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PrIlt HURON EXPOStToR.
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DISTRICT .MATTER S.
FOR,, MANITOBA, IND- TOE WEST. -Par-
ties who contemplate emigrating to Manitoba and
the Western, States Fthould go via. the Grand
Trimd Railway, the speediest, most direct and
comfortable route. A Special Excursion Train
will leave Toronto for Manitoba on the 16th of
March, arriving at Stratford about noon, followed
byothers at stated intervals during the season.
Live Stock, Furniture, Implements, &e., bonded
U11'01101. Comfortable pas;enger coaches and fast
time. For particulars apply to Mn. BETILIINE, at
Seaforth, and the Company's Agents everywhere.
Freight and Live Stock in less than car loads
should be shipped the day before, and it will be
taken at greatly reduced rates. Parties in this
vicinity will consult their "cfetivenience by taking
the Grand Trunk Railway, the rates being as
km as, or lower than by any other line. 640
CUT Neres.-The best in the market.
Buy before there is any farther advance in prices.
Tons of Galvanized Fencing Wire at specially low
prices. Extra Annealed Copper Wire for tying
fence posts, very cheap: Sole Agents for Wash-
burn and Moen Manufacturing Company's Steel
Barbed Fence Wire. This is a genuine Steel wire
and undoubtedly the best in the market. We con-
trol the sale of this in the Townships of Haat,
Maillop and Tuckersmith. Call for circular and
get our prices. Full line of Oliver Ames' Spades
and Shovels. Jon-sso.N BEOVVERS. 640
Feneteite, Leon: HERE.-WM. ROBERT -
ION &CO. have 1,500 kegs cut Nails, bought before
- the recent great advance in price. Parties build-
ing would do well to buy now, as they are sure to
advance ranch more. We are also Agents for the
Celebrated Lyman's Four Pointed Steel Barbed
Fence Wire, which will make the best, cheapest,
and. moat durable fence that can be made. Can
and get circular explaining cost. itc. 640
• Rumen CONCERT. -There will be a
parlor concert held at the Methodist
Parsonage (Rev. Mr. Graham's) under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society,
on this (Friday) evening.' . An interest-
ing programme has ,been provided.
MILL RENTED. -Mr. 'Alfred Brewer,
e who is well known in this section, has
rented the Red Mill in this town, and
takes possession immediately. Mr.
Brewer is a first-class miller, and will
do a good. business here. He intends
devoting special attention to gristing
and custom flouring
NEARLY A RUNAWAY. -On Monday
morning last as Mr. Henry Jackson, of
Egrnondville, was driving up Main'
street with a span of horses and a covered
-buggy, the animals became unmanage-
able and came near running away.
They ran to the side of the street, and
the buggy got fast on a lamp post. The
concussion threw Mr. Jackson from the
buggy, but, fortunately, he escaped
serious injury. The buggy was slightly
dernaged.
THE LITERARY SOCIETY. -The meet -
trig of the Literary Society, on Tuesday,
was not so lazgelyattended as usual aw-
ing, no doubt,to the lack of notice given.'
The chair was °couplet ,by -Mr. Peter
Hayden, who performed the duties in a
pleasieg and efficient manner. Read-
ings were given. by _Rev. Mr. Edmonds,
Dr. Carcipbell„ and Messrs. Dalziel,
Mulholland, McCaughey and Wm. M.
Grey. Readaags will be again given
two weeks from last Tuesday night, but
ncraerangereents evere made -dfor the
U SI19.1 deb ate.
ANNI VER SARY SERVICES. -The anni-
versary services in connection with the
Methodist Episcopal church, were held
on Sunday last. Rev. W. .E. Gifford,
of Brussels, preached two excellent ser-
mons -to good congregations at the
useial hours. - On Monday evening a
maple sugar social was held, which was
vexei pleasant effair. The chair was
occupied by the esteemed pastor, Rev.
Mr. Edmonds, and suitable addresses
were delivered by Revds. Messrs. Gif-
ford, McCoy and McDonald. Mr. Ma-
eCauley, of Brussels, and Prof. Jones, of
Seaforth, gave several well rendered
solos at intervals during the evening,.
the accompaniments for which were
played by Miss Moore on the organ.
The entertainment was one of the most
pleasant and successful held in the
town this season.
Hoeses FOR DAKoTA .-Mr. David Mc-
- Naught, of this town, and. Mr. John
Dickson, of McKillop, will ship from
Seaforth station to -day a car load , of
very fine general purpose horses, all of
which were purchased in this vicinity.
They go direct to Fargo, Dakota, and
will be sold there to farmers in the
vicinity. Mr. Dickson goes with the
horses to look after them on the road
&nd dispose of them when they reach
their destination. If this venture turns
out successfully, they will continue their
shipments. This is a class of horses of
which there is an abundant supply in
this section, and for which there has
not been a remunerative market hither-
to, and if Messrs. McNaught and Dick-
son succeed' in finding a profitable mar-
ket for them in Dakota, it will prove
& boon to the farmer e in this district.
THE rIREMEN.-We are requested to
state that a full meeting of the Seaforth
Fire Brigade will be held in the Town
Hall, this (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock,
at which important business will be die-.
cussed, and a full attendance. of ,reem-
bers is required.
-We may also remark itt this con-
nection, that it is the intention cf the
brigade to give an entertainmeut of
some kind for. the benefit of Mr. Geo.
Taylor, who had his arm broken over a
year ago, and who has been under
medical treatment with it ever since,
and has, oonsequently, been incapacitat-
ed for work. He is a inember of the
brigade, and is an industrious, steady
young man, and this resolve on the part
of the firemeu to aid their comrade in
the time of his need is most commend-
able, and will, we are sure, be cor-
dially reepouded to by the people of the
town.
1 daysi table about going to Manitoba.
-Mr. Geo. Offord, Jr., is about opening
a new boot and shoe store in the pro -
raises lately occupied by Mr. Wm.
Allen. -Mr. Wm. Hill has purchased a
new ten horse -power steam boiler from
Messrs. E. Leonard. & Son, of London,
for his cheese factory at Winthrop. -
Messrs. A. G. McDougall & Co. have
done an immense business during the
past winter in shipping apples and
vegetables to the American market. -
We are glad to notice that Mr. Thos.
Duncan is sufficiently recovered to be
around again. -Mr. Geo. Dent has ex-
changed his store for a ,property in the
• village of Scotland, County of Brant,
and intenderemoving thither in a short
time.-Weliear reports from the- coun-
try to the
have injur
ably. -Mr.
• Road, info
ect that the recent frosts
d the fall wheat consider -
Wm. Fowler, of the Huron
•rns us that in some of his
fields it has been "heaved" so badly
that he can gather it up in handfuls.
Should the fall wheat prove, a failure
next season, we may all • pick 'up our
traps and leavebeforethe sheriff and
bailiffs gather them upfor us. -News-
paper and stationery hatee risen in priee
over 20 per cent. within the past few
months. -We very natin regret to learn
that the Rev. Mr. Renaud, pastor, of St.
Themes' church, has .resigned his charge
here, and intends removing to Montreal,
where he has accepted an einvitation to
become the pastor of one orthe city con-
gregations. Me._ Renaud is an able and
earnest preacher and- an indefatitele
worker, and all will regret his determm-
ation to make his stay so shore in Sea -
forth. --A. meeting of the directors of
the South Huron' Agricultural Society
is to be held et Kippen to -day, to con-
sider a propoliition to unite with the
other county:societies to hold one big
anion show.-tWhile coining through his
father's bush, on the 2nd eoncession of
Meitillop, on his way to Seaforth, on
Friday last, Mr. Wm. Grieve made a
sweet find. On passing a tree whi h
had been blown down the previous nig t,
he thought he discovered what looleecl
like a honey comb protruding from ---
knot hole in the trunk. On closer ex -
elimination he found a bees' nest. He
cut the tree open and took from it three
patent pails full of beautiful, clear honey.
-Mr. Dennis Downey, son of Thomas
Downey, Esq., left on Monday last for
Helena, Montana,, where be intends
taking up the practice of his profession.
We trust that his most sanguine ex-
pectations will be realized. -Since the
let of January last a Seaforth firm have
shipped to the United States markets
3,780 barrels of green apples, being about
260 eons. Good for Seaforth.-There is
consideiable rivalry between the Great
Western and Grand Trunk for Manito-
ba passengers. Mr. H. C. Kennedy
visited here on Wednesday in the in-
terests of the Grand Trunk, andin com-
pany with Mr. Bethune', the indefatiga-
ble and efficient agent of the company
here, looked up considerable business
for the r ad. -The member e of Eg-
mondville qrange received a car load of
barley from Napainee, a few days ago,
for seed. The grain is of the six -rowed
variety, is of an excellent sample, and
will make an excellent change here. -
The spatial collection in aid of the
Irish Relief Fund, which was taken up
in St. James' Roman Catholic Church,
Seaforth, on Sunday.last, amounted to
$100. This sum has been forwarded to
London, Ont., where the contributions
from the several Catholic Churches
throughout the diocese are being sent,
and where the fund already amounts
in the • aggregate to about $5,000. -
Two rinks of the Sea -forth Cur-
ling Club visited. Goderich on Wednes-
day last, and played a match with the
Goderich club for the Sheriff's inedal.
The match, although keenly contested,
resulted in favor of the Goderich play-
ers. -The weather for the past few days
has been intensely cold, but the roads
are getting smooth and wheeling is ex-
cellent. -The proceedings of the recent
meeting of the Presbytery of Huron,
whioh the clerk has very kindly fur-
nished us, will eppeer in our next issue.
-We notice with pleasure that Major
Charles Wilson, of this town, is among
those selected for the Canadian team to
Wimbledon.
Wroxeter.
eNo MORE OF TIIMI.-Owing to the
bad effects of the N. P. ort the businees,
our hens have quit laying large eggs.
There h s not been a case of a hen egg
above t e regulation size since the ad-
vent of the celebrated. tariff. If this
thing continues, what are correspon-
dents to do?
OUR COUNCIL. -At the last meeting of
the village council the auditors report
was presented but was ordered to be re-
turned te the auditors they having ne-
glected to compare it with the collector's
oll. The bell committeereported having
engaged Mr. Vogt as bell-ringer at an
annual salary of e25. The hall com-
mittee reported having engaged the use
of the public hall for use of council for
• $30 per year. Mr. Robinson having
refused to accept the offices of Treasurer
• and Collector, at the salary offered, Mr.
Cowen was appointed in his stead. Mr.
-Moffat was appointed auditor in place
of Mr. Comet. Mr. Wm. Smell was re-
appointed clerk at a salary of $68 per
annum. The following standing com-
mittees were then struck: Street and.
sidewalk, Sanders, Sanderson and
1 eulin health committee, J. Kuntson• ;
fence -viewers, R. Miller,11. Montgomery
LOCAL BRIEFS.; -The recent cold snap
hasenade good ice in the curling- rink,
and the "soopther-ups" have been en-
joying life for the past few days. -Mr.
Thos. Greeuwar was in town ou Mon-
' day lasie making arrangeinents for his
next 'Manitoba party.. 1)Uring his stay
here he was intervietred by a large
number of pe -'p1€ who were eager seek-
ers after in f,,rination reepecting the
Prairie Proviuce. It is expected that
several .persous will go from Seaforth
and the immetiate vicinity on his train
on Tuesday next. -Mr. D. D. Wilson is
getting out ice at Barrie,, and intends
having it taken here by rail. -We un-
derstand that Mr. II. West is so well
pleased with Manitoba and the North-
west, that he intends remainiug there
and engaging iii the Mercantile busie
ness. Mr. West was a useful citizen,
and. we regret losing him, but we heart-
ily wish him health and prosperity in
Crystal City, where he intends locating
-Every second man- one meets now -a -
and R Gibson; pound -keeper, E. Veal.
The license by-bew to remain unchanged.
The next roeeting of council will be
held on the third Tuesday of March.
CURLIANA.-The match game for the
Gibbons Medal was played here' on.
Tuesday of this week betweeu two rinks
each of the Wingham and Wroxeter
Curling Clubs, and resulted in .a victory
• e
or meet& teub by seven shots.
The play on both sides was very fine,
aucl neither club have any reasou to be
ashamed of their represen tatives . Owing
to some nesundeestanding between the
parties who arranged the preliminaries
of the match, Mr. Juo. Hettle, of Tees -
water, who was chosen as umpire was
not notified. of the fact, end in conse-
quence was not present. The choice
then fell upon A. L. Gibson., of Wrox-
eter, who discharged the duties of the
office with satisfaction to all engaged in
the . match. His duties, however,
owing to the gentlemanly conduct of
the players on both sides and the evi-
dent desire of both parties to play the
match fairly and on its merits alone,
were almost nominal; in fact, had
there been any emolument attached to
the position, he would have been in
precisely the same position that some
-of our public officials are, namely, he
would -have had to draw his salary and
nothing more. The following are. the
names of the players and the score in
above match Wingham, rink 1 -An-
derson, skip; lidoAlpine, Fowler, Walk;
inshaw-26. • Rink 2 -Bray, skip;
Kent, Inglis, Neelands-15 ; total, 41.
Wroxeter, rink 1-T. B. Sanders, skip;
R. Paulin, J. Gofton, W. H. Brawn -
21. Rink 2 --Jas. Ritchie, skip;
Renwick, Jas. Ford, D. M. Walker -27;
total, 48.
Tuekersmith.
A GOOD SALE. --On Wednesday last
Mr. J.P. Brine conducted a very success-
ful sale for Mr. Andrew Ross, conces-
sion 5, L. R. S. Tuckertmith. The best
of the stock had been disposed of before
the sale, but notwithstiending this fact
the balance realized ire the ',neighbor-
hood of $700, which, considering the
amount and quality of the stook was a
very satisfactory figure. Those who can
beat the old man on the auctioneer's
stand and draw out better values, are
few and far between. -Cott.
• Dublin.
NEW HOTEL. -Mr. T. Crawford., of
the American Hotel, has let the con-
tract to McClay 86 James, of Mitchell,
to build a large hotel on the site of the
old house, on the corner of the Huron
road and town line.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY. -The !bills are
out announcing a grand benefit concert
to Miss McKenna, the pianist,at Kidd's
Opera Hall, on the evening of the 17th.
It will be composed chiefly of foreign
talent, assisted by the celebrated Mr. J.
Kennedy, of Brantford.
Lakelet.
RETURNED. -Mr. Wm. Pomeroy is
again a resident of our village. ' He was
obliged to move on tti his farm a year
ago; on account of his tenant leaving un-
expectedly.
RENOVATED. -The Canada Methodist
church of this place has been made to
look new again. The inside of the
•building is very attractive. The outside
will undergo some necessary repairs
during the coming summer.
SOCIETY. -A literary and debating so-
ciety has been carried on since the lst
of January by the young people of Lake -
let and vicinity. Some interesting
meetings have been held, and much good
accomplished.
Winthrop.
ENTERPRISING M. - Mr. Andrew
Govenlock has purchased a large tract
of pine land in Grey. Mr. Govenlock
intends building a saw mill on the said
land. Mr. Govenlock is the right sort of
a man to have moneyeaa he- makes use
of it in a way that the whole public
feels the benefit of it. ' He is well de-
serving of the patrbnage of the public.
PERSONAL. -Mr. John Cash, of this
neighborhood-, -left here last week to
seek his fortune in a far off 'clime. Mr.
Cash will be missed very Much by hit;
many friends and acquaintances. He
is highly respected by all who know
him. We feel confident that John will
come out all right yet, and that he will
prosper in his new home, as he ie a
hard-working, industrious fellow. We
wish him a safe journey and the best of
luck. -Com.
•
Kippene
FATAL ACCIDENT. -A sad and fatal
accident occurred' on the 4th inst. at
Kippen station, by which e Mr. Oscar,
who has been in the employ of Mr.
Shaffer for some time as "barker," lost
his life. It appears that he, with sev-
eral gentlemen, went to the sta-
tion as -the 2. p. m. train was approach-
ing. The deceased was standing on
the track and did not observe the train
until too late. • He was struck by the
cowcatcher. The engine and several
cars passed over him. He made an at-
tempt to get from under the train, but
_just as he got his head out a wheel
passed over his neck, completely sever-
ing the head from the body; presenting
a ghastly sight for those who beheld it.
The body was buried immediately by
his friends in Mr. Doig's bush, there
being no need of an inquest. Mourning
friends have the sympathy of the entire
village over the loss of their canine
-companion.
• Staffa. •
Scnees.-Some of the young men com-
plain that the miserable state of the roads
is hard on their soles. -School house,
North Boundary, has been fitted up
with 40 new seats. -Mr. Charles Stacy
left on Thursday to occupy a farm in
the South East corner of the township. -
Mr. Thomas Page, Sr., when riding
home from Staffed, on Friday last, fell
from his horse and received a severe cut
on his face. -Yankee Tom says that
W. F. Roberbeon and " Justitia " might
just as we'll -stop scribbling, because no
person can take a mouthful of red hot
stira,bout and either swallow it or spit
it out without burning himself.- -On
Friday lest as Mr. Hambly was driving
along the centre road, he was suddenly
thrown from his sulky and landed, not
very comfortably, head first in the mid-
dle of the road. As the mud was about
8 inches deep he escaped being much
hurt.
Bluevale.
OBITUARY. -It will be with feelings of
the deepest regret that many of our
readers will learn of the death of John
Messer, Esq., which sad event toe*
place at his retidence in Bluevale on
Thursday morning of last weeke Mr.
Messer was in delicate health foe '.tome
two or three years, but no seri s ap-
prehensions were entertained regarding
him' aud until the Monday precediiig
; his death was able to attend. to his or-
dinary busiuest. On that day he felt
as if sufferiug from a severe cold, but
was not otherwise indisposed, and in
• the evening went with others to .a neigh-
btor's for tea.. He continued. in this
way until Wednesday, when he grew
worse, and medical aid was sent for.
His medical attendant could not find
-anything unusually wrong with him
more than: a cold, and after prescribing
some simple remedies left. About 3
o'clock on Thursday morning his wife
was awakened by his heavy breathing,
and his appearance then so alarmed her ,
that she sent immediately for some
friends, bat before their arrival his;
spirit had taken its departure. He e
pa,seed quietly and peacefully away, evi-
dently without a struggle. Mr. Messer
was about 50 years of age, and was a_
smart, active, energetic man. He came
to this country from Scotland in 1851,
and with his father settled. on a farm
in Morris. After woreing on the farm
for a few years he removed into Blue -
vale, and engaged in the mercautile
business, in which pursuit he continued v
until a coupleyears ago. For several
years he Sorted the township of Turn -
berry in the township and County
Councils, of which latter body he Was a
prominent and useful member. He al-
ways took a foremost part in every good
and progressive work, and was an emin-
ently useful man. In business he was
shrewd and far-seeing, but scrupulously
honest and upright. He will be missed
by many. His funeral Was one of the
largest ever seen in this section. He
leaves a widow and six children to
mourn his less.
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131yth.
SKATING. -At present the Blyth rink
is in very good condition for skating,
and those fond of that pastime are im-
proving the time.
LEVANTED.-A writ of attachment has
been issued against the estate of Wm.
Way, who absconded last week. Mr.
C. E. Robinson has been placed in
charge.
NEW BANK. -Messrs.' Lucas, .Tanner
86 Co., of Alvinston, are about opening a
private bank in Blyth. Mr. Lucas; was
in, toeyntatfew days ago and made all
necetegy arrangements.
Itte-The children attending the in-
_
terniediate department of Blyth school
are having a holiday this week, owing
to the illness of the teacher, Miss F. M.
Foxton, who is laid up with inflamma-
tion of' the lungs.
WIND STOR1L-Last Sunday evening
we were visited by a very severe wind
storm, which lasted for some hours,
but so far as we have heard no damage
was done, with the exception of making
the attendance at the different churches
unusually einall. .
Hibbert.
A.CCIDENT.-On Friday last, while old
Mr. Norris was choring among the cat-
tle, one of them hooked him over, and
before he could get up another trampled
him so badly that it was not known for
some time whether he would recover or
not. He is now itt a fair way for re-
covery.
A WARNiNG TO BOYS. -Master Henry
Pellow, while on his way to school last
Friday morning, was overtaken by a
wagon, and as boys generally do, he
endeavored to get on behind, but while
so doing his fOot caught in the spokes of
the wheel, and his leg was tawn be-
tween the bolster and the w eel. There
he was held until his cries attract-
ed the attention of the driver,
who had to back up his horses
before he could get him out of his dan-
gerous position. The driver not having
much humanity,sor perhaps could. not
leave Ins horses, drove on, and left the
boy on the side of the road, where he
remained until a good Samaritan, Mr.
Joseph Worden, came along end took
him to Mr. Carmichael's where a
vehiple was procured to carry him
home.
McKillop.
FARM SOLD. -Mr. Thos. Gainforth
has disposed of his farm of '112 acres,
lot 18, concession 13, to Mr. Geo.
,Brown, of Fullerton. Price, $4,525.
CORDWOOD. -An immense quantity of
wood has been cut in the northern part
of the township this -winter, but owing
to the soarcity of snow the greater part
of it remains in the bush. When this
is out the output of wood will be con-
siderably lessened in this locality.
ADCIDENT.-A semevehat painful ac-
cident happened on Wednesday of last
week to Robert Mowbray, son of Mr.
John Mowbray, of the 14th concession.
Whilst standing on a log cb,opping, he
struck a tree which was standing close
by, causing the axe to glance down-
wards, striking him on the foot, com-
pletely severing one toe and badlyleeer-
ating two others.
DEBATE. -The Debating Society of
School Section No. 4 met last Tuesday
evening to discuss "Universal Suffrage."
There was some very good speaking ott
both sides. The decision was given by
the Chairman ill favor of the
"Suffrage." Ii two weeks from the
same evening, the subject, "Resolved
that annexation to the United States
would be beneficial to the interests of
Canada," will be discussed. The
affirmative will be led by George
Lockhart, supported by George Mardie,
W. J. Shannon and John Shine; the
negative by George McIntosh, support-
ed by James Haatley, E. B. Hollis, and
George Turn.bull.
Brussels.
SHIPMENTS.- Nanstone & Sons last
week shipped ten carloads of flour to
Glasg,ow.
No IOE.-As yet none of the ice dealers
in Brussels have been able to secure a
supply for the coming season.
SALT. -The committee appointed to
make inquiries oil the salt question met
last Monday, and will have a fell report
for the public meeting on this (Friday)
evening. et'
MARKETS.- The following are - the
market prices: fag wheat $1.20 to $1.23;
spring $1.18 to $120; peas 60c to 63d;
bailey 40c to 50o; oats 30c to 32c ;
Hay $7 to $8.
BAD ROADS. -The hard frosts for the
past few days have made the roads i a
very rough state; and there has not
been a great deal of grain on the
market.
A FIRE BELL. -At a meeting of the
Fire Company held on Wednesday even-
ing last, it was decided by the members
to petition the council to have a proper
bell -placed on the fire hall for fire pur-
poses. John Meadows was also ap-
pointed to look after the engine house
and hose reels.
Tne NEW DRUG STORE. -Dr. Graham
has opened a new drug e store in gee of
the commodious stores in his block.
He has oneof the most extensive and
choicest stocks that can be found any-
where, and his store is a. model of neat-
ness.. He also keeps a stock of school
books and atatiohery. An advertise-
ment giving f particulars will appear
next week. 1
THE BONTA SQUABBLE. -The "Brus-
sels Council held an interestieg and
somewhat exciting ineeting last week.
The citizens attended almost en /name,
and the council room was filled, and
the "great unwashed" seemed to take
as active e part in the proceedings' as
the duly elected town fathers. The ob-
ject of this excitement was a couple of
petitions which had been presented to
the Council. It will be remembered
that a couple of years agothe town
granted. Mr. Ronald, -then of Chatham,
a bonus of 520,000, on condition that he
would start 'sere a 'foundry and ma-
chine shop; also that he ,should make
a permanent investment of at least
$30,000. Well, Mr. Ronald erected.
ery neat and commodious foundry
MARCH 12, 1880.
buildings of brick, placed machinery in
than and commenced work. Mr.
Ronald also purchased a lot and erected
a very handsome and costly private
residence. It was afterwards ascer-
tained by the Council that he used
01,500 of the bonus money in erecting
this house, and they received from him
a mortgage upon the residence for the
sum of $3,000. Mr. Ronald, unfortun-
ately, has not been proeperous in his
new business, and failing td i realize on
property he has in Chatham, he de-
sires to have the mortgage on his
residence released, so that he can effeot
a loan of $2,000 upon it to pay off
pressing local debts and assist him he
his business. He accordingly got up a
• petition, and received to it the signa-
tures of a number of the ratepayers,
asking the Council to realease the
mortgage on the residence. A counter
petition was also presented. After a
lengthy discussion, which was partici-
pated in by Councillors and citizens
promiscuously, the Council very wisely
determiued not to release the mort-
gage, but to retain all the security they
now hold. Mr. Ronald now talks of
appealing tothe courts. This bumming
business seems to be played out. It is
only one case in many where good arises
from it. .
• Bayfield.
PERSONAL. -Mr. E. Loobey is about to
start for the Prairie Province. He has
the good will of all:
HOPED:ad.-We are quite elated over
our glowing prospects of a railroad.
The charter is passed, and. there is
nothing to be done now but submit a
few by -laws -in the surrounding muni-
cipalities to raise the "needful" to go on
with the road. This is one of the benefits
arising from having a man of ability
and influence at the head of . the Coun-
cil. The troubles of our village are dis-
appearing before the new Reeve's ability
like snow before an April MIL
DOINGS IN COUNCIL. - At the last
meeting of the Bayfteld Council, Mr.
Wm. Harrison was appointed collector
for the ensuing year: ; The auditors re-
port was submitted and approved. and
50 copies ordered to be printed for dis-
tribution among the ratepayers. It
was resolved that a petition be addreS-
sed to the Minister of Public:Works at
Ottawa, praying that the dredge be sent
to improve Bayfield harbor, and the
Reeve and clerk were authorized to pre-
pare, sign and forward a petition to this
effect on behalf of the Co-uncil. The
council will meet again on the 1st Tues-
day oin April.
Walton.
DERATE.-The members of the Wal-
ton Literary Association met in Smith's
Hall, on Tuesday evening the 9th.
inst., for the purpose of discussing the
subject proposed at their last meeting,
viz.: "Whether do the works of
nature or the works of- art appear the
more beautiful to the eye of man." Not-
withstanding the bad roads and the
very dark tight the hall was crowded.
by both sexes to witness the debate.
Mr. Morrison was appointed chairmap
which position he filled to the satisfac-
tion of all present. The most perfect or-
der was maintained while the speakers
were discussing their subject. The
supporters of nature were, Wm. Bulger,
leader, Wm. Henderson. Geo. Header -
SOD, Wm. Douglas and J. Hyslop, and
those who supported art were Wm.
Barnhill, leader, J. Smilic, D. John-
ston, A. Morrison and N. Duneanson.
At the close of the debate t e chairman
gave his decision in favor o those who
supported art. The next meeting will
be held on Tuesday evening the 23rd •
inst., when the following subject will be
discussed: " Whether does a persoii
learn mon*romreadingeor observation."
J. Smilie, leader on observation, pup -
ported by Wm. Henderson, Wm. Barn-
hill, N. Duncanson, Wm. Bulger and
M. Morrison. Wm. Douglas, leader, on
reading, supported by D. Johnston, J.
McDonald, A. Morrison,G. II Morrison,
and C. Dickson. A full attendance is
requested.
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Stanley.
• REMOVAL. -Mr. Lee is about to re- t
move his grist mill from the Parr Line t
to Brucefield.
PLOWING. -Several have been. engag-
ed. plowing sod. Not often can this be
done in February.
Sece.-Rev. Mr. Danby's horse took 9
ill at the church on Sunday. Mr.
Campbell, veterinary surgeon, was on
hand, and soon had the animal alright
again.
OBITUARY. -Mrs. McClyreont, mother
of Mrs. McAsh, died on the 1st inst., at t
the age of 86. Quite a few of the old c
settlers have "crossed that bourne b
whence no traveller returns," during $
the last year. a
MORE GOOD HORSES FOR STANLEY.- y
Mr. Wm. Dow, of Hibbert, has sold to
John Ketchen, of Stanley, a fine heavy
draught filly, nine months old. She
has in her five imported crosses viz.
eGlencairn, Old Haddo, Tom Sayers,
Old Netherby and Old Bay Wallace.
The price paid was $111.
SOCIAL. -On the evening of the 4th
inst. a very agreeable and social even-
ing was spent at the old homestead of
the late Ralph Stephenson, prior to the
departure -of his son,George S. Stephen-
son, of Cache Creek, British Columbia.
Mr. G. S. Stephenson has been absent
froin home for the last six years, and
came home about two months ago to T
see his friends. Mr. Stephenson looks c
hale and hearty, and the talmy breezes t
of British Columbia seem to agree with p
him. •1
• DISSATISFACTION. -Mr. t
A good deal of dissatisfaction exists on .b
fer ; but keep up their courage, resolved
that industrious action and the lapse of
time will set all right, but just at such
a time a few discontented business men
7want to add an additional burden, by
asking the neighbeiring municipalities
to help them- to build a railroad to Bay-
field. They have asked for the charter,
and we see in the last EXPOSITOR that
they have got it. Gossip tells us they
are very much elated over it, but why
need they receive as a compliment
what they have paid so well for? Doubt-
less the Legislature are laughing, too,
and so they may, when •they get paid.
for a charter, so earnestly solicited, and
at the same time cut off the chances of
it ever being carried into effect. While
excitement rims so high the question
would naturally suggest itself, what are
they going to do with a railway ? Every
one knows that the imports and ex-
ports of Bayfield would not pay to run
a stage coach betweenit and. Clinton,
where there is already a road for the
purpose. If they get the railway, it
will likely do about as much for the
place as the harbor has done during the
past few years; unless the company
should see fit to ship the present in
habaitants on the first train, and on
the second import a fresh stock of a
more enterprising nature. -0. Moan.
COUNCIL DOINGS., -The Council, psi
suant te adjournment, met on the 1
of March, at 11 o'clock , a. m. Th
Reeve being unavoidably absent, th
chair was taken by the Deputy.
the other members present; Minut
of last meeting read and adopted. Th
collector's statement laid before th
Council, . A petition signed by V. Die
and. others, respecting the disposal
about two acres of road allowance, w
laid over till next meeting. A petitio
signed by Joseph Harvey and others, r
specting the division of pathmaster s
beats, was read and laid over till next
meeting. Mr. A. Dart's account for
$1.20, and Mr. John Johnston's account
'for 40 cents, were laid over till next
meeting. Mr. Wm. Plunkett's account
not being satisfactory, was laid aside.
Moved by John Torrance, seconded by
Peter Douglas, that Joseph Higgins be
collector for the present year-Caeeied.
Moved by John McKinley, seconded, by
Peter: Douglasethat the account of Jas.
Aikenhead for $4.75 for lumber and
work, and also the accoune of John
Harvey for $2.50 for workhe paid -Car-
ried. Moved. by John Torrance, second-
ed by,John McKinley, that ' the account
of Wm. Bell for $6.65 for gravel be paid
-Carried. Moved by Peter Douglas,
seconded. by John Terrance, that the
Reeve give an order to Andrew Stinson
for $1 for one cord of wood for the hall
-Carried. Moved by John Torrance,
seconded by Peter Douglas, that the
Clerk get 50 copies of the auditor's re-
port printed -Carried.- Moved bx.Peter
Douglas, seconded. by John Torrance,
that the following be the sums appor-
tioned for the improvement ;of the sev-
eral lines in this township for the pre-
sent year, viz.: London road; 475 ;
concessions 2 and 3, $125; Concessions
4 and 5, $100 ; 6 and 7, $125 ; 8 and 9,
$80 ; 10 and. 11, $150; 12 and 13, 4150 ;
Sauble line, $170; Bayfield road $50
west of Varna; Bayfield road $100, east
of Varna; sideroad from Parr Line to
Babylon line, $i0; sideroad from Baby-
lon to Goshen line, $40; sideroad from
Goshen to BTOWDB011, $20 -Carried.
Moved by John Torrance, seconded by
John McKinley, that the sum •of $300
be granted to the Town Line between
Stanley and. Hay; provided the Council
of Hay grant an equal amount, and
that the clerk notify the •clerk of Hay
to that effect -Carried. Moved by John
Torrance, seconded by Peter Douglas,
that Dr. Woods' ecCount for $2 for at-
tendance on John McArthur, he beim:,
an indigent person, be paid -Carried.
The Council adjourned to meet again
on the first Monday tin April at one
o'clock.
Morris.
FINANCIAL. -The financial year in the
township of Morris ends on the 17th of
February. From the auditor't report
we learn that the last year was com-
menced with a balance of 41,439.52 in
he treasury. The total. receipts for
he year, including this balance, amount-
ed to $12.849.26. The principal items
composing the receipts were as follows :
License fund, $106.90 ; beundary line
rant, $168.44; collectofet roll, $10,-
12.03. There were $353 collected by
dog tax. The expenditure for the year
amounted to $11,791.67, the following
being the principal items: Township
fficers, it784.10 ; charity, $178 : schools,
$3,844.07 ; printing, e87.11 ; railway M-
erest and sinking fund, $1,503.26 ;
aunty rate, $S,289.29; roads and
ridges, '$1,780.49; uncollected taxes,
156.70. The balance in the treasury
t the commencement of the present
ear amounted to $1,057.0.
Comectre-At the last meeting of
he Morris council it A=4...% moved by H.
Gosnian seconded. by H. Mooney that
he following accounts 4t)e, paid " viz.:
David Farquharson for gravel $9.55;
Peter McArthur and others for shovel-
ing gravel, $11.20; Adam Reid Audi-
tors' fees, 48 ; Wm. .Wray do. $8.00;
Thomas Brandon Treasurer, salary
475 Isaac Ireland bolts for Cruik-
shanks bridge $3.78; Isaac Ferreted. for
plank, $2,59; John Kelly price of coffin
for Mr. Elllison, Sr., 510 ; Sainuel
Thuel plank for culvert $2; C. F. Miles
survey and plan for bridge $35 -Carried.
he_specifications Of bridge at lot 17,
oncessions 5,and. 6 were then read and
ha Ikeeve proceeded to let the same by
ubliic tender. Simeon Eaket being the
oweSt bidder the contract was awarded
o him, price $1,180. Council business
eing resumed it was moved. by 11.
Gosman seconded by H. Mooney that
ohn McMillan, Reeve of Ilullett be
ppointed to act in behalf -of Morris in
he settlement of money matters be -
ween the Blyth school board and the
ately formed union north -of Blyth.
oved in amendment by F. Clegg
ecouded by D. Vadnalstine that George
hod be apppointed tq ace in the afore -
aid settlement-AmeMment carried,.
oved by D. Vanalstine seconded by
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A. G. MCDOUGALL & co
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OLD COUNTRY COODSE
JUST ARRIVED
Ex. Steamship " State of Georgie," eee
First Consignment of -
N EW SPRING GOODS
Secured by our Agents in England J.
fore the Advance, the greater portion at
C5•IA P1:1,1 -0S,
WE SHOW THIS WEEK:
200 Pieces of. New Prints of the Very
Latest Style, at the astonishing low
figure of pc. per yard, widewidths.
100 Pieces of French Print, at 1.2e -e. to
15ce-per yard.
100 Pieces of Plain Lustre, all the
New Shades.
1:0 Pieces of Ticking,
50 Pieces of New Styles •of Shirting
10 Pieces of PilloW Cotton.
Alle I 20 Pieces of Scotch Shetj
e5 55°0 Pieces o°f1 HHoorliraolacka''s 'Bieached Cot-
e
ton.
hl
of 110° Pieces °off HNeseswiansPatterns of tbil
as
e-
eBronson Line at the loose manner
in which the money granted. to that J
line has been expended the last two a
yeafs. It is said that the lion's share t
of one year's grant was laid out near , t
the amiable Councillor's two farms, and 1
563 of last year's grantwas given to cut * M
out a sivamp in the same favored neigh- s
borhood. This latter expenditure was
useless, as a road is not wanted nor s
can one be made over said swatscip. M
These are two things which the electors H
should reprove at the proper time, viz., o
laying out the people's money to beuefit si
self, and putting one's friends into office. t
-RATEPAY211.
TIIE NEW RAILWAY. -Mr. Editor,- b
Sir: I am glad the Ontario Government th
have decided to discontinue the grant- ro
ing of aid to railways, for I think, as st
every unbiased. person must, that we n
have enough of such burdensome in- b3
stitutions in this county, and especially th
in this part, notwithstanding the clam- , th
orous outcry of local selfishness from an co
isolated port like Bayfield. When b
times are dull, our solid yeomanry suf- m
. 43 os -man that the statute labor for
ne tier of lots on the East and West
des of the Township be performed on
he gravel road -Carried. F.Clegg voting
ay. Moved by D. Vanalstine seconded
y F. Clegg that $85 be expended. by
is council on the Western gravel
ad as an equivalent for gravel and
atute labor expended by East Wawa-
osh last year. Moved in amendment
H. Mooney seconded by H. Goma=
at no action be taken at present on
e bill submitted by the Wawanosh
uncil-Amendment carried. Moved
y D. Vanalstine seconded by H. Gos-
an that Wm. Armstrong be appoint -
Cloth, 18 -inch, 22 -inch and mile
200 Boxes of the New "Martha Cor-
set," Spoon Busk; English make,
• superior and cheaper to any other
in the market, and only to be had
here.
ON MONDAY NEXT
We will Open the Contents of TEN
CASES of
New Readymade Clothing,
Of the Newest and. most desirable Colt
ors and Patterns, which we will mark
at such Low Prices as will ensure a
ready sale, and Would request intending
buyers to see them early and judge for
themselves.
One Price, will show no advance, and
will convince all that this is the place
to buy new Readymade Clothing in.
either Boys', Youths' or Gents' sizes.
IN OUR CANADIAN AND AMEIIICAN
DEPART MEN T
WE ARE •SHOP71ff9;
New Grey Cottons at 8c., 10c. and.121-c.
per yard.
New American 'White Cottons at 8c.,
10c. and. 1.21c. per yard..
New Brown Drab Duck, plain, at Pop-
ular Prices.
New Brown Drab Duck, 311eCkea, at
Popular Prices.
A. G. MCDOUGALL & 00,1
Direct Importers of Staple and. Fancy
• Dry Goods, Millinery, Mantles,
Shawls, &c., dec.
ed to inspect the building of the new
bridge -Carried. Moved by F. Clegg
•seconded by D. Vanalstine that Tlioma,s
Brandon be reappointed Treasurer at a
salary of e75 and that he be required. to
furnish satisfactory security to the
aino-unt of $14,000 -Carried. Moved
by H. Gosman seconded by D. Veinal -
stifle that this council, do now adjourn
to meet Again on the 22nd of March
next -Carried.
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St ephen.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. - At the last -
meeting of the Stephen Connell the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the cur-
rent year: Pathniasters-concession L
-R. Hicks, Wm. Wilson, Jas. Hodgins,
Wm. Rollins, G. Floyd, S. Holman; -con-
cessions 2 and 3-W. Hicks, Ross D.
French, W. H. Welsh, C. Christie, W.
Bagsh, T. Shapton, Wel: Dearing;
concessions 4 and 5-W, White, 3.
Taylor, P. Trimner, W. Smale, G.
Tapson, J. Stanlake ; concessions 6 and.
7-J. Lampert, M Heizel, Fs Stelk,
R. Brown, T. Falmers, G. M. Alcock;
concessions 8 and 9-R. Hodgins, T.
Curry, C. Reslley, ; concessions 10 and
11-A. Leary, R. Glanvell, 3. Finkbura,
Kraft, J. Bastard; concessions 12 and
13-P. Cornell, J. Derr, 0. McCormick,
M. •Zeller, C. Stady ; concessions 14
and 15-J. Clarke, T. Bastard, T. Lam-
port, M. Grib, C. •Stephen ; concessions
16 and 17-J. Sharp, 3. Ryan, C. Fink-
bener, C. Campbell, Mr. Hethereugh;
concessions 18 and 19-J. C. Corbett,
A. Elliott, D. Sutton, J. Elliott; con-
cessions 20 and. 21-W. Eagleson, A.
Pelchers, C. Croegnan, Joseph Tetrean;
coricession 22-T. Mollard, W. Oliver,
R. Armstrong, M. Bunker, W. Follis,
L. R. E. and W. E. Cobleigh, A. and
B. F. Allen. South boundary, same as
in 1879. North boundary, Pathmaster
to be appointed e at a future meeting.
Fenceviewers.-j. White, W. Walker,
T. Willis, E. Dalread, W. Holt, H.
• Doyle, • C. Stone, James Mollard, R.
Robinson. Poundkeepers.- W. Hill,
D. Stahls, T. Shapton, T. Marshall,
C. Sweetzer, W. Holt, 0. Mitchell, H.
Buchanan, F. Eilber, .W. Hickey, H.
• SouMen. The above appointments will
be made at next meeting, if no objec-
tion is raised, next meeting to be on the
first Monday in April.
JUST ARRIVED at the Oak Hall cloth-
ing establishment the latest English
and American hat; also, men's and
boys' white and colored shirts, collar at-
tached and detached; also a full stock
of •Gents' Furnishings. A very large
stock of Windsor Scarfs in all the new-
est shades. HALL'S.- •& ANDERSON, Oak
Hall, Seaforth.
-The date for the holdhig of the
Exeter spring fair has been changed
from Thursday, the 15th of April, to
Friday the e16th. This change was
made on aceount of the •ttirkton •show
having been set for the 16th
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