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The Huron Expositor, 1880-02-27, Page 8pr. sa eae,a, THE HURON EXPOSITOR. puron xpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. • ITTCKSON BLEASDELL, Jeweler:3, have aeoured- the iservices of Mr. B. Wright, late of Sta-athroy, wbere he has. been in business for a number of years, He is a thoroughly practioal and competent band, having had an experience of siaventeen years. Parties having fine watches to elesm or repair cart rest satisfied they will be done 'right. All watch and Cie* work guaranteed, lrograving a specialty- 838 CORNMEAL, Oatmeal, Graham Flour and Cracked Wheat always on hand at the Eg- ntondville Faxmors can' have Oatmeal ex - Changed for Oats. All orders loft at the Mill promptly attended to. FORSYTH & KYLE. 638-1 FARMERS will find plenty of Laiid Salt at reasonable prices, with late improved facilities for loading on wagons at the Big Mills, Seaforth. I Also Bran and Feed in abundance after the lsb of March next. A. W. OGILVIE & Co. 688 Conx.—Plenty of Corn now to be had at 3. BRoWNELS'S. 07 TO THE FAITFIFUL.--``Ctirfew must ring to-night,"—Saturday, at 12 p.• m. THE LITERARY SOCIETY. -:-The last meeting of the Literary Soct‘ty was, as usual, a very pleasant affa.it< Readings were given by Misses Logan and Pringle, also by Rev. Mr. McCoy, and Messrs. Dr. Caanpbell, Mulholland, Pea- cock, Morgan and Ca.rnpbell, and Mr. Dalziel gave a recitation. The positions ef chairman and critic were well filled by Messrs. Canapbell and Morgan re- spebtively. • HORSE SHIPMENT.—Messrs. Houghton & Sharp shipped a car load of • splendid heavy horses on Tuesday. They aver- aged in price from $95 to $140. They were shipped to Beaton. An immense number of horses have been purchased in this town this season, and most of them have been high priced animals. This is a .busines which should receive every possible e couragement, as it is the means of car ulateng a lot of ready money in the town during the course of each. year. AN OLD FIRM RESUSCITATED.—Messrs. Monroe Brothers and Mr. D. Hogan have again entered into partnership for the purpose of carrying on the plow manufacturing and general blacksmith- ing business. These gentlemen are well and favorably known in this sec- tion, and their work has gained en- viable reputation. When in partner- ship before they built up a large busi- ness, and we have no doubt but their indomitable energy and enterprise, . combined with skill in workmanship and perseverance in business, will serve them in the future as good a part as they have done in the past. The busi- ness will be carried en in Monroe Brothers' old stand on Main street. Further announcements will be made bythernselves next week. MRS. SCOTT SIDDONS.—Notwithstand- ink the fact that the tickets for Mrs. Scott Siddoia's entertainment, on Fri- day evening last, were placed at the un- usually high figures of 50 and 75 cents, she was greeted by as -very large audi- ence, the hall being filled. Several • came from Clinton, and _Mitchell, the evening trains eadh way waiting, over here until the Close of the entertaira- meiat. Mrss•Siddons is a good and ac- complished reader, and the novelty of a lady. appeanng in such a capacity on the public platform, increases interest in her entertainments, but we must confess that her reputation does raore for her theta her superiority in elocu- tion. While she filled the hall at 75 • cents, we have heard less pretentious, but really superior readers, laboring to entertain au audience of two dozen at 25 cents per head. PERSONAL.—Mr. W. H. Mallet, ot for the past two years has been emphiy- ed with the firm of Hickson & Breast dell in the capacity of jeweller, leaves us this week for Brussels, where.he in- tends to do watch, Clock and jewelry work on his own accounts His pleasant face and. agreeable manner will be much missed by his many friends. We wish him good luck in his new under- taking. —Mr. Jam Carrick, who has for the past year and a hall been editor of the Exeter Reflector, has severed, his con- nection with that journal, and intends going to the United States. Mr. Car- rick is a clever young man and a good journalist, and we wish him unbounded success wherever his lot may in future be cast.' —The Rey. Dr. Williams, of Goder- ich; will preach in the Canada Metho- dist church, Seaforth, on Sunday next. at the usual hours. The Rev. Mr. Gra- ham preaches the anmversary services in Goderich on that day. He also de- livers a:lecture in that town on " Ed- mand Burke," Our Goderich friends may expect a rare treat on Monday b evening. , weather, there were few exhibitors from a distance, and. the attendance of spec- tators was not very large. The de- cisions of the judges seemed to give very general satisfaction. The follow- ing is the i . PRIZE LIST: W eat—Lost Nation. -12 entries - 1st J Ian Walker, Mill Road, Tucker - smith; 2d Thos. • Nott, Hullett ; 3d James Dickson, Tuekersmith. Any other Variety spring wheat. -13 entries —1st !ames Kerr, MeRillop ; 2d Geo. Ingrain; Tuckersraith; 3d John C. Steele,Tuckersmith. Two rowed barley. -4 entries—lst James Dickson; 2d James Lands - borough, Tuckersmith ; 3,1 Thos. Nott. Six rowed barley. -7 entries -1st Chas. Routtledge, Tuckersmith ; \ 2d John Cameron, Tuckers:a:0th ; 3d George Ingram. Oats—white.---5 entries -18t James Dickson; 2d Richard Anderson, Mc- Iillop ; 3d Robt. Brock, Tuckersinith. Oats — blaok;-4 entries — 1st John Landsborough; Tuckersmith ; 2d Jas. Landsboroughe 3d Chas. Routledge. , Peas—small.-2 entries—lst George Murdie,McKillop ; 2d Robert Beattie, McKillop. - . , Timothy seed. -1 entry—Richard A derson. , ward at St. Marys, on Wednesday.. The opposing team failed to con- nect. They intend playing Goderich for the Sheriff's medal, as soon as the weather will permit.—Mr. John Beattie, proprietor of the Seaforth flax ruills, is now ready to make arrange- ments with turners for next season's sowing. The flax _business promises well this year, and Mr. Beattie intends sowing a large.- breadth.—The Ladies' ,Benevolent Society is doing a good work by relieving the destitute and de- serving poor of the town. --Work has never been so scarce in Seaforth for laboring men as it is this season.—A great many in this neighborhood talk about going to Manitoba and Dakota the spring.—Seaforth salt stands at the head. of the list /or dairy purposes. —Mr. Robert Laidlaw and Mr. Wm. • Carmichael returned home from Chica- go on; Wednesday. The Seed. Show. The seed show held in _the Agricul- tural Hall on Wednesday last was, in so far as quality and quantity of seeds shown were concerned, one of the most successful ever held. In spring wheat there was a very large display, and the quality was excellent. As will. be seen by the number of entries, there was also a large display of other grains. Owing to the bad roads and wet rolls to the treasurer on the 10th day of March next, and that the auditors are requested to have the treasureesSbooke audited, and lay before the council at - the next meeting a detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Township for the last fiscal year — Carried. The following received grants as charity, viz.: W. Linney, $10; R. Grant, $10; C. Flaxbard, $5. Moved by Mr. Charters, seconded by Mr. Kalb- fleish, that J. Page and D. Bell, be re- ' funded the stun of $2 each being errors in dog tax—Carried. The council ad- journed to meet on Saturday, April 24. of the papers Were concerned, 1. loped ran gave a few soloin splendid style; Further, I would state, that if "Just4 g purely upon the principle of justice. he is a oun man and may yet be . .- heard of in the musical world. Prof. tia" be actuated by the motive impl Jed. Jones rendered a few solos in a way in his name, he could. scarcely sr.spect which certainly did rtat detract from his others of duplicity or deoeit, u himself has been or -Aless he fame as a solo singer. The Professor's is 80 l'avolved.— voice has a ?wonderful compass, at one Wm. F. ROBINSON, teacher '4 school sec- time resembling in its power and - • volume- the crashing of a tempest, then again in its stveetness resembling the song of the lark. The church was beautifully decorated; the eatables were sailenclid ; the waters were attentive and the congregation was happy. A second night was held to "finish up," which passed off with some neat speeches, some beautiful music, and the remaies of the feast. The amount re- alized was $68.75. t Hibbert. , I , WESTWARD, HO :--i-n4.T. George Peart and Mr. Joseph Hogarth intend start- ing for Dakota shortly. 0ONVALEsenNT.-41r. James Camp- bell, who has been Iconfined by an at- tack of typhoid fever, is now so far re- covered as to be able to be around, GOING TO MANITOBA.—As spring is approaching, we find. that there are a great many preparing to go to the STorthwest. Among those are Messrs. Leary, and David and Walter Whyte. Their absence will be much feltespecially Mr. Walter Whyte, who is a man of the strictest integrity and honesty. GOOD WEIGHT .—Mr. Duncan Mc- Laren, who keeps thoroughbred stock, had his three year old bull weighed at Staff& lately. He turned the scales at 1,720 pounds. Mr. John Stewart also had his two year old stallion weighed, which turned the scales at about 1,700 pounds. This is the stallion which took il go many first prizes. OPITUARY.—The ife of Mr. John Crawford, who had een confinedin the London Asylumaand who was lately at- tacked by inflammi,tion, was relieved of her physical and intellectual pain by breathing her last oil' -the 14th inst. Her remains were buried in London, and the funeral sermon was preached at Pros- pect on Sabbath afternoon. tion No. 7, Hibbert. EDUCATIONATT411:14- hbeerfrollY0- wing is the, result of t' • School ale wri ten examination in F'...,ection•aN 1, Turnberry. Sub- ject, geography: 'Fourth form: 1st 1.3`artie Snell, 2•1 David Thomson, 3d Tuckersmith. WM Knox 4tla .Robt • Moffatt 5th l'aam Soan.—Mr. Andrew Ross bah sold his farm on the 5th coneessioat,, L. R. S., to Mr. Hugh, McKay, for the sum of $3,200. The farm contains 82 acres. CHANGE 01' IIIEETING.—The Egmond- ville Grange has changed its time of meeting from Friday evening) at 7 o'clock, to Saturday afternoon', at 1 o'clock. Discussion on Saturday, Feb- ruary 28th, on "Cheese and Butter Making." CORRECTION.—In our report of the Tuckersmith School Board. proceedings a couple of weeks ago, a couple of errors occurred. The request of Mr. Cameron to have a desk placed in the school, in section 3, was not granted. The next meeting of the School Board will be held on the first Saturday in June in- stead of the first Monday. Lumley. MORE Gatra.—One of sports captured a very fine days ago. VERY SCARCE.—Snow is in this vicinity, but moderately good. LOOKS WELL.—The fall well in this locality'. It best where it was not last fall. the village mink a few very scarce wheeling is wheat looks seeths to be eaten down FEVER. — The Northwest fever is raging in this vicinity. A great num- ber intend starting for the land that flows -with milk and honey in summer, and is, as clear as ice in winter, on the 16 of March next with the Greenway party. Tna. 1VI-iteante.—The tea meeting held. by the Presbyterians of the Thames Road Church, on Friday evening last, was a grand success. The proceeds amounted to $84. No wonder they are talking of building a new church. A social was held on the following even- ing, and a good time was spent. _aullett lover seed. -6 entries—lst (Tames OBITUARY.—By reference to the obit - 0 naming,' Tuckersmith ; 2d john C. nary column in this issue, will be no- ticed the death of Mrs. James Allan, of St ele. otatoes—early.-7 entries—lst Wm. -Bandon, in the township of Hulle tt. M rray, Tuckersnaithl 2d Richard. An- Mrs. Allan did on the 16th inst., of de son. Late potatoes. -6 entries -1st indiarnmation of the lungs, after one W lliam Murray; 2d James Lands- I week's illness. She was 86 years of age. bo ough. She was a native of County Cavan, Ire- udges.—James Fair, Clinton; T. 0. land, and came to Americastin 1833, K mp, James Beattie and Jas. Pringle, settling near Smith's Falls, on the Se forth. Rideau Canal, Montague township. She removed with her husband and. family • to the County of Huron, 28 years ago, settling in the township of Hullett. At that time there were few settlers in the township beyond. Kinburn, and no road marks except the surveyors' blaze. She lived to see a finely improved country, and all her children in comfortable cir- t y were addressed on various subjects curastances settled near her. She was by the Revs. MessrS: Jamieson, Hart_ a firm friend, a good wife and mother, ley, Cameron and Livingstone. The and being possessed of rare administra- Presbyterian home choir, under the tive ability, her loss will be severely felt efficient lea,dership of Mr. A. Blair, and by her husband. and family, and by a with Miss Hunt as organist, did good large circle of friends. She was inter - service. A duet by Misses Whiteford, red in the Presbyterian cemetery near and solos by Miss Brown and Mr. Blair, her late home.' were specially appreciated. The Rev. N. Smith, pastor, occupied the chair in an efficient manner. Proceeds, $35. OBITUARY.—Died, at his residence - in Oa be vis pa —Kipp en. EA INIEETINU..—Con Thursday, 19th t., a tea meeting was held M the ada Methodist church, Kippen, in elf of the parsonage debt. After the tors had partaken of a splendikre- t, they repaired to the church, where Kappen, on the 17th inst., Sergeant Charles Redmond, late of the Bombay Royal Artillery, in the 61st year of his age. Mr. Redmoiad was a native of Aughlaugher, County Fermanagh, Ire- land, and came to • this country: about 16 years ago. He served over 18 years in India, and was. in several important engagements under Sir Charles James Napier, for whose memory he cherished the highest esteem. He also served under General Outra,m in the Persian 7 rHO-Wiek. COUNCIT, DOINGS.—At the last meeting of the Howick council it was moved by Mr. Weir, seconded by Mr. Cook, that David Preston be paid $7.50 for gravel taken off leis place the last three years by Messrs. John Alexander, James • Hunter and Alexander Crawford—Car- Thomas Farrell, 6th Maggie Stewart. Third form -1st Harry Palmer, 2d John Thomson, 3rd Sarah Stewart, 4th Alex. Moffatt, 5th Howard Snell, 6th Hannah Pahner, 7th May - Farrel, 8th Elizabeth Thompson, 9th Christina Wright.' J. J. Denman, teacher. Goderich. Township. PERSONAL.— Miss Emily Cook, of Goderich is spending a. few days visiting her relatives in Tipperary. SUDDEN DEATI1.—Mr. Joseph Spairling an old and respected resident of this township died very suddenly on Satur- day night last, by the bursting of a blood vessel. The remains were inter- red on Tuesday in the Clinton cemetery. • PARTY.-- The many • friends and acquaintances of Mr. D. Cook were en- tertained by that gentleman at his residence by a grand social party on Wednesday evening of last week. The young folks who were present amused themselves by tripping the light fantas- tic to the expellent music which was furnished by the Clinton String Band ander tile able leadership of Profesaor Cook. Brussels.. A BELL WANTED.— It • is generally believed. by the citizens that it would be to the benefit of the town. if our town councillors would see fit to plaee a suitable bell in the tower at the bail, if only for use as a fire alarm. A bell suitable could be put up with very little cost. SALT WELL.—The question of ,boring another test well for salt has been start- ed again, it being believed that the pro - motors of the firbst well did not go deep enough by one or two hundred. feet. For that purpose a meeting of the busi- ness men of Brussels and vicinity will be held in the town hall on Wednesday evening next. ANOTHER Finia—On Thursday night last about 11 o'clock a fire was discover- ed in Holmes' new block, in the cellar of the store occupied by R. W. Tuck. The fire company_ were soon on hand with the steamer, and the fire was speedily extinguished, but not Defore considerable damage had been done by the smoke. Mr. Tuck's damages are fully covered by inserance. CURLING. — On Tuesday last the Wingham curling club pilayed a, friendly game with Brussels club on Brussels. rink: Two rinks on each aide, which resulted in favor of Winglram by 46. Rink No. 1. Wiugham—H. Neelands, J. Strong, C. Kent, W. T. Bray, Skip - 32. Brussels—T. Hall, J. Parker,1 W. Gordon, J. Campbell, Skip -11. • Rink No. Wingham-- F. Fowler, J. Young, C. Walkinshaw, G. McKay, Skip -33. Bruseels-G-. Good, C: Morries, J. Webster; R. Laidlaw, Skip -8. - Sitarnsce—A rearnicial was held on Wilson's rink' on Tuesday evening last but owing to he day' and evening being so mild sond wet the ice was far from being in good condition, and on that account the attendance was not large, but the performers that were present showed a gooel.deal of taste in their dress. The prize fOr , the most comic was awarded to W. Smith. The 1st prize for best costume Miss A. Oliver; 2nd. Miss E. Kay. The judges were J. Leckie, J. R. Smith and. D. Watson. The band was present and enlivened the proceedings with some ood music. g ned. • Moved by Mn. Weir, seconded by Mr. Cook, that the. clerk forward Judge Tom's decision on the award„Howick vs Wroxeter, to the clerk of Wrcixeter to , a be laid before the council—Carried. n Moved by Mr. Weir, seconded by Mr. .rn Johnston, that the clerk notify the L: campaign in '56-'57, and obtained a treasurer to place the amount collected t medal and clasp for gallantry. In leav- this year for drainage in the Harriston T ing the regiment hea also received a Bank until payable to the Government medal for "long service and good con- —Carried.. Moved by Mr. Johnston, duct," and in his discharge his Colonel seconded by Mr. Cook that the sum of hears testimony to his "exemplary con- two dollars be paid for use of Hall in duet." Mr. Red.moad was a ma,n of Gorrie for each sitting of Division Court very considerable,general information, —Carried. Moved by Mr. Cook, second - broad sympathies'and great tenderness ed by Mr. Weir, that the Reeve be paid and kindness of heart. Those who knew $5 for expenses to Toronto on Township him best prized him most. business — Canied. Moved by Mr. ' Weir, seconded by Mr.. Cook, -that Mr — • Hay. Johnston, Mr. Jacques an d Mr. Cook sa COUNCIL MEETING.—Conneil met on examine bridge on 15 Side Line, th Saturday Feb 21st, members all present, concession 10, and report-- Carried. th he'Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last 'Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr• li naeeting read and approved. Moved by Johnston, that this council do now h Mr: Heyrock, seconded by Mr. Kalb- adjourn to meet at Gihnore's Hotel fteish that the following be appointed Gorrie, on the third Wednesday in ence-viewers, pound. keepers and path- March, when the' pathmasters, fenc masters. Fence-viewers—J. Loadman, viewers, and pound keepers will be ap R. Ferguson, J. Petty, C. Eacrett, W. pointed—Carried. . Stanley. DULL.—Times never were so dull bout Varna; even a lull has taken lace in the regular•line of gossip and etty slander. SICKNESS.—There is a good. deal of hroat disease and bad colds prevalent. he open slushy weather inewinter ap- pears unnatural and detrimental to both health and business. PRESENTATION.—The Methodist .peo- ple of Varna made a very suitable pres- ent to their late organist, on the eve of her chancing her name. They also ap- pointed ALB Charlotte Alice Plunkett organist. OBITUARY.—A telegram has just bean • received from California conveying the d intelligence that 31 rs. Richardson, e daughter of Mr. Andrew Stinson, of e Bayfield Road; has departed this, fe. This is the second affliction that as visited Mr. Stinson's fanaily within , it few months. •They have the sym- pathy of all: "'Friend after friend e departs." FOR DAKOTA..—Mr, Joseph Erwin and Mr. McAuley` are about to start for the .West to erect a house preparatory to moving their families thence. The e whole familyoof Mr. David Erwin will on follow. The hiug sad IL ✓ seeing old settlers, who hate the good s will and respect of everybody, selling - out t old.en".place" and goin West with LOCAL BRIEFS.—The Directors of the - Seaforth Cheese Factory have 'a notice. if f in this issue, which should receive the attention of milk drawers.—The Course Gil of McKillop are asking for tenders for the erection, of a new bridge at Box- I boro, in place of that recently carried off by the flood.—We had a wee taste of aleighing, just enough to kind. of agg,ra- e vate people, on Saturday last, but it is all gone, and we are again revelling ha I mud aud shish.—Mr. James Kehoe, g barrister, of Stratford, will be at Dr. Hanover's residence in Seaforth on the first and third Mondays of each month, and will attend to any legal business entrusted to lxim.—Vr. Thomas San - F derson, who has had. Charge of the Sea- 0 forth cheese factory for several years, It has removed to the township of Blen- heina, near Priucetou, whore he will en- f gage in farming.—Mr. Dennis Downey, I son of our esteemed townsman, Thomas E DeWney, Esq., has commenaed the I practice of his profession as a barrister G in this town.—Mr. Joseph Kidd has G now on the ground at his salt derrick another new boiler, to take the place of 0 - that which was blown up.—The excite- B ment about the Bicidulph tragedy is J dying out.—Miss Ross, one etfihe teach- T ers in the Public School, has been laid. el up with a, severe cold for several days. ; 5 Her place la the achool has been well D filled by Miss Sarah Fisher.—We regret ; P to learn that Mr. Nelson Davidson is , so again very ili.--itle.,Robert Dickson of W Greysdesires to sell his farm of 200 M acre. It is one of the best farms in K the totanship of Grey—Mr. Duncan 1 C McFarlane, of Stanley, intends remov- S. lug to Dakota. in a few weeks. He has er taken up land there.—Two rinks of the H Seaforth Curling Club went to play a fie match with. the curlers of Point Ed- 1 th foie, H. Bawer, J. Decker, W. Fee, J. 131ooraing Trill. re iaercher, H. Dietz,- M. Kaercher, H. Boller. Pound-keepers—J. White, J. Mn. kniaon.—Sir : Allow me th Gould, C. Purdy, -B. Case, R. Brod- privilege of replying to an article which so rick, N. Deichert, A. Bonnet, M. Rife, I observed in your columns, that rathe H. Orth, M. Kaercher, D. Spencer, implicates me. The person who thu >athma,sters—A. Holland, A. MeTag- attacks the report of the recent -exam art, J. White, W. Moir, J. Gilchrist, ination held .in school se t. N R. Malurdie, T. Ching, J. Nortlicott; Hibbert, styles himself "Justitia," whe G. O'Brien, A. Ingram, P. Munn, W. there- is neither justice nor bearing in Buchanan, R. Carlisle, S. Thompson, his article. I set and examined the pa W. Slater, F. Daters, T. Dick, D. Mack, pers for the said school, not wishing t : Armstrong, C. Aldsworth,E. Follick, be -little the previous teacher, but pure . Southerby, W. Colwell, W. Bell, W. lyfor the sake of a written test, the IcSherry, C. Soldan, H. Reichert, 3. present teacher returning the compli- arrot, E. Troyer, W. Glenn, D. Wild- ment by examining my pupils. The pe- ons, F. Schaefer, J. Hey, A. Hey, pers that were set were such that pupils 3enbder, W. Schwalm,- H. Willet, A. who had been drilled, and. as "Justitia' ngelan3., 3. 0. Gingrich, Ca Wagner, . remarks, "were ranked among the first I. Otto, M. Warm, C. Buschlen, lEf. in the couuty," should have been ca- ies, 3. Schellig, H. Ec.kstein, W. Wing, pable of obtaining a much higher per . Meruer, M. Geiger, J. Oesch, A. cent than they did. I gave the pupils Valper, C. Miller,. C. Eichler. D. B. the same papers. as I niyaelf had used eiger, A.,• Herronimus.- A. 'Hess, S. , previous to the request of the said .adone ,L. Dinomey, D. Spencer, , teacher. I would also ask "Ju.stitia" arnieson, Hartman, A. Siebald, W. were the pupils examined in the four maibull, S. Caber, C. Schoch, D. Sur- ,-mentioned subjects, namely, algebra, ma, W. Snider, C. Pfaff, S. Gabel, A. euclid, hygiene and Canadian history at chroed:er, W. Fulton, C. Tro3-er, J. the late visit of the Inspeetor ? If such insmore, A. Doreglass,J.. Dinsmore, G. were the case it must have been a very etty, . Blatchford-, Sr., T. John- lenient examination, for he (the Inspec- n, 3. Jr.,ioeddines J. L. Zeller. C. -- tor) spent only oue-half day in examin- agner and E. bBossenberry—Ca g e school. Further, the pupils oved by Mr. Morritz, seconded by Mr. state that they had *not been taught albtleish that the following be Road these aforesaid subjects during the pre- ommissio'ners for 1880: W. Carlisle, ceding term. Also, some of the papers Carlisle, J. F. Schuttler, W. Brod- that I sent were not submitted to the ick, Sr., J. 'oe ea C. W. Miller and pupils, or if submitted, were of -such a . Gies—Carried. Moved by H. Kalb- nature that no answer papers were. re- ish, seconded by M. Charters, that turned. In conclusion, I would state e collector be notified -to return the that as far as the setting and examining • n . CLOVER THRESH-MG.—Mr. Editor,- - Sir Please allow me space in your - valuable columns for this note: no - o ticed in your last issue a letter regard- ing ,e.l.over threshing. Acdording to this statemett, they threshed 50 bush- els in nine hours. New, I de:A think that was worth blowing about, as there ; were 40 bushels of seed threshed on the ' farm of James H. Johnston in five !--hours. The machine used was one of the Oshawa, make, and one of J. Rob- ertson's attachments. The work was • done by Reid and Sparrow, of Stanley_ -.—ONE WHO SA.W IT THRESHED. - d SOIREE.—The soiree held in the brick -church, Bayfield Road, was a splendid. success. Althougb the weather and roads were unpropitious in the extreme, every inch of available space, in pew or aisle,• was occupied. The platform was occupied by Revs. Messrs. Musgrave, Livingstone, Thompson; McCoy and Patterson, with Rev. Mr. Denby in the Chair. For wit and wisdom, the speeches could scarcely be surpassed. Tb t musical departraent was thorough- ly furnished by the Brucefield choir, y Professor Jones, also songs by Mr. T. Josliu and little Miss Joslin. The choir sang in. a style that it would be almost impossible to over-rate. Little Miss joslin sang beautifully. Mr. oW , Wroxeter. PROPERTY SOLD.—Mr. John Murray has sold. 50 acres of land on the 9th con- cession of Turnberry, to Mr. Edward' Stafford, of Howicka for $2,100 cash. PERSONAL.—We had a flying visit from our member in the Legislative As- sembly, Mr. Thos. Gibson, on Saturday last. He returned to Toronto again on Monday. He does not look as if his senatorial duties or his domestic re- sponsibilities weighed Vera, heavily upon him. AN OLD RESIDENT Go...am—Our village has again been visited by the hand of death. On Sunday fternoon last Mr. Nathaniel Allan bre thed his last. He was one of our old st residents. Mr. Allan has been in b siness here for a very long time, an although like a good many business men he was forced to succumb to the pr ssure of the hard times, he was universally respected. He leaves a large family behind him, and it is to be feared in vefy indifferent cir- cumstances. His remains were follow- ed to the grave byt a arge number of the residents of the 4i11 ge and neighbor- hood. CURLING.—We ha a visit from two rinks of Brussels Cu lers on Saturday last. The game w s keenly contested by both parties, and esulted in a vic- tory for the Wroxete team by 36 shots. The boys are now wo dering who are to be their next victi s. The following are the names of the players and score: Wroxeter—R. Paul' , skip; John Gof- ton, D. M. Walker, . Fox -31. T. B. Sanders, skip; W. . Brawn, Robert Clark, Wm. M. Robi son -29; total for Wroxeter, 60. Brus els—John McCrae, sktp ; -Robert Laidla , — Morris, John LeCkie-12. John samplaell, skip; T. Hall, John Parker, "m. Gordon -12; total for Brussels. 24 •INFORMATION WANT 'D.—What WA• S the matter with the co epositor who set up the article in your ast issue headed. "Political Squibs?" Was he crazy., or did be have worms, was it the au- thor of the article th: t was in trouble? Something radical' r wrong some- where. Will someb dy please rise and explain? [The compositor soleninl assures us he was in a, state of good health, me tally and physically. We can't speak for the othe party to the produc- tion.—Enrron.1 laughable. - The latter, in facial ex- HI M Bi -ETA_ pression, seems to he perfect. His son.g, "But ofcourse it's no business of mine," was, without doubt, the song of the evening, especially as it is his own composing and embraces the local events of the day. The gross receipts of the evening were $49.37, which, after paying expenses, willleave a nice sur- plus kir the purchase of prizes an ap- paratus for the school. The t chers, Mr.W.G. Duff and Miss A. Scott, deserve great credit for their indefatigable ef- -forts in getting up such a pleasant evening's arnuaement Grey. t. CouNcat Dontos.—At the last meet ing of Grey Township Council, at whic all the members were present, an ap plication of Wm: Smillie for addition& aid to enable Duncan Campbell to go t Toronto to have a second operation per formed for cataract, was received. Mt Smillie stated that the first operatio had been fairly successful, and that th eyes wore in a fit state for a second op eration, and the surgeon, Dr. Reeves says that the sight of one eye at lea,s would be restored, the amount aske for being to pay his board, as the treat anent is gratis. It was moved. by John Hislop, seconded by W. Oliver, tha Mr. Campbell be granted $20 as pe above application —2: Carried. John Hollenback was granted .11, refund o dog tax, he having been assessed for a dog where he had none. Moved by 5 Slemmon, secandecl by E. Bryans, that Wm. Lynn be paid the sum of $4 for digging ditch alongside and across road at lots 18 and 19, conceSsion al—Car- ried. Petition of Robert McDonald and 2 others, praying for a sum to gravel 60 roods at lots 11 and 12 on boundary of Grey and Howick, and stating that the gravel could -be laid on in winter with advantage. The Reeve was au- thorized to confer with the Council of Howick and to do what may be re- quired, providing Howick pay a moiety. Donald. McLatichlin, Collector, deliver- ed up the Collector's Roll for 1879. The Collector was granted a debenture of $90, salary as Collector for 1879, and also 11.15 for postage, dtc• A number of other accounts were also passed. Mr. Cascaddon applied for aid to Widow Wilton, she being, in destitute circum- stances. Movectaby W. Oliver, second- ed by Ed. Bryan:- that Widow Wilton receive $10 as charity—Carried. Moved by S. Slemanon, 'seconded by Edward Bryan, that Widow Roland be paid the sum of $10 as charity --Carried. Moved by S. Slemmon, seconded. by W. Oliver, that the plans and specifica- tions of the new bridge to be built at side line 1, lots 5 and 6, concession 12, be prepared and left at Treasurer's office for examination, and that tenders be received for the construction' of same up to 8th March, when Council will meet at Tuck's Hotel Cranbrook, for the appointment of pathmasters pound - keepers, fenceviewers, tac. Moved by S. Slemmou, seconded by W. Oliver, that the Treasurer be instructed to de- posit the money received. from the On- tario Governmeiat for sale of drainage debentures, after deducting the amount expended by this -Council and amount paid by Council on account of contract in the Bank of Commerce, Seaforth— Carried. Huron Notes. Mr. J. R. Miller, Goderich, has been elected Grand Overseer of the On- tario Grand Lodge of United Workmen. —The anniversary services in connec- tion with Cavan Church, Exeter, re- cently held, were very successful. The proceeds amounted to over 1100. —The spring sittings of the Court of Chancery will. he held at Goderich, be- fore the Hon. Vice-Chaucellor Blake, commencing on Monday, April 5th. • —The Clinton weigh scales were pur- chased :at auction last week by Mr. Thomas Stanbury for $153, being $16 less than was paid for them last year. This don't look like a "booms" —Messrs. Glasgow, Macpherson & Co., of the Clinton Foundry, expect to manufacture one hundred of their celebrated threshing machines this year. They made about ninety last year. —There are five departments in the Wingliam school, and the names of 435 pupils on the register, of which 210 are girls and 225 boys. The attend- - • ance during the last quarter was 85 per cent. erp, —Mr. David Milne; lot 23, conceal - FARM SOLD.—Mr. Thomas Adams sion 8, G-rey, recently purchased' from has bought the west half of Mr. Wm. Mr. Robt. Mackie, of Oshawa, a Cluff's farm, on the '3rd concession of thoroughbred shorthorn bull, rising two McKillop, near Seaforth, for $2,500. years old, for $125. Old. Huron is 'Mr. David Cluff, who had this farm bound. to go ahead. rented, intends removing to Manitoba. —Mr. John Carrick,' of the Exeter ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni- versary services in Cavan Presbyterian Church, Winthrop, were held on Sun- day last. The Rev. A. I?. McDonald, of Seaforth, preached two powerful ser- mons to large and highly interested congregations. The church was crowd- ed to the very doors at both diets of worship. On the following Monday evening the anniversary tea meeting was held, and was a very pleasant and successful affair. The chair was occu- pied by the pastor, and addresses Were delivered by Revs. Messrs. McDonald, Danby, Thomson, McCoy, Lochead and Baugh. The speeches were short, pithy and interesting. The music pro- vided by the choir of the Seaforth Pres- byterian Church was, as- usual, of the choicest order, while the refreshments were delicious. The proceeds amount- ed to a good sum and leave the congre- gation almost free from debt. EusairraixtrEatr.—A grand entertain- ment was held in Roxboro' school house last Friday evening, consisting of songs, recitations, solos, duetts, dia- logues, &c. The amount of vocal talent displayed by the pupils was much luck. above the average at such exhibitions, —A meeting of the Hullett Branch h while the professional element was of A p,ricultural Society and also repre- $ a first-class order. The opening ad- sentatives from the Morris branch, was s dress, by Master C. Dodds, a mere held at Swarts' Hotel, Clinton, on Sat - child, manifested a wouderful display of urday last, for the purpose of consider- f elocutionary training. Misses Nellie ing the advisability of holding a union t and Eliza Hays, Jane and Maggie spring show. After discussion, it was t Walker, and Daisy I3orrett, as vocal- decided to hold one at Londesboro, and p ists, and Misses Brown and Scott as a committee was appointed to arrange p accompanists, acquitted themselves therefor. This will be tough on Clin- I creditably. The English ballads, by ton, but good for Londesboro and the t H. Town, and Scottish gems, by C. show. Herbert, were well rendered ;' also the —The Clinton New Era, which al- ' c d instrumental selections by C. Herbert ways has something good, says: T -he and -A. Dickson added greatly to the other day our reporter came across evening's entertainnaent. The comic literal "oldest iuhabitant," not _the , part of the entertainment was, by no figurative character so often spoken of, in means, behind the rest of it. Th a but the one who is, DO doubt, the oldest a names of Messrs. G. Scott and. E. B. inhabitant—that is, the longest a resi- b Hollis are sufficient to ensure plenty of dent of the country, He is a gentle- ta fun 011 whatever platform they may man resident in this town, hale and. of appear. The former, as an impersona- hearty, who has Witnessed already i st tor of "Simple Simon," would be cliffi. seventy-four Canadian winters, during es cult to beat, and his songs are equally which he does not recollect one similar 1n Reflector, has lost a roll of bilk: and. offers a -reward for their recovery. Be careful of your pile, John. You can't make money so easily now that you're out of the newspaper business. —James Mathieson, Jr., sorrof James Mathieson, of Stephen, has received the appointment of mail agent on a, railway running between Urbana and Havana, at a salary of $900 a year. There were 150 applicants for the appointmen t. —The Exeter Council think they can't afford to give Mr. Peter McEwen the amount of bonus he asked for to sink a. salt well in that toWn, and at their last meeting they instructed their clerk to ask him how much less he h A. MOON& Ot...0 —HAVE— OPENED OUT TO -DAY' A LARGE SHIP3IENT NEW ql1EY ,AM) WHITE COTTON; Tickings and Skirtings, Bought before the GREAT _ADVANCE - and will be Bold _at PRESENT MILL PRICES BY THE P RC.E. A. G. MCDOUGALL & OQ Also a .illost Beautiful As- sortment of 1CRAPE CRETONNES Every Housekeeper shauld see them— VERY CAE AP. A G. MCDOUGALL & 001 Importers of and Dealers in DRY GOODS Only. to the present. If any of our eotem- poraxies have an individual who can boast of having resided in the country loiager than this one, they should trot hi —in Jas. Moore, of Blyth, got rather badly frightened. a few days ago. He was passing by the Mansion House, on Westmoreland street, and Was about turning the corner, when a. horse which was standing by the side of the hotel, made a jump at -him, and seizing him by the back of the coat, lifted him off his feet. Beyond: being rather badly frightened and. getting a good. shaking up, he was not seriously hurt. —The Montreal Wit2zess says: Ittir. Thomas Widd, who holds the responsi- ble position of Principal of the Maakay - Inetitution for Deaf Mates, has pro- duced an exceedingly interesting and well written pamphlet, giving the his- tory of effort for the benefit of the deaf and dumb during 150 years past' Mr. tiFWc_iaitlazoa. eadndiked 1.81 eady. a, ysanr .1aanwa 11 Mr. highlyTti hmott 113rt siderable talent and several good prac- tical liked. This brOught forward con- tual part of the entertainment. Toasts called promiscuously from the company to deliver themselvea on any subject ,hegth up to the time of his ilhiess. He supper. The chairman adopted It "HEM departure" in- conducting the intellec- were dispensed -with, and speakers were was a very pleasant and successful Wawanosh Agricultural Societtheld at Morrison's Hotel, Belgra-ve, last week affair.. About 100 persons sat down to took part in the obsequies. A sister of daLaTteaoraInno e deceased, aged seven, died a few was a member. About forty of the brethren appeared -in full regalia, and Deceased had been. in most robust Sons of Temperance, of which. order he was buried with the ceremonies of the lot 26, concession 6, Grey, died of fever. aeq_uoainntFanricSaity _evening last Ross, aged 21, son of Mr. Robt. Ross, of by all..whe have the pleasure of lila dinner of the East Alexander last week 4/, nierchant, whose protases are on the Court House Square, Goderich„ happened into the establishment of another, and no-ticing usiness was ' pretty slack, said, "I'd like' to swap yesterday's sales with you." "Done," cried the other, who evidently thought it Was impossi- ble to lose anything in such a transac• tion. The sales of the day were to- talled, and those of merchant Ne. 1 found. to be $1.25, while No. 2'sreached the mAudnitailiccettnittysuunmtilofr$eeeL7nty existing between. the Behrtore cheeee and butter company and Thomas Ballantyne, P. P., cheese dealer, of Stratford, has ecu amicably settled, after the parties have incurred expenses to the amount f about -'200. The difficulty referred o arose out of a supposed agent or alesman• of the company having geld o an agent of Mr. Ballantyne's their eptember and October make of cheese, which sale both the company and their uthorized salesman objected. to, and onsequently refused to deliver said heese when. ordered -to do so byBallan- yne, the result of which was an action y Ballantyne against the company for 300 damages. The company, repro- ented by Messrs. John Johnson and . D. G-reen, were sunamoned to Strat- ord. for a preliminary examination at he conclusion .of-ewhich Mr. Balian- yne, at the iiasteZce of his attorney, roposed to settle by he (Ballantyne) aying all costs, amounting to about 200, and the company within one year o pay to'him that amount. After due eliberation, this proposal was ac- epted, when further proceedings were tayed.. JUST ARRIVED at the Oak Hall cloth - g establishment the Latest Eiaglish nd American hat; also, men's and oys' white and colored shirts, collar at- ched and detached; also a full stock Gents' Furnishings. A very large ock of Windsor Scarfs in all the new- t shades. BALLY & ANDERSON, Oak all, Seaforth. would take. Come down, Peter ; corne down. —It is stated that a large amount of t -unclaimed property In Scotland is B waiting to be claimed. by a number -of t persons more or less distaaitly connected. with Mr. James Thomson, Town Clerk, Goderich, and that he is likely tore: a ceive a Considerable share. We knew c of no man better deserving of good 0 SEAF 1-1 GREAT To ash BO Money al SUCH That the v..4 perfectly I THE RICHT CHEAP, We are 4ti . Cheap Dr 0: -The1,a4 must be i* weeks. HATS, Hi Ladies' ii Feathers va ORDER Sellitg Ya Ordered CIO. teed a. ?-..arfta REAM% ctrEzi A Fresk Itemem- be Commercial IIIL BANK S'EAFi , WW1 OF. BANK_ .?4 To the Tut FirstA. :Moor . SEAF R Undetsij arrangeinsi FOR LA Arrangementi GOOD And N. B.—The; amiable temps business, -or: Ni erty. Apply SE sE. valietyskl moo, at bis 1189.4