to mention that a -delieloue haggis, Mr. Ireland, late manager of the, Strat-
" the chiefteia o' the- peddle' race," ford branch.- We understand that since
occupied. a prominent position ou the the opening of the agency here, the
festive board.. The chair was occupied -business done has been much in ad-
bYtMr. M. Y.. McLean, and the vice -
chair by Mr. Edward ..Cash.• Suitable
speeehes were made in response' to
toasts by Messrs. jellies. Dallas-, Tuck-
ersmith T. E. Hays and John Goveu-
lock, McKillop; Dr. Coleman, E. Cash,
R. Lumsden, James MeGuffie, Thomas
Foster, and others„ of Seaforth. The
pleasure of the evening, alsoewas mach
-enhanced by exeelleat _songs sung by
Mr. R. Carmichael,, John A. Douglas,
C. Scobie, J. S. Roberts, Dr. Coleman,
.T. E. Hays, james McGuffie, and the
vice-chairmart,..whitst the band, Ander
the leadersbintof Professor Fetzer; gave
several musical selections 'during the-
evertingt After spending e most _pleas-
ant evening, the assemblage broke up
about ..2k) clock, efter all had joined in
singing Should. Aeld Acquaintaeae
Forgot," and giving three rousing cheers
for the Queen.
profitablee-vening.
FIRE IN EGMONDyILDLE.—A house on
vance of the most sanguine expectations
of the Directors. le This success has been
due, in no small degree, to the energy,
tact and affability of the late manager.
While faithfully :serving the bank, he
never lost eight of the business iuterests
and requirements of the town, and was
always ready and willing to the Utmost
of his ability to afford every reasonable
accommodation to those requiring it.
While all trill regret Mr. Hayes' retire-
ment fromthe responsible position he
has so successfully filled, there will be
none who will not be equally pleased to
learn that his business relations with
us are not to cease. He still retains
his position on the Directors' Board,
and having made arrangements with
leading capitalists of Toronto., and with
. the bank whose employ he has just left, -
for all the fund e required, he will open
a private bank ipethe premises now oc-
oupied but shortly to be vacated by the
LOCAL Barers.-7Several farmers in —DrBeek of CommerceAs a bank man-
.
this vicinity have been busily engaged agar be will always be popular, and we
plowing daring the past ten days..
ha,ve no doubt but in the new capacity
Coleman has purchased the Powell he will be as successful. as. he has hither -
property on Main Street. The two lots to been in the impottant positious he
were sold by auction for 41,100.—We .
are requestedhas heldThe new bank will bet de -
_to state that a committee
of the Lavoted entirely to local business, and
Lathes' AM. Society will be at on thethewill discount paper for farmers and
town hall forenoon of Tues.:
a It w
L medhenics at reasonable rates.. ill
dawol each week, between the hours ot also be able to discount pa,per such as
10 end 12 o'clock, to receive appliea-
Rod.gerville.
SPORTING.—Mesere. Wm, Eacrett, A.
Ingram and J. O'Brien killed four large
racoons on 'Monday last. They are very
fat.
Meenimosiee. — On Thursday night
last Mr. John P. Marshall, of Rodger -
vale, led to the hymenial altar Miss
Eliza Edneonson,I, of the same place.
May their future be prosperous and
haPPY• -
- BREARDOWN.—While Mr. Peter Hen-
derson and several others were driving
through here on Sunday last, one ef the
wheels of the vehicle collapsed, causing
considerable delay. Fortunately no one
was injured. • .
DISH:1 NDED . —The Lily of the Valley
Lodge TJnited Temperance Association,
Rodgerville, has been disbanded by
mutual consent. Seeing that they had
no immediate foe to fight, their exis-
tence was considered useless.
Socate—On Monday -evening a social
was held in the church to consume the
stock Of provisions left over from •the
tea -meeting on Thursday. The spread
was as highly appreciated as that of
the 'framer evening, and although the
crowd was large it failed to do away
with all the supply. After tea Mr.
Robt. McLaren took the chair and a
good programme of realings,recitations,`
music. &c., was rendered, the Rev. A.
Y. Hartley, Miss Johanna Bell, Mesas.
•Thos.: and Wm. Workman, Robert
Dougall and the home choir Resisting
materially. A very good time was
spent and a, good collection added to
the funds.
Tee-Mneetee.--The Sabbath School
tea -meeting held in the Presbyterian
Church, Rodgertiille, on Thursday
evening the 22nd inst., was a grand suc-
cess, and refleeted mueh credit OD the
committee, and the manager, Mr. John
Murray, in par, Ionian Considering the
state of the we ther and the roads the
attendance wa larger than was expect-
ed. The tea, aid. manner in which it
was served, ca not be too highly prais-
ed; the quantity was i mense, and the
quality unsurpassable. After tea the
Rev. A. Y. Ha ley, p stor, was elected
to the chair, who in a few concise • re-
marks set forth the ob ect of the gather-
ing, and then called o the platform
the Revds. Messrs. A la,n and Smith,
who delivered length and spicy ad-
dresses. The home hoir, with INIK.
Robt. Bell asleader nd Miss Jessie
Bell as organist, did , aluable service
throughout the. entertainment. The
proceeds amou ted td $50. •
—Mr. Wm. H. Aitche-
of font young canary
weeks old, and doing
EARLY BIRDS.
son has a nest
birds, new two
well.
THE TOWNSHI BOARD SYSTEM,— The
,Debating Socie y of Section No. 4, met
on Thursday e ening to discuss the
dvantages of the Township Board
tstein, as opposed to the School Sec-
tion System. • There was a larger at-
tendance to hear the discussion than at
any previous meeting, which was some-
what encouraging to the members. The
subject was well haul ed by both sides.
Almoet every argumen for and against,
was brought up and fo cibly advanced.
The decision was igi en, in favor of
Township Boards by iIr. Alex. Kerr,
who 'occupied the clhair. The next
meeting will be held n1/4 Tuesday the
5th of Februa y, when the subject,
"Resolved tha township wards should
• be abolished ill be discussed. The
farmers sale notes and small
tions from. any desiring aid.—Mr. A. G.. notes of 'that class, whichother cannot be affirmative will be led by Jas. Hartley,
McDougall is buying clover seed and done by larger chartered banks. In supported by . J. Sha,nnon and Hugh
"shipping it to the old. country market. this way it will supply a want which McIntosh. T negative by Geo.
-e-Mr. Andrew Young, of the firm of Murdie ; Belem ted by Geo. Lockhart
has been very severely felt by out farm -
Wilson & Youpg, has been laid up for communityand Geo. Man osh.
M. -
a. week with a severe attack of illnesg s, Conewne—T e council elect met at
but is, we are glad to learn; reccevering. Tee LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the Herman's Hote , pursuant to statute,
—No snow yet and no appearance of regular meeting of the Literary Society and deposited t eir oaths of office and
any.—The ehaugea,ble, unseasonable on Tuesday evening there was a large qualification wi h the clerk, after which
weathtr of the past few weeks attendance, the hall being well filled, the Reeve took he chair and proceeded
has . been good for the doctors, as and the ro,ajority of the atidienc was. to business, the first being the election
it has been the cause of considerable composed of ladies. In the alefence of of Deputy Re :Ye. roved by Wm.
sickness.—There are several cases .of the proper officers of the society, Mr. Grieve seconde by Wm. Evans that
diphtheria in town. --We regret to learn M. Y. McLean was appointed chair- Alex. Kerr be leeted , Deputy Reeve.
that Mrs. Robert Scott, of Roxboro, is man, and Rev. Mr. Edmonds, critic. • Moved in ameutiment ley Geo. Holland
seriously ill, and there are but slight Well rendered readings were given by secended by Alex. Kerr that Wm.
hopes for her recovery.—The Advocate Mr. Peacock aud, Rev. Mr. Edmunds Evans be elected • Deputy Reeve—
rakes the Mitchell Council for reducing and P. Hayden; while Dr. Campbell and Amendment carried. Lauchlin Mc.
thesalary of the municipal clerk from Mr. E. A. Dalziel each gave a reciea- Millan and Joseph Evans were re -
$300 to $250 a year. The eterk of don which for correctness of elocution appointed auclitors. Moved by Geo.
Seaforth, than whom none could be aid effect could not, have been sur- Holland seconded by Win. Grieve that
more efficient, never received more passed by professionals. It is but just Donald McGregor be re -appointed as
than $200,—Velentines will soon be in to say that the reaelints of Mr. Edmoitde! sessor — Carried. The following ac
_order among the young folks, and the ancl Hayden, and the recitation of counts were ordered to be paid, viz :
shop keepers have anticipated. the Mr. Dalziel were impromptu and were $2,00 to Johnson Bros., for napping
demand by laying in a large stock of all volunteeredeto fill up in place of others hammer, etc; 46.50 to Alex. Dalgetty
kinds both grave aucl gay.—Mr. Robert who promietid to read but who failed to for Deputy Returning Officer, Clerk and
Govenlock, of McKillop, and Ain Geo. attend. On Ithie occasion of ten who constable: $4.00.for use of Grange Hall
Sproat, of Tuckerstnith, hay() gone to promised to read, and whose names for election Ward No 2 $4 for
use of
Brantferd to. attend a sale of Bow Park vete on the programme, only two at- house for said election to Jas. Clark
thoroughbred stock. We ,may hear of tended. This as nob as it should be. Sub -Division No. 2; $2.50 to Robert
some tiue purchases shortly.—lar. Those who-prornise should attend and Gileve for repairing scrapers, &e; 14.73
Jonathan Carter refereed from. Ottawa: should not dissappoint the audience who to C. W. Papst, for stationary for
with the stallion "Wellington " -on Come to beer them. There is abend:- council clerk, &c, $1 to Hugh Grieve
Friday last: The horse seems in fine ance of talent in this town, and these a,ud Patrick Doyle, being an error in
conditicea and looks ',fully as well as entertainments are appreciated b th
g tax; 2 to D. Allan for stone ham -
when he left here three years ago.— people, as is evidenced by the large at- mer handles, also that widow Hart's
Messrs. nought= & Sharp are now tendatme each evening, notwithstanding taxes be remitted : viz. $8.70, she being
busily engaged buying horses. They that there have been,. many disappoint- in indigent circumstances. Moved by
alepped a couple of car loads to the meats. This being the case, the come Wm. Evans seconded by G-eo. Holland
that Geo. Holland, Wm Grieve, Alex.
Kerr and the Reeve be appointed. a.
committee, to examine the Roxboro
brielge,with authority to call for ten,ders
for the erection • theeeof — Carried.
Movedl by Alex. Kerr se tended by Win.
Grievetthat $50 be gran ed to bead a
sideivelk at Winthrop provided the
ratepayers give an qua amouat.
Moved amendment y Wm. Illvans
seconded by Geo. Halle d that t e last
motion be postponed fo furthe cone
sideration—Amendmen carried The
next meeting of council ill be held. at
Beamish's Hotel (form rly Devis') bn
the last Saturday in Fe ruary. I
Winthro
MONEY STOLEN. -- HartiMpal
Cook ieforme us that °lit the 6th inst.,
while be iiras from home attending a
neighbor's threshing, and while his wife -
and daughter we're busy feeding the
stock Red doing other chores about the
place, Borne evil disposed person enter-
ed his hells° and took from a box in his
bed -room the sum of five dollars. He
says -he has a pretty good idea who
took the money, and that if it is not re-
turned at once he will take the neces-
sary legal stens to have the guilty patty
punished. He think e a word to the
wise should be sufficient.
• Tuckersmith.
FARM RENTED.—Mr. • Wm. Murray
has rented the Chalk farm at Harper -
hey. He t kes possession on the 1st of
March. M . Murray is a good farmer,
and will Elie n have this farm in good
shape.
HORSES 5 LD.—Mr. John Thorpe, 2nd
conoessiotJi, 1 Tuckersmith, sold to an
Ameriear b yer last week, a span of
Lord Ha el w horses for $300.. They
were five e rs old, one a horse and the
other a in r . Mr. Thorp has a colt
from this mare, sired by Donald Din -
Die, whic is ten months old, and for
which he lzeftsed, a few days ago, $90
in cash. hi ' colt tends 14- hande
high, and. girts five eet six inches.
•
Mor is.
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MEETING.—At the first meet -
CW Cou cil, held on the 19th
routini business, Mr. W.
e-appoin ed dere at a salary
r. Jame Proctor was ap-
essor, at a salary of 470;
. Wray and Andrew Reid
ted auditors at a salary of
he collector's salary, $75,
th several other accounts
grants, was ordered to be
as reeolvecl to employ Mr.
to calamine Hogg's bridge,
ion with the Reeve, and to
and specifi ations for the
1 the -same. The Council
ain on February 22. '
est 17crawaaosh.
. THE COUINCIL.—At the first meeting
of the West Wawanosh Council for this
year, Messrs. Alexander Pentland and
John H. Taylor were appointed audi-
tors, the fanner by the Reeve and the
•latter by the Council. The same offi-
cers were appointed and at same sal-
aries as last year. The Clerk -was or-
dered to, procure two eopies of the On-
tario Stateties for theluse of the Coun-
cil. A by -Law was read a first time of-
fering 6,1 fOr each willcat killed. in the
i
township. The colt ctor was granted
till the lstlFebruary o -collect balance
of taxes. A. mamber of accounts were
considert and ordered to be paid.,
when the Council adjourned till the
9h of Fell
,uary.
i
i Molesworth.
• SociAn. A social, in aid of the Manse
Building end, was held at the resi-
dence of A exander Scott, on the 1st
concession of Grey on Friday last.
NEW B ILDINGS.—MT. Alex. Scott
is getting ut timber for the erection of
a large bank barn. The building will
be.34x62 feet. Mr. James Elliott of the,
2nd couceseion, is also engaged in get-
ting out timber for a large barn to be
erected during he coming summer.
RETURNED..—L Wm. Scott, SOII of
Peter Scott, returned -a few weeks ago
from Manitoba, and intends remaining
at home ' during the winter. He will
return to the Prairie Province in the
spring, probably accompanied by one or
more of the inhabitants in the vicinity
of Molestvoitth.
COIINCIL
ing of the
inst., afte
Clark was
of $120-;
pointed as
Messrs. W
were eppoi
$8 each-
together
and charit
paid. It
0. F. Mile
in conjune
draw plans
rebuilding
will meet a
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Dublin.
LIVELY WORR.—The new blacksinith
shop spoken of not long slice is already
in operation.
FURNITIkRE STORE.—One of Fddd's
new stores has beenfilled with furniture
in every line, so that the people of this
vicinity will be saved the trouble of go-
ing to Mitchell or Seaforthforfutniture.
—Lecetute.—Dr. Rourke, of this
place, late of Mo'ntreal, gave a lecture
in the Opera Hall on Tuesday eight.
His subject was "Thomas Moore."'
Mr. Thompson assisteI by three or
four songs.
;
CoNcene.a-There wi I be a grand
concert in Kidd,s Opera Hall on Mon-
day night, under the management of
Mr. Wm. Thompson, assisted by profes-
sional vocalistefroin Mitchell Tavistock
Seafertb and other towns. A. good
time is expected and every one should
avail thenteelves of the opportunity to
hear some good music. Arrangements
have been made whereby the evening
trains, both east and west, will stop
here until after the cencert for the ac-
commodation of those wishing to return
home the same night by rail..
Crediton. Carried Roved 1:1
them," 1y Mr. Chas. Snell, Of Exeter.
Itt tl.e eitening session Rev. G. Webber,
of holder, delivered a,n address on
"The cliims of the Sabbath Schools
upol th best telents," and "The duty
its owe to the Sabbath School,"
tpe ed. by the Rev. H. A. Newton,
bo no. Rev. T. W. Butcher .gaye
a faijew 11 address. A collection to the
amo nt of $5 was taken up. All the
sessi ns wore' intermixed with good
singiag, and the proceedings were very
interesting.
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:ox Or OFFICERS.—At the last
eeting of the Grey District
Beige Lodge held in the Orange
Et el, ‘on the 6th of January, the
in officers were elected for the
no year: D. M., Brother J'aimes
g, russels ; D. D. M., Brether
Sp nee, Ethel; Chap., BrotherM.
r, Mid; Sec., Brother Ben. Ger-
nis els; Treas. Brother Thomas
"ffe Ethel ;D. D. C. Brother
as Leishman, Ethel.
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oderich Township_ •
FAT ATTLE.—Illessrs. John Elliott,
and J. Shipley, of this township, intend
shipping a car load of fat cattle to Tor-
onto itt a few days. They are both en-
ergetic en.
CONTR. CTS.—Mr. John Elliott has
been aw-rded the contract of raising
and. vtane the barns of Messrs.)).
J. W. Co e, T. Woont D. Ross, P. Otte
and. J. S ipley. To thow their estinea-
doe of M . Elliott as teworkman,lie is re-
ceiving $40 more that other contractOrs'
figures. John intend running a large
gang next summer, h4 -ring engaged quite
a number of his old lilands already, and
beipg an old and pra tical workman, we
can assure those men who have favored
him with their patronage good jobs.
Fox Hmee.—Two young men started
out a large fox the . other day in J. Iz-
zard's wamp. •The hounds followed
him to Mr. JtElliott's woods, a dis-
tance of two miles, where they came
face to face with Reynard. He had to
be shot at several times before he could
be brought down.
Orricees.—The followin are ' the
officers of Sharon Loyal Or lige Lodge
No. 189, for the present yea*, viz.: W.
M., Brother R. II. Elliott; D. M., Bro.
John Woods; Sec., Bro. E. Floody ;
Treas., Bro. Geo. Oantelon • Chap., Bro.
Thos. Harrison; lt. of '6., Bro. J.
Woods. Committee—John Harrison, 3.
Elliott, Adam Currie, D. Woods, W.
Currie.
Brussels.
MONEY TO LOAN.—Money tof loan in
snms of $500 and upwards on fermi security at
74 per cent. per annum. C. E. COOPER, Brussels
P.0. 634-3
s
VITAL STATISTICS. — In 1879 there
were 46 births, 16 deaths and. i. 21 Mar-
riages registered with the cleik in Brus-
sels. Total 83.
VETERINA KY.—John Nott, V. S. has
gone to Kansas on a visit.' Dining 'this
absence Mr. Jas. Tacker,. V. S.,. will
attend to his duties. t
MARKETS. —Fall $1.13 go $1:15 ;
spring $1.10 to 1J2;$peas 55c to 60-e, ;
barley 40c to 45c; oats 300 • jeork $5.40
to 45.5O; hides $8; hay '07 to $8;
,
eggs 13c.
—PENNY READINGS. — Tbe penny
readings on Friday last werej well at-
tended; and the programme Well carried
out. We hope to see those meetings
well attended, the cause,the Mechanics'
Institute and Town Baud well deserve
the public patronage.'
&ROOD MATTERS.—During 1879 our
school board held 25 meetings, of which
Mr. j. Young attended 16 meetings; C.
R. Cooper 15 • D. Scott 14; W. G.
Hingston 13 ; h. Stewart 11 and Dr.
Holmes 10. There are 400 children in
the section between 5 and 16 years of
age,and 115 between 16 and 21.. Number
on school roll is 485, number of teachers
5, total visits to school by trustees 36,
total population as per school census
1,400. At a meeting of the school
board on Friday last, 7 tenders for 50
cords of 2 foot wood, split and riled in
shed at the school house were received,
viz: R. McNaughton,90c ; Geo. Laurie,
•93c ; W. Fishleigh, 94o; D. Knight,
950; J. Forsyth, 94c; Jas. K elly, 97c;
Alex. Stewart, Jr., $1.50. R. McNaugh-
ton's tender at 90c was accepted.
Usb orne.
EXPLANATION.—We much regret that
a paragraph, copied from another pa-
per, aud reflecting upon the conduct of
Mr. James Davis, of Farquhar, appear-
ed in THE gXPOSITORiof two weeks ago
under the heading of Huron Notes. We
are informed that Mr. Davis, who is a
highly respected resident of the town-
ship, was entirely blameless inch° nutt-
er referred to. The paragraph was in-
serted without the knowledge of the
Editor, having escaped his notice until
his attention was recently directed to
it. In justice to Mr. Davis, .we make
this explanatioa and deeply regret hav-
ing caused him annoyance, and having
done him an unintentional wrong.
COUNCIL.—The new Council met on
Monday, the 19th of January, pursu-
ant to statute. Moved. by J Hall
seconded by H. Horney, that Jonathan
Shier be Deputy Reeve for 1880—Car-
ied. Moved by J. Shier,j seconded by
3. Hackney, that N. S. C ark be Muni-
ci al Olerk at
salary f 4130—Car-
ried. Moved by J. Hackney, seconded
by H. Horney, that Thos. jleywood be
Assessor for 1880 at •a salary of $65.
—Carrie.d. Moved by 3. Shier, second -
y J. ails, that Thos. Coats be
Treasurer for 1880 at a salary of $70—
SABBATH SOTIOOL CONVENTIO.N.—A de-
nominational Sabbath School Confer-
ence was held in the—Bible Christian
Church on the 23rd inst., which was
well attended:' for all the roa,ds and
weather were unpleaseet. Quite a
number of visitors from the different
circuits of the Exeter district were
present. The Convention was opened
in the usual way by Rev. j. W.
Butcher, and th.e retiring President,
Mr. Wm. Lewis gave a Wei address,
ft *c e minutes of last year's
Convention were read, which were very
interesting. School visitors' reports
in brief were adopted; schedules of the
different echools were read • officers for
1880 were elected as follows: Mr. 3.
Parson, President, and H. Collins, Sec-
retary and Treasurer. Exeter was ap-
pointed as the placefor the next Con-
vention,•to be held in the last week of
January, 1881. In ,the afternoon ses-
sion two tonics were opened and elicited
lively discussions. The first was,
"What is the object of Sabbath
Schools ?" by Rev. S. T. Allin, of Hen-
sa,ll ; second, "Difficulties of Sabbath
School work and how to overcome
y H. Horney, sec-
.
ondecl by J. Haekney that Thos. Allin
be one of the audjtors of accounts of
1879—Ca'ried. The Reeve appointed
James beer as the other auditor.
Moved by J. Hackney, seconded by H.
Horney, that the Treasurer be author-
ized by by-law to purchase two of the
township of Usborpe debentures with
the funds belonging to the railway
sinking fund. account, ,provided _ bbs
terms of purchase meet the approval of
this Council at its uext sitting—Car-
reed. Moved by 3. Shier, seconded by
J. Hackney, that the expenses of the
late municipal elections, amounting to
$24, be paid—Carried. Moved by J.
Hackney, secondedy 3. Shier, that
the collector receive credit on the col-
lector's roll for 41, being error in dog
tax charged, against Wm. Rodd—Car-
ried. Moved by II. Homey, seconded
by 3. Hackney that Thos. Cornish be
remitted $1 being . in axes --
Carried. Moved by j. Shier, seconded
by H. Homey, that Mrs. Grace Griffith
be paid the sum of $30, being for 12
weeks' board of Wm. Smillie, up to the
23rd January—Carried. Moved by 3.
Halls, seconded by Homey, that
Joseph Hewitt receive $5 for relief—
Carried. Moved by 3. Halls, seconded
by H. Homey, that Wm. Foiland be
paid the sum of $22 for 11 -weeks' board
of Wm. Rook, being up till the 19th
January, 1880—Carried. Moved by J.
Halls, seconded Ity 3. Hackney, that
this Council authorize H. Horney
contract with J. Brooks for 6,000 feet
of cedar and 4,000 feet of hemlook for
the use of the municipality—tCarried
Moved. by 3. Shier, seconded by J.
Hackney, that the Collector be in-
structed to have all the taxes collected
by the 15th February—Cateied. On
motion, the Council adjoerued. till Sat-
urday, the 7th day of March at 11
o'clock a. m.
Tur erry.
THE FIRST COLT CIL MEETING.—The
newly -elected Connell for Turnberry,
met at Bluevale oi the 17th inst., when
the following pouudkeepers were ap-
pointed for •the present year John
Patterson, Blitevale ; F. W. Irwin, Bel -
more; Thos. EVeins, Andrew Bell,
_Lower Wingharn ; R. Porter, hotel
lieeper, and. Robt. Hastings. The fol-
fenceviewers were appointed
5.Anderson, T. Aitkens, Sr., P. Deans,
. Graham, James Bentley, J. W.
a ker, Geo. Scott and Wm. Douglas.
h clerk was instructed to 'Write to the
Ma or of Wingharn, aelting the reason
a so dement cannot be liad between
berry and Winghten in regard to
3 and 4 in the first concession,
h were taken from this township
added to the town of Winnham.
Tur
tots
whi
and
Thsl collector was instructed to have
the balance of taxea collected and the
roll returned on or before February 5th
next. Mr. John McTavish was appoint-
ed assessor. Dog taix was ordered to be
refunded to F. Wright, Jas. Aitcheson,
D. Rush, H. Potter and R. Ledget.
Messrs. McPherson and R. Eadie -ware
appointed auditors. After considering
and ordering the payment of a number
of accounts, the Commit adjourned un-
til 8th March, to meet at Lower Wing -
ham.
•
FOR • GoDEEicn.—Mr. Wm. Clegg left
Tuesday morning for Goderich to at-
tend the County Council, and Ms plate
on the .market is ably filled by his
partner Mr. John S. Laidlaw.
SEASONABLE.—The weather for the
last few weeks has been so much like
spring, that Mr. D. B. McKinnon, who
is always to the front, has received his
first instalment of new spring goods.
SHIPMENTS.—McKinnon & McMillan
shipped a car .ef dressed hogs to Lon-
don on Wednesday, for which they
realized a' good figure notwithstanding
the very unfavorable weather we have
had lately.
ENTEETAINMENT.—Tlie ladies of St.
Andrews church intend having an en-
terpainment in the basement of the
churoh on the 9th of February, A
good programme is being prepared. Re-
freshments will be served. A full house
and a pleasant time is hoped for.
PERSONAL.—A. W. Nation hale re-
turned to Blyth for the purpose of
taking charge of a branch business,
-which Mr. McCosh, of Lucan, is about
starting here.
—kr. M. A. MeNanghton, who left
Blyth in November last on acccemt of
ill health, hasget quite strong again.
n
He left Miltoon the 29th inst. for
Buffalo, New York.
—Mr. Wm.. Hawksha,w, of the Com-
mercial Hotel, Blyth, is about chang-
ing places "with , his brother, who is
in the same business in Exeter. Mr.
Hawkshaw, of Exeter, was in Blyth on
Tuesday and, completed the arrange-
ments. The change will take place in
the course of teefew weeks.
—Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Seaforth,
occupied. the pulpit of St. Andrew's
Church. on Friday, previous to the
communion. Rev. Mr. Pritchard, of
Manchester, is expected to be here on
Saturday.
—Mrs. N. H. Young, who had been
in Seaforth with her friends for a few
days, returned home on Wednesday.
A. ,q. h4GDOWALL
ARE TODAY OFFERING
SpEOIAL BARGAIk4S
In Jvery Department of their House.
Stock was Fever 13etter As-
sorted than it t to -day.
The Stock of Silks, Dress Goods, Man-
tles, Millinery, Hosiery, Gloves,
Laces, Trimming,s and Staple
Goods is unequalled in
the County.
MIL:0.17275
75 cents. $1.25, $1.50, and up.
Real 33eaver 13olanets and Hats
2.50up.
Trimmed Hats'
MANTLES—Warm Beaver Mantles
from $2 up, "Esters from $2,50 up.
German -Pattern. Mantles positively
half price. Wrap Cloaks, Dolmans,
• Circulers, &C.
DRESS
PheGen9PreDstoS;—k Wat riareswhicheeelearing
convince everybody that we carry
out out advertisements' to the very
letter.
HOSIERY—Most complete Stockers
evercathed, and at popular prices.
Our sales in this department amply
-prove this.
GLOMVitsEW
, ingarremat variety.ery. Gl(riTs'
FLANNi,leyErLele—a.Francy Wool Gooas,
jte.,
PURCHASE YOUR CLOTHING
—FROM—
A. G. MCDOUGALL & 00
They keep the largest stock to +tied
from. Alletheir goods are thOrmigialy
well made and finished , and their prices
are fully 30 per •cent. lower than those
-of any other house.
VISIT OUR SALE.
We have metked down the whole of
our immense stock of Men's, Boys' and
. Youth's Clothing.
See our New Style Overcoats, beauti-
fully lined and finished. This is the
best value in town. Price, $6.75.
See our New Style- Ulsters, newest
materials. We know this to be excel-
lent value. Price, $7.50.
SPLENDID WINTER ;SUITS.
i We have five hundred Suits to selecb
from, in all the newest and. best lila-
, terials. Price, from $9.50 up.
BOYS' AND YOUTHS'.
All can be suited in Boys' and Youths' _
Clothing -at our establishment. All
sizes are ept in stock d
will suit the most economical. Call,
, an the prices
Trabbert. see and judge foryou
FOUND.—While on his way home from
Mitchell, on Saturday night, Mr. John'
Whyte found a bag of flour at the rear
of his farm. It appears that some one
had been at the mill, and in returning
home the bag slipped off the wagon.
Ternore FEVER.—Mr.- janaes Camp-
bell, who has been complaining of be-
ing unwell, is ill with typhoid fever.
But as he isiunder the skilful treatment
of Dr. McTavish, it is thought that lie Inaporters of and. Dealers in DRY
will recover.) ' GOODS Only.
SOIREE.—The soiree, which was held
at the Cromarty Presbyterian Church,
was largely attended. The people, after
filling themselves with the good things
which were in abundance in Ma. Mc-
Kellar's shop, retired to the church,
where thespeaker and choir were ready
to entertain them. Rev. Mr. Scott occu-
pied the chair, which he did in a very
entertaining manner. He called upon
Rev. Mr. Wilson, of St. Marys, who
gave two receipts, one for -the breaking
up of a congregation, another for the
building up, both of which acted upon
would carry out the above results. Rev.
Mr. Maidaxid then addressed the young
men in particular upon the miseries
which often attendedthem frorct their
violation of the laws of health. His
speech was very pleasing and eloquent.
Rev. Mr. Macpherson, of Stratford,
then gave some hints as to the
best way of collecting money for church
-purposes. Rev. Mr. Cameron, of Kip -
pen, gave a fine geographical deecriptiou
of the Ottawa Valley, and spoke very
favorably of soirees as being suitable
places for amusement and enjoyment.
The Crom arty choir rendered some very
nice pieces of music, Which were agree-
ably received. The amount gather6d
from the soiree and the social following
it the next night was $150, which goes
to pay the debt on the church. The
meeting was brought to a closely Rev.
Mr. Macpherson pronouncing the
benediction.
Gi.fts. No Discounts. Hairs
Figures and Net Prices Only.
A. G. MCDOUGALL &
—A remarkable case of canine in-
telligence and sympathy was recently
exhibited by a small dog belonging to
Mrs. Lyoos, in Exeter. The lady
possessed two pets, a kitten and a dog,
which seemed quite attached to each
other. The kitten was lost, and every
1 search failed to discover its where-
abouts until the third -day, when the
dog, disgusted probably with the re-
peated failures of the household, left
the house, and in about half an hour
it returned and scratched at the door
for admittance. On opening the door,
the family were delighted and surprised
; to find that the little dog had. the kittext
in its mouth alive and well.
—A horse belonging to Mrs. Logan,
lot 12, concession 14, Grey, by some
means got loose in the stable, and
founcl access to a, bin of oats that was _
storecl there on account of not having
sufficient granary room, and died from
the effects -of eating too many oats.
The horse was Valued at VV. She
also lost a horse about six months ago
froin getting entangled in a tether rope
inethe field, thus losing the span with-
in six months.
. —The following are the officers of the
West Riding of Huron Agricultural
Society for the current year : Presi-
dent, Mr. -Wm. Young; ist Vice, Mr.
Humphrey Snell; 2nd Vice, Mr. X..
Salke,1 : Secretary, Mr. John Varcoe;
.
Treasur, r, Mr. R. B. Scott; Directors
—Messrs.. Robt. Medd, 4.eo. Cox, Pat-
rick Carroll, W. 3. Hayden, J110.. Glt3/I,
jno. Varcoe, R. .B. Scott, Robt. Mc-
Lean, Stephen Andrews. Auditors—
Messrs. Archibald Dickson and Wm.
Campbell.
—A.' few days ago Mr. Leathorne, of
Eeeter, met with an unpleasant acci-
dent in a rather remarkable manner.
He was paring his finger nails, when
the knife dropped, and falling -hori-
zontally, as he closed his legs sudden-
ly to catch it, it was driven into his A 1 7resk 8
left thigh the full length of the blade. AZ
The wound did not bleed much, but
the blade, which is about two inches in
length, passed unpleenantly close to
the femoral artery. It is likely to in-
terfere with his locomotion for a few
days.
—The Clinton New Era of Iast week
says : The recent - mild weather has Reniem
beisti "very bad for those who had killed Commerc
pork', with the intention of marketing
it. On Monday last a farmer from
Morris had a, large load on the mar-
ket here, which -had been killed for
over a week, much of vvhieb. was con-
sequently turning quite dark in. color.
As he could not get a hid, he had ta
tae it back home. Had it been
brought in several days sooner, he
would have realized 46 per ?mama
anyhow, and possibly a little more.
iteeetieg &tern:tiro
seut Stock to t
:Sprang Purcha
*1-11-10
Cash Buyers,
Money and we
t the very Oh
pezfectly satiefie!
E MORT PIM
We are closing
Dress
R MAN
:The ballinee
be sold
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